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We were the only Japanese participants, but after the overall explanation in English, they provided individual explanations in clear English, which made it very considerate and easy for us to participate.

参加者の中で日本人は私達だけでしたが、全体で英語で説明した後に個別にわかりやすい英語で説明してもらえたり、とても気にかけてくれて参加しやすかったです。

It is true that you can race through the great outdoors and enjoy the magnificent scenery. I believe you can find satisfaction in the content through other media as well, so here are a few points to note:

- Basically, you will get dirty all over. Helmets and goggles are provided, but since they are not cleaned, just putting them on will make your head and face dirty. The vehicle is also dirty, so as soon as you sit down, your pants will get dirty. Additionally, dust from the vehicles in front will fall all over your body. By the way, in addition to the helmet and goggles, a dust mask labeled "Kualoa" is provided, but that is given as a souvenir after the tour.
- Even with goggles on, dust got into my family's eyes, so they used sunglasses or glasses as substitutes.
- Due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be times when you are left behind by the bus. The original plan was for the bus to depart 15 minutes after the 2-hour tour ended, but in reality, the tour extended to about 2 hours and 15 minutes, and when I went to the restroom afterward, I was left behind by the return bus. When I later asked the ticket booth staff, they said the bus only waited for 5 minutes after the scheduled departure time. This means I only had 5 minutes to wash my hands and face and walk from the tour location to the bus, including restroom time.

大自然の中を駆け抜けるというのは本当で、壮大な景色を楽しむことができた。内容に満足できることは他の媒体でもわかると思うので、注意点をいくつか。

・基本的に体中汚れる。ヘルメットとゴーグルが渡されるが、洗われていないため装着しただけで頭と顔が汚れる。車内も汚いので座ったらすぐにズボンが汚れる。また、前を走る車による砂埃が体中に降りかかる。ちなみにヘルメットとゴーグルの他にクアロアと書いてある防塵用のマスクが渡されるが、それはツアー終了後にお土産として渡された。
・ゴーグルをつけていても砂埃が目に入ったので家族は自分なりにサングラスやメガネで代用していた
・不可抗力によりバスにおいていかれることがある。2時間のツアーが終了して15分後にバスが出発するというのが元々の予定だったが、実際にはツアーが2時間15分くらいまで延びて、その後トイレに行っていたら帰りのバスにおいていかれた。後でチケット売り場の人に質問したら、バスは出発予定時刻の5分後までしか待っていなかったとのこと。手や顔を洗ってツアーの場所からバスまで歩く時間とトイレに行く時間を合わせて5分しかもらえなかったということになる。

This was by far the best tour I have been on in a long time. Driver Danny was a wealth of knowledge and freely shared his experience of the island in a friendly and easy manner.

A small breakfast treat by the blow hole was unexpected, but was a great way to see the blow hole and beach.

Danny's suggestion of dole whip was spot on and I hope that makes its way to Australia soon. Yummmm

Before returning on the round trip, we encountered a pod of wild dolphins. The sailing boat was spacious, and the staff were friendly, which made for a great experience. As we headed out to the open sea from around Diamond Head, the waves became higher, so those who are prone to seasickness might feel unwell. The view from the sailing boat is absolutely stunning.

往復の帰り着く前に野生イルカの群れに遭遇しました。
セーリングボートも広く、スタッフの方も親切でとても良いです。
ダイヤモンドヘッド辺りから外洋に出て波が高くなりますので船酔い
しやすい方は酔うかもしれません。
セーリングボートから見える景色は最高です。

This Tour was an Excellent learning experience. The Tour Guide "Kimo" was super knowledgeable and entertaining!! We would recommend this tour to any first timers coming to the Island. The Tour was very helpful and informative which allowed us to plan where we wanted to spend our time on the island; because there is so much to see. This tour helped so much!!

I haven't driven in nearly five years, but I was relieved to manage the two-hour drive on this tour without any issues! It was certainly not monotonous; it was an exhilarating experience as we splashed through the jungle and zipped right past cows.

かれこれ５年近く運転してないペーパーだが、このツアーでの２時間のドライブは難なくこなすことができて、安心しました！　ただ、もちろん単調すぎることもなく、ジャングルを水しぶきを上げながら駆け抜けたり、牛の真横をすり抜けたりとスリルあるアトラクションでした。

I was torn between a sightseeing flight and a piloting experience, but I applied for the piloting experience because of my late grandfather, who obtained his license on Oahu several decades ago and had always inspired me to fly!

Perhaps due to the weather on the day, there were many ups and downs, and one person in the back seat gave up before the piloting experience, so it ended up being just one flight. Although I didn't have the opportunity to pilot based on what I learned from the car ride and the ground staff, I was able to observe the piloting from the adjacent seat. The warm personalities of the owner couple and the kindness of the ground staff made it a wonderful memory of my trip.

Thank you very much! ⭐

遊覧飛行と迷いましたが、操縦に憧れがあった亡き祖父が数十年前にオアフ島でライセンス取得した思い出から、操縦体験をしたい！と申込みました。
当日の天候の影響でしょうか。アップダウンが多く、後ろ座席の一名が操縦体験前にギブアップ、惜しくも1フライトとなりました。
行きの車内や地上スタッフから教えて頂いた内容の操縦をする機会はありませんでしたが、操縦を隣席で観察でき、温かなお人柄のオーナー夫妻、地上スタッフの皆さんのご親切に、旅の良い思い出となりました。
どうも有り難うございました⭐

It's a bit disappointing that the location has changed to the rooftop parking lot; it used to be in the courtyard. As a result, the space feels smaller, and the scale of the show seems reduced. The fire dance has also become smaller. Perhaps it's due to the high cost of living.

場所が駐車場の屋上になったことが、少し残念。以前は中庭でした。
その分スペースが小さくなり、ショーの規模も小さい気がします。
　ファイヤーダンスも規模が小さくなってしまった。
　料理もかな
　物価高だから仕方ないのかもしれません

I think the staff made various efforts for us to enjoy the tour. The beach volleyball was fun. I would like to use this service again.

スタッフのみなさんが我々がツアーを楽しむために様々工夫されていたと思います。海上バレーは楽しかったです。また利用したいと思います

We had a good time good food and watching the fireworks was great I would do it again

I previously participated and was very moved, so I wanted to show it to my husband and joined again. This time, I could hear the sounds of dolphins communicating, and I was reminded of how amazing nature is. My husband also seemed to have a great time and said it was the best part of our trip to Hawaii. Next, I plan to enroll in Manta University on the Big Island. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

私は以前参加させていただき、とても感動したので夫にも見せてあげたいと思い、再度参加しました。
今回はイルカがコミュニケーションをとっている声も聞こえて、自然てすごいな、と改めて思いました。
夫も、とても楽しかったようで、ハワイ旅行で一番良かったこと、と申しております。
次はハワイ島でマンタ大学に入学しようと思っています。
また、お会いできるのが楽しみです。

I've always wanted to try outrigger canoeing! The first wave was a bit small, and since I had heard there would be three challenges, I thought there would be two more to go... However, the small ones didn't count, and I was able to ride three big waves. The thrill of riding those big waves and getting close to the shore was absolutely amazing! I ended up getting splashed more than I expected. (laughs) But I highly recommend this activity.

Next time, I definitely want to ride even bigger waves than this time! ♪

ずぅーと体験したかったアウトリガーカヌー！初めの波は少し小さくて、挑戦は3回と聞いていたのであと2回なのかなーと思っていましたが、、、
小さいのはカウントされずに、3回大きな波に乗せてもらうことができました。
本当に、大きな波に乗れて岸近くまで行く快感は最高に気持ちいいです！
思ったより、全身水をかぶりました。笑
でも、おすすめのアクティビティです。

是非、次回は今回以上に大きな波に乗りたいです♪

I had the best horseback riding experience. The horse was very smart and calm, making for a pleasant ride. The breeze felt nice, and it was a lot of fun. The staff member who resembled Orlando Bloom was very kind and accompanied our riding group while chatting, which was great.

最高の乗馬体験が出来ました。お馬さんもとてもお利口で大人しく、気分良く乗れました。風が気持ちよく、とても楽しかったです。オーランドブルーム似のスタッフの方がとても優しく、話しかけながら乗馬のグループに付き添ってくれたのも良かったです。

This is the second time going to Captain Bob’s Kaneohe Sandbar excursion. We went with friends last year and had such an amazing experience. We definitely had to take the kids to experience it. Kids had an amazing time playing volleyball and snorkeling around the reef. We even saw some turtles. Burgers were delish! The crew were professional and caring. While snorkeling my daughter was stung by two jellyfishes and the crew were so attentive to her. Major props to them. Definitely a 5 star!

Host is hilarious which I feel like makes this place stand out! My kids were laughin the night away.

Fun day and a good wrap with the show and delicious dinner!

Lunch was delicious on top of a wonderful day at the park.

Great food and great entertainment, just be weary on the boat ride if you get sea sick especially while eating.

The staff who spoke Japanese provided support not only before the experience but also afterwards, allowing me to focus on the dolphin experience with peace of mind!

日本語の話せるスタッフの方が体験前だけでなく、その後もフォローしてくださり、安心してイルカ体験に集中できました！

The catermaran was easy on the eye. Check in was quick and pick up conveniently located outside Outrigger Hotel. A great way to see the fireworks.

We had a great time. The crew were friendly and fun, and they ensured everyone was enjoying the experience. We were lucky to see so many turtles on the sail out to the reef and then magically we saw one while snorkeling. I will never forget that experience! The reef was full of fish; one of the best snorkeling excursions we've done. The sandbar was beautiful too. I'm so glad we did this, and we highly recommend it!

The guide was very talkative and shared a lot of interesting stories during the ride. They were considerate, and even though my English isn't great, I was able to enjoy the experience.

お話し好きなガイドさんで、車内ではずっとたくさんお話聞かせてくれて面白かったです。気の利く方で、英語が苦手でも楽しむことができました。

I participated in a snow boat tour due to the children's wish to swim in the beautiful sea. Although I wasn't very enthusiastic since I'm not good at swimming, I was thrilled to be able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling. The children, who have strong core and leg muscles, were able to stand up on the SUP right away, but I, having passed my sixtieth birthday and with weakened legs, couldn't stand until the end, which was quite frustrating. However, before I knew it, I was completely absorbed in playing until the very last moment. The spam sushi made by the staff was delicious when I got a little hungry.

きれいな海で泳ぎたいという子どもたちの希望でスノーバーツアーに参加しました。泳ぎの得意でない私は乗り気ではありませんでしたが、行ってみるとシュノーケリングではウミガメと泳ぐことができて大興奮。SUPは体幹があって足腰がしっかりしている子どもたちはすぐに立つことができたのに還暦を過ぎて足腰が弱った私は最後まで立つことができず、大変悔しい思いをしましたが、気がつけば時間ギリギリまで夢中で遊んでしまいました。小腹が減った時に食べたスタッフさんお手製のスパム握りがおいしかったです。

Book this tour now! You can check around for other tours but you are wasting your time. Island Splash Tours is the best! Me and my girlfriend had a blast with Preston and Kris. Very private experience! Only us and one other group onboard. They are very safety oriented and make sure that everyone is having a good time. We saw so many turtles, too many to count. Kris found us an octopus and a collector urchin.

I was able to rent a long-sleeved wetsuit and long pants, so I didn't have to worry about sunburn or the cold. I was able to swim quite a distance. It would have been tough to go on my own, so I'm glad I joined a tour.

長袖長ズボンのウエットスーツをレンタルできたので、日焼けも寒さも気にならなかったです。 結構な距離を泳ぐことができました。 個人で行くのは大変なのでツアーに参加してよかったです

The guide and driver, Mr. Arai, was very polite and made the tour truly enjoyable and reassuring.

I will definitely repeat this tour when I come to Hawaii.

ガイド&運転手のアライさんが　とても丁寧に　対応して下さり　本当に安心して楽しめるツアーです。
　
　このツアーは　ハワイに来たら必ずリピートします。

The sea was beautiful, the staff was cheerful and kind, there was live music, and the activities were a lot of fun!

This time, I participated in two consecutive tours to different sandbars, so I will compare based on my experiences.
- Boat size (this tour had a larger boat. The restroom was also fairly decent. Since there were many passengers, the atmosphere may vary depending on the participants. When we joined, there were relatively many families and three generations participating, which created a friendly vibe.)
- Activities (if you want to try banana boating or bumper tubing, this is the tour for you. Both snorkeling and SUP were enjoyable on either tour.)
- Live music (when we participated in this tour, the songs were mainly famous ones from Japan and Disney.)
- Provided snacks (the donuts here were American-sized and sweet.)
- Boat docking location (it was a bit far from the shallowest part of the sandbar. Due to tidal conditions, there were places where children around 120 cm tall could not touch the bottom at all... although life jackets were provided, it might be a bit challenging for children who are not good at swimming.)
- Japanese guide (it may vary by day, but on the days we participated, the guides provided detailed explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring.)
- Changing clothes, etc. (I think it's better to prepare something to wear over your swimsuit and plan to get on the bus as is. There are restrooms at the port, but they are limited, and the women's restroom has a long line. It is recommended to keep wearing aqua shoes. If you want to take videos or photos, don't forget a waterproof phone case!)

海は美しく、スタッフも陽気で親切、ライブ演奏もあり、アクティビティも大変楽しかったです！

今回2日連続でサンドバーが目的地の異なるツアーに参加したので、体験した範囲で比較してみます。
・ボートのサイズ（こちらのツアーの方が大きかったです。お手洗いもそれなりにしっかりしたものがあります。乗船人数が多いので、参加者によって雰囲気が左右されると思います。私たちが参加したときは親子連れや三世代参加が比較的多く和やかでした）
・アクティビティ（バナナボート、バンパーチューブにトライしたい場合はこちら。シュノーケリングやSUPはどちらでも楽しめました）
・ライブ演奏（私たちがこちらのツアーに参加したときは、日本でも有名な曲やディズニー中心でした）
・提供される軽食（こちらのドーナツはアメリカンなサイズと甘さでした）
・ボートの係留場所（サンドバーの一番の浅瀬からは少し離れた場所でした。潮位の条件もあって身長120㎝程の子供は全く足が着かない場所もあり…ライフジャケット着用ですが、泳ぐのが苦手な子にはややハードルが高いかもしれません）
・日本人ガイド（日によると思いますが、どちらのツアーも参加した日は日本語で細々とした点まで説明してくださって安心感がありました）
・着替えなど（どちらも水着の上に羽織れるものを用意して、そのままバスに乗る前提でいたほうがいいと思います。港にお手洗いがありますが、数が少なく女子トイレは長蛇の列になります。足もとはアクアシューズを履きっぱなしにするのがおすすめです。動画や写真を撮りたい方は防水スマホケースをお忘れなく！）

In August, perhaps because it was a weekday, the crowd inside was just right. Since we got caught up in the fun despite the heat, the all-you-can-drink soft drinks were greatly appreciated.

At first, I thought it was odd to come to Hawaii just for a pool, but I believe those who enjoy water slides and thrill rides will definitely have a great time. If you're over 122 cm tall, you can ride all the slides.

Some slides may not allow certain footwear, so I recommend wearing easy-to-remove beach sandals for moving around the park. We participated in aqua shoes and had a bit of a struggle.

8月でも平日だったからか場内の混雑具合もほどよい感じでした。暑い中夢中になって遊ぶので、ソフトドリンク飲み放題がありがたかったです。
最初はハワイに来てわざわざプール…と思っていたのですが、ウォータースライダーや絶叫系が好きな方は間違いなく楽しめると思います。身長122cm以上あれば全てのスライダーに乗れます。
スライダーによっては履物NGの場合もあるので、場内の移動は脱ぎ履きしやすいビーチサンダルがおすすめです。うちはアクアシューズで参加してしまいちょっと苦労しました。

I wanted to have a meal separately, so I chose a course that only allowed me to experience the show. When it was time, we were allowed into the theater, but it seemed that the middle area was reserved for those with meals, so guests who only attended the show were guided to the seats on the sides. The show was quite good overall. The kids didn't react much since they aren't very familiar with Elvis or Michael, but they seemed to enjoy the fire show. It might have been better if there had been a bit more acrobatics. There were perhaps too many songs, which made it slightly boring... As for Michael, he was a bit chubby and I wouldn't say his dancing was great. Of course, the real Michael is incredible, so it's understandable that he can't be imitated, but the overall quality was solid and it was enjoyable as entertainment. However, what we had imagined was enjoying music outdoors while feeling the sea breeze, so it was a bit of a surprise to be completely inside the theater in a sealed space. I thought maybe a show at a hotel would have been better. Well, I was glad to see the authentic Hawaiian hula dance, so next time I would like to book a package that includes a meal and some activities.

食事は別でしたかったので、ショーだけを体験できるコースを選びました。
時間になるとシアターに入れますが、どうやら真ん中のエリアは食事付きの人の分みたいでショーだけのお客は左右のシートに案内されます。
ショーは普通に良かったです。子供たちはエルビスもマイケルもあまり知らないから反応は薄かったですが、ファイヤーショーなんかは楽しめたみたい。
もう少しアクロバットな感じがあったら良かったかもしれませんね。
歌が多すぎて若干退屈だったかも…
マイケルもね。。太っちょマイケルで、お世辞にもダンスが上手とは言えない感じで。本物がスゴすぎるのでマネをすることはできないんでしょうけどねもちろん全体の完成度はしっかりしておりエンターテインメントとして楽しめました。
ただ、私たちが想像していたのは屋外で海の風を感じながら流れる音楽を楽しんで…というものだったので、シアターの中に完全に入って密封空間になったのはちょっと誤算でした。
それならホテルなんかでやってるショーでもよかったかなとちょっと思ったり。。
まぁでも本番ハワイのフラダンスは観られたので良かったです次は食事付きで、ちょっとしたアクティビティもついてる方を申し込んでみたいと思います。

The scenery was beautiful and it was fun, but the dust was worse than I imagined. You'll need to wash your face and change clothes afterward. It was good to have two drivers. If you're short, driving can be quite tough. Since your bag can get dirty, it's better to either put it in a bag or store it in a paid locker.

景色綺麗で楽しかったけど、想像以上に土ほこりがひどい。終わってから洗顔や着替えが必要。運転手2名体制で良かった。身長低いとけっこう運転辛い。カバンも汚れるから袋に入れるか有料だけどロッカーに保管した方がいい。