All Reviews for Kid Friendly (Ages 5-7)

We were picked up at the hotel at 7 AM and traveled by large bus to the pier. I was worried about the heavy rain in the mountains along the way, but fortunately, by the time we boarded the boat, the rain had stopped. It was cloudy, but the sun started to shine, which was great. As I had researched beforehand, the water was about knee-deep, and we couldn't see the sandbar. The snorkeling experience was serious, and the staff provided thorough instructions while we wore life jackets. The corals and fish were beautiful, but if the weather had been a bit better, they might have looked even more stunning. The experience is quite dependent on the weather. We opted for a morning-only tour, and that was sufficient.

朝の７時にホテルピックアップで大型バスで船着き場まで移動。途中山中では大雨でどうなることかと心配しましたが幸い船に乗る頃には雨が止んでいて曇ってはいたものの日が射してきたので良かったです。事前に調べていた通り膝下くらいまで水が浸かりサンドバーは見れなかったです。シュノーケリングは本格的でライフジャケット着用でスタッフがきっちり教えてくれます。珊瑚や魚もキレイに見えましたがもう少し天気が良かったらもっとキレイに見えたのかも。天気にかなり左右されます。午前中だけのツアーにしましたがそれで十分でした。

Nice relaxing trip on the sailboat. You can walk around the boat, or even lay down on the mat. Sunset is nice if you are in to taking pictures.

Don't go for the appetizers: meatballs, chicken wings, and mix of crackers, just okay.

Lots of alcohol if you like to drink.

loved it. a little windy and cold. would be great if there was an outdoor shower to rinse off after for non-hotel guests

kids totally loved it. couldn't stop talking about it after.

This was my second time paragliding, and it was so much fun! Amazing!

However, regarding the "height" that was initially set, I'm not sure if it was really the length I signed up for. Since paragliding is done in pairs, I was with someone else, and I wondered if that person had signed up for the same height too.

パラセーリング自体は2回目ですが、とても楽しかったです！アメイジング！

しかし、最初に設定した「高さ」について、本当に申し込んだ長さなのかが不明。パラセーリングで飛ぶのはペアなので、他の人と一緒だったのですが、その人も同じ高さを申し込んだの？？と思ってしまいました。

I tried parasailing in Hawaii for the first time. At first, I thought it was a bit scary, but once I actually did it, the view was breathtaking, and I wanted to do it again.

初めてハワイでパラセーリングをやりました。
最初はは少々怖いなと思っていたのですが、実際やってみると絶景でまたやりたいと思えました。

Great trip, we were very lucky and saw 6 turtles up close in clear water. The crew were great and the sail was a delight! Definitely worth it!

Actually, I'm weak on boats and afraid of water, but this time I participated because of my family's wishes. However, thanks to the staff and the life vests, I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind, and the boat didn't rock, so I could enjoy my cocktails deliciously. Above all, I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles up close! They came so close that I almost bumped into one. I thought I would like to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

じつは船に弱く水も怖いのですが、今回は家族の希望で参加しました。
ところが、スタッフやライフベストのおかげでシュノーケリングも安心して楽しめ、船も揺れないのでカクテルを美味しく飲めました。
何より間近で海ガメをたくさん見られたことに大満足！危うくぶつかりそうになるほどでしたよ。
次のハワイ旅行の時もまた参加したいなと思いました。最高の思い出をありがとうございました！

It was my first experience, and it was amazing! I felt a bit seasick during the wait on the boat, but thanks to the cheerful and efficient crew, I had a great time. I even saw turtles from the boat!

初めての体験でしたが、最高でした！ボートでの待ち時間に少し酔いましたが、ノリと手際の良いクルーのおかげもあり楽しい時間でした。ボートから亀も見えました！

It was my first surfing experience with her.

Being able to surf in the dream destination of Hawaii was amazing, and the instructor was kind and dedicated, making it a truly enjoyable time. Even for someone like me who can't speak English, it was completely fine.

If you sign up as a pair, it seems you can get photos for free, so we were able to capture our surfing moments.

At the end, you can give a tip (it's not mandatory), so I think it's good to have a little money on hand.

彼女と一緒に彼女とはじめてのサーフィン体験でした。

憧れのハワイでサーフィンができて、インストラクターの方も優しく、ストイックで本当に楽しい時間が過ごせました。
英語が話せない私でも全然大丈夫でした。

2人で申し込むと写真も無料でもらえるようで、波乗り姿をゲットできました。

最後にチップを渡す(強制ではないです)ので、少しお金はあった方がいいと思います。

Perhaps because it was a set with a meal voucher and a reservation, the portion size was just right for Japanese people. It was a bit salty, but I enjoyed it deliciously. The outdoor seating was pleasant.

食事券&事前予約のセットだったからか、日本人にあったちょうど良い量で、少し味が濃かったけど美味しく頂きました。
アウトサイドの席で気持ち良かったです。

It was fully booked since I made a reservation for Friday night. I was worried if it would be too crowded. The sunset was hidden due to the clouds, but I was able to see the fireworks from the Hilton clearly.

The deck railing side was filled with people who boarded earlier, so I had to view from between them while sitting. The buffet tables are first-come, first-served, so if you board late, you won't get a good seat with a nice view. Since there is time until the fireworks, it might be a good idea to think about how to spend your time. The welcome drink was too sweet, and the alcoholic cocktails were just okay. Each person gets one lobster, so be careful not to overeat. It's a pretty standard buffet.

金曜日の夜に予約したので満席でした。こんなに乗れるのかな？と心配に。曇りでサンセットは隠れていて見られませんでしたが、ヒルトンの花火はしっかり見られました。
デッキの手すり側は先に乗船出来た人達で埋まっており、座ってだと人の隙間から見る感じ。
ビュッフェのテーブルは自由席で、遅く乗船になると眺めのいい席は座れないです。花火までは時間があるので、過ごし方を検討してみるといいかもしれません。ウェルカムドリンクは甘過ぎ、アルコールカクテルもちょっと・・・。ロブスターも一人ひとつ出るので食べ過ぎ注意。無難なビュッフェかと。

I couldn't see the sandbar on the beach, but I had a great time playing in the beautiful sea!!! I was very satisfied to see sea turtles. However, I thought I would be able to snorkel with the sea turtles, but it was just from the boat.

砂浜のサンドバーは見れなかったけど、キレイな海で遊べて最高でした！！！
海亀にも会えて大満足です。ただ海亀と一緒にシュノーケルできると思っていましたが、船の上から眺めるというものでした。

Adam was an awesome instructor! Pick up and drop off was simple and easy. Staff all very friendly. Loved it!

It's a bit pricey, and there's no place to take a break from the heat, but it's nice that you can interact not only with dolphins but also with birds and fish.

ちょっと高いのと、暑さしのぎの休憩場所がないのが難点ですが、イルカだけでなく、鳥や魚とふれあえるのがいいですね

The crew was super nice and very informative. I felt very safe while sailing and snorkling. A crew member snorkles with you and helps you spot the turtles. There were lots of turtles to be seen! We were fortunate to go on a day that there were only about 10 of us, so we basically had the boat to ourselves! It was great! I mean you are snorkling with green sea turtles and sailing in Hawaii "what's not to love"?! I highly recommend Holokai Catamaran Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail (from Waikiki Beach) / Snorkel Cruise!

Excellent bus driver he was very personable. Enjoyed the visit to the Arizona memorial very much do much history should not be forgotten

They will come to pick you up at the hotel on time.
We went out to sea with a group of ten on a motorboat.
If you let them know about the photos ($30) before your turn, it will go smoothly.
I was relieved that I could leave my belongings (change of clothes, phone, wallet, etc.) on the boat while flying. However, I recommend bringing only the essentials. For the flight, it's best to wear a swimsuit and a T-shirt, and go barefoot. The instructions are in English, so I didn't understand everything, but it was fine. (I think it's better to be prepared to get wet.)
I wore sunglasses while flying, and it was fine. If you're not afraid of heights, I definitely recommend it.

時間とおりにホテルに迎えに来てくれます。
船（モーターボート）で10人のグループで沖に出ました。
写真（30ドル）は順番が来るまでに伝えとくと、スムーズに行きます。
手荷物（着替え、携帯、財布類等）は、飛んでいる間、船に置いておけるので安心しました。但し、必要最低限のものを持っていくことをお勧めします。飛ぶときの格好は水着にTシャツ、裸足で、説明は英語なのでわからなかったが、大丈夫です。（濡れる覚悟で参加した方がよろしいと思います。）
私はサングラスもして飛びましたが平気でした。高所恐怖症じゃなかったら、ぜひお薦めです。

First of all, the staff were very kind and accommodating, but we went far away from the area where the dolphins were spinning, and there were no dolphins there. That was unexpected, so I was very disappointed. I would like to try again next time.

まず、スタッフの皆さんは親切に対応して下さいましたが、イルカがスピンしているグループの場所から遠くへ行き、そこにはイルカはいませんでした。それは予想外でしたので、非常にがっかりしました。また次回トライしたいです。

I did it at 120m.
Since it was close to the hotel, I walked there, but the hut was somewhat isolated and a bit hard to find.
However, there are no other shops around, so it's okay.

The staff was polite and experienced, so I felt safe trying it out.
I would like to use it again.

１２０mでやりました。
近くのホテルだったので徒歩で行きましたが、小屋がぽつんとあり若干場所が分かりづらいです。
ただし、他にショップはないので大丈夫です。

スタッフは丁寧だし、経験豊富で安心してトライできました。
また利用したいです。

After the bus arrived, there was some time until it opened, and even after entering, the attractions gradually opened one by one, so the wait times for each were long, and it felt like the closing time came quickly.

バスが着いてからopenまで時間があり、中に入っても徐々にアトラクションがオープンしていくので、１つ１つの待ち時間も長く、閉園時間まであっというまでした。

Two years ago, I participated in a tour that included lunch. This time, I joined a morning tour, but the time spent at the sandbar was short, and I felt a bit unsatisfied. However, I was able to return to the hotel for lunch, so I could make good use of my time.

２年前にはランチ付きのツアーに参加しました。
今回は午前中のツアーに参加したのですが、サンドバーの滞在時間も短く、ちょっと物足りない感じがしてしまいました。
しかし、お昼にはホテルに戻って来られたので時間を有効に使うことができました。

I'm a repeat visitor. It's wild, so it's understandable, but this time I saw the least number of dolphins. They were far away and didn't come close. It's disappointing.
Due to the waves, I couldn't experience stand-up paddleboarding either.
It seems they made the boat larger, and it was two stories. I feel like the number of people on board hasn't changed, but going up and down is a bit of a hassle. Also, unfortunately, on this day, I couldn't use the restroom on the boat. I've never used it before, but when they say it's unavailable, it makes me anxious. I wonder if it will take a few days to fix... that's tough.
The photographer was really enthusiastic and made it a lot of fun.

リピーターです。野生なので仕方ないのですが、今回が一番イルカを見ることができませんでした。遠くにはいるのに、近くに来てくれない。ざんねんです。
波があるため、スタンダップパドルボートも体験できず。
船を大きくしたようで、2階建てでした。乗ってる人数は変わらない気がするのですが…あがったり降りたりがちょっと面倒です。またこの日は運悪く船内のトイレも使えず。今までも利用したことはないのですが、ないといわれると不安。直すのに数日かかるのでしょうか…大変ですね。
カメラマンの人がとても盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです。

We enjoyed cruising from Kailua to the area near the sandbar on a catamaran. Although we didn't land on the sandbar, we had fun snorkeling and enjoyed free drinks and a barbecue (hamburgers) on board, which I liked. The boat was chartered for the number of reservations, and this time we set off with two boats. There happened to be many Japanese people, so one boat was filled to capacity with Japanese passengers. The languages spoken were English and Japanese. I wasn't sure if there were other languages, but the tourists were definitely from various countries. Everyone became friendly, taking photos together. The contrast between the steep mountains unique to Hawaii and the emerald-colored sea of the sandbar was beautiful, and I almost forgot to look for sea turtles, but the crew was quick to point them out. It was beautiful, pleasant, and fun. The leisurely afternoon course included only the cruise and snorkeling, with no exploration of Kailua town, but I was satisfied. I participated with my mother and child, wearing a tunic and hoodie over our swimsuits, and brought a beach towel, float, and sunscreen. They provided snorkeling sets and life jackets.

カイルアからカタマランクルーザーでサンドバー付近までクルージングを楽しみます。サンドバーへは上陸しませんが、スノーケリングを楽しみ船上ではフリードリンク、バーベキュー(ハンバーガー)を食べます、私は好き。予約者が乗れる分の船がチャーターされていて、今回は2挺で出発。たまたま日本人が多かったので、1挺は日本人で満タンになりました。言語は、英語と日本語の二言語です。他言語があったかどうかはわかりませんでしたが、ツーリストはとにかく多国籍でした。写真を撮りあったりしてみんな仲良しになります。ハワイ特有の切り立つ山の景色とサンドバーのエメラルド色の海のコントラストが美しく、ウミガメ探しを忘れてしまいそうですが、クルーが目敏く教えてくれます。美しく、気持ちよく、楽しかった。午後から出発するのんびりコースはクルーズとスノーケリングのみで、カイルア街の散策はナシですが、満足しました。母と子供で参加し、水着の上にチュニックとパーカーを羽織り、バスタオルと浮き輪とサンブロックを持って出掛けました。スノーケルセットとライフジャケットは貸してくれます。

Loved this tour, zoom was a great guide and could tell us a lot of inside sories;) we went to grat places and points with a great view

We participated as a couple in our 50s. There were few Japanese people, and the explanations were in English, so our understanding was about 10-20%. But we had fun.

However, even though there were dolphins swimming, the explanations were long, so by the time we got into the water, the dolphins were gone, and we only got to snorkel for about 30-40 minutes.

The lunch was delicious. It included round-trip transportation to the point and free drinks (including alcohol).

Since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, the cost performance was not great.

50代夫婦で参加しました。
日本人が少なく、説明は英語だったので
理解度は10～20%くらい？
でも楽しかったです。

ただ、イルカが泳いでいても説明が長かった
ので、海に入った時には、イルカもいなくなって
いて、30～40分シュノーケリングしていただけ
でした。

ランチは美味しかったです。
ポイントまでの往復、フリードリンク(アルコ
ール含む)でした。

イルカと泳げなかったので、コスパは、いまいち
ですね。

I got to see colorful fish, and at the end of the tour, I even met a sea turtle. It swam right towards me, so I could see its face perfectly. It had such cute eyes. Thank you, Chieko, for working hard to find the spot with the sea turtles! Mr. Dan took many underwater photos for us, which will be great memories.

It was a very busy schedule with a morning tour and returning home in the afternoon, but I was picked up separately from the other participants and was able to return to the hotel earlier than planned. I really appreciated that consideration.

It was a wonderful experience to wrap up the trip. My whole family was very satisfied. Mahalo!

色とりどりのお魚と、ツアーの最後にはウミガメにも会えました。
こちらに向かって泳いできたので、ばっちりお顔が見えました。かわいい目をしていました。
ウミガメのいるポイントを一生懸命探してくれたチエコさん、ありがとう~(^o^)
ダン先生にはたくさんの水中写真を撮っていただきました。いい記念になります。
午前のツアーで、午後には帰国という大変あわただしいスケジュールでしたが、他の参加者とは別の車で送迎していただき、予定よりも早くホテルに戻ることができました。ご配慮、ありがたかったです~~m(_ _)m
旅の最後を締めくくる素敵な体験でした。家族全員、大満足でした。マハロ！

From the hotel transfer to snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, I appreciated all the thoughtful arrangements, which allowed us to participate with joy and peace of mind. They mentioned that the route changes depending on the sea conditions, and that day we encountered a sea turtle right as we entered the water! We were really lucky. I think it would have been difficult to encounter one without a guide.

We travel as a family to various places, but without a doubt, this experience will remain in everyone's memory for a long time. Thank you both!

ホテルの送迎からシュノーケリングでハナウマベイホテルの送迎からシュノーケリングでのハナウマベイ横断まで、いろいろ気配りいただき、楽しく安心して参加できました。その日の海のコンディションによってルートを変えるとのことで、その日は海に入っていきなりウミガメに遭遇！本当にラッキーでしたね。ガイドなしで自分たちだけだったら出逢うのは難しいと思いました。

家族旅行でいろいろなところに行きますが、間違いなくこの経験はみんなの記憶にずっと残るものになるでしょう。お二人ともありがとうございました！

For those who want to experience the sandbar, which is often featured on television, I recommend it because the time is only in the morning and the price is reasonable. There were many participants, with two buses and two boats operating.

Before heading to the sandbar, we looked for sea turtles. We were able to see about five or six, but they only come up for air briefly, making it difficult to take photos. After seeing the turtles, we went to the sandbar.

On the day we went, the water was up to our knees, and there were some complaints. It seems that the relaxing setup with chairs, as seen on TV, is quite rare. After the photo session at the sandbar (the staff takes the pictures), we went snorkeling.

We walked to the point where the sandbar suddenly gets deep, which took about 5 to 10 minutes. I got stung by a jellyfish during that time. The staff had warned us to be careful. The jellyfish were small, so it was quite difficult to spot them if you weren't paying attention.

A tip to avoid getting stung by jellyfish: don't walk at the front! I was at the front and got stung. It hurts quite a bit; it's a prickly pain, and since jellyfish tentacles are long, the pain can be quite widespread. After being stung, it turns into a small bump, and the mark lasts for a few days. For children, it might be a bit challenging as they might scratch it. Please be careful.

Since many people participate in snorkeling, the water can be murky and visibility is poor. The staff was feeding the fish with bread to attract them. After the activity, they ask for tips, but it’s not mandatory, so quite a few people didn’t give any. The staff were cheerful and had a good vibe.

テレビでもよく取り上げられるサンドバーに一度は行ってみたい人には、時間も午前中だけだし、値段も手頃なのでオススメです。
多数の参加者で、バス２台、舟２隻の運行でした。
サンドバーに行く前に海がめを探します。５～６匹は見れましたが、息継ぎする瞬間だけ頭を上げるので、写真に残すのは難しいです。カメを見た後にサンドバーに行きます。
私たちが行った日は、海水は膝上ぐらいで、クレームを言っている人も居ました。テレビで見たような、椅子を出してくつろげるような状態は、めったに無いそうです。
サンドバーで写真撮影タイム（スタッフの人が撮ってくれます）が終わったら、シュノーケリングです。
シュノーケリングはサンドバーの急に深くなるポイントまで歩きます。５～10分程度です。
私はその時にくらげに刺されました。スタッフの人も注意を促してましたが。小さいクラゲですので、よほど注意していないと見つけるのは困難です。
クラゲに刺されないコツ！　先頭を歩かない！先頭を泳がない！私は先頭を歩いていて刺されました。
さされると、結構痛いですね。チクチクした痛みですが、クラゲの足が長いので、結構広範囲に痛いです。さされた後は小さいイボになり、数日は後が残ります。子供だと掻いてしまったり、少し大変かも知れません。お気をつけ下さい。
シュノーケリングはたくさんの人が参加するので。濁っていてよく見えません。スタッフの人がパン？を与えて魚を寄せていました。
終わったらチップをお願いされます。強要はされないので、入れない人も結構いました。
スタッフの方は明るくてよい感じでした。

I participated at 90 meters.
The scenery was beautiful and it was truly amazing!!
I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

９０ｍで参加しました。
景色がきれいでほんとうに最高でした！！
また機会があれば参加したいです。