All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

Fantastic Family excursion. Had a blast winding back into the Jurassic Valley backdrop and seeing numerous movie sets.

Sean was a wonderful guide. Being a native to Oahu, he was knowledgeable about anything we wanted to know. He was friendly and polite and made sure that we saw the things that were important to us. I would highly recommend this tour. Ask for Sean!

The sandbar was not the completely sandy beach I imagined, but rather a beautiful shallow area that reaches about the knees of an adult. Even children could stand easily, and since there were no waves, they were able to practice swimming and seemed to be having a lot of fun. Tours that include lunch on the boat often don't offer great meals, but this tour provided freshly grilled hamburgers. There are also paid options for wine and beer, making it a tour that both adults and children can enjoy. I would love to repeat this experience next time.

サンドバーは想像とは違って完全な砂浜ではなく大人の膝下くらいの美しい浅瀬が広がる場所でした。子供でも足がつくうえに波がないので泳ぎの練習ができとても楽しそうにしていました。船上での昼食付きのツアーは大した食事がでない事が多いですがこちらのツアーでは焼きたてのハンバーガーが食べられます。有料ですがワインやビールもあり大人も子供も楽しめるツアーだと思います。また次回リピートしたいです。

It was written that pregnant women are welcome, so I participated! It was a bit cloudy and cold, so I was hesitant to go into the sea, but the guide encouraged me, and I went in for the last part! They took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory! I was able to see a sea turtle, and the hamburger was delicious, so I'm glad I participated!

妊婦参加OKと書かれていたので、参加させていただきました！少し曇っていて寒かったので、海に入るのは迷っていましたが、ガイドの方に誘っていただき、最後の方だけ入りました！写真もたくさん撮っていただき、最高の思い出になりました！
ウミガメに会うこともできて、ハンバーガーもおいしくて、参加してよかったです！

You have to transport the sea kayak from the shop to the sea by yourself, but it was fairly easy because we attached wheels to the bottom of the kayak. It was a bit challenging after removing the wheels.

It was our first time kayaking, and getting in was difficult. Because of the waves, we couldn't get in as smoothly as we wanted... but someone nearby helped us, so we managed to get in.

Once we were out on the water, it was tough to paddle against the strong wind, but as we got used to it, it became enjoyable.

We went to Lanikai Beach and thought about trying snorkeling, but there weren't many fish. That was a bit disappointing. However, the ocean was incredibly beautiful.

We returned the kayak in the early afternoon and rented a boogie board to spend the rest of our time. Since there weren't many people, we were able to enjoy the boogie boarding.

シーカヤックは、お店から海まで自力で運ぶのですがカヤックの下に移動用のタイヤを付けるのでまぁまぁ楽でした。タイヤをとってからが少し大変でした。
私たちは初めてのシーカヤックだったのですが、乗り込むのが大変でした。
波があるので思うように乗り込めなくて・・・・、近くで見ていた人が助けてくれたのでなんとか乗れました。
海では風が強くアゲインストに対して漕ぎ出すのは、大変でしたが慣れてくると楽しかったです。
ラニカイビーチまで行き、シュノーケリングをしてみようと思ったのですがあまり魚はいなかったですね。少し残念。でも海は最高にきれいでした。
お昼過ぎにカヤックを返して、ブギーボードを借りて残りの時間を過ごしました。
人が多くないのでブギーボードが楽しめました。

There were young Japanese women and men in the same group, and I wondered if they even drive in Japan because they were driving so slowly! They could only go about 4 to 5 kilometers per hour. During the briefing, they said that those who couldn't drive should refrain from participating! Right after we started, another staff member came and began leading the slow couple in front of us. The people following us sped off with other staff. When we tried to keep up, we were stopped because we were treated the same as the other Japanese participants. However, the speed never increased. It felt like we were only going as fast as walking. We didn't experience the joy of driving a four-wheeler at all. I was looking forward to it, but it was the worst. I want my money back.

同じグループに日本人の若い女性と男性がいたのですが、日本でも運転してないのか？と思うぐらい運転が遅い！4～5キロぐらいしか出せない。
説明時に、運転が無理と思われる方はやめていただきますと言っていたのに！
走り出してすぐに、他のスタッフが来てその遅いカップルの前に入って引率しはじめました。
私たちの後続の人たちは、他のスタッフとスピードを上げて出ていきました。私たちもそれについて行こうとすると止められました。同じ日本人ということで同じにされました。
しかし、終始スピードは上がらずです。まるで歩いているような速度しか出せません。
四輪バギーの良さがまったくありませんでした。
楽しみにしていたのに最低。お金おを返してほしいです。

I was able to enjoy horseback riding in a magnificent natural setting that you can't experience in Japan. It was my first time riding, but the horses were well-trained, and there were no particular issues.

日本では体験できないような大自然の中で乗馬を満喫することができました。乗馬自体は初めてでしたが、馬もよく調教されており、特に問題になることはありませんでした。

We took a boat to a wonderful sandbar!
It was cloudy, so the photos didn't turn out great, but in reality, the water was clear and beautiful!
The Japanese guide really got everyone excited, took lots of photos, and it became a great memory!
The snorkeling was amazing with beautiful fish swimming around and the coral was stunning!
The BBQ hamburgers we had on the boat were very American and absolutely delicious!
The guide's child was there too, and they were adorable!
They even showed us the location of the turtles using a clock as a reference!

船にのって素敵なサンドバーへ！
曇っていたので写真映りは悪いですが実際は透き通ってて綺麗でした！！
日本人ガイドさんが盛り上げてくれて、写真も沢山撮ってくれて、いい思い出なりました！
シュノーケリングは綺麗な魚が泳いでて珊瑚も綺麗で最高でした！
船の上で食べるBBQハンバーガーはアメリカらしくて最高でした！
ガイドさんの子どももいて可愛かったです！
亀の場所も時計にみたてて教えてくれました！

This time I participated alone.

This tour is not really meant for solo travelers. It's best suited for friends, families, or couples on their honeymoon.

However, you can only reach this place through a tour like this, so if you have the mindset of wanting to:
- Take Instagram-worthy photos,
- Not care at all about what others think even if you're alone,
- Not feel uncomfortable when asked, "Are you participating alone?"

Then I think this tour is great for you.

I personally wanted to capture the quintessential Hawaiian scenery. I joined just with that mindset, but various thoughts crossed my mind along the way. I recommend that those participating alone focus solely on enjoying the scenery!

To join a tour like this, you need to have the right mindset.

今回一人参加でした。

このツアーは一人で参加するようなツアーではないです。
友人同士、家族、新婚旅行などのカップル。
そういう方には最高のツアーだと思います。

ただ、この場所に来るにはこういうツアーでなければ行けないので
・とにかくインスタ映えするような景色を撮りたい
・自分は一人でも他人の目なんて一ミリたりとも気にしない
・やたら「一人参加？」と聞かれても嫌な思いをしない
そういう精神的な気持ちがある人ならば、このツアーはいいと思います。

自分はとにかくハワイらしい景色を撮りたい。
そういう気持ちだけで参加したのですが、途中でいろんなものが去来してしまいました。
一人で参加する人は、景色を楽しむ！という事だけを専念することをお勧めします。

こういうツアーに参加するには、それなりの気持ちが必要です。

Honestly, my backside got sore after two hours of horseback riding, but it was definitely worth the experience!

You can directly connect with the magnificent nature that served as the backdrop for Jurassic Park.

The horses know the course well, so they walk on their own without needing instructions (though they occasionally nibble on some grass... haha).

I was able to discover a new charm of Oahu.

2時間の乗馬は正直おしりがいたくなってしまいましたが、
それでも体験する価値ありです！

ジュラシックパークの舞台にもなった雄大な自然に直接
触れ合うことができます。

馬たちはコースを熟知しているので、指示しなくても勝手に
歩いていってくれます（時々草をつまみ食いされますが・・笑）

オアフ島の新たな魅力を知ることができました。

The staff at Captain Cruise were all very fun, and they willingly took photos for us. The beautiful sandbar, turtle watching from the boat, and snorkeling were all so enjoyable! I did get sunburned, though! (laughs) I'm not a strong swimmer and was anxious about snorkeling, but they let me practice at the sandbar, and since I was wearing a life jacket, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind! Thank you very much!

キャプテンクルーズのスタッフの皆さんもとっても楽しい方達で、写真も進んで撮ってくださったり、綺麗なサンドバー も船からのウミガメウォッチングもシュノーケリングも楽しすぎました！ただ焼けましたね！（笑）私は泳ぐのが苦手でシュノーケリングは不安でしたがサンドバー で練習させてくださり、ライフジャケットも付けてたので安心して楽しめました！ありがとうございました！

An amazing tour, guided by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff ! The scenery was unbelievably serene and the snorkeling superb!
Nothing like this tour with an extremely reasonable cost . I’d recommend it for singles , couples and young people as well .

This was my second time at the sandbar. Unfortunately, the tide was lower than last time, and the sandbar didn't appear. However, I was able to enjoy activities like beach volleyball. The cruise staff were lively and created a great atmosphere, making it a fun cruise. The lunch was delicious too!

2回目のサンドバーでした。前回より潮のヒキが少なく、残念ながらサンドバーが現れてはいませんでした。でも、ビーチバレーなど楽しむことが出来ました。クルースタッフがノリが良く雰囲気を作ってくれたので、楽しいクルーズでした。ランチも美味しかった～

Our tour guide Alex was excellent. He is friendly and knowledgeable about the island, as well as, photography. I learned a lot about my camera and how to improve on my landscape compositions. I highly recommend Alex from Oahu Photography Tours to take you on your sunset photography excursion.

I was able to see a sea turtle while on the boat! When we arrived at Angel's Beach, the scenery was very beautiful. The hamburger for lunch was cooked right in front of us and was delicious✨. During snorkeling, we had a great time seeing fish up close.

I accidentally dropped my GoPro while snorkeling and thought we wouldn't be able to retrieve it. However, two days later, the travel company we participated with contacted our hotel and delivered the GoPro to us. I was truly surprised and grateful. It was a wonderful experience and a great memory. Thank you very much!!

船に乗車中はウミガメに会えました！
天使の海に着くととてもきれいな
景色でした。
昼食のハンバーガーも目の前で
焼いて頂け、美味しかったです✨
シュノーケルでは魚を目の前で
みることができて楽しい時間でした。

シュノーケル中にGoProを
落としてしまい、自分たちでは
とることができず、諦めていました。
2日後に参加していた旅行会社から
ホテルへ連絡があり、GoProを
ホテルまで届けてくださりました。
本当にびっくりしました。感謝しています。
素敵な体験ができ、良い思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました！！

There were about 50 people, but it was comfortable. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and it was nice to be able to get on the bus while still wet on the way back. However, the bus rides to and from the location are extremely cold, so please make sure to bring a jacket!

50人ほどの人数でしたが、快適でした。
ランチのハンバーガーは美味しく、帰りも濡れたままバスに乗り込んでオッケーで楽でした。
ただ行き帰りのバスはめちゃくちゃ寒いので、
必ず上着を持って行ってください！

When we arrived, it was pouring rain, but gradually the weather improved. With the staff's enthusiasm, we had a great time. Due to the season and time of day, we couldn't go to the sand area, but we really enjoyed taking photos in the shallow water. We even saw sea turtles!

到着したときは横殴りの雨が降っていたのですが、徐々に好天になり、
さらにスタッフの方の盛り上げもあって、とても楽しかったです。
時期や時間帯もあるのか砂場とはいきませんでしたが、浅瀬で写真を撮ったりととても楽しかったです。
ウミガメも見られました！

I participated in a four-wheel buggy (5-seater, marked as "Raptor" on local signs). My friend, who joined me, had a reservation for a single-seater buggy at the same time, but our tour groups were separate. We used the Uber app to get from Waikiki to the site, which cost about $50 and took around 50 minutes. There is a food court where you can have lunch and a gift shop, so arriving early is reassuring.

The activity itself started after an explanation in English and watching a Japanese operation manual DVD. We put on helmets, sunglasses, and paper masks, then formed a line to begin the tour. Driving was easy, and I was surprised by the power of the KAWASAKI buggy. It seems there can be a hit or miss with the tour groups and guides. My friend's group, which was separate, went too slowly, making the buggy experience pointless for them. However, the male guide in my group was great with jokes and allowed us to experience the unique driving style of the buggy.

Especially impressive was the video shooting service at the Jurassic Park filming location, which was unique to this male guide. Since there are no windows, you will get covered in dust, so it's best to avoid wearing white and to dress in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

４輪バギー（５人乗りで現地の看板ではラプターと標記）に参加しました。一緒に行った友人は、１人乗りバギーで同時刻の予約でしたが、ツアーグループは別々でした。ワイキキ付近から現地までの交通手段はウーバーアプリを利用し５０$程度５０分ぐらいでした。ランチが食べられるフードコートとギフトショップがあり早めの到着でも安心です。アクティビティ自体は英語での説明と日本語の操作マニュアルDVDをみた後、ヘルメットとサングラス、紙マスクをつけて隊列を組んでツアー開始。運転は簡単。KAWASAKI製のバギーの力強さにびっくりしました。ツアーグループとガイドさんに当りはずれがあるようです。一緒に行き別グループで参加した友人のところはゆっくりすぎてバギーの意味がなかったと。。。私の参加したグループの男性ガイドはジョークも達者で、走行もバギーならではの走りを体験させてくれました。特にこの男性ガイドならではのジュラシックパークのロケ地での動画撮影のサービスがすごくよかったです。
窓がないので砂けむりをモロにかぶります。白い服装は避け、汚れてもよい恰好で参加するのがよいです

Since there were two adults and one child, we signed up for one single ride and one double ride! We were disappointed to end up in separate groups, but it was great to experience the vast land that you can't find in Japan! The double ride might have been a more intense way to enjoy the buggy!

大人二人、子供一人だったので一人乗りと二人乗りで申し込みしました！
そしたら別々のグループになってしまいそこはガッカリでしたが、日本ではありえない壮大なる大地を感じられたのはとにかくよかった！！
二人乗りの方がもしかしたら激しくバギーを楽しめるのかも！？

Perhaps because it was cloudy, the sea wasn't very beautiful. I checked the low tide times and made a reservation for that period, but it wasn't the sandbar I had imagined. The snorkeling felt more like just swimming, and it didn't have the enjoyment of corals and fish. If the weather had been better, my impression might have been different.

曇りだったためか、海はあまりキレイではありませんでした。干潮時を調べて、その時間帯を予約しましたが、イメージしていたサンドバーではありませんでした。シュノーケリングもただ泳ぐ感じで、サンゴや魚を楽しむという感じではありませんでした。
お天気さえ良ければ、この感想は変わっていたのかもしれません。

This is a wonderful excursion i would not recommend it for small children due to the time frame of the tour cause it is a long tour buf well worth it our tour gudie was knowledgeable and friendly and was on time. the food was excellent.

At the first sandbar, it was beautiful, and I had plenty of time, so I was very satisfied!

I could only see the sea turtles small and far away.

最初のサンドバーでは、きれいで時間も余裕がありとっても満足でした！

ウミガメは、遠くの方に小さくしか見られませんでした。

It's not often that you get to ride a horse leisurely for two hours, so spending time in nature in Hawaii while letting the horse take the lead feels great. My husband was also riding for the first time and seemed a bit nervous at first, but by the end, he said, "Riding a horse is easy" (laughs). I couldn't help but think that it was really the horse being smart and we were just along for the ride... The weather was also pleasantly refreshing, not too hot, and we had a wonderful time.

なかなか２時間もゆったり馬に乗りことはないので、ハワイの自然な中で馬に任せて過ごす時間は気持ちがイイです。
夫は乗馬自体も初めてで最初は緊張していた様子ですが終わった時には「馬に乗るのは簡単」などと…（笑）
それは馬が賢く、ただ私たちが乗せていただいていただけなのに…と思ってしまいました。　天気も暑すぎることもなくさわやかな中でとても楽しかったです

My mother and I participated in a two-hour horseback riding course. My 71-year-old mother was extremely nervous at first, but by the middle of the ride, she was finally able to enjoy the scenery. My horse was at the back, eating grass and lagging behind, which led to some scary moments. At one point, it charged towards a spiky plant like a cactus while trying to eat grass, and my hands ended up all scratched. I recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants.

I regretted not having a digital camera that could be used with one hand, as it was difficult to take good photos with my phone. This is an experience you can't have in Japan, so definitely give it a try!

親娘2人で乗馬2時間コースに参加しました。71歳の母は、最初、緊張しまくりでしたが、中盤になったらやっと景色を楽しめるようになりました。私の馬は最後尾で、草食べては遅れをとって、駆け足になる馬で怖い場面もあり、また草を食べに行く時に、サボテンのような棘のある植物に突進していき、手が傷だらけになりました。長袖、長ズボンをおススメします。
写真は携帯では、なかなかうまく撮れないので、片手で撮れるデジカメの方が良かったと後悔しました。日本では出来ない経験なので、是非やってみてください。

The whole experience was being on the sandbar, which was amazing. However the tide was to our waist and it wasn't very sunny so I'd plan better for a low tide. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Don't get excited about the BBQ lunch. It was fine but frozen stacks of burgers.

The highlight of snorkeling was seeing a giant sea Turtle, beyond that the water conditions made it hard to see other fish. And I doubted the sterilization of the snorkel gear.

The instructor was great.
I felt their professionalism through their polite language and extensive knowledge.
It's a shame that the kayaking time was short, but it was a fun experience.

良いインストラクターでした
丁寧な言葉使いと
豊富な知識で
プロ意識を感じました
カヤックの時間が短かったのが残念ですが
楽しい時間でした

The horse was very calm and took its time eating grass... I went horseback riding for the first time and it was so much fun. I thought the two-hour course would be long, but it wasn't long at all! It was just right since my hips started to hurt a bit (laughs). The hamburger was really delicious, so I think you should definitely try it when you go!

Since the shuttle service was fully booked, I took the bus, but there was a bus stop right in front of Kualoa Ranch, and it was easy to get there with just one bus from Ala Moana! My inner thighs, which I don't usually use, are sore, but I want to go again!

馬はとても大人しくマイペースでよく草を食べてました...初めて乗馬をしましたがとても楽しかったです。2時間のコースは長いかと思いましたが全然長くないです！股関節も痛くなってくるので丁度良いです（笑）ハンバーガーがとても美味しかったので行ったら是非食べた方が良いと思います♪
送迎付きがいっぱいだったためバスに乗って行きましたがクアロアランチ の目の前にバス停があり、アラモアナから1本で簡単に行けました！
普段使わない内腿が筋肉痛になりましたが、また行きたいです！

I made a reservation for a low tide day during my stay in Hawaii. The weather was great, and it was really beautiful. The BBQ hamburgers were delicious because they grilled the meat right there, and they were huge! I was also able to see sea turtles from the boat.

It seemed that the visibility for snorkeling wasn't great that day, so we could only see around the coral reefs, but they give you bread to feed the fish, which was fun. It was a very enjoyable tour.

The bus ride was extremely cold due to the air conditioning, so it's essential to prepare for the cold.

ハワイ滞在中での干潮の日に予約しました。
天気にも恵まれすごく綺麗でした。
BBQのハンバーガーもお肉をその場で焼いてくれるのでとっても美味しかったです。しかも大きい！
海亀も船の上からですが見れました。

シュノーケリングはその日は透明度が悪かったようで珊瑚礁周りしか見えませんが、餌用にパンをくれるので魚が寄ってきたり楽しめます。
とても楽しいツアーでした。

道中のバスはエアコンがとにかく寒いので、寒さ対策は必須です。

We were picked up at our hotel, brought through a scenic drive to Kailua and Lanikai Beach. We had about 2 hours to kill at one of the most beautiful beaches on Oahu. They gave us lunch tickets, and we had the pizza. Our lunch was delicious!! The guides were great, and helped with our novice level of kayaking. The experience was great. Thanks to our guides Kendra and Chad.

It was my first horseback riding experience in Hawaii. I thought the sun would be strong, so I participated wearing sunglasses and long sleeves. There were few participants in the 2-hour course, which made it very enjoyable. Unfortunately, I could only take photos while the horse was walking, so I missed the chance to take pictures at the sign in the filming location of Jurassic Park. I participated with my sister and niece, so it felt like we were taking pictures of each other from the front and back. It was helpful that there was a bag on the horse that could hold a plastic bottle and my phone. I would like to participate again.

ハワイでははじめての乗馬体験でした。
日差しが強いかと思い、サングラスと長袖で参加しました。
2時間コースの参加者が少なく、とても楽しく出来ました。
写真は馬が歩きながらのみでしたので、せっかくのジュラシックパークの映画ロケ地での看板がある所で写真が撮れず残念でした。
お姉ちゃんと、姪っ子との参加でしたので、前からと後ろからの写真の撮り合いという感じでした。
馬にペットボトルと携帯が入る位の袋がついており助かりました。
また参加したいと思います。