All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

I participated with my husband and our 8-year-old daughter, and we had a great time. It felt so wonderful to walk in the middle of the ocean! The Japanese tour guide took photos in various ways and provided detailed instructions, which was very helpful. I wasn't expecting much from the hamburger, but it was authentic and delicious! The service was great, especially with warm drinks provided for our cold bodies!

The only thing that left me a bit unsatisfied was that I wanted to enjoy the scenery on the way to the sandbar, but there were too many explanations, and I couldn't fully appreciate the views. I understand that it's important, though. Also, since it was crowded, when I went to get lunch last, there were no salads or fruits left, and I wish they had reserved enough for everyone. It was especially disappointing since it was so tasty.

It was really fun! I would love to use this service again!

旦那、私、8歳娘で参加しましたが、とても楽しめました。海の真ん中を歩けるなんてとっても幸せな気分でした！
日本人のツアーのお姉さんが写真をいろんな形で、とってくださったり細かい指示を出してくれて助かります。
ハンバガーも期待していなかったら本格的で美味！
寒くなった体に温かい飲み物が出たりとサービスも良い！
大満足にしなかったのは、
サンドバーに着く間の景色も楽しみたかったが、説明が多く景色を堪能できなかった。大事なのはわかるんだけどね。
あとは、混んでいたからランチを最後に取りに行ったら、サラダもフルーツもなくなっていて、そこは人数分確保しておいてもらいたかったなー。美味だったから余計にね。
本当楽しかった！また利用したいです！

The tour was great. Luch was awesome! The highlight would have to be the vollyball game everyone in our group had a blast!

I participated last year as well, and it was so much fun that I joined again this year. The staff members are really fun people, the cruise is enjoyable, and the sandbar is incredibly beautiful! This time, sea turtles came very close, and I was able to see many of their adorable appearances. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside the sea turtles. It was another very enjoyable tour this year. I want to join again next year! 😊

去年も参加したのですが、とても楽しかったので今年もまた参加しました。
スタッフのみなさんはとっても楽しい人たちで、クルーズも楽しいし、
なんといってもサンドバーはすっごいきれいです！
今回はウミガメがすごく近くまで来てくれてたくさん可愛い姿が見れました。
シュノーケルをしてたときも、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことができました。
今年もとても楽しいツアーでした。
また来年も参加したいなぁ＾＾

The Angel's Sea was great! On the day we went, it seemed to be close to high tide, so the sandy area wasn't exposed (the water level was about waist-deep at its lowest). But with the beautiful sea and blue sky... the staff helped us with taking photos, which was nice.

I'm really not good at swimming, but I managed with snorkeling (my husband was able to swim, which helped). If needed, it would be better to bring a floatation device or something similar.

I hope to visit again if there's another opportunity.

天使の海、良かったです！
私たちが行った日は、満潮に近かったようで、砂場は出ていませんでした。(海の高さは、低くても腰くらいだった)
でも、綺麗な海に、青い空…写真撮影もスタッフさんが手助けしてくださり、良かったです。

私はすごく泳ぎが苦手ですが、
シュノーケルも何とかなりました。(旦那さんが泳げたから助かりました)
必要であれば、浮き輪など持参した方が良いでしょう。

また機会があればよろしくお願いいたします。

The staff for the bus transfer didn't speak much Japanese, but as long as you can somewhat understand, you'll know when you're being called, so it's OK. The boat staff included Japanese staff, which was reassuring.

We enjoyed snorkeling and turtle watching, and if you time your visit to the sandbar correctly, you can experience the sandy beach in the water. When we went in early October 2016, the water was up to our knees, which was a bit disappointing, but we were glad to practice snorkeling in the beautiful sea and shallow waters!

バスでの送迎は少し日本語が通じないスタッフですが、なんとなくヒヤリングが出来れば呼ばれたりするのは分かるのでOK。船のスタッフは日本人スタッフもいるので安心でした。
シュノーケリングやタートルウォッチングも楽しめ、サンドバーは時期をしっかり見極めて行けば海の中の砂浜も体験できそうです。私達が行った2016年10月頭は膝まで水があり少し残念でしたが、綺麗な海のと浅瀬でのシュノーケリング練習が出来て良かったです！

I participated with three friends. I had heard that it was cold to go into the sea at this time of year, but the water was really cold! At the sandbar, even though the water was shallow, we were still submerged up to our knees. But the water was very clear! During the sea turtle watching, there were many sea turtles, but I couldn't get a good photo. While snorkeling, I unexpectedly saw a sea turtle up close! I was very satisfied!

友人３人で参加。この時期に海に入るのは寒いと聞いていたけど水は冷たかった‼サンドバーでは水が浅くても膝下まで浸かってる状態です。でも水がとてもきれいでした‼海亀ウォッチングでは海亀たくさんいたけどちゃんとした写真はとれず。シュノーケルしてたらまさかの海亀がいて至近距離で見ることができました！大満足です＼(^_^)／

It was the most exciting experience in my life. Everything was awesome - the sand bar, sea turtles, friendly staff, yummy hamburgers, above all, snorkeling in the sea. I will definitely do it again.

There were more people than I expected, and there was hardly any time for snorkeling at the sandbar, so it felt rushed. That's a bit disappointing. However, the sea was beautiful, and I was able to see turtles well, so that was a positive aspect.

思ったより人数が多く、サンドバーでのシュノーケルは、ほとんど時間がなく、慌ただしかったです。
ちょっと残念。
ただ、海は綺麗でしたし、カメも良く見れましたので、その点は良かったかなと。

I had heard that the water level at Sandbar varies with the tides, so I went without too many expectations. Indeed, the water was up to my waist, but I had a lot of fun playing beach volleyball. The sea was much clearer than in Waikiki, and I'm glad I went. I'm also grateful for the excellent service from the reservation staff.

サンドバーは潮の満ち引きにより、海水の高さが違うとは聞いていましたので、あまり期待はせずに行きました。
確かに腰のあたりまで海水はありましたが、ビーチバレーなどもできて楽しかったです。
ワイキキよりもはるかに海もきれいで、いってよかったです。
予約の担当者もとてもいい対応をしてくれて感謝しています。

I went with my grandmother and family, and the staff who spoke Japanese were very attentive, so my grandmother was able to enjoy herself without worry. The BBQ (hamburger) that was grilled on the boat was surprisingly delicious. It was amazing to see sea turtles up close. The only downside was that the sandbar had water up to our waists, so it wasn't really an island. There was no place to change on-site, so I spread a bath towel on the bus seat to avoid getting it wet on the way back, and the air conditioning was too strong, making it cold.

おばあちゃんと家族で行ったのですが、日本語のできるスタッフさんがすごく面倒似てくれるのでおばあちゃんでも安心して楽しめました。船上で焼いてもらったBBQ（ﾊﾝﾊﾞｰｸﾞ）がとても美味しくて意外でした。ウミガメも近くで見れて最高です。残念だったのはサンドバーが腰ぐらい水があり島になっていないところです。現地で着替えるところはないので、帰りのバスのシートが濡れないようにバスタオルを引いてました、エアコンが効きすぎて寒かったです。

I have experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), while my wife is a beginner, so we participated in a tour without a guide this time.

First, we arrived at Kailua Beach Center, listened to the instructions, and then loaded the boards onto a cart to head to the beach. It's a bit of a distance. We started around 10 AM and paddled to a nearby island. Since it was Kailua, I was worried about strong winds, but on that day, it was about 5 to 6 m/s, which I think is manageable for experienced paddlers. By the way, my wife fell down while kneeling about halfway through. We wanted to head into Kailua town in the afternoon, so we wrapped up at the beach early and returned to Kailua Beach Center by noon.

For lunch, we chose pizza, and it was huge! If you're a light eater, two people might be fine sharing one. But it was really delicious.

Before 1 PM, we rented bicycles (for a fee) and headed to Kailua town, which takes about 15 minutes. We went to a popular shop featured in a magazine, but it was closed for the day, and my wife was disappointed. It's a good idea to check the closed days in advance. We also managed to visit the shop of windsurfing legend Robby Naish.

私はSUP経験あり、妻が初心者で今回、ガイドなしプランのツアーに参加しました。
まず、カイルアビーチセンターに到着して、説明を聞いた後、ボードを台車に乗っけてビーチへ。ちょっと距離あります。10時すぎから始めました。少し離れた島まで漕ぎました。カイルアなので強風を心配してましたが、この日は5〜6m/s程度でした。経験者であれば余裕だと思います。ちなみに妻は膝立ちで半分くらいのところでダウン。昼からカイルアの街にも出掛けたかったので、早々にビーチを引き上げ、12時にはカイルアビーチセンターに戻りました。
昼食は、ピザを選びましたが、これがデカイ！少食の方は二人で一人前で大丈夫かも。でもとても美味しかったです。
1時前に自転車（有料）をレンタルして、カイルアの街へ。15分程度で行けます。雑誌に載ってる人気店に行ったら定休日で、妻は残念がってました。事前に定休日は確認した方がいいですね。あと、ウィンドサーフィンのロビー・ナッシュさんのお店にも行けました。

I participated in a morning plan that was not too strenuous since I have a one-year-old daughter. The timing felt just right and I didn’t think it was too short. There was a downpour at one point, but we were blessed with great weather at the sandbar. On the boat, I was comfortable in just a rash guard. The light snacks included simple sandwiches and drinks. We were able to see sea turtles, and my daughter was delighted. The staff was very considerate of the children, which made me feel safe participating! I recommend using a waterproof cover for your phone.

一歳の娘がいたので、あまり無理のない、午前中プランで参加しました。時間はちょうど良く短いとは感じませんでした。途中スコールが降ったりもしましたが、サンドバーではとてもいい天気に恵まれました。船の上はラッシュガード一枚で過ごせました。軽食は簡単なサンドウィッチとドリンクでした。ウミガメも見れ、娘も喜んでいました。スタッフの皆さんが子供にとても配慮してくれて、安心して参加できました！！携帯は水用のカバーをオススメします。

It was a trip to Hawaii with my parents and my three daughters, who are each married. Even my father, who couldn't go into the ocean, was happy to see sea turtles and manta rays. The local staff were very kind, and the lunch burgers were delicious, leaving us very satisfied ❤️

実家の両親とそれぞれ結婚した娘3人の5人でのハワイ旅行でした。
海には入れない父もウミガメやマンタに会えて喜んでました。現地のスタッフさんもとても親切で、ランチのハンバーガーもとてもおいしく、大満足でした❤️

The tides can vary, so there might be some unpredictability, and it seems we hit the highest tide, which felt more like swimming in a shallow area than at a sandbar. It's hard to predict these things, and I felt a bit disappointed. However, the hospitality from the staff, including the explaining lady and the foreign staff members, was exceptional. If the sand had been visible and we had the same staff for this tour, I believe it would have been the best experience in Hawaii. Since we can't control the weather and nature, I recommend that those with a longer travel itinerary check the tides before going.

潮の満ち引きによりあたりはずれがあるのでしょうが一番満潮にあたってしまったようで、サンドバーというよりは浅瀬で泳いだという感じでした。
なかなか予測はできないのでしょうが、残念な気がしました。
ところが説明のお姉さんや外人のスタッフの方のおもてなしは半端ではなく、もし砂も見えてこのツアーの同じスタッフだったら最高のハワイの体験になったと感じました。
天候や自然の事は操作はできないので、ある程度旅行の日程が長い方は潮の満ち引きを調べてから行くのをお勧めします。

I really enjoyed the 2 hour guided kayak tour with Tomo. As we were just three in our group we made faster progress than normal so Tomo took us for a visit to Lanikai beach first before we continued on to Flat Island. I enjoyed the walk on the island as Tomo told us lots of interesting facts about it. Time flew by and too soon we had to return to the beach. I definitely recommend this tour even to newcomers and Tomo was a great guide to have.

Was a great day to ride . horses were well trained. Guide was very nice and offered a lot of advice re Hawaii. A must do

Zoe and Natalie were amazing guides. Both were friendly, patient and informative. We loved the kayaking and for me it was my first time snorkeling. We battled sun, wind and a rain storm-very interesting. Lunch at the end was just the icing on the cake. Starving after all our hard work! Only change I would suggest, would be to put in changing rooms, as not so nice trying to get dressed and dry in the toilets.

Thank you Zoe and Natalie.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the beautiful scenery like in the photos due to the rain. However, we were able to spot sea turtles from the boat. Since we were on the mountain side, it's understandable that the weather can change quickly, but I want to try again on a sunny day.

あいにくの雨で写真のような綺麗な景色は見れませんでした。船の上からウミガメの姿は見ることができました。山側なので天気が変わりやすいのは仕方ないですが次は晴れの日にリベンジしたいです。

This time I participated in a short course, but when I got there, I wished I had chosen a slower-paced course. I think it's better to choose a course where you can take your time.

今回は短時間のコースに参加しましが、行ってみるともっとゆっくり出来るコースにすればよかったと＞＜　参加の際はゆっくり出来るコースがいいかと思いますよ

We were both complete beginners, but we participated without a guide. When going without a guide, there are no lessons on paddling or anything like that. After watching a video and putting on the life jackets, we were given the kayaks and had to make our way to the sea on our own. My husband and I managed to reach the uninhabited island, but I recommend going with a guide for first-timers.

The sea was incredibly beautiful, and the view from the uninhabited island was amazing. During our free time, we borrowed snorkeling gear and had fun. It seems my husband has become quite fond of kayaking. Everyone at the shop was very nice, so I would love to participate again if I get the chance.

夫婦揃って全くの初心者でしたが、ガイドなしで参加しました。ガイドなしの場合、漕ぎ方などのレッスンはありません。ビデオ見て救命具着けたらカヤックが渡され、自力で海まで行きます。主人と2人で何とか無人島まで行くことは出来ましたが、初めての方はガイドありをお勧めします。
海はとっても綺麗で、無人島からの眺めも最高でした。空いた時間にはシュノーケルを借りて遊びました。主人はカヤックにはまった様です。ショップの方は皆さん良い方だったので、また機会があれば参加したいです。

Even though it's called turtle watching, you only see turtles occasionally floating from the board. I thought we would go to the sandbar at high tide, but the water was up to my chest, which was completely different from what I expected. In the end, snorkeling was included, but there wasn't a single fish, and with a group of 60 people splashing around, you couldn't even see underwater. I later heard that there are no fish in Hawaii in October. So why did they offer snorkeling? It was completely not worth the price. I'm very dissatisfied.

ウミガメウォッチと言ってもボードからウミガメが時々浮いているのを見るだけ。満潮の時にサンドバーに行くのかと思えば、胸のあたりまでで水があり、全く期待と違った。あげくにシュノーケリングが入っていたが
魚一匹おらず、60人もの団体でバシャバシャ泳ぐため海の中すら曇って見えない。後で聞いたら、10月ハワイは魚がいないとのこと。ではなぜシュノーケリングをさせたのか？全く料金に見合わない。とても不満。

It was my first time paddle surfing, but I had a great time. I was able to get on the board right away after being taught how to paddle, so it's a tour that's enjoyable even for beginners. I recommend it for anyone who wants to try paddle surfing!

初めてのパドルサーフィンだったけど十分楽しめた。漕ぎ方を教えてもらってすぐに乗れたから初心者でも楽しめるツアー。パドルサーフィンやってみたい方にはオススメ！

Kayaking on the ocean with Kailua Beach Adventures might be one of the best activities we did for our honeymoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and give us some great information about the culture and islands.

My husband and I both have done kayaking before, but has never done it in the ocean. There were some waves and it can be a little challenging for those who have never done kayaking before.

One thing to be prepared is some labour work. You need to drag your own kayak to the ocean with a cart they provide. You also need to drag it back. It was not super far, but definitely energy consuming. Most staff members are very friendly. I had a little hard time jumping into the kayak with the waves, the person looked a little annoyed with that and had a bad attitude. She might just be having a bad day.

During the kayak, they have professional photographers taking photos of your group and you can purchase them at the end of your tour for $39. There were about 40 in the package. The lunch coupon gives you three or four lunch choices nearby. Mostly box lunches or pizza with a drink.

I forgot one of my my shopping bags at their shop and called them the next day, they had it sent to my hotel, which was very nice!

We had an overall wonderful experience. We will definitely do it again given the chance!

I want to try SUP that I saw on TV and at Waikiki when I go to Hawaii! If possible, I also want to eat pancakes in Kailua and look for places to do that in Kailua.

On the day, the wind was stronger than I expected, and as a first-timer, I was worried if I would be okay. However, thanks to our guide MIEKO, it became a very enjoyable and memorable SUP experience.

First, we received a lesson at the shop, and then we pulled our boards to the water and headed from the river to the ocean. Due to the strong wind and my weak core, I struggled to paddle while standing properly on the way to the uninhabited island, and I even fell into the sea a couple of times. However, I learned tips on how to get back on the board, so by the time we returned, I was able to stand and paddle properly.

After SUP, we had lunch (the pizza was delicious!), and during our free time afterward, we rented bicycles to go to Kailua town, where I was able to enjoy the pancakes I was aiming for. MIEKO was very kind, arranging for us to ride in a staff member's car to Waikiki at a later time than originally planned.

I definitely want to challenge myself to SUP here again next year!

テレビやワイキキの海でやっていたSUPを、ハワイに行ったらやりたい！
できるならカイルアの街でパンケーキも食べたいし、カイルアの海でやっているところを、と
思って探していました。
当日の風は思ったより強く、本当に大丈夫かしら・・・と初体験の私は心配でしたが
ガイドのMIEKOさんのおかげでとても楽しく、思い出深いSUPとなりました。
最初、お店で講習を受けて、そのあと自分たちでボードのカートを引っ張って持っていき
川から海に出ていきました。
風が強いせいと、私の体幹が弱いせいか、行きの無人島まではなかなかちゃんと立ってこぐことができず、途中バランスを崩して海に落ちたりもしましたが、
自分でボードに上がるコツも教えてもらっていたので、帰りの最後はちゃんとボードに立ってこぐこともできました。
SUPの後はランチ（ピザ、美味しかったです！）を食べて、そのあとの自由時間にはカイルアの街までレンタサイクルも借りれて、お目当てのパンケーキも無事に食べることができたし
MIEKOさんの計らいで、帰りの予定の時間よりも遅い時間にワイキキまで行くスタッフの人の車に乗せてもらえたり、と
とても親切にしてもらえました。
来年もまたぜひここでSUPに挑戦したいな、と思っています♪

The driver wearing a blue T-shirt that said "Captain Bob" was supposed to guide us in both English and Japanese, but in reality, it was a large man in a gray tank top who was very tanned and could hardly speak Japanese (・_・;). However, I was relieved that the guidance on the boat was provided entirely in Japanese by "Yuki-san."

When my son got stung by a jellyfish (?), he kindly helped with cooling treatment and explained how to handle it afterward. The hamburger for lunch was also delicious (⌒∇⌒).

During my first snorkeling experience, I was a bit flustered, but he kept asking from the boat, "Are you okay?" which reassured me (I might have looked like I was drowning, lol). I saw sea turtles several times, but unfortunately, I couldn't swim with them. (However, it seemed like others on the opposite side were able to swim with them.)

The sandbar was beautiful, and if I ever go to Hawaii again, I would love to visit this place once more.

「’’Captain Bob’’と書かれた青いTシャツを着ているドライバーがツアー名を英語と日本語でご案内します。」と、案内には書かれてましたが、実際にはグレーのタンクトップを着た、めっちゃ日焼けをしてる日本語がほとんど話せない大きな男性でした(・_・;)
しかし、船での案内は「ユキさん」が終始日本語で安心しました。
息子がクラゲ（？）に刺されたときも、心配してくださってクーリングの処置と、その後の対処法を教えてくれました。
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです(⌒∇⌒)
初のシュノーケリングで、バタバタしてる私に船の上から「ダイジョーブデスカー？」と声を何度もかけてくださり、安心しました（溺れてるように見えたかもｗ）
ウミガメは何度も見られたのですが、残念ながら一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったです。
（でも、反対側で泳がれていた方々は一緒に泳げたようです）

サンドバーが綺麗で、またハワイに行くことがあれば、もう一度行ってみたい場所でした。

I want to say that the weather on the day of participation was great, but the sand was up to my waist... The hamburgers were excellent, and the Japanese crew was very friendly, so I would like to participate again next time.

参加日は天候に恵まれ最高と言いたいところですが砂浜が腰のあたりまで・・・ハンバーガーが絶品だったし日本人のクルーが凄く感じ良かったので次回も参加したいと思います

Although it rained a little at times, we had a wonderful experience at the beach. During snorkeling, we even saw a sea turtle swim right in front of us.

My wife got stung by a jellyfish, but we were still very satisfied.

時々雨もぱらつきましたがとてもいい海を体験することができました。
シュノーケリングでは目の前を海亀が通過する所も見られました。

クラゲがいた為、嫁さんが刺されちゃいましたが、それでも大満足です。

I think the schedule will change quite a bit depending on whether the free time comes before or after kayaking. Since we had free time first, we were able to enjoy shopping and lunch at a leisurely pace. The pizza for lunch was surprisingly large, something you wouldn't see in Japan.

Kayaking can be moderately tiring depending on the wind, but for those who really can't do it, the guide will tow you, so I think even those who aren't confident in their physical strength will be fine.

The uninhabited islands and the sea are beautiful, and the guide's stories are enjoyable. I think it's a great tour packed with a lot in just half a day.

A waterproof case for your phone and camera is essential!

The guide was having so much fun that we almost missed the bus back, so I deducted one point for that.

カヤック以外のフリータイムが先になるか、後になるかでずいぶん予定が変わると思います。
私たちは先にフリータイムだったので、ショッピング、ランチ等ゆっくり楽しむ時間がありました。
ランチのピザは日本ではありえない大きさで驚きます

カヤックは風にもよりますが程よく疲れます。どうしてもできない方はガイドさんがけん引してくれるようなので体力に自信のない方も大丈夫だと思います。

無人島や海はきれいだし、ガイドさんの話も楽しいし、半日で盛りだくさんの良いツアーだと思います。

防水のケースに入れた携帯やカメラは必須です！

ガイドさんも一緒にぎりぎりまで楽しみ過ぎて帰りのバスが危なく乗り遅れるところだったのでマイナス１ポイントさせてもらいました

We had a great time on this tour. Dirk, the driver/tour guide gave us a lot of info. The tour was exactly as advertised plus we got to see some turtles at an extra stop. Lunch was Excellent. We would definitely do this again. Awesome! !!

Everything ran like clockwork. The pickup from the hotel was on time and everything was ready for us to go when we arrived. As a new Kayaker I found the instructions helpful and really enjoyed the Kayaking. It was not only good fun but has given me the confidence to do a lot more kayaking in the future. As a part of the tour we also did some snorkelling in between kayaking. While snorkelling I saw five turtles and just before going out to snorkel we also saw a sting ray. I had high expectations for this tour and it managed to exceed them!

I must say thank you to Kevin who was our guide who was willing to answer all out questions and guided us around expertly making us feel at home on the water.

The lunch provided was great after having spent so much energy. It really hit the spot!