All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

It says it starts at five but the activity start maybe an hour earlier but still give yourself some time to go to the waterfall for about three hours and an hour to get ready there

A LOT OF ACTIVS PICKUP AND DROPOFF TO CENTER . THE BUFFET WAS VERY GOOD,

Just an overall fun experience. From learning about the different cultures to the games and activities to the amazing food! Everything was planned and every worker was helpful and polite. I highly recommend doing the full day event and using it as one of your full vacation days. It was a very long day, but it was well worth it and the food buffet was like nothing I had ever seen before. The best part was the luau completely captivating and well done.

Since it's a large ship, there was no seasickness! The pineapple banana bread was delicious, and we saw plenty of dolphins and whales, which was amazing!

大きい船なので、船酔い無し！
パイナップルバナナブレッドも美味しいし、
イルカも鯨もたくさん見られて最高でした！

The weather wasn't great, but the waves were calm, so we were able to enjoy various activities. Other activities, like interacting with turtles at the deep sea or the venue, can be quite challenging for children, but turtles also came to the sandbar, and the experience of seeing them up close in the shallow water was fantastic. I highly recommend it for families with kids. The staff who spoke Japanese (local people?) were very kind.

天気に恵まれなかったのですが、波が穏やかでしたので諸々楽しめました。他のアクティビティは深い海の底や会場でカメと触れ合うため子供には大変ですが、サンドバーにもカメがやってきてくれて、浅瀬でカメを間近に見れる体験は最高でした。子連れにこそおススメです。日本語を話せるスタッフさん(現地の方？)がとても親切でした。

It's not an exaggeration to say that I came to Hawaii to see the fire dance in this show. The other shows were also well-crafted as entertainment, and I was able to enjoy them with peace of mind.

このショーのファイヤーダンスを見るためにハワイに来たと言っても過言ではない。他のショーもエンターテインメントとして完成されており、安心して楽しめました。

I was torn between the hotel luau and this show, but I chose this one for its convenience. I had heard that it wasn't just a hula show, and the quality of the performance was wonderfully impressive. The kids also enjoyed watching it.

ホテルのルアウと迷って、お手軽さからこのショーにしました。
フラショーだけではないと聞いていましたが、ショーのクオリティとして素晴らしい完成度でした。
子どもも楽しく見ました。

Best customer service. Best shuttle driver to pier with Kaplan. He is amazing. Very personable and knowledgeable about Oahu. Excellent communicator in both English and Japanese. He is a great ambassador for the tour and for Oahu.
Snockel crew was excellent. Very personable and helpful. Made all guests feel comfortable. Communicate in both English and Japanese. Very helpful in pointing out marine life. Jaime was excellent.

This was my second time using it. This time, I brought people who were experiencing the Auwana show for the first time. Just like last time, it was a powerful performance!

2回目の利用。
今回はアウアナ初体験の方たちを連れての観劇でした。
前回同様迫力のあるショーでした！

Positive Points
- I was able to see many whales, and I was more satisfied than I had expected.
- Even during the times when whales were not visible, I enjoyed a comfortable cruise while taking in the scenery.
- Important announcements were made in Japanese, which made me feel secure participating in the tour.
- I had the unexpected and delightful experience of encountering a honu (sea turtle) at the time of departure.
- The banana cake provided was very delicious and left a lasting impression.

Points for Improvement
- Although there were announcements when whales were spotted, the sound from the microphone was muffled and hard to hear.
- The observation deck on the third floor did not allow for easy movement between the left and right sides, which meant that the view was biased either to the right or left rather than being 360 degrees. While it was possible to move in the back, it took time to get to the opposite side when at the front.
- Due to legal regulations requiring a certain distance from the whales, this is understandable, but if you are imagining seeing the whales up close with great intensity, you might feel a bit unsatisfied. In reality, the whales appeared somewhat small.
- Although there were restrooms available, the amount of toilet paper was limited from the start, and there was no replenishment during the trip.

良かった点
- 多くのクジラを見ることができ、期待以上に満足感があった。
- クジラが見えない時間帯も、景色を楽しみながら快適にクルージングを満喫できた。
- 重要な案内については日本語でのアナウンスもあり、安心して参加できた。
- 出航時にホヌ（ウミガメ）に出会えるという、思いがけない嬉しい体験があった。
- 提供されたバナナケーキがとても美味しく、印象に残った。

惜しかった点
- クジラ発見時のアナウンスはあったものの、マイクの音がこもっていて聞き取りづらかった。
- 3階デッキの展望台先頭部分は左右の行き来ができず、360度見渡せるというよりも、右側か左側のどちらかに視界が偏ってしまった。後方では移動可能だが、先頭にいると反対側へ移動するのに時間がかかる。
- 法律上の規制によりクジラとの距離を保つ必要があるため、仕方のない点ではあるが、間近で見る大迫力のクジラを想像していると、やや物足りなく感じる可能性がある。実際にはクジラはやや小さく見えた。
- お手洗いは完備されていたものの、トイレットペーパーの量が最初から少なく、途中での補充もなかった。

I enjoyed watching the history of hula in Hawaii, and it was wonderful to see Elvis and Michael Jackson! I had a great time drinking and having fun.

ハワイ　フラの歴史を見ながら
楽しめて、エルビスやマイケルジャクソン
素敵でした！
お酒を飲みながら　楽しい時間を過ごせました

In conclusion, I was able to see the whales spouting only a few times. I wish I could have seen them a bit closer. However, the boat was large and stable, so I was quite satisfied to sit in a deck chair and enjoy the leisurely feeling of a boat trip. While sitting in the deck chair and looking at the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea, I was able to listen to various information about whales in Japanese through the onboard announcements, which was very educational!

結論から言うと、クジラの潮吹きは数回だけ見ることが出来ました。もう少し近くで見えると良かったかなと思います。ただ、船も大きくて揺れも少ないので、デッキチェアに座ってゆったり船旅気分を味わえたのはかなり満足でした。海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの風景を見ながらデッキチェアに座り、日本語でクジラについての様々な事を船内放送で聞けて勉強になりました！

The theater inside the hotel is small, but you can see the entire stage well even from the cheaper seats. It gets crowded before entry, but since it's inside the hotel, you can feel secure. Because it's a small theater, entering and exiting was also smooth.

ホテル内の劇場のためこじんまりしていますが、安い席でも全体がよく見えます。入場前は混雑していますがホテル内のため安心です。小規模劇場のため出入りもスムーズでした。

I arrived in Honolulu on the morning flight the day before and went whale watching on the first evening with Dolphin Hawaii on their small, small catamaran. This time, I had the experience of whale watching on consecutive days. On both days, I was able to see whales.

On the small, small catamaran, I enjoyed watching a pod of dolphins swimming alongside us and what appeared to be a family or siblings playing right next to the boat. However, for those who are prone to seasickness or sensitive to the rocking of the boat, I think it would be more reassuring to board the Star of Honolulu, where you wouldn't have to worry as much about seasickness.

If you're looking for a more thrilling and intimate marine experience, I recommend the small, small catamaran. On both days, I was able to see whales from either boat.

前日にホノルル朝便到着し初日夕刻にイルカハワイさんの小さな小さな双胴船でホエルウォッチングに出ていました　
今回は連日でのホエルウォッチング体験でした
前日、今回とクジラ見ることが叶いました
小さな小さな双胴船では
イルカの群れが並走？並泳？していたり双胴船の直ぐそばで家族？兄弟兄妹？が遊びたわむれていると思われる様子を堪能出来ました
ただ、船酔いする方や揺れや遊園地のアトラクションに弱い方には
スターオブホノルルに乗船する方がより船酔いを心配せずに安心していられるかと思います
より迫力ある身近な海洋体験だと小さな小さな双胴船をお勧めします
今回はどちらの船でも両日共にクジラ見られました

The captain and staffs are amazing. They take good care of us and make sure we are safe while having fun. The boat provided spam musubi, chips, cookies, granola bars and drinks. We had fun playing SUP on the sandbar and the water is so clear. The snokeling is the most fun part of the tour. We were able to see sea turtle that swim by us so close. Highly recommended to join if you are coming to Hawaii.

The catamaran ride offered beautiful views, and the Hawaiian fishpond tour was educational.

Along Pearl Harbor, we enjoyed the stop at Punchbowl Cemetery, and the city tour of Honolulu highlighted key sites

It was disappointing that I couldn't experience the whale watching I was looking forward to, but I was able to see the views from the backside of Diamond Head, which made for a valuable experience.

期待していた様なホェールウォッチングが出来なかったのは残念でしたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の景色なども見られ、貴重な体験になりました。

**[Positive Aspects]**
During the transfer, the driver kindly introduced us to recommended restaurants along the way. He was very friendly and left a good impression.

We were able to see sea turtles. We took photos from the boat and also saw them swimming nearby while snorkeling.

It was great to take commemorative photos while doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding (SUP).

**[Negative Aspects]**
The time when you can see sandbars like those shown in guidebooks and on websites is quite limited. Although we were there during a relatively low tide, the sand was completely submerged, and the water level was above an adult's waist.

This is due to weather conditions, so there's not much that can be done, but on the day we participated, there were strong winds, and the current was quite fast. The SUP was being swept away, so it didn't feel like a leisurely activity, and we ended up exhausting ourselves.

Again, this is due to the weather, but because it had rained right before and there were strong winds during the activity, the sea didn't look very clear. (We didn't see many fish while snorkeling.)

Additionally, there were participants who were confused when they were told on-site that you cannot participate in snorkeling if you can't swim. I think it would be good to include this information in the participation guidelines.

**[Varies by Person]**
As mentioned by another reviewer, the Japanese-speaking staff used casual language throughout. While some may appreciate having someone who can communicate in Japanese during an activity abroad, others might find this somewhat rude. I think this depends on how individuals perceive the quality of service relative to the price paid.

Since the staff cannot judge how well someone can swim, I understand that self-assessment is necessary, but I think it would be helpful to have some criteria or steps to determine participation eligibility in shallow areas. Some people might feel like they were treated coldly or dismissed.

【良かった】
送迎の際にはドライバーの方が道中にあるおすすめレストランなど紹介してくれました。とても親切な方で好印象でした。

ウミガメを見ることができました。船上から写真を撮ることも、シュノーケリング中に近くを泳いでいるところを見ることもできました。

SUPなどしながら記念撮影できたのはよかったです。

【悪かった】
ガイドブックやサイトHPに掲載されている写真ようなサンドバーがみられる時期はかなり限られています。比較的干潮に近い時間帯でしたが砂は全く見えず、水位は大人の腰より上でした。

これは天候によるものなのでどうしようもないですが、自分たちが参加した日は強風で、潮の流れがかなり早かったです。SUPもどんどん流されてしまうので、優雅に遊ぶという感じではなく、体力を消耗しました。

これも天候によるので仕方ないですが、直前まで雨が降っていたことと、アクティビティの時間帯に強風が吹いていたため、海はあまりきれいに見えませんでした。（シュノーケリングはあまり魚を見つけられませんでした。）

また、平泳ぎができないとシュノーケリングには参加できない。ということを現場で伝えられて戸惑っている方がいました。参加時の注意事項に記載してもよいかと思いました。


【人による】
別の方も口コミで書かれていましたが、日本語スタッフの方は終始タメ口でした。
海外で参加するアクティビティにもかかわらず、日本語でコミュニケーションをとることが可能な方がいてくれるのでありがたい。ととらえる方もいると思いますし、応対がやや失礼に感じると思う方もいると思います。これは払った料金とサービスの質を各位がどうとらえるかによるかと思います。

どの程度泳げるのかはスタッフでは判断できないので自己判断というのは分からなくもないですが、目安となる基準や、浅瀬で参加可否を判断してもらうためのステップとかはあってもいいのではないかと思いました。人によっては冷たく突き放されたように感じてしまうかと思いました。

My wife and I booked the morning 2hr whale watch cruise and it was breathtaking. The views all the way throughout the cruise was the highlight. Not to mention the whales we spotted in the distance. The cruise staff were all very helpful and welcoming. The pineapple banana bread was one of the best I have ever had! I would recommend this activity to all friends and family that come to Oahu

The food was good and plentiful the entertainment was awesome

We had such a wonderful time on our sunset cruise while in Oahu. Lost track of how many whales we saw while out there. And the staff were so incredibly nice. Special shout out to Vivian who spent some extra time with my son who was feeling very shy. We truly had a lovely night.

The scenery and the driver were great, but during this time of year, it gets quite cold in the early morning, so I wouldn't recommend it too much. It was so cold that I could only swim a little. I envied those who went in the afternoon. I wish they would at least schedule the tours in the afternoon during winter.

景色もドライバーさんも良かったが、この時期は朝早くは冷えるのであまりオススメではないです。寒いので少ししか泳げませんでした。昼から行ってる人が羨ましかったです。
せめて冬はツアーを昼からで組んでほしい。

The show's structure was great, and the music and visuals matched perfectly, making it enjoyable. The singers and dancers were also glamorous and very good.

ショーの構成がよく、音楽と映像がピッタリ合っていて楽しかった。シンガーやダンサーも華やかでとてもよかった。

I regret not having seen such fun entertainment in Hawaii before! The food is delicious, they come to your seat to sing, and there are dance lessons, so you can enjoy yourself thoroughly before the show even starts. The show is, of course, amazing. I received a scarf that Elvis Presley wiped his sweat with (laughs). It's a secret that Michael Jackson had a little bit of a belly (laughs).

Thank you for the fantastic performances filled with singing and dancing.

This is definitely a show you must see when you come to Waikiki.

ハワイにこんなに楽しいエンターテイメントがあったのか！と今まで見なかった事を後悔しました。
食事も美味しいし、席まで来て歌ってくれるし、踊り方のレッスンもありショーの前にも充分楽しめます。
ショーは、もちろん最高です。
エルビス・プレスリーには、彼の汗を吹いたスカーフを頂きました(笑)
マイケル・ジャクソンのお腹がちょっぴり出ていたのは内緒(笑)

歌に踊りに最高のパフォーマンスをありがとうございました。

ワイキキに来たら絶対みるべきショーです。

The wind was strong and the waves were high, so unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. However, the boat hardly rocked, and we enjoyed delicious pineapple banana cake and coffee. The information about the whales was only in English, but they talked a lot, and I was able to learn various things using Google Translate. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was very impressive. If we can't see the whales, we received a ticket to try again for free during the season, so I think I'll give it another shot.

風が強く波が高かったせいか、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、船はほとんど揺れずにパイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒーを美味しく頂きました。
クジラに関しての情報も英語のみでしたが、沢山話してくださり、Google翻訳を活用して色々と学ぶことができました。
海側からみるダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキがとても印象的でした。
クジラが見れない時は、シーズン中であれば再度無料でチャレンジできる券も頂けたので、もう一度チャレンジしてみようと思います。

I chose a plan with a buffet, but I felt like the buffet time was a bit too long, so next time I go, I will skip the buffet. The selection at the buffet was sufficient. You line up and choose your food in order, and at the meat station (which had two types), they cut it for you right in front of you. There were several types of desserts, but I couldn't eat as much as I thought I would.

After the buffet, the time to move to the show venue and wait for it to start was a bit long, and I got a little bored, but once the show began, it was a lot of fun. There were hula dances, fire dances, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson performances, and I was never bored throughout. The singers were skilled, and the dancers were great too. The dancers changed costumes and came out multiple times. I was really impressed watching them. This was my first time seeing a show other than the free hula dance show, and I enjoyed it very much.

ビュッフェ付きのプランにしましたが、ビュッフェの時間が長く持て余してしまうような感じだったので、次回行くとしたらビュッフェなしにします。ビュッフェの内容としては十分な感じでした。列に並んで順番に自分で選んで取り、最後にあるお肉のコーナーでは（二種類ありました）目の前で切り分けてくれます。デザートも数種類ありましたが、思っているほど食べられませんでした。

ビュッフェのあと、ショー会場への移動・スタートまでの時間が長く、少し飽きてしまいましたが、ショーが始まるととても楽しかったです。フラダンス、ファイヤーダンス、エルピスプレスリー、マイケルジャクソン、終始全く飽きません。歌を歌う方もお上手で踊りもお上手。ダンサーさんも着替え・着替え、何度も出てきます。すごいなぁと感心して見ておりました。無料で見られるフラダンスショー以外でショーを見たのは初めてで、とても楽しかったです。

We participated in a whale watching tour as a family of four. The size of the boat was large, it swayed little, and it was comfortable. The hospitality and the cake were delicious. However, it was a bit disappointing that we didn't see the whales we were hoping for.

But we were able to see Diamond Head and Aloha Tower from the sea, which can only be viewed from the land, and the vast ocean that stretched on endlessly provided breathtaking views that exceeded our expectations. Although we didn't see any whales, the stunning scenery we experienced more than made up for it.

I believe the various people from different countries who joined the tour were also satisfied. Since we participated from Japan, it’s difficult to visit again soon, but I look forward to joining again next time. Thank you very much.

家族4人でホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
船の規模も大きく揺れも少なく快適、おもてなしのケーキも美味しかったです。
ただ期待してた鯨が見れなかったのが少し残念です。
でも陸地からしか見れないダイアモンドヘッド、アロハタワーを海側から見れたり、ずっと続く広大な海海、期待以上の絶景の展開ばかりでした。鯨が見れなかったけれど、見られた絶景が十分カバーされていました。
一緒にツアーに参加していたいろいろな国々の方も満足されたと思います。
日本からの参加なので、すぐにまた訪れることは難しいですが、次に参加した時に楽しみにしたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

This was my third time participating, and depending on the timing and the people going, the condition of the sandbar varied, which made it enjoyable. I was able to see a lot of sea turtles 🐢. During our free time, I had fun doing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The snacks, spam musubi, and drinks on the boat were plentiful. It was a tour that went by in the blink of an eye. The female staff were all lively and wonderful.

3度目の参加　行く人時期時間によりサンドバーの状態違い楽しめた
海亀🐢たくさん見れた
自由時間　SUPもできて楽しかった
船でのスパムむすび　スナック　飲物充実　あっという間のツアーでした
スタッフ女性で皆さんイキイキ素敵でした

We were so disappointed with our Sunset Dinner Cruise this week.
Why oh why, when a company has it just right, do they get greedy and take away the finesse?
Having taken the steak & lobster package last year, we were so looking forward to repeating the experience - but it failed to live up to expectations.
The singer couldn't sing; we had to queue for our starter (only lettuce plated at the table; the lobster was not prepared, we were provided with lobster crackers and a pick (not what we were expecting, dressed in our best clothes); there was no finger bowl or wet wipe; our steaks were cold and the server came so infrequently we did not get to use two of our drinks vouchers.
Shame on you.