All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

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。

I was really happy to finally go to the Heaven's Sea, which I had wanted to participate in for a long time. It was rare to do turtle watching instead of dolphin watching, and although I couldn't see the white sandy beach, I was moved by the wonder of being able to stand in the middle of the sea. Satomi took photos for me and was very kind in many ways. Thank you so much. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling after reading the reviews, but thanks to the good weather, there were no waves and it wasn't cold at all. Next time, I think I will be able to participate in a more relaxed manner, so I will definitely join again. I watched the DVD I requested as soon as I got home, and since it's photos I couldn't take myself, I am very satisfied. Thank you, Joy. I would love to see Satomi again too!

ずっと参加したかった天国の海に行けて、本当に嬉しかったです。
イルカウオッチングでなく、カメウオッチングはめずらしかったですし、白い砂浜は見られませんでしたが、海の真ん中に立てる不思議に感動しました。
さとみさんに写真を撮ってもらい、色々優しくしていただきました。本当にありがとう。シュノーケリングは書き込みを読ませて頂いていて、少し緊張していましたが、天気も良かったお陰か波もなく、寒くもありませんでした。
今度は、もう少しリラックスして参加できると思うので、必ずまた参加しますね。
お願いしたＤＶＤを帰ってすぐ見ましたが、自分では撮れない写真ですので、とても満足です。
ジョイさんもありがとうございました。さとみさんにも、また会いたいな！

I never expected to see whales so close to the shore. It was incredibly moving.
The view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was also stunningly beautiful.
The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated.
I definitely want to use this service again.

あんな岸から近い場所でクジラが見れるなんて思ってもみませんでした。大感動です。
船からみるダイヤモンドヘッド，ホノルルの景色も最高にキレイでした。
料金もとてもリーズナブルで有難かったです。
また是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。

The sea was beautiful, but there was nothing to do during free time other than take a walk. The snorkeling was not as clear as I had hoped, and visibility was poor. The weather was nice, though...

きれいな海ではあったが、フリーの時間は散歩すること以外、することがなかった。
シュノーケリングは、思ったより海が透き通ってなく、視界が悪かった。
天気も良かったのだが・・・。

I was moved by the sea turtles that were swimming around the boat for a long time; they were so cute. The lunch we had on the boat was also very delicious.

海亀がずーっと船のまわりにいて、あまりのかわいさに感動しました。
船の上で食べたランチもとってもおいしかったです。

As soon as we set sail, a small whale appeared in the distance.

After that, we moved around the sea, but we couldn't see any more.

出港して直ぐに遠くに小さなクジラ出ました。

その後は、海をあっち、こっち、移動しましたが見られずでした。

It's hard to believe that I actually had the experience of standing on the sea. I couldn't believe that I was standing on a sandbar surrounded by the ocean in every direction.

I wasn't confident in my swimming abilities, but the female staff member kindly supported me. I was able to see sea turtles, and above all, the captain's homemade hamburger lunch was the best.

海の上に立つなんて考えられない体験が実際にできます。
３６０度周囲は海に囲まれている中に中州に立っている自分がしばらく信じられなかったです。

泳ぎに自信がなかったのですが、スタッフの女性が優しくフォローしてくださいました。
ウミガメも見ることができたし、何よりもキャプテンお手製のハンバーガーランチは最高でした。

When I rode on a larger ship in the past, although I could see whales, the experience was not very moving because the ship was too big. From that experience, I chose a smaller boat this time. It was nice that there were about 10 participants, mostly older couples, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Since it was a smaller boat, we could get within a few dozen meters of the whales, which was truly moving! It was also reassuring that there was someone on the crew who could speak Japanese.

昔大きめな船に乗った時は、船が多き過ぎて一応クジラは見えたものの、あんまり感動が少なかった。その経験から今回は小さい船を選びました。参加者が10名程度でほとんどが年配のご夫婦でゆったりした雰囲気なのも良かったし、小さい船なのでクジラに数10メートルと近寄れたので感動でした！！クルーに日本語が話せる人が居たのも安心できました。

I went there. I saw a whale.
The boat sways quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

行ってきました。くじら見えましたよ。
船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め飲むことをおすすめします。

I fully enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by nature. I want to go again!

自然に抱かれてる実感を満喫しました。また行きた~い！

This is our second Sunset Cruise and we had a wonderful time. Service and Entertainment was outstanding. Food was average, and uneventful. We are not fans of meat cooked rare and would have liked to had the meat cooked to our liking. We look forward to taking this dinner cruise again, when we are in Honolulu.

I was able to see the whales spouting. There was no shuttle service, but you can take TheBus E directly from Waikiki to Aloha Tower (be careful about the drop-off location). Since you never know when the whales will appear, I hurriedly ate breakfast on board (buffet style). There was a Japanese interpreter on the boat.

鯨の潮吹き見られましたよ。送迎なしでしたが、ワイキキからTheBusのＥでアロハタワーまで一本で行けます（降車場所注意）。鯨はいつ出てくるのかわからないので船内の朝食（バイキング形式）は慌しく食べました。日本人の通訳さんが乗船してました。

Elvis shook my hand!!! LOL Well not the Real Elvis, but he was pretty close! The show was fun, full of energy and the entertainers were great! Rock~a~ Hula, Rock, Rock A hula, I can't get that song out of my head!

My date and I did the VIP Dinner, we had our own private stage side table, delicious drinks and a fancy gourmet dinner (why not splurge a little since your in Hawaii). The theater is real nice and quite impressive, I would recommend bringing a sweater or a jacket because it does get cold.

Where else can you see the Young Skinny Elvis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Old Chubby Elvis and Hula Dancers all in one place!! It was a good fun show, I would highly recommend to all my friends back on the Eastcoast!

I participated in this monitor tour with my mother.

The pickup was on time. However, I was surprised by the condition of the shuttle bus. During the journey, the driver provided some explanations in Japanese, but most of the explanations were in English.

We arrived at the port in just under an hour. First, we went to the sandbar.

The expansive sandbar was breathtaking, and the sense of unity with the sky created an indescribably wonderful view. Since it was low tide, the water level was about ankle-deep. We had plenty of time at the sandbar to walk around, play beach volleyball, and practice snorkeling.

After that, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers.

Next, we searched for sea turtles from the boat. We were able to see a few, but it was brief, so it might be difficult to see the turtles fully...

Finally, we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Since it's in deep water, I think those who are worried should use a life jacket and a float. The crew will attract fish, so I believe you'll see a lot.

I think this tour is recommended if the weather is good. There is a Japanese staff member on the crew, so it's okay if you don't speak English. The boat didn't sway much either.

I participated with my mother, who is nearly 70, and she said the scenery was beautiful. I think this is a tour that people of all ages can enjoy.

今回モニタ−ツア−で母と参加しました。


時間通りのピックアップ。
しかし送迎バスを見てボロさに驚いてしまいました。
道中、運転手さんが少し日本語で説明してくれますが英語での説明がほとんどになります。


一時間弱で港に到着。まずはサンドバ−へ。


一面に広がるサンドバ−は圧巻で、空との一体感が何とも言えず素晴らしい景色でした。
ちょうど干潮の時間だったので水位は足首ほどでした。
サンドバ−での時間は沢山あり、散歩・ビ−チバレ−・シュノ-ケルの練習などが出来ます。


その後美味しいハンバ-ガ-を楽しみました。


次は船上から海亀を探しました。
何匹か見る事が出来ましたが、一瞬なので海亀全体を見る事は難しいかも…


最後は珊瑚礁でのシュノ-ケリング。
足が付かない所なので、心配な方はライフジャケット＋浮き棒を使用したらいいかと思います。
クル−が魚を呼び寄せてくれるので沢山見られると思います。


このツア−は天気がよければお薦めのツア−だと思います。
クル−に日本人の方がいますので､英語が出来なくても大丈夫です。
船の揺れもあまりありませんでした。


70歳近くの母と参加しましたが、景色がよくよかったと言っておりました。
老若男女楽しめるツア−だと思います。

The sandbar used in many music videos! I imagined it just like that, but unfortunately, it was cloudy... However, the ocean was very beautiful. I also saw sea turtles on the way there and back!

あゆやたくさんのPVで使われているサンドバー！！
あのままを想像して行きましたが、あいにくの曇り…
しかし、海はとても綺麗でした。
行き、帰りに海ガメも見れました！

I was worried because there were no Japanese staff, but I was impressed by how they explained everything politely in Japanese. I was also happy to see dolphins and flying fish in addition to the whales! I was going back and forth to the restroom and outside due to seasickness, but I was glad to see at least a little bit of the whales.

日本人のstaffがいなくて不安だったけど、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたのが印象的でした。
くじらの他にイルカや飛び魚が見れたのも嬉しかった♪
船酔いでトイレと外の往復だったけど(^^;)少しでもクジラが見れて良かったです。

On January 17, I boarded with my husband and our 5-year-old son.

The sea was rougher than usual that day, rated about an 8 out of 10 (with 10 being very rough).

Initially, we were given "ginger and mint capsules" as a motion sickness remedy. I received two larger capsules. This was explained as a supplement rather than medication (I recommend bringing medicine from Japan for those who are anxious).

Since I am prone to motion sickness, I lay down on the long bench from the start. There were quite a few others lying down as well.

My child, on the deck of the rocking boat, was running around and claimed to have seen five whales.

It was nice that they kindly informed us in both English and Japanese, saying things like "There are mother and baby whales at 〇 o'clock" and "You can see the spouting." I also thought it was considerate that they brought the boat closer to the whales.

There was also a Japanese crew member (I'm not sure if they are always on board), who was very attentive to the seasick guests, which was reassuring. Thank you very much.

I wanted my child to have an experience that can't be had in Japan, so it turned out to be a memorable and good activity.

Additionally, since it was close to Ala Moana, we took a taxi both ways and enjoyed lunch and shopping on the way back.

1月17日に、夫と5歳の息子と乗船しました。

この日は海がいつもより荒れていて、
10段階でいうと8くらいだったそうです（10が大荒れ）。

はじめに酔い止めとして、”ジンジャーとミントのカプセル”を頂きました。大きめのカプセルを2つ。
これは薬ではなく、サプリメント的なニュアンスの説明で渡されました（不安な方は日本から薬をもって行くことをお勧めします）。

私は、乗り物に弱いので、初めから長椅子に横たわっていました。同じく横たわっている人は結構いました。

わが子は、大揺れする船のデッキで、あっちへ行きこっちへ行きで、５頭の鯨を見たそうです。

英語と日本語で「○時の方向に親子鯨がいます」や、「潮吹きが見られます」等、親切に教えてくれるので良かったです。
また、鯨の近くへ船を寄せてくれるので、親切だと思います。

日本人の乗船員さんもいらして（常駐かどうかは不明です）、酔ったお客さんを気遣ってくださり、とても心強かったです。ありがとうございました。

子供に、日本では味わえない経験をさせたかったので、結果的に印象に残る、良いアクティビティでした。

また、アラモアナへ近いので、我が家は行きも帰りもタクシーにし、帰りはランチ＆ショッピングを楽しみました。

It's a beautiful and mysterious place. I recommend it.

新婚旅行での参加です。
とてもきれいで、不思議な場所です。
おすすめします。

I participated in a monitor tour with my wife. The seawater was up to our ankles, and the sandbar didn't fully appear, which was a bit disappointing, but the "beach" that emerged in the water was fantastic. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle, and snorkeling near the coral reef allowed us to see many fish, which was great. This was a tour I would like to join again when I visit Hawaii.

モニターツアーで妻と参加しました。海水が足首まであり、サンドバーは完全に現れず少し残念でしたが、海の中に出現した「砂浜」は最高でした。途中、ウミガメとも遭遇でき、サンゴ礁近くでのシュノーケリングは、たくさんの魚を見ることができ、よかったです。ハワイを訪れた際は、また参加したいツアーでした。

I signed up because the whale encounter rate was over 90%. The whales didn't appear for a while, and soon the observation deck was left with just a couple from China, an elderly couple from the West, and our group of six.

After about 45 minutes, the elderly couple spotted a whale and informed us, as we were busy taking photos! In the end, we were able to see three whales. It seemed like we only had about 15 minutes left to watch them, but at the last moment, one whale jumped out of the water with a splash.

On the way back, while I was gazing at the sea from the second deck, a sea turtle swam incredibly close to the boat. This was unexpectedly moving! 😊

クジラ遭遇率９０％以上ということで、申し込ませていただきました。
中々クジラが現れず、展望デッキには中国人？！のカップルと欧米人の老夫婦、私たちの６名のみになってしまいました。
４５分を過ぎたあたりでしょうか、老夫婦がクジラを発見！し、写真撮りに夢中になっていた私たちに教えてくれました！！
結果３頭のクジラを見ることができました。
帰る時間が迫っていたようで、１５分くらいしか見ることができませんでしたが、最後に１頭が「ざっぷーん」とジャンプらしきことをしてくれました。
帰りに、２階デッキでずーっと海を見ていたら、船のすっごい近くをウミガメが泳いでいきました。
これは思いがけず感動しました＾＾