All Reviews for Kid Friendly (Ages 5-7)

This time, we participated as three families, and everyone from the children to the elderly had a great time, so I'm really glad we went. It was the best day ever! 😊

今回は家族三世帯で参加させてもらったが、子供から年配まで楽しんで貰えたので行って本当に良かった。最高の1日を送れた(^^)

"I want to swim if I go to Hawaii!" After receiving this request, I was looking for a tour that my mother (66 years old) could join. I was about to give up due to the age restriction (only up to 65 years old) when I found this tour.

This tour alleviated all my concerns (transportation, managing valuables, where to swim to avoid fatigue, snorkeling instructions, etc.). The transportation to the hotel eased my worries about meeting up on the way there, and it was appreciated on the way back since we were tired.

Swimming was made easier with life jackets, allowing us to float even in deep water. By swimming with the current, we could conserve our energy. Even if you don't know how to use the equipment, our guide Dan explained everything in simple Japanese.

Depending on the weather and climate, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I swam on January 31, 2020. The weather was cloudy, and the seawater was cold (not freezing, but it felt "cold... If the weather was nice, it would feel good"). I wore a rash guard over my swimsuit and shorts. Towards the end of the swim, I felt cold. I bought the rash guard locally for about $50. My mother wore a full rash guard as well, but she still said, "It feels a bit chilly towards the end." It was a good decision to bring a bath towel borrowed from the hotel.

Things I was glad I brought from Japan included candy and powdered Pocari Sweat, which I mixed with water. I wished I had brought hot water on the day.

Seeing the photos and comments in the reviews here helped me know what to prepare in advance, so I wrote this as a way to give back! I hope it helps someone!

「ハワイに行くなら泳ぎたい！」のリクエストを受け、母（66歳）でも参加できるツアーを探していました。年齢制限（65歳まで参加可）に引っかかり、諦めかけていたところに、このツアーを見つけました。
このツアーは、持っていた不安（送迎、貴重品管理、どこから泳ぐと疲れにくい、シュノーケリングのレクチャー等）をすべて解消してくれました。
ホテルまでの送迎は、行きは合流ができるか不安だったのを払拭し、帰りは疲れてるのでありがたかったです。
泳ぐのも、ライフジャケットがあるので、足のつかないところでも浮かんでいられるので、助かりました。
海の流れに逆らわないで泳ぐので体力が続きます。
使い方が分からなくても、ガイドのDanさんが日本語で簡単に説明してくれました。

天候や気候によっては、ウェットスーツを借りた方がいいかも知れないです。
私が泳いだのは、2020年1月31日。
天候は曇りでした。
海水は、冷たかったです。（水風呂まではいかないけど、「冷たい…。…お天気なら、気持ちよさそう」な体感でした。）
服装は、水着の上からラッシュガードを着て、下は短パンを履いていました。
泳いでいる最後の方は、寒く感じました。
ラッシュガードは、現地で$50くらいで買いました。
母は上下ラッシュガード着てました。
それでも、「最後の方は肌寒いなぁ」って言ってました。
ホテルで借りたバスタオルを持って行って正解でした。

日本から持って行って良かったものは、飴、ポカリスエットの粉。水に溶かして持って行きました。
当日持って行ったら良かったと思ったものは、白湯でした。

ここの口コミの写真や文章を見て、事前に準備するものが知れたので、恩返しで書きました！
誰かの役に立つといいなぁ〜

Before departing from Japan, the weather forecast predicted cloudy rain, but it turned out to be sunny, as we say in Japan. The pick-up was smooth, and after boarding, we had a light snack while the captain gave an explanation. Then we had free time and went to the upper deck. After about 20 minutes, the captain announced that we were heading towards 1 o'clock, and we could see the spouting. After that, every 20 minutes or so, we were able to see the spouting and tails, and I was able to take photos with a telephoto lens. On the way back, we were also lucky enough to see dolphins. The boat accommodated 1,500 people, and I didn't feel much rocking, so it was comfortable. The upper deck can be quite windy and chilly, so having a windbreaker would be a good idea.

日本出発前は、曇り雨予報でしたが、結局は、日本でいう晴れでした。送迎もスムーズで、乗船後、軽食を採りながら船長の説明があった後、フリーとなり、屋上デッキへ。20分くらいして船長から1時の方向とアナウンスがあり、潮吹きが見えました。その後も20分くらい置きに、潮吹き、尻尾を見ることができ、望遠レンズで写真も撮れました。帰りには、イルカも見ることが出来、ラッキーでした。船も1500人乗りで、揺れもそんなに感じること無く快適でした。屋上は、風が強く肌寒いので、ウインドブレーカーがあるといいです。

Dinner great waitress very overwhelmed. Service so so. Entertainment great as well

Our guide Lani was very fun and knowledgeable. She has worked there food 28yrs. We were able to see a lot of areas where films as TV shows were shot. We highly recommend it.

My husband and I really enjoyed our trip. we were able to move around at our leisure and spend and much or as little time on each exhibit. Everyone in your family should experience Pearl Harbor. it truly does give you a new perspective and appreciation for those that serve our country protecting us!!

This has been on my bucket list for quite some time and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The crew is so nice and made everyone feel so comfortable and were very knowledgeable. They only take up to 6 people so you never even have to get out of the cage until the tour is over if you don't want to! We were in there for about 45 minutes getting to see several sharks and it turned out to be a really calming, cool experience. I would definitely recommend these guys, I was sold when I found out that it was a small group and that we would have a lot more time in the cage.

I was extremely satisfied with the level of hospitality. It's a highly regarded tour. Although there were many participants, they provided attentive service to each individual.

おもてなし度満タンで、非常に満足です。評判が良いツアーです。参加者の人数は多いのですが、1人ひとりにきめ細かく対応してくれました。

The view was amazing! I thought I might get wet in the sea at the end, but it was just my toes, which was fine! I was very satisfied to see dolphins too!

眺め最高でした！
最後海で濡れるかなと思いましたが足先だけで良かったです！
イルカも見れて大満足でした！

On the day of the event, it had just stopped raining, and we were able to see a beautiful rainbow from the boat for a long time. The appearance of the whales was a bit modest, but it turned out to be a fun cruising experience!

参加当日は雨上がりで、綺麗な虹を長時間船上から見ることが出来ました。
クジラの登場は2度と少し控えめでしたが、楽しいクルージングになりました!

I thought we would be flying on something like a chair, but it was just a rope, which was scary at first, but it was safe. Since there were six groups sharing the ride, the waiting time was long, which is a downside, but the breeze felt nice and it was a good experience. I think taking motion sickness medication is essential because the boat moves quite a bit.

椅子の様なものに乗って飛ぶのかと思ったら、紐だけで最初は怖かったが安全でした。
6組が乗り合わせだったので、待つ時間が長いのが欠点ですが風が気持ちよくて良い体験でした。
かなり、船の移動が揺れるので酔い止めは必須だと思います。

Experience 150 meters!
The view is amazing, and it's not scary at all! Looking down is a little scary, though... (laughs)
We were flying in the sky for about 5 minutes!!
It was fun!

Since there were four other groups with us, we spent quite a bit of time on the boat. I recommend taking motion sickness medication! The boat ride felt like a kind of attraction, and I enjoyed it!

150mを体験！
とても眺めがよくて、全然怖くありません！下を見れば少しだけ怖いけど…(笑)
5分くらい空を飛んでます！！
楽しかったです！

私たちの他に4組の方と一緒だったので、ボートに乗ってる時間の方が結構長いです。酔い止めを飲むことをオススメします！ボートも一種のアトラクションのようで私は楽しかったです！

I couldn't see any whales, and we were clearly heading in the opposite direction from where the whales were supposed to be. We just took a boat ride around the waters of Waikiki. I wondered if a different tour would have been better. I don't really recommend this one!

クジラは見えないし、あきらかにクジラがいる方向とは別方向に進んでいた。
ただ、ワイキキの海を船で遊覧しただけでした。違うツアーのがよかったのかな。と思ったぐらいです。あまりおすすめしません！

We participated as a family of three: my husband, our 5-year-old son, and I.
[Review]
It was really fun, but please keep in mind that the location is in Hawaii, and it's best to assume sunny weather. There may be limited shade, but it's possible to rent a paid space.
[Advice before using]
★ There is no guidance for the morning pickup bus. Make sure to wait on the roadside at least five minutes before the scheduled pickup time and actively inform the driver by saying "wet & wild"! Sometimes, there are various pickup buses, and if you don't speak up, you might be overlooked and miss the bus.
★ The water slides here far exceed those at Toshimaen!
★ If you are over 130 cm tall, you can enjoy the thrill rides ← There is quite a difference between the height listed on the homepage and the actual height panel.
★ There are also thrilling rides available for those around 120 cm tall.
★ If you visit during the rainy season in January, bring long sleeves, long pants, and warm drinks ← only cold carbonated drinks are available.
★ The wristband you wear for access varies ← Lunch options like hamburgers are treated the same as the basic wristband, but lunch tickets can be obtained at the ticket booth. The driver may not know this; when I asked, he said he didn't know. By the way, he doesn't speak Japanese.
★ Arrival is between 10:00 and 10:30, and departure is at 15:15 ← Make sure to change and be at the bus stop by 15:00, or you might miss the bus.
★ Lockers are operated via a touch panel, and you can select Japanese for the language. Payment can be made by card. The space for your belongings is small, so pack lightly! It costs $10 for a small locker or $18 for a large one, and the money is non-refundable. Since the shuttle and lunch are included, keep valuables to a minimum and manage with a waterproof pouch for your card and about $50-100, along with a waterproof camera or smartphone.
★ Overall, the rainy season is cold, and once you get out of the pool, you can't warm up, which can lead to getting chilled. I fell and scraped my skin, resulting in bleeding, and I received treatment in the first aid room. The floor is slippery, so please be especially careful during the rainy season. Also, please avoid touching the snails.

息子5歳児と主人と私3人で参加しました。
［感想］
すごく楽しいですがまずハワイという立地で晴れた日を想定した場所ということだけ認識してください。
日陰はおそらく少なく感じますが、有料のレンタルスペースを借りる事も可能です。
［利用する前のアドバイスです］
★朝の迎えバスの案内は皆無です。ホテルのピックアップは集合時間の5分以上前に道路側で待ち、必ず「wet & wild」と運転手さんに積極的声がけをオススメします！
いろいろピックアップのバスに乗ってますが声がけがない時もありスルーされ乗れないことがあります
★としまえんのプールを遥かに超えるウォーター
スライダーの宝庫です！
★身長が130cm以上なら絶叫系が楽しめる←ホーム
ページの身長とokの身長パネルは結構差異があります。
★身長120cmくらいでも楽しめる絶叫系もあります。
★1月の雨季に行く時は長袖長ズボンや
温かい飲み物を持参すること←飲み物は冷たい
炭酸系ドリンクしかありません(^^;;
★腕に巻くバンドで利用できるものが異なります←ハンバーガーなどのランチ付きはバンドがベーシックのものと同じ扱いですがランチチケットはチケット売り場でもらえます。そのこと運転手さんは知らないです。実際聞いたら知らないと言われてました。ちなみに日本語はできないです。
★到着10:00ー10:30、出発時間15:15←15:00までにバス乗り場にいられる様着替えなども済ませておかないと乗り遅れてしまいます。
★ロッカーはタッチパネル式で操作も日本語が選べてカード払いができます。物を入れるスペースは狭いので
少なめに！1箇所小10ドルか大18ドルかかりお金は戻ってきません。
送迎とランチ付きなので貴重品は最低限にし防水ポーチにカードと50ー100ドルくらい防水カメラ防水スマホでのりきれました。
★とにかく雨季は寒くプールから出ても暖は取れず寒いままで体が冷え切ってしまい私は転倒し擦り傷で出血。救護室で手当てしてもらいました。床も滑りやすいので雨季は特にお気をつけてください。
あとスネールは触らない様にしてください。

I tried parasailing for the first time in Hawaii. It was so much fun flying over the beautiful ocean. However, I think it's essential for those who are prone to seasickness to take motion sickness medication.

ハワイで初めてのパラセーリングに挑戦しました。綺麗な海の上を飛べて、とても楽しかったです。ただ船酔いしやすい方は酔い止めが必須だと思います。

I participated in January! The staff on the boat were really great! However, it was too cold due to the season. It took a lot of determination to get into the sea. We saw a lot of turtles, and the kids seemed to have a lot of fun. I think we could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been better!

1月に参加しました！船に乗ってたスタッフさん方はすごいよかった！ただ季節もあって寒すぎました。海に入るのは気合いがいりました。
亀はほんとにたくさん見えて子どもは楽しそうにしてました。季節がよければもっと楽しめたなと思いました！

We rented a cabana, so we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves! The occupancy rate was lower than before, but I think that's to be expected in winter. However, it was great that our family of four could have fun together.

カバナを借りたのでゆっくり楽しめました！！
以前より稼動率がわるかったけど、
冬だから仕方ないと思います。
でも家族４人で楽しめたので良かったです。

I was prepared for the possibility that I might not see it, but...

Unfortunately, I ended up on a disappointing day.

Maybe it's just right to think of it as lucky if I do get to see it!?

必ず見られるとは限らないとは覚悟してたけど・・・

そんな残念な日に当たってしまった。

見れたラッキーぐらいがちょうど良いかも！？

On the first day we arrived, we participated right away and had fun with the kids. We did all seven activities, but by the end, we were quite tired. The instructors were kind and taught us well, so my 9-year-old son was very satisfied and enjoyed himself.

着いた初日にいきなり参加しましたが子供たちと楽しめました。7本すべてをしましたが最後の方は結構疲れました。インストラクターの方たちが優しく教えてくれましたので9歳の息子も十分満足して楽しみました。

The crew was amazing. The drink service was good, and although it was difficult to find whales, they worked hard and never gave up, and we finally got to see them. I will invite my friends to join me for the next show, as I will be going to Hawaii again soon.

乗組員が最高だった。
飲み物のサービス、なかなかクジラが見つからなかったが諦めず一生懸命探してくれて、ついに見ることができた。観劇、また、近々ハワイに行くので友達を誘って参加します。

Chieko is the best! We had the best snorkeling tour.

I think the show itself was enjoyable, so that was good! However, the meal was a bit different from what I had signed up for, which was a little disappointing! I believe crab was supposed to be included... The directions were unclear! I think it could have been prevented with some arrows!

ショー自体は楽しめたので良かったと思います!
食事は申し込んだ時とは少し違いがあったのでちょっとガッカリしました！カニが予定ではあったはずだったのですが…
案内が分かりにくかったです！矢印でも有れば防げたと思います!

I participated with my parents. I thought it would be only in English, but there were pilots who could speak Japanese, so my parents enjoyed it as well. It was really windy since there were no windows, but it became a great memory. The view of Hawaii from the sky is amazing! The price is high, but I think it's worth it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

両親と三人で参加しました。英語だけかと思っていましたが、パイロットの方は日本語が話せる方もいて、両親も楽しんでいました。窓無しのため、本当に風が強いですが、いい思い出になりました。空からのハワイの景色は最高です！値段は張りますが、人生一度の経験として価値はあると思います。

This was my second time participating in a dolphin tour in Hawaii. In a word, it was the best! The staff were all friendly, and it was truly a fun tour! I swam with dolphins as far as the eye could see, and there was plenty of time to enjoy activities like boating and snorkeling afterward! The cheeseburger for lunch was also very delicious.

I'm already excited about joining the turtle university! If you're considering a dolphin tour in Hawaii, I absolutely recommend it!!

ハワイでイルカのツアーに参加するのは今回が2回目でした。一言で言うと、【最高】です！
スタッフが皆フレンドリーで本当に楽しい楽しいツアーでした！
見渡す限りのイルカたちと一緒に泳ぎその後はボートやシュノーケルのアクティビティを堪能する時間も沢山ありました！昼食のチーズバーガーもとても美味しかったです(^^)

時間は亀大学に参加したいと今からワクワクしています⭐︎
ハワイでイルカツアーをするなら、絶対おススメです！！

When I went to the harbor, there was a large cruise ship docked, and just seeing it made my heart race with excitement. I opted for a simple whale watching plan, but the breakfast buffet also looked delicious.

For the first hour, we couldn't see any whales or even dolphins. The upper deck felt quite shaky, and since we couldn't see any whales, the kids started to feel seasick and were complaining about wanting to go back because they were scared of the rocking (I think motion sickness medication is a must).

I thought we might not see anything today, so I went down to the first-floor deck and relaxed in a chair. Suddenly, we spotted a mother and calf whale off Waikiki Beach! For about 30 minutes, we were able to watch them spout water and leap dramatically out of the water with their tails.

The kids, who had been grumbling, were suddenly thrilled and seemed very satisfied with the cruise. Winter in Hawaii can often be cold for pools and beaches, so I really recommend whale watching!

港に行くと大きなクルーズ船が停泊していて、それを見ただけでも心躍る気分でした。
シンプルなホエールウオッチングだけのプランにしたのですが、朝食ブュッフェも美味しそうでした。
始めの1時間ほどはクジラどころかイルカも見えず。屋上デッキは結構揺れが感じられ、クジラも見えないし子供たちは船酔いしてきたかも…とか、揺れるの怖いから帰りたい…とかグズグズでした（酔い止め薬は必須かと思います）
こちらも今日は見えないのかもと1階デッキまで降りて椅子に座りながらのんびりと過ごしていたら、ワイキキビーチ沖で親子のクジラ発見！30分ほどの時間ゆっくりと何度も潮吹きや尾びれをダイナミックに水上に跳ね上がる姿を見ることができました。
グズグズしていた子供たちも一気に大興奮で大満足のクルーズになったようです。
冬のハワイはプールやビーチも寒い時が多いのでホエールウオッチングは本当にオススメです！

This tour was really good, the tour guides were full of humour and fun stories to tell, the vehicles were comfortable and the tours well done. (Would've like just a -little- more time in some of the places (not a lot, just 2-3 more minutes maybe)).
But I would definitely recommend this full day tour to anyone, there's something for everyone at Kualoa Ranch.

VELTRA deserves praise too, I got a voucher from a friend and had trouble redeeming it, contacted VELTRA on Facebook and was told I had to call to book the tour and they would add my voucher. As I didn't have a working phone available they managed to transform the voucher into points and add them to my VELTRA account. I was then free to use it for this booking. Thank you for making it so easy for me :-)

I got seasick on the boat before boarding the submarine. In the morning, the waves were high and it was very rocky. I think it's essential for those who get seasick to take motion sickness medication. However, I was glad that I was able to see turtles.

潜水艦に乗るまでの船で船酔いしました。
朝は波が高くとても揺れてました。
船酔いする人は酔い止め必須かなとおもいます。
ですが、カメも見ることができ良かったとはおもいます。

I did this tour with my friend who is not from the island. It was her first time on a submarine and she was amazed by how beautiful it was underwater. The boat ride to the submarine was very smooth and because the weather was so nice we decided to sit on the top deck. The view from the deck was amazing. Just as we departed we were able to see a sea turtle swimming next to our boat. The submarine ride itself wasn't so bad we were able to see turtles, sharks, and a lot of fish. It was a bit cold so I do recommend bringing a jacket since you will be underwater for quite some time. My friend and I really enjoyed the tour and we would love to go back and try it again!

I really liked how this whale watch cruise kept you entertained the whole time. Unfortunately we didn't spot too many whales on the day I went, but the cruise experience itself was still really nice. The lunch buffet was good and fresh. Then they offered activities to do while on board, like hula lessons, lei making, and ukulele lessons, which makes this the perfect cruise for families with little ones. These activities weren't just for kids though, many of the adults were participating too. It was great to be able to roam around the entire boat and getting to see the whales from the top deck, which is a lot higher than any of the other whale watch cruises!

When I got onto the boat the weather didn't seem so nice and I thought it was going to be gloomy but as the boat departed the weather started to clear up and it was blue skies! The view from the boat was amazing. The island looked so beautiful from a far. I've been living here my whole life and I never realized how beautiful it was. The food they provided on the boat was very delicious. If I wasn't so full I would have definitely gone back for more. Sadly, I was not lucky enough to have spotted any whales, however, I did get to see spout a couple of times. Even though I wasn't lucky enough to spot any whales I was still very entertained. The music and activities they provided on the boat was so much fun. I got out of my comfort zone to participate in hula dancing. I was super embarrassed but I still had a lot of fun. I would definitely want to go back again and bring my family on this tour.