All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

Outstanding staff! Awesome experience for kids and adults! Beautiful island!

I was moved by the incredibly beautiful sea. There was transportation to the main points in Waikiki, and there was a Japanese guide on the boat who provided plenty of explanations, so I felt secure and enjoyed myself. I was able to try SUP, which I had always wanted to do, and I saw many fish while snorkeling (although I didn't get to see any sea turtles…). For snacks, there were donuts, and the soft drinks available were water, orange juice, and hot water. There is a changing room on the boat, so it's better to bring a change of clothes. You will end up freezing on the air-conditioned bus ride back.
It seems that you need to go with a different tour company to visit the so-called sandbar (a beach surrounded by the sea). The area we played in was shallow enough to stand, but it was a bit deeper in some spots.

とにかく綺麗な海で感動しました。ワイキキの主要ポイントへの送迎があり、船には日本人のガイドさんも乗っていたので説明も十分にしていただき安心して楽しめました。ずっとやってみたかったSUPもできたし、シュノーケリングではたくさんの魚が見れました。(ウミガメには会えませんでした…)軽食にはドーナツ、ソフトドリンクは水、オレンジジュース、お湯がありました。船の中に更衣室があるので着替えを持っていったほうがいいです。凍えながら冷房の効いたバスで帰ることになります。
いわゆるサンドバー(海に囲まれた砂浜)は別のツアー会社じゃないといけないみたいです。我々が遊んだ海は足がつくけどちょっと深めのところでした。

What an amazing place, everyone was super friendly and we had a blast!! Cool places to stop and take pictures. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes.

I like the driver, he was kind and the bus is clean, the staff on the boat was professional, my family is so happy , I will join again when we visit Hawaii, thanks for your service.

This is probably one of the best excursions we’ve done in Hawaii as it includes snorkeling, paddle boarding and canoes all in one price. At an additional charge we added tubing and banana boat for children and they loved it. We did the morning excursion and that includes donuts and punch which is a sugar overload, I would suggest bringing breakfast/snacks. We all had a great time

Just before getting on the banana boat, the children were scared of falling into the sea, but the staff noticed this and drove at just the right speed (fast enough, but without sudden turns or creating waves). By the end of the banana boat ride, the children were all smiles and very happy.

During snorkeling, another staff member casually chatted with the children, who were nervous about their first snorkeling experience, using a friendly Kansai dialect (they were a local). This helped ease their tension.

Thanks to this, we were able to create wonderful memories for the whole family.

バナナボートに乗る直前で、こどもたちが海に落ちることを怖がってしまったのですが、それを察知したスタッフさんが、ちょうど良い加減の運転（スピードはそこそこあるものの、急に曲がったり波を立てるような運転はしない）をしてくれて、バナナボートが終わるころにはこどもたちは笑顔で大喜びでした。
シュノーケリング時には、はじめてのシュノーケリングに緊張しているこどもたちに対して、別のスタッフさんが気さくに（関西弁でw 現地の方ですがww）話しかけてくれて、緊張をといてくれました。
おかげで、家族全員にとって楽しい思い出にすることができました。

It was my first experience with a buggy, and I had a great time. I was especially glad that my two grandchildren participated and were so delighted.

初めてのバギー体験でしたが、大変楽しくすごすことができました。とくに二人の孫が大喜びで参加して本当によかったと思いました。

I suggest to book this activity early. I wanted to book the ATV tour that is driven by us but those reservations were all gone. The only option was to be driven by a tour expert and I have to say that was the best! Our expert was very knowledgeable and friendly. If I would do it again I would definitely choose the option to be driven be an expert. The ranch is beautiful and views are breathtaking. Learning about the history was also great.

First, I learned on the bus that a driver's license was required, and I realized I hadn't brought mine, which left me feeling hopeless. However, after consulting with a Japanese guide upon arrival, I was informed that a photo would suffice.

In the end, both my spouse and I were able to drive on an extraordinary road. The location was also fantastic, with many experiences that we wouldn't have had if we hadn't participated in this activity, such as taking commemorative photos at movie filming locations!

If you're hesitating, it will be a wonderful memory, so definitely give it a try!

まず、運転免許証が必要なことを行きのバス車内で知り、持参していないことに気づき、絶望していました。
しかし、到着後日本人ガイドの方に相談したところ、写真でも大丈夫とのことでした。

結局夫婦ともに非日常のロードを運転することができました。また、ロケーションも最高で、映画の撮影地での記念撮影などこのアクティビティに参加しなければ体験できないことがたくさんありました！

迷っている方がいれば、最高の思い出になりますので是非参加してみてください！

If the weather had been better, the color of the sea would have been even more beautiful, which was a bit disappointing, but overall, it was really great! The BBQ hamburgers on the boat were very delicious. There were mostly Westerners, but since the staff were Japanese, I was able to enjoy myself without any problems.

天気さえよければ海の色ももっと綺麗だったのになーと残念でしたが、でも、とてもよかったです！
船上でのＢＢＱハンバーガーはとてもおいしかったです。
9割欧米人でしたが、スタッフさんは日本人でしたので、まったく問題なく楽しめました

The flow of the experience is as follows:
1. Travel by bus from the hotel to Kualoa Ranch.
2. Receive instructions and a paper for registration in front of the visitor center.
3. Complete the registration for the Raptor Tour according to the scheduled time.
4. Experience.

During step 2, I wasn't given specific instructions to go to the Raptor Tour registration (it was in English, so I might have missed it). I waited in front of the visitor center, and by the time I realized it, the registration time had passed.

Since there were no specific instructions, I decided to look around a bit and found a map of the registration points for each tour (attached). When I went to the Raptor Tour location, I was told to line up at the back of the registration line, but by the time my turn came, it was already too late to participate.

In the end, I had to join a different tour that was available. (I appreciated the flexibility in changing the tour content.)

To prevent this from happening, I believe there should be an explanation on the experience page advising participants to head to the registration for each tour according to the scheduled times. I would appreciate your consideration of this.

体験の流れは以下となります。
1.ホテルからバスでクアロアランチへ移動
2.ビジターセンターの前で説明/受付用の紙を受領
3.受付の時間に合わせてラプターツアーの受付で手続き
4.体験

2の説明で、特にラプターツアーの受付に行くような指示をされず
（英語のみだったので聞き漏らしたのかもしれません）
ビジターセンターの前でずっと待っていたところ受付時間が過ぎてしまいました。

特に指示がないので少し周りを回ってみたところ、各ツアーの受付の
地図（添付のもの）を見つけて、ラプターツアーの場所に行ったところ受付の列の後ろに
並ぶように言われて、いざ順番が回ってきたらすでに時間切れで参加できないとのこと。

結局、そこから参加できる別のツアーに参加することになりました。
（柔軟にツアー内容を変更いただけたのはよかったと思います。）

このようなことの無いように、体験のページにおいて、
体験の時間に合わせて各ツアーの受付に向かうように説明をつけるべきと思います。ご検討をいただけると幸いです。

Well organized, lots of things to do on the island or you can choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and water.
We enjoyed the sand bar adventure, did some kayaking, played volleyball and ping pong.
Bathrooms are a great touch on this serene setting, they are clean and have AC.
The boat ride and back had wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Everything was pristine and amazing. The staff were friendly. Highly recommend.

The explanation of horseback riding was easy to understand because there was a Japanese video. As a beginner, I was nervous about falling off, but the horse was very smart, so there weren't any particularly difficult maneuvers. Since it's near the mountains, I thought it would have been good to prepare rain gear like a raincoat, as it suddenly started to rain.

乗馬の説明は日本語ビデオがあったので、分かりやすかったです。初心者なので落馬しないか緊張してましたが、とても賢い馬だったので、難しい操作は特になかったです。山の近くなのでいきなり雨が降ってきたりするため、カッパなどの雨具を用意すれば良かったと思いました。

I enjoyed the banana boat and bumper tube. It was full of speed and thrills! It felt like the driver was watching our reactions while driving, increasing the speed and making turns along the way, making for an exhilarating experience.

バナナボート＆バンパーチューブを楽しみました。スピード、スリル満点！運転している方はこちらの反応を見ながら運転しているようで、途中、スピードをあげたり、カーブしたり、スリル満点の体験でした。

My family and I took the morning tour. We were celebrating 2 birthdays and they made it the best experience. They had donuts, water and coffee as we arrived. The singers did amazing and even sang happy birthday to us! Overall, definitely would do it again. Loved all the activities provided as well.

Excursion to the Kaneohe Sandbar was so much fun. We booked the early session. Plenty of parking with the AM session. Check-in was easy. Staff were well organized and knowledgeable. My family of 2 adults and 4 children ages 11-14 had a blast. We had plenty of time to play on the kayaks, SUP and snorkel. We brought snacks and beverages onboard. Plenty of space to store our beach bag and small cooler.

Great experience, will definitely come back again!

Super fun w/ excellent service and a hilarious crew! Would DEFINITELY recommend and will be back again myself. My son (13) could not get enough of the tube and banana boat rides!!

I was able to see sea turtles and mantas multiple times from the boat. The way the manta slightly raised its wings looked like a greeting and was adorable.

Then it was snorkeling time. My son swam ahead first, and he encountered a relaxed sea turtle, allowing them to swim together for a while. By the time I was called over to see, it had already gone into its hole.

The hamburger was delicious! After snorkeling, it gets cold when the wind hits your wet body, so it's better to have a towel or a jacket (I had a UNIQLO rash guard). They also provided warm drinks (cocoa was popular with the kids).

I got sunburned on my shoulders and calves, which turned "bright red later." Areas that are not usually exposed are prone to sunburn even with sunscreen, so be careful.

船からウミガメやマンタを何度も見ることができました。マンタが両ヒレをちょこっと上げる仕草が挨拶に見えて可愛かった。
そしてシュノーケルタイム。息子が真っ先に泳いで行ったからか、のんびりしていたウミガメに出会いしばらく並泳できたとのこと。私が呼ばれて見に行ったときは穴へ入ってしまったあとでした。

ハンバーガー美味しかったです！
シュノーケル後は濡れた体に風を受けると寒くなるので、タオルや上着（私はUNIQLOのラッシュガード）はあった方が良い。温かい飲み物の提供もありました。（ココアは子どもたちに人気）

日焼けで肩の後ろとふくらはぎが「後から真っ赤」になりました。普段出し慣れていない部位は日焼け止めを塗ってもやられやすいので注意。

The weather is everything. If you've decided to participate in this activity, you should reflect on your daily actions, pray for clear skies, and wait for that day with a pure heart. We fell short in our efforts and ended up with a cloudy day. If you wish to have a pickup, just let them know your hotel, and they will usually come to pick you up nearby. We were staying at the Royal Hawaiian, so we arranged to meet in front of Ross across the street. We took a bus to the pier and then boarded the ship! Onboard, we filled out a liability waiver and set off for about a 20-minute sail. My mother-in-law, who is prone to seasickness, seemed to be in good spirits, which added to the sense of stability. Donuts and drinks are first come, first served. By the time we returned, the donuts were sold out. I have no complaints about the sandbar itself. You can relax on the boat or enjoy kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. On the day we participated, it was quite windy, and we could hardly see any fish or turtles.

天候が全て。
このアクティビティに参加を決めたなら日々の行いを改めて、晴天を祈り、清い気持ちでその日を待つこと。
私たちは精進が足らず曇りの日となってしまった。
ピックアップを希望する場合は宿泊ホテルを伝えるとだいたい近くに迎えに来てくれる。
私たちはロイヤル・ハワイアンに宿泊していたため、道路向かいのROSS前に待ち合わせだった。
桟橋までバスで移動し、いざ上船！
船上で免責同意書を記載し、20分程度の航行。船酔いしやすい義母も機嫌良さそうだったため、その点も安定感がある。
ドーナツとドリンクは早い者勝ち。帰りにはドーナツは売り切れ。
サンドバー自体にはなんの文句もない。船上でまどろむもよし、カヤックやSUPに興じるもよい。参加日は風が強く、魚や亀はほぼ見えず。

It was really great!
I definitely recommend it!

☆ Positive Points
★ We were blessed with good weather, and it was incredibly beautiful.
★ Even as a first-time snorkeler, I had a lot of fun because it was a shallow area where I could stand comfortably.
★ It was also my first time kayaking, but the staff helped me get on properly, and when I drifted a bit, the captain's boat shouted, "Come back! Keep paddling!" which made me feel reassured.
★ I was worried about seasickness, but I didn't feel it at all.
★ The lunch was very delicious.
★ All the staff were foreigners, but two of them spoke Japanese very well, even able to make jokes, and they were great at explaining and answering questions. Everyone was smiling and it was a really nice team.
★ The music played on the boat was very Hawaiian and really good.
★ When we got out of the water, the captain (a foreign woman) made us warm tea, which was delicious! I appreciated the thoughtfulness!

☆ Negative Points
★ I was expecting to walk on the white sand, but since I joined the afternoon course, it was high tide. I heard from the staff on the boat that you need to join the morning course to walk on the water during low tide. I was disappointed because I had high expectations. I should have checked properly.
★ There were no showers on the boat, just a changing room, but that was still helpful. However, there were only two hooks for hanging things like plastic bags inside the changing room, so it would have been nice to have a basket or something to put our clothes in.

☆ Other
★ As advice, I felt this tour was more suited for adults. There were families with toddlers, and they might have enjoyed it to some extent, but for families with young children, Hanauma Bay, where fish come close to the beach, might be a better recommendation. (This is just my personal opinion.)

☆ Lastly
★ I participated with my daughter in her 20s, and we had a lot of fun! It was really different from Waikiki Beach and Hanauma Bay, and it was great!
I definitely recommend it.
I’m really glad I joined this tour. Thank you very much to all the staff!

とても良かったです！
ぜひオススメです！

☆良かった点
★お天気に恵まれ、すごく綺麗でした。
★シュノーケリング 初めての私でも、足がほどほどにつく 浅瀬だったのでとても楽しめました。
★カヤックも初めてでしたが スタッフの人がちゃんと乗せてくれたし、 少し流された時には 主のボートから「戻って〜！頑張って漕いで〜！」と大きな声で指示していただけて安心でした。
★船酔いも心配でしたが 全くしなかったです。
★ランチもとても美味しかった 。
★スタッフ全員が外人でしたが、2人 日本語が話せる人がいて 冗談も言えるぐらい上手だし、説明や質問もOKだし、全員が笑顔で楽しく とてもいい スタッフでした。
★船内の演奏もハワイらしくて、すごく良かった。
★海から上がった時 暖かい紅茶を 船長さん(外人の女性) が淹れてくれて美味しかった！ 気遣いが嬉しかった！

☆残念だった点
★白砂で海上散歩できると期待してましたが、 私が参加したのは昼からのコースなので満潮。朝からのコースに参加しないと引潮で海上散歩できないと船の中でスタッフに聞きました。 期待していただけに残念。ちゃんと調べておけば良かった。
★船内にシャワーは無く更衣室だけでしたが、 それでも助かりました。 ただ更衣室の中は ビニール袋など 掛けるフックが2つだけなので、 着替え等が置けるカゴなどが置いてあったら有難かったです。

☆その他
★アドバイスとしては、大人向きのツアー かなと 感じました。幼児を連れている人もいて それなりに楽しめたかもしれないけど…幼児連れのご家族なら 砂浜に魚がすぐ寄ってくるハナウマビーチの方が おすすめかもしれません。(あくまで個人的な見解です。)

☆最後に
★20代の娘と2人で参加しましたが とても 楽しめました！ ワイキキビーチ や ハナウマビーチ とはまた違って、すごく良かったです！
是非オススメです。
このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。スタッフの皆様 本当にありがとうございました。

We encountered various fish and a large sea turtle. My mother, who is in her 90s, also challenged herself to snorkel. The guide pulled her along with a float, so she could comfortably enjoy the underwater view, and she was very happy. Perhaps because it wasn't an early morning plan, the water was a bit murky, but it was great to enjoy ourselves without any worries on a comfortable lounge boat, just our family.

いろいろなおさかなや、大きなウミガメに遭えました。
９０代の母もシュノーケルにチャレンジ、ガイドさんが浮き輪を引っ張ってくださったので、安心して海の中を眺めることができ、母も喜んでいました。
早朝のプランではなかったためか、水が少し濁っていましたが、快適なラウンジボートで、家族だけで気兼ねなく楽しめたのが良かったです。

It was our first time and had a great experience! Thank you so much for everything!

We had an amazing time, it was a great experience for both of us, staff and musicians was very welcoming, thanks to the musicians guys for singing a birthday song for my man. It was a pleasure.

In the morning, we went on a Kaneohe Bay cruise, and surprisingly, the waves were quite high, causing some people to get soaked inside the boat. The guide was amazing!!! The lunch buffet featured tender and delicious pork and chicken. The calamansi and pineapple juice were also good. In the afternoon, we took a lot of photos at Jurassic Village, and it was a very satisfying day (✿^‿^).

午前は、カネオヘ湾クルーズ、思いのほか波が高く、船内に波がザバ〜ン・・びしょ濡れになった方も。ガイドさん最高！！！
ランチビュッフェは豚肉、鶏肉が柔らかくて美味しかった。カラマンシーとパイナップルジュースもgood。午後から、ジュラシックビレッジでたくさん写真を撮り大満足の1日でした(⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)

First, we received a very clear and enjoyable explanation from the Japanese staff, and then we boarded the ship! The interior of the ship was very clean, and the donuts for a light snack were delicious. The banana boat ride was thrilling and a lot of fun. Personally, I wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and it was a great experience to do it in such beautiful waters. We were also able to enjoy warm drinks, and the staff were all very cheerful, energetic, and kind, making for a wonderful time.

最初に日本人スタッフさんによるとても分かりやすくて楽しい説明を受けていざ乗船！
船内はとても綺麗で軽食のドーナツもとても美味しかったです。
バナナボートはスリル満点でとても楽しかったです。
個人的にはSUPがやりたかったので綺麗な海でやることができとても良い経験になりました。
温かい飲み物もいただけたりスタッフのみなさんとても明るく元気で優しく素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。

I was very excited about my first real horseback riding experience, but I felt relieved to be able to watch a video guide in Japanese before riding. The staff were kind and taught me well, making it a fun horseback riding experience. The views of the vast mountains and the sea were absolutely amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience. Make sure to use sunscreen, as areas like your shoulders and arms can get quite sunburned!

初めての本格的な乗馬体験にとてもドキドキしていましたが乗る前に日本語でのビデオガイドを見ることができ安心しました。
スタッフのかたも親切に教えてくれ楽しい乗馬体験となりました。
広大な山々や海の眺めはとても最高でした！
素晴らしい経験をありがとうございます。
肩や腕など肌が出てるところはかなり日焼けするので日焼け止め必須です！！

I recommend this for people who enjoy horseback riding! It can be quite thrilling as you pass along the edge of cliffs. As a piece of advice, if you ride for about two hours, your backside might start to hurt, so if that's a concern for you, it's better to skip it! Also, there are times when the horse may not listen, so it's not recommended for those who are short-tempered!

馬に乗るのが好きな人にはオススメです！けっこう崖のギリギリのところとかも通るのでわりとスリルあります！
アドバイスとしてはわりと2時間乗ってるとお尻が痛くなるので嫌な人はやめた方が良いです！あと、馬が言うことを聞かない事もあるので短気な人にはお勧めしません！

The experience was fantastic. Out driver was skilled and knowledgeable with Hawai’i Lore. We had a great time, learned a lot. My entire family loved it.
Would repeat this experience a 100 times over.
Not sure if it matters but our driver’s name is Dante.
Best experience!!

I had a horseback riding experience for about two hours, with a great view while being taught how to ride. It wasn't just flat paths; we also went through many narrow trails that felt like cliffs, which made it enjoyable for the long duration. However, I think it does require quite a bit of physical stamina.

馬乗り方をレクチャーされて最高な景色の中で約2時間、乗馬体験ができました！平坦な道のりだけではなく崖のような狭い道も沢山通り長時間だったので楽しかったです。が、わりと体力は必要だと思いました。