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The cruise and the breathtaking views from above were amazing! The weather was nice and the waves were calm, but motion sickness medication is a must! I brought my GoPro, but when I was asked if I wanted to take pictures on the boat, it cost $40, and it was worth it. During our time, 3 out of 4 groups ended up buying it! You can check the photos after getting off the boat before making your final decision. They also provide the data on an SD card and your smartphone, so not buying it would be a waste!

クルーズも空からの絶景も楽しめて最高でした！
天気もよく波も穏やかでしたが、それでも酔い止めは必須です！
GoProも持って行きましたが
船に乗って写真撮る？と聞かれ40ドルしましたが買って正解でした、私たちの時は4組中3組買ってました！
船を降りて写真を確認してから買うか最終決められます
SDカードとスマホにもデータをくれるので買わないなんてもったいない⁈

Our first time on a catamaran tour in Hawaii. We saw fish, turtles and had a fantastic time. The crew were helpful, professional and fun. Highly recommend the Moana Sailing Company!

First, let's talk about the ages of the participants. There were two couples aged 59 to 70. The driving was handled by a 59-year-old housewife who usually drives a compact car around town. If you're wondering about your age and whether to join, I highly recommend it!

On the day of the tour, it was pouring rain during check-in, so I bought a poncho for two dollars at the shop (which turned out to be mostly unnecessary). Fortunately, the ground was wet, so we didn't get covered in dust. A few days later, my son and his wife, who joined the same tour in sunny weather, laughed about how they got covered in dust, including their luggage. Lockers are available for five dollars and can be opened and closed multiple times, so I recommend using a locker for items you don't want to get dirty (they offer support in Japanese, which is reassuring).

We were thrilled by the magnificent scenery, saying, "It feels like a dinosaur could fly in at any moment!" Since I don't understand English, I think it was better to enjoy the tour without having to listen to the English commentary on the bus.

It was so much fun that I never gave up the driver's seat (if you show your driver's license at check-in and get a band on your wrist, you can switch drivers when the bus stops at sightseeing spots). We took a tour from 10 AM to 12 PM with transportation included and returned to Waikiki on a 1 PM bus.

I think it would be good to book your tour times to avoid long wait times for the return bus.

Mahalo!

まずは参加メンバーの年齢から。59〜70才の夫婦２組。運転は、日頃は軽自動車の街乗りがほとんどの59才主婦が担当。私もそうでしたが、年齢的にどうかなぁと迷っていらっしゃる方は是非オススメです！
当日は受付時に土砂降りの雨で、売店で２ドルのポンチョを購入（ほぼ不要な天気になりましたが）。地面が濡れていたおかげで土埃まみれになることなくラッキーでした。数日後、晴天の中で同ツアーに参加した息子夫婦は荷物も含め土埃まみれになったと笑っていました。ロッカーが５ドルで何度も開け閉めできますので、着替えなど汚したくない荷物はロッカーをおすすめします（日本語対応で安心）。
壮大な景色に「今にも恐竜が飛んできそう！」と車内で盛り上がっておりました、英語がわからないので、バスで英語の解説を聴きながらまわるよりも良かったと思います♪
楽しすぎて運転席を一度も譲りませんでした（受付で免許証を提示して手首にバンドを付けてもらえば途中の見学スポットで停車した時に運転手交代OK）。
私達は送迎付き10〜12時のツアーで13時出発のバスでワイキキへ帰りました。
帰りのバスの待ち時間が長くならないようにツアーの時間等を予約されると良いかと思います。

マハロ

The staff was super nice and informative. I had a good time with my horse Kirk and my fiance was riding Frodo. Absolutely gorgeous views that was easy to take in because the horses are very smart and know the route already.

I would like to first start off make sure you leave with plenty of time! We unfortunately got stuck in traffic. And I was so upset thinking we would lose our trip. I ran to see if there was any hope and I received a call from the pleasant captain Sandy asking if we were still joining them. She was sooo nice and eased me letting me know they are still there no problem. We got on and they were so nice to us. I was so embarrassed and flustered we were so late and they were just soooo nice to us. Honestly I wouldn’t have blamed them if they were annoyed but they weren’t (or at least didn’t show it). The whole ride was smooth, the music was amazing and the activities were so fun. I truly believe the service makes an experience and they totally made ours!! It was so fun! Also pro tip bring some adult beverages to relax even more :) maholo to the crew for an amazing time!

The best birthday present my husband has ever received we would happily do this cruise again and have highly recommended it to all of our friends and family who are still in Hawaii for our Sons wedding.
The experience was fantastic the staff were fantastic at their job. The show was an absolute awesome experience
The food was delicious, my husband was very shocked at the variety and was enjoying it that much he wanted more. Only downside was feeling overly cramped in small seating space, besides that if we ever get back to Hawaii we would book this every day.

I made a reservation because my father wanted to go.
We participated as a family of three, and it was very thrilling and fun to race through rough paths and run on mountain roads!
(It might be tough if you're not used to driving...)
We had plenty of time and were able to go at a leisurely pace, but it went by in a flash.
After it was over, our clothes were, of course, covered in sand... haha.
Even with goggles, you still get dirty, so it's best to wear something you don't mind getting dirty!
It is somewhat pricey, but I will definitely go again when I visit Hawaii!

父が行きたいとのことで予約。
家族３人で参加しましたが、
バギーは足場の悪い道を駆け抜けたり
山道を走ったりと、とてもスリリングで楽しかったです！
(運転慣れてないとなかなかきつかもですが・・・)
時間も余裕があり、ゆったり回れましたがあっという間でした。
終わった後は洋服はもちろん顔面砂まみれ。。。笑
ゴーグルしてても汚れますので、汚れても平気な格好で
参加した方が良いです！！
それなりの値段はしますが、またハワイ行った際は行きます！！

It was my first time parasailing, and the exhilaration was incredible—it was truly the best! The guy was also handsome, and the photos he took captured some great reactions, making for some amazing memories!

初のパラセーリングでしたが、爽快感半端なくほんまに最高でした！お兄さんもカッコよくて、撮って頂いた写真もいいリアクションのところを撮って下さっていて、すごい思い出のショットとなりました！

I don't understand English very well, so I couldn't grasp the guide's content, but I had a great time.
The weather was nice, and I was able to see many of the landscapes I had seen in movies.

It was sunny on the day, but my face and clothes got dirty from the dust.
It's better to participate in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

英語があまりわからないので、ガイドの内容は分かりませんでしたが、とても楽しかった。
天気もよく、映画で見た景色がたくさん見れた。

当日は晴れでしたが、砂埃で顔も服も汚れました。
汚れても良い服装で参加した方がいいです。

My first horseback riding experience in Hawaii at Gunstock Ranch became a wonderful memory! The instructors were kind and attentive. (I can't speak English, but I managed just fine!) The horses were gentle and smart, making it easy for beginners like me to ride comfortably. You can feel the richness of the animals living freely on the vast land.

Riding the horses while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Hawaii was a fantastic activity!

It took just under two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by the Bus, but the changing scenery made the time fly by. I’ve decided that the next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely go horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch again!

ハワイで初めての乗馬体験がガンストックランチでとてもいい思い出になりました！
インストラクターの方達も優しく丁寧に対応してくださいます。(私は英語ができませんが、なんとかなりました！)
お馬さんたちも穏やかで、賢くて乗馬初心者でも安心して乗ることができました。広大な土地にのびのびと生活する動物たちの豊かさを感じれます。
お馬さんに乗ってハワイの大自然の景色を堪能できるとても良いアクティビティでした！

ガンストックランチまでは、the Busで2時間弱でしたが移り変わる景色であっという間でした。
また、ハワイに行った際にはガンストックランチで乗馬をすると決めました！

This dinner cruise was so much fun. The food was great. The staff was nice, funny, and accommodating to our needs.

It was incredibly refreshing and felt amazing! Since we drove on bumpy roads and red dirt paths, our clothes got pretty dirty, but I wore clothes that I didn't mind getting ruined, so I had a blast. It was truly the best! I want to participate every time I come to Hawaii! The price is a bit high, but I was very satisfied!

もお爽快感が半端なく、めちゃくちゃ気持ちよかったです！
でこぼこ道や赤土道を走るので、衣類はまともに汚れますが、その予測で捨ててもいい服装で行ったので、おもいっきり楽しめて、ほんまマジ最高でした！
ハワイに来た時には、毎回参加したいです！
少しお値段ははりますが、とても満足でした！

Our tour was impacted by the recent rain and it was reduced from two hours to one hour. I emailed the night before to confirm that the tour was still on and they said it was, but to call and confirm the morning of. I called before we left our hotel and they said that the tour was still on. We picked-up our tickets from the ticket office without issue. However, we were told by the horse stable that the tour would only be one hour long instead of two hours due to trail conditions. I wish somebody told us before we arrived at the stable so that we could try to find another tour, or that they would compensate us for the reduced tour (partial refund, coupon for future tour or rebooked on another tour). The tour guide was great and did their best given the circumstances. Everyone at the stable was welcoming and helpful. When checking-in at the stable, we were told that we could not bring a small backpack on the tour and advised to store them in a locker or leave at the car. This also would have been good to know ahead of time. We understand that there’s nothing that could be done about the weather and we look forward to visiting again.

We headed to Kualoa Ranch by large bus. Since there were Japanese staff on-site, we were able to receive guidance in Japanese. Helmets are required for horseback riding. You can put your smartphone, water, and sunglasses in a small pouch provided on-site (other belongings can be stored in a locker for $5, which you can access freely). However, it's more convenient to hang your smartphone around your neck for quick access to take photos. After watching a brief safety video, we got on right away. Riding without a guide from the start made us a bit nervous at first, but we quickly got used to it since the horses are familiar with the route. Fortunately, during our ride, there were no other customers, so it was just us and our guide, making it feel like a private experience. Normally, it seems that 2-3 groups participate together. Our guide took some photos of us, but it seems that not all guides offer this service, so we were lucky. After horseback riding, we had about an hour to spend, so we enjoyed the surrounding facilities and the ocean (an hour was plenty of time). Overall, we had a great time.

大型バスでクアロアランチまで向かいます。現地では日本人スタッフがいたため、現地の案内は日本語で聞くことができました。乗馬はヘルメットを着用します。持ち物は、スマホとお水とサングラスを、現地で渡される小さいポシェットに入れます(その他の荷物は、5ドル払って開け閉め自由のロッカーに入れます)。ただ、スマホは首から提げていた方がすぐに撮れて便利です。簡単な注意事項のビデオを見た後、すぐに乗り込みました。最初からガイドなしで乗るため、序盤は緊張しますが、馬がルートを熟知しているので、すぐに慣れます。私達が乗った時間の回はたまたま他にお客さんがいなかったたため、私達とガイドさんのみで貸切状態でしたが、普通は2-3組一緒に体験するようです。私達の担当ガイドさんはツーショットを撮ってくれましたが、ガイドさんによってはそういったサービスをしてくれない方もいるようなので、ラッキーでした。乗馬終了後は、1時間くらい時間があったので、周辺施設や海を見ながら過ごしました(1時間あれば十分くらい)。総じて、楽しめました。

We traveled to the dock by large bus and after hearing some simple instructions from the Japanese staff, we boarded the boat. The boat has changing rooms, but it's more comfortable to wear your swimsuit. We arrived at the sandbar in about 30-40 minutes. Since we had also reserved the banana boat activity, we started with that. The banana boat ride itself lasts about 5 minutes. The boat was relatively stable, so I wasn't thrown off. After that, we spent about 2 hours kayaking, paddleboarding, and playing with a ball. Due to the rain from the previous day, the sea was murky, so there was no snorkeling. After finishing, we relaxed on the way back while enjoying live music and snacking on donuts. One thing to note is that the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it cold for our half-dry bodies, so I recommend bringing a jacket or an extra towel. Overall, I had a great time.

大型バスで船着場まで移動し、日本人スタッフの方から簡単な注意事項等を聞いた後、船に乗り込みました。船には更衣室がありますが、水着は着て行った方が楽です。30-40分でサンドバーに到着しました。バナナボードのアクティビティも予約していたので、バナナボートからスタートしました。バナナボード自体の所要時間は5分くらいです。ボートが比較的安定しているので、振り落とされませんでした。その後は、2時間くらいカヤックやsupやボール遊びをして過ごしました。この日は前日の雨の影響で海が濁っていた為、シュノーケリングはありませんでした。終了後は、軽食のドーナッツを食べつつ生演奏を聴きながらゆったりと戻りました。注意点としては、帰りのバスが冷房効きすぎて半乾きの身体には寒いので、上着や予備のバスタオル等を持っていくことをオススメします。
総じて、楽しめました。

I brought my family visiting from the mainland and they had a wonderful time! We loved how responsive the crew was for everyone! Tyson helped us with snorkeling and was an excellent guide!!
The water was a little cold but refreshing! There was volleyball game and that was great fun! The lunch was delicious and plenty of food! We enjoyed being able to purchase drinks as well!

From inside the submarine, you can see dolphins and other marine life. I thought it would be similar to an aquarium, but the closeness of seeing them from inside the ship was completely different!

潜水艦の中から、イルカなど見ることもできます。
水族館と似たような感覚なのかなと思いましたが、船の中から見る近さなど、まったく違うものでした！

It was a great experience. The guides were amazing and so much fun!

This activity was a highlight of our Hawai’i trip. With adult children this was enjoyed by all. The sights on the ranch are remarkable and the activity was heaps of fun

Horseback riding while fully enjoying the magnificent scenery was amazing!! I was a bit anxious since it was my first time, but the horse was so smart that all my worries disappeared! It's something you can't experience in Japan, so I definitely recommend it.

雄大な景色を存分に味わいながらの
乗馬は最高でした！！
初めてなので不安がありましたが、
お馬さんが賢くて、そんな心配も吹っ飛びました！
日本では経験できないので是非お勧めしたいです。

I was anxious about my English, but the Japanese staff explained everything, including the meeting point, and there were explanatory videos in Japanese, which made me feel at ease participating!

During the horseback riding, it was all in English, but they used easy-to-understand words, so there was no problem at all! They were very kind and even took pictures for us!

The horses are smart, so they stop and go along with the horse in front of them without needing us to give instructions!

The scenery was amazing, and I was able to ride for two hours in the great outdoors, which was a valuable experience that I can't have in Japan!

Since it was an afternoon experience, by the time we finished, the cafeteria was closed, and I regretted not being able to eat the Kualoa Burger >_<.

英語が不安でしたが、最初の集合場所などのは日本人スタッフの方が説明してくれたり説明動画も日本語で安心して参加できました！
乗馬中は英語のみでしたがわかりやすい単語などで話してくれるので全く問題なかったです！！
写真もとってくれたりとても親切でした！

馬も賢いのでこちらが指示しなくても前の馬に合わせて止まったり進んだりしてくれます！

景色も最高な大自然の中2時間も乗馬ができ、日本では体験できない貴重な経験になりました！！

昼からの体験だったので終わった頃にはカフェテリアがcloseしていてクアロアバーガーが食べれなかったのが心残りです>_<

I booked a shuttle service. Excitedly, I went to the meeting point, but the shuttle didn’t arrive even when the time came. I thought there might be traffic, but I couldn’t get through on the phone, and feeling sad, I returned to the hotel and called again, only to be told that my reservation hadn’t gone through and was scheduled for another day. I was stunned, and I had to quickly come up with other plans for that day, but to be honest, my schedule was disrupted. Since it was rescheduled for another day, my plans for that day changed as well. When I went on the scheduled day, the shuttle didn’t arrive again at the appointed time, and I was astonished. When I called, they hurriedly came after a while. I was exhausted from the morning. They were speaking English fluently, but there wasn’t even a single word of apology.

送迎付きを申し込みました。ウキウキしながら、
待ち合わせの場所にいきました。が時間になっても送迎が来ませんでした。
渋滞しているのかと思いながら、電話も通じなく、悲しくホテルに戻って電話をしなおしたら、予約が取れていなくて、他の日になっていると言われました．(全部英語)
唖然として、その1日は急遽他の事をしましたが、はっきり言って、スケジュールが崩れました。
他の日になってしまった為にその日もスケジュールが変わりました．
又、予定日に行ったら、また予定の時間になっても来なくて、あきれて、電話したらしばらくして慌てて来ました．朝からめちゃくちゃつかれました。英語でベラベラ話してましたが、すいませんの一言もなかったです。

What an amazing experience. WOW . Breath taking views and amazing fun informative crew. I enjoyed every single second of this experience and very grateful to have been apart. Would definitely recommend. Weather was perfect even though it rained briefly it still was amazing. Volleyball was fun and snorkeling was even better. Sen a few turtles because then dip out pretty fast lol. Lunch was great with drinks and world glass special wine if you choose lol. Also had a convenient restroom. Shuttle pick up was convenient with breathtaking views on the way there. Loved it!!!!!

I had the greatest time at Gunstock Ranch!
I would heartily recommend this activity.
Everyone, from the check-in, to the trail ride staff, and visiting the animals after the ride were amazing.
As a very novice rider, I was well instructed and had a great ride.

My parents (in their 50s) and my three siblings (in their 20s) signed up for the advanced course. At first, we rode the trial course as an aptitude test before the departure. The bicycles were special, with large tires, so it took us some time to get used to them. As a result, the staff decided to switch us to the beginner course, and it turned into a private tour just for our family.

All the staff spoke English, and they provided detailed explanations using translation devices. The scenery was magnificent and indescribably beautiful.

During the ride, we were caught in heavy rain, and cycling while getting covered in mud became a wonderful memory. I think it's quite rare to have such a muddy experience as an adult, so that's also a great memory!

両親(50代)、兄弟3人(20代)で上級コースに申し込みました。最初、自転車に乗ってから出発の間に適性検査としてトライアルコースを走りました。自転車が特殊で、タイヤが大きいもののため、私たちは慣れるのに時間がかかってしまいました。そのため、スタッフの判断で初級コースになり、私たち家族だけのプライベートツアーになりました。
スタッフは全て英語でしたが、翻訳機を使って細かく説明してくれました。景色が雄大で、言葉にならないほど美しかったです。
途中、大雨に見舞われて、泥だらけになりながらのサイクリングはとてもいい思い出となりました。大人になってから、あんなにも泥まみれになる経験はなかなか貴重だと思うので、それもいい思い出です！

This was a unique and fun activity! It was just the right amount of time and no big crowd. We would definitely do it again!

This place made me sound like a broken record…I was lost for words and kept saying “wow”. My husband and I really enjoyed this part of our trip to Hawaii. We had so much fun! Our guides Lee and Matt were amazing at giving us the experience of a lifetime, they were professional, funny, and perfect for the adventure!
We recommend wearing a face cover and dark clothing/change of clothing because of the dirt buildup throughout the drive! They have a wash station right after the tour so no need to worry.

After experiencing many luau all across Hawaii, I can happily say that Mauka Warriors is one of the best I have had the pleasure of attending~

Pick-up from Waikiki was hella convenient, and even though we hit traffic on the way to the luau, the guide was great about keeping everyone informed and telling us interesting facts, history, and stories about Hawaii.

Once we arrived, we were greeted with a fresh flower lei (get the Mo'i Experience y'all!) and were escorted to the front row!!! WHOOO! With so many activities to do, and being able to order drinks from our phone made it a great start to the whole evening.

The food at Mauka Luau was pretty tasty too, and I loved that they had both poi and lomi lomi salmon, but their fish was the highlight of the menu for both me and my friend.

But the main event was def the Mauka Warriors Luau show, and omg...it was amazing. The fire knife dancing was some of the best I have seen in all of Hawaii, and even the kids were literally fire on stage, but I really loved that they incorporated Hawaiian and Polynesian warrior culture and history into a story rather than just a bunch of random songs and dances.

10/10 would definitely recommend!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivties.com Staff]

There was soooo much to do at the park we couldn’t even do it all. I wanted to see the birds and the sharks the most. I think the program was geared towards kids...so I let my inner child out to play. The sea lion of course was my favorite part. He was super smart and it was clear that him and the trainer had such a great relationship, almost like a little puppy eager to please. He did show more interest in the trainer than any of us, but that’s to be expected we even still got to pet him!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

My first experience flying in a Cessna over Oahu was filled with satisfaction that surpassed both tension and anticipation, lasting about an hour.

During the shuttle ride to the hotel, we enjoyed fun conversations in Japanese, and I felt reassured by the presence of a Japanese interpreter during the briefing with the pilot at the office.

Before and during the flight, they took free photos and videos, which they sent to me via LINE before I returned to the hotel.

The pilot's handling of the aircraft was meticulous, and he checked on my well-being several times during the flight.

If I have the opportunity, I would love to customize another flight with Lani Lea Flight School.

人生初のセスナでオアフ島周遊フライトは、緊張感と期待感を軽く飛び越して満足感の上空を約１時間に渡り味わいました。
ホテルへの送迎車内での日本語での楽しい会話、オフィスでのパイロットとのブリーフィングも日本語通訳が同席していただいて安心しました。
フライト前、フライト中にも無料で写真や動画を撮影してくれて、ホテルに帰る前にラインで送って頂きました。
パイロットの操縦も丁寧で、フライト中に体調の確認を何度も気配りしてくれました。
機会があれば今度もLani Lea Flight School のフライトをオーダーメイドしたいなと思います。