Hawaii
I waited for about 15 minutes for the pick-up. It was mentioned that there would be a "trolley with a logo to greet us," but no one came despite waiting... I kept an eye out every time a car stopped, but there was no sign of the right vehicle. After more than 15 minutes had passed, I started to feel anxious and decided to call. They told me, "It already passed." I hurriedly took a taxi to the location where the boat was departing and managed to make it in time for the tour.
When I spoke to a Japanese woman at the reception about the absence of the vehicle and the fact that we weren't called, she responded as if it was our fault, saying, "We don't call names, you know? Others have gotten on." The vehicle I saw was just an ordinary van without any logos.
Having participated in various tours before, I noticed that the pick-up staff usually have a list of participants. If it was just a regular van, at least they could have mentioned the tour name... The pick-up location in front of the Duke statue has many cars stopping, and since it also serves as a meeting point for other tours and a trolley stop, it is quite difficult to identify a non-logo vehicle as the tour vehicle without any guidance.
The guide on the boat was a local who entertained the participants well, but the fact that we made others wait and the unpleasant attitude from the Japanese woman at the reception turned what should have been a fun memory in Hawaii into a disappointing one.
Pick Up 15分ほど前から待機。
「ロゴ入りのトロリーでお迎え」とあったが、待てども待てども来ず...。車が止まるたびに気にして見ていたがそれらしき車はなく。
時間を15分以上過ぎても来ないため、さすがに不安になり電話をかけてみると「もう通った。」とのこと。
タクシーで慌てて船が出る場所まで向かい、なんとか参加には間に合いました。
受付に日本人の女性がいたためそれらしき車が通らなかったこと、特に呼ばれもしなかったことを伝えたところ「名前は呼びませんよ?他の人は乗ってきてるんですよ?」と逆に私たちのせいだと言わんばかり。
車を見るとロゴも何もないただのワゴン車でした。
今まで色々なツアーに参加してきましたが送迎の方は必ず参加者のリストを持っていたし、普通のワゴン車なのであればせめてツアー名だけでも言ってくれれば良いのに...と思います。
Pick Up場所のデューク像前は止まる車も多く、他のツアーの待ち合わせ場所やトロリー乗り場にもなっているため、案内もなしにロゴの無い車をツアーの車だと判断するのはかなり難しいです。
船に乗ったガイドさんは現地の方で参加者を楽しませてくれましたが、他の参加者を待たせてしまったこと、受付の日本人女性にすごく感じの悪い態度を取られたことで、ハワイで楽しい思い出を作るはずが残念な思い出となりました。
On the day of the event, perhaps due to the strong winds, my wife and child were able to participate in the first round, but during the second round (myself and my child), our parachute got tangled, and we were unable to participate. It was very disappointing.
参加当日風が強い事もあった為かどうかはわかりませんが、妻と子供の1回目は参加できたものの2回目の参加時に(私と子供)パラシュートが絡まってしまい参加する事が出来ませんでした。非常に残念です。
Last time it was canceled due to strong winds, so this time we got our revenge.
The view while feeling the wind is amazing, unlike the scenery seen through the airplane window. I'm glad we chose to go as high as possible.
We went as a couple, but the kids who came in a group and rode in the three-seater seemed to be having a great time together.
You can take photos yourself, but it's also fine to take turns with the people you're riding with, so there's no need to worry about photos.
I saw a post saying that the pickup time wasn't kept, but when we arrived right on time, they were already waiting for us. It might be luck, but I think it should be fine.
前回は強風で中止になってしまったのでリベンジ。
飛行機から窓越しで見る景色と違って、風を浴びながらの眺めは最高。
一番高くに上がるのにしてよかった。
うちらは夫婦二人で乗ったけど、グループで来て3人乗りに乗ってた子達も、ワイワイやってて楽しそうだった。
写真は、自分でも撮れるけど、一緒に乗ってる人達で順番に撮りっこすればいいから、写真は心配いらないです。
ピックアップ時間が守られないって投稿があったけど、時間ピッタリに行ったら、もう待っててくれてた。
運があるかもしれないけど、大丈夫なんじゃないかな。
The guide and his team was awesome. They took care of us very well. It was almost an hour kayak on the wavy sea to the cliff. We also saw dolphins. We did a cliff jumping which was very awesome! Overall, recommended!
Big Mahalos!!! We're glad you had a good time. Please come back and visit us when you on the Big Island.
Aloha from Ocean Safaris:)
The underwater scooter allowed us to dive deep into the water, and it was so much fun to see beautiful tropical fish gathering right in front of us. We could also view swimming sea turtles from below, which offered a different kind of enjoyment compared to snorkeling.
I was surprised that the staff took photos and videos for us (which can be downloaded later for a fee online), and they were very attentive, skillfully guiding couples underwater and helping them hold hands.
There was also a female staff member who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. It seemed like there was time for snorkeling as well, but we went by boat to a sandbar in a different location. The sandbar in Kaneohe was indeed amazing.
水中スクーターは水中深く入り、本当に綺麗な海の熱帯魚が目の前にすごく集まって来たのが楽しかったです。泳いでいる水カメも下から眺めることができ、シュノーケリングとは違った楽しさがありました。
びっくりしたのは、スタッフが写真と動画を撮ってくれたのですが(後でネット経由で有料でダウンロードできます)、カップルで参加した場合、二人を水中でうまく誘導し手を繋がせるなどサービス精神に満ちていました。
ちょうど日本語のできる女性スタッフもいて安心でした。シュノーケリングも時間があればできたようですが、私たちはボートで別の場所のサンドバーに行きました。
サンドーは、やはりカネオヘの方がすごいです。
We participated as a family of four (with a 2nd-year middle schooler and a 5th grader). The hotel pick-up was smooth, and we felt reassured that the American husband spoke Japanese without any issues. The two women were snorkeling for the first time, but they were kindly taught and had no problems enjoying it at all! The masks and snorkels were also the latest models and very clean. It was a bit disappointing that we didn't get to see any turtles and that the time at Hanauma Bay felt a bit rushed.
家族4人で参加しました。(中学2年・小学5年)
ホテルからの送迎もスムーズで、アメリカ人のご主人も日本語問題なく安心できました。
女性2人は初シュノーケリングでしたが、親切に教えてもらいまったく問題なく楽しめました!
マスクやシュノーケルも最新できれいでした。
亀に会えなかったのと、少し時間が短くハナウマ湾でばたばた感があったのが残念でした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm sorry we couldn't show you the cute turtles at Hanauma Bay. I will do my best to make sure we can show you the Honu next time, so please come again!
Also, we offer introductory diving experiences at Hanauma Bay. Children aged 12 and older can participate, so if you're interested, I recommend diving with your kids as well!
I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。ハナウマベイのかわいいカメをお見せ出来ず、ごめんなさいね。
是非次回こそはHonuをお見せ出来るようがんばりますので、また来てくださいね!
それと私達はハナウマベイでの体験ダイビングもやっています。12歳より参加できますので、もしよかったらお子様と一緒にダイビングもお勧めです!
また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。Mahalo!
The staff were awesome, casual enough so that everyone felt at ease but professional enough that we both felt safe, heaps of fun, would recommend to everyone.
I have a significant fear of heights, but I had no problems at all!! The reason I decided to challenge myself to jump from 150 meters was because I saw everyone's experiences.
Since I participated alone, I jumped with others. Everyone was supposed to jump from different heights, but from the boat, they all looked like they were at the same height. The price varies depending on the height, so I'm really unsure if the person I jumped with was actually at the same height as me. Was it possible they were lower than 150 meters? Did the person I jumped with not actually want to jump from 150 meters? If that could be clarified, it would have been incredibly fun☆
I definitely recommend taking photos. I think they make for great memories. If they could also provide photos (or videos) from above while jumping, that would be even better. I want to jump again when I go to Hawaii!! The staff made it enjoyable, so I created wonderful memories.
かなりの高所恐怖症の私ですが、全く問題ありませんでした!!
そんな高所恐怖症の私が150メートルに挑戦してみようと思ったのも、みなさんの体験談を見たからです。
1人で参加のため、他の人と飛びました。みなさん飛ぶ高さが違う・・・はずですが、
船から見ていると全部同じ位の高さに見えました。
高さによって値段は変わるので、私と一緒に飛んだ人は果たして同じ高さだったのかものすごく微妙です。
実は150メートルより低かったんじゃないか?
一緒に飛んだ人は150メートル希望じゃないんじゃないか?と。
そのあたりがクリアになれば、ものすごく楽しかったです☆
写真も絶対にオススメです。良い記念になると思います。
飛んでいる上からの写真(映像等)もできる様になれば、もっと最高だと思います。
またハワイに行ったら飛びたいです!!
スタッフの皆さんが楽しませてくれたので、良い思い出が出来ました。
Cracias por sus atenciones y amabilidad y de igual forma gracias por hacer de nuestra luna de miel algo inolvidable
Rained most of day, so sopping wet weather in water or not. Confusion all day about activities etc.
I initially made a reservation for 9/7 at 10:00, but when I arrived at the port, thunder started, and due to the captain's judgment, the trip was unfortunately canceled. I was able to rebook for the earliest available time at 13:00, and this time we were able to fly! I experienced this twice in Bali, but in Hawaii, we went much further out and climbed really high, so all three of us were very satisfied. The motorboat experience from the port to the open sea was also fun. I often hear about the pickup taking a while, but in our case, we were surprised to find the bus waiting for us as soon as we stepped outside. However, the return of the boat seemed to be delayed, so if you have a tight schedule, it might be frustrating. The tip was displayed as $8 on the boat, and since I wasn't prepared with $1 bills, I panicked and ended up giving more, which meant I didn't have any tip left for Yano, our driver. Thank you, Yano, for the fun conversation and drink service. I'm sorry I couldn't give you a tip. I was worried about my valuables and only brought minimal cash, not taking my card, but I should have brought a bit more to buy an SD card.
最初9/7,10:00を予約したのですが、港に着いた時から雷が鳴りだし、船長の判断であえなく欠航。当日の一番早い空き時間帯13:00で再予約でき、今度は飛べました!バリ島でも2回体験しましたが、ハワイのはずいぶん沖まで出て、高く高く上がったので3人とも大満足~港から沖までのモーターボート体験も面白かった。お迎えがとかくココナッツタイムと、よく聞きますが、私たちの場合は、むしろ外に出たらもうバスが待ってる状態でびっくりしました。ただ船の帰港は遅れがちな感じで、あまりタイトな予定を組むとイライラするかも。チップは8ドルって船内に表示があって、1ドル札を準備していなかったのでうろたえて、多めに渡してしまい、送迎のヤノさんのチップが無くなってしまいました…ヤノさん楽しい話、飲み物サービスに感謝しています。チップ渡さなくてごめんなさい。貴重品が心配で、最小限の現金だけで、カード持って行かなかったけど、も少し持って行ってSD買えばよかった
At first, there was a lecture in the room under the guide's instruction. I was worried as a beginner, but the sea was beautiful, and I was satisfied to be able to go to the island across. On the way back, I managed to stand up. It was fun. The guide was great too.
最初、ガイドの指導で部屋でレクチャー。初心者で心配したが、海がきれいで、向かいの島まで行けて満足。帰りはなんとか立てるまでに。楽しかった。ガイドも良かった。
All staff were professional and helpful and had a great time. The only thing was one of the gals helping had her whole but showing and thought that was unprofessional. I don't mind some butt showing but the whole thing?
I signed up for the trip to Hawaii just before departure because my daughter said she really wanted to try it. On the day of the event, it was drizzling occasionally, and while I was worried, we waited for the shuttle. As we waited longer and felt anxious, a staff member from Japan called to let us know we were at the wrong pickup location, and after that, we were successfully picked up. The parasailing experience was more refreshing than I had expected and turned out to be a valuable experience. My daughter says it’s her favorite memory from the trip!
せっかくならやってみたいという娘の一言でハワイへ出発直前に申し込みました。
当日は小雨が時折降る天気で心配しつつ送迎車を待っていましたが、なかなか来ないので不安になっていると日本のスタッフの方が電話をくれて待つ場所を間違えていたことがわかり、その後無事ピックアップしてもらいました。
パラセーリングは思っていた以上に爽快で貴重な体験となりました。娘も旅の一番の思い出と言っています!
I was worried about whether they would come to pick me up after making a reservation online, but they arrived right on time, and the driver was very cheerful! The parasailing itself was blessed with clear skies, and I was able to fly in the best conditions! It became such a wonderful memory!♡
ネットでの予約で、ピックアップしに来てくれるのか不安でしたが時間にはちゃんと来てくれて、運転手さんもとても明るい方でした‼︎‼︎本題のパラセーリングは快晴に恵まれ 最高のコンディションで飛べました‼︎‼︎とっっても良い思い出になりました♡
I would definitely go back! Such an easy & fun experience :)
We participated as a family: my mother, my 13-year-old and 10-year-old children, and their father accompanied us as a videographer (though it seems the video didn't turn out well because the boat was shaking...). We requested photo shooting for $30, and the pictures turned out great. I think it was because the staff were used to the swaying. It was a really good tour. When I emailed to request a three-person ride, I received a polite response saying that depending on the weather and other conditions, it might be a two-person ride, but I decided to go ahead and book anyway. In reality, it was a three-person ride!! The kids were thrilled and really felt like they were flying. I would love to do it again. I think the height of 110 meters was sufficient. The flying time was longer than I expected. I thought it would end quickly... After arriving by car, we waited for about 15 minutes for the boat to reach the port, but I think this depends on the number of people in the previous group. Each group is set for an hour, but if there are fewer people in the previous group, they return sooner, allowing us to board earlier. If there are more people, it takes longer, which inevitably delays our start... But I think that's just how it is, depending on the reservation situation. In our group, we were the only Japanese, and there were three other groups. My children and I flew first. We had a great time with two handsome captains who spoke Japanese well and the other passengers. The boat sways quite a bit. I was glad I took motion sickness medication based on this experience. It was swaying even while others were flying, and it really kept swaying the whole time. Definitely take precautions against motion sickness!! (Especially for children). In the end, we got back to the port and into the car at 12:16. Since we booked a group that started at 11:00, the ending time was slightly delayed (due to the aforementioned late start). However, I think this is just something that can't be helped, so it's better to have some flexibility in your schedule. Keep in mind that the ending time (start time) may be delayed to some extent, and definitely experience this wonderful adventure!! Thank you, VELTRA. You've always been helpful, and I'm going to Hawaii again next year (I can't get enough!), so I'll take my time to find a good tour. I look forward to your assistance then!
家族で参加しました。母である私と、13歳と10歳の子供たち。父親はビデオ撮影者として同行しました。(ボートが揺れてあまりよく撮れなかったらしい…)。写真撮影は30ドルでお願いしました。ばっちり撮れてました。揺れに慣れているスタッフだからこそかなと思いました。とても良いツアーでしたよ。予約時に3人乗りをリクエストする旨のメールを送ったところ、天候などの状況によっては2人乗りになってしまうとの返答を頂きましたが、丁寧な返答だったので、それでも予約しようと決めました。実際は3人乗りでした!!子供たちも大喜びで、本当に鳥になった気分でした。またやりたいです。高さとしては110メートルで十分だったと思います。思ったよりも飛んでいた時間は長かったです。すぐ終わるかとおもっていたので…。車で現地に着いたあと、ボートが港に着くまで待ちます。15分くらいだったけど、これは前のグループの人数にもよると思います。一時間ずつ設定されていますが、前のグループの人数が少なければ早く帰ってくるから早く乗れるし、多ければその分時間もかかっているはずなので帰りが遅く、必然的に自分たちのスタートも遅れていく…。でも仕方ないかとも思います。そのときの予約状況次第なので…。私たちのグループは日本人は私たちだけ、あとは3組いました。私と子供たちは最初に飛びました。日本語の上手なイケメン船長ら2人やその他の乗客たちとも楽しく過ごせました。ボートはかなり揺れます。この体験談を参考に酔い止め薬を飲んでよかったと思いました。他の方たちが飛んでいる間も揺れてるし、ほんとにずーっと揺れてます。酔い対策は是非!!(特にお子様は)。結局港に戻って車に乗り込んだのは12時16分でした。11時スタートのグループに予約したので終了時間は少しずれ込みました。(スタートが前述通り遅れたため)。でも、こればかりは仕方ないことだと思うので、スケジュールには余裕を持ったほうが良いです。終了時間(スタート時間)がある程度遅れることは念頭に、是非この素晴らしい体験を!!VELTRAの皆さん、ありがとうございました。毎回お世話になってますが、また来年ハワイに行きますので(懲りないな~)、良いツアーをじっくり探させて頂きますね。その時は宜しくお願い致します!
I participated in parasailing at my 65-year-old mother's request! Although it was said that only English was spoken, the staff spoke to us in broken Japanese, so there were no problems at all.
The parasailing itself was simply amazing!! The weather was great, and there was even a rainbow, which made my mother very happy. I definitely want to participate again when we go to Hawaii! 😊
65歳の母の希望でパラセイリングに参加しました!英語しか通じないとありましたが、スタッフの皆さんカタコトですが日本語で話しかけてくれて、なんの問題もなかったです。
肝心のパラセイリングは、とにかく最高!!
お天気もよく、丁度虹もでて、母も大満足でした。また、ハワイにいったら是非参加したいです(^^)v
Great trip for money. The crew went out of their way to find the big fish. I would suggest this all day trip to anyone looking for a challenge. You don't always find the fish, but when you do it is fun!
So much fun! Something my husband and I could do every day for the rest of our lives!!! Thanks for the great memories, we will cherish them always!
Hi Danaye, Glad you guys enjoyed. Hope we see you again.
Dan
I signed up for SUP. As others have mentioned, the meeting point is hard to find. I registered with three other people, and while the other members rented rash guards, for some reason, I was not provided one. Then, just when I thought the lesson was starting, it unexpectedly turned into a surfing lesson. I thought it might be similar to SUP for a while and continued with the lesson, but it felt off, so I approached the instructor, who admitted there had been a misunderstanding. Despite having properly handed over the printed VERTRA voucher, I find it puzzling how such a simple mistake could occur. After that, we had to exchange equipment, resulting in about 15 minutes of lost time. Honestly, I wanted our precious time back. The instructor conducted the lesson 99% in English. Even when I asked questions in Japanese, I was told they didn't understand. It was labeled as "beginner-friendly," but the waves were much stronger than I imagined, and we had to paddle quite far out, which was incredibly scary for a beginner like me. The instructor kept gesturing for me to hurry up as I was lagging behind, but it was truly impossible for me to keep up. I was so frightened that I couldn't even stand. If we were going that far out, I think they should at least provide life jackets. The fear of whether the instructor would actually help me, who wasn't even wearing the rash guard, in case of an emergency made me give up after a few minutes. When I tried to paddle in shallower water for some fun, another staff member came to collect the equipment, and it was a forced end to my experience. There were several instructors available, so I thought it wouldn't be a problem, but I ended up spending a very boring time. Although it was supposed to last 1.5 hours, it actually ended in about an hour. Later, I rented equipment personally at another place and had fun.
SUPを申込みました。
ほかの方も書かれていますが、集合場所がわかりにくいですね。
4人で申し込み、他のメンバーにはラッシュガードをレンタルしていましたが、なぜか私には貸し出されませんでした。
そして、いざレッスンが始まったと思ったらなぜかサーフィンのレッスンがスタートしました。
途中までサーフィンと同じ要領なのかと思い、しばらくそのままレッスンを受けていましたが、やはりおかしいと思いインストラクターに申し出ると、勘違いしていたとのこと。
こちらはプリントアウトしたVERTRAのバウチャーをしっかり渡しているのにも関わらず、なぜこんな単純なミスが起きるのか不思議で仕方がありません。
そこからまた道具を交換して・・・そんなこんなで15分ほどのロスタイム。
正直、私たちの貴重な時間を返して欲しいと思いました。
インストラクターは99%英語でのレッスンです。
日本語で質問しても、分からないと言われます。
【初心者向け】と記載してありますが、想像より波もかなりあり、かなり沖の方まで移動するので、初心者の私にしたら、とてつもなく怖かったです。
インストラクターに遅れて漕いでいると「早く来い」と何度もジェスチャーで呼ばれるのですが、本当に無理です。ついていけません。
足がすくみ、立つことすらできませんでした。
あんなに沖に出るならライフジャケットくらい貸してくれれば良いと思うのですが。
万が一のとき、ここのラッシュガードすら着ていない私を、果たしてインストラクターは助けてくれるのかという恐怖も重なり、数分でリタイアしました。
浅いところでパドルして楽しもうと思ったら、別のスタッフに道具を回収され、強制終了でした。
何人も手空きのインストラクターもいたので、問題ないと思ったのですが、とても退屈な時間を過ごしました。
所要時間1.5時間とありますが、実際1時間ほどで終了しました。
後日、別のところで個人的に道具だけレンタルして楽しみました。
Thank you very much for participating this time. However, we sincerely apologize for the unsatisfactory outcome.
We have shared your feedback with the tour provider. The staff who conducted the lesson mistakenly guided you to a surfing lesson instead. We deeply regret the oversight in confirming the details on the day of the event. Additionally, when you returned to the beach, you were separated from your instructor, so we collected the equipment. We sincerely apologize for not providing sufficient explanation during that time, which may have caused you discomfort.
We take your words seriously and will strive to improve our services. Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable experience with us.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけない結果となりましたこと、深くお詫び申し上げます。
ご投稿いただきました体験談を催行会社に共有させていただきました。
今回レッスンをご対応させていただきましたスタッフが、サーフィンレッスンと間違え、
お客様をサーフィンレッスンにご案内してしまっておりました。当日の確認を怠っておりましたこと、大変申し訳ございません。
また、ビーチに戻られた際には担当のインストラクターとはぐれてしまいますため、道具は回収させていただいております。
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While enjoying the view of Diamond Head on the left, we gradually headed out to sea. After the midway point, we picked up speed and battled some larger waves, returning to Waikiki in about an hour and a half.
It was an 11:00 departure, and we were blessed with beautiful weather that day; the stunning ocean left a lasting impression.
This is a recommended tour that allows you to experience the waters of Hawaii easily and safely.
If I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely include this in my plans. Next time, I would like to try the sunset tour as well.
左手にダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めつつ徐々に沖に出て
中盤以降は速度を出し、やや大きな波と格闘し、
1時間半ほどでワイキキに戻ってきます。
11:00の便でしたが、当日は天候に恵まれ、
とにかくとても美しい海が印象的でした。
手軽で安全にハワイの海を感じられる
お勧めのツアーです。
またハワイに行くことがあれば
必ず予定に組み込むと思います。
今度はサンセットも試してみたいです。
We're tourists from Japan and tried this activity for our first time. We safely enjoyed the whole time including shuttle bus. The driver was always joking and very kind to us. Instructors in boat were really nice and reliable guys. After all, the view from sky was quite fabulous at all. it deserves to experience it.
Some of them took movies using their own water proof camera, like Go pro. It seems it's allowed if you fasten it firmly on life jacket.(Basically it's cautioned to put your belongings on the boat before the take of parasailing to keep them from dropping in water)
Lastly, you can take towels if necessary according to temperature. You'll get some wet and it might be bit cold depending on the season.(It was totally comfortable to us because it's August!)
This was a great beach day at Kailua Beach! We were picked up by mini van right at our hotel and taken to a small plaza containing the water sports store sponsoring the activity. The people in the store were pleasant and showed us the lockers and gave us our vouchers for the included lunch. Also included was the use of boogie boards and beach chairs. The beach is a short walk from the plaza so keep in mind that you will need to carry things with you. Towels not included so be sure to bring your own! The beach itself is gorgeous and clean with that beautiful blue iridescent water! We set up shop under a tree and were happy there all day. There are facilities at the beach. While the food places were open at 10:00 AM, we chose to wait until 12:30 to eat. We opted for the pizza and drink. The pizza was the closest to true NY style we had in Hawaii...we were very impressed! It says one slice however the slice is actually a quarter of a very large pie and they cut it in two for you so it is two good sized slices! At the end of the day we headed back to the store and turned in our beach things we had borrowed and browsed the gift shop. A great day!
Thank you for your feedback, Mrs. D! We are so happy that you took advantage of our different options and had a great beach day here in Kailua. Mahalo!
I love high places, so I chose the highest option at 150. There was a shuttle service to and from the hotel, so I only had to bring my swimsuit, which made me feel secure without worrying about my valuables. The pickup was on time, but I waited about 10 minutes for the participants to gather.
We departed on a small boat with about 10 people, and the guide was a friendly guy who spoke English. He took 100 photos of us while parasailing and sold them on an SD card for about $30. It was great because I could share it with my friends, and receiving the data was worth it. The sample photos turned out really nice as a keepsake. I decided to purchase them right after we set off, so he also took pictures of us on the boat. It was good because I was worried about the saltwater affecting my own camera.
You can store your belongings under the seat, so bring things that you don't mind getting dirty. You also put your shoes there. We put on life jackets shortly after departure. After about 15 minutes out to sea, the parasailing began, and since it was early in the morning, the view was amazing—the sunrise and Diamond Head were spectacular. I was relieved that I didn't experience the common issue of a sore backside. The three other groups were at a lower altitude, but I still found the higher altitude to be a lot of fun; I highly recommend it.
I enjoyed the sky, and the return shuttle was on time.
高いところは好きなので一番高度な150にしました。
ホテルまで行き帰りの送迎があり水着で行くだけなので貴重品の心配がなく安心でした。
迎えは時間通りでしたが、参加者の集合に10分ほど待っていました。
10人程度の小型船で出発し、ガイドは英語でしたが気さくな良いお兄さん、パラセーリングの写真を100枚撮ってSDカードにして販売していました。30ドルだったような…友人と共有できる上、データでもらえるので購入して良かったです。見本のような良い写真が記念になりました。出発してすぐに購入を決めたので、船上での写真も撮ってくれました。自分のカメラでは潮が気になるので良かったです。
荷物は席の下に入れるので汚れても良い物を。靴もそこへ入れます。出発してすぐにライフジャケットを着ます。沖へ15分ほど出てパラセーリングが始まり、朝一のせいか景色抜群、朝日とダイヤモンドヘッドが最高でした。よく聞くお尻ぽちゃはされず安心しました。同行の3組は低度でしたが、やはり高度は楽しかったです、おすすめ。
空を満喫し、帰りの送迎は時間通りでした。
This is a cozy tour guided by the friendly couple, Dan and Chieko. We participated as a group of five, from my 64-year-old mother-in-law down to our 7-year-old son. There was also another family of four, making a total of nine people on the tour. From the moment we were picked up to the time we were dropped off, we felt their constant care and attention. During the main snorkeling activity, the experienced guides ensured that everyone in the group had a great time, and they especially stayed close to my mother-in-law, allowing her to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Although we didn't encounter any turtles, the hospitality we experienced made this tour feel worth more than the price we paid. I believe that snorkeling can vary depending on the weather and time of day, so you might not see everything you hope for, but I think it's worth participating.
They also manage valuables securely, which is reassuring. As others have mentioned in their experiences, they upload photos taken during the tour to Facebook, so you can get pictures without needing to bring an underwater camera.
Thank you, Dan and Chieko!
ダンさんちえこさんの仲良し夫婦が案内してくれるアットホームなツアーです。
上は64歳の妻の母から下は7歳の息子まで5人で参加しました。他には家族4人で参加しているグループと計9人でのツアーでした。迎えの車の中から帰りの送迎の間まで常に私たちに心遣いをしてくれていることが感じられるツアーでした。メインのシュノーケリングではベテランガイドらしくグループのすべての人たちが楽しめるよう気遣っていただき、特に妻の母にはほぼつきっきりでいてくださり安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。カメに合うことはできませんでしたが、おもてなしの心遣いが感じられることで、値段以上の価値を感じられるツアーです。シュノーケリングは天候や時間帯により見えるものは違うので思ったものが見えない可能性はあると、思いますが参加して損はないと思います。
貴重品管理もしっかりしていて安心できます。他の人も体験談で書いておられる通り現地で撮った写真をfacebookでアップしてくれるので水中カメラを持参しなくても写真を入手できます。
ダンさんちえこさんありがとうございました。
Thank you for joining our tour. We will do our best to show you the cute turtles next time, so please come again with everyone! We are looking forward to it. Mahalo!
私達のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。ぜひ次回こそはかわいいカメをお見せできますよう頑張りますので、また皆さんで来てくださいね!お待ちしています。Mahalo!
First time parasailing, and was not disappointed. Not sure if they let me out all 800 feet, but the view from the waters off Waikiki is great, you can see Diamond Head Crater and all of the shoreline. Crew are friendly and fun. Only on the water for an hour, but more than enough time to enjoy the experience
It's close to Waikiki, and with the pickup service at this price, they provide thorough instruction, so I'm very satisfied. I would like to use it again.
ワイキキからも近く送迎付きで、この値段でしっかり教えてくれるので、十分満足です。また利用したいです。
Thank you!
Mahalo!
It's close to Waikiki and with transportation included, they provide thorough instruction for this price, so I'm very satisfied. I would like to use it again.
ワイキキからも近く送迎付きで、この値段でしっかり教えてくれるので、十分満足です。また利用したいです。
Hello!
We look forward to serving you again. Thank you very much.
こんにちは!
またのご利用お待ちしています。 ありがとうございました。
Our two teenage boys and my husband and I all had a blast with 800ft line Parasailing! The view was amazing, and it was fun getting dipped in the water as we came down. Definitely will do it again!