All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

It was not the best weather day… raining but it cleared when we boarded the boat to Kaneohe bay. The trip was pleasant with warm welcoming, music, and a light but satisfying breakfast. The crew were amazing. So helpful and very knowledgeable and safety conscientious.
The snorkeling was beyond our expectations and the day out on the sandbar was such fun with the crew being extremely attentive to our needs.
We had an amazing day . Can’t wait to do it again

I participated in December. I didn't have high expectations, but horseback riding in the wonderful scenery where you can see both the sea and the mountains was a valuable experience. It was very exciting to ride up the mountain slopes. I was almost a beginner at horseback riding, but I was able to ride for two hours without any issues.

There are various movie filming locations along the course, so I think movie lovers will enjoy it even more.

Although I participated in December, the weather was nice, and it was quite hot for the two hours. I recommend applying sunscreen if you decide to participate. Also, the person accompanying us during the horseback riding was not Japanese, so all the explanations about the filming locations were in English. Since you are on the horse for two hours, if you're not used to it, your butt and thighs might get sore!

12月に参加しました。
あまり期待していませんでしたが、海も山も見える素晴らしい景色の中での乗馬は貴重な体験でした。馬に乗って山の斜面を登っていくのでとてもエキサイティングでした。
乗馬はほぼ初心者でしたが、2時間問題なく乗馬できました。
コースの途中に様々な映画のロケ地があるので、映画好きの方ならなお楽しめると思います。

12月の参加でしたが天気が良く、2時間なのでとても暑かったです。参加される場合は日焼け止めを塗るのをおすすめします。
また、乗馬で付き添ってくださる方は日本人ではないので、ロケ地の説明はすべて英語でした。
それから2時間ずっと馬の上なので慣れてないとお尻や股が痛くなります笑

Three days before the Honolulu Marathon, I was wondering if a two-hour horseback riding course would be too much. However, thanks to the very smart horses that knew the entire route and guided us expertly, I had a great time without feeling tired at all.

For a full two hours, we rode through the forest, enjoyed views of the ocean, and saw all the filming locations from Jurassic Park in the grassy valleys of the mountains.

There was plenty of time before and after, so we were able to do some shopping and enjoy a delicious lunch. It was a lot of food, so sharing between the two of us was more than enough.

Lockers are available for $5 a day, the restrooms are clean, and the air conditioning works perfectly. The staff is very friendly, and there was even a briefing in Japanese beforehand.

ホノルルマラソン3日前に、乗馬2時間コースは無謀かな？と思っていましたが、とてもお利口な馬が全てルートもわかっていて、上手に案内してくれたおかげで全く疲れる事なく本当に楽しめました。
2時間たっぷり、森を抜けて、海を眺め、山の谷間の草むらからジェラシックパークのロケ場所まで全て見る事ができましたよ。
前後に充分な時間もあるので、買い物をしたり、lunchも美味しく食べました。多かったのでふたりでシェアで充分でした。
ロッカーは1日5ドル、トイレも清潔でクーラーも効いており申し分ありません。
スタッフも皆親切です。日本語での事前説明もありました。

I participated with transportation included. There were staff who spoke Japanese at the visitor center, but all the zipline instructors spoke English, so I watched a Japanese video beforehand. The instructors also engaged with us, and I was able to understand somewhat and enjoy the experience.

On the way to the zipline location, we toured filming sites like Jurassic Park, and the driver provided explanations. That was all in English, though...

Since transportation is provided, it's more cost-effective to participate in activities other than the zipline and stay for a full day.

送迎付きで参加しました。
日本語を話せるスタッフはビジターセンターにはいましたが、実際のジップライン のインストラクターは全て英語のため、先に日本語のビデオを見ました。インストラクターも色々話かけてくれ、なんとなく理解できて、楽しめた。
ジップライン の場所までも、ジェラシックパーク等のロケ地を巡りながら行き、ドライバーが説明してくれました。それも、全て英語ですが…

送迎があるので、ジップライン 意外のアクティビティも参加して、丸1日滞在する方が、コスパいいです。

A waterproof case is essential for taking photos and videos. It's also better to use a neck strap. There was someone in the same group who dropped their smartphone into the sea while it was in their pocket. The guide searched for it that day but couldn't find it, and they mentioned they would look for it again during tomorrow's tour, but it's unclear if it was found.

The tour was satisfying. There were two boats, and we were divided into English and Japanese groups. First, we practiced snorkeling at the sandbar. The sandbar was about waist-deep for adults. After that, we drove the boat through an area where sea turtles live. We were able to see about five sea turtles, and it was great to see them come up to the surface. Finally, we put on fins and flotation devices and swam around the coral. With the flotation devices, there was no worry about sinking, and it was nice to see tropical fish.

For lunch, we had hamburgers after swimming at the sandbar. The meat was large, flavorful, and delicious. The hamburger tasted especially good after swimming.

写真や動画を取るために防水ケースは必須。
また、首掛けタイプにしたほうがいいです。
同じ組にポケットにいれて、スマホを海中に落とされた方がいらしたので。
当日ガイドが探したが見つからず、ガイドの方が明日のツアー中にも探すと言ってましたが、見つかったかは不明。

ツアーは満足。
船は２隻で英語組と日本語組に分かれてツアーをしました。
まず初めにサンドバーでシュノーケリングの練習。
サンドバーは大人で腰くらいの高さ。
そのあと船を走らせウミガメがすんでるところを通ります。
ウミガメは5頭ぐらい見れて、首を海面に出すとこも見れてよかった。
最後に足ひれと浮き具を着てサンゴの周りを泳ぎます。
浮き具があるので、沈む心配はないし、熱帯魚も見れてよかった。

昼食はサンドバーで泳いだ後にハンバーガーをいただきました。
肉が大きくて味もしっかりしていておいしかった。
泳いだ後のハンバーガーはおいしく感じます。

The weather was nice on the day of the trip, but the air conditioning on the bus was so strong that it felt cold. After boarding the boat with the sound bar, I quickly understood the guide's explanation.

At first, we practiced snorkeling, then slowly peered into the water and realized I was surrounded by small fish. After that, we enjoyed watching sea turtles and dolphins.

It was really great!

当日は天気も良かったのですがバスの中のクーラーが効き過ぎる位効いて寒いくらいでした。サウンドバーに付き船に乗り込みガイドの説明ですぐに理解出来ました。
最初はシュノーケルの練習をした後ゆっくり水面を覗き込み小さな魚の中に自分が居るのがわかりました。その後海ガメ、イルカ　ウォッチングをたのしみました。
とても良かったです

This tour is impressive. We two adults and one kid (5 years old) really enjoyed the tour. There are roughly 3 hours from leaving and back to the wharf, including the round trips (20 minutes), preparation and cleaning (20 minutes), and the total number at Sand bar for playing is about 2 hours 20 minutes, which is enough for playing kayak, paddle board, snookering, volleyball, and relaxing.

The place itself is safe. KBOS assigned one or two staffs for each kind of activity, and they provide help for whoever needs it. The water depth was 3~4 ft when we were there, and the staff said the water depth is 2~5 ft depending on the tides. Little kids friendly as long as they are not sacred of swimming.

Simple lunch and drink were provided. Live music on the boat. The staffs are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!

We self drive from Waikiki, which took us about 40 minutes before the lunch time. There are a lot of parking spots.

We will come back when we visit Oahu again.

It was my first time horseback riding, but there were instructions in Japanese, so it’s a tour that Japanese people can participate in without any issues. We rode for two hours, so my backside got a bit tired, but the scenery was amazing, and it was such a good experience that it felt short! I definitely want to do it again.

初めての乗馬でしたが、日本語でのインストラクションもあり、日本人でも問題なく参加できるツアーです。
2時間乗るので、少しお尻がつかれましたが、景色が最高で、短く感じるくらい良い体験でした！またぜひやりたいです。

This was my first major vacation after being isolated due to COVID. Being immunocompromised makes finding activities difficult. We contemplated the UTV/ATV tour, in hopes of social distancing. However, we settled on the bus tour at the last minute. We got the early Monday morning tour our last day on Oahu. The bus was almost empty, so we comfortably social distanced. (The later morning buses were definitely far busier) Nick was a great host and generally joyful human being. He made the experience even better for us, despite my limitations. This place is beautiful and gorgeously maintained. Cannot miss this! If I get back to Oahu and I am well enough, I’ll be joining the horse back riding tour.

We had great time at sandbar playing volleyball. Food was good. First time snorkeling but the whole crew was amazing and helped us. We saw lot of fishes, manta ray, turtles. Highly recommend!!

I participated with a friend.
For two hours, we were swayed by the smart horses, visiting many places like the sea, mountains, and movie filming locations.
It was an experience that you absolutely can't have in Japan, and it was truly the best!
As everyone says, your leg and butt muscles will get sore, so please be careful (laughs).
But it was such a wonderful experience that I didn't mind that at all!

友達と参加しました。
2時間賢いお馬さんに揺られて、海や山、映画のロケ地などをたくさん巡りました。
日本では絶対にできない経験で、本当に最高でした！
みなさんおっしゃる通り、足とお尻の筋肉は痛くなりますのでご注意ください（笑）
でもそんなことも気にならないくらいのステキな経験でした！

I participated in a buggy tour. The scenery was magnificent, and I felt a sense of freedom that I can't experience in Japan. I thought I would get extremely dirty based on the reviews, but it was better than I expected. (It seems like it would be a good idea to take a shower before dinner after returning to the hotel.) The waiting time until the bus departure felt a bit wasted, but it was nice to relax and wait while enjoying the stunning views.

バギーツアーに参加しました。
景色が壮大で絶景で日本では体験できない開放感を感じることができました。
口コミをみてものすごく汚れるかと思っていましたが、思っていたよりはマシでした。(ホテルに帰ってからごはん前にシャワーは浴びた方がよさそうです)
帰りのバスの時刻までの待ち時間が少しもったいなかったですが、絶景をみながらのんびり待つのもまたよかったです。

Me and my husband did several activities in the Big Island and Oahu and the experience we had in the Sandbar was the best out of all. The reservation was easy and the staffs/crews on the boat were very friendly. They delivered the information and guideline very well and were willing to help. Kayaking was so fun and relaxing and snorkeling was amazing(I can't swim but the life vest they provided helped me to explore the ocean). We saw more fish than we did at Hanauma Bay. I definitely recommend this activity to everyone who visits Oahu. Next time I go, I would bring a jacket or an extra beach towel with me because I felt a little cold on the way back(They give you hot tea to help).

If you're looking for an experience where you can enjoy the waters of Oahu, have a chance to swim with Hawaiian green sea turtles, and want to take in the breathtaking views of the island then this is the tour to take. The staff is very friendly, and they'll give you tips on where to go.

Take the staff's recommendation to rent an anchor ($5) and a dry bag ($5). That way you can ensure your kayak will stay put and your things stay dry

The 4 hour trip was plenty to explore both major coral reef spots. The sandbar was recommended if you're looking to relax.

If you're expecting a sandbar where you can walk when the tide goes out, it might be a bit different. Still, I had a wonderful and elegant time with cheerful instructors, including some Japanese, and enjoyed live music on the boat.

There was a raft near the snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP spots, and spending time sunbathing while enjoying the view from there was fantastic.

While being pulled on a banana boat, I happened to see a sea turtle swimming nearby!

いわゆる、潮が引いて歩けるサンドバーを期待すると、ちょっと違うかもしれません。
それでも日本人も含む、陽気なインストラクターさんと、船内は生演奏の音楽もあってとても気持ちがよく優雅な時間を過ごせました。

シュノーケル、カヤック、SUPスポットの近くにイカダがあって、その上で景色を眺めながら日向ぼっこをしている時間も最高でした。

バナナボートに乗って引っ張られている最中、たまたまですが、ぷかぷか泳いでいるウミガメを見ることもできました！

The buggy can accommodate up to five people, with two of them registered as drivers. A Japanese driver's license is required for drivers.

The weather was great, and I was able to enjoy the best views. As rumored, you will get completely covered in dust and dirt. After the tour, you can wash off the dirt at the wash area, but having wet wipes is convenient. My face had clear marks from the helmet and goggles and turned black, haha.

Each person received one face mask on the day, which is useful for covering your mouth while driving.

The instructor was very humorous and occasionally made jokes while explaining at photo spots. The explanations are in English, so if you understand English, you can enjoy it even more, but even if you don't, it will still be a memorable experience.

バギーは１台で５人まで乗れ、そのうち２人をドライバーとして登録できます。ドライバーは日本の免許証の提示が必須です。

天気が良く、最高の景色を堪能できました。
噂通り、全身砂ぼこりで真っ黒になります。ツアー後、洗い場で汚れを落とすこともできますが、ウェットティッシュがあると便利です。
顔はヘルメット・ゴーグルの跡がきれいについて、黒くなりました笑

フェイスマスクは当日ひとり１まいずつもらえました。口を覆うことができるので、走行中、役に立ちます。

インストラクターさんは、とてもユーモアのある方で時折ジョークを交えてフォトスポットで説明をしてくれます。説明は英語なので、英語が理解できるとより楽しめますが、理解できなくても十分楽しい思い出になります。

It was a great experience and best time I and my friends had in Honolulu. All staff was very nice and helped us to enjoy the activities safely. Thank you and we will visit again!

It was my first horseback riding experience, and it became the best memory!
Basically, there is no explanation about the area; it's an activity to enjoy the scenery and interact with the horses.
I had heard that the instructor only speaks English, but they provided necessary instructions in simple Japanese, so there were no difficulties.
The horse (Joe) was also very capable, moving forward and stopping without needing much direction.
Towards the end, my back and legs started to hurt, so that's something to be cautious about.
(I was checked on-site to ensure I was wearing shoes that covered my toes. They also mentioned that long pants are required, but there were people riding in shorts as well.)

初の乗馬体験でしたが、最高の思い出になりました！
基本的にエリア内の説明などはなく、景色や馬との触れ合いを楽しむアクティビティです
インストラクターは英語しか話さないと聞いていましたが、必要な指示等は簡単な日本語でしてくれるので不自由はありませんでした。
馬(ジョーくん)も非常に優秀で、特に指示を出さなくても進んだり止まったりしてくれました。
終盤は腰や足が痛くなってくるので、その点は注意が必要です。
(しっかりつま先が隠れる靴を履いているかは現地でも確認されました。長ズボンも必須と言われていましたが、半ズボンで乗馬している人もいました)

The explanations are all in English, so it might be difficult to understand unless you have a certain level of proficiency. However, the staff is very kind, and they will answer your questions gently. After the tour, I had to wait about two hours for the return shuttle bus, so I think it would be better if they could increase the frequency of the buses. The breathtaking views were amazing, and it was a fantastic experience!

説明は全て英語なので、ある程度分かる方でないと理解できないかもしれません。しかし、スタッフの方はとても優しいので、聞けば優しく答えてくれます。ツアーが終わってから、帰りの送迎バスまで2時間ほど待たされたので、もう少し便数を増やしてもらえると良いと思いました。
絶景が広がり最高の体験ができました！

In Japan, you can enjoy a refreshing ride around a ranch surrounded by mountains and the sea on a buggy. It was an exhilarating and moving experience that made me forget the passage of time.

日本では、なかなか味わうことができない山と海に囲まれた牧場を、バギーで爽快に走り回ることができます。時間が経つのが忘れるほど、興奮と感動の体験でした。

We participated in the horseback riding starting at 8 AM with four people. After seeing everyone's reviews, I noticed that those who had transportation included mentioned having time until the return bus, so we decided to join without transportation. We took a round trip with Hanataxi, and they picked us up on time without any issues.

None of us had horseback riding experience, and our backsides did get sore, but riding on well-trained, gentle horses while enjoying the magnificent scenery for about 90 minutes was a great experience. Our group had one instructor for every six people. Along the way, they took photos for us and sent them via AirDrop at the end, which made for a nice keepsake.

I noticed some participants were wearing shorts, but since the horses frequently relieve themselves, I recommend wearing long pants.

8時からの乗馬に4名で参加しました。皆さんの口コミを見て送迎付きだと帰りのバスまで時間があるとの事だったので送迎なしで参加しました。往復ハナタクシーで行きましたが、予約時間通りに送迎してもらい問題なかったです。
4名共に乗馬経験はなくお尻が痛くなりましたが、訓練された穏やかな馬にのり壮大な景観を見ながら約90分の乗馬はいい経験になりました。私達のグループは6名に一人のインストラクターでした。途中では写真を撮ってくださり最後にエアードロップで送ってもらえていい記念になりました。
短パンで参加されている方もいらっしゃいましたが、頻回に馬が排泄をするので長ズボンがおすすめです。

After the experience

The pickup time was perfectly on Japanese time, and the driver, Tomo, was a very friendly and handsome young man who spoke Japanese very well! The local staff member, Emi, was also a very kind and easy-to-talk-to Japanese woman! The explanations about Kailua and Lanikai Beach were clear and helpful, so everything was great! The beautiful sea and good weather allowed us to relax! I was very satisfied with the delicious pizza and boxed lunch for lunch! I was also happy to receive a gift and get some souvenirs! I definitely want to participate again! Thank you very much!

体験後

ピックアップの時間もピッタリの日本時間で、ドライバーの、ともさんは日本後もとても上手く親しみやすいイケメンの好青年！現地スタッフのエミさんもとても優しく話しやすい日本人女性！カイルア、ラニカイビーチの説明もわかりやすくして頂いたのでバッチリでした！綺麗な海で天気も良くリラックスできましたよぉ〜！昼食も美味しいピザとボックスランチでとても満足しました！プレゼントもありお土産もゲットできて嬉しかったです！また参加したいですよぉ〜！有難う御座いました！

The weather was unfortunate, as it was cloudy and rainy, making it cold to enter the sea. However, the support from the guide was wonderful, and I was able to participate comfortably. The captain, like a behind-the-scenes supporter, made charcoal-grilled hamburgers, and during the sea turtle watching, he skillfully guided the boat. I think it would have been perfect if the weather had been nice, but I still enjoyed seeing the beautiful coral and swimming tropical fish.

天気は残念で曇ってたら、雨が降ったりと海に入るのにも寒かったのですが、ガイドの方のフォローが素晴らしく、気持ち良く参加できました。縁の下の力持ち的にキャプテンが炭火焼きのハンバーガーを作ってくれたり、ウミガメウォッチングでは上手く船を誘導してくれてました。
天気が良かったら最高だとは思いますが、綺麗な珊瑚と泳ぐ熱帯魚を見て楽しめました。

First time visitor to Oahu and first outing planned. Beautiful vistas; ATV adventure enabled us to see parts of the Ranch at a comfortable and interactive pace.

This was a very unique and amazing experience, definitely a must go if you're in Hawaii. Looking forward to going back again next month because it was that great of a tour!

The staff is super friendly and helpful when checking in. They give you all the necessary info and tips to ensure your time is well spent. All the equipment was in good condition. Definitely recommend self-guided tour if you are able since it is much more affordable than a guided tour. Thank you!

The horses are calm and will follow the horse in front of them along the route with almost no effort required, so I think anyone can enjoy it. The scenery was also fantastic.

馬達はおとなしく、ほぼ何も操作しなくても前の馬に着いてルートに沿って進むので、誰でも楽しめると思います。
景色も最高で良かったです。

I could see that the crew was doing their best to entertain the guests. The volleyball at the sandbar and the sea turtle watching were both fun (we saw more than 10 turtles). The hamburger made by the female captain was also delicious. The explanations from the Japanese crew were concise and easy to understand.

During the final snorkeling at the coral reef, I was able to see a lot of fish. I even saw a dragonfish chasing other tropical fish at high speed!

The only downside for me was that it was cold. I had heard it would be chilly coming out of the sea, so I prepared extra towels and a jacket, but the water was quite cold too, and I ended up shivering. If I had stayed in the water and moved around more, it might have been better. Considering the occasionally cloudy weather and the fact that it was November, I suppose it can't be helped.

However, I was able to have a wonderful time in the Hawaiian sea for the first time. Thank you to all the crew!

　クルー達が一生懸命客を楽しませようとしてくれてるのがわかった。
　サンドバーでのバレーボールも゙ウミガメウォッチングも楽しかった。(10匹以上見られた。)女性キャプテンの焼いてくれたハンバーグのハンバーガーも美味しかった。日本人のクルーの説明も簡潔でわかりやすかった。　
　最後の珊瑚礁でのシュノーケルでは、たっくさんの魚を見ることができた。ドラゴンフィッシュが他の熱帯魚を猛スピードで追いかけてるのも゙見た!　
　私にとっての唯一の難点は寒かったこと。海からあがると寒いとは聞いてたので、予備のバスタオルとか上着とかを用意して行ったが、水の中も結構寒くてガタガタ震えてしまった。海からあがらないで、水の中でもっと動いてたら、マシだったかも。時々曇ったりする天気と11月という季節を考えたら、仕方ないかと思う。
　でも、初めてのハワイの海で素敵な時間を過ごすことができた。クルーの皆さん、ありがとう!

The staff was very friendly. However, the price of the ticket did NOT match the value of the experience.

The inside of the boat is in poor condition (holes in the ceiling tiles, visible mold, peeling paint, an overall unpleasant smell, etc.) The life jackets are old and mildewy, and the snorkeling gear should probably be upgraded.

The lunch (included in the ticket price, not free) consisted of a sandwich with 1 slice of dollar store quality lunch meat cut in half (it was supposed to be turkey but looked like bologna), pineapple slices, a few pieces of lettuce as salad, and an optional bag of chips. Your beverage options were either powder juice mix or water. Hot tea was served at the end.

For those expecting a bar when looking at the ticket price, NO alcohol is served. This seemed out of the ordinary compared to the other boat excursions I’ve been on, and the other guests were also surprised by this.

The live music was great until they started playing Christmas songs that could have passed for lullabies halfway into the trip. People were literally falling asleep. Since the weather wasn’t great (*not anyone’s fault*), it would’ve been nice if they played more upbeat tunes. Perhaps the majority of our ticket price goes to the live music fee since everything else was extremely lacking.

All the reviews I read and pictures I viewed before booking were great, and now they seem dishonest/misleading. Due to the nature of the issues I found (boat conditions, equipment conditions, and quality of food), I do not think my experience is unique or this was an “off” day.

Again, the staff was very friendly, and I do NOT place any blame on them. However, their friendless did not make up for the deficiencies I explained above.

I participated in several other tours besides Kualoa Ranch, but this one was the most fun! The guide was kind and took safety into consideration. Additionally, since it has been a filming location for various movies, I now have the enjoyment of rewatching those films after returning home.

For those who will be joining the tour:
1. I think it's easier to bring a credit card. There are gift shops and snack stands, and if you have a bag, you’ll be asked to use a coin locker for $5. Payments can be made with a credit card, which is helpful if you don't have the exact $5. If you have a waist pouch, you can ride without putting it in the coin locker.
2. It's better to use the restroom before getting on the bus. On the way there, we shared rides from different meeting points, and in my case, we stopped at two more places before heading to the ranch, which took about an hour, and I ended up needing to go to the bathroom, haha. The bus driver didn’t mention the travel time or anything like that.

As long as you keep these points in mind, you shouldn't have any issues. I highly recommend this tour!

クアロア牧場以外にも何ヶ所か別のツアーに参加しましたが、ここが一番楽しかったです！ガイドの方も優しく、安全に配慮して下さいました。また、様々な映画のロケ地になっているので帰国してから映画を見返す楽しみもできました。

これからツアーに参加される方に
①クレジットカードは持参した方が楽だと思います。ギフトショップや軽食が買える売店もある他カバンを持っている人は5ドルでコインロッカーに入れるように言われます。支払いはクレジットカードでできるのでぴったり5ドルがない時に助かります。ウエストポーチならコインロッカーに入れなくてもそのまま乗馬できます。
②バスに乗車する前にお手洗いは済ませた方がいいです。行きは、バラバラの集合場所で相乗りになり、私の時はあと2か所に停車してから牧場に向かったので着くまで1時間くらいかかり、トイレに行きたくなりました笑バスの運転手さんも所要時間などそこら辺のことは言ってくれないので。

これだけ気をつければ困ることはないと思います。本当におすすめのツアーですよ！