All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Waikiki Diving Centre has good equipment and a good boat. Capt. Dave and Dive Instructor Marco were fun, friendly and professional. Dove on "Sea Tiger" wreck ... awesome dive to deck level at 100' and then to Horseshoe Reef ... Saw a Dragon Eel there ... very rare and very cool. Don't know how Marco found it buried in a coral hole but he did and made sure we all got a look.
Only 6 experienced divers on this outing ... excellent diver to guide ration. Was a great trip!

I participated with my 18-year-old daughter. We had a blast together!
Since I have a fear of heights, we chose the lowest option, but when we actually jumped, it didn't feel that high because the ocean was below us. However, the boats looked small, so it must have been quite a height.
The beautiful blue ocean surrounded us in a 360-degree panorama, and beyond that, we could see the streets of Waikiki. It was amazing!
Out of six groups, only two were Japanese, and we were able to take pictures together, which was great. We met a couple, Mr. O and his wife, for the first time on this tour, but later we coincidentally ran into them twice in Waikiki. The second time was at the hotel laundry. It was exciting to experience such coincidences because we participated in this tour.
There were various encounters, and it was a lot of fun!

１８歳の娘とい一緒に参加しました。ふたりで大はしゃぎ♪
高所恐怖症なので、一番低いのにしましたが、実際飛んでみると、下が海なのでそれほど高いとも感じず、でも、ボートが小さく見えるので、かなりの高さだったんでしょうね。
きれいな青い海が一面、３６０度パノラマ状態で、その向こうにワイキキの街並みが見えて、最高☆
６組のうち２組だけが日本人で、写真を取り合いでき、良かったです。そのＯさんご夫婦とは、このツアーではじめてお会いしたのですが、その後、ワイキキで二回も偶然お会いしました。二回目は、ホテルのランドリー。そんな偶然に興奮することができたのも、このツアーに参加したから。
いろんな出会いがあり、楽しいですよ♪

This was a very unique experience for us. We felt in very good hands with our guides, considering we were in the open Ocean! Everyone was very friendly, and were quick to point out a pod of dolphins and their new baby! Totally awesome!

Was our first time. Had a great time! The staff was very helpful & friendly. We felt very safe with this crew. I would recommend this company to anyone, if we come back with our kids we will definitely repeat with Xtreme Parasail.

On July 23, I participated with my two children. Since they are elementary school students, we were looking for a tour where Japanese was spoken, and we ended up here.

As everyone had said, Kevin and Noni were very kind and attentive, and they seemed very experienced in handling children. We enjoyed both kayaking and snorkeling.

Especially for snorkeling, it was the first time for my children to be in 6 to 7 meters deep water. At first, they looked very nervous, but within five minutes, they were floating on their own. I believe this was not only due to the clear sea, corals, and small fish, but also because of Kevin and Noni's excellent guidance.

Additionally, while regular beaches tend to have sand that stirs up and clouds the water, being near the lava coast meant there was none of that, and the visibility was great. Joining the tour was definitely the right choice.

When going as just a family, there can be various concerns, but with a tour, I felt reassured, so I would like to participate again.

7月23日に私と子供二人で参加しました。
子供たちは小学生なので日本語が通じるツアーを探していて、ここにたどり着きました。
参加してみると、皆さんの評判通りで、ケビンさんノニさんはとても親切丁寧で、子供たちの扱いにもとても慣れた感じで、カヤック、シュノーケリングともに楽しめました。
特にシュノーケリングは6m、7mの海の深さに初めてだった子供たちは、最初とても緊張した様子でしたが、5分も経たないうちに一人でプカプカしてました。
これも澄んだ海とサンゴと小魚たちはもちろんですが、ケビンさん、ノニさんの誘導が良かったのではと感じました。

また、普通の浜辺では砂が撒きあがって濁る傾向ですが、溶岩の海岸近くであればそれもなく、良く見えるとのことで、ツアーに参加して大正解でした。

家族だけで行くと、何かと不安ですが、ツアーだと安心できるので、また、参加したいと思います。

Guides fun and helpful. Snoring was great...lots of colorful fish. Kayaking was tiring and tough for a beginner, but it was doable. Wear water shoes and a waterproof camera and cash for a tip.

I haven't ever SCUBA'd and this is as close as one could get with little to no experience snorkeling or diving. The staff was top notch in their customer service. There are some other tours out there for a bit less money but they have so many people on their tour. Aqua Adventures was amazing in that the smaller tour (mine was about 20 some people) allowed for a more personal experience. I would do it again. I had plenty of time at two locations to SNUBA and snorkel. The fresh sandwiches and not too sweet mai thais (sp?) were great. Thanks AA for the awesome time!

Since my first pregnancy, I've been away from BB... My youngest is now four years old! He can play with Dad quite a bit, and since they can watch the kids, I finally got to try surfing, which I've wanted to do for a long time! ☆彡 The explanations about stance and everything were super easy to understand, and I had a really great experience! The teacher's personality was also fantastic!

By chance, I was the only student, so I was really lucky!

Honestly, the paddle training was tough, but the joy of finally being able to ride made it worth it, and I was able to push through!

When I return to Japan, I’ll work hard so that my husband and kids won’t make fun of me!!!

一人目の妊娠から、遠のいていたBB・・・。
下も今年４歳！だいぶパパと男遊びもできるようになり、子供たちをみていてくれるというので…前からやりたかったサーフィンに初挑戦☆彡
スタンスの表現等、私にはすっごく説明がわかり易く、とっても良い体験が出来ました！
先生の人柄も◎~！！

たまたま、生徒が私のみだったので、私はかなりラッキーでした！

パドル修行は、正直きつかったですが、その分乗れた時の喜びが買っていて頑張れました！

日本に帰っても主と子供たちに馬鹿にされないように頑張るど~！！！

Before the experience, I read the reviews thoroughly and took motion sickness medication, so I didn't get seasick.

Regarding the tips, I had read that they should be paid on-site, so when I saw a paper in a visible spot on the boat saying "Please tip" in Japanese, I thought, "Ah, just like the reviews mentioned!" and was able to enjoy the experience comfortably.

However, the costs were higher than I expected, which made me a bit nervous when I saw others going up, but once it was my turn, all fear disappeared, and I genuinely had a great time. The staff offers to take photos for $30 for those who want them, but we decided to take turns with a nearby group of Japanese tourists. It was truly moving, so I highly recommend you try it!

体験にあたり、こちらのクチコミをよく読んでからのぞんだこともあり、酔い止め薬も飲んで行ったので船酔いはしませんでした。
チップについても、実は現地で払うようだということも読んでから行ったので、船のよく見えるところに「チップをお願いします」ということが日本語で書かれた紙が貼られているのをみても「あっクチコミに書いてあったとおりだ！」と思うくらいで、気持ちよく楽しんでくることができました。
ただ、思っていた以上に本当に高くあがるので、他の方があがっているのを見て少し緊張しましたが、自分の番になれば全然恐怖心も吹き飛び、心の底から楽しかったです。カメラは、スタッフの方が希望者に３０ドルで撮影してくれるのですが、私達は隣の日本人のグループとお互いに取り合うことにしました。本当に感動できるので、ぜひ体験してみてください！

1000 feet out and up, side by side, with my wife off Waikiki. It dosen't get any better. GREAT crew. Very safety concious and fun. Bought the picture disk. Our daughters had a blast too. Take the "dip"!

The blue sea and blue sky were truly amazing. I got tired because my wife didn't paddle much... haha. There's a shaved ice shop that President Obama would eat at when he comes to Hawaii, and it was really delicious! I highly recommend it. It's very close to Kailua Beach (which is the meeting point for this tour), so definitely stop by when you're nearby!

青い海、青い空、本当に最高でした。カヤックは妻があまり漕いでくれなかったので疲れましたが...笑　オバマ大統領がハワイに来たら食べるかき氷屋さんがあるのですがとても美味しかったですよ！お勧めです。カイルアビーチのすぐ近くにあるので（このツアーで行けば集合場所）近くに寄った時は是非！！

We enjoyed the kayaking and hiking both. The Scared Falls were well worth the hike. I recommend good water shoes for the hike. I did it in flip flops and it was a bit tricky! Jesse was our guide and he was great, very energetic and knowledgable.

I participated in a tour on July 24, 2011. My husband and I had done kayaking once during our honeymoon in Cairns, but it was the first time for our children. We had Kevin, who speaks fluent Japanese and has lived in Japan for 30 years, and Noni, teaching us one-on-one, so we had no worries at all! When I thought the kids might be a little hesitant, Kevin was considerate and took their hands to change the experience into snorkeling, which they enjoyed. I appreciate the thoughtful attention, possibly from his experience in Japan. During break time, there were plenty of snacks and pineapple juice, so we were all full! This tour is enjoyable for beginners, repeat visitors, families, and friends alike! Also, even if you're a beginner in English conversation, Kevin is there to help. Our family has become repeat participants in this tour and we want to join again.

As someone who has visited Hawaii 30 times, I highly recommend it! If you read this comment, please consider joining!

2011/07/24（日）にツアーに参加しました。
私と主人は新婚旅行のケアンズで1度カヤックをやりましたが、子供たちは初めてでした。
日本語ペラペラのケビンさん（日本在住暦30年）とノニさんがマンツーマンで教えていただけたので、全然不安はありませんでしたよ！！
子供が少しひるんでいるかな？と思うとケビンさんが気を利かせて、子供の手をとってシュノーケルを楽しみに変えてくれました。
日本にいらっしゃった経験なのか、決め細やかな気配りに感謝です。
お休み時間にはスナックやパイナップル・ジュースなどたくさんあってお腹いっぱいになりました！
ハワイ初心者、リピーター、ファミリー、友達同士でも、楽しく楽しめるツアーですよ！
あと、英会話初心者でもケビンさんがお相手していただけます。
私たち家族もコノツアーのリピーターになりました。また参加したいと思っています。

ハワイリピーター暦30回の私は言うのですから！
コメントを読んだ方は是非ご参加してみてください。

I would recommend this to anyone who has not tried scuba diving. My friend and I had a good time and the staff made us feel at ease.

My friend and I participated in an underwater cave exploration plan. On that day, there were only four participants: the two of us and one couple. The instructors were Kevin and his wife (who is Japanese), and both were fluent in Japanese, so there were no language barriers at all. They provided us with very attentive support.

After we set off, we found ourselves surrounded by a completely empty, deep blue sea. It felt like we had the ocean all to ourselves. It was a truly wonderful experience.

However, be careful when jumping off the cliffs! We had a light-hearted attitude about wanting to jump, but... if you underestimate it, you might end up in pain. The view from up high was beautiful, but standing on the edge of the cliff, it was higher than I expected, and it took a bit of courage to jump... It was a serious jump, for sure (laughs). If you don't jump straight in, you might get hurt. I lost my balance and landed on my rear—ouch! It really hurt (tears). Only those who are confident should give it a try!

Overall, it was a lot of fun, so I highly recommend it! Next time, I think I’ll participate without jumping.

友人と２人で海中洞窟探検プランに参加しました。
この日の参加者は、私たち２名とカップル１組、合計４名のみでした。
インストラクターはケビンとその奥様（日本人）で、どちらも日本語ＯＫです。なので言葉の壁はまったく問題なし。
お二人には、とても丁寧にサポートしていただきました。
出発して少し経つと誰もいない真っ青な海が広がっていました。まるで私たちだけの貸切の海のようでした。
とっても素敵な体験ができました。

ただ、崖からの飛び込みは要注意！！
軽~い気持ちでジャンプを希望した私たちでしたが・・・。
甘く見ていると痛い目にあいます。
高いところからの景色はとってもきれいだったのですが、いざ崖の上に立ってみると思ったより高く、飛び込むにはちょっと勇気が・・・。かなり真剣ジャンプですよ（笑）。
まっすぐに飛び込まないと痛い目にあいます。
私は、バランスを崩しおしりからドボ~ン！かなり痛かったです（涙）。
自信のある人のみチャレンジしてね！！

でも、総合的にはとっても楽しかったのでお勧めです☆
次回は、飛び込みなしで参加したいと思います♪

This was the first time my husband and I have ever been parasailing. This activity lived up to our expectations. The crew was fun and very knowledgeable. We were very happy with the pictures as well. We will definately go parasailing again!!!

Liked how this was in a bay...not in come choppy ocean with tons of waves and where I feel like I am having to fight just to stay upright...no way, this was nothing like that. It felt almost like I was back home at the lake and really peacefully just gliding through the waters.

And the bay itself is really pretty. Then the snorkel section of the trip was really fun too. To get in and see fish and wildlife I had never seen before was exciting.

Overall it was a really wonderful time in Hawaii and made a highlight of my vacation. Mahalo.

I chose this plan because I wanted to do both kayaking and snorkeling. It was a casual half-day course. Since it was my first time on the Big Island and I was moving around by rental car, I was a bit anxious about joining a tour without transportation included, but this was the only one with a Japanese-speaking guide.

Once we arrived at the meeting point without any issues, we received instructions on how to paddle a kayak and then headed out to sea. The guides were a couple, and both of them (the wife is Japanese) spoke fluent Japanese, so I felt completely at ease. I was satisfied that we could paddle for a long time. Although the snorkeling experience didn't have as many fish as I encountered in Palau, I was more than comforted by the personalities of the two guides, the color of the sea, and the surrounding scenery.

The kayaking was comfortable, and I was able to experience getting in and out of the kayak on the water for the first time. Since it was just the two of us participating this time (they usually accommodate small groups), it felt less like joining a tour and more like receiving warm hospitality from acquaintances, allowing us to have a very relaxing time. I highly recommend this tour!

カヤックとシュノーケルのどちらもしたくて
このプランを選びました。気軽な半日コース。
はじめてのハワイ島、レンタカーでの移動だったので、
送迎なしのツアーへの参加に不安はありましたが
日本語ガイド付きはここだけだったので。。

無事集合場所についてからは、カヤックのこぎ方の
指導を経て、海に出れました。
ご夫婦のガイドさんで、お二人とも（奥様は日本人の方ですが）
日本語がぺらぺらでなんの不安もなくすごせました♪
長い時間カヤックを漕ぐこともできて満足でした。
シュノーケルはパラオで体験したほど、たくさんの魚には
恵まれませんでしたが、それ以上にガイドさんお二人の
お人柄や海の色、周りの景色に癒されました。

カヤックも乗り心地？すわり心地がよかったです。
はじめて海の上で乗り降りも体験できました。
今回は私達二人だけの参加だったので（いつも少人数対応とのこと）、
なんだかツアーに参加したというより
知り合いに温かいもてなしを受けたような感じで、
とてもリラックスした時間をすごすことができました♪
オススメできるツアーです☆

I participated with a friend. The view from the air was great, and we could see Diamond Head in its entirety. The wind felt nice, and it didn't feel too bumpy. Since we took off from the boat, I thought I wouldn't get wet today, but just then, we slowed down and I got splashed into the sea (laughs).

However, since we went out on a small boat that holds about a dozen people, it was quite rocky, and because we went in groups of 2-3, I think you would get really seasick if you don't take motion sickness medication while waiting.

Photos were $30, but not many people ordered them; instead, we took turns taking pictures with the others on board.

The staff were cheerful and fun, and I think this is a great activity for families. I want to do it again!

友達と2人で参加してきました。
空中では見晴らしがよく、ダイアモンドヘッドを一望出来ました。風が気持ちよく、あまり揺れている感じはしませんでした。ボートから飛び立つので、今日は濡れないな~と思った矢先、スピードを落として海に落っことされました（笑）

ただ、10数人乗りの小さな船で沖に出るので揺れが激しく、2~3人ずつ順番に行うので、酔い止めを飲んでおかないと待っている間にめちゃくちゃ酔うと思います。

写真は30ドルでしたがみんなあまり頼まずに、同乗している方達と写真を交代で取り合っていました。

スタッフの方も陽気で楽しく、家族連れにもってこいのアクティビティだと思いました。またやりたい！

It was a hotel near the shop, so I went there on my own time to participate. I have some experience, but since I was participating alone, I had an instructor with me, which made it easy to surf! We were able to use Kuhio Point, which is just a bit to the left of the shop, almost exclusively. During the lesson, they took photos, and later they sell a DVD with images of all participants for $30. At one point, the owner, Mr. Hands, came by and did some paddle surfing. Everyone was able to ride the waves relatively easily, and the staff were kind. I recommend this for anyone who wants to casually experience surfing!

ショップのそばのホテルだったので、自分で時間に出向き参加しました。
多少経験者ですが一人参加だったので、インストラクターについてもらい、安心してサーフィンできました！
ショップの少し左手のクヒオポイントをほぼ貸切で出来ます。
レッスン中写真を撮っていて、後で参加者全員の画像が入ったDVDを＄30で売っています。
途中、オーナーのハンズ氏も来て、パドルサーフィンしてました。
みんな割りと簡単に波に乗れてましたし、スタッフも優しいです。
気楽にサーフィンを体験したい人にお勧めです！

So my husband and I LOVED this! It was the most amazing combo we could have found, because I am an avid jet ski fanatic, and he really wanted to try parasailing! Both of us loved BOTH activities, and can't wait to go again! Mahalo!

Day of parasail was cancelled due to high winds. We rescheduled which turned out to be perfect. Really enjoyed staff and parasail. It's a must.

This was great. We had never parasailed before so we were a little nervous, but it was fun. The crew was great and friendly. They took the perfect photo of us in the air and an airplane in the background.

During this trip to Hawaii, I was determined to try parasailing, but at first, I was speechless at the actual height. My daughter (21 years old) was thrilled and said she could ride it over and over again. It's safe and incredibly fun!! If I had to mention one thing, be cautious of seasickness. While waiting for all the passengers to finish their experience, you might feel unwell on the swaying boat like a leaf...

今回のハワイでは必ずパラセイリングをと思い望んだものの　実際の高さに最初は声も出ませんでした。一緒に乗った娘（21歳）は何度でも乗れる~と大はしゃぎしてました。安全に遊べて面白さも満点です！！しいて言うなら、船酔いにご注意ですね。乗船者全員が体験し終わるまで、木の葉の様に揺れるボートで待っている間に具合が悪くなるかも・・・。

This was the most memorable moment for us. The chance to go underwater for people that can not swim was great. The water was so clear and the fish and turtles just swim up to you. They were so colorful. They were eating out of our hands. The crew was great and they took very good photos. I would love to do this one again. Thanks

We had a great time on our parasail trip. The crew was excellent; fun and professional. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to get out in the ocean for some fun!

One thing though, if you have a sensitive stomach, don't forget the motion sickness pills - the water was a bit choppy the morning we went.

Mahalo for the great time!!!

The two guides who went with us are wonderful as they were concerned for our safety and comfort. It was a very calm sea the day went out so waves were few. They also showed us the sights of the bay and, since waves were few, they let us use their snorkel gear for a great snorkel experience.

Apparently I was affraid of diving, but didn't know until I was already in the water with the gear on. But the instructor was vere understanding and did the things in my pace. Actually he held my hand during the entire dive. I've definetly overcome my fear of diving and enjoyed the fish and turtles. Absolutely magnificent.

A very unique way to experience the ocean and its inhabitants. My boyfriend doesn't know how to swim and was quiet scared. But the staff was very helpful and he overcame his fears. There was also time for snorkling, which was great. A definitely must do. Recommendable for everyone.

I was planning to relax at Kailua Beach, but the day I signed up for the tour was Independence Day! The beach was packed with people. Well, I managed to enjoy it to some extent, but if you're aiming for a "relaxing" experience, it seems better to avoid Sundays and holidays.

カイルアのビーチでのんびり。。。を予定していたら、ツアー申し込んだ日は建国記念日！ビーチはLocoでイッパイでした。
まぁ、そこそこには楽しめましたけど。。。
「のんびり」を目指すのであれば、日曜・祝日は避けた方がよさそうです。