Hawaii
It was my first time in Hawaii. I think Waikiki Beach generally gives a strong impression of Hawaii's ocean, but Kailua Beach was amazing! Our hotel didn't have a shuttle, so we went to a nearby hotel and got a ride from there. It was only a two-minute walk to that hotel. Since the hotels are clustered together, it's not a problem if your hotel doesn't have a shuttle! We were able to depart almost on time. It took about 40 minutes to get to Kailua Beach. It was about a five-minute walk from the shop to Kailua Beach. The changing rooms and lockers were secure, and the restrooms were clean. There were staff members who spoke Japanese, and everyone was friendly. You can rent snorkeling gear and bodyboards. By around 9:40, we were already at Kailua Beach and enjoyed our time there. Since it was early in the morning, there weren't many people, and there were a lot of locals, so we could interact with them. For lunch, we had pizza. It was right next to the shop, and we were very satisfied with the drink and large pizza. After lunch, we rented a bicycle for $10 at the shop and went shopping at Whole Foods and Kailua's downtown, and we also visited Lanikai Beach. The staff at the shop gave us a map and explained how to get around in detail. You can reach anywhere in about 15 minutes by bike!! With about five hours of free time, you can do quite a lot! Even if you don't know anything, there are many Japanese people, and the staff at the shop will teach you various things. I felt very secure! It was a lot of fun, and I was able to relax and shop, so I was very satisfied.
初めてのハワイでした。やはりワイキキビーチは一般的にハワイの海っていう印象が強いと思いますがカイルアビーチ最高でした!私達が泊まったホテルには送迎がなかったので近くのホテルまで行き車に乗せて頂きました。そのホテルまでも徒歩2分圏内。ホテル密集してるので自分が泊まるホテルに送迎がなくても余裕ですよ!ほぼ時間通りに出発できました。40分くらいかけてカイルアビーチに行きました。ショップからカイルアビーチまでは徒歩5分くらい。更衣室もロッカーも安心だしトイレも普通に綺麗。スタッフの方も日本語できる人いるしみんな気さくな方でした。シュノーケルとかボディボードは借りれます。9:40くらいにはもうカイルアビーチに行きゆっくりすごしました。朝早かったのであまり人はいなくて地元の方も多くその方たちと交流もできました。ランチはピザにしました。ショップのすぐ隣だし、ドリンクと大きいピザ付きで大満足。ランチの後、ショップで自転車を1台10ドルで借りてフォールフーズとかカイルアのダウンタウン行って買い物したり、ルニカイビーチにも行きました。地図もショップの方がくれて、行き方も丁寧に教えてくれます。自転車で15分くらいでどこでもいけますよ!!5時間くらい自由時間なので結構いろんなことができます!全然なにも知らなくても日本人多いしショップの方も色々教えてくれるし。とても安心できました!とても楽しくてゆっくりもできてお買い物もでき大満足です。
I chose this tour because of the great reviews! This was my first time in Hawaii, and I participated to create memories the day after my wedding! The reservation process was smooth, as I made the booking from my smartphone in Japan and received quick replies and guidance! On the day of the tour, I was picked up at 8:55 at a hotel next to my accommodation, and the bus arrived at 9:05, calling out names! The bus was already quite full, with guests from places other than Japan. The bus drives pretty fast, so if you’re prone to motion sickness, it’s a good idea to have some medication!
We arrived at a shop just before Kailua Beach in about 30 minutes from Waikiki. There, a cheerful Japanese guide explained the tour and how to use the shops in detail, dividing us into groups. They were very efficient, which was great! After that, we rented bicycles for an additional $10 each and cycled to the town of Kailua! Walking can take quite a while, and you might not have enough time to go to the beach, so I recommend biking!
Once we arrived in Kailua, we first ordered takeout at Boots & Kimo's, gave our names, and received a receipt. Then we went shopping at the nearby Whole Foods Market! We filled up on salad bar items and returned to Boots & Kimo's just in time to pick up our order. After that, we biked back to the beach, where we used the lunch tickets we received earlier to order plate lunches and pizza from the shop, and rented bodyboards and beach mats to head to Kailua Beach!
We walked to Kailua Beach from the shop. There was shade, so we spread out our mats for lunch! After enjoying some swimming, when we started to get bored, we returned to the shop, borrowed snorkels, and biked to Lanikai Beach! When we dove in, we were amazed to see fish near the rocks!
On the way back, I fell into a deep sleep on the bus. We arrived at the hotel by 3 PM, and then I went shopping in Waikiki, making for a fulfilling day! The rental and explanations were all in Japanese, so it was a very reassuring tour! I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to go to Kailua!
口コミがよかったので、こちらのツアーを選びました!今回のハワイは初めてで、挙式をした次の日に思い出づくりとして、参加させていただきました!予約は、日本からスマホでの申し込みで、すぐに返信が来たり、案内が来たりとスムーズな対応でした!当日は、8:55に宿泊ホテル隣のホテルにてピックアップで、バスは9:05に到着して名前を呼んでくれました!バスには既沢山の人が乗っており、日本以外のお客さんもいました。バスは結構、飛ばすので酔いやすい方は酔い止めがあるといいです!ワイキキから、30分くらいでカイルアビーチ手前のショップに到着。そこから、日本人の明るい方がひたすらツアーや、ショップの使い方などツアーごとに別れて、丁寧に説明してくれました。テキパキとされていて良かったです!その後、私たちは自転車をこちらでプラス10ドルずつ払いレンタルして、カイルアの街までサイクリング!徒歩だと、意外と距離がありビーチ行く時間が無くなるので自転車がオススメです!カイルアの街に到着して、まずブーツ&キモズにてテイクアウトを注文して、名前を伝えレシートを貰い、その後近くにあるホールフーズマーケットでお買い物!サラダバーなど詰め込んで、またブーツ&キモズに戻ると丁度出来上がっており、受け取って終了。また自転車でビーチに戻って、最初に配られたランチチケットでショップにある、プレートランチとピザを注文して、ボディボードとビーチマットを借りいざカイルアビーチへ!
カイルアビーチへは、ショップから徒歩で移動。木陰があり、そこへマットを広げてランチタイム!その後は、海水浴を楽しんで飽きてきた頃にまた、ショップへ戻り、スノーケルを借りて自転車でラニカイビーチへ!すぐそこを潜ると岩に魚がいて、感動しました!
帰りはバスの中で爆睡。
15時にはホテルに到着したので、それからまたワイキキでショッピングしたりと、充実した1日になりました!
レンタルも、説明も全て日本語なのでとても安心できるツアーです!カイルアへ行きたい方はオススメです!
I made a reservation based on a recommendation from a local friend. Depending on where you are, the waves can splash, making it feel like an attraction, and I had a great time. The captain is American, and since there are few Japanese participants, you can really experience the international atmosphere.
現地の友人のお勧めで予約しました。いる場所によっては波がかかったりとアトラクションのようでとても楽しめました。船長がアメリカ人で参加者に日本人が少ないので海外感が味わえます。
I was able to make a last-minute reservation the night before. Although I was a little late, the driver who came to pick me up at the hotel was kind, cheerful, and a really great person. It was a beautiful day, perfect for parasailing. We took a boat just a little offshore from right next to Waikiki Beach and quickly got started with the parasailing. We were up in the air for about 10 minutes; I thought it might be scary, but there wasn't much swaying, and I enjoyed the view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach! I was told that the photo service was $30, which felt a bit expensive, so I think it would be better to bring a waterproof case for my phone to take pictures while up in the air. Also, there was a lot of cash for tips on the boat, so the three of us ended up paying $20. It was a bit pricey, but I think it was worth it!
前日の夜にギリギリ予約できました。時間に少し遅れてしまったのですが、ホテルに迎えに来てくれた運転手さんは優しく陽気でとっても良い人^^
天気の良い日でパラセイリング日和でした。ワイキキビーチのすぐ隣から船で少し沖の方まで出て早速パラセイリング。上空にいるのは10分くらいで、怖いかと思ったけど揺れもそこまでなくダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチの景色を楽しめました!写真サービスが30ドルと言われたのでちょっと高いなーと感じました携帯の防水ケースに入れれば上空で写真も撮れたのでその方が良いと思います。またチップとして船に20ドルがたくさん挟まっていたので私達は3人で20ドル払いました。ちょっとお高いですがしてよかったと思います(^o^)
It was a very good lesson.
However, the waves were low.
So, it might become boring as you get used to it.
Still, I'm quite satisfied.
とてもいいレッスンでした。
しかし、波が低かったです。
なので、慣れてくるとつまらなくなってしまうかもしれません。
ただ、束ね満足です。
I signed up for the highest option at 150 meters. Since it was a Saturday, we decided to meet at the location and disband there as well, stopping by the nearby Ward Warehouse Farmers Market (Kaka'ako Farmers Market) before heading out. The meeting place is easy to find, so I recommend meeting on-site.
There were 10 other people on the boat besides us, and we jumped in pairs of two or three. We were the only Japanese, which felt quite foreign in Hawaii. There were Japanese instructions available, and the crew spoke some basic Japanese words, but they might not understand much beyond standard phrases.
It was my first time parasailing, so I was half excited and half nervous, but once we were up in the air, it wasn't as terrifying as I expected since there was nothing to compare the height to. We just went up smoothly and came down smoothly, without any roller coaster-like experiences; it was simply sitting there. I thought, "Is this it?" when they just put on the harness, but it was surprisingly stable, even less shaky than the boat. We were up in the air for about 10 minutes, but since it was just sitting and looking around, it might get a bit boring if it were any longer. I was let down just as I had enjoyed it enough, which was perfect for me. It was a wonderful feeling to look out over Waikiki from above. I insisted on not getting wet when coming down, but... I did get wet. I felt like we were a bit more reserved than the other groups, but "not getting wet" seemed to mean just a little bit. It seems better to wear a swimsuit, but in any case, if you sit after someone who got wet, you'll get wet too, so I recommend bringing a change of clothes instead of just a swimsuit.
Along the way, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and the last group got to fly just above the water's surface where the dolphins were. That was really lucky!
Lastly, a few points to note: the boat goes quite fast out to sea, and it can be a bit bumpy while others are jumping. I was fine, but those who are prone to motion sickness might get seasick. Photos are available for $30 on a CD, which you receive when you disembark. You can pay by card, but it costs $32 that way, so it's better to bring cash.
一番高い150メートルで申込みました。
当日は土曜日だったので、現地集合現地解散にして、目の前のワードウェアハウスのファーマーズマーケット(カカアコファーマーズマーケット)に立ち寄ってから行きました。集合場所はわかりやすい場所にあるので、現地集合もおすすめです。
船には私たちのほかに10人いて、2人または3人ずつとびました。日本人は私たちだけで、ハワイでは珍しいくらいの外国感。日本語の注意書きはあり、クルーも簡単な日本語の単語は話してくれますが、定型的なこと以外は日本語は通じないのかもしれません。
パラセイリングははじめてだったのでドキドキとワクワクが半々でしたが、実際に飛んでみると、まわりに比較するものがあるわけではないので、ものすごく高くて怖い!!ということはありませんでした。すーっと上がってすーっと降りてくるだけで、ジェットコースターみたいなこともなく、ただ座っているだけです。ハーネスをつけるだけなので「え、これだけ??」と思いましたが…思った以上に安定感があって、船より揺れないくらいです。上空にいたのは10分あったかなかったか?くらいですが、本当にただ座ってながめるだけなので、あんまり長くても暇かもしれません。ちょうど堪能したくらいでおろしてもらえて、私にはちょうどよかったです。上空からワイキキ方面をながめる機会はなかなかないのですごくきもちよかったです。降りるとき水につけないでと主張していましたが…つけられました…他の組よりは控えめだったような気はしますが…つけない=ちょっとしかつけない、みたいです。水着着用のほうがよいようですが、なんにしろ水につかったひとの後に座ったら濡れるので、水着よりも着替え持参をおすすめします。
途中でイルカの群れと遭遇して、最後の組はイルカがいる水面ギリギリを飛ばしてもらっていました。すごいラッキーですね!
最後に、いくつか注意点としては;
船は沖まで結構スピードを出していきますし、他の組が飛んでいる間はわりと揺れます。私は平気でしたが酔いやすい人は酔うかもしれません。
写真は30ドルでCDに焼いて下船時にもらえます。カードでも払えますがカードだと32ドルです。現金をもっていくほうがよいです。
At first, I felt a bit scared when diving underwater, but after a while, fish and sea turtles came to me, and for some reason, my tension and fear disappeared, and I felt very healed. It was a wonderful moment. Since I dove in February, it was very cold when I came out of the water due to the wind, so I needed something to cover my body, like a windbreaker.
最初に水中にもぐる際、少し怖さがありましたが、しばらくすると魚や海亀が
来てくれて、なぜか緊張や怖さがとれ、とても癒されました。
とても素敵なひとときでした。
潜った時期が2月ともあって、水からあがってきたら、風でとても寒かったので、
ウインドブレーカーで体をおおうものが必要でした。
My girlfriend and I were trying to figure out something to do for valentines day. I decided go surprise Her with this special event, and it didn't dissapoint! Booked it about 3 days beforehand, but still got a spot. Awesome trip, and exhilarating! I would highly recommend. Felt safe, and also had so much fun!
the gentlemen were very relaxing and the experience was well worth it. would recommend this to anyone.
We had the most fun, guys on the trip were very friendly and outgoing. Can't wait to go back and do it again!
To start our day, we were greeted timely & warmly. The driver gave us a lot of information on the way to Kailua. The staff was all very attentive & pleasant. Everything was easily accessible to make our day full of as many activities as we decided to do. They had chairs, snorkel equipment, lockers, bikes, & many other item. Also all our questions were answered. We started the day deciding to take bikes to Lanikai Beach. Wow was that beautiful beach!!!! This trip also included lunch which you have a choice of 3 places. When you see locals eating at a place you know its good!!!! After lunch we walked to Kailua Beach and saw amazing parasurfing? This trip could be for people with all ranges of adventure or athletic ability. You have many choices of what YOU want to participate in at whatever level you are comfortable, there is no one pressuring you to do what you don't want to do! We were very happy with our experience & can't wait to come back!
We would highly recommend this trip!
Thank you!!!
Thank you for your positive feedback, Diana and Patricia! We are so glad that you enjoyed your trip and took advantage of all we have to offer!
I participated in a 150m tour with my husband. The person who picked us up in the trolley had a tough appearance, and they played loud music in the vehicle while driving quite fast, which made me a bit anxious, but it was fun to feel the foreign atmosphere.
In our group, there were eight participants, including us, and we were the only Japanese. There were two guides, and one of them could speak a few Japanese words, but it didn't feel like a conversation was possible. All the explanations were in English, which I couldn't understand at all, but they showed us written instructions in Japanese, so I didn't have any particular trouble.
The 150m height was higher than I expected, and I felt a bit scared when I looked down for a moment, but the view was really beautiful, and the pleasant feeling outweighed the fear. I had heard it would last about five minutes, so I thought it would go by quickly, but it felt quite long to me. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to see whales from above, which was amazing. I bought photos for $30, but since they were on a CD-R, I could only check what data was included after returning to Japan. They had taken more photos than I expected, and there were some interesting ones, so I was glad I bought them. It seemed like you could also purchase the photos with a credit card.
I knew tips were included, but the guide asked for a tip, and I ended up paying it. However, I don't regret it because it was fun! I highly recommend it!
夫と150mのツアーに参加しました。トロリーで迎えに来てくれた方の風貌がいかつくて、車内で大音量で音楽をかけて、結構スピードを出すので、ちょっと不安になりましたが、外国の雰囲気を感じられて楽しかったです笑
私たちの回では、私たちを含め8人が参加していたのですが、日本人は私たちだけでした。ガイドさんは2人いて、1人は少しだけ日本語の単語が話せる感じでしたが、会話ができる感じではありませんでした。
説明も全て英語で、全く理解できなかったのですが、日本語で書かれた注意事項を見せてくれたので、特に困りませんでした。150mは思ったより高くて、途中で下を見て一瞬怖くなりましたが、本当に景色が良くて、怖さよりも気持ちよさが上回りました。5分程度と聞いていたので、あっという間なのかなと思ったのですが、私的には結構長く感じました。また、運の良いことに、上からくじらを見ることもでき、最高でした。写真を30ドルで買ったのですが、CD-Rなので、どういったデータが入っているか確認できたのは日本に帰ってからだったのですが、思ったよりたくさん撮ってくれていて、面白い写真もあり、買って良かったです。写真はクレジットカードでも買えるみたいでした。
チップ込みだと分かっていたのですが、ガイドさんにチップをお願いしますと言われて、つい支払ってしまいました。でも楽しかったので後悔してません!おすすめです‼
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate your enjoyment of parasailing.
Regarding the tip you mentioned, it is not included in this tour. We would be grateful if you could consider giving the local staff a tip of about 10%-20% of the tour price as a gesture of appreciation.
Thank you for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
また、パラセイリングをお楽しみいただきありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただいておりますチップですが、こちらのツアーには含まれておりません。
お気持ちとして現地スタッフにツアー料金の10%-20%程度をお支払いただけましたら幸いです。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
Captain Jamie and Russell were so great! It was an amazing experience. My kids wanted to do it again immediately after coming down.
Everyone else was fluent in English, but we'll manage!! It was so much fun (((o(*゚▽゚*)o))) The photos taken with the DSLR camera are also very beautiful! You should definitely buy one!!
私たち以外、英語ペラペラでしたが
なんとかなります!!
すごく楽しかったです(((o(*゚▽゚*)o)))
一眼レフのカメラで撮ってくれた写真も
とても素敵!買うべきです!!
Had a great time with Hawaiian Parasail. Pick up driver was full of information and enjoyable. Captain and first hand made the event so incredible and both were so helpful. The actual ride in the sky was a rush but so calm and beautiful! This was my second time and I would do it again in a hawaiian minute!
Most amazing experience ever!!i. Suggest everone try this once in your life. Def bucket list stuff. The Staff was great. My wife can't swim I can't get her head under water she did it loved it and is a better person for it.
I participated on February 24, 2016. I applied the night before as a long shot, and in the morning, I received an OK email ^o^
The driver spoke in English like a machine gun, but I couldn't understand at all; ^_^A However, it was clear that he was doing his best to guide us.
There were four groups on the boat, including us, and we were the only Japanese. We exchanged iPhones and took turns taking pictures.
I also bought an SD card. It had about 100 pictures, including the scenery. It was great.
For the 150M, it seemed we were at the same height as the others at first, and we were saying things like, "This is easy!" But then the altitude increased, and it got quite scary. But it felt good! The weather was nice, so we could see very beautiful scenery.
I was very satisfied ^o^
By the way, you need to tip both the captain of the board and the driver.
2016.02.24に参加しました。ダメ元で前日の夜に申し込んら、朝OKのメールが来ました^o^
送迎の運転手さんはなにやら英語で機関銃のように話してましたがさっぱりわからず;^_^Aでも一生懸命ガイドしてるのは伝わりました。
乗ったボートは私たち含めて4組で、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、iPhoneを交換してかわりばんこで写真を撮りました。
SDカードも買いました。景色も含めて100枚位入ってました。良かったです。
150Mは私達だけで、最初は他のひと達と同じ高さだったみたいで『余裕だねー』なんて言ってたら途中から高度が上がり、けっこう怖かったです。でも気持ち良かった!天気も良かったのでとても綺麗な景色が見れました。
とても満足しました^o^
ちなみにボードのキャプテンと送迎の運転手さんにそれぞれチップが必要です。
We had so much fun! The crew was great and the ride was fantastic. Be warned, if you get "dipped", shut your mouth - the water is very salty.
BAILEY AND TOMO WERE WONDERFUL GUIDES AND IT WAS SO SPECIAL TO BE ABLE TO SNORKEL A PRIVATE LOCATION. IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT IT YOU HAVE TO GO!
Aloha Kelly,
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It means more to us than you know. And I really appreciate it. I am so glad you came out with us and had a great experience. I appreciate that there is so much to do while in Hawaii, you have so many choices, and when you choose to spend a day with us, that really means a lot to us. And it makes me very happy to hear that you had a fun time and a great experience with us. That's what we strive for with every tour and every guest. And I know I speak for Bailey and Tomo when I say that, and when I say thank you so much for that, and please come back and see us again. Mahalo nui loa!
Andy
Holokai Kayak and Snorkel Adventure
This time, we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Every time I've come to Hawaii, I've always visited Kailua Beach. Last time, I booked a different tour, but they didn't pick us up on time, and we had to wait for over 30 minutes (it might have been due to traffic), so I chose this tour! The pickup was right on time☆
Once we arrived at the beach, a Japanese staff member explained everything, so there was no need to worry. Bodyboards, snorkeling sets, and mats are available for free♪ We wanted to visit Kailua town and Lanikai Beach, so we rented a bicycle for $10! Having a bicycle made it convenient to go to Kailua town and Lanikai Beach (they provided a map and explained how to get there).
At the facility, there are showers (only water), changing rooms, and lockers with keys, so we could leave our belongings safely.
For lunch, we were given tickets to choose between pizza or a plate lunch! We chose pizza, and I was surprised that one slice was a quarter of a whole pizza! It was also very spicy and delicious! Drinks were included.
When we arrived at the beach, it was cloudy, but it cleared up quickly! The ocean was very beautiful! My husband was visiting Kailua for the first time and was very happy, snorkeling by himself the whole time! He said he saw colorful fish!
In town, there were many cute shops! I thought about going to the famous Boots & Kimo's, but there was a long line. A Japanese staff member recommended that instead of eating there, we should do takeout, so we opted for takeout. Since we had limited time, I think choosing takeout was the right decision! The pancakes were very delicious, and we were very satisfied☆
I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii!!
今回は新婚旅行でハワイに行きました。いままでハワイに来たときには必ずカイルアビーチに行っています。前回は別のツアーを予約し参加しましたが、時間どうりに迎えが来なく、30分以上待たされたことがあるため(交通状況などによるかも知れませんが)、こちらのツアー参加しました!お迎えは時間ぴったりに迎えにきてくれました☆
ビーチについてからは、日本人スタッフさんがすべて説明してくれるので心配無用です。ボディボード、シュノーケルセット、ゴザが無料で借りれます♪私たちはカイルアの町やラニカイビーチにも行きたかったので、1台$10で自転車を借りました!自転車があると、カイルアの町や、ラニカイビーチ(地図をくれて、行き方などもすべて教えてくれます)などに行くのにも便利でした!また施設内には、シャワー(水のみ)、更衣室、鍵付きのロッカーがあり、荷物なども安心して置いていけます。
お昼はチケットを渡され、ピザかプレートランチを選ぶことができます!私たちはピザにしましたが、1ピースが1ホールの1/4の大きさでびっくり!そして、とってもスパイシーでおいしかったです!ドリンクもついてきます。
ビーチ到着時は曇っていましたが、すぐに晴れました!海もとってもきれいです!旦那さんは初めてのカイルアでしたが、とっても喜んでいて1人でひたすらシュノーケルをしていました!笑 カラフルな魚も見れたとのことでした!
町では、かわいいお店がたくさんありました!またあの有名なブーツ&キモズに行こうと思いましたが、長蛇の列。日本スタッフさんにお店で食べるのではなく、テイクアウトにするのをおすすめされたので、テイクアウトにしました。時間が限られていたので、テイクアウトにして間違いなかったとおもいます!パンケーキはとっても美味しかったので大満足です☆
またハワイに行くときには、是非参加したいと思います!!
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon for the first time! On the first day, we shopped in downtown Hawaii, and on the morning of the second day, we had a snorkeling experience at Kailua Beach.
The weather was great! The sea was so beautiful! While beaches like Honolulu Beach are crowded, the natural beaches have a different charm. In mid-February, it's nice to spend time at the beach, but the water is a bit cold! (It's not impossible to go in.)
We enjoyed some bodyboarding, but since it was a windy day, we got out of the water early and had an early lunch. Since lunch was included, we had pizza. One slice of American-sized pizza each! It was very delicious, and we were full.
After that, we still had some time before our return, so we rented bicycles and headed towards Kailua town. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes by bike. (Bicycles are an additional charge for this plan.)
There are many surf-style select shops, and plenty of stores with Hawaiian clothing and accessories. There are also shopping malls and large supermarkets, and the layout is completely different from Japan, making it fun just to walk around. Although there was a sudden rain while shopping, it usually stops quickly in Hawaii, and it cleared up while we were shopping.
On the way there and back, we enjoyed the views of Hawaiian homes and nature from the bike, making it a great experience!
今回初めて新婚旅行でハワイに行ってきました!1日目はハワイの中心街で買い物をし、2日目の朝からカイルアビーチでのシュノーケリング体験へ。
天気は良好❗海がとってもキレイー✨✨✨✨ホノルルビーチなど人が多いビーチでも充分キレイですが、やはり自然の中のビーチは一味ちがいます☺☀☀2月中旬でビーチで過ごすにはいいのですが、海に入るのは少し寒いです!(入れなくはないです)
少しボディボードを楽しんで、風も強い日だったので早めに海を上がり、早めのお昼。
選べるlunch付なので私たちはピザを食べました。アメリカンサイズのピザを1ピースずつ!とってもおいしく、お腹いっぱいになりました
その後は帰りの時間までまだ時間があったので、自転車を借りてカイルアの街のほうへヽ( ̄▽ ̄)ノ自転車で約10分~15分ぐらいでいけます。(このプランだと自転車は別料金)
サーフ系のセレクトショップが多く、ハワイらしい服や小物のお店が多くありますショッピングモールや大きいスーパーもあり、日本とか作りが全然違うので、入るだけで楽しいショッピング中、急な雨もありましたが、ハワイの雨は、だいたいすぐ止むので買い物している間に上がっていました
行き帰りはハワイの民家や自然を通るので自転車からの眺めも楽しみながら行けて、いい体験でした♥\(^^)/
I highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves the ocean! It was such a wonderful experience! Since it was a tour from morning until early afternoon, I thought it would be a meaningful way to spend the day, so I decided to join this tour.
After arriving, we received a brief explanation from the staff, and then we had the freedom to use our time for snorkeling and sightseeing as we pleased.
First, the ocean. It's just a short walk away, but as expected from the number one beach in the United States, it was incredibly beautiful—I couldn't help but shout with excitement! We were able to rent snorkeling gear and boogie boards for free, so we played for about an hour, enjoyed sunbathing, and took photos... it went by in a flash!
For lunch, we received a voucher to choose between a BBQ lunch or pizza. I chose the recommended spinach and garlic pizza, while my husband opted for the BBQ lunch, and we enjoyed our meal in the shade by the beach. It was delicious, and the view was stunning—it was the best! The pizza was quite large, but my husband said the BBQ lunch was not enough (laughs). If you prefer a hearty meal, I recommend the pizza.
After leisurely eating and playing in the ocean for a bit, time flew by, and we ended the tour with some shopping nearby. Just spending time by the ocean made us very satisfied! If you're interested in exploring the town of Kailua, I recommend planning various activities!
Next time, I hope to explore the town of Kailua beyond just the beach! It was truly great!
海が好きな人にはオススメです!とっても素敵なツアーでした!!
朝から昼過ぎまでのツアーなので、1日有意義に過ごせるなと思い、このツアーに参加ささていただきました。
到着後スタッフから簡単な説明を受けて、シュノーケルや観光などそれぞれ自分たちで自由に時間を使えます。
まずは海。歩いてすぐの場所ですが、さすが全米ナンバーワンに選ばれた海!!とぉっても綺麗で思わず叫んでしまいました!!
シュノーケルやボギーボードを無料でレンタルできたので、1時間くらい遊んで日光浴を楽しんで、写真を撮って…あっという間でした!!
ランチはBBQランチかピザを選択できる券を予めもらうんですが、私はおすすめのほうれん草とガーリックのピザ、主人はBBQランチを選択し、海辺の木陰で食べました。
美味しいし、景色も綺麗で最高でした!
ピザはとっても大きいのですが、BBQランチは主人曰く足りないと(笑)ボリューム重視の方はピザをおすすめします。
のんびり食べて、少し海で遊んでいたらすぐ時間になってしまったので近くで買い物をしてツアー終了になりましたが、海でのんびり過ごしただけでも私たちはとても満足でした!
カイルアの街も散策したい!という方は、計画を色々立てて行かれることをおすすめします!
次はビーチ以外、カイルアの街を散策できたらなぁと思います!本当に良かったです!
Dillon and Chris were the greatest. Words can't express how awesome they made our outting exciting and fun!!
The wind was strong and there were waves, so it was tough, but the scenery was beautiful and I enjoyed it, and I also learned about kayaking. The pizza for lunch was delicious, and the departure and arrival were on time. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.
風が強く、波もあったので大変でしたが、景色が綺麗で楽しめましたし、カヤックについての勉強にもなりました。
お昼のピザも美味しかったし、発着も時間通りで、また機会があれば参加したいです。
Never done this before and was kinda nervous. The guys were very professional and made this activity very fun! If I return to Hawaii this will be something I'm doing again!
I had some concerns about the explanation (laughs), but it turned out to be a great experience. There was water and snacks provided on the boat, and while waiting, we could feed the fish and snorkel freely, making the waiting time enjoyable. I was also very happy to encounter a sea turtle. I heard that some people get seasick while waiting, so I took motion sickness medication with me. It was a bit cold while waiting, so I think having something to wear would be a good idea. The underwater scenery was even more beautiful than I had imagined, with plenty of fish, and I really had a great time. I would love to participate again!
説明には少々不安がありましたが(笑)とても良い経験ができました。ボートにお水、スナック菓子が用意してあり、順番待ちの間は魚にエサをあげたり、シュノーケリングが自由に出来たりで待ち時間も楽しく過ごすことができました。ウミガメに出会うことができたのもとてもうれしかったです。待っている間船酔いするとお聞きしたので酔い止めを飲んでいきました。あと待っている間は寒かったので羽織るものがあるといいかと思います。海の中は想像していた以上にきれいで魚もたくさんいて本当に楽しかったです。また参加したいです!
The morning pickup was on schedule. The participants included a couple from Alaska and another couple from America, making a total of six people. I noticed that there were overwhelmingly more male-female pairs in the kayaks, and we (two women) were lagging behind the other kayaks, struggling to catch up, which meant we missed out on hearing the guide's explanations during the kayaking.
I brought trekking shoes but ended up taking them off right from the start and paddling barefoot. After kayaking, we had to wade through a river about 10 meters wide, up to our thighs, to reach the trekking starting point.
They lend you a completely waterproof backpack, so there’s no worry about your belongings getting wet, but it is heavy during the trekking.
The trekking itself wasn't too steep, and we stopped here and there to listen to the guide's explanations, which were quite interesting, for about 40 minutes. (All six of us were moving at a similar pace, but probably a bit faster.)
At the waterfall, there were many people swimming, but even though it’s Hawaii, it was January, and that was unthinkable for us.
The lunch break was less than 30 minutes. After eating a wrap and drinking some juice, we set off again.
We walked and paddled again, and by 2 PM, we were back at the hotel. It was a tour that was dense in experience but not too intense.
朝のピックアップは予定どおり。参加者はほかにアラスカからとアメリカからのカップルで、計6名。気づけば、カヤックは男女ペアが圧倒的に多く、私たち(女2人)は他のカヤックより遅れがちで追いつくのに一所懸命で、カヤック中はガイドの説明が聞けず残念だった。
トレッキングシューズを持って行ったが、はじめから脱いで裸足で漕ぐハメに。カヤックのあとトレッキングの登り口まで幅10メートルぐらいの川を太ももまで浸かるのだった。
完全防水のリュックサック状のものを貸してくれるので荷物が濡れる心配はないが、これがトレッキングのとき重い。
トレッキングはさほど勾配もなく、ところどころ立ち止まってガイドの説明を興味深く聞きつつ、40分ほど歩いた。(6人とも同じくらいのペースだったが恐らくやや速め。)
目的地の滝では泳いでいる人もたくさんいたが、いくらハワイとはいえ1月、私たちには考えられなかった。
ランチ休憩は30分もない。ラップサンドを食べてジュースを飲んだら出発。
再び歩いて漕いで、14時にはホテルに着いていた。
密度が濃く、高くなくて良いツアー。
I had a wonderful experience! (Experience on January 26, 2016, Japan time)
First, I was picked up by a large, open bus right in front of the hotel. Since there weren't many people on board, it felt like a private trolley, which was fun. Actually, I mistakenly booked for the next day, but when I called on that day, they kindly changed it for me, which was great.
When we arrived at the location, we showed our tickets at the counter and were taken to the boat by two young foreign men (from Hawaii?). I participated with a friend, and in addition to us, there were five Koreans, two Americans, and a family of three from Europe on board.
It seemed that up to three people could ride the parasail. The two staff members operating it were quite playful and tried to drop us into the sea at the start and end of the parasailing, which was also fun. However, if someone didn't want to get wet, they would make sure not to drop them if informed. While parasailing, we could enjoy a panoramic view of the Hawaiian scenery while feeling the sea breeze, which was very pleasant. I didn't feel scared at all; it was very comfortable and felt like a moment. We could see Diamond Head beautifully as well.
I participated during the day, but I felt that the sunset would also be beautiful in the evening.
I would definitely love to participate again!
とても素敵な体験ができました!(日本時間で、2016年1月26日体験)
まず、ホテルの前まで大きい開放的なバスでお迎えに来ていただきました。あまり乗っている人たちがいなかったため、貸切トロリーのようで、楽しかったです。
実は、日程を勘違いしおり、次の日に予約をしてしまったのですが、その日に電話をしたら、快くその日に代えて頂き、とても良かったです。
そして、現地に着くと、チケットをカウンターに見せ、2人の若い男の外国人(ハワイ出身?)に連れられ、船に乗りました。
私は友人と2人で参加だったのですが、その他に、韓国人が5人とアメリカ人が2人、あとヨーロッパから来た家族が3人乗っていました。
パラセーリングは、最高3人まで乗れるようでした。
操縦しているスタッフ2人が結構いたずら好きで、パラセールの始まりと終わりでわざと海に落とそうとするのですが、それもまた楽しかったです。しかし、濡れたくない人は、そう告げれば落とさないようにしてくれるようです。
パラセール中は、ハワイの街並みを、海風を感じながら一望でき、とても気持ちよかったです。あまり怖さは感じず、とても心地よく、一瞬のように感じました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見れました。
日中に参加したのですが、夕方もきれいに夕焼けが見られそうだなと感じました。
またぜひ参加したいです!
I participated with my girlfriend. Since it was winter and the rainy season, I was a bit concerned about the weather being cloudy on the day, but we were able to see such wonderful scenery that it didn't matter. We participated at 150m, and the sea was beautiful, and the sky was blue, creating a stunning view.
The two guys from Xtreme Parasail spoke in funny Japanese, making the trip to the point very enjoyable. For those who are prone to motion sickness or have a weak vestibular system, it's essential to have motion sickness medication and stay hydrated, as the boat rocks quite a bit.
When the parasailing was over, they provided a service of dragging the rope back to the boat along the water's surface (if you don't want that, just say "dry landing please!" and they'll understand), which was a lot of fun. Many people in Hawaii enjoy jet skiing and surfing, but parasailing is also a rare experience, so I highly recommend it.
Also, I'm not very good with rides like roller coasters and I'm not fond of heights, but the beauty of the scenery made it not scary at all. So, I think anyone who isn't extremely afraid of heights could probably participate at 150m. I believe the view is likely better than at 110m or 130m.
It would be even better if you could capture the scenery with a camera. If you're using an iPhone, I recommend a waterproof case like Lifeproof, and for cameras, a GoPro (the people from Xtreme Parasail said "GoPro is awesome") is recommended. Make sure to securely attach a strap to your wrist or hang it around your neck to avoid dropping it.
彼女と2人で参加しにいきました。冬であり雨季ということもあり、当日の天気はやや曇りが多くどうかな、と思っていましたがそんなことはそっちのけの素晴らしい景色を観ることができました。150mでの参加でしたが、海は綺麗で空も青くとても美しい景色でした。
Xtreme Parasailのお兄さん2人は面白い日本語で喋ってくれて、ポイントに行くまでも非常に楽しかったです。乗り物酔いをしやすい人や三半規管が弱い人は酔い止めや水分が必須です。船がとても揺れます。
パラセーリングが終わった際に船までロープを戻してくれる時水面を引きずってくれるサービスもしてくれて(したくない人はdry landing please!といえば伝わる)とても面白いです。ハワイではジェットスキーやサーフィンなどをする人が多いですが、パラセーリングも滅多にできることがないので是非おすすめです。
また、自分はあまりジェットコースターなどの乗り物が得意ではなく高い所も苦手ですが、あまりの景色の良さに全然怖くなかったです。なので極度の高所恐怖症の方以外であれば恐らく150mでも参加できると思います。110mや130mよりもおそらく景色がよく見えると思います。
またカメラに景色を収めることができればより良いと思います。iPhoneであればLifeproofなどの防水ケース、カメラであればGoPro(XtremeParasailの人たちはGoPro is awesomeと言っていました)がオススメだと思います。落とさないようにしっかり手首にヒモをつけたり首からぶらさげてくださいね。
Very professional and safety conscious organization. The kayaking was fantastic! They spent time with the beginners to help them feel comfortable and let those with some experience go at their pace also. Ben and Noni were our guides and they were very knowledgeable, took us to a beautiful snorkeling place, dove down a grabbed things off the bottom for us to see and led us to a great sea cave. Do this one day while you are in Hawaii!!!