All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

Everything was amazing! First of all, Mr. Gaito's guidance was very thorough, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The BBQ hamburger was also juicy and incredibly delicious! Above all, I was able to fully enjoy the ocean in Hawaii! At the sandbar, I took photos right in the middle of the sea and admired the beautiful water. During the sea turtle watching, although they were a bit far away, I encountered two sea turtles. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a sea turtle! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely love to participate once more!

全てが最高でした！
まず、ガイトさんの案内が非常に丁寧で安心してツアーに参加することが出来ました。BBQハンバーガーも肉汁が溢れてとても美味しかったです！
そして何よりハワイの海を満喫出来ました！サンドバーでは海のど真ん中で写真を撮ったり、綺麗な海を眺めたり。ウミガメウォッチングでは少し遠目ではありましたが、ウミガメ２匹と遭遇。シュノーケリングでは何とウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました！
またハワイに行く機会があれば是非もう一度参加したいです！

The sandbar was beautiful even without the sand. It seems to depend on the weather, so it really is a matter of luck. The staff were very accommodating, and they took photos for us. The hamburgers grilled on the boat were delicious, and I enjoyed snorkeling for the first time without any worries. We scattered bread for the fish, so we got to see a lot of tropical fish, which made for a happy time.

サンドバーは砂が出ていなくても色が綺麗でした。お天気によるそうなので、これは本当に運です。
スタッフの対応がとても良くて、写真も撮ってもらいました。
船で焼いてくれるハンバーガーも美味しかったし、生まれて初めての
シュノーケリングも何も心配なく楽しめました。餌のパンを撒くので
とてもたくさんの熱帯魚に会えて、幸せな時間でした。

July 1, 2019 - Raymond was the best guide ever! He's very chill and easy to communicate with. He was very accommodating! we choose the later tour which I expected it to be much worse than the earlier scheduled tour, however we ended up being extremely lucky and it ended up being just me and my girlfriend. We had our own private tour with the best guide they had to offer! I would recommend this trip to everyone, very family friendly but also a nice thing to do for couples. My girlfriend really wanted to see some Green sea turtles and Raymond was able to make it happen! Once he spotted one, he immediately alerted us to come view the turtles. Definitely something to put in your books if you plan on heading down to Oahu. One thing to keep in mind is ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN...ITS ALWAYS worth it.

There is a zipline base about a 20-minute drive from the reception area, and the views of the mountains and ocean during the journey were already magnificent and amazing. After watching a Japanese explanation video and receiving instructions in English from the staff, we put on our gear and started. The staff were very friendly and accustomed to Japanese tourists, and they occasionally made us laugh with their broken Japanese. Each of the seven ziplines has its own unique length and slope; one even has you sliding backward, and another features a game where you put nuts into a bucket, making it all the more enjoyable. As we got used to it, we were able to let go of our hands while sliding, which felt like flying through the sky and was very pleasant.

受付場所から車で20分ほどのところにジップラインの拠点があり、移動中に見える山々や海の景色がすでに雄大で最高でした。日本語の説明ビデオをみて、スタッフさんから英語で説明を受け装備をつけてスタートします。スタッフさんたちも日本人観光客に慣れていてとても気さくで時々片言の日本語で笑わせてくれました。7本のジップラインそれぞれに長さや傾斜に特徴があり、1本は後ろ向きに滑走したり、1本はナッツをバケツに入れるゲームをしたりと楽しめるように工夫してくれていました。慣れてくると手を離して滑走できるようになり、空を飛んでいるようで気持ちよかったです。

I participated with my 5-year-old and 8-year-old children, and the sea was beautiful, we saw turtles, and the hamburgers we ate on the boat were fantastic. More than that, the crew's consideration for the children and their cheerful attitude made me want to join again.

5歳と8歳の子供連れで参加しましたが、海も綺麗し亀も見れて船の上で食べるハンバーガーも最高でした。それ以上にクルーの人の子供への配慮や陽気な感じ、また参加したいと思いました。

I had to wait to board the boat, but during that time, I was able to go to the restroom. It was cloudy at departure, but once we got out to sea, the weather turned nice, which was great. When we arrived at the sandbar, the water was up to my waist, but we had fun playing beach volleyball, and afterwards, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers! It was the best! Everything except alcohol was free, and there were many options, so it might be good for kids as well. After that, we moved on to look for turtles, and luckily, we even saw a manta ray by chance. Then we went snorkeling around the coral, and I got a bit exhausted, but I managed to swim. I got so caught up in the fun that I ended up with a sunburn. Make sure to apply sunscreen regularly (laughs). Yuki, who guided us, explained everything clearly, and the other members were nice too! Thank you very much.

船に乗るのに待たされましたがその間にトイレに行けました。出発時は曇っていましたが沖に出たら良い天気になって良かったです。サンドバーに着いたら腰あたりまで海水がありましたが楽しくビーチバレーで遊んで、その後美味しいハンバーガー！最高でした！アルコール以外は無料で種類も多いのでお子様にも良いのではないでしょうか。その後移動して亀探し、ラッキーなことに偶然マンタまで見れました。その後シュノーケリング珊瑚の周りを1周してちょっとヘトヘトになりましたがなんとか泳げました。遊びに夢中になりすぎて全身日焼けしました。日焼け止めはコマ目に塗りましょう（笑）案内してくれたユキさん説明がわかりやすく、他のメンバーも良い方でした！ありがとうございました。

This excursion was so much fun. The staff went out of their way to make our time great. The hamburgers were great and the alcoholic drinks were available for $5 which is a good price here. We saw Manta Rays which they said wasn’t so common and two giant turtles.

(1) When I arrived around 11 o'clock, the water level was up to my waist due to the tides. It's not sandy like in the pictures, so those who want to stay dry should be careful.
(2) I swam near the coral reef where I could see fish up close while snorkeling. I took off my glasses and injured my knee on the shallow coral reef. Those with poor eyesight should be careful.

⑴ 私が到着した11時頃は潮の関係で腰まで水位がありました。写真のような砂地ではありませんので濡れたくない人はご注意ください。
⑵ シュノーケリングで魚が身近に見える珊瑚礁付近を泳ぎました。メガネを外していたので浅瀬の珊瑚礁で膝を怪我しました。目の悪い方、ご注意ください。

I joined because I wanted to meet sea turtles. The weather wasn't great, but the captain grilled the BBQ patties, which were thick and delicious. It was my first experience playing beach volleyball, and everyone from different countries cooperated, making it much more fun than I expected.

ウミガメに会いたくて参加しましたお天気がイマイチでしたが、BBQのパテは船長さんが焼いてくれ、分厚くて美味しかったですビーチバレー初体験でしたが、多国籍のみんなが協力して思った以上にメチャ楽しかったです

It might have been because of the rain, but I felt like, "Where's the sandbar???" There was no white sandy beach anywhere, the sea was murky, and the scenery was the worst.
However, the crew members were very cheerful and kind, which made for a fun time!

雨だったせいもあるけど、サンドバーどこ？？？?って感じで、白い砂浜なんてどこにもなく、海はにごり、景色は最悪でした。
でもクルーのみなさんはとても陽気で優しくておかげで楽しい時間になりました！

My family had a great time. Thanks Riley and your team for an outstanding customer service, very well organized and awesome hospitality.

We participated as a family of three because we wanted to see the sandbar. Since two of us can't swim, we were looking for a tour that would be easy for non-swimmers to join, and we found this one.

The Angel Sea was very beautiful! Perhaps due to the timing, the sandbar wasn't visible, but the water's clarity was incredible! We learned how to use the snorkeling gear and had a fun experience in a safe area. We also got to see sea turtles from the boat and throw bread to the fish, which was a unique experience. The hamburger we had on the boat was delicious!

サンドバーが見たくて家族3人で参加しました。3人のうち2人が泳げないので、そういう人も気軽に参加できるツアーを探してたところこちらのツアーを見つけ、今回参加してみました。
天使の海はとても綺麗でした！時間帯のせいか中洲は現れてなかったのですが、海の透明度が半端なかったです！そこでシュノーケリングの使い方を習い、安全な場所で楽しく体験出来ました。また、船から海ガメを見ることができたり、魚にパンを投げたり今までにない体験が出来ました。船の中で食べたハンバーガーは美味しかった！

Carrying the kayak to the sea by myself was tough, but the ocean was so beautiful! With a guide, even beginners can feel at ease! I was happy to have my photos taken and received them right there!

The lunch included in the tour was delicious! It was from an old pizza shop, and I was surprised by the size! But it was so tasty that I could easily finish it. I want to come back just to eat this again!

I accidentally left something on the bus on the way back, and the next day it was delivered to my hotel, for which I was grateful!

I want to participate in the tour again!

カヤックを自分で海まで持ってくのが大変だったけど、海はとてもキレイでした！
ガイドさん付きで、初心者でも安心！
写真も撮ってもらえて、その場でもらえて嬉しかったです！

ツアーについてたランチがまた美味しかった！
老舗のピザ屋さんみたいて、サイズにはびっくり！！でもペロリと食べれちゃうくらい美味しかったです。これを食べにまた来たいくらい！

帰りにバスに忘れ物をしてしまい、次の日ホテルまで届けてもらえて、感謝でした！

またツアーに参加したいです！

Loved the volleyball game- perfect fun for my teenage boys! We saw lots of turtles and a Ray! Enjoyed the excursion!!! Thanks to you- a happy crew

This year, I challenged myself to stand-up paddleboarding, which is quite out of character for me. Thanks to Mieko's strict yet accurate guidance (and a few laughs), I was able to reach Bopoiya Island despite falling in multiple times. I was able to take many wonderful photos from great angles, creating fun memories. I highly recommend wearing a life jacket!

今年は年甲斐もなくスタンディングパドルに挑戦しました。みえこさんの厳しくも(笑い)、的確なご指導のお陰で、何回も沈をしながら、ボポイア島に無事到達できました。素敵なアングルで写真を沢山撮って頂き、楽しい思い出ができました。ライフジャケット装着はオススメします！

Yuki, the Japanese staff member, accompanied us and provided various explanations. It was clear that the other staff members were also attentive to safety. The hamburgers we had for lunch were delicious. Since we went out on a sunny day, it seemed that members who used sun visors also got sunburned on their heads. Don't forget hats and sunscreen!

We had a valuable experience encountering sea turtles and swimming around the coral reefs while snorkeling. It's understandable that there are repeat visitors.

日本人スタッフユキさんが同乗、色々説明していただき、また他のスタッフも安全に配慮している様子がうかがえました。お昼のハンバーガーが美味しかったです。晴天日に出かけたので、サンバイザー使用のメンバーは頭も日焼けしたようです。帽子、日焼け止めなど忘れずに！
うみがめとの遭遇、シュノーケルでサンゴ礁の周りを泳いだり、と貴重な体験をしました。リピーターの方がいらっしゃるのも納得です

The weather was great! The hamburgers were delicious! It's just a shame that I couldn't see many sea turtles.

天気も良くて最高でした！
ハンバーガーも美味しかったです！
ただウミガメがあまりみれなかったのが残念でした

My wife and I participated together.
The weather was nice, and the sea and mountains were very beautiful.
The horses were very well trained and walked in a line, behaving nicely.
All the support staff spoke English.
I felt a bit inconvenienced that Japanese was not understood.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.

妻と2人で参加しました。
天気が良く海や山が大変綺麗でした。
馬は大変よく調教されていて１列に並んで行儀良く歩いてくれます。
サポートの方はすべて英語でした。
日本語が通じないのが少し不便に感じました。
機会があればまた参加したいと思います。

I tried it for the first time. The instructor, Mieko, was really great. It was tough just to stand, but I had a lot of fun.

初めてチャレンジしました。インストラクターのMiekoさん、とっても良かったです。立つのがやっとで大変でしたけど、楽しく出来ました。

The Sandbar was breathtaking. We took so many beautiful pics to remember our tour. I would definitely go back with people that haven’t been there just to take more pics. You can play volleyball at the Sandbar and practice snorkeling before the deep sea snorkeling afterwards. Staff was the friendliest and made it a memorable experience. Go, you won’t regret going.

Beautiful and a lot of fun!! The staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. I loved seeing the sea turtles and feeding the fish on the snorkeling part of the excursion. Sandbar volleyball was fun! I LOVED this excursion!!

This is my third time here. During the snorkeling and swimming around the coral reefs, I was able to see a sea turtle last time, but unfortunately, I couldn't see one this time. However, others said they swam with one. Last time, I brought an underwater camera and when a sea turtle appeared, I panicked and couldn't capture anything. (LOL) This time, I didn't see one.

The hamburger for lunch was delicious, especially while enjoying the view of the horizon and scenery. Yuki, who took care of us, was as lively as ever, which was great. I hope to see her again, but given my age, I might not be able to come back??

Hawaii really is a wonderful place. (It would be even better if the cost of living were lower.)

今回で、３回目になりました。シュノーケル・サンゴ礁周囲遊泳は、前回はウミガメを見れましたが、今回は残念ながら、見ることはできませんでした。でもほかの人は、一緒に泳いだって言ってました。前回に、水中可能カメラを持って潜り、ウミガメが出てきて、焦って取ったので、何も撮れなかったです。（爆）今回は、見れなかった。
ランチのハンバーグも、周りの水平線や景色を見ながら、食べるのも、おいしいです。日本人相手に担当していただいた、ユキさんも、相変わらず元気で、何よりでした。またお会いできるといいのですが、何せ、年が年なんで、いけないかも？？
やっぱりハワイは、よいところですね。（物価が安ければ、なおさら良いですけど）

I was impressed by the wonderfully beautiful sandbar.
During snorkeling, I was able to see many beautiful fish and it was fun to feed them.
The hamburger for lunch was also very delicious, making it a highly satisfying tour.

素晴らしくきれいなサンドバーで感動しました。
シュノーケリングでは、きれいな魚を沢山見ることができ、餌付けもできて楽しかったです。
昼食のハンバーガーも大変おいしく、満足度の高い良いツアーでした。

I took The Bus to Kualoa Ranch. I had researched it in Japan, but the bus routes had changed, and the bus I intended to take was no longer available, which made me anxious. I figured out that I needed to take The Bus number 60 and managed to get on, but I was worried about whether I would make it on time. The meeting was at 8:30 and the activity started at 9:30, but since the bus was delayed, I ended up arriving after 9. I hurried to the reception, but I was relieved to find that there were no issues and I could participate in the activity. My horse was very capable and calm. Since I have some experience with horseback riding, I wished I could have ridden a slightly more spirited horse. However, it felt wonderful to ride through the great outdoors.

クアロアランチまではThe Busで向かいました。
日本で調べてから行ったのですが、バスのルートが変わっていて乗るつもりだったバスがなくなっててあわてました。
TheBus60番ということが分かり無事に乗って向かいましたが間に合うか心配。
8時半集合の9時半開始とのことだったのですがバスが遅れていることもあり結局9時過ぎになってしまいました。
急いで受付に行ったのですが何の問題もなくアクティビティに参加でき、ほっとしました。
私の馬はとても優秀でおとなしかったです。乗馬をかじったことのある私にはもう少しやんちゃな馬に乗りたかったかな。
でも大自然の中を馬に乗ってお散歩するのはとても気持ち良かったです。

The weather was wonderful, and I was very moved to see a sandbar that was even more beautiful than I had imagined! The water depth in the shallow areas was only up to my ankles, so it was truly like the sandbars I’ve seen on TV! The staff were lively and enthusiastic, which made me and everyone else laugh throughout the experience, leaving a lasting impression.

I recommend taking a good look with your own eyes, as it’s so beautiful that it’s hard to capture in photos!

Since it’s a plan for a large group (about 20 to 30 people), it’s understandable that those who are not confident in snorkeling or are first-timers may not receive personal guidance at a leisurely pace. We had some experience, so we were able to snorkel without any issues, but since everyone swims freely, there was some variation in whether or not people got to see sea turtles. (On this day, it seemed that about half of the participants were able to see them.) Even if you don’t see sea turtles, you can still enjoy seeing other beautiful fish, so I think it’s definitely enjoyable.

For those who really want to snorkel but lack confidence, I recommend looking into different plans.

お天気にも恵まれ、想像以上に綺麗なサンドバーが見られたのでとても感動しました！
浅い所での水深はくるぶし上くらいまでしかなかったので、まさにテレビで見たようなサンドバーでした！
スタッフの方も元気に盛り上げて下さるので、彼を含め私も終始笑っていた事が印象的に残っています。
写真ではなかなかうまく写りきらない程綺麗だと思うのでしっかり目に焼き付ける事をお勧めします！

人数が多いプランなので仕方ないのですが(2〜30人くらい？)シュノーケリングに自信が無い方や初めての方はなかなかゆっくりと個人的指導は受けられないかと思います。
私たちは経験があったので難なくシュノーケリングはできましたが、全員がそれぞれ自由にシュノーケリングで泳ぐのでウミガメが見られるかどうかにばらつきはありました。
(この日は半数くらいの方は見られたようです。)
ウミガメが見られなくても他の魚等は綺麗に見られるので十分楽しめるとは思います(^^)

シュノーケリングは絶対にしたいけど自信がない方は、違うプラン等を見てみる事をお勧めします。

The zipline tour was a great way to spend out and get out of Waikiki. The guides were professional and experienced, making us feel comfortable and at ease. By the end, we wished there were more than 7 ziplines! Highly recommended!

It was great that the guide entertained us and explained how the sandbar was formed.

However, when I stood on the sandbar and looked around, I was surprised to find it was just like, "Oh, so this is what it looks like." I felt that it would be better to see it from above, like in a helicopter, but I had expected that, and I wanted to land on the sandbar at least once.

ガイドさんが楽しませてくれて、サンドバーの作られ方とか説明とかも聞けて良かったです。

でもサンドバーはその上に立って見ると、「ふーん、こんな感じなんだ」って言う感じだったのが意外だった。ヘリとかで上から見るのが良いものなのだと感じたけれど、予想はしていたし、一度はサンドバーに上陸してみたかったから

We participated as a couple in our fifties. Although we had some concerns about our physical fitness, we decided to sign up because everyone else's experiences sounded enjoyable.

On the day of the tour, we were picked up near our hotel and taken to a shop in Kailua. We had free time in the morning and kayaking in the afternoon. They provided a video on how to spend our free time. Renting bikes to visit Lanikai Beach was appealing, but we ultimately chose to head to Boots & Kimo's for their pancakes. We took out pancakes with macadamia nut sauce and French toast, then went to a nearby Whole Foods to buy iced coffee and smoothies. It had been six months since we last had them, and it was a moment of happiness—definitely delicious!

When we returned to the shop, we thought about having lunch with the coupon we received, but we were too full to eat. I wanted to try the recommended spinach and garlic pizza, but I had to give up due to being stuffed. It felt a bit wasteful.

In the afternoon, it was finally time for kayaking! The wind was strong, and the waves were high, which made me hesitant to start, but with a push from our guide, we reluctantly began. However, once we got on the kayak, it turned out to be manageable. With encouragement and advice from the staff, we set off towards our target island. Our paddling was a bit awkward at first, but we gradually learned and managed to reach the island. The guided tour around the island was very enjoyable. On the way back, we were pushed by the waves and quickly arrived at Kailua Beach. Next time, I definitely want to challenge myself to kayak to the twin islands we saw offshore.

When I signed up for this tour, I thought, "Kayaking for the first time at this age?" and honestly felt quite hesitant when I saw the high waves on the day. However, seeing is believing—it was incredibly fun! I now feel motivated to challenge myself with a more difficult course next time, thanks to this tour. Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to Chiharu, who took care of us brightly and attentively throughout, and to Tomoki, who supported us in both visible and invisible ways.

アラフィフ夫婦で参加しました。体力的に不安もありましたが、皆さんの体験談を読んで楽しそうだったので、思い切って申し込みました。
当日はホテルの近くでピックアップしてもらって、カイルアのお店へ。私たちは午前中が自由時間で、午後にカヤックでした。自由時間のすごし方はビデオで教えてくれました。自転車を借りてラニカイビーチも魅力的だったのですが、ブーキモのパンケーキに軍配が上がり、私達はカイルアタウンへ。ブーキモでマカデミアナッツソースがかかったパンケーキとフレンチトーストをテイクアウトし、近くのホールフーズへ。アイスコーヒーとスムージーを購入し、半年ぶりに実食！幸せの瞬間、間違いなく旨いです！
で、お店に戻って、いただいたクーポンでランチを食べようと思ったのですが、満腹でランチは回避。おすすめのスピナチ＆ガーリックのピザを食べたかったのですが、満腹で断念。ちょっともったいないことをしました。
午後になり、お目当てのカヤックタイム！この日は風が強く、波も高い状況でかなり引きましたがガイドの方に背中を押され、しぶしぶスタート・・・。でも乗ってみると案外大丈夫で、スタッフの方の声がけやアドバイスもあり、目標の島に向けてスタートできました。最初はぎこちなかったパドリングも少しずつ学習し、何とか島にたどり着くことができました。島一周の散策もガイドの方の解説でとても楽しかったです。帰りは行きとは逆に波に押されてあっという間にカイルアビーチに到着。次回は是非、沖に見えていた双子の島へチャレンジしたいと思います。
このツアーを申し込むときは、「この歳で初カヤック？」とか、当日 波が高い海を見て、正直 かなり腰が引けていましたが、百聞は一見にしかず めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。次回はより難度が高いコースにチャレンジしたい気分になれたのは、このツアーに参加したからこそ実感です。最後に終始、明るく かつ 細やかに面倒を見てくれたちはるさんと、陰に日向に支えてくれたトモキ君に感謝です。

This was my second time participating. Both times, the water level was about knee-high, but I was aware of that since I checked the tide information on this page from VELTRA. My husband was seriously playing volleyball at the sandbar, haha. Snorkeling was a battle against the fear of entering the ocean without being able to touch the bottom after turning 50, but once I saw the beauty underwater, I truly understood the high ratings in the reviews. People over 50 (and even older) can enjoy this too!

2度目の参加でした。
2回とも膝上くらいの水位でしたが、それはきちんと潮の満ち引き情報をVELTRAさんのこのページで確認していたので、承知の上でした。
夫はサンドバーでバレーボールをガチでやっていました笑
シュノーケリングは、50を過ぎて足がつかない海に入る恐怖との戦いでしたが、いざ海の中を見ると感動的な美しさで、レビューの高さを実感しました。
50オーバーの人も（いやもっと上の人もいました）楽しめますよ！

There's no need to worry about seasickness! Since we're in the bay, it doesn't rock at all.

The sandbar was cloudy at first, but it cleared up along the way and was absolutely beautiful.

After that, we were able to see several sea turtles during the turtle watching!

Snorkeling was also no problem for beginners! (You can practice at the sandbar.)

The hamburgers for lunch are delicious, so I highly recommend them!

船酔いの心配はありません！
湾の中なので全然揺れません。

サンドバーは曇りでしたが途中で晴れてめっちゃきれいでした。

そのあと、ウミガメウォッチでは数匹見ることができました！

シュノーケリングも初心者でも問題なくでしました！
（サンドバーで練習ができます）

お昼のハンバーガーも美味しいのでおすすめです！