All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

I would not characterize this center as a place to do serious information seeking about a culture, but it sure was fun and I learned enough to know it was at least good in what it selected. Yes, the most impressive thing was the stage show, and especially the ending. The story was a rather neat way of combinding all the island cultures and their unique features and similarities. The performers were wonderful.
On the negative side, not many and mostly resolved, our tickets should have included our meal and did not, so needed to be corrected. The food was OK, certainly not great.But there were a few " authentic dishes" that seemed and were more tasty, if only they had been more identified and described.
Sometimes the students hired seemed less than knowledgable or interested in their jobs.Others were wonderful. How do you review them?
And finally, because our tickets needed to be reissued, we ended up in the nosebleed section, which would have been fine, except that the air cond

We originally tried to book the Navatek Cruise for Valentine's Night, but it was fully booked. We then booked the following night (Wednesday 15th Feb), but after receiving our confirmation we were advised that 15th had been overbooked, so we were moved to the 16th. Found this slightly strange, as we were a party of 10, however, no great harm done as we were all free on the 16th.
Bus pick up was slightly early, but we lost this advantage when a couple of passengers at one of the other hotels were late, however, still reached the dock in plenty of time.
Cruise itself was very good - we had pretty good views from our table. The food and entertainment was excellent and service fast and efficient. Drink prices also very reasonable (a decent bottle of red wine was only $ 20.00).
Views from up on the viewing decks were spectacular, and everything finished bang on time at 7.30 pm, with buses sitting waiting for us at the dock, before a speedy ride back to our hotel.
Overall a very good exp

The weather was nice, and I was able to see whales. The staff who understood Japanese were very kind.

天気も良く、そしてクジラも見れよかったです。
日本語の分かるスッタフがとても親切にしてくれました。

I participated on my honeymoon. I was able to see whales multiple times. While we were eating, whales kept appearing, and we were going back and forth between our seats and the deck. Looking back, I should have eaten first; the delicious food ended up getting cold...
Onboard, there were also activities like lei-making and hula classes, and I had a very enjoyable time.

ハネムーンで参加しました。クジラを何度も見る事ができました。ご飯を食べている間に何回もクジラが出てきて席とデッキを行ったりきたりでした。今思えばご飯を先に食べるべきでした、せっかく美味しい物が冷めてしまった…
船内ではレイ作り、フラ教室なども開催され、とても楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

This time, I participated with ten friends, and the boat to Sandbar was separated for international guests and Japanese guests. The staff's service after boarding the boat was excellent. The hamburgers for lunch were, as expected in America, hearty and delicious. It's an attraction that can be enjoyed by groups, couples, and families alike. I will participate again!

今回は友人１０名で参加したのですが、サンンドバーに行くまでの船もインターナショナルと日本人で別れていたり、船に乗ってからのスタッフの対応は最高によかったです。昼食のハンバーガーもさすがアメリカ肉ボリューミーで美味しかったですね。グループでもカップルでもファミリーでも楽しめるアトラクションです。また参加しま~す。

I had some concerns before participating due to reviews mentioning seasickness and not being able to see anything. However, the boat didn't sway violently at all; it was just a gentle rocking, and I didn't experience any seasickness. In fact, I was so drowsy from the motion sickness medication I took just in case that I almost dozed off while standing, haha.

As for the whales, I was thrilled to see them up close right from the start. I was able to see them several more times after that, and I got great video footage, so I was very satisfied.

口コミで船酔いや見れなかったなどの記事があり、参加前は正直不安はありました。ですが、激しく揺れることなどはなく、ゆっくり揺れる程度で船酔いは皆無。むしろ念のため飲んでおいた酔い止めの副作用で眠たくて立ちながら寝そうになってました 笑
肝心のくじらはと言うと、初っ端から近くで見れて感動でした。
その後も何回か見れてビデオにもばっちりとれて大変満足でした。

It's not an ordinary pool!! It truly lives up to being number one in the U.S.☆ You should definitely check it out!

ふつうのプールじゃないです！！
全米Ｎｏ１っていうだけあります☆
ぜひ行ってみてください！

I took a bold step to take a vacation after 30 years of service and 20 years of marriage. It felt like we truly relaxed this time in Hawaii, which we hadn't visited since our honeymoon.

This tour was simply "healing."

From the moment we boarded the bus at the meeting point on January 31, we could feel the staff's consideration. During the ride, they talked about Hawaii's flora and the town's scenery, and before we knew it, we arrived at our destination.

The encounter rate with sea turtles was almost 100%.

What impressed me about this responsible tour company was their unwavering priority on "safety" in everything they did.

This is an extremely important point for participants.

Even as beginners, they constantly kept an eye on us. Especially during snorkeling, in addition to the guiding staff, there was a boat prepared, and one staff member was diligently watching over everyone's safety near the participants who were enjoying themselves.

Moreover, they implemented these safety measures discreetly without making a big deal out of it. We, as a mature couple, were keenly aware of it!

Thank you. Truly, thank you.

This became a memorable trip that we will never forget.

私が勤続３０年、結婚２０年ということで思い切って休暇をとってやってきました。
新婚旅行以来のハワイで、夫婦ともども今回は本当にゆっくりしたという感じでした。

特にこのツアーは「癒された」の一言。

１月３１日、集合場所でバスに乗った時からスタッフのお気遣いが感じられ、乗車中でもハワイの草花の話、町並みの話など、あっという間に現地に着きました。

ウミガメの遭遇率はほぼ１００％と言ってもいいのではないでしょうか。

それと、私が「さすが、責任あるツアー会社だな」と思ったことは、すべてにおいて”安全性を最優先している”という点。

これは参加者にとって極めて重要な点ですね。

初心者の私たちにも常に目配りを怠らず、特にシュノーケルの際には、案内のスタッフ以外にボートが一艘用意してあり、楽しんでいる参加者のそばで１名のスタッフがしっかり皆んなの安全を見守っていてくれたのです。

しかも、それをことさらアピールすることなく、さり気ない安全対策、私たち熟年？夫婦はしっかりと見ていましたよ！

ありがとう。本当にありがとう。

いつまでも忘れることのない記念旅行となりました。

We headed to Sand Beach, guided by a female captain...

It was sunny, but there was some wind, making it a bit chilly...

Walking barefoot to the area where the tide had receded was a little painful...

A sea turtle appeared right near the anchored boat♪

They say that seeing a sea turtle brings good luck...

I gained another memory♪

I go to Oahu every year, so I would love to join again if I have the chance.

サンドビーチまで、女性船長さんの操縦で、サンドビーチへ・・・

晴れてはいたけど、風があって、ちょっと寒かったです・・・

素足で潮の引いた場所まで歩くのが、ちょっと痛かったです・・・。

停泊中の船のすぐ近くにウミガメも現れてくれて♪

ウミガメが見られると、良い事があるとか・・・

思い出がひとつ増えました♪

毎年オアフに行くので、また機会があれば参加したいです

I wanted to visit the beautiful sandbar I saw on TV, so I decided to join this tour. The weather on the day was cloudy with occasional light rain. They picked us up at the hotel. The driver was a local, but there was always a Japanese staff member to support us, so even those new to traveling abroad can participate with peace of mind.

After about an hour on the bus, we boarded the boat, and the crew was introduced. Yukki, the Japanese staff member, entertained us with her lively talk. First, we encountered about ten sea turtles. They occasionally peeked their faces above the water, and I quickly made a wish.

Then we headed to the main sandbar. It was a strange feeling to see a shallow area appear in the middle of the ocean, clearly different in color from the surrounding sea. The temperature that day wasn't very high, and it took quite a bit of courage to get into the water. However, according to the staff, the water temperature was still on the warmer side. After taking photos at the sandbar and enjoying the scenery, we were supposed to go snorkeling. However, due to the cold, we decided to pass.

I was very grateful to participate at a reasonable price as a monitor this time. Unfortunately, the weather was a downside. I think if it had been sunnier, we could have seen the beautiful scenery like what we saw on TV. Also, Hawaii was cooler than I expected... I think it's better to bring about two bath towels since changing into swimsuits inside the boat can be difficult. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to participate.

テレビで見た美しいサンドバーに一度は行きたい！と思い、参加しました。
当日の天候は曇り時々霧雨でした。ホテルまでピックアップ。ドライバーさんは現地の方でしたが、日本人スタッフが常にフォローしてくれるので、海外始めての方でも安心して参加できます。

バスに揺られること約一時間。船に乗り込み、クルーの紹介。日本人スタッフ、ゆきさんのテンポいいトークで楽しませてくれました。まずは、ウミガメ。10匹くらいに会えました。時々顔を水面に覗かせてくれて、すかさず願いごとをしました。

そして、メインのサンドバーへ。海の真ん中に浅瀬が現れて、不思議な感覚でした。周りの海の色と明らかに違いました。その日の気温はあまり高くなく、水中に入るのにはかなり勇気が入りました。でも、スタッフいわく、それでも水温は高い方とのことでした。サンドバーで写真を撮ったり、景色を眺めた後はスノーケリング。しかし、あまりの寒さに私たちはパスしました。

今回はモニターで、リーズナブルに参加させてもらえたのはとてもありがたかったです。残念だったのが天気。もっと晴れていれば、テレビで見たような美しい景色が見れたのだと思います。また、予想以上にハワイは涼しかった。。。厚めのパーカー、そして船内で水着を着替えるのは難しいのでバスタオルは2枚程度持参した方がいいと思いました。また機会があれば、参加したいと思います。

I participated in the activity mentioned in the title.

We set off early in the morning while it was still dark. Despite getting caught in a bit of traffic, we arrived at the location in about an hour. The weather was nice, but it was quite windy. Due to the tides, the sandbar was submerged... and the seawater was cold... Depending on the weather, it might be tough for the elderly and small children. However, there was a family with a five-month-old baby participating in this tour, so if the weather is good and there’s no wind, it would be perfect.

The female Japanese guide was fun and made an effort to engage with each tour participant, which made her a very likable guide. As for the locals... if they are dealing with Japanese people, their attitude can be a bit arrogant, but I guess that can’t be helped?

When it comes to snorkeling, once you're in the water, you don't feel the cold! However, I wished I had fins. Why couldn't we wear them? Is it to avoid damaging the coral reefs? If that's the case, I suppose it can't be helped.

It got a bit long, but overall, thanks to the efforts of the Japanese-speaking guide, it was above average. It really depends on the weather. However, looking at it from a different perspective, it was an enjoyable tour. The seawater was cold for us, but we had fun!

と、タイトルのアクティビティに参加をさせていただきました。

早朝、まだ薄暗い中出発。
少々渋滞にはまりながらも、１時間ほどで現地に到着。
お天気はよかったのですが、風が強かったです。
潮の満ち干きの関係上、サンドバーは海の中・・・海水が冷たかった。。。
天気によっては、ご年配、小さなお子様にはきついかな？
でも、今回のツアーには生後５ヶ月の赤ちゃんも、家族で参加していたので、天気がよく風もなければ最高ですね。

女性の日本語ガイドさん、楽しくて、ツアー客を楽しませようと、一人一人に声をかけていて、とても好感のもてるガイドさんでした。現地のかたがたは。。。。日本人を相手にするのであれば、ちょっと態度が横柄というか、しょうがないのかな？

シュノーケリング、海の中に入ってしまえば、寒さは感じない！でも、足ひれが欲しかった。なぜ、つけられないのでしょう？珊瑚礁を壊さないため？なら仕方がなのかな？

ちょっと長くなりましたが、総合的には、日本語ガイドのお姉さんががんばったおかげで、中の上。天気しだいです。でも、見方を変えれば、楽しめるツアーでした。我々は海水が冷たかったけど、楽しみましたよ！

Thank you for the other day. I think it was a valuable experience.

I had a great time. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious too! I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling.

It was a bit cold, but since you have to walk to the sandbar, it might be tough for families and elderly participants.

There is also a Japanese guide, so you can participate with peace of mind!

I recommend bringing a change of clothes for the return trip.

先日はありがとうございました。貴重な体験ができたと思います。

楽しかったです。お昼のハンバーガーもこれまたおいしんです！シュノーケリングでたくさん魚も見れました。

寒かったのもありますが、サンドバーも結局歩くしかないので、ファミリーや年配者連れには厳しいかなと思います。

日本人ガイドさんもいらっしゃるので安心して参加できますよ！

帰りの着替える服を持参されるのをオススメします。

The wind was strong and the boat rocked, but I was satisfied to see the rare breaching. I wasn't sure where the meeting place was, but a Japanese person in line helped me by telling me to hand the printed reservation form to the counter to get the sticker to put on my clothes. I would like to participate again.

風が強くて船もゆれましたが、めずらしいブリーチングも見れて満足です。
集合場所がよくわからず、列に並んでいる日本人の方に、プリントアウトしたした予約用紙をカウンターで渡し、服に貼るシールをもらうことを教えてもらいました。
また、参加したいと思いました。

I've visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time participating in this activity. I was really looking forward to it, but unfortunately, we were hit by heavy rain and strong winds on the day, so we couldn't enjoy snorkeling. It was very disappointing since I had high expectations... I will definitely try again! I want to believe that it's a sign to come back (laughs).

However, thanks to the rain, I was able to see a double rainbow, which was very moving. The staff's guidance was also entertaining, so I highly recommend that everyone give it a try!

ハワイは何度か訪れていますが、このアクティビティの参加は初めてでした。とても楽しみにしていたのですが、当日は生憎の大雨に強風に見舞われ、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができませんでした。期待大だっただけに非常に残念でした…。またリベンジします！きっと、また来いってことだと思いたいです（笑）
ただ、雨のおかげか（～!）ダブルレインボーを見ることができてとても感激でした。スタッフの方のガイドも面白かったので、みなさんも是非参加されてみてはいかがでしょうか。

I signed up because it was supposed to be a Japanese-speaking guide, but the guide who picked me up at the hotel hardly spoke any Japanese. The bus was shared with other English-speaking guests, and for about 50 minutes from the hotel to the boat, I was left feeling like an afterthought as I listened to conversations in English while the Japanese speakers were treated as secondary.

The activity itself was good, as there were Japanese staff on the boat who provided clear explanations.

日本語ガイドということだったので申し込みましたが、ホテルに迎えに来たガイドはほとんど日本語を話さず、バスは英語圏の他のお客さんと一緒で、ホテルから船に乗るまでの間約50分の間、英語の分かる人と話をしており、英語のわからない日本人はおまけのような扱いをされているような感じで気分がよくありませんでした。
アクティビティ自体は日本人スタッフも船に居てよく説明していただきました。

It may have been a coincidence, but everyone except for us were American participants, so we really felt like we were abroad.

たまたまかもしれませんが、自分たち以外は全員アメリカの参加者でしたので一番の海外気分になれました。

You have to try the spear tossing and eat the pineapple delight!

We went on our honeymoon. Unfortunately, the weather was not great, and it rained on the way there. However, while we were at the sandbar, the sun miraculously came out, and we were able to see a wonderful view. ☆ After that, we were able to see some turtles and rays. At the last snorkeling spot, it rained, and we couldn't see well underwater... If it had been sunny, I think we would have seen amazing corals and colorful fish.

ハネムーンで行ってきました。
あいにくの天気で、行く途中雨が降ったりしました。
が、サンドバーにいる時は奇跡的に太陽が出てきて、素晴らしい景色を見ることができました☆
そのあと、カメやエイにも少し会えました。
最後のシュノーケルのポイントでは、雨が降って海の中がよく見えませんでした。。。
晴れていたら、素晴らしい珊瑚と色とりどりの魚達に会えたと思います。

I can see whales! Such expectations have truly come to life!! Next time, I want to see them even closer. I'll go again.

鯨が見える！そんな期待がまじ実現！！今度はもっと近くで見てみたい。また、行きます。

I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.

I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.

The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.

Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.

Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."

お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。

クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。

けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。

総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった（クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった）のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。

I had a great time at the sandbar and snorkeling! I really recommend it! I forgot my age and had so much fun.

サンドバー＆シュノーケリング楽しめました！本当におすすめ！また参加したいです。
歳を忘れてはしゃぎました。

Went on the morning whale watch and had a grand time. Easy pick-up from downtown Waikiki, took you to the boat and boarded. Get to take a picture as a family, and then they give you an in depth description about humpback whales and their migratory patterns and everything else you wanted to know!

They have a kids program too, where they take the extra time after they explain it to everyone to make sure the little ones understand everything they said!

Saw a few whales this morning, unfortunately none of them were jumping, but they were very awesome none-the-less! I highly reccomend this activity to anyone who has never seen whales in the wild before, as it was definitely an experience I will never forget!

The Star of Honolulu is also an boat in excellent condition and they take care to make sure each and every passenger gets to spot a whale!

I participated with four people, including his parents.
We saw the whales spouting water and their tails a few times.
I felt more movement than I expected, so for those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking the motion sickness medication that was distributed right after boarding.

It felt like an elegant cruising experience, so I think families can enjoy it.
However, for those who really want to see whales up close, a smaller boat might be better.
The ukulele and hula dance lessons were very enjoyable.

彼の両親と4名で参加しました。
クジラは塩を吹く所と尾びれが数回見られました。
思ったよりも揺れを感じたので、船酔いがひどい方は乗船後すぐに配られていた酔い止めを飲むといいかと思います。

優雅なクルージングをしている感じだったので、ファミリーで楽しめると思います。
がっつりクジラを見たい！という人は小型の船の方がいいのかな、と思います。
ウクレレやフラダンスのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。

The first time I rode a catamaran, it felt amazing, so I used it again this time. It might be a time to forget the usual fatigue and be healed during the vacation.

はじめてカタマランを乗った時、とても気持ち良かったため今回も利用しました。
バケーションには普段の疲れを忘れられ癒される時間かもしれません。

I received a boarding pass for those who couldn't see the whale.

くじらが見れなかった人の乗船券をもらいました

I didn't encounter the powerful scenes of whales in the ocean like those seen on television, but I was moved by the steam from their breaths and the glimpse of their tails.

テレビなどで見る海にいる鯨、のような迫力あるシーンには出会えませんでしたが息継ぎの水蒸気、チラッと見えた尾に感動しました。

I participated in a monitor tour.

The weather was great on the day, and I was able to enjoy the heavenly sea with a wonderful feeling! I was able to see sea turtles, and although I was a beginner at snorkeling, I felt safe swimming because I was wearing a life jacket.

I definitely want to recommend this to my friends!

モニターツアーで参加しました。

当日は天気も良く、とてもいい気持ちで天国の海を楽しむことができました！
ウミガメも見ることができ、またシュノ―ケリングも初心者でしたがライフジャケットを着用していたので安心して泳ぐことができました。

友人にもぜひオススメしたいです！

I participated with two friends in mid-January. We were picked up at the hotel around 9 AM.

While on the bus, we received explanations in both Japanese and English as we headed to the port. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes to get to the port.

We headed to the sandbar on a cruiser, and the waves were calm, so I didn't experience any seasickness, which I was worried about. On the day we participated, the water was about ankle to knee-deep. Since it was January, it can be a bit chilly when the sun isn't out, so I think having a long-sleeve hoodie would be a good idea. The water was very clear and beautiful. Although it was cloudy, we took photos when the sun was out, and all the pictures turned out beautifully. The staff were also very kind and took photos for us, which we appreciated.

For those with flexible schedules, I recommend checking the tide schedule online in advance and choosing a day to participate accordingly.

Being able to stand in the middle of the ocean is a rare experience. This activity is recommended for both first-time visitors to Hawaii and repeat visitors.

1月中旬に友達二人で参加しました。
9時頃ホテルに迎えに来ていただきました。

バスの中で日本語と英語の説明を受けながら港へ向かいます。港までは40~50分程かかります。

クルーザーでサンドバーへ向かいますが、波は穏やかで心配していた船酔いも大丈夫でした。
私たちが参加した日は、足首から膝下くらいの深さでした。
1月ということもあり、太陽が出ていないと肌寒く、長袖のパーカーなどがあるといいと思います。
海の透明度が高く、とても綺麗です。
曇っていたのですが、太陽が出ている時に撮影をしたので出来上がった写真はどれも綺麗でした。
スタッフの方々も快く撮影して下さってありがたかったです。

日程等に余裕のある方は、事前にインターネットで潮の満ち引きを調査して参加される日を選ばれることをおすすめします。

海の真ん中に立てるというのは貴重な体験です。ハワイが初めての方にもリピーターの方にもおすすめのアクティビティです。

I was looking forward to the sandbar floating in the sea, but it felt different from the photos on the website; the water didn't recede, and it felt like we were in shallow water. (Since it's a natural sea, there are some unavoidable differences due to tidal changes...) The snorkeling was also short, lasting only about 10 minutes, so I didn't feel satisfied. However, it was great to see wild sea turtles up close.

海に浮かぶ砂洲・サンドバーとの事で期待していましたが、ＨＰの写真とは違い、水が引かず浅瀬に居る感じでした。（自然の海なので潮の干潮の差があるので仕方ない面もありますが。。。）
シュノーケルも１０分くらいと短く、満足感は無かったです。
但し、野生の海亀を間近で見られたのは良かったです。

Although it can't be helped that we didn't see any whales, I felt that the tour itself was different from what whale watching should be.

The staff also seemed to respond with, "Huh? Whale watching? I hope you see some," which didn't give me much confidence.

I think for the other guests, it was advertised as a yacht cruise. We were completely misled.

クジラがまったく見えなかったのは
仕方ないとはいえ、
ツアー自体が、ホエールウォッチングとは
違う内容だと感じました。

スタッフも、え？ホエールウォッチング？
見えるといいね、
みたいな対応でしたから。

私たち以外のお客さんには、
ヨットのクルーズとうたっていると思う。
まんまと騙されました。