Reviewed by: のりぴょん
A few years ago, I signed up for a "surfing experience" here. This time was my second, but since I'm still almost a beginner, I took a beginner lesson. Because the other participants were late, it ended up being a group lesson for just the two of us, which felt like a private lesson. The instructor was friendly and easy to talk to. My Japanese is at a word level, but it wasn't a problem.
As for surfing itself, the instructor pushed me from behind and helped me with the timing, which made it really easy to ride the waves (though it felt a bit like cheating...). I think they will adjust the lessons as your level improves, so I believe it's a great place.
The receptionist speaks Japanese, so I think it's fine even if you're worried about your English. Next time I go, I definitely want to take a lesson here again.
数年前に1回「体験サーフィン」としてここのを申し込みました。
今回は2回目だけどほぼ初心者ということで初心者用レッスンをしてもらいました。
他の参加者が寝坊?だったために二人でグループレッスン=蝉プライベートでした。
先生は気さくで話をしやすかったです。
日本語は単語レベルですが、問題ありませんでした。
サーフィン自体は、先生が後ろから押してくれて、タイミングを教えてくれるという形なのですごく楽に波に乗れました(インチキですが・・・)。
レベルがあがればそれにあわせて教えてくれると思うので、いいところだと思います。
受付の人は日本語問題ないので、英語に不安があっても大丈夫だと思いますよ。
次回、また行く時にはぜひここでレッスンを受けたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: K Koyanagi
After reading the reviews, I signed up for the early morning tour, but since the schedule didn't work out, I couldn't give up and rebooked for the afternoon through HIS after arriving on-site.
I wanted to explore the underwater caves, so I opted for the ambitious plan (kayaking/snorkeling/stand-up paddleboarding) at Keauhou Bay.
I thought it would be a group activity with multiple participants, but it turned out to be just the two of us. They mentioned that they used to have larger groups for tours, but due to the difficulty in keeping an eye on everyone and the waiting times that reduced the actual activity time, they now prefer smaller groups.
I was quite anxious about the ocean activities since I can hardly swim and was worried about the language barrier, but Noni, who has an Asian appearance (possibly of Japanese descent?), spoke Japanese, and Kevin was also fluent in Japanese, which put me at ease.
There were four of us in total: the guide Kevin (male), Noni (female), and the two of us, each in our own kayak (one for the guide team and one for us).
Even though we usually don't exercise at all (a man in his late 40s and a woman in her late 30s), we had a great time.
Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy that day, but we monopolized the Pacific Ocean while kayaking. During snorkeling, I used my life jacket as a kickboard and enjoyed the underwater scenery without realizing how much time had passed until I was called back. Honestly, I had no expectations for the stand-up paddleboarding, but it turned out to be surprisingly fun. (My companion encountered a sea turtle just as they lost their balance and fell in!)
The two hours flew by. It might not be enough for those who want to take their time with each activity, but I highly recommend it for anyone looking to experience some fun in the ocean.
こちらの口コミを拝見して、早朝ツアーを申し込んだところ、スケジュールがあわず、
あきらめきれずに、現地到着後、HIS経由で午後の時間に再度申し込みをしました。
海中洞窟探検をしたかったのですが、
欲張りプラン(カヤック/シュノーケル/スタンドアップ・パドル・ボード)をケアウホウ湾で。
複数グループのアクティビティかと思っていましたが、私たち2人だけ。
以前はもう少し大人数でツアーをしていたが、目が届かないことと、待ち時間ができてしまって本来の時間が減ってしまうので少人数にしていますとのこと。
私はほとんど泳げないので海のアクティビティは言葉が通じないと不安だと思っていましたが、
ノニさんがアジア顔(日系?)で日本語、ケビンさんも日本語が堪能で安心できました。
ガイドのケビンさん(男性)とノニさん(女性)と4人で2艘のカヤック(ガイドチームと私たちで1艘ずつ)。
普段まったく運動をしていない私たち(40代後半男性、30代後半女性)でも十分楽しめました。
当日はあいにくの曇天でしたが、カヤックで太平洋独り占め、
シュノーケルではライフジャケットをビート板代わりにして、呼ばれるまで気づかず、海の様子を楽しみました。
スタンドアップパドルボードは正直全く期待してなかったのですが、やってみたら意外と楽しくて、
(連れはちょうどバランスを崩して落ちた時にウミガメに遭遇していました!)
あっという間の2時間でした。
それぞれじっくりやりたい方には物足りないかもしれませんが、とりあえず海遊びを体験したいという方にはオススメです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Kei&Tomoe
This time, there were only my husband and me on the guided tour. My husband has kayaking experience, but I was a beginner. The guide kindly taught me how to get into the kayak and how to use the paddle. With a spirited "Let's get to it!" we walked for about three minutes with our gear, and in front of us was the beautiful blue ocean of Kailua, welcoming us with a sea turtle! It was so cute popping its head out of the water. However, there was no time to be amazed as I nervously got into the kayak and set off into the open sea. We paddled hard, following the guide towards an uninhabited island about 300-400 meters away. Despite the headwind, as we paddled, another sea turtle swam nearby! In a moment of surprise, we forgot to paddle and exclaimed, "Wow!!!" After a brief moment of excitement, I quickly returned to focus, being careful not to hit the turtle with my paddle, and we paddled for another 20 minutes before safely arriving at the island. The guide explained in detail why this island was formed, the habits of migratory birds, and that it is a protected area. Along the way, we found a pair of migratory birds in a hole and discovered crab shells, all while having a great time walking around the island. After that, we expressed our desire to go snorkeling at Lanikai, and the guide happily agreed, so we got back into the kayak. Paddling from the island to Lanikai Beach was challenging as we had to paddle at a right angle to the waves to avoid being swept onto the sandy beach. Fortunately, we encountered another sea turtle along the way. This time it was a baby turtle, small and adorable! We couldn't believe how lucky we were to see so many turtles as we made our way to "Heavenly Sea." Lanikai has many coral reefs, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling! We enjoyed snorkeling with the guide, greeted by small fish, large fish, and colorful fish, which made all the paddling fatigue disappear. Although I’m not very good at swimming and couldn’t go far, the guide was thrilled, saying, "Look at this big fish (about a meter long)!" After about 15 minutes of snorkeling, we took pictures together and had a blast! The two-hour tour went by in a flash, and we kayaked back to Kailua, where we said goodbye to the guide. After that, we had lunch at a pizza place and enjoyed some free time. Of course, we returned to Kailua Beach afterward!
今回、ガイドさん付きのツアーは私達夫婦一組だけ。夫はカヤック経験者だけど、私は初。そんな私のためにカヤックの乗り方、パドルの使い方を丁寧に教えてくれました。『実践あるのみダネ~♪』と意気揚々と道具を持ち、海へと歩くこと3分ほど。目の前にはカイルアの青い青い海が広がっていて、海ガメさんがお出迎え♪顔を水面から出したりしててカワイイ~。が、、、感動する暇もさほどなく、おっかなびっくりカヤックに乗っていざ大海原へ。。300~400m離れた無人島を目指してひたすらガイドさんについて漕ぐ、漕ぐ、漕ぐ。。向かい風にも負けず漕いでいると、ゆらゆらと別の海ガメさんが近くを泳いでる!!まさかの遭遇に、漕ぐのを一瞬忘れ二人で『おぉ~~~っっ!!!』と大騒ぎ!!感動も束の間、ふと我に返りパドルを亀さんにぶつけないように気をつけながら再び漕ぐこと20分。島に無事に到着♪なぜこの島が出来たのかとか、渡り鳥の習性、保護地区であることを詳しく教えてくれました。途中、穴の中に渡り鳥のツガイを見つけたり、カニの抜け殻を見つけたり、大騒ぎしながら一周歩きました。その後、ラニカイへ渡ってシュノーケルをしたい、という私達の希望をガイドさんは快く引き受けてくれて、再びカヤックへ。島からラニカイビーチまでは波に対して直角に漕ぐので、砂浜に流されないようにするのが大変だった・・。嬉しいことに、その途中でも海ガメさんに遭遇。今度は子ガメで、小さくて可愛かったぁ~(*^^*)こんなに会えるなんて思ってもみなかっただけに、ラッキーなことこの上ないね、と話しながら『天国の海』へ。ラニカイはサンゴ礁がたくさんあって、シュノーケルには絶好の場所!ガイドさんと一緒にシュノーケルを楽しみました。小さな魚や大きな魚、色とりどりの魚たちが出迎えてくれてさっきまで漕ぎまくった疲れも吹っ飛びましたね。泳ぎがあまり得意ではなく、遠くまでは行けなかったけどガイドさんは『こ~んな大きな魚(1メートルくらい)がイタヨ!』と大喜びでした☆
15分ほどシュノーケルを楽しみ、写真を3人で撮り合い、大騒ぎしてとても楽しかった~!!!!2時間のツアーガイドもあっという間で、再びカヤックでカイルアへ向かい、Shopへ戻ってガイドさんとはお別れ・・・。その後はピザ屋さんでのランチとフリータイム。ランチ後はもちろん再びカイルアビーチに戻りましたが♪キレ
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was assisted by a very kind person named Kevin, who is fluent in Japanese. We started our adventure from the port near the Sheraton Hotel, setting off on a sea kayak. After about 30 minutes, we arrived at a cave known as "Dragon's Throat," where an impressive sight awaited us. Next, we went to a spot with a water depth of about 5 to 8 meters, filled with coral and many fish, and began snorkeling. We were able to see fish, and on that day, we even spotted a sea turtle! Additionally, we could jump off the rocks, lie down on warm lava rock formations, and enjoy some light snacks that were prepared for us. The chilled pineapple was delicious! If you are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking medication beforehand.
ケビンさんという日本語の大変上手で優しい方が担当してくれました。最初はシェラントンホテルの傍にある港からシーカヤックで出発。30分程度で竜の喉?と呼ばれる洞窟に到着し、この中は大迫力の光景が広がっています.次に水深5~8mくらいある珊瑚と魚がたくさんいるスポットに行き、シュノーケリング開始.魚を見たり、この日はウミガメも見る事が出来ました!他にも岩場から飛び込んだり、温かい溶岩の岩盤に寝転んだり、軽食を準備してくれているので食事したりできます.冷えたパイナップル美味しかった!海なので酔いやすい方は薬を飲んでおくのがオススメします.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/18 |
Reviewed by: hawaii biginner
I went to Hawaii for the first time.
We rode a boat with about ten people, but everyone except us was speaking in English, which made me a bit anxious. (They provide the minimum necessary information in broken Japanese.)
Also, the return bus pickup was not smooth, and for us who don't understand English, we were somewhat worried, wondering, "When will they come to pick us up?" "Will they even come to pick us up?" "Are we waiting in the wrong place?"
The staff there will take photos of you while parasailing for $30, so if you want photos, it's better to bring some money. (We only had the bare minimum, so we couldn't buy any.)
The parasailing itself was very enjoyable, and I was extremely satisfied!! Next time, I plan to bring enough money to participate properly.
初めてハワイに行きました。
10人ぐらいでボートに乗って海にでるのですが、
私たち以外全員英語で会話をしているので、弱冠不安でした。
(最低限必要な情報は片言の日本語で説明してくれます)
また帰りのバスの迎えもスムーズではなく、英語がわからない私たちにとっては「いつ迎えにくるのだろう?」「そもそも迎えにきてくれるのだろうか?」「待ってる場所が違うのかな?」など多少不安にかられました。
向こうのスタッフがパラセイリング中の写真を$30で撮ってくれるので、写真を希望する方はお金を持って行った方がいいです。(私達は必要最低限のお金しかもっていなかったので、買えませんでした。)
パラセイリング自体はとても楽しく大満足です!!
次回はちゃんとお金を持って、参加しようと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
After the tour ended, I realized that it wasn't an exploration through caves, but overall, it was very good.
Even as a beginner, when two people cooperate rhythmically in the kayak, we made great progress, and being close to the water made the blue of the sea stand out beautifully. At the snorkeling point, the waves were calm, and we could see colorful fish, plus we jumped off the cliffs!!! I really enjoyed playing in the sea.
For those planning to participate, I recommend:
- Wearing sandals that won’t come off for resting on the rocks.
- Taking sun protection measures is necessary. I suggest applying UV cream before heading back or wearing UV clothing. My feet got particularly sunburned.
The friendly service and enjoyable conversations were also memorable.
ツアーが終了してから、シーケーブとは?っと洞窟をくぐる探検ではなかったことに気づいたのですが、トータルの内容としてはとてもよかったです。
カヤックは初心者でも2人リズム良く協力すると、ぐんぐん進み、海面から近いこともあり海の青さが際立ち本当に綺麗でした。
スノーケルポイントでは、波は穏やかで色とりどりの魚を見る事ができ、絶壁からジャンプ!!!
海遊びを満喫しました。
参加を予定している方へのアドバイスとしては、
・岩の上で休憩のため、脱げないサンダルを履いていくのがおススメです。
・日焼け対策が必要です。
帰り前にもUVクリームを塗るか、上下UVウェアの着用をおススメします。足が特に焼けました。
親切な対応と楽しい会話も想い出の一つです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my daughters, both in mid 20's, enjoyed the parasailing, said AMAZING!
my experience was a little unnerving, as I knew what not todo, but wasn't sure what TO DO, couldn't relax for fear of doing wrong thing....More specifics on how one can lean, turn or shift weight, hand position on straps...would be helpful, but perhaps I'll venture To try again.....
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Julie O.
I have to say, the staff was fantastic. We came as a family - 2 adults and one 12-year old. One of us adults (me) got motion sickness on this trip. My 12 year old had to bear the brunt of the paddling as we were sharing a kayak. I was dreading the trip back from our snorkeling stop. The guides could see that we were struggling (because of my nausea and the high seas) and they tethered us to their kayak and helped us in. We continued to work our paddles but I think we might still be on the water today if it weren't for their help. My husband was in a single kayak and he did fantastic and had a great time. We certainly cannot blame anyone for my sea sickness except me but the staff was very nice about it and extremely helpful. Thanks guys for all of your help! My husband and son are ready to go again but I think I'll sit the next one out.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a semi-private lesson with my 11-year-old child. The description states "children who can understand Japanese from age 5 and above," but the application form only displayed a pricing option for "adults aged 14 and above," which raised the question, "Can children participate?" When I inquired by phone, I was told that "for group lessons, we require participants to be 14 years or older." I think it would be better if this information was presented more clearly.
There are Japanese staff members at the office, so you can inquire in Japanese if you have any questions. The lesson coach is a foreigner and does not speak Japanese fluently. However, during the lesson, they provide instructions in simple English and also use Japanese for commands like "right" and "stand up." I think it's okay even if you're not good at English, but it might not be suitable for those who are looking for complete Japanese support.
The lesson content is very kind, and at first, they push out the board at just the right timing, so you can stand on the board relatively quickly. My child doesn't have great athletic ability, but by the third wave, they were able to stand up and had a lot of fun.
I thought the price for the two-hour lesson was a bit high, but since they teach with great care, I would recommend it for complete beginners. For subsequent lessons or for adults only, I think group lessons would be fine.
You cannot bring valuables, but they sell a CD-ROM with lesson photos for $30 afterward.
11歳の子供とふたりでセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。
説明に「5歳以上の日本語が理解できる子供」と書いてあるのですが、申し込みフォームには「14歳以上から大人」という料金選択しか表示されず、「子供も参加できるのか?」という疑問があり電話で問い合わせをしたところ「グループレッスンの場合は14歳以上を求めている」ということでした。もう少しわかりやすい表示があればよいと思いました。
事務所には日本人スタッフがおり、わからないことは日本語で問い合わせをすることができます。レッスンコーチは外国人で、流暢に日本語を話す、というレベルではありません。しかしレッスン自体は簡単な英会話と、「右」とか「立ってー」とかは日本語で指示してくれます。英会話が苦手でも大丈夫だと思いますが、完全に日本語サポートを求めるかたにはむいていないかもしれません。
レッスン内容はとても親切で、最初はちょうどいいタイミングでボードを押し出してくれるのでわりとすぐボードの上に立てるようになります。子供もあまり運動神経がいい方ではありませんが、3回目くらいの波から立ち上がることが出来てとても楽しんでいました。
2時間のレッスン料金としてはすこし高いと思いましたが、とても親身になって教えてくれるので、まったく初めて、という方にはおすすめします。
2回目以降や大人だけだったらグループレッスンでもいいと思います。
貴重品は持っていけないのですが、レッスン写真を撮ったCD−ROMを1枚$30であとから販売してくれます。
Thank you very much for participating in the Hands Heedman surfing lesson! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed standing on the surfboard. We apologize for any confusion regarding the participation restrictions for children. We will work on improving our guidance to ensure that you can comfortably register your children as well. We look forward to your next visit!
ハンズヒーデマン・サーフィンレッスンにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます!
サーフボードの上に立ちお楽しみいただけたと知り、とても嬉しく思っております。お子様の参加制限についてわかりにくい表記となってしまっておりご不便をお掛けいたしました。安心してお子様にもお申し込みいただけるよう、案内の改善に努めてまいります。
またのお越しをお待ちいたしております!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Aussie
What an experience... I have a fear of heights that I've developed with age... This is NOT scary, this is simply amazing. I felt completely safe and seeing the crystal clear blue water from a couple of hundred feet up in the air was unbelievable. It's quiet up in the air, extremely serene, you can take in the beauty of the cove, the reef and mountains in such a different way. 10 mins up in the air is actually a surprisingly long time - even when you skydive you generally hit the ground within a few minutes so this way you actually get to appreciate the view, with the adrenalin rush of leaving the boat and being so high, feet dangling! what makes these guys different is that they take A LOT of photos and they have a camera attached to the parachute - it's worth buying at the end - they're great quality. The team is fantastic... definitely want to go out with them again and try the other activities... thanks Seabreeze!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Kristy & Tim
We had an amazing time with our guide Finch with South Pacific Kayak!! We got to witness so many amazing, beautiful things! Whales breaching out of the ocean, Dolphines dancing 10 feet in front of us and the beautiful, colorful fish and turtles that inhabbit the ocean. Such an amazing time!! We wanted to go back the next day!! This was our first time Kayaking, it was amazing.
Thank you for an amazing adventure!!
Kristy and Tim
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Reviewed by: ぺこ
You won't have time to enjoy the scenery; it's incredibly thrilling!!! The height is the same as the main observation deck of Tokyo Tower…! Well… if you're looking for a unique experience that you can only get overseas, this is the best. Just be prepared if you're not a fan of heights, though it's not that bad for me. People with acrophobia should think carefully (laughs). Make sure to take motion sickness medication! Also, depending on the waves, it might be impossible to take photos or videos, so it's a good idea to prepare $30 to have the guy take pictures for you. Don't forget to tip. The photos turned out great◎ It might be worth experiencing at least once.
景色を見る余裕もなく、めちゃくちゃスリリング!!!
最高の高さは東京タワーの大展望台と同じ…!
まあ…海外ならではの経験を求めるならコレはベストだよ。
ただ高い所は嫌いじゃないけどあんまりな~…な人は覚悟した方がいい。
高所恐怖症の人はよく考えて(笑)
酔い止めは必ず!あと、写真やビデオカメラは波の荒れ方によっては撮影不可能だから30ドル用意してお兄さんに写真を撮ってもらうのがいいですよ。
チップも忘れずに。いい写真撮れてた◎
一度は経験してもいいかもね。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/30 |
Reviewed by: SharkBait
Great, fun day splashing around off the Kona coast. Nothing wildly new, unless you've never done this sort of thing before. Getting buzzed by a pod of spinner dolphins and the 20-ft cliff jump were highlights. Just be aware: you're looking at several hours of direct sun here, so best buy the aloe first.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
I had friends visiting the islands, and they wanted to do something a bit different, and 'off the beaten path' so I decided to take them Ocean Kayaking over in Kailua! We headed out, a bit late, and got there and the staff at Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks were amazing and friendly, telling us all the best insider tips for kayaking out there! We got out into the ocean, and it was extremely windy and choppy, but it was so much fun heading out to Flat Island and then over to the beach for a bit of relaxing snorkeling and sunbathing. Thanks again to the great staff at Kailua Sailboards for all their help with everything kayak and ocean related, my friends and I had a blast braving the elements and spending the day out on the water!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Alaskan Couple
My husband and I loved this! We were hoping to have a little more freedom of where to go for the jetski part, but all the same it was fantastic! The parasailing was AMAZING!!! The colors of the ocean were breathtaking! The staff were incredible as well! Worth every penny and one of the best combo packs we went on!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was a compact tour of kayaking, snorkeling, cliff diving and sea-cave watching, though the weather didn't allow sea-cave exploration on that day. The overall experience was worthwhile for a first-timer. The tour made it much easier for route guidance, picking up kayaking tips, tying up kayaks when snorkeling and quick onshore energy supplement. It might be a little demanding physically for individual rowers. Yet the staff were very experienced, helpful (and encouraging for beginners).
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a good time. I'm athletic so asked for a single but was put in a double kayak with my father since girls are "weak". My father got sea sick so we were towed back even though I wanted to do the rowing. I never did get the exercise I wanted and never saw the sea caves so was pretty disappointed. My brother went on to see the caves in his single kayak. We were told that the activity would be over at noon but my brother came back at 11 a.m. We had to wait around til noon for our ride which was also a little disappointing. Wouldn't do this activity again under the circumstances.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in February, and honestly, it was quite cold at first since the sun hadn't risen yet. However, the sunrise I saw while kayaking out to sea was truly beautiful. It was my first time kayaking in the ocean, but once I got the hang of it, I was surprisingly able to paddle as I wanted, and it was fun.
The sea where I went snorkeling had very beautiful coral. The morning hours are very affordable, and after the tour, I was able to use the whole day, making it a fulfilling day.
二月に参加し、しかもはじめのうちは陽も登る前だったので、正直いって寒かったです。でもカヤックで海に出て行っている途中で見た朝日は本当に綺麗でした。海でのカヤックは初めてでしたが、コツを掴むと意外と思い通りに漕ぐことができ、楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングをした海はサンゴがとても綺麗なところでした。
朝の時間は格安ですし、ツアー参加後も一日をまるまる使えて充実した一日を過ごせました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The crew was excellent. They encouraged without pushing past your comfort zone.
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Bill duLaney
The song says"Catch a wave and your sitting on top of the world" I DID IT!! On Feb. 13th I had the unique chance to learn how to surf. Let me say I am 65 years old and our(my) instructor Stacey did it all right. I had good "pre-flight" instruction and indeed got up on 3 waves. I did not stand up, but the feeling of being on a board on my knees was remarkable. From check-in to instruction to surfing..it was all ONO. Mahalo guys it was SUPER.
Bill du Laney..the old guy
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my third time parasailing, and it's always fun no matter how many times I do it. I didn't feel seasick, and I think anyone can enjoy it. I want to go parasailing again when I visit Hawaii!
パラセイリングは3回目でしたが何回やっても楽しいです。船酔いもなく、だれでも楽しめるとおもいます。ハワイに行った際にはまたパラセイリングをしたいです!
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Sharon D.
I was so glad i did it!! I was a bit nervous at first, only chose 600ft line. It was an amazing view, amazing weather, and felt very safe! My dad can't swim - doesn't usually get into the water and afraid of heights, but he himself loved it!! If we were in Hawaii another day, I would have done it again but upgraded to the full 1000ft! I also liked the fact that this company is very safe! They cancelled my first reservation due to high winds & I'm glad they did because the second reservation I made, the weather was PERFECT!! Beautiful skies, water was amazing, and we got to see whales! Loved every moment of it!! Felt so free!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The meeting spot was Kevin. When I greeted him with "Hello," he responded with "Konnichiwa!"—he's a guide fluent in Japanese. In fact, he's been living in Japan for 25 years! From the meeting point, it was a 3-minute walk to the departure location, where we learned how to paddle a sea kayak before setting off. After paddling for about 30 to 45 minutes in Keauhou Bay, we snorkeled in a spot where we could see down to about 10 meters deep. When we got tired of snorkeling, we climbed up on some rocks for snack time. It was a very Hawaiian Island activity, and I was quite satisfied. A hat is essential for sun protection.
待ち合わせ場所にやってきたのはケビンさん。ハローと声をかけると、こんにちは!と返してくる日本語堪能なガイドさんです。というより日本に25年?も住んでいたのですからたいしたものです。待ち合わせ場所から出発地点までは徒歩3分でシーカヤックの漕ぎ方を教わってから即出発。ケアウホウ湾を30分~45分ほど漕ぐと水深10mぐらまで見える場所でスノーケリング。スノーケリングに疲れたら岩の上に登りスナックタイム。すごくハワイ島らしいアクティビティーで満足でした。日焼け対策に帽子は必須です。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/26 |
Reviewed by: tomo
The wind was strong, and kayaking was more challenging than I expected, but it wasn't as tough as club activities.
The ocean was truly beautiful, and I even encountered a sea turtle while swimming along the way.
Our guide was an American who spoke Japanese, and he was full of humor, making it a fun experience.
風が強く、カヤックは思ったより大変でしたが、部活ほどではありません。
海が、本当に美しく、途中泳いでいるウミガメにも出会いました。
ガイドさんは、日本語を話すアメリカ人で、ユーモアたっぷりで楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was scared, but she was really happy, so I'm satisfied.
自分は恐かったが彼女はすごくよろこんでいたので満足です。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Jordan Ahrens
We had no idea what to do the last day of our vacation, I am so glad the staff at Hawaiiactivities.com mentioned "Well why don't you guys do some Parasailing!"... this activity totally reeked of AWESOMENESS!!
This was my wife's first time parasailing, she screamed, but she loved it!. We had a terriffic time! The crew was great and even let my wife drive the boat around the Waikiki Coastline.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
Our family of 4 enjoyed this trip so much! We had a bit of trouble finding the boat (not the marina) due to construction and limited parking, but once we walked on board, it was fun and relaxing. The people are terrific and you can tell they love their jobs being on that boat-very friendly and entertaining. Breakfast muffins, bagels, fruit and coffee were available as the boat took us out to Molokini (about 30 mins.) and an enormous whale leaped right in front of the boat! There were many more to be seen that day but it want an exciting start. Molokini was not overrated! Underwater Discovery Channel complete with tons of colorful fish, strange anemones and even a purple jelly fish. It was so beautiful against the wall of the crater. I swam back to the boat quickly to buy the $25, reusable underwater camera because it was so magical. The pix came out great! My 7 year old was nervous at first b/c she'd never snorkled, but the crew worked with her 1-on-1, made her laugh, gave her a noodle
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/16 |
Reviewed by: spoonerock
The tour was made up of just my family and self. We had a GREAT time. Our guide could not have been more helpful. Lot's of great info on the hike, and the waterfall was spectacular!
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr Fielding
I read one of the reviewers saying there was allot of waiting no worries as we are on hols and whats the rush. The Seabreeze crew was very professional and completed the instruction on the skis and provided us with a safety video before we commenced the ride. The triangle course was large enough to get up a decent speed on the skis, with only 6 skis on at a time provided a good space between each of them. The skis were in good condition and they were so much fun, definately a highlight of our trip.
The only negative is that we had a camera not taking videos and photos as well which was unfortunately as my daughter was the victim who likes to take photos and remember great moments, if it was of one of my sons they wouldn't of cared so much.
SeaBreeze sports needs to look into this as allot of the reviews have mentioned this.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a very exciting experience for our girls. We all loved every minute of it and the guys who took us were awesome.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/09 |
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We are glad to hear that you enjoyed parasailing.
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