All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

This trip was great and a great value for the price. The staff was amazing and everyone in our party had so much fun at the sandbar playing with all the water toys.

And the musicians were really good and we had fun singing along and dancing. I would definitely do this trip again and will recommend to everyone we know. Thanks for a great afternoon.

We would like to spend more time at snorkeling sessions and not 45 mins. We still have to wait people to get down into the water.

I thought it would be a bit cold, but with excitement in my heart, I dove into the sea. I was moved by the emerald green scenery. After enjoying a delicious hamburger, it was time for snorkeling! I tried fins for the first time, and while the corals and colorful fish were pleasant, the surprise and thrill of seeing a huge sea turtle emerge from behind the corals made me really glad I participated.

少し寒いかと思いきや　ワクワクな気持ちで　海にダイブ
エメラルドグリーンの風景に感動です。
美味しいハンバーガー食べて　次は　シュノーケリング❗️
はじめて　フィンに挑戦　サンゴやカラフルな魚も心地よかったけれど　サンゴの陰から　デカい！ウミガメが出てきたときの驚きと　感動は　参加してよかったです。

So much fun! Would do it again! The crew was informative, easy going and made sure we were all good! Food was great! I had 2nd servings and my 6yo son had a blast! It was his first time to snorkle!

Kayaking to the sandbar was a great experience. I enjoyed the scenery from the sandbar. The workers were excellent with advice to practice my snorkeling skills while in the sandbar. This helped me to be more comfortable with snorkeling for the very first time. The workers were so helpful with helping me find my iPhone, which was recovered by other kayakers at the sandbar. Great overall experience!

The weather was cloudy, but the staff were very kind and I had a great time. I was able to see many fish and turtles.

曇りがちな天気でしたが、スタッフさんが非常に親切で楽しめました。
たくさんの魚やカメを見ることができました。

Upon going to the sandbar for the first time, I decided to give Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay a try. So glad I did because I had an amazing time on this cruise. All of the employees were super nice and made sure everyone felt safe & comfortable on the cruise. The sandbar was absolutely stunning! The crew set up a volleyball net which allowed for all of us to have a fun match of beach volleyball at the sandbar. Those that didn't want to participate were able to walk around the sandbar at their leisure. I enjoyed that this cruise was away from all of the other cruises and boats in the area. It was like we had our own secluded little area. The food was delicious and afterwards we cruised over to a reef area to snorkel. Along the way, the captain went slow to make sure we got a chance to see all of the sea turtles floating on the surface of the ocean. We saw so many of them! The area we snorkeled in was amazing. I saw so many different kinds of fish and several sea turtles that literally swim right next to us. I had an amazing time and photos to last a lifetime. If you are thinking about doing a cruise to the sandbar, look no further. Would absolutely go again!

From the moment we were picked up near the hotel and dropped off at it, this was a class 1 experience. Everyone made sure we had a great experience. We were a party of 7 ranging from 81years old to 12. We all rode the banana boats, thrilling! One of us fell off (not the 81 y/o) and was retrieved. The float ride was thrilling our 12 y/o said. The water is clear, the fish ample and snorkels provided along with advice for best viewing. The musicians were outstanding, the fellow passengers getting in the groove and dancing. Whole experience a lifetime memory.

We had such a great day!! The crew was fantastic.
We loved going out to the beautiful sandbar and getting to look back at the beautiful island!!
We saw a sea turtle on the snorkel part of the excursion and so many fish!! Thanks for a great day.

I am so glad my friends and I booked this! Check-in was easy, you don't have to lug a kayak anywhere yourself bc it's there ready to go, easy-to-follow map/instructions and you get plenty of time on the water. I'll do this again for sure!

Truly the best day ever! So much fun on this boat…fun and friendly crew, amazing musicians, tons of activities…couldn’t have asked for anything more! Super family friendly but also great for an adult day of fun. You can bring your own cooler with alcoholic beverages and your own food to ensure you have whatever you need on board. I only wish it had been longer!

It was very cold from the morning, just as I expected. I was disappointed when the thunder started halfway through, but the live performance quickly lifted the gloomy atmosphere!

朝からとても寒く、予想通りでした。
途中から雷も鳴り始めがっかりしていましたが、生演奏などで落ち込んでいた雰囲気も一気に晴れました！

The friendliest crew, amazing musicians, fun activities, and beautiful scenery! Wonderful afternoon on our last day of vacation. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

I participated in a group boat tour 10 years ago. It was such a great memory that I initially hoped to join a group boat again this time, but it was sold out a week before the tour. Since I really wanted to go, I reserved a private boat. Of course, it was more expensive, but it was worth it.

• Since it was a speedboat, we could get to the location faster than the group boat, and we were able to play for about an extra hour after the group boat had left.
• They prioritized letting us use the stand-up paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and other equipment, so we could play as much as we wanted. That feeling of being prioritized was incredible.
• A professional Japanese guide accompanied us, sharing information about the tour, Hawaii, and the pandemic. They played with us beforehand like a member of the family.
• They took care of arrangements for the restroom after landing and monitored our rental car.

Of course, the beauty of the sandbar was amazing, but I’m really glad I chose the private boat.

10年前に団体ボートで参加しました。良い思い出だったので、今回も団体ボートを最初は希望したのですが、ツアー開催の1週間前でSOLDOUT。どうしても行きたかったので貸切ボートを予約しました。もちろん費用は高かったですが、それ以上の価値はありました。
•高速ボートなので、団体ボートよりも早く現地に行けて、帰りも団体ボートが帰ったあとも遊べたので1時間くらいは追加で遊べた気がする。
•SAP、シュノーケル、遊具等優先して使わせてくれるので遊び放題。その優遇感はハンパない。
•日本人のプロのアテンドが付くので、このツアーのことはもちろん、ハワイのこと、パンデミックのこと教えてくれる。家族の一員みたいに事前に一緒に遊んでくれる。
•着岸後のトイレの手配とか、レンタカーの見守りとか、やってくれる。
もちろん、サンドバーの美しさは素晴らしかったですが、貸切ボートにして本当に良かったです。

My family and I really enjoyed our tour. The scenery is astonishing. Mesmerising view. Our tour guide/driver Precious was very entertaining, friendly, and enthusiastic. Hopefully we can back again to try other tours.

My 3 teen daughters and I had a great trip. Julia was a fantastic tender and our capain was so helpful all around. The BBQ was enjoyed by all. We made 3 mini stops along the way, first at the sandbar, next at a turtle watching spot and finally snorkeling where we saw 2 turtles and a ton of fish. Highly recommend!!

The tour guide is very nice, given a lot of information about which movies were filming at which spots.

We had a great day touring Oahu with Travis. We hit many scenic stops and several food stops. This was a fun way to tour the island and learn about the history and culture. I would highly recommend doing this tour.

It was a wonderful experience. The local taxi driver mentioned that one hour wasn't enough, but two hours was quite physically demanding. The guide who accompanied us (a part-time trainer?) spoke English, so it was simple English, but I couldn't understand the warnings when I didn't catch what was being said, and I had to interpret and convey it to the participants. There wasn't much guidance regarding the filming locations; it felt like we were just riding horses. The horses were very smart and occasionally took off running, but they would slow down properly when they caught up to the horse in front. The next day, I had such muscle soreness that walking was difficult, but since I was just returning home, it wasn't a particular problem. I went with my 12-year-old daughter, and she really liked the calm horse and enjoyed herself. Since she is part of a sports club, it seems she didn't have any muscle soreness at all.

とても素晴らしい体験でした。
地元のタクシー運転手が１時間じゃ物足りなかったと言っていましたが、２時間はかなり体力がいりました。
一緒に回るガイド（調教するアルバイト？）も英語なため、簡単な英語でしたが聞き取れないと注意されている内容が分からず、参加しているこちらが通訳して伝える必要がありました。ロケ地に対してはガイドもなく、ひたすらに乗馬をしている感じです。馬はとても賢く、ときどき走り出しましたが、前の馬に追いつくとちゃんとゆっくりになってくれます。
翌日、筋肉痛で歩くのが難しいくらいでしたが帰国だけだったので特に問題はありませんでした。
１２歳の娘と行きましたが、娘も大人しい馬をとても気に入り、楽しんでいました。もともと運動部に所属しているので、彼女は筋肉痛は全くなかったようです。

Nice music, great food there's so much aloha around.

Most of the staff do not speak Japanese, but it’s manageable. However, at some photo spots, the guide stops for about 5 to 10 minutes to explain things, and it might be quite confusing if you don’t understand English. Even if you don’t understand, they will still take your photos. It seems like you don’t necessarily need long sleeves and long pants, but on a sunny day, short sleeves might actually be uncomfortable. We had quite a bit of time until the return bus, so we had lunch at the attached café, and it was pretty delicious!

日本語できるスタッフはほとんどいませんが、なんとかなるかんじです。
ただ、何ヵ所かの写真スポットで5分～10分程度停車してガイドさんが説明してくれるのですがこれはさすがに英語がわからないとちんぷんかんぷんかも。わからなくても写真は撮ってくれます。
長袖長ズボンでなくても大丈夫ぽいですが、晴天だと半袖は逆につらいかも。
帰りのバスの時間までけっこうあったので併設のカフェでランチをしましたがけっこう美味しかったです！

I couldn't get a detailed look at the filming locations of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, but the thrill of driving on the off-road paths was amazing! The weather held up just enough, so I didn't get caught in the rain, but since there are no windows, it might be a good idea to bring a towel because of the dust.

The guides were very cheerful and took lots of photos for us.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I would love to experience the filming location tour.

One thing to note: I had a reservation for the 1:00 PM buggy tour, but the pickup was at 8:00 AM, and we arrived after 9:00, which left us with quite a bit of time to kill. There are souvenir shops and places to eat, so we were able to relax, but if you want to make the most of your time, I think it might be better to rent a car.

ジュラシックパーク、ワールドのロケ地を詳しく見ることはできませんでしたが、道中のオフロードのような道を自分の運転で進む爽快感は最高でした！
天気もぎりぎり持ってくれたので雨に降られることはありませんでしたが、窓が一切ないので土埃がかかるのでタオルは持って行った方がよいかもしれません。

ガイドの方々もとっても陽気で、写真もたくさん撮ってくれます。

また次ハワイに行ったときはロケ地巡りコースで体験してみたいです。

一点だけ、バギーツアー13時スタートの予約でしたが、お迎えは8：00で到着が9：00過ぎでかなり時間を持て余してしまいました。
お土産屋さんやご飯を食べるところもあるのでゆっくりはできましたが、時間を有効に使いたい方はレンタカーで行ったりした方がよいかなと思いました。

We participated as a family of ten, including my parents and siblings. Both the guide and staff were very kind, and we had a great time. The weather was nice, and the beautiful sea and sky were amazing! The water temperature was a bit cold, but it was manageable once we got used to it. The sandbar was knee-deep, and we could swim comfortably at the snorkeling point, where we also saw fish in the coral area. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and everything was great. It was a satisfying tour for the whole family.

両親と兄弟家族で10人で参加しました。ガイドもスタッフもとても親切ですごく楽しめました。
天気もよく、きれいな海！空！最高でした！水温は少し冷たいですが、入っているうちに慣れる程度でした。サンドバーの深さは膝ぐらい、シュノーケリングポイントでも気持ちよく泳げて珊瑚のエリアでは魚もみることが出来ました。ランチのハンバーガーもおいしくて何から何までよかったです。家族みんな満足なツアーでした。

The fact that I booked to just experience the sand bar is my small disclaimer, But the boat ride out to the sandbar including the friendly staff breakfast snacks and juice along with the live band / music and all the SUP, Kayaking Snorkeling and Lounging we could do is what made this an experience of a lifetime for me and my son! They provided all the above for a great rate plus you can add on other activities like the bumper boat ride etc. I highly recommend Veltra tours! You won't be disappointed!! Mahalo

Although my husband and I couldn't speak any English, we decided to participate!

We took a shared bus to Kualoa Ranch. Inside the bus, it was quite cold, typical for Hawaii, and it was tough without a long-sleeve shirt. The person sitting next to us, who was from overseas, was wearing a beach towel over their head.

At Kualoa Ranch, there was one person who understood Japanese, and they explained the meeting place, time, attraction check-in locations, and facilities within Kualoa Ranch (like restrooms and restaurants). Please note that the Japanese-speaking staff were only available during this explanation and at the time of gathering for the return bus.

First, we checked in for the attractions. The staff at the check-in spoke only English. We went to the four-wheeler check-in area and submitted the Veltra application form and driver's license (for the person who would be driving). Both my husband and I wanted to drive.

After successfully checking in, we received helmets, goggles, and masks (like neck warmers), and then we watched a Japanese video about how to operate the buggy before departing. By the way, we were the only Japanese participants in this attraction. During the ride, I believe the staff explained the historical points and filming locations in Hawaii while we got out of the buggy at scenic spots, but it was all in English, so I couldn't understand anything. However, the staff were attentive, taking photos for us, and driving the four-wheeler through the stunning scenery and roads that are not found in Japan was incredibly refreshing!

There was a timing for switching drivers, and even though I am a paper driver who never drives in Japan, I managed to drive somehow. One thing to note is that we raced through a lot of dust, so we ended up covered in sand. Even though I was wearing a mask, my nostrils and ears were filled with sand.

Lastly, I was worried about the tipping situation. There were three staff members accompanying us, and I was nervous about whether we had to give each one a tip, but there was a place to leave tips when returning the goggles and helmets. My husband and I put in $40 together. I couldn't see how much others were tipping, but there were both dollar bills and coins in the tip box. By the way, we did not give tips to the drivers or the person who initially explained things in Japanese, nor did others.

At first, I was filled with anxiety about not being able to speak English, but it turned out to be an exciting experience that we can't have in Japan!

英語が全く出来ない私達夫婦でしたが思いきって参加しました！

乗り合いのバスでクアロア牧場に向かいました。
バスの中はハワイあるあるなのか、エアコンがガンガンすぎて長袖がないと辛いです。
隣に座っていた海外の方は持参したバスタオルをかぶっていました。

クアロア牧場施設内には、日本語が分かる方が一名いて、集合場所や時間、アトラクションの受付場所、クアロア牧場内の施設等(トイレやレストラン)を説明してくれました。
※日本語が話せる方は、この時の説明と、帰りのバスの集合時にしかいませんでした。

まず初めにアトラクションの受付をします。
※対応してくれる方は英語のみ
四輪バギー受付場所まで行き、ベルトラの申込書と運転免許証(運転をする人は)を提出しました。
私達夫婦は二人とも運転希望です。

受付が無事に終わり、ヘルメットとゴーグル、マスク(ネックウォーマーのような)を受け取り、
その後、バギーの操作に関して、日本語のビデオを確認し出発しました。
ちなみに、このアトラクションに参加していた日本人は私達夫婦のみでした。
走行中、絶景ポイントなどバギーから降りて、ハワイの歴史や、映画の撮影場所などをスタッフが説明をしてくれていたと思うのですが、英語のみでまったく分かりませんでした。
ですが、スタッフの方は気にかけて下さり、写真を撮ってくれたり、素晴らしい景色と日本ではない道を四輪バギーで走るのはとても爽快でした！

運転は途中で交代するタイミングがあり、
日本では全く運転しないペーパードライバーの私でも何とか運転できました。
注意点としましては、とにかく砂ぼこりの中を爆走するので、全身砂だらけになります。
マスクをしていたはずなのに鼻の穴も耳の中まで砂で真っ黒でした。

最後に心配していたチップの件ですが
同行してくれたスタッフが三人いたので、１人１人に渡さないといけないのか、ドキドキしていたのですが、ゴーグルやヘルメットを返す場所にチップを入れる場所があり、私達夫婦は二人で40ドル入れました。
他の方がどれくらい入れてるのかは確認できなかったのですが、チップケースの中にはもドル札だったりコインも入っていました。
ちなみに、その他ドライバーや初めに日本語で説明してくれた方には渡していません。他の方も。

初めは英語が話せないという不安でいっぱいでしたが、日本では出来ない、刺激的な経験となりました！

The staff were all incredibly cheerful and kind, making my time there very enjoyable. I wasn't expecting much from the lunch hamburger, but it was surprisingly delicious. There was plenty of free time, and I thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling, and I was able to see turtles as well. I'm glad I signed up for the tour! Although rain was forecasted, we miraculously had sunny then cloudy weather, and it wasn't particularly cold, so I had a great day. I would love to sign up for the sandbar tour again.

とにかくスタッフの方達、全員すごく楽しげな親切な人達ばかりでとても楽しく過ごせました。ランチのハンバーガーもそれほど期待していなかったのですが、すっごく美味しくて驚きました。自由時間も十分にありますし、シュノーケリングも十分に楽しめますし、亀もしっかり見れましたし、ツアー申し込んで良かったです！雨の予報でしたが、奇跡的に晴れのち曇りという天気で特に寒い事もなく1日過ごせました。またサンドバーのツアー申し込みたいぐらいです。

We had an amazing time! 10/10 would recommend!! Defiantly a must when visiting Oahu. Mahalo to the crew and musicians!

this was my first time ziplining at Kualoa Ranch, and it was awesome! so many lines with different speeds and sites, and the ranch is always so beautiful to spend a day

Great farm, and really well cared for horses. The farm as well is maintained with other farm animals.

The Utvs go throughout the ranch and you see so many amazing sites, animals on the ranch, views of the ocean