All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

I convinced my timid third-grade son to give it a try, saying that he would surely gain something from the experience. Although he started crying just before the jump, he was able to enjoy the scenery during the flight! He said it was fun. Of course, we parents had a great time as well. The round trip by boat to the island was pleasant, and I think it will definitely be a must for our next visit.

怖がりの小学３年生の息子に勇気を出してトライしたら、きっと何かが得られると説得して参加。
飛ぶ直前泣き始めたものの、飛行中は景色を楽しむ余裕も！楽しかったそうです。
親の私たちももちろんとても楽しめました。沖までのボートの往復も気持ちよくて、次回もマストだな、と思ってます。

I experienced this with my 2-year-old son. He is the youngest of three brothers, and the older two also had this experience when they were 2 years old. Every time we come, the whole family feels rejuvenated! Seeing my son, who looked so happy after kissing a dolphin, made me really glad I brought him here. This place, where you can also meet Wolfin (a half dolphin, half whale), is a power spot.

２歳の息子と体験しました。彼は三兄弟の三男で、上二人の息子も、それぞれ２歳の頃に体験。
来るたび家族みんなで癒されます‼︎
イルカとチューしたーと嬉しそな息子を見てやっぱり連れて行ってよかったな、と。
ウォルフィン（イルカとクジラのハーフ）にも会えるここはパワースポットです。

We went on Christmas Day and paid extra for better seating. We still had to wait in a really long line to get checked in. Food was good and the show was fun. I would recommend getting there earlier than what they tell you.

My husband and I had so much fun. We went up 800ft. It was so cool to see Waikiki beach from the air. There were 5 couples on the boat. Everyone had fun. The crew was nice and professional. We drove ourselves to the marina and their office was easy to find. Check in was simple. While on the boat you have the option of having them take professional photos of you while you are parasailing. It cost $30 extra for this service which I think was well worth it. My husband had never parasailed before and he loved it. I think next time I will try the 1000ft option which one couple did on our trip. Being on the speed boat was fun too, but the water is very choppy so make sure you are prepared if you are prone to motion sickness.

It was the first time for our entire family to go horseback riding. Although there were various troubles along the way, such as the horse eating grass and getting lost, those troubles turned into funny stories later, and everyone said they had a great time.

The scenery along the way was also wonderful, so one hour felt a bit short, while two hours felt long. For someone over 40 who doesn't usually exercise, I think the two-hour course might be physically challenging. My wife ended up with muscle soreness the next day.

家族全員、乗馬自体が初めてでした。途中で馬が草を食べたり、道を間違えたり、いろいろトラブルはあったものの、そのトラブルも、あとからの笑い話になるくらいで、全員、楽しかったと言っていました。

途中の景色もすばらしいので、１時間だと短い感じはしますが、２時間は長い感じがしました。普段運動をしていない４０歳を過ぎた人には、２時間コースは体力的に厳しいのではないかとも思えてきます。妻は、翌日筋肉痛になっていました。

We had a great time exploring Haleiwa and experiencing horseback riding. It was our first visit to Haleiwa, and we were able to enjoy some leisurely shopping and dining, making for a fulfilling experience. The horseback riding course took us along the beach and through some gentle hills. The sea breeze we felt from atop the horse was very pleasant. On our way back, we stopped by a beach and encountered a sea turtle. We had heard from our guide that it was rare to see one, so we were both thrilled.

ハレイワ観光と乗馬体験をしました。
夫婦ともにハレイワは初訪問でしたが、のんびりショッピングや食事をする時間もあり、充実した時間を過ごせました。
乗馬は、海辺や小高い山を散策するコースでした。
馬上から受ける海風はとても心地よかったです。
帰りに立ち寄ったビーチで、ウミガメと遭遇できました。
運が良くないと会えないとガイドさんから聞いていたので、夫婦ともに感激しました。

We attended as a couple. It took a long time to be guided to our seats and to the buffet before the show started. However, once the second part of the show began, all of that was forgotten. It was my first time seeing a fire dance up close like that. I was amazed by the intensity and wondered how they could do it—were their feet and mouths okay? It was incredibly powerful. I definitely want to participate again next time!

夫婦で参加しました。ショーが始まるまでは、席への案内や、ビュッフェへの案内もたいへん時間がかかりました。しかし、第2部のショーが始まるとそんなことはどこへやら。特に最後のファイヤーダンスをこれだけ身近で見たのは初めてでした。なぜそんなことが出来るのか？足は、口は大丈夫なの？とすごい迫力でした。ぜひ次回も参加したいと思います！

The pickup was on time with very friendly service. The driver gave us great commentary and made us have an enjoyable trip to the dock. The parasail itself was amazing having views of the amazing horizon and mountains. We used a 3 person harness so that we could share the experience as a family and it was exceptional. Really comforting staff who were very funny as well. It was a very enjoyable trip and made us feel very safe as well. One of our party was quite hesitant at first however the reassurance provided by the captains got him up in the air. The trip on the boat and the parasail experience was very professional - highly recommend!!

We had an amazing time! If you aren't afraid of heights and are throwing around the idea of a 800 versus a 1000 foot line, go with 1000. The crew is incredibly friendly and the experience was amazing. I would definitely recommend paradailing with this company.

I was able to visit places that are difficult to reach alone without a rental car, and I could leisurely explore the shops on the North Shore. It was great that we also stopped by a soap factory on the way back, allowing me to buy some souvenirs.

レンタカーがないとなかなか一人で行くことができない所に行けて、ゆっくりノースショアのショップを見て回ることができました。
帰りにソープ工場にも寄ってもらえてお土産を購入することができで良かったです。

The North Shore in winter... I imagined the waves would be high. But it was a calm morning... Fortunately, none of my family got seasick, and we were able to experience it safely. The sharks seemed to be well-fed, as they only attacked the cage a few times, but for a fifth-grade boy, it was just the right amount of excitement.

冬のノースショア…。さぞ波が高いことだろう。と思っていたら、穏やかな朝…。
幸い我が家族は、誰も船酔いすることなく、無事に体験出来ました。
サメくんたちは、お腹は充分満たされていたのか、ケージにアタックは
数回しかなかったけれど、小学５年生の男の子には、刺激が強すぎるので
丁度良いあんばいでした。

A wonderful experience. Especially liked the catamaran trip. Great guide. Want to go again!!

I participated with my child. We were the only ones there for the early morning session. The shuttle driver was very high-energy and spoke to us in high school-level English, saying things like, "You absolutely shouldn't shop at ABC Store in Honolulu. It's too expensive! If you're going to buy something, go to 7-Eleven or Don Quijote instead!" He also told us about affordable yakiniku restaurants and surfing lessons with high discounts!

During parasailing, they treated my child with great care, allowing us to experience it with peace of mind! This was my second time trying it, and I felt it was even better than before!

子供と2人で参加しました。朝一番での参加でしたが、参加したのは我が家だけでした。送迎のおじさんはとてもハイテンションで、高校生レベルの英語でずっと話をしてくれ、「ホノルルでは絶対にＡＢＣストアでは買い物はだめだ。高すぎる！買うならセブンイレブンやドンキーがあるから、そっちで買いなさい！」とか、安い焼肉屋さん、割引率の高いサーフィン教室等を教えてくれました！
パラセイリングは子供に丁寧に接して頂き、安心して体験する事が出来ました！
今回は2回目の体験でしたが、以前よりも良く感じました！

Today me and my husband take part in shark encounter-u have to try it!!)) Actually we thought we'll get more adrenalin, but it turned out it's really safe and exiting trip. Like a "bonus" we saw wales and dolphins, and crew of the boat told a lot interesting facts about sharks that we didn't know. For sure u have to take go pro with u and a camera just in case ull see wales)

The pickup bus was quite late. I understand that it's the same for people from other countries, but there was no explanation in English, only in their language, and they couldn't speak Japanese. Inside the submarine, the chatter of those people was loud, and I couldn't enjoy it much. Additionally, the weather conditions were bad, the water was murky, and there were hardly any fish, so honestly, I felt like I wanted a refund. It's disappointing. I hope for a better experience next time.

迎えのバスもずいぶん遅れた。他国の方と同じなのは理解できるが英語ではなく、そちらの言語だけで日本語は話せないのでとのことで説明なし。潜水艦の中もその方たちのおしゃべりの声が大きくてあまり楽しめなかった。重ねて天候の状態が悪く、濁っていて魚もほとんどいなくて正直お金を返してほしい気分だった。残念。次回に期待。

Both my companion and I were first-timers, but the staff were full of humor and service spirit, and they were very efficient, which made us feel very comfortable during the experience. The photo SD card costs $30 for over 100 pictures. We, as a pair, had 107 pictures taken, while a family of four had 130 pictures.

私も同行者も初めてでしたが、スタッフの方々は皆さんユーモアとサービス精神たっぷりで手際も良く、とても安心して体験できました。
写真のSDカードは１組＄30で100枚以上撮ってくれます。２人参加の私たちは107枚。４人参加のご家族は130枚でした。

Our experience with Hawaiian Parasail is great and we're so happy we chose them. We did the 800 feet, parasailing was exciting and the view was beyond description.

They were nice an patient with us all the time. Our original reservation was at 4:00pm the first day we got on the island, but our flight was delayed so we called them to see if we can reschedule. They were understandable and helped us with rescheduling, so patient and professional! The activity was rescheduled again due to weather, but we made it on a beautiful morning:)

Staff were nice and professional all the time, we felt safe and welcomed. We also did some whale watching while in the sea, it's the season and you can't miss it!

Quick tip: if you're driving there, check in with them first since there're some free parking spots nearby:)

Highly recommend to everyone!

December 31, 2014 - I have been para-sailing before, but this time I took my 12 year old daughter with me for her first experience. Why start small - we soared to 800 feet and had a blast. We had a great experience with Hawaiiann Parasail in Waikiki. From their friendly customer service representatives to the van driver to the boat personnel everything was top notch. Apollo and Jamie, our boat driver and para-sail guide were fun. I enjoyed the music on the boat while the other guest's were flying and their system for getting everyone ready to fly was efficient and I felt safe the entire time. I would fly with Hawaiiann Parasail again and recommend them to anyone looking for this type of experience.

If you're tired of slow horseback riding in Kualoa, want to gallop like a cowboy from a Western, or simply love Western riding, I believe GUNSTOCK is the perfect ranch for you.

I experienced horseback riding at 1. Kualoa, 2. Koko Crater, 3. Turtle Bay Hilton, and 4. GUNSTOCK, and among them, this one is the best.

2 also offers a great view from a small hill, but it's more British. 3 was a horseback trek along the beach. At 4, during the trek, they were practicing roping calves in the back arena.

Next time, I hope to stay overnight at this ranch for a cowboy experience. (Note: For those who want to experience Western riding in Japan, Eldorado in Chiba is the best.)

クアロアののろのろ歩く乗馬に飽きた貴方、西部劇に出てくるカウボイのように颯爽と走りたい貴方、ウエスタン乗馬が大好きな貴方、そんな方にもってこいの牧場＜乗馬クラブ＞はＧＵＮＳＴＯＣＫと思います。
１、クアロア、２、ココクレータ、３、タートルベイヒルトン、４、ＧＵＮＳＴＯＣＫでの乗馬とオアフ島でいろいろ体験しましたがその中ではここが一番でしょう。
２は４同様、小高い丘の上からの眺めが最高ですがブリティッシュです。３は海辺をトレッキングする乗馬でした。
４ではトレッキングの途中、奥の馬場で小牛を投げ縄で捕らえる練習をしていました。
次回はこの牧場で寝泊りしながらカウボイ体験が出来ればと考えています。＜注：日本でウエスタン乗馬を体験したい方は千葉にあるエルドラドが一番です＞以上

I previously enjoyed the Polynesian Cultural Center, but this time, we had a wedding in Waikiki with a large group of 12 people. We were able to see the luau at the nearby Hilton Village, and my new mother-in-law was truly thrilled to see it for the first time. It was really great. Requesting the premium seats was the right choice. Thank you very much.

以前、ポリネシアン文化センターで鑑賞しましたが！今回はウェディングも兼ねてのワイキキで、12人と人数も多く近場のヒルトンビレッジでルアウを見ることができ、初めて見たお嫁ちゃんのお母様が大感激しておられ　ホントにヨカッタです。
プレミアムシートをお願いして　正解でした。有難うございました。

My grandmother and my 4-year-old son participated. I thought he would be scared, but he wasn't scared at all. I was also impressed that they were regular horses, not ponies.

During our riding time, we were able to play at the ranch, so we were never bored.

おばあちゃんと、4歳の息子が参加しました。
怖がるかと思いきや全く怖がることありませんでした。
ポニーなどではなく、普通の馬だったことにも感動でした。

私たちの乗馬の時間の間も牧場で遊ぶことができて退屈することはありませんでした。

I went with my 11-year-old and 8-year-old sons. It took about 2 hours to arrive by bus. The horseback riding was amazing for our first time. It was all in English, but I was able to understand. The staff were very polite and kind. I think I will go again when I visit Hawaii.

11歳8歳の息子と一緒に行ってきました。
バスで2時間位で到着でした。
初めての乗馬最高でした。
英語オンリーでしたが、理解できました。
とても丁寧で優しいスタッフの方たちでした。
またハワイ行く時は行くと思います。

As others have shared, there were mostly black fish, but it was great to see the turtles up close. It was cloudy and drizzling, so I had a towel and something to wear over me, but it was still cold in the sea and on the boat. When we went further out, the sun came out and it got warmer, but the cruising was cold and I couldn't feel any elegance... I think it would have been much better if it had been sunny.☆

他の方の体験談の通り黒い魚ばかりでしたが、亀をまじかに見ることができよかったです
曇り空＆小雨になってしまいタオルや羽織るものがありましたが、海で冷え船でも寒かったです 沖に行くと晴れ間が差して暖かくなりましたが、クルジーングは寒くて優雅さを感じるどころではなかったです…晴れていたらとても良かったと思います☆

What a fun and must-do activity in Oahu! The courtesy pickup van arrived about thirty minutes before our ride right in front of our hotel. The driver, Greg, was funny and knowledgeable about the area, and offered us advice on restaurants and culture.

We boarded the boat with a couple of other groups, with plenty of room to spare. There were cubbies under the seats to keep our clothes and other possessions dry while riding. Most of us went on the 800 foot line, and the views from the top were stunning: deep teal waters and the gorgeous honolulu skyline! On the descent, the captain dipped us into the water, which was very refreshing. However, you can also choose to remain dry. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting!

I was dragged along by my younger brother, who really wanted to go, and although I wasn't too enthusiastic about it, I had a great time. I managed to stand on the board just barely. Riding the waves was fun, but paddling out to the ocean was quite a struggle. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

どうしても行きたいという弟に引きつられ、気乗りしないまま参加しましたが、楽しかったです。ボードにもかろうじて立てました。ただ、ボードに乗って波に乗っていくのは楽しいのですが、沖までこいでいくのは一苦労でした。また機会があれば参加したいです。

That was the highlight of our trip! My girlfriend thinks it's the best activity we have done in hawaii! The ship drives fast and the crews are nice. Very very very good experience overall. Hawaii is such a magical place where one can find great activities like this one. We are blessed to have found this place otherwise our trip to oahu (honolulu) hawaii would have been a waste of time. We would recommend everyone to take this trip and you will see what we are talking about here about this trip. Great great great experience after all. We really really really like it with absolutely no regrets. Thanks!!

This supposedly-risky activity was my & my teenage daughter's v first! The two captains were cool...they were v encouraging. After doing it, we wanna do more and more!! They even dipped our feet in the Pacific Ocean for 3-5 seconds....WOW!! But just as we'd requested them before we began, it was a completely dry takeoff & landing on the boat! One of them kept on taking pictures of our entire 8 minutes of parasailing ride, but they never pressured us to purchase the SD card for $30. All they said was if we were interested we could first see 'em at the check-in kiosk. I couldn't believe the pix came so neat....and that too around 125 of 'em!! That was a no brainer! I am gonna post 'em on Facebook real soon...

We have never parasailed before so we were v scared in the beginning. The two captains -- Jason & Kevin -- were awesome, n assured us we'll want to do encores after this. Boy were they right! Me & my teenage son went 8 mins on the 800 ft line & had a gr8 time. Waikiki never looked more beautiful!! We both were on cloud 9...literally! The climax was an icing on the cake, when we asked to be slightly dipped in the ocean before landing back on the boat. The pix that they took were well worth the extra $30 we paid. Even on choppy waters, Jason took crisp close-up shots...when we were almost over 200 ft in height. I highly recommend this for everyone!

I participated alone. Since I have experience, I inquired in advance whether I could choose a rental surfboard other than a soft board, and I received a response that I could choose either a soft board or a regular longboard (11 feet). When I arrived at the shop and mentioned this, a Japanese male coach abruptly responded, "Who said that?" in a confrontational manner. He also said, "If you have experience, you should just rent a board," which left me feeling very frustrated. I had hoped to only have a guide, but due to various circumstances, I applied for the school... Even when I asked other questions, he showed no willingness to listen and maintained an attitude of "just do as we say." It was disappointing because the responses from the other coaches were not bad, but overall, my impression is the worst. I never want to see his face again. I don't think he is suited for customer service.

一人で参加しました。
経験があるので、事前にレンタルのサーフボードをソフトボード以外も選べるのか問い合わせたところ、ソフトボードか普通のロングボード（11フィート）を選べるとの返事がありました。
ショップに到着し、その旨を聞いたところ日本人の男性コーチが「そんな事誰が言った？」と
いきなりのケンカ腰での返事。
「経験があるのなら、レンタルボードすればいいでしょ」との発言もあり、非常に憤りを覚えました。こちらもガイドのみを希望したかったのですが色々な事情でスクールを申し込んだ訳で・・・
他の質問をしても、彼は全く聞く耳を持たず「こちらの言うとおりにしろ」という態度を取るばかりでした。
他のコーチの対応は悪くなかっただけに残念ですが、全体の印象としては最悪です。
もう二度と彼の顔を見たくありません。接客業には向いてないと思います。

I enjoyed a refreshing horseback ride along the North beach. I was able to take in the changing scenery, including the sandy beaches and the forest. There was also a super VIP group there, but I didn't encounter them during the ride. I definitely want to go again.

ノースの海辺を爽やかに乗馬しました。
砂浜や林の中など、移りゆく景色を楽しめました。超VIPのグループも来られてましたが、乗馬中はさすがに遭遇しませんでした。
また行きたいと思います。