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The horse ate a lot of grass, and even when I pulled the rope, it was strong and didn't listen much, which was tough. Kualoa Ranch was magnificent, and it made us feel small. We chose the two-hour course, but there were no breaks along the way, and my butt and hips hurt, so I ended up walking strangely when I got off (laughs). There was only one guide from overseas, and I thought it would have been nice to have another one.

草をよく食べる馬で、ロープをひっぱっても力が強くあまり言う事聞かなくて大変でした。
クアロアランチは、壮大で自分たちがちっぽけに思いました。
2時間コースにしましたが、途中休憩がなくお尻や股関節が痛くて、降りた時変な歩き方になりました(笑)
案内してくれる海外の方が、1人しかいなくて、もう1人いてもいいんじゃないかなーって思いました。

This time, I participated with my two grandchildren. They were thrilled to gradually dive underwater. We enjoyed the rarely seen seabed. One disappointment was the condition of the headphones...

今回二人の孫と参加しました。徐々に潜水していく様子に孫たちは大喜びでした。滅多に見れない海底を堪能しました。
一つ残念なのは、ヘッドフォンの調子が…

After a long time, I went horseback riding in Oahu. Unlike the famous Kualoa Ranch, it wasn't crowded here. If you don't need a helmet, you just need to sign a waiver. There are staff members who can speak Japanese, but since my daughter can speak English, we started the ride right away.

During the hour and a half horseback ride, we climbed hills from the 1,000-acre ranch, and the staff took photos of us with the ocean in the background. They seemed to have no commercial intent, as they took pictures with our smartphones.

Additionally, we could attach a pouch to the horse, allowing us to carry water and our smartphones, so we could freely drink water and take photos during the ride. It was a wonderful experience.

久しぶりにオワフでホースライド。
ここは、有名なクアロア牧場と違って混雑していませんでした。ヘルメット不要ならば署名すればOK。日本語が通じるスタッフはいるらしいのですが、娘も英会話ができるのでそのままライドスタート。
1時間半のホースライドでは、1,000エーカーの牧場から丘を登り、そこでスタッフが海をバックに写真を撮ってくれます。商売っ気が無いのか、こちらのスマホで撮影してくれます。
また、馬にポーチをつけられるので、水やスマホを入れてホースライド中も自由に水を飲んだり、スマホで撮影したりできてとてもいい時間を過ごせました。

It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I managed to get through it thanks to the typical American laid-back attitude. Haha! I didn't have much time to enjoy the scenery, but I really got to experience the great outdoors! Next time, I want to try the two-hour course as well.

初めての乗馬ということで、不安でしたが、アメリカ特有のテキトーさで何とかなりました。笑
景色を見る余裕はあまりなかったですが、大自然を満喫できました！！
今度は2時間コースも試してみたいです。。

OMG!! What an experience! Soaring above beautiful blue waters with sunny skies! The captain and his mate were entertaining and engaging. They gave a mini lesson, took pics and were understanding with our autistic son whom went first with his dad! The location was super convenient since it was right in the back of our hotel! Our time was suppose to be later but they were able to move us up which apllowed us to get to our next activity on time. If you are fearful suck it up and jump right in! It's a decision you would not regret!

My fiancée and I had a great Oahu experience. The team on board made us very comfortable and explained each step with detail. They chose a great site to go in at and the personal attention when in the water was amazing. Hats off to the crew.

Pickup was on time, and we got on the boat on the almost immediately.

The 2 guides were great!

The parasailing experience was great with fantastic views all around. The only downside was that since the wind was towards the direction of the sun, all the photos were just silhouettes and our faces couldn't be seen. This is nothing against the company, who were great :)

Would recommend!

The staff were cheerful, and even though I couldn't communicate in Japanese, I had a great time and it became a wonderful memory. It was such an enjoyable experience that I would love to participate again next time.

スタッフが陽気で日本語通じなかったけど、楽しませて頂いていい思い出になりました。
次回、もう一度参加したいと思えるような体験ができとても楽しい時間になりました。

We had a wonderful time! Not the typical luau where you basically eat, then watch a show. It’s very interactive, we are able to do things. Staff were so friendly and it really felt like a big family celebration. Highly recommended! Plus the free admission to the fall was breathtaking

The round-trip shuttle service to the hotel made transportation very easy! The boat ride was also very pleasant with the sea breeze, and parasailing was absolutely amazing! The clear weather made the view of Hawaii from above exceptional. The wind felt great too!

ホテルまで往復送迎がついていて移動はとても楽でした！
ボートでの移動もとても潮風が気持ちよく、パラセーリングはとても最高でした！
よく晴れていて上空から見るハワイはまた格別でした。風も気持ちよかったです！

This tour was quite an adventure, complete with beautiful views, good food, and of course an exciting ride. Ty, our guide, shared all kinds of historic and pop culture facts related to the ranch. We learned a little about the original irrigation system from the ranch's early plantation days and even got to walk the full length of an irrigation tunnel and explored a small cave. We also saw a recent Hawaii Five-0 filming location, hand fed some cows, and ate fresh tropical fruit right off the plant. Ty also let us set the pace for the ride...we chose fast and rough and he did not disappoint. A couple times I thought we were going to spin out or flip over, which is exactly what we wanted!
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun adventure.

On my first trip to Hawaii, I was unsure about what activities to do, but I'm glad I chose parasailing! I challenged myself to 150 meters! The view and the feeling were absolutely amazing! ✨

初のハワイ旅行でアクティビティー何やろうか悩みましたが！パラセーリングやって良かったです✨150m挑戦しましまた！眺めも気持ち良さも最高でした✨

People who are prone to motion sickness might find it tough. I was fine, but there were others who looked like they were struggling. The freshly peeled macadamia nuts were incredibly delicious!

乗り物に酔いやすい人はキツイかもしれません。私は平気でしたが、しんどそうにしている人もいました。
剥きたばかりのマカダミアンナッツはすごく美味しかったです！

So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours

We participated as a family of three (a couple and our 13-year-old daughter) who loves snorkeling and dolphins. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we could see dolphin fins from the boat, and we even saw them jumping! That alone brought us so much joy.

There were about 70 participants that day. Before joining, I checked reviews that suggested staying close to the guide in the water, so we made sure to keep near them. When a pod of dolphins appeared, the guide shouted out directions, and we were able to see the dolphins... it was truly moving! Underwater, we could even hear the sounds of the dolphins. I didn't notice, but my daughter exclaimed that she saw a mother and baby dolphin!

We were lucky enough to see the pod multiple times, which was amazing. According to the guide, it was rare to see them that often. After that, we moved to a spot with turtles for snorkeling, but unfortunately, we couldn't swim with them. However, we did encounter a turtle that surfaced on our way back to the port, which made us very satisfied.

The tour content was very satisfying. A few points to note:
1. Take motion sickness medication beforehand.
2. We participated in August, but if you're sensitive to cold, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I wore tights and a rash guard, but I was freezing and couldn't stop shaking after getting out of the water.
3. The return bus was quite cold, so it's essential to prepare for that.

シュノーケルもイルカも大好きな家族3人で参加（夫婦、１３歳女子）しました。シュノーケルポイントにつくと船上からイルカの背びれが見え、ジャンプする姿も・・・！もうそれだけで喜びが。
当日の参加者は70人と大人数。参加前に口コミ情報をチェックしたら、海ではガイドさんの近くにいるようにとあったのでガイドさんの近くをキープ。
イルカの群れが現れると大声で声掛けしてくれるのでその方向をみるとイルカの群れが・・・感動です！！水中ではイルカの声？も聞こえました。私は気づきませんでしたが、娘は親子のイルカがいた～！と。
一度だけではなく、何度もイルカの群れを見れて本当に最高でした。ガイドさんいわく、こんなに何度も見れるのはラッキーだったそうです。
その後カメのいるポイントに移動してシュノーケルしましたが、残念ながらカメと泳ぐことはできませんでした。（港に帰る途中でカメが水上へ現れたのに遭遇できたので気分的には大満足）
ツアーの内容は大満足でした。
注意点としては
①酔い止めを飲んでおく。
②８月参加でしたが冷え性の人はウエットスーツをレンタルしたほうがいいかも。（私はタイツとラッシュガードでしたが海からあがったら寒くて手の震えがとまらなかったです。）
③帰りのバスはかなり寒いので防寒対策必至です。

We participated as a family of three. The transportation was smooth, and the whole experience lasted just under two hours.

We flew at the highest altitude, but my 8-year-old son was not scared and had a great time flying.

Participants exchanged cameras and took many photos without spending any money.

I would love to do it again if the opportunity arises!

私達は親子三人で参加しました。
送迎もスムーズで、全部で2時間弱でした。

1番高い高度で飛びましたが、8歳の息子も
怖がらず、大変楽しく飛ぶことができました。

写真は参加者さん同士でカメラを交換し、お金をかけずにたくさん撮って頂きました。

また機会があったらやりたいです♪

At first, I was nervous.
Snorkeling was fun, just like sailing. There were many turtles, and I was able to observe them up close.

最初、緊張しましたが。
シュノーケルは、セーリングとも楽しかったです。亀さんか、沢山いて、身近で眺める事が出来ました。

I was a bit anxious about the language barrier, but the driver could speak a little, which was reassuring. The two crew members on the boat couldn't speak, but it wasn't a problem at all. The boat trip included four families, all of whom were Japanese. When it was our turn on the boat, they asked if we wanted to take pictures. I forgot the exact amount, but after getting off the boat, they gave us an SD card with the photos. We also gave a tip when we got off the boat, so some cash was necessary. During the parasailing, we went down to the water's surface, so we got wet, but the weather was great that day, and it became a wonderful memory. I highly recommend it!

日本語が通じないと言うことで不安はありましたが、ドライバーさんは少し話せる方で安心しました。船の方２人は話せませんでしたが、特に問題はありませんでした。その船は私たち夫婦含め4家族での参加でしたが、全員日本人でした。船に乗り自分たちの番が来ると写真撮りますか？と聞かれます。いくらかは忘れてしまいましたが、船を降りた後に写真が入ったＳＤカードでくれます。船を降りる際にチップも渡しますので、多少の現金は必要でした。パラセーリングも水面まで降りたりしましたので、濡れましたが、その日は天気も良くとても良い思い出となりました。すごくオススメです！

I participated in a tour that allowed my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to enjoy the streets of Haleiwa, garlic shrimp, horseback riding, and more all at once. Our guide, Masa, shared interesting stories, and the comfortable car ride made it a delightful experience for both my mother and my elementary school-aged nieces. I was worried because previous reviews mentioned that there wasn't enough time for lunch, but our guide took our request for garlic shrimp in advance and made a reservation, so we were able to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace. If I could be a bit greedy, I would have loved to explore Haleiwa for another 15 minutes.

ハワイ初来訪の母にハレイワの街並みやガーリックシュリンプ、乗馬などを一度に楽しめるツアーを探して今回参加しました。
ガイドのマサさんのお話も興味深く、楽チンな車での移動で母も小学生の姪っ子達も大満喫してくれました。
以前の口コミでは「ランチを食べる時間が少ない」とあったので心配していましたが、事前にガイドさんがガーリックシュリンプのリクエストを聞いて予約してくれたので、ゆっくり食べることが出来ました。贅沢を言えば、あと15分くらいハレイワ散策出来たらうれしいです。

We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.

We experienced parasailing at 150 meters for the first time at the request of my daughters, who are in 6th and 4th grade. We signed up for the 1 PM session and were a bit anxious due to reviews about delays in transportation, but a cheerful driver arrived right on time to pick us up.

The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki during the parasailing was amazing and refreshing! My husband and I, who are afraid of heights, were quite nervous due to the altitude, but our daughters were absolutely thrilled. I'm glad we chose the 150 meters! At the end, thanks to the veteran captain's skill, we were gently dropped into the water. Everyone in the tour was watching, and he made sure our heads didn't go under the water! I was impressed by his technique!

Although it was a calm day, the boat rocked quite a bit! Our family took motion sickness medication, but we still felt a little queasy... I think taking motion sickness pills is essential. The boat crew and the driver were all cheerful, making the experience enjoyable! They offered a photo service for an additional $30, but since we were able to take pictures as a family, we didn't opt for it.

小学6年、4年の娘の希望で初めてのパラセーリング150mを体験しました。
13時の回に申し込みし、送迎が遅れるというクチコミにドキドキしてましたが、時間ピッタリに愉快なドライバーさんがお迎えに来てくれましたよ。
パラセーリングは、ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキの眺めが最高で爽快でした！高所恐怖症の私と旦那はあまりの高さにビクビクしてましたが、娘たちは大満足。150mで良かったです！ 最後は、ベテランキャプテンの技で海の中へボチョン 笑 ツアー参加者全員をみてましたが、頭は海に入らないようにしてくれているんです！テクニックに感動しました！
ただ、穏やかな日でしたが、ボートはかなり揺れます‼︎ 私たち家族は酔い止めを飲んでましたが、それでも少し気持ち悪くなりました…酔い止めは必須かと思います。
ボートクルー、ドライバーの方皆さん陽気で楽しく参加できました！写真撮影サービスは追加で30ドルと言われましたが、家族で撮り合い出来たので頼みませんでした。

It was a wonderful and fulfilling tour. Thanks to a cute, petite Japanese staff member who supported us from the pick-up to the drop-off, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind throughout. Not only did I get to see dolphins up close, but the giant turtle I encountered while snorkeling was even more impressive than I had imagined! It came so close that I could almost touch it, making me feel like I could ride it to the Dragon Palace. We also had the freedom to enjoy marine sports like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, which my daughters absolutely loved. I have participated in various tours in Hawaii, but this Dolphin University ranks among the top one or two for the best experience, and I definitely want to join again. The photos taken by the staff were so beautiful that I ended up purchasing them unexpectedly out of sheer emotion.
*Note: There were some people who seemed to struggle with seasickness, so if you're prone to it, don't forget to prepare motion sickness medication in advance!

とても素晴らしい充実したツアーでした。
お迎えから送迎までずっとサポートしてくれた日本人の小柄な可愛い女性スタッフがいてくれたおかげで終始安心してツアーを楽しめました。
期待していたイルカを目の前で見れたのはもちろん、想像以上にシュノーケリングで見た巨大な亀がこれまた凄かった！手を伸ばせば触れてしまうくらいの距離まで近づけて、本当に人間が乗って竜宮城に行けそうって感じでした。
カヤックやスタンドアップパドルなどのマリンスポーツも順番に自由に遊べて、娘たちも大盛り上がりでした。これまでハワイで色々なツアーに参加しましたが、このイルカ大学は１-２位くらい最高の内容で、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。スタッフの方が撮影した写真もあまりに素敵だったので感動のあまり予定外に購入してしまいました。
※注意：船酔いで大変そうな方もいらしたので、酔いやすい方は事前の酔い止め準備を忘れに！

It was a perfect day with calm waves and good weather, where neither the boat nor the submarine swayed, and visibility was excellent. By chance, there were only Japanese people, so all the explanations were in Japanese, which was lucky. The scuba diving instructor was very knowledgeable about fish and provided detailed explanations very kindly. It was a quick one-hour underwater exploration.

波も穏やかな良い天気で、船も潜水艦も揺れず、視界も良好で言うことなしの日でした。たまたま日本人ばかりになり、解説は全て日本語になりラッキーでした。スキューバダイビングのインストラクターもされているとのことで、魚のことについても詳しく、とても丁寧に解説してくださいました。あっという間の1時間の海底探索でした。

I was moved to see wild dolphins. I went into the sea four times, and by the fourth time, many people were too tired to go in, but I was able to see the dolphins swimming right below me. It definitely requires a good amount of stamina. The marine sports were also fun.

野生のイルカを見れて感動しました。4回海に入り、4回目は疲れて海に入らない人が多かったですが、4回目に真下で泳ぐイルカたちを見れました。結構、体力が必要です。マリンスポーツも楽しかったです。

My overall impression of the experience was good. What I liked most about the activity was seeing the fish while snorkeling. I also saw a few turtles bobbing in and out of the water. There was a boat passing with some dolphins visible which was a nice surprise. My advice for future participants include taking precautions for any motion sickness because the water can make the boat rock a bit depending on the waves. Otherwise its a nice experience overall. It was great at the end of the trip when our shoes were lined up before exiting the ship.

Pick from driver was prompt and on time. Once we arrived, we were given very clear instructions once on the boat, all the staff and the captain was very friendly and once we were on our way, everything we needed to know was explained clearly.

The actual scooter came on another boat and we were told how to get in and out of it, and I have to say the experience was unlike anything I've ever done before! We were only about 10-12 feet down but it was so wonderful to be in the water and not having to worry about anything.

The divers were very very professional and attentive, very friendly and very knowledgeable, and once we were done with the scuba scooter experience, it was a nice relaxing time on the boat to either go snorkeling or just enjoy the beautiful scenery around us!

Highly recommended, the staff was absolutely great and the captain was "cherry"!

Will definitely do it again next time we are in Honolulu! Highly recommended!!

The tour crew was warm, kind, and made it possible for us to spend a wonderful time in the long-awaited paradise of the sea. While the weather is important, I truly felt that the smiles and friendly responses from the crew were essential to the tour experience. Thank you very much!

ツアーのクルーの皆さんも温かく、優しく、楽しい時間を念願の天国の海で過ごすことが出来ました。
天気も重要ですが、クルーの方々の笑顔や気さくな対応が本当にツアーにとっては重要だなと感じたクルーズでした。
有難うございました！

Buying the tickets on line fast and easy. We drove from Waikiki about 45 minutes lots of parking when you arrive.
Checking in for our adventure was easy, all of 5 minutes.
The Staff are really nice and helpful. Our guide for our UTV ride Natasha was great! She kept us entertained.
We booked the 2hr ride which we are glad we did, wished it was longer though we were having so much fun.
Great views of the mountains valley and ocean too!
Be prepared to get dirty on this adventure we had dry dust and we were black . So dont wear white.
They also have a place to eat and shop while you are there.
Have fun and enjoy!

I participated with my two children.
During the cruise, we encountered many honu (sea turtles)!
There were even baby honu.
The staff pointed out the direction on the clock, so we didn't miss anything.
At the sandbar, we played beach volleyball and practiced snorkeling.
For lunch, we had delicious hamburgers with freshly grilled patties! My kids went back for seconds!
We also enjoyed snorkeling around the coral reefs.
This is a highly recommended tour that even toddlers can participate in without any difficulty.

こども2人連れて参加しました。
クルーズ中には何匹ものホヌに遭遇！
赤ちゃんホヌもいましたよ。
スタッフが時計の何時方向にいるよーとおしえてくれるので、見逃すことなし。
サンドバーでは、ビーチバレーをしたり、シュノーケルの練習。
ランチは焼きたてのパテを挟んだハンバーガー！とっても美味しかったです。
こどもはおかわりしてました！
そしてサンゴ礁のあたりでシュノーケルを満喫。
幼児でも無理なく参加できるおススメのツアーです。

Last November, my spouse and I participated. It seemed that the boat was launched in a way that was almost a forced breakthrough despite the rough weather, and nearly all the crew members were severely seasick. The motion sickness medication we took was ineffective (laughs).

Instead of fearing the sharks, I was overwhelmed by a fear I had never experienced before, feeling like I might die due to the height of the waves and the intense rocking. It was so rough that even the Westerners on the same boat were smiling wryly.

Because of the rough weather, we couldn't see the ocean from inside the cage. We could only confirm the sharks' presence when they came quite close. I saw about five sharks, but due to the intense rocking inside the cage and the seasickness, I don't remember much (laughs). Other participants were also watching sharks while throwing up, making it quite a harsh experience (laughs).

On days with good weather, it seems you can encounter many sharks, as others have posted. It's an experience that you can't easily have in Japan (and it seems that rough sailing like this is something that only fishermen get to experience), so I definitely recommend participating.

去年の１１月に夫婦で参加しました。
大しけの中、強行突破のような形で船を出したようで、乗員のほぼ全員激しく船酔いしていました。飲んでいた酔い止め薬も効果ナシでした（笑）
サメの恐怖ではなく、あまりの波の高さと激しい揺れに、このまま死ぬのではないか、と言う感じたことのない恐怖に襲われました。あまりに激しく揺れるので、同じ船に乗っていた欧米の方々も苦笑でした。
シケでしたので、ゲージに入っても海を見渡せない。サメがかなり近くに来ないと姿を確認できなかったです。５匹ほど見れましたが、ゲージ内の揺れがすごいのと船酔いで気持ち悪いのであまり記憶がありません（笑）他の参加者も吐きながらサメを見る、といったかなり過酷な現場でした（笑）

天気の良い日は他の方が投稿されているように、たくさんのサメに出会えるようですね。日本ではなかなかできない体験（大しけの航海も漁師さんたち以外はなかなか体験できなさそう）ですので是非参加してみてください。