All Reviews for Kid Adventures (Ages 8-12)

I visited Gunstock again this year, continuing from last year. Of course, my purpose was to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but my main goal was to meet Donkey. He is a very gentle and friendly donkey.

This year, I brought a bag of carrots as a souvenir, and he happily munched on them.

The staff at the ranch are all very kind, and it became a wonderful memory again this year.

I promised Donkey that I would definitely come back to see him, and I left with a heavy heart. On the way back, I stopped by Kahuku and Haleiwa, returning home completely satisfied and full.

If you plan to go, it might be difficult without a rental car, but the horses are well-trained and smart, so you can enjoy your time with peace of mind.

去年に引き続き、今年もガンストックに来ました。
目的はもちろん乗馬と見晴らしの良い景色なの
ですが、1番の目的はドンキーに会いに来ました。
すごく大人しくて人懐っこいロバなんです。

今年はお土産の人参を1袋持参して
ポリポリと美味しそうに食べてくれました。

こちらの牧場のスタッフさんもとても優しい
方ばかりで今年も素敵な思い出になりました。

また、必ず会いに来るねとドンキーに約束して
名残惜しさ満開で帰路につきました。
帰りにはカフク、ハレイワを回って
お腹いっぱいの大満足で帰りました。

行かれる時はレンタカーじゃないと
難しいかもしれませんが、
良く調教された賢いお馬さん達なので
安心して楽しめます。

The kayaking experience to the uninhabited island was wonderful. Paddling out into the blue ocean by my own strength felt really good. However, the distance from the place where we rented the kayak to the sea was quite long, which was pretty tough. Also, since a lot of time was spent on the pre-activity briefing, the time we had to play with the kayak was surprisingly short. The pizza for lunch was delicious.

無人島へのカヤック体験は素晴らしかった。青い大海原に自分のチカラで漕ぎ出すのはとても気分がよかった。ただ、カヤックを借りる場所から海へ運ぶ距離が長く、結構大変でした。
また、事前の説明に時間を取られるのでカヤックで遊べる時間は意外と少なかったです。
昼食はビザがおいしかった。

We went to Hawaii as a family of four. Since our kids prefer the pool over the ocean, we spent the whole day playing there. The variety of slide pools made the kids very happy. There are attractions that you can't find in Japan, so I think it's worth a visit for families with small children. However, closing at around 3:30 PM seems a bit early, doesn't it?

家族4人でハワイに行ってきました。子供が海よりプールが好きなので、1日遊んできました。
スライダープールの種類が多いので、子供は大喜びでした。日本にはないタイプのアトラクションもあるので小さな子供がいる家族連れなら行く価値はあると思います。ただ、15時半頃閉園というのは少し早いのでは？

I went with my son. When he was three years old, he couldn't ride the slides, but this time he was able to play on almost all of them, so we were satisfied. I think it's a facility that children over 122 cm can enjoy.

息子と2人で行きました。
3歳の頃はスライダー類は乗れませんでしたが、今回はほぼ全てのスライダーで遊べたので満足です。
122cm以上の子供さんが行くと楽しめる施設かなと思います。

I participated in the morning session with three friends. Most of the other participants were Japanese as well.

On the boat, there were thorough explanations about the direction to see sea turtles and how to snorkel at the sandbar, making it a fun experience that exceeded the cost of the tour. If the timing is right, it seems the sandbar also appears above the water's surface, so I think it's worth experiencing at least once if you go to Oahu.

午前の回に友人3人と参加しました。まわりの参加者もほぼ日本人でした。
船上ではウミガメの見える方角や、サンドバーについてからのシュノーケリングの方法など、アクティビティの説明もしっかりとあり、ツアー金額以上に楽しい体験ができました。時期が合えばサンドバーも海面に顔を出しているようですし、オアフ島に行くなら一度は体験してみるのもいいと思います。

The zip line was a blast. However the transportation was a hassle when we were finished. We had to wait over 2-1/2 hours for a ride back. We were very sweaty and exhausted. There was no disclosure on how long the wait was going to be,and at that point no other way to get back.

We were visiting Hawaii with three girls - ages 8, 8 & 10. They love water parks and we wanted a day away from the usual things, so we booked the deluxe package at Wet'n' Wild. The bus pick-up was convenient and on time. Upon arrival, there is some disorganization, and they have to "unload" and "check-in" the buses one by one. After this 15 minute delay, we were given tote bags (fairly decent logo shopping bags, that can hold a towel and some clothes) and the park was open! We had a delightful "private body board lesson", which is essentially private access to the wave pool for 30 minutes...well worth it! The rides are as advertised, very good to excellent for water parks. If you like big drops, Flyin' Hawaiian is it! The barbecue that is included is worth it: good salad, fruit, hot dogs, barbecue chicken and beef strips, all all you can eat. THIS IS A BIG DEAL, AS YOU CANNOT BRING FOOD INTO THE PARK, AND IF YOU HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, THE LINES ARE LONG AND YOU WILL SPEND $15-20 FOR FRIES AND A BURGER. The unlimited soft drinks are a great deal also (you go to the "receipts" line at the snack bar and skip the big line to buy things...and it is all you can drink...be sure to grab one for the road). You will need a locker ($14-19, you get $5 back), but all else is included. A very enjoyable day, and a good deal for the price. It is very much worth paying the premium for the deluxe package.

The price is not cheap, but the proximity to the dolphins was closer than I expected, and the time we could interact with them was longer, so we had a wonderful time. However, my husband and I were scheduled for the program at 11:45, but we were instructed to gather at 9:30, the same time as the program starting at 10:30, which made the over two hours we had to wait feel very wasteful. Since Sea Life Park is not that large, it was difficult to kill two hours. I think gathering at 11:00 would be sufficient. Also, I was shocked by the high cost of the photos.

安くはない価格設定ですが、思った以上にイルカとの距離も近く、触れ合える時間も長かったので、とても素敵な時間を過ごす事ができました。ただ、今回私と夫は11時45分からのプログラムだったのですが、10時半からのプログラムと同じ9時半に集合するようにとの指示で、11時45分までの2時間以上の時間がとても無駄に感じられました。シーライフパークはそんなに広くないので、2時間も時間を潰すのには苦労しました。11時集合で十分だと思います。あと、写真代が高いのにはビビリました。

By far the funnest way to see Kualoa Ranch and breathtaking views of this side of Oahu. This activity is hand's-on and not for the faint at heart. Easy-instruction for first time ATV riders. There's just enough photo-op's along the way, and plenty of rugged trail riding to keep you engaged. Much mahalo to our guide, Molly, who took our strong group of 6 through twists and turns, and then queued a light rain at the end!

Exactly what was expected. Very Very Helpful, warm couple as guides and instructors.
This was a great experience ... plenty of time to accomplish the instruction portion and allow the participants to enjoy the experience. Swimming was fun and a real experience to interact with beauty of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants.
Look forward to scheduling with this company again.

Fantastic. We were made to feel Welcome to the Beautiful Island. The presentation
was very authentic performed with passion. We really felt as if The Chief had gathered
the best of the best to reflect the special times of island life. The venue is the perfect
size and the interaction during the Meet & Greet time with games and conversation
could only be described as welcomed interaction.
Thank You for the pride of heritage and reality in which all was presented.
Gorgeous view of the bay behind the Stage complimented the performance of these
proud islanders.
Thank You

One of the best experiences we had during our visit and made for a very memorable 20th anniversary!

The sandbar is a very special experience. If you haven't been, I think you should go. However, your back can get really sunburned, especially with snorkeling, so I recommend wearing not just sunscreen but also a shirt that can get wet. The hamburgers you eat on the boat are also very delicious. I think it's because it's such a special experience. I highly recommend it.

Also, since the sea is deep at first at the sandbar, if you want to take photos, you need to take precautions like putting your camera in a waterproof bag. I wanted to take pictures, but I was scared of dropping it in the sea, so I regret not being able to take any.

Lastly, there is no Japanese explanation on the bus to the sandbar, so those who are not good at English might feel a bit anxious, but don't worry. Once the tour starts, there will be a Japanese guide, so you can feel at ease. At this time, you can still enjoy the night, so I think it's a good tour to make the most of your day.

サンドバーはとても特別な体験です。もし行ってない人がいれば行くといいと思います。ただシュノーケル含めて背中がものすごく焼けてしまうので日焼け止めだけでなく濡れてもいいシャツなど着て行った方がいいと思います。また船でたべるハンバーガーがとても美味しいです。特別な体験だからだと思います。とてもおすすめです。
あと、サンドバーは最初海が深いので写真を撮りたい人は防水の袋に入れるなどの対応が必要です。写真撮りたかったけど海で落とすのが怖くて写真を撮れなかったのが心残りです。
最後に行きのバスでは日本語の説明がないので英語が苦手な方は少し不安になるかもしれませんがご安心ください。ツアーが始まれば日本語のガイドも付きますので安心です。この時間だとまだまだ夜も遊べますので1日有効に使う意味でもよいツアーだと思います。

Hanauma Bay was very beautiful! Dan and Chieko were friendly and easy to talk to, and they provided very thorough explanations for snorkeling! The equipment we borrowed was also clean, which made us feel safe. The fish were colorful and we could see them up close; although we didn't see any turtles, we did get to see a very large moray eel, which was fun! I didn't bring an underwater camera, but I was very happy to receive the photos Dan took from Facebook as a nice service! When I go to Hawaii again, I want to visit Hanauma Bay! I would love to join your tour again at that time! Thank you so much, Dan and Chieko!

ハナウマ湾は、とても綺麗でした！
ダンさんもチエコさんも気さくな方で話しやすく、シュノーケルをするにあたっての説明も、とても丁寧にしてくれました！
貸していただいた物も、綺麗なもので安心できました。
お魚も色鮮やかで、すぐ近くで見れたり、カメは見れなかったですが、とっても大きいウツボが見れて楽しかったです！
水中カメラを持って行かなかったのですが、ダンさんが撮ってくださった写真のデーターをFBからいただけたのも、とても嬉しいサービスでした！
またHawaiiに行く時は、ハナウマ湾に行きたいです！その時はまた、お二人のツアーに参加したいです！
ダンさん・チエコさん本当にありがとうございました！

This was our second time on this tour, it's beautiful.

Last time, I chose the all-you-can-eat BBQ plan, and honestly, I thought I didn't need the BBQ plan, so I switched to this plan. However, I still think bodyboarding is necessary. It's not possible with this plan... I don't need the all-you-can-eat option, but I do want to go bodyboarding.

前回は食べ放題ＢＢＱプランにして正直ＢＢＱプランはいらないなと思い、こちらのプランに変更しました。　しかしやはりボディーボードは必要ですね。このプランでは出来ないので・・
食べ放題はいらないですが、ボディーボードはやりたいです。

I participated with my husband. All the attractions were so much fun that we were running around trying to experience everything. We rode the Tornado at least six times!

Since it was a tour, we could enter before the general public and reserve seats (make sure to grab a covered seat in front of the wave pool!). We were able to ride multiple times before it got crowded, so it was definitely worth participating.

The all-you-can-drink option might not be necessary! There were only drinks like cola, Sprite, and some sweet or sour beverages, so bringing a bottle of water is sufficient. We love carbonated drinks, so we drank a lot.

As for food, as others have mentioned, it is on the expensive side, around 8 to 10 dollars each! But theme parks in Japan are usually pricey too, so it's about the same. The taste was good! We had pizza and spring rolls.

During lunchtime, there can be lines, so it's a good idea to adjust your timing, or you can have so much fun that you might not even need to eat lunch!

There are height restrictions for small children, but everyone seemed to be having a great time! Surprisingly, adults might enjoy it even more!

The tour guides were nice, and the park staff were friendly too! The park isn't very large, so you can conquer everything. The timing was just right, and the facilities were clean.

It was really fun!

旦那と２人で参加しました。とにかくすべてのアトラクションが面白く全部制覇しようとずっと走り回ってました。特にトルネードは６回は乗りました♪笑
ツアーだとチケット購入がない為、一般の方より先に入れてくれるし、先に席取りはできるし（波のプール前の屋根付き席ゲットすべし♪）、混雑前に何回も乗れるので参加して良かったです。
飲み放題はあってもなくてもいいかも！コーラ、スプライト、甘い？酸っぱい？飲み物ぐらいしかないので、水だけは１本持ってけるのでそれでも十分かと♪私達は炭酸好きなので飲みまくりました。
ご飯は皆さんの書き込み通り高めです。１個８～１０ぐらい！でも日本でもテーマパークって大体高めなのでこんなもんかと。味は美味しかったですよ！ピザと春巻き食べました♪
昼時は並びますので、時間をずらしたり、もはや昼ごはん食べなくても平気なぐらい遊びまくれます♪
小さいお子さんは身長制限もありますが、みんな楽しそうでしたよ♪でも、大人の方が意外と楽しんじゃうかも♪笑
ツアーの人もいい人ですし、パークの方も優しかったですよ！
パークはそんなに広くないので、逆に全部制覇できます。時間もちょうどいいです。
施設もきれいです。
本当楽しかったのです♪笑

The first tour of the day was fully booked (due to low tide), so I joined the lunch and snorkeling package. The sandbar had water up to my knees, which was nice for a while. The snorkeling afterwards was even better than I expected, as I got to enjoy a variety of fish and even saw a sea turtle, which was amazing.

朝一番のツアーが一杯だったので（干潮時間）、ランチ、シュノーケリング付に参加。サンドバーはひざ下くらいの水でしばし鑑賞。その後のシュノーケリングは、思ったよりもいろいろな魚を楽しめ、ウミガメにも会えて最高でした。

Too many people snorkeling in the same area, the snorkeling spot was horrible, not too many tropical fish and the water was murky. Definitely not what they advertise. Bathrooms were old and dirty and the smell was pretty bad. On the other hand, sandbar was good and the staff was friendly but we would not recommend this snorkeling tour to anybody.

a must do experience when visiting Hawaii. excellent staff. have already reccomended this to friends and family.

We've been to Oahu a couples of times and have always done different excursions. By far BOB's underwater scooter was the best one we have ever done! Everything from the pick to the drop off to our hotel was a great experience! Everyone on their team was extremely courteous and friendly. The water scooter itself was such an amazing experience. It was very easy and comfortable to ride the scooters. To be that comfortable and see the beauty of the underwater life was breathe taking. I high recommend not only this excursion but this company of you are looking for a lifetime of amazing memories!

I experienced surfing for the first time in Hawaii! I had heard that the waves in Hawaii are beginner-friendly, so I thought if I was going to try it, it should be in Hawaii. I challenged myself with my brother and cousin! Besides us, there were also a Japanese parent-child pair and two groups from English-speaking countries, making a total of about 11 people.

The lesson was said to be in English, but the explanation on land was given by someone who could speak Japanese. I was able to understand the basics here. The final explanation before entering the sea was in English, but I understood it.

The trainer also spoke some simple Japanese! There were even some who could speak quite a bit of Japanese. At first, I was worried if I could do it, but once I got into the sea, I was amazed by the clarity of the water. And to my surprise, I was able to stand up on my first wave (laughs). Truly, it’s Hawaii! Truly, it’s the trainer! I had so much fun and challenged myself multiple times!

I think experiencing this in Hawaii was the right choice for me. I gained confidence from doing well, and I feel like I might get hooked on surfing! If I go to Hawaii again, I’ll definitely do it again!

初めてのサーフィンを、ハワイで体験しました！ハワイの波は初心者向けというのを昔聞いた事があったので、やるならハワイでと思っていました。弟と従姉妹と3人でチャレンジ！私達の他に日本人親子の方、
英語圏のグループの方が2組いて、全部で11人くらいいました。
英語でのレッスンと書いてありましたが、陸上での説明は日本語が話せる方がしてくれました。やり方など大体の事はここで理解出来ます。海に入る前の最終説明は英語でしたが、理解出来ました。
トレーナーさんも簡単な日本語で話してくれます！中には日本語が結構話せる方もいました。
最初は自分に出来るか不安でしたが、いざ海に入るとまず海の透明度に驚きました。そして初めての波乗りは、まさかの1発で立てました（笑）さすがハワイ！さすがトレーナーさん！と思いました。楽しくて何度も挑戦しました！
ハワイで体験した事が、私にとって正解だったと思います。上手く出来たことで自信がついたし、サーフィンにハマりそうです！またハワイに行ったらお願いします！

During the Obon holiday period, we were the only Japanese people there. The handsome staff member gave us instructions in Japanese, so we had no trouble at all.

They offered to take photos for $30, so we decided to go for it. They give you a CD right on the spot. There seemed to be a scratch on the lens, so every photo has a mark on it, but that's part of its charm. They even included some landscape photos.

The pictures are a bit monotonous since we're just flying, but only the staff can take photos of us up there (if you try to take turns in a group, you can only get tiny pictures since you can't stand up to take photos), so I thought $30 was a bit pricey, but I don't regret it at all☆

It felt really nice, so I want to go again.

I didn't experience the scary trolley that others mentioned; it was just normal driving.

お盆期間中でしたが日本人は私たちだけでした。
イケメンのスタッフさんが日本語で指示してくれたので、困ることはなかったです。

３０ドルで写真を撮ってくれるというので頼みました。
その場ですぐCDをくれます。
レンズに傷があったみたいで、どの写真にも傷がはいってますがそこは愛きょうですね
風景の写真までいれてくれてました

ただ飛んでるだけなので単調な写真ですが、上にいる私たちを撮影できるのはスタッフさんだけなので(グループでとりあいっこしても、立ちあがって撮影できないため豆粒みたいな写真しか撮れないと思います)３０ドルは高いなーと思いましたが後悔はしていません☆

とっても気持ちよかったので、また行きたいです

他の方が書かれているトロリーが怖かったっていうのは、なかったです
普通の運転でした

I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the crew's performance was amazing! Occasionally, it turns into a club on the boat, haha. It seems that some people experienced seasickness, so let's make sure to take proper precautions before going! I've heard there are seasickness bands available now!

イルカもウミガメもみれたし、クルーのパフォーマンスには圧巻！たまーに船上のクラブと化します笑
船酔いするかたもいたようなので、しっかりと対策をしてからいきましょう！！最近は船酔いバンドなるものもあるみたいです！

The view was amazing! The crew was very energetic, and the mood was fantastic! The hamburger for lunch was also very delicious! The guide was thoughtful and took a lot of pictures, so it became a wonderful memory even after returning!

最高な景色でした！クルーの皆さんもとってもテンション高くて気分はサイコー！
昼食のハンバーガーもとっても美味しかった！
ガイドさんが気を使ってくれて写真をいっぱいとってくれたので帰ってからも大変良い思い出になりました！！

It was a truly beautiful place. The crew was friendly, and the atmosphere was great. I thought it was just a sandbar, but I was very satisfied to be able to snorkel at the coral as well. Plus, I got to see a sea turtle. LUCKY!

本当にキレイな場所でした。クルーの人たちも気さくでとても雰囲気が良かったです。サンドバーだけかなと思っていたらサンゴのところでシュノーケリングもでき大満足です。あと、ウミガメにも会えましたよ。LUCKY！

If you never do any thing else, take this trip.
You will never forget this trip of your life.
Just plain awesome!

A little background: party was my wife and I, both 30 y/o. We attended this show with the green room and dinner package. The green room and backstage tour portion of the package was underwhelming and really quite boring. One note is that we took a souvenir picture with "Michael Jackson" which was given to us as part of the package as compared to others at the show who had to pay $25 for it. The tour consisted of us, two other couples, and someone who runs the show guiding us around backstage and sharing different behind the scenes info as well as showing us other bits of the production. After that it went to the dinner portion which was held in front of the stage for the hour preceding the show. The food included lobster first course, steak and fish second with veggies and mashed potatoes, then dessert and coffee, all wrapping up before the show started. The food was quite good, especially the steak (tenderloin if I remember correctly). The show, though a little corny, was quite good overall and definitely entertaining. I did not really care for the Lady Gaga portion but the Elvis and Michael Jackson was good overall as well as the fire dancer. One plus of the package was the seating given was right by the stage which gave a small opportunity for the performers to come down and interact with us (not much but a quick appearance) which made it nice when "Elvis" gave my wife his scarf. Overall the night itself was entertaining and the food was good, making the package worth what we paid.

This was my second whale watching experience, and I was able to see them well again this time. My friend, who was on their first whale watching trip, was also thrilled. I considered joining another boat, but after consulting with the staff at the desk, I chose this one with a great view, and it was the right decision. The food was delicious, and the ride was smooth, which was nice.

２回目のホエールウォッチングでしたが、今回もしっかりみることができました。初ウォッチングの友達も大喜び。別の船での参加も考え悩みましたが、デスクの方と相談して、見晴しのよいこちらの方にしましたが正解でした。料理もおいしく、ゆれも少なくて良かったです。

Our guide was very knowledgeable about history of Hawaii and some of the plants and trees we came across on the hike. I enjoyed tasting the fruits we picked along the way. He also was very accommodating and kind since it was our first time to hike in the area. Though our guide did a great job, I expected more out of the hike. Yes, the hike was challenging in the sense that we walk along the edge and on rocky terrain;however it was not scenic and it felt like the hike was too short. The swimming hole was not a swimming hole to me. It look like a little creek and the water was not clear as I expected. I also expected to see a waterfall along the way, but didn't get to see any. I had more fun hiking on our own when we went to Maui, the road to Hana, because of the scenic view on top of the great work out we got from it. In short, not memorable and it was like something was missing.