All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

There were too many people, and it was chaotic.
The sandbar didn't appear, just a shallow area.
The snorkeling time was short, and instead of freely swimming, I ended up looking at other people's feet more than the fish...
I had high expectations.
The staff's response wasn't bad.

人数が多すぎて統制取れてない
サンドバーは現れず単なる浅瀬
シュノーケリング時間も短い、
自由に泳げず魚より他人の足の裏ばかり見る羽目に…
期待し過ぎました
スタッフの対応は悪くなかった

You can see them up close!

I participated in the morning tour.

It was a bit disappointing because it was a cloudy day, but the staff were friendly and easy to talk to, and the lunch we had on the boat was very delicious♪

After lunch, there was free time, and during that time, sea turtles came really close to us!

I guess they are used to the staff, as they swam around the boat in circles, allowing us to take great photos!

It was a tour I would love to join again next time!

とても近くで見れます！

午前中のツアーに参加しました。

曇りの日だったので少し残念でしたが、スタッフの方達はフレンドリーで接しやすく、船の上で頂くランチがとても美味しかったです♪

ランチのあとで自由時間があるのですが、その時に海亀がものすごい近くまで寄ってきます！

スタッフの方に慣れているのか船の周りをぐるぐると泳いでくれるので良い写真がとれました！

また次回も参加したいツアーでした！

A year and a half ago, I intended to sign up for Sandbar but mistakenly went on a tour to Heaven's Sea Kailua. I confused angels with heaven, didn't read carefully, and jumped at the chance because the price was cheap (of course). I didn't realize my mistake until the day of the tour, when I overheard a conversation between other guests and the guide in the car: "Wait!!! You're not taking us to Sandbar???" I couldn't say anything at that point... So, finally being able to come to Sandbar was quite emotional for me. It lived up to my expectations, and I truly enjoyed it. Both Angel's Sea (Sandbar) and Heaven's Sea (Kailua) have become wonderful memories.

一年半前、サンドバーに申込むつもりが間違えて天国の海カイルア観光に行ってしまいました。天使と天国を見間違え、よく読まずしかも料金がやすかった（当たり前）で飛びついたのです。そのまま間違いに気づかず、当日お迎えの車の中で他のお客さんとガイドさんとの会話で「え！！！サンドバーへ連れて行ってもらえるんじゃないの？？？」と・・今更口には出せず・・・。と、言うこともあり、サンドバーにやっと来れた。と感慨もひとしおでした。期待通りで本当に満喫できました。天使の海（サンドバー）も天国の海（カイルア）も良い思い出となってます。

I've visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time on this tour. I'm glad I participated. The sandbar was underwater, but that's understandable. My first snorkeling experience lasted only a few minutes, but it was fun (forgetting about my age). I plan to go again next year. This time, I'll take my daughter with me to try the sandbar again.

何回か訪れているハワイですが、このツアーは初めて。参加してよかったです。
サンドバーは海中でしたがそれは仕方ないですね。初シュノーケルリングも数十分でしたが楽しかったです（年齢のことは忘れて）予定として来年行きます。その時は娘と一緒にサンドバーにリベンジします。

This is my second experience, but the meal was just a hamburger patty grilled on a BBQ, which was quite different from what I expected for a BBQ lunch. However, the snorkeling was wonderful, and I was able to enjoy it for a long time.

二度目の体験ですが、食事はBBQランチと言いながらハンバーガーの肉をBBQで焼いただけなので、大分印象と違いました。ただしシュノーケリングは素晴らしかったし、長い時間遊べました。

My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)

It was my first experience at the sandbar. The staff on the boat were all very cheerful and kind, and I was able to have a great time. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandy beach, but I was very satisfied to see the clear, beautiful sea, sea turtles, and manta rays. The hamburgers grilled by the captain were also delicious. Since the sun is quite strong, those who don't want to get sunburned should make sure to apply sunscreen properly!

初めてのサンドバー体験でした。
船のスタッフさんがとても明るく親切な方たちばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせることができました。
残念ながら砂浜を見ることは出来ませんでしたが、透き通ったきれいな海とウミガメ、マンタを見ることができて大満足です。
キャプテンが焼いてくれたハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
かなり日差しが強いので、日に焼けたくない方は日焼け止めをしっかりしたほうがいいです！

It was an enjoyable, memorable, unforgettable, and breathtaking Dinner Cruise celebrating my 60th birthday on August 31, 2014 with "Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner" all the way from Toronto, Canada. Me and 13 guests were very pleased from Customer Service (very friendly staff), food and beverages, and atmosphere. I will surely strongly recommend to all Canadians and non-Canadians. The greatest thing... I felt I was the "STAR" of Honolulu Dinner Cruise guest at the time, as I got lots of attention from STAFF and GUESTS greeting me "Happy birthday." In addition, one of the Polynesian dancers, Emmy C. my cousin daughter watching her dancing, added my day celebrating another Milestone. She and all her co-dancers and all the entertainers did a great job! Kudos!

I will also to thank VELTRA tours and activities Company especially my niece Emily Coloma who booked our reservation. I will surely recommend to all my friends, family, relatives and acquaintances globally. Mahalo!

I wanted to visit Sandbar after seeing it introduced by Higashi MAX on the TV program "Another Sky." What I saw on TV was truly a place surrounded by the ocean, but on this tour, we were brought to a spot close to the land. Huh? It was just a shallow area. I’m not sure if it was just beautifully portrayed on TV or if this tour was a letdown...

Since I participated in the afternoon, the water came up to about my chest. It didn't feel like a sandbar at all. The itinerary included a sea turtle spot, but there was no guidance about it, and when the boat got a bit noisy, it was just because a sea turtle was there. Plus, I could only see it for a brief moment...

We also went snorkeling, but honestly, the sea and the fish were not beautiful at all!!! It was no different from Waikiki Beach.

I participated in the recommended plan with a barbecue lunch, but I would recommend the early morning plan with a snack breakfast instead. The snorkeling felt like it was just added on to raise the price, and I felt like I lost out.

Since the sunburn was intense, I highly recommend taking thorough precautions against it.

ＴＶ番組アナザースカイで東ＭＡＸがサンドバーを紹介していてどうしてきたかったサンドバー。
ＴＶで見たのは本当に全面海、という場所でしたが
このツアーで連れてこられるのはふつうに陸地も近くです。あれれ？ただの浅瀬じゃん。
ＴＶが綺麗に映していただけなのか、このツアーがはずれだったのか・・・わかりませんが。

お昼に参加なので胸くらいまで水がきてました。サンドって感じはしなかったなぁ。
日程にウミガメスポットが含まれていますが、そのような案内はなく、船の中がざわついたなと思ったらウミガメがいたという感じです。
しかもほんの一瞬しかみれませんでした。。

シュノーケリングにも行きましたが、正直ぜんぜん海も魚も綺麗じゃないです！！！
ワイキキビーチと変わらないですよ～。

おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付きに参加しましたが、早朝プラン・スナック朝食付きをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングは本当に無理やり付けて値上げした感があって損したきぶんです。

日焼けがはんぱないので念入りに対策をおすすめします。

Enjoyed it very much. Wellicht organized, frienly and capable driver/guide.

It was very refreshing to experience a place like this outdoors, as there are none like it in Japan. However, there were some concerns compared to Japanese pools. There were quite a few leaves and insects floating in the pool. There are areas where you walk barefoot, but the floor was quite hot. The lunch was a buffet, but it wasn't delicious. The all-you-can-drink containers were honestly difficult to hold and inconvenient.

I would like to go again if I have the chance.

野外でこのような形式の所は日本にはなくとても新鮮でした。
ただ所々、日本のプールと比べると気になるところがありました。
落ち葉や虫がそこそこプールに浮かんでいる。
裸足で歩く所がありますが、床がかなり熱い。
お昼はブッフェでしたが美味しくありませんでした。
飲み放題のドリンク容器は正直持ちづらく不便でした。

機会があればまた行きたいです。

I was picked up around 8:30 AM. Unfortunately, we couldn't land at the sandbar because it was close to high tide, but we walked about 100 meters, and the staff took many commemorative photos for us. Since most of the participants were Japanese, I felt quite at ease. The coral was very beautiful, and snorkeling, where we also got to see sea turtles, was a lot of fun! (*^^*)

朝8：30ごろピックアップしていただきました。サンドバーは満潮に近い時間だったため、残念ながら上陸はできませんでしたが100メートルほど歩いて行き、スタッフの方が記念写真を沢山撮って下さいました。殆どの参加者が日本人だったため、安心感がかなりありました。また珊瑚がとても美しく、ウミガメにも会えたシュノーケルはとっても楽しかったです(*^^*)

I was able to see whales! I participated with my 5-year-old daughter, but she didn't seem very impressed, perhaps because of the distance to the whales. The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly, so my husband and I had a great time.

The boat hardly rocked, so I don't think anyone would get seasick.

クジラ見られました！
５歳の娘と参加したましたが、娘はクジラまでの距離があるせいか、あまり感動していないようでした(＠_＠;)
料理も美味しかったし、スタッフの方もフレンドリーだし、夫と私はとても楽しかったです。

船もほとんど揺れないので、酔うこともないと思います。

The shuttle service was very loose with timing. The content was wonderful, and the instructors, staff, and food were all very good. It's a shame that they didn't say anything about the delays in the shuttle service.

送迎時間がとてもル-ズでした。内容は素晴らしく　インストラクタ-、スタツフ　食べ物もとてもよかつた　送迎が遅れても何も言わないし残念。

We love this luau!! The chef was super funny and he interacted with everyone at the luau. It was really personal and everyone was treated like family. We will def go back again. LOL Mahalo!!

We stayed in Oahu for a week and it wasn't enough time visit all the placed that I had panned. The helicopter tour was a great way to see the entire island within an hour. The pilot talked about all the major points of the island. Especially looking down the Pearl Harbor was an experience that I never forget.

Jake, Josh, and Barry took us on a fabulous voyage! They explained what the activity would entail and gave some safety rules.

They they took us put to turtle Bay and as we were making our way to where we were going to anchor the boat, we saw our first Turtle.

We got all geared up and went into the water. Someone on the trip wasn't a sting swimmer and jake provided adsistance so he wouldn't miss out on anything.

We saw several turtles and lots of beautiful fish!

We had a great lunch and a few great cocktails.

It was one of my best experiences while in Hawaii!

For some reason, whenever we think of Hawaii, the kids always want to come here. First, we grab a spot under the umbrella in front of the wave pool, and once we confirm it's available, we head to the thrilling slides as a family. There's a scale for everyone to weigh themselves before getting on, and I strangely dislike stepping on it. In a different way, we had a lot of fun this time too.

なぜかいつもハワイといえば子供達はここなのです。まず真っ先に波のプール前にある
パラソルの下に席を取り、空いているのを確認したら家族で絶叫スライダーです。乗り込む前の家族全員の体重を測る台があるのですがそこに乗る時が妙に嫌です。別な意味で
今回も楽しかったです。

Beautiful scenery... Friendly, courteous guides... Great time.... Too short!

We visited Hawaii for our honeymoon, and I booked this show again for my husband, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time. We were able to watch the show in an open outdoor setting in Waikiki, and it seemed like my husband enjoyed it. The show is wonderful, but just like last time, the buffet (food) isn't particularly delicious, so it's best not to have high expectations (though the meat was good). We might not go for a third time, but I think it's worth seeing once. Also, please note that buses do not stop at the bus stop in front of the Hilton right now!

新婚旅行でハワイを訪れ、初ハワイの旦那さんのため、以前参加したこちらのショーを申込みしました。
ワイキキで、そして屋外という開放的な場所でショーを見られ、旦那さんも楽しんでいたようです。
ショーは素敵なのですが、前回同様ブッフェ（食事）は美味しいというわけではありませんので、あまり期待はしない方がいいです。（お肉は美味しかったようです）。
3回目はないかもしれませんが、一度観るには良いと思います。
あと今はヒルトン前のバス停にバスが止まらないので要注意です！

This gets any star at all because we enjoyed the water and the sailboat. The ad for it is a total scam. It should say "come aboard our sailboat and let Mother Nature wave you around for exactly one hour and forty five minutes. ". It is a misleading ad as it says they have spared no cost in treating us to a lux cruise on board with Bose sound and large screen tv. Really? I think I may have heard a radio and who wants a tv anyway so why advertise it. They give you a drink ticket and when hmm husband ordered a Heineken she passed him some crappy off brand can. The Heineken was only available for purchase once you redeem your free ticket. The ad also talks about wildlife and don't really count on any. It is not a cruise to a specific place where there are known sea life. So, two stars one for the boat even tho the sail had a big rip in it and one star for the crew who showed us how to use a life jacket. The rest of it is the beautiful nature of the water which all of the scammers are taking advantage of as they steal tourists money.

I had an amazing time. I was impressed by the hospitality of the staff. The kids said it was the most fun among all the optional tours they participated in. I think this tour offers great value for the price.

めちゃめちゃ楽しかったです。スタッフの方のホスピタリティに脱帽。子供たちもいろいろ参加したオプションツアーの中で一番楽しかったそうです。
このツアーはコスパーはとても良いと思います。

After visiting Honolulu many times before, my husband and I wanted to do something fun and unique to celebrate the beauty of Honolulu...beyond the glitzy stores and swanky restaurants. Well, we couldn't be happier with our choice to book a sun-filled excursion on the Honi Olani. The catamaran sail turned out to be fantastic, thanks to the experienced, well-trained Captain and crew. From the confirmation email, hotel pickup and transport to the marina, all of the details worked out as promised. As promised, we swam right next to sea turtles and other fish and truly enjoyed the personal attention and guidance while snorkeling in the water. We swam for over an hour, then sailed along the gorgeous shores of the island. The lunch provided was tasty, as were the cocktails and drinks included in the tour. The friendly crew made the entire tour seem effortless, although we know they were all hard at work serving us every step of the way. Honestly, we felt pampered. This trip definitely is recommended for everyone, including those families with young children who are confident with swimming in the ocean. Flotation vests, high-quality fins and snorkels are provided, and the kids who were on our tour were watched over very carefully and taught the basics of snorkeling. There is something so peaceful about the turtles who live so close to the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

We used the deluxe plan for a family of four. The shuttle bus arrived on time, allowing us to enter the park smoothly, and we were able to enjoy the pool and attractions.

However, when we arrived a bit late for the BBQ buffet during lunch, almost everything except for the grilled meat was gone, and there were no additional replenishments of fruits or salads. In the end, our lunch consisted of just a little rice and meat.

The plan mentioned that we would receive park souvenirs (a souvenir cup), but we didn't receive anything at all. Do we need to request it to get it?

The park itself is a very enjoyable place, and all the shuttle staff were kind, but if we go again, I think we might rent a car and skip the BBQ.

デラックスプランで家族４人で利用しました。
送迎バスも時間どおりに来てくれて、スムーズに入園でき、プール、アトラクションを楽しむことができました。
ＢＢＱバイキングは、ランチ時間に少し遅れていくと、焼き肉以外はほとんど無くなっていて、フルーツやサラダなど追加補充されることなく、結局、少しのご飯と肉だけのランチになってしまいました。
プラン内容にパーク記念品（おみやげカップ）がもらえる旨、書かれていますが、いっさい何ももらえませんでした。申告しないともらえないのですか？
パーク自体はとても楽しめる場所ですし、送迎スタッフの方も皆さん親切でしたが、次に行くとしたら、レンタカーでＢＢＱ付けずに行くかな？と思いました。

On our last day in Hawaii, my girlfriend and I dressed up and boarded a boat, but it felt like a children's summer camp from the movie The Addams Family, with an overly cheerful muscle crew interacting with families and elderly couples in a typically American, broad manner. The food was terrible, mostly fried items that would have been better left unserved. It might be fine for families with children under 13 or elderly couples, but I can't recommend it for couples. My girlfriend felt seasick and became moody, stopping talking altogether. Everyone seemed to be happily enjoying the sea turtles popping up, but I wondered if it was really that fun. This tour, which only goes a short distance from Waikiki Beach, reminded me a lot of the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride I took at Disney World in Florida long ago. We boarded a submarine-like attraction that was full with just 15 people, dove only 2 meters, and saw a mechanical octopus that was broken and wouldn't move, with dads exclaiming "Waoooo!!" to their kids. It brought back that atmosphere.

I feel bad for my girlfriend...

ハワイ最後の日の思い出にと彼女とオシャレして船に乗り込んだものの、映画アダムスファミリーの子供向け夏合宿のごとく、やたら陽気一辺倒のマッスルクルーがマッスルスマイルで家族連れから老夫婦迄、アメリカ特有の大雑把なくくりで終始対応していた。食事は最悪で出さない方がまだましな揚げ物系ばかり。家族連れの13歳未満のお子様、老夫婦には丁度いいが、カップルにはお勧め出来ない。私の彼女は船酔いもあって気分悪く不機嫌になって喋らなくなってしまった。海カメが顔だしているのを皆まんぞくげに喜んでいたが、そんなに楽しいのだろうか？ワイキキビーチからわずかに遠くに行くだけの本ツアーは、昔フロリダのディズニーワールドで乗った海底2万マイルとよく似ている。15人も入ったら満員の潜水艦型アトラクションシップに乗込み、わずか2メートル潜水して、機械仕掛のしかも壊れて動かないタコがでてきて、お父さんが子供にWaoooo!!というやつ。あの雰囲気を思い出す。

彼女には悪いことしてしまった。。

During my first visit to Hawaii, I signed up for this tour. First, we visited Hanauma Bay. The weather was nice, and the view from above was very beautiful! Next, we went to the Moanalua Gardens to see the "This is the Tree" tree. I had always wanted to see it, and when I finally stood in front of the tree, it was breathtaking! Although the sun was strong, it felt cool under the tree, and it was so comfortable that I could have stayed there for hours.

The Polynesian Cultural Center offered various cultural experiences, all of which were fresh and enjoyable. For the evening show, I had already heard the story in Japanese from our guide, so even though I didn't understand the language, I was able to enjoy it. The final fire dance was breathtaking and spectacular. This tour is definitely worth experiencing at least once!

初めて訪れたハワイで、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。
まずはハナウマ湾を見学。天気が良かった事もあり、上から見た眺めはとても美しかったです！
次に、この～木なんの木♪のモアナルアガーデンへ。一度は見てみたいと思っていたので、いざ木を目の前にした時は圧巻でした！日差しが強かったですが、木の下に入ると涼しく感じ、何時間でも居れるような心地よさでした。
またポリネシアカルチャーセンターは、様々な民族の体験ができ、どれも新鮮で楽しむことができました。
夜のショーは、あらかじめガイドさんから日本語でストーリーを一通り聞いていた為、言語はわからずとも楽しむことができました。最後のファイアーダンスは息を飲むような迫力で素晴らしかったです。一度は体験してみる価値があるツアーでした！

You can't stay in Honolulu without seeing this magnificent tribute to the fallen military men and women of WWII. After attending a short film that told of December 7, 1941, we were then shuttled by boat to the Arizona. The sunken battleship still has oil that is leaking out of the tanks of the ship which you can actually smell. After this part of the tour, we went by bus to the USS Missouri where the treaty was signed with Japan. This was also very moving. As we headed back to Waikiki, we went by the Punchbowl Cemetery, China Town and got to see the State Building where the statue of King Kamehameha stands in front. This is the first thing that you see in the Hawaii 5 0 show when it starts. This is a great tour, and has all the must sees!

We opted to have dinner as well as the show. We had a great dinner along with a pre-show of hula dancers. After dinner, we were escorted to the show room. These performers were the best. At one point, I had to remind myself that these were impersonators. We saw Elvis, who was one of the best that we had ever seen. Lady Gaga was fantastic and Michael Jackson would have given the real Michael Jackson a run for his money on the moon walk. If you are in Waikiki, don't miss this show. Well worth it!

Was everything that we expected and much more. Good food, great entertainment and a lot of fun. My husband and I went on this fabulous cruise not only for dinner and entertainment but for the beautiful sunset that occurs off the shores of Oahu. Would highly recommend this for everyone...couples, families, and singles!

I had seen the catamaran at the beach for a while. Since I was traveling alone this time, I hesitated a bit, but I'm glad I participated! I had a great time!

There were no dolphins, but I encountered a honu! It was just floating around, and I was thrilled!

During the cruising, I wasn't exactly near the net, but I got pretty wet, haha. The weather was nice, so I dried off quickly and got a nice tan. I enjoyed cruising while sipping on a $5 Mai Tai. Next time, I’ll have fun splashing around near the net with my friends!

以前からビーチで見かけていたカタマラン。今回ひとり旅だったので
少し躊躇しましたが参加してよかった！楽しめました！

イルカはいなかったけど、ホヌに遭遇！普通にプカプカしていて感激！

クルージング中は、ネットのまわりにいたわけでもないけどかなり濡れます笑
天気がよかったのですぐ乾くしいい感じに日焼けできました。
５ドルのマイタイを飲みながらクルージングを楽しみました。
次回は友達とネット近くではしゃぐぞー！