All Reviews for Kid Friendly (Ages 5-7)

This was my second time whale watching, and although the number of whales was few, we were still able to see some. Above all, the staff member who generously applied sunscreen was very friendly, constantly asking if I wanted a beer or a refill, which made the experience enjoyable. My friend who came along was also pleased, so I think this is one of the classic tours in Honolulu. I highly recommend it.

ホエールウォッチングは2回目ですが、今回も数は少ないながら鯨を見ることができました。何より日焼け止めをたっぷり塗ったスタッフのおっちゃんがビールは飲むか?ビールのおかわりはどうだ?と、しきりに気を遣ってくれたのがとてもフレンドリーで楽しい気持ちになりました。連れて行った友達も喜んでくれたので、定番のホノルルツアーの1つかと思います。お勧めです。

The staff were very energetic, and although I participated alone, I had a great time. I hesitated to join the snorkeling time because it was a bit cold, but I decided to go for it, and it was the right choice! I was able to capture a sea turtle swimming right below me on camera! It might be good to have marine shoes for snorkeling. It can be a bit painful on your feet if you're barefoot from the sandbar to the snorkeling point.

スタッフさんたちもとても元気で、１人で参加しましたがとても楽しめました。シュノーケリングタイムはちょっと寒くてやめようか迷いましたが、思いきって参加して正解❗自分の真下を泳ぐ海亀をカメラにおさめることが出来ました❗ シュノーケリングはマリンシューズがあるといいかもしれません。サンドバーからシュノーケリングのポイントまで、裸足だとちょっと足が痛いです。

The driver for the shuttle was very energetic and we had a great time getting to the location. The parasailing offered a fantastic view of Waikiki and we could see Diamond Head clearly, which was absolutely amazing! I was able to bring my GoPro, so I could capture videos and I'm really looking forward to watching them later.

I was concerned about managing my valuables and didn't bring any money, so I missed out on buying photos, which was a bit disappointing. However, it turned out that it was perfectly fine to bring valuables. Also, we had the option for a water landing, and although I got wet, there wasn't a place or time to change, so I went back to the hotel as I was.

送迎の運転手さんのテンションが高くノリノリで現地まで行けました
パラセーリングもワイキキが一望でき、ダイヤモンドヘッドもよく見え最高に楽しかっです！
goproを持って出来たので動画で残す事ができ後で見るのがとても楽しみです。
貴重品管理が気になりお金を持って行かなくて写真が買えなかったのが残念
全然貴重品は持っていって大丈夫でした
また、着水も選択でき、濡れたのですが着替える場所とタイミングがなくそのままホテルへ戻りました。

The guides were great and it was a casual relaxing boat ride with pretty views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Didn’t get to see much but it was nice to be out on the water.

I participated with my elementary school child. We brought our own snorkeling sets. It was a luxurious experience that we don't get to have often. I will definitely join again next time.

小学生の子供つれての参加です。シュノーケリングセットは自分たちのを持って行きました。なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。

This was my second time at Sandbar, and the weather was great this time! The water was perfect, and we had so much fun playing beach volleyball together! After that, we went snorkeling at a coral reef while searching for sea turtles! We were able to spot a honu and saw so many fish; I couldn't be more satisfied! The hamburgers for lunch were also very filling and delicious! I definitely want to join again next time :)

サンドバーは2回目でしたか、今回は天気も良く最高でした！！水面は股下からいで、みんなで楽しくビーチバレーもできてめっちゃ楽しかったです！そのあとはウミガメを探しながらシュノーケリングのできるサンゴ礁へ！ホヌも見つけられて、魚もたくさん見れて満足しかないです！ランチのハンバーガーもボリュームたっぷりでとても美味しかったです！また次回も参加したいです:）

It was 150 meters. It was really great!
I thought there was relatively little wind in the morning, but up high, it sways side to side. It’s thrilling!
Looking down is really scary.
If you ask, they will take pictures from below.
You’ll receive them on an SD card for $30. I think it’s worth buying.
After coming down, there’s a wait time for others, but the loud reggae music on the boat really gives you a vacation vibe.
Watching is fun, but it can make you quite dizzy.
I’m not usually prone to motion sickness, but motion sickness medication is a must!
For those meeting on-site, the building doesn’t show up on Google Maps, but once you go, you’ll easily spot the light blue-roofed hut.

150メートルでした。すごく良かったです！
午前中は比較的風が少ないと思ったのですが、上の方は横揺れします。スリル満点！
足元を見るとすごくこわいです。
頼めば下から写真を撮ってくれます。
SDカードで渡されます。30ドルです。買ってもいい感じだと思いますよ。
降りてきたあとは他の人の待ち時間ですが、船上で大音量のレゲエがなんともバカンスな気持ちにさせてくれます。
見てるのも楽しいけどかなり酔います。
酔いやすい方ではないですが、酔い止め必須です！
現地集合の方は、Googleマップだと建物出てこないですが、行けば水色の屋根の小屋が見えるのですぐわかります。

The trip was fabulous! The crew is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They keep you informed, entertained and fed (I liked the burger, chips and fruit). The equipment & boat were in excellent shape.

There isn't a lot of down time which I appreciated (activities/entertainment happening thru out the trip). Tyler was an amazing hula dancer! Make sure you bring cash to tip the crew, they work hard to show us tourists a great time!!

When we initially jumped in the water, we saw dolphins immediately! The second jump we saw more dolphins, a sting ray, and a sea turtle! (And fish, if course). It was amazing.

We didn't rent the wet suit and we were fine (mid April). We took Dramamine because of all the warnings in other reviews, so we had no motion sickness, but neither did anyone else. :)

My only advice would be that guests should be sure to sit under the covered area when the crew is making announcements. We were sitting at the very back of the boat (behind the speaker) and couldn't hear them at all. You'll also get a better view of the dancer.

Also, the slide was not available on our trip, so if that's important to you, you should double check?

Until dinner, I wondered if I could eat more, so I chose this. Also, the all-you-can-drink option was appealing.

There were four types of appetizers, but since we had a late lunch, this was enough for us. Among them, two were edamame and yakitori. The rest included fruit, meatballs, and a variety of drinks like sparkling wine, wine, beer, and soft drinks, so I had no complaints.

This price includes a tip. We were the only Japanese people who ordered this course, so it really felt like we were in a foreign country. It was like watching a movie with foreign couples of all ages around us. Next to us was a couple celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary from Texas. I spoke with a refined lady from New York in the restroom, and we were able to communicate even with my limited English conversation skills.

As a bonus, on the way back, we were so drunk that we fell asleep on the bus. The driver probably thought, "What should I do with these guys?" and woke us up to ask where we were going, then kindly dropped us off right in front of our hotel. Thank you for your help!

ディナーまで、食べれるかな？て事で、
こちらを選びました。それと、飲み放題が、魅力でした。
アペタイザーは四種類でしたが、お昼が、遅かったので、私たちにはこれで十分でした。このうち、二種は枝豆、焼き鳥でした。後はフルーツ、ミートボール、飲みホも、スパークリングワイン、ワイン、ビール多種、ソフトドリンクで、不満はありません、
チップ付きで、このお値段です。
このコースを頼んだのは日本人は私達だけでしたから、外国に来た感が、半端なかったです。外人カップルの老若男女問わず、映画を見てるみたいでした。お隣はテキサスから来られた結婚20周年のご夫婦。トイレでお話ししたのはNYから来られた上品なご婦人。拙い英会話でもコミュニケーションとれました。
おまけなんですが、帰りのバスで、酔って爆睡してた私たち。ドライバーさんが、多分？こいつらどうしようって事でどこまで？って起こされて、ホテルの前まで送って下さいました。お世話かけました。ありがとうございました。

I was looking forward to showing the children the whales, but we couldn't see any at all, and it turned into just a regular cruise.

くじらを子供たちに見せてあげられるかと楽しみにしておりましたが、全く見ることができず、単なるクルーズになってしまいました。

The teacher is handsome, and I thought he only spoke English, but he can speak quite a bit of Japanese too. We all had a great time surfing together!! It was so much fun! 😊

なんといっても先生がイケメンだし英語オンリーだと思っていたら日本語も結構話せるし皆で楽しくサーフィン出来ました！！
最高に楽しかったです(^^♪

I was quite worried about whether the event would take place due to the strong winds, but it was held as scheduled. The sea was very rough, and out of five groups of passengers, one newlywed couple had to turn back because the wife was feeling nauseous and couldn't move. They ended up not being able to go parasailing. Six minutes really goes by in the blink of an eye.

この日はかなり強風で決行するのか心配でしたが予定通り開催されました。海も大荒れで5組の乗客のうち、1組の新婚カップルの奥様が吐き気で身動きできず、結局ご主人様と2人はパラセーリングをすることが出来ずUターン。6分間は本当にあっという間です。

I went parasailing for the first time in Hawaii! I couldn't imagine how high 150 meters would be, but it was a bit shaky, and the view was amazing!

The guide was really funny, so definitely try to chat with them!

When we went, there were about six groups, but the boat rocked quite a bit, and we had to stay on the boat until everyone was done, so I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication. Out of the 12 participants, three people felt unwell. Make sure you're in good health and have a great time making memories!

ハワイにて人生初めてのパラセーリングでした！
150mがどのくらいの高さが想像できなかったのですが、多少揺れるけど、景色は最高でしたー！

ガイドの方が面白いのでぜひ話してみてください！！

私たちのときは6組くらいで行ったのですが、
船がかなり揺れるのと、みんなが終わるまでは船に乗っていなければいけないので、
酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いと思います。
参加者12人中3名が気分が悪くなっていました。
体調も万全でいって、楽しい思い出にしてください！

The surfing instructor looked just like Tom Cruise, and he was kind, cheerful, and fun. The older sister I learned with was also friendly and kind, and we became really close. I want to do it again.

サーフィンの先生はトムクルーズにそっくりで、優しくて愉快で楽しかったです。一緒に学んだお姉さんも気さくで優しくて、すごく仲良くなりました。またやりたいです。

I participated in a whale watching tour that included breakfast. The boat was larger than I expected, which made for a comfortable experience. I was thrilled to spot a whale spouting water! I was also satisfied to see it raise its tail. I want to go again!

朝食付きのホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
思っていたより大きな船で、ゆったりしました。
肝心のクジラは、潮を上げているところを見つけ、大興奮！
尾びれを上げたところも見れて満足。
又行きたい！

I experienced 150 meters. During our time, there were 11 people on the boat, and since it was in pairs, one person in each group was an observer. We took turns jumping, and the staff was well-organized and smooth in their arrangements. I could speak a little Japanese, and although one person was feeling a bit seasick, they were very kind in their response! They take photos for $40, and while pretending to cut the rope, they captured great shots during the jump and landing, making for wonderful memories. The view from above was great, and we had quite a bit of time, so we were able to relax and enjoy the scenery of Hawaii! Thank you for bringing my wife along. I was satisfied saying that!

150メートルを体験しました。私たちの時はボートに11人乗船し、2人ずつなので5組内1人は見学でした。順番に飛ばしていくのですが、スタッフさんの段取りもよくスムーズでした。多少日本語が喋れるし、1人船酔い気味の人がいましたが、とても親切に対応してました！写真を40ドルで撮ってくれるのですが、ロープを切るフリをしながら撮影や着水撮影、その他良い写真を撮ってもらって良い思い出になりました。上空では眺めも良く結構時間があるので、ハワイの風景を眺めながらゆっくりした時間が過ごせました！奥さんは連れてきてくれてありがと。言っていて私も満足しました！

I arranged this as a surprise for my 85 year old mother for her first trip to Hawaii. She was so thrilled and very impressed by the young lady (Briana) who met us with the lei and took pictures of us together. It was the perfect start to a beautiful and memorable vacation. My mom wore the lei for several days and couldn’t resist telling everybody about her experience

The food was very good. You get about 30 mins between the food and show to go to the top and see the sunset. Good spot for pictures. Then you come back down for dessert and a show, the show was okay. After that they have dancing you dont have to participate if you do not want to. You can pay for additional drinks.

You are pretty much just paying for a ride there. It is a very pretty hike, I would make sure to wear shoes with traction as it does get pretty slippery towards the top. Q lot of good picture spots.

Very memorable experience. We enjoyed it and would go again, they do not teach you how to snorkel so I would look up tutorials before you go. Just so you can get more out of it. They have a photographer on board that takes pictures you can pay for.

This time, we had a 2-hour course. The 2 hours flew by, and we had a great time. I'm relieved that my almost 5-year-old son, who said he wanted to go home right away, also seemed to enjoy it a lot.

今回は、2時間コース。
2時間あっという間に過ぎ楽しい時間を過ごせました。
すぐ帰りたいと言うもうすぐ5歳の息子もすごく楽しかったようで安心です。

Diving down to 100 feet, we could see the sunken ship and artificial coral reefs. Around them, many fish, sharks, and turtles swam gracefully. It seemed like the kids really enjoyed this first-time experience.

100フィートまで潜水すると、沈められた船や人工の珊瑚礁が見えました。そのまわりに沢山の魚やサメ、亀が優雅に泳ぐのが見えました。初めての体験に子供達も楽しめたようです。

This is my second time participating, following last year! This time, the boat swayed a bit in the breeze, but I was able to enjoy it with participants from Kuwait! I'm writing this while enjoying the beautiful scenery and feeling the wind, and I definitely want to participate again! 😊

去年に続き2回目の参加です！
今回は少し風が吹くなか船が揺れましたが、クウェートからの参加者と一緒に楽しむことができました！素敵な景色を堪能して風に吹かれてまた参加したいと思いながらこれを書いてます(^^)

I made a mistake with the meeting place, but when I contacted the local office, they didn't understand me very well. Just when I was wondering what to do, I received a call from a VELTRA staff member who arranged for someone to come and pick me up from my current location. Thanks to that, I was able to go parasailing! Thank you very much.

Parasailing was very pleasant, and I had an amazing experience.

集合場所を間違えてしまいましたが現地連絡所に連絡かけたところあまり伝わらずどうしようと思っていたらベルトラスタッフから電話がかかって来て今いる場所迎えに来てもらえるように連絡して頂きそこで乗せてもらいパラセーリングをすることができました！
ありがとうございました

パラセーリングはとても気持ち良くすごくいい体験が出来ました

It was my first time parasailing, and even at 150 meters, it was not scary at all and was really fun! I would love to try a higher one if available! There were three other groups, and two of them were Japanese, who were very nice people, so I had a great time. I think it's better to wear a rash guard since you get a bit wet! Also, I recommend bringing a bath towel! I gave a tip of $10 per person (to two crew members and one driver, totaling $30). Please use this as a reference!

人生初のパラセーリングでしたが、150mでも全然怖くなくて楽しかったです‼︎もっと高いのがあればやってみたいです‼︎
他にも3組いましたが2組は日本人でとても良い人達だったので楽しく過ごせました♪
多少濡れるのでラッシュガードは着てった方が良いと思います‼︎
あとバスタオルも持って行った方が良いと思います‼︎
チップは1人10ドル渡しました‼︎（船の乗組員2人と送迎ドライバー1人、合計30ドル）
参考にして下さい‼︎

In Hawaii, a license is not technically required, but other companies may be cautious and ask for a driver's license or require an instructor to accompany you. However, here, participation is allowed without a license, and you can operate the vehicle alone. It was not difficult at all, and I was able to enjoy driving comfortably for a full 30 minutes.

ハワイの法律上は本来免許は不要なのですが、他の会社では用心してか自動車免許を要求されたり、インストラクター同乗になってしまいます。
しかしながらここは免許不要で一人で操縦可だということで参加。
全く難しくなく、30分もたっぷり気持ちよく走れました。

It's a wonderful activity where you can enjoy the scenery of Hawaii from the sky in a relaxed manner. Before starting, I was a bit nervous thinking it might be scary, but in reality, it wasn't scary at all. You ascend slowly and descend slowly, so there's no fear of falling, which is reassuring.

If I had to say something, I felt a bit uneasy not being able to confirm if we were at the height we ordered. If you can't speak English, you can't properly communicate with the instructor about the height. Since the prices vary, it's better to avoid any worries in this regard.

ハワイの空から景色をほのぼのと眺められるとても良いアクティビティです。
始める前は怖いかな？とドキドキしていましたが、実際には全然怖くありませんでした。
ゆっくり上がり、ゆっくり降ろしてもらえ、落ちる恐怖感もないので安心できます。

強いて言えば、注文したプラン通りの高さなのか自分では確認できないところが若干不安ですね。
こちらが英語が話せないとインストラクターの方にちゃんと高さが伝わってるのか確認できません。
料金が異なるので、この辺りの憂いは無いほうがいいですね。

My wife, two teens and myself had the most exciting two hours spent riding the ATV at the Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii. The finali of the tour was the best when we were allowed to go all out at the rough terrain. It was definitely worth the while.

I was quite anxious because they didn’t arrive even by the meeting time (laughs). The voucher mentioned to call if they didn’t show up after five minutes, so I called, and they explained in English that "a blue car is coming, so please wait another five minutes." I waited a bit longer, and in the end, they were 20 minutes late (laughs). The driver also said something like, "I’m really sorry!!!" and apologized, and he had a likable character, so I convinced myself that maybe it’s rare for them to arrive on time (laughs).

Now, about the experience, the view from 150 meters was amazing! My husband and I got to experience it together as a pair. Before it was our turn, they handed us a Japanese instruction manual, so we could confirm details like photo opportunities and that if we requested "dry landing, please" before landing, we could return to the boat without getting wet. We asked to go up to our waists (laughs).

As for the facilities, there are no changing rooms or lockers. If you really want to change afterward, you might want to use the public restroom nearby. Since there are no lockers, I wouldn’t recommend bringing large bags. Also, since you move out to sea by boat, some water splashes will come in, so if you really don’t want to get your belongings wet, it’s better to put them in a plastic bag or something.

On the way back, the funky driver came over and guided me to the car. When I mentioned that I got wet, he said, "It's okay, no problem!" but I felt a bit awkward getting in wet, so I used the beach towel I brought to sit on the seat. When I told him the hotel I was staying at, he kindly drove me there, which was very helpful.

待ち合わせ時間になってもいっこうに来ないのでハラハラしました(笑)
5分経っても来ない場合は電話して下さいとバウチャーにも書いてあったので、とりあえず電話すると「青い車が来るのであともう5分待って下さい」みたいな事を英語を説明され、そのまましばらく待ち、結果20分の遅刻でした(笑)
ドライバーのお兄さんも「いやあホントごめんごめん！！！」みたいな事を言っていて謝ってくれましたし、なんか憎めないキャラだったので、もしかすると時間通りに来る事自体が稀なのかなと自分を説得(笑)

さて内容についてですが、
150mの眺めは最高でした！
自分たち夫婦でペアで一緒に体験させてもらいました。
順番が回ってくる前に日本語の説明書を渡してくれたので、写真撮影の事、着地する前に「ドライランディング、プリーズ」と希望すれば海に浸かる事なく船まで戻れる事など、しっかり確認する事ができます。
私たちは腰までやってくださいと言いました(笑)

設備ですが、更衣室、ロッカーはありません。
終わったあとどうしても着替えたいのであれば近くにある公衆トイレを使うといいかもしれません。
ロッカーがないので、あまり大きい荷物を持って行く事はオススメしません。あと、船で沖まで移動するのでその際に多少の水しぶきが入ってきますから、どうしても濡らしたくない場合はビニール袋か何かに荷物を入れたほうがいいと思います。

帰りはファンキードライバーさんが近寄ってきてくれて、車まで案内してくれました。
腰ポチャした事を告げると「いいっていいって、ノープロブレム！」と言ってくれましたが、濡れたまま乗るのも気が引けたので持参したバスタオルを座席に敷いて座りました。泊まっているホテルを告げるとホテルまで送ってくれたのでとても助かりました。

I decided to skip snorkeling because I caught a cold. I thought it was a waste since I paid a lot of money, but it turned out to be totally fine!

While others went snorkeling, my husband and I had the boat almost to ourselves! Plus, a pod of dolphins swam right underneath the boat, and we had such a wonderful time. During the activity time, the guide strongly encouraged us to try kayaking, and I was quite hesitant, but it turned out to be really fun, and I'm glad I did it. My bottom got wet, but it dried quickly, and I hardly felt cold at all. After snorkeling, some people were shivering from the cold or looking pale from seasickness, so I think warm clothing (even a bit excessive) and motion sickness medication are essential.

The staff was very energetic, and we all sang songs together and even danced the hula at the end, which was a lot of fun! Most participants seemed to be in their 20s to 30s. However, I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed even if you're not young, if you have kids, or even if you're feeling a bit under the weather—it's definitely enjoyable without snorkeling! I would love to participate again next time!

風邪を引いてしまったので、シュノーケルはやめることにしました。高いお金を払っているのにもったいないなーと思っていましたが、全然そんなことなかったです！

他の方がシュノーケルに行っている間、船は主人と2人でほぼ貸し切り状態！しかも、イルカの群れがちょうど船の真下を通ってくれて、ほんっとに素敵な時間を過ごせました。アクティビティの時間には、ガイドさんがカヤックを勧めてくれて、かなり強引に勧められて結構悩んだのですが、とっても楽しくてやってよかったです。お尻は濡れたけどすぐに乾いて寒さを感じることはほぼありませんでした。シュノーケル後は、寒さで震えたり、酔って青白くなっておらる方もいらっしゃったので、防寒対策（ちょっと過度なぐらいでもいいかも）と酔い止めは必須だと思います。

スタッフの方のテンションが高くて、みんなで歌を歌ったり、最後にフラを踊ったり、とても楽しかったです！参加者は2～30代がほとんどだと思います。でも、若くなくてもお子様連れでも少々風邪を引いていても、シュノーケルなしでも十分に楽しめるツアーだと思いました！次回も是非参加したいです！