All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

Originally I was very scared as I don't like to put my head under the water. I signed up just because my grown up daughter wanted to try that. I was a bit out of breath at the beginning as I dived in to the helmet, but soon as I calmed down, it was incredible. I was even able to touch the gorgeous big turtle. But I was able to have this great experience only thanks to my assigned diver, who directed me so well. So thank you ever so much xx

Once we headed out to sea and it was our turn, we jumped right in. It was a moment of becoming a bird in an instant. All I could hear in the sky was the sound of the wind; it truly felt like a different world. Even those who are not good with heights will be fine. I didn't feel any seasickness at all, probably thanks to the medication. I highly recommend it!

沖に出て順番が来たら直ぐに飛び出されました。あっという間の鳥になった時間。上空は風の音だけしか聞こえない、本当に別世界でした。高いところがダメな人でも大丈夫。船酔いも薬の効き目か全くありませんでした。是非オススメします！

I participated with my father (in his 60s). Since both of us grew up by the sea, we had no worries about swimming, but we were a bit nervous since it was our first time. The woman in charge was absolutely wonderful, and during the bus ride, we had a homeroom session where the participants (we were referred to as such) were laughing the whole time and felt relaxed. On the day of participation, we were told that due to high waves, it might be hard to spot dolphins right away, but as soon as we boarded the boat, we were able to see dolphins and sea turtles! After that, we dove into the sea and were moved to see dolphins swimming right below us... (they were quite far away, though, haha). We couldn't see them up close, but we were able to confirm a significant number of dolphins.

There were participants who suffered from seasickness throughout the trip, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to seasickness or can't swim (once you dive into the sea, the boat leaves, so if you want to return, you can't. We swam as a group for about 20 minutes, which could be quite tough for those who aren't confident). However, for those who have no issues with seasickness or swimming, I wholeheartedly recommend it! You can experience a feeling of being one with nature!

私と父(60代)で参加しました。二人とも海街育ちなので泳ぎには全く不安は無かったのですが、初めての参加のためドキドキでした。担当の女性の方がとっっても素敵な方で、バスの中でホームルームをするのですが終始生徒(参加者はこう呼ばれます)は笑いっぱなしでリラックス出来ました。参加日は波が高い為すぐに見つかるか分からないとの事でしたが、船に乗り込んですぐにイルカ・海亀を見る事が出来ました！その後海にダイブし泳ぎながら自分たちの真下を泳ぐイルカに感動…(距離はかなり遠いですが笑)間近で見ることが叶いませんでしたがかなりの数のイルカを確認できました。

船酔いで終始苦しんでおられる参加者の方もいましたので、船酔いする方や泳げない方(海に一度潜ると船は離れますので戻りたくてももどれません。20分くらい団体で泳ぐので得意じゃない方はかなら辛そうでした)にはおすすめしませんが、船酔いにも泳ぎにも問題ない方には全力でおすすめです！自然と一体化した気分が味わえますよう！

I had a really great time!! The instructor during the experience was wonderful, and the driver for the pickup and drop-off was also very cheerful and kind, which made me feel at ease. We were the only Japanese people there, but it was helpful that they provided explanations in Japanese! I would like to use this service again (o^^o).

本当に楽しかったです！！体験中のインストラクターさんはもちろん、送迎の運転手さんもとても明るくいい人で安心できました。私たちしか日本人はいなかったのですが、日本語でも説明をしてくださって助かりました！また利用したいと思います(o^^o)

Kudos to Hunter and Sophie for making this an amazing experience.

I participated with four friends in late December. One of my friends said, "I'm scared, so I'll just watch." But despite that, we boarded the boat and were told by the staff to put on life jackets without any argument... "Put your feet in here and sit down..." There was no time to be afraid as we floated into the air. The boat below gradually became smaller, and I felt no fear at all; I felt foolish for hesitating. Although we all fall into the category of elderly people aged 65 and over according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, experiencing this for the first time at this age was so much fun that we all agreed... I'm enjoying this at my age during this year-end period! Long live the elderly!

　12月下旬に友達4人で参加しました。「怖いから私見てるわ」と言いです仲間も。と言いながらも船で沖合へ、係員から有無を言わさずライフジャケットを着てと・・・「ここに足を入れて座って・・・」恐れている暇はなく空中へふーわと。眼下のボートはだんだん小さくなって　怖さは全くなく躊躇した自分がバカみたい、皆　厚労省の人口分類では65歳以上の高齢者に入るのですがこの歳で初体験　異口同音にこんなに楽しめるなんて・・・
俺はこの歳だから年末のこの時期に楽しめるんだぞって!
高齢者バザーイ。

It was my first experience in October 2016. My wife liked it. It's coming soon! Please take care of it on January 30, 2018, as well.

2016.10初めての体験でした。
奥さんが気に入ってます。
もうすぐなんだ！
2018.1.30 もお願いいたします

After swimming with dolphins in the Ogasawara Islands, I became captivated by them and applied for the experience. First, I tend to get seasick, so I intended to take motion sickness medication but forgot, and we set sail as is. As expected, I got seasick. I didn't reach the point of vomiting, but on the way back, I felt nauseous and couldn't eat. So, I recommend that anyone who is prone to seasickness definitely take motion sickness medication.

Now, onto the main event with the dolphins. It seems I was lucky that day, as we quickly encountered a pod of about a dozen dolphins. As soon as we jumped into the water, we were able to swim with the dolphins right away. They swam around us repeatedly, so we got to swim with them many times. They were really cute.

After that, we went snorkeling. Here too, as soon as we got into the water, we encountered two sea turtles. It was really exciting to see a large sea turtle swimming so comfortably.

After that, in January, the sun went down, and it got really cold. I recommend bringing warm clothing. The local staff were entertaining and made sure everyone had a good time, so overall, I was very satisfied.

小笠原でドルフィンスイムをしてからイルカに虜になり、応募しました。
まず私は酔いやすかったので、酔い止めを飲もうとしてたのですが忘れてしまい、そのまま出航。案の定酔ってしまいました。吐くまでは行きませんが、帰りの船は気持ち悪くご飯食べるところではありませんでした。なので酔いやすい方は必ず酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいとおもいます。
そして本番のドルフィン。
当日は運が良かったみたいで、すぐに十数頭いる群れに出会えました。
海にとびんこんでからすぐにイルカと泳げました。ずっと私たちの周りをくるくると泳いでくれてたみたいなので、何度も何度もイルカと泳げました。キッキいってほんとに可愛かったです。
そのあと、シュノーケル。
ここでも海に降りてすぐ、2匹のウミガメに出会えました。大きなウミガメが気持ちよさそうに泳いでてほんと嬉しかったです。
そのあとは1月で太陽が隠れてしまいすごく寒かったです。防寒のものを持参することをお勧めします。
現地スタッフのかたは面白くて皆さんを楽しませてくれ、全体的に満足です。

It was my first time parasailing in Hawaii. I also requested transportation, and the shuttle arrived on time. Since it was 120 meters high, the view was great and I had a lot of fun.

ハワイでのパラセイリングは初めてでした。
送迎もお願いしましたが、時間通りに送迎車が来ました。
高さ120mのものだったので景色もよく楽しかったです。

It was a series of experiences that you can't have in Japan! The staff were really enthusiastic, and it was a great experience. The kids also loved the program. I truly felt that it was worth the money.

日本では出来ない体験の数々でした！飼育員の方もノリノリでいい経験ができました。子供もすごい喜ぶプログラムです。これはお金を出す価値があるな、と実感しました。

The weather was nice and the cruise was great, but the transportation information was insufficient. Even though I arrived before the meeting time, I couldn't get on the bus and had to use a taxi at my own expense.

天候もよくクルーズはよかったのですが送迎の案内が不十分で集合時間前に行ったにもかかわらずバスに乗れず実費でタクシーを利用した

This experience was one of a kind. To see the island from the back of a horse was truly special. At one point in the tour, you are able to see the curvature of the island on three sides, something that was remarkable to see. I highly recommend this tour!

Our entire group, including a friend with cebral palsy, had an incredible time! The crew taught us what we needed to know & provided us with everything we needed to have a great time except towels. They knew just where to go for us to see sea turtles!!!! We also saw several schools of colorful fish. We even had an impromptu boat party with music, snacks, drinks, pirate & viking hat! It was one of the best parts of our Hawaiian vacation! Worth every penny! If we come back to Hawaii, they will definitely be apart of our vacation plans!! Thank you Holokai crew

It was my first experience with parasailing, and I was scared at first, but I enjoyed the scenery of Hawaii. My 6-year-old child was also very excited and wants to go parasailing again. The guide was kind and it was a lot of fun.

パラセーリング初めての経験で、最初は怖かったですが、ハワイの景色を堪能でしました、ら
6歳の子供も大興奮でまたパラセーリングをしたいと言ってます。
ガイドの方も親切で楽しかったです。

I wanted to swim with dolphins, so I enrolled in Dolphin University. While riding the bus to the port, the staff shared various stories, making the journey enjoyable. On the boat heading to where the dolphins were, I was thrilled to also see whales! I was so happy to get off the boat twice and see a large group of dolphins up close. I also got to see sea turtles and fish, which was fun. Although I found the SUP, slide, and canoeing a bit lacking since we could only do them for a short time, I had a great time overall. If I get the chance to come back to Waikiki, I will enroll in Dolphin University again! For those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

イルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、イルカ大学に入学しました。バスに乗って、港までの間もスタッフが色んなお話をしてくれて楽しく過ごせました。船に乗ってイルカのいるところまで向かう間に、クジラも見えて感動しました！二度船から降り、イルカの大群をたくさん間近で見れて嬉しかったです。また海ガメも間近で見れたり、魚も見れて楽しかったです。SUPや滑り台やカヌーはおまけで少し出来るくらいで物足りなかったですが、すごく楽しかったです。またワイキキに来れたら、イルカ大学に入学します！！
船酔いする方が沢山いたので、心配な方は必ず酔い止めを飲むべきです。

Absolutely amazing time! The crew of the Holokai was great! They provided everything needed for our snorkeling adventure, they knew just where to go to see wondrous underwater life, and everyone aboard saw sea turtles as well as several different schools of colorful fish!!! They knew just where to go! Such a great value for our money! Sun, music, snacks, sails, water, and beverages. Woohoo! If you must pick one activity while in Hawaii, this is it! You will not be disappointed

Despite my companion, who is afraid of heights and dislikes water, feeling nervous before the jump, once we were in the air, they were laughing joyfully. I even worried they might be losing it from fear... But thanks to the motion sickness medication, there was no seasickness, and once we were up, the breathtaking view was all mine. In a way, it was a graceful experience (laughs). The staff and the other people in our group were also enjoyable and satisfied! The driver who picked us up was so chatty that I wondered if they were okay, but they seemed to be really considerate and engaged us in various conversations. Thanks to that, the journey was never boring (＾∇＾).

高所恐怖症＆水が嫌いな同行者が飛ぶ前はナーバスになったにも関わらず、飛んでしまえば満面で爆笑
怖さでおかしくなったかと心配するほど…
でも酔い止めのお陰で船酔いもなく上がってしまえば絶景は自分だけのもの。ある意味優雅な時間（笑）
スタッフも同じ組みの人達も楽しく満足です‼️
お迎えのドライバーさんも喋りっぱなしで大丈夫か？と思うほど気を使ってくれてるみたいで色々話しかけてくれます。お陰で道中も飽きないです（＾∇＾）

I was able to enjoy the stunning views, including Diamond Head. My 64-year-old mother also enjoyed the 120 meters, but she was initially scared of the height, so for those wanting to be considerate to their parents, a lower height might be better. Additionally, you can purchase photos on an SD card for $30, which made for a nice keepsake.

ダイヤモンドヘッド含めて絶景を楽しめました。
64歳の母も120mを楽しんでいましたが、高さは最初怖がっていた
ので親孝行の方はもっと低い高さでも良いかもしれません。
なお、写真をSDカードで30$で購入できますが、良い記念になりました。

This was a terrific tour well worth the cost. We were driven around the Kualoa Ranch in a comfortable Mercedes van for 2 and 1/2 hours by a guide who had great information, and we were shown filming sites from our favorite movies and TV shows. We were able to enter a site still standing from Jurassic World, and take pictures by the log from Jurassic Park where Sam Neill and the kids hid during the dinosaur stampede. We were able to walk around the bone yard from Kong:Skull Island and see locations from the new Jumanji film which opened and we saw in Honolulu 2 days later. We walked around a fish pond that was used in many movies and we were taken to a a WWII bunker on the side of a mountain that had a lot of movie memorabilia including the submarine from Lost. We were even given popcorn, candy and cold water to enjoy on the trip. We had a wonderful time and have many terrific pictures.

I participated in beach horseback riding, which is available for those aged seven and older. The weather was nice, and the ocean was impressive and very enjoyable. The free time in Haleiwa was a bit limited. Next time, I want to ride the Dole Pineapple Express as well.

七歳以上が参加できる海岸乗馬に参加しました。お天気も良く、海は迫力でとても良かったです。ハレイワの自由時間がやや少なめでした。今度はドールのパイナップル電車にも乗りたいです。

My husband had a high fever the day before, and I was worried about canceling, but thankfully his fever went down on the day of the trip. We both felt unwell and took some motion sickness medicine we bought at the ABC Store, unsure if it would help. There were three groups of Japanese people. There was hardly any time to stop, and I truly felt it was worth coming for the breathtaking views and the pleasant experience right from the start. After it ended, we quickly finished by watching others, and I didn't feel sick at all. You can get the photos on an SD card for $30. They show you the pictures, so you can decline if you want. I would love to ride again when I go to Hawaii.

まさかの旦那さんが前日高熱で、キャンセルしようかとも悩みましたが当日なんとか熱は下がり、2人ともに不調のままABCストアで買った聞くかどうかわからない酔い止めだけ飲んでいどみました。日本人3組。止まってる時がほぼなく、つくない1番最初で絶景の景色と気持ち良さで本当に来て良かったと思いました。終わった後も他の人の見たりであっという間に終わり全く酔いませんでした。30ドルでSDカードにしてもえます。写真を見せてくれるので断ることもできます。またハワイいったら乗りたいです。

I couldn't see any dolphins, but I had a great time swimming in the beautiful sea and playing on the board! I had heard it was the wrong season to see whales, but I was happy to see two of them.

I experienced severe seasickness, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication before going! Also, everyone was renting wetsuits, so I think it's a good idea to rent one as well.

I'm glad I made some wonderful memories!

イルカには会えなかったけど、綺麗な海で泳いだりボードに乗って遊んだり楽しかったです！
クジラは見れない時期と聞いていたのに、2匹も見ることができて嬉しかったです。

船酔いが凄かったので、酔い止めを飲んで行くのをお勧めします！
あと、ウェットスーツも皆さん借りられていたので借りた方がいいと思います。

いい思い出ができて良かったです！

I was worried about going by rental car, but using the navigation system made it easy for the two of us. The activity itself exceeded our expectations in terms of fun; although it was said that it wouldn't be very fast, there was still plenty of thrill, which was great. Many foreigners were wearing shorts, but our shoes and long pants got muddy, so it's definitely better to wear shoes and long pants that you don't mind getting dirty. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes. My wife had no problem driving, but it might be tough for a slender and delicate woman.

レンタカーで行くのが心配でしたが、ナビを使って２人で行けば問題ありませんでした。
アクティビティ自体は期待を上回る楽しさで、スピードが出ないとの事でしたが十分スリルもあり良かったです。
外国人は短パンが多かったですが、靴と長ズボンがドロドロになったので、確実に汚れて良い靴と長ズボンを履いて行った方がいいです。
着替えも忘れずに。
うちの嫁は運転問題無くできましたが、細くか弱い女性だときついかもしれません。

Due to the bad weather, there were only us and one other family participating. The interaction content was sufficient, including explanations about the dolphins' bodies, dolphin touch, instructions for jumps, and dolphin kisses. We also enjoyed feeding sea turtles and tropical fish, as well as the dolphin and sea lion shows. The pickup times were a bit inconvenient, so having a rental car would be more convenient.

天候が悪かったため、参加者はウチともう１家族のみでした。
イルカの体の説明、イルカタッチ、ジャンプ等の指示出し、イルカキスなど、ふれあい内容は十分でした。
ウミガメや熱帯魚へのエサやり、イルカショー、アシカショーなどもあり、楽しめました。
送迎時刻が中途半端なため、レンタカーがあった方が便利です。

I gathered at the meeting point and headed there by rental car, but there was a problem, and I arrived an hour late. However, I was able to participate safely, and as the organizer, I was filled with gratitude!

I think everything was great in terms of safety, scenery, fun, and kindness!

If I have the opportunity, I would love to go again privately! ^ ^

現地集合でレンタカーで向かいましたが、トラブルがあり、1時間遅れでの到着でしたが、無事参加させていただけまして、、、
幹事としては感謝の気持ちでいっぱいでした！

安全面、景色、楽しさ、親切さ全て大変良かったと思います！

機会があればまたプライベートでも行きたいです^ ^

I had high expectations for the main event of my trip to Hawaii, but I didn't see any dolphins at all. I understand that it's a wild animal, so it's not surprising. Even when they said, "It's a whale!" it was too far away, and even with my contact lenses, I couldn't see it well. They worked hard to find dolphins, and since we waited on the boat for a long time, I ended up feeling seasick, even though I usually don't take motion sickness medication. I hoped to do a lot of snorkeling since I couldn't see any dolphins, but it ended rather quickly. I think it was a stroke of luck that I got to see a sea turtle! They took a lot of photos, but honestly, if you don't buy a USB, you won't see anything, so I recommend purchasing it on the bus if you want to keep those memories. For lunch, I think "light snack" is a better description than "lunch." Later, I received an email saying, "Here are today's photos," but there were no attachments... I didn't even know who to contact about it. I think I might have had too high expectations. I received a discount voucher for the next time since I didn't see any dolphins, but to be honest, I'm not sure if I would want to participate again.

ハワイ旅行のメインイベント、くらいに思って期待しておりましたが、全くイルカに逢えませんでした。
野生の生き物なので仕方のないこととは思います。
鯨だよ！と言われてもかなり遠くてコンタクト着用していてもよく分からなかったです。
一生懸命イルカを探してくれて、長いこと船上で待機していたので普段は酔い止めを飲まない私でも船酔いしてしまいました。
イルカが見れなかった分、たくさんシュノーケリングができればと思いましたが、案外あっさり終わってしまいました。
ウミガメが見られたのは不幸中の幸いかなと思います！
写真を沢山撮ってもらいましたが、正直USBを買わない人は何も見られないので、思い出として欲しい方はバスの中で購入を希望しておいた方がいいと思います。
お昼もランチというか軽食という表現がベストかと思います。
後ほど、今日の写真です、とメールが届きましたが写真は添付されておらず…どこに問い合わせていいのかも分からず…
ちょっと期待し過ぎたかなと思いました。
イルカが見れなかったので次回割引券頂きましたが、次回も参加したいかと聞かれたら正直微妙なところです。

I heard that the waves are calmest in the morning, so I joined the first tour of the day. There were about 15 of us, and we went into the water in groups of 2 to 3 at a time. While you're diving, you don't feel much, but the waiting time on the boat can make you feel seasick (the waiting time is quite long). I recommend not having breakfast before participating. (It's better to take seasickness medication beforehand.) Some women ended up not riding the sea bob due to seasickness.

Also, the staff will take photos for you. The cost for the photo data and tips is not included in the participation fee, so I recommend bringing cash. (Tips are about $10 to $20 per person.)

波が一番穏やかと聞いたので、朝一番のツアーに参加しました。全員で１５名程で、一度に２～３名で海に潜ります。潜っている間はあまり感じませんが、待ち時間は船上のため酔います。（待ち時間が結構長いです。）朝食は取らずに参加されることをおすすめします。（酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が良いです。）数名の女性は船酔いのせいで、結局シーボブに乗られなかった方もいました。
また、スタッフの方が写真を撮ってくれます。写真のデータ代とチップの費用は参加費には含まれていないので、現金を持参される事をおすすめします。（チップは１人１０～２０ドルぐらいです）

I participated with my fifth-grade and first-year middle school children (ages 40) as a group of three! Since we are an active family that enjoys things like obstacle courses in Japan, I really wanted to go to the adventure park and made a reservation while in Japan.

We arrived after about a 30-minute bus ride from Honolulu, put our belongings in a locker, and were ready to go.

Feeling excited, we headed to the Adventure Tower and were surprised! It was taller than I had imagined... My son was a bit nervous at first, but he easily cleared the first mini bungee jump! With the help of the staff, we managed to conquer all the obstacles around the tower, and before we knew it, an hour and a half had passed!

On the day I participated, there were Japanese staff members, so it was fine even if you couldn't speak English! Inside the Adventure Tower, there were some challenging spots where I thought, "I can't do this after all," but the kind staff came to help, which was reassuring! I highly recommend it for active people, so if you're looking for thrills, I think you should definitely give it a try.

I also think it would be interesting if there were courses that go deeper into the mountains, not just around the tower!

Next, I want to try the zip line.

小学５年生と中学１年生の子供と私(４０歳)の３人で参加しました！
元々日本でもアスレチックなど好きなアクティブ派なので、アドベンチャーパークにどうしても行きたい！と日本で予約して参加しました。

ホノルルからバスで３０分くらいで到着し、ロッカーに荷物を入れ スタンバイ完了。

ドキドキしてアドベンチャータワーに行ってビックリ！
想像していたよりも高さがある…
最初はややビビっていた息子でしたが、一発目のプチバンジーも難なくクリア！
その後もタワーの周りのアスレチックをスタッフの方にお手伝いしてもらいながら、無事に完全制覇でき、気がつけば１．５時間が経っていました！

私が参加した日は日本人のスタッフがいたので、英語が話せなくても大丈夫でした！
アドベンチャータワーの中にはちょっと難しくて途中で『やっぱり無理〜』という難関もありましたが、その時は優しいスタッフさん達が助けに来てくれますので、その辺りも心強いポイントです！
アクティブ派にはオススメなので、ぜひスリルを味わいたい方は行ってみるといいと思います。

タワー周りだけでなくもっと山の中を進んでいけるコースがあってもおもしろいと思います！

次はジップラインに行きたいと思います。

We set sail and were immediately greeted by a whale. It was an amazing start, as we could clearly see the spout and the body along with the tail, raising our expectations of encountering dolphins and turtles. After that, under the captain's guidance, we encountered many dolphins and turtles just as we hoped. The baby turtles were incredibly cute. We were able to welcome 2018 with a wonderful beginning. The staff were also very kind, and I am grateful. Thank you.

I can't swim, so I was scared when I jumped from the boat. But even at my age, I found the courage to try, and surprisingly, I was able to do it. It became a journey of discovery where I could challenge myself. Thank you.

出航していきなりクジラのお出迎えです。
潮吹きと胴体にシッポもハッキリくっきり見ることが出来て最高な滑り出し、イルカちゃんやカメさんに出会える期待が高まる船出でした。
その後、船長さんの操縦で期待通りに沢山のイルカ達やカメ達に遭遇しました。子亀がとっても可愛らしかったです。２０１８年が素晴らしい幕開けで迎えることが出来ました。スタッフの皆さんもとっても親切で感謝です。ありがとうございました。（m）
泳げない私、船から飛び込む時怖かった。でも年をとってもやって見ると意外とできる勇気をもらいました。チャレンジ出来る発見の旅となりました。
ありがとう。（y）

Although the waves were small, it was my first time surfing, so I felt a sense of accomplishment being able to stand and ride the waves. I don't speak much English, but since not much conversation is needed, I managed just fine.

波は少なかったものの、初サーフィンなので、
立って波に乗るということができて達成感もありました。
英語はほとんどできませんが、さほど会話も必要ないので、
なんとかなります。