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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

Ah, my leg... あ、足が。。。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We gathered at the school office and practiced how to stand on a surfboard. After that, we each took two surfboards and walked across the street to the beach, immediately getting into the water and following the instructor. As someone who doesn't exercise much, I was already exhausted by this point. I desperately followed the instructor's commands of "Paddle!" and "Stand up!" By the end of the day, all participants were able to stand on their boards. It felt truly refreshing to glide through the wind. I'm really glad I participated. One downside was that the ocean floor was covered in rocks and corals. When I got back to the hotel and looked at my feet, I found many scrapes and was bleeding. (laughs) I think it would be good to take some precautions for that.

スクール事務所に集合して、簡単にサーフボードの上にどうやって立つのかを練習後、二人で2枚づつサーフボードを持って道を渡ってビーチまで歩き、即水に入って先生の後についてこいでいきます。運動不足の私はこのあたりで既にへとへとでした。先生の「こいで!」「立って!」の声にあわせて、後は必死。その日の参加者はすぐに全員板の上に立つことができました。風を切って進むときは本当に爽快です。本当に参加してよかったです。一つだけ、難点は、海の底が岩?サンゴ?だらけでした。ホテルに帰って足を見たらたくさんの擦り傷から流血していました。(笑)何か対策をしてゆくと良いと思います。

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Molokini Crater & Turtle Arches Snorkeling Tour & Snuba Dive - Aqua Adventures

Snuba Trip

Reviewed by: Nancy

This was our first time trying Snuba and I don't know where to begin. Hawaii activities was great about following up with us to remind us of our event. The crew for our event was exceptional!!! We had snorkeled the day before with another charter that was good but hands down the crew on this boat was the best. As we boarded the boat they took our pictures and they had a separate film guy that took footage while we were on the boat and under the water in both places we dived. If you're not sure about scuba diving then try snuba first. It allows you the freedom of being under the water without wearing tanks. Good indicator if you're going to like scuba.

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Introductory Two-Tank Kauai Scuba Diving Boat Tour (from Poipu)

A trip down under

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The scuba diving was fun. I'd recommend for first timers to minimize their trip to just the single tank dive, so they can decide if it is really something they would like. It does get tiring fairly quickly, so a single trip, while it may seem short, is more than enough for the first time. I'd recommend also going straight to the Sheraton reef where you are GUARANTEED to see at least a few sea turtles and get some great pictures. It takes a while to acclimate to the undersea pressure, so if you have the slightest hint of a cold don't go! Seriously, your ears will thank you! I had a headache and trouble hearing for days after my dive. Small price to pay for what I got to see, but you might take some extra vitamins the few days up to your dive, just in case.

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Posted on: 2007/09/05

パラセーリング 5歳~参加OK!高さ150m/130m/110mの3種類 人気のカカアコまで徒歩圏内!ツアー後にショッピングや食事も楽しめる<ケワロ湾>

Refreshing! 気分爽快!

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き!

Parasailing was something I absolutely wanted to try in Hawaii. I was a bit anxious about the fact that everything was in English, but the driver, the instructor (everyone was handsome!), and the ticket booth staff were all very kind, so there were no problems at all. My father (68), who had signed up as an observer, suddenly decided he wanted to participate on-site, so he signed up on the day with his limited English. He was able to join after paying the difference, and off we went to the sea! Everyone else was foreign couples, but the atmosphere was great, and I felt no tension at all. It seems we were set to a height one level above standard, but there was no sense of fear, and we enjoyed the amazing view. Even at my father's age, he could participate and have fun. In the end, we took a great photo with the instructor! We also had photos taken for an additional fee, but since the boat was swaying, I think they turned out better than what we could have taken ourselves. Next time, I’ll challenge myself to go even higher!

ハワイで絶対にやってみたかったパラセイル。英語のみというのが少し不安でしたが、ドライバーさんもインストラクターさん(みんなイケメン!)もチケット売り場の人たちもみんな親切で、全く問題ありませんでした。見学者で申し込みをしていた父(68)が、現地でやっぱり参加したいと言い出したので、つたない英語で当日申し込み。差額の支払いで参加でき、いざ、海へ!私たち以外はみな外国人のカップルでしたが、とてもいい雰囲気で、緊張も全くしませんでした。私たちだけスタンダードより一つ上の高さにしていたらしいのですが、恐怖感は全くなく、最高の眺めを満喫しました。父の年齢でも十分参加できますし、楽しめます。最後はばっちり、インストラクターさんと写真を撮りました♪別料金で写真も撮ってもらいましたが、船が揺れているので、自分たちで撮るよりきれいに撮れるのではないかと思います。次はもっと上まで挑戦します!

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Posted on: 2007/09/02

Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

wear the right shirt

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Our 17, 15, and 12 year old all had a great experience. All of them got up several times and are very glad they did it. Two of the kids wore short sleeve shirts and wish they wore long sleeve as they both had quite a rash on the arm from rubbing against the board.

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Posted on: 2007/08/30

Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

A true wonder

Reviewed by: Mike & Chris

We found the experience to be wonderful! The staff was fun and very friendly and we loved the pictures that they took for us. The parasailing itself was a once in a lifetime experience that I will always remember. I will definetly recommend this to anyone I know coming to Hawaii!

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Posted on: 2007/08/28

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great Vacation!!!

Reviewed by: Jenny B

The staff was great. Good outdoor activity; even mm mother thought it was the best thing we did. Snacks should have been healthier, especially considering the price; more things like the pineapple, lose the chips.

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Posted on: 2007/08/24

Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

Wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Sara

I was so nervous before embarking on my parasailing adventure, but the friendly staff made me feel at ease and the experience was so much more than I could have asked for. Being in the air over the open sea with a full view of the island was so serene. I look forward to doing it again, next time I'm on the island!

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Posted on: 2007/08/24

Kailua Bay 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Explore Tide Pools & More!

Untitled

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

the kayaking excursion was awesome. i got to learn a lot about the native birds and animals of hawaii plus the scenery was beautiful!

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Posted on: 2007/08/23

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Awesome ride! Very enjoyable

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This experience was sooo much fun. Our guides dipped us in the water and also slid us across the water which was really cool. The staff was excellent, but I only wish they let us go up higher and for longer because we were only up in the air for about 5 min. But other than that, it was really fun and highly recommended.

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Posted on: 2007/08/22

Turtle Reef Kayak Tour in Maui - Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Makena Landing & Winter Whale Watching

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Patricia

We thoroughly enjoyed our Kayak lessons and putting what we learned into practice. It was a bonus spotting the beautiful sea turtles while snorkeling.

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Posted on: 2007/08/22

Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

x-treme parasailing

Reviewed by: skeen

Parasailing is fun. x-treme parasailing was not worth the added expense. We saw no difference in the duration of the ride. In fact other riders who did not pay for extreme were given equal and/or better experiences. (ie..same duration and being dunked, also boat pulling them). Honestly, we felt a bit cattled through the process. Would parasail again, but not the x-treme parasailing. Save the added money for something else!

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Posted on: 2007/08/20

Hawaii Jet Ski Ride Adventure at Maunalua Bay - H2O Sports

FUN

Reviewed by: Dru

I have been to many exotic places in the carribbean and took part in jet skiing there. In other places (mexico,barbados,st. thomas, bahamas,puerto rico) you rent the jet ski on your own and go where you want which is pretty cool. Here at sea breeze it's a little more controlled which is good as well. Sea breeze staff were awesome and works hard. They are all about safety because you have to watch a safety video. The activities are more controlled because when you jet ski, you have to go around in a circle in a somewhat controlled area. They also take pics of you on a chip that they download on their computer later for your purchase of $30 so take extra money because the pics are way cool.
AS for the parasailing, awesome. That was my first time as well as my wife. They dip you in the water which was a great experience and the views are out of this world. Well worth the money spent. Keep this in mind, when you go on vacation I understand families have a budget but expect to sp

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Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

X-treme Parasailing

Reviewed by: Jas & Jonelle

Greetings from California!

Parasailing for the first time was amazing! My friend Jasmine and I didn't know what to expect and we were definately pleased with our parasailing adventure, friendliness of the staff, and overall experience! The motion of the ocean unfortunately did get to Jasmine, so here's some advice to those who get motion sickness - bring the Dramamine! Other than that, no complaints from us! We highly recommend X-treme parasailing!!!

-Jonelle

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H2O Sports Parasailing Adventure Ride at Maunalua Bay [600ft & 800ft lines]

Sea Breeze Parasail

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great time. Staff very friendly

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Hawaii Jet Ski Ride Adventure at Maunalua Bay - H2O Sports

Awesome Ride

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a great activity and would recommend it for anyone traveling to Oahu.

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Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Zipline Safari Adventure

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

WOW! This all day activity was one of the highlights of our Kauai family vacation! A little bit of everything. Beautiful scenery, great variety of information from the guides (nature and entertainment-wise), lots of fun. Especially enjoyed the kayaking, hike and swims. We would definitely do this again. (Family of 4 - 2 teen-aged girls).

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Posted on: 2007/08/17

Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

Flying High

Reviewed by: The Bradys

Flying at 850+ feet I saw alot that many people don't see. It was a beutiful view!!

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Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

Summer Vacation

Reviewed by: Kari Spoelstra

We really enjoyed this parasailing trip. It was so exciting and the crew was wonderful. We would do it again in a heartbeat. Our youngest is 12 years old and he had a great time. 9 of us went for just over 300 dollars. The time we each spent in the air was amazing. We felt like we got our money's worth!

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Goofy Foot Maui Surf School Group & Private Surfing Lessons at Ukumehame Beach

Goofy foot surf school

Reviewed by: TexasMom

An awesome experience and a great value. I went with my 10 year old son and we were both able to stand on the board and stay up (for a little while, at least)in our first 2 hour lesson. Our instructor, John, took individual time with each of the students in our group(there were 5 overall)and made sure to go over the basics before we even hit the water. A wonderful, fun, and safe experience - I highly recommend this school. They created 2 new lifelong surfers!

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Posted on: 2007/08/11

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Ocean Kayak Sea Cave

Reviewed by: S Hall

The staff was a bit cranky at check in but once things got rolling, I think they woke up and all was good. I enjoyed the snorkle site but the sea cave exploration is little more than "here is the cave, it's not really deep, next please"......overall I had a good time but felt I paid too much for what I got. If you have never been kayaking in Hawaii and want to, then I would have no problem recommending this outfit. I just think you may get more value from a less green more motorized adventure.

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Honolulu X-Treme Parasailing Tour Adventure [700ft, 850ft, 1000ft or 1200ft Rides]

X-Treme Parasail

Reviewed by: Razorhog

Overall this was a fun activity, the kids loved it. Ride was kinda short compared to the cost, especially when you factor in the fact that you are charged individually but they fly you in pairs.
The crew did everything they could to make sure that we were enjoying ourselves.

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

CEO

Reviewed by: Bruce Fox

Great time, children loved it!

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H2O Sports Parasailing Adventure Ride at Maunalua Bay [600ft & 800ft lines]

parasailing

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed parasailing thanks to staffs.
We will do it again if we have a chance to go to Hawaii.

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サーフィン・レッスン アラモアナ・ビーチ・パーク 3歳から参加できる! by サーフHNL

As expected of Hawaii! さすがハワイ!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Since the children participated, my child was in a private session while I was in a semi-private session, with two instructors for the three of us. We booked a full three hours, but unlike surfing in Japan, the waves kept coming, and in the end, we could only last an hour and a half. It felt quite wasteful. Perhaps because we were experienced, the briefing on land was shorter? The kids were able to ride the waves that kept coming and seemed to feel great when praised. When I called to confirm our arrival, I received a confirmation call that evening. They asked for our weights, so I thought they would prepare boards suited for each of us, but all three of us ended up with soft tops (urethane boards). While they have buoyancy, I wonder if they might not be suitable for practice. The point is that from the yacht harbor next to the Hilton Rainbow Tower, even children can paddle out easily, so I think beginners and kids can participate without any trouble. The instructors didn't speak any Japanese, so if we had been better at English, our conversations would have flowed more, and it would have been even more enjoyable.

子供も参加したので、子供はプライベート、私はセミプライベートでの参加でしたが、インストラクター2人に私たち親子3人という形でした。たっぷり3時間予約しましたが、日本でのサーフィンとちがいどんどん波がくるので、結局1時間半しか体力が持ちませんでした。かなりもったいなかったです。経験者ということもあり、陸でのブリーフィングも短めだったのでしょうか?子供たちはどんどん来る波に乗って行き、誉められとても気分がよかったようです。到着確認の電話をしたらその晩に確認電話がありました。体重を聞かれたので、それぞれにあったボードを用意してくれるのかと思ったら、3人ともソフトップ(ウレタンボード)でした。浮力はあるのですが、練習にはならないかも?と思います。ポイントは、ヒルトンレインボータワー横のヨットハーバーから子供でも十分パドルアウトできるので、初心者、子供さんでもらくらく参加でくるとおもいます。インストラクターは日本語はまったくしゃべれないので、私たちがもっと英語ができたら会話もはずんで、もっと楽しかったでしょうね。

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Posted on: 2007/07/31

Parasailing in Waikiki with Hawaiian Parasail - Diamond Head Views with Triple & Tandem Flights

AZ Desert Rats Fall in Love

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a wonderful opportunity to get a different perspective on Hawaii. It was very peaceful floating above the bay and looking at Honolulu and Diamond Head. It was our first time parasailing. The crew made it very relaxing and stressed safety. We enjoyed dunking our feet in the ocean, before we landed on the boat. It was well worth having them take the pictures for us. They turned out really well, much better than if we had tried to take pictures ourselves. We would definitely do this activity again.

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

First surfing 初サーフィン

Reviewed by: ひよこ

I went surfing for the first time. I wasn't very enthusiastic at first since a friend invited me, but after trying it, I completely fell in love with it. The instructor was quite strict, but I participated in a group and was able to stand up on the board in just one or two hours, so I'm grateful for that. It was so much fun that I definitely want to participate again!

初めてサーフィンをしました。友人に誘われたので最初はそれほど乗り気ではなかったのですが、やってみてすっかりとりこになりました。先生が割と厳しかったのですが、グループで参加し、1,2時間で立たせてもっらったので感謝です。とっても楽しかったので、ぜひぜひまた参加したいと思います。

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Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Thank you Special K's!

Reviewed by: Jacobs/Danielle Ms

They took great care of my two neices. I felt secure that they were in safe hands. What fun personalities the staff have...we would recommend it to families and anyone that is looking for something new. The Staff really made an fun tour into a truly unique experience!
The Jacobs Family

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ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

It was a very fulfilling lesson, and it's suitable for children as well. とても充実したレッスンで子供でも大丈夫

Reviewed by: うにBOY

An 8-year-old child participated. Last year, when they took a lesson at Honolulu Beach for about 40 minutes, they could only kneel. However, this year, they received a solid 2-hour lesson and were surprisingly good at riding the waves. They even became capable of timing their own rides. The next day, I had a little time, so I took a lesson at Honolulu Beach again. The price was the same at $75 for an hour, but the quality of the content was completely different. This is an activity I highly recommend. I want to participate again next year.

8歳の子供が参加しました。
去年、40分ほどホノルルビーチで教えているレッスンを受けたときは、ひざまずくぐらいしか出来なかったのですが、今年は2時間しっかりと教えていただき、びっくりするほど上手に波に乗れていました。
しかも自分でタイミングを考えれるくらいになりました。
次の日、少し時間が取れたので、ホノルルビーチのレッスンを受けたのですが、1時間75ドルで金額的には変わらなかったのですが、内容の充実度が全然違いました。
とてもお勧めできるアクティビティーです。
来年又、参加したいです。

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

I was pleasently surprised!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: ashley

I was at first a little hesitant to do this activity because I thought that I wasnt going to enjoy it very much but it ended up being me and my boyfriend's faviorite activity that we did! This activity is definitly worth the money that you pay. Not only do you kayak in beautiful clear water, but you get to jump off a 30 ft rock, go into a cave, and snorkel. What more can you ask for??? Everything about this activity was fun and I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Hawaii. Now that I know how much fun kayaking is I plan on doing it in the future. This is a must do!!

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Posted on: 2007/07/23