All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

This is my second tour following last year. It's my favorite. Renting a bike and exploring Kailua was amazing!

昨年に続き2度目のツアーです。お気に入りです。自転車借りてカイルア最高でした！

The staff were very friendly and it was fun. You can see whales quite often on the way there.

スタッフの方がとても親切で楽しかったです。
行く途中にクジラは結構高確率でみれますよ。

It was amazing!!!
This sums it up!!!

Above all, the staff were very kind, and their service was wonderful!!!
I truly had a fun surfing lesson, and I am grateful for that.

Thank you very much.

If I have the opportunity again, I would definitely like to request this place.

最高でした!!!
この一言につきます!!!

何よりスタッフの方々が非常にやさしく、対応が素晴らしかったです!!!
本当に楽しいサーフィンレッスンを体験でき、感謝しております。

有難う御座いました。

また機会があれば是非こちらでお願いしたいと思います。

I’m scared of roller coasters. My wife also isn’t fond of roller coasters or heights, but since we came all the way to Hawaii, we thought it would be a waste to leave without trying anything. So, we signed up for it despite our fears. Once we actually tried it, our bodies were securely strapped in, and there was absolutely no fear. We were able to enjoy the beautiful sky and ocean of Hawaii, and my wife and I were overjoyed, saying, “I’m glad we did it! It wasn’t scary at all!” The staff were fun, and we had a truly wonderful and enjoyable experience, leaving us very satisfied. One downside is that the boat can sway depending on the wave conditions over the ocean, which might cause a bit of seasickness. My wife took motion sickness medication from the start, so she was fine, but I thought I would be okay and almost felt a little queasy. However, even with that, the overall experience was fantastic, and I was really satisfied.

ジェットコースターも怖い私です。家内もジェットコースターや高いところが苦手なのですが、せっかくハワイにきたのに何もやらずに帰るのはもったいないと、怖いの半分申し込んだのですが、実際やってみると、体はちゃんと固定され全く怖さはなく、ハワイの美しい、空と海を堪能でき、家内と『やってよかったね！全然怖くなかったね！』と大喜びです。スタッフも楽しい人で本当に素晴らしい楽しい体験ができて大満足でした。一つ難をいえば海の上の往復波の状態によって船が揺れるため、スコシ船酔いになりかける可能性があるということです。家内ははじめから酔い止めの薬を飲んでいたので大丈夫でしたが、私は大丈夫とタカをくくっていたのですが、スコシ酔いそうでした。しかしそれを含めても素晴らしいのが大きくて本当に満足でした。

I don't know when I'll be able to go to Hawaii next, so I wanted to do something that can only be done while I'm young, like skydiving or parasailing. My friend, who is not good with heights, said she could manage parasailing, so we went with that. After it was over, she said it was super fun and that she was glad we did it! We were picked up and went straight to the boat. There was no one who spoke Japanese, and the explanations were all in English. I understood that we needed to put our bags and shoes under the seats by watching the gestures. While the staff was explaining, my friend asked me to put her bag under my seat, and as I was doing that, I was scolded by the staff who said, "Look!"

When I tried to take a picture of the scenery with my phone camera while the boat was moving, I was told, "Don't let go!" I was fine with preparing for the jump because I carefully watched the other customers who were going before us and mentally prepared myself. When it was our turn and we were getting ready, my friend tried to move the belt she had around her legs down to her waist, and the captain scolded her, saying, "Under your thighs!" They also told us where to hold on, and even though the staff couldn't speak Japanese, they seemed to know the necessary words, so I think there's no need to worry.

Before we jumped, they asked if we wanted to take pictures, and I requested it. When we got back to shore, they said something like, "If you had fun, please give the captain a tip," and everyone gave about $20. We didn't have small bills, so we handed over 2000 yen, and the captain, who had been receiving $20 from other customers with a straight face, smiled and looked happy. The photos taken were given to us on an SD card, and there was a shop right near the dock for this tour where we could check the photos on a big screen and pay $30. They took about 30-35 pictures per group with a DSLR camera, including a few shots of the ocean while we were flying. While waiting to make that payment, I noticed a worn-out album at the counter. It seemed to be a Japanese guide explaining the entire activity with photos and descriptions from departure to return. It looked like it was meant for people who come to the shop to sign up directly. I thought it would be nice if they prepared another copy so we could read it in the pickup vehicle. The photo shows someone flying in the distance as seen from the boat.

次いつハワイに行けるか分からないので、若いうちにしか出来ない事、カツ、ハワイでしか出来ない事で、スカイダイビングかパラセイルだったのですが、一緒に行く友達が観覧車もダメな人で、パラセイルならなんとか大丈夫だろうと言うのでパラセイルに。そんな友達も終わってから超~楽しかった♪やって良かった♪と言ってました★ピックアップしてもらい直ぐにボートへ。日本語が話せる人はおらず説明はずっと英語。ジェスチャーを見て荷物と靴は座席の下に入れる等分かりました。説明をスタッフがしている最中に、友達に荷物を私が座ってる座席の下に入れてと言われ、下に入れてると「ミテ！」と説明してるスタッフに注意をされました。ボートが走行中に携帯のカメラで景色を写真に撮ろうとしたら「ツカマッテ！！」とボートから手を離すなと注意されました。どうやって飛ぶ準備をするのか等は、先に飛ぶお客さんの様子をシッカリと見て学習して心の準備をしたので大丈夫でした。私達の番が来て装着して準備をしている時に、友達が足に通したベルトを腰の下に移動させようとしたらキャプテンに「モモノシタ！」と注意されました。持つ所も「シタ」と注意をされ、スタッフは日本語は話せなくても必要な言葉は知っているようなので心配はいらないと思います。飛ぶ前に写真を撮るかと聞かれ頼みました。岸に着いた時に「楽しかったらその分キャプテンにチップを渡してくれ」というような事を言われ皆20ドルぐらい渡してました。私達は細かいドルが無かったので日本円で2000円渡すと、他のお客から無表情で20ドル受け取ってたキャプテンが笑顔になって喜んでました。撮られた写真はSDカードで渡され、船着場の直ぐ近くにこのツアーの店があり、そこの大画面に表示させてちゃんと撮れてるかチェックしてくれ30ドル支払います。一眼レフのデジカメで、一組あたり約30~35枚とってくれます。飛んでる最中の海の景色も数枚入ってます。その支払いを待っている最中にカウンターを見ると、ボロボロなアルバムの様な物が･･･それはこのアクティビティーを分かりやすく出発から帰るまで全部を写真と日本語で説明してる日本人向けの物でした。どうもこの店に来て直接申し込みをする人用のようです。が、もう一冊用意してピックアップの車の中で読めるようにしてくれたらいいのになと思いました（＾＾；写真はボートから見た先に飛んでる人です。

Kayak Kauai Outbound makes this trip an experience not to be missed. Kelly was an extraordinary guide, enthusiastically sharing his knowledge and passion for the land, the local history and ancient culture. He went out of his way to make the hike interactive and interesting. He has a real gift for this. The operation, overall, is very laid back. You're made to feel comfortable with every aspect of the tour. We highly recommend Kayak Kauai Outbound and will surely be returning on our next visit to the island!

Good time. Nice staff.

I participated in the 130m deluxe slide, and before joining, I was worried about whether it would be scary to go up to the height of a 40-story building. However, it was much better than I expected, and I actually felt like I wanted to float even more—it was so enjoyable.

The view of the Hawaiian sea and the streets of Waikiki from above was a sight that I rarely get to see, and it became a wonderful memory. The staff member on the boat took pictures with a digital camera and sold the SD memory card (it was $30 when I went). I paid $50 including a tip.

Since you will be moving on a small boat, I recommend taking proper measures against seasickness before participating.

デラックスライドの130mのものに参加したのですが、参加する前は40階建ての高さまで上がるのって怖いのではないか？という不安がありましたが、思ったよりも全然大丈夫で、むしろもっと浮かんでいたかった、という気持ちになるぐらい気持ちよかったです。
空の上から見るハワイの海やワイキキの街並みなど、なかなか見れない光景も良い思い出になりました。
ボートに同乗しているスタッフのお兄さんがデジカメで写真をとってくれて、SDメモリーカードごと売ってくれます（私の時は$30でした）。私はチップを含めて$50払いました。

小さなボートで移動するため、船酔い対策はしっかりした上で参加されることをおすすめします。

It was a memorable sea-kayaking trip. Just be aware of one small detail: the bathroom/restroom facility is suitable only for temporary bath & cloth change. Very much likely you have to come back for a real full bath at your hotel. Aside from this, every else (which counts towards 99% of the trip) is great !!

When I came to Hawaii, I thought of the ocean, so I decided to sign up for a tour (even though it was my first time). As we set sail and headed out to sea, the color of the water changed from emerald green to blue. I was so amazed to think that this incredible color was the true color of the ocean. I got quite wet from the waves, but it was a wonderful experience.

ハワイに来たら海ということで（初めてだが）申し込んでみました。出船し沖に出ると、海の色がエメラルドグリーンからブルーに変わり、とても信じられないこの色が、本当の海の色なんだと思うと大感激でした。波で大分濡れましたがすばらしい体験でした。

Felt like a tourist but I got to do things I never did before like jump off that high cliff and kayak on my own. It was a LOT of work for me. If you've never done it, go with a double kayak. It's a little easier. The sea caves were non-existent. We only got 2 feet near a small little opening in the rock. The snorkeling was good. I rated the trip 4 stars only because of our guide who was really understanding and encouraging when it came to handling the fact that my daughter's boyfriend could not swim. It was because of our guide, I think his name is Brent, that John became daring enough to snorkel off the kayak and get help getting onto the rocks where he was able to relax a little and enjoy the snacks. The jump off the cliff is scary but fun to brag about afterwards. It was worth it for the experience of paddling a kayak on the open ocean but thank heaven the water wasn't rough when we went!

This was an intense, 2-hour surf lesson that I absolutely loved! The weather was perfect, and catching waves right in front of Diamond Head was amazing.

I wasn't sure what to expect going in, but the group lesson gave you a short intro into surfing and then helped you to ride the waves for the rest of the time. We spent a good amount of time (enough to exhaust me) in the water, with detailed instruction for each of the instructors. I was a bit worried when I got there with the amount of people, as I wasn't sure how it was going to work out, but the staff at Hans Hedemann made this a supa way to spend a Saturday morning.

Huge thanks go out to the surf instructors of the day, so thank you to Shawn, Easton, and Zara for keeping our huge group going for the full 2 hours, you guys were fantastic! A great time that i highly recommend to anyone and everyone visiting Waikiki!

Since it was just the two of us ladies participating, it had been decades since I last entered the ocean, and I was really worried about my physical stamina. However, once we joined, it turned out to be just us and the instructors, Kevin and Noni, so we could truly relax and float in the vast sea.

I was also concerned about my first experience with snorkeling, but somehow I managed to do it well and got to see beautiful fish. We took a lot of photos, which were sent to us via email.

It was truly a wonderful view and a fun experience, creating great memories. Additionally, I was relieved to spend time talking in Japanese with Kevin and Noni, as it was hard to communicate in Hawaii. Thank you very much! (^O^)／ (Participated on 2012/5/13)

おばさん二人での参加だったので、まず海に入ることも何十年振りで、体力的にもとても不安だったけど、いざ参加してみるとインストラクターのケビンさんとノニさんと私たちだけだったので本当に気兼ねなくのんびりと大海原にプカリプカリ。
シュノーケルも初体験に等しく出来るか心配だったけど、何とかうまく出来てきれいな魚たちも見ることが出来ました。
写真もたくさん撮って頂き、メールで送って頂きました。
本当に素晴らしい景色と楽しい体験が出来てとても良い思い出ができました。そして、ケビンさんとノニさんの気さくなお人柄となかなか日本語が通じないハワイ島で唯一日本語でお話出来てホッとした時間が過ごせました！
ありがとうございました(^O^)／　（2012/5/13　参加）

It had been years since I played at the beach, so I was initially anxious, but thanks to our guides Mark and Yasu, I had a wonderful experience (even though I got really sunburned…). Thank you!

After arriving in Kailua, I felt like we wasted over an hour waiting for the kayak after the briefing. There wasn't enough time to visit Kailua Town, and since we had to meet at 11:30 but the pizza place opened at 11, I had to settle for a mediocre loco moco... (After kayaking, we changed and left right away, so there was no time for lunch.)

However, the content, scenery, and staff were all excellent, so next time I want to choose a course where we can take our time. Mark mentioned he would email photos to those who wanted them, so I'm looking forward to that.

海で遊ぶのは何年ぶり（？）だったので初めは不安でしたが、ガイドのマーク、ヤスさんのおかげで楽しい体験ができました。(ものすごく焼けましたが…)ありがとう！
カイルア到着後、説明を受けてからカヤックに乗るまでの間が１時間以上あって時間がもったいない気がしました。カイルアタウンに行くには時間が足りないし、１１時半集合なのにピザ屋さんは１１時OPENのためあきらめていまいちなロコモコを食べざるを得なかったり…（カヤックに乗った後は着替えてすぐ出発だったのでお昼を食べる時間はありません。）
でも内容、景色、スタッフは最高なので、次回はもっとゆっくりできるコースを選びたいと思います。
希望者にはマークさんが写真をメールで送ってくれるといっていたので楽しみに待っています。

I had been to Kailua before, but I chose this tour because I wanted to try sea kayaking.

First, there was someone who was late for the pickup time (they were a foreigner...), so we seemed to arrive a bit late and started in quite a rush. (There was no time even to go to the restroom...)

This tour seems to be affected by the wind on the day, but fortunately, it wasn't too windy, and it took about 25 minutes to reach the island 1 kilometer away. (According to the instructor, it was a great performance.) I don't have great athletic skills, so I was a bit anxious, but surprisingly, I was okay.

Paddling together was fun, and it ended so quickly that I wished we could have paddled a bit more. The weather was nice, and we could even see Molokai Island.

During the free time after lunch, I borrowed a bodyboard and headed to the beach. I heard from the instructor that Kailua is beautiful in the afternoon, and the sea was truly a stunning blue.

I highly recommend it.

カイルアは行ったことがあったのですが、シーカヤックに
挑戦してみたくて選んだツアーでした。

まず、ピックアップ時間に遅刻する方(外国の方でしたが…）がいたため、
ちょっと遅れて到着したようで、かなりせかされる感じで慌ただしくスタート。
（トイレ行く間もなく…）

このツアーは、その日の風によって左右されるようですが、
幸いそれほど強風でなく、1キロ先の島まで25分ほどでした。
（インストラクターさんいわく、上出来らしいです。）
私は運動神経は良い方ではないので、ちょっと不安だったんですが、意外と大丈夫でした。

二人でこぐのも楽しくて、もう少し漕ぎたかったなあ~と
いうくらい、あっという間に終わりました。
天気も良かったので、モロカイ島も見えたり。

ランチ後のフリータイムでは、ボディボードを借りて海辺へ。
カイルアは午後からが美しいと、インストラクターさんに
聞いたのですが、本当に真っ青な海がきれいでした。

おすすめです。

First time on surf bus, me(45), niece(25), son(9), daughter(4). Only paid for 1 activity each because we didnt know the time schedule or what would work best. Pick up 8:15am. Nice tour of different beaches at north shore. Finally arrived at 1st activity spot at 10:30 me/daughter went to waimea beach, niece/son waimea falls and walked to us. Others did snorkeling. Picked up at 1pm. Next stop haleiwa where we got 1 paddle board and 1 double kayak. Son loved padded boarding by himself! We switched off and met back at 3. Others walked through town and ate. We did great with just one activity eac (2 waimea waterfall entrance, 1 paddle board, 1 kayak). Others did th snorkel then th paddle board the 2nd half. The falls walk was hot and long but my son still enjoyed. Beach was nice for me and my 4 year old to float in the calmer waves. Definitely enjoyed our trip! Nice ending was a couple days later I realized I had left my daughter's life jacket (brought a good one for my entir vaca

The most unique and different type of experience I have ever encountered. So easy to participate, no special skills or training required made it really easy to enjoy oneself. Completely forgot that I wasn't breathing with an air tank...loved the huge views I had with the Bubble Head. Would definitely do this again!!!

I participated at my husband's request. It was our first experience. The staff member was kind and communicated in broken Japanese. The driver only spoke English. All the other guests were foreigners, which felt a bit isolating...

We had a nearly 10-minute aerial walk per group. However, since we were last in line, I started to feel sick and ended up throwing up at the peak. I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand. The summit was quite high and it swayed a lot. Before returning to the boat, we jumped into the sea.

I purchased an SD card with data for $30, which I paid for later at the office.

It was fun, but I might be a bit tired. Please make sure to take care of your health before participating!

旦那様の希望で参加しました。ふたりとも初体験。スタッフのお兄さんは、カタコトの日本語で親切に対応してくれました。送迎の運転手さんは英語のみです。参加していたお客さんも、みんな外国人でした。ちょっと孤立…
一組あたり10分弱の空中散歩。でも、順番が一番最後だったので気分が悪くなって、なんと頂点でｹﾞ○を吐いてしまいました。酔い止め飲んでおいたんですけどね。頂上はかなり高く、かなり揺れました。船に戻る前に、海の中へドボン。
30ドルでデータの入ったSDカードを購入。これは後で事務所で支払いました。
楽しかったけど、疲れたかも。体調を整えて参加してくださいね。

Not much of a tour. Driver OK - very little information given during ride, made a few recommendations. Driver dropped everyone off then went surfing for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Other folks in group disappointed in the amount of walking, lack of bike helmets and places where the road had no bike trail.

We loved the time paddeling the Kayaks it was easy and fun.
The snorkeling was the best!!!

The rock climbing and jumping was great as was the lava tube.

We also saw the dolfins which was great.

My only complaint was we got done too soon. I could have stayed our another 30 minutes at least.

I had a stand up paddle board lesson with Alison on 5/31. She brought along the correct sized board for me, something the rental places at Waikiki did not, and we had a great time. After a couple of minutes of getting used to the balance, I was off and running....err...paddling that is. It was a beautiful day, before and after the rain squall, and we saw numerous sea turtles swimming by us. Alison was fun, friendly, and easy to talk to and was an excellent instructor. I had the lesson my first day in Hawaii and it was so much fun, I did it every day I was there.

The second day I had a regular surfing lession with (Mollie, Matty? something like that, I forget now. But it was great fun also, I caught a few nice waves and she was really helpful....another great instructor. The learning curve for surfing is quite a bit higher than SUP, but I enjoyed it so much I'm taking another surfing lession this Sunday in cold water (wet suit) here in Washington state. It's true what they

This was my first time Sport Fishing experiance. I've done other fishing trips but nothing like this one. Crew was great and very helpful and informative. Boat was clean and comfortable. I would definitly do this again.

My husband and I participated in stand-up paddleboarding in Kailua. Since I had experience with surfing, we signed up without a lesson. It was more stable than a longboard, and it was fun to paddle easily like a boat. We paddled to a nearby island twice and didn't fall off even once (the wind and waves were mild). I was really satisfied since even a beginner like me could enjoy it so much. I would love to do it again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you!

主人と二人でカイルア　スタンドアップ・パドルに参加しました。サーフィンは経験していたので、レッスン無しで申し込みました。
ロングボードよりも安定していて、簡単にボートのように漕げて楽しかったです。近くの島にも2度漕いで行き、一度も落ちませんでした。（風や波も少なかったので）
初心者でもこんなに楽しめたので、すごく満足です。またハワイに行ったらリピートしたいです！
ありがとうございました。

Had a great time!

This was a great acivity. We learned all about the island on the drive to the North Shore. Saw all the great surfing beaches, did some snorkeling and kyaking....a very fun day.

Tought it was a bit pricey and would love to be out there longer but it was a great time and the instructors were wonderful.

Also $8 optional shopping trip to town ws not mentioned

Food could have been better, very greasy

Next time I would do pizza not the bbq/chinese option

Had fun on the beach even though snorkleing is not very good, too far to walk and water not the clearest up close

My father took on the challenge for the second time.
The kids tried surfing for the first time.
I had heard that surfing requires more stamina and strength than expected, and it really was true.
But thanks to the instructor, we were able to ride the waves.
The fun time flew by in an instant.
Thank you very much.

父は二度目のチャレンジ。
子供たちは初のサーフィン。
サーフィンは思いのほか体力と筋力が必要とは聞いていましたが、本当にそうでした。
でもインストラクターの方のお陰で、波に乗ることができました。
楽しい時間はあっという間でした。
ありがとうございました。

First of all, I thought there wouldn't be any staff who could speak Japanese, but maybe we just got lucky? A local male staff member explained everything to us in Japanese with great effort. The shuttle bus only spoke English, but we didn't feel any inconvenience and had a great time♪

First, we went out to sea at quite a speed, and we were launched to a height higher than we imagined (laughs), so if you're worried, I recommend taking motion sickness medication♪

The staff on board will take photos for you, but it costs $30. You'll receive an SD card when you get off the boat, and you can pay inside the building next to the dock. We weren't quite sure where to pay (laughs), but a Chinese participant helped us, and we just followed everyone else (laughs). I definitely recommend getting your photos taken! (≧ω≦)ｂ

Towards the end, there’s a moment when your lower body gets submerged in the water, and around that time, the staff asks from the boat, "Mizu Japon, okay!?" So, if you don't want to get wet, you won't be forced into the water. I was impressed by this consideration♪ (Of course, we shouted "Okay!" (laughs))

It was thrilling, and the opportunity to see the Hawaiian scenery from such a high position is rare, so I'm really glad I participated―――――!

By the way, the image is from our angle. The boat looks so small from that height (laughs), but it was surprisingly stable and felt great!!

まず、日本語が通じるスタッフがいないと思っていたのですが、私たちの時が偶然だったのかな？現地の男性スタッフが、一生懸命日本語で説明してくれました。送迎バスの方は英語のみでしたが、何ら不便を感じることもなく、楽しめましたよ♪

まず、けっこうなスピードで沖へ行くのと、想像以上に高い位置まで飛ばされるので(笑)心配な方は酔い止めを♪

同乗したスタッフさんが写真を撮ってくれるのですが、30ドルで、船を降りる時にSDカードを渡され、船着き場横の建物内でお会計。といった感じです。
私たちはいまいち会計場所がわかりませんでしたがｗ一緒に参加した中国の方に教えて頂いたのと、あとは皆について行けばいいだけです(笑)
写真は是非！撮ってもらうことをオススメします(≧ω≦)ｂ

そして飛ばされながら終盤、お水に下半身が浸かる瞬間があるんですが、終盤頃になるとスタッフさんが「ミズ　ジャポン　オーケー！？」ってかんじで船から問いかけてくれて、水に浸かりたくない方が、無理に水中へ引き込まれることはないです♪この気遣いは感心しました♪
(私たちはもちろん「オーケー！」と叫びましたがｗ)

スリルもあり、あんなに高い位置からハワイの景色を一望できる機会なんてそうそうないので、参加して本当に良かった―――――！と思います！！

ちなみに画像は私たちアングルです。あの位船が小さく見えるほど高く上がります(笑)しかし想像以上に安定感があり、気持ち良いですよ！！

My father wanted to go, so my father, sister, and I participated together. The canoe could hold five or six people, but perhaps because it was early in the morning, we were the only participants, so two staff members joined us. After just a brief lesson on how to hold the paddle and how to row, we set off into the sea. We all paddled out to the open water and waited for the waves. The staff would let us know when a good wave was coming, and when we started paddling at their signal, we were able to ride the waves successfully. The canoe moved forward with great momentum, and surprisingly, we picked up quite a bit of speed, so we got pretty wet from the splashes (laughs). We rode the waves twice before finishing. They also took photos for us, and including that, it was about $30 per person, but I thought I would have been satisfied if we could have ridden the waves three times. Overall, I can say it was "fun!" and since it's an experience you can't really have elsewhere, I highly recommend it!

父が乗りたい！ということで父・姉・私の３人で参加しました。
カヌーは５、６人乗りでしたが、朝早かったためか参加者は私たち家族だけだったので、２人のスタッフが一緒に乗ってくれました。
パドルの持ち方と漕ぎ方をちょっと教わっただけですぐ海へ出発。沖まで全員で漕いで行き、波を待ちます。いい波がきたことをスタッフが教えてくれるので、その合図で漕ぎだすとうまく波に乗ることができました。カヌーは勢いよく進み、意外にスピードが出ていたので水しぶきがすごく、結構濡れました（笑）
波に２回乗って終了。写真も撮ってくれていてそれを含め、１人３０ドルくらいでしたが、できれば３回波に乗れれば満足かなーと思いました。ただやはり感想としては「楽しかった！」し、あまり他では経験できないのでおススメです！