All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

When people hear "sandbar," they might imagine a place where you can walk right across to the land! However, that's not always the case as it depends on the tides. Be sure to check the tide schedule and choose a day with low tide! This time, the shallowest part was about between my ankles and knees, but that was more than enough!

After all, the view is something you can't see anywhere in Japan! And even better, this tour includes delicious freshly grilled patties for hamburgers! You can play at the sandbar, eat hamburgers, watch sea turtles (and sometimes manta rays or dolphins!), and then go snorkeling afterward!

With so much fun packed into this experience, it would be a shame not to participate at least once! This was my third time joining, and I still felt the same excitement!

P.S. I later found out that the guide who explained everything in such a fun and energetic way (and spoke quickly, haha) was a friend of a friend of mine! Thank you!

サンドバー！と聞いてみんながイメージするのは、そのまま歩ける！陸地になってる！！
と言う感じかな！？それは潮の満ち干きなどに影響されるから常にそうなる訳ではない。潮の満ち干きを調べてそれなりに干潮の日を選ぼう！今回は1番浅い所で、足首と膝の間ぐらいだったかな？それでも十分なんです！
だって、見渡す限り日本では見れない景色なんだよ！ そして、更に良いのは、このツアーは、美味しい焼きたてパテのハンバーガーが食べれるってこと！サンドバーで遊んで、ハンバーガー食べて、ウミガメウオッチして(マンタも見れる時もあるし、イルカだって！)、そのあとシュノーケルも出来る！
こんなに楽しい事が詰め込まれてるから一度参加してみないともったいない！
私は今回で3回目の参加ですが、相変わらずの楽しさを感じれました！！

p.s 後で知りましたが、今回の説明などすんごく楽しく(早口でw)、元気にガイドして下さった方は、私の友人の友人でした☺️✨
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a private lesson with three people. The instructors, despite their limited Japanese, provided enjoyable advice, and by the end of the hour, I was able to ride the waves. I finished feeling very satisfied and created wonderful memories.

３人のプライベートレッスンで参加しました。インストラクターの方々は、片言の日本語ながら楽しくアドバイスしてくださり、１時間の中で波に乗れるようになり、大満足で終えました。最高の思い出が作れました。

There are tours for all of Pearl Harbor, but there are no standalone tours just for the Aviation Museum. You have to go directly to the site, but this time I was helped by getting tickets that couldn't be obtained from the official page.

パールハーバーの全部ツアーはあるが航空博物館だけというか3つの単独ツアーがない中現地へは直接行かなければ行けませんが今回は公式ページでは取れないチケットを取ってもらい助かりました

Although the height of 150 meters was intimidating, it didn't ascend at the speed of a roller coaster, allowing me to enjoy the scenery. I was worried about whether I could experience it while wearing glasses, so I brought prescription goggles, but I think glasses would probably be fine too. However, if you fall, you won't be able to retrieve them. They took many photos, which made for great memories.

150mという高さに怖さもありましたが、ジェットコースターのような速さで登ることはなく、景色を楽しめました。
メガネをかけていても体験できるのかと不安に思い、度付きのゴーグルを持っていきましたが、たぶんメガネでも大丈夫です。ただ、落ちても回収はできません。
写真もたくさん撮ってくださり良い思い出になりました。

Our dinner cruise was nothing short of exceptional. The vessel was spacious, ensuring a smooth, comfortable ride without any hint of seasickness. Boarding and disembarking were seamless, and despite the ship’s size, the atmosphere felt intimate rather than crowded. The meal was beautifully prepared and flavorful, complemented by lively entertainment. Our server’s vibrant energy and warmth elevated the entire experience. The true magic, however, unfolded on deck—watching Waikiki’s shimmering skyline from the water as fireworks lit up the night sky. An unforgettable evening I would gladly repeat.

- A large bus came to pick us up at a meeting point close to the hotel. The driver had a passenger list, so please check in before boarding. (There was someone who boarded without checking in, which made the driver search for them and delayed our departure a bit. The arrival time was not an issue!)

- The staff who welcomed us spoke fluent Japanese. They communicated important details such as the meeting time and the meeting points for each vehicle right from the start.

- The guides for the buggy tour were two young men who spoke English. There was a Japanese explanatory video on how to drive the buggy, so I felt confident driving. We stopped at several photo spots. There was a section where we went down a steep slope after encountering dinosaurs, so if you're a bit scared, it might be better to switch drivers.

- At the photo spots, the guides acted as photographers and took many great commemorative photos! The scenes of everyone getting into the buggy and driving were captured with a professional camera that incurs an additional cost, but purchasing the photos is optional. (We chose not to buy them.)

- I was worried about getting my clothes and bag dirty from the dust, but perhaps because it had rained earlier, it wasn't too much of a concern (though it might be because I wore black clothes). After wiping my face, it was brown, so I think it's a good idea to plan to take a shower and change when we return to the hotel.

・ホテルから近い集合場所に大型バスが迎えにきてくれました。運転手さんが乗客リストを持っているのでチェックインしてから乗ってください。(チェックインせずに乗った方がいて、運転手さんが探しまわって出発が少し遅れました。到着時間は問題なかったです！)

・お出迎えのスタッフさんは日本語ペラペラでした。集合時間や各乗り物の集合場所など大事なことを最初に伝えてくれます。

・バギーツアーのガイドさんは若い男性2人で英語でした。バギーの運転方法は日本語の説明動画があったので、安心して運転できました。何回かフォトスポットにとまります。恐竜が出てきた後に傾斜が急な坂をくだる区間があったので、ちょっと怖い方は運転手交代したほうがいいかも。

・フォトスポットではガイドさんがカメラマンとなって良い記念写真を沢山撮ってくれました！バギーにみんな乗り込んで運転しているシーンは、最初のお金がかかるカメラで撮られますが、購入するかどうかは任意です。(自分たちは買いませんでした)

・砂埃で服やカバンが汚れるのを心配していましたが、雨上がりだったからかそこまで気にならなかったです(黒い服を着ていったからかもしれませんが)顔を拭くと茶色だったので、ホテルに戻ってシャワーや着替えをする計画にするとよいと思います

We participated as a three-generation family. There were explanations in Japanese, which made us feel comfortable joining. There was plenty of time for stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, and the waves were calm, so even beginners could enjoy it. Snorkeling equipment was also available for rent, and we were able to see many tropical fish.

3世代で参加したました。日本語での説明もあり安心して参加出来ました。supやカヤックも充分な時間があり、波も穏やかなので初心者でも楽しめました。スノーケリングも貸し出しがあり、熱帯魚もたくさんみれました。

I couldn't stop feeling excited since we set off on the boat, and when it was time to fly, my excitement was through the roof! It was quite high and a bit bumpy, giving it a thrilling attraction-like feeling! The view of Waikiki and Honolulu from the sea was breathtaking! It felt great when we briefly touched down on the water as we landed! It was an amazing experience! 😊

船で出発してからワクワクが止まらず、いざ飛ぶときはとてもテンション上がりました！
結構高く、揺れるのでアトラクションみたいな感覚もありました！海側から見たワイキキ、ホノルルは絶景でした！
降りるときに一瞬海に着水するときも気持ちよかったです！
最高の体験でした😊

I had a great time racing through the magnificent scenery of Kualoa Ranch on a buggy! It was very appealing that I could drive myself, not just ride along. The guide was very polite and kind, and I was able to spend the whole day without any inconvenience! The 100% beef hamburger at the cafe was hearty and very delicious!

クアロア・ランチの壮大な景色の中をバギーで駆け抜けることができて楽しかったです！
ただ、乗っているだけでなく、自分で運転できるところがとても魅力的なでした。
ガイドさんは、とても丁寧で優しく、全く不自由なく、1日過ごすことができました！
Cafeの牛100%ハンバーガーはボリューム満点でとてもおいしかったです！

We had a lovely morning trip to the sandbank. It was an excellent spot for snorkeling or just relaxing in the shallow waters. The staff were wonderful, very helpful and informative!

I was finally able to visit Manoa Falls, a long-time dream of mine. I had wanted to go for a while, but my companions often had other places they wanted to visit, or it was difficult to get around since I couldn't drive. This time, by joining a tour with Nature & You, I was finally able to make it happen. The two guides were very kind and I am very grateful. The hike to Manoa Falls was manageable even for someone in their 60s like me, and I enjoyed it comfortably even as a solo participant.

長年の夢が叶ってマノアの滝に行けました。
以前から行ってみたかったのですが、その時々の同行者には他に行きたいところがあったり、車の運転ができないので移動が難しかったりで、なかなか実現することができませんでした。
今回、ネイチャー＆ユーさんのツアーに参加することで、ようやく行くことが出来ました。
ガイドのお二人にはとても親切にしていただきました。感謝感謝です。
マノアの滝へのハイキングは60代の私でも可能でしたし、一人での参加でも快適に愉しめました。

I was very satisfied throughout the entire tour thanks to the kind staff. However, even though I usually don't get motion sickness, I felt unwell this time despite taking motion sickness medication. Additionally, when swimming with the dolphins, it was difficult to swim at my own pace, so those who are not confident in their swimming abilities should be cautious. However, you can wait on the boat, so I think it's best to make a decision based on your condition and feelings at that time.

Regarding the photos, after the tour, I was able to express my wishes, but even if I hadn't communicated my preferences, I received an email later with purchase information, allowing me to buy them.

ツアー全体を通して、優しいスタッフの皆さんのおかげでとても満足できました。
ただ、普段は乗り物酔いをしないのですが、今回は酔い止めを服用していても気分が悪くなってしまいました。また、イルカと一緒に泳ぐ際には、自分のペースで泳ぐことが難しいため、泳ぎに自信のない方は注意が必要です。ただ、船上で待つこともできるので、そのときの体調や気分に応じて判断されると良いと思います。
写真については、ツアー終了後に希望を伝える形でしたが、希望を伝えていなくても後日メールで購入の案内が届き、そちらから購入することができました。

It was my first time parasailing, and it turned out to be a very enjoyable experience. The reception and boarding staff can communicate in English, and they speak in simple English, so there’s no need to worry too much. You place your belongings at your feet, so I recommend not bringing anything you don’t want to get wet or putting them in a waterproof case. During parasailing, there’s hardly any swaying, but the boat does rock, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. Also, if there are many participants, the boarding time can be longer, so it’s a good idea to bring motion sickness medication.

初めてのパラセーリングでしたが、とても楽しい体験になりました。
受付・乗船スタッフは英語対応になりますが、簡単な英語で話してくれるため、あまり心配しなくても大丈夫でした。荷物は足元に置くので、濡れたくないものは持って行かないか、防水ケースにいれるといいと思います。パラセーリング中はほとんど揺れませんが、船は揺れるので酔いやすい人は注意です。また、参加組数が多いと乗船時間が長くなるため、酔い止めを持参するといいと思います。

I wanted to try parasailing in Hawaii! The boat sways a lot, so it's better to take motion sickness medication. It wasn't scary at all, just a lot of fun. You can see Diamond Head, and the scenery is amazing! The instructor was cheerful and made it enjoyable. I want to do it again someday! Thank you very much.

ハワイでやってみたかったパラセーリング！船はすごく揺れるので、酔い止めは飲んでいた方がいいです。全然怖く無くてただただ楽しかったです。ダイヤモンドヘッドが見えたり、景色も最高！インストラクターも陽気で楽しかった。またいつかやりたいです！ありがとうございました。

The morning gathering was early, so my 5-year-old child looked sleepy the whole time, but when the dolphins appeared, he was completely absorbed in watching them in the water. I was a bit anxious about managing our valuables, but I was able to take care of them myself at the foot of the boat, so there was really no need to worry. There were times when Japanese speakers were available, so we had no language barriers, and the English staff were friendly, making it a fun experience. I recommend signing up for the photo package (up to 4 people for $79) because you won't need to bring a camera, and they will even take underwater photos for you. It was nice to have a credit card and some cash for tips. It might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication just in case. Our family, both adults and children, were fine, but I saw a few people who were really struggling with seasickness. Overall, it was a great experience that the kids enjoyed very much.

朝集合が早かったので、5歳の子供は終始眠そうでしたが、イルカが見えると夢中で海の中を見ていました。
貴重品の管理が不安でしたが、船の足元に自分で管理で、特に心配する必要もなかったです。
日本語が話せる方がいる時間帯だったので、言葉面でも不自由なく、英語スタッフの方も気さくで楽しく過ごせました。
フォトパッケージ(4人まで79ドル)を申し込めば、カメラを持っていく必要もなく、水中の写真まで撮ってくれるのでおすすめです。
クレカとチップ分の現金があれば良い感じでした。
酔い止めは念のため飲んでおいたほうがいいかと。
我が家は大人も子供も飲んで平気でしたが、数名凄まじい勢いで戻してる方がいて辛そうでした。
総合的に子供も楽しめ、とても良かったです。

The staff was amazing. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They helped make our experience most enjoyable and memorable.
We saw more turtles than we could imagine! They were constantly sticking their heads above water as if they were greeting us.
The waters were calm and the kayaks and paddle boards were well maintained.
I highly recommend this activity with Sea and Board Sports Hawaii in Haleiwa. I give them a 10 out of 10.

From start to finish this was the best part of our trip to Oahu. The staff made everything go so smoothly and were all so sweet and fun. The musicians were amazing and will even take weird song requests from the audience. The sand bar is stunning and was just so magical, the extras like the paddle boards and canoes, snorkeling and volleyball, were the cherry on top. 10000% recommend that you add this to your trip! We also did the bumper boat and although my husband hated it, my 12 year old son had a BLAST!

The driver spoke English and was very kind! No need to worry if you can't speak English! The view from the top is amazing!

英語のドライバーさんでしたがとっても優しかったです！英語が喋れなくても心配ありません！
頂上からの景色も最高です！

We had a great time - knowledgeable staff dedicated to safety; beautiful spot for snorkeling and having fun! The lunch was delicious

I did banana boat rides, parasailing, and bumper tubing. I've experienced all of them many times, but they're always fun no matter how many times I do them!! My husband, who went with me, did them for the first time and seemed to really enjoy it; it became our best memory in Hawaii!!

バナナボート、パラセーリング、バンパーチューブをしました。私はどれも何回も体験していますが、何度やっても楽しいです！！一緒に行った主人は初めてでしたがとても楽しめたようで、ハワイ1番の思い出になりました！！

Guarantee you will have fun! Amazing views, warm clean water. Live music

I thought it was very enjoyable and a great experience, but it was shorter than the promised time, and I was disappointed that we were instructed to get off without any warning, as the next group was boarding immediately. It felt like it ended abruptly.

とても楽しくて体験できて良かったと思いますが、提示の時間より短くて、予告もなく降りるように指示され直ぐに次のグループが乗り込む感じだったのが残念でした。急に呆気なく終わった感じでした。

It wasn't a sunset on the horizon, but it was a tour that was more than satisfying! I also enjoyed the time spent chatting with the family from Georgia.

水平線のサンセットではありませんでしたが、充分満足できるツアーでした！
ジョージアから来た家族との会話も楽しい時間でした。

I was worried about seasickness, so I took motion sickness medication on the bus ride there. Even so, I started feeling seasick about 30 minutes after getting on the boat, but thanks to the staff's consideration, I was able to enjoy myself!

船酔いが心配だったので、行きのバスで酔い止め薬を飲んで参加。それでも船に乗って30分ほどで船酔いしましたが、スタッフの方の気遣いもあり楽しめました！

About 30 years ago, I went parasailing. All I remember is feeling seasick ^^; This time, I made sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding.

Parasailing while enjoying the familiar scenery of Waikiki was the best. I think the time was also sufficient.

The staff spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.

３０年程前にパラセーリングをしたことがあります。
船で酔った事しか覚えてなく^^;
今回は酔い止めをちゃんと飲んで乗船。

見慣れたワイキキの風景を見ながらのパラセーリング最高でした。
時間も十分だったのだと思います。

スタッフさんも日本語が話せ安心です。

I visited Kualoa Ranch for the first time. I was satisfied with the two-hour horseback riding experience and the ample time spent there. However, I had a lot of concerns. First, there were no Japanese-speaking staff, and I wasn't quite sure how to use the locked lockers, so I ended up leaving my things in a regular storage area. Fortunately, I was wearing a jacket with zippered pockets, so I could at least keep my wallet safe. I was anxious because all the safety instructions for riding were in English, but the horses were well-behaved and not scary at all. I wish there had been signs and videos in Japanese. Well, it's my fault for not understanding English...

I was looking forward to seeing the movie filming locations, but there were none at all, and I just walked along the mountain paths. It's disappointing.

初めてクアロアランチに行きました。
２時間の乗馬、たっぷりの時間を過ごす事が出来て満足ではありました。
が、不安はいっぱいで
まず、日本語のスタッフさんが居なくて
鍵付きロッカーの使い方がイマイチ分からず
結果、普通の荷物置き場に置きました。
幸いファスナー付きのポケットの服だったので財布くらいは入れられたのでよかったのですが。
馬に乗る際の注意点すら全て英語だったので不安でしたが
お馬さん、お利口さんで怖くなかったです。
日本語の看板やビデオがあったらいいのになって思いました。
ま、英語が分からない私が悪いのですが…。

映画のロケ地を楽しみにしていましたが
全く無くてひたすら山道を歩きました。
残念です。

I'm glad I didn't get seasick. The initial moment of flying was thrilling. It was higher than I expected. Being dragged while touching the water was fun.

船酔いしないでよかった。飛ぶときの最初がスリル満点。思った以上に高かった。水つかりながら引きずられて面白かった。

We had an awesome day of water fun! There were several choices of activities to keep us entertained. The crew was fantastic, helpful and knowledgeable. We felt safe and taken care of the entire time. My kids had a great time, which means mom had a great time 😊 Would absolutely book again!

Playing in the sea at Angel's Beach. Unfortunately, when I went, the tide was not low, and it was quite deep. However, I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The strong point here is that there are Japanese staff members and many staff who can understand Japanese. Since many of the tour participants are Japanese, I definitely recommend it if that makes you feel more comfortable.

天使の海で海遊び。
残念ながら、行った時には潮が引いておらずかなり深かったです。でも、ＳＵＰにカヤック、シュノーケリングと楽しめました。
ここの強みは日本人スタッフの方がいることと日本語を理解できるスタッフさんが豊富なこと。ツアー参加者の多くが日本人で、それに安心できるのなら是非お勧めですよ。

The voucher issued states that the check-in location is "Hilton Hawaiian Village - Mid-Pacific Conference Center Rooftop." I heard that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, so I planned to arrive early and wait on the rooftop for a good seat. However, even after the scheduled time, no reception staff or anyone else showed up, and the local contact number was unreachable as the business hours had ended. In the end, I just had to go down to the venue and check in directly after the scheduled time. Unfortunately, I ended up at the back of the line and couldn't get a good seat, which was very disappointing. The luau show itself was good.

発行されたバウチャーには、チェックイン場所が「ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ - ミッドパシフィック・コンファレンス・センター屋上」となっています。
席は先着順と聞いたため、良い席を取りたいと考え予定の時間より早く屋上に集合して待っていましたが、予定時間を過ぎても受付スタッフも誰も現れず、現地連絡先の電話番号も営業時間が終了しておりつながらず。結局時間を過ぎて会場まで下りて行って直接受付すればよいだけでした。おかげで列の最後の並んでよい席は取れず、大変残念でした。
ルアウショー自体はよかったです。