All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

My family has been in Hawaii for a week, and one of the last things we had to do was take a boat tour to Kaneohe sandbar. It came very highly recommended to us, so I found this tour and booked it! Mannnnn, this was THE SINGLE BEST thing we did all week. The boat crew was amazing. Captain Calvin was stellar, along with the whole entire crew. We were so impressed with how much fun we had! The weather was perfect for snorkeling, the kids had the best time being whipped around the ocean on the banana boat, the food was good, the music was amazing! Everything was just perfect. I didn’t want to get off the boat. Cannot lie, the Hawaiian people are the best people. Their kindness is unmatched. We had a great time. Thank you to everyone who made our boating experience amazing.

Since I started going to Hawaii, this must be my seventh or eighth time experiencing the sandbar, and the staff provided excellent safety management and support. I am truly grateful. Thank you very much.

ハワイに行き始めてから、何度目になるでしょうか、サンドバーも７～８回くらい体験しておりますが、スタッフの方々が安全管理等素晴らしい対応をして頂きました。
本当に、感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

This was my second time ziplining at Kualoa. The last time was about two years ago (there were no Japanese people after COVID), so everything was in English, but this time the reception was handled by a Japanese person.

The jeep ride to the zip base camp was in fast-paced English, so I listened while using Google Translate.

You will walk a bit on mountain paths, so I think sneakers and comfortable clothing are best. Even for someone like me who is not great with heights, it wasn't scary at all.

If you have time, please enjoy a burger at the café. This time, I had only 30 minutes before the return bus, so I gave up, but it's very delicious.

クアロアでのジップラインは2度目。
前回は約2年前でしたので（コロナ後で日本人がいませんでした）すべて英語でしたが、今回は受付は日本の方でした。
ジップのベースキャンプまでのジープは早口英語ですので、Google翻訳しながら聞きました。

山道を多少歩きますので、スニーカーと動きやすい服装が良いと思います。
かなり高所が苦手な私でも怖くないです。

時間があればカフェでバーガーを召し上がりください。今回は帰りのバスまで30分しかなく諦めましたが、とても美味しいです。

I enjoyed a leisurely ride on horseback, feeling the nature of Hawaii. The ocean is beautiful, but the nature of Kualoa is also stunning.

馬に乗ってのんびりとハワイの自然を感じてきました。
海もきれいですが、クアロアの自然もきれいですよ。

Driving the buggy was fun, and it was great to visit the filming locations of Jurassic World. The two guides were very good and took a lot of photos for us. Since the dust is quite intense, it's better to wear the glasses they provide for rent.

バギーの運転が楽しく、ジュラシックワールドの撮影現場などに行けてことが良かったです。ガイドの2人がとても良くて写真をたくさん撮ってくれました。
砂埃がすごいのでレンタルしてくれる眼鏡をつけたほうがいいです。

This is such an awesome trip and with the perfect amount of time to still do other things back on the island. The trip to the sandbar and back was its own experience in itself with the donuts, juice and live music. That live music was AMAZING, they are so talented and sing so well. I can’t wait to come back again and bring my kids!

Driving a four-wheeler while feeling the majestic nature of Hawaii and visiting movie filming locations was great! I love being active, so it was perfect. The staff also took photos for us. My movie-loving partner seemed to really enjoy it.

ハワイの雄大な自然を感じながら四輪バギーの運転をして映画のロケ地を周ります！
アクティブ好きだったので良かったです。
またスタッフさんが写真を撮ってくれました。映画好きの彼はかなり楽しめたようです。

On the day of the event, I missed my chance to ride a horse. The bus arrived at the lunch spot in Croa on schedule, and we listened to the staff's explanation, but it was hard to understand. Also, buying tickets was way too complicated, and the lockers for valuables were also complicated and took time. I was five minutes late for the 9:30 riding time and was told it was no good. I tried to negotiate, but it didn't work (laughs). However, I was able to change plans last minute and ride a buggy instead, but I still feel regret. It's sad 😭. Maybe the language barrier was a hindrance. Is it just that Hawaii is inflexible and it's my own responsibility? (laughs)

当日　乗馬に乗り損ねえました。バスは予定時間にクロア　ランチ場に着き　係り員の説明を聴きましたが　話し解りにくく　又　チケット買うにも　余りにも　複雑すぎで　しかも　貴重品入れのロッカーも　複雑で時間かかり　9時半の乗馬時間の手続5分遅れで　駄目　ダメって　言われました　えーっ　そんな　何とか　言いましたが　駄目でした（笑）けど　急きょ　変更してもらいバギー乗れました　けど　悔い残ります　悲しい😭　言葉通じないのが　持たついげいんかも　HAWAII　融通効かない　自己責任ですかね（笑）

This was probably one of my favorite activities that I’ve ever done in all of my visits to Oahu. On the short boat ride over to the sandbar we were treated to live music, drinks, sandwiches and an explanation of what we would be doing for the day.
We started by stand-up paddle boarding, then as we were relaxing and floating we saw a turtle cruise by the area. The captain asked if we would like to see some turtles. Of course we said yes, and he took our small group out to the area where turtles are known to be. What an amazing experience! There were probably more than 10! After that we were lucky enough to have Captain Calvin tell us about this sacred place. He grew up close by.
Every single crew member was kind,helpful and genuinely interested in everyone having a good time. They made sure to explain each activity. They provided snorkel gear, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks. I would say that this is great for couples, families, pretty much anybody.. There was a really cool floating dock with seating and an area with a volleyball net.
Some people had added banana boat rides and tube rides. I think it’s really cool to be able to add extras if you want them. The people who did it looked like they were having a lot of fun!
On our next trip to Oahu, we will definitely come back.

We all had the best fun! Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Oahu.
Our group leaders - Jaryn and Sheldon - shared wonderful cultural stories and history with a great sense of fun. Great for all ages - our group was aged between 15-79 and everyone rated it their most fun activity in Hawaii! Thanks Kualoa Ranch!

We experienced this as a family of four (husband, wife, and two daughters). We drove from Honolulu in a rental car, and what we thought would be just a drive turned out to be a very meaningful time. It is true that our backsides got a bit sore, but I think it's worth it for an extraordinary experience. The area does have some rain, but if it doesn't rain, it's perfect for enjoying nature.

家族4人（夫婦、娘2人）で体験しました。ホノルルからレンタカーで行きましたがドライブがてらのつもりが大変有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。たしかに少しお尻が痛くなりますが非日常的な時間を過ごすには、良いと思います。
場所がら雨がある地域ですが降らなければ自然満喫には最高です。

Our tour guides Jess and Ivan were knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We were on the 2 hour UTV Raptor Tour and had a great time. Highly recommend when on Oahu.

Best tour to snorkel, tube rides and banana boat rides.

Had a great time on and off the boat. Lots of snorkeling, tubing, banana boat, kayaking, and paddling. Recommend to everyone

The sea was incredibly beautiful! It was a bit cloudy, so it would have been even more stunning on a sunny day. There were fish around the rocky areas, but you have to go quite far out to find more rocky spots, so the elementary school kids couldn't reach the areas where the fish were. However, we had a great time just at the water's edge, so I was very satisfied! The lunch was delicious no matter what we chose! We made wonderful memories!!

とっても綺麗な海でした！少し曇りぎみだったので晴天だったらもっと綺麗だったんだろーなぁ。
岩場には魚もいましたが結構沖まで行かないとあまり岩場はないので小学生では魚がいるような岩場までは行けませんでした。
でも波打ち際だけでもかなり楽しんでいたので大満足です！
ランチもどれを選んでも美味しかったです！いい思い出が作れました！！

We took the tour to the sandbar and snorkeling. The staff were friendly and super thoughtful, the food was great!

All the crew were extremely friendly and helpful. Such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Would definitely go again and have already recommended it to a few friends.

Picked up at the hotel at 8:30.
After about an hour on a large bus, we arrived at Kualoa Ranch!
Since we had only been sightseeing around our hotel in Waikiki, it felt like we had entered a different world with breathtaking views! It was completely different from the moment we arrived!
When we got there, a Japanese attendant explained the meeting place and checked us in in Japanese, so we could participate in the tour with peace of mind.
However, since I chose the afternoon tour, I had quite a bit of free time.
I had enough time to look at souvenirs, buy some, and even take a nap (laughs). My husband was so tired from the previous days that he took a little nap on a bench (laughs).
So, maybe an afternoon tour isn't the best option? It seems like the departure time for the bus going there doesn't change. The return bus seemed to leave around 1 PM.
We departed for our return at 3:45 PM. It felt like we spent the whole day!
The buggy tour stopped at various points, where the tour guide took photos and explained the history and movies.
However, all of this was in English... I couldn't understand the English, so I didn't know why everyone was laughing at certain moments (laughs). Even that is a good memory, but I think it would be even more fun if I understood English!

8:30泊まっているホテルにピックアップ。
1時間くらい大型バスに乗って、クアロアランチへ！
ワイキキのホテル周辺を観光していただけなので、別世界に来たみたいで絶景でした！着いた瞬間から全然違った！
着いたら日本人のアテンドさんが日本語で集合場所などを説明してくれたりチェックインをしてくれていましたので安心してツアーに参加できました。
ただ私は午後開始ツアーを選んだので、かなり時間が余りました。
お土産を見たり買ったりご飯を食べたりしてもお昼寝できるくらいの時間が(笑)夫は連日の疲れでベンチで少し寝てた(笑)
なので午後開始ではなく午前開始ツアーでもいいかも？行きのバスの出発時間は変わらないみたいなので。帰りは13時くらいのバスが出るみたいでした。
私たちは15:45に帰り出発でした。1日使ったって感じ！
バギーのツアーは所々で止まって、ツアーガイドさんが写真を撮ってもらったり、歴史や映画の説明をしてくれました。
ただこれは全部英語だった…英語がわからないのでみんなが笑っているタイミングで何で笑ってるかわかんなかった(笑)それすらもいい思い出ですが、英語がわかればもっと楽しいと思います！

I had a horseback riding experience, but since I had never ridden alone for a long time, I was nervous. However, the horse was smart, and the instructor was kind, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience. I was able to feel the ocean, mountains, and the great outdoors, and I had a wonderful time.

乗馬体験はありましたが、1人で長時間乗ることはなかったので緊張しました。しかし、お馬が賢くお姉さんも優しく教えてくださったので安心して楽しむことができました。海！山！大自然を感じることができて素敵な時間を過ごせました。

There are various activities available, but I chose the zip line. It turned out to be the right choice. There are five lines (or six?), and I had a more fulfilling experience than I expected. Next, I would like to try horseback riding.

いろいろなアクティビティがるが、ジップラインを選択しました。結果正解です。ラインも
５本（６本？）あり、想定していたより充実した体験ができました。次は乗馬を体験したい
と思います。

What’s super wonderful trip - the staff could not be more fun!

It was raining, but I was able to go ahead with the outdoor activity thanks to the loan of a raincoat. It was my second time horseback riding, and it wasn't particularly difficult; the magnificent scenery was very pleasant. The horses were also adorable.

雨が降っていましたが、カッパを貸していただいて雨天決行できました。
乗馬は2度目でしたが、特に難しいことなく、壮大な景色がとても気持ちよかったです。馬も可愛いです。

Sandbar?
It was mainly snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.
When I went in March, it was a sandbar, but this time it was disappointing. I wonder if it's like this during the rainy season.
However, the performance on the boat was lively.
Snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding were really fun.
It wasn't a course to see the honu (sea turtles).

サンドバー？
シュノーケーリングとサップが中心でした。
3月に行った時はサンドバーでしたが
今回は残念でした。雨季だとこうなのかなー
でもボートの中の演奏はノリノリ
シュノーケーリングやサップはすごく楽しかったです。
ホヌをみるコースではありませんでした。

I rode for 2 hours, so my butt and knees hurt afterward, but riding while enjoying the magnificent views of the mountains and the sea was wonderful! There was ample time before and after the ride to take various photos and check out the shop, which was great. We were the only Japanese people there, but when we arrived at Kualoa Ranch, a staff member who spoke Japanese guided us, which was reassuring. The horseback riding video is also available in Japanese, so it's fine even if you don't speak English.

As a note, sunscreen and sunglasses are essential. The sun was very strong, and my face turned bright red the next day. Also, if you go with just a waist pouch and the bare essentials (water, smartphone, money, and a small snack that fits in the pouch), you can save the $5 locker fee. You can purchase a commemorative photo during the ride for $20. I gave a $20 tip.

2 時間乗馬したままなので終わった後お尻と膝が痛いですが、壮大な山と海の景色を観ながらの乗馬はとても良かったです！
乗馬前と乗馬後は適度に時間があり、色々写真を撮れたり売店をみる時間もあり良かったです。
日本人は私達だけでしたが、クアロアランチに着くと日本語が喋れるスタッフが案内してくれて安心しました。
乗馬のビデオも日本語で見れるので英語が出来なくても大丈夫です。
注意点としては日焼け止め、サングラスは必須です。
日差しがとても強く翌日顔が真っ赤になりました。
また荷物はウエストポーチと最低限のもの（水、スマホ、お金、ポーチに入る程度の小さなお菓子）で行くとロッカー代の5$節約できます。
乗馬中の記念写真は1枚20$で購入できます。
チップは20$渡しました。

My family and I had a great time on this trip! From the musicians/staffs to the many activities, everything was 10/10. On top of it all they sang happy birthday to my son 🥹 I could write an essay on how stress-free, relaxing and just FUN this experience is. THANK YOU AND WE WILL COME AGAIN 🫶🏼

The music was outstanding and really made for a fun vibe. I loved the activities they provided, butt being able to only kayak or SUP board I. Such a small area felt pretty CT uneventful. Also, snorkeling was okay, but to be encouraged to just stay near the staff member feeding the fish felt less than what I was expecting.

I had a very enjoyable time.
The sandy beach in paradise was a bit of a problem due to the timing, as I couldn't walk on the sandy bottom of the sea at knee level.
I was able to see manta rays and sea turtles, and I got to swim with a sea turtle while snorkeling.
The hamburger lunch was also very delicious.

とても楽しい時間でした。
天国の砂浜は時期の問題か膝位置くらいの水面で海の中の砂浜を歩くと言うわけには行きませんでした。
マンタ、ウミガメが見れて、シュノーケリングではウミガメと一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。
ハンバーガーランチもとても美味しかったです｡

We had an absolutely AMAZING time!!! I did things with my kids that I never thought I would do. I will never forget it. A once in a lifetime experience - brilliant!!

After seven years, I really wanted to go to Angel's Beach, so I joined the tour alone. The conclusion is that even as a solo traveler, the tour staff were very attentive, making it enjoyable. There were families, newlyweds, and people from abroad, and everyone seemed to have a great time.

We couldn't land on the perfect sandbar, but it was about knee-deep. The weather was nice and hot. I played volleyball with some participants on the sandbar, and Yuki was great at getting everyone excited, high-fiving the foreigners and newlyweds.

There were plenty of honu (sea turtles) that came close to the boat, and everyone was moved by that. The snorkeling preparation was well-managed, and they took safety very seriously.

The hamburger was definitely the best! It was just delicious! It might vary from person to person, but everyone was enjoying it.

The tide level at the sandbar changes from day to day, so I recommend checking it yourself and participating when it's low during your stay. Overall, it was a tour that really energized me. I highly recommend it!

7年ぶり、どうしても天使の海に行きたくて1人で参加しました。
結論は1人でもツアースタッフさんが構ってくれるので楽しいです。家族連れや新婚さん、外国の方も見えましたがみんな楽しんでいましたよ。
完璧なサンドバーに上陸はできないですが、膝くらいでした。天気も良くて暑かったです。サンドバーで参加者何人かとバレーしましたがユキさん盛り上げ上手で外国の方、新婚さんとハイタッチしたり盛り上がりました。
ホヌはたくさん来てくれて、船の近くにも来てくれてみんな感動してました。
シュノーケルは準備も手伝ってくれるし、安全管理も凄くしてくれています。
やっぱハンバーガー最高でした！とにかく、美味しい！人によるかもですが、みんな美味しいと食べていました。
サンドバーの潮位は日によって変わるので、自分で検索して滞在中に低い時に参加されるのをおすすめします。
とにかく、元気が貰えるツアーでした。おすすめです！

A relaxing horseback riding experience in nature. The 2-hour course starts with a brief orientation, which is only about 5 minutes! You watch a 1-minute Japanese safety video, and then you immediately start riding, learning how to move forward, turn right, turn left, and stop! I was a bit nervous at first, but I got used to it quickly.

The horses are all well-behaved, so I don't think you'll have any trouble. You progress slowly through the beautiful nature. An instructor is assigned to every 5 to 6 participants, so I felt completely at ease.

You get to ride for a full 2 hours. There was also plenty of free time at Kualoa Ranch! There is one restaurant, and they sell snacks and drinks, accepting both cash and credit cards! There's also a souvenir shop, which also accepts cash and credit cards.

There are paid lockers available for $5. You register using a touch panel machine next to the lockers. You can use both cash and credit cards, and you can access your items as many times as you want unless you finish the session yourself! You operate the in-and-out process using the touch panel each time. There are no locker keys. The touch panel can also be switched to Japanese.

The horseback riding tour is 2 hours long, so you might get a bit hungry! It's better to eat before the tour! By the way, the restrooms were clean!

大自然の中でゆっくり乗馬体験。
2時間コースで最初に講習ありますが、これはほんの少し(5分位)です！1分程度の日本語版注意ビデオを見て、その後すぐ乗馬、進め、右へ、左へ、ストップのやり方を習って出発！最初は少し緊張しましたが、すぐに慣れます。

馬はみんな良い子で、困ることは無いと思います。
大自然の中をゆっくり進んでいきます。インストラクターの方は参加者5〜6名ごとに必ず一名付いてくれますので不安は全くありませんでした。

たっぷり2時間乗馬させてもらえます。
クアロアランチでの自由時間もたっぷりありました！
レストランは一軒、お菓子や飲み物も売っていて現金とクレジットカード使えます！
お土産物屋さんも一軒、こちらも現金とクレジットカード使えます。

有料5ドルのロッカーあります。ロッカー横のタッチパネル式の機械で登録します。こちらも現金とクレジットカードどちらも使えて、自分で終了としない限り何度でも出し入れできます！
いちいちタッチパネルで出し入れの操作します。ロッカーキーはありません。
タッチパネルは日本語に変えることも可能です。

乗馬ツアーは2時間で割とお腹減ります！
ツアーの前に食べたほうがいいです！
ちなみに、トイレも綺麗でした！