Hawaii
This event was great and I did it all solo and it was well worth the money. I will do more with them the next time I come to the island.
Mahalo for coming ot H2O Sports!!!!
Had a great time in the bay, definitely something to do again
Thanks Tyler, hope to see you again.
Dan
This is EXCELLENT!!! When my brother went back to the hotel he kept raving about it.....how excellent his experience was...and how very supportive the divers were.
AWESOME!!!
With the refreshing feeling of the early morning, I was able to review how to paddle a kayak and was safely guided out to the open sea. It had been a while since I exercised, so I was quite tired, but I thoroughly enjoyed kayaking and snorkeling. Thank you very much.
早朝のすがすがしい気分で、カヤックの漕ぎ方のおさらいをさせていただき、沖まで安全に誘導いただきました。 久々の運動で結構疲れましたが、気持ちよくカヤック、そしてシュノーケリングを楽しませていただきました。 有難うございました。
What a fantastic experience. Both the guys on the boat we great and made the experience really fun and relaxing despite me being seasick and afraid of heights. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who likes a bit of thrill seeking.
I made a reservation for the 23rd, but unfortunately, it was rainy. When I received a call to cancel, I asked if I could change the date, and they were able to move it to the next day. The following day, Honolulu was clear, and I was able to enjoy parasailing without any issues! The staff were locals and didn't speak Japanese, but it wasn't a problem at all. Half of the participants were Japanese, so I was able to chat and have fun! The parasailing experience lasted longer than I expected, and I had a really meaningful time. They took nearly 100 photos for $30, and I was very satisfied! I would love to use this service again next time!
23日で予約をしましたがあいにくの雨。キャンセルの電話が来て日にちをずらすことができるか伺ったところ翌日に変更して頂きました。そして翌日、ホノルルは快晴で無事パラセーリングを楽しむことができました!スタッフは現地の方で日本語×でしたが特に問題なく、参加した方も日本人の方が半分を占めておりお話ししたりと楽しむことができました!パラセーリングは思ったよりも長い時間ですごく有意義な時間を過ごせました。写真も30ドルで100枚近く撮っていただき大変満足です!
また次回も利用したいです♪
I signed up for the 90-meter option. On the day of the event, since our accommodation was at the Hilton, we walked there. Including us, there were three groups, with two of them being Japanese. I had seen reviews mentioning seasickness, so I took some motion sickness medication before participating. It didn't sway much, but since it was a small boat, I think it's definitely better to take it. Also, the captain spoke entirely in English (laughs), and there were many things I didn't understand, but I guessed he was saying not to touch the bar above our heads, just as the reviews mentioned. According to the height order, we were supposed to be second, but ended up going last. An American lady told us, "You were the highest," so I thought maybe we were mistaken for the Japanese couple who were on the 120-meter option. Since the prices are different, it's important to confirm this!
My husband was strongly opposed, but once we flew, it was really quiet, and I understood how birds feel (laughs). I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so I was truly satisfied.
They will ask you about photos when you get on, but it's better to mention it just in case. It's 30 dollars for 135 photos, and since it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I don't think it's expensive. It was truly a great experience!
90メートルで申し込みました。
当日、宿泊先がヒルトンだったので徒歩で向かいました。私たち含めて3組、内日本人は2組でした。向かうまでに船酔いをするとの口コミを見ていたので、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。あまり揺れなかったのですが、小型の船なので必ず飲んだ方がいいと思います。また、船長さんはオール英語(笑)何言ってるのか分からないことも多かったのですが、とりあえず頭上にあるバーには触らないと口コミ通りのことを言ってるのだと推測…。高さ順に行くと多分私たちは2番目の予定でしたが、最終で飛ぶことに。「あなたたちが一番高かったわよ」とアメリカ人のマダムに言われたので、一緒に乗っていた日本人カップル(120メートル)と間違われたのかなと思います。料金が異なるので、ここはしっかり確認したほうがいいです!!
主人は大反対でしたが、飛んでみると本当に静かで鳥の気持ちがわかりました(笑)一生に一回の経験だと思っていましたので、本当に満足しました。
写真は乗るときに聞いてくれますけど、一応伝えたほうがいいです。135枚で30ドル、一生に一回なので、高いとは思いません。本当に良い経験でした!
We are a young couple, 21 & 20! The staff were the friendliest people we have come across in Hawaii! The experience itself was worth every cent! Fish came right up to us, you can even touch them! Highly recommend!
I rode a kayak for the first time, but I went without an instructor. I was a bit anxious about the path to the sea, but I arrived quickly and was able to go to an uninhabited island. A lifeguard helped me when getting in and out, so it went smoothly. It seems like those with good athletic skills can manage without an instructor. Next time, I want to go further away.
初めてカヤックに乗りましたが、インストラクターなしにしました。
海までの道が少し不安でしたが、すぐ着いて無人島にも行くことができました。
乗り降りの際はライフセーバーが手伝ってくれたので、すんなりできました。
運動神経に自信のある人はインストラクターなしでも良さそう。
次は遠いところまでいってみたいです。
Neither of us had been paddle boarding before, but by the end of the lesson we were both standing. The safety briefing and instruction was tailored to us and our level of experience which was none. Both Mike and Michelle(hope that's right) were fantastic, just the right amount of cajoling to get us on our feet without any pressure. Talked about every topic known to man as we paddled about, had a great time and a great laugh too. I can highly recommend these guys and the company too as I later booked a surf lesson for the end of the week, which also rocked.
Aloha Ed and Helen!
So glad to hear you had a good time, Mike and I had a blast SUPing with you both! Let us know if you ever get to come back to Oahu and we will set ya up!
Mahalo!
Michelle
This was my first time snorkeling, and I was very anxious, but our guides, Chieko and Dan, were kind and made me feel very comfortable. Everyone snorkeled while wearing life jackets, so I felt secure even without swimming, which was a relief physically. This tour was the only one that promised underwater photos as a gift, and the photos were absolutely amazing!
I went in mid-November without a wetsuit. It was cold when I first entered the water, but I quickly warmed up. Everyone around me was wearing wetsuits, including our guides, Chieko and Dan, for sun protection. While having a wetsuit might be safer, it was fine without one, and I felt good. Renting one on the day was not possible.
I brought a waterproof case for valuables like my iPhone, but the guide provided a locked container for everyone to store their belongings, so I didn't end up using it. It's best to bring only the essentials, but it's safe to have tips and a mobile phone with you.
There was a changing room by the beach, and I changed before heading back.
シュノーケリングは初めて非常に不安でしたが、ガイドのちえこさん、Danが親切で非常に安心感がありました。
全員救命胴衣を付けたままシュノーケリングするので、泳がなくても勝手に浮かんでいられるので体力的にも安心でした。
水中写真のプレゼントを公言してあるのはこのツアーだけでした。
この写真が非常に素晴らしかったです!
11月中旬でウェットスーツなしでやりました。海に入った瞬間は寒かったですが、すぐに寒くなくなりました。周りの人は全員ウェットスーツつけてました。
ガイドのちえこさん、Danさんも日焼け防止につけてました。
ウェットスーツがあると無難かもしれませんが、なくても問題なくできますし、気持ちがよかったです。当日の貸し出しは不可能でした。
貴重品はiphoneなどを入れる防水ケースを持っていきましたが、ガイドさん持参の鍵付きコンテナに全員しまわせてくれるので使いませんでした。
必要最低限にすべきですが、チップ代や携帯電話などは持参しても安心です。
更衣室も海辺にあり、着替えてから帰ってきました。
Thank you for joining the tour! We always prioritize our customers' safety and strive to ensure everyone enjoys the beautiful waters of Hanauma Bay. We look forward to seeing you again when you visit Hawaii. Thank you!!
この度はツアーに来ていただきましてありがとうございます!いつもお客様の安全を第一に考え、皆様にハナウマ湾のきれいな海を楽しんでいただけるよう頑張っております。ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際にはお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。ありがとうございました!!
The tour operators were amazing - we made a last minute decision to do a parasail and we were accommodated at the very end of the day.
It was am experience to remember and the view was awesome at the end of a 1000ft line.
Thank you for the memories.
I went to Hawaii for a wedding and did parasailing there. I didn't tell my sister, who came with me, that I had booked the 150-meter course... At first, she was scared, but once she tried it, she was super excited. The time spent in the air was long, and I was very satisfied. There were courses from 90 to 150 meters, but it seems like it's more about the length of the rope rather than the height. The 90-meter course had a shorter time in the air, so if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery for a longer time, I recommend the 150-meter course.
結婚式でハワイに行き、そこでパラセーリングをやりました。
150なコースを頼んだ事を一緒に行った妹には告げず…最初怯えていた妹も飛んでみると大興奮。
空中での滞在時間も長く大満足でした。90から150のコースまであったのですが、高さとゆうより、ロープの長さ?ですかね。
90のコースの方は空中滞在時間も短かったので、長く綺麗な景色を楽しみたいなら150のコースがお勧めです
I saw that it was okay for a single participant and that it was a first challenge, so I decided to join! I really had a great time with this first experience! The instructor was also kind, and I would like to use this service again.
書き込みに、一人参加、初チャレンジでも大丈夫!とあったので、つられて参加しましたが!ほんとに楽しく初体験できました!インストラクターさんも親切で、また利用したいです
Totally awesome ride...pros on the boat made the whole experience feel very safe & a lot of fun...would do it again & definitely recommend it to anyone who ever wanted to try parasailing...GO FOR IT!
My husband and I had a great time on this excursion. We were the only ones signed up for our particular day and time so it ended up being a private tour which was a bonus. We had the morning tour (check-in at 7:45 am) which seemed a lot less crowded than the later tours. There were a lot more people hiking in on our way out. The activity was very scenic and not strenuous at all for us moderately in-shape people (my husband more so that me!). Jamie was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable in the flora, fauna, and area, but also personable so we weren't talking shop the whole time. Lunch was also more than adequate: fresh pineapple, deli sandwich on a good roll with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard, a bag of chips, 2 Kauai cookies, a drink, and 2 bottles of water. Since we took a guided tour this time, the next time around we'd probably opt for renting kayaks on our own and making our way to Secret Falls without a guide. We definitely want to do this again with our children when they are a little older (at least 5). However, for first timers we highly recommend Kayak Kauai with Jamie as your guide! P.S. I would not recommend this tour for children younger than 5. It is very rocky, muddy and wet with lots of tree roots on the trail and by the waterfall. We saw another tour group with young children and several of them were crying because they fell on their way down to the waterfall. One small boy fell and hit his head on a rock, poor thing.
When I arrived at the pickup time, the driver immediately noticed me, and we smoothly arrived at the location. The weather was nice, and two cheerful young men explained everything clearly in broken Japanese, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any problems. I bought photos and a DVD on the spot, and they took more pictures than I expected, which made me very satisfied. On the way back, we were in the same car, but the driver instructed a different drop-off point that ended up being the opposite of another group of Japanese tourists. Since I couldn't speak English, I was dropped off at the wrong place and had to walk back to the hotel in my wet swimsuit.
ピックアップの時間に行くとすぐドライバーさんが気付いてくれてすんなり現地へ到着
天気も良くノリの良いお兄さん2人がカタコトの日本語で分かりやすく説明してくれて何も問題なく楽しめました
写真とDVDもその場で買って思った以上にたくさん撮っててくれて満足
帰りの車は同じ車でしたが、ドライバーさんが指示した場所がもう1組の日本人と逆になってしまいました
英語が話せないためそのまま違う所で降ろされて、濡れた水着のまま歩いてホテルまで帰りました
Since it was our first time as a couple, I was initially worried about what would happen if we tipped over in the kayak, but it was surprisingly stable, and I had no worries at all. The instructor explained everything very clearly, and they even took photos of us on the uninhabited island, providing excellent service. The weather was great, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and we were able to paddle the kayak well and have fun.
My only complaint was that we had to clean up the canoe ourselves at the end. It was difficult for us to lift it up a slightly elevated hill from the beach, and we had to ask a male companion for help. Even after getting it up, it was tough to drag it to the platform where we had to place the canoe. While I don't mind cleaning up ourselves, I would have appreciated a little more guidance or assistance with the cleanup route and lifting.
夫婦で初めてでしたので最初は、カヤックでひっくり返ったりしたらどうしようかとか考えていましたが、意外と安定していて心配は全くありません。
インストラクターの方が、非常にわかりやすく説明してくれたし、無人島での写真などもとってくれって、サービス満点でした。
天気もよく、すごくきれいな海で、カヤックもうまく漕げたし、楽しむことができました。
唯一の不満は、最後のカヌーの片付けが自分たちでやるのですが
海岸から少し高い丘に上げるのに、自分たちでは難しく、、同行の人の男性に手伝ってもらったり、上げてもカヌーをのせる台まで引きずるのも大変でした。
自分たちで片付けるのはいいですが、もう少し片付けるルートとか上げる時の誘導・手伝いが欲しかった。
My 9-year-old child participated and had a great time. They were able to stand up on the board in just one session and now want to continue surfing. The instructor was a foreigner, so I think it would be more enjoyable if you understand some English. By the way, my child can speak, so it seems they had a lot of fun! They also said the instructor was cool.
子供1人『9歳』が参加して最高だった、一回で立てて今後もサーフィンをやりたいと言っています。先生は外人なのである程度英語が分かった方が面白いのかなと思います。ちなみに子供はしゃべれるのでとっても楽しかったようです!先生もかっこよかったと言っていました。
Dear Yuyu,
Thank you very much for choosing Hands Hideman Surf School. We are truly delighted that your child expressed interest in wanting to surf again. Although our instructor is a foreigner, they can explain in broken Japanese, so even those who cannot speak English at all can easily participate.
Please do join us again the next time you visit Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Best regards,
Hands Hideman Staff
yuyu様
この度は ハンズヒデマンサーフスクールをご利用頂き 誠にどうもありがとうございました。
お子様がまた サーフィンをやりたいと言って興味をもってもらい、 ただただ嬉しいばかりです。 インストラクターは外人ですが片言の日本語で説明できるので 全く英語が話せない方でも
気軽に参加することができます。
また 次回ハワイにいらっしゃる時も是非 参加してみてくださいね。
スタッフ一同お待ちしております。
ハンズヒデマン スタッフより
I participated at the last session at 4 PM as a memory of our honeymoon.
The pickup bus was 7 or 8 minutes late, which made me anxious, but in the end, we were able to enjoy the sky and sea of Waikiki without any issues.
It was my first time parasailing. I was surprised at how quiet it was up in the air. I initially thought there would be a strong wind, but instead, it felt like time had stopped as I leisurely chatted with my wife during our aerial stroll. Just the two of us under the slightly setting Hawaiian sky. I felt so happy.
As part of the experience, there was a moment when we were descending to the boat at the end of the session, and they pretended to drop us into the sea for a second before soaring back up into the air. My wife and I got completely soaked, and the seawater stung our noses, but it became a fun memory. I'm grateful for that.
However, the waves were rough that day, and the boat was rocking a lot. An American man who had been lively on the way there was completely groggy on the way back. If you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must.
新婚旅行の思い出に最終16時に参加しました。
迎えのバスが7、8分遅れて焦りましたが、結果無事にワイキキの空と海を楽しめました。
初パラセイリング。上空は思いのほか静かで驚きました。
当初はもっとバシバシ風が来るものかと思ってましたが、時間が止まったかのような静寂の中、のんびりカミさんと会話しながらの空中散歩。
少し日が傾き始めたハワイの空に2人きり。幸せを感じました。
これはお約束のジョークなのか、体験終了時間が来てボートに降下していく際、一瞬海に落とすフリしてまた上空に舞い上がるという演出が入ります。
我々夫婦はどっぷり頭まで浸かってしまい、海水で鼻がツーンとなりましたが、それも楽しい思い出となりました。感謝です。
ただ、当日は波が荒かったのか、船の揺れがハンパなく、行きのボート上では元気だったアメリカ人のおじさんが帰りには完全グロッキーになっていました。
乗り物に弱い人は酔い止め必須です。
The highlight of this trip to Hawaii was definitely this experience. The explanations were easy to understand, and it became a wonderful memory. While waiting for our turn to use the scooter, we enjoyed feeding fish from the boat and had the freedom to go snorkeling, making the wait enjoyable. The videos and photos turned out beautifully, creating the best memories.
今回のハワイ旅行の1番の楽しみでした。
説明もわかりやすく、とてもいい思い出になりました。スクーターの順番待ちの間は、ボートから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と、待ち時間も楽しく過ごせました。
動画&写真も綺麗にとれていて最高の思い出となりました。
It's the best! You can easily enjoy it even without scuba gear or if you're a beginner at scuba diving! Large and colorful tropical fish gather around and peck food right from your hand! You absolutely must experience it at least once.
スキュウバーの用具無しで、またスキュウバーの素人でも簡単に楽しめちゃう、最高!!
大きな、そしてカラフルな熱帯の魚達が群がる様に寄って来て目の前で手から餌を啄むですよ!!
絶対に一度は体験すべし
This time, I was determined to try stand-up paddle surfing, so I quickly made a reservation for my family of four. During the initial briefing, I was surprised when the instructor, Mieko, said we would be going to a nearby island and that we should bring our determination! After a brief lesson on how to operate the equipment indoors, we loaded the surfboards onto a cart and headed to the riverbank, which was about a 10-minute ride to the sea, where we waited for Mieko. This was the first test of our determination! My son quickly got into the stand-up position, but I ended up not being able to stand and managed to paddle while sitting like in a kayak to reach her. Surprisingly, my wife, who has worse athletic ability than I do and was supposed to be the one Mieko was keeping an eye on in our group of about eight, arrived first (ー_ー)!!
After exploring the island for about 10 minutes, we headed back, and I attempted to stand up a few more times on the way back, but I still couldn't do it. I didn't expect it to be this difficult and underestimated it)^o^( However, even sitting down, it was incredibly fun. When we returned to the shop, we had a late lunch and chose pizza, which was very delicious. Barbecue is also an option, but I highly recommend trying the pizza even if you have to pay for it yourself. I realized that this can be quite tough if you have bad knees, but I would like to challenge myself again after getting knee replacement surgery.
今回は絶対スタンドアップパドルサーフィンをやると決めていたので真っ先に家族4人で予約しました。最初の説明でいきなりインストラクターのMiekoさんから今日は近くの島まで行くので根性だけ持参のことと言われてびっくり!!簡単な室内での操作の仕方をレッスン後さっそくサーフィンを台車に載せて10分ほどの川辺から海に出て沖で待つMiekoさんのところまで最初の根性の出しどころ!息子はすぐにスタンドアップ体制になってましたが私は結局立てずじまいでカヤック状態の座りこぎで何とかたどり着きました。私より運動神経が悪く8名程度のグループ内で最もMiekoさんにマークされていたはずの家内の方が結局先に着いてました(ー_ー)!!
1周10分程度の島を散策したのち帰路につきましたが帰りも数回スタンドアップに挑戦しましたが駄目でした。こんなに難しいとは想定外でなめてました)^o^( ただ座ったままでも最高に楽しかったです。店に戻って遅めの昼食をピザにしましたが大変おいしいピザでした。バーベキューも選択できますがピザは是非自腹でも食べてみてください。膝が悪いとこれは結構厳しいということがわかりましたが、膝を人工関節に替えて改めて挑戦したいと思います。
This was a great combination of exercise and adventure. It was listed as easy/moderate which I would think would be appropriate for slightly older, non-athletic people, but it included wading through muddy rivers with slippery rocks and hauling up a couple of steep and narrow muddy paths. I kept thinking I was glad I was with my fit husband instead of my healthy mom...she would never have made it. The description also mentioned something about "air conditioned vans will take you back to your car". This never happened...you hike and kayak all the way back. Again, I LOVED it and wouldn't have wanted it any other way...I just thought the advertisement was way off of what the actual experience entailed.
The location was beautiful at Captain Cook. I enjoyed the kayaking. However, I was not too impressed with the tour guide. My daughter and I were the only people on the tour. The female tour guide lacked in friendliness and almost seemed irritated at the beginning and the end of the tour. She also complained a lot about men and her personal life.
Upon reflection, I realized I participated even though I have a fear of heights (laughs). Even at 45 meters, it was thrilling enough. However, the experience of viewing all of Waikiki and the beautiful ocean from above was exceptional!
I just wish I had known that for an additional $30, I could have had photos taken on the day. I went without that knowledge and only had money for tips... It was difficult to capture my experience with my own camera. So, I give it ★4!
よくよく考えてみたら、高所恐怖症なのに参加してしまいました(笑)
45Mでも、十分スリリングでした。
でも、本当にワイキキ全体と美しい海を上空から眺められる体験は格別でした!
ただ、別途30ドル?当日に払えば、写真を撮ってもらえること知りたかったです・・・。
知らずに行ったので、チップ代しかもっておらず・・・手持ちのカメラでは乗ってる姿を写真に収めるのは困難でした・・・。
なので、★4つ!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We also appreciate your enjoyment of the thrill of parasailing and the views from above.
Regarding the photos taken during parasailing that you mentioned, as you pointed out, it is difficult for us to take them ourselves, so the local operating company offers a paid service. To keep you informed in advance, we have provided guidance in the frequently asked questions section on the tour page, so please refer to that.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback amidst 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、パラセイリングのスリル感と上空からの景色をお楽しみいただきありがとうございます。
ご指摘いただきましたパラセイリング中の写真につきましては、お仰せの通り自分たちで撮ることが難しいため、現地催行会社が有料のサービスを行っております。
事前に把握していただくため、ツアーページ上のよくある質問にてご案内させていただいておりますのでご参照ください。
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
Let me start off by saying I NEVER post reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. So, this is my way of giving back. This was my boyfriend & I first trip to Hawaii. We've always wanted to Jet Ski so decided to try this company out. We did the parasail/jet ski combo. I was a little hesitant about this company because of the reviews. There were only 7 on this website, but I found others on other websites that had me a little worried. The ONLY reason I decided to stick with them is because of the Go Pro cameras and I am so glad I did! We had a blast!! There is a little waiting around between activities, but we were on a boat chilling so who's complaining?? :-) I saw many reviews that complained about the jet ski path because it is just a circle, but that didn't bother us either. We had a great time! The jet skis pick up to a pretty high speed! It lasted about 30 min. After jet ski'ing we took another boat out further into the ocean & went parasailing. That was an awesome experience as well! We were in the air for about 5 min. A lot of people's favorite part of parasailing is getting dipped into the water, but we asked that they not do that because we're not big on getting into the ocean lol (sounds crazy right). Because of that they decided to let us go higher in the air lol, so that was pretty cool.
They picked us up at our hotel at 7:50 am, started around 8:30 am and were back at 12:00 pm. In the beginning I was a little worried about what time we would get back because we had a pick up time of 3:30 pm for a luau, but it all worked out.
Overall, I would totally do this again! The people on the boats were cool, friendly, laid back, & very experienced. We did other activities while in Hawaii but this was my boyfriend's favorite :-) I cannot remember how much the pics & dvd cost, I want to say $35 for all of the pics & $65 for the dvd but we purchased both. What a great memory to have!
Mahalo nui loa for visiting H2O Sports Hawaii! Come back soon!
At 41 years old, I tried surfing for the first time! I was really anxious about whether I could do it. The instructor was a foreigner, and right after picking me up, they asked if I could speak English, which made me even more nervous... All the explanations on the beach were in English... I honestly wondered if I would be okay.
But thinking "you learn by doing," I took the board and headed to the ocean. I was told that there were good waves suitable for beginners, and somehow, after about three tries, I managed to stand on the board. The instructor only spoke very simple Japanese, like "Paddle!" and "Are you okay?" But they made an effort to communicate using the Japanese I knew and gestures. Also, perhaps due to the tide, when I got separated from the other tour participants, they quickly came to my aid, and at one point, thinking I might be tired, they asked, "Break?" Even though we couldn't communicate in Japanese, I felt their consideration in their responses.
I didn't request a female instructor, so there were two instructors, one male and one female. (There were five participants in total, including me.) It might be tough for those who have a strong aversion to English. However, the instructors were friendly and fun, and I was able to enjoy surfing itself, so I was very satisfied with the experience.
41歳にして初めてのサーフィン! できるかどうかとても不安でした。
インストラクターの方も外人で、ピックアップ後すぐに英語が話せるかどうかを聞かれ余計不安に・・・
砂浜で説明を受けるのも全部英語・・・本当に大丈夫か?!と正直思いました。
でも「習うより慣れろ」と思いボードを持って海へ。初心者でものれそうないい波がくると教えてもらえて、私は3回ぐらいでなんとかボードの上に立つことができました。
インストラクターの方は本当にかんたんな日本語しか喋れなかったです。「漕いで!」とか「大丈夫?」とか。でも知ってる日本語やジェスチャーを使ってなんとか伝えようと努力してくださいました。また潮の流れのせいか私が他のツアー客の方とはぐれたときなどはすぐ駆けつけてくださったり、途中私が疲れてると思ったのか「休憩(する)?」と声をかけてくださったり、日本語が通じないながらも気遣いが感じられる対応でした。
私は女性を希望しなかったので、インストラクターは男女の2名でした。(ツアー客は私を含め5人でした)
英語に拒絶反応を示す方には厳しいかもしれません。
でもインストラクターの方は気さくで楽しい人たちでしたし、サーフィンそのものも楽しむことができ、私としてはとても満足のいく内容でした。
I experienced parasailing for the first time in my life! I rarely go to the ocean, but since my friend said it was fun, I really wanted to try some water sports, so I signed up.
The activity itself started with a pickup in front of the hotel, where I signed a waiver during the car ride to the ocean. Once we arrived, we boarded the boat and set off! The time spent in the air flew by, and it was so much fun. They called it a dry landing, but I ended up getting soaked up to my waist at the end. Since it was a water sport, I thought that was okay (laughs). If they hadn't called it a dry landing, I would have been completely drenched!
I read many comments saying that the boat rocks a lot, so it’s better to take motion sickness medication, so I took some before getting in the car. It was raining on the day, and I thought it might be canceled, so I had the hotel front desk call to check, but they said it was sunny at the activity location, so it was on.
It was just my friend and me, and we did parasailing with two Koreans and four Americans. I also noticed that they seemed to think I didn’t understand English, as they occasionally made negative comments (laughs). Well, it wasn't something to worry about too much.
Overall, I would rate the activity as good, and everything else as fair.
人生初のパラセーリングを体験しました!
めったに海に行くこともないのですが、友人が楽しかったと言っていたのでぜひマリンスポーツをしたくて申し込みました。
アクティビティー自体は、ホテル前でピックアップしてくれて、海に行くまでの車で承諾書にサインして、着いたらボートに乗り込んで出発!という流れでした。
空にいる時間はあっという間でとても楽しかったです。ドライランディングといったのですが、最後に腰くらいまで海に浸かりました。せっかくのマリンスポーツですし、それくらいはアリかなと(笑)ドライランディングと言わなければ全身どっぷり浸かってました!
ボートはとても揺れるから酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいという書き込みが多かったので、車に乗ったときに酔い止めを飲んでおきました。
当日は雨が降っていて、中止かなと思ったのでホテルのフロントの方に電話してもらって確認しましたが、実施場所では晴れているからやります、との事でした。
自分と友人2の人で行って、パラセーリングをしたのは韓国人2人とアメリカ人4人でした。
あと気になったのは、こちらが英語がわからないとでも思ったのか、ちょくちょく悪口を言ってました(笑)まぁ、そんなに気にするほどでもないですが。
全体を通して、アクティビティは○、その他は△かなぁと。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
We also appreciate your enjoyment of parasailing.
We apologize for the staff's behavior, which lacked consideration for our customers and caused you discomfort. We will address this with the local operating company and strive to prevent a recurrence in the future.
Based on your valuable feedback, we will continue to work towards providing services that will further enhance your satisfaction, and we look forward to your continued support.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience.
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、パラセーリングをお楽しみいただきありがとうございます。
スタッフの言動につきましては、お客様への配慮が欠けており、ご不快なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたことお詫び申し上げます。
現地催行会社に注意させていただきますとともに、今後の再発防止に努めさせていただきます。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
お忙しい中、体験談のご投稿、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
I participated in parasailing. Floating while feeling the breeze of Hawaii was incredibly refreshing! The staff was friendly and it was a lot of fun!
パラセイリングに参加しました。
ハワイの風を感じながらの浮遊はとっても爽快でした!
スタッフの方もフレンドリーで楽しかったです!