All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

We had super time snorkeling at Huanama Bay.
Dan is excellent trainer, very helpful and supportive. He made sure we had a great time. Took lot of pictures and shared with us. This will be life time memories.
I will advise who wants to do snorkeling do it with Dan. Blue Divers

Most of the participants were from overseas, but there were staff members who could speak Japanese, and they kindly taught us various things. I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. It's essential to change clothes as your body gets cold.

参加者は海外の方がほとんどでしたが、日本語を日本語を話せるスタッフもいて、色々親切に教えて頂きました。
安心して楽しめました。体が冷えるので着替えはマストです。

It was cold - the boat ride and the water condition once we arrived. The visibility of the water was very poor. We didn't see any fish. It was just an unpleasant experience. We did this tour with another company many years ago and it was very nice. I understand weather conditions are outside the tour company's control but they can warn customers when they know it's bad and provide options to cancel the tour.

This was a great day after wedding activity. We made this an optional activity for our friends and family the day after our wedding ceremony. The live music and stories on board were even better than we expected and they knew and played our first dance song! the views and experience are really special. We had done a smaller catamaran experience before but halfway through the wedding party for that wedding were all getting seasick (partially from hangovers but the rocking didn't help). This boat is large enough you don't feel a thing and it's in the bay with calmer waters. I highly recommend!

I was able to enjoy various activities freely within the time limit. There were few Japanese customers and staff, but there were staff members who could speak Japanese, so it wasn't a problem. However, I felt that the free time was quite long.

いろんなアクティビティを時間内に自由に遊ぶことができました。日本人のお客さん、スタッフは少なかったですが、日本語を話せるスタッフがいるので問題なかったです。ただ自由時間が結構長かったかなという印象です。

The view while ascending was very beautiful.
During the descent, the wind blew strongly, causing a loss of balance and I fell into the sea.
I was wearing a life jacket, so I didn't drown.
I think the probability of falling is low, but I believe it's wise to be cautious on windy days or when there is a significant weight difference between two people.

上がっている時の景色はとても綺麗でした。
降下している最中に、風が強く吹いてバランスが取れなくなり海に落下しました。
ライフジャケットを着ていたので溺れませんでした。
落ちる確率は低いと思いますが、風が強い日や、2人の体重差がある場合などは気をつけた方が良いと思いました。

Parasailing itself was very enjoyable! However, since there were about 10 people on the shared boat and we took turns flying in groups of 2 to 3, you have to wait on a rather rocky boat while others are parasailing. I got quite seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must.

パラセーリング自体はとても楽しかったです！
ただ、10人程度の乗合船で、2〜3人ずつ順番に飛ぶため、他の人のパラセーリング中は結構揺れる船で待機することになります。
かなり船酔いするので、酔い止めは必須です

First timers here! Crew is VERY organized and well experienced! From the moment we checked in t thru departing the crew handled customers with so much respect. .
Live band with GREAT, the funnies were actually funny and the activities were super fun! So happy to have experienced those with my family.

Would definitely pick this company again if I return to vacation in Hawaii.

I couldn't make a reservation until the last minute, but they were very kind and responded quickly. It was great since I wouldn't have been able to go on my own!
The waves were huge due to high tide, and I got swept away by the waves several times. Although the water wasn't clear, thanks to the high tide, I was able to see sea turtles!
I also saw a lot of fish, which was nice.
Since the water can be cold, those who are sensitive to the cold might want to wear a wetsuit.

予約開始ははギリギリでないとできなかったのですが、早めに対応して下さりとても親切でした。個人ではなかなか行けないので良かったです！
満ち潮のときだったのですごい波で、何度も波に流されました。透き通った海ではなかったのですが、満ち潮のおかげでウミガメが見れました！
魚もたくさん見れてよかっです。
体温を奪われるので、寒がりの方はウエットスーツがある方がいいかもです。

Kayaking was really fun, but unfortunately, the weather was terrible. It was pouring rain, so I gave up. I wanted to do more. It was tough carrying everything on the sandy beach.

In the afternoon, it cleared up, and I had a great time playing with the bodyboard. It felt amazing when I was able to ride the waves! I wish the weather had been better.

カヤックはすごく楽しかったけど、あいにく天気。どしゃぶりだったので、諦めました。もっとしたかったです。砂浜で運ぶのが大変でした。
午後は晴れてきたので、ボディーボードをして遊んだのがすごく楽しかった。波に乗れたときはすごく気持ちよかった！
天気が良ければなーと残念です

The weather was great, with a blue sea and blue sky, and I had so much fun! I felt like a bird. I flew high, but I wasn't scared at all. The boat ride felt like a roller coaster and was a bit scary. If you're not good with that, it's better to sit at the front. The meeting point is hard to find, so it's best to arrive early.

天気がよく青い海に青い空ですごく楽しかったです！鳥になった気分でした。
高く飛ぶけど全く怖くなかったです。
ボートでの移動がジェットコースターみたいで怖かったです。苦手な方は前に乗る方がいいです。
集合場所が分かりにくいので、早めに行く方がいいです。

1. The meeting place is a small building, so it can be easy to miss, but it's located right in the parking lot!
2. The reception staff, drivers, and photographers are all locals, but everything worked out fine! The atmosphere is very homey, so you can enjoy it in a relaxed way!
3. Even if you arrive on time, you will have to wait about 30 to 40 minutes because the departure won't happen without the parasailing board.
4. If you have a GoPro, the local drivers are quite enthusiastic and you might end up being dunked into the water while floating in the air, so it's best to check if it's waterproof. Also, you can get photos taken for $40, but if you have a GoPro, you probably won't need it!

It might be better to avoid taking selfies with your phone on a selfie stick, as there's a chance your phone could fall. It gets quite bumpy.

5. While waiting for your turn for parasailing or after finishing, the driving can be quite wild, so be careful of seasickness.

As a reference, I saw some people giving tips of $5 or $10 to the drivers, but only about 2 out of 10 people did so.

参加する方は、
1、集合場所が小さい建物なので見逃しやすいですが、駐車場の中にぽつんとあります！
2、受付の人、運転手、カメラマン全て現地の人ですがどうにかなりました！雰囲気はアットホームなので、ノリで楽しめます！
3、集合時間に間に合っても、パラセーリングするためのボードがないと出発しないので、集合時間から30〜40分待たされます。
4、GoProお持ちの方は、向こうの運転手のサービス精神で空に浮いている状態から水の中に突っ込まれると思うので、防水確認した方がいいです。また40ドルで写真撮ってもらえますが、GoProある方は、いらないと思います！

携帯を自撮り棒で撮るのは、携帯落ちる可能性があるので控えた方がいいかもしれません。
結構振り回されます。

5、パラセーリングの順番待ってる時・また終えて待っている時、めちゃくちゃ運転がワイルドなので船酔いに気をつけてください。

参考までにチップは、運転手に5ドルか10ドル渡してる方いましたが、10人中2人ぐらい渡してました。

At first, I was scared, but seeing Waikiki from the ocean, I was moved by the vast sea. The view was amazing. The staff were also very friendly and approachable, which I appreciated.

最初は怖かったですが、海から見るワイキキ、広大な海に感動しました。最高の眺めでした。
スタッフの方もとても気さくに接して頂き、ありがたかったです。

I like this activity a lot because the team is nice. They play music and sing songs which makes the vibe very enjoyable. Activities included snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach volley.

Emi and Natsue, the Japanese staff, were very kind and provided thorough explanations. The tour included a round-trip shuttle, lunch, and bicycles (for those who can't ride, there is also a bus to Kailua Town) for a full five hours. The rental of mats and bodyboards was also good. I think this is perfect for those who want to relax on the beach but also want to shop and see Lanikai Beach. It was also appreciated by Japanese guests that there were changing rooms and lockers. I will use this service again. Thank you!

日本語スタッフのえみさんとなつえさん。
とても親切で説明も丁寧でした。（all日本語です）
ツアー内容も往復シャトルとランチと自転車（乗れない人はカイルアタウンへのバスもあり）でたっぷり5時間。ゴザやボディーボードの貸出もgood。
ビーチでのんびりしたいけど、買い物もしたい！ラニカイビーチも見たい！という人にはぴったりだと思います。
更衣室やロッカーがあるのも日本人にはありがたかったです。
また利用します。ありがとうございましたー！

My family and I really enjoyed the sandbar tour. We did AM tour without lunch. Donuts and beverages were provided. I enjoyed snorkeling, paddle boarding, the live music, and friendliness of the crew. I recommend the sandbar tour and would do it again.

It was great to travel by boat while listening to live music; it really added to the experience. Although we didn't go to a sandbar, the sea was beautiful, and we saw plenty of fish swimming around. Even as a beginner, I was taught carefully, and there were no dangerous spots at all. I could feel that all the staff were eager to make it enjoyable for everyone. However, I was disappointed that while the Japanese staff were very friendly to foreigners, they didn't seem as welcoming to Japanese guests.

生演奏を聴きながらの、船での移動盛り上がってとても良かったです。
サンドバーにはならなかったのですが、海も綺麗で魚が泳ぐところを沢山見れました。初心者でも丁寧に教えて頂き、危ないところは、ひとつもなかったです。スタッフのみんなも楽しませようという姿勢が感じられました。ただ、日本人のスタッフが外人には凄く良いのに対して、日本人にはあまり感じよくなかったので、がっかりしました。

The plan included lunch. The people around us at our assigned seats were already eating or had finished their meals, so we thought we should go get our food ourselves. When I asked if I could take this (something like a sandwich), a Japanese woman came over and said not to take it because the staff would bring it. However, no one brought us lunch no matter how long we waited. The staff had said they would bring it, but they didn't. There was a lack of responsibility. It wasn't a cheap tour, and since it was stated that lunch was included, we went without eating... I even went to get it because that person said they would bring it. The way she said it was quite harsh. What should have been a fun activity turned into an unpleasant memory. I swam on an empty stomach, felt unwell, and couldn't enjoy myself. It's really disappointing because the other crew members were very kind and friendly.

プランには昼食つきとありました。席を振り分けられ座った場所の周囲の人たちはすでに食事中か食事が済んでいたので自分たちで食事をとりに行くのだと思い取りに行ってコレ（サンドイッチのようなもの）を持って行っていいか聞くと日本人？の女の人がやってきてスタッフが持ってくるから取るなと言いました。しかし待っても待っても誰も昼食を私達に運んではくれませんでした。
スタッフが持ってくると日本人？の女のスタッフは言ったのに持ってこなかった。　責任感が無さすぎる。安いツアーでもないのに昼食があるって書いてたからわざわざ食べずに行ったのに...それもわざわざ取りに行ったのに持ってくるとあの人は言いました。言い方もかなりキツめでした。楽しいはずのアクティビティーが嫌な思い出になった。　空腹のまま泳いで気分も悪いし楽しめませんでした。他のクルーの人達はとても親切で優しかったから本当に残念です。

The service provided by the tour guide couple was excellent. I was satisfied with the tour itself, including the transportation, guidance to the snorkeling points, and snacks afterward. It was also nice that the tour photos were uploaded to Facebook. The only disappointment was not being able to see any sea turtles. It seems that whether you can see them or not varies by day and between morning and afternoon.

ツアーガイドの夫婦のサービスは最高に良かった。送迎、シュノーケルポイントへの案内、終了後のスナック等ツアー自体には満足。ツアーの写真がFBにアップされるのも良かった。唯一ウミガメが見れなかったのは残念だった。日によってや、午前午後で見れるとき、見れないときがあるみたいだった。

I experienced parasailing for the first time. It was only a few minutes in the air, but I had a wonderful aerial adventure. We boarded a motorboat with several groups and took turns flying in the sky. The motorboat swayed quite a bit, so I think those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

初めてパラセイリングを経験しました。
空中ではほんの数分でしょうか。とても素晴らしい空中遊泳の旅を経験いたしました。
何組かのグループでモーターボートに乗船して、順番に空を飛びます。
モーターボートはかなり揺れるので、船酔いをする方は要注意だと思います。

Had a wonderful dive this morning with Waikiki Dive Center. The tour provided everything needed for a perfect morning dive. As two experienced divers we were impressed with the marine life and shipwreck!

I participated in mid-June! I'm honestly not great with heights, so I was anxious and thought I might get seasick, but once I took off, it was just as others have reviewed! At first, it was scary, but when you go up into the sky and come back down, they operate the controls slowly, so it wasn't as frightening as I expected (I won't say it wasn't scary at all, haha). However! Being able to see the streets of Waikiki and Diamond Head from 150 meters above the sea was an unforgettable experience! I definitely recommend trying it! Just be aware that the boat heading out can be really bumpy, so it might be tough for those who get seasick... please take care!

6月中旬に参加させていただきました！
高いところは正直苦手ですので不安で船酔いしそうでしたが、いざ飛んでみると他の皆さんがレビューしている通り！最初は怖いですが空に上がるときも船に戻るときもゆっくりと操作してくれるので思ってたより怖くはなかったです。(全然とは言いません笑)しかし！ワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドを海上150メートルから一望できたのは一生の思い出になる経験です！是非経験してみてください！
ただし、沖に向かう船がめっちゃ揺れますので船酔いする方はきついかもしれません、、、ご注意を！

It was my first time parasailing! I had a great time with the people on the boat who took photos for me, and the staff were very kind and helpful! I flew at 150 meters, and the weather was great, allowing me to enjoy the stunning views, so I highly recommend it! The photos are available for an additional fee of $40, and they provided them on a miniSD card!

初めてのパラセーリングでした！同船した方に写真を撮っていただいたり、スタッフの皆さんも優しく案内してくれたりととても楽しい時間でした！150m飛びましたが、天気もよく絶景を堪能できるのでおすすめです！別料金の写真は$40、miniSDで渡してくれました！

The departure time was delayed, feeling like Hawaii time. There are restrooms at the harbor, but the men's room has security, so you might need to follow the boat staff to get in (I was let in). The women's room didn't have security, and it's not recommended to go alone. It's better to use the restroom at the hotel.

The boat moves quite fast, so if you're prone to seasickness, definitely take some motion sickness medication. A foreign girl who was on board looked like she was struggling. Once you're up in the parachute, the view is amazing; you can see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head clearly. The captain tends to play around quite a bit with the parachute.

In the end, you usually get splashed into the sea, so if you don't want that, it's better to say "water!" before the parachute goes up. After getting splashed, your body gets cold, so a jacket might be necessary. The staff will take photos for you, but they aren't professionals, so the quality might not be perfect. You can check the photos at the reception at the end and decide whether to purchase them, which is reassuring. The data can be downloaded to an SD card or smartphone.

I think parasailing is something you should definitely try at least once!

出発時間は予定より遅れて出発ハワイ時間って感じです。
ハーバーにトイレはあるが男子用はセキュリティー付きなので
ボートのスタッフに着いて行けば入れるかも（自分はいれてもらった）
女子用はセキュリティーは無かった、一人で行くのは進められない。
トイレはホテルで済ましておいた方が良い
ボートは激しく進むので船に弱い人は酔い止め必見です、
同乗した外国人の女の子が辛そうでした。
パラシュートは上がっちゃえば最高の景色です、ワイキキビーチ、ダイアモンドヘッドが良く見えます。
キャプテンに結構パラシュートは遊ばれます。
最後には大体海ポチャされます、海ポチャがやな場合はパラシュートが上がる前に水ダメ！とか言った方が良いです。
海ポチャして上がると体が冷えるので上着は必要かな。
あとスタッフが写真を撮ってくれますが、プロでは無いのでそれほど
バッチリとはいかないかもです、写真は最後に受付で確認して
そこで購入するか判断できるので安心です、データーはSDカードかスマフォに
ダウンロードです。
パラセーリングは一度はやって見た方がいいと思いますよ！

The incredible hospitality of the crew made our whole experience that much better. Great snorkeling for beginners. Donuts were yummy. Awesome music. Sandbar is a must do activity! This crew will go out of their way to make sure you have a good and safe experience!

It was good well explained with saftey and what the plan was. The experience was o.k however there wasn't alot of sea life to see like turtles or alot of fish. The time wasn't as long as it is mentioned in the advertisement. It's great that they offer pics and vids I just wish there would of been more than just 6.

This excursion was unmatched! The water was pristine, the crew had the best vibes, they all want you to have a good time & we did! Unforgettable!

This was my third time at Sandbar, and I was finally able to participate on a day that truly felt like "this is Sandbar!"

As soon as my Hawaii trip dates were set, I checked the tide levels and made a reservation for a day that coincided with the low tide, which only happens a few times a year.

Thank you to the friendly staff. I was able to enjoy skin diving, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and other marine sports in excellent conditions with the blue sea and white sandy shallows.

If you go to Hawaii, you absolutely must experience this amazing adventure!

サンドバー3回目にして、まさしく
これがサンドバー！という日に参加できました

ハワイ旅行の日程が決まった時点で潮位を調べてそれが年に数回という干潮にあたる日に合わせて予約をさせていただきました。

気さくなスタッフの方々ありがとうございました。
青い海、浅瀬の白い砂という好コンディションの中でスキンダイビング、SAP、カヤック…マリンスポーツを堪能できました。

ハワイに行った際は是非是非この感動を体験しない手はありません！

The sandbar activity was a very enjoyable and unique experience. The boat ride over is short (15 min.) with great music and a decent sandwich lunch. We did the SUP and snorkeled. Lots of fish to see. Plenty of time to do all the activities. The tide was high, about 4 feet but still so much fun. Made it better for snorkeling. Staff was so friendly and helpful.

This experience is definitely worth it. The staff and crew are so lovely, fun, and energetic, they brighten up your day as you head out to the sandbar. Their experience and overall "good vibes" makes the trip so enjoyable as you get to experience an amazing time out in the sandbar with music, activities, food, and community. Do it!