All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

The passport is a fantastic way to see all of Pearl Harbor! Be prepared for a full-day, and definitely get there as early as you can. I was unable to secure a ticket to the USS Arizona online, so I arrived around 8:15 and got a ticket for 9:30, but the limited tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial were sold out by 11am, so get there early (especially in the summer)!

Since you cannot bring anything with you (other than what fits in your pockets) make sure to have some money for drinks and snacks and don't forget your camera! I'm not a huge WWII history buff, but it was a truly fascinating and moving experience being aboard the gleaming white memorial.

The USS Bowfin and Missouri are amazing if you have never been on a submarine or battleship before, and the Pacific Aviation Museum is excellent as well. This is definitely something I would recommend to any and all, just make sure to eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable shoes!

On the day of the event, there were many participants and it was quite hectic, but after about an hour, even as a complete beginner, I was able to stand up on the board. I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to casually try surfing!

当日は参加人数も多くバタバタとしていましたが、1時間もすると全く初めての私もスクっと立てました。
サーフィンをお気軽に試してみたい方にはゼヒお勧めです！

I got quite lost trying to find the venue within the Hilton, which is quite large, and I didn't know where the elevator to the venue was. After showing my ticket at the entrance, I received a shell necklace and was guided to my seat after taking a commemorative photo with the dancers (of course, the photo was paid). It seemed that the seating location (either in front of or behind the stage) was determined by the color of the ticket. I could enjoy up to two free drinks. The dinner was served buffet-style, with plenty of options that Japanese people could eat. Many of the local dancers had a great sense of humor and were fun, posing for the camera when I pointed it at them. During the show, a strong dancer suddenly called me over and took me to the center stage, where I was asked to blow a conch shell as a representative of the Japanese audience. I was confused but managed to do it, which was good. After that, I was taken to the stage again by a female dancer, and we danced together, shaking our hips vigorously. It felt like I was being targeted for some reason. I had a truly valuable experience and was very satisfied. I think participating in such unique Hawaiian events is a lot of fun.

ヒルトン内でもかなり広くてショーが行われる会場がどこか分からずかなり迷いました。会場に上がるエレベーターの場所が分からなかったです。入口でチケットを見せてから貝の首飾りをもらい、ダンサーと記念撮影（もちろん写真は有料）を終えた後に席に案内されました。チケットの色で席の場所（ステージの前か後）が決められているようでした。飲み物は２杯まで無料で飲めました。夕食はビュッフェ形式で日本人でも食べれるものばかり用意されていました。現地のダンサーの方はユーモアがありおもしろい人が多く、カメラを向けるとポーズをとってくれたりして楽しかったです。ショーの途中でいきなり屈強なダンサーにこっちに来いと言われ、中央の舞台に連れて行かれ日本人代表として客の前でホラ貝を吹けと言われ困惑しましたがなんとか吹くことができ良かったです。その後また女性のダンサーに舞台に連れて行かれて、一緒に腰を激しく振って踊りました。私はなぜか狙われていたかのようでした。かなり貴重な体験をして大変満足しました。このようなハワイ独特なイベントは参加すると楽しいと思います。

We did the 1000ft option which was great. I would recommend going the whole way and doing 1200ft. Really good way to see waikiki from a different angle, the colour of the water was amazing and being up there was so quiet and relaxing! Getting dunked was great so wear your bathers! Also they took heaps of photos so we were glad we selected that option for $30. The only thing I was a bit disappointed with was that we were pretty rushed through the whole thing. I understand they have time limits, but even allowing an extra 5 minutes would have been better. But overall a good experience that I would recommend!

Sam was a wonderful friendly tour guide. I liked the flexibility of the tour, being able to do various activities and see many different things. The sea turtles were a highlight. I also enjoyed the history and personal anecdotes of the tour. It was the best part of my trip to Oahu.

I had a reservation for 4 PM, but when the time came, no one showed up to pick me up. After I contacted them, I was told that the hotel name was incorrect and they couldn't make changes. Since Alan1 could only communicate via email, I was ready to give up for the day. However, I received a call from Alan1 right away, and we were able to change the start time to 5 PM. They also arranged for the pickup, and I was able to fly without any issues.

Parasailing was incredibly refreshing, and the view of Waikiki from above was absolutely beautiful! I was able to enjoy the scenery while on the boat, and I was very satisfied.

４時の予約で、当日時間になっても迎えが来なかったので連絡したところ、ホテルの名前が違っていて変更できないと言われてしまい、Alan１はメールのやりとりしか出来ないので、その日はあきらめていると、alan１の方からすぐに電話連絡がきて、５時スタートに変更することができ、ピックアップもしてもらえ、無事に飛ぶことができました。

パラセイリングはとても気持ちがよく、上空から眺めるワイキキは最高に綺麗でした☆
ボートに乗りながらも景色を満喫することができて、大満足でした。

I visit Hawaii every year.
I never miss horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch.
I absolutely recommend the two-hour course.
Horseback riding in the magnificent landscape is refreshing and the best!

毎年訪れるハワイ。
クアロアランチでの乗馬は欠かしません。
２時間コースがぜったいおすすめ。
壮大な大地での乗馬はリフレッシュでき最高です。

Despite the meeting place being at Outrigger Reef, we ended up at Outrigger Waikiki and were 15 minutes late, but the boat arrived just after 8 o'clock. I guess that's American time, right? (laughs)

We arrived at the snorkeling spot in about 10 to 15 minutes. Since it was off Waikiki, we could see Waikiki Beach and the hotels while snorkeling. I was surprised to think we could see sea turtles from such a distance. But we quickly spotted a sea turtle floating on the surface!

As soon as we got into the water, the crew started throwing food to attract the fish. However, the only fish that gathered were dark-colored surgeonfish. There were hardly any colorful tropical fish. But a little further away, there were 5 to 6 of the main attraction, the turtles!!! The water depth was about 7 to 8 meters. The turtles were swimming at about 5 to 6 meters deep, but since I’m good at free diving, I was able to enjoy a rendezvous with the turtles to my heart's content. The turtles seemed accustomed to people and didn’t try to escape even when I got close. Well, touching them is prohibited, so I could only get close, but that was enough to be very satisfying! They occasionally surfaced for air, so even those who can’t dive can enjoy it.

The snorkeling lasted about an hour and a half. After that, we had a 30-minute cruise. The weather was nice, so although the sun was hot, the breeze felt great.

Drinks (cocktails, beer) and photos on board are available for a fee. The snorkeling gear is available for free rental, but there are no fins. I brought my own. The floatation devices are available for free rental, but there are no life jackets, so those who can’t swim might want to prepare accordingly.

待合せ場所がアウトリガーリーフにも係わらず、私たちはアウトリガーワイキキに行ってしまい、集合時間より15分も遅れてしまいましたが、ボートが来たのは8時過ぎ。アメリカ時間ってことでしょうか（笑）

シュノーケリングスポットへは10～15分程度で到着。ワイキキ沖のためシュノーケリングしながらワイキキビーチやホテルが見えるくらいの場所。こんなところで海亀が見えるの？って思う距離です。でもすぐに水面に浮いている海亀を発見！

早速水の中に入ると、船員が餌を撒いて魚を集めてくれます。しかし集まってくる魚は真っ黒のハギ系の魚だけ。カラフルな熱帯魚はほとんどいませんでした。でも、少し離れた所には本命の亀が５～６匹も！！！
水深は７～８メートルというところでしょうか。亀は５～６メートルのところを泳いでいたのですが、私は素潜りが得意なため亀との水中ランデブーを思う存分楽しむことができました。亀は人に慣れているのか近づいても逃げようとしません。ま、触れることは禁止されているので近づくだけですがそれでも十分満足できます！
息をするためにたまに浮き上がってくるので、潜ることができない人でも楽しむことができると思います。

シュノーケリングの時間は1時間半くらいでしょうか。
そのあとは30分ほどのクルージング。天気も良かったので日差しは暑いものの風が気持ちよかったです。

船内での飲み物（カクテル、ビール）と写真は有料です。
シュノーケリングセットは無料貸出ですがフィンはありません。私は持参しました。
浮き棒は無料貸出ですがライフジャケットもありませんので、泳げない方は準備された方がいいかもしれません。

My child (in first grade) wanted to see fish, so we were looking for something easy to do. We were the only Japanese people on the boat departing from Outrigger. All the equipment instructions were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.

My child enjoyed it, especially when the captain caught and showed us an octopus, which made them very happy. On the way back, we cruised towards Diamond Head, making it a great tour that finished in the morning, perfect for families with children.

子供（小学校一年）がお魚をみたいと言い、気軽に出来そうなものを探していました。アウトリガーからの出航で日本人は私達だけでした。器具の説明など全て英語てすが、特に問題ありませんでした。

子供も楽しめ、船長さんがタコを掴んで見せてくれて喜んでいました。
帰りはダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルージングしてくれ、子供連れには午前中で終わる、いいツアーでした。

The staff was very friendly and professional. We had a great time with everyone on the boat. I will definitely do this again. Loved it!

The crew was real fun and they made sure we were comfortable! I had a great time!! highly recommend...

The day before the snorkeling tour, Waikiki was sunny every day, but just before the meeting time, while having breakfast and looking outside, it started pouring rain and the wind picked up.
I thought, "Is this going to be canceled?" as my husband and I headed to the meeting place, but to our surprise, everyone was cheerful and said, "Once you're inside, it's the same! We're going ahead today!"
While I was relieved that it wasn't canceled, I couldn't help but feel cold waiting at the meeting spot due to the heavy rain and strong winds.

The snorkeling itself was a lot of fun, and I was very satisfied because I got to see many sea turtles and fish! We brought our own snorkel sets and fins, which made swimming easier. They provided us with foam sticks, allowing us to enjoy it for a long time.

However, the sailing after snorkeling was just freezing, and I was shivering. The towel I brought was wet from wiping off the rain and my body, so even covering myself with it didn't help, and even though I had never experienced seasickness before, I ended up feeling nauseous. The weather changed from rain to cloudy.

I realized I should have brought an extra towel for drying off and taken seasickness medication. When we left the hotel, it wasn't raining, so it was a big miscalculation.

シュノーケリングツアーの前日までは毎日晴天のワイキキでしたが、集合時間の少し前に朝食をとりながら外を見ると、大雨で風も強くなってしまった。
「これは中止かなぁ～」と旦那と残念に思いながら集合場所に行ってみると、「中に入っちゃえば同じだよ～！今日は催行OKだよ～！」と陽気な様子。
中止にならなくて嬉しい反面、大雨で風が強くて集合場所で待っている間も寒くてしょうがなかったです。

シュノーケリング自体はとっても楽しく、ホヌにもお魚にもたくさん会えたので大満足！！
私たちはシュノーケルセットとフィンも持参していたので泳ぎやすかったです。
発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくださり、長時間でも楽しめました。

しかしシュノーケリングの終了後のセーリングは、ただただ寒くて凍えていました。
持参したタオルも雨と体を拭いて濡れていたため、それを体にかけても寒くて、尚且つ、今まで一度も船酔いのした事のない私でも、船酔いしてしまいました。
お天気は雨から曇りになっていました。

船酔いの薬を飲んで、寒さ対策は忘れずに体を拭く以外のタオルを持っていったらよかったなと感じました。
宿泊ホテルを出発するときには雨は降っていなかったので、大誤算でした。

I had a precious experience swimming with dolphins. It was a bit expensive, but I felt it was worth it. You can enjoy watching the dolphin show and there are various activities since the ocean is right in front of you.

イルカと一緒に泳げる、貴重な体験をしました。
すこし高かったですが、行ってよかったと思いました。
イルカショーを見たり、海も目も前にあるのでいろいろと楽しめます。

no where long enough for the cost. not really a lot to see.

I wanted to go horseback riding at Happy Trails but didn't have a way to get there, so I found this tour. It was a relief to be taken to the hard-to-reach Happy Trails. I don't need the doll or this tree, though... The guide was very pleasant, and I had a great time participating. I will use this service again when I go horseback riding.

ハッピートレイルズの乗馬がしたいが足がなく、このツアーを発見しました。
行きにくいハッピートレイルズに連れて行ってもらい助かりました。
なので、ドールとこの木は必要ないのですが。。
ガイドさんはとても感じの良い方で楽しく参加できました。
また乗馬の時は使わせていただきます。

I was completely healed by the dolphins.
So cute!!!
I can't forget the dolphins' eyes.

I also do diving, but it's hard to get close to them in the ocean.
Being able to get so close, actually petting their bellies, kissing them, and swimming together felt like a dream.

I want to go see them again.

This time, in addition to the dolphins, I also did shark watching.
At first, I was a bit scared, but seeing the hammerhead shark up close was incredibly impressive.

イルカに癒されまくりです。
可愛い～！！！
イルカの目が忘れられません。

私は、ダイビングもするのですが、海の中では中々近づけないし、
こんなに近づいて、実際にお腹なでたり、キスしたり、一緒におよいだり、
夢のようでした。

また、会いに行きたいです。

今回はイルカに加えシャークウォッチもしました。
最初は、ちょっとビビりましたが、真近にみたハンマーヘッドシャークは大迫力でした。

My first time at Kualoa Ranch!! We chose the four-wheeler activity at my husband's request.

I’m confident in driving, so we set off from Waikiki early in a relaxed manner, hoping it wouldn’t rain despite the ominous clouds. We arrived at the meeting point before the 8:45 AM start time.

The restaurant next to the shop offered breakfast, and we were able to have a light meal with coffee and muffins.

Now, onto the four-wheeler! After watching the explanation video in Japanese, I learned that if you fail the test… you’ll be denied boarding… and instead… have to ride in the truck to observe… oh no!

Feeling nervous, I straddled the vehicle and pressed the accelerator with my thumb, but it required more grip strength than I expected. Plus, the steering was heavy… I had no room to spare… The instructor in front was taking the curves smoothly, so I had to desperately follow about 2 meters behind.

There were three other people with us, all foreigners, who seemed to handle it just fine. I managed to pass the test, but at one point, a foreign mother dropped out, proving that grip strength is indeed quite necessary.

However, as I gradually got used to it, I started to enjoy the breathtaking views, feeling like I was part of a movie scene. It rained partway through, but it felt refreshing, and splashing through puddles and bumpy roads became fun.

The two hours flew by. I’m really happy with the experience. I recommend enjoying the full two hours rather than just one!

初めてのクワロアランチ!! 数あるアクティビティから四輪バギーを選んだのは、旦那さまのリクエストでした。
車の運転には自信があるので、気楽な感じで早朝ワイキキを出発、怪しい雲行きで雨が降ったらやだなぁ～と思いつつ、現地には集合時間の8時45分前には到着出来ました。
売店隣りのレストランでは、朝食の用意もあり、コーヒーとマフィンで軽く腹ごしらえも出来ました。
いざ、四輪バギーへ♪日本語のビデオで説明を聞いてみると、テストに落ちたら…乗車拒否…しかも…トラックに乗って見学…ガーン
緊張の中、またがってアクセルを親指で押すのですが、思った以上に握力がいるのです。
しかも、ハンドルの重いこと…余裕なんて全くありません…目の前のインストラクターはカーブをキュルキュル切るので、必死に２ｍ後をついていかなければいけないのです。
私達以外は３名、外人さんで、へっちゃらそうでした。なんとかテストをクリア出来たのですが…途中、外人のお母さんが脱落するなど、やっぱり握力がかなり必要なをです。
でも、次第に慣れてくると、大絶景も見れるようになり、まるで映画のワンシーンに溶け込んだみたいでした。雨が途中で降ったりしましたが、それが気持ち良くて、水溜まりのダイブや凸凹道も面白くなってきます。
2時間も、あっと言う間でした。いい体験が出来たと喜んでいます。
1時間より、2時間満喫される事をおすすめします～

I experienced 90M parasailing, but it felt higher than I expected. The boat also picks up quite a bit of speed at the beginning, so even though I took motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous from the bouncing. During the parasailing, I got dizzy from being swayed side to side by the strong winds. However, the view was breathtaking, and I felt like I was flying like a bird, which was very pleasant.

90Mのパラセイリングを体験しましたが、思っていたほど高度が高かったような気がします、船も、飛ばし始めのときは結構スピードを上げるので、酔い止めを飲んでいたのにバウンドして酔いました。パラセイリング中も強風で左右に揺られて酔いました。絶景で鳥になった様な気分になったようで気持ちよかったです。

This time, we participated as a three-generation family, including small children. Since it was early April, the rooftop of the hotel was quite cool, and with the wind, it felt cold even with a light jacket. Not just us, but those around us also seemed to be feeling the chill. We took a commemorative photo at the entrance, and it was up to us whether to purchase it later. After being seated, we were served juice or cocktails, and then we had to wait in a long line to get food from the buffet before the show, which was quite tiring. Since the children's and adults' food stations were in different places, I had to line up for the children's food first, and then go to the adults' station, which was a bit of a hassle. Aside from the food, the show featured hula dancing, male dancers, and some active performances with fire, making it quite fulfilling. After the show, there was a farewell from the cast at the exit, where we could take photos. I thought it was a nice opportunity to see such a well-organized show up close.

今回は小さな子供を含む３世代での参加でした。４月のはじめということもあってか、ホテルの屋上はかなり涼しく、風もあり羽織ものを持っていても寒かったです。私たちだけではなく周りも寒そうにしておりました。入り口で記念写真をとり、後で購入するかは、自由でした。席に着くジューズかカクテルを持って来てもらい、すこしして、ショーの前にビュフェの料理で取りに行くのにかなり並び、食事にありつくまで、疲れてしまいました。子供用と大人用の食事を取りにいくのが違う所だったので、子供の所に並んで、、、それから大人の所に並んでと、いった感じで、めんどうでした。食事をのぞけば、ショーはフラダンスや、男性のダンス、そして、男性が火を使ったアクティブなものもあり、なかなか充実しておりました。ショーが終わってから出口のところでは、キャストのかたのお見送りがあり、そこでは、写真撮影ができました。身近でこのようなまとまったショーを見るにはいいのではとおもいました。

The return bus had both Japanese and American passengers, but everyone was shocked by the driver's rough driving! He slammed on the brakes, and a small child sitting next to me fell from their seat to the floor... Of course, the child was crying, but the driver didn't seem to care at all. It was the worst. The foreigners around me were also worried and mentioned that this wouldn't happen in Japan. I experienced culture shock (＞＜).

As for Kualoa, there were many Japanese staff members, so I didn't have any trouble with the language. People of all ages, from young kids to the elderly, were there. However, there are age restrictions, so it's important to check the activity options.

帰りのバスは日本人＋アメリカ人でしたが、運転手の運転の荒さにはみんなびっくり！！
急ブレーキをかけるやら、となりに居た小さい子が座席から床へ。。。もちろん泣いていましたが、何も気にせず運転。最悪でした。周りにいた外人も心配してくれましたが、日本ではありえないねって話してました。カルチャーショックを受けました（＞＜）
クアロアについては、日本人ｽﾀｯﾌもたくさん居て、言葉に苦労しなかったです。若い子からお年寄りまでたくさん来てました。ただ、年齢制限があるので、アクティビティの選択は要チェックです。

Excellent, these guys were fantastic. I would highly recommend.

We all enjoyed the ride. Savannah was a great guide and full of information on the local area. The horses were well groomed and behaved. The top of the mountain where we stopped for dinner provided gorgeous views. The dinner was good and so was the company. Gunstock Ranch was very beautiful, and the drive from Waikiki was beautiful too. I would definitely recommend it. Well worth it.

I challenged myself to try parasailing (150M) that I had always wanted to do during my trip with my husband. I was worried because I'm not good at English, but both the transportation and activity staff were able to communicate in broken English, which made me feel at ease.

We participated at 4:00 PM, and besides us, there was only one other couple, so there were just four of us in total. We had a great time together. Once we were flying, it felt like it was over in an instant, and it was so refreshing. I want to participate again!

As everyone mentions in their reviews, they take photos for $30 (in our case, 107 pictures). They were taken beautifully, and I was very satisfied.

They also asked for tips, but everyone was so nice that I was happy to give them. I highly recommend this experience!

主人との旅行でずっとやってみたかったパラセイリング(150M)に挑戦。英語が苦手なので心配でしたが、送迎・アクティビティスタッフともにカタコト英語にも対応してくれて安心できました。
16：00からの参加で、私たちの他はもう1組のご夫婦の4人だけ。4人でしっかり楽しみました。飛んでからはあっという間でとても気持ちよかったです。また参加したい！
皆さんが口コミで書いているとおり、30ドルで写真を撮ってくれます。(私たちの場合は107枚)。すごくキレイに撮っていただき、大満足でした。
チップもお願いされましたが、みんないい方だったので気持ちよくお渡しできました。本当にオススメです。

We had a great time celebrating a birthday with a tandem parasail. The staff on board were helpful and professional, the price was right and everyone was polite. We even saw whales as a bonus!

I floated up and enjoyed the breathtaking view without feeling much height above the sea. When the boat changed direction or speed, it swayed like a swing, which was quite scary. My daughter, who was screaming in fear up in the air, was very pleased after getting down, saying it was scary but fun. I think it was a great experience. The photos taken were mostly blurry, but they became a nice memory.

ふわっーと浮き上がり、海の上のせいか高さもさほど感じずに絶景を楽しめました。ボートの向きが変わるとき、速度が変わるときにブランコのように揺れたときは、かなり怖かったですね。
上空では、怖いと叫んでいた娘も降りてからは、怖いけど楽しかったとご満悦でした。良い経験をしたと思います。採ってもらった写真は、ピンぼけが多かったですが、記念になりました。

Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.

We drove to the North in a rental car and participated in horseback riding with our family. The Hawaii Polo Club, where we were taken care of this time, is located along the coast, with a dreamlike setting of white sandy beaches next to vast polo fields. Although I only understand a little Japanese, the friendly staff were very kind to us, and we had a wonderful time that made me want to come back for sure. The pleasant breeze of the North felt on the horse's back, the blue sky of Hawaii—just amazing!!! I highly recommend it.

　レンタカーに乗ってノースまでドライブし、家族で乗馬に参加しました。今回お世話になったハワイポロクラブは海岸沿いの敷地で、白い砂浜と広大なポロフィールドが隣り合わせの夢のようなロケーションです。日本語は少ししか通じませんが、フレンドリーなスタッフに親切にしていただき、非常に楽しい時間を過ごす事ができ是非リピートしたいなって気持ちになりました。馬の背で感じるノースの心地良い風、ハワイの青い空、サイコー！！！お勧めです。

Had a great time. We go to Hawaii once a year, and have gone on almost every tour. The best thing about this was the tremendous flexibility to do and swap activities. Not a "tourist" tour. Little fubar on scheduling, but the drive Harry made up for that. Time with Harry was as good or better than seeing the falls!!

It was my first experience. It was very fun. They take photos for $30. I usually don't like high places, but it felt good rather than scary.

初めての体験でした。とてもたのしかったです。写真を＄３０で撮ってくれます。高いところが駄目な私でしたが、怖いというより気持ちが良かったです。

At my daughter's request, our family of four had our first experience. Before going up into the sky, I was nervous, but a couple from the mainland U.S. who had just landed shared their excitement and talked about how wonderful it was. We actually experienced it and thoroughly enjoyed the fun. Any fear I had vanished in an instant. We went up to the lowest height of 45 meters, but we were able to enjoy it enough; it would have been even more fun if it had been higher.

娘のリクエストにより家族4人で初体験しました。
空に上がる前は緊張していましたが、アメリカ本土のLAから参加されていたカップルが降りて来て大興奮でその素晴らしさをお話し下さり、実際体験しその楽しさを満喫出来ました。恐怖心は一瞬に吹き飛びました。
一番低い45Mでしたが、十分楽しめることが出来ましたが、もっと高ければ更に楽しかったことでしょう。