All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

I was worried because I have a fear of heights, but when I saw the blue ocean, I felt completely fine! It was a wonderful experience, and I made the best memories!

高所恐怖症で心配でしたが、青い海を見たら全然平気でした！
とっても良い経験ができて、最高の思い出が出来ました！

We went out to sea on a boat that can hold about 20 people, crossing rough waves. We were the only Japanese there. We were divided into three groups and entered the cage in turn. The sharks gathered due to the sound of the boat's engine, so we were able to see many of them! They are not carnivorous and are said to be a type that does not attack humans, so we could enjoy it with peace of mind. While waiting on the boat and inside the cage, it rocked quite a bit, so almost everyone got seasick. Everyone who was lively and energetic on the way out was silent and exhausted on the way back... it was a good memory (laughs). As noted in the precautions, it's definitely better to take motion sickness medication. Also, it can get cold if the wind is strong, so I think it's a good idea to bring something to wear and a bath towel to dry off quickly.

20人乗りくらいのボートで荒波をこえ沖まで出ました。
日本人は私たちだけでした。
3グループに分けられ、順番に檻に入ります。
サメはボートのエンジン音で集まってくるのでたくさん見れました！
肉食ではないので人は襲わない種類らしく、安心して楽しめました。
待っている間のボートも、檻の中も、かなり揺れるのでほぼ全員船酔いしてました。
行きはノリノリで元気だったみんなが帰りは無言でぐったり。。。いい思い出です（笑）
注意事項にもあるとおり、酔い止めは絶対飲んだ方がいいですね。
あと、風が強いと寒いので羽織るものとすぐ体をふけるようにバスタオルは持って行った方がいいと思います。

Amazing time on 6/30/14! My first time being in the middle of the ocean and snorkeling...funny and entertaining crew and still made me feel safe...thank you!

We did the 600 ft for 6 minutes and wish we would've purchased to get higher! VERY beautiful view, definitely worth it. The take pictures of you for a fee of 30.00 with a SD card to take home with!

We participated as a family of three, and we were given a thorough tour of various attractions in Hawaii. It was a packed tour! We had a great time!!

親子三人で参加しました、ハワイの様々な観光地を丁寧に案内していただき、盛り沢山なツアーでした！とっても楽しかったです！！

The plan to play with dolphins was fantastic. I was worried about the water being cold after reading some comments, but it wasn't cold at all for the 11 AM plan! Plus, we got to touch the dolphins multiple times, and they seemed to enjoy it; they really like humans. After getting out of the water, we took a quick shower and then watched the show, so our swimsuits dried quickly. There was even a child around 2 years old who participated while being held. There are explanations in Japanese as well.

We wandered around the park from around 9 AM, participated in the event at 11 AM, watched the show at noon, and then took a break with some ice cream... before we knew it, it was time to head home. Of course, you get dirty from being in the pool, but a quick shower is all you need. There are changing rooms, but I think it's best to come dressed as if you're at the beach.

イルカと戯れるプラン。腰までの入水、コメントを見て水が冷たそうだと心配していたのですが…11時からのプランだったら全然寒くない！！しかもイルカに何度も何度も触ることもできて、イルカもそれを楽しんでいる、人間が好きみたい＾＾水から上がると、シャワー浴びてすぐにショーを見れば水着もすぐに乾くｗ2歳くらいの子供も抱っこされて参加してましたよ。日本語の説明もあります。

9時ごろからパーク内をうろうろ→11時イベントに参加→12時ショーを見て→アイスでも食べて休憩…としているうちに帰る時間になりました。
もちろんプールに入るので汚れます、シャワーをササッと浴びるだけです。更衣室はありますが、海辺にいるくらいのつもりの恰好で来るのがいいかと思います。

Walking along the shaded area by the sea is comfortable, with a pleasant breeze and stunning views! I even saw a turtle.

Getting a helmet at the hut and being able to start riding just five minutes after a brief explanation is great; there's no waste of time. The two women accompanying the horseback riding were also very nice.

The restroom is dirty, so it's better not to use it.

As for plans other than horseback riding, they are the same as other places on the North Shore, so there are no significant pros or cons. The driver and guide kept explaining things so we wouldn't get bored, which made it enjoyable. No complaints at all!

海沿いの木陰を進むので、暑くない、風が気持ちよく景色も最高！！カメもいたよ。
小屋でヘルメットもらって、説明5分ですぐ乗馬できるのもいい、無駄がないです。乗馬に付き添ってくれる女性2名も感じがいいｗ
トイレは汚いので使用しない方がいいです。
乗馬以外のプランは、ほかのノースショアと同じですから、良し悪しはないです。運転手　兼　案内人さんがず～～～っと退屈しないように説明をしてくれていて楽しかったです。文句なしです！

Parasailing was my first experience, but the staff's instructions were easy to understand and they were very friendly, so I had a great time! There was a service (for an additional fee) that took pictures of me while I was on the ride, which made for wonderful memories!

パラセーリングは初めての体験でしたが、スタッフの指示はわかりやすくノリが良い方々だったのでとても楽しかったです！
自分が乗ってるところを写真に撮ってくれるサービス(別途料金有)があって良い思い出になりました！

we opted for convenient pickup from our hotel which arrived on time however if you choose to drive - the parking lot seemed empty at the marina. The crew was super friendly and it was a short ride out to open water. Plenty of photo opportunities for Waikiki Beach, surfers and Diamond Head as you had in and out. It wasn't long until the parachute was out and we're up in the air. We did 800 foot line. It's exhilarating yet peaceful up there with great views of the entire island. We were only up there for a few minutes. The crew does take 15-30 pictures while you're up there and will sell it to you for $30 on 4GB SD, which I recommend against it if you already have a GoPro or waterproof camera. Overall I'll say it was a great experience and I do recommend it during your stay.
We'll definitely do this again but with the 1000/1200 foot line.

We had family visiting from the mainland, so we went for a ride along the beach and had an absolutely fabulous time!

We had so much fun and were glad that we can all 3 go at the same time. Would recomend this to all our friends that go and visit.

This was my first time participating! Although I have a fear of heights, I wanted to feel the wind and sky of Hawaii, and thought I might be able to do it if I was with my husband, so I decided to join!

My husband was okay with going higher, but since it was our first time, we signed up for 90 meters!

There were a total of five groups: two foreign couples and families, a Japanese couple and family, and us.

We were quite anxious since we don't speak any English, but the staff, including the drivers, could speak a little Japanese, so there were no problems at all.

The staff helped us with putting on the equipment, so without any explanation, we were ready to go up into the sky!

During the parasailing, I was a bit scared thinking it might sway or feel floaty, but it was hardly like that, and it was incredibly fun!! I was very satisfied to feel the beautiful sea, blue sky, and the wind of Hawaii!

I highly recommend it to everyone!

We also requested photos! We had some fun expressions during the water splash moments that we had never seen before. They took a lot of great shots, which became wonderful memories.

I was worried about seasickness, but I took motion sickness medicine and tried to look as far away as possible, and it was totally fine.

The staff's service was great, so I definitely encourage everyone to participate! Next time, I will challenge myself to go a little higher!

初めて参加しました！
高所恐怖症の私ですが、ハワイの風と空を感じたくて
主人と一緒なら飛べるかも？！と参加を決意！

主人はもっと高くてもよかったのですが、初めてということもあり
９０メートルに申込みました！

参加者は外国のカップルと親子の２組と
日本人カップルと家族、私たちの合計５組でした。

私たちは英語が全くダメなので不安でしたが、
スタッフの方は送迎の方も含めて日本語が少しできるので
何も問題なかったです。

装具をつけたりするのも全部スタッフの方がしてくださるので
何も説明がなくてもすぐに空へGO!でした。

パラセイル中、揺れたりふわっとしたりするのかなと少し恐怖感がありましたが
ほとんどそんなことはなく、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！！
きれいな海と青い空、ハワイの風を感じることができ大満足！

みんなにもおすすめしています！

写真も頼みました！
水ポチャの瞬間とか見たことのない楽しそうな表情の私たちでした。
本当にたくさん連写でとって頂き、いい記念になりましたよ。

船酔いも心配しましたが、酔い止めをしっかり飲み
なるべく遠くをみていたりしたら全然大丈夫でした。

スタッフの方の対応も良いので、ぜひ皆さんも参加してみてくださいね！
つぎはもう少し高いのを挑戦します！

Great experience, Chris and Steve were wonderful, very entertaining and knowledgeable. Saw lots of turtles and fish!!! Highly recommend!!!

It was a pleasant experience to ride horses slowly along the beach. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time riding, but the two female instructors were kind and guided me well. In the end, I felt a sense of unity with the horse! It became a valuable experience.

浜辺をゆっくり乗馬する気持ちの良い体験でした。初めての乗馬で緊張気味だったけど、女性二人のインストラクターが優しく指導してくれ、最後は馬との一体感も感じられたような！？貴重な体験になりました。

I drove to Polo Club by rental car, but I missed the sign and almost entered a different riding club next door, which was a close call. I was prepared based on everyone's posts, but I found that no one spoke Japanese at all. However, a kind female staff member explained everything to me multiple times, so it was okay. There was no practice or anything; we just started right away, and I was nervous at first, but the horses were very gentle, and I got used to it quickly. I thought everything would be along the coast, but we also went through some grassy areas, so I think it's better for those who are concerned to wear long pants. Walking by the seaside was truly pleasant, like a scene from a movie. I wished I had more time by the sea, but I learned that this company is the only one that allows you to walk along the coast, so I had a valuable riding experience and really enjoyed it.

ポロクラブまでレンタカーで行きましたが、看板に気づかずに通り過ぎてしまい、
隣の違う乗馬クラブに入りそうになって危なかったです。
みなさんの投稿で覚悟はしていましたが、日本語は全く通じません。
でも、現地スタッフの女性が優しく何度も説明してくれるので大丈夫でした。
練習もなにもなく、いきなりスタートで最初は緊張しましたが、とてもおとなしい馬ばかりですぐに慣れました。
全部が海沿いなのかと思っていましたが、途中草むらの中も入ったりしたので、気になる人は長ズボンの方がいいと思います。
海辺を歩いている時は本当に気持ちよく、映画のワンシーンのようでした。
もっともっと海辺の時間が欲しかったですが、海沿いを歩けるのはこちらの会社だけとのことで、貴重な乗馬体験ができて楽しかったです。

Awesome experience. Recommended for first timers.

The horses were very well trained, and I was able to enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. The children who participated with us seemed to have a great time, and I can recommend this to families as well. The trip to the North Shore was not a hassle at all, and the stop at Dole and the interesting trees along the way were unexpectedly enjoyable.

馬の調教がとてもよくされており、安心して乗馬を楽しむことが出来ました。
一緒に参加したお子さんもとても楽しそうで、家族の方々にもおすすめできます。
気になっていたノースショアへの移動も全然苦にならず、途中のドールも気になる木もなにげに楽しかったです。

The pickup went as scheduled, and both the driver and local staff spoke a little Japanese, so it was okay! The parasailing was truly amazing!!

迎えも予定どうりで、ドライバーも現地スタッフも日本語が少し話せるからOkです!
パラセールは本当に最高でした！！

I had a great time riding horses for the first time! Everyone at the riding club was very kind, and I would love to participate again. However, it mentioned exploring the North Shore, but in reality, we only went to one recommended garlic shrimp restaurant by the guide. Perhaps because it was the same as the valley tour, we had quite a bit of free time during the seaside tour. We went to the beach, but there was nothing to do, and in the end, I was surprised to be kept waiting at Turtle Bay Hotel... I would have preferred to have some free time on the North Shore instead. Also, we were told that we couldn't carry our bags while riding and couldn't leave them on the bus, which left everyone in a difficult situation. I wish this had been mentioned.

はじめての乗馬でとても楽しかったです！！乗馬クラブの方はみな親切でまた参加したいと思いました。しかし、ノースショアの散策とありましたが実際にはガイドさんがおすすめのガーリックシュリンプのお店一軒行ったのみでした。渓谷の方と同じだからか時間調整のために海辺ツアーのわたしたちはかなり時間を持て余しました。海によったりしましたが何もない状況で海にいってもすることもなく、最終的にはタートルベイホテルでまたされてびっくりしました…それならノースショアで自由行動させてもらったりしたかったです。また乗馬では荷物を持てないしバスにも置けないと言われて全員困っていました。記載して欲しかったです。

We chose this ride/trail to see a different side to the North Shore (in comparison to Turtle Bay) AND we'd heard great things about the tour guides and horses - we weren't let down - it was GREAT FUN and we LOVED IT!!!! Highly recommend...

Great and relaxing ride near the ocean. Lovely guide. We would do it again.

My girlfriend and I decided to do this as a spur of the moment adventure and it was well worth it. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the sharks we would be seeing. The boat fit 16 people so we were split into two groups of 8 that took turns going into the cage. The cage was large and was able to fit 8 people comfortably. The instant I went underwater there were three sharks just swimming right by the cage. We ended up seeing about 6-8 different sharks and it was a surreal experience. I would highly recommend this trip!

Really fantastic tour! Lots of history, movie sets, Pearl Harbor ties..really great. Private tour ate where Obama ate at.

We were on a boat with a foreign family of five, two Canadian women, and a Japanese newlywed couple. We ended up going last in line, and since the boat was moving around quite a bit during everyone’s parasailing, I felt a little nauseous. However, once we were up in the air, it felt great to see the distant Waikiki Beach. It was a bit startling when the boat swayed to the right and left, but I was okay. The family ordered a $30 photo, but we decided to take pictures with the newlyweds and exchange them later via email.

私達夫婦と外国人の5人家族＆2人のカナダ人女性＆日本人の新婚さんと一緒のボートでした。
順番が一番最後になってしまい、皆のパラセイリングの時にボートがかなり走りまわるので少し気分が悪くなりましたが、上空では遠くワイキキビーチあたりを見ていると気持ちよかったです。右・左のフワフワと揺れるとヒヤッとしましたが平気でした。
家族の方は30ドルの写真を頼んでいましたが、私達は新婚さんと写真を取り合って、後でメールで交換しましょうという事にしました。

*Written by the teenager
My parents and I went on this snorkel trip as kind of a last minute thing and it was absolutely amazing. There is usually about 25 people on the boat but we got lucky and were aboard the boat with just one other family of three, also with a teenager. The snorkeling spot is perfect! I would definitely recommend bringing fins, they aren't provided or required but your experience will be much better with them. There are lots of fish but not a huge variety. The main thing is the turtles and there's plenty of those! They chill at the bottom and occasionally come up for air. If you have fins you can dive down about 15 feet and be near them. It's incredible being face to face with a turtle. The boat provides you with fun noodles if you would like to float at the top and look and that helped out the people who didn't bring fins. They also have one guy out there diving with you and keeping an eye on things which makes you feel really safe while snorkeling. After about 45 mins-hour, we got back on the boat and ate some sandwiches. There's drinks for sale as well. We then went on an hour long sail pretty far out there. If you don't mind getting wet you can sit or lay across the nets in the front and it's really fun. If you have younger kids or aren't comfortable in the water then I think you'll need to bring your own lifejacket. I'm sure they probably had them someplace on the boat but they weren't given to you and you don't really need them. All in all the trip was extremely fun and well worth the price ( which is better than any others we could find). Would definitely recommend this and we might even do it again before leaving for home.

We had an amazing time. The Captain & Crew were fabulous!!! Loved every minute of it.

Our driver AC was great recommend excursion learned a lot great views

I was so scared but it was amazing!! The staff was so funny and so great!! The boat ride alone was so beautiful!! It's a beautiful location!! So many sharks!! They were all around a us!! It was amazing! I highly recommend motion sickness aides if your not use to the boat rocking!! It was a tour I would visit again!!

I so so so recommend the Surf Bus!! It was one of the best ways to see and experience North Shore! The driver was the best! He have great information and was so funny!! The paddle board was amazing, waterfall beautiful and the beach with snorkeling just awesome!! I recommend wearing water shoes as the rocks can be a little hard on your feet...(waterfall and snorkeling areas) Hands down best your we took!

I was filled with excitement as I boarded the car for my first submarine experience.

I felt thrilled even while on the boat from Ala Moana Harbor to the offshore location. When we arrived at the point, the announcement mentioned that the previous submarine was surfacing. Bubbles formed, and in no time, the submarine appeared right in front of us. Finally, it was our turn to board. Due to the steep stairs, we slowly descended backwards into the submarine.

My first impression was that, despite being a premium experience, the windows inside the submarine were quite small. Following the crew's guidance, I took my seat. The dive began, and we descended to the seabed. Since I participated in the Japanese tour, I had no trouble with the language, and the explanations were easy to understand. However, depending on the direction we were seated, the season, and the ocean currents, visibility was not very clear, which was disappointing. Given my high expectations, I felt let down.

初めての潜水艦乗船に、わくわく気分で迎えの車に乗車。

アラモアナハーバーから沖合いまでの船の中でもわくわく。
ポイントに着くと船内放送にて前の潜水艦が浮上して来るとのこと。泡が立ちアッという間に潜水艦が目の前に浮上。
やっと順番が来て乗船開始。急な階段の為、後ろ向きにてゆっくり、ゆっくり下り船内に。
第一印象は、プレミアムの割には、船内の窓が狭い。船員さんの案内に従い着席。
潜水が開始され海底へ。
日本語ツアー参加なので言葉には困らず、案内も分かりやすかったが、座る方向、季節、海流にもよるのだろうか？あまり鮮明に見えず残念。
期待が大きかった分、がっかりしてしまった。