All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

We had a blast on our kayaking/sea cave/snorkeling tour. Our guide was absolutely wonderful and extremely knowledgable about the ocean. The weather was crisp and perfect. Would do it again and again. We even saw whales!!!!!!!!!!!

We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.

Booking an activity online can be a pain, but with this site it was not. The pick up and drop off service is excellent
Surf Instructors was awesome in preparing me and the rest of us newbies on what not to do and what to be prepared for The instructor I had was pateint and very knowledgable in surfing I caught almost every wave with ease. I had fun and would surf again.

It was a large family with three generations, but surprisingly, everyone enjoyed it across the generations. The 6-year-old who said it was scary and the grandmother who was hesitant were both excited after the experience.

We scheduled it for our first day in Hawaii, and it was suitable because it wasn't too strenuous after the flight, yet it was stimulating and didn't take too much time.

三世代の大人数の家族でしたのですが、以外にも世代を越えて楽しめました。怖いといっていた6歳の子も、嫌だなぁっと言っていた祖母も、体験後は、興奮してました。

ハワイ初日に設定したのですが、
飛行機あとなので無理をし過ぎす、でも刺激があり、時間もあまりかからず、適してます。

WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE WHAT WE SAW AND HOW IT MADE US FEEL - JUST SO BREATHTAKING!

A delightful small group of six experience. John was right on top of everything- He was knowledgable on how to use all the equipment and guided us to the best-ever reef for snorkeling.
We saw many whales and two even gently surfaced about 15 feet away from our kayak.
The reef was beautiful and very active with sealife- including giant turtles that hung around to greet us as we snorkled.
Refreshing fresh food picnic. Best deli-style turkey sandwhich ever!

It was a fun time, even though it went by quickly. I participated in mid-January, and after splashing into the water at first, it was quite cold. The view of Diamond Head from the ocean became a great memory. I bought some photos, but there were only about 40, which was a bit disappointing.

あっという間でしたが、楽しい時間でした。１月の中ごろに参加したのですが、最初ばしゃっと水につかってから浮上して、けっこう寒かったです。
海の上からのダイアモンドヘッドは良い思い出になりました。
写真買いましたが、４０枚くらいしか入っておらず、それはちょっと残念でした。

I travel to Hawaii every year, and usually, bodyboarding is my main activity. This time, I wanted to try paddleboarding, which has been gaining popularity in Japan recently. Unlike regular surfing, it was refreshing and interesting not being able to change the direction of the board with my gaze! I definitely want to participate again next year! The staff member Mieko was friendly and it was really fun! Many of the staff members spoke Japanese better than native speakers, providing attentive service and engaging conversations that made me feel comfortable! Thank you very much.

ハワイは毎年旅行で行ってますが、いつもはボディーボードがメインで、今回は最近日本で流行りつつあるパドルがやってみたくて参加しました。普段の波乗りと違って、目線で板の方向転換が出来ないのが新鮮で面白かったです！
来年も是非参加したいです！
スタッフのみえこさん気さくですごく楽しかったです！
日本語が日本人より上手なスタッフさんが多く細やかなサービスと飽きさせないトークで居心地良かったです！
ありがとうございました。

The sandy beach was incredibly pleasant. Walking barefoot on the fine sand felt wonderful, and I just kept walking along the endless stretch of beach. The ocean was, of course, also great. On the day I went, there were moderate waves, and while I was riding the waves on a boogie board, time flew by. The pizza for lunch was also very delicious. Everything was fantastic. I had planned to go to Kailua Town if I got bored of the beach, but I didn't have time to go to town with all the time spent at the beach.

とにかく砂浜が気持ちよかった。さらさらの砂で裸足で歩くととても気持ちよく、ずーと続いている砂浜をどんどん歩いていってしまった。海ももちろんとてもよかった。行った日は適度な波があって、ブギーボードで波乗りをやっていたら、あっという間に時間が経ってしまった。昼食のピザもとてもおいしかった。すべて最高でした。ビーチが飽きたらカイルアタウンに行くつもりだったけど、ビーチだけで町に行く時間はなかった。

There are some things to confirm in Japanese.
I don't understand Japanese.

The boat sways a lot, so I think motion sickness medication is necessary.
However, we were immediately taken back to the boat on our first attempt, while other foreign guests received a service where they were dropped into the sea once.
It might be by request, so it could be worth trying.
I wish I had studied English a bit more!

確認事項は、日本語であります。
日本語は通じません。

船がよく揺れるので、酔い止めは必要だと思います。
ただ、一番目の私たちは船にすぐに戻されましたが、他の外国の方は、一度海に落としてもらうサービスを受けてました。
リクエスト式かもしれないので、いってみるといいかもしれません。
英語もう少し勉強しとけば良かったです！

It was a shared trip with six people. I was the only Japanese; the others were one Canadian man, two American men, and a couple. The crew consisted of a captain and one other person, for a total of two.

We set sail at 6 AM and spent the first hour or so fishing for bait off Waikiki. We used a fish finder to track schools of fish and fished with sabiki rigs. It didn't go very well, but we managed to catch seven or eight decent-sized mackerel. The bait was prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator.

After that, we headed further out to sea, setting up our rods and waiting patiently for big catches. There were hardly any bites in the morning, but after moving to a location from the south to the west of Oahu, we started to get some action. That day, we caught two mahi-mahi and two spear fish.

The excitement when a fish was hooked and the joy of reeling it in became a lifelong memory. The crew was kind and nice guys. However, for those who don't understand English, participating alone might be tough. I think it's better to join with multiple people or charter a group. The waves were quite high, but perhaps because I was enjoying the view from the second deck, I didn't experience seasickness. By the way, none of the other participants seemed to get seasick either.

６人の乗り合いでした。日本人は私だけ。他はカナダ人のおじさん１人、アメリカ人のおじさん２人、夫婦１組。クルーはキャプテンともう１人の計２人。
６時に出航して最初の１時間くらいはワイキキ沖でベイト釣り。探知機で魚群を追い回してサビキで釣ります。あまりうまく行きませんでしたが、尺アジを７，８匹確保。一応ベイトはあらかじめ冷蔵庫に準備されてました。
その後はさらに沖に出ながらロッドをセットして大物がかかるのをひたすら待つ。午前中はあたりもほとんどなかったのですが、場所をオアフの南から西の方面へ移動してからあたりが出始め、この日はマヒマヒ２匹、スピアフィッシュ２匹の釣果でした。
かかったときの興奮と釣り上げたときの感動は、一生の思い出になりました。
クルーは親切でナイスガイでした。ただ英語がわからない人は、１人で参加するのはきついかもしれません。複数人で参加するかグループでチャーターする方がいいと思います。波は結構高かったですが、２階のデッキで景色を眺めたりしていたからか、船酔いはありませんでした。ちなみに他の参加者にも船酔いはいませんでした。

I usually don't exercise at all, so paddling was very tiring for me. No matter how slow I was, the instructor waited for me, which was reassuring. Since we wore vests while snorkeling, it was enjoyable even in areas where I couldn't touch the bottom.

普段全く運動をしないのでパドルをこぐのがとても疲れました。
どんなに遅くてもインストラクターの方が待っていてくれたので安心でした。
シュノーケルはベストを着用するので足のつかない所でも楽しかったです。

The parasailing, which I was looking forward to the most on this trip, truly became my best memory. There were two staff members: one was the pilot and the other helped us with the equipment and took photos. We shared the boat with five other groups, but we were the only Japanese, and since the initial explanation was in English, I felt quite anxious before flying because I didn't understand anything. However, the staff member who helped with the equipment checked on me, asking, "Are you okay?" which was very considerate.

Once we took off, I felt like, "This is fun! This feels great!" and my spirits soared. The boat was quite rocky, so it was definitely the right choice to take motion sickness medication. I absolutely want to fly again on my next trip to Hawaii! It was amazing!

今回の旅で一番楽しみにしていたパラセイリングでしたが、本当に一番の思い出となりました。スタッフは2人で一人は操縦する人でもう一人は器具をつけてくれたりカメラを取ってくれたりする人。私たちの他に5組の人と同じボードでしたが日本人は私たちだけで、最初の説明が英語だったので全く分からず飛ぶ前はかなり不安な気持ちになりましたが器具をつけてくれるスタッフが「ダイジョウブ？」とか気遣いをしてくれたりしました。
いざ飛んでしまえば「楽しい！気持ちいい！」と4なり気持ちもはじけました。
ボートはかなり揺れるので、酔い止めを飲んでいて正解でした。
次回のハワイの旅の時にも絶対飛びたいです！最高でした！

Excellent trip with the crew on Aqua Adventure! This was our 2nd time with Aqua and WE plan on doing it again in January of 2016!

The Staubers'
George and Kay
The Wheelers'
Andrew & Maegen

I chose the 150m option. The time in the air was about 5 minutes, which was short, but I enjoyed the time cruising to the ocean with the other participants.

150mをチョイス。空での時間は5分んぐらいで短いですが、他の参加者達と沖までクルーズしてる時間も楽しかったです

I attended with my wife. It was our first time doing stand-up paddleboarding, and we had a great time. The winter Waikiki Beach has calmer waves compared to places like Kailua, and the water is clear, allowing us to see corals and sea turtles, making it an excellent spot for beginners. It's also just a short walk from our hotel, and the lessons are brief, so it's really recommended for those looking to "experience" it.

The only complaint I have is that even though it included photo shooting, they only took pictures during the first 10 minutes of the lesson. So, we didn't get any "cool" photos when we were more comfortable. If they could have taken photos for 5 minutes at the beginning and end of the lesson, it would have been a perfect 5-star experience.

妻と参加しました。初めてのスタンドアップパドルでしたが、とても楽しめました。冬のワイキキビーチは、カイルアなどと比べると波も穏やかだし、水は澄んでいて、サンゴやウミガメが見えたりして、初心者には最高の場所かも知れません。ホテルからも歩いてすぐの距離にあって、レッスンも短時間なので本当に"体験"するにはオススメです。唯一、不満を挙げるとすると、写真撮影付きとは言え、実際に撮影してくれたのはレッスンの初めの10分間くらいなので、慣れてきた頃の"カッコいい"写真は撮って貰えなかったところです。折角だったら、レッスンの初めと終わりのそれぞれ5分間を撮って貰えたら大満足の5スターでした。

Kyle and Kira were WONDERFUL!!! My 12 year old son, Brandon, and I, felt very safe and confident. I was worried about getting in and out of the kayak, but Kira made me feel very comfortable about it. We LOVED the entire excursion, and would definitely do it again, when we visit. We had the most perfect weather, too. Thank you Kyle and Kira!!! You guys ROCK!!!

Snuba diving was the best!! Kevin and Shawn were our instructors and they were so much fun! I'm scuba certified and and my best friend has only snorkeled, and snuba was so easy to do. I would absolutely do it again. I did however wish we could go deeper but you share a tank so you're limited to air. It was still a great experience and I'm really glad I did it!

Our day for this adventure was sunny and warm. The ten of us were excited to get underway and see the secret waterfall hidden amongst the trees.
The kayaks we were given were ocean kayaks and were very comfortable and easy to use.
After a very muddy hike, the cool clean water of the pool by the beautiful waterfall was very much appreciated. The hike was much muddier than expected, and at times we were slogging through muddy puddles where we could not see our feet. It was dangerous at times. Perhaps a little more preparation for those participating would be beneficial. The guides are used to the conditions and may forget that us regular folk from snow country may not be as accustomed to mud and such.

Our guide was well-versed in the natural plants, and even made us bracelets from the leaves of a tree. He was patient, and very knowledgeable.
Lunch was good and nutritious, and we were all hungry by the time we got to the waterfall.
We would do this trek again, but might check in first to see what the mud factor is!

We challenged ourselves to outrigger canoe surfing with my 3-year-old daughter, who is a bit timid. She just clung on, but she really enjoyed it and has become a total canoe fan. It might seem a bit pricey for a short time, but experiences are priceless. The value of this moment is incredibly precious. Mahalo!

アウトリガーカヌー波乗りに3歳&恐がりの娘と挑戦。ちょこなんとしがみついてただけですが、娘は本当にエンジョイしてすっかりカヌーファンに。短時間で少し高いかな、と思うけど、経験に値段はない。この一瞬の価値はすごく貴重です。mahalo！

Fantastic experience, was great for me because i cant swim but have always wanted to see deep under water! Saw some amazing fish! Loved the free time snorkelling after the bobs! Got really close to a beautiful turtle! Staff were very friendly and helpful!

We had scuba diving in Waikiki. It was more than awesome to do scuba diving in waikiki beach, swimming with sea turtle. It seemed sea turtle family . So excited seeing sea turtle under the sea.

We loved everything about this place. The experience was very personal the group was only 5 people. I have only been 10 times and it was my husbands first time it was slow enough for beginners but we still covered a lot of water. We saw so many turtles and even got to hold an octopus that out instructor found under some rocks. It was in unforgettable experience!

So much fun! We did the extreme package and I wish we had more time in the air. So recommend doing the top package. The guys running the boat were fun and very friendly.

Kira was our guide and she was fabulous! We saw hundreds of spinner dolphins and beautiful coral while snorkeling. We had a kayak picnic with amazing pineapple and treats. We climbed rocks and jumped off the end of the world! Truly my favorite thing we did while on the big Island. Thanks!

The weather was really nice and pleasant. We went higher than I expected, so it might be a bit scary for those with a fear of heights. Also, the boat was rocking quite a bit, and there were some people who got seasick.

すごくいい天気で気持ちよかった。思ったより高いところまで上がったので高所恐怖症の人はちょっと怖いかも。あと、けっこう船が揺れて船酔いしている人もいた。

A trip highlight! The trip is challenging but not overly so, the staff were very personable and funny. They were able to account for everyone's skill level to make the trip enjoyable. Seeing wildlife from so close was great. Just bring your sunscreen -- would go again in a heartbeat!

It was fun with an F. Everyone was super nice and efficient. The only draw back was that they told me we would be back in waikiki by 1230..1 but we didn't get back til 130. We were rushed to our next event.

The weather was very nice, and it was a pleasant sailing experience. The boat was large, and even I, who easily gets seasick, was fine. There was one Japanese staff member, which made me feel at ease.

Each person receives two alcohol tickets, but no one drank. It would have been even better if the tickets were a bit cheaper.

天気が大変良くて、気持ちのよいセイリングでした。
船も大きくて、酔いやすい私も大丈夫でした。日本人のスタッフが1名いらっしゃいましたので安心でした。

アルコールのチケットが一人2枚ついていますが、誰も飲まず。
別料金で、チケットがもう少し安かったらなお良しですね。

I did it at the beach near the zoo. It was my first time, but I was able to stand up. It was so much fun that I decided to do it again on-site. Next time, I want to try it at the big waves on the North Shore.

動物園の前辺りのビーチでやりました。初めてでしたが立てるようになりました。楽しかったので現地で追加してやりました。次回は波の大きいノースショアでやりたいです。