All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

It was really cold. I asked for some photos to be taken, but unfortunately, a lot of other participants ended up in the background. The food was okay, but it was cold, and overall, I couldn't enjoy it. Given that, the price was too high.

とにかく寒かったです。写真もお願いして撮ってもらったけど、後ろに他の参加者が大量に写っていた残念でした。ご飯はまあまあ美味しかったけど、寒いし全体的には楽しめませんでした。その割に値段が高過ぎる。

It had been raining since I arrived in Hawaii, but finally, it was sunny on this day! Although the water clarity wasn't great due to the continuous rain until the day before, I really enjoyed the beautiful ocean! I was also happy to encounter a lot of sea turtles.

ハワイきてからはずっと雨でしたが、この日はようやくの晴れ！
前日まで雨が降り続いたことで透明度は高くなかったみたいですが、キレイな海満喫しました！
ウミガメもいっぱい遭遇できて良かったです。

I attended the show on March 19. My stay lasted 20 minutes. It was not held on the rooftop of the Hilton, but in a large hall inside the hotel. Given the impact of COVID-19, the governor of Hawaii has announced that gatherings should not be crowded, so I was shocked to see around 150 to 200 people packed together. I don't know if it was the organizer's decision or the hotel's, but I think it was a wrong judgment. Honestly, since it wasn't on the rooftop, I would like a refund, but I have given up on that possibility.

3／19日のショーにいかしてもらいました。
滞在時間は20分でした。
場所がヒルトンの屋上では無く。ホテル内の大きなホールでしました。
コロナの影響で密集したらダメとハワイの州知事も発表してるのにまさか150人〜200人ぐらいが密集してるのを見てゾッとしました。
主催側の判断なのかホテル側の判断かわかりませんが、間違った判断をしたなと思いました。
正直屋上じゃなかったのでお金を返してほしいですが、無理だろうなとあきらめています。

From various reviews, I didn't have high expectations due to the winter weather and water depth. However, on the day of the trip, it was sunny! There was no wind, and I started with an excited feeling. As we approached the sandbar and stepped into the water, it was indeed deep up to my thighs, but as we walked along the sandbar, it became shallower to around my calves, and the water was so beautiful!

After that, we went snorkeling to see the sea turtles. My husband isn't very good at swimming, so he stayed on the monitoring cruiser, watching us snorkelers from nearby. The sea turtles came close to us as if they were welcoming us. We were so considerate of the turtles that we kept a little distance from them. The cruiser my husband was on provided great service and seemed to speed up a bit for us. My husband seemed to enjoy it as well, and we are grateful to the staff.

Lunch was a barbecue-style buffet. There was warm coffee, which was very delicious and unforgettable. I want to participate again and have been recommending it to my friends since returning home.

いろんな口コミから、冬だったので天気や水深量など、あまり期待していませんでした。しかし、当日は晴れ☀️❕。風もなく、ワクワクした気持ちでスタートしました。サンドバーに近づき、海に降り立った時はやはり太ももあたりまで水深はありましたが、サンドバーを歩いていくと、ふくらはぎあたりまで浅くなり、海の綺麗なこと❗綺麗なこと❗。
そのあと、ホヌを見にシュノーケリングしました。主人は泳ぐのがあまり得意ではないらしく、監視のクルーザーに乗せてもらい、シュノーケリングしている私達を近くで見守っていました。ホヌは私達を迎えてくれてるかのように近くまで来てくれました。私達の方が遠慮してホヌに気を遣い、少し離れるようにするくらいの距離でした。主人が乗ってるクルーザーの方がサービスをしてくれて、超加速して少し走ってくれたみたいです。主人も楽しめたようで、スタッフの方には感謝しています。ランチもバーベキュー風ビュッフェ形式になっていました。温かいコーヒーがありましたが、味がとっても美味しく、忘れられません。また参加したいし、帰ってから、友達にもオススメしています。

The weather was unfortunate, but I had a great time! The lunch on the boat was very delicious, and the staff's service was wonderful! If I go to Hawaii again, I want to have a sunny day for a do-over.

あいにくの天気でしたが楽しめました！
船の上でのランチはとても美味しかったですしスタッフの方の対応も素敵でした！
次ハワイに行くことがあれば晴天でリベンジしたいです

After a young guide named AYA gave us a tour of the museum, the lesson began. I could barely keep up; my husband was in charge of the music, and a Japanese female teacher taught us dance in Japanese. Since I was alone this time, I paid for two people to receive the instruction.

最初にミュージアムの案内を若いAYAさんがしてくれた後、レッスン開始。ついていくのがやっとでした、旦那さんが音楽担当で日本人の女性の先生が日本語でダンスを教えてくれました。今回一人でしたので、二人分の費用を払って教えてもらいました。

It took about 20 minutes by taxi from Hokulani Waikiki to get there, costing $35 with HANA Taxi. On the way back, it was also $35 to Ala Moana Shopping Center. Since we arrived too early, we sat on a bench and found free Wi-Fi. We flew with JAL this time, so the Rainbow Trolley didn't stop at the Bishop Museum, and I reserved a taxi for the return trip, but it would have been better not to. This is because there was a café called Café Leria, and there were many other things to see. The three-story building had an elevator, so my elderly mother was able to tour it. The guide was an older lady named Noriko, who briefly introduced various plant names and showed us around the museum. I was clumsy with the lauhala weaving, so Noriko helped me, but my 85-year-old mother was able to make it on her own.

行きはホクラニワイキキからタクシーで20分ほどHANAタクシーで35＄、帰りはアラモアナショッピングセンターまで35＄。早く着きすぎたので、ベンチに座っていたら無料のWi-Fiがありました。今回JALでしたのでレインボートロリー、ビショップミュージアムにはとまらないので帰りもタクシー予約しましたが、HANAタクシーはLINEで日本語で来てくれるので帰りの予約はしないほうが良かった。なぜなら、カフェレリアガあったそうでしたし、他にもたくさん見るべきものありました。3階建ての建物にはエレベーターがついていて高齢の母でも見学出来ました。案内してくれたのは年配のNORIKOさん、いろいろ植物の名前、館内を簡単に案内した後、ラウハラ編み私は不器用でしたのでNORIKOさんに手伝ってもらいましたが、85歳の母は自分で作れました。

The quality of the show was incredible. I thought it would mainly feature hula dancing, but there were also opera-like performances and fire dances, all of which exceeded my expectations and were so much fun that I felt emotional and almost cried at the end.

The hula dance depicted the evolution from the 1940s to modern hula, which was great. I saw a fire dance live for the first time, and it was amazing; I definitely want everyone to see it live.

There were also many beautiful men and women, and the women, in particular, were sexy and their dancing was sharp, which kept my eyes glued to the stage. The food was delicious as well. This is definitely one of the places I want to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii. Lastly, you can also take photos and get autographs.

ショーのクオリティーが物凄く、フラダンスがメインなのかと思っていたのですが、歌劇のようなショーや、ファイヤーダンスなど、どれも創造以上に最高で楽しく、終わった時は感動して涙が出そうでした。
フラダンスは1940年代くらいから現代のフラダンスまでの過程をショーで描いていたのでよかったです。
ファイヤーダンスは初めて生で見ましたが、凄い、是非生で見てもらいたい。
また美男美女が多く、特に女性はセクシーでダンスもキレキレなので目が釘付けになってしまいました。
料理も美味しかったです。次もハワイに行ったときは必ず行きたい場所の一つです。最後に写真撮影やサインももらえます。

I wanted to show my daughter whales up close, so I signed up for a tour. On the day of the tour, there was rain and wind, and the sea was rough. It was a relatively large boat, but it was very rocky, and I got seasick. My daughter was so sick that she couldn't leave the restroom, so we didn't get to see any whales. I also got seasick, but I managed to see some whales, although I only caught a glimpse of their tails a few times. Depending on the season and weather, I wouldn't recommend this for people who are not good on boats.

娘にクジラを近くで見せてあげたいと思い、ツアーに申込みました。当日は雨風があり海は荒れ模様。
比較的大きな船でしたが、非常に揺れて船酔いが。。
娘はひどくてトイレから出てこれずクジラどころではありませんでした。私自身も船酔いしましたが、何とかクジラを見ました。けれど尾っぽが数回見れたくらいでした。時期や天候にもよりますが、船が苦手な人には勧められません。

I was worried because the weather in the morning wasn't great, but by noon it turned into perfect sandbar weather. I even got to see a honu and swim with it, making it an amazing tour. When you participate, it's a good idea to check the wave height before making a reservation! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy it in water that was about knee-deep.

午前中のお天気がイマイチだったので心配してましたが、昼からは絶好のサンドバー日和って感じになりました。ホヌさんにも会えたし、一緒に泳ぐこともできて最高なツアーでした。参加するときには、波の高さを調べて予約した方がいいですよ！おかげで膝下ぐらいの水位で楽しむことができました。

I was surprised by the sandbar that appeared in the ocean! It was a bit disappointing that it rained since it was the rainy season, but I was able to see sea turtles, which made for a valuable experience!

海の中に現れる、サンドバーには驚きました！
雨季ということもあり雨が降ってきたのが少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見ることもでき、貴重な体験ができました！

This was my first time at the sandbar, so I can't compare it to others, but I would like to share my impressions.

**Positive Points**
- The staff at the sandbar took photos of all participants with their cameras or smartphones. Since I used my smartphone, they took quite a few pictures and told me to choose the best ones.
- They asked couples with children if they wanted to snorkel at staggered times, so it's reassuring even if you have kids.
- The lunch included a variety of delicious options such as curry, bone-in short ribs, chicken, salad, pineapple, chips, and shrimp.
- Several sea turtles were spotted while snorkeling.
- Three sea turtles swam around at the sandbar. They were very friendly and service-oriented. A large pufferfish was also swimming around and was very cute.
- The crew members were all friendly and shared a lot of information.
- The return trip in the car was not cold, which was nice.

**Negative Points**
- Honestly, I have nothing to complain about, but if I had to mention something, it would be that there wasn't quite enough time. After landing on the sandbar, snorkeling, and having lunch, we had about 10 minutes left. I wanted to try kayaking, but I guess that will have to wait for next time.

**Notes**
- During the rainy season, the weather can be unstable, so we made our reservation on the morning of the day. We were able to book even on a Saturday, so if you're planning to stay for a few days, it might be good to check the weather before making a reservation. If you want to secure a booking no matter what, please check the weather forecast and book early.
- You can check tide levels on a site called Tide Chart, so if you know the dates you will be going, it's good to match your visit with the days and times when the tide is low in Kaneohe Bay to see a nice sandbar.

サンドバーには初めてだったので、他との比較が出来ませんが感じたことを書きたいと思います。
良かった点
・サンドバーでスタッフの方が参加者全員、お持ちのカメラやスマホで写真撮影してくれました。私はスマホだったので、結構な枚数を撮ってくださってこっからよく撮れてるの選んでねーと言ってくださいました。
・お子様がいるご夫婦などに時間をずらして順番にシュノーケリングをするかお伺いしてたので、もしお子様がいても安心です。
・ランチはカレー、骨付きカルビ、鶏肉、サラダ、パイナップル、ポテチ、シュリンプなど、結構種類があってしかも美味しかったです。
・シュノーケリングでも何匹かウミガメが発見されました。
・サンドバーでウミガメが3匹も泳いでくれました。とてもサービス精神豊かなカメたちでした。大きなフグも泳いでいてとても可愛かったです。
・船員さんが皆さん気さくな方でいろいろ教えてくださいました。
・帰りの車も寒くはなかったのでよかったです。

良くなかった点
・本当に言うことなしですが、強いて言うなら時間が少し足りないぐらいですかね…サンドバー上陸して、シュノーケリング参加して、ランチを食べたら残り時間10分ぐらいで、カヤックもやってみたかったのですが次回かなあと思いました。

注意点
・雨季は天気が安定しないので、私たちは当日の朝予約しました。土曜日でも予約できたので、もし何日か滞在予定だったら当日の天気を見てからでもいいのかも。予約を何がなんでも取りたいのであれば天気予報を見て早めに予約してください。
・Tide Chartというサイトで潮位を調べれますので、行く日数が決まっているのであれば、そこでカネオヘ湾の潮位が低くなる日、時間に合わせると良い感じのサンドバーが見れます。

This well-run tour took us to a place known as Turtle Canyon a few hundred meters off of Waikiki where sea turtles come to get cleaned by algae eating fish.
There were a couple of dozen of varying ages (judging by their sizes) and though touching is prohibited, it was easy to get close enough that you could have.
Sharp, amusing crew, well maintained and clean masks, snorkels, and fins provided, and cold local beer.
A great combination.

Since time is more limited than expected, I recommend checking the brochure in advance to understand the movement routes (starting point) and prioritize attractions to enjoy as many as possible. Google Maps and Street View can also be helpful.

For those visiting for the first time, I’ve listed some things I thought would be helpful based on my own first visit, so please feel free to use them as a reference.

At the entrance, there is a relatively strict baggage check, and as stated in the "Caution/Information," you really cannot bring in any drinks other than water.

If you need to rent a locker, please use the touch panel on the machine at the front (which can be switched to Japanese) to proceed first, so don’t waste time looking for an available locker. After selecting large or small, setting a PIN, and making a payment (credit cards are accepted), the machine will assign you a locker location. Just knowing this can save you about 10 minutes.

Most of the thrill rides require you to carry a rubber boat from the finish line to the starting point. If you don’t know this, you’ll waste time making a round trip.

The line for the Ohana Highway moves very slowly, so it’s better to aim for less crowded times, like early in the morning or during lunch. However, you won’t know how crowded it is until you climb to the highest starting point in the park.

The wave pool has waves every 20 to 30 minutes, alternating between times with waves and times without. The waves are so powerful that you might wonder, "Can such large waves really be artificially created?"

I rented a cabana, but it’s something you should think carefully about. If you have someone to stay behind or keep watch, it’s definitely recommended. The path to the cabana is a dead end, so there’s almost no foot traffic in front of you, making it very relaxing. On the other hand, it feels like a waste of time to just rest, so in the end, our family used it as a towel storage area. Even without a cabana, you can find shaded areas if you look.

The BBQ was surprisingly delicious, and I was satisfied in unexpected ways.

時間が思ったより少ないので、アトラクションを少しでも多く楽しむには事前にパンフレットで移動ルート（スタート位置）把握や優先順位を決めておくことがお勧めです。GoogleMAPやストリートビューも参考になります。
初めて訪れる方は、初めて訪れた私が思った伝えたいことを以下にあげてみましたのでよろしければ参考にしてみてください。

入口で割と厳しめの荷物チェックがあり、「ご注意・ご案内」に記載がある通り水以外の飲み物は本当に持ち込めません。

ロッカーを借りる場合は、初めに手前の機械のタッチパネル（日本語表示へ切り替え可能）で手続きしますので、空いてるロッカー探しはしないでください。大・小の選択と暗証番号の設定、支払い（カード可）後、ロッカーの位置は機械が決めます。これを知っているだけで10分は得します。

絶叫系のほとんどのアトラクションはゴールに置いてあるゴムボートを自分で持ってスタート地点まで登ります。知らないで登ると1往復ロスします。

オハナ・ハイウェイは、順番待ちの進みがとても遅いので、早い時間やお昼時など空いているタイミングを狙ったほうが良いです。ただ、パーク内で一番高いスタート地点まで登らないと込み具合が分かりません^^;

ウェーブ・プールは20～30分間隔で波が有る時間と無い時間が繰り返されます。「これほど大きな波が人工的に作れるのか？」というくらい迫力があります。

カバナレンタルしましたが、これはよく検討したほうが良いです。付き添いや留守番など常に誰か残るなら絶対にお勧めです。カバナへの通路は行き止まりの構造なので、目の前の人通りはほぼ無くとても落ち着きます。一方、休憩する時間がもったいないので、結局タオル置き場になったのは我が家です。カバナでなくても日陰は探せばあります。

BBQが思った以上に美味しくて、意外な場面で満足しました。

It was mid-March. Since the mornings are early, the sea is still cold and chilly. The boat also sways quite a bit, so I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to consider taking some medication. We were able to see a lot of wild dolphins. I was really happy because I don't think there are many opportunities to see them. Although the mornings are early, the tour ends in the morning, so you can relax and fully enjoy Hawaii in the afternoon.

3月中旬でした。朝が早いのでまだ海は冷たく寒いですね。
船も結構揺れますので酔いやすい人は酔い止め等の対応を考えた方がよいと思います。
野生のイルカはたくさん見れました。なかなか見る機会はないと思うので嬉しかったですね。
朝は早いですが午前中で終わりますので、昼からもゆっくりできてハワイを満喫できます。

Since this was my first trip to Hawaii, I made a reservation for a tour that I thought would be enjoyable. The bus picked me up and dropped me off at the hotel, which was very helpful. The itinerary included a lot of activities like turtle watching, Angel's Sea, and snorkeling, which was great. I was worried about snorkeling since I'm not very fluent in English, but they provided a full set of equipment for us, and being with many other Japanese people made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy it. At Angel's Sea, the tour guide took a lot of photos and was a wonderful person with a great sense of service, which made me very satisfied! Also, they grilled hamburgers for lunch on the boat, and it was very delicious. I think families with children can enjoy this as well, as the Japanese tour guide took care of small kids during snorkeling. It was a great experience that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own! I highly recommend this for anyone looking to have a fulfilling day!

初めてハワイに旅行に行くので、楽しめるツアーをと思い予約しました。バスがホテルまで送り迎えしてくれるのでとても助かりました。内容もウミガメウォッチング、天使の海、シュノーケリングと盛り沢山で良かったです。シュノーケリングは英語も堪能ではないので心配しておりましたが、セットをフルでを貸し出してくださり、多くの日本人と一緒なので安心して楽しむことができました。天使の海では添乗員の方がたくさん写真を撮ってくださりサービス精神のあふれる素敵な方でとても満足です！またお昼も船上でハンバーグを焼いて下さりとても美味しかったです。日本人の添乗員の方がシュノーケリングの際に小さな子供の子守をしてくださったりしていたので、お子様のいるご家族でも楽しめると思います。自分ではなかなかできない体験ができ、とても良かったです！充実した一日にしたい方には是非おすすめです！

The lunch on board exceeded my expectations and was very delicious. The attendants were also pleasant, making it a great tour. I would love to participate in this tour again if the opportunity arises.

船上の昼食も期待値を上回る内容でとても美味しかったです。
またアテンダントも小気味良くいいツアーでした。
また機会があれば参加したいツアーです。

I made a reservation for 1:00 PM on the day of my arrival in Hawaii. I wanted my family, who are visiting Hawaii for the first time, to get a concrete image of the scale of Waikiki, the location of our hotel, and Diamond Head, so this was a perfect choice to grasp the overall view from the ocean.

Before participating, I read reviews and thought it would be a participatory event with a rap-style BGM playing throughout, which might explain the low number of Japanese participants. However, it was completely different. You can enjoy it at your own pace, so there's no need to worry. The captain did tell jokes in English to the participants at the beginning, but that was just at the start. During the trip, he was very friendly, handling the sales and drinks, and occasionally pointing out, "You can see a turtle over there." I can't even remember if there was any BGM.

In addition to alcohol, there were about five types of soft drinks (canned juices) available for $3 each. I bought the pineapple juice, which was delicious.

As we headed out to sea, we moved against the waves, which caused some up-and-down rocking and heightened the excitement. We went to a position where we could see Diamond Head Lighthouse well, so the distance traveled was relatively long. On the way back to shore, it was almost completely calm, allowing us to enjoy the scenery peacefully.

When disembarking, there was a suggestion to leave a tip in a container if you liked the experience.

Additionally, before boarding, they take a photo of each group with the boat and Diamond Head in the background. At disembarkation, they encourage you to purchase a 2L size photo as a simple album for $20. While purchasing is optional, I think it's better to place your bags and footwear in a spot that won't be in the frame if you're considering buying. We bought it, and it was funny because everyone was holding their sandals up in a "banzai" pose.

Also, the ladder to board the boat is at the front. If you want to get splashed with more water, I recommend the front. On Oahu, you can usually hear Japanese being spoken on various optional tours, but this tour allows you to experience being abroad in a good way, away from Japanese.

ハワイ到着当日の13:00を予約しました。初めてハワイを訪れた家族のためにワイキキの規模感や泊まるホテルの場所、ダイヤモンドヘッドなど具体的にイメージしてもらいたく、沖から全体をつかんでもらうには、これが大当たりでした。
参加する前にこちらのレビューを拝見し、勝手にラップ調のBGMガンガンで終始英語の参加型イベントかな？だから日本人の参加が少ないのかな？など勝手に思っていましたが全然違いました。自分のペースで楽しめるので心配不要です。確かにキャプテンが参加者に英語で、ジョークを話していましたが、最初だけです。途中はセールの操作とドリンク対応、たまに「あの辺にカメが見えるよ」などの案内でとてもフレンドリーでした。BGMもあったかどうか記憶が無いくらいです。
アルコールのほかソフトドリンク（缶ジュース）も1缶$3で5種類くらいありました。最初に聞き取れたパイナップルジュースを購入しましたが、これがまた美味かった。
沖に向かっていくときは波に逆らって進むので上下に揺れ、テンションが上がります。ダイヤモンドヘッド灯台が良く見える位置まで向かったので割と移動距離も長めです。岸に戻る時は、一転ほとんど揺れないので、落ち着いて景色を堪能できます。
下船時に「良かったらそこの入れ物にチップをよろしく」的な話があります。

なお、乗る前に参加グループごとに船とダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに写真を撮ってくれます。下船時に2Lサイズの写真を見開きの簡易アルバムとして$20で購入を勧めてきます。購入は任意ですが、購入を考える方は荷物や履物は写らない場所に置いた方がいいと思います。私どもは購入したのですが、全員サンダルを手に持ってバンザイしているので笑えます。
それから船は乗る時のハシゴがある方が前です。水しぶきを多めに浴びたい方は前がお勧めです。
オアフ島でのオプショナルツアーは、必ずと言っていいほど、どこかしらから日本語が聞こえてきますが、こちらのツアーは良い意味で日本語と離れることができ海外に来たことを実感できます。

I thought the experience time of 5 hours was short, but it was very empty, so I was able to ride the slides without waiting! Also, the bus on the way there was delayed due to traffic, and we only had about 4 hours, but I was satisfied in just 2 hours.

体験時間が5時間で少ないと思っていましたが、とっても空いていたのでスライダーは待たずに乗れました！
また、行きのバスが渋滞で遅れ4時間ほどしかありませんでしたが2時間で満足してしまいました？

It lasted about an hour, but I was able to see the whales jump and spout (multiple times) without any issues!

The announcements were mainly in English, but there were also explanations in Japanese, so there were no problems.

It was the simplest plan without pick-up or breakfast, but the boarding time was also about two hours, which was not a problem. I was able to arrive smoothly from Waikiki using The Bus.

Points to note:
- The waves were quite high, and the boat rocked a lot. Be cautious of seasickness.
- Inside the cabin, the air conditioning was too strong, and outside it was windy and quite cold. A jacket is essential.
- The boat is relatively old and not very clean. There were areas that smelled a bit like garbage, possibly due to the food being served.

1時間程度でしたが、無事、鯨のジャンプと潮吹き（何度も）見ることができました！

基本的には英語のアナウンスですが日本語の解説もあり問題ありません。

送迎なし、朝食ナシの一番シンプルなプランでしたが、乗船時間も2時間程度と短く、特に問題ありません。
ワイキキからもThe Busで滞りなく到着できました。

注意点は・・
・かなり波が高く船はかなり揺れます。船酔い注意。
・船上はキャビン内はクーラーが効きすぎ、外は風が強くかなり冷えます。はおりモノは必須
・船は割と古く、それほどキレイではありません。食事が出るせいもあるか生ごみっぽいにおいがするエリアもあった

I boarded the boat thinking I would be lucky to see even one whale, but I was thrilled to see three whales swimming together and dolphins up close multiple times! I could clearly hear the sound of them blowing water, and it was a wonderful experience of nature. The whale watching was fantastic, but one thing that concerned me was the loud construction noise inside the boat, which made it difficult to hear the naturalist's announcements and music. It would have been even better if there had been consideration for that.

一回でもみれたらラッキーと思いながら乗船しましたが、3匹のくじらが仲良く泳いでいる姿やイルカも近くで何回も見れてとても良かったです！潮を吹く時の音などもはっきり聞こえ、自然を体感できました。ホエールウォッチングとしては素晴らしかったのですが、一つ気になったのは船内での工事の音が大きく、ナチュラリストさんのアナウンスや音楽が聞こえにくかったりしたので、そこの配慮があったらなお良かったです。

I thought that seeing sea turtles while watching them would be a matter of luck, but I was so happy to see many of them. While snorkeling near the coral reefs, the sea turtles really swam right by me and underneath me, which was incredibly moving. Although the sea of angels didn't have a blue sky, the clarity was wonderful, and I really felt it was worth coming!

ウミガメウォッチングは見れたらラッキー程度のものかと思っていましたが、沢山見れて嬉しかったです。サンゴ礁付近でのシュノーケリングはウミガメが本当に自分の近くや真下を通っていき、凄く感動しました。天使の海は青空とまではいきませんでしたが素晴らしい透明度で、やっぱりきて良かったと思いました！

I was looking forward to it since I am learning hula. It was great that the show was in the hotel where I was staying, so it was close by. However, I didn't know that I needed to exchange the voucher for tickets, so even though I lined up early, I had to go through the process, which made me late. The food was also great; I enjoyed a variety of Hawaiian dishes, from vegetables to meat and dessert. The live performances, hula, and fire knife dance were all very impressive.

フラを習っているので、楽しみにしていました。
宿泊ホテルの中でのショーなので近くて良かったです。
但し、バウチャーからチケットに交換するのを知らなかったので、早くに並んでいたのに手続きしに行き、その分遅くなりました。
食事も、野菜からお肉、デザートまでハワイの料理が色々食べれて良かったです。
ライブ演奏やフラ、ファイヤーナイフダンスすべて見応えありました。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see them, but I was happy to meet a pod of dolphins. The guide was really nice and would let us know as soon as he spotted something!

The boat was comfortable, pleasant, and fun!

残念ながら見れませんでしたが、イルカの群れに会えてうれしかったです。
ガイドさんは何か見えるとすぐ教えてくれたり、すごくいい人でした！

船も快適で、気持ちよく、楽しかったです！

It was a nice day, and although it felt a bit cold in the water since it was February, once I got in the sea, it was fine. The ocean was beautiful, and a sea turtle came close to me. The barbecue was delicious, and it was a fun time. On the way back, the car had the heating on, and there were bath towels laid out on the seats, making it comfortable.

天気も良い日、2月だったので水が少し冷たく感じたけど一度海に入ってしまえば大丈夫でした。海もきれいでウミガメから近くに来てくれ、バーベキューも美味しく楽しいひと時でした。帰りの車は暖房が付いていて、座席にはバスタオルがひいてあり快適でした。

We participated as a family!
It was our first whale watching experience!
The weather was nice, and we saw whales several times!
The kids were thrilled and had a great time!

家族で参加しました！
初のホエールウォッチングでした！
天気も良くクジラも何回か見えました！
子供も大喜びで楽しかったです！

We participated as a family with members in their teens, twenties, forties, and seventies. The buffet before the show, including the hula dance experience, was a lot of fun. The dinner lasted about an hour, and there was a wide variety of desserts, so we left feeling full. The first drink included a stylish Mai Tai cocktail, and the second drink was $10. Everyone enjoyed the show together. If I could wish for something, it would be that there were a few more songs that the younger ones know to make it perfect. I was also happy that they were willing to take photos with us after the show. It became a wonderful memory.

10代、20代、40代、70代の家族で参加しました。
ショーの前のビュッフェの時、フラダンス体験等。こちらがかなり楽しかったです。
1時間ほどのディナーですが、デザートも豊富でお腹いっぱいになりました。
飲み物は最初の一杯はマイタイのお洒落なカクテルが含まれ、2杯目からは10ドルでした。
ショーも皆で楽しめました。
欲を言うならば…若い子たちが知ってる音楽ももう少しあれば完璧だなぁと思いました。
終わった後の写真撮影も快く応じてくれて嬉しかったです。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

I think it would have been better if this person, who resembles Brother Tom and is overly cheerful, hadn’t been there. I don’t want anyone else to feel the same way, so I’m posting this.

Before boarding the boat, we were excessively warned by the guide. “There will definitely be someone who gets seasick! If you take motion sickness medication for the first time, you’ll definitely fall asleep! Be careful! So, if you’re worried, please buy a motion sickness band!” In the end, even I, who usually gets seasick, didn’t feel sick, and no one around me seemed to be affected either. In fact, the boat didn’t rock much, and the distance was quite short. (Some people had already bought motion sickness bands.)

While walking on the sandbar, the guide was still cheerful, but before we started snorkeling, he said, “If you’re not confident in swimming, don’t do it! It suddenly gets deep! There will definitely be someone who comes back traumatized! Even if you wear a wetsuit, you won’t float! It’s not safe!” In the end, there was no one like that, and when we put on the wetsuits later, we didn’t sink at all. I think it would be impossible for someone who truly cannot swim, but if you can swim 25 meters, you should be fine even without the technique to float in that situation. (We could see the snorkeling happening right next to us.)

Because of that explanation and the sudden demand for a decision, we were worried and decided not to go, and other couples also seemed to be quite worried and opted out. I can swim about 50 meters normally and have snorkeling experience, but the explanation gave a very scary impression, so I backed out… I think there are many people at this level.

I fully understand that the sea can be dangerous, and I think it’s necessary to communicate that. However, it’s strange to suddenly switch from being cheerful to repeatedly making statements that create a dangerous image and then asking for immediate decisions.

I came to this conclusion after hearing the explanation from the female guide on the neighboring boat (on the same tour). She provided a completely different explanation from the male guide, conveying the dangers while also giving clear criteria for what one could handle. Above all, she didn’t force immediate decisions, saying, “First, try on the wetsuit, practice, and then decide.” She also said, “If you get to the point where it gets deep and you feel uncomfortable, it’s easy! You can just turn around and walk back.” It was truly a reassuring explanation, and we could have verified it in practice.

Not everyone is like you (the male guide) and is always in the sea; I think it’s normal for someone to be snorkeling for the first time. Of course, the final decision is the individual’s responsibility, but I believe it’s the tour guide’s role to understand that there are first-timers and to provide thorough explanations while being supportive. Saying “don’t do it because it’s dangerous” is something even an amateur can do.

ブラザートムに似ている、調子の良いガイド…この人さえいなければ良かったかなと思います。皆さんに同じ思いしてほしくないので、投稿します。
船に載る前に、ガイドにやたら脅されます。「船酔いは必ずする人いるから！初めて酔い止め飲むと必ず寝ちゃうから！きをつけてー、だから、心配な人は酔い止めバンド買ってくださいねー。」→→結局、酔いやすい私も酔わず、周りも1人も酔ってる様子はなし。実際、揺れも少なく距離もかなり短い…。(酔い止めバンドを買っちゃってる人もいたし)
そして、サンドバーを歩いてるときは相変わらず明るく調子良いのに、シュノーケル始める前に「泳ぎに自信ない人はやめてよ！いきなり深くなるからね！必ずトラウマなって帰る人いるから！ウェットスーツきても浮かないから！安心じゃないから！」
→→結局、そんな人はいなかったし、あとでウエットスーツ来たら、まず沈まない。ホントにまっっったく泳げない人は無理だと思うが、その場で浮く技術なくても、25m泳げる人なら問題ないです。(シュノーケリングはすぐ隣でやってたので、様子が見れます)」
その説明と急な判断を求められたせいで、僕らは心配で辞めたし、他のカップルもけっこう心配な人はやめてた。僕は50mぐらい普通に泳げますし、シュノーケリングの経験もありましたが、説明がとても怖いイメージを受けて、やめました…このレベルの人はごまんといると思います。

海が危険な事は重々承知しており、そのことを伝えるのは必要な事だと思います。しかし、散々明るく調子良いくせに、急に危ないイメージの発言を連発して、すぐその場で判断させるのは、おかしいと思います。
このような結論に至ったのは、隣の船(同じツアー)の女性ガイドの同説明をあとで聞いたからです。その女性ガイドは、男性ガイドとは全く違う説明をして、危ないことも伝えつつ、これくらい出来れば平気ですとしっかりと判断材料もくれてた。なにより、その場ですぐに判断させず、「まずはウエットスーツを来てみて、練習して、そのあと判断してみてー」と言ってくれてた。さらに「深くなるところの手前まで行って、ダメだって思ったら簡単！その場でクルッと回って歩いて帰ってきていいから」とも言ってくれてて、本当に安心できる説明で、実際の検証も出来ただろう。
皆があなた(男性ガイド)のように、いつも海にいるわけではなく、初めてのシュノーケリングが普通だと思います。勿論最終判断は自己責任ですが、初めての人がいることを理解してしっかりと寄り添って説明するのがツアーガイドの役目だと思いました。危険だから辞めてって言うのは、ある意味素人でも出来ます。

Whales don't come out of the water with a big splash like in the anime. You might see a tail fin like in the pictures on the site, but in reality, it's smaller and not very impressive. However, I think kids will enjoy it, and being on the boat feels nice, so it's worth going at least once. I recommend it over the sandbar.

クジラってアニメみたいに、ザブーーーンと海面からは出てこないんです。サイトの写真にあるような尾びれは出ますが、実物は小さく迫力はないです。でもお子さまは喜ぶとは思うし、船は気持ちいいので、１回は行っても損はしない。サンドバーより、おすすめ。

Our driver( Larry ) was funny, entertaining and informative, which he blends together that got the crowd laughing, intrigued and bouncing questions back. He was prompt, professional and made the tour. The bus was comfortable and when the pickup changed not by the company but by the city Veltra contacted us by phone, after trying to reach us by email to make sure we didn’t miss our pickup, so 5 stars all around.