All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

We requested private lessons for our son (11 years old), father (49 years old), and mother (43 years old). Our son had the pleasure of attending twice during our stay.

It was the first time for our entire family to try surfing. Once we entered the ocean, each of us had a one-on-one lesson with an instructor. At first, we were filled with anxiety: Would we understand what the instructor was saying? Could we stand up? Is it really okay to come this far out? However, all those worries disappeared after the very first attempt! Although we struggled to stand up and fell quite a bit, the instructor was incredibly kind! No matter how many times we failed, he encouraged us with praise.

He spoke some Japanese, so there was never a moment where we felt lost in understanding. When he taught us the timing to catch the waves, the board started moving at high speed, and I panicked, unable to do what I had learned, which resulted in more falls. I felt sorry for not being able to do it well despite his earnest teaching, but each time, he patiently reminded me to "Relax! Remember how to do it!" Following his instructions, I was finally able to stand up! It was an indescribably amazing feeling!

Our son progressed much faster than us and was having so much fun that he was completely hooked! So, we decided to request another lesson for him the day before our return (the parents refrained due to budget and stamina). I was also happy that the receptionist was a Japanese woman, and we were able to chat a lot.

The instructor for this lesson was different from the last, but he was also wonderful, and we had a fantastic time. The photos taken with the instructor are treasures for our son.

If we had plenty of money and time, we would love to stay at the Park Shore Hotel where the school is located and attend lessons every day during our stay in Hawaii!

息子(11歳)、父(49歳)、母(43歳)でプライベートレッスンをお願いしました。息子は滞在中２回お世話になりました。
家族全員人生初のサーフィントライでした。海へ入るとそれぞれ先生がマンツーでレッスンスタートとです。 先生の言ってることがわかるのか？立てるのか？こんな沖まで来ちゃって大丈夫なの⁇ 最初はドキドキしまくりでしたが、そんな不安は最初の１回目のトライで吹き飛びました(*^▽^*) 立てない、落ちまくりでしたが、先生がとにかく優しい‼︎‼︎ 何度失敗しても褒めて育ててくれます(^o^)
日本語をまじえて言ってくださるので、理解できなくて困ることはありませんでした。波に乗るタイミングを先生が教えてくれた時にはボードが猛スピードで進み始めているのでテンパって習ったとおりにできない＝立てない、落ちる を連発。あんなに一生懸命教えてくださるのになかなかうまくできなくて申し訳ない気持ちでしたが、その度に「リラックス！やり方を思い出して！」と根気強く教えてくれ、先生の言うことをちゃんとやれば立てましたー‼︎ もう言い表せない最高の気分でした！
息子は親達よりもはるかに上達が早く、楽しくて仕方がない‼︎と、どハマりでした。ならば‼︎と帰国前日に息子のみもう一度レッスンをお願いしました。(親達は予算と体力の都合上自粛) この日は受付が日本人女性でたくさんお話しができたのも嬉しかったです。
レッスンは前回と違う先生でしたが、またとてもステキな先生でとても素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。先生と撮った写真が息子の宝物です。
お金も時間もたくさんあるならスクールの入っているパークショアホテルに宿泊して毎日レッスンに通うハワイ滞在を過ごしてみたいと話しています(๑>◡<๑)

Lots of fun! We enjoyed the adventure very much. Our driver to North Shore was wonderful and shared lots of interesting tidbits about the different famous sights (Lost, 50 First Dates, etc.). The only bummer was that our tour guides were very sassy. At times it was hard to tell if they were laughing with us OR at us.

Fun, interesting, relaxing and beautiful way to see the water, the skyline, the sun and sky!

I could only see a little because a shark was nearby. The staff were all cheerful and it was lively. It was nice to have a leisurely morning.

サメが近くに来てるという事で少ししか見れませんでした。スタッフの方は皆さん明るくて盛り上がりました。朝がゆっくりなので良かったです。

Even at 90 meters, it was really high up, and the strong wind made it a bit scary when it swayed! But 90 meters was enough for us. The view from above was amazing!

They asked if we wanted to take photos for $30, but we decided to have a couple of newlyweds from the same tour take pictures with their iPhone, so we didn't get the photos.

Since it was an iPhone, our faces weren't captured clearly, but they were able to take videos as well, which was nice. If you want clear photos of your face, I think it's a good idea to ask the staff to take pictures with a DSLR camera.

90mでもすごく高くまで上がって、風がきつくて揺れると少し怖かったです！
90mでも私達には十分でした。空から見る景色は最高でした！
写真を30＄で撮るかと聞かれたけど、同じツアーの新婚さんのカップルにiPhoneで撮ってもらうことにしたので写真は撮ってもらいませんでした。
iPhoneなので顔までハッキリとは写らないけど動画も撮ってもらえたしよかったです。
顔まではっきりと写して貰いたければスタッフの人に一眼レフカメラで撮って貰ったらいいと思います。

7.5 billion people and I spent it my two favorite, my wife and daughter. Thanks for being part of our memories!

I checked the tide chart and participated during the lowest tide, but I still got soaked up to my knees. Since the sandbar was my goal, I was a bit disappointed about that. The sandbar seemed to stretch quite a long way, but perhaps the tour companies stop at different places to disembark. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning views of the blue sky, the sea, and the surrounding mountains. I also saw sea turtles and mantas, but overall, I feel it might be more geared towards younger people.

潮目表を見て最低水位の時に参加したもののの、膝くらいまでは浸かりました。サンドバーが目的でしたので、その点は残念です。サンドバー（浅瀬）はかなり長い範囲につながっているように見えましたが、ツアー会社によって船をとめて降りる場所が違うのかもしれません。もっとも、青空と海、そして周辺の山の景色は極上で堪能しました。
ウミガメやマンタも見れましたが、全体的に若者向けかな〜という気がします。

There are some things that can't be helped since it's nature, but I was able to encounter dolphins, although I only saw their dorsal fins. I couldn't see them swimming around in the water. I got my hopes up because the experience photos showed Masala donuts. We departed early in the morning without having time for a satisfying meal before boarding. There were no drinks or snacks during the ride, and we finally got a light meal around 11 o'clock, which included hamburgers, drinks, and snacks. Maybe I was expecting too much from the dolphins and the food.

自然が相手なので仕方ないところもあるけど、イルカと遭遇出来たけど、イルカの背びれは見えただけ。海の中を泳ぎ回るところまでは見ることが出来なかった。体験談の写真ではマサラダドーナツが映ったりしていたので期待しちゃいました。早朝出発で満足な食事をとる時間もないままに乗船。
乗船中のドリンクやスナックはなく、11時頃の軽食でやっとハンバーガーとドリンク、スナックが出された。イルカやフードに期待しすぎちゃったかな。

We participated as a family, but we were the only Japanese among the 16 participants. However, the Japanese support was excellent, and there were no issues. Being able to see sharks swimming gracefully up close in the ocean was quite an experience, and the whole family was satisfied.

家族で参加しましたが、参加者16名のうち日本人は我々のみでした。でも、日本語対応もバッチリで問題ありませんでした。海の中で、優雅に泳ぐサメを近くでバッチリ見れるのはなかなかの体験で、家族全員満足しました。

It was truly a wonderful underwater walk where I could see sea turtles up close. The supporting divers were kind and efficient, which made me feel at ease even though I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, allowing me to complete the tour without worry.

The children also seemed to have a great time. Thank you very much.

In the morning, when the pickup was happening, I think my name was called twice, but I heard it from a different tour group. While I went to check there, the bus had already started to leave, and if I hadn't noticed, I would have been left behind. Other than that, everything was great.

ウミガメも近くに見れて本当に素敵な海底散歩になりました。サポートしてくれるダイバーさんが親切で手際がよくて、泳ぎに自信のない私も安心して、ツアーを終えることができました。

子供たちも、とても楽しかったようです。ありがとうございました。

朝、迎えの時、2回名前を呼んでもらったようなのですが、違うツアーの方から聞こえたので、そちらに聞きに行ってる間にもうバスの方へ歩き出していたいて、気が付かなければ、置いてけぼりになるところでした。
それ以外は、すべて良かったです。

The wait time was quite long, so the four people besides my wife got seasick...
It's not suitable for those who get seasick.
The underwater scooter was fun!
There are also photos and videos for sale.
Whether $75 for both for five people is expensive or cheap varies from person to person...

待ち時間がかなりある為、妻以外の4人は船酔いでダウンしました、、、
船酔いする方には、合いません。
水中スクーターは楽しかったですよ！
写真と動画の販売もあります。
両方5人で75ドルは、高いか安いかは、人それぞれですね、、、

Since this is a nature tour, it's understandable, but the bad weather and poor visibility left me feeling unsatisfied...

Regarding snorkeling, we all swam in a line along a predetermined route, so I was too focused on keeping up with everyone to really enjoy the underwater experience... (We had a group with both strong and weak swimmers, including children.)

Also, I had somewhat prepared myself for this in advance, but the water level at the sandbar was only up to my knees at most. Jumping for a photo was impossible.

自然が相手のツアーなので仕方がないのですが、天気が悪い＆透明度が悪くて、不完全燃焼でした……
スノーケルに関しては、決まっているルートを全員で一列になって泳ぐため、周りに合わせるので精一杯で海の中を楽しむ余裕があまりありませんでした…(泳げる人や泳げない人、子供などの団体になる為)
あとは、事前にある程度は覚悟していましたが、こちらのツアーではサンドバーでの海水位が膝下が精一杯でした。
ジャンプして写真を写すのは無理です。

I had a great time. It was easy to get there because there was a bus shuttle from Waikiki to Sea Life Park. I was healed by the dolphins.

とても楽しかったです。ワイキキからバスでシーライフパークまで送迎があるので行くのも簡単でした。イルカに癒されました。

I had heard from a Japanese travel agency that there could be accidents, so I was actually worried, but the boat left right next to the Hilton, and before I knew it, we were starting with the first group. In my case, there were three groups consisting only of Japanese people. There were also families who were just sightseeing and taking photos on their own. My 10-year-old child had a great time as well. I was relieved that there was no anxiety about landing, and they helped us get off the boat smoothly, so I didn't get wet at all from start to finish, even in my clothes. I had an 800 sticker on my hand, so I think I signed up for 120 meters, but was it 800 feet? It was higher than I imagined, and I thoroughly enjoyed the gentle breeze and the beautiful scenery! The cost for the SD card for photos (there were many shots I couldn't take myself!) was $35, and I prepared a tip for the boat staff who explained things in broken Japanese (o^^o). I took some motion sickness candy, but while waiting for the others, my son felt a little nauseous.

事故もあると日本の旅行会社から聞いてたので、実は心配していましたが、ヒルトンのすぐそばから船が出て、酔う間も無くもう1組目のスタートという感じでした。私の時は日本人の方だけの3組でした。見学だけで自分で写真を撮ってるご家族の方もいました。10歳の子どももとても楽しめました。不安だった着水もなく、船に上手に降ろしてもらえたので洋服でも良かったくらい最初から最後まで何も濡れませんでした。手に800のシールを貼られたので、たしか120mに申し込んだかと思いますが800フィート？想像以上の高さでゆったりと流れる風と素敵な景色を存分楽しめました！写真のSDカード代（自分じゃ撮れないショットも多いです！）35ドルと、カタコトの日本語で説明してくれた船のスタッフさんへチップのご用意を(o^^o) 酔い止めの飴舐めましたが、他の方のを待ってる間に少しだけ息子は酔ったそうです。

The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, and it became a thrilling memory!

I participated with my middle school daughter and elementary school son. I thought I would need to ask the staff to let us fly together, so I researched how to say it in English before going. However, as soon as the captain saw us, he said, "So you three are flying together," (to be exact, he said “three something,” and I just instinctively replied, “Yes, yes”). He prepared everything for us. The staff were all friendly and kind, making it a fun time.

P.S. If you are prone to motion sickness, I think taking motion sickness medication is essential.

天候にも恵まれ 景色最高、スリル最高の思い出になりました！

中学生の娘、小学生の息子と3人で参加しました。
3人並んで飛べるようにスタッフにお願いしないといけないと思い、英語で言えるように調べて行きましたが、船のキャプテンは 私たちを見るとすぐ「3人で飛ぶんだね」と言って（正確には “スリーなんとか” って言ったので思わず イエスイエス と言っただけですが）準備してくれました。
スタッフも皆 気さくで優しく 楽しい時間でした。

追記：酔いやすい方は酔い止めは必須かな

While waiting to board the boat, I was surprised to see a turtle swimming! The view of Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful. The kids were also thrilled, which was great. The staff's guidance was entertaining as well.

船に乗るまでの待ち時間、カメが泳いでいてビックリ！
海から見たダイヤモンドヘッドが素敵。
子供たちも大喜びで、良かったです。
スタッフの案内も面白かったです。

Definitely the best value, best experience of our holiday. Awesome team, good gear and most probably the best value for money in Waikiki. Thanks guys for the experience, the photos and videos and the care and encouragement you gave my nervous wife, she is still talking about the fish and turtles she saw and how safe she felt in the scooter. Photos are now in pride of place on the photo board at home.

The Japanese people took us on the same boat. The guide there was also very funny and made us feel relaxed (^o^) Parasailing was truly refreshing! At the end, they splashed us with water (they ask if you want it or not), and it felt great!

日本人は同じボートで連れて行ってくれました。
そこのガイドさんもとてもジョークが面白くて和みます(^o^)
パラセーリングは本当に爽快な気分でした！
最後の方に水ポチャもしてくれて(希望するかしないか聞いてくれます)、気持ちよかったです！

This is my second experience. It was thrilling and incredibly refreshing! It's something you can't easily experience in Japan, so you must go when you're in Oahu!

今回で、2回目の体験です。スリル満点で爽快感も抜群！日本ではなかなか体験できないので、オアフに行った際には必ず行くべし！

I was moved to see the seabed of Waikiki from a submarine. I could clearly see schools of fish and various wreckage on the ocean floor.

潜水艦でワイキキの海底を見る事が出来て
感動しました。魚の群れや海底に残る
いろいろな残骸等良く見えました。

It was my first experience with parasailing, and I was very satisfied with the kind and attentive service from the local staff. The view from 150 meters high was amazing.

パラセイリングはじめての体験でしたが
現地のスタッフの親切丁寧な対応で
大変満足です。高さ150メートルからの
眺めは最高でした。

The morning pickup was not at the bus stop I specified when I made the reservation, but at a distant bus stop. The bus stop was right in front of the hotel I stayed at, yet I waited at the designated bus stop on foot. However, when the meeting time came, my name was not called, and feeling anxious, I asked someone nearby, who said, "This is it." When I mentioned my name, they checked the confirmation and made a phone call. It seems there was a mistake on their part, and the guide told me, "The bus stop is different, but get on this bus," so I was able to go. But I can't help but feel frustrated thinking that if I hadn't asked, I might have been left behind. There was nothing indicating "Veltour" on the bus or the guide, making it very confusing. After that, during my stay and even after returning home, I received no apology email, just an email asking for a review of my experience. The tour itself was fine, but I will not use this company again.

朝の迎えが申し込み時に指定したバス停ではなく、離れたバス停に指定された。宿泊したホテルの目の前がバス停だったのに歩いて指定されたバス停で待った。
しかし集合時間になっても名前を呼ばれず、不安になり近くの人に聞くと「ここです」と言われ名前をいうと確認書を見て電話をしていた。どうやらそちらで間違えたらしくガイドに「バス停が違うがこのバスに乗って」と言われ行くことができたが、もし聞かなかったらおいてかれてしまったのかと思うと腹立たしい。バスやガイドに「ベルトラ」と書いてあるものが一切なく、とてもわかりづらいのではないか。その後、滞在中も帰国後もお詫びのメールもなく、いきなり体験談投稿のメールがきた。ツアーの内容は問題なかったが、もうこの会社は利用しない。

It was incredibly cloudy and extremely cold... I participated on a day that was so cold, I couldn't believe it was Hawaii. The scenery was also disappointing due to the clouds, and the sandbar had water levels only up to my knees, which was a big failure. It was so cold that I didn't participate in snorkeling and waited on the boat instead. I think if you're going to the sandbar, you should definitely choose the right season to go.

The staff were very cheerful and tried their best to lift the mood; they were kind and pleasant. If I ever go again for a revenge trip, I would choose this tour.

とにかく曇っていて滅茶苦茶寒かった。。。
ハワイでこんなに寒いことってあるのか・・・というくらい寒い日に参加してしまいました。
そして、曇っていた分、景色もイマイチで、肝心のサンドバーも膝上くらいまでの水位だったので、大失敗でした。
あまりに寒いので、シュノーケリングには参加せず、船で待機させて頂きました。
サンドバーに行くなら、やはりちゃんと時期を選んで行くべきだと思いました。

スタッフの方達は、とても明るく、何とか盛り上げようとしてくれて、親切で感じが良かったですし、いつかまたリベンジで行くならば、このツアーを選びます。

I had been curious about Keana Farms every time I went to Hawaii. This time, with my husband's enthusiastic "Let's do it!" I made a big decision and booked it on my phone. We tried it as a family of three, and after just a brief explanation from a staff member who spoke a little Japanese, we started right away. There was no time to hesitate, and before we knew it, we were enjoying the experience in the air. We created fun memories filled with amusing episodes, like dropping the camera and needing help from the staff because we couldn't find the red string we were supposed to grab at the finish line. I'm a grandmother who is terrible at sports, usually skips amusement park attractions, has a fear of heights, and doesn't speak English, yet I still had a great time! I would love to do it again if the price were a bit lower! By the way, the camera was returned to the reception. Thank you!

ハワイへ行くたび気になっていたケアナファーム。今回は夫の、やろう！の一言で一大決心し、携帯で予約。娘と3人でトライしました。ちょっとだけ日本語ができるお姉さんの、超簡単な説明を聞いただけですぐにスタートし、躊躇う暇もなく、あれよあれよと言ううちに空中を楽しんでいた私たちです。カメラを落とすとか、ラインのゴールで掴むはずの赤いヒモがわからずスタッフに助けられるとか、面白エピソードつきの楽しい思い出ができました。スポーツまるでダメ、遊園地ののアトラクションもほぼパスの還暦ばあちゃん、しかも高所恐怖症、英語もできない、そんな私でも楽しめました！ もう少し値段が安ければまたやりたい！
ちなみに、カメラは受付に届いていました、•·♥τнänκ чöü♥·•

Three years ago, my four-year-old grandchild couldn't participate, so only my seven-year-old grandchild had the experience. This time, both grandchildren were able to join. The younger one was scared at first when going up, but seemed to calm down as they started looking further away, and they were very happy.

三年前は四歳だった孫は参加出来ず、上の七歳の孫だけしか経験出来なかったか、今回は二人の孫が揃って参加出来ました。下の子は上に上がった最初の内は怖がっていたが、遠くを見るようになって落ち着いたようで、とても喜んでいた。

There are a lot of people, and the short snorkeling experience is not well organized. The snorkeling tour in Okinawa was much better.

人は多いし、体育会系の短時間シュノーケル、段取りも決してよくは無い、沖縄でのシュノーケルツアーの方がよっぽど良かったです。

The food was poor. There were too few dishes, and despite taking too long from departure to the fireworks, the duration of the fireworks was too short.

食べ物がお粗末
料理の品数が少ないし、出港から花火迄の時間がかかりすぎのわりに花火の時間が少なすぎる

We were in Hawaii for our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous so we decided to go to Gunstock Ranch for some horseback riding. The booking was really easy and I received a call an hour later with confirmation of my purchase. Shortly after I received an email with the confirmation details and directions to the ranch. The process went really smooth. The route out to the ranch along highway 83 was absolutely spectacular! It goes right along the ocean coast with gorgeous views and the splashing water literally hits your car as you drive by because your so close. The ranch was very nice, easy to get to with a super friendly staff. There are restrooms which were very clean for being outdoors along with sinks to wash your hands afterwards. Plenty of parking.
They take safety precautions when mounting and unmounting the horses. They recommend that you wear a helmet also but you can sign a waiver if you choose not to. The horses are really friendly and very well trained. The trails are absolutely beautiful as you leave the ranch, enter into the mountain side, through forests, up and down hills, and a view of the ocean off in the distance. You get to see the cattle, and the baby calves as you ride. Leanna was our guide and she was very knowledgeable about the ranch, the area, and the horses. I could see her love for them and she was very friendly and made sure everyone in our group was doing good and having a great time. She recommended many things to do on the island and was very helpful answering any questions we had along the way. We had a great time and recommend Gunstock Ranch to anyone who is looking for a great horseback riding experience!

We participated as a family. It seems that the waves were rough on the day we joined, so while others were using the underwater scooters, we had to wait on the boat or could go snorkeling, but many people ended up feeling seasick. I thought the underwater scooter was great because it had some clever features like bait attached to it. The staff were friendly, and they spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. However, I was disappointed that after the tour, even though I was purchasing the photo data, the driver rushed us because the car was already waiting, and I couldn't hear the explanations.

家族で参加しました。私たちが参加した日は波が荒かったようで他の方が水中スクーターをやってる時は船上で待つかシュノーケルができたのですが船酔いする方が続出でした。水中スクーターは餌がスクーターについてる等工夫があってよかったと思います。スタッフの方も気さくですし日本語も通じるので安心です。ツアーが終わって写真のデータを購入してるのに送迎の方がもう車が待ってるからと急かされ説明が聞けなかったのが残念だなと思います。

The cheerful guide, who was a second-generation Japanese-American captain, mostly had foreign guests, but afterwards, he kindly interpreted for the Japanese customers, making it easy to understand. The boat was a yacht type, allowing us to fully enjoy the resort atmosphere. After seeing dolphins, I was delighted to spot sea turtles swimming at a depth of about 10 meters during snorkeling. There was not enough time during lunchtime, so a lot of food was left over, which felt wasteful. It's better to start eating right after snorkeling. I was shocked to find that other coupons offered the same tour at a lower price than what I had booked, but the tour itself was very good, so I highly recommend it!

日系２世の船長さんの陽気なガイドで、お客さんはほとんど外国人の方でしたが、そのあと日本人客向けに丁寧に通訳してくださり、よくわかりました。
船もヨットタイプでリゾート気分満喫。
イルカを見たあと、シュノーケリング場所では水深10メートル程のところに海亀も泳いでいるのが見えて嬉しかったです。
ランチタイムは時間が少ないので沢山食べ物が余ってしまって勿体なかったです。シュノーケリングが終わったらすぐに食べはじめたほうがいいです。
他のクーポンで同じ内容のツアーが自分が予約したものより安くなっててショックを受けましたが、ツアー自体はとても良かったのでお勧めです❗