All Reviews for Kid Adventures (Ages 8-12)

I took two elementary school students with me!
It was quite empty, probably because it was late August!
However, the attractions were scheduled at specific times, so there were times when they were operating and times when they weren't. We were all wondering if there was a shortage of part-time workers.
There was a Japanese advisor-like person, but their attitude wasn't good. The local staff were much friendlier...

小学生二人を連れて行きました！
8月下旬だったせいか、空いてました！！
でも　アトラクションが時間で割り振っているので
やっているときとやってないときがありましたので、
アルバイト不足かな？？ってみんなで話してました。
日本人のアドバイサーみたいな方がいましたが、態度はよくなかったです。
現地の方のほうがとっても親切でした・・・・

I participated in a submarine tour for the first time. At first, I waited and waited at the meeting point for the 9:30 tour, but no one came, and it was almost 10:00. I started to worry that I had gone to the wrong place and was about to give up when the pickup finally arrived. Although we started off on a negative note, the submarine tour itself was great. We got to see sea turtles, and the kids were excited throughout their first experience in a submarine and seeing the underwater scenery. Not only was the underwater experience amazing, but the views from the boat were also fantastic. We could see Diamond Head the whole time, and we took a lot of great photos. It became a wonderful memory of our time in Hawaii, and I am very satisfied.

初めて潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。
最初、9:30の集合場所に待っても待っても迎えが来ず、時間は10:00前に。場所を間違えてしまったのかと不安になり、もう無理だと諦めかけたところに遅れて迎えが到着。スタートはマイナスからでしたが、潜水艦ツアー自体は良かったです。海亀も見れたし、子供達も初めての潜水艦や海底の景色に終始興奮気味でした。海の中も去ることながら、船からの景色も最高でした。ずっとダイヤモンドヘッドが見え、たくさんいい写真がとれました。ハワイでの良い思い出になり、大満足です。

I had more fun than I expected. The staff also entertained me, and I was very satisfied without even realizing it. It was really cool. Thank you!

思った以上にたのしめ スタッフさんも楽しませて頂き 気づかないもよく 大変満足しました
しかしカッコ良かったです
ありがとうございます

Unfortunately I don’t believe the experience we had was worth the $331 AUD it cost. As my husband and I are big Jurassic Park fans we didn’t want to go all the way from Australia to Hawaii without going to the Ranch. We thought the UTV would be the best experience for us as we don’t like having to be crammed into a bus full of other tourists. The tour started off great driving through the ranch. We drove past a couple of film site locations for other movies/tv shows without stopping at them but as we were there primarily for Jurassic Park it wasn’t a big deal. We made one stop to take pictures which wasn’t any particular movie/tv site, just a picturesque location with the mountains in the background and the water on another side. Our tour guide took our pictures for us with a dinosaur puppet which was a funny experience however, that is as close to anything remotely Jurassic Park related as we then got back into the UTV and drove back to the customer visitors Center without stopping at any other sites on the ranch. We drove past a Jurassic World site but unfortunately our group didn’t stop there like the other groups, we just drove past and as there were rules that you couldn’t stop to take pictures we couldn’t even really get to see much of it. As it was our last day in Hawaii and the main thing we were looking forward to our whole trip it was quite disappointing and the cost of the experience was added salt in the wound. I would recommend when booking any experience to ask for details like which sites you’ll stop at.

My son and I participated in a group lesson together. It was his first time surfing, and at first, he couldn't ride the waves, but by the end, he was doing really well. The staff mentioned they would take photos, so I intended to buy some as a keepsake. However, they only took a few pictures of my son, and they were mostly from the beginning when he wasn't riding well, with no photos of him successfully riding the waves. Since there was no other option, I ended up purchasing the few photos from the beginning.

息子と2人でグループレッスンに参加しました。息子は、初サーフィンで最初は乗れなかったけど、後半上手に乗れてました。
スタッフの方が、写真を撮ってくれるということで、記念に購入するつもりで写真を確認しましたが、息子だけ数枚しか撮っていなく、また最初のほうだけ撮っていただけで上手に乗れてる写真が全く無かったです。仕方がないので、最初のほうの数少ない写真を購入しました。

The boat to the submarine was quite rocky, but the submarine itself didn't sway much, and I was able to see a lot of fish, which made me very satisfied. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

潜水艦に行くまでの船が結構揺れましたが、潜水艦はあまり揺れず、魚もたくさん見ることができ、満足でした。船酔いしやすい方は酔い止め必須です。

Very entertaining show; we had a great time! Wonderful dancers!

This time I skipped lunch, but it was no problem. I had a taste test of potato chips from the snack shop instead. The area around the hamburger shop is very crowded, but the benches near the entrance are available. I didn't spend much time on lunch, so I had plenty of time to play. I will skip lunch again next time.

At departure and upon arrival, my voucher was checked. Having a copy makes entry smooth.

今回はランチ無しにしましたが、問題なし。昼食は、売店のポテトチップ食べ比べで済ませました。ハンバーガーショップ近辺は、大変混み合っていますが、出入口の近くのベンチは空いてます。ランチに時間をかけず、その分たっぷり遊びました。次回もランチ無しにします。
出発時と現地に着いた時、バウチャーを確認されました。コピーを持っていると、入場がスムーズです。

I'm glad I went! I had so much fun!
The day before, I fell and got a minor scrape on my palm, so I was a bit anxious and nervous, sweating from my hands, but to sum it up, it was no problem at all. You don't need grip strength for the zip line.
The lockers are small, about the size of a valuables box at a public bath. Larger items need to be left at the office, which was free of charge. A cautious companion (who was told it was at their own risk and left their smartphone) said, "If it’s this safe, I should have brought my smartphone on the course." I think as long as you take precautions to avoid dropping it, you should bring it.
There were many older participants who were actively enjoying themselves, striking poses and even going upside down. However, I think lighter children might stop midway due to not gaining enough speed, so I recommend waiting until they are older to participate.

行って良かったです！すごく楽しかったです！
前日に転んで手のひらに軽いすり傷を負ってしまったので、大丈夫かなあという不安と緊張で手汗が止まらなかったのですが、結論から言うと全然問題なかったです。ジップラインに握力は必要ないので。
ロッカーは銭湯にある貴重品ボックス程の小さいものです。それより大きい持ち物はオフィスに預けます。無料でした。慎重な同行者（自己責任と言われてスマホは預けた）も「こんなに安全ならスマホをコースに持ち込めばよかった」と。落とさない工夫だけしておけば、持っていくべきだと思います。
ご年配の参加者もたくさんいらっしゃって、ポーズをとったり逆さまになったりと、皆さん積極的に楽しんでおられました。ただ、体重の軽いお子さまはスピードが出ずに途中で止まってしまうと思うので、大人の身体になってからの参加をおススメします。

I recommend this specific experience to anyone visiting Oahu, and especially staying in Waikiki. There are many companies you can go with -- this was my third time parasailing, and by far the best one yet. Parasailing is all the same, unless the person driving the boat and the person helping you into the gear are FUN and ENERGETIC. Both crew members who took the group out were in great moods, seemed like they were having fun and not "working" -- they were in high spirits, played great music, cracked jokes with all of us, and the whole time I felt safe and wanted to go all over again. My advice to future goers is to book the higher parasail (1,000 ft) -- this is because you go even higher and are up for a longer time. It's so peaceful once you get up there, and really fun to ride on the boat with others after you've gone. There were about ten people in my group, and we all seemed to have an amazing time. 5 stars!

Sea walking is available everywhere, but underwater biking is only here!
About 20 years ago, there was one at Manza Beach in Okinawa, but it couldn't operate due to the weather at that time, and it has been gone since then, which I found disappointing!
However, I found it in Hawaii this time and it was definitely the right decision to sign up without hesitation.

It's quite disappointing that the number of fish has significantly decreased compared to the old Hawaii, but considering this attraction over the fish, I definitely recommend it!

シーウォークはどこにでもあるが、水中バイクはここでしかない！
沖縄にも２０年くらい前に万座ビーチにあったが、その時は気候でできなく、それ以来なくなっており残念に思ってました！
しかし今回のハワイで見つけて迷わずに申し込みをして正解だった。

魚の数が昔のハワイに比べてかなり減っているのが残念でならないが、魚よりもこのアトラクションって考えると是非おすすめですね！

The pickup is at 8:30 and we arrive at the hotel at 15:30, so we have a full day to enjoy. The kids had fun playing on the playground equipment, interacting with birds, feeding fish, and even getting close to dolphins. There is a Japanese interpreter, so you can participate in the program with peace of mind! The travel was comfortable as we moved by large bus.

8:30ピックアップ15:30ホテル着なので、１日使います。子供は遊具で遊び、鳥と戯れ、魚に餌をあげたり、イルカとふれ合ったりして楽しんでいました。日本人の通訳の方がいるので安心してプログラムに参加できますよ！
大型バスで移動なので快適でした。

Pickup from the hotel to near Hilton.
There were hardly any Japanese people at the meeting place.
It was helpful that there was a Japanese channel on the headphones in the submarine.
However, you can't see big fish, and you won't see beautiful fish, so if you expect those, you'll be disappointed.

ホテルからヒルトンそばまでピックアップ。
集合場所はほぼ日本人はいませんでした。
潜水艦ではヘッドフォンから日本語のチャンネルがあるから助かりました。
ただ大きな魚は見えないし、綺麗な魚も見れないのでそういうものを期待するとがっかりします。

The Driver was at our hotel on time, he was courteous and professional. Friendly as well. He gave good directions and made sure our snorkel gear was in good working order. He was early for our pick up and got us safely back to our hotel. The bay is amazing and it was by far the best place I have snorkeled and that is why I returned with my family.

I participated alone. There were eight participants in total, including myself, with four men and four women.
We had a pleasant video training session before heading to the beach. The beach was visible as we left the hotel. It took about ten minutes to walk there, and three coaches were already waiting for us, conducting a relaxed lesson on the sandy beach (practicing paddling and standing).
The boards were long and a bit heavy. We paired up to carry them to the sea and moved out into the waves.
On this day, the waves were about three meters high.
As a 67-year-old beginner, it required quite a bit of physical strength.
In the end, I was able to stand for about five seconds. Lacking stamina and with the high waves, I got tired after three attempts and returned to shore alone.
Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience in Hawaii. This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I thoroughly enjoyed a Hawaii like no other.

一人参加しました。参加者は私を含めて８名でした。男女４名づつでした。
レッスンの前のビデオ研修を和やかに受けイザビーチへ。
ビーチはホテルを出て見えてます。歩いて１０分ほどで到着、すでにコーチ３人が待ち構えており、和やかに砂浜でレッスン（パドリングや立ち方練習）
ボードはロングで少し重たいです。２名ペアで海まで運び、沖へ進む。
この日は波が３メートルほどありました。
当方、６７歳の初心者には、かなりの体力を要しました。
結果、立つこともできましたが、５秒程です。
体力無く、波高く、３回で疲れて岸に単独で戻りました。
いいハワイ経験させていただきありがとうございました。
ハワイ旅行は５度目ですが、今までにないハワイを満喫いたしました。

This was our first time in Hawaii so we wanted to see as much of Oahu as we could and this tour was a great way to do it. Our driver/tour guide/waiter Steve was excellent; filling us in with fun facts about Waikiki and the places we passed along the way, recommendations for activities and places to eat and restroom breaks along the way! Highlights were the chilli garlic shrimp lunch and the green sea turtle we saw sun-baking on the beach and the ones bobbing up and down in the sea! We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the North Shore and get out of Waikiki.

I experienced this with my fifth-grade son. At first, he was really scared, but once we got up there, he saw a view he had never experienced before and had a great time! I'm really glad we participated in this tour!

小学5年生の息子と体験しました。
初めは、物凄く怖がっていましたが、いざ上に上がってみると今まで経験した事がない景色が見れて、凄く楽しんでました！
このツアーに参加して凄く良かったと思います！

I went with my wife, and we had a great time.

First, we arrived after about 1 hour and 30 minutes by shuttle from Waikiki. After checking in, we were gathered with our group and fitted with the gear. We did a practice zip line and then moved by buggy (which was intense), and then it was time for the real zip line? There are some really beautiful spots with great views since it's on a high ground. We were taking a lot of photos with our GOPRO and smartphones, making sure not to drop them.

There are no restrooms along the way, so be sure to go beforehand! They will hold your bags for you. I put my valuables in a locker with a lock. I regret forgetting to buy a T-shirt. I couldn't buy it online.

妻と行きました。とても楽しかったです。
まずはワイキキから送迎シャトルで1時間30分くらいで到着。受付を済ませたら一緒にまわるグループ（時間帯）が集められ装具を着けてもらいました。練習のジップをしてバギーで移動（激しい）、後は本番？ジップラインをやります。高台にあるのでとても景色がいいスポットがあります。GOPROやスマホを落ちないように持ってたくさん撮影していました。わたしたちも。
途中にトイレはありませんので事前に！
バッグは預かってくれます。貴重品だけ鍵付きのロッカーに入れました。
Tシャツ買い忘れたのが心残り。ネットで買えませんでした。

All other tours were fully booked, so we chose this one, and we had a great time.

For us, who were worried about not being able to keep up with a more intense itinerary, this was just the right amount of activity. The free time at the sandbar and snorkeling were perfectly timed for enjoyment. Although we didn't see any sea turtles while swimming, we encountered several from the boat. The children were very happy and expressed a desire to participate again.

There were also restrooms available, so we didn't have any issues.

予約がいっぱいで他のツアーは取れなくてこちらにしたのですが、とても楽しめました。

あまりハードな内容だとついていけないと不安だった私たちにとってはちょうど良い内容でした。サンドバーでの自由時間やシュノーケリングなどちょうど良い時間配分で楽しめます。泳ぎながらウミガメは見えませんでしたが、船の上から何匹もウミガメに会えました。子供たちもとても喜んでいてまたぜひ参加したいと思いました。

トイレなどもあったので困る事はなかったです。

We participated as a family. I was nervous, but my child said it was the most fun they had during the trip, so I'm glad we took part!

家族で参加しました
緊張していましたが子供も旅行の中で1番楽しかったそうで参加してよかったなと思いました！

I participated with five friends! One of my friends was trying parasailing for the first time and was really nervous before doing it, but afterwards, they looked very satisfied and it was great that we joined.

友人たちと5人で参加しました!
友人の中には初めてのパラセイリングの子もいてやるまでとてもどきどきしていましたが終わった後はとても満足そうで参加してよかったです

Best snorkel trip I’ve ever done. Crew was great and entertaining and would definitely book again.

Our group of 3 adults and 3 kids (12 yrs, 10, 10) took this trip a few weeks back during our vacation. We were not in the hotel zone so drove ourselves to Kaneohe Marina. Quick boat trip out to the sand bar, then to find honu (sea turtles) and finally out to a reef for some amazing snorkeling. Lunch (surprisingly delicious) was in there somewhere. Our crew was great - super nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed hearing about Kaneohe Bay and the surrounding area. The only improvement I'd ask for is a bit more time out at the sandbar - felt like we could have stayed longer but other than that, everyone had a great time. We visit Hawaii every summer and try to hit new spots and new activities each visit. Our group agreed that we'd do this trip again if we could. Have fun!

The weather was nice, and the second graders were able to take a walk on the water's surface for about an hour! They saw a lot of fish, and when they grow a little bigger, next time it will be scuba diving!

天気も良く、二年生も1時間ほど水面散歩できました！魚もたくさん見れて、もう少し大きくなったら、今度はスキューバですね！

I thought I could manage with a little bit of English since I understand it to some extent, but it was a bit tough. I expected that it would be okay if I didn't understand the explanations during the tour due to my limited English skills, but there were many times I struggled to understand things like the meeting times at each sightseeing spot and the lunch explanations. I think you need to have a decent level of English to book this tour. As for the attractions, I was really happy to see many turtles basking on the beach.

片言程度ですが少しは英語がわかるから英語ガイドツアーでもなんとかなるかなと思ってましたが、ちょっと厳しかったです。
英語力がないので観光案内の説明は分からなくても仕方ないと思っていましたが、各観光スポットでの集合時間や、昼食の説明など、よく理解できないところが度々ありました。
このツアーを予約する場合は、それなりに英語力がないと厳しいと思いました。
観光地的には、浜辺で甲羅干ししているカメがたくさんいて、それを見れたのは嬉しかった。

I participated with my daughter. It was our first time snorkeling, and we were able to see fish and turtles. The cruise was also fun. The food was very tasty. I recommend it.

娘と二人で参加しました。初めてのシュノーケル、お魚も亀も見れました。
クルーズも楽しかったです。お食事Very tasty.でした。お勧めです。

I got seasick while transferring from the boat to the submarine. If you're prone to motion sickness, be sure to prepare some medication. It can ruin a wonderful experience.

船から潜水艦への乗り換えで、私は酔いました。必ず乗り物に弱い人は酔い止めを準備して下さい。せっかくの体験が台無しです。

I was able to experience various activities, and the show was fun and enjoyable! It was a program that the whole family could enjoy, regardless of age. I would like to participate again next time!

色々な体験も出来て
ショーも楽しく良かったです！
年齢関係なく、家族で楽しめるプログラムでした、又次回も参加したいです！

I haven't received any updates regarding the photos taken underwater. Aside from that… the instructor was kind and pleasant, and the fish that came close were incredibly moving, almost like the images I had in mind.

You can experience the same level of excitement while scuba diving, but since my wife can't swim, the underwater scooter was a lifesaver.

[Additional note] I posted this, but after the VELTRA help desk contacted the organizing company, I was able to obtain the photos, so I changed my rating to the highest.

水中で写して貰った写真についての連絡がきません。
それを除けば…
インストラクターは親切で気持ち良く、
近づいてくる魚は
イメージ写真に限りなく近く感動的でした。

スキューバーでも同等な感動を味わえますが、我が家は家内が泳げないので、
水中スクーターは救いの神となりました。

［追記］
…と投稿いたしましたが、VELTRAヘルプデスクから開催会社さまにご連絡いただき、無事に写真も入手できたことから、評価を最高に変更いたしました。

On the day, I was told that the waves were high and that stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) would be difficult, so I switched to surfing. There were seven students, and my friend and I ended up with Mr. M, who hardly speaks any Japanese. This Mr. M was the worst! He had no smile from the beginning and looked scary. I was nervous as a beginner...

Even when we were in the water, he never came over to the students. Even when he told us to come over, we couldn't move towards him... It was not fun at all. He assumed we didn't understand English and kept complaining, saying things like, "I'm just doing this for work," and "You can't even swim."

If you get this teacher, it's the worst. He should be let go! What should have been a fun memory turned into a terrible one that I don't want to remember. The woman at the counter (a Japanese person) also said that this teacher has a bad reputation. I can't understand why he is still employed. I want my money back. Of course, there are things that need to be said for safety, but that attitude is unacceptable!

当日、波が高いとのことでＳＵＰ難しいと言われサーフィンに。生徒が７人いたため、私と友人は日本語のほとんどできないＭ先生となった。このＭ先生が最悪です！最初から笑顔なし、怖い顔のまま。初心者で緊張しているのに・・・
海で出ても、先生から生徒に寄ってくることなし。こっちにこいと言われてもなかなか先生のところまですすむこともできず・・・
全く楽しくない。そして、こちらが英語がわからないと思って、「俺は仕事だからやってんだ」とか、「泳げないくせに」とか、文句ばかり。
この先生にあたったら、最悪です。やめさせるべき！
楽しいはずの思い出が思い出したくない最悪の思い出になりました。
カウンターの女性（日本人）もこの先生は評判が悪いと言っていました。なぜ、雇っているのか理解に苦しみます。
お金を返してもらいたい。もちろん、危険もあるでしょうから、言わなければいけないこともあるでしょうが、あの態度はない！