All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

We participated as a family with our 1-year-old and 4-year-old children. It was their first time cruising. Fortunately, they didn't get seasick and were very satisfied with the beautiful sea and delicious hamburgers. The water level at the sandbar was high that day, so the kids couldn't put their feet in (but it wasn't a problem since I was holding them). We also got to see sea turtles, and it was a fun experience that created great memories.

1歳と4歳の子供を連れ、家族で参加しました。子供達は初めてのクルージングです。
ですが、乗り物酔いもなく綺麗な海と美味しいハンバーガーに大満足でした^ ^
その日はサンドバーの水位が高く、子供は足をつける事ができませんでしたが(抱っこしていたので問題なしです)
海亀も観れて終始楽しむ事ができ良い思い出となりました^ ^

I really wanted to go to the sandbar, and although I had given up because reservations were full, it seems there was a cancellation just before my departure. Checking VELTRA every day until the last minute paid off!

The weather was cloudy in the morning, but it was sunny at the location, making it incredibly beautiful! When I first got off the boat, I was surprised by how deep the water was. At 158 cm tall, I was submerged up to my chest. It probably varies by season, but those who are shorter should be cautious at first. However, after moving a little further in, I was able to walk, and the water was indeed beautiful! We also saw plenty of sea turtles. Later, we went snorkeling at another spot, but my husband and I stayed on the boat to watch everyone. The sea turtles swam quite close to those snorkeling.

Here are some notes I remember, which might be helpful for those planning to go:

- If you use a waterproof case for your smartphone (available at ABC Store) for too long, a "High Temperature Warning" message will appear on the screen, making it unusable! I wanted to take photos and videos the whole time, but be careful.
- During lunch, it's a buffet style on the boat, so there will be quite a line. Therefore, those who come out of the water early should line up as soon as possible.
- The wind is strong on the boat, so be careful as various items (like lettuce and snacks) on your lunch plate may blow away.
- There is a restroom on the boat, which is reassuring. However, the flushing mechanism can be a bit confusing at first. You need to press a larger lever located under the toilet to flush.
- If you just want to enjoy the scenery, you can stay on the boat the whole time, so you can participate with peace of mind.

Overall, it was a very satisfying tour! I would love to do it again!

どうしても行きたかったサンドバー、予約いっぱいで諦めてましたが、直前にキャンセルが出たのか?出発直前までVELTRAさんを毎日チェックしていた甲斐がありました。

天気は朝は曇ってましたが、現地では晴れたのでメチャメチャ綺麗でした♪
最初、船から降りた時には海が深くて驚きました。身長１５８で、胸がすっぽり隠れるくらいまで浸かってしまいました。時期によって違うのでしょうが、身長の低い方は最初要注意です。でも少しだけ進むと歩けるようになり、海はやっぱり綺麗でした！！
そしてウミガメもいっぱい見れました。後半別の場所でシュノーケリングをするのですが、私たち夫婦は船上でみなさんの様子を見てましたが、シュノーケリングしてる方のかなり近くまでウミガメが泳いでました。
以下、箇条書きで覚えている事を記載するので、これから行く方の参考に少しでもなれば♪

・スマホの防水ケース（ABCストアで売ってる）をずっと使用してるとスマホの画面に「高温注意」という文字が出て使用不可になる！ずっと写真、動画撮っていたいですが、注意です。
・ランチの時は船内でバイキング形式で順番に取っていくので、かなり並びます。なので、海から早く上がった人は早めに並んだ方が◎。
・船上は風が強いので、ランチのプレートに乗せた色々（レタスとかスナックとか）飛ばされるので注意です。
・船内にもトイレがあるので安心です。が、水の流し方が一見分かりにくいです。便器の下にある大き目のレバー？みたいなのを押すと流れます。
・景色だけ楽しみたい方は、ずっと船上にもいれるので安心して参加できます。

全体的に大満足のツアーでした＾＾
またリピートしたいです！

The content of the tour was good, but it rained and was cold on the day, so I gave up on seeing the coral reefs. Also, the sandbar was submerged due to high tide, so the beach was not visible.

ツアーの内容は良かったのですが、当日雨が降って寒かったのでサンゴ礁をみるのは断念しました。またサンドバーも満潮で砂浜は見えませんでした。

I was wondering what it would be like, but it was super fun! If I get the chance next time, I definitely want to try again. Maybe I'll go for 150m next time...

どんなものかと思いきや、超楽しかったですね。
次回チャンスがあれば是非再トライしてみたいです。
今度は150mがいいかな・・・

I didn't try it before because I was alone, but this time I gave it a shot with my friend! I challenged myself with the longest rope, and it felt so good that I could have gone even higher. The view was great, and it was the best experience! I could have done it forever! 😊

以前は1人だったのでトライしなかったんですが、友達と行ったので今回はトライしました‼️
1番ロープも長いものにチャレンジしましたが、もっともっと高くてもいいくらい気持ちよくて、景色も良くて最高でした！
ずーっとしてたいくらいでした(^^)

I definitely wanted to swim with dolphins during this trip to Hawaii, so I signed up for a tour. Unfortunately, I didn't see a single dolphin, but I thoroughly enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, and had a great time with lunch on the boat and a hula experience! The crew was friendly and taught us with care, which made me feel very comfortable and able to enjoy myself. For my revenge challenge, I was able to meet many dolphin teachers and sea turtle professors, and I was extremely satisfied!

今回のハワイで必ずドルフィンスイムがしたく、ツアーに申し込みしました。
残念ながらイルカは一匹も見れなかったんですが、スタンダップパドルやシュノーケリングなどを堪能し、船上でのランチやフラ体験などとても楽しい時間でした！
クルーの皆さんもフレンドリーで丁寧に教えてくださり、とっても安心して楽しめました(^^)
リベンジでのチャレンジでイルカ先生もウミガメ大教授にもたくさん会うことができ、大大大満足でした

I asked them not to drop it in the sea, but it was dropped anyway, and I was a bit scared when they took the tip as if it were a threat on the way back.

海に落とさないでほしいとゆったのに、しっかり落とされたのと、帰りにチップを脅迫のようにとられたのがすこし怖かったです。

At first, I was torn between the 2-hour course and the 1-hour course, but after seeing other people's reviews, I chose the 1-hour course and had plenty of fun! If I had chosen the 2-hour course, I might have gotten bored because it would have been too long...

The horseback riding course does not include transportation from Waikiki, so I was a bit anxious about getting there on my own, but if you act early and give yourself enough time, it's totally fine.

It really became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much!

最初は2時間コースと迷ったのですが、他の方の書き込みを見て1時間コースにしましたが、十分楽しめました！！
2時間コースにしたら長すぎて飽きてしまったかもしれません。。。
乗馬のみのコースはワイキキからの送迎がないので自分達で行くのに少し不安でしたが、早めの行動で時間に余裕をもっていけば全然大丈夫でした。
本当にとても良い思い出になりました！ありがとうございました！

Great company! Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend pay the extra for the pictures...great job and a fun way to hold onto memories!

I waited for 30 minutes at the meeting point on the day, but the pickup car did not arrive, so I returned to the hotel and had the hotel concierge call. They said on the phone that they had gone to the meeting point on time. On another day, they arranged for me to be picked up at the hotel where I was staying. The driver was very engaging, and I had a great time. During parasailing, there was always music playing on the boat, creating a lively atmosphere. There were two employees, and the airtime was probably about 5 to 6 minutes. At the end, as is customary, I was dropped into the sea. I chose the 150 meters, and I think it was a good choice. The view was truly amazing! I tipped $10 for both of them. They also provided transportation back to the hotel. I'm glad I chose this company, and I would love to do it again if I have the chance.

当日待ち合わせ場所で30分待っていましたが、迎えの車が来ずホテルに戻り、ホテルのコンシェルジュに電話してもらいました。電話では待ち合わせ場所に時間通りに迎えにいったとのことでした。別の日に、ずらしてもらえることになり、会社のはからいで当日は宿泊しているホテルまで迎えに来てくれました。迎えの車ではドライバーが盛り上げてくれる方で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。パラセイリングでは常に船では音楽が流れていて、ノリノリです。従業員は二人で、滞空時間はおそらく5.6分です。最後にはお決まりのやつで海に落とされます。私は150メートルを選びましたが、150メートルでよかったと思います。本当に眺めが最高です！チップは二人分で10ドルにしました。帰りもホテルまで送迎してくれました。この会社を選んで良かったと思います。また行く機会があればやりたいです。

I participated in the local gathering because I wanted to explore various places. For some reason, there were no other Japanese people, and the rest were mostly foreigners, divided into three groups to enter the cage. I took motion sickness medication, but it swayed quite a bit. Even when stationary, it still swayed, so I think it's better to avoid it if you're not feeling well. There are many awake animals, but they seemed quite used to people, so it wasn't particularly scary. However, if you get too close, the cage itself might seem like it could let an Asian-sized person slip out, which could be frightening. Activities like this are not available in Japan, and I really enjoyed it.

他にも色々回りたかったために現地集合で参加しました。なぜか日本人は他にいなくあとは外国の方ばかりで３つのグループに分かれゲージに入ります。酔い止め飲んでいましたが、かなり揺れます。止まっていても揺れるので体調が悪い状況では特にやめた方がいいと思います。また覚めはたくさんいますが、基本人馴れしているのかあまり怖いという状況はなかったです。かといってあまり近すぎてもゲージ自体がアジア人の体型なら抜けていきそうなので、怖いと思います。こういったアクティビティは日本にはないしかなり楽しめました。

I participated with my wife, who had her wedding ceremony in Hawaii on the 13th. It was both of our first times surfing. Since I had experience with snowboarding, I was able to catch waves from the first try. My wife was also able to ride well from her second attempt! Riding the waves and returning to the point used muscles I had never used before, and I was really exhausted. However, the instructor was very kind and taught us even though his Japanese was limited, and I was very satisfied! For those trying it for the first time, it can be hard to get into in Japan, but I think it's great to challenge yourself in Hawaii!

13日にハワイで式を挙げた嫁と参加しました。
2人ともサーフィンは初めてでした。私はスノーボードをやってたこともあり、1回目から波にのることが出来ました。嫁も2回目からしっかりのれていました！
波にのっては、ポイントに戻りで今まで使ったことのない筋肉をつかい、すごくバテました。。
でも、インストラクターの方も片言の日本語とはいえ、優しく教えてくれて大満足でした！！
初めての方も、日本ではなかなか手が出ませんが、ハワイでチャレンジしてみるのもいいと思います！

This trip exceeded expectations. The sandbar and turtle viewing was great but the best part was the snorkeling. Probably the best snorkeling I've ever had. Lunch really hit the spot after some fun on the water. Would def do it again!

I wanted to take a stroll in Waikiki, so I opted for a meet-up without transportation, but I got lost! When I entered "Hawaiian Parasail" into Google Maps, it guided me there somehow. However, I couldn't make it by the 8:45 meeting time and was 10 minutes late. I was sweating as I spoke to the staff at the counter, but they said it was fine since the activity starts at 9:00.

The boat was quite rocky, and many people were feeling seasick, with some even reversing. However, looking at the parachutes in the air helps reduce motion sickness! It looks quite scary at first, but once you're on it, it's exhilarating and not scary at all! You can even take photos with your phone in a waterproof case.

I chose a medium length for the rope, but it might feel like there's not much difference among the options. Since it's close to Waikiki and you can see Diamond Head beautifully, I recommend doing this activity!

ワイキキをお散歩したかったので送迎なし現地集合にしましたが、迷いました！！
グーグルマップにハワイアンパラセイルと入力すると出てきてくれたので何とか辿り着けましたが…。
8:45の集合時間には間に合わず10分遅刻。汗だくで窓口のお姉さんに話しかけると9:00〜だから大丈夫とのこと。
ボートはかなり揺れるので船酔いしてる方も多かったです。リバースしている方も。
飛んでいるパラシュートを見ると酔いにくいですよ！
見た目はかなり怖いですが乗ってみると爽快で怖さはありません！防水ケースに入れた携帯で撮影もできる余裕があります。
ロープの長さは中くらいのにしましたが体感的にはどれもあまり変わらないかもしれません…。
ワイキキから近くダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗に見えるのでこちらで乗られることをお勧めします！

After researching about the sandbar, I found that it's recommended to visit on days when the water depth is below zero meters at low tide, so I chose a perfect day to participate.

However! When I arrived, the water depth was around knee height. I couldn't encounter the sandbar floating in the sea.

The snorkeling afterwards was also not satisfactory in terms of visibility and the number of fish. According to a local lady, it was due to several days of heavy rain. I think those who want to enjoy snorkeling properly should arrange a separate opportunity to do so.

Although the sandbar and snorkeling did not meet my expectations, the guides on the boat were very kind and pleasant, making the tour itself enjoyable.

It was also nice to receive a warm drink after coming out of the sea.

サンドバーについていろいろ調べると干潮時に水深が０メートル以下になる日がオススメということで、バッチリな日を選んで参加しました。

しかーし！現地に行って見ると水深は膝の高さあたり。海に浮かぶサンドバーには遭遇できませんでした。

その後のシュノーケリングも透明度・魚の数ともに満足いくレベルではなかったです。現地のお姉さんが仰るには数日雨が多かったためとのこと。シュノーケリングがしっかりしたい人は別途きちんと満喫できる機会を設けた方がいいと思います。


目的のサンドバーやシュノーケリングはあまり満足いくものではありませんでしたが、船でいろいろ説明をしてくれたガイドの方々はとても親切で感じが良かったのでツアー自体はよかったです。

海から上がった後に暖かい飲み物がもらえたのもよかったですね。

Guests at Prince Waikiki may not need a shuttle. The location is right in front of the boat harbor.

After arriving, we waited a bit and it seemed like the previous group had just returned. After a break for the crew, we also set off.

Even while waiting in line, they work hard to keep the excitement going.

120 meters is quite high, and the exhilaration is amazing! The duration is longer than for others, allowing us to fully enjoy the Hawaiian sea, cityscape, and Diamond Head.

プリンスワイキキ宿泊者は送迎不要かも。場所は目の前のボートハーバーです。

到着後、少し待っているとどうも前の組が帰ってきた様子。船員さんの休憩時間を挟んでこちらも出発。


順番待ちの間も一生懸命盛り上げてくれます。

120メートルはかなり高く爽快感がすごいです！時間も他の方より長く、存分にハワイの海と街並み、ダイアモンドヘッドを楽しめます。

It was my first time parasailing in my life.

It felt amazing, and I enjoyed it more than a poorly designed roller coaster.

I might just get hooked on parasailing!

人生初のパラセーリングでした。

とても気持ちよく、下手なジェットコースターより楽しめました。

パラセーリングハマりそうになるくらいでした。

The sunset cruise was amazing, feeling the fresh air, sea breeze, and sunlight all around. After departing, we sailed along the Waikiki coast, getting views of Diamond Head and Kahala, then tacked back on our course. The sunset illuminated Waikiki, Diamond Head, Kahala, and the mountains beyond, creating a beautiful glow. On the way back, we sailed towards the sunset.

It felt wonderful. The crew was friendly, and the deck was filled with people from various countries, all enjoying the natural beauty and the atmosphere was great with everyone feeling high from the beauty and the drinks.

I definitely want to use this service again when I go back to Hawaii!

外気、潮風、日光をもろに感じ浴びながらのサンセットクルーズ最高でした。
出港後ワイキキ沿岸をダイアモンドヘッド、カハラが臨めるくらいまで帆走し、その後タックして戻るコース。夕日に照らされるワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッド、カハラそしてその向こうにある山々の輝き。帰りは夕日に向かっての帆走。

とても気持ちよかったです。クルーもフレンドリーだし、またいろんな国の人が混じった甲板上も皆自然の美しさとアルコールでハイになりとてもいい雰囲気でした。

またハワイに行くときには利用したいですね！

The paddleboarding at the sandbar didn't go well because of the strong wind, but the underwater scooter was great! The diver took some photos for us, which made for a nice memory. Watching the turtles swim gracefully made me feel very calm.

サンドバーでやったパドルボートは風が強くてうまく行かなかったけれど、
水中スクーターはとても良かった！
ダイバーの方が写真も撮ってくれて、いい記念になりました。
亀が優雅に泳いでいて、とても穏やかな気持になれました。

I participated with 10 colleagues from work! It seems that even those who are not fond of heights enjoyed it, which is great. The weather was perfect✨ I'm glad we were able to create wonderful memories. For those who have never been on a small boat or are prone to motion sickness, taking motion sickness medication is essential!! I recommend preparing what works for your body in advance!

会社の同僚10人で参加しました！高い所が苦手な方でも楽しめたようでよかったです。天気も最高でした✨いい思い出作りが出来てよかったです。小型の船に乗ったことのない方や、乗り物酔いしやすい方は、酔い止め必須です！！身体にあったものを自分で準備しておくことをお勧めします！

Thank you Jenner and crew for a wonderful day! The sandbar is beautiful and snorkeling was the highlight of the day. This trip is something we will remember for years.

After practicing snorkeling at the sandbar, playing beach volleyball, and enjoying a delicious lunch, we searched for sea turtles from the boat. Snorkeling in the vast coral reef was enjoyable even for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer! Also, the guide (a young woman) had an incredible way of taking photos!

サンドバーでのシュノーケリング練習やビーチバレー、美味しいランチの後には船上からのウミガメ探し。広大なサンゴ礁でシュノーケリング。泳ぎが苦手な私にも充分に楽しめました‼︎また、軽快な喋りのガイドさん(若い女性でした)の写真の撮り方が神がかってました‼︎

awesome experience. This was out first underwater activity and at first i was not confident to get into water.. but, the guide was all was there next to me the whole time. you don't need to know how to swim to do this. Don't miss the snorkel with fish and turtle around you.

I participated in a North Shore horseback riding tour. We had about an hour's stay in Haleiwa, including lunchtime, so we couldn't take our time. The horseback riding experience seems to differ from the Japanese style. You ride a horse that matches your body type. The ride takes place near the beach. Since there is a compatibility between the horse and the rider, at first, the horse may be a bit excited and not used to the rider, but as it gets accustomed, it becomes easier to handle. It's good to communicate with the horse by talking to it. Each horse has its own personality; the horse I rode tended to walk on flat paths and strayed from the line in front, but I thought that was just its personality. The supporter leads the way, and we follow at that pace. There was another group with a foreigner who seemed to have an animal allergy and ended up with a swollen face after riding. Those with animal allergies should be cautious. You can't bring too much luggage while riding. You can't take photos with a DSLR camera while riding because the shutter sound can stress the horse. However, it's possible with a smartphone or compact camera, as long as it's small enough to fit in one hand and can be stored in a chest pocket. Since you'll be focusing on riding, you'll likely be able to take photos only after getting used to it. It’s difficult to take still images as they tend to blur.

ノースショアと乗馬ツアーに参加しました。
ハレイワには、1時間程度の滞在です。ランチ時間込みなので、ゆっくりはできません。
乗馬体験は、日本式とは乗馬の仕方が違うようです。
馬のチョイスは、その方の体型に合わせた馬に乗ります。
浜辺近くを乗馬します。馬との相性がありますので、最初は馬も乗る人に慣れなくて、、興奮気味ですが、次第に慣れてくると扱いやすくなります。
馬に声をかけながら、コミュニケーションを取るなどいいでしょう。
馬も其々個性があり、私が乗った馬は、平坦な道を歩こうとするので、前の列からはみ出し歩いていましたが、この馬の個性なんだな、、と思いました。
サポーターの方を先頭に歩きますし、そのペースに後ろからついて行く感じです。
他のグループですが、白人の外国人ですが、動物アレルギーをお持ちの方が乗馬をして、顔が腫れてしまったようです。
動物アレルギーの方は、注意した方がいいかもしれません。
手荷物は、多くを持っての乗馬はできません。
一眼レフカメラ等は乗馬しながらの撮影は出来ません。カメラのシャッター音が馬にストレスを与えるからだそうです。スマホ、コンデジカメラなら可能ですが、乗馬をしながらですから、片手で収まり、胸ポケに入る大きさなら大丈夫です。
乗馬に集中するので、写真が撮れるのはかなり乗馬に慣れてきてから、となりそうです。
ブレますので、静止画は撮れにくいです。

I love horse trekking and participated in this tour. Riding a horse and feeling the great outdoors was healing. The guide was the worst. Even though all the customers were from Japan, the tour started with criticism of Prime Minister Abe. He even told the customers to act like fools. I guess he meant to say let's loosen up and have fun, but as a person from Kansai, I somewhat understand the nuance. However, there are likely many people who feel uncomfortable with the word "fool." His language was also crude, and I wouldn't want to join a tour with this guide.

ホーストレッキングが好きでこのツアーに参加しました
馬に乗って大自然を感じ癒されました
ガイドが最低最悪
全員日本から来たお客さんなのに日本の安部首相の批難から始まったツアー
お客さんにアホになれとも言ってました
要はハメを外して楽しみましょうって事なんでしょうが
私は関西人なのでなんとなくニュアンスは分かるのですが、アホと言う言葉に拒否感を感じる人も少なくないはず
言葉遣いも汚いし、この人のガイドならツアーに参加したくないです

Best part of our vacation in Oahu! The guide was amazing and the views are spectacular!! Definitely a must!

Amazing. Great entertainment. Food amazing. Really well done

Was really well done. Worth the money. Great entertainment and food.

We had an amazing time. It was more then what we expected. From the tour bus to the food and great entertainment we never stopped smiling or laughing. I would recommend this to family and friends. My husband and I have been to a Luau before and this was the first time for our boys who are 13 & 11. They loved ever minute of it.

Excellent adventure, accomodating and friendly staffs.