All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

I haven't driven in nearly five years, but I was relieved to manage the two-hour drive on this tour without any issues! It was certainly not monotonous; it was an exhilarating experience as we splashed through the jungle and zipped right past cows.

かれこれ５年近く運転してないペーパーだが、このツアーでの２時間のドライブは難なくこなすことができて、安心しました！　ただ、もちろん単調すぎることもなく、ジャングルを水しぶきを上げながら駆け抜けたり、牛の真横をすり抜けたりとスリルあるアトラクションでした。

I think the staff made various efforts for us to enjoy the tour. The beach volleyball was fun. I would like to use this service again.

スタッフのみなさんが我々がツアーを楽しむために様々工夫されていたと思います。海上バレーは楽しかったです。また利用したいと思います

I had the best horseback riding experience. The horse was very smart and calm, making for a pleasant ride. The breeze felt nice, and it was a lot of fun. The staff member who resembled Orlando Bloom was very kind and accompanied our riding group while chatting, which was great.

最高の乗馬体験が出来ました。お馬さんもとてもお利口で大人しく、気分良く乗れました。風が気持ちよく、とても楽しかったです。オーランドブルーム似のスタッフの方がとても優しく、話しかけながら乗馬のグループに付き添ってくれたのも良かったです。

This is the second time going to Captain Bob’s Kaneohe Sandbar excursion. We went with friends last year and had such an amazing experience. We definitely had to take the kids to experience it. Kids had an amazing time playing volleyball and snorkeling around the reef. We even saw some turtles. Burgers were delish! The crew were professional and caring. While snorkeling my daughter was stung by two jellyfishes and the crew were so attentive to her. Major props to them. Definitely a 5 star!

We had a great time. The crew were friendly and fun, and they ensured everyone was enjoying the experience. We were lucky to see so many turtles on the sail out to the reef and then magically we saw one while snorkeling. I will never forget that experience! The reef was full of fish; one of the best snorkeling excursions we've done. The sandbar was beautiful too. I'm so glad we did this, and we highly recommend it!

The sea was beautiful, the staff was cheerful and kind, there was live music, and the activities were a lot of fun!

This time, I participated in two consecutive tours to different sandbars, so I will compare based on my experiences.
- Boat size (this tour had a larger boat. The restroom was also fairly decent. Since there were many passengers, the atmosphere may vary depending on the participants. When we joined, there were relatively many families and three generations participating, which created a friendly vibe.)
- Activities (if you want to try banana boating or bumper tubing, this is the tour for you. Both snorkeling and SUP were enjoyable on either tour.)
- Live music (when we participated in this tour, the songs were mainly famous ones from Japan and Disney.)
- Provided snacks (the donuts here were American-sized and sweet.)
- Boat docking location (it was a bit far from the shallowest part of the sandbar. Due to tidal conditions, there were places where children around 120 cm tall could not touch the bottom at all... although life jackets were provided, it might be a bit challenging for children who are not good at swimming.)
- Japanese guide (it may vary by day, but on the days we participated, the guides provided detailed explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring.)
- Changing clothes, etc. (I think it's better to prepare something to wear over your swimsuit and plan to get on the bus as is. There are restrooms at the port, but they are limited, and the women's restroom has a long line. It is recommended to keep wearing aqua shoes. If you want to take videos or photos, don't forget a waterproof phone case!)

海は美しく、スタッフも陽気で親切、ライブ演奏もあり、アクティビティも大変楽しかったです！

今回2日連続でサンドバーが目的地の異なるツアーに参加したので、体験した範囲で比較してみます。
・ボートのサイズ（こちらのツアーの方が大きかったです。お手洗いもそれなりにしっかりしたものがあります。乗船人数が多いので、参加者によって雰囲気が左右されると思います。私たちが参加したときは親子連れや三世代参加が比較的多く和やかでした）
・アクティビティ（バナナボート、バンパーチューブにトライしたい場合はこちら。シュノーケリングやSUPはどちらでも楽しめました）
・ライブ演奏（私たちがこちらのツアーに参加したときは、日本でも有名な曲やディズニー中心でした）
・提供される軽食（こちらのドーナツはアメリカンなサイズと甘さでした）
・ボートの係留場所（サンドバーの一番の浅瀬からは少し離れた場所でした。潮位の条件もあって身長120㎝程の子供は全く足が着かない場所もあり…ライフジャケット着用ですが、泳ぐのが苦手な子にはややハードルが高いかもしれません）
・日本人ガイド（日によると思いますが、どちらのツアーも参加した日は日本語で細々とした点まで説明してくださって安心感がありました）
・着替えなど（どちらも水着の上に羽織れるものを用意して、そのままバスに乗る前提でいたほうがいいと思います。港にお手洗いがありますが、数が少なく女子トイレは長蛇の列になります。足もとはアクアシューズを履きっぱなしにするのがおすすめです。動画や写真を撮りたい方は防水スマホケースをお忘れなく！）

The scenery was beautiful and it was fun, but the dust was worse than I imagined. You'll need to wash your face and change clothes afterward. It was good to have two drivers. If you're short, driving can be quite tough. Since your bag can get dirty, it's better to either put it in a bag or store it in a paid locker.

景色綺麗で楽しかったけど、想像以上に土ほこりがひどい。終わってから洗顔や着替えが必要。運転手2名体制で良かった。身長低いとけっこう運転辛い。カバンも汚れるから袋に入れるか有料だけどロッカーに保管した方がいい。

The sandbar is a must-see!
The snorkeling isn't in very clear water, so it's a bit difficult to see the fish.

サンドバーは必見です！
シュノーケリングは、あまり透明度が高いところではないので、少しお魚が見にくいです。

The people in the boat was very friendly, the trip was amazing ! I really recommend the experience!!
Thank you guys for the amazing day !$

The crews of the tour were very professional, helped us enjoy the snorkeling around the coral reef.

During the horseback riding, the guide was earnestly explaining various stories related to the scenery. I couldn't understand much since I don't speak English, but I felt that those who could understand English would have enjoyed it even more.

My horse seemed to be older and was tired during the latter half, walking slower than the other participants. On steep inclines, it almost slipped, and since it’s a living creature, I couldn't rush it. However, I was also mindful not to fall too far behind, as it could inconvenience the other participants.

Overall, the horses were calm and knew the route, so even though it was my first time riding, I was able to complete the course without any issues.

After the horseback riding, I appreciated that the guide shared the photos he took along the way via AirDrop.

乗馬中、ガイドさんが色々と景色にまつわるエピソードを一生懸命説明してくれていた。自分は英語が話せないのでほぼ理解できずだったが、英語がわかる人ならさらに楽しめたんだろうなと感じた。

自分の乗った馬が高齢なのか後半は疲れており、他の参加者の列より遅れて歩いていた。
傾斜のきついところではすべりそうになったりしており、生き物なので無理に急かすこともできず、かといって遅れすぎると他の参加者の迷惑にもなるので、気を遣った。

馬は総じて大人しく、道も覚えているので、初めての乗馬だったが問題なくコースを回ることができた。

乗馬終了後、ガイドさんが道中に撮ってくれた写真をAir Dropで共有してくれたのがありがたかった。

I actually wanted to go horseback riding, but there were no openings, so I opted for a buggy ride instead. However, it was so much fun that I would love to do it again! I read that clothes can get really dirty, so I went wearing clothes and shoes I wouldn't mind throwing away, but they didn't get as dirty as I expected... I was fine with just pants and a T-shirt. My face did get a bit tanned, though. (laughs)

本当は乗馬をしたかったのですが、空きがなくてバギーにしました。でも、とても楽しくて、リピートしたいくらいです！服がすごく汚れると買いてあったので、捨ててもいい服と靴で行ったのですが、思っていたほど汚れず…ズボンにTシャツくらいで大丈夫でした。顔は若干黒くなりました。笑

I participated thinking I could land on a sandbar and enjoy snorkeling in the shallow waters, as mentioned in the guidebook and tour advertisement.

However, on the day of my visit, the sandbar was underwater, at a depth of 1.2 meters, likely due to high tide. I wore a life jacket and enjoyed snorkeling, but unfortunately, I didn't encounter any fish.

I would have appreciated it if the tour advertisement had mentioned that the sandbar might not be visible depending on the tides. I recommend that those planning to participate check the high tide times in advance before signing up.

ガイドブックやツアー募集にあるようなサンドバー（砂州）に、上陸して浅瀬でシュノーケリングを楽しめるかと思い参加致しました。

参加日は満ち潮だったのか、サンドバーは海の下、水深1.2m下にありました。
ライフジャケット着用しシュノーケリングは楽しみましたが、魚には遭遇出来ず残念に終わりました。

ツアー募集に潮の満ち引きによっては、サンドバーが海面に出ていない状況になる事がある旨記載して頂きたかったです。
これから参加される方は、事前に満潮時間を確認の上申込される事をお勧めします。

Honestly an experience of a lifetime! Would do again! Highlight of my trip to Hawaii!

We booked a plan with a banana boat and a paddle tube for the family. It was an exhilarating experience in the thrilling waters of Hawaii, almost feeling like we were going to be thrown off. We could enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP as we pleased.

The guide spoke fluent Japanese, so there were no issues. A light lunch was provided before swimming, which was just the right amount. We enjoyed live music on the boat, and there was a bottle to put tips in on the way back, which seemed optional.

Since it wasn't during a high tide, we could stand, but the water still reached up to our necks. Floating while gazing at the beautiful sea, fish, and the towering mountains felt uniquely Hawaiian. Even if it rained, it was just a passing shower. It gets cold when you come out of the water, so a jacket is essential. Having a waterproof phone case would have made it even better.

家族でパンパーチューブ、バナナボート付きのプランを申し込み。振り落とされそうなくらいスリル満点ハワイの海を体験。シュノーケリングにカヤック、SUPどれも好きなように楽しめます。
ガイドの方は流暢に日本語を話すので問題ありません。軽いランチも泳ぐ前には適量です。
船上ライブを聴きながら盛り上がり帰りに瓶があるのでチップを入れます。任意の様です。
大潮ではなかったので足はついても首まで海水がありました。きれいな海と魚、高山の山々を眺めながら浮かぶ気分はハワイならではと思います。雨が降っても通り雨。海から上がると寒いので上着は必須です。防水携帯ケースを持ってればもっと最高でした。

The water was about waist-deep, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sea. The ocean at Waikiki is also lovely, with waves and a lively crowd, but the sea at the sandbar was quiet, calm, and refreshing, with only tour participants around, making it truly wonderful!

The staff took many photos for us, and we enjoyed playing beach volleyball and having a hamburger lunch. After lunch, we went to see sea turtles and snorkeled around the coral reefs, enjoying plenty of activities. Many people brought waterproof bags to use their smartphones underwater, which is recommended for taking underwater photos. However, there was a girl who lost her credit card and room key because her bag was open, and her smartphone got submerged (it seemed to be waterproof), so please be careful.

水深は腰くらいあったけと、とても美しい海を堪能しました。ワイキキの海もきれいで波があり人もにぎわっていますが、サンドバーの海はツアーの人しかいなくて静かで穏やかで爽快な素敵な海でとても素晴らしかったです！！
写真もスタッフの方がたくさん撮ってくださったり、ビーチバレーを楽しんだり、ハンバーガーランチを楽しんだり。ランチの後も、ウミガメを見に行ったり、サンゴ礁周りをシュノーケリングしたり、たくさんアクティビティを楽しめました。水中でスマホを使える防水袋を持ってきている方がたくさんおられ、水中写真が撮れてお勧めです。ただ袋が空いて、クレジットカードとルームカードキーを無くされ、スマホが水没された女の子がいたので（防水仕様で大丈夫だったようです）、要注意してください。

Absolutely give it a go, had an amazing time. Compared to the outrageously expensive chartered cruises you can take to the sand bar this is by far the best way to do it. Just paddle out and take everything at your own pace. We ended up floating around with several turtles whilst on the sand bar and had an amazing four hours. Definitely the way to do it if you can handle the 40-minute paddle out there.

Kayaking out to the sandbar was one of my absolute favorite things I have done on Oahu! It wasn't too far to paddle, you get plenty of time out on the sandbar, the instructions and checkin/checkout was easy - something I will certainly do again!

The experience was a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. The water was a bit choppy at first but there was a lot of help with that, especially since we had my 14 month old and 3 year old. The girls had a great time.

Had a wonderful time kayaking and snorkeling with family. Saw lots of fish. Enjoyed the water. Entertainment was a plus. Will definitely recommend to friends.

結論から言うと参加して良かったです！！
サンドバーは浅く小さな子どもも楽しめる海で、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は天気があまり良くなく、8月のお盆の夏真っ盛りなのに海の水がかなり冷たい！！シュノーケリングは魚もいっぱいいて、海の透明度も高く良かったですが、長く海に浸かってるのは冷たすぎるので難しかったです。
なので、サップやカヤックがとても楽しめました！！スタッフのお兄さんたちは皆さん陽気で優しくとても親切でした！

I went on my honeymoon.
There were many people from overseas around, and I was anxious because I couldn't speak English, but there was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience.
While the tour explanations were in English, the Japanese guide provided clear explanations separately.
When we arrived at the sandbar, I was surprised by how beautiful the sea was, even more than I had imagined. It was my first time snorkeling, and the water's clarity was amazing, allowing us to see the fish and coral reefs clearly, which was a lot of fun!
The hamburgers we ate on the boat were exceptional!
When boarding the boat, we secured our luggage and seating, but it felt nice to place our things outside during the ride with the refreshing wind. The restroom is inside the boat, so it's not very clean, but it can't be helped.
Of course, you'll get sunburned, so it's best to take proper precautions.
It became a wonderful memory of my trip, and I would love to go again if I visit Hawaii!

ハネムーンで行きました。
周りは、海外の方が多く、英語もできないので不安もありましたが、日本人の気さくなガイドさんがいて、安心して楽しめました。
英語でツアーの説明がある中、別で日本人のガイドさんが分かりやすく説明してくださいました。
サンドバーに着くと、想像していたより海がとても綺麗で驚きました。初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、海の透明度がすごいので魚やサンゴ礁がはっきりと見えて楽しかったです！
船の上で食べるハンバーガーも格別でした！
船に乗ると自分たちが荷物を置く場所や座る場所を確保するのですが、船の中ではなく、外に置くと移動中風が気持ち良いです。トイレは船の中なので、綺麗とは言えませんが、仕方ないですね
日焼けももちろんするので、しっかり対策した方がいいです。
旅行中の素敵な思い出になりました、またハワイに行ったら行きたいと思います！

I requested a shuttle from the Hilton in Waikiki. With a schedule of departing at 8 AM and returning at 4 PM, it was perfect for leisurely sightseeing in Kailua and then enjoying more time in Waikiki. The driver on the day was very kind, as was the Japanese staff member at the Kailua shop who assisted us. Kailua Beach, just a 3-minute walk from the shop, and Lanikai Beach, a 20-30 minute walk from there, were both as wonderful as the reviews suggested, and they are fantastic beaches not too far from Waikiki. When we returned to the shop, it was just past 12:30 PM, but the staff kindly offered to take us to Kailua Town at 1:30 PM, allowing us to stay in town for an hour and a half. Thanks to their flexible scheduling, we were able to enjoy both the beach and the town. Although we were cutting it close, the four types of beer from Lanikai Brewing were delicious. The shop was clean, and I appreciated being able to use it for lunch and change in the changing room inside. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to enjoy Kailua with a shuttle service.

ワイキキのヒルトンからの送迎をお願いしました。8時出発、16時帰着というスケジュールで、ゆったりとカイルアを観光し、戻ってワイキキでもうひと楽しみするなら、最適と思います。当日のドライバーさんも、現地カイルアのショップで対応して下さった日本人スタッフさんもとても親切でした。ショップから徒歩3分のカイルアビーチ、そこから、20-30分歩いてのラニカイビーチはどちらも評判通りで、ワイキキからそう遠くない素晴らしいビーチでした。ショップに戻ったら、12時30分過ぎになっていたのですが、そこで、スタッフさんから1時30分にカイルアタウンへ送って下さり、タウンに1時間半滞在、という提案をいただき、その柔軟なスケジュール調整のおかげで、ビーチとタウンを両方楽しめました。時間ギリギリでしたが、ラニカイブリュワリーのビール4種類も美味しかったです。ショップはきれいで、そこを昼食に使わせてもらえたのも、ショップ内の更衣室で着替えができたのもありがたかったです。送迎でカイルアを楽しみたい方にはお勧めします。

We participated as a family of five. We had a packed two hours and it was so much fun. All the lockers for our bags were in use, which was a bit of a hassle, but they were able to hold our things at the ticket center. Plus, it was free, which was actually a lucky break.

家族五人で参加しました。みっちり２時間、めっちゃ楽しかったです。荷物のロッカーが全部使用されており、困りましたが、チケットセンターで預かっていただけました。しかも無料でした、むしろラッキーでした。

This was the highlight of our island hopping experience!.. family of 6.. ages 9, 12, 17 and 21 and they all said this was the best part of our travel time in Oahu and the big island!.. looking forward to doing it again on our next visit!!! Directions were clear to meet at harbor, check in with ease and lunch was delicious!. Crew is so helpful and fun. Will recommend to anyone who visits.. family and friends including those fb groups for tips on travel here..

This is my second experience. Last time, we had a fairly large group for an hour, but this time we challenged ourselves with a smaller group (6 people) for two hours. It was an experience with wonderful views of the sea and mountains. My wife, who experienced it for the first time, was very impressed, and we would like to try it again if we have the opportunity next time.

今回で2回目の体験になります。
前回は、1時間で結構な人数で体験しましたが、
今回は少人数(6名)のグループで2時間に挑戦しました。
海と山の素晴らしい景色を見ながらの体験です。
今回、初めて体験した家内も大変感動しておりました、次回も機会あれば体験したいと思います。

As others have mentioned, it does get quite dusty, but you can experience it for a long time, and moving through the great outdoors is a great way to relieve stress.

他の方も書かれている通り、砂埃まみれになりますが、かなり長い時間体験できますし、大自然の中をぐんぐん進むのはかなりストレス発散になりました。

I was able to visit the filming location of my favorite Jurassic Park, and since it included a 2-hour horseback ride, I chose this plan without hesitation. Although we couldn't stop at the filming location, I was very satisfied because I got to enjoy the beautiful scenery!

大好きなジュラシックパークのロケ地に行けること、2時間の乗馬がセットだったので迷わずこのプランを選びました☺︎
ロケ地に立ち止まることは出来なかったですが、綺麗な景色を見て回れたのでとても満足しています！

The crew and the team were awesome. The excursion was truly memorable.

The guides, reception, bus attendants, and tour guides were all in English. Therefore, I could only understand the atmosphere, but it was a lot of fun.

The pickup was from a nearby hotel. The bus, which had a capacity of 50 people, had seats like those in a Mercedes. On the way there, it felt about half full. On the way back, it was almost at full capacity. Upon arrival, we gathered with various tour guests and received a brief explanation. After that, we had free time until the reception time to change clothes, put our belongings in lockers, or look for souvenirs. It’s a good idea to head to the respective tour locations by the reception time.

As for the actual tour, we rode in buggies lined up in six rows, stopping about five times along the way for the guide to explain the filming locations and scenery. Of course, I didn’t understand any English, so I just got the general vibe.

Also, since it had rained the day before, there was no dust, but there were about five small ponds, and my wife and I jumped right in, getting completely soaked! So, if you want to dive into the ponds, changing clothes is a must. We stopped at about two spots that felt like Jurassic Park, and at the gate of Jurassic Park, my wife took pictures while sitting in the passenger seat of the buggy, so there were no issues.

Overall, it was a lot of fun, and the guide was super high-energy, telling lots of American jokes, which was great (even though I couldn't understand). I’d love to come back once I can speak English.

After the tour, the bus departs pretty much on time, so let’s head to where we got off. If you don’t get on early on the way back, there might not be any seats available.

ガイドさん、受付、バスの案内人、ツアーの案内人、全て英語です。
そのため、ほぼ雰囲気でしかわからなかったですが、とても楽しかったです。

ピックアップは、近くのホテルから。
５０人乗りの内装がベンツのシートのバスでした。行きは半分くらい埋まる感じ。帰りはほぼ満席でした。
現地に到着し、いろんなツアーのお客さんをまとめて、ざっと説明あり。その後、受付時間まで自由時間。着替えやロッカーに荷物入れたり、お土産見たりします。
受付時間には、それぞれのツアーの場所へ行くと良いでしょう。

さて、実際のツアーですが、６列並んでバギーで走行し、途中5回くらいとまり、ガイドさんから撮影現場や景色の説明がありました。
もちろん当方全く英語わからないので、雰囲気で理解笑

また、前日雨が降っていたため、埃は舞いませんでしたが、小池スポットが５ヶ所くらいあり、夫婦で思いっきり突っ込んだため、びしょびしょになりました笑
そのため、小池に突っ込みたい人は着替えは必須です。
ジュラシックパークっぽいところに２箇所くらい止まりましたし、ジュラシックパークのゲートのところは最後バギー乗りながら助手席の妻が撮影してくれたので、何も問題なかったです。

とにかく終始楽しかったし、ガイドさんもめっちゃハイテンションでアメリカンジョークたくさん話すので、とても良かった(理解はできなかったけど)
英語をできるようになったらもう一回来たいですね

ツアー後は割と時間通りにバスが出ますので、降りたところに行きましょう。
帰りは早めに乗らないと席がないかも。