All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

On a day when the wind was blowing strongly, I felt anxious, but the staff member said, "It's not impossible to go out to sea, but the river is calmer. Which would you like to choose?" I chose the river for safety. It was great to have a relaxing SUP experience while feeling connected to nature on the river. After returning from the river, they told me, "We have a little time left, so if you want to try the sea, you can!" I decided to give it a shot. The waves and wind were indeed strong, and no matter how hard I paddled, I couldn't reach the target island, but I had fun trying.

風が強めに吹く日にあたってしまい不安だったところ、スタッフさんが「海に出れなくはないけど、川のほうが穏やか。どっちに行きたい？」と選択させてくれました。
安全をとり川を選択。自然を感じながらのんびりSUP体験ができて川のSUPも良かったです。
川から戻ってきた後、「少し時間があるから、海にTRYしたければできるよ！」と言ってもらい、思い切ってTRY。やはり波と風が強く、漕いでも漕いでも前に進まず目標の島までは辿り着けませんでしたが、TRYすることができて楽しかったです。

I participated in the two-hour course. The location is fantastic. We passed through hills with a view of the sea and headed to the filming location of Jurassic Park. A refreshing breeze flowed through, making it the best horseback riding experience amidst wonderful scenery. However, there was no shuttle service, so getting to the ranch by bus was a bit challenging. The one-hour course includes a shuttle, but it doesn't go to the filming location and is shorter in duration, so I thought it might be lacking. I wish there had been a shuttle service for the two-hour course.

２時間コースに参加しました。ロケーションは、最高です。海の見える丘を通り抜け、ジュラシックパークのロケ地へ進みます。さわやかな風が通り抜け、素晴らしい景色の中で最高の乗馬体験でした。
ただ、送迎付きがなかったので牧場までバスで行くのは少し大変でした。1時間コースは送迎がありますが、ロケ地には行けず、時間も短いので、物足らないかなと思い二時間コースにしたのですが、送迎付きがあるとよかったと思いました。

Overall, it was a satisfying tour according to various information sites. The scenery was amazing. However, it was disappointing that we couldn't experience canoeing due to the rough waves. Also, the water clarity during snorkeling was not good, which was unfortunate.

色々な情報サイトの通り、全体的に満足できるツアーです。景色は最高でした。しかし、波が荒かったのでカヌー体験ができなかったのが残念です。それと、シュノーケリング時の水の透明度も良くなくて残念。

It was a four-wheeler buggy experience. Since it was March, the sunlight wasn't too strong, and even though it was just a one-hour course, my whole family was very satisfied. My daughter was driving for the first time, and I had heard there would be some pre-training, but when it started, it felt like we were just thrown into the real thing (laughs). The casualness of it was really nice.

The Japanese staff, who had a comedic style similar to Okamura, had excellent banter, and the buggy explanation video was filled with American jokes, making it a fun experience. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to try this again.

四輪バギー体験でした。３月ということもあり、日差しも強すぎず１時間コースでしたが家族全員とても満足しました。娘が運転初めてで事前トレーニングがあると聞いていましたがいざ始まるといきなり本番みたいな（笑）。テキトーさがとても良かったです。
お笑いの岡村系日本人スタッフの絶妙トークとバギー説明ビデオがいかにも受け狙いでアメリカンジョーク満載な体験でした。またハワイに行くことがあればぜひ体験したいと思いました。

I had heard from a colleague who went on a different day that it was very beautiful, but unfortunately, the day we went was cloudy. I had heard it would be very cold, so it was a good decision to bring warm clothing. The bus ride back was especially cold.

別の日に行った同僚からとても綺麗だと聞いていましたが、私たちが行った日は曇っていて残念でした。
とても寒いことは聞いていたので防寒着を持っていって正解でした。
帰りのバスが特に寒いです。

this was a great day with plenty of variety. The guide we had was able to continue (seemingly without drawing breath) with an informative and entertaining history of the site. At the same time driving safely and ensuring that we didn't miss a thing.

Sandbar. I was really looking forward to it! However, it was unfortunately rainy and cold in late March. I recommend bringing a jacket and a large towel. Nonetheless, the tour was really fun, I got to see sea turtles, and the food was delicious, so I was very satisfied. Next time, I want to go back on a sunny day!

サンドバー。とっても楽しみにしてました！ただ、三月後半でしたが生憎の雨で、寒かったー。上着や大きめバスタオルを持っていくことをお勧めします。ただ、ツアーはほんとに楽しくて、途中ウミガメもみれたし、ご飯も美味しく、大満足でした。次回は晴れた日にリベンジしたい！

Since it was March, the water was still cold for snorkeling, and we didn't see many sea turtles, but we had plenty of free time at the sandbar. We were able to take photos with the instructor and play with a ball, fully enjoying our time at the sandbar. It was also great that we were served freshly made hamburgers on the boat. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

3月だったためシュノーケルにはまだ水が冷たかったり、ウミガメがあまり見れなかったりはしましたが、サンドバーでの自由時間が十分に確保されていて、インストラクターさんに写真を撮ってもらったり、ボールで遊んだりと、サンドバーを満喫することができました。船でできたてのハンバーガーを出していただいたのもとても良かったです。またハワイに行く時は是非参加したいです。

It's the same every year and boring.
This year it was cold, and the sea wasn't blue.
I couldn't see any turtles at all.

There were too many people.

毎年おなじでつまらない。
今年は寒く、海は青くなかった。
かめもまったくみれなかった。

人数多すぎる

I participate every year as usual. This time, the ship's anchor was malfunctioning, and we were stranded on the sea for nearly an hour.

It might be popular, but it’s gradually becoming boring... I won’t go anymore. It’s always the same.

毎年恒例のように参加。
今回は船のイカリが調子が悪く1時間近く海の上で立往生。

人気かもしれないがだんだんつまらなくなる・・・
もういかない。
いつもかわりばえしない。

Everyone here was very helpful and eager to make sure you have everything you need. They also have some of the full face snorkel masks. Ask for one. Otherwise you'll get the same old and its hardest for a novice to remember to breath through the mouth alone.

Maybe I was expecting too much. Since we went on a large bus and a big boat, there were a lot of people, and we had to line up for snorkeling, which made it difficult to move and we kept bumping into others. It was also disappointing that there weren't many fish; there were more at Waikiki Beach, haha. Snorkeling was hard because I didn't have fins, so it was tough to get around. Next time, I want to choose a different optional tour with a smaller group.

期待しすぎていたのかな。
大型バス、大型の船で行くので人が多くて、シュノーケリングも列で並んで進まないといけないし、人にぶつかるし、あまり魚がいないのも残念だった。ワイキキビーチの方が魚いた笑
シュノーケリングは足ヒレがないからなかなか進みずらかった。
今度は少人数での別のオプショナルツアーにしたいと思う。

A great day's activity and a very active one too. Very scenic some beautiful spots. The weather was hot so bring lots of water. Guides were awesome and knowledgeable.

Very experienced and friendly guides who were also very prepared with hot beverages and rain coats when it got cold and rainy. Showed us lots of sea life including turtles. Nice spread of snacks and drinks. Comfortable and clean boat. We enjoyed their conversation and everyone had a great time! We hope to do it again.

Entire family had a wonderful experience. The crew was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Plenty of time to enjoy the Kaneohe Bay sandbar and snorkel around the coral reef. Saw sea turtles and hand fed fish at the reef. They spent time teaching people who had never snorkeled before. And they provided all sizes of equipment from kids to oversize adults. Simple lunch of cheeseburgers with all the fixings, chips, bbq beans and fruit was plenty. Price was as reasonable as any other tourist activity on the island but a lot more fun.

A 2-hour horseback riding course! I had an initial riding license, so I was thrilled to ride. The magnificent, expansive scenery that you can't experience in Japan, the pleasant breeze, and the polite guidance in English made the moments walking along the coastline truly wonderful and moving.

In the last 30 minutes, my lack of training made my thighs hurt, possibly because I wore clothes that rubbed against me. So, everyone, please be careful when participating.

乗馬２時間コース！乗馬の初期の免許ももっていたので、るんるんで乗りました、日本では体験できない壮大な、奥行きのある風景、気持ちのよい風、英語での丁寧なガイダンス、海岸線を歩く瞬間は本当に素晴らしく感動的でした。
残り、３０分、私の鍛錬不足が股がいたくていたくて、こすれるような服でいったからかもしれません。そこは皆さん、気をつけて参加してください。

I chose this plan because I had children with me, but there were so many people that it took a long time to get into the water, to board the boat, and for the snorkeling instructions. In total, we spent about 15 minutes actually in the water.

We snorkeled just a little off the sandbar, forming a long line with a large group, which made it difficult to move freely. The visibility underwater wasn't great, possibly due to the clouds, and because there were so many people, we quickly received an announcement to return to the boat, which ended the experience in about 5 minutes.

Since I usually do skin diving, I felt that this was not really at the level of snorkeling.

The point where we saw a turtle had good visibility and looked interesting, but we could only see it from the boat.

With a large number of participants and many people who seemed unfamiliar with the sea, those who usually enter the water themselves might find the waiting time too long and unsatisfying.

The boat was clean, large, and comfortable. There were also several types of drinks available during the trip.

子供がいたのでこのプランにしましたが、人数が多くて海に入るまでに
時間がかかり、船に上がるのにも時間がかかり、シュノーケルの説明にも
時間がかかりと、実際海に入っている時間はトータル15分くらいでした。

シュノーケルはサンドバーからほんの少しそれたところへ、大人数で列を
なして進み、自由に動けないのと曇りのせいか海中の透明度もよくなく、
また人数が多いせいか、すぐに船にもどってくださーいというアナウンスが
あり、5分程度で終わりました。
普段スキンダイビングをしているため、こちらはシュノーケルとはいえない
レベルの内容でした。

途中亀を見たポイントは透明度も高くて面白そうでしたが、これは船から見るのみ。

ツアー人数も多く、海に慣れていない人も多い様だったので
普段自分で海に入る人には、待機時間が長すぎて物足りないかもしれません。

船は綺麗で大きく、快適でした。
途中でもらえる飲み物も何種類もあります。

Unfortunately, a hurricane was approaching, so we couldn't go out to the ocean, but paddling on the river was calm and we were able to see beautiful gardens of lovely homes. It was a lot of fun. I definitely want to make a comeback at the ocean!

ハリケーンがきていて残念ながら海には出れなかったのですが、
川でのSUPも穏やかで素敵な住宅のお庭なども見る子ことができて
とても楽しかったです。必ず、海でリベンジしたいと思います！

The day of participation had nice weather with no wind, making for great conditions. The staff girl who was waiting for us on the beach supported me, and when I got on the board and went a little ahead to where the guide was, he said, "Stand up and look!" I stood up hesitantly, but as soon as I started paddling, I lost my balance and fell off (laughs). I managed to get back on the board, but it was tough for me, an aunt who doesn't usually exercise, so I decided to paddle while sitting down from then on! (Sitting is quite stable.)

My son, who participated with me (21 years old), easily stood up and paddled without any trouble, while the guide adjusted his pace to accommodate my slower speed as we headed toward the uninhabited island.

They had prepared water for us, and the guide took care of my smartphone, so I enjoyed the scenery and took breaks while capturing photos. The guide also accompanied my son and taught him how to ride the waves, and he was thrilled to be able to ride the waves pretty well, saying that paddling while surfing was exhilarating and a lot of fun.

After that, we strolled around the island and returned to the beach, but it was unusually windy, and my arms were sore from the effort (laughs).

As for points I was concerned about beforehand:
- We could choose from two restaurants for lunch, but since the pizza place opens at 11 AM, it would be tough for those starting at 11:30.
- There were about four changing rooms separated by curtains, so changing was okay.
- The showers were outside, so they were just for rinsing off sand.
- The lockers were large enough for changing clothes and valuables and had locks.
- The guide prepared water for us on the beach.
- They transported the boards on a cart back and forth to the beach.
- We had about two hours of free time, so we borrowed bikes and could go to Boots Kimora for pancakes to-go in about an hour round trip.

Sunscreen is a must. I was careless because it wasn't scorching hot, but it was tough when I got home. Next time, I want to leisurely enjoy renting a board in front of the hotel.

参加日はお天気で風もなくいいコンディションだったそうです。
ビーチで待っててくれたスタッフの女の子がサポートしてくれてボードに座り少し先で待っててくれるガイドさんの所まで行くと「立って見て～」と言われ、恐る恐る立っては見ましたが、パドルでこぐなりバランス崩して落ちました（笑）
何とかボードに乗りましたが、普段運動してないおばちゃんにはキツかったので、その後は座ってこぐ事にしました！（座ると結構安定してます）
一緒に参加した息子（21）はあっさり立って簡単にこいでましたが、ガイドさんが遅い私に合わせてくれてゆっくり無人島に向かいました。

お水を用意してくれていて、スマホもガイドさんが預かってくれてたので、私は景色を楽しんだり休憩しながら撮影する事にしましたが、ガイドさんが息子に付き合ってくれて波乗りの仕方を教えてくれたりして、そこそこ波に乗れるようになり、パドルでのサーフィンがスピード感があってめっちゃ楽しいと喜んでました。

その後島を散歩してビーチに帰りますが、珍しく向かい風だったらしく腕も筋肉痛でしたｗ

事前に気になっていた点として
○２店舗から選べる昼食付きでしたが、ピザは１１時オープンの為11時半スタート組は厳しい。
○更衣室はカーテンで仕切られた所が４つ位あったので着替えOK
○シャワーは外にあるので砂を流す程度
○ロッカーは鍵付きで着替えや貴重品が入る大きさでした
○ビーチにはガイドさんがお水を用意してくれます
○ビーチまでの往復台車にボードを乗せて運びます
○自由時間が2時間位あったので自転車を借りてブーツキモアのパンケーキをto goなら往復１時間位で可能。

日焼け対策必須です。ジリジリする暑さがなかったので油断してましたが、帰ってから大変でした^^;
今度はホテル前にあったレンタルボードでのんびり楽しみたいと思います。

The tour was well-organized, and having a Japanese guide made me feel very reassured. We arrived at the sandbar about an hour after low tide, so the water was knee-deep, but instead, we were able to borrow snorkeling gear on-site and practice snorkeling before the main event. After that, we boarded the boat and moved to the snorkeling spot (the reef) to enjoy the actual snorkeling, but the time went by so quickly that I wished we could have stayed longer. Some lucky people were able to swim with sea turtles at both the sandbar and the snorkeling spot. Since the bus ride back was cold, I recommend changing clothes in the restroom (there are no changing rooms).

きちんとしたツアーで、かつ日本人のガイドさんもいたので、とても安心感がありました。
サンドバーは干潮から一時間後に到着したため、膝下ほどの潮の高さでしたが、代わりにその場でシュノーケリング道具を借りて、本番の前にシュノーケリングの練習ができました。
その後、船に乗りシュノーケリングスポット(リーフ)に移動して、本番のシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、シュノーケリング時間があっという間で、もっといたかったです。
運が良い人は、サンドバーとシュノーケリングスポットと両方でウミガメと一緒に泳げたそうです。
帰りのバスが寒いので、トイレで着替えることをおすすめします(更衣室はありません)

The trip was EXTREMELY fun but if i had to change one thing, it would have been to actually swim with the turtles instead if just seeing them. Other than that the food was fresh, crew was funny, and it really is worth every penny!

Unfortunately, it was cloudy. The weather had been nice until the day before, but it started raining at night, and even after getting on the shuttle bus, the mountains ahead were covered in clouds and the roads were wet. Once on the boat, I felt a chill. However, during the sea turtle watching, I was able to see them up close multiple times, and I even encountered a family of manta rays, which is a rare sight. If only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect... (The next day was clear.)

あいにくの曇天。
前日までは天気が良かったのに、夜からの雨で、迎えのバスに乗ってからも前方の山には雲がかかり道路は濡れている。船に乗ってからは、寒さを感じるほど。
でも、ウミガメウォッチングでは、間近で何度も見ることができたし、めったに見られないマンタの家族にも会えた。
これで天気が良かったら、最高だったのに…（翌日は、快晴でした)

On the day of the trip, it was cloudy, so we didn't have the clear skies we hoped for at the sandbar, but considering the weather forecast predicted a "storm," we could say we were lucky.

We landed on the sandbar just after 11 AM (about an hour after low tide), and the water level was about knee-deep. After enjoying taking photos and playing water volleyball for about an hour, the water level rose to around mid-thigh when we returned to the boat. It's essential to check the tide levels in advance, as you can't land when it's close to high tide.

The BBQ hamburger for lunch was grilled on the boat, creating a great atmosphere and it tasted good.

During the post-lunch sea turtle watch, we spotted a few from the boat, but it was truly moving to see a large sea turtle swimming right below us during snorkeling. However, it was a bit cold.

The Japanese tour guide, Yukiko (I believe), was cheerful and very good at talking, and she was very kind, taking various photos of our family.

I highly recommend this tour.

当日は曇り空で、快晴のサンドバーとはいきませんでしたが、天気予報が「嵐」だったことからすれば、ラッキーと言えるでしょうか。
午前11時過ぎ（干潮時刻から約1時間後）にサンドバーに上陸しましたが、水かさはひざ下程度でした。小一時間ほど写真を撮ったり水上バレーボールを楽しんだ後、船に戻る際にはひざ上程度になりました。満潮に近いと上陸できないので、事前に潮位を調べておくことが不可欠です。
昼食のBBQハンバーガーは船上で肉を焼くので、雰囲気がよく味も良かったです。
食後のウミガメウォッチでは船上から数匹見つけましたが、その後のシュノーケルの際に大きなウミガメが真下を泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。でもちょっと寒かったです。
日本人添乗員のユキコさん（だったと思います）は明るくとても話し上手で、我々家族の写真も色々と撮ってくれるなど、とても親切でした。
おすすめのツアーです。

It was beautiful as expected, but it felt like the sea was a bit dirtier compared to the past! The boats were newer and more comfortable than before.

やっぱり綺麗でした、昔に比べたら少し海が汚れた気がしました！
昔に比べて、船が新しくなってて快適でした。

I signed up on-site at the last minute, but I received a confirmation email right away, which made it easy to plan. The crew was very lively, engaging with everyone and checking to see if everyone was having fun, which I thought was impressive. I felt motivated to participate again.

現地で急遽申し込んだのですが、すぐに予約確定のメールも届き、予定が立てやすかったです。
クルーの方々のノリもよく、全員に声をかけ、みなが楽しんでるか確認しながら進めていたので凄いなーと思って見ていました。
また、参加したいと思えました。

We had a blast! The scenery was awesome! The weather co-operated perfectly. We were treated to many film locations along the way and ever got to ride through a herd of grazing cattle! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgable about the ranch and the different points of interests on the trail. She had superb riding skills and took excellent care of us during the tour. The horses were well taken care of, healthy and have good dispositions. I had not been on a horse in over 20 years and my husband has limited riding experience, but that did not matter, the staff conducted a safety brief before we started, answered all our questions and matched us with our mounts. What an awesome way for us to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!

It seems that it was the rainy season, and the weather wasn't very good, which contributed to a less than satisfactory experience... When I saw it on TV, I thought it might feel like standing in the ocean, but when I got off the boat, I was submerged up to my chest in cold water, which was surprising and uncomfortable... If the weather had been better, it might have been more exciting... Perhaps the morning timing wasn't ideal either? The light snacks provided were just ham and cheese sandwiches and tortilla chips, which was a bit disappointing. Well, I wasn't expecting much in that regard, but still... During the sea turtle watching, I felt like I was peeking through gaps from behind everyone else, and I didn't even get to take any photos. It was disappointing, especially since I had high expectations.

時季的に雨季にあたるようで、お天気があまり良くなかった所為もあり、いまいちでした…テレビで見た時は、海の中に立っている気分なのかなという気がしてましたが、船から降りる時は胸まで水に浸かって、冷たいやら、ビックリで…お天気が良かったら、もう少し盛り上がったかも……時間帯も朝だったから良くなかったのかな？付いている軽食も、ハムとチーズだけのサンドウィッチとトルティーヤチップスだけで、えーって感じでした。まぁ、そこはそんなに期待していたワケではないですが…ウミガメウォッチングも、みんなの後ろから隙間を覗くようで、写真を撮るところまでいきませんでした。期待が大きかった分、残念でした。

The staff was great. If you get tired of kayaking they can tow you in. We snorkeled along some rocks. We saw a turtle and fish. It was nice to get out of Waikiki. The lunch was great too. One of the guides took pictures then shared them with us.

I would do this tour again.

On February 25th, I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and it was cloudy, so we couldn't see the blue ocean. The sandbar was about knee-deep for adults. We were able to encounter a few sea turtles. As for snorkeling... well, it was a bit disappointing with the overcast sky. However, we did see a few fish. My daughter struggled a bit during her first snorkeling experience. The BBQ hamburger we had on the boat was really delicious. I would love to participate again on a sunny day!!

Lastly, I want to thank a wonderful staff member named Yukiko, who took great care of my daughter. Thank you very much!

2月25日に、6歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
あいにくお天気が悪く、曇り空だったので青い海は見れませんでした。
サンドバーは、大人の膝上くらいの深さでした。
ウミガメは、数匹出会う事ができました。
シュノーケルは…やっぱりどんより曇り空では…。でも数匹のお魚は見る事ができました。
娘は、初シュノーケルでちょっと苦戦しました。
船の上でたべるBBQハンバーガーは、とってもおいしかったです。
晴天の日に、もう一度参加したいです！！

最後になりましたが、ユキコさんというステキなスタッフの方に、娘を色々と気にかけて頂きました。ありがとうございました。

We boarded a boat from the port and arrived at the sandbar after about 30 minutes! From above, the white area is the sandbar, so we were told that it was shallow enough to stand comfortably, and I finally understood what it was like when I saw it. I thought it looked beautiful from the photos and made a reservation, but I didn't expect it to be out in the ocean. Combined with the mysterious atmosphere, it was an even more wonderful place than I imagined! The barbecue lunch on the boat was delicious, and it was fun to see coral and manta rays.

港から船に乗り沖に出て30分位でサンドバーに付きました！上から見て白い所がサンドバー(砂洲)なので足が充分に付き浅いですよと説明を聞き、見て初めてどんなものか理解出来ました^_^;
写真を見て綺麗な所だなぁと思い予約しましたが、沖にあるとは思っていなくて、不思議な雰囲気とも相まって、想像以上に素敵な場所でした！船上の
バーベキューランチも美味しく、珊瑚やマンタも見れて楽しかったです。