All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

The tide was just right for snorkeling. If the tide had been lower with the sandbar exposed, snorkeling would have been difficult. In addition to snorkeling, you can also experience SUP and kayaking. I wish I had tried SUP as well.

シュノーケリング目的だったので、潮位はちょうどよかった。サンドバーが出ている潮位だと、シュノーケリングは難しかったかな。シュノーケリングのほかに、SUPやカヤックも体験できます。ＳＵＰもやってみればよかった。

Since it was a plan with shuttle service from the hotel, we took a large bus for about an hour to get to the location. The instructor during the horseback riding spoke in English, but there was also an explanation provided by a Japanese staff member beforehand, so I think it’s fine even if you don’t understand English. There were mostly Japanese participants, but there were also quite a few Chinese, Korean, and Westerners. There was about an hour of free time before and after the activity, so we spent it buying snacks at the shop and taking a leisurely walk. It was really nice to feel nature in a different atmosphere from the Waikiki area.

ホテルからの送迎付きプランだったので、大型バスで1時間ほどかけて現地まで行きました。乗馬中のインストラクターさんからの声掛けは英語ですが、事前に日本人のスタッフの方からの説明もあったので、英語がわからなくても大丈夫だと思います。参加者は日本人が多めで中国人、韓国人、欧米の方も結構いました。アクティビティの前後にそれぞれ1時間弱自由時間があったので、売店で軽食を買ったりのんびり散歩したりして過ごしました。ワイキキエリアとはまた違った雰囲気の中で自然を感じることができてとても良かったです。

Overall a fun experience. Staff is friendly and the sandbar is beautiful!
The overall tour is just a little too long and the boat is a little dirty.

This was my first experience, and the Japanese crew members were very entertaining, making it a fun experience for the kids as well. The final snorkeling was a bit nerve-wracking when clouds appeared, but when it cleared up, the color of the sea was beautiful, and we saw plenty of fish. The hamburger for lunch was also quite delicious, and my 5-year-old daughter was happily eating it! I want to practice swimming more and come back again!

今回初めての体験でしたが、日本人クルーの方もとても面白く、子供達も楽しい体験ができました。
最後のシュノーケリングは雲が出てくると少しドキドキしましたが晴れると海の色がとてもキレイでお魚もいっぱい見れました。そしてランチのハンバーガーもかなり美味しくて、５歳の娘もパクパク食べていました！またもっと泳ぎを練習してまた来たいです♪

I experienced a 2-hour horseback riding session at Kualoa Ranch. The activity itself was fantastic. If I remember correctly, it’s quite popular, so when I applied, I wasn’t sure what time slot I would be able to join. It was confirmed in the reservation email when I opened the voucher. I didn’t quite understand how Kualoa Ranch operated, and since it was the weekend, there were more people than on weekdays. After arriving, I realized I had about 2 hours of free time before the horseback riding, so I lined up at the ticket center, but all the other morning activities were sold out. I spent the time at the cafeteria, grabbing a light snack and browsing for souvenirs. Considering efficiency, I would have liked to combine another tour with the 2 hours, but the horseback riding experience was truly wonderful. The horses are well-trained, so they move along without needing much direction. During the 2-hour wait, I bought lunch at the cafeteria, which felt like a food court, so there was no obligation to buy a meal for each person. To avoid overeating before the activity, sharing was also possible. It seems that bringing in sandwiches or rice balls wouldn’t be a problem. By the way, it takes about an hour to get from the Sheraton to Kualoa Ranch. The bus is large and comfortable. The driver provided information about Hawaii’s attractions in English along the way, which added to the pleasant atmosphere. Overall, I’m glad I participated!

クアロアランチの乗馬2時間を体験。
アクティビティ自体、最高でした。
確か、記憶によると人気なんで、申込時には何時の回に参加できるかは判らず、予約確定のメールでバウチャーを開くと確定されてる感じでした。クアロアランチの仕組みが分からなかったのと、土日だったんで平日より人が多かったせいか、着いたのち、乗馬まで2時間くらい空き時間がある事がわかって、そこからチケットセンターに並んだが、午前中の他のアクティビティはどれも完売との事で、カフェテリアで小腹を満たしたり、お土産見たりして過ごしました。効率から考えると2時間あれば何か1つツアーを組み合わせたかったが、乗馬体験はとても素晴らしく、馬が慣れてるので、あまり指示を出さずとも合わせて動いてくれます。2時間の待ち時間はカフェテリアで昼食を購入し食べたがフードコートのような感じなんで1人1食購入する義務感も無く、アクティビティ前の食べ過ぎを避ける為にシェアも可能でした。おそらく、サンドイッチやおにぎりの持込みも問題なさそう。ちなみに、シェラトンからクアロアランチまで約1時間。バスは大きく快適です。行きがけのドライバーは道中、ハワイの見どころを英語ですが紹介してくれて、雰囲気も良かった。トータル、参加して良かったです！

We had a great movie tour - almost wish we had booked one of the more extended tours, but we had a great guide, learned a lot, enjoyed photo stops though wish there were more! Would definitely recommend!

The guy was very nice and knowledgeable but the tour was just okay.

I have done horseback trekking for about two hours several times in Hokkaido, and the horses in Hawaii respond to the same cues for moving forward, stopping, and turning. It's universal.

At first, we went through the forest, then we reached the scenic spot in the photo, and from there, we turned back to the starting point. After riding for two hours, my butt started to hurt (laughs), but the weather was nice, and I thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding!

On uphill slopes, the horses seemed to struggle, and on downhill slopes, they moved slowly and cautiously to avoid slipping. You really feel the difference from riding a bicycle or motorcycle; it's a "living creature."

After the ride, you can receive photos taken during the ride via AirDrop as a complimentary service. There are commemorative photos for sale in front of the visitor center (restaurant? gift shop?), but they are expensive ($20 each), so you might not need to buy them.

北海道で数回，2時間ほどの乗馬トレッキングをしたことがあり，ハワイの馬も同じ足や手綱での指示で，進む・止まる・曲がる，をしてくれます。万国共通。
最初，林を進み，その後，写真の風景の場所に行き，そこから引き返してスタート地点に戻ります。
やはり2時間も乗っていると尻が痛くなります(笑)
が，天気も良く，乗馬を満喫しました！！
上り坂では，馬が苦しそうになり，下り坂では，馬が滑らないように慎重にゆっくりになります。自転車やオートバイじゃない，「生き物」を実感します。
乗馬後，乗馬中にサービスで撮ってくれる写真をAir Dropでもらえます。ビジターセンター（レストラン？ ギフトショップ？）前に，記念写真を売ってますが，高い（1枚 $20）から買わなくても良いかも・・。

The water was unreal. It was so beautiful like out of a movie. The staff were wonderful and overall great experience.

Horseback riding was my first experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed it for two full hours in nature. I think riding through the scenery used in Jurassic Park was a fun experience. The staff spoke English and were very kind in their assistance.

I received lessons through videos, but the horse was smart and moved forward, stopped, and turned on its own.

乗馬は初めての体験てしたが自然の中で2時間たっぷり堪能できました。ジュラシック・パークなどで使われた景色のなかを馬に揺られて進むのは楽しい体験と思います。スタッフのかたは英語でしたが優しく対応いただけました。
乗馬のレッスンはビデオなどで受けますが馬が賢くて進んだり、止まったり、曲がったりは自らやってくれました。

We went banana boating with elementary school children, middle school students, and adults. I hesitated to add the banana boat because it increased the price, but it was the right decision. We saw a lot of sea turtles. Just when I thought I could see their heads, there were many around the boat, which was moving. It might have become my best memory in Hawaii.

We could also do various other activities, and I was able to see many fish while keeping my feet in the water during snorkeling, which was great. Since it was a morning plan, the water was very shallow, and the children could touch the bottom, which was reassuring. I was torn between this and other options, but choosing this one was the right choice.

I thought I might get seasick on the boat, but I didn't. The wind was very strong, so it might be cold afterward. The staff members were very entertaining and fun. The only downside was that the Japanese guide was a bit strict.

小学生の子どもと中学生と大人でバナナボートに乗りました。
バナナボートを付けるだけで値段が上がるので、どうしようか迷いましたが、付けて正解でした。
ウミガメがたくさん見れました。頭が見える！と思ったら、ボートの周りに沢山いたので、感動しました。
ハワイで1番の思い出になったかもしれません。
その他のアクティビティも色々出来て、シュノーケルも足を付けたまま魚を沢山見れたので、良かったです。
午前中のプランでしたので、とても浅くて、子どもも足が付いたので安心でした。他のと迷いましたが、これにして正解でした。
船は酔うかと思いましたが酔いませんでした。
風がとても強かったです。その為終わった後は寒いかもしれません。
スタッフの方々もとても面白くて楽しかったです。唯一日本人ガイドの方がきつかったのが残念でした

We had an outstanding time
Everything was perfect. The place, the sandbar, the landscape, The boat, the materials and the amazing crew. Thanks again for Everything

The ocean was incredibly beautiful! The staff's service spirit is wonderful! They carefully teach you how to paddleboard and there are Japanese staff members, which is reassuring. Also, when you come back from the sea and are on the boat, they offer warm tea, which was a nice touch! The low tide was off schedule, so the sandy beach didn't appear, but I had plenty of fun with the activities!

海がめちゃくちゃキレイでした！
スタッフの皆さんのサービス精神が素晴らしいです！サップなど乗り方を丁寧に教えてくれます。日本人スタッフの方もいて安心ですし、海から上がって船内にいると温かいお茶をだしてくれる心遣いもよかったです！
干潮の時間がずれていたので、砂浜は出ませんでしたか、アクティビティで十分楽しめました～

We had a fun time on this excursion from the boat tide to the snorkeling to the trying s dup for first time to relaxing on the floating lounge either a beer. Only negative for me was having to wear a lifejacket while in the water. The crew were nice and helpful too

This was my first time participating after visiting Hawaii more than ten times. I had some fear, like the possibility of falling off a horse, but I was completely captivated during the two-hour ride with well-trained horses, even though it was my and my spouse's first experience riding. The experienced female guide provided thorough instructions along the way, and most importantly, there was a Japanese guide named Sanae on-site who kindly explained how to use the lockers and tips in Japanese from the moment we arrived on the shuttle bus, which made us feel at ease. Exploring the great nature of the Kualoa area with the smart horses at a leisurely pace is the best way to enjoy it. You can rely almost entirely on the horses while just holding the reins throughout the entire journey.

ハワイ旅行10回以上で初めて参加しました
落馬など多少の恐怖心がありましたが、しっかりと調教された馬さん達に、夫婦共乗馬初体験でしたが、約2時間すっかり魅力されました
手慣れたガイド女子も道中しっかり案内してくれますし、何よりも現地に日本人ガイドのサナエさんが居てくれて、送迎バス到着時から日本語で丁寧にロッカーの使い方やらチップのことやら教えてくれますので安心です
クアロアエリアの大自然はお利口な馬さん達とゆっくり廻るのがベストです
ほぼ馬さん任せで人間は手綱を持っているだけで全行程が回れます

I had a valuable experience horseback riding in a wonderful landscape.

However, if the horse you ride is spirited, it might turn into a nerve-wracking two hours instead of enjoying the scenery.

My companion said they couldn't enjoy the view at all!

素晴らしい景色の中で乗馬、貴重な体験ができました。

ただ、乗った馬が気性が荒かったりすると景色をたのしむどころかはらはらした2時間になるかも。笑

同行者は全然景色楽しめなかった！って言っていました。

I truly enjoyed this so much it was very chill, the snorkeling was better than an actual snorkeling trip we took while here, paddle boarding and kayaking too. The staff was amazing and the on board entertainment was fantastic!

Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, sharing many great behind-the-scenes stories!

This ATV tour was an absolute blast. It most definitely lived up to its reputation.

Riding through the Jurassic Valley landscapes definitely felt like stepping onto a movie set, with amazing views the entire time.

The ATVs were easy to handle and were an absolute blast!

Great experience we all had so much fun all 14 of us worth the price. The staff was amazing and friendly and very helpful

When we arrived, a Japanese guide was there to explain the check-in for the activities and the departure time of the shuttle bus in Japanese. Therefore, the check-in process was smooth.

The activity guide was from Hawaii, but they checked which language we preferred for the safety briefing video at the beginning. Since we were able to watch the safety instructions in Japanese, we felt reassured about participating in the activity. We traveled at about 20 km/h, and because there were many gravel and bumpy roads, it was quite thrilling! It felt wonderful to ride through the great outdoors, feeling the wind! The views of both the ocean and the mountains were spectacular! We thoroughly enjoyed two hours immersed in nature, making it a very fulfilling experience!

Along the way, we had three stops for photo opportunities, where we could take pictures of the natural scenery and movie filming spots. Since the guide spoke English, I didn't understand everything they said, but they were very friendly and kind, happily taking photos for us even with my broken English! They also showed us what they were talking about using a translation site. There were two guides with us, and they were so kind and friendly that I think anyone with concerns about their English would still have a great time!

I was worried because there were many reviews saying it would get "really dirty," but it wasn't that bad. Indeed, there was quite a bit of dust, but there was a spot to wash our hands at the end of the activity, so washing my hands there was sufficient.

I had such a fun and fulfilling time that I want to study English so I can understand the guides better and visit again!

I highly recommend this activity!

現地に着いた際に日本人のガイドさんがいらして、アクティビティのチェックインや送迎バスの出発時間について日本語で説明してくださいました。
なので、チェックインもスムーズでした。

アクティビティのガイドさんはハワイの方ですが、最初に見せていただく注意事項についての解説動画は何語がいいか確認していただけました。
日本語の解説動画で、アクティビティの注意事項を確認できたので、アクティビティにも安心して臨めました。
時速20㎞ほどで走りますが、砂利道やでこぼこ道の走行が多かったため、迫力がありました！
大自然の中、風を感じながら走行できとても気持ちよかったです！
海も山も絶景でした！
２時間しっかり大自然を満喫できて、とても充実の時間でした！

途中３回、駐車しての撮影タイムがあり、大自然の風景や映画の撮影スポットで写真を撮れました。
英語のガイドなので、何を言っているかはあまりよくわかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで親切なガイドさんたちで、片言の英語でお願いしても喜んで写真を撮ってくださいましたよ！
また、翻訳サイトを使ってどんな話をしていたか見せてくださいました。
ガイドさんは２人ついてくださいましたが、とても親切でフレンドリーなので、英語に不安がある方でも十分楽しめると思います！

「すごく汚れる」というレビューが多かったので心配していましたが、それほどでもなかったです。
たしかに砂埃はかなりありましたが、アクティビティ終了時に手を洗えるスポットがあったので、そこで手を洗うだけで十分でした。

とても楽しい充実した時間が過ごせたので、英語を勉強して、ガイドさんのお話を理解できるようになってもう一度伺いたいです！

とてもおすすめのアクティビティです！

We were a family of seven with 3 teens. We loved both tours, the ranch and catamaran cruise beautiful scenery and educational
Would highly recommend

When we arrived at the sea, a Japanese person explained things to us. There were also a few people on the boat who could speak Japanese. Once we boarded the boat, donuts were distributed. It was a large boat that didn't sway much, so I think we could travel comfortably. The sea was very beautiful, and we could see fish swimming nearby. We started with the banana boat when we reached the spot. It was quite intense, and it felt like my bottom was floating, which was fun. It seemed like I might fall off if I didn't have enough grip strength. After that, we could spend our time as we liked, and I did canoeing and kayaking. There was a funny person who spoke in Kansai dialect and taught us how to do it. We also enjoyed snorkeling for a full three hours. Although small, there was a place to change clothes. It was nice that the restrooms were separated, with one for men and two for women.

海に着いたら日本人の方が説明してくれます。
船の中には何人か日本語が話せる方も居ました。船に乗ったらドーナツが配られます。
あまり揺れない船で大きいので快適に行けると思います。
海がとても綺麗で魚も近くで泳いてるのが見えます。バナナボートはスポットに着いたら初めにやります。結構激しくおしりが浮く感じで楽しかったです。握力ないと落ちそうな感じでした。
その後は好きなように過ごせて、
カヌーとカヤックをやりました。関西弁を喋る方で面白い方がやり方教えてくれました。
シュノーケルもやりたっぷり3時間楽しみました。
小さいですが着替えるところもありました。
トイレは男性1、女性2で分けられて使えるところも良かったです

We arrived within an hour by bus. A Japanese person gave the initial explanation, and we started the buggy ride after about 30 minutes. The rest was all in English, so I didn't understand much, but they seemed to be talking about the spots or the names of the mountains. I felt there was quite a distance to the next spot. It seems that the places we stop at differ depending on the tour, so we viewed the area with a lot of bones from the buggy. However, the male staff member helped by taking photos for us. The parts of my face not covered by the bandana were completely black, and my clothes got pretty dirty. But it was a lot of fun! I didn't have much time to look at souvenirs because of my reservation, so those considering souvenirs might find the time insufficient. However, I think we had about 20 minutes each before and after the tour.

バスで1時間以内につきました
日本人の方が最初の説明をして頂き30分程でバギースタートしました。
あとは全て英語なので全然分かりませんが、
スポットごとに説明？か山の名前？なのか話をしてました。次のスポットまで結構距離あるなと感じました。ツアーによって止まるとこが違うぽいので骨がいっぱいある所はバギーから見る形でした。
が男性スタッフの方が写真も撮ってくれるので助かります
バンダナで顔を覆ってないところは真っ黒でしたし服もそこそこ汚れます
でもとても楽しかったです
私の時間の予約はお土産見る時間がそこまでなかったのでお土産考えてる人は時間が足りないかもです。が、着いてからと終わってから20分ほどずつはあったと思います。

100% recommend this activity. Great music, great tour guides, clean ship and endless entertainment!!! Snorkeling was amazing!! We also paddle boarded and just hung out and listened to music. Loved it!!!

The sandbar only appears at low tide, but the coral reef is abundant with fish and definitely worth seeing. The sea is beautiful, so please give it a visit.

サンドバーは干潮時しか出ませんが、珊瑚礁は魚が多く、見応え十分です。
海も綺麗なので行ってみてください

The Hawaiian music live performance on the cruise ship was delightful. There were various activities in the beautiful emerald sea, so I never got bored. We were also blessed with great weather, making it the best experience.

Additionally, I am grateful for the wonderful hospitality from all the staff.

行き帰りのクルーズ船の中もHawaiianミュージックLIVEが心地良かったです。
キレイなエメラルドの海でのアクティビティも色々あって、飽きる事もありませんでした。
良いお天気にも恵まれて、最高の体験でした。

また、スタッフの方皆さんのホスピタリティも素晴らしく感謝をしています。

It rained a little, so I was worried about whether we could go, but it was fine! Some of the tour guides spoke Japanese. The guides (in English) were all very hospitable, always checking in with us, taking photos, and it was fun from start to finish.

雨が少し降ったので、走行できるか心配でしたが大丈夫でした！
ツアーガイドの方は日本語を話せる方もいらっしゃいました。ガイドの方々（英語）はホスピタリティに溢れる方ばかりでよく声をかけてくださり、写真撮ってくださったりと終始楽しかったです。