All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

Was disappointing that helicopter tour was cancelled but that was due to bad weather - so not much you can do. Probay wouldn't have booked tour without the helicopter part. The first part of island tour was a bit commercial so you can spend money at the macadamia shop and orchid shop. However the second part was very interesting - going through the national park and seeing the damage the volcano has caused.
It's a very long day and probably could have been an hour or two shorter. Despite the initial disappointment was still a fun day though probably wouldn't go back to this island again

Was a lot of fun - saw so many turtles and the people that ran it were very nice and super helpful.

Waikiki Beach is beautiful, but the Heaven's Sea Sandbar had even more stunning waters and a sense of openness that was amazing!! I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles!

ワイキキビーチも綺麗ですが、天国の海サンドバーはさらに綺麗な海と開放感で最高でした！！
ウミガメもたくさん観れて大満足でした！

Best crew and cruise, they took me care of me when I realized I wasn't the strongest swimmer in the open ocean. They showed me the turtles.

〇Kind and accommodating reservation changes
- I contacted them to change our departure date from Japan to one day earlier than originally planned, and I was worried about whether the change would be approved. However, three days before our departure, I received an email confirming the change, which relieved me, and I am grateful to VELTRA.
- The motivation for this trip came from my third-grade grandson, who requested to go to a place with a big pool and many attractions in Hawaii this year, so I decided to plan it.
- The participants included us and my eldest son's family (with two children).

〇Meeting Point
- We gathered at the three flagpoles in front of the Hilton at the Ilikai Hotel where we were staying, and at the meeting time, there were many Japanese tourists, including those from other tours. Since I have been on tours every year, I expected a large passenger vehicle (light van) as usual, but I was surprised to see a large bus.
- The bus driver took attendance, and we received wristbands according to our respective plans before boarding.
- The air conditioning on the bus was a bit too cold, but the grandchildren were very excited.

〇Entrance
- Bringing food and drinks is prohibited, and there is a check at the entrance. If you have any drinks, they will be confiscated, so please be careful. We brought a water bottle filled with ice (which passed through without issue).
- I didn't bring any valuables, but we used lockers for changing clothes.
- Since I did some research beforehand, everyone wore marine shoes, which were very helpful.
- The park was basically filled with various types of slides, primarily "thrill rides." The younger grandson was too short to ride the four-person slide we entered first, so he played with me in a small pool and had a good time. The older grandson, who wanted to ride, was very satisfied riding various slides with his father. In particular, he loved the super scary slide shaped like a trumpet in red, shouting loudly and having fun with his father, creating wonderful summer vacation memories.
- In terms of time, the older grandson wanted to play more, but overall, I think the duration was just right.

〇Future Plans
- I plan to go again next year with my eldest daughter and second son's family, along with my eldest son's family.

〇親切な予約変更対応
　・当初の計画から一日早くするように、日本を出国日に変更の連絡をしま
　　したが無事変更が承認されるかどうか心配でしたが3日前にメールで
　　変更了承の旨の連絡があり安堵するとともにVELTRA社に感謝していま
　　す。
　・動機付けは小学校3年生の孫がジイジ、ハワイの大きなプ－ルとアトラ
　　クションがたくさん有る所に今年は行きたいというリクエストが有りま
　　したので計画することとした。
　・参加者は我々と長男家族(子供2人)で参加しました。
〇集合
　・私達が滞在しているヒルトンの前のイリカイホテルにある3本の旗竿が
　　ある所に集合ですが、集合時間には他のツアー客も含め日本人がたく
　　さんいました。私は毎年ツアーに行っていましたので、いつものように
　　大型乗用車(ライトバン)かなと思っていたのですが大型バスには驚きま
　　した。
　・バスの運転手が点呼をとり、それぞれの申し込みプラン毎のリストバンド
　　をして貰い乗車しました。
　・バスの中は冷房が効きすぎて、若干寒かったですが孫達は大はしゃぎでし
　　た。
〇入園
　・飲み物食べ物の持ち込みは禁止で入園時にはチェックされ、もし飲み物等
　　が有れば没収されますので、注意してく下さい。我々は水筒に氷を入れて
　　行きました(見事に通過)
　・貴重品は持って行かなかったのですが、着替え等でロッカ－を使用しまた。
　・事前に調査しましたので、全員マリンシュウズを着用しました。大変役立
　　ちました。
　・いろんな種類のスライダーだらけの基本的には「絶叫系」でした。最初に
　　エントリ－した4人乗りのスライダ-には下の孫は身長不足で乗ることが出
　　来ず、小さなブールで私と遊ぶこととし、それなりに楽しんでいました。
　　希望した上の孫は父親といろんなスライダ－に乗り大変満足していました。
　　特に
　　赤い色でラッパの形をした超怖いスライダ-が気に入り大きな声を上げ父親
　　と一緒に楽しく遊び、夏休みの思い出が出来大変喜んでいました。
　・時間的には、上の孫はもっと遊びかったのですが、全体としては丁度良い
　　時間であったと思います。
〇今後の計画
　・来年は長女、次男家族と再度長男家族と全員でと計画しようと思っていま
　　す。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　以上
　

The total activity time was short. Additionally, the snorkeling felt less free, and because there were many participants, we had to swim in a line in a designated area. We received annoying comments like "keep your distance from the person in front" and "swim faster," which made it frustrating. The sandbar itself was a valuable experience, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. I won't be doing this again.

トータルのアクティビティ時間は短い。また、シュノーケリングは、自由な感じか少なく、参加者も多いせいか、決まったエリアを列で泳がなければならず、前の人と距離を開けろだの、早く泳げだの、どうにもならない煽りをうける。サンドバー自体は貴重な体験だったが、総じて印象には残っていない。2度目はない。

Everything we could have hoped for!

Service & courtesy was outstanding!!

The ocean and sandbar were great, but the guide was very friendly, kind, appropriate, and fun, making me feel glad to have participated in this tour. I think it would have been nice to have a waterproof camera, but I understand that any water damage would be my own responsibility.

海やサンドバーも良かったですが、ガイドさんがとてもフレンドリーで親切で適切で楽しくて、このツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。持ち物に、防水カメラただし水没は自己責任で、とあればなと思いました。

We went on the afternoon cruise and had a great time. Staff were excellent.

Had so much fun, felt safe and loved being serenaded... definitely will go again and on a weekend when adult beverages are permitted : )

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the boat was very beautiful. As the boat moved, the shape of Diamond Head changed, allowing us to see various perspectives of it. There were only about 15 participants that day, so we were able to relax comfortably. It was the best experience to enjoy sparkling wine while feeling the pleasant sea breeze!

船上から見るダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチがとてもきれいでした。
船の進行によってダイヤモンドヘッドの形が変わり、いろいろなダイヤモンドヘッドを見られました。
その日の参加者が15名程度で少なかったのでゆったりとくつろげました。
気持ち良い海風を受けながらスパークリングワインが飲めて最高でした！！

My parents in their 70s were with us, and it seems they had more fun than we expected. The stage was close, making it easy to see, and we enjoyed the music as well.

70代の両親も一緒でしたが、思ったより楽しかったようです。
舞台が近いので、見やすく音楽も楽しめました。

I booked the standard package and went by rental car, but there was a huge crowd at the entrance, and it took a long time. It might be better to arrive early. However, once inside, I was very satisfied.

スタンダードパッケージを予約してレンタカーで行きましたが、
入場するのに大混雑で時間かかりました。
早めに行ったほうがよいかも。
でも入場後は大満足でした。

Very fun and friendly crew. Had a great time. Would do it over again

Unfortunately, it seems that the whales went towards Canada, so we couldn't go whale watching. I'm disappointed that it looks like I won't be able to use the tickets before they expire! I'll try again next year.

あいにくクジラたちはカナダの方へ行ったようでホエールウオッチングは叶いませんでした。
頂いたチケット期限に使えそうもなく残念！！又来年トライします。

I attended with my elementary school son. The wave pool had higher waves than those in Japanese pools, which was enjoyable. There were few customers, so we only had to wait a few minutes for lockers and lunch, making everything smooth.

小学生の息子と参加しました。
波のプールが日本のプールより波が高く愉しかったです。お客さんも少なくロッカーや昼食も数分並ぶ程度でスムーズでした。

I made a reservation in advance in Japan to stay at the Kahala Hotel. I am overwhelmed with joy that my long-time dream of swimming with dolphins has come true. It was a genuine interaction, not just the typical experience of touching dolphins that you often find in Japan. We participated as a couple, but it seemed that families in the same group were also enjoying themselves.

If I had to mention a downside, I was a bit concerned about the water's cleanliness. It might be due to the dolphins' waste, which is understandable... Since it's not a fish tank, it might be difficult to purify the lagoon. Also, I feel that the price is a bit too high.

I definitely recommend it to anyone staying at the Kahala.

カハラホテルに宿泊の為、事前に日本で予約しました。
長年夢見てきたドルフィンスイムが叶い感無量です。
日本国内でよくあるイルカに触れる程度ではない本当の触れ合いが楽しめました。
我々はカップルでの参加でしたが、同じグループの親子も楽しんで居られた様です。
あえてマイナスポイントを書くとしたら、
水の汚れがやや気になりました。イルカの排泄物だから仕方ないかもしれませんが・・・
生け簀ではないラグーンなので浄化が難しいのかな？
あと、少し料金が高すぎな気もします。

カハラにお泊りの方には絶対おすすめだと思います。

We enjoyed doing this Circle Island tour, very informative tour, our driver Keith was nice, and explained every landmark places. We took the Ali Luau package so we can go around inside the villages with our own time as we have a small kid to walk. The Ha Breath of life was fantastic show.

The sea was beautiful, and I was quite satisfied to see some small sea turtles. Although it was the end of August, I felt cold after getting out of the water, and I was told to board the bus while still in my wet swimsuit, so I recommend bringing extra towels and a jacket.

海も綺麗で、小さくですがウミガメも見えてかなり満足でした。8月終わりでしたが海から上がったあとは体が冷えて寒く、帰りのバスも濡れた水着のままで乗車してくださいとのことだったので、タオルや上着を多めに持っていくことをおすすめします。

The VIP seats were close to the stage, and the artists came right to our seats, which was incredibly exciting. The quality of the show was also high, and I was very satisfied.

VIP 席はステージに近く、アーティストが席まで来てくれて、迫力満点でした。ショーの完成度も高く、大満足です。

Crew amazing. Sailing was an awesome time. Appetizers too! Who could possibly complain!

I only saw a dolphin for a moment, and I didn't get to meet any turtles at the snorkeling spot... what a shame! I guess it's just the nature of dealing with wild animals. I'll try again for a revenge trip! I'm grateful for the cheerful staff and their thoughtfulness♪

イルカは一瞬みれただけ、シュノーケルスポットはカメに会えず…残念！野生の生き物相手なのでしょうがない。またリベンジします！ スタッフの皆様の陽気と心づかいに感謝です♪

I participated for the first time. The weather was great, and it was a wonderful tour that left me very satisfied. The guide's entertaining talk was also one of the highlights. It became a great memory.

初めて参加しました。お天気にも恵まれとても素敵なツアーで大満足でした。ガイドさんの楽しいトークも楽しみのひとつです。良い思い出になりました。

This was my second time using the service. It seemed that the participant list was not organized, which caused a delay in departing from the meeting point. Additionally, the roads were congested, resulting in an arrival that was about an hour late. They mentioned that the return time would be delayed by an hour, which unfortunately affected my plans afterward.

二回目の利用でした。参加者名簿が整っていなかったのか、集合場所からの出発に時間がかかり、さらに道が混雑していたようで到着が約１時間ほど遅れ、、帰りの時間を１時間遅らせるとのことで･･･そのあとの予定に響いてしまったのが残念でした

I wanted to show my 80-year-old father, who loves Elvis, so I went. I thought the food would be mediocre, so we went to a restaurant we liked. At the entrance, we ordered our favorite drinks (make sure to bring money as it's an additional charge) and participated just to see the show. Our seats were at the very back.

It had been 20 years since I last attended. I was wondering how it would be, but it was so much fun! From Hawaiian shows to impersonations! The quality was high, and the audience was never bored, as expected!

There was a Japanese lady really getting into it during Elvis's "Jailhouse Rock," and she got a hug from Elvis ♥ It was so much fun! My daughter also enjoyed herself in her own way! We enjoyed our meal and then casually went to see the show without feeling pressured or being stuck for a long time, which was great! I've heard the air conditioning is strong, so a long-sleeve shirt is a must.

I even recommended it to a friend who is going to Hawaii next week! My daughter kept saying that the impersonator of Michael was the staff member who was pouring beer at the entrance! I wonder if that's true...

エルビスが好きな80才になる父親に見せたくて、いってまいりました。
この手の食事はいまいちだと思ったのでレストランは好きなところに行き。入り口で、すきな飲み物を注文(別料金なのでお金持参)ショーだけみるのに参加しました。席は一番後ろの方になります。
私は20年ぶりに参加しました。いかがなものかと思っておりましたか。とても楽しかったです！ハワイアンショーから、ものまねまで！クオリティーもたかく、観客を飽きさせることなく、さすがです！
エルビスの監獄ロックで、のりのりになってる日本人のおばさまがいて、エルビスにハグされていました♥楽しかった～
娘もなんだかんだと楽しんでいました！自分たちで食事を楽しんで、そのあと、ふらっとショーを見に行く感覚で気負いすることもなく、長時間拘束されることもなくよかったです！クーラーは、聞いておりますので長袖は必須です。
翌週から、渡ハする友人にもお薦めしちゃいました♪
娘がマイケルのものまねは、入り口でビールいれてた店員さんだよ！としきりに言ってたのですが。。
本当かな…

This time, it may have been a coincidence, but the guide was a Japanese resident of Hawaii or someone of mixed Japanese heritage, so communication in Japanese was naturally easy. I felt very comfortable enjoying the experience with information and casual conversations unique to living in Hawaii. Since all the staff were mothers, it was also reassuring for those with children, and there were many pleasant moments thanks to their thoughtful care. I definitely want to go again, perhaps during low tide. I look forward to it!

今回はたまたま、かも知れませんがガイドさんが
みんなハワイ在住の日本人または日本人とのハーフの方たちで、日本語は当然通じるし、ハワイ在住ならではの情報や世間話しなど、とても安心して楽しめました。全スタッフさんがママさんだったので、
子供連れでも安心で、ママさんならではの気遣いなど、うれしい場面が多かったですね。
ぜひまた、干潮の時にでも、行きたいと思いました。その際はよろしくお願いします。

We were the only Japanese family. It was fun to experience the waves that soaked us and share smiles with the surrounding Americans. The scenery was amazing as we passed Diamond Head and enjoyed the waters off Honolulu all the way to Ala Moana. We participated in various optional tours, but this was the most enjoyable optional tour in Hawaii. I would do it again.

日本人は私達家族だけ。びしょ濡れになる程の波を受け周りのアメリカ人達と笑顔で笑いあえる体験が楽しい。景色はダイヤモンドヘッドを過ぎ、アラモアナまで周りホノルル沖を満喫。色んなオプショナルツアーに参加しましたがハワイで一番楽しいオプショナルツアー。また乗ります。

I had a great time when I went before, so it's so much fun that I participate regularly when I go to Hawaii! It's very spacious and has a lot to offer, so unlike in Japan, you can enjoy the attractions without waiting in long lines!

以前も行って楽しかったので、ハワイ行く時は定番で参加するぐらい楽しいです！
とても広く色々あるので、日本と違ってあまり並ばずにアトラクションが楽しめます！

I was really glad to see dolphins up close. It was considerate of them to continue until everyone could see, especially for those who missed out. The crew was also very lively and it was a lot of fun.

イルカが間近で見られて本当に良かったです。
見られなかった人がいたら全員見れるまでずっと続けてくれるので良心的でした。
クルーの方々もノリノリで楽しかったです。

I was imagining more sandy beaches, but the sea was beautiful, the weather was nice, and the young staff members were energetic and provided enjoyable explanations, which was great. I also enjoyed the freshly grilled hamburgers.

もっと砂浜を想像してたのですが、
海はきれいだし、天気もよく、若いスタッフの方々が、元気で、説明も楽しく、良かったです
焼きたてのハンバーグも美味しくいただきました。