All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

On the morning of the day, when the shuttle bus arrived at the location, I was told that it was canceled. The day before, there had been bad weather, and as a result, the sea was murky. I changed my reservation to the latest time at 3 PM, thinking it might be better in the afternoon. However, the visibility was only about a meter. I felt that this was unacceptable, especially since I had paid over 15,000 yen. I think it would be completely different if I went on a nice day. I wish there had been a half-price refund system.

当日朝、送迎バスが現地に到着したときに、キャンセルになりましたと言われました。前日天候が悪い日があり、そのため海が濁ってるとのこと。午後ならいけるかもしれないと予約を変更して一番遅い3時になることに。しかしながら透明度がメートルほどでした。一万五千円以上払ってるのに、これはないなぁと思ったりもしました。天気の良い日に行くと全然違うんですよね、多分。半額バック制度があればよかったなー

I participated in a Japanese language guided tour starting at 10 AM, and not only was I able to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery, but I also learned about the types of fish, the history of the reefs, and how colors appear underwater. It was a lot of fun!

10時からの日本語解説ツアーに参加したため、美しい海底の景色を眺めるだけでなく、魚の種類や漁礁の歴史や海底での色の見え方等の話が聞けて、とても楽しめました。

I wanted to make my 6-year-old child happy, so I participated, but they started saying it was boring halfway through, which was tough. My 75-year-old mother was happy, so that was a relief. I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, but as a first-time participant, I was able to see what was going on in the ocean, and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

6歳の子供に喜んでもらいたくて、参加したのですが、
途中でつまらないと言い出してしまって参りました。
75歳の母は喜んでくれて一安心でした。
20回近くハワイに来ているのですが、初めて参加した私は海の中の様子がわかり、割と楽しめて
よかったです。

I participated with my mother, who is over 70, and my 3-year-old child. I was worried because my child had a tough time with seasickness on a previous tour, but we were able to enjoy the trip without any seasickness.

70過ぎの母親と３歳の子供を連れての参加でした。以前に他のツアーで船酔いで子供が辛そうだったため不安でしたが、船酔いなく楽しむことができました。

The fish were very beautiful to see, and I highly recommend it. The time was a bit short, but it was still a fulfilling experience. If there are days when only the morning is available, I recommend it.

非常に魚もキレイに見れてオススメです。
時間はちょっと短かかったですが、それでも充実した時間になりました。午前中だけ空いている、という日があればオススメです

You will board the submarine after about a 15-minute boat ride. Then, you will spend quite a long time moving around the seabed in the submarine. It can make you feel seasick. Many people experienced motion sickness. I recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take some medication before going. However, I was happy to see a sea turtle. The crew members were all very kind.

15分ぐらい船に乗ってサブマリンに乗り込みます。それから結構長い時間サブマリンで海底を動き回ります。酔います。結構な人が船酔いしてました。酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んで行かれることをオススメします。でも、ウミガメに会えたのは嬉しかったです。船員の方々は皆さん優しかったです、

We dive to about 120 feet deep, but even in shallower areas, you can see many small fish and sea turtles. We also go right next to a sunken ship. Interestingly, the wing section of the YS-11 has become a home for fish.

水深120ftぐらいまで潜りますが、浅い場所でも小魚や海亀を多数見ることができます。沈没船の真横にも行きます。興味深いのはYS-11の主翼部分が魚の家になっていることです。

I boarded the 10 AM tour with a guide who spoke Japanese.

Along the way, we saw sea turtles several times, which made both my children and my wife very happy. Of course, I was also extremely satisfied with the tour. My child said, "I want to ride again!"

The scenery on the way to where the submarine is docked was beautiful, and from the second floor of the boat, you can see Diamond Head, so I definitely recommend going to the second floor!

The ladder mentioned in the precautions for boarding the submarine is actually not a ladder but a staircase (imagine a steep, narrow staircase), and my 6-year-old child and my wife had no trouble getting on and off.

However, since it is quite steep, I think it is essential to follow the precautions that say to "wear sneakers" and "wear pants."

Considering the cost of living in Hawaii, I think the price is quite reasonable.

That said, I will point out three potential downsides that might be considered negatives by some people.

First, when gathering, you go to the counter inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but not much Japanese is spoken here. You check in at this counter, but you have to move to the boarding area for the boat on your own (it's very close, though).

You will see a boat with "Atlantis" written in large letters, so you should be able to find it, but please be aware that this is not the type of package tour where your name is called at the reception, and you walk together with the guide to the boarding area.

Also, while the 10 AM tour has a guide who speaks Japanese, I found that I could only understand about 50-60% of what was said in Japanese (laughs).

I’m not dissatisfied; it just feels very Hawaiian, but if you expect 100% perfect Japanese, you might be a bit disappointed (laughs).

Additionally, as mentioned in the tour precautions and many reviews, you will travel by boat from the boarding area to the submarine, and depending on the wind conditions that day, those who are sensitive may experience seasickness.

When passengers move from the boat to the submarine, the boat will naturally be docked close to the submarine, but it can also sway quite a bit, so there is a possibility of seasickness here as well.

I recommend that anyone who is worried about seasickness or is prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication in advance.

日本語でお話し頂けるガイドさんが添乗される午前10時の回に搭乗しました。

途中で海ガメも何回か見られて、子供はもちろん妻も喜んでいました。もちろん私も大満足のツアーでした。子供は「また乗りたい！」と言っていました。

潜水艦が停泊している沖に行くまでの景色も綺麗で、船の2Fからはダイヤモンドヘッドが見えますので絶対に2Fに行く事をオススメします！

注意事項に書いてある潜水艦への乗船の際のハシゴも、実際はハシゴではなく階段状になっており（急で、足場が狭めの階段とご想像ください）6才の子供やうちの妻も訳なく乗降できました。

ただし、かなり急ですので、やはり注意事項に書いてある「スニーカーなどを着用」「ズボン着用」は必須かと思います。

価格も、ハワイの物価を考えれば相当額だと思います。

そんな中であえてマイナス点と言いますか、人によってはマイナス点になりそうな部分を3点挙げます。

まず集合の際、ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ内のカウンターに行きますが、ここでは余り日本語が通じません。受付はまずこのカウンターで行いますが、船への乗船場所へは自身で移動します。（目と鼻の先ですが）

英語で大きく「Atlantis」と書かれた船が船着き場に来るので分かるとは思いますが、いわゆる日本人観光客御用達のパッケージツアーのように、受付の所で名前を呼ばれてガイドさんと共に船着き場までゾロゾロ行くタイプではないので気を付けてください。

また、10時の回は潜水艦のガイドさんが日本語をお話しされる、との事でしたが、確かに日本語でのガイドを直接してくださいますが5〜6割くらいしか理解できない日本語でした(笑)

不満ではありませんし、何ともハワイらしいな、と言う感想ですが、100％きれいな日本語を期待されて行くと肩透かしかもしれません(笑)

それと、ツアーの注意事項や多くのレビューでも書かれていますが、船着き場から潜水艦の所まで船で移動しますが、その日の風の状況により船が弱い人は船酔いする可能性があります。

また、船から潜水艦へお客さんが移動する際には当然船が潜水艦の近くに停泊するのですが、ここでも結構船が揺れますので、同様に船酔いする可能性があります。

船酔いが心配な人、乗り物酔いしやすい人は事前に必ず酔い止めを飲む事をオススメします。

I had the impression that there would be more beautiful fish, so I was disappointed that I didn't see many (´-`).｡oO. Also, my child gets seasick, and unfortunately, they got sick on the boat we took to get to the submarine. If you are prone to seasickness, it's definitely better to take medication before going.

もう少し沢山の綺麗なお魚がいるイメージで行きましたので、そんなに見れなかったので残念でした（´-`）.｡oO
あと子供が船酔いをするので、潜水艦に行くまでに乗った船で酔ってしまい、残念でした。
船酔いする人は必ず薬を飲んで行かれた方がいいです。

I thought the water would be clearer, but the submarine's windows were dirty, making it hard to see clearly. I also didn't see as many fish as I expected. Even though we counted the number of people boarding, there weren't enough seats, so we had to squeeze in with the kids on our laps. The air conditioning coming from under our feet was cold. Overall, I felt that the experience was underwhelming for the price. It was disappointing that we could only see the turtles from a distance. There were few fish and not many varieties, so the kids got bored and looked sleepy halfway through.

もっと水が澄んでると思ってたし、潜水艦の窓が汚いのか綺麗に見えなかったし、思ってたよりも魚が見えなかった。定員数を数えて乗ってるはずなのに、席が足りないとかで子供を膝の上に乗せて詰めました。
足の下から出てくるエアコンが寒かった。
値段の割に感動が薄かったです。
亀も遠くにしか見えなくて残念でした。
魚が少ないし、種類も少なくて子供たちも途中で飽きてしまって眠そうにしてました。

The explanations in Japanese were very helpful. The child who was a little scared to ride the submarine became excited and started looking around underwater once we dove in.

I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication.

日本語で説明もあって、とても助かりました。
潜水艦に乗るのを少し怖がっていた子供も潜りだしたら、興奮して海の中を眺めていました。

酔いやすい人は酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。

I had a hard time communicating at the reception to see if I could board earlier than planned. Also, I was anxious because I couldn't communicate in Japanese on the ferry to the submarine. Once I got on the submarine, I was disappointed to find that there were surprisingly few beautiful fish.

予定より早い行動となり、受付で乗船を前倒し出来ないか伝えるのに、一苦労しました。
また、潜水艦への連絡船でも日本語が通じず不安でした。
潜水艦に乗ってからは、意外に綺麗な魚が少なく期待ハズレでした。

Diving about 88 feet with the submarine, I was able to see various fish and turtles, which was a valuable experience. I also appreciate the timely arrangements for the pick-up service.

８８フィートぐらいサブマリンで潜って、いろいろな魚やカメを観ることができて、貴重な体験ができました。送迎アレンジも時間通りでご案内いただき感謝しております。

I participated with my 2-year-and-11-month-old son. At first, he was scared, but as he got used to it, he started exploring the inside of the boat and enjoyed sitting and lying down on the net at the front. We also encountered a pod of dolphins multiple times, and there were dolphins that showed off their jumps and spins, which made my son very excited! It was a satisfying cruise, not only because of the beautiful views of Diamond Head and the ocean from the boat but also for the chance to meet the dolphins.

2歳11ヶ月の息子と二人で参加しました。
息子は最初は怖がっていたけれど、慣れてくると船内を散策し始め、前方のネットの部分にも座ったり寝転んだりして楽しんでいました。
また、イルカの群れに何度も遭遇し、ジャンプや回転ジャンプを見せてくれるイルカもいて、息子も大はしゃぎでした！
船上からのダイヤモンドヘッドや海の美しい眺めだけでなく、イルカにも出会えて大満足のクルーズでした。

On November 30, 2018, it felt like there were only a few fish in the areas where there were no corals and where planes and other things were sunk. It was very disappointing, especially considering the high cost.

2018年11月30日　サンゴがなく飛行機など沈めている所にだけ魚が少しいる感じでした。金額が高いのに　これだけ・・・と、とても残念でした。

I rode a submarine for the first time! When I heard we would be at a depth of 30 meters, I thought it wouldn't be that deep. However, once we actually submerged, the scenery was completely different since we were underwater. It was very surreal.

Since we were sitting back-to-back, the people behind me seemed to get excited when they saw a whale, but I couldn't see anything from my side. On the way back, they said we might see it again since we would be turning around, but unfortunately, we didn't see anything.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました！
水深３０メートルと聞いて、あまり深くないのかなぁという印象。
実際に潜ってみると、海中にいるだけあって、景色も違います。
非常に幻想的でした。
背中合わせに座るので、背中側の人たちは鯨が見えたらしく盛り上がるものの、こちら側では見えず。帰りはＵターンするので見えるかもとのことでしたが、残念ながら見えず。

Thank you Romero for your super friendly and knowledgeable guide. His pick up to and from the falls was on time. We only booked the shuttle 2 nights before &no dramasWould recommend Veltra to anyone who wants a friendly & reliable service.

I used this for my honeymoon trip.

There were many other foreign tourists participating as well, but there were crew members who could speak Japanese, so I was able to hear the explanations in Japanese until we boarded the submarine. The transfer to the submarine is by boat, and you can enjoy the breeze on the deck, which feels nice. On the day I went, the boat was quite rocky, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

Once on the submarine, you can see various things like colorful fish, sea turtles, and a sunken airplane that you wouldn't typically see in Japan. After boarding the submarine, there are multilingual headphones available, so you can listen to the explanations in Japanese. The inside of the submarine is quite cool, so I recommend bringing warm clothing.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。

他の外国人の観光客の方もたくさん参加していますが、船員さんに日本語を話せる方がいるので、潜水艦に乗るまでの説明は日本語で聞くことができます。
潜水艦までの移動は船なので、デッキに出れば風に当たることができ、気持ちいいです。私が乗った日は船が結構揺れていた為、船酔いする方は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

潜水艦に乗ってからは、日本で見ないようなカラフルな魚やウミガメ、沈んだ飛行機等色んな物が見えます。
潜水艦に乗った後も多国語対応のヘッドホンがあるので、日本語で解説を聞く事ができます。
潜水艦の中はかなりクーラーが効いているため、防寒着を持っておく事をお勧めします。

Since it was mentioned that we would be guided in Japanese, I participated in the 10 AM tour. There were many Japanese people. I was able to see more fish than I had expected. It was my first time in a submarine. I enjoyed not only the fish but also the views from the boat during the submarine's ascent and movement. It was a great opportunity to experience the natural ocean, which is different from an aquarium. My 75-year-old father had no issues at all with moving to the submarine or climbing the vertical ladder to get inside.

日本語でガイドして頂けるとのことでしたので１０時のツアーに参加しました。
日本人が多かったです。
自分が思っていたより魚は沢山見れました。
初めての潜水艦。魚だけでなく、潜水艦の浮上や移動のボートからの景色も楽しめました。
水族館とは違う、自然の海を感じる良い機会となりました。
潜水艦への移動や潜水艦の中に入る垂直のはしごは75歳の父でも全く問題無しでした

It's early in the morning, but sailing is fun.
A cheerful crew and a short cruise.

I want to go every time.

I highly recommend it.

朝はやいけど、セーリングは楽しいです。
陽気なクルーとショートクルーズ。

毎回乗りたくなります。

おススメですよ。

The price was a bit high, so I honestly hesitated, but since I was in Hawaii, I decided to join the tour! After diving, I saw rays, sharks, and many beautiful fish; it was truly mystical! I even encountered a turtle after diving!! I'm really glad I participated in the tour! It became a wonderful memory!

値段が値段だったので正直悩みましたがせっかくのハワイなのでツアーに参加しました！
潜水してからはエイやサメ、その他綺麗な魚がいっぱいいて、すごく神秘的でした！そして潜水してからも亀に出会えました！！ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです！いい思い出になりました！

What a fabulous way to begin a vacation in Oahu! The Captain and Tour Director we’re knowledgeable, generous and entertaining. They made the first day of our vacation even more special than my husband and I imagined! Thank you!!

I made a reservation at the request of my mother, who is hesitant about diving and snorkeling.

We had a great time on the boat ride to the submarine, and the submarine that emerged from the sea was really cool!! The flow was smooth, and I think the pilot made sure there was no unfairness in seating positions! We were able to see sea turtles swimming from inside the submarine, and on the way back, we also saw dolphins! I thought it was a really valuable experience since the fish didn't escape as they do with snorkeling or diving!!

ダイビングやシュノーケルにおっくうな母のリクエストで予約しました。

潜水艦までのボートもすごく楽しむことができ、海中から現れる潜水艦はほんとにかっこよかったです！！
動線もスムーズで、座る位置での不公平がないように潜水艦を操縦してくださっていたのだと思います！
潜水艦の中からウミガメが泳いで行くのも見れて、帰りのボートではイルカもみることができました！
シュノーケルやダイビングより魚たちが逃げないのですごく貴重な体験だと思いました！！

I was worried about departing due to the rainy season, but fortunately, the weather was nice, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset over the sea from the ship, which became a wonderful memory! The crew members were cheerful, and I enjoyed some light snacks (like chips and bread) to satisfy my hunger, making it a fun experience!

雨期のため出港するか不安でしたが、運よく天気も良く船上から綺麗な夕日を海から見ることができ、とても良い思い出になりました！船員の方たちも陽気で、軽食(チップスやパンなど)で小腹も満たされ、楽しかったです！

Outstanding, I will return to do it again with them.

Was expecting more glass, more drinking, and more swimming. But it was still a great time. The guides were great and knowledgeable. And we saw turtles!

My friend, who has weak eyesight and needs prescription goggles to dive, was able to participate, so I signed up. They were very happy to observe the natural fish and sea turtles swimming in the coral reefs, which were different from those in the aquarium.

視力が弱く、ダイビングするにも度付きゴーグルをしなければならない友達が参加出来そうなので申し込みました
水槽の中とは違ったサンゴ礁を泳ぐ天然の魚たちや海ガメを観察できてとても喜んでもらえました

I wanted to ride the Premium Submarine, but it was under regular maintenance, so I booked the Standard Submarine instead. I had heard that the windows were smaller and the seats were narrower compared to the Premium, but it wasn't as cramped as I expected, and the windows were decent enough for viewing and taking photos or videos without much issue.

The diving time was 45 minutes, which was sufficient to enjoy the experience. I read on one site that there weren't many fish to see, but during our trip, we were able to see quite a few. If I had to say, the fish didn't appear as colorful as in the advertisements, and overall, it looked quite blue. But that's the true color of the ocean, isn't it? This made me feel like I was really diving.

It was great. One thing to note is that the visibility differs on the left and right sides of the submarine; for example, if there are reefs visible on the right, there's nothing on the left, and vice versa. During those times when nothing is visible, it can get a bit boring.

プレミアム・サブマリンに乗りたかったのですが、定期点検中でスタンダード・サブマリンを予約しました。
プレミアムに比べ窓も小さく席も狭いと聞いていましたが、思ったほど狭くなく、窓もそれなりで、見るのは勿論、写真やビデオ撮影にもそれほど問題はありませんでした。
潜水時間は45分でしたが堪能するのに十分な時間でした。
あるサイトで魚がそれほど見られないと書かれていましたが、私たちの時はそれなりに見ることが出来ました。
強いて言うなら広告のようにカラフルに魚は見えず全体的に青く見えます。
でもそれって本当の海の色なんですよね。
こちらのほうが、本当に潜っているんだなぁっていう気持ちになりました。
よかったです。
あとは、潜水艦の左右で視界が違うので、右に漁礁が見えると左は何もなく、
その反対もあり、その見えない時間はちょっと暇です。

I participated in the Atlantis submarine tour that started at 3 PM. The submarine we boarded was the "Standard" one, not the "Premium."

What was disappointing:
When I signed up, the photos on the website were very beautiful, and I was hoping to see something just as stunning. Unfortunately, the water wasn't as clear, and I couldn't see as vividly as I had hoped. The submarine offers multilingual support with free headphones, but my headphone jack seemed to be broken, and I couldn't hear anything. The crew responded quickly, and I was able to listen through another jack. The Premium submarine might have better performance, so I would like to try that one next time. We took a boat to reach the submarine, and that boat was really rocky! On windy days, those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

What was good:
Under the sea, there were not only fish but also sunken ships and airplane wrecks, making it a treasure trove of sights! We were able to see a lot of fish gathering around those sites. My elementary school son was very excited to see a sunken ship for the first time. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to get a bit bored towards the end. On the boat to the submarine, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs were available for purchase, which was nice. The crew members were very cheerful and kind; when my 3-year-old daughter struggled to go down the ladder, one of them carried her down.

Although the "Premium" submarine was closed for maintenance this time, I would like to try it next time.

午後3時からスタートのアトランティス潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。
乗り込んだ船は、「プレミアム」ではなくて「スタンダード」の潜水艦です。

残念だったところ：
申し込みをしたときのWEBページの写真がとても綺麗で、こんなに綺麗に見えるのかなあ、と期待して行きましたが、残念ながら、ここまで水も澄んでおらず鮮明に見ることができませんでした。潜水艦は無料のヘッドホンで多言語対応しているのですが、私のヘッドホンの差し込みプラグは故障していたのか音が出ませんでした。クルーの方がすぐに対応してくれてほかのプラグから聞くことはできました。プレミアムの潜水艦のほうが性能がいいのかもしれないので、今度はそちらに乗りたいです。潜水艦に乗り込む沖までは船で行くのですが、その船がすごい揺れました！風が強い日はとくに、乗り物酔いしやすい方は要注意です。

良かったところ：
海の中には、魚だけではなく沈没した船や飛行機の機体なども眠っておりみどころは満載です！そこに集まるお魚もとてもたくさん見ることができました。小学生の息子は沈没船を初めて見てとても興奮していました。３歳の娘は後半は少し飽きてしまったようでした。潜水艦に行くまでの船の中では、軽食や飲み物、お土産を買うこともできます。それも良かったです。クルーの方はとても明るく親切で、３歳の娘がはしごを降りるのに苦労したときには抱きかかえて降りてくれました。

今回はメンテナンス中でお休み中でしたが、今度は「プレミアム」の潜水艦に乗ってみたいです。

Comfortable, scenic, and fun. The views were great and the crew were very attentive. They went above and beyond for a couple passengers with sea sickness.
Don't worry if you're the last to board and can't find a seat, once you take off everyone is outside and moving around. No wait at the bar or food table. Friendly crew, and they're more than happy to share their knowledge of the islands.
A light jacket or long sleeve shirt might be needed at sunset.
And don't arrive too early since there is a little wait before boarding.
Awesome time!