All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

I actually wanted to go to Kualoa Ranch, but it was fully booked and I couldn't make a reservation, so I decided to participate in a horseback riding experience in the valley instead. I was able to enjoy garlic shrimp and shopping, and I had a packed schedule with breathtaking views while horseback riding that I normally wouldn't experience. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer because time felt too short. Exploring Haleiwa and horseback riding were more fun than I expected, so next time I want to try horseback riding by the beach. The Dole ice cream is also recommended.

本当はクアロアランチ に行きたかったのですが満席で予約ができなかったので急遽渓谷の乗馬体験に参加することにしました。ガーリックシュリンプやショッピングを満喫することができ、普段は体験できない乗馬での絶景を楽しんだり盛りだくさんで、時間が足らなくもう少し滞在していたかったです。ハレイワ散策と乗馬は想像以上に楽しかったので次回は海辺の乗馬で体験したいです。ドールのアイスもオススメ。

The day I had my reservation, it unexpectedly rained heavily, so I postponed it to the next day. The next day was sunny, and I was able to experience the best parasailing.

予約した日は、まさかの大雨だったので、翌日に延期。
翌日は晴れ。最高のパラセイリングを体験することができました。

This was a great experience. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and friendly. I was having problems swimming in the choppy water and one of the girls stuck by me, made sure I was ok and also made sure I was able to see the dolphins.
My son and grandson loved seeing the turtles and the kayak.
Thank you for a wonderful time. We highly recommend this excursion with this company. They’re outstanding!

Salmon we ordered could have been better. Dress code was not being implemented. Only few people followed the instructions.

I took the bus number 55 from Ala Moana Shopping Center at 8:30 AM, and it took almost two hours. Since I wasn't sure where to get off, I asked the driver in advance to let me know when we arrived at Gunstock Ranch. I got off after the 56-160 on Kamehameha Highway. It was written on a utility pole at stop 46. Right after getting off the bus, there was a sign for Gunstock, so I didn't get lost.

What was frightening was how cold the bus was. Even with a long-sleeved jacket and a towel as a blanket, it was still chilly... Even though I knew it would be cold and prepared for it, I still needed to be cautious. There seem to be various horseback riding courses available, but since it was a place where no Japanese was spoken at all, I participated as a beginner. Next time, I would like to join a different course.

There were no other customers, just the two of us for a little over an hour, walking through the mountains. It was a unique experience that allowed us to feel the time and air that we can't experience in Japan. The sea breeze felt very nice, and it was enjoyable.

Lima, the new female staff member, was very polite and interacted with us, even though we didn't understand English well. Please feel the vastness of the 800 acres of land.

朝8時半に55番のthe busでアラモアナショッピングセンターから出発、ほぼ２時間かかりました。
降りるバス停が定かではなかったので、ガンストック牧場に行きたいので着いたら教えて欲しいとドライバーさんに先にお願いしておきました。
カメハメハ ハイウェイ56-160の次で降ります
。46と降りた所の電柱にかいてありました。
バスを降りると直ぐの所にガンストックの看板もあるので迷いはしないですね。
何が恐ろしかと言うと、なんせバスは寒い
長袖のヤッケにタオルを膝掛けにしても寒い…
分かっていて、装備をしていてもなので注意が必要です。
乗馬はいろいろなコースがあるみたいですが、全く日本語の通じない所なのでビギナーでの参加でしたが、次回は違うコースで参加したいと思います。
他にお客さんもなく、我々だけでの1時間ちょっと、山の中をお散歩
日本では味わえない、時間と空気を感じる事ができました。
sea wind がとても気持ちよく、楽しかったです。
リマはまだ新しく入った女性スタッフと言う事でしたが、丁寧に英語のわからない私たちに接してくれました。
800エイカーの広大な大地を感じて下さい。

Even someone as scared as I am had a great time!! I want to do it again! It wasn't scary because we went up slowly. They also took wonderful photos, and I'm very satisfied!

怖がりな私でもとっても楽しめました！！
もう一度やりたいです！
ゆっくりと上がっていくので怖くなかったです。
素敵な写真も撮ってくれて大満足です！

The fireworks were smaller than I imagined and ended quickly. The Hawaiian food was delicious, but the crab was disappointing. I would have been satisfied with the cheapest course. Since it was December 22, it was cold, and I didn't want to go outside.

想像した以上に花火が小さくてすぐに終わる。
ハワイ料理は美味しかったがカニは残念。
1番安いコースなら満足出来た。
12月22日だったので寒くて外に出たくなくなる。

In the distance, I could see what looked like the tail of a whale and the shadow of a sea turtle, but in the end, there were no dolphins at all.

Along the way, I snorkeled for about an hour, but I didn't see any fish in areas that weren't particularly beautiful, like the coral reefs. When I participated in snorkeling tours in other countries, I had experiences where I saw very beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish, so if we weren't going to see dolphins, I wished we could at least stop at a spot where we could expect to see more tropical fish. Just looking at the white sand underwater quickly bored my child, and when we returned to the boat, it was cold.

One positive point was that the staff were very cheerful, dancing the hula and letting us ride in canoes.

I understand that these things can happen when dealing with nature, but I was disappointed that I invested a whole day, starting with a 5 AM gathering, for such a rare day in Hawaii.

By the way, as an apology for the group that didn't see dolphins, they said the next participation fee would be discounted by $20. However, since there's no guarantee that the same thing won't happen again, I won't participate anymore.

はるかかなたにクジラのしっぽと海亀が泳ぐ影らしきものが見られたのですが、結局イルカは姿すらなかったです・・。

途中、1時間ほど、シュノーケルをしたのですが、サンゴ礁など特に綺麗でないところで、魚も見られず・・。他国でシュノーケルツアーに参加した際は
とてもきれいなサンゴ礁と熱帯魚が見られた経験があるので、イルカも見られないならば、せめてもっと熱帯魚などが期待できるスポットで停泊してくれてもと思いました・・。海中の白い砂をみるだけで子供もすぐ飽きて、すぐに舟にひきあげたら今度は寒いと・・。

一つ良かった点は、スタッフの皆さんがとても陽気で、フラダンスを踊ってくださったり、カヌーに乗せてくれたりしました。

自然相手なのでこういうこともあるかとは思うのですが、貴重なハワイの1日を朝5時代に集合して一日投資したのにと残念でした。

ちなみに、イルカを見れなかったグループへのおわびとしては、次回参加代金が20ドルにディスカウントされるのだそうです。
同じことが2度ないとも限らないので、もう参加はしませんが。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, and it was an incredibly enjoyable time! Next time, I want to go with our children when we have them. The staff were great at creating a lively atmosphere, making it a very memorable experience.

新婚旅行でハワイに行き、めちゃめちゃ気持ちのいい時間になりました！
今度は子供ができたら一緒に行きたいと思っています。
スタッフの方も盛り上げ上手でとても思い出に残る時間になりました。

We attended this cruise on 2017/12/24 Christmas eve and it was a wonderful evening from start to finish.The star of Honolulu is an amazing evening from the coach "Royal Star" transferring us from the hotel to the ship and back with great care. Upon arrival, the 5 star guests were ushered to the boat and boarding was separate from others. A photo, drink and canapes were offered on the top deck. We were then shown our seats - private 2 person table along the window - and drinks were served. The menu was a 7 course meal with the Beef with Foie Gras being the highlight of the dinner! Tender and melts in your mouth. Overall the dinner is a 9/10. Wait service was amazing, very helpful, explained all courses and never stopped smiling. Drinks were well made and presented nicely.
The cruise it self takes you along Waikiki beach with some great views of Diamond Head and all of Waikiki. The ambiance the sunset creates is great for all couples and a very romantic backdrop to take photos and video.
Live entertainment was a nice touch, with a Jazz show. The singer had an amazing voice along with the pianist and sax player.
This is truly an amazing dinner evening with your spouse or partner.

My only disappointment with this cruise is the actual time to spend on the deck enjoying the ocean breeze. Dinner is served shortly after leaving the dock which having a course dinner is hard to get up and leave between each course. We did manage after the salad to leave for a few minutes. The waiter kindly waited to serve us the 4th course when we got back.

Overall this cruise is an amazing romantic and wonderful cruise for couples celebrating. Make sure to pay attention during dinner to get great photos of Waikiki, Diamond Head and sunsets.
Thank you to all the staff of #The Star of Honolulu for your professionalism making our experience a wonderful night.

Divers friendly but little instruction or guidance given. Lot of waiting around and too many people on boat for number of scooters and divers, reduce sizes for more enjoyable experience. Also suggest providing one digital photo in price of ticket at least as waste if going to effort of taking them if not emailing to parties. Expect to wait around both at office, on shuttle and boat.

I could only get the appetizer course on the upper deck due to it being fully booked, but I was fairly satisfied with the food and drinks. The view of Waikiki from the upper deck was pleasant, and overall, I was reasonably satisfied.

満席で上甲板でのアペタイザーコースしかとれなかったが、食事と飲み物もそこそこ満足。上甲板からのワイキキ風景は気持ちよく、それなりに満足。

Coral has died, and efforts are underway for artificial reefs and coral restoration. Around the reefs, schools of fish, green sea turtles, and rays could be observed. Overall, including the transportation, boarding arrangements, and underwater scenery, the Atlantis experience I participated in 25 years ago in Maui was better.

珊瑚が死滅し、人工の漁礁と珊瑚の再生努力中。
漁礁周辺には魚群、アオウミガメ、エイなどが観賞できた。
送迎、乗船までの段取り、海底の景観など総合的に、25年前に参加したマウイ島でのアトランテイスのほうが良かった。

The overall excitement of the venue and the interactions between guests created a great atmosphere. However, the location of the venue was a bit difficult to find, which caused some confusion.

会場全体の盛り上がり、客同士のふれあいなど、雰囲気つくりがうまかった。
会場の場所がわかりにくい場所にあるため、少しまごまごした。

They picked me up in a car with cheerful music blasting! My energy was high from the morning! After getting off the bus and waiting for a while, I was guided to the boat. There were only two families, who seemed to be American. When I asked the staff to take a photo, they gave me an SD card and said it would be $30, so I decided to go for it. Honestly, it was expensive, but I’m glad I bought it for the memories. It mentioned to bring a bath towel and a change of clothes, but since only my feet got wet, I didn’t need them. The scenery was beautiful, and I felt it was a great experience to have for the first time.

陽気な音楽がガンガンかかった車でお迎えに来てくれました！朝からテンション高い！
バスを降りて、しばらく待っていると船へと案内されました。
アメリカ人？の親子と２組だけでした。
スタッフに、写真を撮ってもらうとSDカードをくれて30ドルとのことだったのでお願いしました。
正直高いけど、思い出に買ってよかったと思います。
持ち物に、バスタオル、着替えと書いてありましたが、足しか濡れないので、いりませんでした。
景色もよく、はじめての体験でやってよかったと思いました。

I had a really great time! The instructor was friendly, and it became a memorable part of my trip to Hawaii. Thank you!

本当に楽しかったです！
インストラクターもフレンドリーで、ハワイ旅行の思い出になりました^_^ありがとうございました！

For my first time scuba diving, this was a great experience. The instructor, octo, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about diving and had great humour. Overall made the introduction to diving great and am looking forward to my next dive, thanks to Tey Scuba Diving and their amazing instructor, octo.

This time, due to the weather, there were two schedule changes on-site, but the staff at VELTRA were very kind and helped us, allowing us to fly safely. When I had questions on-site and called, I was relieved that I could communicate entirely in Japanese, possibly because there was a Japanese staff member.

For parasailing, there were two staff members, and while we were waiting, they kept the atmosphere lively, which was a lot of fun. The view from 150 meters was truly breathtaking!

One thing to note is that the boat used for transportation shakes a lot, so if you're prone to motion sickness, it's better to take some anti-nausea medication.

At the end, as a thank you for the enjoyable experience, everyone gave tips to the staff (I’m not sure about the standard amount, but we gave $10 each to the two staff members). It was truly the most pleasant and fun experience!

今回は、天候の関係で2度ほど現地で日程変更があったのですが、VELTRAの方がとても親切に対応してくださり、無事に飛べました。
現地で聞きたい事があり、電話した時にも日本人スタッフの方だったのか、全て日本語でやり取りができた事にも安心しました。
パラセーリングは、スタッフの方2名だったのですが、待ってる間は、常に場を盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しかったですし、150mからの眺めは、まさに絶景でした！
注意点としては、移動の船がものすごく揺れるので、乗り物弱い方は、酔い止め飲まれた方がいいです。
最後は、楽しませてもらったお礼にスタッフの方に皆さんチップを渡されてました(相場は分かりませんが、私達は2名の方に10＄ずつ渡しました)。
本当に最高に気持ちよく楽しい体験でした！

The transportation to the flight was very enjoyable. However, there was one issue with the group division; my brother-in-law, his wife, and her sister's son were placed in one group and flew together. Since we received photos, it would have been better if we could have flown separately.

送迎から飛ぶまでとても楽でした。1点だけグループ分けの部分で勝手に決められてしまい私の義理の兄と奥さんの義理の妹とその息子が1つのグループで飛ばされてしまいました。
写真も頂いたので別々で飛べたらもっと良かった

We came to Hawaii to bring our young daughter, age 7, for her first trip, hoping it would be a memorable one, and she was over the moon with this experience. She got a bit queasy for just a few minutes with the short ferry ride to the sub, but after that, she was perfectly fine. The sub itself was roomy enough to not feel like you were sitting on someone else, and everyone gets window seats, so there is no need to worry about not seeing something. They do 180s so that both sides of the sub get to see everything. Amazing. They have sunken plane and ship wreckage that have allowed artificial reefs to be created, and they are teeming with fish. I've personally been to Hawaii over 20 times in my life and this has by far got to be the best experience I've ever had. Bring a light sweater for the breezy trip to and from the sub, if you're prone to getting chilly in ocean breeze. Don't forget to look in the water when you're on the pier waiting for the ferry - there are reef fish there, too!

I participated because I really wanted to touch a dolphin! The instructions were provided carefully in both Japanese and English, and everyone had their own time to touch the dolphins, making it a satisfying tour even for shy people!!! The sea lion and dolphin shows were also enjoyable to watch, as the animals seemed happy to perform! I want to participate again (^｡^) I brought home a USB shaped like a dolphin!!! Haha!

とにかくイルカが触りたくて参加しました！
インスラクションも日本語と英語で丁寧にしていただいたし、ひとりひとりイルカさんにさわれる時間をとっていただいてシャイな人でも満足できるツアーでした！！！
ほかのアシカショーやイルカショーも動物が喜んでやってるかんじがしてみてて楽しかったです！また参加したいです(^｡^)
写真はイルカさんのかたちのUSBにいれて持ち帰りました！！！笑笑

I challenged myself to 150 meters of parasailing! I thought if I was going to do it, I might as well go for the highest option. I was a bit anxious about what it would be like before getting on, but once I was up there, the view of Honolulu was amazing and very refreshing. The boat crew was also a lot of fun and kept the guests entertained. I definitely want to do it again!

１５０メートルのパラセーリングにチャレンジしました！どうせやるなら1番高い方がいいなあと思い決断しました。乗るまではどんなものか少し不安でしたが、実際に乗ってみると高い方がホノルルを一望できてとても爽快でした。ボートのクルー達もとても面白い人達でお客さんを楽しませてくれました。また乗ってみたいなあと思いました。

Riding the underwater scooter, there was fish food attached. It was so much fun as fish came right in front of me to eat the food, and they even splashed around. Since it was mid-November, it was cold when I got out of the water. I draped a bath towel over my shoulders to keep warm. Still, I was able to go snorkeling again, and since I brought food with me, the fish came close, which was interesting. If I were to be picky, I wish there had been more colorful fish.

水中スクーターに乗ると魚の餌が取り付けてありました。目の前に魚がいっぱい餌を食べに来て手を叩いたりしてくれるのでとても楽しかったです。
11月の中旬だったので海から出てくると寒かったです。肩からバスタオルを掛けて寒さを防ぎました。
それでもシュノーケリングをさせてもらえたので再び海の中へ。餌を持って入れたので魚が寄って来てくれるので面白かったです。贅沢を言えばカラフルな魚がいてくれれば良かったかなぁと思いました。

I was able to ride a horse easily. The instructor taught me carefully and safely, and it was fun! The mountains were magnificent, filled with the atmosphere of Jurassic Park, Lost, and King Kong! The horse was smart and remembered the path. It was a wonderful experience.

乗馬も簡単に出来ました。安全に指導してくれる方が丁寧に教えてくれて、楽しかったです！山が壮大で、ジェラシックパーク、ロスト、キングコングの世界観に溢れていました！馬もお利口サンで、道を覚えています。素敵な体験ができました。

First, I felt scared because the driver guide's driving was reckless. The car itself was old, and the suspension was stiff, making me feel like I might get a stomach ache on the highway.

Next, compared to the price, the experience was poor. The round trip tour to Haleiwa offered no added value, so using The Bus would be a better cost-performance option. In the future, either lower the price or, if including lunch is not possible, at least consider adding a Dole pineapple ice cream or Matsumoto's shave ice. In any case, I definitely won't participate again.

まずドライバーガイドさんの車の運転が乱暴乗ってて恐怖を覚えました。そもそも車も古サスペンションが硬くてハイウェイでは胃下垂になりそうでした。
次は代金に較べて内容がお粗末でハレイワの往復ツアーで付加価値はありませんでしたのでザ・バスを利用して行った方がコスパは良いです。今後は代金を下げるか、ランチ付きが無理なら、せめてドールのパイナップルアイスかマツモトシェイブアイスを付けたらいかがでしょうか。いずれにしとてももう参加しませんが、、。

I'm so happy!! It was a dream to swim with dolphins!! I can't swim and I'm not good at putting my face in the water, but I had a wish to "swim with dolphins and touch them," so I decided to take on this experience. At first, we communicated with the dolphins, taking pictures while giving them kisses and touching them. They have such smooth, beautiful skin (laughs). After that, it was finally time to begin. Following the trainer's instructions, we waited in position, and the dolphin came right to us, allowing us to hold onto its dorsal and pectoral fins and move forward. It was my first experience, and it was truly fun!! We couldn't take pictures with our own cameras, but the staff took some great shots for us, which we bought. It has become a wonderful memory.

幸せー！！夢だったイルカちゃんとのスイム！！私は泳ぎができず水に顔をつけることも苦手なのですが「イルカと泳ぎたい、イルカに触れたい」という願があり今回体験に挑戦しました。最初はイルカとコミュニケーションをとる感じでキスの写真を撮ってもらったり触れたりしました。ツルッとした綺麗な肌（笑）その後はいよいよ始まります。トレーナーの方の指示通りの体制で待っているとイルカちゃんがちょうどいい場所に来てくれ背びれ、胸びれにつかまり前に進んでる～初めての体験、本当に楽しかったです！！自分たちのカメラで写真撮影はできませんでしたがスタッフの方がとても上手にとってくれたので、それを買ってきました。とてもよい思い出になっています。

It was so much fun! I was excited and nervous, but I flew over the ocean. For a moment, I felt a bit scared, but since I was with someone else, I felt very reassured. Once I put on the safety belt and thought I was ready, I was suddenly in the air. I quickly soared higher and higher. Once I was up there, I didn't feel scared anymore and enjoyed the Hawaiian breeze. In the end, I splashed into the water (laughs). The staff took photos from the boat, and I bought a USB memory for $25. I'm still enjoying looking at those photos (they turned out to be quite interesting).

楽しかった～！！ワクワクドキドキでしたが海の上を飛んできました。一瞬、恐怖心も出てくるのですが二人乗りだったので、とても心強かったです。安全ベルトをつけ準備ができたと思ったらあっという間に空へ。みるみるうちに高く飛んでいました。上がってしまうと怖さもなくハワイの風を感じて楽しみました。最後は水にチャポ～ン（笑）スタッフの方がボートから写真を写してくれていて２５ドルでＵＳＢメモリーを買いました。その写真を見ては、また楽しんでいます。（なかなか面白い写真が撮れていました）

The bus on the way there was too cold due to the air conditioning, which was a downside, but I felt relieved when I got off the bus and felt the warmth of the sun. On the way to the sandbar by boat, I encountered a sea turtle. There were fewer sea turtles that day, but I was happy to see them popping their heads out of the water and swimming! When we arrived at the sandbar, the water level was a bit high, and I was submerged up to my waist, but the color of the sea was so beautiful!! I took a lot of pictures. The snorkeling time was shorter than I expected. Everyone was getting hungry, so it was lunchtime. We had sandwiches, chips, and tea. Looking at the photos after returning to Japan, the color of the sea at the sandbar is even more wonderful!!

行きのバスの中は冷房がきき過ぎていて寒かったのが難点でしたがバスから降りて日差しの暖かさにホッとしました。ボートでサンドバーへ行く途中、ウミガメさんに出会いました。その日はウミガメさんは少なめでしたが水面から顔を出したり泳いでいる姿を見ることができて嬉しかったです！サンドバーに着くと水位が高めで腰まで浸かりましたが海の色がとても綺麗！！沢山写真を撮りました。シュノーケルの時間は思ったより短めです。お腹も空いてきて皆さんでランチタイム。サンドイッチとチップス、紅茶を頂きました。日本に帰ってきて写真を見るとサンドバーでの海の色は一段と素晴らしいです！！

I love Chief Sielu's wit, and his personality really comes out throughout the show. You can really tell he enjoys hosting the luau and loves all his guests. They also have a lot of fire knife dancers (and world champions, at that) making their fire dances probably the most impressive ones out there.

The food is good and there's a cash bar (you get a few free drink tickets based on which package you book). The only problem with this luau is that it's so far away from Waikiki and starts right after rush hour, so you might want to leave earlier (perhaps at 3pm) to beat the traffic. Alternatively you could just spend the day in Kapolei at wet n wild or Coral Crater. Parking is $5 at wet n wild.

I couldn't tell how many meters we went up, but we ascended rapidly. By the way, I love heights, and we definitely went up quite high! I set it to 90 meters, but I think we probably went even higher. However, the view was amazing and I was really moved. That said, I started to feel seasick. I took motion sickness medication beforehand since I had read reviews, but it didn't help. Motion sickness medication is absolutely essential!

何メートル上がったか分からないくらいグングン上がりました。因みに高いところ好きですが、結構な高さ上がってました！90メートルにしたのですが恐らくそれ以上上がってたとも思います。でも景色はすごく良くて感動しました。ですが、船酔いをしかけました。事前に口コミを見ていたので酔い止めを飲みましたが駄目でした。絶対酔い止め必須！！