All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

The whole evening was very imformative. From finding out that the very program itself helps educates our young to learning about other places around the world. I have no doubt that the program has and will continue to offer a very unique learning experience for those that are at BYU and to those that attend the Polynesian Cultural Center for entertainment. All the work that was put into the shows to make them both unique and entertaining comes out in every aspect of the center itself. As we will be living here for at least the next 3 years, when we have guests it will be one of the features of Oahu that I recommend.

It was included in the guidebook, and I had signed up for it in case we couldn't play much at the beach, but it was definitely more fun than the beach☆★☆ Unfortunately, my husband ended up drowning in the wave pool (laughs), but it was safe, and the food was delicious, so I definitely want to go again!!

ガイドブックにも載ってて、海であんまり遊べなかった時用に申し込んでたんですが、海より（私たちは）断然面白かった☆★☆主人があいにく波の出るプールで溺れて（笑）しまったんですが、安全で食事もおいしくてまた是非行きたいと思います！！

We went on a family trip to Hawaii for the first time. Unfortunately, my middle daughter had a fever, so my wife and that daughter stayed at the hotel, but I went with my older and younger daughters and a friend. There were many slides, and my daughters were excited, riding various slides over and over again. In Japan, elementary school students are not allowed in large wave pools, which is disappointing, but here, they could play with floaties, and the kids were satisfied. I (the father) tried the shaka, and it was thrilling. The ocean in Hawaii was amazing, but the pool was also a lot of fun!

初めてのハワイへの家族旅行でいってみました。
あいにく、真ん中の娘が熱を出し、妻とその娘は二人ホテルで待機という状況でしたが、上と下の娘と友人と４人でいきました。たくさんのスライダーがあり、娘達は興奮してくり返し何度もいろいろなスライダーに乗っていました。日本では、大きな波のプールには小学生は入れなくて残念がっているのですが、ここでは、浮き輪を浮かべて遊べ、こどもたちも満足でした。わたし（父）はシャカに挑戦しましたが、スリル満点でした。ハワイの海も最高でしたが、プールも楽しかったですよ。

Would do again,also would recommend to a friend.
Drinks very good, but a little pricey if you ran out of tickets...

My husband and I enjoyed this dinner cruise. Food was very good, but we did not care for the salad..
Overall we had a great time....

I always enjoyed playing at Waikiki Beach, but we decided to try Kailua, which is said to be "the number one beach in the U.S." We went with low expectations. However, as soon as we arrived, I was captivated by the blue of the ocean and was absolutely thrilled. I had heard that it could be windy, but when we went in December, there was hardly any wind and the sea was calm. I even thought, "I want to live here forever." We all decided that we would definitely come to Kailua every year.

いつもワイキキのビーチで満足して遊んでいましたが、「全米ナンバー１のビーチ」というカイルアにいてみようという話になり、あまりに期待しないでいきました。しかし、着いたとたん、その海の青さのとりこになり、もう大感激。風が強いと聞いていましたが、12月にいったのですが、風はほとんどなく穏やかな海でした。「もうずっとここに住みたい」とまで思いました。毎年絶対にカイルアに来ようと家族全員で決めました。

I visited for the first time, and the staff were very cheerful and entertaining. I had a lot of fun snorkeling and seeing turtles. The sandbar was even more beautiful than I imagined. If only the weather had been nice...

初めて行きましたが、スタッフがとても明るくおもしろかったです。シュノーケルをしたり、亀を見たりととてもおもしろい会見ができました。サンドバーは、想像した以上にきれいでした。これで天気が良ければ・・・。

good shizzle. i liked it . it was very nice and romantic. but i think that there could be a better selection for the lobster, overall though, kudos and good job

Our family had a great time at this water park and my six year old son was able to go down most of the larger water slides after taking a swimming test.

It has the best wave pool ever. Huge waves! And there were several unique water slides from other parks we have attended.

I felt like for the money it wasn't the best deal because the park closed way too early! It doesn't open until 10:30 and at that time, it is a long line to get a locker for your items, so it was closer to 11am before we started enjoying the park, then shortly after that, we had to break for lunch. Then it closed at 4pm and none of us felt like we had enough time at the park. The lines were not long for waiting at the water slides, but most parks I've been to close around 7pm. This just seemed too early for the price we paid.

If I return to Oahu, I'm not certain we would go to this park again......unless my sons insist! :)

We have done this trip 3 times and I would NOT go with anyone else! They guys are great - they make it fun ... the food is good but the snorkling is great! Even in bad weather the guys made it fun - it was a downpour to say the least and honestly they couldnt have cared less - basic opinion was: its warm, your in Hawaii, your gonna get wet anyway so lets do it drudda! Killer time. Went twice with the family including our 6yoa son who was 4yoa at the time and once with some friends and each time it was the same killer service and fun! Dont go any place else... im coming back in Sept 2008 and you knowwwww I will be making another trip...ummm do get I discount yet or what guys??? :)

We really had a great time at the center and learned a great deal. You really need to get a guide to get the most information on each village and so you don't end up going in circles or getting lost in the center. The guide keeps you on track and know when the shows are scheduled and the best places to sit. The food was exceptional. Our seats were in the sun and we wish we could have sat in the shade....that was our only complaint. The sun didn't stay up long and we soon forgot about it. Overall we had a really great time and would do it again!

Cousin Henry (our driver and guide) was fantastic! He made the trip. Very informative, and spoke from experience. Food was good, not amazing, but plentiful. Evening show took awhile to get interesting, but then look out! Fire show was incredible. Don't miss the demonstrations before the luau!! We thought the cost was a little pricy, but the experience was just wonderful.

The driver was great! He shared all kinds of information with us about both the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri as well as Pearl Harbor. He was also able to give detailed information about each historical location we passes as well as Punchbowl Cemetary. It was a great trip worth taking!!!

It was so much fun! That's definitely my impression. Swimming with a pod of dolphins is an experience you can't easily have. Since returning to Japan, I've been showing photos to all my friends and recommending it. If you go to Hawaii, you must do this! The Japanese and local staff were all very kind, which was a big plus. It was also a wonderful memory to pray together and dance the hula in Hawaii. Looking at the photos still makes me smile, as everyone in Hawaii is so cheerful. Thanks to the staff's enthusiasm, the travel felt quick and effortless, and even though it was my seventh time on Oahu, it was my first time in West Oahu, which was great. I really understood that Oahu is not just about Waikiki, the North Shore, or Hanauma Bay. The ocean surrounding the island is beautiful from every direction. It was also great to swim with sea turtles, not just dolphins. The water clarity was higher than that of the Red Sea or Caribbean, and there are unique tropical fish in Hawaii, so it never gets boring. You absolutely must participate!

楽しかった！絶対参加すべき！ってのが私の感想です。イルカの群と泳ぐ経験はなかなかできるもんじゃありません~。日本に帰ってから友達みんなに写真を見せてお薦めしています。ハワイに行ったら是非!日本人やローカルのスタッフもみんな親切だったのも二重丸。一緒にハワイのお祈りしたり、フラダンスを踊ったのも素敵な思い出です。ハワイの人ってみんな陽気だな~って写真見ながら今でも顔が笑ってしまいます。スタッフのテンションのお陰で移動もあっと言う間で何とも感じなかったし、オアフ島7回目の私も西オアフは初めてだったのでそこも良かったなあ。オアフ島はワイキキやノースショアやハナウマベイだけじゃないってことがよーく分かりました。四方を囲んでいる海は東西南北どこも素敵ってことでした。それとイルカだけじゃなくて海亀と一緒に泳げたのも良かったです。透明度は紅海かカリブ海よりも高かったし、熱帯魚もハワイの固有魚がいるので飽きません。絶対参加すべし！

I participated in this activity in early July 2008. The Japanese female guide was incredibly kind and friendly, which set a fun mood right from the hotel pickup. All the customers were Japanese. We moved west on Oahu in a van that could accommodate about 25 people. It was a comfortable drive, and before I knew it, we arrived. There was a restroom break before boarding the boat, which was great!

Just about 15 minutes after we set off on the boat, we spotted a pod of dolphins! Following our strong local guide, we went snorkeling. At first, the dolphins didn't come close, but after a while, one jumped right in front of us! They swirled around underwater, and it was incredibly exciting. After swimming with the dolphins, we went to a snorkeling spot where we saw three sea turtles. There were also many beautiful fish. Once we got out of the water, it was time for a hamburger made with taro bread! The scenery was beautiful, and after seeing the dolphins, tropical fish, and sea turtles, I was in the best mood! It was a fulfilling morning. Even after returning to Waikiki, I was still buzzing from the encounter with the dolphins.

2008年7月上旬に参加してきました。ガイドの日本人女性が凄く親切＆フレンドリーでホテルの迎えの時点で楽しい気分に。お客さんは全員日本人でした。25人ぐらい乗る事のできるバンでオアフ島の西に移動。快適な運転で外の景色を見ていたらあっと言う間に到着しました。ボートに乗る前にトイレ休憩があったのもGOOD!ボートで出発して僅か15分ぐらいでドルフィンの群が！ローカルのたくましいガイドの後についてシュノーケリングをしました。最初は近くに寄ってこなかったけれど、暫くすると目の前でイルカがジャンプ！水中でもグルグル回って、物凄く興奮しました。イルカと一緒に泳いだ後は、シュノーケリングのポイント。ここで海亀が3匹いました。魚も綺麗でたくさんいました。海から上がるとタロイモのパンでできたハンバーガータイム！景色は綺麗だし、ドルフィンや熱帯魚や海亀を見た後だから気分は最高！充実した午前中でした。ワイキキに戻ってからもドルフィンに出会えた余韻が残ったままでしたよ~。

It was a very enjoyable and satisfying tour! Once we boarded the boat, we prayed to the sea to see dolphins. Each person threw a plumeria flower into the water to start the tour! As soon as we spotted dolphins, we dove into the sea and were able to see a pod of dolphins right below us. For those who didn't see them the first time, we were allowed to dive again. After that, we had the freedom to swim at a spot with turtles! We could also go canoeing. During the canoeing, the staff sang songs for us, which was very soothing (o´∀`o). The hula dance instructor also taught us, making it a very fulfilling trip. Thank you very much! ♥

とても楽しく、満足できるツアーでした！
船に乗り込んだら、イルカにあえるように海にお祈りをします。一人ずつプルメリアの花を海に投げてツアーがスタートします！イルカを見つけたらすぐ海に潜り、イルカの群れを真下に見ることができました。一回で見れなかった人のために、二回も潜らせていてだきました。その後も、亀のいるポイントで自由にスイム！また、カヌーもできます。カヌーの最中にスタッフの方が歌を歌ってくれて、とても癒されました(o´∀`o) フラダンスも先生が教えてくださり、とても充実した旅になりました♡ありがとうございました♪

This cruise was just lovely. The facilities and staff were great. We left on time and had a very fun yet relaxing cruise. We would do this again!

I totlally enjoyed this.

The tour I participated in, filled with excitement and anticipation, was just as I expected. It was my first encounter with wild dolphins. I was so captivated that I tried to mimic their unique sounds, and it felt like a mystical experience. After that, we moved to a snorkeling spot where I encountered a sea turtle that was incredibly cute and soothing. I also got to ride on a sea kayak and observe tropical fish while snorkeling. Just when I was exhausted from playing and feeling very hungry, the smell of pâté being grilled wafted from the boat, which was just perfect! I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much.

ワクワクドキドキで参加した今回のツアーは期待通りのグレイとなツアーでした。初めての野生のドルフィンとの遭遇。夢中になって姿を覆ったりイルカ特有の鳴き声を真似してみたりｗ何だか神秘的な体験でした。そのあとシュノーケリングのポイントに移動して出会った海亀もとってもかわいくてのほほんと癒されたし、シーカヤックに乗せてもらったりシュノーケリングで熱帯魚を観察したり、遊び疲れてお腹ぺこぺこになったくらいにちょうど船の上からパテを焼く香りが漂ってもう最高！またハワイに行った際にはぜひ参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

In a word, it was a truly, truly enjoyable and satisfying tour. The staff was very friendly and fun, and the Japanese female guide was professional! Her work was trustworthy. This was my second time participating in this tour, and I once again felt that it truly is Alan Wong. I was healed by the dolphins, healed by the turtles, and after having a blast, I filled my stomach with the long-awaited hamburgers, and finally enjoyed the hula, making it a fulfilling tour. Even though it was the same tour, I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

一言でいえば本当に本当に楽しい大満足のツアーでした。スタッフの対応もとてもフレンドリーで楽しかったし、ガイドの日本人女性の方はプロフェッショナル！信頼できる仕事っぷりでした。これでこちらのツアーに参加するのは2度目なのですが、さすがはアランワンだなーともう一度実感したツアーでした。イルカに癒され、カメに癒され、目一杯楽しく遊んだ後は、お待ちかねのハンバーガーでお腹も満たされ、最後にフラに楽しませてもらった充実なツアーでした。同じツアーでもまたハワイに行った際は是非参加したいと思います。この度は素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

Don't miss the tour of the USS Missouri
The memorial symbolises the start of WW2 and the USS Missouri the end

I participated with my daughter, and when we spotted a pod of dolphins from the boat, I couldn't help but point my camera at them. We also fed fish, and colorful fish gathered around us; it was truly a dream-like experience.

I tend to get seasick easily, so I felt a bit unwell during the trip and unfortunately couldn't enjoy the hamburger. If you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. Also, don't forget your underwater camera.

During the hula dance lesson, we had a lot of fun laughing together. It was such an enjoyable lesson that it could inspire someone to start hula dancing. With everything packed into half a day, I have no complaints.

娘と二人で参加したのですが、イルカの群れを船上から発見したときは思わずカメラを向けてしまいました。他にも魚にパンをあげて色とりどりの魚が寄ってきたり、本当に夢のような時間でした。
私は船酔いがしやすいので、途中ちょっと具合が悪くなってしまったので、せっかくのハンバーガーを食べれなかったのが残念です。
酔いやすい方は酔い止めは必須です。あと、水中カメラをお忘れなく。
フラダンスのレッスンでは、笑いを交えながら皆で楽しく受けることができました。フラダンスを始めるきっかけになるような、そんな楽しいレッスンでした。
半日でこれだけ盛り込まれていれば文句はないです。

I encountered wild dolphins for the first time on this tour. Although I missed them the first time, I was able to see them successfully at the next spot. Additionally, at the following point, I was able to see sea turtles as well, so overall, I was very satisfied with the tour.

However, I felt that putting on the snorkeling gear and swimming multiple times was a bit physically demanding.

The hamburgers and mangoes we had on the boat were perfect for my tired body.

I think the final hula dance lesson, taught by a local instructor, was a wonderful time filled with laughter.

このツアーで初めて野生のイルカと出会いました。一度目は失敗してしまいましたが、次のポイントで無事見ることができました。また、その次のポイントでは海ガメも見ることができたのでツアー全体としてはとても満足でした。
しかし、何度もシュノーケリングを装着したり、泳いだりするのは体力的にもちょっと大変だった気もします。
船上で食べるハンバーガーとマンゴーは疲れた身体に最適でした。
最後のフラダンスのレッスンは、現地の先生に教えてもらうことができ、笑いのたえないとても素敵な時間を過ごすことができてよかったと思います。

I participated in Big Splash with my son, who is in the third year of junior high, and my daughter, who is in the sixth grade. In Japan, I mostly just watched, but since we were in Hawaii, I fully challenged myself to various slides with the kids. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have to wait in line.

Lunch at Big Splash was buffet style, and after we finished eating, we had a private lesson on bodyboarding. It was my first time, and I struggled to catch the waves, but there was a staff member in the center who helped me ride the waves skillfully. It felt amazing to glide over the waves. I tried several times, but it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't ride without asking for help from the staff member.

There were also many thrilling attractions, but I decided to skip them after just hearing the screams, haha. I had a great time playing with my kids. The time flew by until we had to leave!

　中３の息子と小６の娘と三人でビッグスプラッシュに参加しました。
　日本では私はほとんど見てるだけでしたが、ハワイということもあり、子どもたちと一緒に思いっきりいろんなスライダーにチャレンジしました。人もさほど多くなく、並ばなくても大丈夫でした。
ビッグスプラッシュの昼食はビュッフェスタイルで、食事が終わったら貸切でボディーボードを教えてもらいました。初めてだったし、なかなか波に乗れなかったけど、中央に係りのおじさんがいて、上手に波の上に乗せてくれました。波の上をす~っと走るような感じで快感でした。何度もチャレンジしましたが、やっぱりおじさんにお願いしないと乗れなかったのが残念＾＾；；
　他にも絶叫系のアトラクションがたくさんありましたが、悲鳴を聞いているだけで、やめましたｗ
　子どもと一緒に遊べて楽しかったです。迎えの時間まであっという間でした♪

After all, this tour is primarily based around a trip to a cemetary. There really isn't that much to see of the Arizona itself, just some shadows underwater really. As I mentioned though, this is a little different to your average tourism spot, no "ooooh's and ahhhh's for the spectacular at the Arizona Monument.

The battleship Missouri is quite impressive though, the tour around the boat itself is quite interesting and is very much worth a look.

The city and punchbowl tour really isn't much at all. You basically drive in and out through the city, that's the tour pretty much. The Punchbowl Cemetary is a three minute detour and probably really isn't woth the bother for what you see there.

I would definately recommend the twilight package. Some of the villages are closed and there is not enough time to do EVERYTHING there is to do, but I could not see staying there all day. The best part is the Horizon's night show; this is FANTASTIC and definately worth it. I feel that the cost is a little high, but it's vacation and this an experience you won't get elsewhere.

I think the staff's service, the quality of lunch, the sandbar, and the sea turtles make it worth participating at this price. Troy, who provided the transportation, gave accurate and easy-to-understand information in Japanese. However, the loud sales talk through the microphone was a bit off-putting. I would have preferred to enjoy it a little more quietly, so it wasn't perfect.

スタッフの対応、昼食の質、サンドバー、海亀と、この価格で参加して損はないと思います。
送迎のトロイさんの観光案内も的確で聞き取りやすい日本語でした。ただ、マイクで大きな声でセールストークが多かったのはちょっと興ざめでした。もう少し静かに楽しみたかったので、満点ではありません。

Great place to visit! I recommend mapping out your desitnations, so that you don't miss anything...we saw just about everything in the 5 hours we were there (didn't do the night dinner/ show...felt it would be too exhausting after a whole day of show-watching at the center.) Get there early! Enjoy! P.S. If you drive, there are some scenic spots and great beaches in the area.

This was our second time and again thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food was good. Staff/students were quite helpful and the performers were certainly talented. Our driver was prompt, knowledgeable and went out of his way to be attentive. We definitely recommend this to families of all ages.

I took my girlfriend to this dinner cruise cuz I heard great things about it. It def. met my expectation, but I wish I had more money to do 5star. We did three star, and it was still good, but if you are really into that person you are with, you should do 5 star (no offense to my gf... next time...) i had a chance to peek the top floor, and it looked really nice inside. Neverthless, we enjoyed ourselves very much. Thanks!

My wife and I were disappointed with the buffet that was served. We were expecting traditional Hawaiian food like Kalua pig - but ended up with chicken. On a more positive note, the Polynesian dancing was good.