All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

I had a great time with the lively staff. I participated alone, but I was very satisfied. I was fortunate enough to swim with sea turtles and dolphins, and I was extremely happy about it.

ノリのいいスタッフの方々と一緒に。１人参加でしたが、大満足。ウミガメやイルカと一緒に泳ぐ幸運にも恵まれて大満足でした。

What is awesome about Gunstock Ranch is that it is in a very secluded area. The trail is very peaceful and we rode through grassy clearings and lots of cattle. It was a very small and intimate group (myself, my friend and the instructor), which I really liked because on other trails I've been on it involved following a long trail of people on their horses. This time I felt more in control of my horse. The horses are very well trained and know how to follow each other. I've tried to get mine to trot, but since I was on a beginner's trail it wouldn't allow me to do it. Also, the instructor, Garrett (hopefully I spelled his name correctly), was very pleasant and helpful throughout the entire trail.

I participated in the sandbar this time!
To put it simply, I was very moved!
Experiencing nature up close is truly beautiful!
Standing in the middle of the ocean was a very precious experience!
Just being on the beach is beautiful, but with the clear sea and the sparkling blue sky, standing in the middle of the ocean made both the sky and sea feel vast, and the clouds felt really close!
There was also a Japanese guide, and some people were so good at swimming that it gave me a sense of security.
The bus guide on the way was very cheerful and made us laugh, which was entertaining.
The Japanese female guide on the boat also made us laugh and took commemorative photos for us.
The bus guide sang "Last Christmas" while playing the guitar on the neighboring boat, and listening to the music while eating freshly made hamburgers in the middle of the vast ocean was the best!!
If there are extras, you can also get double burgers or refills.
We even got to see a sea turtle swimming by, and my husband really enjoyed snorkeling!
It’s said that you can see an astonishing number of fish and coral! I was so moved!! (I couldn’t do it because I’m not good with deep water, but I still had fun! The sandbar is shallow, so I could go in!)
I’m saying that I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
However, it gets cold on the boat after getting in the water, so a windbreaker would be good, and having a waterproof camera, even a simple one, might make it even more enjoyable!
If you’re hesitating, it might be a good idea to participate! There are things you won’t understand until you experience them.

今回サンドバーに参加させて頂きました！
結論から言うと、とても感動しました！
生で体感する大自然は本当に美しいんだなと思いました！
海のど真ん中に立つのはとても貴重な体験でした！
ただビーチに居るだけでも美しいのに、あの透明の海に、キラキラのブルーの空、海の真ん中に立つと空も海も広く、雲も本当に近く感じました！
そして、日本人のガイドさんも居て、とても同じ人間とは思えないほど泳ぎの上手い方もいて安心感もありました。
そして、行きのバスガイドさんもとても陽気で笑わせてくれて面白かったです。
船に乗ってからの日本人の女性ガイドさんも笑わせてくれ、記念写真も撮って頂きました。
バスガイドさんが、隣りの船でラストクリスマスなどを弾き語りで歌ってくれて、広い海の真ん中で焼き立てのハンバーガーを食べながら弾き語りを聞くのは最高でした！！
余っていれば、ダブルバーガーやおかわりをさせて貰える事も。
海亀のチラッと泳いでいる所も見れましたし、シュノーケリングも主人はとても楽しんでいました！
本当に驚く程お魚や珊瑚が見れるそうですよ！感動していました！！（私は深い所は苦手なので出来ませんでしたが、それでも楽しめました！サンドバーは浅いので入れました！）
またハワイに行ったら絶対参加したい！と言っている程です！
ただ海に入った後船の上が寒いのでウィンドブレーカーを、それと簡単な物でも防水カメラなどもあると、より楽しめるかもしれません！
迷っている方は参加してみると良いかもしれません！
体験してみないと分からない事はありますからね。

The weather was bad, and the planned day was canceled, but they were very kind and helped us change the schedule, allowing us to enjoy parasailing safely. The locals were also very friendly, and we had a great time.

天候が悪く予定していた日は中止になりましたがとても親切に対応して頂き
日程を変更して無事にパラセイリングを楽しみました(^O^)
現地の人もとても親切でとても楽しかったです。

A traditional 10-day trip for two girls, meeting and parting at the same place. This time, we met in Honolulu and went to the Big Island, then returned to Honolulu.
"The Angel's Sea Sandbar!" The name itself is so feminine! We were able to see sea turtles popping their heads out and swimming several times from the boat. We walked on the transparent emerald green sandbar and snorkeled where the sea turned a dark green, swimming with the fish. The guide explained the safety instructions thoroughly, so we felt secure while snorkeling.
The guide and the captain were funny people, and we had a great time filled with laughter.

恒例の現地集合現地解散１０日間の女子2人旅。今回はホノルルで待ち合わせをしてハワイ島へ行きその後ホノルルに。
「天使の海サンドバー！」ネーミングからして女子力高い！ウミガメが頭を出している所や泳いでいる所をボートから何回も見る事が出来ました。透き通るエメラルドグリーンのサンドバーを歩き、ダークグリーンに海の色が変わった所でのシュノーケリングで魚と一緒に泳いだり。ガイドさんが注意事項をしっかりと説明してくれたので安心してシュノーケリングできました。
ガイドさんや船長さんが面白い人で笑いが絶えず楽しい時間でした。

We took the 2 hour ATV your. Even though it was raining. The mud puddles made it so fun. It was also great to see all the movie shot in the valley.

It was fun, but it was cold at the location, and the pool was chilly. I was surprised that the photos were too expensive. I hope there is a tour that includes photos.

楽しかったが、現地が寒くてプールに入るのが冷たかった。
写真が高額すぎてびっくりした。
写真付きのツアーがあるといいなと思う。

Although it was drizzling and the water temperature was low, the staff were all cheerful and kind, which made me feel the essence of Hawaii! The sandbar had water up to my waist, but it wasn't a concern due to the seasonal conditions. In fact, I felt more connected to the strange sensation of being able to stand in such deep water. We also saw many sea turtles. The hamburger was simple but very delicious. One piece of advice: depending on the season, it can be cold after getting out of the water while still wet, so it's good to have a change of clothes and a bath towel. There are no changing rooms, so you change while wrapped in a bath towel. We brought a bath towel with a rubber loop at the top, which I think was a good choice. (Some people without a change of clothes looked like they were shivering and feeling unwell.) I would love to participate again on a sunny day!

小雨が舞い、水温も低くあまり良いコンディションではありませんでしたが、スタッフさんは皆元気よく優しくて、ハワイらしさを感じられました！サンドバーも、腰までつかる水位でしたが、季節の問題なので気にならず。むしろ、こんなに沖で、足がつく不思議な感覚をより実感できた気がします。ウミガメさんもたくさん見れました。ハンバーガーも、シンプルでとても美味しかったです。アドバイスがあるとすれば、季節によっては海から上がって濡れたままだと寒いので、着替えとバスタオルがあると良いです。更衣室はないので、バスタオルを巻いて着替える感じです。私たちは、上部がゴムで輪っかになったバスタオルを持参しました。正解だったと思います。（着替えがない方の中には震えて具合が悪そうな方もいました）
また晴天の際に参加したいです！

I participated in a tour to swim with dolphins for the first time in Hawaii. Despite it being early in the morning, they provided a proper wake-up call at the hotel, confirmed the pickup time and location, and explained that renting a wetsuit would incur an additional cost due to the low water temperature in winter, advising us to bring cash or a credit card for that purpose. This left a very good impression on me.

The bus that picked us up was not a van, but a proper large bus with a very clean interior, which reassured me before the tour even began. On the way to the harbor, they provided detailed explanations about the swimming techniques we needed to follow to meet wild dolphins, allowing us to participate in the tour without any anxiety.

Upon arriving at the harbor, we put on our wetsuits and boarded the boat, setting off to meet the wild dolphins! Onboard, there was a tour guide who spoke Japanese, a professional photographer, a lifeguard who was also a hula dancer, and the captain. Everyone was cheerful and entertained us by playing music and dancing, making the time on the boat enjoyable as we headed to the dolphin spot.

When the captain anchored the boat at the dolphin location, we finally got to swim with the wild dolphins! The crew guided us to where the dolphins were, and when we dove in, we were amazed to see dozens of dolphins swimming gracefully so close that we could almost reach out and touch them. It was my first time seeing wild dolphins up close, and I was truly moved!

After the dolphins swam away from where we were, we returned to the boat and headed to a spot for snorkeling! We had about 40 minutes of free time, and we could either snorkel or use the paddleboards and kayaks that the crew provided. My husband and I enjoyed snorkeling, and while watching tropical fish, we spotted a sea turtle that the crew had mentioned we might be lucky enough to see! The sea turtle swam gracefully close enough that we could almost reach out to it, which was incredible!

When we returned to the boat, the crew had grilled Hawaiian cheeseburgers waiting for us, and we enjoyed them while watching a hula dance performance. Surrounded by the beautiful nature of mountains and the sea, having met dolphins and sea turtles, and enjoying lunch while watching hula dancing on the boat made for a luxurious tour experience. I was very satisfied, and above all, the kind and cheerful staff made the tour even more enjoyable. It was truly a tour worth participating in! If you want to swim with dolphins when you visit Oahu, I highly recommend "Dolphin & You"!

今回ハワイで初めてイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加しました。
早朝にも関わらず、ホテルにきちんとモーニングコールをしてきて下さり、ピックアップ時間や場所の最終確認、そして冬でかなり水温が低い事からウェットスーツをレンタルする場合にはお金が掛かるので、借りる場合はその分の現金もしくはクレジットカードを持参した方がいい旨なども事前に説明して下さったことからとても好印象を受けました。
迎えに来たバスはバンではなく、きちんとした大きなバスで内装もとても綺麗でツアーが始まる前から安心しました。
バスで港に向かうまでの間に野生のイルカに会う上で守らなければならない海の中での泳ぎ方等についても詳しく説明して下さり、不安なくツアーに参加できました。
港に着いて、ウェットスーツなどを着用してから船に乗り込みいよいよ野生のイルカに会いに出発！
船上には日本語ができるツアーガイド、プロのカメラマン、プロのライフセーバー兼フラダンサー、キャプテンがいたのですがとにかく皆さん陽気で私達を楽しませてくれる為に音楽を掛けてダンスをしたりしてくれたり、イルカに会えるスポットに行くまでの間退屈することなく船上で楽しい時間を過ごせました。
キャプテンがイルカがいるスポットに船を停泊させて、いよいよ野生のイルカと泳ぎに海へ！
クルーがイルカのいるところまで泳いで案内してくれて潜ってみると手を伸ばせば届くのでは⁉︎という近さで何十頭ものイルカが優雅に泳いでおり、人生で初めて野生のイルカを間近で肉眼で見る事ができ、ほんとに感動しました！
イルカの群れが私達がいた箇所を離れていってから船の上に戻り、次はシュノーケリングを楽しめるスポットへ！
こちらでは40分程の自由時間をもらえて、シュノーケリングをするもよし！
クルーの方がパドルボートとカヤックも用意してくれるのでこちらをやるもよし！
私と夫はシュノーケリングを楽しみ、熱帯魚を見ていたらクルーの方が「ラッキーだと海亀に会えるかも！」と言っていた海亀を発見！
海亀も手を伸ばせば届くのでは⁉︎というぐらい近くを優雅に泳いでくれて感動しました！
船上に帰るとクルーがハワイアンチーズバーガーをグリル機で焼いて待っていてくれて、フラダンサーの踊りを鑑賞しながらチーズバーガーを頬張りました。
周りを見れば大自然の山と海！
イルカや海亀にも会えて、船上でフラダンスを見ながらのランチ！贅沢なツアー内容に大満足ですし、何より親切で明るいスタッフの方々がツアーを更に盛り上げて下さり本当に参加した価値のあったツアーでした！
オアフ島に行った際にイルカと泳ぎたいなら『Dolphin&you』オススメです！

My son and I went parasailing for the first time. It was thrilling to go up so high, but the feeling of looking down at Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the sky was amazing! In addition to parasailing, the mini cruise on the boat was also very enjoyable as we cut through the wind. We had a great time taking pictures with the other passengers as well. I highly recommend it!

中２の息子とふたりで初のパラセイリング。パラセイリングはかなり高くまで上がるのでドキドキでしたが、ワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドを高い空から見下ろす快感！また、パラセイリングだけでなく、ボートで風を切って走るミニクルーズもすごく気持ちよかったです！同乗した他の方々ともお互いに写真を撮り合ったりして、楽しく過ごせました。お勧めです！

I participated at a height of 150m, but I felt that there wasn't much difference above a certain height. However, if you go too low, the time spent in the air becomes shorter, so I recommend a medium height.

In the air, I experienced a mix of fear and excitement, which made for a very good experience.

Regarding the boat ride, the speed and handling were so intense that I felt like I might be thrown into the sea if I wasn't holding on tight, which was another attraction in itself.

You can have photos taken, but they cost $30, so I didn't purchase any. I thought it would have been nice if they offered them for free. (Since there were four of us, we took turns taking pictures with an iPhone.)

高さ150mで参加しましたが、一定の高さ以上は変わらないという印象です。ただしあまり低いと空中での時間が短くなるので、中くらいをお勧めします。
空中では恐怖と感動とが入り混じって、とても良い経験をさせていただきました。

なおボートでの移動に際して、捕まっていないと海に投げ出されそうなほど、激しいスピード、ハンドルワークがまた一つのアトラクションでした。

写真は撮っていただけるのですが、30＄とのことで購入しませんでした。サービスしてくれてもいいのになあと思いました。（家族４人だったので交代にてiphoneで撮影）

I was really looking forward to the main horseback riding during this trip. I was worried because it rained in the first half of the day, but it was great that it cleared up for the horseback riding. The horses were very cute, and I was anxious about whether I could ride them properly, but there was nothing to worry about. I would love to go horseback riding again when I come to Hawaii.

今回の旅行のメインの乗馬、とても楽しみにしていました。当日は雨が前半降っていて心配しましたが、乗馬の時には晴れて本当に良かったです。お馬さんはとても可愛くて ちゃんと乗れるのか不安でしたが何も心配いりませんでした。また、ハワイに来たら乗馬したいです。

I am a 45-year-old man. Two years ago, I participated in a 90-minute scenic course here, but this time I brought my 1st-grade daughter and 5th-grade son, and we participated in a 60-minute scenic course as a family of four. We rented a car early in the morning and it took about an hour from our hotel in Waikiki. We encountered rain in December, but by the time we arrived at the ranch, the weather cleared beautifully.

A young woman at the reception became our contact person. Almost everything except for the contract was in English, but I think it’s manageable even if you don’t understand everything. A year ago, when my child rode a small horse in Cairns, a Japanese person on a working holiday helped pull the reins, but at Gunstock, even my 1st grader rode a proper horse by themselves. The guide led the way, followed by the two children and then the couple. The kids were quite nervous at first, but after about 15 minutes, they learned to kick the horse's belly, which made the horse move, and they looked happy.

The distance differs between the 90-minute and 60-minute rides, but I think the height of the hills we climbed was quite different. Since we had elementary school children with us, the 60 minutes was sufficient, and we could see the beautiful North Shore sea. Along the way, we saw horses and cows grazing. Walking with the horses was pleasant, and the scenery was lovely, creating a wonderful feeling. While riding, the guide shared various information about the ranch, but with my language skills, I only understood about half of it. Still, it was a good experience for our family. The guide was kind and accommodating to us. (By the way, this was my second time, and the staff were all young both times.)

If we can go again, I would like to do the 90-minute ride with my family. We have also ridden at another ranch on Oahu, but we prefer Gunstock. The reception is just a small hut, giving it a rustic and pastoral atmosphere like a Western movie ranch. There are turkeys, goats, and dogs wandering around, and as you go further in, there are many horses. All of them are large and impressive, exuding both gentleness and dignity. I’ve been there twice, and the staff were all young both times. It really feels like America.

４５歳男性です。２年前にもここで９０分のシーニックコースに参加しましたが、今回は小１女子と小５男子の子供を連れて、親子４人で６０分シーニックコースに参加しました。朝１でレンタカーを借り、ワイキキのホテルから１時間くらいでしょうか、１２月の雨に降られましたが、牧場に着くと見事に晴れ上がりました。
受付の若い女性がそのまま我が家の担当になりました。契約書以外はほぼ１００％英語ですが、わからなくてもなんとかなると思います。１年前にケアンズで乗馬した時の子供の馬はかなり小型で、ワーホリの日本人が手綱を引っ張ってくれましたが、ガンストックでは小１でも本格的な馬に一人で乗ります。ガイドさんが先頭で、その後に子供二人、夫婦二人が続きました。子供は最初かなりビビってましたが、１５分もするとお腹をキックすることにを覚え、それで馬が動いてくれるので、嬉しそうでした。９０分と６０分では距離も違いますが、登る丘の高さがかなり違ったと思います。小学生連れなので、それでも十分で、ノースショアの海が綺麗に見えますし、途中に、馬や牛が放牧されています。馬と散歩するのは、景色も良く、何ともいい気分です。乗馬しながら、牧場のことなど、ガイドさんが色々と教えてくれましたが、私の語学力では半分くらいしかわからず、でも、それも我が家にとっては良い経験です。ガイドさんもこんな我が家に優しく付き合ってくれました。（ちなみに、２回目ですが、いずれもスタッフは若い方ばかりでした。）もしまた行けるなら９０分に家族で行きたいですね。
オアフでは、他の某牧場でも乗馬したことがありますが、私達はガンストックが好きです。受付といっても小屋が一つあるだけで、西部劇の牧場のような、素朴で牧歌的な雰囲気です。あたりには、七面鳥やヤギ、犬が歩き回っていて、奥に進むと馬がたくさんいます。どれも立派な大きな馬で優しくも威厳を感じますね。２回行きましたが、いずれもスタッフは若い方ばかりでした。アメリカって感じです。

I participated because the low tide at the sandbar matched my travel schedule. The water depth was about calf-deep, which I thought was great. After walking on the sandbar and taking photos, those who wanted to went snorkeling. Unlike snorkeling in areas close to the shore, it was a bit of a unique experience.

サンドバーの干潮時期と旅行日程が合ったので参加しました。
水深は、ふくらはぎ程度でしたので良かったと思います。
サンドバーの上を歩いて写真撮影等をした後で、希望者のみシュノーケリングをしました。
岸に近い場所でのシュノーケリングとは違い、ちょっと変わった体験ができました。

The visibility was good, and the waves were calm. Additionally, it seemed like we had great conditions as we spotted dolphins right after departing. However, I only saw them swimming during the first dive, and I just caught a glimpse of two in the distance. During the second dive, I didn’t see them swimming at all; I only saw them flying above the surface in the distance.

So, I can say I did see dolphins, and I thought, "It can't be helped. I'll try again someday." But when I looked at the photos I purchased, there were so many dolphins swimming... I felt down realizing that some people got to see such wonderful dolphin sightings that day while I did not. I’m good at swimming and thought I was desperately searching with my face in the water, but perhaps it was just a matter of timing...

I wanted to try again since I didn’t get to see them, but the third dive was in an area with sea turtles and tropical fish. I was happy to see the sea turtles, but I wanted to swim with the dolphins, so I wished I could have tried again at a different spot. It seemed there were others who reported not seeing them during the second dive as well...

I want to achieve my dream of swimming with dolphins, so I would like to go back to Hawaii, but next time I want to join a tour that focuses solely on dolphins.

透明度もよく、波も余りたっておらず、
さらに出港後すぐにイルカを発見という好条件だったようですが、
泳いでる姿を見れたのは1回目のみ、2頭を遠くにみただけでした。
2回目のダイブは泳いでる姿はみれず、水面を飛んでる？姿を遠くにみただけ。

イルカが見れたかといえば見れたので
「仕方ない。またいつかリベンジしよう」と思ってましたが
購入した写真をみるとたくさんのイルカが泳いている姿・・・
あの日こんなにも素晴らしいイルカの姿を見れた人と見入れない人がいるのかと落ち込みました。
泳ぎも得意ですし、海に顔をつけ必死に探しまわったつもりですが、
タイミングなのでしょうか・・・

見れないので再チャレンジしたかったけど、
3回目はウミガメや熱帯魚のエリアでした。
ウミガメは嬉しかったけど、イルカと泳ぎたかったので別のスポットで再チャレンジさせてもらいたかったです。
2回目見れないと申告した方もいたようですし・・・

イルカと泳ぐ夢を達成したいのでまたハワイに行きたいですが、
次回はイルカだけのツアーに参加したいと思いました。

Great experience - staff were very friendly - Super fun

I participated with my mother, who is in her 60s and cannot swim. She was worried about whether it would be okay since she can't swim, but as long as you don't snorkel, it's not a problem at all. You can wait on the boat or play in shallow areas. However, when getting off the boat, it is quite deep, so I think it might be surprising at first. After that, it's shallow, so as long as you pay attention when getting off, I don't think there will be any issues.

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and rainy, which was disappointing, but the cruise staff were very nice. When you see a turtle, they will point out the direction, saying something like "Turtle at 3 o'clock!" I would like to try again on a sunny day.

泳げない60代の母親と2人で参加しました。泳げないので大丈夫か母親が心配していましたが、シュノーケルをしなければ、全然問題ないです。船で待つこともできますし、浅いところで遊ぶこともできます。ただ、船から降りるときはとても深いので、最初びっくりすると思います。その先は浅いので、降りるときだけ注意していれば問題ないと思います。
お天気があいにく曇りと雨で残念でしたが、クルーズのスタッフの方もとてもいいかたでした。亀が見えると、かめー3時とか亀がいる方向を教えてくれますよ♪お天気がいいときに再チャレンジしたいです。

We had an amazing time on our Dolphin tour. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. Loved that it was a small group, and we were able to swim with the Spinner Dolphins and Sea turtles. Also lucky enough to see Bottle Nose Dolphins and Humpback whales too. Only downside was getting a bit sea sick. The staff looked after my phone while I fed the fish and took a great selfie

My wife and I went to this adventure hoping to have a great time and see some fish here and there while snorkeling but these guys got us a great tour and we saw a ton of fish near the coral reef where they took us. The staff is super friendly and fun plus. The food was right on point and we loved they even gave us some hot chocolate after the swim to warm us up a bit.
Jenner and the captain are super friendly, I would love to go back and see them again when I go back to Hawaii.

Our kids enjoyed all you can ear crabs then loved sunset view.

I participated at the end of November. Despite the unfortunate weather, it became a fun memory. I attended with my 2-year-old daughter, and I am truly, truly grateful for the kindness of the staff. The lunch hamburger was delicious, and I was also happy to have a warm drink after snorkeling. We even saw sea turtles! I made a wish too, haha. I want to participate again!! Hawaii is the best!

11月末に参加させて頂きました。あいにくの天候でしたが、楽しい思い出になりました。2歳の娘との、
参加でしたが、スタッフの方々のお心遣いに本当に本当に感謝です。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったですしシュノーケルの後の温かい飲み物も嬉しかったです♡
海ガメも見れました♡お願い事もしました笑
また参加したいです！！ハワイ最高です♡♡

I participated in a sandbar tour. The weather was bad, but I was able to enjoy the sandbar and snorkeling. Also, the BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious.

サンドバーツアーに参加しました。天気が悪かったですが、サンドーバーやシュノーケルを満喫できました。また、ランチのBBQハンバーガーが美味しかったです。

The team was absolute pro, and knew how to take care of us.
Would definitely recommend them to all my friends.

Team was friendly and professional, with lots of humor.

This was my second time participating in the lesson. It was a group session, and since we were surfing at the beach near Diamond Head in Waikiki, my mother and I took a walk on the beach while watching my daughter surf. With a two-hour lesson, it was a relaxing time for both my mother and me. The atmosphere in Waikiki is soothing. The staff at the school were also friendly and kind. I definitely plan to return to this school next time.

今回2度目のレッスンの参加。
グループの参加でしたが、ワイキキのダイアモンドヘッド寄りのビーチにてサーフィンなので、
私、母は浜で娘のサーフィンを見ながら散歩していました。
2時間のレッスンなので、母の私も癒される時間です。
ワイキキの空気感が癒されます。
スクールの方も感じよく、親切。次回もこのスクールをと勿論思っています。

The tour was quite cold due to the cloudy weather. Everyone on the tour was Japanese. There was one Japanese guide and a few locals from Hawaii. The Japanese guide mainly led the tour. During the sea turtle watching, we were able to see several sea turtles. After the photo session at the sandbar, we went snorkeling. It was cold! (laughs) Since we were snorkeling in a large group, honestly, we couldn't see anything due to the sand. I had imagined beautiful fish and coral, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. A light meal of sandwiches and chips, along with warm drinks, was also provided. I hope to go on a nice weather day next time!

曇りだったため、とても寒い中でのツアーになりました。ツアーは全員日本人。ガイドさんはひとり日本人で、あと数名ハワイの方がいました。主に日本人ガイドが案内をしてくれます。ウミガメウォッチングでは、何匹ものウミガメがみれました。サンドバーでの写真撮影時間を終え、スノーケルへ。寒かった！（笑）多くの人数で連なってスノーケルするので、正直砂ぼこりでなにも見えませんでした。綺麗な魚と珊瑚を想像していましたが、残念。軽食はサンドイッチとチップス、温かい飲み物も用意されていました。今度は天気のいい日に行けたらいいなー！

Fantastic trip! Great staff. Will be doing it again next time we visit!

Our accommodation was at Hilton Hawaiian Village, but the pickup was at Ilikai Hotel (meeting at 9 AM). I was surprised to find that the pickup vehicle was a large bus instead of a van. I understood why the meeting point was in front of Ilikai Hotel, as it must be difficult to enter the narrow pickup area at Hilton. After that, we stopped at several hotels, and by the time we headed to the port, the bus was almost full. We arrived at the port in about an hour. After that, we took a boat to the sandbar. Since it wasn't low tide, even in shallow areas, the water depth was up to my knees, but the scenery was beautiful. We then had lunch with hamburgers topped with grilled patties on the boat, moved to a spot where sea turtles frequently appear for turtle watching from the boat, and then went to a large coral reef for snorkeling. Here, we were able to see many fish and turtles. However, I think the coral and sea in Ishigaki Island, where I go diving every year, might be prettier (though it probably depends on the day's conditions). After returning to the port, we switched to a bus and went back to the hotel (we returned to the hotel around 3 PM). When we got off the boat, the Japanese guide asked for a tip, which made me wonder if it wasn't included in the tour fee. There are tours on Veltra that include tips, so it might be a good idea for everyone to check.

宿泊先がヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでしたが、ピックアップはイリカイホテルでした。（9時に集合）迎えの車をワゴン車だと思っていたら、大型バスでびっくり。ヒルトンの狭い送迎場所に入りにくいのだろうなと、集合場所がイリカイホテル前だったことを納得しました。その後、数ヵ所のホテルに寄り、港に向かう時にはバスがほぼ満席になっていました。港には1時間程度で到着。その後、船でサンドバーへ。サンドバーは、干潮でなかったため、膝程度まで浅いところでも水深がありましたが、きれいな景色が広がっていました。その後、船上で焼き上げたパテをのせたハンバーガーの昼食、ウミガメがよく出没するポイントに移動して船上からのウミガメ見学、大きなサンゴ礁に移動してシュノーケルを行いました。ここでは、たくさんの魚や亀を見ることができました。ただ、毎年ダイビングに行く石垣島のほうが珊瑚や海はきれいかな。（その日のコンディションにもよるのでしょうが）その後、港にもどり、バスに乗り換え、ホテルに戻りました。（ホテルに戻ったのが15時くらい）船を降りるときに、日本人のガイドにチップを求められた時は、ツアー料金に含まれていないの？と疑問が沸いて来ましたので、同じveltraのツアーでチップ込のツアーもあったりしますので、皆さん確認はされたほうがいいかもしれません。

Great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parasailing ★★★★☆
Transportation ★★☆☆☆
Photography (30$) ★★★☆☆

This time, I experienced 120 meters! Parasailing was a lot of fun. Surprisingly, it was quiet, and I was able to enjoy beautiful views from high up. It was a great experience. I wish I could have flown a bit longer. I think the flight time was about 10 minutes. It felt like the flight time was a little short compared to the overall duration, so I gave it four stars. There were four groups of participants, and we took turns flying. While others were flying, we waited on the boat, so I felt it might get boring if you fly first and have to wait until everyone is done. We were the third group.

The transportation arrived 30 minutes late. It was good that the staff at our hotel confirmed it over the phone, but I was anxious. The driver said "busy busy," but I think the delay was due to having one boat and one shuttle van rotating four groups every hour.

I requested photography. After getting off the boat, I received an SD card for 30$. It contained 90 images. They took pictures of us taking off, returning to the boat, the scenery from the boat, and some two-shots on the boat. Since they were taken in burst mode, most of the photos are quite similar. So, while there are 90 images, I don't think it feels that much of a bargain. However, the boat does sway quite a bit, so while it's not impossible, it's difficult to take pictures with your own phone or camera. If you want to keep photos of your parasailing experience, I recommend requesting it. Before taking off, they ask, "Photo thirty dollars." I think it's better to say "YES PLEASE" here. They hardly took photos of those who didn't intend to buy. After getting off the boat, they let you check the contents of the SD card through the camera. I think you can decide whether to buy or not at that time.

パラセイリング★★★★☆
送迎★★☆☆☆
写真撮影（30$）★★★☆☆

今回は120メートルを体験しました！パラセイリングはとても楽しかったです。意外にも静かで高いところから美しい景色を眺めることができました。良い経験が出来ました。もう少し長く飛んでいたかったです。滞空時間は10分程度だったと思います。全体の所要時間に対して滞空時間が少しだけ短いように感じたので、星は4つです。計4組の参加者がおり、順番に飛びます。他の方々が飛んでいる間はボートで待っているので、最初に飛んでしまうと全員が飛び終わるまで待つのが退屈になりそうと感じました。私たちは3番目でした。

送迎が定時より30分遅れて到着しました。滞在ホテルのスタッフに電話で確認を取ってもらえたので良かったのですが、不安でした。「busy busy」とドライバーは言っていましたが、1隻のボートと1台の送迎車で4組を1時間毎に繰り回しているために遅れが生じているのだと思います。

写真撮影をお願いしました。ボートを降りてから30$でSDカードを受け取ります。90枚画像が入っていました。飛び立つところやボートに戻ってくるところ、ボートからの風景、ボートでのツーショットなどの写真を取っていただきました。連写で撮影しているので、同じような写真がほとんどです。ですので、90枚もありますが、そこまでお得感があるというわけではないと思います。しかし、ボートの上はかなり揺れますので、自分の携帯やカメラで撮影するのは不可能ではありませんが難しいです。もし、パラセイリングの写真を残したいのならばお願いするべきでしょう。飛び立つ前に「シャシン サンジュウドル」と聞かれます。ここで「YES PLEASE」と言う方が良いと思います。買う意思がない方の写真はほとんど撮っていませんでした。ボートを降りてSDカードの中身をカメラ越しに確認させてくれます。買うか買わないかはその時でも決められると思います。