All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

Food was good. Luau could have been better. Very friendly staff.

I participated in the buffet dinner and show plan with my mother! Since this was not my first time in Hawaii, I thought the usual hula show would be boring, so we joined this tour! The dinner was on the 4th floor of the Hawaiian Center (outdoors) and had a homey feel! All the explanations were in English (including the show). If you're tired of the usual hula shows, it might be worth participating in this one! The show is also interesting!

ビュッフェディナー＆ショープランに
母と二人で参加しました！
ハワイは何度目かだったので、いつものフラショーではつまらないと思い
こちらのツアーに参加しました！
ディナーはハワイアンセンターの4階（野外）でアットホームな感じでした！
説明は全て英語です。（ショーも）
いつものフラショーに飽きた方は参加してみていいかもしれませんよ！
ショーも面白いです！

I ordered a paid cocktail on board, and since I was returning home the next day and didn't have enough US dollars on hand, I requested to pay with my card. The other guests at the same table were immediately asked to sign for their credit cards, but my card was not returned. When I inquired, they asked if all my orders were complete, and after I confirmed they were, they said they would bring it right away, but it never came. Even after prompting again, nothing happened. When I asked a Japanese staff member in Japanese if they were skimming my card, it was returned, but they said, "You should pay with cash or a traveler's check instead of a card," and as they left, they patted my shoulder and said, "This is normal in America. It's different from Japan."

I said I didn't want to pay a tip, but they insisted, "Please give what you feel," and I paid $2 on a $16 order, but I didn't want to return it and pay for the cocktail. I have traveled to mainland America and have been to more than five states. This does not seem normal for America. I was without my card for such a long time, and even after three prompts, all I got was "wait."

I am more disappointed with the poor staff response than not seeing the whales. I would never recommend this to my friends.

船内で有料のカクテルを注文し、翌日が帰国のため手持ちの米ドルが心もとなかったため、カードでの支払いをお願いしました。
すると同じテーブルの他の客はすぐにクレジットカードにサインを求められてましたが、私のカードは戻ってきません。
催促すると全ての注文が終わっているか確認され、終わっていると告げるとすぐに持ってくると言うものの一向に来ません。もう一度催促してもダメ。日本人スタッフに日本語でスキミングでもしているのかと問いただすと、カードは戻って来たものの、「カードではなく現金かトラベラーズチェックで払えばいい」と言い、去り際には「アメリカではこれが普通。日本とは違うのよ」と私の肩を叩いていなくなりました。
チップは払いたくないと言いましたが「お気持ちでください」と請求され、16ドルの注文に2ドル払いましたが、返品してカクテル代も払いたくありませんでした。
アメリカ本土にも旅行したことがあります。五つ以上の州にも行ってます。アメリカの普通とは思えません。それほど長い時間カードを返して貰えず、3度の催促にも「待って」だけでした。
クジラが見えなかったことより、スタッフの対応の悪さにがっかりです。
友達には絶対勧めません。

Walking on the water felt even better than I imagined. While snorkeling, I was able to see fish, and it was truly moving to see a sea turtle swimming right in front of me. Even those who can't snorkel can enjoy seeing fish while walking on the water, making it fun for children as well.

海の上を歩く感じは想像以上に気持ち良かったです。
シュノーケリングでは魚をみたり、さらにウミガメが目の間を泳ぐ様子は感動ものでした。
シュノーケリングができない人も海の上を歩きながら魚が見れるので、子供も楽しめます。

This was a waste of money. The only thing that Veltra did was make the reservation for the luau and the show. We arrived at the Polynesian cultural center expecting a tour. After a phone call, we realized we was on our own. We could have done it by ourselves.

Crew was great and very friendly did a good job making the minority English speaking tourists feel welcome. Would have appreciated a little more tour of the waters around that side of Oahu rather than pointing at various things and saying there's Gilligan's island as we headed back at end of day.

I participated with a friend. It was a yacht with little rocking and no engine noise, so we really enjoyed the cruising experience. There were many foreign guests, but everyone was relaxed, and just watching them made it enjoyable. Inside the boat, Mai Tais were sold for $5, and we had a great time drinking while enjoying the atmosphere. I highly recommend it!

友達と二人で参加しました。揺れも少なくエンジンの音もないヨットなので、クルージングを満喫できました。外人のお客さんが多かったですが、みなさんリラックスされていてその様子をみるだけでも楽しくなりました。船内ではマイタイが5ドルで販売されていてお酒を飲みながら最高の時間を過ごせました。おすすめですよ。

What a GREAT experience for a first-time flatlander a little afraid of the ocean! Ashlyn & Jenner attended to my every fear and made the experience SO much more enjoyable. Thanks for a great experience. I would do this tour again & I'd go with this company again. I would recommend it to my friends.

I went on a sandbar tour during the cold period at the end of November, which was not during low tide. It was indeed cold, and I couldn't see the sandbar like you do on TV, but the sea was beautiful, I enjoyed snorkeling, and I even saw sea turtles. It was a very satisfying tour. The tour guides were also very attentive and made sure we had a great time, which made the experience even more fulfilling.

11月末という寒い時期に、干潮時間ではないサンドバーツアーに行きました。
確かに寒くてテレビで見るようなサンドバーは見れませんでしたが、海は綺麗で、シュノーケリングも楽しめたし、海亀も見れて、大変満足なツアーでした。
ツアーガイドの方々も私たちを存分に楽しませようとしてくれるのがわかって充実しました。

It was certainly beautiful, but not as impressive as I expected. I went in early October in the morning, but it was too cold that day, and I hardly went into the sea. It might have been more enjoyable if I had gone in the middle of summer. The Japanese conductor was considerate and provided good service. Considering the time constraints, I was tied up from around 8:30 to 2 PM, so it might not have been necessary to go. It was at a level where it was okay to experience it once.

確かに綺麗でしたが、言うほどでもない感じ。10月初旬午前中に行きましたが、当日は寒すぎてほとんど海に入りませんでした。もっと真夏に行けば楽しかったかな。日系のコンダクターの方は気も遣えるし日本人的なサービスでした。
時間的な制約を考えれば、8：30～14時ごろまで拘束されていたので、行かなくてもよかったかも。1度体験してみてもいいかなレベルでした。

The time I went (in the afternoon) might not have been the best, but there weren't many shallow areas as I expected, and it didn't feel like a place where you could walk on the sandy beach. Some people who didn't bring their swimsuits couldn't get off the boat, which was unfortunate. A swimsuit is a must! The snorkeling was also just a little bit, so I think it would have been better if we could have gone to more places and experienced it for a longer time. However, the sea turtles were friendly, and although you're not supposed to touch them, one came up to me and playfully tapped my thigh with its flipper (laughs). It was really cute! ♪

私が行った時間（午後）があまりよくなかったのかも知れませんが、思ったより浅い場所がなく、砂浜歩ける感じではなかったです。水着を持ってきてない方もいて船から降りれなくてかわいそうでした。水着は必須です！シュノーケリングも少しだけだったので、もう少し色々なところに行けて長く体験できたらもっといいと思いました。でもウミガメが人懐こくて本当は触ってはいけないらしいのですが、向こうから近寄ってきて気さくに太ももとかバシバシ亀の手で叩かれました（笑）すごくかわいかったです♪

This was a fantastic way to spend a couple hours. Snorkeling with turtles that were pretty fearless. A leisurely sail off of Waikiki. Great crew and the cutest dog ever. You may even get a chance to get up close and personal with an octopus. Highly recommended.

It was raining dogs and cats, so the Pearl Harbor tour was shut down on that day...We only saw a video of Pearl Harbor...luckly we still have USS tour, we had wonderful time in the battleship!

We had a wonderful time there and very enjoy!!! Our tourguide and driver are very humor! Btw, the bus they provide was very great and comfortable!

At Sandbar, we enjoyed the ballet with the participants, and my daughter swam with sea turtles and took underwater photos. Mantas were playing, appearing and disappearing next to the boat. I would love to join this tour again.

　サンドバ-では参加者とバレ-を楽しみ、娘はウミガメと泳ぎ水中写真を撮っていました。船の横には消えたり現れたりマンタが遊んでいました。また参加してみたいツア－です。

Would have liked more free alcohol drinks for the price we paid. At least 3 drinks or lower prices since we already paid so much for the sail.

It was a solo trip, and I was able to easily experience the sandbar. The staff was fun, and it ended in the morning, allowing me to make good use of my afternoon.

一人旅だったし手軽にサンドバーを体験且つスタッフも楽しく午前中で終わるので午後の時間が有効に使えた。

We participated as a couple (meeting in the afternoon) and were very satisfied. The tour was enjoyable with Japanese announcements that brought laughter until we arrived at the sandbar. At the sandbar, sea turtles frequently approached, so we had no shortage of photo opportunities (laughs). The meal was filling, making it perfect for spending the entire afternoon!

夫婦での参加（昼に集合）でしたが、大満足でした。
サンドバー到着まで日本語アナウンスで笑いとりつつ楽しいツアーでした。
サンドバーではウミガメが頻繁に寄ってきて写真を撮る機会には困りません（笑）
食事もお腹いっぱいで、午後一杯過ごすのはもってこいの内容でした！

It was an excellent tour. All of 7 of us came back ALIVE :-).

Kudos to the captain and his crew. Despite the choppy sea, he was able to find us a peaceful spot to do all activities. Standing at the sand bar was a very unique experience. I would do this tour all over again.

This luau was very entertaining and food was delicious. It was very convenient being right at our hotel. The only thing I wish was that we could have tasted the alcohol in the Mai tai.

I took my mother in her late 60s and my middle school daughter. It was meant to please my mother, who is a fan of Presley, but both my mother and my daughter enjoyed it. We were satisfied with the authentic stage and the bright, friendly staff. I definitely want to take my mother again next time.

60代後半の母と、中学生の娘を連れて行きました。
プレスリー好きの母を喜ばせるためのものでしたが、
母はもちろん、中学生の娘も楽しめました。
本格的なステージと明るく親切なスタッフに満足しました。
また次回母を連れてぜひ行ってみようと思いました。

It was fun. We will do it again. It was a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary.

“HA Breathe of Life” is the best luau on the island of Oahu. The dinner packages are fantastic you cannot go wrong with either dinner package. Polynesian Cultural Center is a fabulous place to learn about the different cultures that make up Polynesia. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone; you will have a great time.

I participated in an afternoon tour. The food was delicious, and I was able to relax and enjoy myself. I highly recommend it!!

午後出発のツアーに参加しました。
料理もおいしかったし、ゆったり遊ぶことができました。
おすすめです！！

We went to Hawaii in 2007. We had to go back because my husband didn't get to take a helicopter tour. The helicopter ride was the best part of our 8 day stay in Oahu.

Enjoyed the turtle snorkel very much. We saw a couple of turtles. I would have rather continued snorkeling than having to stop so we could go sailing. But a great time in general! I would recommend this activity.

Unfortunately, the sky wasn't perfectly clear, but I was glad I didn't get sunburned. The Japanese staff were very cheerful and energetic, and of course, all the other foreign guests were also very pleasant. Due to the tides, there was more water than expected (I thought it would be completely dry land, but there was water up to my ankles), and I could see the underwater scenery beautifully while snorkeling, and I was able to see many turtles during the turtle watching. It was a pity that the early morning plan ended in October, but there is still plenty of time after returning to Waikiki, and I would like to take my elderly mother next time.

あいにく快晴の空ではありませんでしたが、日焼けしなくて良かったかな。
日本人スタッフの方もとても明るくて元気で、もちろん他の外国人の方々もみなさん感じが良かったです。
潮の満ち引きの関係か予想より水がありましたが（まったくの陸地になっているのかと思いましたが、足首くらいは水がありました）、シュノーケルではとても綺麗に海の中が見えましたし、タートルウォッチングもたくさんの亀を見ることができました。
もっと早い早朝プランが１０月で終了してしまったのは残念でしたが、ワイキキに戻ってからもたっぷり時間はありますし、次は高齢の母を連れて行ってあげたいと思います。

First of all, no one in our family speaks English. I can only convey about 20% of what I want to say (laughs).

Even with an English guide, we were particularly fine. As long as we didn't engage in any reckless behavior, there was no danger aside from natural disasters.

When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, a sea turtle appeared right away. Just being able to see it from the boat made me 80% satisfied, but I was also able to see it up close underwater.

The moment it came up for air was just a brief instant, so even if I spotted it from a distance, I wouldn't have made it in time. But it happened to come up nearby, and I hurried over. It was an emotional moment.

We foolishly brought our 2-year-old, 4-year-old, and 6-year-old with us, but the guides were always there to lend a hand when the kids came up, helping them back onto the boat and checking if they were okay.

The kids quickly got back on the boat, leaving dad as the babysitter.

I wanted to see the turtle one more time, but as everyone started to get out, it felt like it was coming to an end, so I decided to get back on the boat. I happened to tell the guide who was in the water, in broken English, "I wanted to swim with the turtle..." and he said, "Come on!" He was inviting me to come over to see it.

In that moment, I decided to forget about dad and the kids on the boat and hurried to follow him. He was clearly experienced and found a turtle on the ocean floor. But when I looked, it looked more like a rock than a turtle. Then he offered to lend me his camera. When I handed it over, he took pictures of the turtle on the ocean floor. (When I saw them later, they were really great photos!!)

Just as we were about to head back to the boat, another turtle appeared right in front of us! I had heard that touching them would incur a fine, but due to the waves, I almost touched it. To be able to see it at such a close distance was amazing! I was so thrilled.

Thanks to the guide's actions, we had the best experience. I am truly grateful.

For tips, there was a huge transparent bottle on the boat where we were supposed to put them, but I wanted to give him a personal tip. However, since there was a container for tips, even if I just handed him cash, I would still have to put some in the bottle, so I hesitated about giving him a partial amount... (this is where I felt like a typical unsure Japanese person...) In the end, I just put it in the bottle. I might have been better off giving him $10 or $20...

Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

最初に、我が家は誰も英語が話せません。しいていえば私が言いたいことの２０％ぐらいを伝えられる、という程度（笑）

英語のガイドですが、そんな我が家でも特に大丈夫でした。自然災害以外は、逸脱した行為をしなければ危険もありませんので。

シュノーケリングポイントについたとき、すぐに海亀が現れました。船上から見ることができて、もうそれだけで８０％満足した私ですが、なんと水中から間近に見ることもできました。

息継ぎにあがってくるのはほんの一瞬なので、遠くに発見しても泳いでも間に合いません。でもたまたま近くに上がってきて、急いで近寄りました。感動でした。

我が家は無謀にも２歳、４歳、６歳を連れての参加だったのですが、どの子があがるときにもガイドさんたちが手を差し伸べてくれて船に上げてくれたり、大丈夫か声をかけてくれたり。

子どもたちはすぐにあがってしまい、子守役にパパが船上に。

私はもう一度ぐらい亀に会いたいなぁと思いましたが、だんだんみんなが上がってしまって、もう終わりという雰囲気になったので、船上に上がろうとしました。たまたま海中にいたガイドさんに「亀と泳ぎたかったぁ・・・」と片言の英語で言ったら「カモーン！」と。見せてあげるからおいで、というのです。

もうその瞬間に船上にいるパパと子どもたちは忘れることにして、慌ててついていきました。さすがに慣れていて、海底にいる海亀を発見するのです。でも私が見ても亀というより岩。するとカメラを貸してごらんと。それで渡したら海底にいる亀を撮影してきてくれました。（あとで見たらすごく良い写真でした！！）

さて船に戻りましょう、というとき、たまたま目の前にまた亀が！！
触ったら罰金だと聞いていましたが、波のせいで触れてしまいそうでした。そんな距離で会えるなんて！！大感激しました。

ガイドさんの行為のおかげで、最高の体験ができました。本当に感謝です。

チップは船上にある透明の巨大なペットボトルみたいなものに入れるのですが、なんとなく彼には個人的にチップをはずませて差し上げたくて、でもチップの入れ物はあるし、彼にだけ渡してしまうにしても、そっちの容器にも入れるから全額渡すわけにもいかないし、でも中途半端な金額渡すのって変だし・・・と悩んでしまい（このへんが慣れない日本人ぽい・・・）結局ボトルに入れるだけにしてしまいました。彼に１０ドルでも２０ドルでも渡せば良かったかも・・・。

素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました！！

We had a great time. This is well worth every penny it costs. We saw and learned so many great things. The luau was great, food was delicious. The Breath of Life play was the best I've ever seen, so high energy. If I ever get back to Hawaii again would definately do this again.

It might be a bit different than what you imagine from the guidebook. The water was somewhat cold, and even when we arrived at the sandbar, the water was up to my knees. Snorkeling was amazing. The coral was very close, and we saw sea turtles swimming. Even though meals were provided, the interior of the boat was very clean and pleasant. I definitely want to try this again at a different time.

ガイドブックを想像して参加すると少し違うかも。
若干水も冷たくて、サンドバーに到着しても膝上まで水がありました。
シューノケリングは最高です。珊瑚もすぐ近くでウミガメも泳いでます。
食事も提供しているのに、船内がとても綺麗で気持ちが良かったです。
また時期を変えて、是非チャレンジしてみたいです。