Hawaii
I never thought I would enter the ocean since I can't swim, but I participated somewhat reluctantly with my friends. The person who picked us up only spoke English, but they were very nice. When we arrived, about 12 other people were already waiting. There was also a fourth-generation Japanese person who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.
The bench in the morning shade was cold, and it was chilly in light clothing. The boat with the underwater scooters departed first, and then the participants boarded another boat to set off. There was a Japanese explanation of the underwater movements on the boat, which made me feel at ease. There was also an English explanation, but I couldn't understand it at all.
While waiting, we were free to eat snacks, but the bread next to us was fish food, so we couldn't eat that. My friend unknowingly ate some and said it was delicious.
Finally, it was my turn, and as I descended the ladder, I was scared and had a hard time getting into the water. I was called a chicken, but I managed to get in. I straddled the underwater bike, and the instructor operated the handlebars. When I threw the bait, the fish came close, which was fun. While taking photos, the instructor made a ring of air to entertain us.
Getting back on the boat was scary because I had to dive into the water, but the instructor supported me, and I was able to get back up safely. It was a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
泳げない私が海の中に入るなんてありえないと思っていましたが、
仲間と一緒に半強制的に参加しました。
ピックアップしてくれた方は、英語のみでしたが感じの良い方で
私たち以外にもピックアップして現地に着くと12人くらいがすでに
待っていました。日本語を話せる日系四世の方もいて安心でした。
朝の日陰のベンチは寒くて、薄着では寒かったです。
水中スクーターを乗せた船が先に出発、
そのあと参加者が別船に乗船し出発。
船の中で日本語で水中の中の動作等説明があり安心でした。
英語の説明もありますが全く分かりませんでした。
待っている間、お菓子は自由に食べていいのですが、
隣にあるパンは魚のえさですので食べてはいけません。
友達は知らずに食べてました。おいしかったとの事。。
いよいよ、順番がまわってきてラダーを降りていくも
怖くてなかなか海に入れず、チキン呼ばわりもされましたが
なんとか入ることができました。
水中バイクにまたがり、ハンドルはインストラクターが操作してくれました。
まき餌を振ると魚が寄ってきて楽しいです。
写真撮影をしてるときインストラクターが空気の輪っかを作って
楽しませてくれました。
船に上がるときは、海に潜るので怖かったですがインストラクターが
サポートしてくれ無事にあがることが出来ました。
一生に一度の思い出です。
I was looking forward to seeing a lot of fish while moving around underwater on a scooter.
Descending the ladder from the boat and entering the sea was thrilling, and I went in wearing a helmet that looked like something from outer space. At first, I couldn't get in properly, but the instructor supported me, so I managed to get in on my second try.
Inside the helmet, I could breathe easily and even took videos with my handheld camera. When I looked around, I was a bit disappointed because there were no fish at first, but after a while, while holding the handle and moving with the instructor, I was instructed to shake something in the net, and then, fish appeared!
A lot of horse mackerel came around. Some unfamiliar fish also approached, and I was able to touch them directly. The sea was clear, and it felt like my feet were almost touching the sand. Searching for sea turtles was also fun.
海の中を水中スクーターで移動しながらお魚沢山みれると思い
楽しみにしていました。
船からラダーを降りて海の中に入るのもドキドキで、
宇宙のヘルメットみたいなのに潜って入ります。
最初うまく入れなかったのですが、インストラクターが
サポートしてくれるので二回目はうまく入れました。
ヘルメットの中では呼吸も楽にでき手持ちの携帯カメラで動画も
とることができました。
周りを見渡すと、あれ、魚がいない。と残念な気持ちでしたが
しばらくハンドルを握りながらインストラクターと共に移動し
網金具に入ったものを振ってくださいとジェスチャーで指示が
あり、ふってるとお魚キター!
アジ?がたくさん周辺に来てくれました。みなれないお魚も
寄ってきて直接手で触れることもできました。
海は透明度があり、砂に足がつきそうでつかないです。
ウミガメ捜索も楽しかったです。
On that day, our family (two adults and an elementary school child) participated together. It was our first time kayaking, and since our child is a bit timid and had never been in water where they couldn't touch the bottom, we felt a little anxious about joining. The guide was very kind and taught us various things, allowing both us and our child to participate very enjoyably. During snorkeling, the guide changed locations while keeping an eye on our child and swam with us, for which we are truly grateful. Paddling outside the bay can be quite tiring, but it's a pleasant kind of fatigue. When we come back to the Big Island next time, we would like to participate again!
その日は私達家族(夫婦2人と小学生の子供)の3人で参加しました。カヤックは初挑戦でしたし、子供も怖がりで足のつかない水に入る事もした事がなかったので、少し不安を感じての参加でした。ガイドの方がとても親切に色々と教えて下さって、私達も子供もとても楽しく参加する事が出来ました。シュノーケルも子供の様子を見ながら色々と場所を変更したり一緒に泳いで下さったりして、本当に感謝です。湾の外に出て漕ぐので、結構疲れますが心地よい疲労感です。次回ハワイ島に来る時には、また参加したいと思います!
I only tried it twice.
I tried other places more than three times...
The cost performance is terrible. It's not interesting at all.
I ordered it after watching "Hawa Koi," but it was a waste of money.
2回しか、トライしなかった。
他のとこは3回以上トライしてたのに…
コスパ悪すぎ。全然面白くない。
ハワ恋見て頼んだけど、お金の無駄。
I experienced a underwater scooter, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling.
While I was stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, it was a bit windy, which made it feel colder. I could see corals, but there were hardly any fish.
The underwater scooter was really great! Fish came close, but unfortunately, they didn't have that tropical fish vibe and looked more like a school of mackerel (laughs).
I took photos with my smartphone and videos with an underwater camera, but there was an additional charge. Moreover, even though I paid, the photos taken with my smartphone were not sent to me.
水中スクーターとスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケル体験しました。
スタンドアップパドルとシュノーケルを体験中は若干風が強かったので体感温度が下がり寒かったです。
サンゴは見れますが魚は殆どいませんでした。
水中スクーターはとっても良かったです!魚が寄ってきましたが残念な事に熱帯魚感がなくサンマの群のようでした(笑)
スマホで写真、水中カメラで動画を撮っていただきましたが別料金がかかります。
しかもお金を払ったのにスマホで撮った写真は送られて来ませんでした。
The staff were very friendly and made it a lot of fun, so I really enjoyed participating! Above all, it was amazing to see a whale right below us while flying, and we were lucky enough to see a rainbow too!
スタッフ皆さんとてもフレンドリーにして楽しくしてくれたのでとても楽しく参加できました!
なによりも飛んでる時にクジラがちょうど下にいてラッキーで虹も見られて最高でした!
It was my first time in Hawaii, and we were blessed with beautiful weather. We started with an optional tour on a boat, where we went snorkeling at a sandbar. The water was crystal clear, allowing us to swim with fish and observe coral.
After snorkeling, we experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). At first, it was challenging to maintain balance, but thanks to our guide's instructions, I was able to ride confidently.
For the final activity, we switched to a different boat for the underwater scooter. While exploring underwater, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle. We attracted fish with bait for some great photos, and at the end, we were able to purchase the photos for $40.
初めてのハワイでしたが天候にも恵まれ、とても快晴でのオプショナルツアーで、初めに船に乗りサンドバーの浅瀬でのシュノーケリングをしました。
海が透き通っていて魚と一緒に泳いだりサンゴを観察することができます。
シュノーケリングの後はSUP体験で、初めはバランスを取るのが大変ですがガイドさんのご指導のおかげでしっかり乗る事ができました。
最後の水中スクーターは違う船に乗り換えました。水中スクーターで海の中に入り進んでいる途中運が良くウミガメをお目にかかる事ができました。魚の餌で魚たちをおびき寄せ写真をたくさん撮っていただき、最後に40ドルで頂くことができました。
I was worried about snorkeling with my child, but I felt quite reassured and satisfied with the activity because the guide stayed with us the whole time! At one point, my child started saying they were cold and wanted to get out, but I appreciated how kindly the guide handled it without any negative reactions. The shuttle car was nice, and we had a comfortable drive. They took photos with a GoPro, so we have great quality memories! Data download was also available! Thank you!
子連れでシュノーケルは不安でしたが、ガイドの先生がずっと一緒についていてくれたのでかなり安心で満足するアクティビティーでした!
途中で子どもが寒くてもう上がりたいと言い始めましたが、嫌な顔せず対応いただき有り難かったです。
送迎の車もいい車で心地よくドライブできました。
ゴープロで写真を撮ってくれたので、いい画質で良い思い出ができました!データダウンロードOKでした!ありがとうございます!
Shuttle pick up and drop off were seamless. The perfect amount of time at the Bay to get through admissions, snorkel, float, sun and snack! The gear worked well and fit like a glove.
I've been on 3 trips in the last 2 months with activities scheduled everyday for jet skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, etc. and this was the most fun I have had doing any of them.
My wife is claustrophobic and just couldn't do it, so I took her turn and did it twice. There is a bag of fish food on the front of the scooter, and you squeeze it and wave it around and the fish go nuts literally right in front of you and eat from your hand. I saw 6 different species of colorful fish and a sea turtle so close I could have touched it.
They videotape you doing it and take photos, so you can show your friends who aren't going to understand unless they see it. When they do see it, they all want to do it too. Would definitely do this again.
Guides were great...clearly love what they do. Saw lots of beautiful fish. Hanauma Bay was beautiful. Go with the wetsuit if you tend to get cold easily.
Hi, Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
The president's dog accompanied us on the tour, and it was so cute. In the first half, we alternated between stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, but I ended up playing with the dog instead of focusing on snorkeling. The dog was a great swimmer, friendly, and very well-behaved! In the second half, we enjoyed underwater scooters. There was no trouble communicating with the instructor using gestures. It might be a good idea to review how to equalize your ears beforehand. For those with claustrophobia, it might be a bit tough, but I had a great time. I was able to see turtles up close, and the fish came to the food in my hands. Photos are $40, videos are $40, and both together are $60. I purchased both as a keepsake.
社長さんのワンコがツアーに同伴してくれてとても可愛かったです。
前半はスタンドアップパドルボートとシュノーケリングを交代でしたのですがシュノーケリングそっちのけでワンコと遊でしまいました
泳ぎも上手で人なくっこくてとても良い子!
後半は水中スクーターを楽しみました。
インストラクターさんとは身振り手振りで意思の疎通にも困ることはありませんでした。
参加の前に耳抜きの仕方だけ予習しておいたほうがいいかもしれません。
閉所恐怖症の方はもしかしたらキツイかもしれませんが私は楽しめました。
亀も近くで見れたし魚も手元の餌に寄ってきてくれました。
写真だけ40ドル、動画だけ40ドル、両方なら60ドルです。
記念に両方購入しました。
It's a tour that lasts about 2 hours in total. We went as a couple, but ended up with another person who joined us, so there were three of us taking off together. The drivers were two cheerful individuals, and they were entertaining throughout. It was also fun to be splashed with water multiple times. If you have a GoPro that's waterproof, you'll be fine.
全部で2時間くらいのツアーです。カップルで行ったのですが1人別で来ていた方と同じになり3人で飛び立ちました。運転手は愉快な2人で終始面白かったです。何回も水に落とされるのも面白かったです。ゴープロは防水仕様なら大丈夫です。
I took a deep breath, ducked under water and up into the globe of my personal submarine. There was a small chain link bag of fish food that I was instructed to shake, by hand motions, from the diver that stayed near and guided me around. The fish swarmed around me, bumping my fingers as they eagerly gobbled the food. It was surreal. The trip began with A few of us boarding a large motorized rubber raft that took us to a sandbar. The guide had a dog that was very enthusiastic. At one point it jumped into the water and swam behind the boat, which continued on leaving the dog way behind. At one point it was so far behind it was hard to see it. A real swimmer. We jumped into the water and were instructed how to use the Seabob. It pulled us around the water, which was too shallow to really get the feel of the machine. Low tide was not a good time to do this. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend it.
At first, I was nervous and scared, but it wasn't frightening at all, and it felt great. I definitely want others to experience it. I would like to do it again.
最初は緊張してびびってましたが、怖くもなく、気持ちよかったです。是非体験して欲しいです。またやりたいと思います。
The scenery is beautiful, and the staff really gets everyone excited to have fun. I think the view after flying in the sky allows you to experience the beautiful ocean and the wonders of Hawaii.
I suffer from severe motion sickness, so I was feeling dizzy and nauseous the whole time, but next time I want to participate after taking motion sickness medication. The driver for the pickup was also a very fun person, and I enjoyed the time spent during the transfer. Thank you very much.
景色も美しく、スタッフの方もすごく楽しめるように盛り上がってくださいます。
空に飛んでからの景色はキレイな海やハワイの素晴らしさを体感することができると思います。
船酔いが酷い私はずっと吐き気でフラフラしてましたが、次回は酔い止めを飲んで参加したいと思います。
また送迎のドライバーさんもとても楽しい方で送迎時間を楽しく過ごせました。
ありがとうございました。
I participated with my mother in her 50s. A few days ago, my sister and her husband who went parasailing warned us, "Be careful, you might get really seasick!" However, our boat ride was relatively smooth, so we didn't have to worry about seasickness. There was some slight turbulence in the air, but it was not scary at all; it felt like we were flying. I held a waterproof instant camera while flying, and it didn't interfere with taking pictures at all.
50代の母親と参加しました。数日前にパラセイリングをした妹夫婦からは、「すごく船酔いするから気をつけて!」と言われていたのですが、私たちの船は比較的穏やかな運転だったのか、船酔いの心配はありませんでした。空中では多少揺れましたが、怖さは全くなく、空を飛んでいるようでした。手に防水インスタントカメラを持って空を飛びましたが、撮影には何の支障もありませんでした。
The sea was wonderful, and I enjoyed both kayaking and snorkeling. Since there was no transportation provided, it was fine to wear my swimsuit and take an Uber to the meeting point at the hotel parking lot. However, after the tour ended, we dispersed in the parking lot. I had to change in the nearby hotel's restroom without any shower facilities. I really wished there had been at least a simple shower to rinse off the salt, and I would have appreciated having a place to change.
海は素敵でカヤックもシュノーケリングも楽しめました。
送迎がないので水着を着て集合場所のホテルの駐車場までウーバーでいくのは良いのですが、ツアーが終わったあとも、駐車場で解散となりました。着替えはシャワーもないままそばのホテルのトイレでしました。せめて簡易シャワーで塩を落としたかったですし、着替える場所も欲しかったです。
カヤックツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。
素敵なチップをいただき、心より感謝申し上げます!カヤックツアーを楽しんでいただけたことを願っています。
残念ながら、島には公共のシャワーが十分にありませんが、徒歩約5分のところにシャワーがあることをお知らせしました。
ご不便をおかけしたことをお詫び申し上げます。
残りのバケーションをお楽しみください。
マハロ!
Thank you for joining our Kayak Tour.
We very much appreciated the very nice tip! We hope you enjoyed the Kayak Tour.
Unfortunately, there are not enough public showers around the island but we did let you know that there is a shower about a 5 minute walk.
We regret if it was not convenient for you.
We hope you enjoy the remainder of your vacation.
Mahalo!
This was my second time snorkeling, and I participated in the tour feeling anxious about the deep water, as I could only do the crawl by myself. I decided to join after seeing everyone having fun in the reviews. I dislike cold water and am not a strong swimmer, so I was filled with the desire to back out until the last minute. However, the guide was incredibly thorough in teaching us how to breathe, and with the rental of the bodysuit, I was able to swim happily!
Once I got used to it, we went out to look for turtles, and by then, I was able to swim smoothly! Hanauma Bay is the best place; both snorkeling and the beach are amazing, and the guide is fantastic too! I highly recommend it! I will definitely join again when I go to Hawaii!
シュノーケリング二回目、一人ではクロールしかできず深いところは不安のあるなかでのツアー参加でした。
口コミから、みなさんが楽しく参加されているのを拝見して参加しました。寒い海は嫌いだし、泳ぎは苦手で直前までやめたい気持ちでいっぱいでしたが、ガイドさんが本当に丁寧に息の仕方など教えてくださり、ボディスーツのレンタルもあり、楽しく泳ぐことができました!
慣れてきたら沖に出てカメを探しに行きましたが、その時にはもうスイスイいくことができました!
ハナウマ湾は最高の場所でシュノーケリングもビーチも最高なのはもちろんですが、ガイドさんも最高です!おすすめです!
またハワイ行ったときは参加します!
The weather was favorable, and it was a perfect day for kayaking, so I was very satisfied. Additionally, having a Japanese guide helped a lot, and their attentive service was wonderful. However, I had to carry the kayak myself, which I think is quite challenging, especially for women (maybe because of age?).
Also, there was hardly any time to change after returning! The waiting time for the changing room, changing clothes, organizing my belongings, and using the restroom added up to only 9 minutes, and I was in such a rush that I completely forgot an important item. When I told the driver on the return bus, he said he didn't know the phone number and that I should look it up and call myself... Isn't that strange considering he is employed? Well, in the end, after some fuss, he did make the call for me.
Thanks to the consideration of the Japanese staff, I was able to get my item back, for which I am very grateful, but regarding the driver... that's another story. I think women, regardless of whether they can speak English or not, should definitely have a guide if they are beginners at kayaking (since they can help with carrying, pulling, and getting in).
Also, I recommend bringing a dress that you can change into quickly. At Flat Island, the rocky areas can be tough to walk on, so having aqua shoes would be beneficial. The tour content and the Japanese staff were excellent. Thank you for your assistance.
天候にも恵まれ、カヤック日和の事もありとても満足でした。
また、日本語ガイド付きだったので、色々お手伝いもして頂き、丁寧な対応で素晴らしかったです。
しかし、カヤックを自分で運ばなくてはならず、女性は(歳だからか?)大変だと思います。
また帰って来てからの、着替えの時間が全然ない!更衣室の待ち時間、着替え、荷物の整理、トイレ…合わせてなんと9分しか無く、慌てふためき、大事な物をまるまる忘れて来てしまいました。
帰りのバスでドライバーに伝えると、電話番号が分からないから自分で調べて電話しろと…
雇われているくせに、それっておかしくない?
まぁ、結局ワラワラしていたら、電話かけてくれましたが…
日本人スタッフの方の配慮により、無事に手元に戻って来たのは感謝感謝ですが、ドライバーに関しては…ってところです。
女性の方は、英語が話せる話せないではなく、カヤック初心者ならガイドを付けた方が良いと思います。(運んだり、引っ張ったり、乗ったりのお手伝いをして頂けるので)
あと、ぱっと着替えられる、ワンピースを持って行く事をお勧めします。
又フラットアイランドでは、岩がゴツゴツしている所を歩くので、アクアシューズがあると良いですよー。
ツアー内容と、日本人スタッフは素晴らしかったです。
お世話になりました。
Aloha Hawaii,
Thank you for participating in the kayak tour and for your review. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the kayak tour. We understand that transporting the kayaks can be quite challenging. Unfortunately, due to current regulations, we are unable to make changes, and we are fully aware of the difficulties involved, but we consider it part of the activity. Additionally, depending on the sea conditions, the number of customers, and the members of your group, there may be times when returning to the shop takes longer than expected. We apologize for any rush before the departure time. We are relieved to hear that you received your belongings safely.
Regarding the driver on your return, we sincerely apologize. Although the driver was from another company, that level of service is not acceptable. We will contact the transportation company to ensure that this does not happen again in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
When you come back to Hawaii, please do visit the beautiful Kailua Beach. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
アロハワイ様
カヤックツアーにご参加及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
カヤックツアーにはご満足して頂けたようでとても嬉しく思います。
カヤックを運ぶ作業、大変ですよね。こちらは現在条例により変更することができず、大変なのは重々承知致しておりますが、アクティビティのひとつとさせて頂いております。また、その日の海の条件、お客様の人数、メンバーなどにより、ショップに戻る時間が遅くなってしまうことがあることもあります。出発時間まで大変急がせてしまったようで申し訳ございませんでした。お荷物も無事に受け取って頂けたとのことで安心しました。
帰りのドライバーの件ですが、大変申し訳ございませんでした。ドライバーは他社の者になるとはいえ、その対応はよろしくございません。送迎会社の方へは今後このようなことがないよう、連絡させて頂きます。ありがとうございます。
また、ハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともきれいなカイルアビーチに遊びにいらしてください。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
They provided support in Japanese.
They took over 90 photos for $30, and I was very satisfied!
For those who are prone to seasickness, especially Japanese people, I recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating, as there are many groups and you'll spend a lot of time on the boat.
日本語で対応してくださいました。
写真も$30で90枚以上撮影してくださり、とっても大満足!
参加する組が多いと、船に乗ってる時間が多いので船に酔いやすい日本人は、酔い止めを飲んでから参加することをお勧めします。
I had a great time enjoying SUP at the sandbar with my dog Shaka. I took a lot of photos with my iPhone, creating many memories. Thanks to the diver's care, I was able to see fish and sea turtles up close with Scuba Bob. It was truly an amazing experience. Scuba provided the photos as data for the group for $40. Videos are an additional $40. I think that's a very reasonable price.
I joined this tour after reading reviews on Veltra. At first, I was a bit worried because there were some negative reviews, but once I participated in the tour, I realized there was nothing to worry about. Everyone was very friendly and nice. However, regarding what to bring, I think it's essential to have something warm, like a large towel, especially during the winter season (we participated in February) when coming out of the water.
While I recommend scuba diving, I highly recommend Scuba Bob, where you can comfortably see underwater! If you have a phone in a waterproof case, you can take a lot of great photos underwater! That’s what I did. If I have the chance to go again, I would choose this tour.
犬のシャカと一緒にサンドバーでSUPを楽しめました。私が持っていったiPhoneで写真をたくさん撮ってくれ、思い出がたくさんできました。スキューバボブはダイバーさんの気遣いで魚やウミガメが間近でみられました。本当に感動体験でした。スキューバは、撮ってくれた写真をデータでくれました(グループで$40)。動画はさらに+$40です。かなり良心的な値段だと思います。
veltraのレビューを見てからここのツアーに参加しました。はじめは、不安なレビューも複数あって、大丈夫かな?と思いましたが、ツアーに参加してみればなんのことはありません。皆さんとても気さくでいい方たちでした。ただ、持ち物に関して、冬の時期とされる期間?(私たちは2月に参加)は、大きなタオルなど、海から上がった際に暖を取れるものが必ずあったほうがいいと思います。
スキューバダイビングもおすすめですが、海の中を安心して見ることのできる、スキューバボブはめちゃくちゃおすすめです!防水カバーに入れている携帯なら、海の中をめちゃくちゃ撮れますよ!わたしはそれ派でした。また行く機会があれば、ここのツアーにするとおもいます。
Uncle Kevin was truely an amazing bus driver/tour guide! Made the day feel as though you were a local :). Amazing commentary and local facts. A whole range of activities to choose from and by far was the best taking a surf lesson on the north shore!
Aloha Kate, yes we are truly blessed to have uncle Kevin as part of our ohana! Hope to see you again on the Original North shore tour!
Couldn’t have asked for a better crew! Whole experience was outstanding from start to end!
We were supposed to gather in front of Quicksilver (on Lures Street) at 8:40 for a 9:00 start, but even at 9:15, the van hadn’t arrived. When we decided to give up and return to the hotel, we received an email from Veltra at 8:36 notifying us of the cancellation. I was a bit anxious and checked the email late, but it seems there’s a possibility of cancellation until quite close to the time.
After that, we rescheduled and gathered at the same time and place, and around 8:55, a van with the Hawaiian Parasailing logo arrived. It was a busy spot with many taxis and other shuttle buses, so the logo on the van helped us identify it.
Inside the van, we signed a consent form, and upon reaching the dock, we were guided without any waiting and boarded with our belongings. It’s better not to bring too much luggage since it goes under the seats at your feet.
There were about five groups on the same boat, including couples, friends, families, and solo travelers. After about 10 minutes offshore, our group was called to fly suddenly. The actual flying lasted about 7 to 8 minutes, and the view of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, and the horizon was amazing under the clear sky. We enjoyed being lifted and lowered, and even took a light dive into the sea.
The crew played music on the boat and entertained us with their broken Japanese. Before flying, they asked if we wanted to take photos with a DSLR. I requested a DSLR shot and also handed my phone to someone on the boat to record a video. Other groups were taking pictures of each other with their phones and exchanged photos after returning to the harbor.
Each group flew for a total of about an hour. I usually don’t get seasick, but I took motion sickness medication beforehand, so I didn’t feel too nauseous, although some people on the boat seemed to be quite sick.
I gave a tip to the crew (I gave $20), paid for the SD card at the reception (which holds about 90 photos for $30), and returned to the hotel around 10:30 with the van.
9:00開始で8:40にクイックシルバー(ルアーズ通り)前に集合でしたが、9:15になってもバンが来ず、諦めてホテルに戻ると、中止メールがVeltraから8:36に来ていました。焦りもありメール確認が遅くなりましたが、結構ギリギリまで中止の可能性があるようです。
その後変更して参加できた日も同じ時間、場所に集合でしたが、8:55頃にHawaiian parasailing のロゴの入ったバンがやってきました。タクシーや他の送迎のバスが多く止まる場所で、色んな会社のバンが来るので、ロゴ入りのバンが目印になりました。
バンの中で同意書にサインして船着場まで着くと、待つことなく案内され、そのまま荷物を持って乗船。荷物は足元の座席の下に入れるのであまり多くないほうがよいと思います。
一緒の船には5組ほどで、カップル、友達同士、親子、1人の方もいました。10分くらい沖に行くと、1組目に指名されていきなり飛ぶことに。
実際に飛んでいたのは7〜8分で、快晴のなかダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチ、水平線の眺めは最高でした。高さを上下されたり、海に軽くダイブしたりもありでとても楽しめました。
船では音楽も流して、カタコトの日本語でクルーが楽しませてくれます。
クルーが飛ぶ前に一眼レフで写真を撮るか聞いてくれます。私は一眼の撮影をお願いして、さらに同船していた人に携帯を渡して、動画を撮って貰いました。他のグループではお互いに携帯で撮り合って、帰港後に写真交換をしていました。
各グループが飛んで、トータル1時間ほどでした。もともと船酔いしないほうですが、事前に酔い止めを飲んでいったのでそこまで酔いは感じなかったものの、同船の方は結構酔って大変そうでした。
クルーにチップ(私は20ドルにしました)を渡し、受付でSDカードの代金(90枚程入って30ドル)を払って、バンで送ってもらいホテルに戻ったのは10:30頃でした。
It can be summed up in one word: amazing! It was truly so good that I can say it was the most fun I've ever had in my life. There was absolutely no fear at all!
最高の一言に尽きます!本当に良すぎて人生で一番と言っていいほど楽しかったです。怖さは全く無かったです!
Outstanding! Awesome instructors! Highly recommend using Blue Hawaii Divers.
Thanks guys, you did great! Dan
It was truly amazing. The weather was great, and the view of Honolulu's streets from the ocean side became an unforgettable memory. I thought I would only be in the air for a shorter time when I made the reservation, but surprisingly, I was able to enjoy the scenery from up high for quite a while. The instructor also entertained the tour guests, which was nice. You absolutely should make a reservation!!
まじで最高でした。天気もよく、ホノルルの街並みを海側から見た眺めは忘れ難い思い出になりました。予約時はもうちょっと短い時間しか空中にいられないかと思っていましたが意外と長いこと高いところで景色を楽しめました。インストラクターの方がツアー客を楽しませてくれたのもよかったです。絶対に予約するべき!!
It was my first time parasailing, and I was nervous since it was overseas, but the pickup was smooth! The captain and the guide were cheerful and communicated well, and the scenery was absolutely amazing!
初めてのパラセーリングで、かつ海外で不安だったのですがピックアップもスムーズでした!
船長さん、ガイドさんも明るくコミュニケーションとってくれて、景色もとても最高!
An activity I was determined to participate in while in Hawaii.
I truly recommend it!! The view of Waikiki from 150 meters is amazing, and the wind and light felt wonderful. Although I was a bit nervous before flying, the staff and fellow passengers on the boat were all great people, which turned my nerves into excitement.
☆ You will touch the water briefly at the end before landing on the boat. It often seems like you only get your feet wet, so if you want to get more wet, it might be good to communicate your wishes in simple English (Japanese was hardly understood).
☆ Photos are $30. You can receive them on an SD card.
☆ I read the reviews and was prepared, but the boat sways more than I expected! You'll be waiting on a constantly swaying boat except when it's your turn to fly, so even if you're usually good with motion sickness, I think it's better to take some medication. That way, you can enjoy it until the end.
☆ You will need to tip when getting off the boat and during transportation.
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to experience this again!
ハワイで絶対参加しようと決めていたアクティビティ。
高さはもちろん150mで。
本っ当におススメです!!
150mから見るワイキキの景色は素晴らしく、風も光も全てが気持ち良かったです。
飛ぶ前は多少緊張するものの、スタッフやボートの同乗者皆さんがノリのいい良い人達で緊張がいい興奮に変わりました。
☆最後少しだけ着水します。その後ボートに着地。着水は見た感じ結構足先だけのことも多いので、もし結構水に入りたいなら簡単な英語ででも(日本語はほとんど通じませんでした)希望を伝えると良いかも。
☆写真は30$。SDカードで貰えます。
☆レヴュー読んで覚悟してましたが、思った以上にボート揺れます!自分が飛ぶ時以外はずっと揺れるボートの上で待機なので、酔いに強い人でも酔い止め薬は飲んだ方が良いと思います。その方が最後まで楽しめます。
☆ボートから降りるときと送迎時はチップ必要です。
もしもう一度ハワイに行く機会があれば、また体験したいくらい楽しかったです!!