All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

The parasailing ride is as exciting as advertised. You need to give yourself plenty of extra time as they tend to run at least an hour behind, but it is worth the wait assuming you have the time. We elected to purchase the photo package for $30.00 - well worth the money. We got great photo's to remember the occasion and something to share with friends when we got back. This is a definite must do while in Waikiki.

The one-hour cruise went by in no time.
With a pleasant breeze, we approached Diamond Head, which was the perfect location.
I had a great time relaxing in the beautiful interior of the boat with a beer in hand.
However, while the staff greeted us with smiles, all the explanations were in English, which was a bit disappointing as I didn't understand them well. It would have been nice if the types of drinks were written somewhere in English or if there was a menu.
Still, it was a luxurious cruise.

1時間のクルーズで、あっという間でした。
気持ちのいい風の中、ダイヤモンドヘッドに近づき、最高のロケーションです。
ゆったりときれいな船内で、ビール片手に、いい時間を過ごせました。
ただ、スタッフの方は、笑顔で接してくれましたが説明が全部英語で、よくわからなかったのが残念でした。飲み物の種類が英語表記でもいいので、どこかに書いてあるか、メニュー表があれば、良かったのですが・・・
それでも、贅沢なクルーズでした。

We participated in this tour for our honeymoon. Since it was just the two of us, we could enjoy ourselves at our own pace without worrying about others.

The tips for kayaking were taught very well, and we were able to paddle at a comfortable pace, so we didn't get tired or sore.

The snorkeling had high visibility with plenty of fish, and it was incredibly beautiful. We spent a long time underwater, but our kind guide Kevin was always watching over us without rushing, and he took many photos for us. Since it was our honeymoon, we were happy to receive lots of couple photos.

We were able to see a pod of dolphins and explore a mystical cave, making for a unique experience that could only be done by kayak.

We truly felt rejuvenated by the kind Kevin and the beautiful sea, creating wonderful memories, and we are glad we participated in this tour.

新婚旅行でこのツアーに参加しました。参加は二人だけで自分たちのペースで気を遣うことなく遊べました。
カヤックのコツも上手に教えていただき、また休み休み漕ぐ事ができたので疲れたり筋肉痛になることもなかったです。
シュノーケリングは透明度が高くお魚も沢山いて、すごくキレイでした。長い事潜っていましたが優しいガイドのケビンさんは急かすことなくずっと見守ってくれていて、写真も沢山撮って下さいました。新婚旅行だったのでツーショット写真が沢山もらえたので嬉しかったです。
イルカの群れも見ることができたり、神秘的な洞窟を見たりとカヤックでしかできない貴重な体験ができました。
本当に優しいケビンさんとキレイな海に癒され素敵な思い出ができ、このツアーに参加して良かったです。

There was a bit of confusion with the transportation, but the activity itself was truly amazing. I felt a little seasick, but the staff helped lift my spirits and made it enjoyable.

送迎に多少のゴタゴタがありましたがアクティビティ自体はホント最高でした。少し船に酔いましたが、スタッフも盛り上げてくれて気分を上げてもらうことができました。

I wasn't good with heights, but I'm glad I took the plunge and challenged myself. It was truly fun, and I want to try it again next time.

高いところは苦手でしたが、思いきって挑戦して良かったです。本当に楽しくて楽しくてまた次回も挑戦したいと思いました。

Awesome experience. Explained everything in detail and interacted with participants a lot. Shuttle bus driver was amazing- Gus. Told us history of everything we passed on the drive to the pier.

Awesome experience. Lucky enough to pay for a group lesson and got a private lesson instead. Staff is friendly and social. Will have a great time. Was able to fully stand up on my 3rd attempt and stood up for the rest of the waves.

I couldn't speak any English at all, but it wasn't a problem. The explanations included some Japanese, so it was manageable to some extent. I had fun, but when I tried to buy photos, I was told that they hadn't taken any. I was really disappointed since I wanted to have them as memories from our honeymoon. It seems that the number of photos varied; some people had around 30 photos, while others had about 50. It was disappointing because there were inconsistencies in whether photos were taken or not, especially since I had a great time.

全く英語を喋れないんですがまぁ問題はなかったです。
説明も日本語を交えながらなのである程度大丈夫です。
楽しかったんですが写真を買おうとしたところ写真撮ってないとのこと。
ハネムーンの思い出にと思っていただけにかなり残念でした。
写真の枚数もムラがあるみたいで買われていた方は３０枚撮ってある方もいれば５０枚くらいの方もいらっしゃいました。
撮ったり撮らなかったりがあるので楽しかっただけに残念でした。

This was an amazing experience and the staff was awesome and full of a lot of fun. They played great music and were really nice and informational. Tons of fun!

Three of us from Nebraska went surfing! One got up on waves! had a great time!

The view was incredible, that's true, but the parasailing itself didn't last even 5 minutes. Really disappointed to pay the price for an activity which was supposed to last 10 minutes!

It was the first time for both of us. One of us was a little nervous because she might get seasick on the boat. In fact, we had to wait for a while before parasailing, and so she got very sick. Can you imagine what happened to her? :) The two crew members must be very good at everything on the boat. They were very nice and tried to make us comfortable. We were very impressed. Anyway, thank you very much for their hospitality. We had a wonderful time!!!

Since it was our first experience, I was honestly worried about various things. The parasailing itself has a very simple procedure, and the two crew members seemed experienced, guiding us clearly. I don't think there would be any problems even if you have no confidence in your English.

The only issue was seasickness. As expected, my friend got seasick and ended up throwing up at 150 meters above the sea (laughs). The captain was constantly checking on us, so he probably saw that incident as well. However, just before bringing us back to the boat, they let us dip our lower bodies into the sea, which felt great. Thanks to that, my friend seemed to feel better and was able to return to the boat.

I guess there are people like that sometimes. They seemed very experienced and were considerate of my friend, who was exhausted when we got back to the boat, making sure she could hold on to the edge. Since it was just the two of us girls, it was very reassuring.

Other than that, it was really, really pleasant, and we had the best experience. The two crew members were friendly and fun, and even with my poor English, they chatted with us happily. I'm sorry I don't remember their names, but thank you so much! ヽ(^o^)丿

It was the first time for both of us. One of us was a little nervus because she might get seasick on the boat. In fact, we had to wait for a while before parasailing, and so she got very sick. Can you imagine what happened to her?:) Two crews must be very good at everyting on the boat. They were very nice and tried to make us comfortable. We get very impressive. Anyway, thank you very much for their hospitality. We had a wonderful time!!!

初めての体験だったので、正直いろいろと心配でした。パラセーリングそのものは、とてもシンプルな手順ですし、クルーの二人も慣れているようなので分かりやすく誘導してくれます。たとえ英語に全く自信がなくても、特に問題はないと思います。
1つだけあるとしたら、船酔いですね。案の定、友人は船酔いをしてしまい、海上150mにて溢れてしまいました（笑）キャプテンはずーっと私達の様子をチェックしていますから、恐らくその出来事も見たと思います。ですが、船に戻す直前に、私達二人をザバーンと気持ちよく下半身だけ海につけてくれました。そのお蔭で、友人もすっきりしてボートに戻れたようです。
ときには、そのような方もいらっしゃるんでしょうね。とても慣れている様子で、ボートに戻ってぐったりしている友人のことを気遣い、ボートの縁で居られるようにシッカリ掴んでくれていました。女二人だったので、とても心強かったです。
それ以外は、本当に本当に気持ちよくて、最高の経験ができました。クルーの二人も気さくで楽しくて、拙い英語ながら楽しそうにお喋りをしてくれました。名前を憶えていないので申し訳ないのですが…本当にありがとうございましたヽ(^o^)丿

I highly recommend Kamata-ran, which was also suggested by the locals. Since I arrived earlier than the meeting time, I took a swim at Waikiki Beach. And finally, it was time to board! The beautiful sea, scenery, and pleasant breeze felt wonderful. However, since the sun is strong, I think it's better to have a jacket or at least a towel the size of a bath towel. It gets hot and painful. I wanted to go to the net area, but since no one else went, it was difficult to get there, so unfortunately, I didn't go. Once we got out to sea, the waves were calm, so I didn't get wet, but as we approached the shallow area, the waves got higher, and my feet got a bit wet. The view of the horizon, the streets of Waikiki, and Diamond Head was amazing! I also saw a sea turtle. It was a great experience. I heard that the evening departure allows you to see the sunset, so I would like to try that next time!

現地日本人もオススメしてくれたカマタラン。
集合時間より早くついたためワイキキビーチで一泳ぎ。
そしていよいよ乗船！
キレイな海、景色、心地よい風が吹きとても気持ちよかったです。
ただ、日差しが強いので上着、もしくはバスタオルぐらいの大きさのタオルはあったほうがいいと思います。あつくて痛いです。
ネットのところに行きたかったのですが誰も行かず行きづらかったので残念ながら行きませんでした。沖にでると波も静かなので濡れることはなかったですが浅瀬に近づくと波が高くなり足元は少々濡れました。
水平線やワイキキの街並み、ダイヤモンドヘッドを一望でき景色が最高でしたね！
ウミガメも見れました。
とてもいい体験が出来ました。
夕方出発はサンセットが見れるそうで今度は夕方にのってみたいと思います！

It was my first time surfing, and I was able to stand up!! I was able to communicate well enough with my instructor, Seth, despite my limited English. The staff was also fun and entertaining. My husband and I participated together, and we even challenged ourselves to ride the waves while holding hands. I have a feeling I'm going to get hooked on surfing!! I had a very satisfying time.

初めてのサーフィンでしたが立つことが出来ました！！先生のSethとは私の拙い英語でしたが充分コミュニケーションを取ることができました。
スタッフもノリがよく面白かったです。夫婦での参加でしたが、2人で同時に波に乗り手をつなぐなんてことにも挑戦しました。サーフィンにはまりそうな予感です！！
とても満足な時間を過ごすことができました。

I wasn't sure where the pickup location was, and I almost thought I wouldn't be able to board, but I managed to get on safely and off we went! However, there were no other Japanese people boarding one after another, and in the end, we were the only Japanese.

I waited my turn with a racing heart, and then we took off—150 meters! It felt really good. It felt so good that I could have slept in the air (laughs). I think we flew longer than I expected. In the end, we splashed down into the sea (laughs). Of course, I bought the photos!

お迎え場所がよく分からず、危うく乗れないと思いましたが、無事に乗り込みいざ出発♪ﾃﾞﾓ、次々乗り込み方々に日本人はいなくて、結局日本人は私達だけでした。
ドキドキしながら順番を待ち、飛んじゃいました～150メートル
かなり気持ち良いです。
気持ち良すぎて、空で寝れます(笑)
思ったより長く飛んでたと思います。
最後にボチャンと海に落ちました(笑)
写真はもちろん買いました♪

My family had a great time. My son loved it! Its a combo of snorkling and scuba diving but without having to get scuba lessions and certification. Seems easy at first until you get in the water...just listen to the instructor and focus on the sea life while you are under. Ken was great! Would do it again! Best part, got to have an octopus wrapped around my arm....totaly cool!

On the day of the event, there were many participants and it was quite hectic, but after about an hour, even as a complete beginner, I was able to stand up on the board. I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to casually try surfing!

当日は参加人数も多くバタバタとしていましたが、1時間もすると全く初めての私もスクっと立てました。
サーフィンをお気軽に試してみたい方にはゼヒお勧めです！

When I visited last time, I couldn't do stand-up paddleboarding due to the wave height (so I went kayaking instead), so I came back again. Mieko, who is Japanese, and Mark, who speaks Japanese well, were very kind and taught us patiently, so both my friend and I were able to stand up from the very beginning. We landed on the island, and it was really fun! When I mentioned that I wanted to explore Kailua more on the way back, they arranged for cycling and even had an employee who was going to Waikiki drop us off... they took care of everything. There are other places where you can do stand-up paddleboarding, but I really recommend this one. I look forward to visiting again next time.

前回行った時に、波の高さでスタンドアップパドルが出来なかったので（その時はカヤックをしました）再度お伺いしました。日本人のミエコさん、日本語の上手なマークさんはとても親切で、丁寧に教えて頂いたので、友人も私も最初から立つ事が出来ました。島まで上陸、本当に楽しかったです！また帰りももっとカイルアを散策したいと伝えたところ、サイクリングの手配やちょうどワイキキに行く従業員の方が送ってくださる様に話して頂いたり・・・何から何までお世話になりました。スタンドアップパドルが出来るところは他にもありますが、こちらは本当におすすめです。次回もまた宜しくお願いします。

I dove with Tim and Andrew on an absolutely perfect day. We did two drift dives, one at Turtle Bluffs where the visibility was easily over 100 feet, and the second at Amber's Arches.

Saw several huge turtles, a few reef sharks hiding below the bluffs, and an amazingly beautiful Spanish Dancer as we were swimming "upstream" underneath Amber's Arch! Great crew, top-shape boat & shop and brand new equipment made for unforgettable dives.

This is definitely one of the top operations I have ever dove with and I fully recommend diving with them if you are on Kauai. During the summer you can also dive off of Niihau for what I heard were some of the best dives ever.

We did the 1000ft option which was great. I would recommend going the whole way and doing 1200ft. Really good way to see waikiki from a different angle, the colour of the water was amazing and being up there was so quiet and relaxing! Getting dunked was great so wear your bathers! Also they took heaps of photos so we were glad we selected that option for $30. The only thing I was a bit disappointed with was that we were pretty rushed through the whole thing. I understand they have time limits, but even allowing an extra 5 minutes would have been better. But overall a good experience that I would recommend!

My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.

You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.

It was well worth the money. The crew was great and friendly. Got a disc of about 30 photos for $30. Would do again

Sam was a wonderful friendly tour guide. I liked the flexibility of the tour, being able to do various activities and see many different things. The sea turtles were a highlight. I also enjoyed the history and personal anecdotes of the tour. It was the best part of my trip to Oahu.

I had a reservation for 4 PM, but when the time came, no one showed up to pick me up. After I contacted them, I was told that the hotel name was incorrect and they couldn't make changes. Since Alan1 could only communicate via email, I was ready to give up for the day. However, I received a call from Alan1 right away, and we were able to change the start time to 5 PM. They also arranged for the pickup, and I was able to fly without any issues.

Parasailing was incredibly refreshing, and the view of Waikiki from above was absolutely beautiful! I was able to enjoy the scenery while on the boat, and I was very satisfied.

４時の予約で、当日時間になっても迎えが来なかったので連絡したところ、ホテルの名前が違っていて変更できないと言われてしまい、Alan１はメールのやりとりしか出来ないので、その日はあきらめていると、alan１の方からすぐに電話連絡がきて、５時スタートに変更することができ、ピックアップもしてもらえ、無事に飛ぶことができました。

パラセイリングはとても気持ちがよく、上空から眺めるワイキキは最高に綺麗でした☆
ボートに乗りながらも景色を満喫することができて、大満足でした。

The staff was very friendly and professional. We had a great time with everyone on the boat. I will definitely do this again. Loved it!

Great experience over all. Great staff. Nice photos to take home. Highly recomended

The crew was real fun and they made sure we were comfortable! I had a great time!! highly recommend...

I experienced a two-hour course starting at 2 PM. The first hour was kayaking, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling and 30 minutes of paddleboarding. Kayaking requires a lot of strength and can be surprisingly tiring, so I was quite satisfied with just one hour. Once you head out to sea, it can get quite bumpy, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're not confident. Since it was just the two of us that day, we were able to go at a leisurely pace, which was very enjoyable. I think it's a great course that allows you to experience a variety of activities in just two hours.

午後14時からの2時間コースを体験しました。初めの1時間はカヤック、そのあと30分シュノ―ケリング、30分パドルボードという感じでした。カヤックは力が必要で意外と疲れるので1時間で十分満足でした。沖に出ると結構揺れるので自信の無い方は酔い止めを飲むことをオススメします。この日は自分たち二人だけだったので、のんびりペースで出来とても楽しかったです。
いろいろ体験出来て2時間のちょうど良いコースだと思います。

The Crew aboard the Aqua Adventure are 2nd to NONE. Each and every member was awake and energetic at 6:30a and very hospitable from the moment we were in line reading the waivers. They were very respectful and helpful in every manner; they safely stored our shoes then firmly held our hands and arms to help us securely board the boat and engaged in getting to know us as they picked out the perfect snorkeling gear sizes for us. The Boat as well as Snorkeling instructions from the Captain were very informative yet personable with some light humor. At both snorkeling spots 1-2 of the crew members voluntarily guided us to the best snorkeling spots if we wanted to follow and showed us the largest sea turtles we have ever seen as well as an octopus and a starfish! The boat speaks for itself with the 2 350hp Cummings Diesel engines that made powering thru the fast wind from the North a piece of cake. Other tours had to take a much longer detour to get back due to the lack of horsepower

I experienced 90M parasailing, but it felt higher than I expected. The boat also picks up quite a bit of speed at the beginning, so even though I took motion sickness medication, I felt nauseous from the bouncing. During the parasailing, I got dizzy from being swayed side to side by the strong winds. However, the view was breathtaking, and I felt like I was flying like a bird, which was very pleasant.

90Mのパラセイリングを体験しましたが、思っていたほど高度が高かったような気がします、船も、飛ばし始めのときは結構スピードを上げるので、酔い止めを飲んでいたのにバウンドして酔いました。パラセイリング中も強風で左右に揺られて酔いました。絶景で鳥になった様な気分になったようで気持ちよかったです。