All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

I participated on September 16. The weather was clear, and the waves were calm, making it a perfect day for cruising. Although I was worried about seasickness, sitting at the front of the boat on the net, feeling the wind and waves, made those worries disappear.

When the captain guided us to a pod of spinner dolphins, I was even more excited! The staff explained that the name "spinner" comes from their jumping spins. Although I couldn't capture the dolphins jumping repeatedly on camera, their images are etched in my memory. During snorkeling at a different location, I was able to see tropical fish and sea turtles. The staff, who were fluent in Japanese, were very considerate and made the experience even more enjoyable.

If I had to mention one downside, it would be that the waiting time for the bus transfer and cruising was a bit long, which felt somewhat inefficient.

9月16日に参加しました。当日は快晴、波もおだやかで、絶好のクルージング日和でした。船酔いを心配していたものの、船の先頭のネットの上に座り込み、風と波を受けながら進めば、そんな心配も吹き飛びました。
船長の案内で、ハシナガイルカの群れを見つけたときは、更に大興奮！英語でスピナーと呼ばれる由来が、スピンしながらのジャンプだとスタッフが教えてくれました。私達に見せてくれるかのように、何度も何度もジャンプしてくれるイルカの姿はカメラに収めることは出来ませんでしたが、目に焼きついています。場所を移してのシュノーケリングでは、熱帯魚と海がめを見ることができました。日本語堪能なスタッフが色々気遣ってくれ、また、盛り上げてくれ、本当に楽しいツアーでした。
一つだけ難点を挙げるとすれば、バスでの送迎とクルージングとの待ち時間が長く、少し非効率だと思いました。

This was a very enjoyable experience, staff on board were very accomodating.

This was my first trip to the island of Kauai, and I must say I fell in love with the island. The people are much more relaxed than Honolulu, and the sceneries were just beautiful. Waimea Canyon was definitely the highlight of this trip, and I'm glad that I was able to see the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific". The breathtaking view of the art of the mother nature is worth every penny. The Wailua River Cruise was very nice, and the Smith family did such a wonderful job entertaining us on the boat and at the Fern Grotto. We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality. This is definitely recommended if you are only staying on O'ahu, and want to see Kauai for a day.

a very enjoyable night

We just purchased the general admission which starts at 4pm til 9pm Friday, 9/14.
We thought that when we get there there will be entertainment in each island that was presented but to our surprise some of the islands are empty. No performers. We did the canoe ride wherein you don't really see much entertainment, just showed us the different cultures of diff. islands.
The Cultural show was the best. But because of the site where we seat we could not really see it very well.
But we had a great time.

Suggestion: It would be nice if you have some more choices of menu in the snack bar for those guests that did not buy the package with the dinner and the luau so they can also enjoy the food even if they have to buy it themselves.

I was filled with excitement!

As for the experience, after setting sail, we were hurried into the sea with "Hurry, hurry!!"
The local staff guided us with "Right! Left! Down!" and when we looked in those directions, there were so many dolphins!
When the dolphins swam away, we got back on the boat and moved to another spot. (This time we went into the sea three times.)
We then moved to the next spot.
We swam with fish and sea turtles. It was a canoe experience.
After about 40 minutes of fun, we docked while eating cheeseburgers.
On land, we had a hula experience for about 30 minutes.

The water clarity wasn't very high, but there were so many dolphins right in front of us, almost like a video!
I could hear the dolphins communicating!
Dolphins jumped right in front of us!

I was lucky enough to see two sea turtles up close, within touching distance!

I don't think the price was high considering the experience.
All the staff were kind, the driving was safe, and I was able to sleep well on the way back. I felt fulfilled and would love to participate again!
I want to take my future children along someday!
I highly recommend this to everyone!

ワクワクしっぱなしでした☆
内容としては、
？出航して少しすると、「早く早く！！」とせかされながら海へ。
？ローカルスタッフの方が、「右！左！下！」とか言って下さるので、その方向を見れば、イルカが沢山！！
？イルカが遠くに行ってしまうと、船にあがり、また移動して海へ。（今回は三回海に入りました）
？次のスポットに移動。
？魚や海がめと泳ぐ。カヌー体験
？上記で40分ほど遊んだあと、チーズバーガーを食べながら　寄港。
？陸上で30分ほどフラ体験。

水の透明度はあまり高くなかったですが、まるで映像のように目の前に沢山のイルカが！！
イルカの話し声が聞こえます！
イルカが目の前でジャンプします！

海ガメは、運よく二頭を目の前に見ることができました。
距離としては触れるくらい！

金額もあの内容なら高くないと思います。
スタッフの方も皆さん親切な方で、運転も安全で、帰りもよく眠れました。次もまた参加したいような充実感です！
いつか子供が生まれたら、参加させてあげたい！
みなさん、お勧めします！

Very fun activity when water is clear and the sun is shining :)

On September 11th, my husband and I participated in this activity. I thought the ocean in Hawaii was beautiful, but I didn't realize just how stunning it could be. Despite going by cruiser, the clarity of the water was amazing; you could see the bottom! Unlike the seas in Japan, there were no seaweed or kelp floating around, and there was no distinct ocean smell.

There were beautiful fish (tropical fish!) and we even got to see sea turtles. We were told that we might not see dolphins, but we encountered two groups of them, and we were able to watch them jump and spin like in a show. Dolphins are so cute! I was truly thrilled!

I really felt that coming to Hawaii was the right choice. It was my first time snorkeling, but I was taught carefully, and since I could borrow a life jacket, I was able to enjoy it even though I'm not a strong swimmer. It was also reassuring to have Japanese staff join us in the water.

9/11に夫婦で参加させていただきました。
キレイだと思っていたハワイの海が、こんなにもキレイだとは思っていませんでした。クルーザーで行くところにもかかわらず、海の底が見える透明感がスゴイ!!日本の海みたいに、ワカメやこんぶが浮いていないし、海独特の匂いもしないんです。
キレイなお魚（熱帯魚～）もいるし、ウミガメも見ることができました。見れない場合もあるといわれていたイルカは、2つの群に遭遇することができ、まるで、ショーのようにスピンしながらジャンプする姿も見ることができました。
イルカかわいい!もう、大感激!!
ほんとに、ハワイに来てよかったねーって実感できました。
シュノーケルは初めてでしたが、丁寧に教えてもらえたし、ライフジャケットも借りられたので、泳ぎが苦手な私でも楽しめました♪日本語スタッフが一緒に海に入ってくれたのも、安心できました。

I absolutely recommend this. My daughter and I participated together. We arrived at Kona Marina in 45 minutes from Waikiki, and it felt luxurious, like we were the owners of the yacht harbor we see on TV. We boarded the boat with a handsome young man, a dandy captain, and a cute Hawaiian girl guiding us. Coffee, tea, water, and canned drinks were all-you-can-drink. The tour guide mentioned that encountering dolphins was not guaranteed, so I thought it would be okay if we didn't see any. However, within 10 minutes, we heard "dolphins" and rushed to the bow, where a pod of dolphins was swimming, including a mother and baby dolphin swimming closely together. The boat kept a respectful distance as we watched, and while learning that dolphins are nocturnal and swim while sleeping during the day, they jumped and spun in the air. I only had my camera, so I missed the shutter chance since they didn't announce when they would jump, but bringing a video camera would be a good idea.

Next, we challenged ourselves to snorkel. After receiving instructions, we headed into the sea, but I struggled with breathing and ended up sputtering. I finally got the hang of it and looked into the water at a depth of 6 meters, where the Hawaiian girl guided us to a spot where sea turtles were likely to be. We saw five sea turtles swimming! Then, we heard from the boat, "Dolphins are here," and when we looked into the water, there was a dolphin swimming right next to us. We could hear the dolphin's "pee" sound. My daughter and I popped our heads up to signal that we saw it. She asked the Hawaiian girl if she could try diving, so she took off her snorkel and fins, exhaled, and tried free diving. After a few attempts, she struggled to go deeper and felt pain in her ears, so she gave up. The Hawaiian girl demonstrated free diving quite deeply.

For some reason, that day, there were only three of us snorkeling: my daughter, myself, and another girl from Seattle, so we could enjoy it leisurely. Others on the boat were watching us. After that, we had breakfast on the boat, which included chicken, bread, salad, fruit, yogurt, and muffins, and it was all very delicious. I decided that I definitely want to snorkel again next time. Thank you so much, Alan1. I had a truly meaningful time.

絶対絶対オススメです。娘と二人で参加しました。
ワイキキから45分でコナマリーナに到着、テレビで見るようなヨットハーバーまるで自分たちがオーナーであるかのようなリッチな気分で船に乗り込み、イケメン風のお兄さんとダンディなボーン船長とキュートでかわいいハワイ娘の3人が案内してくれます。コーヒー･紅茶･水に缶ジュースは飲み放題です。ツアーの案内にイルカとの遭遇は確約ではありませんと書いてあったので、会えなくても仕方ないかぁと思っていたら、10分もしないうちに「イルカ」という声で船首に出てみるとイルカの群れが泳いでいました、親子イルカまでいます、親子仲良く離れずに泳いでいます、船はつかず離れずで進んでいきます、イルカは夜行性で昼間は寝ながら泳いでいると説明を聞きながら見ていると、空中に飛び3回転スピン・2回転スピンをしてくれました、カメラしかもっていなかったので、今から飛ぶぞと言ってくれない為、シャターチャンスは見逃しましたが、ビデオを持っていくといいですよ。さあいよいよシュノーケルに挑戦、説明を受けいざ海へ、息の吸う吐くがうまくいかず、げぼげぼ、こつをつかみ水深6ｍの海の中をのぞいてみる、海がめのいそうなスポットへハワイ娘が案内してくれます、海がめが泳いでいる、しかも5頭もいるではないですか、そして船から「イルカがきたよ」との合図に海の中をのぞく、すぐ横にイルカが泳いでいる、「ピー」というイルカの声が聞こえる、娘と二人顔を出して、見たの合図、娘はもぐってみたいとハワイ娘におねだり、シュノーケルをはずし、足ひれをはずし空気をぬいて、素もぐり、うまく沈まない、2.3回トライ少し深くもぐって耳が痛いと断念、ハワイ娘は、素もぐりでかなり深く沈んで手本を見せてくれていました。なぜかこの日はシュノーケルをする人が私と娘ともう1人シアトルから来た娘さんと3人だったので、ゆったりと楽しむことができました。他の人たちは船から、私達をウォチングしていました。その後は船のなか、チキン.パン.サラダ．フルーツ.ヨーグルト．マフインの朝食、とってもおいしかったです。次回も絶対シュノーケルをしたいと心に決めた日でした。Alan1ちゃん本当にありがとうございました。とっても有意義に過ごすことができました。

I participated on September 3rd. There were about 40 spinner dolphins, and we could see them clearly from the boat. We also got to see sea turtles gracefully swimming along the seabed while snorkeling. The kalua pig open sandwich was delicious, and the staff provided attentive guidance. I would like to bring my children next time.

９月３日に参加しました。４０頭はいましたね、ハシナガイルカが。船の上からはっきりと見れました。また、海カメも海底を優雅に泳ぐ様がシュノーケルで見れました。カルアピッグのオープンサンドも美味しかったしスタッフも丁寧な案内で、今度は子ども達もつれていきたいです。

It was an absolute pleasure spending the day w/these guys, they were extremely hospitable, made sure we had something to drink as soon as we borded, made sure everyone was entertained and that nobody had empty plates in there hands. There were 2 locations, the first was the sand bar where you could either play volley ball or you can have a practice run with your snorkle gear, we opted for snorkeling even tho there really werent any fish but we managed to keep ourselves occupied. The water is gorgeous! After re-bording the Barefoot I, they had a nice lunch spread out for us, and you can purchase beers for i think about 4 bux a pop. We then moved on to our next location which was a reef, it was the best snorkeling experience i've had, lots of fish, caves, a sea turtle & an octopus (which i didnt get to see), it seemed that we got to spend alot of time in the water which was really kewl! On the way back, the driver was pointing out movie locations and stuff, such as Gilligan's Island

It was a great experiance. My family and I had a blast. The food was outrageously great!!!! Our guide kouli was great. He gave us the greatest tour ive ever had in my life. He had a wealth of knowlege of all the islands

I went for my child's birthday.
It was really fun.

I wasn't expecting much from the lunch, but it was quite delicious.
I want to go again!

子供のお誕生日に行きました。
本当に楽しかったです。

ランチ、期待していなかったのに、なかなか美味しかったです。
また行きたいなぁ。

It was a good trip, the Arizona Memorial was awe-inspiring, the USS Missouri tour informed me of things I didn't. Also since it was the anniversary of the signing of the Peace Treaty, they were sprucing it up. A little disappointed couldn't get out in Punchbowl or downtown, but time constraints may have played a part in that.

Overall it was excellent, our tour guide was well informed and easy to understand.

I was drawn to the spiritual concept of "Dolphin & You" and decided to participate.

When I first encountered the dolphins, unfortunately, the timing didn't align for us to swim together, and I was starting to think, "Am I really going to have to go home like this?" However, the leader, Yuriko, and the staff were persistent in their search, and we finally encountered a large pod of dolphins! Just a few inches below me, pairs of baby dolphins and their mothers were swimming! We swam alongside them for a while. Even though I couldn't catch up, they kept coming back, as if they were coming to play with us. There were dolphins winking as they crossed right in front of me and others showcasing impressive spins... they were full of playfulness. I was truly moved.

Additionally, the cheerful staff and Yuriko's engaging talks and attentiveness kept us entertained every second, making me feel like it was "a professional job." I was able to interact with locals, enjoy a homemade lunch with a mini show, and even learn hula from a well-known local teacher. It was all very thoughtful. I felt that the performance was of high quality, well-structured, and based on respect for Hawaiian culture and nature. Given the price, it was definitely not expensive. Thank you, "Dolphin & You"!

　「ドルフィン＆ユー」さんのスピリチュアルなコンセプトに惹かれて参加しました。

　最初にイルカたちに遭遇したときは、残念ながら一緒に泳ぐタイミングが合わず、「もうこれで帰っちゃうのか・・仕方ないかな」と諦めかけていたのですが、リーダーのYurikoさんやスタッフの方たちが粘り強く探してくださって、ついにイルカの大きな群れと遭遇！
　自分のほんの数十センチ下を、赤ちゃんイルカとお母さんイルカのペアが、何組も泳いでいます！しばらく平行して泳ぎました。追いつけなくても彼らは繰り返しやってきて、まるで遊びに来てくれているようでした。ウィンクしながら目の前を横切るイルカさんや、見事なスピンを披露してくれるイルカさんも・・彼らは遊び心いっぱいでした。心から感激しました。

　それ以外にも、陽気なスタッフと、客を1秒たりとも退屈させないYurikoさんのトークや気配りは、「プロの仕事だなあ」と感じさせました。ローカルの方と触れ合え、お手製ランチにミニshow、現地では有名なフラの先生にフラを習うことができ、至れり尽くせり。ハワイの文化や自然へのリスペクトを基本にしながら、内容も構成も全体によく練られた上質のパフォーマンスであると感じました。これでこの値段は、決して高くはありません。
　「ドルフィン＆ユー」さん、ありがとうございました！

The sea of heaven. It's truly the best. It feels great! Moreover, there are places where you can walk even if you can't swim, so I had no worries at all. After that, we went snorkeling at the tropical fish and sea turtle spots, but I was so scared at the tropical fish spot that I skipped entering the water at the sea turtle spot. Still, I was satisfied to see a turtle floating by. The fun Hawaiian vibe and the guide's talk really got everyone excited. When my body got wet, even though the temperature was high, it felt so cold that my teeth were chattering. It was about 35 degrees that day... I definitely recommend bringing a jacket. Next time, I want to learn a bit of swimming and participate again!

天国の海。本当に最高です。気持ちがいい！しかも泳げなくても歩けるところなので、全く心配ありませんでした。その後の熱帯魚と海がめスポットでのシュノーケリングでしたが、熱帯魚スポットでびびった私は海がめのスポットでは恐ろしくて入水をパスしました。それでも浮いてきた亀を見れたので満足です。ハワイアンの楽しいノリとガイドさんのトークでものすごく盛り上がりました。体が水にぬれると、気温は高くても歯がガクガクするほど寒く感じました。当日も35度くらいあったのに…是非上着を持参することをお勧めします。今度は少し泳ぎを覚えて、また是非参加したいです！

i throughly enjoyed not only the cruise itself but the entertainment and the food were fantastic.

I just want to say the tour was fantastic and our guide/bus driver, Leo was the best. The man deserves a raise.

Keep up the good work!!!

Debbie & Tracy from Kansas

Staff is AWESOME and VERY helpful in getting you what you need and want. Lunch was ok. Choice of 2 different places to choose meal. Would do it again.

just ok. wouldn't do it again. rent a car instead!

Very entertaining and educational. Was an enjoyable experience. Thanks..

Good show, starts slowly

You might think of Hawaii as a place by the sea, but I highly recommend this (it might even be the BEST of this trip...). All the attractions are extraordinary and incredibly dynamic, far beyond what you can imagine in Japan. In the wave pool, the waves can reach 2 meters, which could pose a drowning risk even for adults... I wonder if such regulations would be too strict in Japan? Basically, overseas, the mindset seems to be that if someone drowns, it's their own fault; it's all about personal responsibility. If you go with the image of a Japanese theme park, you'll be pleasantly surprised in a good way (laughs). You can easily spend a whole day here, but it's definitely worth the fun. Also, as someone else mentioned, when riding the Shaka attraction, be sure to lift your butt off the seat. Your swimsuit will definitely tear, and you might end up with some skin irritation. Be careful!

海のあるハワイでとは思われますでしょうが、これはお勧めです（ひょっとして、今回の旅行でＢＥＳＴ１かも・・・）すべてのアトラクションが桁外れで日本では考えられない程ダイナミックです。波のあるプールでは２ｍ級の波で大人の人でも溺れる可能性があるのでは・・・。日本では規制がうるさいので無理なのかな？基本的に海外では溺れる者が悪い、すべては自己管理してくださいねという考え何でしょうね。日本のテーマパークのイメージで出掛けると、いい意味で期待を裏切られますよ（笑）１日使っちゃいますが、使うだけの楽しさはありますよ。それと、別の方も書き込みしていらっしゃいましたがシャカという乗り物を乗るときは必ずお尻を浮かせてください。確実に水着が破れ、お尻の皮がめくれます。要注意を！！

We participated as a couple.
The memories of walking along the sandbar while gazing at the unbelievably beautiful sea and magnificent nature have become unforgettable.

The staff's response was also very good, and it was a safe and interesting tour.

During snorkeling, we were able to see many fish gathering around the coral. I think there were even more fish than at Hanauma Bay.

Fortunately, we were able to see a sea turtle. If we were luckier, we could have swum with it as well.

Additionally, the service was great, including the option to create a DVD with photos taken by a professional photographer (for an additional fee).

I felt a beauty different from Waikiki and the North Shore, and I think it was the best tour! I definitely recommend participating!

カップルで参加しました。
信じられないようなきれいな海で、
壮大な自然を眺めながら歩いたサンドバーの思い出は、
忘れられないものになりました。

スタッフの方の対応もとても良くて、
安全で、おもしろいツアーでした。

シュノーケリングでは、サンゴに集まるたくさんの魚を見ることができました。
魚の多さなら、ハナウマ湾よりも多かったと思います。

運よく海がめを見ることもできました。
もっと運がよければ一緒に泳げたりもするそうです。

また、プロのカメラマンさんがとった写真でＤＶＤを作成してくれるなど（別料金）、サービスも良かったです。

ワイキキ、ノースショアとは違う美しさを感じることができて、
最高のツアーだと思います！
是非参加してみてください！

If you don't lift your hips while sliding, you might end up with a hole in your pants. Also, it's better to wear a rash guard. It's a place I want to visit again.

腰を浮かせながら滑らないと、パンツに穴が開いちゃうかも。あとラッシュガードは着ていったほうがいいな。また行ってみたいところです。

I visited an adventure park for the first time. It's enjoyable for both adults and children, and my boys, aged 5 and 8, were able to enjoy most of the attractions. They said it was the most fun part of our trip to Hawaii, even more than the pool.

I particularly recommend Hurricane Bay, where you can take bodyboard lessons. You can enjoy riding the waves, both big and small. For beginners, the staff (who were really cool) help you catch the waves. During the lessons, no one else is allowed in the pool, so we felt a sense of exclusivity while others waited by the poolside.

I definitely recommend participating in the Big Splash Package. My husband and kids got so caught up in the fun that they scraped their feet. If you have aqua shoes, it's a good idea to bring them along.

I was very satisfied with the tour and especially with Alan. I left something on the bus on the way back, and the staff was very kind in handling it. All the staff on-site and on the phone were Japanese, which was very reassuring. I definitely want to use Alan's services again next time. Thank you very much!

初めてアドベンチャーパークに行って来ました。
大人も子供もファミリ−で楽しめます。うちは5歳・8歳の男の子ですがほとんどのアトラクションを楽しめました。
ハワイに来てプール・・・と思いましたが今回の旅で一番楽しかった・・と子供達が言ってました。
特におすすめなのがハリケーン・ベイ。ここでボディ・ボード・レッスンを受けます。大・小の波がきて波乗りが楽しめます。初めての人も係りのお兄さん（かっこよかった~）が波にのせてくれます。レスッスンの間は私達以外の人はプールに入れません。一般の人はプールサイドで待ってます。とても優越感に浸りました。
（そうそう入場も団体入場口から1番早く中に入れましたよ)

ぜひビッグ・スプラッシュ・パッケージでの参加をお勧めします。それから遊びに夢中になって主人と子供が足を擦りむいていました。アクアシューズをお持ちでしたら持参されるといいですよ。
今回、ツアーはもちろんですがアランさんに大満足です。
帰りのバスに忘れ物をしたんですがその時の対応もすごく親切でした。現地でのスタッフや電話の対応もすべて日本人でとても心強かったです。次も絶対アランさんを利用したいと思いました。本当にありがとうございました。

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is my third visit. No matter how many times I go, I never get bored. Especially with the campaign, I was able to enjoy it at a great price, and I am very satisfied. Thank you.

ハワイアンウォーターズアドベンチャーパークは今回で３回目。何回行っても飽きない。特にキャンペーン利用で、お値段もお安く楽しめて大変満足です。ありがとう。

Many reviews mentioned that if you use a shuttle service, there isn't much time to play, so I intentionally used a taxi. I was able to enjoy the park from opening to closing, but I ended up spending about $200 (including tips) for the round trip, so I think the shuttle service is more economical. I took my children, aged 5, 9, and 11, and my 5-year-old took a swimming test. Since he passed the test, he was able to enjoy thrilling rides with his siblings and me, which doubled the fun. If you have a child who meets the height requirements and is not afraid of water, I highly recommend having them take the swimming test. The test is passed by swimming back and forth about 10 meters in a corner of the wave pool. The swimming style doesn't matter.

送迎付きだと、遊ぶ時間が少ないと言う体験談が多数だったので、あえて個人でタクシーを使いました。開園から閉園まで遊び尽くせましたが、タクシーだと往復で２００ドル（チップ込み）も使ってしましましたので、送迎付きの方がお得と言えばお得だと思います。５歳、９歳、１１歳の子供を連れて行き、５歳の子供は、スイミングテストを受けさせました。テストに合格したので、兄弟や私ともスリル感のある物も一緒に出来、倍楽しめました。身長制限のある子供で、水が苦手でない子供を連れている方は是非、スイミングテストを受けさせてみることをお勧めします。テストは、波が出るプールの片隅で、１０メートルくらいの間を往復出切れば合格です。泳ぎ方は問いません。

I had a great time!

I participated with the Splash Package. There were various slides, and it was the perfect attraction for me since I got bored with the boogie boards. Entry was prioritized for tour participants, so while the park opened at 10:30, those on the tour were allowed in from 10:10. However, even though there weren't that many people in the park, there were long lines for drinks and food. Although drinks are free, during lunchtime, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get drinks and food. I also thought that a departure time of 15:00 seemed a bit early.

I recommend it for those who are tired of Waikiki Beach.

スプラッシュパッケージで参加しました。各種スライダーがあり、ブギーボードに飽きた私には丁度良いアトラクションでした。入園はツアーが優先され、１０時３０分開園のところ、ツアー参加者は１０時１０分から入れてくれました。ただし、園内はそれほど人が多いわけではないのに、ドリンクや食事には長蛇の列。フリードリンクですが、昼食時間帯になるとドリンクや食事をゲットするまで１５分から２０分程度かかります。出発時間が１５時というのもちょっと早いように思いました。
ワイキキビーチに飽きた人にはお勧めです。