All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

I always go to the shows at the Polynesian Cultural Center and leave feeling moved, but this time I didn't want to travel far, yet I still wanted to see a show, so I participated for the first time.

First, I thought I would meet Alan, the staff member, at the meeting point, but before I knew it, we were taking photos and lining up all the way to the rooftop. The wait time was long, so I wondered if I should have gone a little later.

The food was okay in taste, but the variety was quite similar, and I didn't feel full. There wasn't much time to eat either.

However, the dance was amazing, and the fire dance was truly spectacular. It was wonderful. I think it's worth it just to see the dancers! The dancers were cool, and the women were beautiful! My ten-year-old child also enjoyed it.

Regarding the meeting point, I think a little more explanation would help first-time visitors feel more at ease.

ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターでのショーにいつも行き、感動して帰りますが、今回は遠くまで行きたくなく、でも、ショーは見たいということで、初めて参加しました。

まず、集合場所で、アランスタッフと会えるのかと思っていたら、あれよあれよというままに、写真や行列で屋上まで。
待ち時間が長かったので、もう少しあとに行けばよかったかな？

料理は味はまあまあですが、種類が似たようなものばかりで、おなかいっぱいにはなりませんでした。食べる時間もあまりなかったです。

でもダンスは最高で、やはりファイヤーダンスは圧巻です。素晴らしかったです。ダンスを見るだけなら、十分だと思います。ダンサーもかっこいい！女性もきれい！
十歳の子供も楽しんでいました。

集合の点については　もう少し説明があると初めての方も安心すると思います。

Our group really enjoyed the cruise. We paid extra for window seating and it was worth it. Otherwise you end up in the middle of the room in the traffic pattern for the buffet. Not alot of variety was offered at the buffet. Limited vegetable and salad options. Dessert Buffet food was also limited. If possible take the Friday night cruise so you can see the fireworks near the Grand Waikikian lagoon. We stayed at the Grand Waikikian so were the second group picked up which meant we were on board the bus for several pick ups. Good thing was being the 2nd stop at the end of the night.

Were entertained by Walter on the road to the Center. Before arriving Walter "strongly" encouraged everyone to purchase the lunch buffet for an additional $15 The buffet was nothing spectacular.

As an "ambassador package group" we were herded around by Elvis. We started out as the first group but somehow ended by late for all the demonstrations. Elvis was in such a rush to get us in place that he provided very little in the way of cultural information. Supposedly the Ambassador group see only the "highlights". The Canoe pageant costumes were first class but the boats looked "tired". Somoa action was well done and very funny. Drumming show in Tonga really energized the audience.

The Luau dinner food was nothing to write home about.

The Pacific show was outstanding but could eliminate the pineapple delight - too much - too messy for such a large audience,,,left trash everywhere in theatre. At a minimum you should end intermission with going through the aisles with tr

The tour we participated in was something that my daughters went on about a week ago and were very impressed by. Hearing this, my husband and I eagerly joined, believing without a doubt that we would get to see dolphins. The tour description did mention that since it involves nature, there are rare occasions when you might not see them. However, we didn't see a single dolphin, and only a few fish. I was really disappointed to see such a big difference from what we expected. We did receive a half-price voucher for the next time, but I don't think we'll participate for a while.

That said, the performance of the staff was very good.

私たちが参加したこのツアーは、娘たちが、一週間ほど前に行って、感激したものでした。この話を聞いた私と主人は　もう疑いなくイルカに会えるものだと、意気込んでの参加でした。ツアーの説明には、自然が相手の物なので、会えないことも稀にある旨のことは、もちろん書いてありましたが。本当に一頭のイルカとも会えず、魚もほんの少し。その時々で、こんなに違うものか、と、本当にがっかりしました。次回半額券はいただきましたが、しばらくは、参加できないと思います。
ただ、スタッフの方たちのパフォーマンスは、大変良かったですよ。

The sandbar is affected by the tides, so when I actually went there, the water reached up to my thighs, and I couldn't enjoy the beautiful sandy beach like in the photos. However, looking around, I could see the distant Kualoa Ranch and the endless blue ocean. It felt nice to be surrounded by nature, which was a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. The malasada and the lunch I had on the boat were also delicious.

ｻﾝﾄﾞﾊﾞｰは潮の満ち引きの関係があるので実際に行った時は
太ももまで海につかる感じだったので写真のようなきれいな
砂浜にはあえませんでしたが、周りを見渡すと遠くにはクアロア牧場、見渡す限り一面ﾌﾞﾙｰの海。自然に囲まれているなぁ。とﾜｲｷｷの賑やかさとは一味違い良かったです。ﾏﾗｻﾀﾞも
船で食べたﾗﾝﾁも美味しかったです。

It started to rain as soon as we got on the bus from the hotel, and I was feeling a bit defeated because I really wanted to see the beautiful ocean sandbar... However, by the time we boarded the boat, a little blue sky started to appear, and after about 10 minutes, we arrived at the sandbar. As we stepped off, the sun came out, revealing the white sandbar! The beautiful scenery I had seen in books was right in front of me. Interestingly, this place was not known in Japan until about two years ago, and it has been used for filming movies and music videos. Although it felt a bit chilly due to the wind, I was glad to see the sea turtles swimming and that the weather cleared up.

ホテル迎えからバスに乗ったくらいから雨が降りだし、どうしても綺麗な海のサンドバーを見たかったのでツイテナイ・・・と諦めモードでした。。。船に乗る頃には少し青空が見えてきて、10分ほどしてサンドバーに着いて下り立つと太陽が射し白いサンドバーが表れてきました！本で見たあの綺麗な景色が目の前にそのまんまです。何とこの場所は２年くらい前まで日本では知られていなかったそうで、映画やPVの撮影にも使われたそうです。。風があったので肌寒く感じましたが、ウミガメの泳ぎも見れ晴れてくれたので良かったです。

Staying at the Royal Hawaiian was great because it was nearby. When we arrived on the 4th floor, we were guided to a corner of the rooftop, where we were welcomed with live guitar music and hula dancing as the sun gradually set, followed by a buffet meal. I learned that there was also a male hula performance. After dinner, there was a foreign impersonation show in the venue. There were many groups from Japan. The show featured performances from Elvis, Michael, Gaga, etc., and it was all very enjoyable. At one point, Elvis came out and shook hands, and the Thriller zombies came right up close, providing an exciting experience. After the show, they even posed for commemorative photos in the lobby. The cost performance was excellent, and I highly recommend it; I'm glad I chose this experience.

ロイヤルハワイアンに泊まっていたので、近くて良かったです。４Fに着くと屋上の一角に案内され、段々日が暮れる中生ギターと踊りでもてなされ、ビュッフェの食事をします。男の人のフラもあるのだと知りました。食事のあとは、会場の中で外国版モノマネショーです。日本の団体がいっぱいでした。ショーは、プレスリー~マイケル~ガガetcと全部見甲斐がありました。途中でプレスリーが来て握手したり、スリラーのゾンビが横まで迫ってきたりと迫力満点で楽しませてくれ、ショーが終わるとロビーで記念撮影にも応じてくれます。コストパフォーマンス◎でとてもお勧めで選んでよかったです。

We participated in a morning activity as a family. At the snorkeling point, we were able to see turtles close enough to touch, and we spotted more than five sea turtles underwater. There were also plenty of fish, and we were very satisfied (^^).

When we went out to sea, the waves were high, and we got quite wet, which was a bit chilly... I recommend bringing extra dry towels.

家族で午前中のアクティビティに参加しました。
シュノーケルポイントでは、触れられるほど近くに亀が顔を出していたり、海中には5匹以上の海がめを見ることが出来ました。
魚もたくさんいて、大満足　（^^）

沖に出た時は波が高くてかなり水をかぶり、寒い思いをしました・・・。
乾いたバスタオルを多めに持っていくことをお勧めします。

It was my first trip to Hawaii, so I wanted to see a luau show and decided to participate. After enjoying a buffet-style dinner, the show began.

The show was a great experience, featuring the powerful dances of the men and the beautiful hula dances of the women. Although it was in English, the entertaining hosting made the show very lively.

It was a very enjoyable show.

初めてのハワイ旅行でしたので、ルアウショーを見てみたいと思い参加しました。ビュッフェ形式の夕食を食べてから、ショーが始まります。
ショーは、男性陣の力強い踊りと、女性陣の美しく綺麗なフラダンス等を見ることができて大変いい経験になりました。
英語ではありますが、司会の方の面白い進行でショーは盛り上がっていました。
とても楽しいショーでした。

My 2 oldest daughters and I recently took the morning trip and we had a wonderful time.
The staff (Chris & ?...sorry) were fun, energetic, informative & all around great.
We had fun, laughter, conversation, information & those yummy shaker drinks Chris served up. The whole trip made my oldest daughters 1st visit to Hawaii very worth while...a definite "do again" trip.
The following pictures are just a glimpse of the fun morning we had despite the yucky weather beforehand.

Cheers,
Vivian, Jessica & Mary

I gathered information from reviews and "10 times more fun at the park! Exclusive tips," but the timing for the ride changes didn't quite match up, so I had to wait a bit. It was written that there would be a rotation every 30 minutes, but in reality, the reception was open for 30 minutes, and everyone who went up would slide down before the staff moved... It seemed like both attractions were closed for about 10 minutes while people were sliding down.

If the number of staff doubled, all attractions could be open all the time, and I think that would increase popularity (but if it gets too crowded, maybe the popularity would decrease?).

Also, if possible, it might be more comfortable to wear water shoes instead of sandals. You can't ride the slides in sandals, so you'll have to take them off at the entrance and go up the stairs barefoot. When the weather is nice, the ground gets hot and feels like it could burn the soles of your feet, and even in moderate weather, the ground is quite rough and painful, possibly due to being made by a careless group for traction. Unless you're very confident in the toughness of your foot skin, it could be tough.

If you manage to take care of your feet and allocate your time well, you can have a very enjoyable (and sometimes scary) time.

Lastly, I thought the Tornado would launch me into the air. I thought I was going to die on the Shaka.

口コミや、”パークを10倍楽しむ!ここだけ情報”で情報を仕入れて行ったのですが、入れ替えのタイミングがいまいち合わずに、少し待ちました。
30分ごとのローテーションと書いてましたが、実際には受付を30分openして、上った人がみんな滑り降りてからスタッフが移動して・・・みたいな感じでした。つまり、上った人が滑り降りるまでの10分ぐらいは両方closeしていました。
スタッフが倍になれば常にすべてのアトラクションがopenできるだろうし、もっと人気が上がるんじゃないかと思いました(あんまり混んだら、逆に人気が下がるかな？)。

また、できればサンダルでなく、ウォーターシューズで行ったほうが楽かも。
スライダーはサンダルでは乗れないので、入り口でサンダルを脱いで、裸足で階段を上ることになります。
天気がいいと、地面は熱くて足の裏をやけどしそうな感じになるし、ホドホドの天気でも、滑り止めのためかアバウトな人種が作ったためか、地面はかなりざらざらで痛いし、よほど足の裏の皮膚の強度に自信がある人でない限りきついでしょう。

足の裏の対策と、時間配分をうまくやれば、非常に楽しい(物によっては怖い)時間が過ごせるでしょう。

最後に、トルネードは空中に飛び出すかと思った。シャカは死ぬかと思った。

We really enjoyed this Luau. The entertainment and location were fantastic. The food was typical luau food, but what it lacked was made up for by the staff and the show. Would go again in a heartbeat.

1 - A very informative and interesting event

2 - A fantastic location for the event, with mountains and the sea in the back-drop

3 - Talented dancers!

4 - A hilarious chief who makes the entire crowd get involved and excited

5 - Decent food for a buffet, some unique Hawaiian dishes. Nothing too fancy. It's not about the food, much more about the experience overall.

It was our first time in Hawaii and our first and only luau. We are happy we went and experienced it on the 2nd night of our vacation. It is worth it to have the luau experience and great fun!

Every year when I go to Hawaii, I always participate in this activity. My beloved daughter loves the slide and the wave pool, and she goes back and forth between them, and before we know it, it's already 3 PM.

Unlike the peaceful atmosphere of the Toyosu Garden, the wave pool can be dangerous, and if you're not careful, adults can easily drown. But that's what makes it fun.

For those planning to go, my advice is to bring something like marine shoes, which are often worn for diving (they were sold at ABC as well), as it gets extremely hot during the day.

毎年　ハワイに行くとこのアクティビティには必ず行きます。　愛娘がスライダーと波の出るプールが大好きで交互に行ったり来たりしているとあっという間に３時になります。
波の出るプールは豊○園の平和な感じと違い、一歩間違うと普通に大人が溺れます。でも、それが楽しいのです。　行かれる方にアドバイスは日中地面が焼けるように暑いのでダイビングで良く履くマリンシューズみたいなもの（ＡＢＣでも売っていた）を持っていくと便利です。

I signed up for the deluxe plan. When I got on the bus, I was given a green wristband, but while listening to the announcements inside the bus, I heard that meals were indicated by a red wristband. So when I got off the bus, I showed the staff half of my voucher, and they quickly changed it to a red band for me.

I wasn't expecting much for lunch, but although the variety was limited, it was very delicious. I knew from the reviews that we would have to line up until the park opened, so I was able to wait without getting frustrated.

In the lazy river, there were bugs and leaves floating along with us, so it wasn't exactly clean, but it was fun.

デラックスプランで申し込みました。
バスに乗る時に緑色のリストバンドをつけてもらったのですが、車内での説明アナウンスを聞いてたら食事付は赤色と言ってたのでバスを降りる時にスタッフの方に（バウチャーの半分を見せて）言うとすぐに赤色のバンドに替えてくれました。
昼食は期待してなかったのですが、種類は少ないけどとても美味しかったです。
口コミを見て開園まで並ぶのは知っていたのでイライラせずに待つ事が出来ました。
流れるプールには虫や葉っぱも一緒に流れてて、キレイとは言えませんが楽しかったです。

Had a great time!!

I had been wanting to go for a long time, but this time I finally decided to participate. The reason I hadn't joined before was probably due to cost... I had been settling for cheaper Kailua Beach tours instead. However, after going this time, I was convinced that the price was worth it. The ocean was beautiful, and I saw several sea turtles; it truly was the best location. Our guide, Yukiko, was a fun and wonderful person, and I had an enjoyable half-day. Since I didn't go snorkeling, the half-day course was sufficient for me, but I recommend the lunch-inclusive course for those who want to fully enjoy snorkeling.

以前から行きたいとは思っていましたが今回思い切って参加しました。なぜ今まで参加しなかったかと言うと費用の問題かな・・・もっとお安いカイルアビーチツアーなどでお茶を濁していたと言うことです。然し今回行って見てこのお値段でも納得がいきました。海も綺麗だし海がめも何匹も見れたしやはり最高のロケーションでした。ガイドのゆきこさんも楽しい素敵な方でしたし楽しい半日を過ごせました。一緒に参加した私もシュノーケリングをしなかったため半日コースで十分でしたがシュノーケリングを存分に楽しみたい方はランチ付きのコースをお勧めします。

It was mine and my parents' first time sailing and it was amazing and so fun. We got to see the beautiful blue ocean water and the sun was shining, and I would reccomend it! Worth the price.

I participated on April 2, 2012. It was the last season for whale watching, but I was thrilled to see the whales spouting water. It was great that there were staff members who spoke Japanese. The location for boarding the boat and the check-in area were a bit difficult to find, so it would be better if that could be improved.

2012年4月2日に参加しました。
クジラウォッチングとしてはシーズン最後でしたが、クジラが潮を吹くところが見れて大感激でした。
日本語をしゃべるスタッフもいて良かったです。
船に乗る場所や受付をするところが解りづらいので改善されればなお良いです。

We participated with our family of four, including a 1.5-year-old child. The water was shallow, only up to our ankles, but the deep blue sea and white sandy beach created a striking contrast, allowing us to fully experience the wonders of nature. While the adults were captivated by the beautiful scenery, the children seemed to really enjoy snorkeling.

小１・５の子どもと家族４人で参加しました。
砂浜にはならず１番浅くてくるぶしほどでしたが、濃いブルーと白砂の海、色の違いがクッキリで、自然の不思議を十分に体感できました。
大人は美しい景色に見とれていましたが、子どもたちはシュノーケリングがとっても楽しかったようです。

The customer rep contacted me for reminder over a phone a day before our planned trip. Since I did not have printed paper of confirmation Hawaiian Activities faxed our confirmation to ticket desk and tickets were ready for us at cultural center desk. The seats for Ha Breath show were at center and had a good show coverage.

My spouse and I participated on Saturday, August 11th.

Although the opening was at 10:30, we arrived at 10:45. We immediately lined up to rent a locker, but there was already a queue, and we waited about 40 minutes. (I wish they would consider the shuttle times on weekends and during summer vacation.) The locker was small enough to fit two people's change of clothes and a bag with towels.

I had eight attractions I wanted to experience, and even though some were closed, they had adjusted the times, so I was able to ride all of them. They were all fun, but especially "Shaka" and "Tornado" were the best! The wait times were about 5 to 30 minutes.

Since we didn't include a meal, I thought about grabbing a hamburger set and went around 13:30, but there was still a line. It seemed like it would take a while, and since I had eaten a big breakfast, I gave up and headed to the attractions instead. Thanks to that, I was able to conquer all eight attractions and also enjoyed the lazy river and jacuzzi.

Although our stay was short, we had a great time. (I was hungry on the way back though… (>_<)) If I have the chance, I would like to go again.

夫婦で８/１１（土）に参加しました。

10:30オープンなのに着いたのは10：45。すぐにロッカーを借りようと並んだけど、すでに行列で４０分位待ちました。
（土日や夏休みは、送迎の時間を考慮してほしいと思いました。）　ロッカーは〈小〉で２名分の着替えとタオルが入ったバッグが丁度入る位の大きさです。

私のお目当てのアトラクションは８つ有り、クローズしていても時間をずらしてあったので、全部乗ることが出来ました。全部楽しいけど、特に「シャカ」と「トルネード」は最高です！　待ち時間は５~３０分位でした。

食事は付けていなかったので、ハンバーガーのセットでも食べようと時間をずらして13:30頃に行ったのに、まだ行列。
また時間がかかりそうだったし、朝食をいっぱい食べていたので、諦めてアトラクションへ。
おかげで８つ制覇出来たし、流れるプールやジャグジーへも行けました。

短い滞在時間だったけど、満喫出来ました。（帰りはお腹空きましたが…(>_<)）
機会があれば、また行きたいと思います。

Great show. Started out slow at first but the small audience made it a really personal experience

I participated in the afternoon on the day of arrival on a JAL flight that landed in the morning. We went from in front of the Hilton Hotel to near Diamond Head and came back, enjoying the view of the ocean and the pleasant sea breeze, which made me really feel like I was in Hawaii. My excitement was high from the very first day.

I've heard that surprisingly many people come to Hawaii and don't even touch the ocean because they're busy shopping. That's why I recommend experiencing it during your free time on the first day.

JAL便　午前着便で到着日の　午後に参加しました　
ヒルトンホテル前から　ダイヤモンドヘッド近くまで行き
戻ってきましたが　海からの眺めと　気持ち良い
海風で　ハワイに来た実感が　湧き出てきて
初日から　テンション高くなります　

案外　ハワイに来ても　海に触れない人は　多いと聞きますショッピングに　忙しいのだそうです　
だから　初日の　空いた時間に　体験するのがおすすめです

At the end of August, my parents, my husband and I, and our two children (a fourth grader and a kindergartner) were taken care of. My kindergartner daughter is not good with water and cannot swim at all, but a kind Japanese staff member encouraged her gently, and she seemed to get motivated. She put on a mask and peeked into the sea for just a moment. She said the coral reef looked creepy and quickly came back up, but after a break, she wanted to go back in again. While I was in the water, the staff helped tie her hair and put on her mask, and she made another attempt.

They were very considerate of the children, and I think we were able to relax.

For lunch, we went to the neighboring boat to get our food, and they also offered us more fruit, which the kids happily ate. We even encountered a sea turtle, and we enjoyed a delicious hamburger lunch.

We had a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

８月末に、両親、私達夫婦、小４、年長の６人でお世話になりました。
年長の娘は水が苦手で、まったく泳げないのですが、日本人スタッフのお姉さんが優しく声を掛けてくださり、その気になったようで、マスクをつけて一瞬だけ海をのぞいてみました。珊瑚礁が気持ち悪いなどと言って、すぐにあがりましたが、それでも休憩後また入りたいというので、海に入っている私に代わり、髪を結わいてくださりマスク装着なども手伝って頂き、再挑戦しました。
子供にとても気を使って頂き、リラックスできたと思います。

ランチは隣の船に取りに行くのですが、果物のおかわりなども声を掛けて頂き、子供達は喜んで食べていました。ウミガメにも出会えましたし、ハンバーガーのランチも美味しく頂きました。

とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。

Everyone says that PCC is the #1 place to go when you're on Oahu, but I don't get it.

Yes, there are a lot of things to do there but it's mostly walking around and looking at different artifacts and recreations. It wasn't a big deal to me, especially since most people file all that information under M for "meh" after they leave the place.

One thing that really rubbed me the wrong way was that they kept pushing their $5 "Island Deelite" ice cream bowls on everyone, but only after forcing people to sit in 90-degree weather with no shade.

There wasn't enough of a gap in between lunch and dinner for me... you can't give people a buffet lunch and then expect them to dive into a buffet dinner less than five hours later, with Island Deelite ice cream in between of course. The after-dinner show was pretty good, but kind of cliche for me and had more of the "meh" factor from before.

The main thing that rubs me the wrong way is that the PCC is run by a church, so they don't really co

I was hesitant to join as two people in their 20s since there were many families with children both when making the reservation and on the day of the visit, but I'm glad I went! The slides were on a scale that you don't find in Japan, and I had a fantastic time. I definitely want to come back again.

予約する際も当日も子供連れが多かったため、２０代２人で参加するのは気が引けたのですが、行って良かったです！日本にはないスケールのスライダーが満載ですごく満喫出来ました。次もリピしたいと思います。

I really saw sea turtles~
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute~
The crew was really nice~
It was an amazing cost performance, and I was very satisfied!
Thanks to the captain's thoughtful arrangement, we were able to enjoy it for about 30 minutes longer than planned.
I will definitely be a repeat customer☆☆☆
*If you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication.

ほんとに海ガメ見れた~
イルカの親子がかわいかった~
クルーがナイスガイだった~
すごいコストパフォーマンスで大満足でした！
キャプテンの粋な計らいで予定よりも30分ほど長く楽しめました
リピーター必至なり☆☆☆
※乗り物に弱い人は酔い止め薬をお勧めします

It has already been a year, but when we went, the water depth was up to our knees even in the shallow areas. Still, I was very impressed by the beauty of the sea. We were also able to see many sea turtles, and while snorkeling, a sea turtle bumped into me! It was a friendly sea turtle, and it was such a precious experience.

もう1年も前になりますが・・・
私たちが行ったときは浅いところでも膝くらいまでの水深でした。それでも、海のきれいさにはとても感動しました。
また、ウミガメもたくさん見ることができて、しかもシュノーケリングしている最中に、ウミガメの手（足？）がぶつかってきました！人懐っこいウミガメで何とも貴重な体験ができました。

I arrived early, so I didn't have to wait long and was able to enjoy myself.

It got crowded in the afternoon, but I was able to ride the attractions with shorter wait times.

It would be nice if the meeting time were a bit later...

It would also be better if the restrooms and changing rooms were a little cleaner.

But I had a great time!

早く着いたのであまり待ち時間がなく楽しめました。

午後近くからは混んできてしまったので待ち時間の少ないものから乗り楽しむことが出来ました。

集合時間はもう少し遅いとよいかな…

トイレと更衣室がもう少し綺麗だともっとよいかな。

でもとても楽しかった！