All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

Dont miss "HA-the Breath of Life"-this presentation is showing all the different costumes and dances of the 5 different tribes inside the Polynesian Culture Center-is a very nice introduction to their culture all concentrated in a 90 minute presentation. Staffs were kind and frendly. However, I would not recommend the buffet- food is not worth the price...

I was here a number of years ago. It is a great experience.
However, it has become much more commercialized!
The selling of drinks, trinkets, etc.way too much.
The dinners were fair.

There was a staff member who spoke Japanese, so I felt at ease. I spent an hour sitting on the net at the front, feeling the waves. Snacks and drinks were free, but I hardly had any. However, it was a lot of fun. Just be careful about getting sunburned!

日本語ができる方もスタッフにいたので安心していられました。
前方の網の上（うまく説明できませんが）に座って、波を感じながら1時間過ごしました。
スナックや飲みものはフリーでしたが、ほとんどいただきませんでした。
でもとっても楽しかったです。
ただ、日焼けだけは気を付けてくださいね

My husband really enjoyed the trip. We actually did have some whale sightings, so our expectations were met. I got a little sea sick but the staff was more than helpful and I would definitely recommend this excursion to everyone:)

I participated in whale watching. Right from the start, I could see splashes of water in the distance. I thought it was a motorboat, but the foreigner next to me was pointing and saying something. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a whale's breath. Amazing!!

We soon got closer, and I could see the whale's back. Wow, we met one!! I was so moved. For a while, the boat stayed there. Eventually, it started heading towards Diamond Head. Just as we were about to turn back, a whale swam up from the opposite side. Two of them were gracefully swimming together, right next to the boat!! It was so touching!!! Then the boat made a U-turn and followed the whales for a while. I was so happy!!

However, time was running out, and we had to head back. I was really impressed! I'm so glad I participated!!!

ウォエールウォッチングに参加しました。
スタートからすぐに沖のほうから水しぶきが見えました。
モーターボートが走っていると思っていたら、隣の外人が指をさして何か言っています。よーく見ると、クジラのブレスでした。すごーい！！
すぐにちかくになり、クジラの背中がみえてきました。
すごーい、会えた！！大感激です。
しばらく、そこで船は待っててくれます。やがてダイヤモンドヘッドに向かって走り始めました。
そろそろ引き返したとき、クジラが反対側からおよいできました。２頭のつがいで優雅に泳いでゆきます。船のすぐ横を！！感動です！！！そしたら船はUターンして、しばらくクジラを追ってくれました。嬉しい！！
しかし、時間がなくなり戻ることとなりました。
とても感激しましたよ！
参加してよかったです！！！

This was my fourth time whale watching. I got hooked on my first participation when I saw a whale jump, and now I join whale watching every time I go to Hawaii. The last three times, I only saw the back or nothing at all, which was a bit disappointing, but seeing that jump is the best. Since they are wild animals, it can't be helped. This time, I went on an early cruise without a meal, but I was able to participate very cheaply thanks to booking online, so that was great.

今回で、４回目ほどのウォッチングでした。
はじめての参加で、クジラがジャンプする姿を見てはまってしまい、ハワイに行くたびにホエールウォッチングに参加しています。後３回は、見えなかったり、背だけとかで、寂しい思いをしますが、あのジャンプが見えたら最高です。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないです。
今回は、早めのクルーズで、食事なしでしたが、インターネットでの申込みをしてからの旅行で、とても安く参加する事が出来たので、良かったです。

Everyone should experience this tour sometime during their life. The memorial is a tragic, yet holy and beautiful tribute to our fallen military who died so suddenly on Dec. 7, 1941.

The tour operator was very informative and treated everyone like family. The downtown tour was full of history and tidbits shared by our driver, "Cousin Jerry", a full blooded older Hawaiian gentleman.

Until the day before, the weather on Oahu was not looking good, and I was very anxious, but it turned sunny with the tour pickup.
I was worried about the temperature and water temperature since I had a 7-year-old child with me, but both were warmer than I expected, and I didn't feel particularly cold. For those who are concerned, I think a surf top would be sufficient.
The sandbar was a truly beautiful place. I felt that seeing it in person was worth more than hearing about it a hundred times. Additionally, snorkeling near the coral after visiting the sandbar was also a delightful experience.
I appreciated the captain's playful service as well.

前日まで、オアフ島の天候も思わしくなく非常に不安でしたが、ツアーのピックアップと共に晴天になりました。
　子ども（７歳）がいたので気温と水温が心配でしたが、思ったよりも気温、水温とも温かく特に寒いと感じることはありませんでした。心配な方は、サーフィン用のタッパーがあれば十分と思います。
　サンドバーは、とても素敵な場所でした。一見は百聞にしかずとはこのことと感じました。また、サンドバー見学に続いての珊瑚付近でのシュノーケルもまた一興でした。
　キャプテンの茶目っ気たっぷりのサービスもありがたかったです。

While I was moved by seeing the whale's blow and its back and tail for the first time, I didn't get to witness breaching or experience the true size of the whale. The timing in late December might not have been ideal. It might be better to go from late February after they give birth. If you're prone to seasickness, it's better to skip lunch. My wife ended up not eating anything. I think about 10-20% of the people couldn't eat. The buffet itself didn't have much in terms of food either.

初めて見たクジラのブロー（潮吹き）や、クジラの背中や尻尾には感動をしたものの、ブリーチング（ジャンプ）等は見られず、クジラの大きさを体感できるものではなかった。
１２月下旬という時期がいまいちだったかもしれないかな。子供を産んでからの２月下旬からがお勧めかも。。
船に弱い方は、ランチ無しにした方がいいですよ。うちの奥さんは結局何も食べられなかった。１~２割くらいの人が食事できていなかったのではないかなぁ。ブッフェ自体の料理もそうたいした物は無かったですよ。

Last year, the tour was in the morning, and this time it was in the afternoon. Although it was a different company's tour, there wasn't much difference in content. Perhaps because it was the same season, even though they advertised that the boat would dock in the most favorable position, I felt that the distance from the boat to the sandbar was quite far, and the water level was higher than last year. The lunch was quite good, and the malasadas were delicious. The staff worked hard to keep everyone excited and raised their energy levels, but personally, I would have preferred a quieter, more relaxed experience. The photos taken at the sandbar that were uploaded to the website were a bit embarrassing, but I was still happy about it.

昨年は午前中、今回は午後のツアー。前回とは違う会社のツアーで、殆ど内容の違いはなかったのですが、時期が同じというのもあるのでしょうが、一番優遇されている位置にボートが停泊するとうたっていた割には、ボートからサンドバーまでの距離が遠かったように思いましたし、昨年よりも水位が高かったです。ランチの内容はかなりGOODです。マラサダも美味しかったです。スタッフのみなさんは、みんなを盛り上げようと、かなりテンション上げて頑張っていましたが、私的には、もう少し静かに、ゆったりと過ごしたかったな--。サンドバーで順番に撮っていただいた写真がHPにアップされていたのは、少々恥ずかしいけど、やっぱり嬉しいです。

My husband and I spent our last night in Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu's Three Star Cruise and it is one of our fondest memories. The crew was great, the view incredible, and the food was top notch. Watching the sun set from the top of the Star of Honolulu was an incredible treat! Thank you and I cannot wait to go again!

The shaking was really intense, and it was tough. Also, I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales.

There are staff members who can explain in Japanese, but they don't translate the other explanations, which I thought was a bit unfriendly, especially since over 60% of the tourists were Japanese. (It might be understandable since it's a foreign country, though.)

たまたまなのか揺れがすごくて大変でした。
また、クジラは見えず、がっかりでした。

日本語で説明してくれるスタッフはいるのですが、
その他の説明部分を翻訳してくれるわけでもなく、
６割以上が日本人観光客であるにもかかわらずちょっと不親切かな、と思いました。
（外国なので仕方がないのかもしれませんが）

We participated as a couple.

At first, since it was empty, I was worried, thinking, "Is this place okay?!" But in the end, it turned out to be just the right amount of crowded, and we had a great time! It lasted from around 10 AM to 2 PM, which was enough to enjoy everything. (There might be busier days, though...)

The most fun parts were the wave pool, Tornado, and Shaka. On other slides, we ended up sharing boats with foreign visitors, which naturally led to some nice little interactions.

I was worried because my partner can't swim and is not good with roller coasters, but it was reassuring to know that life jackets are available for free for those who can't swim (though some activities may not allow them). Unlike roller coasters, the slides only move by the natural force of gravity, which made my partner feel safe, and they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

If I could wish for something, it would be for longer slides.

My sunburn hurts, but we made great memories!

カップルで参加してきました。

空いていたので、最初は、「ここ大丈夫か！？」と心配になりましたが、結果的には丁度良い混み具合になり、楽しかったです！
１０時から１４時くらいまででしたが、十分に遊びきれます。（もっと混雑する日もあるかもしれませんが・・・）

特に楽しかったのは、波のプールとトルネードとシャカです。他のスライダー等では、外国の方とボートが一緒になったりして、自然とちょっとしたコミュニケーションがとれたのもGOODでした。

相方が、「泳げない＆ジェットコースターが苦手」なので心配していましたが、？泳げない人でも無料でライフジャケットがレンタル可能（使えないアクティビティあり）？ジェットコースターの乗り物と違って、スライダーは自然の力（重力）で動くだけ、という２点で安心できたようで、相方も存分に楽しんでいました。

欲を言えば、もっと長いスライダーがあればよかったかなぁと。

日焼けが痛いけど、良い思い出ができました！

I participated in the morning plan of the whale tour that started on the 15th. Since it was the first day, I thought we might not see any whales, but we were able to see them five times! One of those times was a close-up jump. During the times we didn't see any whales, the staff continuously engaged with us, taking photos and making us feel very welcomed. I thought the morning plan was great because the air is clear and cool, allowing us to focus on searching for whales.

15日から始まるホエールツアーの午前プランに参加しました。初日なので見れないのではと思っていたのですが、5回も鯨を見ることができました！うち一回は至近距離でのジャンピングです。
見れない時間、スタッフの人が次々と声をかけてくださり写真を撮ってくださったりとても温かみを感じました。
午前プランですと、空気も澄んでいて涼しいですし、鯨探しに集中できるのでいいなと思いました。

I participated on December 2nd. The weather was nice, but it was a bit cold with strong winds, so I ended up retiring from swimming partway through.

The pool attractions were really unique, and it was my first time on a thrilling water slide! I had a lot of fun!! However, I was a bit disappointed that the staff seemed low-energy and weren't smiling, which made the atmosphere feel a bit dull...

I thought it might be more enjoyable with a large group having fun together.

12月2日に参加しました。
天気はよかったのですが風が強くちょっと寒くて
途中から泳ぐのをリタイヤしちゃいました。

プールのアトラクションはすごい珍しいのもばかりで
絶叫プールは初めて☆
楽しかったです！！
ただ、スタッフの人たちがテンションが低くて、
顔も笑っていないのでちょっとしらけた感じがしたのが
残念・・・。

やはり大人数でワイワイはしゃぎながらの方が楽しいのかな~と思いました。

I went on this tour with my friend, both of us have grown up around the water and have been snorkeling many times in Hawaii. On this tour, they take you to a snorkel spot called turtle canyon. However, turtle canyon is between 40 and 50 feet deep and your basically staring down at a reef that is so far down there are scuba divers below you AND it is not a secluded snorkeling spot but rather an open ocean spot far away from the shore of waikiki beach... like, past where the surfers are!
I found it to be a little scary and the "guide" kept swimming off leaving my friend and I to chase him and not guiding us at all. Once the word "sharks" was mentioned, i swam back to the boat (a 5minute swim back btw).
On another note, the sailing part was lovely and relaxing and we saw TONS OF DOLPHINS, the lunch was good as was the champagne and other drinks. The crew was great as well... except for the snorkel guide that kept leaving us to float alone in the middle of the ocean.

I had a great time playing and got really tired with a system unique to overseas (laughs).

There were no regular swimming pools at all, just a ton of attraction slides (lol).

We had to carry the tubes from the bottom and slide down ourselves (lol).

Among them, the 'Shaka' slide goes straight down (lol).

I was able to forget my age and have fun (lol).

I recommend bringing towels from the hotel.

The locals on the wave machine (?) were really good and seemed to be having a lot of fun (lol).

海外ならではのシステムでしっかり遊び、しっかり疲れました（笑）

普通に泳げるプールは一切無く、ひたすらアトラクションスライダー目白押しｗ

自分達で下からチューブを担いで滑り降りてくるのですｗ

中でも’シャカ’というのは真下に急降下ですｗ

年を忘れて遊ぶことが出来ましたｗ

ホテルからのタオルを持って行く事をお勧めします

波乗りマシーン（？）のロコ達はとても上手で楽しそうでしたｗ

I participated on December 3, 2010. The meeting place was mentioned in the email as "the entrance of the Hyatt Regency," but I wasn't quite sure where that was. It would be helpful if you could attach a map.

Well, I was picked up safely and arrived at the location, but since it was a weekday, the park was less crowded than I had imagined, and it had a relaxed, local vibe.

My child is in elementary school and isn't fond of extreme attractions, so we mainly enjoyed the Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool, Keiki Cove, and Kapolei Cooler (which opened at 12:30).

It was sunny, but the wind was strong, making it feel quite a bit colder. Depending on the season, I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.

I chose not to include meals, but the hamburgers and pizza we had at the food court were decent. Since it felt cold, we ended up spending a lot of time warming up, but just watching the FlowRider was quite enjoyable.

So, unlike others, we were able to enjoy a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

２０１０年１２月３日の参加です。
メールで集合場所が「ハイアットリージェンシーの入り口」ということでしたが、今一よくわかりませんでした。地図を添付して頂けると助かります。
さて無事にピックアップされ現地へ到着したのですが、平日ということもあってか、想像していたよりも園内は空いており、ローカル系の、のんびりムードでした。
子供は小学生ですが過激系？のものが苦手で、ハワイアン・ウォーターズ・ウェーブ・プール 、ケイキ・コーブ、カポレイ・クーラー（１２：３０からでしたが）を主に利用しました。
快晴でしたが、風が強く、体感温度がかなり低く感じました。時期にもよるでしょうが、長袖を一枚持っていくことをお勧めします。
食事なしを選択したのですが、フードコートで食べたハンバーガー、ピザもそこそこでした。
寒く感じたことで、体を温めている時間が長くなってしまったのですが、ダ・フローライダーを見ているだけでも結構楽しめます。
ということで、他の方とは違い、結構のんびりムードで楽しめました。

This was a great trip, but we should have done the whole day - there just wasn't enough time to visit everything. The food was exceptional - every part of the show was fantastic.

I participated with my two children, and before signing up, I read experiences from others who said that it was enough without meals, so we opted for entry with transportation only. The kids loved the wave pool and kept saying they wanted to play there all day! Choosing not to include meals was definitely the right decision. When the wave pool turned into a bodyboarding lesson, we had hot dogs and pizza for lunch, which was just the right amount for the three of us. We also went to the lazy river, but it might be boring without tubes. I previously visited a similar water park in Saipan, but this one was so much more fun, and above all, the water was clean! It has become a place I want to visit again next time.

子ども２人と参加しましたが、申し込みをする前に体験談を読んで食事なしで十分！という方がいたので、送迎付きの入場のみにしました。
子どもは波のプールが気に入ってしまい、ずっと遊んでいたい！と言うので食事なしで大正解。
波のプールがボディボードのレッスンになった時にホットドッグとピザで昼ご飯にしましたが、３人でちょうど良い量でした。　
流れるプールにも行きましたが、チューブがないとつまらないかも。
以前サイパンで同じようなウォーターパークに行きましたが、比べものにならないほどに楽しかったし、何よりも水がキレイでした！
次回も訪れたい場所になりました。

This was my first time visiting Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. Unlike pools in Japan, there are many attractions, and I was very satisfied that I could enjoy myself all day long. It's great for couples, friends, and especially for families since there are plenty of attractions for kids as well.

Personally, I recommend the Tornado and Shaka for thrill rides. Your body floats in the air for a moment before rushing down the slide. You have to carry the inner tubes to the entrance yourself, which can be quite physically demanding, especially for women.

The wait times for each attraction are relatively short, so you can ride smoothly. Just be aware that the attractions switch every 30 minutes, so keep that in mind.

In conclusion, I had a great time overall, and I encourage everyone to give it a try. I would love to go back again.

今回初めてウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイへ参加しました。日本のプールなどと違って、たくさんのアトラクションがあり、一日中楽しむことができて、大変満足です。カップルでいってもよし、友達同士でいってもよし、なんといっても、子ども用のアトラクションもたくさんあり、家族で行くのも最高だと思いました。
私個人のお勧めとしては、絶叫系としてはトルネード、シャカがよかったです。体が一瞬宙に浮き、一気に下流へ駆け抜けていきます。
浮き輪を自分で入口まで運ばないといけないので結構体力を使います。女性だけだと大変かもしれません。
一つのアトラクションに乗るのに、待ち時間は少なく、スムーズに乗ることができると思います。ただ３０分ごとに入場できるアトラクションが切り替わるので注意が必要です。
最後になりますが、全体的にとても楽しめたので、みなさんもぜひ参加してみてください。また行ってみたいと思いました。

Don't get me wrong, we had a wonderful time at PCC however our guide kept leaving us behind, she moved so quickly thru the crowds that my husband had a hard time keeping up, pushing me in a wheelchair. She would just go on without us. We did not get to experience everything we paid for, the food was medicore, our guide could have cared less but the parade of floats was amazing and the HA breath of life show was an experience of a lifetime.

During my trip to Hawaii for New Year's, I went on a whale watching tour with the Star of Honolulu. I thought it would be great because even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy it as a regular cruise. We did see a mother and baby whale in the distance, but it was disappointing that we couldn't see them up close or witness any jumps. However, I understand that they keep their distance for whale protection. On the boat, there was a lei-making class, which was fun. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

お正月にハワイに行った時に
スターオブホノルル号のホエールウォッチングに
行きました。
もしクジラが見られなくてもリベンジできるという
ことと普通のクルーズとして楽しめるからと
思ったからです。
クジラは親子クジラが遠くに見えました
あまり近くで見れなかったりジャンプ等は見れなかったので残念ですが、クジラ保護のため
あまり近寄らないとのこと。
船内ではレイ作りのスクールがあったりして楽しかった。酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方がいいです

We used this for our honeymoon.

We participated on November 26, and the weather was partly cloudy and colder than we expected, which was a bit disappointing, but aside from that, we were very satisfied. All the guides were cheerful and great people. It was reassuring to have a Japanese guide, haha.

By the way, we were lucky enough to see turtles about six times before arriving at the sandbar!

今回はハネムーンで利用させて頂きました。

１１月２６日に参加しましたが、お天気が晴れ時々曇りといった感じで思っていたよりも寒く、その点が少し残念でしたが、それ以外は大変満足です。ガイドさんもみんな明るくいい人ばかりでした。日本人のガイドさんがいるのでホッとします 笑

ちなみにサンドバーへ到着するまでに運良くカメに６回程会えましたよ♪

The sandbar was really beautiful!! I definitely think you should go! I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was amazing. I thought there would only be English-speaking staff, but there was a staff member who spoke Japanese, so I felt reassured.

It was my first time snorkeling, and I was moved by how many beautiful fish I saw. Also, it was great that we had time to practice in a shallow area where we could stand before going into the deeper water. After getting out of the sea, it was quite cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a larger bath towel or something to cover your body.

サンドバーは本当にきれいでした！！絶対行くべきだと思います！
ウミガメも至近距離で見れたりして、最高でした。英語スタッフばかりかと思いきや、日本語を話せるスタッフさんがいたので安心でした。
シュノーケルは初めてでしたが、きれいな魚がたくさん見れて感動でした。あと、サンドバーの足がつく浅い場所で事前に練習する時間があったのでよかったです。海から上がったあと、結構寒いので大きめのバスタオルなど、体を覆えるものを持っていくといいと思います。

I participated for the first time when I went to Hawaii during Golden Week.

The weather was a bit cloudy.
However, I had checked the low tide times perfectly.

Surprisingly, the sandbar was much more exposed than the images suggested.
It was somewhat disappointing...
It was unexpected.

I thought it was nice to have space for two chairs.

Basically, this activity can be tough if the weather isn't good.
When the surrounding sea is cloudy, it looks dark, and it's hard to encounter sea turtles.

But I thought the food on the boat was delicious.
Also, I was happy to receive Leonard's malasadas, which I hadn't planned to eat.

Next time, I want to avoid going during the rainy season or after low tide.

GWにハワイへ行った際、初参加しました。

天気はちょっと曇り気味。
でも干潮の時間も調べてばっちりだったんです。

なんと、サンドバーは写真のイメージと違って、思いっきり出てたんです。
なんともありがたみの少ないことで・・・
想定外でした。

チェアーが二つ乗るくらいってのがいいもんだなと思いました。

基本的には天気が良くないとしんどいアクティビティーですね。
周りの海も曇りだとなんだか黒っぽいし、ウミガメも遭遇しづらいし。

でも船の上のご飯は美味しかったと思います。
あとは、レナーズのマラサダを配ってもらえたので食べる予定のなかった私には嬉しかったです。

次はまた、雨季や干潮過ぎる日にちは外して行きたいと思います。

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Our tour guide/bus driver, Garfield, was amusing and extremely knowledgeable. The bus was very comfortable.

We recommend this excursion to anyone interested in seeing the WWII sites at Pearl Harbor as well as the Punchbowl Cemetery.

It was my first time participating in Heaven's Sea!!
Unfortunately, the weather was quite cold that day, but the staff were very kind, and I had a great time!
I did get stung by a jellyfish right at the end, but thanks to them applying medicine right away, there were no lasting effects♪

Next time I participate, I want to go when it's warm... haha.

天国の海初参加でした！！
この日はあいにくの天気でとても寒かったですが
スタッフの方がとても親切で楽しめました！
また最後の最後にくらげにかまれてしまいましたが
すぐに薬を塗ってくれたおかげで
後も残りませんでした♪

次回参加する際には、あったかーいときに行きたいです・・・笑

The food wasn't as good as i expected, but i think you are mainly paying for the cruise. the mai tais were great! steak could have been cooked a little more. i dont like crab, but my boyfriend loved it! this is def a great activity for a little romance for couples for a nice evening.

The location is fantastic (you can see Kualoa Ranch, famous for movie shoots, in the background of the sandy beach!), and the friendliness of the staff was outstanding. I definitely recommend using a waterproof camera to take plenty of memorable photos. One thing to note is that you will get sunburned, so please apply sunscreen generously in advance.

ロケーションは最高（砂浜のバックには、映画撮影でも有名なクアロア牧場が見えます！）、また、スタッフの皆さんのフレンドリーさも抜群でした。ぜひ、防水カメラを使って、思い出の写真をいっぱいとることをお勧めします。一点、注意点は、やはり日焼けしますので、日焼け止めはこれでもかという具合に事前に塗っておいてください。