All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Our driver AC was great recommend excursion learned a lot great views

I so so so recommend the Surf Bus!! It was one of the best ways to see and experience North Shore! The driver was the best! He have great information and was so funny!! The paddle board was amazing, waterfall beautiful and the beach with snorkeling just awesome!! I recommend wearing water shoes as the rocks can be a little hard on your feet...(waterfall and snorkeling areas) Hands down best your we took!

My son, and his 19yr old son, attended this. It was well organized but the wind was up and they couldn't snorkel at their desired location. An alternative site was found, the water was much calmer and snorkeling was ok.

I experienced this with my sister.

◎ Good points
- Many staff members speak Japanese
- I had never surfed before, but it was surprisingly easy to ride
- The ocean is incredibly beautiful
- I saw sea turtles!
- The lunch (PIZZA) was really delicious
- They took photos of us on the water and sent them all via email

◎ Bad points
- The locker room is small, very cold, and co-ed
- You have to carry the surfboard to the ocean yourself
(Moreover, after being guided initially, no one came with us, so we got lost!!!)
- There was little free time in the afternoon
- They dropped us off at the hotel on the way back, but the pickup was at a nearby hotel

Although I mentioned some bad points, overall it was really great!
I'm not sure if the price is cheap for what you get...
But I didn't have the impression that it was expensive.

I was worried because I'm not very good at swimming, but I didn't fall into the ocean, and I felt the waves and enjoyed the scenery on the board... it was very soothing!

Kailua is a popular spot among locals, so I'm really glad I went.
The ocean in Waikiki is also incredibly impressive, but this was even more beautiful and moving!!!

姉と２人で体験しました。

◎良かった点
・日本語が話せるスタッフが多い
・サーフィンやったことなかったが、意外と簡単に乗れた
・海がとにかくキレイ
・ウミガメが見れた！
・ランチ（PIZZA）がすごく美味しい
・海の上で写真を撮ってくれ、E-mailで全部送ってくれた

◎悪かった点
・ロッカールームが狭い、すごく寒い、男女共同
・海まで自分でサーフボードを運ぶ
　（しかも最初に道案内されただけで誰も付き添いにきてくれないため
　　道に迷いました！！！）
・午後の自由時間が少ない
・帰りはホテルで降ろしてくれたが、ピックアップは近くのホテル集合だった

悪かった点も挙げてますが、総合的にすごく良かったです！
お値段がこれで安いのかどうかは分かりませんが・・・。
高かった印象は残りませんでした。

泳ぎがあまり得意ではないので心配してましたが、
海に落ちることもなく、ボードの上で波を感じて景色を見て・・・とても癒されました！

カイルアは現地の人にも人気のスポットなので、行けて本当に良かったです。
ワイキキの海でもすっごく感動しますが
それ以上にキレイで感激しました！！！

This tour was pretty cool. I wasn't sure what to expect and was really nervous but everyone friendly and helpful. One of the guides, Sean, can come off a little abrasive to an anxious person like me and kind of seemed like "oh great, I have deal with a tourist who doesn't know what they're doing" but the main guy (I can't remember his name, sorry) made up for him and really helped me out when I was having difficulty. The diversity of fish and life that you get to see is beautiful and amazing! I would highly recommend this activity!

Due to the weather and not having any surf waves we were not able to attend the event, but the company that offered it they tried two different times to get us, just no waves to offer for surfing.

Nice time and wonderful people from start to finish.
Unique and fun experience evan for seniors such as myself. My older brother and I had a great time.

It was an attraction.
It was quite high and thrilling.
The view was beautiful, and I was satisfied.
I got the impression that Japanese people tend to go higher because they are smaller in stature.
The waiting time for the boat and the return car felt long.
Overall, the waiting times in America were long, especially.

I asked someone to take a picture with my camera, but they said it would cost $30, so I declined.
It seems they use a DSLR with a telephoto lens to take the pictures.

アトラクションです。
結構高さがありスリルがありました。
景色もきれいで満足しています。
日本人は身体が小さいので高く上がるみたいです。
船に乗る待ち時間、帰りの車の待ち時間が長い印象がありました。
全体的にアメリカでは待ち時間は長かったですが、特に。

自前のカメラのシャッターを押してくれよう頼みましたが、
写真は30ドル必要とのことでしたので断りました。
一眼レフの望遠で撮ってくれるようです。

kayaking was fun great work out great view snorkeling was cool got to see some fish and bbq was really good

Had a GREAT time kayaking and snorkling. The sea caves were awesome and the cliff diving a little too adventurous for me, but loved watching others. Snorkling was great. Plenty of time to enjoy everything. GREAT GUIDES.

We had a great time doing this. Our guide was so nice. She was upbeat, relaxed and professional. That set the tone for the trip and allowed all of us to relax and have fun. The sea cave was a little disappointing, it was more like a hole in the wall. The snorkeling was wonderful. All in all it was a thumbs up trip that I'd like to do again.

It was my first time parasailing in Hawaii, so I was nervous, but I was relieved that my broken Japanese was understood and there were Japanese instructions available. There were four groups of participants, and everyone was very kind, waving when we took off and applauding when we landed. The atmosphere was very friendly throughout. It felt amazing while flying too!

ハワイでのパラセイルは初めてだったので、ドキドキでしたが、片言の日本語は通じ、日本語の説明書もあり安心しました★参加者が皆で４組いましたが、飛び上がるとき皆手を振ってくれたり降りてきたとき拍手してくれたりなど、とても皆優しく、終始和やかでした。飛んでる時もとても気持ち良かったです！！

I was greeted pleasantly by Kerri as soon as I got there. I checked in and didn't wait long before we got on the boat. While I was a bit nervous and scared of heights, I can tell you that this is a safe activity and far more fun than I could have imagined. The guys on the boat were great and friendly to talk story with. The views were absolutely stunning of the Waikiki skyline and I could see sweeping views of Diamond Head and the southern portion of the Ko'olau Mountains. This is way more fun than being on an airplane! I highly recommend parasailing for people who love water sports or just want to have a good time.

I have never been parasailing before, but what a way to get introduced into it! We had some of the best crew on the boat and a great and knowledgeable driver there. I would totally recomend Hawaiian Parasail to anyone!!

First time!! EXCELLENT!! Great crew thanks for making it fun!!

The day we participated was very windy, and as complete beginners, we were anxious, but we had a lot of fun and managed to complete the tour safely. At first, we learned how to hold the paddle and how to change direction on land. Perhaps because the start of the tour was delayed, we didn't practice in the canal as mentioned in the reviews and went straight to the sea! Since it was guided, the staff supported us, and we were able to get out to sea without any issues. However, participants without a guide struggled and kept capsizing at the shoreline, having a hard time getting out to sea. Once we were in the ocean, we just kept paddling... It felt like it took about 30 minutes to reach the island due to the strong wind. By the time we arrived at the island, we were exhausted. There were two guides for four groups of participants, including us. Along the way to the island, we gathered at intervals to ensure we didn’t get too spread out, all aiming for the island together. A pair of girls initially lagged behind, but the guides temporarily towed them with a rope attached to their kayak, so they seemed to enjoy themselves without falling too far behind. The guides took photos while we were kayaking. I was hoping to get some pictures during the kayak trip, so I thought it was a nice service... but although they said they would send them via email, it has been about two months, and I haven't received anything. I feel like I won't be getting them at this point. The way there was tough due to the headwind, but on the way back, it was challenging to avoid drifting into the swimming area without paddling.

If I may say one thing, as someone who has worked in the travel industry, it was a bit problematic that the schedule differed from what was stated here... I think some customers might come based on the itinerary. On the day, the hotel pickup was at 8:30, but when we arrived, we were told, "The kayak tour starts after 11:30," which meant we ended up waiting for nearly two and a half hours. I thought there would be free time after kayaking, so my plans got thrown off. I was advised to eat lunch beforehand, but I was worried about getting seasick, so I couldn't eat much. The return bus was at 2:30, and kayaking ended around 2:00. From there, we walked back to the shop, changed clothes, and answered a survey... We could have changed to a later bus, but everyone seemed to have other plans and wanted to make the most of their time, so we ended up hurrying.

Despite everything, I would definitely like to do it again. The beauty of nature and the fun of kayaking were, of course, wonderful, but all the staff here were friendly and great people. The foreign staff spoke fluent Japanese, and we had a great time.

参加した日が、風がとても強い日で超初心者の私たちは不安でしたが、とても楽しく無事にできました。最初は地上でパドルの持ち方や、方向転換の仕方などを教わりました。ツアー自体の開始が遅かったせいか、ここの口コミで見た運河での練習はなく、いきなり海へ！　ガイド付きだったので、スタッフの方がサポートしてくれて、問題なく海へ出れましたが、横でガイドなしの参加者の方は、波打ち際で何度も何度もひっくり返ったりでなかなか海へ出れずにいました。海に出たらひたすら漕ぐ・・・風が強くて島に着くまで30分くらいかかった気がします。島に着いたらグッタリでした。私たちを含めて4組の参加者に対して2人のガイドさんがついてくれてました。島への道のりの途中途中で間隔が空き過ぎないように集まったりして、皆で島を目指す感じです。女の子2人組も最初遅れがちでしたが、ガイドさんのカヤックと紐で結び一時的に牽引してくれたりしていたので、女の子2人でも遅れることなく楽しそうでした。　ガイドさんがカヤック中に写真を撮ってくれていました。カヤック中の写真を撮りたいなぁと思っていたので、嬉しいサービス・・・だと思ったけど、メールで送ると言われていましたが2か月ほど経っても送られて来ず。もう送られて来ない気がします:( 行きは風が向かい風で大変でしたが、帰りは漕がなくても進んでしまい遊泳区域に入らないようにするのが大変でした。　

一つ言わせてもらえれば、旅行業に携わっていた者としては、ここに記載の日程と違ったのは困りものですかね 。。。日程を見て来るお客さんもいると思うのに。　当日はホテルに8時半ピックアップでしたが、着いたら「カヤックツアーは11時半過ぎからね～」と結局2時間半近く待つハメに。カヤック後に自由時間があると思っていたので、予定が狂いました。お昼を先に食べておいた方が良いと言われたので食べましたが、酔ったら嫌だなぁと思うとあまり喉に通らず。帰りのバスは2時半で、カヤックが終了したのは2時ごろ。そこから歩いてお店に戻り着替えてアンケートに答えて・・・遅いバスに変更も出来ましたが、やはり皆、他にも予定があったり時間を有効に使いたかったのでしょう、急ぐハメになりました。

なんだかんだ言っても、また是非やりたいです。自然の美しさやカヤック自体の楽しさはもちろ んですが、ここのスタッフが皆フレンドリーで良い人ばかり。外国人スタッフも日本語ペラペラで楽しい時間が過ごせました。

Staff was very courteous and helpful. Price was reasonable. Had a great first time kayaking.

Our kayaking trip was amazing! We were both first-timers, and our guide (Tori) did an excellent job explaining how to paddle, safety procedures, etc. if you're like me, you may be thinking, "You all say this is easy...but maybe you're just better at things than I am." Well, trust me: this is easy, fun, and wonderful. The trip was relaxing, and during the snorkeling part we saw lots of fish (yellow tang, parrot fish), an eel, and turtles. Once we got to the cliff and snack area, we also saw a mongoose! A note on the cliff: jump. Seriously, just do it. You will regret it if you don't.

In short, take this adventure! The staff are professional and friendly, and the activity itself is not to be missed. Thank you, Tori, for one of our favorite activities! You are awesome!

All-in-all, I recommend this tour from Waikiki Dive Center. They have great instructors!

When I first walked into the dive shop it was fairly clean, but a little disorganized. The displays were a little difficult to reach and could be made better by putting out a single style and have customers ask for a size from the stock to sell in the back.
Everybody there was pretty nice, and very laid back. It was busy so I could understand that things were running late.
Once we got our gear, our driver Waylon took us to the boat at Kewalo Basin. He was friendly and nice to talk to but this is for scuba diving so don't expect a flamboyant tour bus operator.
The initial instruction was done by Gracie. She was really nice and did a great job at explaining things to keep everyone safe and having a good time. This was my first time and I had a little anxiety, but the breathing in scuba diving really is like yoga breathing. It was very calming, a different world in the ocean. I kind of felt like an astronaut. We had two dives, and everyone was very helpful in instructing us. Lacey worked with my group. She was nice and very much about safety for us newbies. We saw all kinds of sea critters. I took it easy and did the 'yoga' breathing and it turned out quite well.
If you want your scuba certification, Waikiki Dive Center is a great place to get it. This first intro dive counts towards it, so you're practically half way there already.
Nice people + Nice scuba diving = Awesome!

My kids loved the experience. My 9 year old especially like parasailing and wants to go again and try it at a higher altitude!

I chose the 150m plan. It seems they determine the order of jumps based on the length of the rope, and we were the last of the five groups. The boat swayed a bit, but it was manageable as I gazed into the distance. No one got seasick, perhaps because the weather was nice.
The sky walk allows you to leisurely feel like a bird!
The $30 photo service included 135 photos, including videos during the sea splash! I wasn't too keen on it at first, but I thought it would be a shame not to, and it turned out to be a great decision! The two crew members were very service-oriented. There was no pressure to tip, and they made us laugh with occasional Japanese, making it a fun experience.
I also took photos from the air with a waterproof camera!

150mプランにしました。ロープの長さで飛ぶ順番を決めているようで、私たちは5組中一番最後でした。ボートは少し揺れますが遠くを眺めていたら大丈夫な程度。誰も酔ってませんでした。天候が良かったからかもしれません。
空の散歩は、のんびりと鳥になった気分が味わえます！
$30の写真サービスは、海チャポン時の動画も含め135枚もありました！あんまり乗り気じゃなかったけど、せっかくだし…とお願いして正解！クルーの2人もサービス精神旺盛です。無理にチップをせまられることもなく、たまの日本語で笑わせてもらい、楽しく過ごせました。
防水カメラで空中からも撮影してみました！

I participated in the 150-meter activity.
With a reservation at 1 PM, we gathered at the hotel at 12:40 PM and disbanded around 2:30 PM, making it a very compact and enjoyable activity.
We set off from the harbor next to Hilton Hawaiian Village.

There were four pairs participating, but the other three pairs were from Europe and America.
The instructions were in English only, but nothing was particularly difficult to understand.
You can easily grasp things like how to bend your legs and not to touch the carabiner through gestures.
The height choice is a bit tricky, but in Europe and America, the wire length is likely indicated in feet.
So, the height of 150 meters corresponds to a wire length of 300 meters, which is approximately 1,000 feet.
Since it sounds nice and round, I think many people would choose the 1,000 feet option.
(The sticker said 1,000. The other two pairs also chose 1,000, while one pair chose 600.)

You can see Waikiki in the distance, but honestly, it feels quite far away,
so I don't think the difference in visibility due to height is that significant.
Of course, the time spent in the air is proportional to the height.
That said, I think any height would be fine, but I recommend the popular height of 150 meters (1,000 feet of wire).

Photos are available for $30.
They took about 130 pictures at a quality of around 3.5 mega.
They will give you a 1-gigabyte SD card directly.
They use a DSLR for continuous shooting, so I think it's worth buying.

You can't stop yourself from bringing a camera up in the air.
Since there's a splashdown into the sea at the end, a waterproof type is essential,
and make sure to attach a safety line in case you drop it from your hands.

A boat cruise off the coast of Hawaii?
You can enjoy an aerial swim while looking at Waikiki and Diamond Head in the distance,
feeling the pleasant breeze.
I recommend you experience it at least once!
Oh, I think it's safer to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

150メートルに参加してきました。
13時の予約、ホテル集合12時40分、ホテル解散14時30分頃と、
非常にコンパクトに楽しむことができるアクティビティです。
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ横のハーバーから、沖に出ます。

2人ずつ4組の参加でしたが、残り3組は欧米の方でした。
英語のみの説明ですが、特に難しいことはありません。
足の曲げ方とか、カラビナ触っちゃダメとか、身振り手振りで十分理解できます。
選択が悩ましい高度ですが、
欧米だとワイヤーの長さがフィート換算で案内されているのでしょう、
高さ150メートルが、ワイヤー300メートル≒1,000フィートになり、
キリが良いのでしょう、1,000フィートを選ぶ方が多いと思われます。
（シールは1,000と貼られました。他2組も1,000、1組600）

ワイキキは遠くに見えますが、正直遠いので、
高度による見え方の差はそこまでないのではと思います。
もちろん、滞空時間は高度に比例します。
ということで、どれでもいいと思いますが、
メジャーと思われる高度150メートル（ワイヤー1,000フィート）をおすすめします。

写真は、30ドル。
3.5メガほどの画質で、130枚程度撮ってもらいました。
1ギガのSDカードをそのまま渡してくれます。
一眼レフの連射を使ってくれますし、買って損はないと思います。

上空にカメラを持っていくのも止められませんでした。
最後に海ポチャがあるので、防水型必須、
手から落とした時のために、命綱をつけておきましょう。

ハワイ沖をボートクルーズ？、
遠くにワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ながらの空中遊泳、
心地よい風を感じることができます。
一度ご体験ください！
あ、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が安心かと。

We participated with nine people. The boat was private. The staff on the boat were kind, and the parasailing was over in no time. We also requested a video for all nine of us for $30, which they handed to us on an SD card on the way back. It was very calm on the sea, and we were blessed with good weather.

9人で参加しました。
ボートは貸切でした。ボートのお兄さん達も優しくて、パラセーリングもあっという間に終わりました。
9人全員で30＄のビデオもお願いしました。ＳＤカードで帰りに渡してくれました。
海の上はとても静かで、天気にも恵まれてよかです。

Such a peaceful experience. A dip in the ocean was worth it. Photos on the boat wasn't too great but we had no viewers on board to take pictures for us.

This tour is highly recommended for those who love getting out and active! Our guides Boris and Garrett were very helpful by instructing us on the basics of kayaking and snorkeling. We spent a total of about 1.5 hours snorkeling and about an hour of kayaking. I enjoyed seeing both coral reefs that we visited at the sandbar and loved to learn a little trivia about the place. I saw some wonderful reef fish and some folks even saw turtles. Afterward, we had a home-cooked BBQ lunch. Yum! The scenery was absolutely gorgeous and I hope to come again sometime. By the way, this tour is a ran by Holokai Kayak and Snorkel Adventure, a wonderful group that also runs a children's non-profit program Kama'aina Kids, which provides local children with day camps for learning environmental stewardship. Proceeds go to support the He'eia State Park and its programs. This place should be on your must see list!

Pick up location is litterally right behind the Ilikai Hotel where we stayed. Crew was fun and interactive. Watched others ahead of us go up and come back and the crew took pictures. We however went up (1000ft) and during our return back to the boat, the hydraulic system failed and caused a large whiplash surge to us. Banged our legs against the line but no real damage. Then I noticed a crew member removing his shirt. Why would he do that? Because he was going to get in the water. So we started to touch down into the water, but unlike the others we did not come back up. The parachute and lines sank in the water along with us and we had to release ourselves from the harness as we were being dragged. The one crew memeber dove in to gather the chute as we swam back to the boat.

Best part? I got the whole thing on my chest mounted GoPro. We were fine and it was still quite fun. We just got a bonus. So why did I give it 4/5 stars? Since I was filming it all I recorded only a little over 7 minutes when it was supposed to be a 10 minute round trip ride. So if you go bring a timer and make sure you get what you paid for.

Other than that I do recommend.

My wife and I went on the kayak and snorkel adventure about a month ago now and we were both so happy that we did. The bay itself and the surrounding areas are incredibly beautiful and kayaking is the best way to see it all. The snorkelling was great and our guide made everyone feel safe. Speaking of the guide, Jasmine was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made sure everyone had a great time. A personal highlight was jumping off of the cliffs into the ocean (twice!)We both had a fantastic time and I would thoroughly recommend the sea kayak adventure to anyone

This was an adventure we will treasure for a lifetime. Kayaking among Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and snorkeling in water with a spectacularly beautiful reef; home to dozens of species of fish. We even viewed Moray Eel and a large White Tip Shark. Words cannot do this justice. Our guide, Mike, was friendly, helpful and informative. It is an ideal excursion for those new to shorkeling and kayaking. The highlight of our Hawaiian vacation. Thank you so much.

It was my first time parasailing!

Unfortunately, the weather was not great with some rain and cloudy skies, which made the view disappointing, but it gave me a reason to challenge myself to try again next time! (laughs)

I had seen reviews mentioning that some people couldn't get on the trolley, so I was worried, but I was able to board the trolley without any issues. The staff mainly spoke English, but they also spoke a little Japanese, and for the important explanations, they provided a sheet written in Japanese, which was reassuring.

The parasailing experience itself was simply amazing! It was a unique experience to look down at Waikiki from above the ocean, which was really great. The boat was quite rocky, and while I didn't get seasick, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some medication just to be safe. However, the day I participated, the sea was unusually rough, so it might have been particularly bumpy...

初めてのパラセイリングでした！

あいにくの天気で雨がぱらついたり、曇っていて景色は残念でしたが次回チャレンジに挑む理由ができました！笑

口コミでトロリーに乗れなかった方がいると見ていたので心配でしたが、難なくトロリーに乗ることができました。
スタッフの方もメインは英語を話されていましたが日本語も少し話されていましたし、大事な説明の部分は日本語で書かれた用紙を渡されますので安心でした。

パラセイリング自体は最高の一言！
上からワイキキを海から見下ろすなんて事はなかなかできない体験だったのでとてもよかったです。
船の上ではかなり揺れが激しく、私は酔いませんでしたが酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲む方が安心かもしれません。
ただ、私が参加した日は現地の方も珍しいという程海が荒れていたので特別揺れただけかもしれませんが…

I usually Do Not Participate in reviews but, I actually ENJOYED MY SELF! The next time we return to Hawai'i I mu husband and I will do the 600 feet.