All Reviews for Kid Friendly (Ages 5-7)

It takes less than 20 minutes to walk to the office from the Sheraton.
I filled out the participation documents, rented a rash guard and shoes, and received a video explanation of the precautions.
The staff explains in English, but there are subtitles in the video, so it's okay if you don't understand English.
After that, we headed to the beach.
At the beach, we practiced paddling and standing on the sand.
They teach you precisely where to position yourself on the board.
Once the practice was over, we actually went into the sea.
We paddled to the point (it's shallow, so you can stand...).
While waiting for the waves, the coach holds the board for you and pushes you out at the right moment.
Although they only spoke English, they taught us using simple Japanese phrases like "Koide."
We repeated this over and over.
It was my first time surfing, but fortunately, I was able to stand up from the very beginning, so I had a great time.
I participated alone this time, but there were others who also came alone (one Japanese person and one American grandmother!), so I chatted with them and didn't feel lonely.
I want to get better at it.

I was disappointed that there were no photos taken, as others had mentioned, and it was a shame that I had no keepsake from my surfing experience.
(I would have liked to purchase photos even if they were paid.)
I wonder if there are no photos for solo participants?
I think it's best to ask in advance at the office if needed.

シェラトンから歩いて20分かからずオフィスへ。
参加書類を書き、ラッシュガードやシューズをレンタルし、注意点を映像で説明を受けました。
スタッフは英語で説明しますが、映像に字幕が出るので英語がわからなくても大丈夫。
その後、ビーチへ。
ビーチでも砂浜の上でパドリングや立ち方を練習します。
ボールに乗るポイントなど、きっちり教えてくれます。
練習を終えたら実際に海の中へ。
ポイントまではパドリングで移動します。(遠浅なので足はつきますが…)
波を待っている間はコーチがボードを持ってくれて、タイミングを見て押し出してくれます。
英語しか話されない方でしたが、「コイデー」とカタコトの日本語で教えてくれます。
それをひたすら繰り返します。
初めてサーフィンをしましたが、幸い最初から立てたので、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
今回は一人で参加しましたが、他にも一人で参加されていた方がおり(日本人1人、アメリカ人のおばあちゃん!1人)仲良く話したりしたので、1人参加でも寂しくなかったです。
もっと上手になりたいと思いました。

他の方が書かれていた写真撮影はなく、せっかくサーフィンしたのに、何も形に残らないのはとても残念でした。
(有料でも写真は購入したかった。)
1人参加は撮影ないのかな？
必要ならオフィスで事前に聞いておくべきだと思います。

I had a pleasant experience thanks to the attentive service provided to everyone. However, I was asked if I wanted to take digital camera photos from the air for $30. I said it was okay for $30, but when we reached the shore and I thought I would pay at a hut-like place, I was told that those who were not disembarking immediately should get on the bus. It seemed like most people hadn’t paid.

I received the photo data on an SD card while on the boat.

It felt like everyone around me was left wondering as they were ushered onto the bus. I wonder if the payment is being processed later by credit card?

みんなに気を配った対応をして頂けて気持ちよく体験出来ました。
ただ、上空にいる所をデジカメ撮影を確か30ドルでするか聞かれました。
30ドルならOKと言ったんですが、岸に付き小屋みたいなところでお金を払うのかと思ったら、現地解散じゃない人は直ぐにバスに乗って。と、言われたためほとんどの人がお金払ってないような？
撮影データはSDカードで船の上でもらいましたが。

周りの人達も？が頭に浮かんだままバスに乗せられたという感じです。
これは、後からクレジットカードで払われてるのかな？

Fantastic experience and kids loving it!!!!!!!!!!!

I suddenly decided to sign up two days ago. The weather on the day was nice and pleasant, and we were able to enjoy the cruising. The lunch was delicious, and I was satisfied. Although we didn't see any whales, we did see dolphins, and my son was thrilled.

急に思い立って二日前に申し込みしました。
当日はお天気も良く気持ちよく、クルージングできました。ランチも美味しく満足しました。
クジラは見えなかったですがイルカが見れて息子は大喜びでした。

There are people who can speak Japanese, and since you wear life jackets when entering the sea, I think it's a tour that even those who are not confident in swimming can enjoy safely.
It is paid, but renting a wetsuit was the right choice!
I went in August, and since you go into the sea quite a few times, it gets pretty cold!
I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles as well.

日本語が出来る方もいますし、ライフジャケット着用で海に入るので、泳ぎに自信がない人でも安心して楽しめるツアーだと思います。
有料ですが、ウェットスーツを借りて正解でした！
8月に行きましたが海に入る回数も多いので、結構冷えます！
イルカ、ウミガメも見ることが出来ました。

Hawaii! The ocean! Surfing! With that in mind, I chose this place based on the great reviews. I made a last-minute reservation, but I was able to participate without any issues. Although I made the mistake of being late for the meeting time, I truly appreciate the quick and generous response from the Veltra staff and the Hands Heedman staff that allowed me to join.

In the lesson, we first learn the basics of surfing through a slideshow. After that, we move to the beach for the actual lesson. All our belongings are stored in the office drawers. There are Japanese staff in the office, but communication during the beach lesson is primarily in English. However, they speak slowly, use body language, and even speak a little broken Japanese, so I think it's easy to understand.

For actual surfing, we use longboards, which provide a lot of stability. The instructor gives us instructions while pushing the board, allowing us beginners to stand up right from the start. We were able to catch waves multiple times after that. When I was able to ride properly, it felt amazing.

At the end, we rinsed off at the public shower on the beach and returned to the office. They also take photos during the surfing session. This time, we received them for free since there were two or more participants. They were provided on a CD. A person who participated alone purchased them for $10. I think the tip was around $10 to $20 per person. I regret not being able to give a tip because I was rushed in the morning and didn't prepare cash, even though they treated us very well. Most others seemed to have paid. I definitely want to participate here again the next time I surf in Hawaii.

ハワイ！海！サーフィン！ということで、口コミの良かったこちらを選択しました。直前の申し込みでしたが、無事参加できました。また、集合時間に遅れてしまうという失態がありましたが、Veltraスタッフさん及び、ハンズヒーデマンのスタッフさんの迅速寛大な対応で無事参加できたこと、本当にありがとうございました。レッスンでは初めにスライドショーで、サーフィンの基本について学びます。その後、ビーチに移動して実際のレッスンへ、という流れになっています。荷物はオフィスの引き出しに全部しまいます。オフィスには日本人スタッフもいますが、ビーチでのレッスンは基本英語でのコミュニケーションになります。ただ、ゆっくり話してくれたり、ボディーランゲージであったり、カタコトですが日本語も少し話してくれるので、十分理解できる内容になっていると思います。実際のサーフィンでは、ロングボードを使うので、安定感はかなりあります。インストラクターさんが指示を出してくれながら、ボードを押し出してくれるので、初心者の私たちでも初めから立つことができました。その後も何回も波に乗ることができました。ちゃんと乗れた時は最高に気持ち良いです。最後はビーチにある公共シャワーで体を流して、オフィスに戻りました。また、サーフィン中は写真撮影をしてくれます。今回は2名以上の参加で無料でもらえました。CDでの受け取りでした。1名で参加されていた方は＄10で購入してました。チップは1人あたり＄10〜20だったと思います。大変良くしてもらったのに、朝バタバタしてしまい現金の準備ができなかったために渡せなかったのが後悔です。他の方々はだいたい払っていました。次ハワイでサーフィンする時も是非またここに参加したいと思いました。

I was able to participate despite the last-minute reservation. I joined to create memories for my honeymoon and chose the 150m height. If I had to sum up my experience in one word, it would be "amazing!" You can enjoy both the thrill of going higher and the beautiful scenery. This is truly a recommended activity. According to our shuttle driver, the captain of the boat is known as the "Hawaii No. 1 Captain," so I felt at ease. Right after boarding, there was an explanation in Japanese. The staff, although their Japanese was a bit broken, provided explanations in Japanese as well. They were cheerful, and I didn't have any particular concerns from start to finish. If you ask at the beginning, they will take photos for you. You can receive them on an SD card for $30. After the activity, they show you the photos, and you can purchase them if you like. If you start in the afternoon, depending on the time, the lighting may cause some backlighting, making the photos a bit dark. Finally, after landing, you return to the boat, but you may get quite wet. We got thoroughly soaked. The tip was $10 to $20 per person. It was a wonderful experience.

直前の予約でしたが無事参加できました。ハネムーンの思い出作りとして参加。高さは150mを選択しました。参加した感想を、一言で表すと"最高！"でした。どんどん高くなってスリルと、景色の良さのどちらも楽しめます。本当におすすめのアクティビティです。送迎ドライバーさんいわく船のキャプテンは"Hawaii No. 1 Captain"ということでしたので、安心して臨めました。また、乗船後すぐの説明では日本語の放送が流れます。スタッフさんたちもカタコトですが、日本語で説明を加えてくれます。陽気なスタッフさんたちで、初めから終わりまで特に不安に思った点はなかったです。写真撮影は、初めにお願いすると撮ってくれます。SDカードでの受け取りで＄30です。終了後に写真を見せてくれて、気に入った場合に購入という形になります。午後の開始だと時間帯によっては逆光になり、写真が少し暗くなる場合があります。最後に着水してから船に戻りますが、場合によってはかなり濡れます。私たちは上下しっかり濡れました。チップは1人あたり＄10〜20でした。素晴らしい体験ができました。

You can enjoy cruising until you reach the spot. Additionally, you can see fish and turtles, as well as sunken ships and planes, which is interesting.

スポットに行くまで、クルージングとしてと楽しむことができます。
また、サカナやカメのほか、沈船や沈んだ飛行機などもみられ、面白いです。

Great Trip... Saw turtles and Dolphins up close..and plenty of other marine life...all of the crew were exceptional... safety concious, engaging, and fun.. paticularly the Captain. Could tell he was experienced and loved what he was doing.. Will repeat this again, as I hsve been on this trip with other providers but didn’t have as good of experience..

The tour bus driver Genshin was punctual, friendly, and informative. We fell a bit behind schedule on the way back but that was due to traffic and Genshin was nice enough to wait an extra 5-10 minutes for the late passengers. The guided tour portion at Pearl Harbor was brief but it gave everyone a chance to explore the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri for themselves. A good experience overall.

My 6-year-old child also had a great time. The foreign staff were kind, and we got to see dolphins and sea turtles, which was amazing. I want to go again!

6歳の子供も楽しめました
スタッフの外人さんも優しくて、イルカや、ウミガメも見れて最高でした
また行きたいです

We used this opportunity to create memories since we came to Hawaii for our honeymoon! I thought it would be tough to do activities after getting tired, so I made a reservation for the first day. However, since we were still unfamiliar with Hawaii, I carefully confirmed the meeting place and prepared with plenty of time!

We were staying at the Sheraton Waikiki, so the meeting point was easy to find at the QuickSilver Blue Trolley stop, but no pickup car arrived no matter how long we waited... 30 minutes passed... I tried to confirm with a car that looked similar, but they kept saying it was a different company. My husband was getting frustrated, insisting that we should just go back to the hotel! I didn't know what to do, and although the confirmation phone number was listed in the email, there wasn't even a public phone nearby. We went back to the hotel, consulted at the Japanese counter, and they finally made the call for us. It turned out the pickup was delayed. I wish we had received an email about the delay. If we hadn't known anything, we would have thought they weren't coming and would have just gone home.

In the shuttle, there was an awkward atmosphere with my sulking husband. We shared the ride with two other Japanese women and headed to the site! Once we arrived, it seemed we were the ones waiting, as several foreign tourists were happily chatting while waiting, but since I couldn't speak English, I couldn't apologize... I mean, it wasn't our fault that we were late, so it would have been nice to hear something from the driver.

But the foreign tourists were kind and welcoming, which was great!!! The parasailing was very exciting, and we had a fun time waiting on the boat. All the instructions were in English, but I managed to have a wonderful time by mimicking what the previous person did! However, even though I took motion sickness medicine, I still felt a bit queasy due to the boat's rocking combined with the parasailing! A Japanese girl on the same boat also looked very uncomfortable, but there were no words of comfort, probably because they are used to it! I think it's a good idea to bring water or something to distract yourself!

From the boat, we saw a rainbow after the rain, and we were able to take beautiful photos of the rainbow and parasailing! As fellow travelers, I think we could take photos with our smartphones under waterproof covers without needing to buy any! Next time I go, I definitely want to try other activities, but it would have been nice to have at least one way to communicate, like through LINE, in a Wi-Fi environment!

今回新婚旅行でハワイに来たため、思い出づくりとして利用させていただきました！
疲れも溜まってからのアクティビティだと辛さもあると思い初日に予約をしましたが、まだハワイに不慣れな部分もあり、待ち合わせ場所など入念に確認し、時間に余裕を持って準備をしました！
今回はシェラトンワイキキに宿泊していたので待ち合わせはクイックシルバーのブルートロリーの乗り場とわかりやすい場所だったのですが、いくら待っても迎えの車がなく、、そのまま３０分経過、、、。それっぽい車に、不慣れな英語で確認を取るも別の会社だよと断れるばかり。さすがの旦那もイライラが募り、今日はもう仕方ないからホテルに帰る！！と一点張りでどうしたらよいか分からず、確認用の電話番号がメールに記載されているものの、近くに公衆電話すらなく、いったんホテルにもどり、日本語カウンターに相談し、そこから電話をかけてもらい、やっと、送迎が遅れているということがわかりました。遅れているならメールでも連絡がほしかったです。なにも知らなければもう来ないのかと思い、仕方ないから帰ろうと思っていたところでした。送迎の車の中ではムスっとする旦那と気まずい空気。他に日本人の女性2人と同乗し現場へ！着いてからは私たち待ちだったのか、外国人の旅行客が何名かわいわいと待っていましたが、英語も話せないので謝ることもできず、、てゆうか遅れたのは私たちじゃないので、運転手からとか一言あればいいのに何もない。
でも外国人たちは優しく受け入れてくれてよかったです！！！
パラセーリングはとても盛り上がった船上の中で待ち時間もたのしく過ごせましたし、説明は全て英語でしたが、前の人の見よう見まねでとても素晴らしい時間をすごせました！
ただ、船酔いプラスパラセーリングの揺れで酔い止めを飲んでいても私は危うかったです！
同じ船に乗った日本人の女の子もとても辛そうでしたがなんの言葉掛けもなく、きっといつものことだから慣れてるんでしょうね！お水とか、気晴らしになるもの持参した方がいいと思います！
船からは雨上がりの虹も出ていて、虹とパラセーリングのとても綺麗な写真も撮ることができました！同じ旅行者同士、防水カバーをかけてスマホでとりあえば写真も買わなくても良いと思います！次行った時はほかのアクティビティもぜひやってみたいとおもいましたが、wifi の環境下でラインなど、連絡を取りあえる手段がひとつでもあればよかったです！

Staff was great, tour was awesome. Saw plenty of fish and some sea turtles.

The driver didn't speak much Japanese, but he was a very fun person. The atmosphere in the car was enjoyable.
Once on the boat, they take photos while you're parasailing for $30, but you can choose whether to buy them or not. It seems they took more photos than I expected, which turned into wonderful memories. (It seems to vary by person.) But all the photos were lovely.
Motion sickness is unavoidable, so if you're worried about it, it's better to take precautions.

運転手さんは日本語は基本はお話できませんが、とても楽しい方でした。車内は楽しい雰囲気でした。
船に乗るとパラセーリング中も、写真撮ってくれます30$ですが、買う買わないは選択可能。
思っていたより大量に撮ってもらったみたいで楽しい思い出になりました。(人によって違うみたいですね)でもどれも素敵な写真ばかりです。
船酔いは仕方ないので、心配な方は対策した方がいいですね。

The captain and the guy on the boat were very nice, the parasailing was great! I was scared little bit first while, but then it was outstanding! Great view, just like swinging in the sky. If you are easy to get motion sickness, you should take pills thought. There was a poor girl puking.

I had completely forgotten about the lei and was so thrilled when we entered the arrival lounge and saw the message. Thanks, it was perfect.

I stayed at a small hotel, and they came to pick us up properly. The guide was surprised, saying, "It's rare to see Japanese people staying here!" as it seems that Japanese often stay at famous hotels.

We headed to Hanauma Bay in a larger vehicle that could accommodate about eight people. We participated in the afternoon session, and although the parking lot seemed full, thanks to the guide's connections, we were able to enter.

At Hanauma Bay, watching a video before snorkeling is mandatory, and we were guided by our guide to watch the video. After that, we took a shuttle down to the beach.

At the beach, they managed our belongings and valuables by providing security boxes. They also lent us mats and allowed time for changing.

We put on life jackets and got ready for snorkeling.

It seemed to be high tide, and there were waves that made it difficult to move at times, but the guide was always with us, so we could snorkel without getting lost in the sea. We were able to see fish. The guide took us to a spot where we might see turtles, but we ended up feeling seasick from the waves and had to return early. The guide was considerate of our condition, and those who felt okay were taken to other spots with another guide, so I would like to try again!

They also took photos, which made me very satisfied, but it was unfortunate that I got seasick.

However, since they were attentive to our well-being and adjusted to the participants' pace, I highly recommend this tour! I strongly suggest that those who are not confident in their physical condition bring motion sickness medication.

小さなホテルに宿泊していましたが、きちんと迎えに来てくださいました。「日本の方が泊まっているなんて珍しいと思います！」と、日本人は有名ホテルに泊まっていることが多いそうで、驚かれました。

ハナウマ湾までは８人ほど乗れる大きめの車で向かいます。
私たちは午後の部に参加したのですが、駐車場が満車のようでしたが、ガイドさんの顔パスにより私たちは入場することができました。

ハナウマ湾ではシュノーケリング前にビデオ鑑賞が必須となっており、私たちもガイドさんに案内されビデオを鑑賞しました。
そのあとはシャトルで浜のほうに降ります。

浜では荷物や貴重品をセキュリティーボックスに入れてくださるなど、きちんと管理してくれます。
ゴザもかしてくれたり、着替えの時間も設けてくださいました。

救命用具もつけていざシュノーケリング。

満潮時のようで、波がありうまく進むことができないときもありましたが、常にガイドさんがついてくださり、海のなかで迷うことなくシュノーケルすることができました。
魚もみることができました。
亀がいそうなスポットのほうまで案内してくれましたが、私たちは波で酔ってしまい、途中で帰ることになりました。
体調を気遣ってくださり、大丈夫な方たちはもう一人のガイドさんとほかのスポットまで連れていってもらっていたので、またリベンジしたいと思います！

写真も撮ってくれて大満足でしたが、酔ってしまったので残念でした。

ただ、体調を気遣ってくれたり、参加者のペースに合わせてくれるので、とてもおすすめのツアーです！
体調に自信のない方は酔い止めなどを持参することを強くおすすめします。

An excellent tour but great tour guides. Exceeded my expectations!!

It was a bit drizzly during the parasailing, but it was amazing to be able to take photos with the rainbow in the background. Most importantly, when I turned around at the top, I saw a circular rainbow. It was my first experience, so it became a great memory. I was a bit anxious about the explanations being mostly in English, except for the important parts, but I was very grateful for the quick response when my friend got seasick. Thank you. However, I was a little worried when the pickup was about 20 minutes late.

ちょっと小雨が降る中のﾊﾟﾗｾｲﾘﾝｸﾞだったので、ﾀﾌﾞﾙの虹をﾊﾞｯｸに写真を撮ることが出来て最高でした。何より一番上に着いたときに後ろを振り返ると円形の虹を見ることがでしました。初めての経験だったので、良い思い出になりました。説明が大事なこと以外は全部英語の説明で不安になることもありましたが、船酔いした友達に気づいて素早く対応していただいたことにはとても助かりました。ありがとうございます。ただ、集合時間20分位過ぎてからのお迎えでちょっと不安にさせられました。

I'm afraid of heights, but I chose the highest option at 150m with two friends, and it turned out to be really great! As we kept going higher, it was a bit scary, but the view was so beautiful that the fear faded away.

In front of us, there was a group of three overseas ladies who seemed to be having a lot of fun regardless of their age, so I think it's an activity that anyone can enjoy.

When you fly, it feels like it's over in no time, and you want to do it again. Haha! Also, if you're prone to motion sickness, having some anti-nausea medication might give you peace of mind. Even if you get sick, you can throw up in the sea, but after flying, the captain gives you a little wash in the sea before landing. Haha!

Definitely give it a try!

高所恐怖症の私ですが友達と3人で1番高い150mを選択しましたが結果的にとてもよかったです♫
どんどん上がっていき少し怖いですが怖いよりも
景色がほんとに綺麗で恐怖が薄れます。
私達の前に海外のご婦人が同じ3人で参加されてましたが年齢問わずとても楽しそうにされてたの誰でも楽しめるアクティビティだと思います。
飛んでみるとあっという間でまたもう一回したくなります。笑
あと酔いやすい人は酔いどめ薬があると安心かも。
酔っても海で吐けますが飛んだあと船長から着地前に海で少しウォッシャブル洗礼を受けます。笑
ぜひ参加してみて下さい♫

We participated in parasailing for the first time as a family! It was much higher than I expected, and I was so excited. The height and the view were amazing, something you can't experience every day. I want to do it again, even if it's not in Hawaii!

初めて親子でパラセーリングに参加しました！
思っていたより高くて大興奮でした。
普段体験出来ない高さと眺め最高でした。
またハワイじゃなくても参加したいです！

I made a reservation for the Premium Submarine, but later found out that I was put on a regular Atlantis tour with a lower rank. The staff didn't speak English, they were careless, and even when I complained, they didn't take it seriously. It was the worst experience. I will never go again. It's best to choose your tour company carefully.

プレミアムサブマリンに予約したのに後で分かったのが
ランクの低い普通のアトランティスツアーに乗せられました
英語も通じないし、向こうの人間は適当やし、文句言っても
取合わないし、最低です。
二度と行きません。
ツアー会社選びは慎重に行った方が良いです。

The bus motor coach narrator was excellent. Humerous all the way. Will book again with my family! Very educative and informative experience!

I chose a height of 90 meters, and we ascended quite high. From above the sea, you can see Waikiki, including Diamond Head.

I brought my action camera, so I didn't request any photos, but if you do, they will take pictures on the boat for $15. It might have been good that I took motion sickness medication beforehand.

I had a lot of fun.

90mの高さを選びましたが、かなり高くまで上昇しました。
ダイアモンドヘッドを含むワイキキを海の上から眺められます。

アクションカメラを持参していたので、写真撮影は依頼しませんでしたが、依頼すると船上で15ドルで撮影もしてくれます。
事前に酔い止めを飲んでおいたので良かったのかもしれません。

とても楽しかったです。

This was so much fun, the crew were so great and helpful. They went out of their way to make the night special. The food was the best, nice and fresh outstanding
Thank you
Denise, Kathy and Carol

We participated as a family of three at the request of my son, who is now a high school student. As rumored, there were no other Japanese participants besides us, but that was not a problem. However, the shuttle van took a long time to arrive, and once we got on, it was packed with no space at all for a long drive. I got motion sickness, and that alone made me tired. The zip line itself was very good. It felt great to cut through the wind while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It was a bit expensive at 70,000 yen for the three of us, but my son was very pleased as he took a lot of photos for Instagram, so I suppose it was worth it. Mahalo.

高校生になる息子の希望で家族３人で参加。噂通り日本人の参加は私たち以外おらずでしたが問題なし。しかしお迎えのバンが全然来ないし乗ったら乗ったですし隙間一切なしの詰め状態での長時間ドライブ。酔ったしそれだけで疲れちゃった。。ジップラインそのものはとても良かったです。美しい景色を見ながら、風を切って。気持ちよかったです。３人で７万は高かったけど息子はインスタ用の写真をたくさん撮ってご満悦でしたのでまぁよしとします。mahalo

On the way there, the driver provided a tour guide in English. It's not a big deal, but I learned a lot of things I wouldn't have known if I had been traveling by rental car. It was surprisingly good.

The crew consisted of three women and Captain Bob. One of them could speak Japanese, but even if you're worried about your English, it's not a problem. Everyone was friendly and fun.

The sandbar is just a shallow area offshore, so there's nothing particularly special, but you can practice snorkeling or play beach volleyball. I thought about walking to the end, but there were larger stones (pieces of coral) along the way, and it hurt my feet without sandals. It was also too wide to reach the end.

Next was turtle watching. This time, there were few turtles. However, there were a lot of mantas that came very close to the boat.

While snorkeling, there was a large turtle right nearby. After taking a ton of photos, I circled around the coral reef that spans about 1 km. When I returned to the boat to take a break, I spotted a shark. It seemed to be sleeping, so I dove down and got about a meter close to it.

There were many unexpected discoveries, and it was incredibly fun.

行きのバスではドライバーが英語で観光案内してくれる。大した話ではないがレンタカーで移動していたら知りえないことがいろいろ聞けた。意外とよかった。

船員は女性３名＋キャプテンBOB。日本語ができる方は１名だが英語が心配な方でも問題ない。皆さん気さくで楽しい。

サンドバーは沖合の浅瀬というだけで特段何もないが、シュノーケルの練習やビーチ（？）バレーができる。端まで歩こうと思ったが、途中から大きめの石（サンゴのかけら）が多くなりサンダルがないと足が痛い。そもそも広すぎて端まで行けなかった。

次にタートルウォッチング。今回は亀は少なかった。しかし、マンタが大量にいて船のすぐ近くまで来てくれた。

シュノーケルでは、大きな亀がすぐ近くにいた。写真を撮りまくった後、周囲１Kmあるサンゴ礁をぐるりと一周。船に戻って休憩しよと思ったらサメを発見。寝ているようだったので素潜りで１ｍぐらいまで近づいてみた。

想定外の発見がいろいろあってめちゃくちゃ楽しかった。

Meeting the dolphins and sea turtles was amazing! The scenery was incredible. I was moved to see a large group of dolphins and to watch the sea turtles come up for air up close. I was worried about getting seasick, but it was fine even though I can't swim. The staff were very attentive and I had a great time!

イルカとウミガメに会えて最高でした！
あの景色は最高です。イルカの大群、ウミガメが息継ぎで海面に出るとこを近くで見れたり、感動しました。
船酔いをしてどうなるかと思いましたが、泳げなくても大丈夫です。スタッフの方がすごく丁寧に対応してくれるし、とても楽しめました！

I was torn between a large ship, but since I had a toddler with me, I decided to join this optional tour where toddlers are free at the buffet. A welcome drink is included, and you can enjoy unlimited food while sipping on that. With live music, hula dancers performed, and everyone on board danced and had a great time. The waitresses were also lively and good at dancing. There were many non-Japanese guests, and we celebrated together with people from various countries, including those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The sunset started to become visible around 6:30, and I was able to capture beautiful photos.

大きい船と迷ったのですが幼児もいたのでバイキングで幼児は無料となっているこのオプショナルツアーに参加しました。ウエルカムドリンクは1杯付いていて、そちらを飲みながら好きな食事をとり放題。生演奏の中フラを踊ってくれて乗船されたみんなで踊り盛り上がりました。ウエイトレスものりのりで、踊りが上手でした。日本人以外が多く色々な国の方と一緒に盛り上がり結婚記念日と誕生日の方もいてみんなでお祝い。夕陽が6時半位から見え始め綺麗に写真におさめることができました。

We were picked up by a large bus. We picked up many people from hotels, and 98% of the group was Japanese. Once everyone was gathered, a monitor and announcements explained the process in Japanese.

After arriving at Wet 'n' Wild, we confirmed the bus number and meeting point, handed over our vouchers at the entrance, and then went through a bag check to enter. There is a shop where you can buy water, juice, and waterproof cases if needed (the waterproof case was about $25).

As we moved further in, there was a roofed area with lockers on the left where you can store your belongings. In front of the row of lockers, there is a monitor screen where you can rent a locker. You select the size of the locker, set a passcode, and after payment, you are told, "Your locker number is X." You can use that locker freely. Credit card payments are accepted, and the operation can be done in Japanese. Nearby, there is a shop (with hamburger sets), and in front of it, there are chairs and tables available for use. We left our swimsuits, towels, and sandals there and stored our valuables in the locker. I brought a leisure sheet just in case to reserve a spot, but it wasn't necessary.

You walk to each attraction, so it's easier to wear sandals the whole time. Even though it was spring break, the ground got quite hot. At the entrance of many attractions, you had to take off your sandals and climb stairs to start, which could have been tough in the middle of summer.

Each attraction has different inner tubes. You typically receive the inner tube from someone who has just finished at the goal point and carry it back to the starting point. There were many thrilling rides, which were fantastic. For some reason, not all attractions were open at once; they were opened alternately. If it’s like this during summer vacation, it might be a bit disappointing... There’s a possibility that attractions you plan to do later might close after a while, so be cautious.

Since it was still a season with fewer people, we didn’t have to wait long for lunch, and we could buy and eat quickly before heading to the next attraction. However, I wonder how it will be in the peak summer season? I was a bit worried about that. Despite the lines, the staff seemed quite relaxed... (laughs)

We left at 2:30 PM to make it back by 3 PM, but it seemed like many tours followed the same pattern, resulting in a long line. I feel there are too few changing rooms. The restrooms are in the same area, so some people were changing in the restroom.

Also, I thought it would be nice if we could play until closing time even if we weren't leaving at 3:15 PM. However, renting a car in an unfamiliar area is nerve-wracking, and if you plan to go during a busy season, it might be a good idea to eat something just before arriving and skip lunch to enjoy the attractions.

The thrilling attractions that are hard to experience in Japan were incredibly fun! 😊

大型バスでのお迎えでした。たくさんのホテルで拾って９８％日本人で出発でした。
全員そろった時点で、モニターとアナウンスが日本語で流れを説明してくれます。
ウェット・アンド・ワイルドに着いた後、バスの番号と集合場所を確認して、入口でバウチャーを渡して、その後荷物チェックされて入場でした。
売店があるので、そこで必要な方はお水やジュース、防水ケースなどを買うことができます。（防水ケースは25ドルくらいでした）
更に進むと左手にロッカーの屋根があり、そこで荷物を預けられます。ロッカーの並んでいる棚の手前にモニター画面があり、そこでロッカーの契約をします。ロッカーの大きさを選び、暗証番号を決めて支払いをした後に、「あなたのロッカーは何番です。」と指定されますので、その番号のロッカーを使用します。出し入れ自由。クレジットカード支払いＯＫです。日本語で操作できます。近くに売店（ハンバーガーとかのセット）があり、その前に自由に使える椅子とテーブルがありました。水着やタオル、サンダルはそこに置き、貴重品をロッカーに入れて動きました。レジャーシートを念のために場所取り用に持って行ったのですが、不要でした。
各アトラクションまで、歩くのでサンダルはずっと履いていた方が楽です。春休みだったのに、結構足元が暑くなってました。アトラクションの入口でサンダルを脱いで、階段を上ってスタートするパターンが多かったのですが、真夏だったら、大変だったかも・・・。

各アトラクションで浮き輪が違います。やりたいアトラクションのゴール地点で降りてきた人の浮き輪をもらって、スタート地点まで持って上がるパターンが多かったと思います。
絶叫ものが多くて最高でした。なぜか、全部アトラクションを開放せず、交代で開放してました。夏休みもこんな感じだったら、ちょっと残念です・・・。後でやろうと思ったアトラクションが、しばらく経ったら閉鎖になることもあり得ますので、注意です。

まだ人が多くないシーズンだったので、ランチもそこまで並ばず、すぐに買って食べて、次のアトラクションへ～～とスムーズに行けましたが、真夏とかどうなるのかなぁ？とちょっと心配になりました。
行列の割には、どこのスタッフものんびりですし・・・（笑）

帰りは2時半に上がり、3時の集合に間に合うように・・・と更衣室に向かったのですが、同じパターンのツアーが多かったようで、行列でした。
更衣室の数が少なすぎる気がします。トイレも同じ場所にあるので、トイレで着替えている人もいました。

また、3時15分出発でなくても、閉園時間まで遊ばせてもらえても良いのでは？と思いました。
かといって、慣れないところをレンタカーして行くのもドキドキするし、もし激こみシーズンに行かれるのであれば、到着ギリギリに何か食べて、ランチなしで遊ぶのも手かもしれません。

日本には、なかなか体験することのできない絶叫アトラクション、最高に楽しかったです(^^♪