All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

Super fun experience. The boat and crew were friendly and their pina coladas were EXCELLENT.

The only thing that kept this from being an outstanding experience was that as a solo participant, I was a little left out. Drink orders went out and someone finally noticed I didn’t have one and took care of it. Then, towards the end, another staff member went around asking everyone if they wanted their photos taken and I wasn’t included. At the end of the day, it’s no biggie and I don’t think it was intentional but just wanted to mention it for consideration. I think it’s just one of those things that happen to solo travelers here and there.

Otherwise, loved it!

Had a great experience attending ATV tour. It’s the best way to explore the Kualoa Ranch. Total 3 stops: one at The Valley, second at the Jurassic Park filing location, third location you can overlooking The Hat island. Will attend again next time visit Oahu.

It started with a great day, very little wind which made the water very calm. Boat rode out was smooth, and finally arriving to the cage we were immediately greeted with sharks, and not just any sharks but 3 TIGER SHARKS!!. I know that TIGERS are rare for the area but the fact that 3 were there for the entire dive was amazing. The crew were awesome in ensuring that everyone was calm and answered any questions. I definitely recommend and would love to dive again

To be the first time snorkeling for the whole family, it was amazing. We had the opportunity to be only party that day so we practically had a private tour the whole boat for ourselves. My husband and girls had the best time ever.
The whole crew took good care of us 6, one of them stood in the water the whole time making sure we were ok. They provided refreshments and ensured we were ok throughout the whole trip.

We had the best time ever - not just with the zipline but the hosts and their knowledge of the area and their fantastic hospitality.
Amazing scenery amazing zipline amazing history given. Worth every penny . Aunty pats cafe was fabulous for food too.

We took the bus from our hotel in Waikiki to Kewalo Basin. We went on a fishing experience for about three hours on the Sashimi No. 2. We were the only Japanese people on board, along with about 20 others. There were three staff members, including the captain. They handled everything, including tangled lines and lost hooks, which made it easy for us. The bait was frozen squid. About 30 minutes in, we caught a fish that was around 20 centimeters long. The smell of the frozen squid was overwhelming, but it was a very enjoyable time.

ワイキキのホテルからザバスでケワロ湾へ。
サシミ2号にておよそ3時間の釣り体験に行きました。
日本人は私達だけで、20名ほどの方が乗られていました。
スタッフはキャプテンを含めて3名。
糸が絡んだり、針が取れたりしてもスタッフの方が全て対応してくれるので楽でした。
エサは冷凍のイカ。
開始30分ほどで20センチくらいの魚が釣れました。
冷凍イカの匂いに酔いそうになりましたが
とても楽しい時間でした。

I was anxious about riding a horse suddenly, but the horse was smart, and I was able to ride comfortably. The magnificent Kualoa Ranch and the beautiful ocean were just amazing.

One small disappointment was that we couldn't understand English, so we couldn't grasp everything the staff was saying. However, I am grateful to the horse and the staff for doing their best to guide us.

If we can go to Hawaii again, this is definitely a tour I would like to experience once more.

いきなりの乗馬で不安でしたが　馬さんが賢くて　安心して乗って行けました。壮大なクアロアランチ、きれいな海　もう最高でした。
　少し残念なのは　自分達が英語を理解出来ずスタッフの方がいっぱい話してくれた事も理解出来なかった事。
　でも　そんな私たちを精一杯引っ張ってくれて馬さんとスタッフの方に感謝です。
　次回もハワイに行けたら是非再度行きたいツアーです。

We had novice snorkelers and they had a blast!
The trip was exactly what was posted on website!
The sandbar volleyball was so fun and I floated on my noodle and drank my beverage! Lunch was delicious! Snorkeling was made so easy for everyone and my family LOVED it! I was the non-swimmer and between Mike and Sasha, they got me out there and I enjoyed it!
Needless to say the crew was awesome!
A MUST DO FOR ANYONE VISITING OAHU

We like this activity so much! Awesome views and lots of film site. Having fun when driving the ATV. But recommend to do this activity in the morning, it is too hot afternoon.
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Smooth check-in, friendly staff. Boat seating was good, not stuffed lime sardines. Donuts, water and Tang all complimentary.

Their musicians are top notch beyond all my expectations, simply amazing folks, voice, and guitar/ukulele skills. Sandbar is truly a unique experience and we did not feel rushed nor bored while there. Seriously, just book it. It is so worth it!

The underwater scooter adventure seemed like a great idea, particularly for my wife, who doesn't like snorkeling because of having the breathing tube in her mouth. This diving-bell style system seemed like the perfect solution. It worked, but there were some major issues. Start with the boat, which is small and when moored to the dive area bobs like a cork in the ocean swells, creating motion issues. The scooter itself has air pumped in constantly, resulting in an ever-changing level of air pressure until the air is forced out. So, your ears are constantly clogging and unclogging like you are descending and ascending in a plane the whole time. You also have no control over where the scooter goes, since it is not really self-propelled. Each scooter is accompanied by a "dive master" who physically pushes you to where the master wants you to go, and who controls when you submerge and when you surface. The marine life is swell, with fish food provided to bring in the fish right up to your helmet. The helmet is also very noisy, with the compressed air machine running, making it unlike snorkeling, which is quiet and peaceful. Bobbing up and down in the current inside the diving bell also produces a lot of motion, so don't eat anything before taking the trip. The crew was nice, but did not provide much instruction about what would happen once under the bell. There are hand signals for the dive master, but you feel very much out of control during the dive. On balance, I would not do this again -- even if I had not gotten seasick.

This tour is a must do! The organization was plain up perfect, easy pick up and check in! On board you get greeted by the different crew members, get introduced to the boat and the band starts playing wonderful music! The crew did an amazing job making everyone feel grateful. The lifeguards at the different events (Paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling) all were very friendly and fun to talk to, but yet still very professional. The snorkeling is amesome with a great reef to see some fishes! The donuts were also very good!
A must do when on Oahu

An amazing experience for everyone who loves differennt hollywood movies and series! You can see film locations, props and even Godzillas foodprint :O My guide Lani was awesome an thought us a lot about the Hawaiian culture, the film sets and her hollywood husbands Chris Pratt and Dwayne Johnson ;) Lani was a really fun guide with a lot of knowledge and funny jokes!

The sandbar cruise was a lot of fun and entertaining!

Our group of 9 loved this excursion! so many things to do during this boating trip which is perfect for bigger groups. They have all of the equipments for you!

We didn't get the food package but you can bring your own food on the boat, plus it's only a couple of hours.

- Snorkeling: the sandbar was perfect for snorkeling because of the calm ocean, be careful of the jellyfishes that float in the water

- Kayaking: Also super fun!! my group had a race with eachother! would do it again!

All of the boating staff were super friendly, loved the experience and would recommended it to big groups!

Excellent tour with live music and various free activities, loves the lesson on paddle boarding and kayaking. Have enough times to enjoy all activities

The water in Waikiki beach is so clear, you can see so much from above. You also get awesome views of the city strip and Diamondhead!

Surf bus instructor, Kevin was very informative- he gave us info to places that we must see and foods/places to eat at.
Enjoyed snorkeling wish we would of seen turtles though. Kayaking time was limited we had to go back to the bus to head back to Waikiki. We did get to visit the small towns on our way to North Shore that grows fresh vegetable and fruits, I think the two stops caused us to use up time on the water activities.

This was an awesome ride- the ATVs are more so UTV, but the grounds are unbeatable.

Fast courses, beautiful background, and fun little hikes in between lines, a blast all in all!

The west side of Oahu is a great way to get away from the busy Waikiki area! Recommend for a sun filled snorkel adventure!

Went for our anniversary and had a blast, good music, good food, nice service!

We had a great time! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable, the boat was great. We saw lots of turtles and fish. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this would be worth the time!

We has the most amazing time. The atvs are awesome. The guides are awesome. The history and views are amazing. It was the funnest time we have had in a long time 10 out 10 easy ! Enjoy every minute if you go.

Such a great day from beginning to end. Excellent bus for transport. The tour operators made it a really fun day and it was awesome to see them enjoying their jobs so much! Great food and plenty of it for lunch. Fabulous to see a huge pod of dolphins which was the highlight of the day :) thanks guys

The tour was absolutely amazing. Guides were both friendly and knowledgeable, and the sharks came in great numbers.

Be aware that staying in the cage takes a bit more effort than you think, but everyone on our trip managed just fine.

Bring a bag for your phone so you can take some underwater pictures.

The crew was wonderful! We saw dolphins on the way out there which was a nice addition to the shark tour. When we got out to the cage we were met by about 8 sharks that stuck around the entire time we were in the cage. When we were about to leave we were able to get back into the cage because a tiger shark had approached so we got a look at her for a bit.

My only complaint is that I WISH IT WAS LONGER. Otherwise, this was hands down one of the best activities we did.

GREAT PEOPLE.
The musicians were amazing and so friendly! It was such a great time.

The activity itself surpassed all of my expectations.
I honestly will come back and do this tour every time I visit! My friends and family all agreed and we were a large party of 12!

You have to do this or you'll honestly be missing out!

What an amazing adventure. It was both of our first time but the crew was absolutely amazing. Completely explained all the safety instructions and what to do to provide the most breathtaking experience. Get the pictures they are amazing and allows you to concentrate on the experience and not worry about fumbling with a camera. Will definitely take another trip the next time out. Tipping not required but afterwards you want to show your gratitude for the experience they provide. Thank you for everything

This was my first time participating, and I signed up with transportation included. I was informed of the meeting place in advance, but I mistakenly went to the neighboring ABC Store. It would be good to confirm with someone at the hotel front desk who understands Japanese beforehand. The microbus driver was very pleasant (though he didn't speak Japanese).

At the Sandbar reception, I simply stated my name and the number of people, and I was able to pass through smoothly. On the boat, seats were arranged by nationality, which eased my anxiety. There were a total of 8 Japanese participants (4 from my group). The captain spoke a little Japanese and explained the location of the restrooms and the rules of the boat. By chance, when I opened Pokémon GO, he became my friend, which was amusing.

While heading out to sea, we enjoyed Hawaiian music along with donuts and drinks. The singing was lovely, and the donuts were large! (They had three types of coatings: chocolate, sugar, and icing.) Before arriving at the Sandbar, there was an explanation of life jackets in English, and they must be removed for certain activities. Those participating in SUP, snorkeling, kayaking, and banana boat rides will need them. There was a Japanese explanation on how to wear the snorkel. We received bread for the fish, which attracted many of them.

I did SUP and kayaking, but there were limited numbers, so we had to wait a bit until someone finished. Many of the other participants were nice and asked, "Change?"

The highlight of the trip was encountering a honu (sea turtle). Although I couldn't see it underwater while on the SUP, it surfaced to say hello.

After about two hours of fun, we enjoyed hot drinks and warmed up with beach towels we brought from the hotel, and had more donuts. On the return boat ride, we listened to nice Hawaiian music, and it ended in no time.

When we got off the boat, the captain took a photo with us! I was very satisfied with both the service and the experience, so I ended up giving a little extra tip.

Things I was glad I brought:
- Inflatable float (with pump)
- Underwater camera and smartphone case
- Beach towel
- Rash guard

Notes:
- It's easy to injure your feet on the coral.
- If you're not used to snorkeling, breathing can be a bit difficult.
- Sunburn.
- When the tide comes in, the water can reach chest height (morning plan is recommended).

今回初めての参加もあり、送迎ありで申し込み。
集合場所は事前に知らされていたのですが、私の勘違いで隣のABCストアと間違えてしまいました。なので事前にホテルフロントの日本語がわかる方等に確認をすると良いです。
マイクロバスの運転手も感じの良い方でした。（日本語は通じません。）
サンドバーの受付では名前と人数を言ったらすんなり通過。
船では国籍毎に席をまとめられたので不安が軽減しました。日本人参加は計8人（内4人が私のグループ）
船長さんは少し日本語ができる方で、トイレの場所、船のルールを教えてくれます。たまたまポケモンGOを開いていたらフレンドになってくれました笑
沖までで出る間はハワイアンミュージックを聴きながらドーナツとドリンクをいただけます。歌はとても素敵で、ドーナツは大きいです！（チョコ、砂糖、アイシングの3種のコーティング）
サンドバーに着く前に救命胴衣の説明が英語であり、一部のアクティビティでは必ず切る必要があります。SUP、シュノーケリング、カヤック、バナナボートをやる方は必要です。
シュノーケルの装着方法等は日本語の説明がありました。魚用のパンをもらえるので沢山の魚が寄ってきてくれます。
SUPとカヤックをやりましたが、数に限りがあり誰かが終わるまで少し待ちます。他の参加者がいい人が多く「change？」って聞いてくれる人も沢山いました。

そして今回一番良かったのはホヌに出会えたことです。SUP中だったので海中では見ることができませんでしたが、海面に顔を出してくれました。

2時間ほど遊んだあとはホットドリンクを頂きホテルから持ってきたバスタオルで体を温め、またドーナツを頂きました笑
帰りの船の中もいい感じのハワイアンミュージックを聴きながらで、あっという間に終了。

船を降りたら船長さんが一緒に写真を撮ってくれました！
サービスも内容も大満足だったので少し多くチップを渡しちゃいました。


持っていってよかったもの
浮き輪（ポンプ付き）
海中で取れるカメラとスマホケース
バスタオル
ラッシュガード

注意事項
サンゴで足を怪我しやすい
シュノーケルに慣れていないと呼吸が少し難しい
日焼け
潮が満ちてくると胸の位置まで海水（午前プランおすすめ）