All Reviews for Kid Adventures (Ages 8-12)

The pickup at 1:15 PM for the 2 PM start was slightly delayed, but they arrived at the designated location. After showing the voucher to a female staff member for confirmation, we boarded a van that could hold about ten people and set off. Upon arriving at the port, we received an explanation that we could also catch our return ride from there (we participated as a group of five, but none of us understood much English). I communicated in broken English that we didn't need a ride back since we wanted to shop at a nearby Patagonia after parasailing, and I handed her a tip (about $5 for the five of us). She kindly suggested that she would take us back after we were done. I think she was a nice person. By the way, the woman who handled the transportation didn't speak Japanese, but the male owner of the shop, whose identity is unclear, was very good at Japanese, and the check-in process went smoothly!

The parasailing was incredibly fun and enjoyable, especially with the good weather! The rope was 150 meters long, and I think the higher you go, the better it feels. When we arrived at the port, I was delighted to see a sea turtle swimming nearby. Although the tip wasn't much, they seemed happy to receive it.

In the end, one participant got seasick and didn't take the return van, but since it was nearby, it wasn't a problem at all. I'm glad I participated!

14時からのスタートで13時15分のピックアップは少しだけ遅れて指定の場所に来てくれました。女性のスタッフにバウチャーを見せて確認後10数人乗りのワゴン車に乗り出発。港に着き帰りの便もここで乗れます的な説明を聞いて(5人で参加しましたが誰も英語はほとんど分かりません(^_^;))パラセーリングの後近くのパタゴニアで買い物したかったので送りは無しでいいですとカタコトの英語でそのことを伝え一応チップを(5人で5ドル程度ですが(^^))その女性に渡したところ終わったら送ってあげるから乗ってきなよ的な事を言ってくれました。いい人だと思います。ちなみに送迎の女性は日本語話せませんがこの店のオーナーさんか不明ですが男性の方は日本語がとても上手な人で受付もスムーズに出来ました！
パラセーリングは天気も良く言うまでもなく最高に楽しいし、気持ちいい！150mのロープ？でしたが高いほうがより気持ちいいと思います。港に着くとウミガメが近くで泳いでいるのが見えて嬉しかったです。チップも多くはありませんが渡すと喜んでもらえました。
結局参加者の一人が船酔いで気分悪くなってしまったため帰りのワゴン車には乗らなかったけど近くなので全然問題なし。参加して良かったと思います！

If you come to Hawaii, you absolutely must do this! I had a valuable experience that can only be enjoyed in Hawaii! The transportation staff were very kind, spoke Japanese, and included jokes, making it a lot of fun! Thank you very much!!

ハワイにきたなら絶対にやるべし！
ハワイだからこそ味わえる貴重な経験をさせて戴きました！送迎の方もとても親切で日本語も通じるしジョークも交えとっても楽しかったです！
ありがとうございました！！

I requested lessons for my 8-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. I thought they wouldn't understand English, but they actually communicated quite well! In fact, they really tried hard! As a result, the kids came back loving their instructor!

Of course, they were able to ride the waves from the very first try. (I wonder if it's because kids don't have a fear of it?) After riding the waves, they had to paddle back out on their own, but perhaps because they were kids or because it was a private lesson, the instructor came to meet them in the shallow water, helped them with their feet, and paddled them back out, which made it super easy for them. The paddling can be tough...

If your kids want to try it, it's definitely an activity worth letting them do!

By the way, after doing various activities like swimming with dolphins, sharks, and at Wet 'n' Wild, when I asked them what they wanted to do again, both of them immediately said surfing, so we did it again on the last day!

They also took photos, which you can buy later! Credit cards are accepted!

There are videos as well, so I highly recommend it!

子どもたち　8歳男の子　10歳女の子のレッスンをお願いしました。
英語わからないけど・・と思ったけど　結構通じます！
というか　頑張ってくれます！！
なので　子どもたちは　インストラクターの先生のことが　大好きになって
帰ってきました！！
もちろん波には　余裕で1本目から乗れました。（子どもは恐怖心がないから　いいのかな？）
波にのったあと　パドルで沖へまた　自分で漕いでいくのですが
子どもだったからか、プライベートだったからか　浅瀬まで迎えに来てくれて
足に挟んで　インストラクターさんがパドルで沖までつれていってくれたので
めちゃめちゃ　楽だったと思います。
パドルがきついので・・。

もし　子どもがやりたがったら　やらせるべき　アクティビティです！

ちなみに　イルカ、サメ、天国の海、ウェット＆ワイルドなど　いろんなアクティビティをやって　何をもう1回やりたい？って聞いたら
2人とも迷わずサーフィンだったので　最終日に　おかわりしました！

写真も撮ってくれて　あとで買うこともできます！カード可！

動画もあるので　是非おすすめです！

It was our first time surfing, and the kids took private lessons while my husband and I opted for semi-private lessons.

Since it was semi-private, there was one instructor for two people, and it was definitely the right choice!

Everyone was able to ride the waves, but the number of rides was different! I recommend the semi-private option because in a mixed group, there are several people. The instructors choose good waves and help push you, so the support is really great.

I truly believe that anyone from children to the elderly can stand on the board here.

Also, you can buy photos later. They also have videos, and they take them very well, so I highly recommend it!

サーフィンは初めてで、子ども達はプライベートレッスン、私たち夫婦は　セミプライベートで　お願いしました。

セミなので　2人にたいして1人のインストラクター
こちらにして正解でした！！

皆さん波には乗れていましたが、乗った数が違います！
混合だと　数名いるので　セミをおすすめします！
良い波を選んでくれたり、押してくれたりと　すごく手厚いです。

ここは　本当に子どもからお年寄りまで　必ず板の上に立てると思います。

そして　写真をのちほど買えます。動画もあって　とても上手に撮ってくれるので　おすすめです！

I took a lesson for two hours starting at 3 PM.

I was a bit anxious because I'm not good at English, but the staff member, who has a Japanese wife, was fluent in Japanese, so the pre-lesson explanation in the office was completely fine.

Once we moved to the beach, the stretching and orientation were explained only in English, but I was able to understand it somewhat through gestures.

I think the actual time we got to experience surfing was around 60 to 90 minutes (it's a bit vague since I wasn't wearing a watch...).

The staff member pushed the board at just the right moment, so I was able to stand up properly!

They let me use a long board, so even though it was my first experience, I was able to stand up relatively easily.

At first, we took turns one by one, but as we got used to it, they allowed us to stand together in pairs, and I appreciated the thoughtfulness of the staff!

15時から2時間のレッスンを受けました。

英語が苦手なので不安もありましたが、日本人の奥さんをもつスタッフの方は日本語が堪能で、オフィスでの事前説明は全く問題ありませんでした。

ビーチに移動してからのストレッチやオリエンテーションは英語のみの説明でしたが、身振りでなんとなく理解できました。

実際にサーフィンを体験できた時間は60～90分くらいだったと思います（時計してなかったので曖昧ですが…）

スタッフの方がタイミングよくボードを押してくれたので、ちゃんと立つことができました！

長いボードを使わせてくれたので、初体験でしたが割りと簡単に立つことができました。

はじめは１人ずつ順番にやりましたが、慣れてきたらペアで一緒に立たせてくれたりと、スタッフの方の気遣いが嬉しかったです！

I participated with a friend. Our group included four pairs (two from Japan and two from overseas), totaling 12 participants. The person in charge of us did not speak Japanese, and we were only given a notice written in Japanese, but as long as you read it properly, there are no issues (it includes precautions for parasailing and landing methods).

The parasailing lasted about 5 to 10 minutes each time, and I was very satisfied! Right in front of us was Diamond Head, and below was the deep blue sea; it felt like we were gracefully flying alongside airplanes. At first, the height was surprising, but it wasn't scary at all, and it felt quite relaxing. However! The real activity felt like it was on the boat, as it rocked quite a bit! The life jackets are only worn during parasailing, so if you're not holding onto the railing, you might seriously feel like you're going to be thrown off. The women in our group screamed! We took motion sickness medication, so we were fine, but four people ended up getting seasick.

I think the waiting time on the boat depends on the number of participants, and since we were facing backward to watch those parasailing, along with the wave height, it contributed to the motion sickness. I strongly recommend taking motion sickness medication in advance if you're prone to it, but overall, I’m glad I participated!

友人と参加しました。私たちのグループ含め4組(日本、海外各2組)12名の参加でした。
私たちを担当してくださった方は日本語が出来ず、日本語が書かれた注意書きを渡されるのみですがちゃんと読んでいれば問題ないです(パラセーリング中の注意点や着陸方法等)。
1回につき5分から10分のパラセーリング、とても満足です☆目の前にダイアモンドヘッド、下は真っ青な海、飛行機が飛ぶ横を優雅に飛んでいる感じです。最初は高さにびっくりしますが全然怖くなくのんびりできる感じです。が！本当のアクティビティは船なんじゃないかというくらい揺れます！救命胴衣はパラセーリング中のみの着用のためそれ以外は手すりにつかまってないととばされると本気で思うぐらいです。私たち含めた女性陣は悲鳴です！私たちは酔い止めを飲んでたため無事でしたが4名の方が船酔いしてました。参加人数によって船での待機時間があること、パラセーリングしてる方を見てるためずっと後ろ向きなこと、波の高さが要因だと思いますので酔いやすい方は事前の酔い止めを強くおすすめしますが、総合的に参加してよかったです！

There were four groups including us, and everyone except us was from abroad, but the atmosphere on the boat was really nice! There were two foreign staff members who spoke only basic Japanese, giving instructions and asking if we were having fun, but they were very cheerful! I didn't get seasick, but if you're worried about seasickness, it might be a good idea to bring some motion sickness medication!

Parasailing was a bit scary, but it felt amazing, and it was so much fun to see everything from up high!!! They checked with us about taking photos when it was our turn, and they were also filming with a GoPro. I saw that the group before me had some great shots, so I decided to purchase the photos they took of us! This also became a wonderful memory!

I'm really glad we chose to go up to 150 meters! If I come back to Hawaii, I definitely want to go parasailing again!

私たち含め4組おり、自分たち以外は外国の方でしたが、船での雰囲気もとても良かったです！
外国のスタッフさんが2人で日本語は最低限の指示や楽しかった？などでしたがとても陽気な方でした！私は酔いませんでしたが、船酔いが不安な方は酔い止めを持っていくと良いかもしれません！
パラセーリングは、少し怖かったですがとっても気持ちよく、色んなところを見渡すことがてきものすごく楽しかったです！！！
自分達の番のときに写真を撮るかどうかを確認してくれて、GoProでも撮っていましたが、私の前のグールプが撮ってもらっていて良さそうだったので撮ってもらった物を購入しました！これも良い思い出になりました！
150mにして良かったなと思います！
またハワイに来ることがあれば、絶対にパラセーリングをやりたと思います！

I thought I would see a lot of fish and turtles since it was a submarine experience, but I might have had too high expectations. Since it's in nature, I think timing plays a role as well. The price is a bit high too. The staff was very enthusiastic and made it enjoyable.

潜水艦ということで、個人的に沢山の魚や亀がみれるとおもったが、期待しすぎていた。自然の中なので、タイミングもあると思います。値段も高いかな。スタッフさんはとても盛り上げてくれました。

My friend and I went on this together and it was the first time for both of us on a submarine! It was really neat getting to see the airplane and ships that were down there as well as getting the chance to see about 4 sea turtles and even a small shark! The crew was very nice and professional and we had a great time.

I went to the meeting place and waited for 10 minutes past the scheduled time, but the shuttle did not arrive. Even when I called, they spoke rapidly in English, and I couldn't understand anything. In the end, I waited for an hour, and then I received a call from Veltra, who made excuses about traffic congestion. It was a disaster. Being in a foreign country, I can tolerate some things, but this was a complete no-show.

集合場所に行き集合時間の10分待っても送迎が来ません。こちらから電話しても英語でペラペラ言って何もわからず結局１時間待ってベルトラから電話があり車が渋滞してるなどの言い訳けをし災厄でした。外国なのである程度は我慢ができますが、完全のすっぽかしです

I was a bit anxious because I participated with someone who is not very familiar with English, but it seemed that many staff members understood Japanese, so there were no problems at all. For transfers and meals during the tour, you can manage just by following the flow of people.

Even if you get lost, it felt like someone would help you out if you were wandering around with your voucher. Since it's likely a space with only employees and tourists, there shouldn't be any danger of petty crime. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Jurassic Park is great, but I think you'll enjoy it even more if you watch the new "Jumanji" that was released recently before going, as it really feels like stepping into that world!

英語に不慣れな二人で参加したので不安だったのですが、日本語の分かる方が多く働いているようで、何も問題ありませんでした。ツアー間の移動や食事なども、人の流れについていけばなんとなく済ませられます。
もし迷ってしまっても、バウチャーを持ってウロウロしていれば誰かがなんとかしてくれそうな雰囲気でした。
おそらく従業員と観光客しかいない空間なので、軽犯罪などの危険もないでしょう。ほのぼのとした感じです。
ジュラシックパークも良いですが、近年公開された新しい「ジュマンジ」を見てから行くと、まさにそのままの世界なので、楽しめると思います！

Since I participated alone, my request was initially declined due to not meeting the minimum number of participants. However, they later contacted me to let me know that the required number was reached. I didn't get to see the honu, but I was satisfied to see various fish!

一人で参加だった為、最初は最小催行人数に見合わずリクエストNGとなりましたが、後々人数に達したと連絡してきてくれました。
ホヌには会えませんでしたが、様々な魚に会えて満足してます♪

I had my elderly father and mother participate in a tour. On the day of the tour, the tour company made a mistake with the meeting time and arrived an hour early, so they didn't come to pick them up no matter how long they waited. My mother managed to think on her feet and contacted the tour company, allowing them to join the tour that was scheduled an hour later.

The day before, I had provided the emergency contact information to the tour company, yet they decided to mark them as absent simply because "they weren't at the meeting place" without properly confirming. If they had checked thoroughly, they would have realized they had mixed up the times. What would have happened if my mother hadn't contacted them?

After returning from the tour, I reached out to the tour company, but their response was, "If you were able to join the next tour..." It completely ruined what was supposed to be a meaningful trip for my parents.

高齢の父と母をツアーに参加させました。
当日、ツアー会社が集合時間を間違え1時間前のツアーの迎え時間で来てしまい、いくら待っても迎えに来ず…。母が何とか機転を利かせてツアー会社に連絡し、最初に予定していたものの1時間後のツアーに参加することが出来ました。
前日には、ツアー会社に緊急連絡先も伝えておいたのに、「集合場所にいなかったから。」という理由できちんと確認もしないまま不参加と判断するものはいかがかと。しっかり確認していれば、次の時間と間違えていたと気がついたと思います。母が連絡していなかったらどうしていたのでしょうか？？
ツアーから戻って来てからツアー会社に連絡しましたが、「次のツアーに参加できたなら…。」という対応でした。
折角の親孝行旅行が台無しになってしまいました。

I didn't think I would get seasick, but since all the participants cruise until the end, I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you have any concerns. A little while ago, I told the crew, and they moved me to a spot where I wouldn't get sick, and I managed to hold on just fine. The sky above was clear and it was truly pleasant! The staff were also enjoyable, and I was very satisfied; my daughter said she had more fun than with dolphin watching or shrimp fishing!

船酔いするほど走らないと思っていましたが、参加するメンバー全員が終わるまでクルージングするので少しでも不安がある方は酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方が良いかと思います。私は少し前にクルーに伝えると、酔いにくい場所に移動させてもらいギリで持ちこたえられました。空のうえは快晴で言うことも無く、本当に気持ち良かったです！ 担当の皆さんも楽しくて大変満足、娘もイルカやエビ釣りよりも楽しかったと言ってました！

I chose a plan that included meals. It was a buffet, but there weren't many options, and the dining area felt like it was under a tent on the rooftop. During the meal, there were performances of hula and Hawaiian songs, but it wasn't a relaxing atmosphere to eat in. The show focused on hula. The scenes featuring famous American artists were impersonations, but I enjoyed them enough. Next time, I think I would prefer to just watch the show.

食事付きのプランにしました。
ブッフェでしたが、種類があまりなく食事の場所も屋上にテントが張ってある下で食べる感じでした。
食事中はフラやハワイアンソングの披露もありましたが、落ち着いて食べる雰囲気ではなかったです。
ショーはフラ中心でした。
アメリカの有名アーティストのシーンはモノマネですが十分楽しめました。
次回もショーのみ見たいと思います。

I was looking forward to Michael and reserved a VIP seat, but he didn't perform. I wonder if the actor playing Presley filled in for him, as it seemed like he had a tough time juggling both roles. I was really disappointed since I was there for Michael.
The dancing and singing by Presley and the other actors were wonderful. The performance that involved moving around the audience was also enjoyable.
The Western audience was lively and helped create a great atmosphere, but since there were many Japanese people, it might have felt flat without them.
The food portions were sufficient, but I wouldn't expect too much in terms of taste. It's not bad, but it's not great either.

マイケルを楽しみにVIP席を取りましたが、出演なしでした。プレスリー役がその穴埋めをしていたのか、プレスリーではない役とプレスリー役と兼任で大変そうだったかな。マイケル目当てだったのでとてもがっかりしてしまいました。
プレスリーやその他のアクターのダンスや歌は素晴らしかったです。客席を回ってくれる演出も楽しかったです。
欧米の方がノリがよくて盛り上げてくれていましたが、日本人が多いので彼らがいなかったら盛り上がらなくてしらけてしまったかもしれません。
料理は量は十分ですが味はあまり期待しない方がいいです。まずいという程ではありません。

Even if you can't speak English, it was easy to understand with the use of gestures. There is an instructor present, so women can participate with peace of mind. I recommend it for beginners as well.

英語が話せなくてもジェスチャーを交えてくれてわかりやすかったです。
インストラクターの方がいらっしゃるので女性でも安心して参加できます。
初心者の方にもオススメです。

Although you can't see the grand ocean scenery like in a painting, you can enjoy a surreal underwater world at the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" attraction in Tokyo DisneySea! It's especially recommended for those who are not good at swimming and don't want to dive! However, if you're prone to seasickness, it's a good idea to take some motion sickness medication beforehand. I also tend to get seasick, but I prepared in advance based on prior information, so I was able to enjoy the underwater scenery until the end!

絵に描いたような壮大な海の中の様子は見れませんが、非日常の世界をリアルな海の中をディズニーシーにある海底二万マイルというアトラクションにのように楽しめました！
泳ぎが苦手でダイビングはやりたくないなぁって方は特にオススメです！
ただ船酔いしやすい方は酔い止め飲んでおくと安心です！私も船酔いしやすいですが、前情報から酔い対策してたので最後まで楽しく海底を鑑賞できました！

After the video lesson, we practiced on the sandy beach. Since it was a longboard suitable for beginners, almost all the women, including myself, were able to ride it right away! The guide was also cheerful! I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't get any photos taken.

ビデオ講習のあとにビーチの砂浜で練習しました。初心者向けのロングボードということもあり、私を含めほとんどの女性がすぐ乗れてました！
ガイドさんも陽気な感じでした！
写真撮影して貰えなかったのが少し残念でした。

★About the Movie Location Tour
- I recommend sitting on the right side of the bus as there were many more photo opportunities from that side. The guide provided explanations about Kualoa Ranch and the movie locations while we rode the bus, and we visited various filming points.
- At one point, we got off the bus to recreate the scene where characters hide from a herd of dinosaurs behind a fallen tree from Jurassic Park, and the guide took photos for us. They creatively used dinosaur figures to create interesting perspectives in the photos.
- Additionally, at the site of the air raid shelter, we were able to touch bones used in the movie and take photos inside the vehicle used for filming Jurassic Park. It was great to take pictures with realistic dinosaur robots and the King Kong set.
- During our visit, we had a Japanese guide, but I'm not sure if that is always the case.

★About the Jungle Tour
- Conversely, I recommend sitting on the left side as there were more photo spots from that side.
- Similar to the previous tour, we rode in a vehicle to visit various points. Other groups seemed to have Japanese guides, but my group only had explanations in English.
- We were able to see the set of the crashed helicopter and the gate set from Jurassic Park.
- We also got off the vehicle to enjoy a panoramic view of Kualoa's filming locations, which was breathtaking.
- At one point, we got off to see a place that recreated local life from the past, but I didn’t find it very appealing.

★Taste of Kualoa
- This tour also involved riding a bus while viewing the plants grown at Kualoa.
- We got off the bus a couple of times to sample some food, and several movie locations were mentioned again during this tour.
- Compared to the previous two tours, this one felt a bit dull. However, the Japanese guide was entertaining.

★★Summary★★
- Kualoa Ranch seems to have a system where you can choose several optional tours you like.
- I definitely recommend visiting Kualoa Ranch! The location tour was fantastic! However, I thought it might have been nice to choose activities like zip-lining or ATV rides as well.
- Honestly, lunch was not very good.

★映画ロケ地ツアーについて
・バスは右側の方がだいぶ写真撮影のポイントが多かったので、右側に座ることをお勧めしま
す。基本バスに乗車しながらガイドさんがクワロア牧場や映画のロケ地の解説をしてくれ、ロケ地ポイントなどを見て回る感じでした。
・途中、ジュラシックパークで出てきた倒木に隠れて恐竜の群れから隠れるシーンを再現しているところでは、下車してガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれました。恐竜の人形を駆使して遠近法を活かして面白く撮ってくれました。
・また、防空壕の跡地では、映画の撮影で使った骨に触れたり、ジュラシックパークの撮影で使われた車に乗って写真撮影ができました。恐竜のリアルなロボットや、キングコングのセットとも写真が撮れて良かったです。
・私達の時は日本人のガイドさんが付いてくれましたが、それが常時かどうかは分かりませ
ん。

★ジャングルツアーについて
・上記とは逆で左側の方が撮影スポットが多かったので、左側に座ることをお勧めします。
・こちらも基本車に乗車してポイントを見て回る感じでした。他のグループには日本人のガイドさんが付いていたようですが、私のグループは英語での解説のみでした。
・途中、墜落したヘリのセットやジュラシックパークの門のセットなどを見る事ができました。
・また下車して展望スポットからクアロアのロケ地を見渡すことができたのですが絶景でした。
・途中、現地の昔の生活を再現した場所にも下車したのですかあまり魅力を感じませんでした。

★テイストオブクアロア
・こちらもバスで回りながらクアロアで育ててる植物を見て回る感じでした。
・途中2度ほど下車して少しだけ試食を食べました。その中で映画のロケ地がまた何箇所が出てきました。
・こちらは上記2つに比べると少し退屈な感じでした。ガイドの日本人の人は面白かったです。


★★まとめ★★
・クアロア牧場自体が、好きなオプショナルツアーを自分でいくつか選択するシステムのようです。
・クアロア牧場自体は是非行って欲しいです！！ロケ地巡りはサイコーでした！が、後はジップラインやバギーなどを選択しても良かったかもしれないと思いました。
・お昼ご飯は正直あんまりでした。

■Positive Points
The sea is beautiful.
It's not as scary as I thought.

■Negative Points
It shakes a lot.
When there are many participants, the waiting time on the shaking boat is long, and you can get seasick.
Since it goes quite far offshore, you can get seasick during that time.

■Overall Evaluation
Most of the negative points are related to seasickness, but even people who usually don't get seasick will likely get sick, so motion sickness medication is essential.
I think this is the most important point to be aware of, but there isn't much warning about it, so please be careful, everyone.
We were the last ones, but while others were participating, we got seasick, and by the time it was our turn, we were just trying not to throw up and hardly enjoyed it (laughs).

■良かった点
海が綺麗
思ったほど怖くない。

■悪かった点
とにかく揺れる
参加人数が多いと、船に揺られて待つ時間が長く、酔う。
かなり沖合まで行くので、その間に酔う。

■総評
悪かった点はほとんど船酔い関係ですが、
普段船酔いしない人でもまず間違いなく酔いますので、酔い止めは必須です。
最も注意すべきポイントだと思いますがあまり注意喚起がされていないので、皆さん気をつけて下さい。
私達は最後だったのですが、他の方がされている間に酔ってしまい、自分達の番の時はとにかく吐かないように我慢していて、ほとんど楽しめませんでした(笑)

We participated with three adults. There was no transportation provided, and we made a reservation for 3 PM. We had to wait in the blazing sun for an hour from the designated check-in time, and the departure was around 3:30 PM. The boat was quite rocky, but I was fine since I took motion sickness medication. I have a fear of heights, but after reading everyone’s experiences, I decided to go for the 150 meters. While the stunning views distracted me, it was still scary. Especially after the Japon, we went up at quite a speed, and I ended up screaming so much that my voice went hoarse. The other two said they wanted to do it again.

I requested a photo shoot for $30, and there were a total of 85 pictures taken. The other group had the same number of photos. I had high hopes since there was a telephoto lens, but most of the pictures were blurry due to continuous shooting, and in some, my face was completely dark because of backlighting. Only a few decent photos turned out. It might have been better to exchange cameras with the other group or use AirDrop to share photos with smartphones.

大人3人で参加しました。送迎なし、15時で予約しました。
指定されたチェックインから1時間炎天下で待たされ、出発は15時30分位でした。
ボートはかなり揺れましたが、酔い止めを飲んでいたので大丈夫でした。
高所恐怖症ですが、みなさんの体験談を読んで思い切って150mにしてみました。素晴らしい景色を見ていると気がまぎれるのですが、やっぱり怖かったです。特にジャポンの後はかなりのスピードで上がって行くので、声が枯れるほど叫んでしまいました。他の二人はまたやりたいと言っていました。
30ドルで写真撮影をお願いしましたが、全部で85枚写っていました。
他のグループの方も同じ枚数でした。
望遠レンズが付いていたので期待していたのですが、連写されたピンボケ、逆光で顔が真っ黒、景色もイマイチで まともな写真は数枚でした。
他のグループの方とカメラを交換して撮りあったり、スマホのAirDropで交換
したほうがよかったかもしれません。

6:50 Meet at International Market Place
8:00 Arrive at Kualoa Ranch
9:15 Taste of Kualoa Tour
11:00 Movie Location Tour
12:30 Lunch
13:15 Jungle Tour
16:00 Arrive in Waikiki

① It was early in the morning, and since I arrived in Honolulu the day before, I confirmed the meeting place the night before. There were many people lined up in the morning, and there were staff members around, so I had no trouble finding it.
② There is quite a wait from arrival until the first activity. However, stretching my legs on the beach in front of the ranch and enjoying the vast scenery made the time fly by.
③ Honestly, I thought it was unnecessary (but since it was included, I went along with it), and surprisingly, it was fun. There were movie sets here as well. Compared to the English guide, the Japanese guide provided less information, and I wished they had studied a bit more.
④ Kualoa Ranch has been the filming location for dozens of movies and dramas. I was amazed from start to finish, thinking, "That scene was here!" The guide was wonderful. It was so much fun!
⑤ It was a buffet-style lunch. The rotisserie chicken was delicious.
⑥ I also thought this was unnecessary, but it might have been the most surprising part. There were movie location remnants here as well, and that scene from Jurassic World comes back to life just as it was in the set.

Next time, I want to book earlier and enjoy horseback riding and ATV tours at Kualoa Ranch.

6:50インターナショナルマーケットプレイス集合①
8:00クアロアランチ到着②
9:15テイストオブクアロアツアー③
11:00映画ロケ地巡り④
12:30昼食⑤
13:15ジャングルツアー⑥
16:00ワイキキ着

①朝早くて、前日にホノルル入りでしたので前日夜に集合場所確認しておきました。当日朝には多くの人が列をなしていたし、スタッフの方もいたので迷う事はありませんでした。
②到着から最初のアクティビティ迄かなり待たされます。しかし、牧場の前のビーチに足を伸ばしたり、広大な風景を眺めていると、時間はあっという間に過ぎます。
③正直イラネと思ってましたが（セットなので仕方なく）意外に楽しかったです。ここにも映画のセットがありました。英語ガイドに比べると日本語ガイドの情報量が少なくて、もうちょっと勉強しておいてほしかったです。
④クアロアランチでは数十本の映画ドラマのロケ地となりました。あのシーンここだったんだ！と開始から終了まで驚き尽くしでした。ガイドの方が素晴らしかったです。とっても楽しかった！
⑤ビュッフェスタイルのランチです。ロティサリーチキンがおいしかった。
⑥これもイラネって思ってましたが、意外性No.1かもです。ここでも映画ロケ地跡があり、ジュラシックワールドのあのシーンがセットそのままに蘇ります。

次はもっと早くに予約して、ホースバックツアーやATVでクアロアランチ堪能したいです。

I tried parasailing for the first time in my 50s. I'm not good with rocking boats or heights, but I took motion sickness medication and decided to go for it, and it was truly amazing! The time spent flying in the air was longer than I expected.

50代にして初めてパラセーリングに挑戦しました。揺れるボートも高いところも苦手だけど酔い止めを飲んで思い切って参加しましたが本当最高でした！
思った以上に空中を飛ぶ時間は長かったです。

I had a reservation for stand-up paddleboarding, but due to the high waves, I quickly switched to surfing. I was anxious, but the instructor was funny and taught us kindly, and somehow both of us were able to stand up and ride the waves! Mr. Aiza's broken Japanese is the best!

サップで予約していましたが、波が高かったため、急遽サーフィンに変更しました。
不安でしたが、先生が面白く、優しく教えてくれて、なんとか2人とも立って、波に乗ることが出来ました！
アイザ先生のカタコトの日本語が最高です！

Dan, who speaks Japanese fluently, guided us. The sea was clear, and we could see various fish. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle swimming, which made me feel very happy. We swam a lot, so by the end, I was tired, but it was a truly valuable experience.

日本語ペラペラのDanさんが案内してくれました。海は澄んでいろんな魚も見れました。途中　ウミガメが泳いでいるところに遭遇し、とてもHappyな気分になりました。とてもたくさん泳いだので最後は疲れましたが　とても貴重な体験ができました。

We participated as a family of four. Out of the ten participants, everyone except our family was foreign, and they were lively, cheering and clapping, making the time enjoyable even outside of our own experience. Each pair had about ten minutes of experience, and we returned to the port after 1 hour and 10 minutes from departure.

It was our first time parasailing, and the view from above was magnificent and refreshing. When we reached the highest point, it felt like we were at the same height as Diamond Head. The sky and sea were both a brilliant blue, and Waikiki, with its lined-up hotels, looked beautiful, making us feel like we had stepped into a postcard.

Our daughters participated while filming with a GoPro, and that video became a nice souvenir. Just for reference, I tend to be a bit anxious and brought various items with me, but I hardly got wet (just a little on my feet), and I didn't need to use a towel or change clothes. Haha.

家族4人で参加しました。
10名の参加者のうち、うちの家族以外は外国人でノリが良く、歓声があがったり、拍手がおきたりと、自分たちの体験以外の時間も楽しかったです。
各ペア10分ほどの体験で出発から1時間10分で港に戻って来ました。
初めてのパラセーリングでしたが、空からの景色は壮大で清々しく、一番高く上がった時はダイヤモンドヘッドと同じくらいに感じました。
空も海も一面青く、ホテルが連なるワイキキは綺麗で絵はがきの中に入り込んだ気分になりました。
娘たちはゴープロを撮影しながら参加。その動画もお土産になりました。
参考までに、、心配性で荷物をあれこれ持参しましたが、ほとんど濡れることもなく(足が少し濡れる程度)タオルも着替えも使いませんでした。笑

Parasailing was my first experience, and it was exhilarating. I had the precious opportunity to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii from the ocean. The operation was smooth, allowing us to go up and down and even dip a little into the water, which was a lot of fun. One downside was that while others were participating, we had to stay on the boat, which made some people feel seasick. I felt like most people were a bit nauseous. I think it would be more comfortable if there were fewer groups on the boat at the same time.

パラセーリングは初めてでしたが、爽快感があって、ハワイの景色を海から見られるという貴重な体験が出来ました。
操縦もうまく、上げたり下げたり、少しだけ水の中に入れたりと、楽しませてくれました。
ひとつ難点は、他の方がやっている間も船に乗っているため、酔うことです。ほとんどの方が酔っていた気がします。もう少し同乗する組が少なければ快適なのかなと思いました。

I was picked up at my hotel in Honolulu, and after about a 40-minute drive with the instructor and others, we arrived at the bay while listening to stories about Hawaii's traffic conditions. Since it's a protected beach, we watched a lecture video before entering. The way there was downhill, so I didn't need to take the shuttle. This beach is shallow, so it's more like playing in the water than snorkeling. However, it's suitable for families and beginners. The sea turtles are in deeper areas, but we were able to see a turtle eating on the rocks. The guide adjusts to your skill level, so I think you can participate with peace of mind.

ホノルルのホテルまで迎えに来てもらい、インストラクターさんの車で約４０分、他の方と同乗でしたが、ハワイの交通事情等お話しを聞きながらドライブでベイに到着。自然保護されている浜なので入場までレクチャービデオ見たりします。行きは下りなのでシャトルに乗らずとも平気でした。この浜は浅いのでシュノーケリングというか水遊び的な感じですね。でもその分、家族連れでも初心者でも大丈夫。ウミガメは深いところにいるので泳いでいく場所に行きますが岩場でご飯食べるウミガメさんに会えました。ガイドさんもレベルに合わせてくれるので安心して参加できると思います。

I participated with my 8-year-old and 6-year-old children. The younger one, who was feeling anxious, relaxed thanks to Dan's smile and humor, and we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind thanks to Chieko's thorough lecture. I was also impressed by the thoughtful considerations and advice on the beach, not just about snorkeling. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to repeat this experience. Thank you very much! ☆

８歳と６歳の子供と参加しました。
不安に感じていた下の子も、ダンさんの笑顔とユーモアで緊張もほぐれ、チエコさんの丁寧なレクチャーのおかげで、安心して楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングのことだけではなく、細かな配慮やビーチでのアドバイスにも感激しました。
またハワイに行く機会があれば、ぜひリピートさせていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました☆