All Reviews for Kid Friendly (Ages 5-7)

Since this was my first time in Hawaii and I was staying at Aulani, I signed up for this tour because it was affordable and included transportation. We participated as a group of four adults and three children (ages 7, 3, and 1). It seemed that we were the only Japanese family among about ten other guests.

Our guide was a second-generation Japanese American, and after explaining in English, he also provided explanations in Japanese, which was very helpful. Shortly after we set sail, we were lucky enough to spot two turtles on the surface of the water! The guide mentioned they might be dead, but they were alive, and both the kids and adults got really excited. A little later, the guide shouted, and when we went out to the deck, we saw a whale spouting water and lifting its tail. We even got to witness a spectacular jump from one of the whales!! We also saw whales seemingly communicating with each other by blowing saltwater. I had heard that there are days when you might not see any whales, so I went with half-hearted expectations and half hope, but I never imagined we would see a jump, so it was truly amazing. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.

初めてのハワイでアウラニに宿泊するので、送迎付きで安かったのでこのツアーを申し込みました。大人４人、子供３人（７歳、３歳、１歳）で参加しました。ガイドが英語となっているだけあってか、日本人はうちのファミリーのみでほか１０名ほどほかのお客さんと一緒でした。
ガイドさんが、日系２世の方で、英語での説明の後に日本語でも説明してくれてとても助かりました。出航後すぐ、偶然にもカメ２匹が海面に！死んでいるかもしれないとのガイドさんの言葉でしたが、生きていて子供たちも大人もテンションが上がりました。少しするとガイドさんが叫び、デッキへ出てみるとクジラが潮を吹いたり、尾ひれをあげたりとしていました。１頭の、豪快なジャンプも見ることができました！！その後も塩を吹いてクジラ同士が会話をしているような姿も見ることができました。クジラを見れない日もあるとのことで、半分あきらめと半分期待で行きましたが、まさかジャンプまで見れるとは思ってもいなかったのでとってもよかったです。またハワイに行くことがあったらまた参加したいです。

Do not be afraid of this activity. First, the tour directors could not have been more friendly and helpful. Second, they could not have made it any easier. They picked us up at the lobby of the hotel, drove us to the bay, got us through the required orientation film and down to the water so efficiently. They have been doing this so long that they anticipated all of our needs (even before we realized that we had the need). Then, guided us into the water and instructed everyone on how to use the shorkle and made us all feel very comfortable. Even the 8 year old twins who are normally a handful. We were slowly guided around the bay and shown fish, eels and turtles. We stopped for pictures occasionally. And, told that we could download them from Facebook later that night.
When we were done, they gave us much needed water and snacks. Much needed because this was a good work out ( for a fat old guy). We got back to the van and were taken right back to our hotel and were the. Already trying to figure out when we could do the excursion again.
So, you don't have to worry about whether or not this is worth doing. And, it couldn't be easier or more enjoyable..

I was able to see many sea turtles up close, and the sandbar was very beautiful, so I was extremely satisfied. The weather was great, making it the perfect day! Since I had my 11-month-old son with me, I didn't participate in snorkeling, but we enjoyed taking photos in the shallow water. The sandwiches after getting in the water were also delicious.

ウミガメも近くでたくさん見れたし、サンドバーもとっても綺麗で大満足でした。
天気も良くこの日は最高！
11か月の息子がいたのでシュノーケリングには参加せず、浅瀬のところで写真を撮ったりして楽しみました。
海に入った後のサンドイッチも美味しかったです。

I participated in early January. It was a cold time with rough waves, so I was worried about seasickness and the cold, but I’m really glad I referred to the reviews. I wore a long-sleeve hoodie and took motion sickness medication the day before.

Most of the women who participated looked very uncomfortable due to seasickness. It seems essential to take motion sickness medication. I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles! I was also lucky enough to witness a whale jump, which is unique to this season, and the cruise in nature was very healing. The hamburger was delicious too! There was also a hula show by the crew, making it a very satisfying activity!

１月上旬に参加しました。寒く波も荒い時期でしたので、船酔いと寒さが心配でしたが、口コミを参考にして本当によかったです。長袖パーカーと酔い止めを前日から服用して参加しました。
参加した女性のほとんどが、船酔いでとても辛そうでした。酔い止めは必ず服用した方が良さそうです。イルカ、海亀をみることが出来ました！この時期ならではクジラのジャンプも運よく見れて、大自然の中のクルーズ癒されました。ハンバーガーも美味しかったです！クルーの方のフラショーもあり、大満足なアクティビティーでした！

I didn't see any tails splashing, but I did see whales multiple times and also witnessed spouting. I opted for the breakfast option, and it had more variety than I expected and was delicious, so I'm glad I chose it. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the restroom was clean. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was also wonderful! Even if you don't see whales, you can still enjoy the cruise. I would love to participate again.

しっぽバッシャーンのような姿は見られませんでしたが、何度もクジラの姿が見られたし、潮吹きも見られました。朝食付きにしましたが、思っていたよりも種類もあったしおいしかったので付けてよかったです。大きな船だったので船酔いもなく、トイレもきれい、海から見るワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドの姿も素晴らしかったです！もしクジラが見られなくてもクルーズを楽しめます。また参加したいです。

On the first day in Hawaii, I participated with my boyfriend. The driver, Yano, who was a local, was very cheerful and friendly, which helped ease my nerves and made it possible for me to go parasailing. We set off with a group of three Japanese female university students, and the guide was also kind.

I heard that for an additional $30, they would take photos with a DSLR, but I thought that was too much, so we decided to take pictures of each other with our smartphones and exchange them. The photos turned out to be quite beautiful.

I challenged myself to parasail at 150 meters, but I didn't feel scared at all. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki was fantastic, and I had a great time. I wore a swimsuit, and there was a fun service where you could splash into the water up to your thighs when coming down, which made me very satisfied. I recommend that those participating during the day take precautions against sunburn and wear sunglasses.

彼氏と2人でハワイ初日に参加しました。
送迎の運転手のヤノさん（現地の方）がとても陽気かつ気さくに話しかけてくれて、
緊張もほぐれてパラセイリングができました。
日本人の女子大生3人組と一緒に出発し、ガイドの方も親切でした。
写真は30ドル追加すると、一眼レフで撮ってくれるそうですが、もったいないので、女子大生とお互いの写真を撮って交換することに。
スマホで撮影したのですが、十分綺麗でした。

150mのパラセイリングに挑戦したのですが、高すぎて怖いという感覚はありませんでした。
ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキを一望でき、大変楽しかったです。
水着を着用していきましたが、降りてくるときに太ももくらいまで海ポチャというサービスもあり、大満足です。
日中参加される方は、日焼け対策とサングラスの着用をお勧めします。

The staff were all fun and friendly. At the sandbar, they were always attentive to us since we couldn't participate in beach volleyball, and they took many photos for us. The lunch hamburger was also substantial and very delicious! I was thrilled to see many honu and fish☆

スタッフの皆さんは楽しくて親切な方ばかりでした。
サンドバーでは、ビーチバレーに参加出来ない私達をずっと気にかけて頂いて、写真を何枚も撮って下さいました。
ランチのハンバーガーもボリュームがあって、とても美味しかったです！
ホヌもお魚も沢山見られて感激しました☆

I was in Hawaii for business but had a free morning. So I booked this trip as a solo traveler. I think I was the only solo person, everyone else were families. I felt a little odd b/c no one really talked to me, guides included. The guides were very good though - responsible and good intro speech. So happy that one of them found an octopus to touch (though I felt bad for the octopus). The turtles were adorable and came up to breathe very close to us snorkelers. Then we sailed around the bay for a bit which was lovely. I'm very happy I fit this excursion into my business trip.
I was a little unclear on tipping also - the fee said all gratuities included, so I didn't bring any cash. But the guides said to please feed the tip jar if satisfied. Which I was, but I hadn't planned on bringing cash to tip. So that was a little uncomfortable as I didn't want to look like I didn't enjoy myself - I truly did!

The main event of this trip to Hawaii (laugh) was the whale cruise. The crew members were using binoculars on deck to search for whales, but we didn't see a single one... However, on the way there, we saw a small shark, and on the way back, three dolphins swam alongside the boat, so that was nice. I guess we were a bit late in the season... I'll try again next year.

今回のハワイ旅行のメインイベント（笑）である、クジラクルーズ。
乗組員のスタッフさん達が甲板で双眼鏡を使って探してくれていましたが、一頭も見られませんでした。。。
でも、往路では小さなサメ　復路の埠頭内ではイルカが三頭船に並走してくれたので　それだけでもよかったです。
時期が遅すぎたのでしょうか、、、、　
来年にリベンジします

Nice cruise. Food was good. Free to move up and down the boat. View was amazing. Caught the best sunset.

Went to my first luau and I have to say, it was a good experience. The staff are as friendly as can be and the performances were amazing. They are very much involved with the crowd making it a special experience and I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Food Buffett was also good, and my friends and I were approached with beautiful lays at the entrance and the best part was we all got 2 drink tickets with the packages we purchased online.

Great experience. Nice view from the island
The pilots were very nice, specially the one with doors; very friendly

Great experience. Beautiful sight from the island. The pilot from the doors off didn' give much explanation but the one with doors was very friendly and really made the difference!!

I signed up for an all-inclusive plan. The basic explanation was quite vague. As soon as we got on the bus, there was an intense cold and the explanation audio started playing. It's essential to prepare for the cold.

The schedule mentioned two bodyboarding lessons, but in reality, there was only one. I wasn't expecting much from this bodyboarding lesson, but it turned out to be incredibly fun. It seemed to be a lesson exclusive to plan participants, and the number of people was just right, allowing us to fully enjoy it. My child even said, "I'm glad we came!"

Although I didn't drink much from the unlimited drinks, it was good to have since outside food and drinks were prohibited (only one unopened bottle of water was allowed), and carrying cash was inconvenient. It was also a good decision to sign up for the all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch. It was delicious, and since the eating area was predetermined, there were no hassles with waiting in line to purchase or securing a spot to eat.

The shower and toilet were in the same area, which wasn't very hygienic. There wasn't even a curtain in the shower. The changing room only had simple curtains, and there were only two or three of them. Since the return time is set, I recommend changing clothes early.

You might think, "A pool in Hawaii?!" but I highly recommend it. I also recommend signing up for the all-inclusive plan.

全て込みのプランを申し込みました。
基本説明はアバウトです。バスに乗り込んだとたん凄まじい寒さと説明の音声が流れていました。寒さ対策必須です。
予定ではボディーボードレッスンは2回と書いてありましたが、実際は1回のみでした。
このボディーボードレッスン、期待していませんでしたが最高に楽しかったです。
このプラン申込者限定レッスンだったようで、人数も丁度よく、満喫できました。
子供も「来てよかった！」と言っていました。
ドリンク飲み放題はほとんど飲むことはありませんでしたが、飲食物持ち込み禁止で（無開封水1本のみ可）現金を持ち歩くことが不便なので付いていてよかったです。
ランチのBBQ食べ放題も申し込んでおいて正解でした。
美味しかったし、食べる場所が決まっていたので、購入の列に並ぶ時間・食べる場所の場所取り等煩わしいことが一切なかったのがよかったです。
シャワーとトイレが同じ場所にあり衛星的にもいいとは言えません。
シャワーにはカーテンすらありませんでした。
更衣室も簡単なカーテンが付いているのみ。数も２，３しかありませんでした。
帰りの時間が決まっているので、早めに着替えることをおすすめします。
ハワイでプール?!と思うでしょうが、おすすめです。
更に全て込みのプランを申し込むことをおすすめします。

This time in Honolulu, we chose whale watching as a memory for my grandchildren during spring break. The moment we spotted a whale spouting while gazing out at the vast ocean, everyone got excited and shouted loudly. I will never forget this emotion; I enjoyed it as well.

今回のホノルルは、春休みに孫たちの思い出としてホエールウォッチングを選びました、
大海原に目を肥やしながら潮を吹くクジラを見つけた瞬間みんな興奮し大きな声で叫びました
この感動は忘れないでしょう、私も楽しみました。

I never knew that parasailing is such a peaceful activity. Before you know it you are hundreds of feet up in the air and nothing but the big blue Pacific Ocean underneath.
If you look at it from land it looks like it as though it is going at a fast speed but once you are up there, it's so calm that it takes you to a different world. The kids were so excited that they wanted to go back up but we will save that for next time.
The crew took this great picture of us that looks like we are on top of the Diamond Head! Thank you Hawaiian Parasail for this once in a lifetime adventure!!!

We were looking for something the kids can do in Waikiki and found this fishing activity online. It is conveiniently
located right at the entrance of the Ala Wai Harbor and three hours out in the ocean was just enough for the kids to try their first
fishing experience-not too short and not too long. The crew member was friendly in assisting us when our rod got stuck and he said that its all about making the squid bait look delicious but
no luck! The person behind us was lucky and caught three fishes but because they were small they got released back into the ocean.
The big green sea turtle and the dolphin pod we saw on our way back to the harbor lifted our spirits at the end of the trip. We will definitely try again!

We had an amazing time on this tour, and our tour guide Rodolph was very friendly and knowledgable. I totally recommend this tour while visiting Hawaii-a sight worth experiencing.

For the amount of money we paid my fiance and I were disappointed. The boat we took out was dirty and in my opinion not well maintained. We spent less than one hour actually "Snorkeling" and that is what I was hoping for the most. The crew was nice and helpful, but I think I would not recommend this to anyone for the amount of money they charge.

I attended this luau with a friend that actually knew a lot of the workers. The food was so delicious and the greeters were so friendly! As for the show, Tihati really put on a great show! Great experience, I highly recommend this luau. The manager is also friendly and he walks around greeting everyone, I thought was really nice.

This tour was just above and beyond! Im not a beach person nor do I like swimming but this turtle snorkel just made me fall in love with the ocean. The captain and crew were great! They knew exactly how to keep everyone happy and safe! I see so many turtle, fishes and and octopus that the crew actually snatched and had us hold. I love this snorkel and will definitely be going back!

While 1000 ft high up in the air, I felt so at peace with the world and myself. There was no noise at all! I loved this para-sail and would highly recommend it. The captain and crew really take care of you!

We had a great time touring everything involved with this trip! It was a full 8 hours and our tour guide did a fabulous job of filling us in on lots of history and information about the island. REALLY ENJOYED!

We had a wonderful experience at the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.
This was our second time, but we will absolutely go again.

We had a great time, enjoyed the food and first class service as well as entertainment and fireworks. The only negative was that if you eat different meals, you can't sit together in the same room. The staff did make accommodation and get us together but we never got the steak and lobster that was paid for with the more expensive meal.

Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.

It was perfect weather, and the cruising on the stable Navatek was comfortable. I was able to see the whales raising their fins from a distance during the whale watching, but... It was a fun tour enjoyed separately from my family, but the excitement of the watching experience was lacking.

絶好のお天気、揺れないナバテック号に快適なクルージングでした。
ホエールウォッチングは遠目にひれを挙げているところが見れましたが・・・
家族とは別行動で楽しみのツアーでしたが、ウオッチングの感動はありませんでしたね。

I participated with four friends.
We were worried about the weather, but we were blessed with great weather and had a wonderful time!
We enjoyed burgers for lunch on the boat while listening to a lovely live performance!
We also encountered many sea turtles, and everything was amazing! (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

友達4人で参加しました。
お天気が心配されましたが、天気にも恵まれ素敵な時間が過ごせました！
お昼のバーガーも船上にて、素敵な弾き語りを聞きながらいただきました！！
ウミガメもたくさん出会えて、全てが最高でした(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Veltra service was perfect. The communication through emails from booking to email reminders as reservation day approached to even a phone call was all above board. We had no problems at the park when we got there with our email confirmation for all activities. It was a time saver at the park.

I was a nervous first Time parasailer, but these guys and their set up was so good and confidence building, I was able to do it easily. And I loved it. I would recommend these operators and parasailing to everyone!