All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

It was a great family trip with awesome views and great crew as well.

I reunited with my daughter, who is studying abroad in Honolulu, and our family after a long time. My daughter, who had been feeling mentally weak, found healing through her interaction with dolphins, and it seems she is starting to blend in with the locals. I am grateful for this encounter!

ホノルルで留学中の娘と家族で久しぶりに合流しました。
メンタル的に弱っていた娘の心もイルカとの触れ合いで癒され、地元にも溶け込みつつあるようです。
この出会いに感謝します！

Second visit to Kualoa Ranch!
Last time I did horseback riding and a jeep tour, so this time I wanted to enjoy more horseback riding and signed up for a two-hour session!
I took a bus transfer to get to Kualoa Ranch. (You can also go by yourself! It takes about 1.5 hours, so if you have the early tour, it’s risky if you miss the bus.)
We arrived a bit early, so we took photos of the horses and the mountains to make use of our time.
You can store your valuables in a coin locker for $5 (you get $3 back).
After watching a simple Japanese video, it was time for horseback riding!
They seem to select a horse that suits each person.
The horses are very smart and didn’t act up at all.
It might get a bit boring towards the end, but I felt that one hour wasn’t enough, so I was satisfied.
We also saw places used for movie filming, but since the explanations were in English, I couldn’t understand anything at all. We were at the back, so when they explained at the front, we couldn’t hear anything...
There is a guide at the back too, but there weren’t any explanations like that.

They took a photo of me and my friend with my camera (just once though).
By the way, you can buy a photo of yourself on the horse for $15.

Riding through the forest while looking at the sea and mountains was very enjoyable.
Thank you!

二回目のクアロア牧場！
前回は乗馬＋ジープツアーだったので、今回はたっぷり乗馬を楽しみたいと思い、二時間で申込しました！
クアロア牧場へはバスを乗り継ぎ、行きました。（自力でも行けます！！1.5hぐらいかかるので、朝一のツアーだと、バスを逃したら危険です。）
私たちは早めに着いてしまったので、馬の写真や山の写真を撮り、時間を活用していました。
貴重品は5ドルでコインロッカーに預けることが出来ます！（3ドルバックされます）
簡単な日本語のビデオを見て、いざ乗馬！
おそらくその人に合った馬をセレクトされています。
馬もとても賢く、暴れることもありませんでした。
ちょっと後半は飽きるかもしれませんが、1時間では物足りないと感じたので満足です。
映画の撮影に使われた場所なども見ますが、英語での説明につき、まったく理解出来ませんでした。そもそも、私たちは後ろのほうにいたので、先頭で説明されるとまったく聞こえず、、、
後ろにもガイドはいますが、とくにそういった説明はありません。

持参したカメラで友達と写真も撮ってくれました。（一回だけだけど）
ちなみに15ドルで自分が馬に乗った写真を買うことも出来ます。

林の中を進み、海や山を眺めながらの乗馬はとても楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

It was an attraction.
It was quite high and thrilling.
The view was beautiful, and I was satisfied.
I got the impression that Japanese people tend to go higher because they are smaller in stature.
The waiting time for the boat and the return car felt long.
Overall, the waiting times in America were long, especially.

I asked someone to take a picture with my camera, but they said it would cost $30, so I declined.
It seems they use a DSLR with a telephoto lens to take the pictures.

アトラクションです。
結構高さがありスリルがありました。
景色もきれいで満足しています。
日本人は身体が小さいので高く上がるみたいです。
船に乗る待ち時間、帰りの車の待ち時間が長い印象がありました。
全体的にアメリカでは待ち時間は長かったですが、特に。

自前のカメラのシャッターを押してくれよう頼みましたが、
写真は30ドル必要とのことでしたので断りました。
一眼レフの望遠で撮ってくれるようです。

I was hoping that Sea Life Park would have a bit more content. However, I was satisfied to be able to play with the dolphins. I wish the playtime could be longer!

シーライフパークはもう少し内容が充実しているかな？と思っていました。
でも、イルカと遊べて満足です。もっと遊べる時間が長いといいのになあー！と思いました。

I participated on the first night of my arrival in Hawaii. The final fire show was incredibly powerful and captivating. Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I planned to immerse myself in the experience right from the first day, and it was definitely the right choice! There was a bit of time between when the venue opened and when the meal started, so I was hit by some drowsiness, but the food was very delicious, especially the meat.

ハワイ到着1日目の夜に参加しました。最後の火を使ったショーは最高に迫力があり見応えありました。ハワイが始めてだったこともあり、初日からハワイを感じられるように計画しましたが大正解でした♪会場してから食事が始まるまでに少し時間があったこともあり眠気に襲われてしまいましたが、食事もお肉がとても美味しかったです。

It was my first time parasailing in Hawaii, so I was nervous, but I was relieved that my broken Japanese was understood and there were Japanese instructions available. There were four groups of participants, and everyone was very kind, waving when we took off and applauding when we landed. The atmosphere was very friendly throughout. It felt amazing while flying too!

ハワイでのパラセイルは初めてだったので、ドキドキでしたが、片言の日本語は通じ、日本語の説明書もあり安心しました★参加者が皆で４組いましたが、飛び上がるとき皆手を振ってくれたり降りてきたとき拍手してくれたりなど、とても皆優しく、終始和やかでした。飛んでる時もとても気持ち良かったです！！

As soon as I walked on to the Spirit of Aloha boat, I knew it was going to be a good time. It wasn't too full, and it allowed for more room and comfort on the ride. Captain Dustin gave us a run down of the tour, and gave us free reign of the boat (less the Captain's chair of course). Masa helped us with our gear and Brad swam out to the snorkel spot with us. Yes, Brad knows where the turtles are. We saw tons of turtles, all with big personalities that were bigger than there shells. We twice got to see a turtle swim up to the surface! I never expected to see such humongous turtles. I named one of them Soldier because he was missing one flipper and the shell was pretty damaged, but he swam quite happily. I saw a pair of turtles even hold fins like buddies. It was too cute. The water was perfect and it was a beautiful day. We got back on the boat and Brad helped us with lunch. I highly recommend this snorkel cruise!

Very wonderful experience. Took full advantage of the different villages. Timeline makes it so you don't have to wait long between performances. Employees gladly and excitably answer questions. Wonderful event for families.

It was a fantastic experience! We loved every minute of it! Snorkeling with turtles was amazing! Would definitely recommend! Great tour and fun activity

I was greeted pleasantly by Kerri as soon as I got there. I checked in and didn't wait long before we got on the boat. While I was a bit nervous and scared of heights, I can tell you that this is a safe activity and far more fun than I could have imagined. The guys on the boat were great and friendly to talk story with. The views were absolutely stunning of the Waikiki skyline and I could see sweeping views of Diamond Head and the southern portion of the Ko'olau Mountains. This is way more fun than being on an airplane! I highly recommend parasailing for people who love water sports or just want to have a good time.

After seeing the tree that inspired Hitachi's "This Tree, What Tree," we followed a course that included the Dole Plantation, horseback riding by the beach, and turtle watching.

Above all, horseback riding was the best! Riding through the lush, jungle-like nature while looking at the ocean was incredible. Although it was a long distance, I could see turtles from the horse as I gazed at the sandy beach. It was very refreshing and made me feel great.

During the "turtle watching," the turtles didn't come up to the sandy beach, but I was able to see them swimming in the water.

However, the driver was a bit chatty. His stories about his past work, which seemed unrelated to the tour (common among retirees), felt like listening to an old employee's tales at an izakaya, which dampened the travel mood. Additionally, when a couple on the bus mentioned they wanted to go to a certain popular tourist spot, the driver made some snide comments after dropping them off, which felt a bit awkward (they wanted to go there, so what's the problem?).

There were some enjoyable recommendations from the guide, and some of the stories were fun to listen to, so it wasn't all bad...

日立の「このー木なんの木」のモデルになった木を見てから、ドールプランテーション→海辺で乗馬→ウミガメを見る　といったコース。
なんといっても、乗馬は最高です！　ジャングルみたいな大自然の中を抜けて、海を見ながら乗馬。距離はありますが、馬上から砂浜を眺めると、ウミガメの姿も見えました。とっても気持ちよくて、かなりリフレッシュできました。

「ウミガメ見物」では、砂浜まではウミガメちゃんは上ってきてはくれませんでしたが、海の中で泳いでいる姿を確認できました。

ただ、ドライバーさんが少々おしゃべり？
観光とはあまり関係のない自慢話（定年の方に多い昔のお仕事自慢系）は、居酒屋でオヤジ社員の話を聞いているようで、せっかくの旅気分がそがれました・・・。その他、バスに乗り合わせていたカップルが、「●●（THE観光名所みたいな店）に行きたい」と行ったら、その店前で下ろした後、「なんでこんなとこ行くかね〜？」的な陰口（？）を、しつこく言っていたのが微妙だったり・・・（その人たちは行きたかったんだから、いいじゃないか・・・）。

ガイドさんならではのオススメスポットに案内していただけたり、お話の中には聞いていて楽しいものも含まれていたので、悪い方ではないのですが・・・。

I have never been parasailing before, but what a way to get introduced into it! We had some of the best crew on the boat and a great and knowledgeable driver there. I would totally recomend Hawaiian Parasail to anyone!!

I was divided into a Japanese group and an English group, and I was able to experience it entirely in Japanese. However, I was unclear about what we were waiting for, as the start time was delayed by about 30 minutes. That was my only complaint. I think the return time is just right for families with children.

日本人グループと英語グループとに分けてくれて、日本語オンリーで体験できました。
ただ、何を待っていたのか不明ですが、始まる時間が３０分ほど遅れました。
それだけが不満でした。
帰りの時間も子連れにはちょうどいいと思います。

First time!! EXCELLENT!! Great crew thanks for making it fun!!

The stingray tank is not very deep or wide. It’s perfectly fine if you can’t swim, as life jackets and snorkel masks are provided. Although the explanation was in English, the staff provided instructions in Japanese during our visit.

When entering the pool, you should do so quietly and slowly; kicking your feet is absolutely not allowed as it scares the stingrays and fish away. You should wait in the shallow area, which is the stingrays' pathway, and you can touch the stingrays' fins, but not their bellies or backs.

The smooth and soft texture of the stingrays was very pleasant. Additionally, the experience of feeding the fish was truly moving. The instructor handed me some romaine lettuce, and as soon as I held it, the fish gathered around and started eating it with incredible enthusiasm. I could feel them poking at my fingers. Even though I was just floating and being poked by the fish, I felt very relaxed and healed. This is a tour that you can't easily experience elsewhere, so I highly recommend it.

Lockers are available for $3, but there are benches in the area accessible only to tour participants, so I think you can just leave your things there.

This time, I participated in an activity that started at 1:20 PM. I took the first Waikiki Trolley and arrived around 10 AM. I was able to see both the dolphin show and the sea lion show, which was a lot of fun. Since there is no shade for either show, it’s a good idea to bring a parasol. I changed slowly, fed the birds, and returned on the 2:50 PM trolley. The last stop on the Blue Line is Kahala Mall, where I transferred to the Green Line to return to Waikiki.

I tried Dippin' Dots for the first time at the shop. It’s a strange dessert. Definitely give it a try!

エイの水槽は深く、広くはありません。ライフジャケットとシュノーケルマスク着用の為
泳げなくても全く問題ありません。英語での説明ですが私たちの時は、スタッフの方が日本語で注意事項の説明をしてくれました。

プールに入る時はスリ足で静かに入る事・エイや魚が怖がって寄ってこなくなるのでバタ足は絶対しない事・浅瀬になっている所がエイの通り道なので、その場所で待つ事・エイのヒレに触り、お腹と背中は触らない事という内容でした。

エイの滑らかでソフトな感触は気持ちの良いものでした。
又、その後の魚へのエサやり体験が感動モノでした。
インストラクターからサニーレタスを渡されましたが、手に持った瞬間から、魚たちが集まり
凄い勢いで食べ始めました。私の指にもツンツン突く感触が、伝わりました。
ただ浮いていて、魚にツンツンされただけなのに、とてもリラックスでき、癒されました。
なかなか他では体験できないツアーなのでお勧めです。

ロッカーは３ドルですが、ツアー参加者のみ入るスペースにベンチがあるので、そこに置けば
必要無いと思います。

今回、１時２０分開始のアクティビティに参加しました。
ワイキキトロリー１便でワイキキを出発し１０時頃着きました。
イルカショーとアシカショーも見られました。アシカショーがとっても楽しかったです。
両方とも日影が無いので日傘を持っていくと良いです。ゆっくり着替えをして、鳥に餌をやり２時５０発のトロリーで帰ってきました。ブルーラインの最終停留所はカハラモールなのでここでグリーンラインに乗り換えて、ワイキキに戻りました。

売店で売られているドッピンドッツを初めて食べました。不思議なスイーツです。
是非試してみてください。

My kids loved the experience. My 9 year old especially like parasailing and wants to go again and try it at a higher altitude!

I chose the 150m plan. It seems they determine the order of jumps based on the length of the rope, and we were the last of the five groups. The boat swayed a bit, but it was manageable as I gazed into the distance. No one got seasick, perhaps because the weather was nice.
The sky walk allows you to leisurely feel like a bird!
The $30 photo service included 135 photos, including videos during the sea splash! I wasn't too keen on it at first, but I thought it would be a shame not to, and it turned out to be a great decision! The two crew members were very service-oriented. There was no pressure to tip, and they made us laugh with occasional Japanese, making it a fun experience.
I also took photos from the air with a waterproof camera!

150mプランにしました。ロープの長さで飛ぶ順番を決めているようで、私たちは5組中一番最後でした。ボートは少し揺れますが遠くを眺めていたら大丈夫な程度。誰も酔ってませんでした。天候が良かったからかもしれません。
空の散歩は、のんびりと鳥になった気分が味わえます！
$30の写真サービスは、海チャポン時の動画も含め135枚もありました！あんまり乗り気じゃなかったけど、せっかくだし…とお願いして正解！クルーの2人もサービス精神旺盛です。無理にチップをせまられることもなく、たまの日本語で笑わせてもらい、楽しく過ごせました。
防水カメラで空中からも撮影してみました！

I participated in the 150-meter activity.
With a reservation at 1 PM, we gathered at the hotel at 12:40 PM and disbanded around 2:30 PM, making it a very compact and enjoyable activity.
We set off from the harbor next to Hilton Hawaiian Village.

There were four pairs participating, but the other three pairs were from Europe and America.
The instructions were in English only, but nothing was particularly difficult to understand.
You can easily grasp things like how to bend your legs and not to touch the carabiner through gestures.
The height choice is a bit tricky, but in Europe and America, the wire length is likely indicated in feet.
So, the height of 150 meters corresponds to a wire length of 300 meters, which is approximately 1,000 feet.
Since it sounds nice and round, I think many people would choose the 1,000 feet option.
(The sticker said 1,000. The other two pairs also chose 1,000, while one pair chose 600.)

You can see Waikiki in the distance, but honestly, it feels quite far away,
so I don't think the difference in visibility due to height is that significant.
Of course, the time spent in the air is proportional to the height.
That said, I think any height would be fine, but I recommend the popular height of 150 meters (1,000 feet of wire).

Photos are available for $30.
They took about 130 pictures at a quality of around 3.5 mega.
They will give you a 1-gigabyte SD card directly.
They use a DSLR for continuous shooting, so I think it's worth buying.

You can't stop yourself from bringing a camera up in the air.
Since there's a splashdown into the sea at the end, a waterproof type is essential,
and make sure to attach a safety line in case you drop it from your hands.

A boat cruise off the coast of Hawaii?
You can enjoy an aerial swim while looking at Waikiki and Diamond Head in the distance,
feeling the pleasant breeze.
I recommend you experience it at least once!
Oh, I think it's safer to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

150メートルに参加してきました。
13時の予約、ホテル集合12時40分、ホテル解散14時30分頃と、
非常にコンパクトに楽しむことができるアクティビティです。
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ横のハーバーから、沖に出ます。

2人ずつ4組の参加でしたが、残り3組は欧米の方でした。
英語のみの説明ですが、特に難しいことはありません。
足の曲げ方とか、カラビナ触っちゃダメとか、身振り手振りで十分理解できます。
選択が悩ましい高度ですが、
欧米だとワイヤーの長さがフィート換算で案内されているのでしょう、
高さ150メートルが、ワイヤー300メートル≒1,000フィートになり、
キリが良いのでしょう、1,000フィートを選ぶ方が多いと思われます。
（シールは1,000と貼られました。他2組も1,000、1組600）

ワイキキは遠くに見えますが、正直遠いので、
高度による見え方の差はそこまでないのではと思います。
もちろん、滞空時間は高度に比例します。
ということで、どれでもいいと思いますが、
メジャーと思われる高度150メートル（ワイヤー1,000フィート）をおすすめします。

写真は、30ドル。
3.5メガほどの画質で、130枚程度撮ってもらいました。
1ギガのSDカードをそのまま渡してくれます。
一眼レフの連射を使ってくれますし、買って損はないと思います。

上空にカメラを持っていくのも止められませんでした。
最後に海ポチャがあるので、防水型必須、
手から落とした時のために、命綱をつけておきましょう。

ハワイ沖をボートクルーズ？、
遠くにワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ながらの空中遊泳、
心地よい風を感じることができます。
一度ご体験ください！
あ、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が安心かと。

We participated with nine people. The boat was private. The staff on the boat were kind, and the parasailing was over in no time. We also requested a video for all nine of us for $30, which they handed to us on an SD card on the way back. It was very calm on the sea, and we were blessed with good weather.

9人で参加しました。
ボートは貸切でした。ボートのお兄さん達も優しくて、パラセーリングもあっという間に終わりました。
9人全員で30＄のビデオもお願いしました。ＳＤカードで帰りに渡してくれました。
海の上はとても静かで、天気にも恵まれてよかです。

Such a peaceful experience. A dip in the ocean was worth it. Photos on the boat wasn't too great but we had no viewers on board to take pictures for us.

Pick up location is litterally right behind the Ilikai Hotel where we stayed. Crew was fun and interactive. Watched others ahead of us go up and come back and the crew took pictures. We however went up (1000ft) and during our return back to the boat, the hydraulic system failed and caused a large whiplash surge to us. Banged our legs against the line but no real damage. Then I noticed a crew member removing his shirt. Why would he do that? Because he was going to get in the water. So we started to touch down into the water, but unlike the others we did not come back up. The parachute and lines sank in the water along with us and we had to release ourselves from the harness as we were being dragged. The one crew memeber dove in to gather the chute as we swam back to the boat.

Best part? I got the whole thing on my chest mounted GoPro. We were fine and it was still quite fun. We just got a bonus. So why did I give it 4/5 stars? Since I was filming it all I recorded only a little over 7 minutes when it was supposed to be a 10 minute round trip ride. So if you go bring a timer and make sure you get what you paid for.

Other than that I do recommend.

Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular

It was my first time parasailing!

Unfortunately, the weather was not great with some rain and cloudy skies, which made the view disappointing, but it gave me a reason to challenge myself to try again next time! (laughs)

I had seen reviews mentioning that some people couldn't get on the trolley, so I was worried, but I was able to board the trolley without any issues. The staff mainly spoke English, but they also spoke a little Japanese, and for the important explanations, they provided a sheet written in Japanese, which was reassuring.

The parasailing experience itself was simply amazing! It was a unique experience to look down at Waikiki from above the ocean, which was really great. The boat was quite rocky, and while I didn't get seasick, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some medication just to be safe. However, the day I participated, the sea was unusually rough, so it might have been particularly bumpy...

初めてのパラセイリングでした！

あいにくの天気で雨がぱらついたり、曇っていて景色は残念でしたが次回チャレンジに挑む理由ができました！笑

口コミでトロリーに乗れなかった方がいると見ていたので心配でしたが、難なくトロリーに乗ることができました。
スタッフの方もメインは英語を話されていましたが日本語も少し話されていましたし、大事な説明の部分は日本語で書かれた用紙を渡されますので安心でした。

パラセイリング自体は最高の一言！
上からワイキキを海から見下ろすなんて事はなかなかできない体験だったのでとてもよかったです。
船の上ではかなり揺れが激しく、私は酔いませんでしたが酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲む方が安心かもしれません。
ただ、私が参加した日は現地の方も珍しいという程海が荒れていたので特別揺れただけかもしれませんが…

The ranch and the ride was well worth the trip. My wife and I always try to go riding when we go on vacation. The ranch was easy to find, well organized, safe, and unbelievably gorgeous. Our guide was super nice and informative.

I was a wonderful trip. Staffs and all are very nice. I saw couple turtles under water and another during the time we were sailing around the Waikiki area. It was a great time ever.

I was taken to a place with sea turtles while snorkeling, and I was able to experience the sensation of swimming alongside them. The moment I surfaced to breathe was very cute.
During sailing, it started to rain, and it was cold...

シュノーケリングはウミガメのいる場所に連れて行ってもらい、一緒に泳ぐ感覚を味わえました。呼吸をするために顔を出す瞬間がとてもかわいかったです。
セーリング中は雨が降ってきて、寒かったです。。。

It's best to take Premium tour if you want to see. The tour guide was very funny. We enjoued ourselves. We like how colors break down as you descend into ocean floor.

I usually Do Not Participate in reviews but, I actually ENJOYED MY SELF! The next time we return to Hawai'i I mu husband and I will do the 600 feet.

It was my first time riding horses, and I felt scared and worried when I saw so many horses, but my anxiety disappeared once I got on. They were very cute and smart horses that guided me well. I was also impressed by the magnificent scenery! However, two hours might be a bit long. I got a little sleepy along the way.

乗馬は初めてで、沢山の馬を目の当たりにしたとき怖くなり、心配になりましたが乗った時には不安もなくなりました。とても可愛く利口な馬たちで誘導してくれます。壮大な景色にも感激しました〜
ただ、2時間は少し長いかもしれません。途中で眠くなってしまいました。