All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

My husband and I spent the day at the Cultural Ctr. the day after Christmas. Our tour escort "Cousin Will" picked us up at our hotel and guided us through the various villages throughout the day. It was an educational day and a lot of fun as well. We learned so much about the different cultures, their language, their dance and their stories. The luau was fun and tasty. The Horizon's show was a spectacular finale of the day, the best show on the island of Oahu. I would recommend this experience for any first timers to the islands of Hawaii. And it's true that you can't see everything in one day. I wish we could have stayed longer. Enjoy!

this was the best trip we took while in hawaii. it was fabulous, the food was great, the entire trip was beyond my best expectations. recommend for everyone to do this.

I participated on December 22, 2007, local time. On the day of the event, I was picked up by car from Waikiki, and after about a 45-minute drive, we arrived at Kaneohe Bay. It was raining on the way, and I was worried about the weather, but I was told that the mountain roads leading to Kaneohe Bay often experience rain, so it wasn't a problem.

When we actually arrived at Kaneohe Bay, the weather was partly sunny. We took a yacht to the sandbar, and by the time we reached the sandbar, it was sunny, and the sea was very beautiful. The kids were satisfied playing in the water.

After that, we had the opportunity to snorkel at two locations. The first spot was for seeing fish, and the second was for seeing turtles. My 7-year-old child can swim about 25 meters, but the deep water where they couldn't touch the bottom seemed scary, so they decided not to snorkel. Only my spouse and I participated in snorkeling. Many families had their small children waiting on the yacht. However, the staff kept an eye on them, so it was reassuring. All the staff were full of hospitality, and the conversations were enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed chatting with a staff member named Yuko.

Also, it gets cold on the yacht after coming out of the water, so I recommend bringing a bath towel and a long-sleeved jacket. Additionally, there was a sale of disposable underwater cameras on the yacht for $20, and many people purchased them, but if possible, I recommend buying one in advance or bringing a waterproof digital camera. Thanks to bringing my waterproof digital camera, I was able to take many photos.

現地時間の07年12月22日に参加しました。
当日はワイキキより車でピックアップしてもらい車で走ること約４５分程度でカネオヘ湾へ到着しました。途中、雨が降っており天気が心配でしたが、カネオヘ湾へ行く途中の山道は、よく雨が降るので問題ないということでした。
　実際カネオヘ湾に到着すると晴れ時々曇りという天気でした。ヨットに乗ってサンドバーへ行くのですが、サンドバーへ到着する頃には晴れており、大変綺麗な海で水遊びをして子供も満足した様子。
　その後は、ショノーケルを２箇所で体験できます。１箇所目は、魚を見る所で、２箇所目は、カメを見る所でシュノーケルができます。７歳の子供は２５ｍ程度は泳げるのですが、やはり足のつかない深い海は怖いらしくシュノーケルは断念。夫婦だけでシュノーケルに参加しました。他家族のお子様も小さい子供はヨットで待機というパターンが多かったです。でもスタッフが見守ってくれますので安心です。スタッフの方々全員がホスピタリティーにあふれており、トークも楽しく満足です。特にスタッフのユウコさんの会話は楽しかったです。
　あと、海からあがってヨットの上は寒いので、必ずバスタオルと上着（長袖）をもっていく事をお勧めします。
　また、現地のヨットの中で使い捨て水中カメラの販売（２０ドル）があり、多くの方が購入されていましたが、出来たら事前に購入していくか、防水用デジカメ持参をお勧めします。私は防水デジカメを持参したおかげで多くの写真撮影ができました。

What a fantastic all-day affair!! The frequent "say aloha" prompts from the tour guides was a bit much and got old, but the actual activity was a fabulous and impressive one. We hope to return to Hawaii someday and will repeat this one. Do be aware that they charge extra for a tour guide, but it is worth it for the first time.

I was a bit anxious about participating with my one-year-old, but in the end, I had a great time.

I was able to see the sea turtles up close, both underwater and from the boat, and the snacks were very delicious. I definitely want to participate again next time.

1歳の子連れでの参加で不安もありましたが、
結果、大変楽しめました。

海がめも水中でも船からでも間近で見れたし、
軽食もとても美味しかったです。
また次回もぜひ参加したいです。

I participated in a tour on the morning of December 3rd. Although the waves were rough and the water was murky that day, I was generally satisfied with the staff's response. I was able to snorkel once, but I couldn't do the second snorkeling with the sea turtles due to the rough waves. (I heard that the wave height in North Shore exceeded 9 meters.) However, thanks to Eli, who took the boat to a spot where sea turtles were known to appear, I was able to see the sea turtles I had longed to see. At first, the local staff pointed out the direction when they found a sea turtle, but it was difficult to spot them. As time went on, I was able to find sea turtles myself. After a while, it was an amazing situation where there were sea turtles all around the boat in a 360-degree view. Next time, I would like to participate with my wife. The photo with Eli is a treasure!

１２月３日の午前中にツアーに参加した、まさおです。
当日は波も荒く、水も濁っていて少し残念でしたが、スタッフの対応も良く概ね満足でした。
１回目のシュノーケルは出来たのですが、２回目の海亀とのシュノーケルは波が荒く出来ませんでした。（ノースシュアでは波の高さが９メートルを超えていたとの情報もありました）・・・でも、エリさんが海亀の出没するスポットに船を走らせてくれたので、念願の海亀を見る事が出来ました。
最初は現地スタッフが海亀を見つけては指を指して方向を教えてくれたのですが、中々見つける事が出来なかったのですが、時間が経つにつれ海亀を見つける事が出来る様になって来ました。暫くすると、船の周り３６０度、海亀だらけと言う状況で大感激でした。次回はワイフと共に参加したいと思います。エリさんとのツ−ショットの写真は宝物です？

I was considering a dinner cruise, but since I wanted to see the blue sea and sky, I opted for lunch instead. I heard that seating is first-come, first-served (from this post), so I took the trolley and arrived early. The weather was nice, and I was able to get a window seat, which was great. I also enjoyed the cultural class.

However, the meal was a bit rushed and hectic. The boat didn't sway as much as I expected, and above all, the Kona coffee served on board was exquisite. Lastly, for couples planning to go, it seems that if the boat is full, there is a possibility of sharing a table with others. Both of our neighbors were at shared tables.

ディナークルーズにしようか迷ったのですが、せっかくだから、青い海と空を見たくてランチにしました。
席が先着順だと聞いていたので（こちらの書き込みで）トロリーで早めに行きました。天気もよく、窓側の席も取れたので、よかったです。カルチャー教室も楽しめました。
ただ、食事は慌しくて大変でした。船は思ったより揺れなかっし、何と言っても、船内で出されるコナコーヒーは絶品でした。最後に一つ、カップルで行かれるかたは、満席の場合に相席になる可能性もあるみたいです。私たちの両隣は、どちらも相席でした。

We participated as a group of four friends. Since it's called "Heavenly Sea," we had high expectations for how beautiful the ocean would be, and it did not disappoint. Although the weather wasn't great in December, it was still more than enough. It's a place that makes you want to visit again at a different time. But what impressed me even more was the staff's enthusiasm to ensure that customers have a great time and leave happy! The BBQ was also very delicious, and I definitely recommend it to anyone planning to go to Hawaii. Thank you, Eri!

友達同士４名で参加。「天国の海」と言うからにはいったいどれだけキレイな海？という期待には満足な場所です。１２月であまり天気の良い日ではなかったのですがそれでも十分でした。時期を変えてまた訪れたいと思わせる海です。でもそれにも増して印象に残ったのがスタッフの「お客様になんとか楽しんで帰ってもらおう！」という熱意です。BBQもとても美味しかったしハワイへ行くという人には是非お勧めですね。エリさんどうもありがとう！！

Last year my wife and I had a fantastic time. We watched Sea Turtles and enjoyed the reaf. This year we took our two adult children to share the great experience. The staff were very patient,friendly and helpfull. We all had the time of our lives.

I participated on the morning of December 6th! o(^▽^)o
That morning, there was a moment when it rained heavily like a waterfall, and the weather hadn't been good the day before, so I was really worried. But once I got into Troy's car, who picked me up from the hotel, and crossed the highway tunnel, the weather was really nice! (^O^)
Chad, Etta, and Erin, who kept talking on the microphone, took us on the tour. They were all so cute and funny, which made the experience feel great!
The ocean was the most beautiful I've ever seen, and I was amazed!!
Even so, the guides were a bit disappointed, saying, "It's murky!" They genuinely wanted to show us something even more beautiful, thinking about the tour guests. They were really warm-hearted people! ☆
Even though we were meeting for the first time, we became quite friendly with the other tour guests, and everyone on the boat felt like family, creating a homey atmosphere (*^-^)b
I could only catch a glimpse of the turtles from a distance (they say you usually see them up close 99.9% of the time), but instead, I was able to encounter the very rare manta ray!
Then, they took photos of us in the heavenly ocean and made them look cinematic with Hawaiian music (this was an extra charge, but it was quite a deal!).
If I go to Hawaii, this is a place I would want to visit again and again!＼(^_^)／

　12月6日の午前中に参加しましたぁo(^▽^)o
　当日の朝は、一瞬滝のような雨が降ってたし、前の日も天気がよくなかったから、めっちゃ心配したんだけど、ホテルにお迎えに来てくれた、トロイさんの車に乗り込んで、ハイウェイのトンネルを越えると、そこは、とってもいぃ天気(^O^)
　ツアーにつれてってくれた、チャドさん・エッテさんそして、マイクでずぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅぅっとしゃべり続けていたエリさん(・ω・)/みんなとってもＣｕｔｅでおもしろくって、それだけでもかなり、いぃ感じ♪
　海は、今まで見たことないくらい綺麗で、びっくり！！
　それでも、ガイドさんたちは、『濁ってるぅ』とガッカリ気味！もっと綺麗なの見せたいよぉって本気でツアー客のこと考えてくれてさぁo(^-^)oかなりあったかい人たち☆
　また、初対面の人たちなのに、ツアー客さんたちともかなりフレンドリーになれて、船にいるみんなが、ファミリーみたいな、アットホームな感じで(*^-^)b
　亀は遠くにチラッとしか見ることができなかったけど、(いつもは、９９．９％近くで見られるらしい）代わりに、とっても珍しい『マンタ』に出逢うことができましたぁ♪
　それから、天国の海で撮ってもらった写真を、ハワイアンの曲にのせてシネマのようにしてくれたり（これは別料金だったけど、かなりお得！！）。
　ハワイにいったら、何度でも行きたくなるところでした＼(^_^)／

I have been to this Center multiple times. And I will probably go back again some time. I continue to take friends and family to this Center as I find the educational value significant. I also enjoy the talents of the people and enjoy the food. This is a great place to visit.

My favorite part of the experience was seeing the Samoan fire dancer at the end of the evening show, "Horizons". It was a beautiful, exciting and fun performance! He was also doing a cooking demonstration earlier that day at the Samoan camp. He was funny, charming, and kept us smiling. You can tell that he really loves what he does. I also loved how everyone who worked at the park seemed excited to share their culture.

I was able to participate in various attractions without waiting, as it was just the right time to visit (＾＾). The locals were kind, and at the end, I received a small souvenir. I think it's a place that can be enjoyed by families and couples alike.

ちょうど、空いている時期で並ばずいろいろなアトラクションに参加できました（＾＾）　現地のかたも親切で、最後にちょっとしたお土産をいただきました。　家族でもカップルでも楽しめる場所だとおもいます。

I have participated in several cruises so far, and it was great. I didn't have high expectations for the food considering the price, but it was satisfying. There were various performances, and time flew by quickly. It was nice to hear Hawaiian songs live as well.

いままでにいくつかのクルーズに参加しましたが、良かったです。値段的に食事は期待していなかったのですが、満足出来るものでした。いろんなパフォーマンスもあり、時間のたつのが早く感じました。ハワイアンソングも生で聞く事が出来て良かったです。

This is a nice little park, with a wonderful kids play area, a lazy water float under a water fall and a couple of deep drops. Perfect for people with access problems (I am round with bad knees). Many of the slower "rides" have ramped access to them. The staff quality is misleading. Some of the staff were excellent and fun, seemed to really enjoy working at the park and playing with the toys, showing guests how to have a good time. However; some of them looked bored and like they would rather be eating liver. Every year I like to get an airbrush tatoo which lasts the length of my vacation, to I pick a special one. This time, it didn't even last the afternoon. The guy did not clean my skin, or dust it afterwards and it came off before we left the park. This is a nice way to spend a few hours at a slower pace. Thrill seekers or action junkies will find this way too tame; recommended fore everyone else!

This is a wonderful place to visit -- enjoyed with our children and would make a repeat visit.

Having made all the arrangements online, I was a bit nervous because this was my wife's 50th birthday celebration and we had 23 family members in attendance. The boat, food, service and ambiance were beyond my expectations! I would highly recommend this Sunset Dinner Cruise.

Great job to all those at Hawaiian Activities that had anything to do with helping me to put on such a great celebration for my wife and family.

Best regards!

The staff was very accommodating, and the barbecue was delicious. However, since we ate around 3 PM, we couldn't have dinner that evening, so please be cautious when making restaurant reservations. Was it my fault for being hungry and going for seconds after snorkeling? As for the sea, it wasn't like the Kirin Lemon commercial, but unlike Waikiki, the water was clear, and we got to see tropical fish and turtles. Next time, I want to go when the temperature is higher. Be sure to bring towels from the hotel, as it feels quite cold when you come out of the water.

スタッフの対応も良く、バーベキューもとても美味しかったです。ただ、３時前後に食べるので、その日の夕食は食べれなくなりましたので、レストラン等の予約はご注意を。空腹で、シュノーケリングの後などで、お代わりもしてしまった私が悪い？肝心の海ですが、キリンレモンのＣＭのようではありませんでしたが、ワイキキの海と違い、透明度も高く、熱帯魚も亀さんにも会えました。今度は、もっと気温が高い時期に行きたいです。ホテルからタオル等は必ずお持ちください、海から上がるととても寒く感じます。

A cool way to tour the island to see what you want to see. Our bus driver, Ben, was delightful!

A fabulous time! We hired our guide, Mose, for $10 to take us on a tour. Couldn't have seen as much as we did without him! Need more than one day to do this attraction fully.

Had a great show and good food.

I had two people which have trouble walking. The trek from the bus drop off, through the mall, to the ship was a bit too long. Also, I had a guest who is very particular about how his meat is cooked and they did not even ask how you want your steak done. Could improve on those two points for the benefit of us old folks!

I participated on November 20th! Although the weather wasn't great, the staff's stories were enjoyable, and I never got bored (＞∀＜). I couldn't see the sea turtles underwater, but I did manage to see them from the boat, as they said there was a 99.9% chance of seeing them☆ Seeing the live sea turtles was moving♪ For those participating, please don't shout if you spot a sea turtle! Chad was really cool↑↑ lol.

11月20日に参加して来ました！！
あまり天気がよくなかったのですが、ｽﾀｯﾌの方の話は楽しかったし、全然飽きることがなかったです(＞∀＜)
海亀を水中で見ることは出来なかったのですが、99.9％見れるということで船からちゃんと海亀を見てきました☆
生の海亀は感動しました♪
参加される方は海亀を見つけても大声出さないで下さいﾈ！
ﾁｬﾄﾞさんは本当かっこよかったです↑↑笑

I went with a 9-year old and the waterpark was a blast. They don't have a ton of slides, but the ones they do have are amazing. I wouldn't recommend it for much younger children because most of the rides not only have a height requirement, but are pretty intense as well.

I participated in the Big Splash Package.

The wave pool and thrilling slides offer an intensity that you can't experience in Japan. My top recommendation is the wave pool and the white V-shaped slide called "Shaka." The tube slide that you go down in complete darkness is also a lot of fun.

It might have been the off-season, but the park was not crowded, allowing us to enjoy the attractions without long wait times. Even when there was a line, it was only about 5 to 6 people.

The staff who took care of us on-site were energetic and very friendly. The travel time from the hotel is quite long, but on the way back, you’re so tired from playing that you can fall asleep in no time.

You can experience everything in a day, so it may not be a place you want to visit again soon, but I definitely recommend it for first-timers.

ビッグスプラッシュパッケージに参加しました。

波の出るプール、スリル満点の滑り台など、そのスケールは日本では味わえない容赦無さ。
私のイチオシは波の出るプールと、白いV字型の滑り台『シャカ』。真っ暗の中を滑るチューブスライドも楽しいです。

シーズンオフだったこともあるかもしれませんが、園内は空いていて、アトラクションに並んで待つ時間を取られず、目一杯遊べます。並んでも5~6人程度のものでした。

現地でお世話してくれたスタッフの方は元気良くとても感じのいい方でした。
ホテルとの移動時間が結構長いのですが、帰りは遊び疲れているのでぐっすり眠ればあっという間です。

一日いれば一通り遊び切れる内容なので、もう一回行きたくなる程のものではないですが、初めての方には絶対お勧めです。

This was our 3rd trip to Oahu and the first time going out with Captain Bob. It was a well organized function with a superb crew! Having the first stop to the sandbar for volleyball was an excellent way for newbies to get used to snorkeling. It also allowed people to get acclimated to the water before getting into the snorkeling around the reef. Their choice in reef was nothing short of excellent! There was a large variety of fish to view to include several Moray Eels that swam about. The location also allowed a beautiful view of the Main Island and isolated islands off the coast. The only complaint is there was a young crew member who needed to pull up his bathing suit a little bit. He was a very nice young man & friendly with everyone but a bit more modesty would have been appreciated.
Overall, the event was great; everyone had an enjoyable time, and would recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu.

I felt that this was an outstanding value for the money. The whole experience was not only entertaining but educational as well.

Well organized and informative, particularly the battleship Missouri

The polynesian cultural center is pretty cool. Anybody visiting Hawaii for the first time should check it out.

it was great and one day is definitely not enough time to see and learn all that is at the Polynesian Cultural Center

This was what I was looking forward to the most on my trip to Hawaii, so my expectations were high, but it was even more fun than I anticipated, and my friends and I were thrilled. The brightness and attentiveness of the staff made the experience even more enjoyable.

The clarity of the ocean was amazing, and we were able to see many dolphins and fish. We even happened to encounter a sea turtle while we were kayaking! It was truly lucky.

The hamburgers we ate on the boat were delicious, and the hula lesson was fun, so I’m really glad I participated in this tour. I will definitely be a repeat visitor.

I took a lot of photos, but unfortunately, they didn’t turn out very well, which was a bit disappointing.

今回のハワイ旅行で一番楽しみにしていたものだったので、それだけ期待も大きかったのですが、予想以上の楽しさで友人共々大感激でした。スタッフの方たちの明るさと気配りで、楽しさも一層倍増されました。
海の透明度も素晴らしく、イルカもお魚もたくさん見ることができました。私たちはカヤックに乗っているとき偶然海がめにも出会えたんですよ!!本当ラッキー。
船の上で食べるハンバーガーもおいしかったですし、フラレッスンも楽しかったですし、このツアーに参加してよかったです。リピーターになること間違いなしですね。
と、写真もたくさん撮ったのですが、やはり上手には写っていなかったので少し残念でした。