All Reviews for Kid Adventures (Ages 8-12)

Parasailing was my first experience, and it was exhilarating. I had the precious opportunity to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii from the ocean. The operation was smooth, allowing us to go up and down and even dip a little into the water, which was a lot of fun. One downside was that while others were participating, we had to stay on the boat, which made some people feel seasick. I felt like most people were a bit nauseous. I think it would be more comfortable if there were fewer groups on the boat at the same time.

パラセーリングは初めてでしたが、爽快感があって、ハワイの景色を海から見られるという貴重な体験が出来ました。
操縦もうまく、上げたり下げたり、少しだけ水の中に入れたりと、楽しませてくれました。
ひとつ難点は、他の方がやっている間も船に乗っているため、酔うことです。ほとんどの方が酔っていた気がします。もう少し同乗する組が少なければ快適なのかなと思いました。

I was picked up at my hotel in Honolulu, and after about a 40-minute drive with the instructor and others, we arrived at the bay while listening to stories about Hawaii's traffic conditions. Since it's a protected beach, we watched a lecture video before entering. The way there was downhill, so I didn't need to take the shuttle. This beach is shallow, so it's more like playing in the water than snorkeling. However, it's suitable for families and beginners. The sea turtles are in deeper areas, but we were able to see a turtle eating on the rocks. The guide adjusts to your skill level, so I think you can participate with peace of mind.

ホノルルのホテルまで迎えに来てもらい、インストラクターさんの車で約４０分、他の方と同乗でしたが、ハワイの交通事情等お話しを聞きながらドライブでベイに到着。自然保護されている浜なので入場までレクチャービデオ見たりします。行きは下りなのでシャトルに乗らずとも平気でした。この浜は浅いのでシュノーケリングというか水遊び的な感じですね。でもその分、家族連れでも初心者でも大丈夫。ウミガメは深いところにいるので泳いでいく場所に行きますが岩場でご飯食べるウミガメさんに会えました。ガイドさんもレベルに合わせてくれるので安心して参加できると思います。

I participated with my 8-year-old and 6-year-old children. The younger one, who was feeling anxious, relaxed thanks to Dan's smile and humor, and we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind thanks to Chieko's thorough lecture. I was also impressed by the thoughtful considerations and advice on the beach, not just about snorkeling. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to repeat this experience. Thank you very much! ☆

８歳と６歳の子供と参加しました。
不安に感じていた下の子も、ダンさんの笑顔とユーモアで緊張もほぐれ、チエコさんの丁寧なレクチャーのおかげで、安心して楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングのことだけではなく、細かな配慮やビーチでのアドバイスにも感激しました。
またハワイに行く機会があれば、ぜひリピートさせていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました☆

The horse ate a lot of grass, and even when I pulled the rope, it was strong and didn't listen much, which was tough. Kualoa Ranch was magnificent, and it made us feel small. We chose the two-hour course, but there were no breaks along the way, and my butt and hips hurt, so I ended up walking strangely when I got off (laughs). There was only one guide from overseas, and I thought it would have been nice to have another one.

草をよく食べる馬で、ロープをひっぱっても力が強くあまり言う事聞かなくて大変でした。
クアロアランチは、壮大で自分たちがちっぽけに思いました。
2時間コースにしましたが、途中休憩がなくお尻や股関節が痛くて、降りた時変な歩き方になりました(笑)
案内してくれる海外の方が、1人しかいなくて、もう1人いてもいいんじゃないかなーって思いました。

This time, I participated with my two grandchildren. They were thrilled to gradually dive underwater. We enjoyed the rarely seen seabed. One disappointment was the condition of the headphones...

今回二人の孫と参加しました。徐々に潜水していく様子に孫たちは大喜びでした。滅多に見れない海底を堪能しました。
一つ残念なのは、ヘッドフォンの調子が…

After a long time, I went horseback riding in Oahu. Unlike the famous Kualoa Ranch, it wasn't crowded here. If you don't need a helmet, you just need to sign a waiver. There are staff members who can speak Japanese, but since my daughter can speak English, we started the ride right away.

During the hour and a half horseback ride, we climbed hills from the 1,000-acre ranch, and the staff took photos of us with the ocean in the background. They seemed to have no commercial intent, as they took pictures with our smartphones.

Additionally, we could attach a pouch to the horse, allowing us to carry water and our smartphones, so we could freely drink water and take photos during the ride. It was a wonderful experience.

久しぶりにオワフでホースライド。
ここは、有名なクアロア牧場と違って混雑していませんでした。ヘルメット不要ならば署名すればOK。日本語が通じるスタッフはいるらしいのですが、娘も英会話ができるのでそのままライドスタート。
1時間半のホースライドでは、1,000エーカーの牧場から丘を登り、そこでスタッフが海をバックに写真を撮ってくれます。商売っ気が無いのか、こちらのスマホで撮影してくれます。
また、馬にポーチをつけられるので、水やスマホを入れてホースライド中も自由に水を飲んだり、スマホで撮影したりできてとてもいい時間を過ごせました。

I read the reviews on Veltra and was concerned about the dirty restrooms and the staff looking at their smartphones, which made me hesitate to join the tour. However, since my child wanted to go, we decided to participate.

Perhaps because we went on a Monday, it was relatively uncrowded, and we were able to enjoy countless attractions, which made me very satisfied. The restrooms were not dirty, and the staff seemed to be monitoring things properly, giving me the impression that improvements have been made.

ベルトラ の体験談をよみ、トイレが汚いのと、スタッフがスマートフォンをみていてあまり良くなかったというのが気になって、ツアーに参加しょうか迷いましたが、子供が行きたいというので行きました。
月曜日に行ったからか、比較的すいていて、数え切れないくらいアトラクションに乗れて満足でした。
トイレもきたなくなかったし、
スタッフも監視をきちんとしていて、改善されている印象を受けました。

It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I managed to get through it thanks to the typical American laid-back attitude. Haha! I didn't have much time to enjoy the scenery, but I really got to experience the great outdoors! Next time, I want to try the two-hour course as well.

初めての乗馬ということで、不安でしたが、アメリカ特有のテキトーさで何とかなりました。笑
景色を見る余裕はあまりなかったですが、大自然を満喫できました！！
今度は2時間コースも試してみたいです。。

OMG!! What an experience! Soaring above beautiful blue waters with sunny skies! The captain and his mate were entertaining and engaging. They gave a mini lesson, took pics and were understanding with our autistic son whom went first with his dad! The location was super convenient since it was right in the back of our hotel! Our time was suppose to be later but they were able to move us up which apllowed us to get to our next activity on time. If you are fearful suck it up and jump right in! It's a decision you would not regret!

My fiancée and I had a great Oahu experience. The team on board made us very comfortable and explained each step with detail. They chose a great site to go in at and the personal attention when in the water was amazing. Hats off to the crew.

Pickup was on time, and we got on the boat on the almost immediately.

The 2 guides were great!

The parasailing experience was great with fantastic views all around. The only downside was that since the wind was towards the direction of the sun, all the photos were just silhouettes and our faces couldn't be seen. This is nothing against the company, who were great :)

Would recommend!

The staff were cheerful, and even though I couldn't communicate in Japanese, I had a great time and it became a wonderful memory. It was such an enjoyable experience that I would love to participate again next time.

スタッフが陽気で日本語通じなかったけど、楽しませて頂いていい思い出になりました。
次回、もう一度参加したいと思えるような体験ができとても楽しい時間になりました。

The round-trip shuttle service to the hotel made transportation very easy! The boat ride was also very pleasant with the sea breeze, and parasailing was absolutely amazing! The clear weather made the view of Hawaii from above exceptional. The wind felt great too!

ホテルまで往復送迎がついていて移動はとても楽でした！
ボートでの移動もとても潮風が気持ちよく、パラセーリングはとても最高でした！
よく晴れていて上空から見るハワイはまた格別でした。風も気持ちよかったです！

The arrangements were excellent, and I was able to spend my time comfortably. The local staff were all smiling and friendly. Thank you, Tomoki and Riki.

段取りが良く、気持ちよく過ごせました。現地スタッフはみな笑顔で好意的です。トモキさん、リキさん、ありがとうございました。

On my first trip to Hawaii, I was unsure about what activities to do, but I'm glad I chose parasailing! I challenged myself to 150 meters! The view and the feeling were absolutely amazing! ✨

初のハワイ旅行でアクティビティー何やろうか悩みましたが！パラセーリングやって良かったです✨150m挑戦しましまた！眺めも気持ち良さも最高でした✨

People who are prone to motion sickness might find it tough. I was fine, but there were others who looked like they were struggling. The freshly peeled macadamia nuts were incredibly delicious!

乗り物に酔いやすい人はキツイかもしれません。私は平気でしたが、しんどそうにしている人もいました。
剥きたばかりのマカダミアンナッツはすごく美味しかったです！

You might wonder why we would go to a pool in Hawaii, but we went as a couple celebrating our second wedding anniversary.

I was a bit anxious because the shuttle didn't arrive on time, but I guess that's Hawaiian time for you. As soon as we arrived, we stored our bags in a locker and headed straight to the slides with just our smartphones! (The lockers were accessible at any time, and a Japanese staff member showed us how to use them.)

The intensity and variety of the slides were unlike anything we could experience in Japan. I thought we might have to wait in line since the slides change at scheduled times, but perhaps because it was a weekday, we didn't have to wait much and managed to try them all.

By lunchtime, many people who had lunch plans were gone, so it was like having the rides all to ourselves.

We had a hearty breakfast before heading there, so we didn't need to eat lunch.

Also, we found that we didn't need an all-you-can-drink plan; bringing our own unopened water was sufficient. (The designated water bottle was so large that it seemed like it would be a hassle to use the all-you-can-drink option.)

I thought we would only have a short time since we had to gather at 3 PM, but we had plenty of fun.

ハワイに来てまでプール？という声も聞こえてきそうですが、結婚2年目の夫婦で行ってきました。

送迎が定刻通りに来ずそわそわしましたが、ハワイアンタイムなのでしょう。
ついてすぐにロッカーに荷物を預け、スマホだけ持って早速スライダーへ！
（ロッカーは出し入れ自由、日本人スタッフが使い方を教えてくれました）

スライダーの激しさ、数、日本では体験できないものばかりでした。
時間で実施しているスライダーが変わるので、並ぶかと思っていましたが、平日だったからか、すごく並ぶこともなく無事全制覇。

お昼になると昼食がついてるプラン組がごそっといなくなるので、乗り放題状態。

私たちは朝ごはんをがっつり食べてから向かったので、お昼は食べなくても問題なかったです。

また飲み放題プランにしなくても未開封の水持ち込みで十分。
（専用の水筒がでかすぎて飲み放題するの大変そうだった。）

15時集合で短時間だと思ってましたが、十分に楽しめました。

So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours

We participated as a family of three (a couple and our 13-year-old daughter) who loves snorkeling and dolphins. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we could see dolphin fins from the boat, and we even saw them jumping! That alone brought us so much joy.

There were about 70 participants that day. Before joining, I checked reviews that suggested staying close to the guide in the water, so we made sure to keep near them. When a pod of dolphins appeared, the guide shouted out directions, and we were able to see the dolphins... it was truly moving! Underwater, we could even hear the sounds of the dolphins. I didn't notice, but my daughter exclaimed that she saw a mother and baby dolphin!

We were lucky enough to see the pod multiple times, which was amazing. According to the guide, it was rare to see them that often. After that, we moved to a spot with turtles for snorkeling, but unfortunately, we couldn't swim with them. However, we did encounter a turtle that surfaced on our way back to the port, which made us very satisfied.

The tour content was very satisfying. A few points to note:
1. Take motion sickness medication beforehand.
2. We participated in August, but if you're sensitive to cold, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I wore tights and a rash guard, but I was freezing and couldn't stop shaking after getting out of the water.
3. The return bus was quite cold, so it's essential to prepare for that.

シュノーケルもイルカも大好きな家族3人で参加（夫婦、１３歳女子）しました。シュノーケルポイントにつくと船上からイルカの背びれが見え、ジャンプする姿も・・・！もうそれだけで喜びが。
当日の参加者は70人と大人数。参加前に口コミ情報をチェックしたら、海ではガイドさんの近くにいるようにとあったのでガイドさんの近くをキープ。
イルカの群れが現れると大声で声掛けしてくれるのでその方向をみるとイルカの群れが・・・感動です！！水中ではイルカの声？も聞こえました。私は気づきませんでしたが、娘は親子のイルカがいた～！と。
一度だけではなく、何度もイルカの群れを見れて本当に最高でした。ガイドさんいわく、こんなに何度も見れるのはラッキーだったそうです。
その後カメのいるポイントに移動してシュノーケルしましたが、残念ながらカメと泳ぐことはできませんでした。（港に帰る途中でカメが水上へ現れたのに遭遇できたので気分的には大満足）
ツアーの内容は大満足でした。
注意点としては
①酔い止めを飲んでおく。
②８月参加でしたが冷え性の人はウエットスーツをレンタルしたほうがいいかも。（私はタイツとラッシュガードでしたが海からあがったら寒くて手の震えがとまらなかったです。）
③帰りのバスはかなり寒いので防寒対策必至です。

We participated as a family of three. The transportation was smooth, and the whole experience lasted just under two hours.

We flew at the highest altitude, but my 8-year-old son was not scared and had a great time flying.

Participants exchanged cameras and took many photos without spending any money.

I would love to do it again if the opportunity arises!

私達は親子三人で参加しました。
送迎もスムーズで、全部で2時間弱でした。

1番高い高度で飛びましたが、8歳の息子も
怖がらず、大変楽しく飛ぶことができました。

写真は参加者さん同士でカメラを交換し、お金をかけずにたくさん撮って頂きました。

また機会があったらやりたいです♪

The crew was sensational! I loved their friendliness, easy-going American attitude and care for their passengers.
We loved the afternoon and were fortunate to see some wildlife.
Highly recommended.

I was a bit anxious about the language barrier, but the driver could speak a little, which was reassuring. The two crew members on the boat couldn't speak, but it wasn't a problem at all. The boat trip included four families, all of whom were Japanese. When it was our turn on the boat, they asked if we wanted to take pictures. I forgot the exact amount, but after getting off the boat, they gave us an SD card with the photos. We also gave a tip when we got off the boat, so some cash was necessary. During the parasailing, we went down to the water's surface, so we got wet, but the weather was great that day, and it became a wonderful memory. I highly recommend it!

日本語が通じないと言うことで不安はありましたが、ドライバーさんは少し話せる方で安心しました。船の方２人は話せませんでしたが、特に問題はありませんでした。その船は私たち夫婦含め4家族での参加でしたが、全員日本人でした。船に乗り自分たちの番が来ると写真撮りますか？と聞かれます。いくらかは忘れてしまいましたが、船を降りた後に写真が入ったＳＤカードでくれます。船を降りる際にチップも渡しますので、多少の現金は必要でした。パラセーリングも水面まで降りたりしましたので、濡れましたが、その日は天気も良くとても良い思い出となりました。すごくオススメです！

We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.

We experienced parasailing at 150 meters for the first time at the request of my daughters, who are in 6th and 4th grade. We signed up for the 1 PM session and were a bit anxious due to reviews about delays in transportation, but a cheerful driver arrived right on time to pick us up.

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki during the parasailing was amazing and refreshing! My husband and I, who are afraid of heights, were quite nervous due to the altitude, but our daughters were absolutely thrilled. I'm glad we chose the 150 meters! At the end, thanks to the veteran captain's skill, we were gently dropped into the water. Everyone in the tour was watching, and he made sure our heads didn't go under the water! I was impressed by his technique!

Although it was a calm day, the boat rocked quite a bit! Our family took motion sickness medication, but we still felt a little queasy... I think taking motion sickness pills is essential. The boat crew and the driver were all cheerful, making the experience enjoyable! They offered a photo service for an additional $30, but since we were able to take pictures as a family, we didn't opt for it.

小学6年、4年の娘の希望で初めてのパラセーリング150mを体験しました。
13時の回に申し込みし、送迎が遅れるというクチコミにドキドキしてましたが、時間ピッタリに愉快なドライバーさんがお迎えに来てくれましたよ。
パラセーリングは、ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキの眺めが最高で爽快でした！高所恐怖症の私と旦那はあまりの高さにビクビクしてましたが、娘たちは大満足。150mで良かったです！ 最後は、ベテランキャプテンの技で海の中へボチョン 笑 ツアー参加者全員をみてましたが、頭は海に入らないようにしてくれているんです！テクニックに感動しました！
ただ、穏やかな日でしたが、ボートはかなり揺れます‼︎ 私たち家族は酔い止めを飲んでましたが、それでも少し気持ち悪くなりました…酔い止めは必須かと思います。
ボートクルー、ドライバーの方皆さん陽気で楽しく参加できました！写真撮影サービスは追加で30ドルと言われましたが、家族で撮り合い出来たので頼みませんでした。

It was a perfect day with calm waves and good weather, where neither the boat nor the submarine swayed, and visibility was excellent. By chance, there were only Japanese people, so all the explanations were in Japanese, which was lucky. The scuba diving instructor was very knowledgeable about fish and provided detailed explanations very kindly. It was a quick one-hour underwater exploration.

波も穏やかな良い天気で、船も潜水艦も揺れず、視界も良好で言うことなしの日でした。たまたま日本人ばかりになり、解説は全て日本語になりラッキーでした。スキューバダイビングのインストラクターもされているとのことで、魚のことについても詳しく、とても丁寧に解説してくださいました。あっという間の1時間の海底探索でした。

Pick from driver was prompt and on time. Once we arrived, we were given very clear instructions once on the boat, all the staff and the captain was very friendly and once we were on our way, everything we needed to know was explained clearly.

The actual scooter came on another boat and we were told how to get in and out of it, and I have to say the experience was unlike anything I've ever done before! We were only about 10-12 feet down but it was so wonderful to be in the water and not having to worry about anything.

The divers were very very professional and attentive, very friendly and very knowledgeable, and once we were done with the scuba scooter experience, it was a nice relaxing time on the boat to either go snorkeling or just enjoy the beautiful scenery around us!

Highly recommended, the staff was absolutely great and the captain was "cherry"!

Will definitely do it again next time we are in Honolulu! Highly recommended!!

The tour crew was warm, kind, and made it possible for us to spend a wonderful time in the long-awaited paradise of the sea. While the weather is important, I truly felt that the smiles and friendly responses from the crew were essential to the tour experience. Thank you very much!

ツアーのクルーの皆さんも温かく、優しく、楽しい時間を念願の天国の海で過ごすことが出来ました。
天気も重要ですが、クルーの方々の笑顔や気さくな対応が本当にツアーにとっては重要だなと感じたクルーズでした。
有難うございました！

Since it is located in the Royal Hawaiian Center, I made a reservation at Wolfgang's Steakhouse, and after dining, we went for cocktails and the show. I went with my daughter and my grandson, and although my daughter belongs to a generation that doesn't know Elvis, she enjoyed it as she recognized some of the songs. My grandson also had fun doing the hand movements from Michael's "Thriller." Of course, I belong to the generation that grew up with Elvis and Michael, so I had the most fun. The hula was great too, and the fire dancer was impressive. After the show, I purchased a photo with Michael, which became a wonderful memory. I would love to go again when I visit Hawaii.

ロイヤルハワイアンセンターの中にあるため、ウルフギャングステーキを予約していたので、食事した後カクテルとショーのみで予約して行きました。
小学校低学年の孫と娘といきましたが、娘はエルビスは知らない世代ですが、聞いたことのある曲もあるということで楽しんでいましたし、孫もマイケルのスリラーの手の振りなどして、楽しんでいました。
もちろん私はエルビスとマイケルどんぴしゃの世代なので一番楽しかったです。ほかにもフラもよかったし、ファイアーダンスの男の人も圧巻でした。
終わってから、マイケルとの写真も購入しいい思い出となりました。
またハワイに行ったら行きたいです。

I was able to make a great reservation that included a shuttle bus to Tantalus Lookout. Since it was the day of arrival, I could relax at the hotel until just before the reservation, and it was nice that it was only about a 5-minute walk from the hotel (RYHW). The appetizers, pasta, main course, and dessert were all delicious, and I was able to get a refill on the bread, making my first day in Hawaii very enjoyable. I was told that those who came without a reservation would have a table available after three hours, so it was definitely the right choice to book early.

タンタラスの丘へのシャトルバスもついて、お得に予約出来ました。
到着日だったので、予約直前までホテルでのんびり休んでから行けたこと、ホテル(RYHW)から徒歩5分くらいと近かったのも良かったです。
前菜、パスタ、メイン、デザートどれも美味しく、パンのおかわりも頂け、ハワイ初日を満喫しました。
予約なしで来店された方は3時間後ならお席が用意出来ます！と言われていたので、早めに予約をして正解でした。

This is my second visit! It was disappointing that the Ohana was under maintenance, but the slides and wave pool were thrilling and fun. The shuttle service was right on time, and I was able to sleep soundly both going and coming back.

参加2回目です！目玉のオハナが点検中だったのは残念だったけど、スライダーも波のプールも迫力あって楽しかったです送迎も時間ピッタリで、行きも帰りもぐっすり眠れました‍♀️