All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I chose a small group activity since my mother can't swim. The instructor, Dan, held my mother's hand the whole time to reassure her, and she was overjoyed, saying she never thought the day would come when she could go snorkeling! She mentioned that she wants to go snorkeling again on our next trip. Thank you so much, Dan! 😊

泳げない母と一緒と言うことで、少人数のものを選びました。インストラクターのダンさんが、ずっと母の手を握り安心させてくれたとのことで、まさかシュノーケルができる日が来ると思っていなかった！！と大喜びでした。次回も旅行に行ったらシュノーケリングしたいと言っていました。ダンさん本当にどうもありがとうございました＾＾

This time, due to the weather, there were two schedule changes on-site, but the staff at VELTRA were very kind and helped us, allowing us to fly safely. When I had questions on-site and called, I was relieved that I could communicate entirely in Japanese, possibly because there was a Japanese staff member.

For parasailing, there were two staff members, and while we were waiting, they kept the atmosphere lively, which was a lot of fun. The view from 150 meters was truly breathtaking!

One thing to note is that the boat used for transportation shakes a lot, so if you're prone to motion sickness, it's better to take some anti-nausea medication.

At the end, as a thank you for the enjoyable experience, everyone gave tips to the staff (I’m not sure about the standard amount, but we gave $10 each to the two staff members). It was truly the most pleasant and fun experience!

今回は、天候の関係で2度ほど現地で日程変更があったのですが、VELTRAの方がとても親切に対応してくださり、無事に飛べました。
現地で聞きたい事があり、電話した時にも日本人スタッフの方だったのか、全て日本語でやり取りができた事にも安心しました。
パラセーリングは、スタッフの方2名だったのですが、待ってる間は、常に場を盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しかったですし、150mからの眺めは、まさに絶景でした！
注意点としては、移動の船がものすごく揺れるので、乗り物弱い方は、酔い止め飲まれた方がいいです。
最後は、楽しませてもらったお礼にスタッフの方に皆さんチップを渡されてました(相場は分かりませんが、私達は2名の方に10＄ずつ渡しました)。
本当に最高に気持ちよく楽しい体験でした！

The transportation to the flight was very enjoyable. However, there was one issue with the group division; my brother-in-law, his wife, and her sister's son were placed in one group and flew together. Since we received photos, it would have been better if we could have flown separately.

送迎から飛ぶまでとても楽でした。1点だけグループ分けの部分で勝手に決められてしまい私の義理の兄と奥さんの義理の妹とその息子が1つのグループで飛ばされてしまいました。
写真も頂いたので別々で飛べたらもっと良かった

I challenged myself to 150 meters of parasailing! I thought if I was going to do it, I might as well go for the highest option. I was a bit anxious about what it would be like before getting on, but once I was up there, the view of Honolulu was amazing and very refreshing. The boat crew was also a lot of fun and kept the guests entertained. I definitely want to do it again!

１５０メートルのパラセーリングにチャレンジしました！どうせやるなら1番高い方がいいなあと思い決断しました。乗るまではどんなものか少し不安でしたが、実際に乗ってみると高い方がホノルルを一望できてとても爽快でした。ボートのクルー達もとても面白い人達でお客さんを楽しませてくれました。また乗ってみたいなあと思いました。

Riding the underwater scooter, there was fish food attached. It was so much fun as fish came right in front of me to eat the food, and they even splashed around. Since it was mid-November, it was cold when I got out of the water. I draped a bath towel over my shoulders to keep warm. Still, I was able to go snorkeling again, and since I brought food with me, the fish came close, which was interesting. If I were to be picky, I wish there had been more colorful fish.

水中スクーターに乗ると魚の餌が取り付けてありました。目の前に魚がいっぱい餌を食べに来て手を叩いたりしてくれるのでとても楽しかったです。
11月の中旬だったので海から出てくると寒かったです。肩からバスタオルを掛けて寒さを防ぎました。
それでもシュノーケリングをさせてもらえたので再び海の中へ。餌を持って入れたので魚が寄って来てくれるので面白かったです。贅沢を言えばカラフルな魚がいてくれれば良かったかなぁと思いました。

In December, it was sunny on the day, but there was also some wind, making it a bit chilly for marine sports. After listening to the instructor's explanations, we started. We went around three pylons in a clockwise direction, full throttle for about 30 minutes! Since it was just going around, it can get a bit boring once you get used to it, but racing while soaking up the sunlight and seawater is really fun!

*The local instructor also recommends it, but goggles are a must. You’ll understand why after going around once without them (laughs).

12月。当日は晴れてはいましたが、風もありマリンスポーツをするには少し寒い日ででした。インストラクターから一通り説明を聞きスタート。三本のパイロンを右回りに。アクセル全開で約30分周回！周回するだけなので慣れてくると飽きますが、太陽の光と海水を全身に浴びながら快走はホント楽しい！

※現地インストラクターも勧めますがゴーグルは必須。ゴーグル無で一周すると意味わかります（笑）

I was a bit anxious because the pickup time was more than 10 minutes late, but I was picked up safely and arrived at Hawaii Kai in about 40 minutes. There were some waiting times after we arrived, but the boat transfers to parasailing were incredibly fast, and it felt like we were about to collide! It was a lot of fun!

Once on the parasailing boat, I had the harness attached and took a quick photo. I was the first one to go up. It felt like I was flying in a very peaceful space, and it was so enjoyable! The scenery and atmosphere were something you can only experience in Hawaii, and it was all perfect! At the end, they showed us the photos and videos they took. I didn't purchase them, but I did feel like I wanted them as a keepsake. If you have the time, I definitely recommend experiencing this!

ピックアップの時間が10分以上過ぎてたので、少し不安になりましたが、無事にピックアップしてもらいハワイカイまで40分くらいで到着しました。着いてからも諸々待ち時間がありましたが、、船を乗り継ぎ、乗り継ぎでパラセーリングまでの船ではめちゃくちゃ早くて、ぶつかりそう！！など楽しませてくれました！

パラセーリングの船に乗り込みハーネスを取り付けてもらい、写真をパシャリ、一番手で上げてもらいました。とても穏やかな空間で空を飛んでるようでとても楽しかったです！
ハワイでしか味わえない空間に景色、全て最後でした！
最後には撮ってくれた写真と動画を見せてもらいました。購入はしませんでしたが、記念に欲しい気もしました。
時間があれば是非体験して欲しいです♪

Last year, I went stand-up paddleboarding. Although it was said that the wind was strong and we would only be on the river, the wind calmed down and we were able to go out to the ocean and really enjoy ourselves. The staff were friendly, and I remember the lunch pizza being delicious. So this year, I went sea kayaking. The wind was indeed strong again, and unfortunately, we only stayed on the river, but I was able to ride a rental bike to Lanikai. The water was cold, so I didn't go snorkeling, but they do offer rentals. This year, I also had the pizza again. The crust is delicious. It was a great experience.

昨年、SUPしました。風が強く川だけとの話だったのですが、風が弱まり海に出られ満喫しました。スタッフの方も気さくで、ランチのピザも美味しかったのを覚えてます。なので、今年はシーカヤックをしました。やはり風が強く、残念ながら川だけでしたが、レンタル自転車でラニカイまで行けました。水が冷たく、シュノーケルはしませんでしたが、貸してくれます。今年もピザをいただきました。生地が美味しいです。満喫です。

It was so much fun! I was excited and nervous, but I flew over the ocean. For a moment, I felt a bit scared, but since I was with someone else, I felt very reassured. Once I put on the safety belt and thought I was ready, I was suddenly in the air. I quickly soared higher and higher. Once I was up there, I didn't feel scared anymore and enjoyed the Hawaiian breeze. In the end, I splashed into the water (laughs). The staff took photos from the boat, and I bought a USB memory for $25. I'm still enjoying looking at those photos (they turned out to be quite interesting).

楽しかった～！！ワクワクドキドキでしたが海の上を飛んできました。一瞬、恐怖心も出てくるのですが二人乗りだったので、とても心強かったです。安全ベルトをつけ準備ができたと思ったらあっという間に空へ。みるみるうちに高く飛んでいました。上がってしまうと怖さもなくハワイの風を感じて楽しみました。最後は水にチャポ～ン（笑）スタッフの方がボートから写真を写してくれていて２５ドルでＵＳＢメモリーを買いました。その写真を見ては、また楽しんでいます。（なかなか面白い写真が撮れていました）

I couldn't tell how many meters we went up, but we ascended rapidly. By the way, I love heights, and we definitely went up quite high! I set it to 90 meters, but I think we probably went even higher. However, the view was amazing and I was really moved. That said, I started to feel seasick. I took motion sickness medication beforehand since I had read reviews, but it didn't help. Motion sickness medication is absolutely essential!

何メートル上がったか分からないくらいグングン上がりました。因みに高いところ好きですが、結構な高さ上がってました！90メートルにしたのですが恐らくそれ以上上がってたとも思います。でも景色はすごく良くて感動しました。ですが、船酔いをしかけました。事前に口コミを見ていたので酔い止めを飲みましたが駄目でした。絶対酔い止め必須！！

It was convenient to be within walking distance from the hotel. I had fun getting interesting photos taken that I couldn't capture myself for $30 (cash price). I booked for 90 meters, but was it more than that? We went quite high up! (^_^)

宿泊先ホテルから徒歩で行ける場所にあって楽でした。
$30(現金価格)で自分では撮れない面白画像も撮影して貰えて楽しかったです。
90mで予約しましたがそれ以上だったのか？かなり高くまで上がってました(^_^;)

There are some amazing views and creatures to see. The guide was awesome. We took two kids in the front of our Kayaks (which means we did all the rowing) therefore the groups with 2 adults per boat went way ahead of us. Don’t sign up for group activities if you expect the world to evolve around you. The group we went with seemed to rush through everything and we were trying to enjoy the trip and views.

I participated with my family of four, and although I had some concerns, I found that even with only English being spoken, a bit of Japanese was understood, and there was a laminated Japanese explanation sheet, so I didn't feel too inconvenienced. The driver for the pick-up was also funny, which made it enjoyable.

Now, onto the main topic: I challenged myself to the 150M. I thought my 7-year-old son might hesitate at the last minute, but he watched the other adult guests being attended to first and seemed to enjoy it, saying he wanted to ride again the next day. They adjust the flight arrangements based on the size of the children, which is great. In the latter half of the flight, you get about half your body submerged in the sea, but if you don't like that, you can go ahead first. However, since the belt gets wet, your swimsuit will also get wet. So let's give up on staying dry and enjoy it to the fullest. You ride the shuttle van to and from in your swimsuit, and it's fine even if you're wet. Just bring a towel instead of a change of clothes. Everyone in Hawaii is very kind to children, so you can feel at ease. The only downside was that the SD card we purchased for the photos was a bit disappointing.

親子4人で参加して少し不安もあったのですが、英語のみとなっていても片言の日本語が通じたり、ラミネートされた日本語説明書があったのでさほど不便は感じませんでした。送迎のドライバーの方も面白くて、楽しかったです。本題ですが150Ｍにチャレンジしました。7歳の息子は土壇場で嫌がるかと思いましたが、他の大人だけのお客様を先にアテンドしその様子を見ていたので楽しめたらしく、翌日も乗りたいと言っていた。子供の体の大きさを見てフライトアレンジをしてくれるので良いです。フライト後半海に体半分くらい浸かるのですが、それが嫌な方は先に行ってくれればＯＫ。ということでしたが、ベルトが濡れているため水着は濡れます。なので諦めて思いっきり楽しみましょう。行きも帰りも水着で送迎バンに乗ります。濡れていても大丈夫。着替えなんて特に持たずにタオルを持って行きましょう。皆さんハワイの方は子供にとてもやさしいです、安心してください。ただ撮影してくれた購入のＳＤは微妙でした。

This activity was one of the best experiences in my life. The kayak and hike to the waterfall was beautiful! Our tour guy Dustin was amazing!!! He was very informative, enthusiastic and funny. He made the experience even better!! If you book the tour, you have to ask for him.

We participated as a family of five, and my second-grade grandson was very satisfied with the many fish he caught. Most of them were various types of flatfish, but we also caught some juvenile GTs and triggerfish. Additionally, while moving to different fishing spots, dolphins swam under our boat, and we even saw flying fish. I would like to sign up again when we come to Hawaii.

家族5人で参加して小２の孫もいっぱい釣って満足していました。ほとんどカワハギの種類多数でしたが、GTの子供やハリセンボンも釣れていました。それに釣り場の移動中にイルカが船の下を通ったり、トビウオにもお目にかかりました。またハワイに来たときは申し込みたいです。

I spent about 20,000 yen on a package that included an underwater scooter, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling, but on the day of the activity, it was windy and cold, so I couldn't properly do stand-up paddleboarding. I waited for about an hour, shivering in a bikini in the freezing cold, before doing the underwater scooter. The underwater scooter was really great! Fish and sea turtles came close, and I was able to take some nice photos and videos. However, the photos and videos cost an additional 80 dollars.

Although it was advertised as including snorkeling, it seems that it was canceled because it was too cold. Considering I paid 25,000 yen for half a day, I was disappointed with the experience. I think it would have been different if it had been during the warm summer months. Anyway, it was so cold that I couldn't help but wonder if I really paid for this experience... What I want to say is that the price was high for what we got. (laughs)

水中スクーターとスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケリングのパックで約２万円だしたのですが、当日風が強いし寒いしでまともにスタンドアップパドルはできませんでした。極寒の中ビキニでガクガク震えながら1時間ほど迎えを待ち、水中スクーターをやりました。水中スクーターはとっても良かったです！魚もウミガメも寄ってきていい写真、動画を撮っていただきました。しかし、写真や動画は別料金で80ドル。
シュノーケリング付きと言っていたのにシュノーケリングは寒いと言っていたからか無くなりました。半日でチップ込みで25000円払ったと思うと内容は残念でした。
きっと夏の暖かい時期だったらまた違ったのかなと思います。とにかく寒く、こんな思いするためにお金払ったのかと思ってしまいました、、、何を言いたいのかと言うと、内容のわりに値段が高いと言うことです。(笑)

We had very exciting time. We were kind of scared since that was our first time and we are not good swimmers. But it was very safe and we enjoyed very much. Chieko and Dan, they are very professional and they led us to a sea turtle!
We definitely are coming back again!

We set off in the morning with a downpour, feeling anxious. The weather quickly improved, and my son went fishing for the first time. He caught three fish and seemed to have a great time! He wants to do it again! I also got to drive from the captain's seat, which was a wonderful experience!

朝からスコールで不安の中出発
すぐ天気が良くなり
息子は初めての釣りだったのですが
3匹も釣れて楽しそうでした！
またやりたいです！
船長席で運転もさせていただき
とてもいい経験になりました！

It had rained, so the waves were high and the sea was murky, but I was glad to meet a sea turtle! Next time, I want to go when the weather is nice!

雨が降った後だったので波も高く海が濁っていたのですが、ウミガメに会えて良かったです！
次は天気のいい時にやりたいです！

what a wonderful tour. snorkeling for a beginner or someone with a little experience. our tour guide made us feel safe and made sure we saw lots of fish and turtles as he knew where they were often seen. going without a guide, I don't think I would have ventured as far from shore as I did.

My first time in Hawaii, and thanks to the support of our guide, all five of us were able to enjoy snorkeling, especially my friend who was trying it for the first time. We were able to see sea turtles twice, which I believe was thanks to our guide's assistance. The comfort of being able to speak in Japanese and the information about local shops that we received were also great. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I would love to request the guide again.

Hanauma Bay was filled with cats, almost like a cat island, which was perfect for me as a cat lover.

初めてのハワイ、シュノーケリング初体験の友人にずっとサポートしてくださり5人全員で楽しむ事が出来ました。ウミガメに2度も会うことが出来たのも、ガイドさんに案内していただいたからこそだと思います。日本語で話せる安心感、教えていただいた現地のお店の情報も良かったです。ハワイに行くことがあったら、またガイドをお願いしたいです。
ハナウマ湾が、まるで猫の島みたいに猫ちゃんだらけだったのも、猫好きな私には最高でした。

The best experience ever! The crew were very professional and nice and I don’t swim but they were so kind in helping me and guiding me through this amazing experience! In addition they gave complimentary equipment that you can borrow to snorkel freely! If you want an amazing adventure, this is one of them!

The instructor was very dedicated in assisting us. There was a simple explanation at the beginning on how to do it, so you can participate with peace of mind.

インストラクターのお姉さんが一生懸命アシストしてくれました。
始めにどうやるのか簡単な説明もあり安心して参加出来ますよ。

The captain and crew only spoke English, so I couldn't understand what they were saying, but the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean was very beautiful and enjoyable. It seems that members of Terrace House also participated in this sailing, which added to the atmosphere and made it great!

船長を始めクルーは英語しか喋りませんので何言ってるかわかりませんでしたが沖から見るワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドはとても綺麗で楽しめました^_^
テラスハウスのメンバーもこのセーリングに参加したようですので雰囲気も楽しめ良かったです！

A MUST-DO....be prepared for mud...it's a rainforest!

Really cool tour, our tour guide was very cool and made the whole experience so much fun! The trek up to the waterfall was quite fun to hike because there was so much mud:) And the kayaking is also lots of fun, not too much of an exhaust ;)

Whole experience was great!
Mentioned about our 10 year anniversary- which was lovely.

We had a wonderful tour guide who was friendly and informative! We had a great time kayaking up and down a calm river. The hike was beautiful and had a nice lunch at Secret Falls in which we dipped in for a "refreshing" swim. Would totally recommend it!

I experienced this on December 4th. The guide was incredibly nice. It had been raining in Hawaii for a long time, and finally, it cleared up on this day. We were told that it was cold and the chances of seeing a sea turtle were low, so my family and I had given up on that idea, thinking it would be fine just to see various fish. However, miraculously, we were able to encounter one sea turtle! It was truly wonderful. Overall, I was very satisfied because the guide was such a great person!

12月4日に体験しました。
とーっても感じの良いガイドさんでした。
ハワイはずーっと雨が降って居て、この日にやっと晴れてくれました。寒いしウミガメに会える確率は低いよー。と言われ、いろんなお魚に出会えるだけでいっか。なんて家族で断念していましたが、奇跡的に１匹だけ出会うことができました。
ほんとうに、素敵でした。
とにかくガイドさんがとても良い方だったので大満足でした！

To begin, customer service over the phone was fantastic. The tour itself was exactly what I was hoping it would be. We got Ocean, we got River ( the glass bottom kayaks are fantastic), and we got Steve- an entertaining yet professional
Guide who was the perfect combination of laid back and instructive. He even let one of our group take over his paddle board even though that’s not what we signed up for and she loved it! Overall great experience.