All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

We gathered early in the morning and took about an hour to get to Hanauma Bay. I chose a plan with an English-speaking driver instead of one with a Japanese-speaking instructor or driver to save on costs, but I didn't have any particular issues. As long as I knew the meeting time and place for the return, I was fine.

Since it was early in the morning, it was still a bit chilly, so we leisurely claimed our spot on the sand and ate the breakfast we brought before going snorkeling.

We had about four hours, which I thought was more than enough time.

There were seals or sea lions on the beach, and we saw many fish while snorkeling. By the way, it seems that there are more fish on the left side of the beach.

Due to its popularity, people started arriving in droves around 10 AM, and it got crowded.

朝早くから集合して約1時間くらいかけてハナウマ湾へ行きます。
お値段を気にして日本語がわかるインストラクターやドライバーのプランではなく英語のドライバーでしたが特に困ったことはありませんでした。
帰りの集合時間と場所さえわかれば大丈夫です。

朝方なのでまだ寒いのでのんびり砂浜で場所とりして買ってきた朝ごはんを食べてからシュノーケリングしました。

時間は4時間ほどあるので十分すぎると思います。

浜にアザラシ？トド？がいたりシュノーケリングも多くの魚が見れました。
ちなみに浜の左側が魚が多いようです。

人気のため10時頃からぞくぞくと人が来て混雑してました。

It was a very good experience.
I leisurely walked through nature while horseback riding.
I was able to spend a very peaceful time.
The horse was very smart, so there were no issues even for a first-time rider.
You don't have to worry about smells or dirt.
However, since there is a high chance of them urinating or defecating, it might not be suitable for those who are sensitive to animal odors.
You can go in the morning and return to Waikiki by early afternoon.

とても良い体験でした。
乗馬しながら大自然をのんびり散歩。
とても穏やかな時間を過ごすことができました。
馬はとても利口でしたので乗馬初体験でも問題はありません。
臭いや汚れも気にしなくてよいです。
ただかなりの確率でおしっこしたり糞をしたりするので動物の臭いが苦手な人には向かないかな。
朝から行って昼すぎくらいにはワイキキに戻ってこれます。

We were blessed with good weather and departed from the hotel around 10:40 AM on a shuttle bus. Before setting sail, we encountered seals, which already filled us with excitement as the dolphin experience began. While cruising around West Oahu, we were able to enjoy the beauty of the vast ocean, the mountains that remain untouched by nature, and the stunning horizon.

We had an encounter with sea turtles on the second deck!! They will surely bring us happiness. During the underwater viewing experience, we were able to see the beauty of the ocean that we want to preserve for future generations and the state of the Earth's environment.

A special thanks to the Japanese staff member, Ryuichi, for his thoughtful consideration in entertaining the children and for all the other assistance provided. Thank you very much to all the other staff members as well.

天候に恵まれて、ホテルを送迎バスで10時40分ごろ出発。出航する前にアザラシ出会って早くも感動をいただきイルカ大学が始まりました。西オアフ島をクルージングする中で大海原の美しさ、大自然の残る山、山、美しい地平線を満喫することができました
2階にわたるウミガメとの出会い！！きっと幸せを呼んでくれることでしょう。海中を見る体験でも次世代に残したい海中の美しさ、残したい、地球環境を見ることができました
日本人スタッフのリュウイチさん、子供を楽しませる配慮、その他いろいろな便をいただきました。他のスタッフの皆様も本当にありがとうございました。

I went parasailing for the first time. It was fun. I boarded with six groups of people and took turns parasailing. Since it was a small boat, it rocked quite a bit, but if you think of it as cruising, the scenery was amazing. Thank you very much.

初めてパラセーリングしました
楽しかったです
6組の人達と乗船して順番にパラセーリング
小さなボートでしたので結構揺れましたがクルージングだと思えば景色も最高でした
ありがとうございました。

I participated in October, and it wasn't cold, so I didn't need to rent a wetsuit. The bus ride to and from the location might have been colder due to the air conditioning. The seawater felt a bit cooler than Waikiki Beach.

I attended with my mother, who is in her 70s, but it seemed like we inflated her life jacket too much, causing her to float on her back and not be able to snorkel properly. There was a stick-like flotation device on the boat, and I thought we should have borrowed that from the beginning.

Also, the vegetable wrap for lunch came with sauce, but it was filled with tasteless beans, which was quite disappointing.

That said, we were able to see a pod of dolphins and sea turtles, and above all, we enjoyed the magnificent scenery. The staff were cheerful and kind, and the singing and dancing were fun; I especially found the male hula dance interesting since it was my first time seeing it.

However, it was unfortunate that the floor wasn't very clean and the restroom had a persistent odor.

10月の参加でしたが寒くなく、ウェットスーツは借りなくて大丈夫でした。行き帰りのバスの方が冷房が寒いかもしれません。海水はワイキキビーチより少々冷たい感じでした。
70代の母と参加しましたがライフジャケットに空気を入れすぎたのか浮力でくるくると上を向いてしまってうまくシュノーケリングできませんでした。
船に棒状の浮き具がありましたので、それを最初からお借りすればよかったと思いました。
あとお昼のベジタブルラップはソースはついているものの無味の豆が沢山入っていて何とも微妙でした。。
ともあれイルカの群れもウミガメも見れましたし、なにより雄大な風景が楽しめました。
スタッフの方も明るく親切で歌やダンスも楽しく、特に男性フラダンスは初めて見たので面白かったです。
ただ床があまりきれいではなかったのとトイレが終始匂っていたのは残念でした。

This is a very fun tour with beautiful sights. Tour guides Adam & Eden were awesome and made the tour very entertaining. We highly recommend this tour!! We plan on coming back!

The pick up from he hotel was seamless and boarding the cruise ship was quick. Table service was slow but the food was excellent. The sunset and following fireworks was a great experience and I would recommend this adventure

This was a great day out and suitable for families. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made it a fun day out.

This was our first experience snorkelling and it was absolutely amazing. Our reef guide Kalini made the experience so special, he was extremely knowledgeable about the fish we could see and spent time getting to know us so he could make our experience personal. There were many other activities available on the sandbar but we were having such a great time snorkelling we didn’t get around to doing anything else. I would highly recommend this activity.

I had done things in Okinawa, but the height is completely different, and the scenery is amazing. I was so moved...!!! It was the best!

沖縄でやったことはあったのですが高さが全然違うし景色も素晴らしいし感動しました⋯！！！最高でした！

This was well worth the money, amazing place, beautiful rainforest, you will get a little wet, and muddy, bring water, our driver Mathew K was great, got us there safe, had water for us at the end, would definitely do it again.

I participated in the afternoon session, so it was helpful to have breakfast at the hotel in the morning. There was a Japanese instructor on the boat, which made me feel at ease! The ceremony where we sang a prayer song in Hawaiian and threw plumeria flowers into the sea together was very nice.

At the morning session, which started a bit earlier, we easily encountered a pod of dolphins at a spot where they were seen! They were so cute! The English-speaking instructor was friendly and easy to talk to, which was great.

During the snorkeling afterward, I also got to see a honu (sea turtle)! I was lucky since there are times when you might not see them! I felt a bit cold, so I went back to the boat first to change. The instructor noticed and gave me warm cocoa, which helped me not get too cold! The sandwich we were given was also delicious.

I've been to Dolphin Junior High before, but Dolphin University was fun too! Thank you very much!

午後の部に参加したので、朝はホテルでご飯を食べられて助かりました。
船には日本人インストラクターさんがいるので安心です！ハワイ語で祈りの歌を歌ってプルメリアをみんなで海に投げる儀式がとてもよかったです。
もう少し早い時間の午前の部でイルカが見れたポイントで、難なくイルカの群れに会えました！可愛かったです♪英語を話すインストラクターさんも気軽に話しかけてくれて感じがよかったです。
その後のシュノーケルでホヌ(ウミガメ)にも会えました！会えない時もあるそうなのでラッキーでした！私は少し寒かったので先に船に上がって、着替えたりしました。インストラクターさんが気に掛けてくれて温かいココアをくれたので、あんまり寒くならず助かりました♪いただいたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
イルカ中学も行ったことがあるのですが、イルカ大学も楽しかったです！ありがとうございました♪

It was fun. It's an activity that you can't easily experience in Japan. The wonderful scenery is truly enjoyable. However, I was expecting a bit more challenging off-road terrain, but the course was surprisingly mild. It's quite relaxed. At one point, the buggy I was riding in broke down, and I had to share with someone from the same group, but they quickly provided another buggy, so it was fine. The guidance along the way was in fast-paced English, as mentioned in the reviews, and I could hardly understand it, but at the photo spots, the guide actively took pictures and videos for us.

楽しかったです。なかなか日本では体験できないアクティビティです。素晴らしい景色は本当に楽しめます。ただもう少しハードなオフロードを期待していましたが、意外とおとなしいコースでした。ゆっくりしていますよ。途中で乗っていたバギーが動かなくなり、同じグループの人に同乗することになりましたが、違うバギーをすぐに用意され事なきを得ました。途中での案内は、口コミにあるように早口の英語で、ほとんどわかりませんが、フォトスポットではガイドが写真や動画を積極的に撮ってくれます。

The scenery was amazing! Also, the buggy ride was fun. It got a bit dirty, but it was totally fine! The driving time was a little long. The kids were asleep. Haha!

景色が最高でした！
また、バギーも楽しかったです。多少汚れましたが、全然大丈夫でした！
運転時間が少し長かったです。子供は寝てました。笑

From our pick up in Waikiki to drop off our trip was wonderful!
The team on the catamaran was friendly , knowledgeable & fun.
We will definitely book again next time we are back .

The operation of the buggy was easy, and I felt no anxiety, so I enjoyed riding for a long time. The scenery was also amazing. It would have been better if there had been a shuttle service. The ride there cost quite a bit with Uber. On the way back, the staff kindly took me close to the bus stop, so I was able to return for just $3 by bus.

バギーの、操作は簡単でしたし不安もなく、長時間乗れたので楽しかったです。
景色も最高でした。
送迎がなかったので付いていたらもっと良かった。
行きはUberでかなりかかりました汗
帰りは、スタッフの方がバス停近くまで送って下さったのでバスで3ドルで帰れました。

The weather was nice, and above all, the instructors were all great. They took many wonderful photos, and I was so happy about that. I would like to request this again.

お天気も良く、何より、インストラクターの方々が良い方ばかりでした。素敵な写真も沢山撮って下さって最高でに嬉しかったです。
またお願いしたいです。

My family and I really enjoyed our trip to Oahu and this excursion! The crew was amazing — super friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was having a great time. The local Hawaiian music they played on the boat was excellent and really added to the overall vibe. Snorkeling and paddle boarding were a blast, and the views out on the bay were absolutely beautiful.

The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is because we didn’t really get to see the sandbar. The water was up to my chest (I’m 5’11”), so it didn’t quite have that “standing on the sandbar” experience we were hoping for. Still, it was a really fun and relaxing trip that I’d definitely recommend to anyone visiting Oahu!

Participating with my child, we were the only non-Chinese and non-Korean people there. The 150 meters was so high that I couldn't look down; it was scary, but the view was amazing! It felt great. I think taking motion sickness medication is essential. I didn't feel sick at all because I took it, but I felt a little dizzy from swaying in the air. I didn't feel sick on the boat. It's definitely worth the experience!

親子で参加
私達以外は中国人韓国人でした
150メートルは下を見れないくらい
怖かったですが、眺めは最高！
気持ちよかったです
酔い止めは必須かなと
飲んだから全く酔わなかったけど、空中で揺れるのが少し酔いました
ボートは酔わなかったです
体験する価値ありです

The sunset was also atmospheric, and the performances, music, and food were delicious. You can also see fireworks before returning to port. I recommend it for newlyweds and couples.

サンセットもムードありますし、演奏や音楽、食事も美味しかったです。帰港前には花火も見られます。新婚さんやカップルにはおすすめです。

The person who guided us through the facilities was very good at Japanese and quite entertaining! Driving was also a lot of fun. I read that it could get dirty, so I wore clothes that I didn't mind getting dirty, but I didn't get dirty at all. The locker was about $7.

設備の案内をしてくれた方は日本語がうまくて面白い方でした！
運転もとても楽しかったです。
汚れると記載があったので汚れてもいい服装で行きましたが全く汚れませんでした。
ロッカーは7ドルくらいでした。

Among the various tours available, I wasn't confident about waking up early, so I decided to join the dolphin watching tour at a later time. Neither my husband nor I speak English, but thanks to Ken, our Japanese guide, who provided solid support and care, we were able to participate without any anxiety. Although there are times when you might not see dolphins, we were fortunate to see many dolphins, sea turtles, and enjoy snorkeling on the day of the tour. They took a lot of photos for us, so we were glad we made the purchase! We definitely want to participate again.

色々なツアーがある中で早朝に起きる自信がなかったので遅い時間に参加できるイルカウォッチに決めました。夫婦2人とも英語が話せませんが、日本人のガイドのケンさんがしっかりサポートして気遣いして頂いたおかげで不安なく参加できました。イルカが見れないこともあるなか、当日沢山のイルカウォッチとウミガメとシュノーケリングできました。写真も沢山撮って下さったので私達は購入して良かったです！ぜひまた参加したいです。

The horse was well-trained, so it followed the horse in front of it. The mountains and the sea were also breathtaking. Additionally, the attendant staff took photos along the way and sent them to us via AirDrop at the end. I would love to participate again.

お馬さんが慣れているので、前の馬に続いて歩いてくれました。また、山も海も絶景でした。また、途中アテンダントスタッフが写真に撮ったくださり、最後にエアドロで写真を下さりました。また参加したいです。

It was my first time parasailing, so I took motion sickness medication as a precaution, but my husband ended up getting seasick. He quickly realized it and laid down to help, responding appropriately! I felt really sorry for causing trouble, but he turned it into a joke and made us laugh. Thanks to that, it became a great memory! Thank you so much!

初めてのパラセーリングだったので酔い止めも飲んで対策したのですが夫が船酔いしてしまいました。すぐに気づいてくれて、横にならせてくれて適切な対応をしてくれました！迷惑かけて申し訳ない気持ちでいっぱいだったのですがそこはジョークで笑いに変えてくれました。おかげで良い思い出になりました！本当にありがとうございました！

First time parasailing
When the boat is speeding, the wind and the splashes of the waves feel really nice.

We were the last of the four groups to go.

While waiting, the swaying of the waves was manageable, but wearing the life jackets made both of us feel a bit uncomfortable around the waist and neck.

The view while flying is amazing!

初めてのパラセーリング
ボートがスピードを出しているときは、風と波しぶきがとても気持ちいいです

4組中、私たちの順番が最後でした。

待機中の波の揺れは、大丈夫だったのですが、
ライフジャケットを着て待機しているので、腰回りと首元が圧迫されて二人とも少し気持ち悪くなっていました。

飛んでいる間の景色は最高です！

I was worried about the pickup location, but I confirmed it the day before, so I was able to arrive on time. The shallow sea was amazing; I could see beautiful fish underwater while standing, and it wasn't scary at all.

ピックアップ場所が心配でしたが、前日に確認したので遅れずに行けました。
遠浅の海で、足が付いた状態でも海中にいる綺麗なお魚が見えて怖くなくて最高でした。

Unfortunately, I'm not good at English and can hardly speak or understand it, but my desire to see a powerful luau won out, and I decided to participate! I'm really glad I joined. The spectacular show was breathtaking! The staff were considerate of us, who struggle with English, and even though we were late returning, they kindly called out to us at the nearest bus stop. I was able to feel the Hawaiian atmosphere and culture, and it became a wonderful memory. ^_^

残念ながら英語が苦手で、話すことも聞き取ることもほとんどできないのですが、迫力のあるルアウが観たい気持ちが勝り、参加を決めました！
参加して本当によかったです。
迫力満点のショーは圧巻でした！
スタッフの方が英語が苦手な私たちを気遣ってくれ、帰りは遅くなりましたがバスも最寄りで声を掛けてくれるなど最後まで親切でした。ハワイらしい雰囲気や文化を感じることができ、とても良い思い出になりました^_^

You start with a 3-minute video explanation in Japanese. After that, the driving begins, and you stop about three times for photo spots and explanations. The guide's explanations are all in English. The guide often asked if we wanted to take photos. It was fine to wear shorts. I was unsure about wearing sandals, but in the end, I went with sneakers, which was the right choice since it made it easier to press the accelerator and brake. You cover your face with goggles and a provided mask, but by the end, the areas that weren't covered were dirty from the dust, which was funny. If you come to Hawaii, this is something you should definitely do. It's a wonderful experience.

最初の運転の説明は日本語の映像を3分ほど見ます。その後、運転が始まり、3回ほど降りてフォトスポットや説明が入ります。ガイドさんの説明は全て英語です。
ガイドさんが写真を撮ろうか？とたくさん言ってくれました。
半ズボンでも大丈夫でした。サンダルでもいいかな？と迷いましたが、結局スニーカーで行きました、アクセルブレーキを踏みやすいのでスニーカーで正解でした。ゴーグルと配布マスクで顔面を覆いますが、終わったときには、覆えていなかった隙間のところが、土埃での汚れていました笑
ハワイに来たら、行った方がいいです。素敵な体験。

When the start time arrives, say your name at the reception, then sign in and weigh yourself. After that, you will watch an explanatory video in Japanese, put on your helmet, grab your mini bag, and get started. The mini bag is designed to be hooked onto the horse and can hold your phone and water. Any other valuables should be stored in a locker. The lockers accept card payments, and a locker for two people costs $14, which is quite funny.

The horses are cute and well-behaved. However, there will surely be awkward moments when they try to eat grass or relieve themselves, and when you want them to move forward but they don't respond even if you kick them.

At first, you won't have the leisure to enjoy the scenery, but you'll start to appreciate it later on, thinking, "Wow, this is Jurassic Park!" The views are magnificent and breathtaking.

開始時間になったら受付に名前を言って、署名と体重を測ります。（英語）
その後日本語の説明動画をみて、メット被ってミニバックを持って早速乗ります。
ミニバックはお馬さんに引っ掛けられるようになっていて携帯と水のみ入れます。それ以外の貴重品はロッカーにしまいます。
ロッカーはカード払い可能で、2人分のロッカーは14ドルもします笑

お馬さんは可愛くていい子です。
でも途中草食べようとしたり用を足したり、前に進んでほしい時に蹴っても進まないという気まづい瞬間がきっとあります笑

景色を見る余裕は最初なくてジュラシックパークのところだー！とか味わう余裕は途中から出てきます。景色は壮大で素晴らしいです。

I don't speak English, but I had no problems with the pick-up and drop-off. I had requested a life jacket via email the day before, so it was smoothly provided. The timing for playing at Hanauma Bay was just right.

私は英語ができませんが何も問題なく送迎してもらいました。ライフジャケットも前日にメールでお願いしていたのでスムーズに貸してもらえました。ハナウマ湾で遊ぶには時間も丁度いい感じでした。