All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

Zipline crew was amazing. Tip: bring your tip. You leave almost everything at the lockers before you go out so I didn't have a tip for the girls that were our guides. They were awesome, always positive, on their game. The landscape plus flying through the air was something I'll never forget. We were so happily surprised by the meal. Not fancy, just so yummy. I think it was the best we had our whole trip to Oahu and we were there for 13 days. Secret Island was fun even though it was a bit chilly and overcast. We went out on a complimentary boat ride with a glass bottom, saw some turtles. Since it's on the Windward side of the island which has more rain and weather, I might have skipped the island (which is not really an island).

My wife and I had never kayaked before and were a little nervous about an ocean kayak. We had contacted the provider before booking and they assured us that they could accommodate even first-timers, which they certainly did. The guides explained everything we needed to know about handling the kayak and were with our group, which they keep small, at all times from launch, through the ocean paddling, and landing. Our guide, Clay, was extremely knowledgeable about kayaking, the bird sanctuary island, which is the destination, and the islands in general.
Everything that was listed in the description of the excursion was provided.

I always wanted to visit the sandbar, so I joined this tour, which was just right in terms of price and time☆ The bus on the way there was quite large, but it was mostly filled with Japanese people! The guide was also Japanese.

As we got closer to Kaneohe, oh no? The weather… heavy rain!! (laughs) The guide, Yuki, encouraged us by saying, "Those who are going into the water will get wet anyway! It's okay!" but it was pouring. (laughs) We quickly boarded the boat and set off! The crew was really enthusiastic and got everyone excited! Yuki even dressed in a bikini to pump up the energy! (As expected!)

Since the weather at the sandbar can change quickly, we started with turtle watching while hoping for the best. Gradually, the rain lightened up (^ ^) and we saw a ton of sea turtles! We even spotted a big manta ray—amazing! By the time we arrived at the sandbar, the rain had stopped, and the water level was about to our ankles. We took lots of photos here!

After that, it was snorkeling time, but my mom, who is in her 50s, stayed on the boat while I went snorkeling alone. The snorkeling lasted about 20 to 30 minutes. I was able to float around with the sea turtles☆

Afterward, we got back on the boat for snack time. While enjoying sandwiches outside, it started pouring again. (laughs) We dashed back inside the boat!!

It was a day plagued by rain, but the sandbar was beautiful as expected☆ The snorkeling might be a bit short for experienced people, but swimming with the sea turtles made for great memories! Thank you, Yuki~~!!

サンドバーに一度は行ってみたくて、価格的にも時間的にもちょうど良いこちらのツアーに参加しました☆
行きのバスは結構大型ですが、ほぼ日本人！ガイドの方も日本の方でした。
カネオヘに近づくにつれて、、おや？天気が…豪雨！！笑
「海に入る人はどうせ濡れるから！大丈夫！」とガイドのユキさんが励ましてくれましたが、ひどい雨。笑
すぐボートに乗り込み、いざ出発！
クルーの方は一生懸命盛り上げてくれます！ユキさんも気合いを入れてビキニ姿に！(流石です！)
サンドバーは天気が変わりやすいとのことだったので、期待しながらまずはウミガメウォッチング。そうすると雨もだんだん小降りに(^ ^)しかもウミガメ大量発生！ついでに大きなマンタも見れました〜！最高！
サンドバーに着く頃には雨も止み、水位はくるぶしくらい。ここでたくさん写真を撮りました！
そのあとシュノーケルタイムですが、一緒に参加していた50代の母は船に残りわたしだけシュノーケルへ。
シュノーケルは時間にして20〜30分くらいです。ウミガメちゃんと一緒にプカプカできました☆

そのあと船に乗りスナックタイム。外で気持ちよ〜くサンドウィッチを食べていると、またまた大雨。笑
急いで船の中にダッシュ！！

終始雨に悩まされた日でしたが、やはりサンドバーは綺麗です☆シュノーケルは慣れてる人には短いかもですが、ウミガメちゃんと泳げて良い思い出になりました！
ユキさんありがとう〜〜！！

My wife and I went on a Thursday and had a wonderful time. There were two boats, one for English speaking people and one for Japanese speaking. When we got to the sandbar they tied the boats together and we explored the sandbar. My wife and I practiced or snorkeling skills and checked out our equipment, walked around the sandbar, and then played water volleyball. To my surprise, not many people wanted to play so my wife and I joined in. Our team consisted of us and 3 from the Japanese boat while the other team was 2 of the guides and 3 Japanese people. We may not have spoken the same language but it did remind me that laughter is a language we all share and speak. When we got back on the boat, we enjoyed a cheeseburger in paradise and were serenaded by one of the guides. We then went looking for turtles on the way to reef (we saw 3). The reef was amazing and we saw a turtle and tons of fish. After snorkeling for about 30 minutes, it was time to head back. Our final treat was seeing the original Gilligan's Island on the way back to port. We have lasting memories and it was a great time.

We enjoyed a two-hour horseback riding experience as a family. It was our first time riding, but the horse was very smart, and we felt safe while riding. It was a valuable experience that included going up and down hills, crossing a river, and traveling through meadows and forests.

家族で2時間の乗馬を楽しみました。初めての乗馬でしたが、馬がとても利口で、安心して乗ることが出来ました。登り有り下り有り、川を渡り、草原の中や森の中を行く貴重な体験でした。

I participated in a tour that included lunch. The water was quite deep, reaching up to my chest. People who joined in the morning said it wasn't that deep. There was a Japanese guide, so I felt reassured since I could communicate in Japanese. It gets really sunny, so sunscreen is a must. There is a toilet on the boat, but it was dirty, so I didn't want to use it. The wind was strong, and during lunch, plates and cups almost flew away, so most people ate inside. The hamburger for lunch was just average. The sea was beautiful, and I was able to see sea turtles.

ランチ付の便で参加しました。
結構水深が深くて、胸までありました。
朝に参加した人はそんなに深くなかったと言っていました。
日本人のガイドの人がいたので、日本語が通じるし、安心です。
すごくやけるので、日焼け止めは必須です。
船の中にトイレはありますが、汚いので行きたくはなかったです。
風が強くて、ランチのときにお皿やコップが飛びそうになり、ほとんどの人は中で食べていました。
ランチのハンバーガーは普通かなって感じです。
海はキレイで海亀も見れました。

Although the weather on the day wasn't very good, I was able to see sea turtles and snorkeling was fun. The staff were kind and their conversations were entertaining! One point to note is that since you have to walk to the bus, if the weather is bad, I think it's a good idea to bring a folding umbrella and a long-sleeved jacket for changing.

当日天候はあまり良くなかったものの海ガメを見る事も出来たしシュノーケリングも楽しかったです。
スタッフの方々も優しくトークも面白かったです！
注意点は、バスまで歩くため天候が悪い場合、折り畳みガサと着替えに長袖の上着を持って行った方がいいと思います。

I was looking forward to walking on the sandbar, but it seems that sandbars are very rare.
I wouldn't recommend it for those who don't want to swim.
If the water had been knee-deep, I could have gone into the sea, but it was above my waist.
I was deceived by the photos and the promotional text.

砂州の上を歩くのをお楽しみにしていましたが、砂州が現れることはごく稀だそうです。
泳ぐ気が無い人にはお勧めしません。
水が膝下ぐらいだったら海にはいれたのですが、腰以上でした。
写真とうたい文句にだまされました。

The weather was unfortunately cloudy. The water level at the sandbar was about up to my waist, but I was able to see sea turtles and manta rays, making it a fun tour!

お天気はあいにくの曇。。 サンドバーはもも位までの水位でしたがウミガメ、マンタも見れて、楽しいツアーでした♪

Crew was fun and very encouraging to all that were new to snorkelling I was travelling on my own and I felt a part of the whole group. Loved seeing the turtles

Water was choppy so it made it difficult to ride. Some tips and spills. Will definitely need some upper body strength.

Great adventure! Loved the crew, the sandbar, the BBQ and the snorkel. Highly recommend for families.

I booked this tour without pickup since I drove around the island with a rental car. One hour was just right. Riding the horse was refreshing, and I was satisfied with the view, including the Chinese hats.

I gave it 4 stars because the instructor was kind and friendly, but it could have been more fun with some conversation or singing to liven things up. Just riding the horse in a monotonous way can get a bit boring. There was no pressure to buy photos, and it was a gentlemanly ranch. I recommend it.

レンタカーにて島内を回ったので、ピックアップ無しのこのツアーを予約。
時間は1時間で良い感じでした。馬に乗るのは新鮮。景色も中国人帽子が見え、満足。
☆4なのは、引率してくれるインストラクターは優しく親切なのですが、もう少し面白くというか会話や歌などで盛り上げてくれると楽しいかも。淡々と馬に乗っているだけではだんだん飽きてきます。写真の押し売り的な感じもなく、紳士的な牧場でした。おすすめ。

Jenner was awesome really made the adventure fun!!

I heard that the sandbar, which looks like something out of a magazine, can only be seen twice a month, so I was hopeful. However, when I went, it just felt like a shallow area, so it wasn't really enjoyable as a sandbar experience. Still, I think it's a spot worth visiting for some conversation starters when in Hawaii!

Later, during snorkeling, I got to see a big turtle and tropical fish, which was definitely much more fun. Haha! There were also Japanese staff members, so the conversations were enjoyable too!

サンドバーは雑誌に載ってるような感じになるのは月に２回しか見られないとのことだったので、運を信じましたが、行った日はただの浅瀬のような感じだったので、サンドバーを楽しむという感じではありませんでしたが、ハワイに行ったら話題作りのためにも行ったほうがいいスポットだと思います！
その後のシュノーケルで大きな亀と熱帯魚が見れたので、そっちの方が断然楽しかったです。笑
日本人のスタッフもいるので、トークも楽しくよかったです！

It was a bit cloudy on the day, but the way the guide took photos was perfect and really boosted my spirits. I was also glad to see sea turtles.

当日は曇り気味でしたが、案内してくれたお姉さんの写真の撮り方がバッチリでテンションあがりました。ウミガメも見ることができて、良かったです。

If you're going to Oahu, you definitely want to visit the sandbar! There were various tour companies, but I made a reservation here after seeing the good reviews. I read in the reviews that the bus could be cold, so I wore a long-sleeve hoodie, and it was just right! The sea was about knee-deep since I checked the interference time for that day. It seems it wasn't the time of year when you could see the sand, but I was very satisfied with this! However, it was a bit windy, so the sandbar might be a little chilly for the ladies. After that, I got to eat a hamburger, and it was so delicious! They grilled the patty for you, and you could add your favorite toppings to make your burger! Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but it was tasty! I also got to see sea turtles during the watching session and took some great photos! The tour guide was super funny, and it turned out to be more than I expected! During the last snorkeling session, we moved to a spot with deeper coral. They explained everything carefully, and even though I’m quite scared, I was able to swim with the beautiful fish in the sea. After getting out of the water early, there was a lovely warm drink service, which was great! I was able to chat and bond with the other participants, and I'm really glad I joined! The tour guide was fun and a great person! Mahalo! It was a bit cold, but definitely worth swimming!

オアフ島に行くならサンドバーに行きたい！と思い、いろんなツアー会社がありましたが、口コミが良いのを見てこちらで予約しました。口コミにバスの中が寒いと書いてあったので、長袖のパーカーを羽織っていきましたが、ちょうど良かったです！海はその日の干渉時間を調べて行ったので、膝下くらい。砂が見えるところまではいかない時期だったらしいので、これで大満足♡でも風がありちょっとサンドバーは女子には寒いかも？そのあとハンバーガーを食べさせてもらったのですが、それが美味しすぎ！ハンバーグを焼いてくれていて、好きな具を挟んでハンバーガーに！正直期待していなかったのですが、美味しかった！ウミガメウォッチングでもばっちし見れて写真も撮れました！添乗員の方がすっごく面白くて思っていた以上のツアーになりました！最後のシュノーケリングでは、少し深い珊瑚のある所へ移動します。丁寧に説明もしてくださり、すごく怖がりの私も海の素敵な魚とたくさん泳ぐことができました。
早めに海から上がると嬉しい暖かいドリンクサービスがありました♡
他の参加者の方とも仲良くお話出来て、本当に参加して良かった！添乗員の方がみんな楽しく良い人でした！mahalo！
少し寒いですが、泳ぐ価値あり！

When we departed, the weather was bad and very cold, but we were able to see sea turtles from the boat. By the time we arrived at the sandbar, the weather had improved, and we enjoyed beautiful scenery. Since the weather in Hawaii can change quickly, it's good to have a light jacket. Although it was a short tour, we had ample time for snorkeling and taking photos, and we were able to return to the hotel for lunch, making effective use of our time. The staff were very high-energy, which made it enjoyable.

出発のときは天気が悪くてとても寒かったですが、ウミガメを船の上から見れて、サンドバーに着く頃は天気も回復し、きれいな景色を堪能できました。ハワイは天気が変わりやすいので羽織ものがあるといいですね。短いツアーですがシュノーケリングの時間、写真撮影の時間をしっかり取ってもらえた上にランチタイムにはホテルに帰ってこられたので時間を有効活用できました。スタッフの方がとてもハイテンションで楽しめました。

There were two boats, one for Japanese speakers and one for English speakers. Since there were many Japanese participants, we boarded the English-speaking boat. The sea was very clear and beautiful. We could see swimming sea turtles from the boat, and we encountered a sea turtle while snorkeling and were able to swim together. It was much larger than I had imagined from the boat. The sandbar also had water at knee height, so we enjoyed it thoroughly. Unfortunately, there were many Korean tourists on the English-speaking boat who did not understand English, leading to several instances of poor etiquette, such as standing on the coral while snorkeling. If there are many Koreans on board, it might be better to provide the rules in Korean as well.

船２隻で日本語と英語の分かれ、参加日は日本人が多かったので、私たちは英語の船に乗り込みました。海はとてもクリアで綺麗でした。船からも泳ぐウミガメが見れましたが、シュノーケルのときにウミガメに遭遇し一緒に泳ぐことができました。船から見て想像していたよりもとても大きかったです。サンドバーも膝下位の水位だったので、堪能できました。残念なことは、韓国人の観光客も多く、英語の船に乗っていましたが、英語を理解できていなかったので、シュノーケルの際に珊瑚の上に立ったりとマナー違反が多数ありました。韓国人も多く乗船するのならば、韓国語でルール等を記載したほうが良いのでは？

I checked the low tide times in advance and made a reservation. The weather was bad, but the water was really at about ankle height. I was able to see sea turtles up close, and I could go snorkeling as well. The staff were all nice people, and it was a lot of fun.

事前に干潮時間を調べて予約しました。
天気は悪かったけど、本当に海がくるぶしぐらいのとこになっていました。
ウミガメも間直で見られたし、シュノーケリングもできたし、スタッフはみんな良い人で楽しかったです。

Excellent Day, would have liked some more rugged OFF Road parts on trip

I read the reviews and thought, "This is it!" so I decided to participate. Just like the reviews mentioned, I rented a bike and first went to Kailua town to order pancakes to-go from Boots & Kimo's. During the 30-minute wait, I went to buy some Lanikai soap, then returned to the shop to have lunch with pizza and took a boogie board to the beach. After that, I went back to the shop, grabbed a snorkeling set, and rode my bike to Lanikai Beach. However, traveling with just two women, the boogie board was heavy, and even though I put on the snorkeling gear at Lanikai, I couldn't make it to the rocky areas and didn't get to see any fish. I regretted not just going to the middle of Lanikai Beach instead, so I give it four stars.

I was in a hurry, so I forgot to put on sunscreen when going to town, and I ended up with a bad t-shirt tan (-_-;)

口コミを見て、これだ！を思い参加しましたが、口コミと同じ様に自転車を借り、まずカイルアの街へ行きブーツアンドキモスのパンケーキをテイクアウトで注文し、３０分の待ち時間にラニカイの石鹸を買いに行き、ショップに戻ってランチのピザと、ブギーボードを持ってビーチに行って、その後ショップに戻って、シュノーケルセットを持って自転車でラニカイビーチに行きました。。。。が、女二人の旅では、ブギーボードは重く、ラニカイでシュノーケルのを着けるも岩場までは行く事も出来ず、魚を見る事は出来ませんでした。シュノーケルは諦めて、ラニカイビーチの中央あたりまで行けば良かったと後悔が残りましたので、星4つです。
慌てていたので、街に行く時に日焼け止めを塗り忘れてしまい、しっかりＴシャツ焼けしてしまいました(-_-;)

This was my first trip to Hawaii. I learned that Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach have been chosen as the number one beautiful beach in the United States, and I really wanted to go there. However, it was quite a distance from Waikiki where I was staying, so I used this tour. Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I decided not to rent a car or use THE BUS, and I was glad I chose this tour, which took care of the round-trip transportation!

I was able to rent a bike on-site for a fee, so I quickly rented one and headed to Kailua Beach first. The waves were higher than I expected, and the water seemed a bit murky, so I soon made my way to Lanikai Beach! The distance from Kailua to Lanikai was greater than I thought, so having a bike was definitely a plus.

Lanikai Beach had almost no waves, and the water was incredibly clear and beautiful! When I put on the snorkel I rented and went into the water... there were so many cute little fish! It was actually my first time snorkeling, but the calm, shallow water made it easy to enjoy.

After snorkeling, I got hungry, so I rode my bike to Kailua Town! I used a lunch ticket to go to a salad shop. I thought I would be having a salad, but it turned out to be a hearty sandwich. It was delicious, though!

Feeling satisfied, I then headed to Whole Foods Market! I bought granola bars and bulk granola with fruit for breakfast the next day. For those who want to be active, having a bike is definitely recommended!

今回、初めてのハワイ旅行でした。
カイルアビーチ・ラニカイビーチが全米ナンバーワンに選ばれた事のある美しいビーチだと知って、是非行きたいと思ったのですが、宿泊しているワイキキからは結構距離があり、こちらのツアーを利用しました。
初めてのハワイという事で、レンタカーやTHE BUSの利用はせず、往復の交通への心配がないこちらのツアーにして良かったです！
現地で有料で自転車を借りられるということで、迷わず借り、まずはカイルアビーチへ。思ったより波が高くて少し海が濁っているように感じたので、程なくしてラニカイビーチへ！
カイルアからラニカイへは、思ったより距離があったので自転車があって良かったです。
ラニカイビーチは波がほとんど無くて、その分透明度が高くて本当に綺麗‼︎ お借りしたシュノーケルをつけて海に潜ったら…可愛らしいお魚がたくさん‼︎
実は初めてのシュノーケルだったのですが、浅くて波のない穏やかな海だったので安心して楽しめました。
シュノーケルを楽しんだ後は、お腹が減ってきたので自転車でカイルアタウンへ！ランチチケットを利用してサラダのお店へ行きました。てっきりサラダを食べられると思っていたら、ヴォリューム満点のサンドイッチでした。笑 でも、美味しかったです。
お腹も満たされたので、今度はWhole Foods Marketへ！翌日の朝食用にグラノーラバーで、量り売りのグラノーラとフルーツを買いました。
アクティブに動きたい人には、自転車があった方が断然オススメです。

The guide's talk and service were great, and I was very satisfied with the abundant content. The freshly made hamburger and the warm hot chocolate were both delicious and a nice treat for my chilled body. But above all, swimming with the turtles was the best!

ガイドさんのトークもサービスも良かったし、盛りだくさんの内容で大満足でした。焼きたてのハンバーガーも、冷えた身体に嬉しい温かいホットチョコレートも、美味しかったです。でもなんといってもカメと泳げた事がサイコーでした。

Kualoa Ranch is very beautiful, the people that work there are very nice, I was scared at first to go on the zipline but after doing the first one, it was amazing... I would definitely do it again

The sandbar is a place where a white beach appears due to the ebb and flow of the tide, so it's important to check the low and high tides in advance. On the day I participated, I chose a perfect day after checking beforehand, and the water was only up to my ankles, making it very beautiful. According to a friend who had been there before, the water was up to their waist, and they couldn't see the typical white beach at all. Therefore, it's crucial to research the timing in advance. The tour itself was enjoyable, as there was a guide who spoke Japanese and shared various stories.

サンドバーは潮の満ち引きにより白浜が出現する場所なので、事前に干潮満潮を調べる事が重要です。
私が参加した日は、事前に調べておいてばっちりな日を選んだので、足首の辺りまで海水があるくらいでとてもキレイでした。以前に行った事がある友人の話を聞くと、腰の辺りまで海水があり、よく見るような白浜は全然見れなかったようです。なので、時期を事前に調べる事が重要だとおまいました。
ツアー自体は、日本語が話せるガイドさんもいて色んなはなしもしてくれたのでとても楽しめました。

I attended alone because my daughter is pregnant. The weather was cloudy, and unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandbar as shown in the photos, but we enjoyed snorkeling and had a great time. I recommend bringing something to wear because it gets cold when you get back on the boat.

娘が妊娠中のため、一人で参加させていただきました。
天気が曇りで、残念ながら写真のようなサンドバーは見れませんでしたが、シュノーケリングをしたり、楽しみました。
船に上がった際はさむくなるので、羽織るものを持っていくことをお勧めします。

The sandbar was incredibly beautiful. The white sand stretched on endlessly, and the water was only knee-deep, making it very comfortable. Initially, it felt like we could do anything, like banana boating or beach volleyball, but in the end, only a few people played beach volleyball. The hamburgers for lunch were freshly grilled on the spot, so they were delicious. We moved on to the next spot, but I wasn't able to see any sea turtles. Instead, I saw other beautiful tropical fish. Unfortunately, the weather was a bit unstable, and the water was slightly murky, which made me too scared to dive.

サンドバーはすごく綺麗でした。
白い砂がずーっと続いていて海水も膝ぐらいしかなくとても快適でした。最初の説明ではバナナボートやビーチバレー何でもどうぞという感じでしたが結果ビーチバレーを一部の方だけでしていました。
お昼のハンバーガーはその場で焼いて作ってくれましたので美味しかったです。
次のポイントに行きましたが私はウミガメは見れませんでした。その代わり他の熱帯魚のような綺麗な魚が見れました。ちょっと天候も安定してなかったせいか海も少しにごっていて潜るのが怖くて潜れなかったのが、残念です。

I practiced snorkeling and took photos at the sandbar, ate a hamburger, and went turtle watching, then snorkeled around the coral. There were many turtles at my feet! It was fun!

サンドバーでシュノーケルの練習や写真撮影などし、ハンバーガー食べてウミガメウォッチングした後サンゴの周りでシュノーケル^_^
足元にウミガメが沢山いました！
楽しかったです！

I was worried about the bad weather at departure, but when we arrived at the sandbar, the weather was refreshing! The water was up to my waist, but I was very satisfied with the beautiful sea. If I could wish for anything, it would be for a longer snorkeling time.

出発時天気が悪く心配でしたが、サンドバーへ着けば清々しい天気に！
海面は腰位までありましたが、綺麗な海に大満足です。
欲を言えばもう少しシュノーケルの時間が長ければ良かったです。