All Reviews for Recommended for kids 8-12

I participated in the event that started at 9 AM. There are food and drinks sold at the concession stand. You can store your belongings in a locker with in-and-out access for the day ($5). Instructors provide safety instructions here and there, but generally, you progress on your own. I rode for a solid two hours. The scenery was unbelievably beautiful; it was the best.

朝9時スタートのに参加。売店に食べ物飲み物売っている。一日出し入れ自由のロッカー（5ドル）に荷物を入れる。所々でインストラクターが注意事項を言いながら、基本自分達でどんどん進んで行くスタイル。2時間みっちり乗った。信じられないくらいの素晴らしい景色、最高でした。

This time, my 9-year-old son, my husband, my mother-in-law in her 70s, and I participated together. The reception was a bit hard to find as it was located inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, across from the ABC Store. However, when I showed the voucher to the hotel staff, they kindly directed me to the reception area. When the time came, the staff gave a brief explanation (in all English), and then we all walked to the dock to board the boat. We were the only Japanese participants, which made us a bit anxious, but there were people from various countries joining us.

Once on the boat, the friendly staff explained snorkeling and talked to us in English. They patiently taught us how to inflate the life jackets, put on the fins, and wear the masks. As we listened to the explanations, we quickly arrived at the snorkeling spot and jumped into the sea! The beautiful ocean and numerous fish were amazing, and we even saw about five sea turtles up close! It was so close that it was surprising!

Additionally, soft drinks (like cola and Hawaiian drinks) and snacks were available for free, so we could eat whenever we felt a bit hungry.

After finishing snorkeling, we didn’t head back immediately but went sailing further out. We enjoyed many scenic views, even reaching the backside of Diamond Head. Sitting on the netting part of the boat while sailing was fantastic. We even spotted a whale, albeit briefly!

We had a very fulfilling time with snorkeling followed by sailing.

Here are some tips for those who will experience this:
1. If you are prone to motion sickness, be cautious as the boat can sway, and the waves during snorkeling can be intense. (I actually took motion sickness medication, but I still felt quite sick and had to return to the boat early. My son and husband, however, did not get sick and enjoyed the entire time.)
2. There are many other tours at the snorkeling spots, so there is a risk of getting separated if you get too absorbed in snorkeling. I made sure to stay close to our boat's staff.
3. Beginners in snorkeling may need to have some stamina. Fortunately, we were okay since we had some experience, but for first-timers, the wave height and moving to different spots might be challenging. However, it was nice that we could choose to return to the boat whenever we wanted.

I’ve mentioned three points, but overall, I am very satisfied!

今回、9歳の息子と私たち夫婦、70代ばあばの4人で参加しました。
受付はアウトリガーリーフワイキキビーチリゾートのホテル入って奥の方のABCストアの向かい側で初めてだと分かりずらいかもですが、ホテルのスタッフの方にバウチャー見せたら受付の場所を教えてもらえました。時間になるとスタッフの方が軽く説明をして（オール英語）、その後みんなで船着場まで歩き船に乗りました。日本人は私たちだけで不安でしたが、みなさん色々な国から参加されていました。
船に乗ると気さくなスタッフの方がシュノーケリングの説明や、色々英語で話してくれました。
ライフジャケットの空気の入れ方や、フィンの付け方、マスクの付け方など丁寧に教えてくれました。
説明を聞いているとすぐにシュノーケリングスポットにつき、いざ海へ！
綺麗な海とたくさんの魚、お目当ての海亀も五匹ほど間近で見れました！近すぎてびっくりするくらい！！
また、ソフトドリンク（コーラやハワイアンドリンク）や、スナックはフリーで食べれるので小腹が空いた時自由に食べれました。

最後シュノーケリングが終わった後はすぐに戻らず、さらに沖の方はセイリング。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の方までいきたくさんの景色を楽しめました。やっとの網の部分に座ってのセーリングも最高でした。
最後に少しでしたがクジラも見えました！
シュノーケリングの、後のセーリングでとても充実した時間が過ごせました。

以下体験する方へのアドバイス
1、乗り物酔いする方は中々船の揺れや、シュノーケリングの、波も激しいので気おつけてください。（実際私は酔い止め飲みましたが途中で酔いがひどくなり先に船に戻りました。※息子や夫は酔わないので終始楽しんでいました。）
2、他のツアーがスポットにたくさんいるのでシュノーケリングに、没頭するとはぐれる危険性があります。こまめに自分の船のスタッフさんを連れての近くにいるようにしました。
3、シュノーケリング初心者は体力が必要かも。幸い私たちはシュノーケリングをしていたので大丈夫でしたが、初めての方だと波の高さや、スポットに毎回移動するのが困難かも
でも、船に戻りたくなったら先に戻っていいのでそこは自由で自身の判断でよかったです

3点書きましたが総合的には大満足です！

I definitely wanted to see this when I came to Hawaii, so I made a reservation. The show was absolutely amazing. It went by in a flash, and I want to see it again.

ハワイに来たら絶対に観に行きたい！と思ってこちらから予約しました。ショーはとても最高でした。あっという間だったので、また観に行きたいです。

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and the sea didn't look blue. However, before it started, the music was played loudly, and the guide was great at getting everyone excited, making it a very enjoyable memory! Thanks to the weather, I was able to take some good photos of Jaws, which was a nice surprise!

残念ながら天気は曇りで海が青く見えませんでした。でも始まる前に音楽が爆音でかけられてガイドさんも盛り上げ上手でとても楽しいいい思い出になりました！
天気のお陰で逆にジョーズのいい写真が撮れました笑

This was beyond my imagination!!!
I thought it would just be riding a boat and paddling in the sea, but I was completely wrong!
We had six people in a narrow canoe that was about the width of our bodies.
We pushed the canoe out from Waikiki Beach into the ocean ourselves.
Then, we quickly boarded the canoe and paddled out to sea.
In sync with the leader's call, we went one-two.
When the leader said "switch," we changed our paddling from the right side to the left.
On our way out, surfers were waiting for waves.
As we passed by the surfers, we greeted them with a "Yeah!" and a shaka sign.
The cute local surfers in bikinis smiled and returned our "Aloha."
Finally, when we reached the wave waiting point, we turned around and waited for a good wave.
In response to the leader's call of "paddle," we paddled at full speed to pick up the pace.
Once we caught a wave, we moved toward the beach at an incredible speed.
It felt like what surfing must be like, and it was exhilarating.
Wow, it was a more enjoyable experience than parasailing.
I definitely want to try canoe surfing the next time I go to Hawaii.
I regret not knowing about this despite having been to Hawaii multiple times—it's highly recommended!

これは想像以上でした！！！
ボートに乗ってオールを漕いで海に浮かぶだけと思っていたら大間違い！
自分の体の幅ほどの細いカヌーに縦に６人乗り。
自分たちでカヌーを押し出しワイキキビーチから海へ。
そして素早くカヌーへ乗り込み沖に向かってオールを漕ぐ。
リーダーの掛け声に合わせワンツー。
そしてリーダーが「はんたーい」と言えば右側から左側へと漕ぐ場所を変える。
沖まで行く間にはサーファー達が波待ちをしている。
サーファー達の横を通り過ぎる時はイエーいとシャカサインでご挨拶。
ビキニのかわいいロコサーファー達が笑顔でアロハと返してくれます。
そしていよいよ波待ちポイントまで来たらくるっと方向転換していい波を待つ。
リーダーの「こいでー」の掛け声に合わせて猛スピードでオールを漕ぎスピードアップ。
波に乗ったら想像以上の速さで波と共にビーチに向かって進みます。
サーフィンやったらこんな感じなんだと思う体験がここと躍らせます。
いやー。パラセーリングより楽しい体験でした。
ハワイに行ったら必ずカヌーサーフィンやろうと思いました。
ハワイは何回も行っていたのになぜ知らなかったんだろうと後悔するほど超おすすめですよ。

I was looking for activities to do in Hawaii with my 3-year-old, and I thought this would be a good option, so I made a reservation.

First, we took a larger boat to the diving point. During the ride, they pointed out things like, "Look, they're doing whale watching over there!" which made the journey enjoyable! We were also lucky to catch a glimpse of a sea turtle. My child had a great time.

Once we were in the submarine, we spent about 45 minutes underwater. While the adults enjoyed it, my active 3-year-old got a bit bored halfway through, and we ended up showing him a video for the last 10 minutes... (laughs)

However, for the first 15 minutes, he was excitedly saying things like, "The fish are waving at me!" I think it was a memorable experience for him since he even reenacted it during bath time when we got home!

Our family is an international marriage family living abroad, so English wasn't an issue for us. The guide was cheerful and shared jokes and interesting facts, which made it enjoyable, but those who are not confident in English might feel a bit left out. I heard that Japanese audio can be downloaded, but it might not always match what the guide is saying.

Overall, I think it was an activity that families with children can enjoy!

今回3歳連れで、ハワイでできるアクティビティを探していて、これはいいんじゃないかなと思って予約しました。

まず潜水ポイントまで、大きめの船で行きます。その時にも、結構「あそこでクジラウォッチングやってるよ、ほらあの方向」とか結構教えてくれて、その道のりも楽しみました！海亀もチラッと見えてとてもラッキーでした。子供もとても楽しんでいました。

潜水艦に潜ってからは45分ほど。大人は楽しめるのですが、うちの3歳動きたい坊やは途中でちょっと飽きてしまって、残り10半のところでビデオを見せることになってしまいました、、笑

でも初めの15分は「お魚さんが手振ってるー」とか言って楽しんでいる様子でした。
家に帰ってからもそれをお風呂で再現したりしているので、きっと心に残った経験だったんだろうなと思っています！

我が家は国際結婚ファミリーで、海外在住なので英語は問題なかったのですが、ガイドが陽気な方で、ジョークをとばしたりうんちくを言ってくれるので、楽しめましたが英語が苦手な方は置いてけぼり感があるかもしれません。日本語オーディオがダウンロードできるとのことでしたが、ガイドが話していることとは必ずしも一致しないと思います。

総じて、子連れで楽しめるアクティビティだったと思います！

really loved this hike, considerably easy while very immersive and out of the waikiki hustle and bustle!

Small and personal theater, the night was full of laughs and I loved the Hawaiian spin!

We had a large group, and this was easiest way for us to not have to figure out reservation. Just perfect time for hiking as well!

viewing was a bit foggy on the day we were there, but overall good time

really wonderful and personal tour, the horses are well cared for and loved!

We loved this, we had a large group so it was best way to get everyone together on a tour of the ranch!

It was better than I imagined. It felt like it went by in an instant. All the shows were amazing, and I was captivated. It was a very worthwhile experience.

想像以上に良かったです。あっという間に感じました。全てのショーが素晴らしく、目が釘付けになりました。非常に価値のある体験でした。

As we soared higher and higher, the view of Waikiki's streets and beaches from the sky was incredibly beautiful. We took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory.

ぐんぐん高くあがって、空から見るワイキキの街並みやビーチはとてもきれいでした
写真もたくさん撮ってくれてて、良い思い出になりました

It was the best experience. I thought two hours of horseback riding would be long, but once I actually experienced it, it flew by. I was able to feel the great nature of the sea and mountains, and passing by horses and cows was something I could only experience here.

最高の体験ができました。2時間も乗馬長いなと思ってましたが、実際体験してみるとあっという間でした。大自然の海と山を感じることができ、馬や牛の横を通ったりとここでしか味わえないです。

With just my body, I soared into the blue sky! This is something only paragliding can offer. At a height where the boat looks tiny above the vast blue sea and beneath the blue sky, I felt like all the various efforts and struggles I've had in my 50 years of life were somehow rewarded. It was an experience that made me think I want to keep doing my best in the future and gave me a lot of energy. Being able to do something like this is only possible because I am healthy and full of vitality.

身体ひとつで青空へ‼️こんな事はパラセーリングしか出来ません。一面の青い海の上、青い空の下、ボートがとても小さく見えるくらいの高度。50年生きて来たいろんな事、頑張った事、なんだか報われた気がしました。これからの人生もまた頑張ろうと思えたり、凄く元気をもらえた体験でした。こんな事ができるのも、健康で元気あってこそ。

My first horseback riding experience. Riding non-stop for two hours on a rough path was tough on my body. My knees especially became shaky. At one point, I wanted to get off the horse and take pictures at a movie filming location. However, I’m glad I got to try horseback riding at least once.

初めての乗馬体験。
それがいきなり足場の悪い道を２時間乗りっぱなしは、体にこたえました。
特に膝がガクガクになりました。
途中、映画のロケ地で馬から降りて写真を撮りたかったですね。
ただ、一度は乗馬をしてみたかったので、できて良かったです。

The experience of flying in a small aircraft was different from that of a passenger plane in terms of the view and the sense of immersion, offering a unique enjoyment and a truly valuable experience. The staff were very kind and friendly. There were also many Japanese staff members and staff who were fluent in Japanese, so I think those who are not confident in their English can enjoy it with peace of mind. I would definitely like to use this service again when flying over Hawaii. Thank you very much for the wonderful experience.

　小型飛行機で飛行体験は、旅客機と景色の見え方や臨場感が違い、また別の楽しさがあり、とても貴重な体験でした。
　スタッフの皆様は、とても親切で友好的でした。また日本人スタッフや日本語が堪能なスタッフも多く、英語が苦手な方でも安心して楽しめると思います。
　またハワイの空を飛ぶ時は是非とも利用させていただきたいです。良くしていただき本当にありがとうございました。

It was wonderful. I was very moved.
It had a great storyline, and it felt like it ended in the blink of an eye. After the performance, I took photos with some of the cast members.

素敵でした。とても感動しました。
ストーリー性があり、あっという間に終わった感じでした。舞台が終了してから、一部の出演者と一緒に写真を撮ってもらいました。

It might be because the wind was strong, but all four of us—two adults and two children—took off at once! I'm glad it became a memorable experience! Both the 10-year-old boy and the 8-year-old girl said it was not scary at all and that they had fun! The staff entertained the kids wonderfully.

風が強いからか大人2人子供2人の4人で一斉に飛びました！記念になって良かったです！10歳男子も8歳女子も全然怖くない、楽しいと言っていました！スタッフの方が子供達を楽しませてくれました。

At first, my relationship with the somewhat awkward horse was a bit stiff, but after riding for two hours, we started to connect. Although it was sunny in Honolulu, it began to rain when we arrived, which was a bit different from the scenery I had envisioned, but walking with the horse provided the best views. There were only a few movie filming locations, but I think it was much more enjoyable than driving around. I want to come back and try again on a sunny day!

初めはぎこちないお馬さんとの関係も、乗ってるうちに気持ちが通い合うような２時間でした。
ホノルルは晴れてたのに着くと雨が振り始め、夢に描いていた景色とは少し違ってたけれど、お馬さんとの散歩は最高の景色でした。
映画のロケ地は少しでしたが、車に乗って周るよりずっと楽しいと思います。
またいつか晴れた日にリベンジしたい！

The tour is not good at all and I did not see fish and other sea animals

I have wanted to ride horses for many years, and I was able to fulfill that dream at Kualoa Ranch. Some people say it can be tough on the back and knees, but my 46-year-old self and my high school daughter found it enjoyable and not too strenuous. However, even though it was February, Hawaii is still hot, so long sleeves (for sun protection) are a must.

Depending on the experience time, there can be a significant wait for the bus on the way to and from the ranch, so it's best to be prepared for that.

長年乗馬をしたいと思っていて、クアロアランチで叶えることが出来ました。
人によっては腰や膝にくる、と言いますが46才の私と高校生の娘はさほどキツくもなく楽しく乗れました。
ただ、2月でしたがやはりハワイは暑く長袖(日焼け対策)は必須です。

体験時間によっては行き帰りのバスの時間に相当な待ちが生じるのでそこは覚悟していた方がいいです。

A friend who experienced it with me was not good with heights, but they said they were completely fine and glad they participated. I wanted to stay longer because the views were beyond my expectations. The staff doesn't speak Japanese, but it wasn't a problem.

一緒に体験した友人が高いところが苦手でしたが全く大丈夫で参加して良かったと言ってました。私は予想以上の景色でもっといたいと思うほど。スタッフは日本語は通じませんが問題なしです。

The shuttle service had foreign staff, and everyone else on board besides us was also foreign. Therefore, the guide spoke entirely in English, and we were just along for the ride. Water is provided both on the way there and back. Since it was hot, light clothing seemed appropriate... but it depends on the weather.

送迎の方が外国の方で同乗された方はわたしたち以外は全て外国の方でした。
なのでガイドも全て英語でわたしたちはただ乗ってるだけでした。
お水は行きと帰りにもらえます。
暑かったので軽装で良いかと…
天候にもよりますが…

They have different level and am the total beginner.

Can park at zoo entrance - walking distance if have a car.

The instructor is very patient and it's family friendly.

My first booking was cancelled at very last minute. The captain only told me when I got to the pier - 2hours round trips was wasted for nothing without early notice.

I booked second one which was rescheduled twice, eventually it made through and my daughter loves it.

The water is bit cold in the first place but bearable and we stayed in water for 40mins or longer as we were the last group.

On the way back, we saw the whales - what a bonus!!

I had a seat quite far forward in the Golden Circle, and it was much closer to the stage than I had imagined, which was fantastic. Because I was so close to the stage, I was able to focus on the show, and there were many entertaining performances that made me laugh out loud several times. Additionally, in the relaxed atmosphere unique to Hawaii, I felt a sense of unity in the venue. It truly became a wonderful experience! Thank you very much!

ゴールデンサークルシートの結構前の方の席だったのですが、想像していたより舞台と近くて、すごく良かったです。
舞台との距離が近かった分、集中してショーを観ることができましたし、お客様を楽しませる演出などもたくさん盛り込まれていて、声をあげて笑ってしまったシーンがいくつもありました。
また、ハワイならではのリラックスした雰囲気の中で、会場の一体感を感じました。
本当に素敵な経験になりました！ありがとうございました！

If you speak Japanese well, you can call for assistance at any time upon arrival. I was reassured to hear that even during the activities, the staff would respond in Japanese if requested.

The instructor who arrived was able to incorporate some basic Japanese, which made the experience enjoyable.

The scenery was amazing! At one point where we could see the ocean, we were lucky enough to spot whale spray! Although we didn't see the whale itself, it's not something you encounter often. It was a lucky moment!

I had a great time. The horses were very well-behaved, and I had no worries at all.

　日本語バッチリの方が、到着時に何かあったらいつでも呼んでください。とあり、アクティビティ途中でも、係の方に頼めば直ぐに日本語での対応してくれると言うことでしたので、まず安心できました。
　着いてくれたインストラクターの方も片言の日本語を盛り込みながら楽しむことが出来ました。
景色は最高！途中で海が見えるところでは、運良くクジラのしぶきを確認！クジラは見えなかったけれど、そんなにあることじゃないよ。ラッキーです！と
とても楽しめました。馬もとてもお利口さんで全く心配ありませんでした。

There were about 50 people in the audience for the second stage we attended. Many were couples and families with small children, and there were six of us from Japan in our group. Basically, the show proceeded in English until the explanation before the performance, but during the magic acts, explanations were also provided in Japanese, so even with our middle school-level English vocabulary, we were able to enjoy it thoroughly.

The magician, Shoot (Japanese), said that as a child, he admired Captain Tsubasa and practiced soccer by the river, but before he knew it, he was looking for stones to practice magic.

The show was wonderful and has become one of our cherished memories of Hawaii!

私たちが参加したセカンドステージの観客は50人くらい。カップルや小さなお子さんを連れた家族連れが多く、日本人は私達のグループの6名でした。基本的にショーの前説明までは英語で進みますが、マジック中は日本語で説明も付け加えてもらえるので、中学生レベルの英単語力しか無い私達でも十分に楽しめました。

マジシャンのシュートさん(日本人)は、子供の頃はキャプテン翼に憧れて河原でサッカーの練習していたけど、気づけばマジックの練習に使う石ころを探していたそうです。

ショーも素晴らしく、ハワイの思い出の一つに残りました！