All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Loved the sandbar and have never experienced anything like it. The entire journey, from the ukulele singers on the boat ride to the actual sandbar was very fun. The actual sandbar is like a floating lounge in the middle of the ocean with plenty of paddle boards, snorkel gear and kayaks. We purchased the banana boat and tubing experience, both which were very fun and faster than we thought! Overall a very fun morning in Hawaii.

The ocean is beautiful, the weather is great, and it's the best! I definitely recommend experiencing this when you come to Hawaii. I found out that Veltra offers affordable and safe activities, so I want to try other activities next time. The family I shared the boat with was also very lovely, which made it even more enjoyable and created great memories.

海は綺麗で、天気も良く、最高です！ハワイに来たら是非体験するのがおすすめです。
ベルトラはお安く、安全なアクティビティを提供していると分かったので、次も他のアクティビティなど体験したいです。
同じ船に乗り合わせた方もとても素敵なファミリーだったので、いっそう楽しく良い思い出になりました。

The view from 150 meters high was spectacular. However, there were other people as well, so there was some waiting time on the boat. During that time, I felt a bit seasick. I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness bring some medication.

高さ150メートルからの景色は絶景でした。ただ、他の方もおられますので船の上での待ち時間もあります。その間に少し船酔いしました。酔いやすい方は酔い止めを持っていかれることをおすすめします。

Hanauma Bay is a beautiful place and the water is so pretty. The day we went, it was unfortunately very windy and the water was pretty choppy. We were able to see some fish, but the water wasn’t very clear due to the waves, but that’s nature for you! The snorkeling gear was very difficult for me. Water kept getting into my mask and it was very uncomfortable. I wish I had my own full face mask. But it was still an enjoyable time and would do it again. Our driver to the location was very friendly and did a great job. It was through kaimana tours.

It was my first time booking an optional tour, but I felt at ease participating because the guide was fluent in Japanese! They even got out of the car to come find us. At Hanauma Bay, there were long lines for both parking and entry, but since we had made a reservation in advance, and it seemed like the guide had some connections, we were able to enter smoothly. The snorkeling was also satisfying as we got to see various fish!

初めてのオプションツアー予約でしたが、ガイドの方が日本語ペラペラでしたので安心して参加することが出来ました！お迎えも車から降りて探しに来てくれました。ハナウマ湾は駐車場も入場も大行列でしたが、事前予約をしてくれており、かつ顔がきくのか色々優遇されているようでスムーズに入場できました。肝心のシュノーケリングも様々な魚が見れて満足行く内容でした！

Would highly recommend this package for the sandbar. The personnel are very experienced and friendly. Live music was great.

There were plenty of activities to choose from, and a perfect amount of time to try everything. The boat took us to a quieter area of the sandbar, so we basically had a private area to ourselves.

I'm glad we booked transportation through the package, as parking was full when we arrived.

Would want to go on this again!

Everything about the whole experience was easy and convenient. We booked a party of 8 for a high school boy's trip and had an immeasurable amount of fun.

Booking was super easy and once completed you get a confirmation email and a waiver for everyone to fill out. Instructions were clear and concise and the check-in team members were friendly and accommodating.

Preston was engaging as he broke down the rules and expectations. Kaawa Entertainment, Jesse, and the Ukelele-ist kept us jammin' until we reached the bar. As we sailed away he was cracking jokes about us Cali folks, which was hilarious. The brothers Nohu and mimicked flight attendants by educating us on how to wear our life vests properly. The captains and the rest of the team shared their aloha hospitality with us serving us donuts for breakfast and keeping us hydrated with water and tang.

I will definitely come back and do this again!

The view of parasailing from the hotel in Waikiki was amazing. Since it departed from the harbor near the Hilton, the scenery was different from the land and absolutely fantastic.

ワイキキのホテルから見ていた光景のパラセイル
ヒルトンのそばの港から出港なので、陸からとは違った景色で最高でした

I cant stop thinking about how at peace this day was! Wish to be back on the sandbar.

If you are afraid of heights like me maybe second think, but still decide to do it, as the sights of the crystal water are beautiful.

Wish we made it- but we missed our tour due to our taxi ride. Bummer

Really Awesome Views from Above. Me and my partner had a blast!!

The whole crew was just amazing. Lots of fun.
Thanks

I think it's completely not worth the 20,000 yen per person, even considering that it's a natural phenomenon and the sand may not appear. It says that meals are included, but even in the morning, there wasn't even coffee, just a sweet donut and some bad juice mixed with water. My daughter and I participated in snorkeling, but the sea wasn't that beautiful, and there were no fish. When I asked the Japanese woman in charge, she bluntly said that there were fish a little further away by the coral, but we were told not to go beyond the coral, so we ended up not seeing many fish and our satisfaction level was zero.

It seemed like you could also do stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, but once everyone used them, they didn't pass them on to the next person, so I only got to ride for a little bit about 10 minutes before the meeting time. I think they should either set a usage time or increase the number of equipment available. Other newlyweds looked bored floating on the rest boards in the sea, and it was really sad to see.

I will never participate again, and I think anyone considering joining should just pay for a different beach instead of this. I really want my 40,000 yen back!! (laughs)

自然現象だからサンドが現れないのは仕方ないとして、1人約2万円払って行く価値は全くないと思います。
食事付きと記載されていますが、朝なのにコーヒーすらなく甘ったるいドーナツ1つと水で溶かした不味いジュースかお水でした。
娘と2人でシュノーケルの参加でしたが、海もそこまで綺麗ではなく魚もいないし、主催の日本人女性に聞いたら少し離れたサンゴの所に魚がいると無愛想に言われました。
ですが、サンゴより向こうは行かないで下さいって言われたので結局魚はあまり見れず満足度はゼロでした。
その他サップやカヤックが出来るようでしたが、みなさん一度使うと中々次の人にまわさないので、結局集合時間の10分前にちょこっと乗れたくらいです。
使用時間を決めるか、もっと増やすか改善するべきだと思います。
他の新婚さんも海に浮いている休憩するボードにつまらなさそうにしていて、とても可哀想でした。
もう2度と参加しませんし、参加を考えてるみなさんもお金払わなくても普通に別の海に入った方が満足出来ると思います。
ほんと4万円返して欲しい！！笑

We had the best time during our time at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure. The live music (an experience in itself) really sets the tone for the day. The staff were friendly and helpful. One of the crew members told me to step on him to get into the kayak. Because he was shorter, he was underwater, while I used him as stairs. And we actually had to do this twice, because I flipped out on the first try. We purchased the package that included the bumper tube ride, and I must admit I misjudged our driver, who I think was the boat captain. For some reason, I was under the impression that she was going to take us us a mild tour around the bay. This was a prime example of don’t judge a book by its cover. Let me say this clearly: la capitana was all throttle. Honestly, the tubing was the best part of my day. I would recommend this to all. Great time.

First of all, TOMO, who came to pick us up in the morning, was very cheerful, friendly, kind, and funny, making the travel time from the hotel to the shop incredibly enjoyable. We were blessed with great weather, and the staff told us it was the best day for SUP this year! When we set out on the SUP, we could feel the beauty of the ocean, the blueness of the sky, and the gentle breeze up close, making it a wonderful SUP experience. During the SUP, we were very lucky to encounter a honu, which became the best memory. In the afternoon, we rented bicycles and cycled around Lanikai Beach and the town of Kailua. All the staff were very kind to us, and we had the best day. If I visit Hawaii again, I definitely want to try kayaking at this shop next time. Thank you very much!

まずは朝のピックアップに来ていただいたTOMOさんがとっても明るくて、親しみやすくて、親切で、面白くて、ホテルからショップまでの移動時間も最高に楽しかったです。
お天気にも恵まれスタッフさんからは今年1番のSUP日和よ！と教えてもらい、いざSUPで海にくり出すと、海の美しさと空の青さと微風を間近で感じることが出来、素晴らしいSUP体験でした。
SUPの途中ではとてもラッキーなことにホヌにも出会え最高の思い出になりました。
午後からは自転車を借りてラニカイビーチやカイルアの街中をサイクリングしました。
スタッフさんみなさんに親切にしていただいて、最高の1日を過ごすことができました。
またハワイを訪れたらぜひここのショップで次はカヤック体験をしたいと思います。
本当にありがとうございました。

I enjoyed being able to share the same time with members full of exotic charm while enjoying various activities!

色々なアクティビティを楽しめるし、異国情緒溢れるメンバーで同じ時間を教諭できることか楽しかったです！

This is an activity that I definitely recommend everyone to experience when visiting Hawaii. It was an amazing experience to see the Hawaiian scenery from above the ocean!

There was no pressure to tip, as it was more of a suggestion at the time of disembarkation, but since it was such a wonderful experience, I decided to give a tip!

Thanks to the advice from everyone, I took motion sickness medication and didn't feel nauseous at all! I put my tip, credit card, and smartphone in a waterproof phone case and hung it around my neck while holding my GoPro in my hand as I jumped! I only brought a beach towel for other items. The luggage goes in the boat's storage, and since there are staff members around, I felt that my belongings wouldn't be stolen while we were flying.

ハワイに来たらぜひみなさんに体験いただきたいアクティビティです。ハワイの景色を海の上から見れて、とっても最高な体験になりました！
チップは下車時によかったらチップお願いします的な感じで強制感はありませんでしたが、とても素敵な体験ができたので、お渡ししました！
みなさんのアドバイスを見て酔い止めを飲んだおかげか、特に酔いませんでした！
防水スマホケースにチップとクレカとスマホ入れて首から下げて、ゴープロを手に持って飛びました〜！そのほか持ちのものは、バスタオルくらいにしました。荷物はボートの荷物入れ？に入れますし、スタッフの方もいるので、飛んでる間に荷物が盗まれる事はないかなと思いました。

Since the people in the pair I rode with were all Japanese, I felt very comfortable and enjoyed participating. The weather was nice, so the scenery was amazing.

同乗したペアの人たちも日本人しかいなかったので、とても安心して楽しく参加できました。
天気が良かったので景色が最高でした。

We went out to sea by boat and experienced parasailing. The boat we joined had 10 people, all Japanese couples. The captain and two crew members were very lively and kept the energy high.

The round trip to the offshore location was quite bumpy, so if you're prone to seasickness, please take medication beforehand.

Basically, the communication is in English, but they guide you step by step, so it's not difficult. The time spent in the air is about 5 minutes, but it was surprisingly high and felt great.

They will ask if you want to take photos on the boat, but you can confirm the photos after disembarking before payment. If you have an iPhone, you can transfer the data on the spot and receive an SD card.

Due to the weak yen and high prices, Hawaii has become quite an expensive place, but considering the cost-effectiveness, it's a satisfying activity.

船で沖合に行き、パラセーリングを体験します。我々が参加する船は、5組10人、すべて日本人のカップルでした。ノリがいい船長と船員の2名がテンション高めに盛り上げてくれます。

沖合までの往復はかなり揺られので船酔いしやすい方は事前にお薬を飲んでください。

基本的には英語でのやり取りとなりますが、手取り足取り教えてくれるので難しいことはありません。空中にいる時間は5分程度ですが、想像以上に高く、気持ちが良かったです。

船の上で写真撮影の有無を聞かれるのですが、会計は下船後に写真を確認してからで大丈夫です。iPhoneであれば、その場でデータを転送のうえ、SDカードがもらえます。

円安と物価高で非常にハワイはお金がかかる場所になってしまいましたが、費用対効果を考えても満足できるアクティビティです。

The high-speed boat heading out to sea was truly refreshing! From a higher vantage point than I imagined, I could see the beautiful ocean and the city of Waikiki all the way to Diamond Head, and the view was absolutely stunning. The staff were also fun and friendly, speaking a bit of broken Japanese like "Bocchan, daijoubu?" I was completely dropped into the sea, but it was not scary at all and was actually a lot of fun. It was my first time parasailing, and I made the most wonderful memories! Thank you very much.

沖に向かう高速ボートから実に爽快！
想像より高い位置から美しい海とワイキキの街からダイヤモンドヘッドまでが一望出来、その眺めはまさに絶景でした。
スタッフの方々も楽しく親切で「ボチャン、大丈夫？」などと片言楽の日本語も。
ボチャン〜と思いっきり海に落とされましたが、それも怖いことはな全く楽しかったです。初パラセーリングでしたが最高に素敵な思い出が出来ました！
ありがとうございました。

No matter how high the waves were, we set sail without any issues, and just being on the boat was a lot of fun. I wasn't sure how high 150 meters would be, but it was much higher than I imagined, and I could see all of Waikiki. The staff spoke English, but I could understand them through gestures, and the participants were from various countries. I'm glad I decided to join. I think there's a special meaning in doing this in Hawaii.

多少波が高くても問題なく出航し、ボートに乗っているだけでも、とても楽しかったです。
150mがどれくらいか見当がつかず参加したのですが、想像以上に高く、ワイキキが一望出来ました。
スタッフさんは英語ですが、ジェスチャーでなんとなく分かりますし、参加した方も色々な国の方ばかりでした。
思い切って参加して良かったです。
ハワイでやる事に意味があると思います。

The view of Waikiki's ocean and Diamond Head was absolutely stunning! There were some incidents, like a strong wind causing a brief interruption and me getting seasick, but the captains were experts, so I felt at ease. Thanks to the cheerful captains, it was enjoyable until the very end. The photo session I requested for $40 resulted in over 100 pictures, which I had a great time looking back on. Thank you so much!!

ワイキキの海とダイヤモンドヘッドを一望できて最高の景色でした！
風が強くなった時に一度中断したり、自分が船酔いしてしまったりとアクシデントもありましたが、キャプテン達がエキスパートなので、安心して過ごすことができました。また、陽気なキャプテン達のおかげで最後まで楽しかったです。
40ドルでお願いした写真撮影も、100枚以上撮ってくださってて、楽しく見返しました。
本当にありがとうございました！！

I originally had a fear of heights, but I was able to enjoy this without much feeling of floating! If you're going to do it, I recommend the 150m option! The view is stunning! When coming down, they lower you slowly, but you do get dropped into the sea once, which is also quite fun. They do take photos, but it costs $40. Since that's expensive, we tried to take as many pictures ourselves as possible (though we couldn't capture the view from below). You will get wet, so it's best to wear clothes that can get wet (like a swimsuit). The boat sways quite a bit, so if you get motion sickness, definitely bring some motion sickness medication! (You can get water at the counter.)

元々高所恐怖症でしたが、こちらはあまり浮遊感なく楽しめました！
どうせやるなら１５０ｍをおすすめします！すごい景色の眺めがキレイです！
また降りるときはゆっくり下げてくれますが、一度海に落とされますｗそれもまた面白いです。
写真は撮ってくれますが40ドルでした。高いので私たちはできる限り自分たちで撮るようにしました。（下からの眺めは撮れませんが）
濡れるので濡れてもいい服（水着等）で行くのがおすすめです。
船はかなり揺れるので酔う方は酔い止め必須です！（お水はカウンターで貰えました）

The scooters were everything we hoped they would be, we saw tons of fish and the support team was absolutely incredible in ensuring we had FUN. One of the guys found an octopus to bring over for photos and to interact with. We were in the 2nd scooter group, so I got to hop in for snorkeling both before and after my scooter ride. I saw a turtle while snorkeling and it was neat to watch some of the scooters cruising around. Highly recommend adding this experience to your must do list while on Oahu. You won't be disappointed.

The scenery was very beautiful, and I could feel the sea breeze, which made it a lot of fun. From below, it looked quite high and a bit scary at first, but it wasn't scary at all. There were several other participants as well, but while waiting, the boat swayed quite a bit, so I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication before the experience.

景色がとても綺麗で、海風も感じることが出来とてま楽しかったです。高さは下から見ると結構高くて怖そうだなと最初は思いましたが、全然怖くなかったです。他にも参加者が何組かいましたが、待っている間に結構船が揺れるので船酔いしやすいかたには酔い止めを体験前に服用されることをオススメします。

We had a great time ! We were able to try everything at our trip from snorkeling, paddle boarding and just relaxing in their floating pad ! The crew was very helpful, we added transportation and it was such a convenience to be pick up from the hotel and had a ride back also.

With a small group of up to five people, they provided attentive service. I swam (or should I say floated?!) quite a distance from one end of Hanauma Bay to the other, and I was able to enjoy it without feeling too tired. Although I didn't encounter any sea turtles this time, I've heard they can occasionally be seen. Currently, reservations are required for Hanauma Bay, making it difficult to visit on your own, so this was truly a lifesaver!

5人迄の少人数催行なのできめ細かく対応してもらえます。ハナウマベイの端から端迄、かなりの距離を泳いだ（流れたとも言う?!）のにさほど疲労もなく楽しく過ごせました。今回はウミガメに遭遇できませんでしたが偶に見かけるそうです。今ハナウマベイは予約が必須で個人で行くのが難しくなっていますので、本当に助かりました！

Lots to do but equipment has seen better days. Bathrooms were portable

During the cruise, I encountered a pod of dolphins!! They were jumping around just like you would see in an aquarium, and it was amazing! Also, there were plenty of sea turtles swimming around, which was great!!

I was expecting to see tropical fish like Nemo since it was a glass-bottom boat, but I only saw some dark, plain fish, which was a bit disappointing. However, I'm glad I participated!

クルーズ途中、イルカの群れに出会えました！！
まるで水族館で見るようにイルカ達が飛び跳ねていてすごかったです！
また、当たり前にウミガメもたくさん泳いでいました！！

グラスボートということでニモをはじめとした熱帯魚が見れると期待していましたが、黒っぽい地味な魚がみられるだけでそこはちょっと残念でした。
でも参加してよかったです！