All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

I had seen some reviews mentioning that sightings were not guaranteed, and since I made a last-minute reservation for April 4th, I was prepared for that possibility. However, quite early on, the captain announced, "We have spotted a whale at 3 o'clock!" There were about five or six directions given, and we could see the spouts! According to the naturalist's announcement, the whale was about 45 meters away from the boat. While we didn't see any flashy features like the tail fin, it has left me looking forward to next time.

I opted for no breakfast, but since those with and without meals are on the same floor, I think it's fine to skip it if you don't mind looking over at others. I believe breakfast only takes about 15 minutes, so it wasn't a big deal to go without it.

ここでの口コミで見えなかった…という声があり、また4/4というシーズンギリギリの予約だったため見られないことも想定していましたが、割と早い段階で「3時の方向に鯨を発見しました」と船長のアナウンス！！5.6回は方向の指示が出て、潮吹きが見えました！ナチュラリストの方のアナウンスによると45m位船から離れた位置に見えました。尾びれなどのハデな見え方はなかったですが、次回への期待にします。
朝食なしにしましたが、食事ありとなしの人が同じフロアなので、横目で見るのが平気であればなしで良いと思います。朝食を食べる時間は15分程度だと思いますのでまぁなくても良かったかなという感じです

The Japanese staff were very helpful, and their explanations were really easy to understand. They even made jokes, which added some laughter to the tour, and I was very satisfied! However, the sandbar was submerged due to high tide, which was different from what I had imagined. It's a natural phenomenon, so there's nothing that can be done about it, but I was a little disappointed about that... Still, I had a great time! Next time, I want to join the tour when the tide is low!

日本人のスタッフさんもいて、説明もすごく分かりやすかった。ジョークとかも言いながらで笑いもありツアーは大満足です！
ただサンドバーが潮が満ちてて、イメージと違った。自然現象のだから仕方ないことだけど、そこだけちょっと残念だったな、、、
でもすごく楽しかったです(^^)今度は潮が満ちてない時を狙ってツアーに参加したいです(*´꒳`*)

This was a pleasant day, unfortunately the boat really didn't go far from the marina. The only fish we saw were bated by the crew. No whale or dolphin sightings. They fed us lunch at the end of the day nearly 3 a bit hard for kids and adults consuming alcohol. Nothing really bad however not a remarkable day considering the price.

I was really glad to be able to see the deep blue, incredibly beautiful sea. It was truly stunning. However, I couldn't see anything else at all. It was frustrating not to receive a reboarding ticket for when I couldn't see anything, regardless of whether I could go or not; it felt like the promises weren't being kept. Since one of my family members gets seasick, we opted for no meals, but the seating was mixed up between those who had meals and those who didn't. My little child was looking enviously at the people around us who were eating, and I felt a bit disheartened. I wish they could have at least separated the seating a little within the area...

深い青のすごくきれいな海に出られたことは良かったです。本当に綺麗でした。ひたすらそれだけで全く何も見れませんでしたが。見られなかった際の再乗船チケットもらえず、行ける行けないは別にして約束事を守ってもらえないのは不快です。船酔いしてしまう家族がいるので食事無しにしましたが、食事ありなしの人たちの席がごちゃ混ぜで、すぐ周りで食べている人たちをウチの小さい子供が羨ましそうに見ていて、あ～ぁと思いました。何となくフロアの中でも席を分けてくれればいいのに・・・

So entertaining and full of interesting facts about the Polynesians and their surrounding cultures.
The dancing and singing was beautiful and the food was amazing.
The Chief was hilarious and really made our anniversary night extra special and gave me flowers!

We had a nice time on this cruise. Great way to see fireworks

The experience was so much more than we expected. Loved the humor of the bus guide, the staff at the luau and the Chief. Could not have asked for more fun under the stars with a beautiful scenic backdrop.

Fantastic wsy to finish our stay in Hawaii. Great team, friendly and really added to the experience. Thanks Rich, Michelle & Corbin.

The content of the show was excellent. Since it combines a Polynesian show with an impersonation show, it might be the perfect choice for those who want to experience a show that feels Hawaiian. In fact, I would overwhelmingly recommend this over a typical Polynesian show.

The premium cocktail show I attended had seats on the second floor, but it offered a good view of the entire stage. If you opt for a dinner package with front-row seats on the first floor, you'll have more opportunities to shake hands with the performers. However, there is a greeting time for all audience members after the show (including photo opportunities), so that's not an issue.

It was a show that made me want to see it again when I revisit Waikiki.

ショーの内容は申し分なし。
ポリネシアンショーとそっくりさんショーの融合なので、ハワイらしいショーも観たいという人にはこれ一つでいいかもしれない。
というか、一般的なポリネシアンショーよりも圧倒的にこちらをお薦めする。

今回利用したプレミアカクテルショーでは二階席となるが、ステージ全体が見渡せるので悪くない。一階前方席が利用出来るディナー付きだと、演者との握手の機会などが増えるが、ショー終了後に観客全員に対するグリーティング(写真撮影も)タイムがあるので問題ない。

ワイキキに再訪する際にはまた観たいと思えるショーだった。

hospitable crew, great food and facilities. It had been a wonderful experience!

I arrived 10 minutes before the pickup time and waited, but despite the wait, there was no sign of the pickup. After about 20 minutes, my daughter went to make a phone call. Shortly after that, her name was finally called, and she returned to inform me that the 9:05 pickup had turned into 9:35. According to her, they had come once but didn’t recognize us and just passed by. From our perspective, we had arrived early, but we weren’t called by name, didn’t know what kind of vehicle to look for, and there was no guiding sign, so we were left with nothing to do but wait. It felt like a letdown, especially since we had previously had such good experiences with Veltra. I wish they had called our names from the start. The pool seemed to be enjoyable for my grandchildren. If I could wish for something, it would be for a bit more thorough cleaning. Also, despite not allowing outside food, the line to buy food was very long, which felt like a waste of time. I think it’s a place worth visiting once.

ピックアップの時間10分前に行って待っていたのに待てど暮らせどお迎えがなく20分くらいして娘が電話をしにとうとう行きました。それからしばらくして、名前を呼ばれ娘も戻ってきて9時5分ピックアップが9時35分になってました。娘の話によると、一度来たそうだけどわからなかったそうでスルーしたとか。私たちからしたら、早めに来ていたのに名前も呼ばれず、どんな車かも解らず、案内のプレートもなくあの時成すすべもなかったです。ただ待つのみ。veltraさんの今までの対応がよく高く評価していただけに出鼻くじかれたみたいでした。最初から名前を呼んでいただいてらと思います。プールは孫たちも楽しかったようです。欲を言えばもう少し清掃が行き届いているといいのですがそれに持ち込みがダメな割には食べ物を買うだけなのにとても長い行列で時間が勿体なかったです。一度行けばいい所かなと思いました。

This is the second time I've booked the exact same tour, and I recommended it to a family who was going for the first time, so we participated together! This time, the water was shallow and it was sunny, so we were able to see a different sandbar compared to last time☆ Next time, I want to see it when the water is completely low♡

今回まったく同じツアーを申し込んだのは2回目で、初めて行くファミリーにオススメして一緒に参加しました！今回の水の深さは浅くてしかも晴れていたので前回とはまた違ったサンドバーを見ることができました☆ 今度は完全に水がひいてる状態を見てみたいです♡

My 5-year-old grandson participated alone, and there were three other American boys, but it was perfectly fine. Even though he didn't understand English, the staff kindly supported him, and in just an hour and a half, he was very satisfied! It might be more affordable compared to other programs?

５歳の孫（男の子）が一人で参加し、他は３人のアメリカの男の子でしたが、十分大丈夫。英語がわからなくてもSTAFFが優しくサポートしてくれて、あっという魔の１時間半で本人も大満足！他のプログラムに比べて割安かも？

We used the service with three generations of our family. It was sunny, so we were lucky to have a beautiful view of the sea. The staff took a lot of photos for us. My child, who was snorkeling for the first time, struggled a bit, but they gave it their all. Despite being warned about the dangers of touching the coral, we fell behind the group and felt left out when we couldn't find our way back from the coral to the sandbar. It felt a bit harsh for those who aren't strong swimmers. Other than that, the staff was friendly. We also saw a sea turtle while snorkeling. The restroom on the boat was used by the kids, but I felt reluctant to use it myself. There are public restrooms near the boarding area (although we were told not to use them due to time constraints...). The return bus wasn't as cold as some reviews suggested. I'm glad we got to visit the sandbar, but I think once is enough.

家族3世代で利用しました。
晴れていたので海がきれいでラッキーでした。
写真もスタッフの方にたくさん撮って頂きました。
シュノーケリングは初めてやるわが子がうまく出来ず、それでも一生懸命やりました。
散々、サンゴに触れたら危ないなど言っていたのに、みんなの列から遅れをとってしっまった私たち、サンゴからサンドバーに戻る場所も案内してもらえず、置いて行かれた気分になり、泳ぎの下手な人には冷たいなーと感じました。
それ以外はフレンドリーに接して頂きました。ウミガメもシュノーケリング中見れました。
船内のトイレは、子供たちはりようしていましたが、私はなんだか利用するのが億劫で使いませんでした。船乗り場付近に公衆トイレがあります。（時間がないので利用するなといわれますが・・・）帰りのバスは口コミで書かれるほど寒くありませんでした。
サンドバーに行ってみたかったので良かったです。が一度で十分だと思います。

I was able to see sea turtles, and the sandbar was very beautiful. I didn't expect much from the sandwiches, but they were surprisingly delicious.

I was prepared for the cold, so I brought a thick bath towel and a jacket.

ウミガメも見られたし、サンドバーはとても綺麗でした。
サンドイッチも期待していませんでしたが意外と美味しかったです。

寒いのは覚悟していたので厚手のバスタオルと上着を持っていきました。

The trip was a lot of fun. The crew was great and fun to enteract with throughout the day. The only downside was the dolphins were not participating that day.

We did get to swim with the turtles and snorkle in beautiful waters. The crew was very energetic and the photo package was definately worth the money. I was happy to get the great shots of me and my son playing in the water. A big thanks to Melissa.

I was looking forward to the slides since they were advertised as a highlight, but it seemed to be a bit scary for the younger kids in elementary school, so they didn't go down even once. They were satisfied with the slides designed for children, though. On the other hand, the older kids seemed to enjoy the slides and went down multiple times. I think they will have even more fun once they get a little older. (I had three kids with me: a first grader, a third grader, and a sixth grader.)

スライダーが売りとの事で楽しみだったのですが、
小学校低学年には怖い様で、一度も滑りに行きませんでしたね。
子供向けのスライダーには満足していましたが。
逆に高学年になると、スライダーが楽しいようで、何回も滑りに行ってましたね。
もう少し大きくなったら、より楽しめるかなと思いました。
（小1、小3、小6の3人連れでした。）

The travel took some time. The weather was nice. I was able to enjoy the attractions with a reasonable sense of safety. Overall, I think it was a high-level experience. This time, I chose a tour that included lunch, but due to the waiting times for the attractions, I wasn't able to make it on time. However, thanks to the staff who made adjustments, everything worked out. I am grateful to the staff.

移動は時間がかかりました。天気はよかったです。アトラクションはそれなりに安心して楽しめました。全体的にハイレベルだと思います。今回は昼食付きのツアーにしましたが、アトラクションの待ち時間の都合で、時間に間に合いませんでしたが、職員の方が、調整してくれたおかげで、何とかなりました。職員の方々に感謝します。

Fun sailing and snorkeling combo tour. Although the visibility was poor this day, they offered discounted tours for those who wanted to come again. I got lucky and came face to face with a nice sized honu, so no visibility problem when it's literally almost in your face.

Well worth the price!

Overall, it was a satisfying tour according to various information sites. The scenery was amazing. However, it was disappointing that we couldn't experience canoeing due to the rough waves. Also, the water clarity during snorkeling was not good, which was unfortunate.

色々な情報サイトの通り、全体的に満足できるツアーです。景色は最高でした。しかし、波が荒かったのでカヌー体験ができなかったのが残念です。それと、シュノーケリング時の水の透明度も良くなくて残念。

I was disappointed that I couldn't see anything... From the reviews, I thought it was about half and half. I received a reboarding ticket, but the expiration date we got was the end of January 2018, so I think it's realistically difficult to reuse it. It would be nice if the expiration date was about three years.

何も見れなくて残念でした...クチコミを見る限り半々位なのかなと思ってはいましたが。
再乗船券をもらいましたが、私達がいただいた有効期限は2018年の1月末でしたので、再利用は現実的に難しいと思います。有効期限が3年位あると嬉しいです。

I was able to see whales. I saw a mother and baby whale from a distance, and I could see the splashes of water well. My 5-year-old child was also very happy. They sell the photos taken during boarding if you like them, and it became a wonderful family keepsake.

くじら会えました。親子のくじら、遠目でしたが、水しぶきなど良くみえました。
5歳の子供も喜んでいました。乗船の時に撮った写真を気に入れば売ってくれるのですが、購入して良い家族記念になりました。

I used the service on March 10. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first time trying this option, just the morning whale watching. I had my 4-year-old with me. A short-sleeved shirt was fine for clothing.

The scenery was beautiful, and the time flew by. We were able to see whales in the distance several times, and my family was very satisfied. I considered the breakfast option, but if you want to fully enjoy whale watching at a leisurely pace, skipping breakfast was the right choice. There’s no time to eat breakfast, haha. There are drinks available, but bringing your own bottled water or similar items beforehand will help you focus on encountering the whales.

The refreshing sea in the morning is highly recommended.

3月10日に利用しました。5度目のハワイですが初オプション、朝のホエールウォッチングのみ。4歳の子連れ。服装は半袖で大丈夫でした。
景色も綺麗であっと言う間の時間、クジラも遠くにですが何度か見ることも出来て家族大満足。
朝食付きも迷いましたが、ゆっくり海をホエールウォッチングを満喫したいなら朝食なしで正解です。朝食食べてる暇はありません笑 飲み物もありますが事前にペットボトルなど持参した方がクジラさんとの遭遇に専念できます。
爽やかな海、朝はオススメです。

When you think of Hawaii, the ocean certainly comes to mind, but I was drawn to the dynamic water park with American quality and made a reservation. You can add a shuttle bus option, but to save money, we chose to meet there. We considered taking TheBUS to the nearest stop and walking from there, but it turned out to be more complicated than we thought. As you can see from the first photo, a highway stretches in front of the facility, making it clear that walking is not feasible. We ended up taking a taxi from there, but considering safety and convenience, it seems better to opt for the shuttle bus or rent a car.

When we actually arrived, about 90% of the visitors were Japanese. It seems that it’s not very popular among locals or tourists from other countries. Each facility was smooth, and we were able to enjoy several attractions in just a few minutes, but three of the main attractions were unexpectedly closed without any explanation. Additionally, one of the popular attractions, a six-person boat slide, had a long ride distance but only two rides available, so we had to wait about two hours in the direct spring sunlight until it was our turn.

I somewhat regretted that it might not have been worth the over one-hour trip from Waikiki, but now I think it was a good experience. Hawaii is indeed about the ocean!! If you have the time, I recommend checking it out. There were plenty of family attractions, so it's great for a family visit!

ハワイといえばやはり海ですが、アメリカクオリティのダイナミックなウォーターパークに惹かれ予約しました。
オプションで送迎バスを付けることが出来ますが、私たちはなるべく節約のため現地集合を選びました。最寄りまではTheBUSを利用しそこから徒歩で行こうかと考えていましたが、そう簡単には行きませんでした。1つ目の写真から分かるように、施設の前には高速道路が広がりどう見ても徒歩では行けそうにありません。私たちはそこからタクシーを利用しましたが、安全性と利便性を考えるとオプションの送迎バスをつけるかレンタカーを利用するほうが良さそうです。
実際に到着すると来園者の9割は日本人でした。現地の人や他国の観光客にはあまり人気がないようです。施設一つ一つはスムーズで数分でいくつものアトラクションを楽しむことが出来ましたが、メインアトラクション3つが特に説明もなく運休。おまけに人気アトラクションの一つである6人乗りボートスライドはライドの距離が長いのに対し、乗り物が2つしかなかったため自分たちの番まで約2時間春の直射日光の中待たされました。
ワイキキからわざわざ1時間以上もかけて行く程でもなかったのかなと少し後悔もしつつ、いい経験だったなと今では思っています。ハワイはやはり海！！時間に余裕があるのなら足を運んでみては如何でしょうか？ファミリーアトラクションは豊富だったので家族で行くのはオススメです！

On March 29, just before the end of the season, I was able to watch whales off the coast of Waikiki! We arrived at the whale watching point in less than 30 minutes after departure. We saw them spouting water and showing their tails. Dolphins were also jumping nearby.

When the buffet started, we enjoyed our meal at our seats while watching the whales through the glass. My middle school son was filming videos of the whales. After finishing our meal, I enjoyed making leis, while my husband took a ukulele lesson and other cultural experiences.

We were kindly guided from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, to Aloha Tower by the shuttle service of the Star of Honolulu. I'm glad we were able to have this unique experience of the season.

シーズン終わり間近の3/29日にワイキキ沖でクジラを観賞することが出来ました！
出航して30分も経たぬ間にクジラポイントに到着。潮を噴いたり尻尾をみせたり。イルカもすぐそばでピョンピョン跳ねていました。
ビュッフェが始まると席で食事を楽しみながらガラス越しにクジラの観賞が出来ました。
中学生の息子はクジラの動画を撮影してくれていました。
食事が終わると私はレイ作り、主人はウクレレレッスン等文化体験を楽しみました。
スターオブホノルル号の送迎の車でアウラニディズニーホテルからアロハタワーまで親切に案内して頂けました。
このシーズンならでは体験が出来て良かったです。

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales. The only silver lining was being able to see Honolulu from the sea, but it was truly disappointing. Since it was just before my return home, I really wanted to make it meaningful...

残念ながらどのクジラにも会えませんでした。海からホノルルを見ることができたことだけが幸いですが、本当に残念でした。帰国する直前だったのでぜひ有意義にしたかったのですが…。

It was a tour that set off with great enthusiasm at 8 AM, but unfortunately, we were unable to encounter any whales. The cruiser stayed out on the water until the very end, perhaps out of determination. I had no complaints about the tour itself. However, due to the strong winds that day, the cruiser rocked quite a bit, and one of my family members got seasick.

Still, considering that we got to see the cobalt blue sea and view Honolulu from the ocean, I think it’s an experience worth having at least once.

朝の８時から意気込んで出発したツアーでしたが、とても残念なことにクジラに遭遇できませんでした。クルーザーも最後まで粘ってくれたのか、時間ギリギリまで海上にいてくれました。ツアー自体に不満はありませんでした。当日は風が強かったせいか、クルーザーが大きく揺れて家族の一人が船酔いをしてしまいました。
でもコバルトブルーの海が見れたこと、ホノルルを海から見れたことを考えると一度は体験をしておくべきかなと思いました。

The catamaran was supposed to be stable, but it rocked quite a bit due to the high waves. They took great care of my daughter, applying some aromatherapy to help with her seasickness! Unfortunately, I didn't eat much because I was busy looking after her, but there were many delicious-looking dishes!

双胴船で揺れにくい！ということでしたが波が高かったためかなりの揺れ。
酔った娘に アロマを塗ってくれたり、とても手厚くしてもらいました！
残念ながら、介抱のためほとんど食べずでしたが、美味しそうな料理がたくさんでした！

The children were absolutely delighted. I don't think there are any facilities like this in Japan that have only slides. The Shaka was a thrilling attraction that drops almost vertically. There were also other interesting slides that I think adults can enjoy as well.

However, the Tornado, which I was looking forward to, was out of order. Instead, we were able to use the Da Flowrider (bodyboarding and surfing), which usually incurs an additional fee, for free. Because of that, the Ohana Highway had a long line, and we waited for about 30 minutes without any sign of moving. Since it seemed unlikely we would make it in time for our meeting at 15:10, we ultimately gave up. This attraction has a slow progression, so caution is needed. There were also attractions that were not operating and some that had limited hours of only a few hours. For lunch, I imagined a BBQ where we would grill our own food, but it turned out to be a buffet with beef, salad, rice, and pineapple.

子供は大喜びでした。スライダーばかりのこの様な施設は日本には無いと思います。シャカはほぼ垂直に落ちるアトラクションでかなりスリリングでした。他にも面白いスライダーがあり、大人でも十分楽しめると思います。
しかし楽しみにしていたトルネードが故障中でした。その代わりに本来は別途料金がかかるダ・フローライダー（ボディボードとサーフィン）が無料でした。その影響かオハナハイウェーが行列しており、30分ほど並びましたが進む気配がなく、集合時間の１５：１０に間に合いそうになかったので結局諦めました。このアトラクションは進行が遅く注意が必要です。他にもやっていないアトラクションや、営業時間が数時間しかないアトラクションがありました。ランチにBBQとあり、自分で焼くものを想像していましたが、牛肉とサラダ、ライス、パイナップルのビュッフェでした。

You can also apply for the Dolphin Quest right before, but this option is a bit more economical! I would like to apply through Veltra again next time. Thank you very much!

直前ドルフィンクエストに申し込むこともできますがこちらの方が少しお得です！次もveltraさんから申し込みさせて頂きたいです。ありがとうございました！