All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

First of all, the staff were very kind and accommodating, but we went far away from the area where the dolphins were spinning, and there were no dolphins there. That was unexpected, so I was very disappointed. I would like to try again next time.

まず、スタッフの皆さんは親切に対応して下さいましたが、イルカがスピンしているグループの場所から遠くへ行き、そこにはイルカはいませんでした。それは予想外でしたので、非常にがっかりしました。また次回トライしたいです。

I did it at 120m.
Since it was close to the hotel, I walked there, but the hut was somewhat isolated and a bit hard to find.
However, there are no other shops around, so it's okay.

The staff was polite and experienced, so I felt safe trying it out.
I would like to use it again.

１２０mでやりました。
近くのホテルだったので徒歩で行きましたが、小屋がぽつんとあり若干場所が分かりづらいです。
ただし、他にショップはないので大丈夫です。

スタッフは丁寧だし、経験豊富で安心してトライできました。
また利用したいです。

Two years ago, I participated in a tour that included lunch. This time, I joined a morning tour, but the time spent at the sandbar was short, and I felt a bit unsatisfied. However, I was able to return to the hotel for lunch, so I could make good use of my time.

２年前にはランチ付きのツアーに参加しました。
今回は午前中のツアーに参加したのですが、サンドバーの滞在時間も短く、ちょっと物足りない感じがしてしまいました。
しかし、お昼にはホテルに戻って来られたので時間を有効に使うことができました。

I'm a repeat visitor. It's wild, so it's understandable, but this time I saw the least number of dolphins. They were far away and didn't come close. It's disappointing.
Due to the waves, I couldn't experience stand-up paddleboarding either.
It seems they made the boat larger, and it was two stories. I feel like the number of people on board hasn't changed, but going up and down is a bit of a hassle. Also, unfortunately, on this day, I couldn't use the restroom on the boat. I've never used it before, but when they say it's unavailable, it makes me anxious. I wonder if it will take a few days to fix... that's tough.
The photographer was really enthusiastic and made it a lot of fun.

リピーターです。野生なので仕方ないのですが、今回が一番イルカを見ることができませんでした。遠くにはいるのに、近くに来てくれない。ざんねんです。
波があるため、スタンダップパドルボートも体験できず。
船を大きくしたようで、2階建てでした。乗ってる人数は変わらない気がするのですが…あがったり降りたりがちょっと面倒です。またこの日は運悪く船内のトイレも使えず。今までも利用したことはないのですが、ないといわれると不安。直すのに数日かかるのでしょうか…大変ですね。
カメラマンの人がとても盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです。

We enjoyed cruising from Kailua to the area near the sandbar on a catamaran. Although we didn't land on the sandbar, we had fun snorkeling and enjoyed free drinks and a barbecue (hamburgers) on board, which I liked. The boat was chartered for the number of reservations, and this time we set off with two boats. There happened to be many Japanese people, so one boat was filled to capacity with Japanese passengers. The languages spoken were English and Japanese. I wasn't sure if there were other languages, but the tourists were definitely from various countries. Everyone became friendly, taking photos together. The contrast between the steep mountains unique to Hawaii and the emerald-colored sea of the sandbar was beautiful, and I almost forgot to look for sea turtles, but the crew was quick to point them out. It was beautiful, pleasant, and fun. The leisurely afternoon course included only the cruise and snorkeling, with no exploration of Kailua town, but I was satisfied. I participated with my mother and child, wearing a tunic and hoodie over our swimsuits, and brought a beach towel, float, and sunscreen. They provided snorkeling sets and life jackets.

カイルアからカタマランクルーザーでサンドバー付近までクルージングを楽しみます。サンドバーへは上陸しませんが、スノーケリングを楽しみ船上ではフリードリンク、バーベキュー(ハンバーガー)を食べます、私は好き。予約者が乗れる分の船がチャーターされていて、今回は2挺で出発。たまたま日本人が多かったので、1挺は日本人で満タンになりました。言語は、英語と日本語の二言語です。他言語があったかどうかはわかりませんでしたが、ツーリストはとにかく多国籍でした。写真を撮りあったりしてみんな仲良しになります。ハワイ特有の切り立つ山の景色とサンドバーのエメラルド色の海のコントラストが美しく、ウミガメ探しを忘れてしまいそうですが、クルーが目敏く教えてくれます。美しく、気持ちよく、楽しかった。午後から出発するのんびりコースはクルーズとスノーケリングのみで、カイルア街の散策はナシですが、満足しました。母と子供で参加し、水着の上にチュニックとパーカーを羽織り、バスタオルと浮き輪とサンブロックを持って出掛けました。スノーケルセットとライフジャケットは貸してくれます。

We participated as a couple in our 50s. There were few Japanese people, and the explanations were in English, so our understanding was about 10-20%. But we had fun.

However, even though there were dolphins swimming, the explanations were long, so by the time we got into the water, the dolphins were gone, and we only got to snorkel for about 30-40 minutes.

The lunch was delicious. It included round-trip transportation to the point and free drinks (including alcohol).

Since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, the cost performance was not great.

50代夫婦で参加しました。
日本人が少なく、説明は英語だったので
理解度は10～20%くらい？
でも楽しかったです。

ただ、イルカが泳いでいても説明が長かった
ので、海に入った時には、イルカもいなくなって
いて、30～40分シュノーケリングしていただけ
でした。

ランチは美味しかったです。
ポイントまでの往復、フリードリンク(アルコ
ール含む)でした。

イルカと泳げなかったので、コスパは、いまいち
ですね。

For those who want to experience the sandbar, which is often featured on television, I recommend it because the time is only in the morning and the price is reasonable. There were many participants, with two buses and two boats operating.

Before heading to the sandbar, we looked for sea turtles. We were able to see about five or six, but they only come up for air briefly, making it difficult to take photos. After seeing the turtles, we went to the sandbar.

On the day we went, the water was up to our knees, and there were some complaints. It seems that the relaxing setup with chairs, as seen on TV, is quite rare. After the photo session at the sandbar (the staff takes the pictures), we went snorkeling.

We walked to the point where the sandbar suddenly gets deep, which took about 5 to 10 minutes. I got stung by a jellyfish during that time. The staff had warned us to be careful. The jellyfish were small, so it was quite difficult to spot them if you weren't paying attention.

A tip to avoid getting stung by jellyfish: don't walk at the front! I was at the front and got stung. It hurts quite a bit; it's a prickly pain, and since jellyfish tentacles are long, the pain can be quite widespread. After being stung, it turns into a small bump, and the mark lasts for a few days. For children, it might be a bit challenging as they might scratch it. Please be careful.

Since many people participate in snorkeling, the water can be murky and visibility is poor. The staff was feeding the fish with bread to attract them. After the activity, they ask for tips, but it’s not mandatory, so quite a few people didn’t give any. The staff were cheerful and had a good vibe.

テレビでもよく取り上げられるサンドバーに一度は行ってみたい人には、時間も午前中だけだし、値段も手頃なのでオススメです。
多数の参加者で、バス２台、舟２隻の運行でした。
サンドバーに行く前に海がめを探します。５～６匹は見れましたが、息継ぎする瞬間だけ頭を上げるので、写真に残すのは難しいです。カメを見た後にサンドバーに行きます。
私たちが行った日は、海水は膝上ぐらいで、クレームを言っている人も居ました。テレビで見たような、椅子を出してくつろげるような状態は、めったに無いそうです。
サンドバーで写真撮影タイム（スタッフの人が撮ってくれます）が終わったら、シュノーケリングです。
シュノーケリングはサンドバーの急に深くなるポイントまで歩きます。５～10分程度です。
私はその時にくらげに刺されました。スタッフの人も注意を促してましたが。小さいクラゲですので、よほど注意していないと見つけるのは困難です。
クラゲに刺されないコツ！　先頭を歩かない！先頭を泳がない！私は先頭を歩いていて刺されました。
さされると、結構痛いですね。チクチクした痛みですが、クラゲの足が長いので、結構広範囲に痛いです。さされた後は小さいイボになり、数日は後が残ります。子供だと掻いてしまったり、少し大変かも知れません。お気をつけ下さい。
シュノーケリングはたくさんの人が参加するので。濁っていてよく見えません。スタッフの人がパン？を与えて魚を寄せていました。
終わったらチップをお願いされます。強要はされないので、入れない人も結構いました。
スタッフの方は明るくてよい感じでした。

I participated at 90 meters.
The scenery was beautiful and it was truly amazing!!
I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

９０ｍで参加しました。
景色がきれいでほんとうに最高でした！！
また機会があれば参加したいです。

I had always wanted to try it someday.
The explanation was in English, but it wasn't a problem for me, even though I don't understand English well.
The height was a maximum of 150m. Wow, it was high! It was scary!
But I'm glad I challenged myself. It was a fun memory.
Make sure to use sunscreen!

いつかはやってみたいと思っていました。
説明は英語ですが、英語の分からない私でもまあ問題ありません。
高さは最大の150m いや〜高かった！怖かった！
けど、挑戦して良かった。楽しい思い出です。
日焼け止めはしっかりと！

I experienced this for the first time at my wife's request. The interaction with the dolphins was amazing. I thought the show was also nice and intimate.

奥様のリクエストで初めて体験しました。イルカとのアトラクションは最高でした。ショーもこじんまりとして良かったと思います。

The lessons were mostly in English, and there were a few communication gaps, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I wish it could have lasted a bit longer.

レッスンはほとんど英語で、ちょっと意思疎通出来ないところがありましたが、それはそれで楽しみました。もう少し長くやりたかったです

I was lucky enough to encounter four sea turtles while traveling by boat. I've seen sea turtles on the beach before, but it was my first time seeing them swimming gracefully in the ocean. I also had an early encounter with dolphins and experienced how they gather in such large numbers.

The staff was energetic and worked hard to boost the participants' spirits from early in the morning, creating a fun atmosphere throughout the tour. It felt great to see the effort put into making the entire tour enjoyable, not just focusing on the main purpose of seeing dolphins, but also ensuring a pleasant experience from the bus ride to the end of the tour.

I want to go again! I'm also curious about the manta ray tour. Maybe next year?

運が良かったのか、船で移動中にウミガメ４頭に遭遇できました。
浜にいるウミガメは見たことありますが、悠々と海を泳いでいるウミガメを見たのは初めてでした。
イルカ達にも早々と遭遇でき、こんなにたくさんの数で群れを成すのだと体感できました
また、スタッフの方達も早朝から参加者のテンションをあげるよう、元気に盛り上げて頂けてツアー全体が楽しい雰囲気で実行できました。
これは、イルカという主目的だけでなく、ツアーバスの乗車から終わりまでのツア－全体の運営を気持ちよくしようという努力が感じられ、気持ちよかったです。
また行きたい！！　マンタツアーも気になりますね。また来年かな？

The weather was nice, but as I researched beforehand, the sandbar had water up to my waist. If you don't like what you find in your research, it's better not to participate. The snorkeling at the coral reef was great. You can't get there without a boat. On the day, there were currents, and the guide said, "Think of it as training and do your best," which was funny. I went into the sea with a water camera and holding my child. Although I was wearing a life jacket, I felt like I was going to be overwhelmed by my child clinging to me. It became a great memory. The guide was also very nice and I recommend it. I will repeat this experience.

天気は良かったですがサンドバーは事前に調べた通りで腰まで水がありました。
事前に調べて気に入らない方は参加しない方が良いですね。
サンゴ礁でのスノーケリングが良かったです。船でなければこれません。
当日は海流がありガイドさんが”特訓だと思ってがんばってください”とｗ。
水中カメラと子供を抱えて海へ。救命胴衣を着けていますが、
私にしがみつき登り上がる子供に殺されると思いましたｗ。いい思い出になりました。
ガイドさんも感じが良くおすすめです。リピートします。

It was a tour I joined during my free time, and I was lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins by chance. I think it's relatively affordable and easy to participate in compared to other options in Hawaii.

空き時間に参加したツアーでしたが、偶然イルカの集団に遭遇できラッキーでした。
ハワイの中では比較的安価で参加しやすいと思います。

We participated as a family of three (all adults). I thought only two people could ride, but we were able to ride together as three. We signed up for a height of 120 meters, and there was absolutely no fear of heights; it was a very pleasant and elegant experience. I was a bit worried about being seasick due to lack of sleep, but the staff were so enjoyable that there wasn't even time to feel nauseous (laughs). This was the most fun activity of our trip to Hawaii!

家族三人(皆大人)で参加しました。二人でしか乗れないと思っていましたが、三人で一緒に乗れました。高さは120メートルで申し込みましたが、高さの恐怖など全くなくとても気持ちよく優雅な時間でした。寝不足気味で船酔いを少し心配していましたが、スタッフの方々もとても楽しく酔うような暇さえありませんでした(笑)。今回のハワイで一番楽しいアクティビティでした❗。

I thought I could have malasadas for breakfast, so I skipped breakfast, but I couldn't eat anything until lunch. What happened to the malasada photos from the past? I got to see dolphins, but since I jumped in with a five-year-old, it was quite exhausting to swim towards the dolphins. I couldn't keep up with the group at all and was struggling. Unfortunately, I couldn't see them while swimming. As a result, I ran out of energy to enjoy the marine activities, and the wait for the other participants' marine activities was long, which made me feel seasick halfway through, and it was quite tough. It seemed there were a few people who also got seasick. In the midst of all this, I was happy that the Japanese female staff member took great care of us.

朝マラサダが食べられると思い、朝ごはん抜きで来てしまったが、昼まで何も食べられなかった。過去のマラサダの写真は何だったのか？イルカには会えたが、私は５歳児と一緒に飛び込んだので、泳いでいるイルカの方に行くのはかなり体力消耗。集団に全然追いつけなくて必死だった。残念ながら泳ぎながら見ることは叶わなかった。なので、マリンアクティビティを楽しむ体力がなくなってしまい、他の参加者のマリンアクティビティ待ちが長くて、途中から船酔いしてしまい、かなりきつかった。船酔い組は何人かいたよう。そんななかで、日本人女子スタッフさんは甲斐甲斐しくお世話してくれて嬉しかったです。

I participated with my elementary and high school sons as a family. Shortly after boarding the boat, we were told that dolphins were nearby. We tried twice and were able to see many dolphins. There was even a baby dolphin in the pod, which was adorable. Later, we moved to a different spot for snorkeling where we saw sea turtles and various fish, and the kids were very excited. The cheeseburger we had on the boat was very delicious. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour.

小学生と高校生の息子達を連れて家族で参加しました。船に乗って間も無くイルカが近くにいるとの事。2回トライしてたくさんのイルカを見る事が出来ました。群れの中に赤ちゃんイルカもいて可愛いかったです。その後場所を変えてのシュノーケルではウミガメやお魚たちも見られたし、子供達も大興奮でした。船の上で食べたチーズバーガーがとても美味しかったです。大満足のツアーでした。

We signed up as a family of three. It was written that we would be picked up by a trolley, but on that day, we were picked up by a van. However, there was no confusion. Looking at the photos, it seemed like it was for two people, but there was also a three-person option, allowing our family of three to enjoy it together.

家族３人で申し込みました。迎えはトロリーと書いてありましたが、この日はバンでの迎えでした。ただ迷うことはありませんでした。写真を見ると二人乗りのようでしたが、３人用もあり家族３人同時に楽しむことができました。

They arrived at the hotel on time.
I hardly understood Japanese, but...
They took a lot of photos, but many of them were quite similar... However, I had a great time.

時間通りホテルまで来て頂きました。
日本語は殆ど通じませんが…
写真も凄く沢山とってありましたが、どれも似た様な物が沢山…でも、凄く楽しかったです。

I experienced 120m parasailing. It’s quite high. You can see all of Waikiki, and the view is amazing!!

120mのパラセリングを体験しました。結構、高いです。
ワイキキが一望でき、眺めは最高!!でした。

It was my first time at the sandbar! Depending on the season, I think, but I couldn't stand in the middle of the ocean as I had imagined... I was submerged up to my waist, and it was quite cold. However, the sea was very beautiful, and I was able to see turtles up close, and the snacks were delicious and satisfying! I would like to try again next time! (*^ω^*)

初めてのサンドバーでした！時季にもよると思うんですが、想像していたような海の真ん中に立てることはなかったです…。腰くらいまで浸る状態で、結構寒かったです。でも、海はとっても綺麗でしたし、カメも近くで見ることができましたし、軽食も美味しく満足できました！次回再チャレンジしたいと思います(*^ω^*)

Was a lot of fun - saw so many turtles and the people that ran it were very nice and super helpful.

Waikiki Beach is beautiful, but the Heaven's Sea Sandbar had even more stunning waters and a sense of openness that was amazing!! I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles!

ワイキキビーチも綺麗ですが、天国の海サンドバーはさらに綺麗な海と開放感で最高でした！！
ウミガメもたくさん観れて大満足でした！

Best crew and cruise, they took me care of me when I realized I wasn't the strongest swimmer in the open ocean. They showed me the turtles.

On that day, there were no other Japanese people besides my wife and me at any time. Both my wife and I have no problem with English, but there was also a receptionist (instructor??) who could speak Japanese, and she explained the important points to us in Japanese.
The first and second runs were tense. From the third run onward, I gradually got used to it and felt a sense of exhilaration. My wife slowed down midway and stopped in the middle twice, which the instructor found unusual and laughed about. The Americans in our group welcomed my wife and the instructor who went to help her with applause.

その日は、すべての時間帯で、日本人は我々夫婦以外はいませんでした。私も嫁さんも英語は全く問題ないですが、日本語のできる受付嬢（インストラクター？？）もいて、彼女から注意点を日本語でも説明を受けました。
１本目、2本目は緊張でした。3本目以降は徐々に慣れてきて、爽快感を感じました。嫁さんは、途中でスピードダウンし、真ん中でストップ、、、というのが2本あり、インストラクターも珍しい、、、と笑っていました。一緒のグループのアメリカ人達が、嫁さんとヘルプに行ったインストラクターを拍手で迎えてくれました。

The total activity time was short. Additionally, the snorkeling felt less free, and because there were many participants, we had to swim in a line in a designated area. We received annoying comments like "keep your distance from the person in front" and "swim faster," which made it frustrating. The sandbar itself was a valuable experience, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. I won't be doing this again.

トータルのアクティビティ時間は短い。また、シュノーケリングは、自由な感じか少なく、参加者も多いせいか、決まったエリアを列で泳がなければならず、前の人と距離を開けろだの、早く泳げだの、どうにもならない煽りをうける。サンドバー自体は貴重な体験だったが、総じて印象には残っていない。2度目はない。

in a nutshell. my granddaughter describe this family adventure as: "I was sleepy this early morning, but I was so excited afterwords to see the sharks in the ocean". The service was nice, very comfortable boat ride and well organized team. we watched the sharks for 20 minutes and it was like 20 minutes exploring the other world, the world of ocean and beautiful ocean creatures - sharks. so excited, so much fun. it definitely worth the money we spent. thank you the for some complementary souvenirs, my granddaughter liked the stickers )) we would recommend this activity and experience for families with children, and others. thank you, Valeriy, Russia.

This is an experience you can only have in Hawaii! I thought so and decided to participate! The journey to go parasailing was also enjoyable, and seeing Hawaii from the sky was amazing! I would love to do it again if I have the chance!

こんな体験ハワイでしかできない！そう思って参加させていただきました！パラセイリングするまでの移動も楽しく、空から一望できるハワイも最高でした！また機会があればやりたいです！

This time, my spouse and I participated in the dolphin encounter. We didn't get bored before the participation time as we watched the show and played in a small area with many birds. It was reassuring that there was someone who explained the precautions in Japanese. I felt that the time we spent touching the dolphins was short for the price, but I understand that this was decided by the Sea Life Park based on the dolphins' condition, so it can't be helped. The content of the tour was very good! I was satisfied to be able to do something that is not easily available in Japan.

今回は夫婦でドルフィンエンカウンターに参加しました。参加時間までショーをみたり鳥がたくさんいる小屋に入って遊んだり退屈しなかったです。日本語で注意点を説明してくれる人もいて安心しました。料金の割にはイルカと触れる時間が短いと感じましたがそこはイルカの状態に合わせシーライフパークの方が決めたことなので仕方ないと思います。ツアーの内容はとても良かったです！日本ではなかなかできないことをできて満足です

After I mentioned how great the parasailing experience I had previously was, I participated with a couple of friends who were eager to try it out as well (and together we total over 240 years!). The driver shared recommendations for restaurants in Waikiki and tips for great souvenirs during the ride, and while we waited to board the boat, he introduced us to some fish and birds he called his "friends."

The crew on the boat was playful and incredibly cheerful, and they willingly took photos of the four of us together. Parasailing was enjoyable both while soaring in the sky and while watching, creating a sense of unity with the other participants. This program was filled with smiles, and I definitely feel like I will participate again!

以前参加したパラセイリングが良かったと話したら ぜひやってみたいと熱望する友人夫妻と 4人で参加しました（なんと合計240歳超！）
ドライバーさんは送迎中にワイキキのお薦めのレストランや お得なお土産情報などを教えてくれ 船に乗るまでの待ち時間には友だち（?!）だという魚や鳥を紹介してくれました
船のクルーはお茶目で底抜けに明るく 船上での4人一緒の写真もすすんで撮ってくれました
パラセイリングは空を舞っている時も見ている時も楽しく 同船の方との一体感があります
笑顔がいっぱいのこのプログラム またきっと参加する気がしています