All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

Team was friendly and professional, with lots of humor.

I had a great time. I experienced skydiving in Guam as well, but Hawaii was definitely more beautiful!

とても楽しかったです。
スカイダイビングはグアムでも経験しましたが、断然ハワイのほうが綺麗でした！

So high!!!! I want to do it again!

高！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！またやりたいです！

The entire experience was FANTASTIC! The tour guide was fun, happy and so very informative. He played music, there was plenty of humor and attended to all ages! The boat was clean and loads of fun to be on! We saw a few whales in the distance, saw lots of turtles and even got to swim way out in the ocean as we sailed along! Our 4 yr old son LOVED the boat and couldn't get enough of swimming in the ocean all around the boat! December 2016

It was absolutely amazing! On the way to Pacific Skydiving, there was heavy rain, but it cleared up beautifully, and I was so impressed by my luck!

When we ascended to 4,000 meters in the Cessna, I was nervous, but the instructor helped ease my tension. When it was time to jump, the instructor jumped without giving me a moment to hesitate, which actually made it less scary.

I was so moved that I could hardly express it; it was difficult to open my eyes or breathe, but I desperately tried to keep my eyes open to take in the incredible scenery.

The view was truly beautiful and magnificent, and I felt so touched by it. I really think everyone should try skydiving at least once in their lifetime! I want to do it again!!

とにかく、最高でした！パシフィックスカイダイビングに向かう途中では大雨だったのに、綺麗に晴れて運の良さに感動しました！
セスナに乗って高度4000mまで上がるとき、緊張していたけれどインストラクターの方が緊張をほぐしてくれました。飛び降りる時は、躊躇う隙もなくインストラクターが飛び降りてくれたので逆に怖くなかったです。
言葉に表せないくらい感動して、目を開けるのも息をするのも苦しかったけれど、せっかくの景色を目に焼き付けようと必死に目を開けました。
本当に綺麗で壮大な景色にとても感動しました。
一生に一度はスカイダイビングするべきだと思いました！またやりたいです！！

We participated as a family of four!
We were picked up from the hotel at 5 AM, and although we were worried about the strong winds until the day before, we were blessed with good weather and headed to the site while watching an explanation video in the van.
We booked a GoPro and a photographer for a 3:1 shoot, and the photographer did an excellent job capturing the moment we jumped out of the Cessna and the plane flying away. The GoPro also took impressive close-up shots.
We were amazed by the breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains in Hawaii!
It was a very satisfying skydiving experience!
We arrived back at the hotel around 10 AM, and since it was Black Friday, we were able to go shopping right away. I highly recommend Hawaii!

家族4人で参加しました！
朝5時にホテルからピックアップをしてもらい、
前日まで風が強くて心配していましたが、天気にも恵まれてワゴン車で説明のビデオを見ながら現地へ。
ゴープロとカメラマンの撮影と3:1での撮影を申し込み、
さすがカメラマンの撮影はセスナから飛び降りる瞬間や飛行機が離れていく姿を的確に撮影してくれました。又ゴープロは近くで迫力ある写真を撮影していただきました。
ハワイの海と山との絶景すぎる絶景に感動しました！
大満足のスカイダイビングでした！
ホテルに10時ごろ到着しました、この日はブラックフライデーのバーゲンで買い物にも早々いけました。ハワイの空おすすめします！

This year, before going to North after the usual marathon, we had our first experience due to my wife's request. It was a fun hour with polite service for us who don't understand English. My daughter seemed satisfied, but I think my butt was a bit sore!

いつものマラソン後に今年はノースに行く前に、女房の希望により初体験。英語が分からない私たちに丁寧に楽しい１時間でした。娘も満足したようですが私はお尻が痛かったかな～！

I have always wanted to try skydiving, and during our honeymoon in Hawaii, my husband, who had experienced it before, and I participated in our first skydiving adventure.

On the shuttle bus, we ended up with a group of foreigners, and when we arrived at the site, the instructions were given separately from the Japanese group, which made it hard to understand as everything was in English. I felt anxious and dissatisfied until we jumped.

However, the skydiving experience was amazing! I had a great time flying high with the instructor, and the view was beautiful—absolutely the best! ☆☆☆

Once the parachute opened, I usually don’t get motion sickness, but I thought I might feel a bit dizzy when floating down, so it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

以前からスカイダイビングをやりたくて、新婚旅行のハワイで、以前に体験した事のある旦那と私は初のスカイダイビングに参加。
送迎バスでは外人グループのバス？になり、現地に着いての説明も、日本人グループと離れており英語で説明されよくわからないまま飛ぶまでは不安と不満がありましたが、
スカイダイビングは、インストラクターの方とテンション高く楽しく飛べて、景色も綺麗で最高でした☆☆☆
パラシュートを開いてからは、私は酔わないタイプですが、フワッとした時に酔いそうだなと思ったので、酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもです。

Even though it was my first time horseback riding, I really enjoyed it and fell in love with horses. On the way back, we took a scenic route around the North Shore and had a great time sampling at the macadamia nut farm, which was very satisfying. The shrimp for lunch was also good.

乗馬も初めてでも、楽しく馬が好きになったよ。帰りはノースショアをぐるっと回って、マカデミアナッツファームで試食、試飲で大満足です。昼ごはんのシュリンプもグッドでした。

I have lived for nearly 60 years, and this was my first experience; it was wonderful. It didn't feel like falling from the sky, but rather like floating in the air. I felt as if I transcended everything, and my perspective on life might change. I highly recommend it to everyone who hasn't tried it yet. The staff was very kind and attentive to safety, so I had no worries at all.

人生60年近く生きてきましたが初めての体験素晴らしかったです。
空から落ちていると言う感覚ではなくて空に浮かんでいると言う感覚です。
すべてのものを超越して人生観が変わりそうな気がしました。すべてのものを超越して人生観が変わりそうな気がしました
まだ飲んだことのない皆さんには是非是非オススメです。
スタッフもとても親切で安全にも気を配ってくれますので全く心配はいりませんでした。

After the early morning pickup, we filled out some paperwork in the car. We arrived first, and as we listened to the explanation, the sky began to brighten. Once the parachute opened, we had some fun spinning around, but I did feel a bit dizzy. It was an amazing experience to enjoy Hawaii from above. I had to wait quite a while because I purchased photos, but it seems that if you don't buy them, you can return to Waikiki relatively quickly.

朝早くのピックアップ後、車中では書類の記入がありました。一番に到着し、説明を聞いている間に空も明るくなってきました。パラシュートが開いてからは、くるくる回って下さったり楽しませて下さいましたが、少し酔ってしまいました。ハワイを上空から楽しむ事ができ、最高の体験でした。写真を購入したためかなり待ちましたが、購入されない場合は、わりと早い時間にワイキキまで戻れるようです。

Had a great time. Saw lots of turtles and enjoyed laying on the net to get splashed. Very informative. Great Captain and mate. Will definitely do again.

This was my second time horseback riding here, and it was my husband and my parents' first time in Hawaii, as well as their first experience at Kualoa Ranch. We rented a car from Waikiki and it was very easy to find, taking about an hour to get there. The horseback riding course was about an hour long, and we thoroughly enjoyed it, taking in the magnificent views of Hawaii from atop the horse. My parents are over 60, but with the help of the instructor, they seemed to have a great time without any issues. I definitely want to go again if the opportunity arises.

私は今回ここでの乗馬2回目、旦那と私の両親はハワイ自体が初めてて、クアロア
ランチの牧場も初体験でした。
私達は、ワイキキからレンタカーを
借りて行きました。とても分かりやすい
道で約1時間程度で着きました。
乗馬は約1時間のコースで、十分満喫
でき、馬の上からハワイの雄大な景色
も堪能できました。
両親も60歳を超えますが、インストラクターの方がついてくださり、さほど問題なくとても満喫した様子でした。
また機会があれば是非行きたいと思います。

I enjoyed it without any particular problems. However, the hotel departure was at 5:30 AM, which was too early for breakfast, and I ended up wasting the hotel meal coupon. I hope you can reconsider the departure time to avoid waste.

Additionally, this tour did not have an option for insurance, and all Japanese travel accident insurance was unavailable. There were other tours that offered insurance as an option, so it would be good to have that available as well.

特に問題なく楽しめました。ただ朝一はホテル出発が5:30と早く、朝食がとれずホテルのミールクーポンが 無断になりました。少し出発をずらせられれば無駄にする事もないので再考を望みます。
また、このツアーは保険加入のオプションがなく、日本の旅行傷害保険も全て加入が不可でした。他のツアーで保険加入がオプションで可能なものもありましたのでオプションで加入が出来る設定があると良いのでは？

After passing by Kualoa Ranch and driving for about 20 minutes, we saw a sign for "GUNSTOCK RANCH." It’s not very big, so we actually drove past it once, but as long as you don’t miss that sign, it’s easy to find.

On the day of our visit, it was just the two of us, so we enjoyed a leisurely hour of horseback riding with our guide, making a total of three of us in the peaceful ranch setting. The conversation was in English, but she was friendly and approachable. The horse was well-behaved and walked closely behind the guide’s horse, so there’s no need to worry even for beginners.

We enjoyed seeing cows and peacocks roaming freely, and there was even a cave along the way, which was fun. I’ve been to the famous Kualoa Ranch before, but I feel like at Gunstok Ranch, you can truly enjoy a full hour of horseback riding. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn’t see the ocean view below due to the cloudy weather that day. While I preferred the scenery at Kualoa Ranch, I was ultimately satisfied with the experience.

クアロア牧場を通り過ぎて20分ほど車を走らせると「GUNSTOCK RUNCH」とゆう看板が見えます。あまり大きくはないので一度通り過ぎてしまいましたが、それさえ見逃さなければ場所は分かりやすかったです。
当日は私たち2人だけだったので、ガイドさんと3人でのどかな牧場をゆったりと1時間乗馬を満喫出来ました。会話は英語のみでしたが、気軽に話しかけてくれて、優しい女性でした。馬もお利口さんだったので、ガイドさんの馬にぴったりとくっついて歩いてくれました。初心者でも全然心配いりません。
牛や孔雀が自由に歩き回っている光景を見たり、途中洞窟があったりと、楽しかったです。
有名なクアロア牧場も行ったことありますが、こちらの方が1時間きっかり乗馬を満喫できる気がします。当日の天気が曇りだったのもあるせいか、海が眼下に広がる風景が見られなかったのは残念でした。風景に関してはクアロア牧場の方が好きでしたが、結果的には満足です。

I participated because I wanted to go horseback riding by the beach. The morning pickup was at a reasonable time.

First, we received explanations about the flowers and trees along the way to H1 from Waikiki, as well as the school that President Obama attended. We arrived at the Dole Plantation, where we enjoyed pineapple soft serve, the farmers' market, souvenirs, and learned about the pineapple ecosystem. Next, we headed to Ali'i Beach Park.

There, we encountered a honu (sea turtle) basking on the sand. Then, we explored the town of Haleiwa. Here, we could enjoy Matsumoto Shave Ice and garlic shrimp food stalls, and we also spotted Patagonia's Hawaii limited edition goods.

After that, we went horseback riding along the beach at Turtle Bay Riding Club. We rode from a pine tree-lined path to the coast, feeling the sea breeze and splashes of waves as we headed toward the adjacent bay. From horseback, we were able to see luxurious and precious views, including locations used for movie filming as lakes, paths used in survival scenes in the forest, and a 200-year-old banyan tree.

Having a local guide made everything clearer, and the driver was well-informed about traffic conditions, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

海辺乗馬をしたかったので参加しました。朝はピックアップも早すぎない時間でした。
まず、ワイキキからH1にでるまでに通り道にある花や木、オバマ大統領の通った学校などを車窓から説明を受け、ドールプランテーションに到着、パイナップルソフトやファーマーズマーケット、お土産、パイナップル生態系の見たりし、次はALI'I　BEACH PARKです。
ここではHONU（ウミガメ）が砂浜に上がって甲羅干ししているのに遭遇。
そしてハレイワの街を散策します。
ここではマツモトシェイブやガーリックシュリンプ屋台などが食べられ、パタゴニアのHAWAII限定グッズ等も見かけます。
そしてタートルベイの乗馬クラブで海辺散策の乗馬をしました。
松の木の並木道から海岸に出て潮風と波の飛沫を感じながらの隣りのベイに向かって進むと映画の撮影で湖として使われた場所や、森をサバイバルしているシーンで使われた道や、200年の樹齢のバニアンツリーなど贅沢で貴重な景色を馬上から見ることが出来ました。

やはり現地ガイドをしていただけると判り易いですし、ドライバーさんは渋滞の情報などをしっかりご存じなので安心して堪能することができました。

I tried it for the first time! Since I came to Hawaii for my honeymoon, I decided to give it a shot. The moment I took off was scary, but that fear quickly turned into excitement (^_^). When I landed back on land, I thought, "I'm glad I did it."

初めてやってみました！
ハネムーン旅行でハワイに来たのだからと思い立って挑戦してみました。
飛ぶ瞬間は怖かったがすぐに恐怖が楽しさに変わります(^_^)
陸まで着地すると「やってよかった」と思いました。

I went on a honeymoon with my husband. The first time, the waves were too high, and it was canceled, but since we had a long stay, we rebooked and were able to participate the second time! During the first attempt, we were informed on the boat that it was canceled, which was disappointing. The staff tried to be considerate by throwing food from the boat, but my husband and I were whispering to each other that this wasn't what we expected and we couldn't be satisfied with that, laughing.

I often travel abroad, and I've noticed that for these kinds of optional tours, cancellations tend to be communicated at the last minute. I understand that weather and waves are natural factors, and sometimes you can only know at the last moment, but if we could be informed in advance, we could adjust our plans accordingly. I always think it would be great to know before arriving at the location to avoid wasting time.

Despite that, we had a great time because the staff at Veltra were very attentive, providing us with updates and advice, which made for a pleasant experience. The explanations were all in English, but I think you can manage by the atmosphere! The driver shared various information about the types of sharks during the bus ride, so if you can understand English, it might be enjoyable. I, on the other hand, couldn't catch much, so my husband translated for me the whole time.

Make sure to take motion sickness medication! Almost everyone else on the boat seemed to be struggling with seasickness. I took medication before and during the boat ride, so I was fine, but it really does rock a lot!

I also attached my GoPro to my wrist and took a lot of pictures! If you have an underwater camera, I recommend attaching a strap and securing it around your neck or wrist while diving.

It also depends on the driver, but the shuttle car was freezing! I think it's fine to wear a swimsuit on the way there, but please bring a simple change of clothes for the return trip! There is one restroom, but it's a small cabin-type toilet, so you can manage to change if you really try. It might be tough for those who are particular about cleanliness, but considering the freezing conditions on the way back, you can do it! It was so cold that I felt like I might catch a cold, and the drive from the North Shore to the hotel is quite long.

We saw a lot of sharks! Unfortunately, there was only one species, but seeing over ten of them was an experience I had never had before, and it was really exciting and fun!

In any case, make sure to have motion sickness medication, water, and a simple change of clothes! With just those, you'll be all set! I highly recommend this tour! Thank you so much, Veltra!

ハネムーンで主人と２人で行ってきました
１回目は波が高く中止になりましたが滞在日数が長かったので再度予約して２回目は参加できました♪１回目は船の中で今日は中止だと聞かされがっがり。。スタッフの方も気を使って船の上からエサをまいてみせてくれましたが、こんなんちゃうねん、こんなんで満足できんひんねん、と主人とこそこそつっこみまくりです笑
よく海外旅行に行きますがこのてのオプションツアーはぎりぎりになってから中止だと伝えられる傾向があるなぁと思います＾＾；天候や波などは自然のことなので本当にぎりぎりになってからでしかわからないものもあると思いますがやはり事前にわかれば予定変更の対応もできますしなんとか現地に着く前に知る事ができればいいなぁ時間ももったいないしなぁといつも思ってしまいます＾＾；それでも楽しく参加できたのはベルトラさんがご丁寧に連絡をちょこちょこくださったりアドバイスもくれたりしてとても気持ちの良い対応をしていただいたからだど思います＾＾
あとはすべて英語の説明ですが雰囲気で大丈夫だと思います笑行きのバスの中でサメの種類についてなどをドライバーさんがいろいろ伝えてくれますので英語が聞き取れる方は楽しいかもしれません＾＾私はさっぱりなので主人にずっと通訳してもらっていました笑
必ず酔い止めは必須です！私たち夫婦以外の方はほとんど船酔いでつらそうでした；；行く前と船の中でも薬を飲んで置いたので大丈夫でしたがかなり揺れます！
あと私はゴープロを手首につけてたくさん撮りました♪水中カメラなどある方はストラップをつけて首にかけるか手首に固定して潜るといいと思います＾＾
あとはドライバーさんによると思いますが送迎の車の中は極寒です笑行きは水着でもいいと思いますが帰りは簡単な着替えを持っていって着替えてください！トイレが一箇所ありますが着替えれない事はない程の小屋型のトイレなので本当に頑張って着替えてください笑潔癖の人には辛いかもしれませんが帰りの極寒のことを考えたらできます笑風邪をひきそうなほど寒くノースショアからホテルまでは割りと長い道のりなので＾＾；
自分でクーラーの温度ちょっと下げてと言えちゃいそうな勇者の方！報告お待ちしています笑

サメはたくさんみれました♪あいにく一種類しかいませんでしたが10匹以上見る経験は今までなかったのですごく興奮して楽しかったです！！
とにかく酔い止め、お水、簡単な着替え！これさえあれば完璧です！おすすめツアーです＾＾＊
ベルトラさん本当にありがとうございました

I did it for the first time this time, and it was amazing. The feeling of weightlessness was just a little, but it was a great experience. Since it's early in the morning, I have to be careful not to drink too much the night before, or I'll feel sick. My wife also did it and said she was glad she did.

今回初めてやりましたが最高でした。無重力な気分は少しだけですが、良い体験が出来ました。朝早いので前の日に飲み過ぎないようにしないと気持ち悪くなってしまいます。妻もやりましたがやってよかったと言ってました。

It was the first activity out of four planned for our week. Everyone of us really enjoyed our day here at the PCC this was due to our tour guide mostly but all who were involved were also great. We had the best lunch at pounders and again the dinner was to die for. The breath of life show was an amazing experience. We definitely would recommend this to everyone we know. Aloha and Mahalo Nui loa.

I had a wonderful and healing experience riding a horse through a beautiful forest. In Japan, my only experience with horseback riding was being pulled along on a horse for a short distance, so taking a long walk on horseback was the best experience. The horse was also very cute and comforting.

綺麗な森の中を馬に乗って歩いてとても楽しく癒されました。日本だと乗馬といっても短い距離を人に引っ張られた馬に乗るという経験しかしたことなかったので、長い距離馬に乗って散歩は最高の経験になりました。馬もとても可愛くいやされました。

Great timeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I have always wanted to try skydiving, but it was not affordable in Japan, so I had given up on it. This time, it truly became a wonderful memory! The price was cheaper than in Japan, and above all, it was in Hawaii, with a stunning view of the emerald green sea and mountains. I don't think there is any other skydiving experience with such great conditions! I would love to book it again the next time I go to Hawaii!

By the way, after opening the parachute, you will experience rapid descents and spins about 4 to 5 times before landing. I am not someone who gets easily motion sick (I don't get seasick), but I did feel a bit nauseous during that part, so I don't have great memories of the final video viewing (laughs). I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand.

以前からスカイダイビングはやってみたいと思っていましたが、日本では気軽にできる値段ではなく諦めていたので今回は本当にいい思い出になりました！値段も日本よりは安く、またなんといってもハワイで、エメラルドグリーンの海、山脈を一望できる、こんな条件のいいスカイダイビングは他にないと思います！！またハワイに行く時には予約したいです！
ちなみにですが、パラシュートを開いてから地上に降り立つのに急降下・急回転を4〜5回繰り返します。私は酔いやすい方（船酔いはしません）ではありませんが、そこで酔ってしまい最後のビデオ鑑賞はいい思い出がありません（笑）酔いやすい方は酔い止めを服用することオススメします。

Thanks Jason for making our day a memorable one. The places we visited, the spots we stopped at and the information imparted by you was great.
The Polynesian Cultural Centre was worth this visit and more as we couldn't fit everything into 1/2 day. The students from the university were very grateful to their visitors but we were grateful to them for sharing their various cultures with us.
Dinner was great and the Breath of life show was superb.

I have wanted to try skydiving for a long time, and I signed up for it during this trip as part of my sightseeing. To put it simply, I think you can do skydiving in various places, but the experience of free-falling for about a minute while enjoying the wonderful views of the North Shore, followed by a leisurely parachute descent for about 3 to 4 minutes, is something you can't get anywhere else. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

以前からスカイダイビングをしてみたくて、今回の旅行で観光のついでに申し込みました。結果から言うと、いろいろなところでスカイダイビングはできると思いますが、ノースショアの素晴らしい景色を楽しみながら、1分程度のフリーフォールと、そのあと3〜4分くらいのゆったりパラシュートで降りてくる体験は、ほかでは得がたいものだと思いました。本当に素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。

Even though I am not a tourist and have lived in Honolulu for almost three years, the circle island tour with Polynesian Adventure Tours was amazing to say the least. I had already been to most of the places we visited on the tour, but on that day I saw the island in a different light. Nothing like learning about Hawaii from a native Hawaiian guide! He was a human encyclopedia of information and facts. Culture, history, flora, fauna, movie set locations—he knew it all.

What specifically impressed me is when our guide talked about Captain Cook’s death. Many sources say that this European sailor might have been eaten by the natives. Our guide shared, however, that Hawaiian people never practices cannibalism. After Cook’s death his body was treated the same way a body of a local chief would be treated—the flesh was burnt but the bones remained intact for further burial. So, upon requesting their captain’s body, Cook’s team was issued a bag of bones, which made them automatically assume he had been eaten.

I would highly recommend the circle island tour to anyone wanting to see Oahu’s beautiful nature and also learn more about its history and culture. This tour will definitely broaden your horizons. I am thankful I had the opportunity to go!

I had done it once in Japan, but skydiving in Hawaii was incredibly beautiful by comparison. It was the best. The instructor was very energetic and it was so much fun. When I did it in Japan, the instructor was relatively quiet, and it felt a bit awkward after the parachute opened... (laughs)
The emotions from that experience can only be understood by those who have jumped! Thank you for such a wonderful memory.

日本で１度やったことがありましたが、ハワイでのスカイダイビングは比べ物にならないくらい綺麗でした。最高でした。そしてインストラクターさんがテンション高くてとっても楽しかったです。日本でやったときは割と無口な方で、パラシュートが開いてから少し気まずかったので…(笑)
本当にあの感動は飛んだ人にしか分かりません！
とっても楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

I was able to enjoy the great nature of Hawaii for two hours on a well-trained horse. I don't think this is something you can experience in Japan. The guide spoke English, of course, and was very friendly and attentive.

よく調教された馬に乗ってハワイの大自然を２時間楽しめました。日本では体験できないと思います。ガイドはもちろん英語ですがよく声をかけてくださりガイドさんもとても親切でした。

Without a question this is a 5 star experience. This is one of those moments in life you will never forget and will probably want to do again. The staff is very friendly and experienced and they have great respect for the ocean and its creatures. They gave us a safety briefing and explained what to expect with the sharks and what not do, first thing we heard was "keep all the negative associations with sharks at the shore, go in with an open mind".
We got to swim around Sandbar & Galapagos sharks ranging from 5-10 feet, absolutely mind blowing. Some of them were curious and came close to us! It was a little scared first, but the guide kept us safe during the whole time. While we were enjoying that magical moment another crew member took great pictures of the encounter.
Absolutely a must-do activity if you are in Hawaii. I would love to go out with the Islandview Hawaii crew again!

I have a fear of heights, but it was one of the things I wanted to do before I die, so I challenged myself.

As a result...

I'm glad I did it!

I talked with my buddy, and it felt more like floating than falling. It was a really great experience!

私は高所恐怖症です
けど死ぬまでにやっておきたいことの一つだったので
挑戦しました

結果、、。

やってよかったです！

バディの方とも話しましたが、落るというより浮くって感じです
経験としてはとってもいい経験ができました