All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

Interacting with the dolphins was so much fun. Their adorable swimming and the way they swam while being held was incredibly soothing. However, I accidentally ended up in an English explanation session, which was a bit disappointing because I couldn't understand much. But I still enjoyed it on the vibe!!

イルカとのふれあい、とても楽しかったです。イルカの可愛い泳ぎやつかまって泳ぐことで、すご～く癒されました。ただ、何故か英語での説明の会に入ってしまい、あまり、意味が通じなかったのが残念でした。でも、ノリで楽しんでしまいました！！

I had an 11-hour transit time in Honolulu, so I made a reservation in advance to move around. The sky and sea were beautiful, and I had a great time. In Japan, we don't have such outdoor experiences, so it was nice.

ホノルルのトランジット時間が11時間あったので、あらかじめ予約して移動しました。空と海がきれいで、楽しかったです。日本では、こうした外のりはないので、良かったです。

It was my second parasailing experience, and it was just as great as before!!! However, last time they burned the photos onto a CD and sold them, but this time it was a rental format where I had to copy the data myself, which was disappointing... But I took a ton of pictures with my own digital camera!!! The view from the sky was amazing!!

2回目のパラセイリング体験でしたが、やはりとてもよかった！！！
ただ、前回は撮ってくれた写真のデータをCDに焼いて売ってくれましたが
今回は、データをレンタルで自分でコピーして下さい形式で残念でした。。。
でも自分のデジカメで撮りまくったので！！！
空中からの眺め、最高でした！！

We actually are a family with kids in their 20s but no option for that. We had a wonderful time. the weather was perfect and the water conditions were pretty clear. The turtles were magnificent but there was other wildlife as well--Spinner dolphins, Flying fish, etc. The cruise after the snorkeling was equally as fun. Our captain also had a great choice of music playing. The time went so fast--took the morning cruise which still left us the rest of the day for the beach. Would recommend this to anyone. My only precaution--if you have a anyone in your party with issues of climbing or would not be comfortable walking or sitting on the net of the catamaran you may not enjoy this. We loved it!

Recently, my mother, younger brother, and I (in our 20s) participated in this activity.

It was great to see the views of Waikiki while sailing. However, when we arrived at the snorkeling spot, the water was quite deep, and my mother and I felt very scared as soon as we entered the water. We ended up getting back on the boat in less than a minute. My brother, who has diving experience, enjoyed it until the end.

I thought I was prepared based on the experiences I read about, but I was surprised that the snorkeling was in a very deep area rather than a shallow one, and I questioned whether it was appropriate to only have a floatation device at that depth. There was no practice with life jackets or snorkeling, so it might be difficult for those who are trying it for the first time and are not familiar with the sensation. As a snorkeling beginner, I regretted not choosing a safer tour since it was a special trip. I also regret that I caused my mother to feel fear.

If you want to participate but are not confident in your swimming skills, I think you should consider this carefully. The ocean was very beautiful, so it might be a good option for those who just want to enjoy sailing.

先日、母・弟・私（20代）の3人で参加しました。

セーリングでワイキキの景色を見れるのはとても良かったです。
ですが、シュノーケルの場所まで到着した際はかなり水深があり　母と私は海に入った瞬間とても怖くなりました。。（1分も経たずに船へ上がってしまいました＞＜）弟はダイビング経験がある為　最後まで楽しんでいましたが。

体験談を参考に参加したつもりでしたが、浅瀬の方ではなくかなり深い場所でのシュノーケルだったことやあの深さで浮き棒しかないのはどうかと思いました。。ライフジャケット、シュノーケルの練習等は無しでいきなり始まりますので　初めてで感覚が掴めない方には難しいかもしれません。シュノーケル初心者だからこそ、せっかくの旅行ですので、安全なツアーに参加すればよかったと思いました。母にも恐怖心を与えてしまったのも後悔です。。

もし泳ぎに自信がないけど参加したい、という方は考慮したほうが良いと思います。海はとってもきれいだったので、セーリングだけたのしみたい方にはいいかもしれません。

I took the 1 hour and 30 minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think even beginners can enjoy it. As a child myself, I understand that at the beginning, the owner gives a reassuring lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese. Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Mahalo!

わたしは渓谷１時間３０分コースだったのですが　やはり二回目大自然を　体いっぱいに体験することができました　
わたしはこれで３回目なのですがやはりおもしろく　たのしかったです！
また　わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました！！
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます！
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます！
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください！
それではマハロ～～～～

I took the 1 hour and 30-minute canyon course, and once again, I was able to fully experience the great outdoors. This was my third time, and it was still interesting and fun! Also, I was able to ride the same horse as last year! I think beginners can enjoy it too. As a child, I understand that the owner gives a brief lesson on how to ride in simple Japanese, which is very reassuring! Additionally, there are staff members in front and behind you while riding! Just be prepared for muscle soreness the next day since the riding time is long! Well then, mahalo!

わたしは渓谷１時間３０分コースだったのですが　やはり二回目大自然を　体いっぱいに体験することができました　
わたしはこれで３回目なのですがやはりおもしろく　たのしかったです！
また　わたしは去年と同じ馬に乗れました！！
初心者の方でも楽しくできると思います
私も子供なのでわかるのですが初めにオーナーの方がかたことな日本語で乗り方を
レクチャーしてくれるのでとても安心できます！
それに乗馬しているときは前と後ろに係りの人がいてくれます！
ただ乗馬の時間が長いので次の日筋肉痛になるので覚悟してください！
それではマハロ～～～～

The day I participated was cloudy, with occasional rain, making it a bit chilly to enter the sea. I went to the meeting place, but there were no signs and no one who looked like they were part of the group... I felt anxious. Eventually, some people who seemed to be participants began to gather, and after some time, a person holding a sign arrived. I felt relieved... The guide spoke in English, so it might be difficult for those who are completely new to snorkeling. However, if you watch the movements of the people around you, you'll be fine. The sea turtles and fish were very beautiful! For those who are not good with the cold, it would be better on a hot day, but the wind from sailing after getting out of the sea can be chilly. I think it's a good idea to prepare long sleeves or a hoodie. If you are prone to seasickness or cannot swim, it might be better to avoid this activity.

参加した日は曇り空で、時々雨も降り、海に入るには少し肌寒い日でした。集合場所に行ったものの、看板もなく、それらしい人もいない…不安。そのうち参加者らしい人たちが集まり始め、その人たちと一緒にいると、時間を過ぎてから看板を持った人がやってきました。ホッとした…。ガイドは英語なので、シュノーケリングが全く初めての人には分かりにくいかも。でも周りの人たちの動きを見ていれば、大丈夫です。ウミガメ、魚たち、とてもきれいでした♪寒いのが苦手な方、暑い日なら良いのですが、海から上がった後のセーリングの風は体が冷えます。長袖やパーカーを用意しておくと良いと思います。船酔いしやすい方、泳げない方は避けたほうがいいかな。

I had always wanted to try it at least once, and I finally made it happen in Hawaii. Unlike Japan, the power of the waves was different, and surprisingly, I was able to stand up on the board right away. I had to paddle in time with the waves, but after two or three times, my arms became too tired, and each time, the coach pushed me from behind, allowing me to stand up multiple times, which was amazing.

Lastly, when I was being taken back, the hotel was WHITE SANDS HOTEL, but we took a long detour through Ala Wai and passed by Hilton, and I was dropped off on Kuhio Street, which wasted a lot of time. I thought they would drop me off first.

If it weren't for that, I would have given it a perfect score.

一度はやってみたいと思っていましたが、やっとハワイで実現できました。日本と違って波の力が、違うの為？可なんと、一発で立つことができました。波にあわせてこがなけばいけないのですが、2、3回もすると腕が上がらなくなり、その度にコーチが後ろから押してくれ何回も立てることができ最高でした。
最後に、帰りに送ってもらう時にホテルは、WHITE SANDS HOTELでしたが、アラワイを、通りヒルトン等を通り、クヒオ通りで降ろされメチャクチャ遠回りになり、時間が無駄になりました。最初に下ろしてくれるかなと思ったのですが。
これさえなければ、満点をあげるところでした。

This would have been an awesome trip if it hadn't been ruined by motion sickness. And I wasn't the only one affected, there were 6 other people hanging their heads over the side of the boat with me. This excursion is definately a do-over only next time I'll take the morning trip and start loading up on dramamine the night before. I want to mention, though, that the captain and crew were very nice and knowledgeable of sharks and shark conservation and I will go with this company again.

We totally enjoyed our tour of Pearl Harbor, the BowFin, the Mo and the Aviation Museum. History of that day became so real and also remembering stories from my in-laws regarding the black out shades. The two young children and a teenager enjoyed the short movie before going over to the Memorial as it gave them more insight to what happened that day. We hope the Aviation Museum will be able to have more planes the next time we visit, as that is quite fascinating going through the choppers. The kids all loved going through the BowFin and the Mo, too!

It was a wonderful day with our grandkids and I feel that they learned a lot about WWll that they would have never learned in school.

The staff were all very friendly, and they entertained us by speaking in Japanese and our broken English, even though we couldn't speak English well☆

They took a lot of photos for us, and the view from the high spots was amazing‼ The way they maneuvered so that our bodies didn't touch the sea and only our feet were in the water was truly impressive‼ If we ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to join this tour again꒰*´艸｀*꒱

お店の方全員がとても感じが良く、英語の話せない私たちを日本語や私たちの片言英語でも話してくれ楽しませてくれました☆

写真も沢山撮ってくださり、高い所も景色も良く最高でした‼
体が海につかないように足だけつけてくれる操縦は本当に感動しました‼
また是非ハワイにいく事があったらこのツアーには参加したいです꒰*´艸｀*꒱

The staff at the shop were all very friendly, and they entertained us by speaking in Japanese and our broken English, even though we couldn't speak English well.

They took a lot of photos for us, and the view from the high spots was amazing! The way they maneuvered the boat to keep our bodies out of the water while only letting our feet touch was truly impressive! If we ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to join this tour!

お店の方全員がとても感じが良く、英語の話せない私たちを日本語や私たちの片言英語でも話してくれ楽しませてくれました☆

写真も沢山撮ってくださり、高い所も景色も良く最高でした‼
体が海につかないように足だけつけてくれる操縦は本当に感動しました‼
また是非ハワイにいく事があったらこのツアーには参加したいです꒰*´艸｀*꒱

I participated last year and it was so great that I'm joining for the second time this year. The location is at Hilton Hawaiian Village, so it's very convenient to walk from Waikiki.

The show is all in English, but it's enjoyable.

While waiting for the luau to start, the sunset from the Hilton's lagoon is very beautiful, so just looking at the scenery is never boring.

It seems like this will become an annual tradition for our family.

昨年参加してとても良かったので、今回２度目の参加です。
場所もヒルトンハワイアンビレッジにあるので、ワイキキからお散歩がてら歩いて行けるのでとても便利です。

ショーはすべて英語ですが楽しめます。

ルアウが始まるまでの待ち時間も、ヒルトンのラグーンからは夕日がとてもきれいに見えるので、景色を眺めているだけでも飽きません。

我が家では毎年恒例の行事になりそうです。

I went on this 3 yrs ago and it was much more fun. They no longer feed the sharks and they stuffed the tank with too many people. Last time it was 4 ppl inside cage this time they put 8 ppl in it!!

I participated with my mother and two daughters (11 and 16 years old). I was anxious because I didn't understand the language, but they taught us well with gestures. My mother could only stand for about three seconds, but my daughters were able to ride the waves well. I highly recommend it!

母と娘２人(11歳16歳)と参加しました。言葉も分からず不安でしたが身振り手振りでしっかりおしえてくれました。母は３秒くらいしか立てませんでしたが娘達はしっかり波に乗れてました。おすすめです！

WE HAD A GREAT TIME IT WAS OUR FIRST TIME PARASAILING AND WERE NOT SURE IF WE WOULS LIKE IT OR NOT, BUT THE BOAT CREW & CAPT DAVIE WERE GREAT AND MADE US FEEL AT EASE. ALL 3 OF US LOVED IT!!

Getting in the water with sharks was definitely a unique afternoon! Our hosts weren't especially talkative but knew what they were doing and we all got a turn. If you're going to get in the water with sharks I suggest this company because of the plexiglass on the side of the cage. None of the pictures I took through the bars turned out because of the light reflection! Also arrive early to the dock! The sign is tiny, faded and at the far end of a parking lot. Took us 20 minutes to find where to go after arriving.

The food was delicious. The kids enjoyed it a lot. My child participated in a tattoo experience and got a shark drawn. They did it really well, and my child was very happy. The fire show was also amazing! The kids were super excited. Be careful with drinks when the wind blows. I wish I could have enjoyed it more if I spoke English.

食事はおいしかたです。こどももパクパクでした。タトゥーの体験に子供が参加してサメを書いてもらいました。とっても上手に書いてくれ、子供も大喜びです。ファイヤーショーも最高！子供も大興奮でした。風が吹く時には飲み物注意だよ。英語が出来たらもっと楽しめたのにな。

The bus came to pick us up at the hotel, but it was full. The scenery along the East Coast Line until we arrived at Sea Life Park was breathtaking. This time, only the kids participated in the Dolphin Encounter, but since the order was mixed up, we missed some great photo opportunities. It was frustrating! I bought the photos that were taken, but they were a bit pricey. I also purchased a video as a keepsake. The kids were absolutely thrilled.

バスがホテルまで迎えに来てくれましたが満員状態でした。そしてシーライフパークに着くまでの東海岸線の景色は絶景でした。今回はドルフィン・エンカウンターに子供だけ参加しましたが、順番がばらばらだったのでシャッターチャンスを逃してしまいました。くやしい！写真を撮ってくれていたのを購入しましたが、ちょっとお高いです。記念にビデオも購入しましました。子供は大喜びでした。

I participated in the beach horseback riding plan. The horses were all gentle, making it safe for beginners, and the ocean was very beautiful. The garlic shrimp at Macky's, recommended by our guide, was incredibly delicious. The guide also suggested the marinated tuna, which was tasty too! (It was available at a supermarket in Haleiwa.)

海辺の乗馬プランに参加しました。
おとなしい馬ばかりで初心者でも安心・海もとてもきれいでした。
ガイドさんに案内されたマッキーズのガーリックシュリンプは最高に美味しかった。
ガイドさんおすすめのマグロの漬けもおいしいよ!（ハレイワのスーパーにありました。）

Last year, during a bank trip, my spouse and I participated and created some wonderful memories. I had been hoping to go again, and surprisingly, that opportunity came around quickly, allowing us to participate once more.

This time, our daughter joined us, making it a family of three. We chose the same two-hour course as before. Last time, in September, the guide picked and let us eat natural wild berries along the way, but this time in July, they weren't in season yet, which was disappointing. However, just like before, the weather was great, and we were able to experience that excitement again. The horses were obedient, and we had an amazing time surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The only downside was that it seemed the dinosaur footprints were not being maintained, and their shapes had deteriorated, making them hard to recognize. This is definitely an attraction I would love to participate in again.

　昨年、銀行旅行の折、夫婦で参加し、とてもすてきな想い出をいただきました。機会があれば、また行きたいと思っていたところ、以外に早くその機会が訪れ、再び参加することができました。
　今回は、娘も入れて家族３人です。前回同様２時間コースにしました。前回は９月だったため、ガイドさんが道すがら天然のヴァバの実をもいで食べさせてくれましたが、今回は７月だったのでまだ実がなってなかったのが残念でした。けれども、前回同様天気も良く、あの感動を再び味わうことができました。馬も従順で、絶景の中、とてもすばらしい時間を過ごすことができました。唯一、恐竜の足跡の維持管理がされてないらしく、形が崩れてよく分からなくなってたのが残念でした。また是非参加したいアトラクションです。

We participated as a family of three. The activity itself was very enjoyable, and thanks to the captain's playful spirit, we even got to experience a splash in the sea.

I think those who are fluent in English can enjoy it wholeheartedly without any worries.

However, there were no staff at the counter or on board who could speak Japanese well, and the briefing was really just reading a paper in Japanese with only a few words. Since we had children with us, I felt a bit anxious considering the worst-case scenario.

The website mentioned that we would be picked up by a trolley with the tour company's logo, so I was watching for the trolley, but what arrived was a Mercedes van. Moreover, it was more than five minutes late, and I started to think about arranging a taxi. I think it would have been better if they had explained that it could be either a trolley or a vehicle like this; I was lucky I didn't miss it.

The return vehicle seemed to have been overlooked in the arrangement and took a while to arrive. When I asked the counter when the return vehicle would come, they said it would be here soon, but what came was a taxi. They mentioned that I would have to cover the cost myself, and a foreign couple who were with us talked to the counter and arranged for the same van we took to get back safely. If it had just been us, it might have turned into a rather unpleasant event.

As I mentioned earlier, parasailing itself was very exciting and fun, so if there’s a next time, I think I would look for a tour company that can communicate in Japanese. I believe there are many Japanese participants who could book through a Japanese website, so I would have appreciated a bit more consideration for Japanese speakers, such as having staff who can speak Japanese.

家族３人で参加しました。
アクティビティそのものはとても楽しく、キャプテンの遊び心もあって海ポチャも経験できました。

英語が堪能な方なら不安なく心から楽しめると思います。


カウンターにも乗船スタッフにも日本語が充分に話せる人がおらず、本当に単語のみの日本語と、日本語で書かれた用紙を読むだけのブリーフィングでした。
子ども連れでしたので万が一のことを考えると少々不安でした。

サイトでの説明には催行会社名ロゴの入ったトロリーで送迎と書いてあったのでトロリーを目で追っていましたが、来たのはベンツのバン。
しかも５分以上遅れ、タクシー手配しようかと考え始めた頃でした。
トロリーもしくはこういう車と説明があったらよかったと思います、見落とさなかったから良かったけど。

帰りの車も手配が漏れていたのかなかなか来ず、カウンターに帰りの車はいつ来るのか聞くとすぐ来るというので待っていると来たのはタクシー。
費用は自分持みたいなことも言われ、同行した外国人カップルも同じ所まで乗るためカウンターと話をつけてくれて、行きと同じバンを呼んでもらえ無事に帰れましたが自分たちだけだったら、後味の悪いイベントになってたかもしれません。

先にも書きましたがパラセイリング自体はとてもエキサイティングで楽しかったので、もし次があるとすれば日本語の通じる催行会社を探すと思います。
日本語サイトで申し込めて、日本人の参加者も多いと思いますので、日本語ＯＫなスタッフを配置するなどもう少し日本人への気遣いも欲しかったです。

The main activity was horseback riding, but I was taken to many other places as well.

I learned a lot about various things in Hawaii during the car ride, which was both educational and interesting. I really experienced a lot in just one day.

As for the horseback riding, the guide seemed to be in a bad mood, and whenever we stopped or got out of line, he would click his tongue and scold us, so I couldn't enjoy it very much.

I understand that it's to prevent accidents and injuries, but it would have been better if the horseback riding could have been a bit more relaxed.

メインは乗馬でしたが、その他にもたくさん連れて行って頂きました。

車内でもハワイの色々な事について説明して頂いたので勉強にもなったし、面白かったです。
この一日で本当に沢山の事を経験できました。

メインの乗馬については、ガイドの方の機嫌が悪いのか、ちょっとでも止まったり列が乱れると、舌打ちしながら注意されるので、あまり楽しむことは出来ませんでした。

事故や怪我がない様に・・・というので仕方がないことかも知れませんが、もうちょっと和やかな感じで乗馬が出来たらもっとよかったです。

Great excursion. Great guides. Worth doing! The turtles were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing dolphins...

Parasailing with this company was Awsome!!! We were 7 first timers and they made the experience easy and enjoyable. Would definitely seek same company out again.

This trip was great!!!! We saw many large sharks. Water was pretty rough, a little hard getting out of cage. We ranged in age from 13 to 50 and everyone enjoyed it!!

Veltra was great. They called to make sure we were good with our reservations and faxed a copy of our reservation to Pearl Harbor when we were not able to print the voucher.

Pearl Harbor was a great experience. Pearl Harbor is a must for any American visiting Hawaii, great history lesson. I learned a lot of information I was not aware of.

Important information: the Passport does not include a ticket to the USS Arizona. Show up between 6:30-6:45 a.m. to get your ticket. Theses tickets are free (not included with the passport). The only thing I would say is a must is: USS Arizona, USS Arizona audio tour, and tour the USS Wisconsin.

Amazing views and super-friendly and sweet staff. Definite must do while in Oahu!!