All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

The two-hour drive was incredibly fun. Everywhere you look, there are beautiful and magnificent landscapes. It felt just like Jurassic Park. Thank you for such a precious time.

2時間のドライブ、凄く楽しかったです。どこをみても、きれいで雄大なけしきばかり。ジュラシックパークそのもの。とても貴重な時間をありがとうございました。

The horses were well-trained and moved almost automatically. If you're mainly riding, it might feel a bit lacking. Perhaps because it was raining, the similar scenery made the two hours feel long. It might be better if it were sunny? I got excited when passing by a herd of cows; they were so cute!

馬たちはよく調教され、ほぼ自動で動いてくれました。乗馬をメインで行ったら少し物足りないかもしれません。雨だったからか、似たような景色で2時間は長く感じました。晴れだったらいいかも？牛の大群とすれ違う時は可愛くてテンション上がりました！

We came to the Hawaiian Islands to celebrate our Honeymoon, and this was 1 of the excursions we had planned. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! We had such a fun time, having the movie sites pointed out along the way to base camp. The 3 instructors that took us through the course were amazing, very attentive, asking questions about each of us, congratulating us and thanking us for coming. It did start raining 2 zip lines in, but wasn’t that bad. They kept the entire experience fun and full of entertainment. 100% recommend!

It's quite a distance and a bit difficult to get to, but I made a reservation with transportation included, so I was able to go with peace of mind. At the site, the explanations were in English, so I didn't understand anything at all, but I managed to get by with the atmosphere. The activity was fantastic, and the weather was great!

中々遠くて行きにくい場所ですが，送迎付きで予約させていただいたので安心して行けました。現地では，英語での説明だったので，全く分かりませんでしたが、雰囲気で乗り切りました。アクティビティは天気も良くとても最高でした

We thoroughly enjoyed this entire experience. The ship and crew was outstanding and the ability to do 'off shore' sandbar stopover with BBQ lunch and snorkeling was terrific. Although we had a rental car, we opted to take advantage of their transportation (a bus) and that was a real plus with door-to-door service. And although the bus was filled to capacity, on arrival they broke into two groups with two sailing vessels but stayed in tandem. The ships were in top shape and the onboard restrooms clean and stocked.

The sandbar experience was wonderful permitting amazing photos with Oahu mountains in the background. The crew was outgoing, mixing with the guests and ensuring all was safe and fun. The BBQ was ample and tasty, and the included and optional drinks wide ranging. The tour allowed plenty of time for all phases including the snorkeling...never feeling rushed with lots of time for exploration along the reef. The fish were plentiful and the coral in good condition. The crew was environmentally conscientious and took extra care in entering and existing the ship while snorkeling (with an onboard fresh water rinse afterwards). Their snorkel gear appeared new with ample numbers of swim jackets.

I highly recommend booking Captain Bob's...you won't regret it.

The tour itself was great - however the instructions were very clear that if you were late you’d be left behind. The guides let people wander in as late as 930 although check in time was 845 and the boat was supposed to leave at 9. Table choice was also not first come first serve - they saved the window seats for people with children so despite our group being one of the first to arrive we were placed in a center table and the people arriving 45 mins late and holding up the whole group got the window seats.

Once on the water the tour was great :) guides were friendly and helpful

It's a refreshing activity! You drive yourself and glide through vast areas. We had eight vehicles lined up, with one guide watching over every three. I felt safe driving. The guide was great at keeping everyone excited and was always smiling! Although the guidance was in English, I managed to keep up. Additionally, before the ride, they play a video in Japanese to explain everything, so those who are not confident in English will be fine. I highly recommend giving it a try!

爽快アクティビティです！
自分で運転して広大な場所を滑走します。
私たちは、8台が連なって、3台につき、1台がガイドが見守ってくれていました。
安心して運転ができました。ガイドはとてもみんなを盛り上げるのがうまく終始笑顔！英語でのガイドですが、なんとか対応できました。
また、ライド前は日本語の映像が流れて説明してくれますので英会が苦手な方も大丈夫です。
是非参加してみてみてはいかがでしょうか。

Since it was a plan with transportation included, I was able to hear many interesting stories from the driver. When checking in at the experience booth, it might take some time if you can't understand English. It seemed a bit cumbersome with the information needed for children. The activity was a buggy experience in the breathtaking scenery of nature, so it's definitely worth a visit! The mask we wore during the experience was given to us as a keepsake!

送迎付きのプランだったので、ドライバーさんの面白いお話しをたくさん聞くことができました。いざ、体験のブースにいきチェックインをする際には、英語が聞き取れないと時間がかかってしまうかもしれません。子供の入力事項など、少し手間取る印象でした。アクティビティは大自然の中圧巻の景色、バギー体験だったので行ってみる価値はありです！体験中身につけるマスクがそのまま頂けました！

I drove through a canyon that felt like it could have dinosaurs, something you don't see in Japan. It was fun to drive an open buggy on a bumpy road, which I usually don't do. The speed was intentionally limited, and it felt like we were always in low gear. We didn't stop at every photo spot, but we did have some time to take pictures in beautiful locations.

日本では見られないような本当に恐竜が、出てきそうな峡谷を走り抜けました
普段運転することのないオープンなバギーをデコボコもある道で運転するのは楽しかったです
スピードはそもそも出ないようになっていて、ずっとローギアのまま走ってる感じでした
全ての撮影スポットに停まるわけではありませんでしたが、景色のいいところでゆっくり撮影タイムもありました

Kualoa Ranch’s Movie Tour gave a fabulous insight into a WWII bunker, film locations and movie stars. My only constructive criticism is that the time given in the bunker isn’t long enough to absorb the history. Would still recommend the tour

We went as a family of 4 with a 13 and 15 year old and all loved our day! Our tour guides were fun and informative…. We just wish we had more time to do more of the activities… we strongly recommend this tour!!!

You can fully enjoy the nature of Hawaii. It was very fun to visit the filming locations of movies. Since the guide's explanations were all in English, I couldn't understand everything. During the photo time, we were the only Japanese people, so the guide talked to us and was considerate. If you have a driver's license, you can drive, so we were able to take turns driving. Having a pick-up service was also helpful. The driver guided us while driving as well. However, the waiting time until the pick-up was long.

ハワイの自然を満喫することができます。映画の撮影場所も回るのでとても楽しかったです。ガイドの方の説明は全部英語なので全部は理解できませんでした。写真タイムでは日本人が私たちだけだったのでガイドの方が話しかけてくれたり気を遣ってくれました。免許があれば運転できるので交代しながら運転できました。送迎付きなのも助かりました。運転手の方もガイドをしながら運転してくれました。ただ迎えの時間までの待ち時間が長かったです。

By renting a bicycle, I was able to easily visit the two nearby beaches (Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach)! The Japanese guide provided thorough explanations, making it a comfortable experience.

自転車レンタルすることで、近隣2個のビーチ(カイルアビーチ、ラニカイビーチ)に手軽に行くことができました！
日本人ガイドさんが丁寧に説明してくれて快適でした。

This was a fun experience and the the staff was amazing! Would do this again

I chose the morning plan without checking the tides, so I ended up being submerged in the sea up to my chest and couldn't see the sandbar. If you want to see the sandbar, I think it's better to check the tides beforehand. Once we got to the sandbar, we were able to enjoy activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding freely, which was fun. The staff members who spoke Japanese shared unique stories with us. You can get donuts on the boat heading to the sandbar, but if you plan to get them later, they might run out, so I recommend getting them at the beginning.

潮汐を調べずに午前プランを選択してしまったので、サンドバーは見られずに胸元くらいまで海に浸かっている状態でした。サンドバーを見たい場合は、事前に潮汐を調べてから行ったほうがいいと思います。サンドバーについてからは、シュノーケルやサップなど自由に過ごすことができ、楽しめました。日本語を話してくださるスタッフの方々がユニークにお話してくださいます。サンドバーに向かう船の中でドーナツがもらえますが、後でもらおうと思っていると無くなりますので、初めにもらうといいと思います。

From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences on the island as far as tours go. We got to the parking lot and we asked some locals where to go, and they directed us to the boat, which was at the very end of the dock. When we got in the folks working on the boat were very professional and welcoming. They have live music playing, and that was excellent as well. There was plenty of seating and they had complementary water, a juice, and donuts. They also had snacks for purchase and beer. There was restrooms on the boat and lifejackets. We were given clear instructions as to what activities we could do and for that price it was great. You could kayak you could do stand-up paddleboard you could snorkel or you could pay extra to do the banana boats or the bumper boats, but I think you had to sign up for those prior to going on the trip out. The whole family had fun and we were all able to try everything with the allotted amount of time that we were out on the water. It was a great experience overall, and we recommend it to all the families that visit Oahu.

Although it was unfortunately a cloudy day, I was able to ride horses around Kualoa Ranch. Riding for about an hour made my backside sore, but it was a wonderful experience. It took over an hour to get from Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch by shuttle bus, but since it was a large tour bus, I was able to sleep soundly without any bumps. The guide who accompanied us on the horseback riding took a photo of me on the horse, but when I looked back later, for some reason, none of the photos were taken, and it's a shame that I don't have any pictures from the ride.

あいにくの曇り空でしたが、馬に乗ってクアロアランチを巡ることができました。1時間ほど馬に乗るので、お尻が痛くなりましたが、とてもいい体験をすることができました。ワイキキからクアロアランチまで送迎バスで1時間以上かかりましたが、大型観光バスだったので、揺れもせず爆睡することができました。乗馬の引率のお姉さんに、馬に乗った自分の写真をカメラで撮っていただいたのですが、あとから見返すとなぜか1枚も撮れておらず、乗馬の写真が残っていないのが残念です。

This place is just AMAZING. Had a great time snorkeling, feeding the fish, paddle boarding, and simply just soaking in the sun. The weather was just perfect. The tour crew was great, very attentive, and fun. I will visit every time I go back to Hawaii!!!!

Fun day out at the sand bar. Water was a little murky but still nice. Short SUP around the area and just hanging out.

It was wonderful to be able to slowly see both the sea and the mountains while riding a horse. While it seemed nice to go by car, being able to fully immerse myself in nature while horseback riding was the best.

馬に乗りながら、ゆっくり海も山もみることができてとってもよかったです。
車に乗って行くのも良さそうでしたが、乗馬しながら思う存分自然に触れることができて最高でした。

I had an extraordinary experience driving a buggy through the unique scenery at the foot of the mountains in Hawaii, including visits to filming locations. The flexibility of the tour organizer, allowing us to choose our return flight on-site, was also great.

ハワイ独特の山並みのふもとの景色とロケ地後の見学などをバギーで走るという非日常の体験が出来ました。帰りの便は現地で選べるなどツアー主催者の柔軟な対応も良かった。

The crew was friendly, and the tour started promptly on time.
Fun activities at the beautiful sand bar. Plenty of kayaks and snorkling gears to borrow.
The staffs were very attentive to each participant's need and made sure of the safety throughout the tour.
The boat has a nice deck on the back with a lot of scenic views along the route from the pier to the sandbar.

The boat was nice, staff was friendly and the water was beautiful. The DJ kept the party going while the boat was anchored. And I might've fallen in love with Jesse! He was a wonderful addition to the excursion!! A great time was had by these girls from Texas!

The live music was fun while traveling on the boat to The Sandbar and the donuts were fresh and good. The tubing was an absolute blast! The banana boat was not as fun as the tubing and my wife fell off although we did see sea turtles while on the banana boat. We would definitely do the tubing again. The snorkeling was fun with lots of fish swimming right in front of my face and a coral reef below you while you float on your stomach. The board you can stand on or kneel on and paddle was interesting and challenging. They also had kayaks but everybody wanted to use the boards. Playing volleyball with multiple people out in the water was fun and they also had other toys like footballs and water guns but nobody really used them. Just swimming in the middle of the ocean while standing on the sandbar was a blast. The sandwiches on the way home we're also fresh and good. The only thing that could make this better was if the boat did not have a roof so we can feel the breeze and fresh air while traveling out to The Sandbar. Overall I would definitely recommend this and do it again!

Starting with guidance in Japanese, I was deeply impressed by the detailed instruction that smoothly integrated simple Japanese and English while riding the horse. Waking up early in the morning to go there was truly a valuable experience.

日本語の案内から始まって、いざ馬に乗っても、片言の日本語や英語を交えてのきめ細かな指導があり、スムーズに馬が動かすことができて大変感動しました。
朝早く起きて行って価値のある経験ができました。

It was an awesome experience, made even better with our tour guide and driver, Elsie she rocks!!

It was my first horseback riding experience, and I felt安心 because there were explanations in Japanese. Riding through the magnificent scenery known as a filming location for movies was truly special, and it became an unforgettable memory where I could fully experience the great nature of Hawaii.

初めての乗馬体験でしたが、日本語説明もあり安心して楽しめました。映画のロケ地として知られる壮大な景色を馬に乗って巡る時間は本当に特別で、ハワイの大自然を全身で感じられる忘れられない思い出になりました。

I was quite anxious due to my limited English skills, but I received a very clear explanation of the entire facility from a humorous staff member who spoke Japanese, which eased my tension and made me feel at ease! Before riding, we watched a DVD explaining how to ride, and since it was in Japanese, it was very easy to understand, which was also reassuring! The horses were calm, and I was able to experience everything safely throughout! I was able to feel the great nature that can't be seen in Japan, and it was a truly valuable experience♡

英語力があまりなく、不安だったのですが、日本語を話せるユーモア満載のスタッフさんから初めに施設全体の説明を頂き、とても分かりやすく緊張がいっきに和らぎ安心できました！
乗馬前に乗り方の説明DVDを観るのですが日本語で流れるので、とても分かりやすくその点もとても安心できました！！
お馬さん達も落ち着いていて、終始安全に体験できました！
日本では見られない大自然も感じれて、すごく貴重な経験ができました♡

We utilized the afternoon plan for a family of four, including our elementary school-aged son and daughter. We drove to the meeting point with a rental car, and from there, it took about 20 minutes by boat. On the boat, we enjoyed lunch (croissant sandwiches, etc.) and drinks while taking in the scenery. After finishing our meal, we arrived offshore shortly after.

When I went, the water depth was just enough for an adult like me to stand a little, rather than being at a sandbar.

Once offshore, we enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, which thrilled the kids. During snorkeling, I was able to see many fish even as a beginner when diving in areas with coral. Additionally, there were about 4-5 staff members nearby at all times, so I felt comfortable letting the little ones play.

We also reserved a banana boat as an option, but due to some waves that day, we switched to a banana boat. The kids enjoyed the thrill of being towed at a decent speed, and we were amazed when a large sea turtle came right next to the boat. It was much bigger than the sea turtles we saw in Haleiwa Bay, and when I asked the staff, they mentioned that this area has few predators, allowing them to grow larger.

The tour lasted just under four hours, from around 12 PM to 4 PM, and there were staff members who spoke Japanese, making it a reassuring experience for those who are not confident in English.

I participated in the afternoon session with about 20 people in six groups. I noticed that there were significantly more participants in the morning session, likely more than double. If it’s less crowded, I think you can enjoy the activities for a longer time, so the impression may vary depending on how busy it is.

小学生の息子・娘を含む家族4人で午後プランを利用しました。
集合場所まではレンタカーで行き、そこから船で約20分、船中はランチ（クロワッサンサンド等）や飲み物がついているのでそれを食べながら風景を楽しみ、食べ終わって少しすると沖に到着。
ちなみに私が行った時はサンドバーではなく、大人の自分が水中で少し足がつくかな、くらいの水深でした。

沖ではカヤックやSUPが楽しめ子供たちも大喜び。スノーケリングでは珊瑚がある場所で潜ると素人の私でもたくさんの魚を見ることができました。
またスタッフが4-5名は随時近くに居てくれるので、多少小さな子がいても安心して遊ばせることができると思いました。

また、オプションでバンパーボートを予約したのですが、この日は波が少しあったので当日バナナボートに変更、そこそこのスピードで牽引され子供たちもスリルを楽しんだほか、大きなウミガメがボートのすぐ横まで寄ってきて感動しました。
ハレイワ湾で見たウミガメよりもだいぶ大きく、スタッフに聞いたところこの辺りは外敵が少ないため、大きく成長できるんだとか。

12時過ぎから16時ころまで4時間弱、楽しむことができるツアーで、参加中も日本語が話せるスタッフもいたので、英語が得意でない方にも安心して参加できるツアーだと思います。

私が参加したのは午後で6組で20名ちょっとくらいが参加、当日の午前のツアーで下船された方は非常に多く倍以上は参加者がいたのではと思います。空いているとアクティビティも楽しめる時間が長くなると思うので、混み具合で多少印象は変わるかもしれません。

The scenery was beautiful, the horses were cute, and I had a great time! My assigned horse was a bit quirky, which made it even more interesting! I want to do it again!

風景も綺麗で馬も可愛くてすごく楽しかったです！
私の担当馬はちょっと捻くれていてそれも尚面白かったです！
またやりたいなぁ！