All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

It was amazing! I was moved by the wind, thrill, and refreshing feeling I experienced with my whole body, as well as the views of Hawaii from above! Even though my English is at an elementary level, the instructor who flew with me spoke some Japanese, albeit broken, and communicated through gestures, so I felt no anxiety. Above all, they were super friendly and had great energy! I want to come back to Hawaii for skydiving again... no, I will definitely come back!

P.S. The price goes up, but I recommend purchasing the DVD. Every time I watch the footage, the excitement and emotions from that moment come rushing back.

Thank you so much to all the staff!

最高でした～＼(^o^)／
全身で感じる風&スリル&爽快感や上空から眺めるハワイの景色、すべてに感動しました!!
小学生レベルの英語しか出来ない私でも､一緒に飛んでくれるインストラクターの方が片言ながらも日本語を話してくれ､ジェスチャーでも示してくれるので不安はなかったです。何より､超フレンドリーでテンション↑↑
スカイダイビングのために またハワイに来たい...いや...絶対もう一度来る!!

P.S 値段は上がりますが､DVDは購入するのをオススメします。映像を見るたびに あの時の興奮と感動がよみがえります。

スタッフの皆様、本当にありがとうございました。

I'm not good with thrill rides, but this one isn't scary at all!! I want to do it again and again!! If I have the chance to go again, I will definitely repeat it!!!

絶叫マシンは苦手ですが、これは全然怖くない！！何度でもやりたい！！また行く機会があれば絶対リピートします！！！

I signed up for the 11 AM plan, but I arrived at the center around 10 AM and the waiting time was too long. In the end, I was able to jump around 3 PM, which was exhausting. The skydiving itself was great. I had a lot of fun!

１１時開始プランで申込みしましたが、センターに１０時くらいに着きそこからの待ち時間が長すぎた。
結局飛べたのが、１５時くらいで疲れました。
スカイダイビング自体は文句なし。
たのしかったです！

It was nice to see various things on this tour, but it felt a bit too much like sitting on a bus a lot of the time, with too short stops at interesting places. We got sufficient time at the Byodo-In temple, which was good, but the North Shore was less than a 5 minute stop. I really wanted to see the Kualoa ranch, and partly booked this tour because of it going there, but the short tram ride only did a short route outside the valley of the ranch, which was a personal disappointment for me (I went for a full Kualoa tour the following day to make up for that).
The Pali lookout was nice.
I would have enjoyed it better if I got to see less things in a better way, than to rush through several things too quickly.

The Polynesian Center provides a learning environment rich in Polynesian culture. I enjoyed riding the canoe and watching the luau.

Amazing and informative crew. Along with amazing wildlife and sunset!!! Can't wait to go again!!

Great time, not to miss! Best time !! It was amazing.

For those visiting the North Shore for the first time, I think this tour, "Introduction to the North Shore by a Local Japanese Guide," is perfect. It made me want to explore the North Shore on my own in the future, perhaps by renting a car. The tree and Dole Plantation tours are geared towards children, but I believe they are great for first-time visitors.

The guide was wonderful and resourceful, taking us to two delicious garlic shrimp spots for lunch. Since the morning assembly went smoothly and we had some extra time, we stopped by a coffee shop favored by Noritake Kinashi, even though it wasn't on the tour route. Because it was a time when the waves were high and we couldn't see any turtles at the beach, the guide arranged for shopping at a shop popular with North Shore surfers and a restroom break.

We selected hiking. I heard that the hike to Waimea Valley (waterfall) takes about 20 minutes along the main road, but since we had time, we took a detour on a side path and rested in the shade on a bench along the way, enjoying a leisurely walk until it was time to be picked up.

With that, the tour concluded, and we returned to Waikiki without any traffic, feeling pleasantly tired. We were dropped off at our desired location, making for a fulfilling day even after the tour. Thank you very much!

ノースショアが初めての方には、「現地日本人ガイドによるはじめてのノースショア紹介ツアー」としてぴったりのツアーだと思います。将来レンタカーなどで自力でノースショアへ行こうと思いたくなるツアーでした。この木なんの木観光とドール農園観光は、子供さん向けではありますが、初めて訪れるには良いかと思います。
ガイドさんが素晴らしく機転の利く方で、ノースショアで美味しいガーリックシュリンプ店2か所を廻ってお昼ご飯を調達してくれたり、朝の集合がスムーズで少し時間に余裕ができたためツアーコースではないが木梨ノリタケさんお気に入りのコーヒーshopに寄ってくれたり、波が高い時期だったためビーチにカメが不在で見学する時間が取れなかった分、ノースショアサーファー御用達のショップでのお買い物＆トイレ休憩時間を作ってくれました。

私たちはハイキングをセレクトしました。ワイメアバレー（滝）まではメインロードのハイキングで片道20分くらいと聞いていたのですが、時間もあったので小道を入って遠回りをしてみたり、途中のベンチの日陰で休憩したりと、お迎えの時間までゆっくり歩きました。

これでツアー行程は終了となり、軽い疲労感でウトウトしながら渋滞もなくワイキキまで戻ってきて、希望の場所でドロップダウンしていただき、ツアーの後も充実した一日となりました。
本当にありがとうございました。

The instructors were very kind and taught us well, making it easy for us to fly! Above all, the view from the sky is exceptional.

インストラクターの方も丁寧に教えてくれて、安心して飛ぶ後藤さんができました！！何より空からの眺めは格別です。

Coastal horseback riding plan
On the way to the horseback riding location, we got to see the Dole Pineapple Plantation and some interesting trees, and we enjoyed garlic shrimp for lunch, which was a lot of fun.
The guide provided a wealth of information that was very impressive.
For the horseback riding, they selected a horse that suited each person, and the guide interpreted how to operate it, making it easy to understand.
As it was my first time riding, I was a bit scared at first, but we moved very slowly, so I gradually got used to it, and by the second half, I was able to take photos with my camera using one hand.
On the way back, we also enjoyed coconut juice, making it a very fulfilling plan that I highly recommend.
The only disappointment was that we couldn't see any sea turtles on the coast.

海岸乗馬のプラン
乗馬のところに行くまでにドールのパイナップル園や気になる木
を見たり昼食にガーリックシュリンプを食べれたり盛りだくさんでした
ガイドの方のお話もすごい情報量で関心させられました
乗馬はその人に合った馬を選んでくれて操作の仕方もガイドさんが通訳して
くれたので良く分かりました。
初めての乗馬で最初怖いですがとてもゆっくり進むのでだんだん
慣れ後半は片手でカメラで写真も撮れました
帰りもココナッツジュースを飲めたりとても充実したプランで
おすすめです。
ただ海岸でウミガメが見れなかったことだけが残念でした。

The tour conductor was very unique and it was great. Skydiving truly became a precious memory! It's an experience that is truly extraordinary and not something you would normally encounter. I highly recommend it!

ツアーコンダクターの方がまず個性的な方でとてもよかったです。
スカイダイビングは本当に貴重な思い出になりました！
通常ではありえないまさにひげんじつです。おすすめですね！

My first skydiving experience☆
The weather was great, but the clouds were thick, so we jumped from a lower altitude than planned...
However, they refunded me for that.
About $30? I put the refund as a tip in the designated box‼︎
The person who jumped with me was very kind and communicated with gestures since I didn't understand English, which made me feel safe and able to relax (≧∇≦)
I want to experience it again when I go to Hawaii‼︎!

初めてのスカイダイビング☆
天気はとても良かったのに雲が分厚かった為に予定の高さよりも低かった…
でも、その分返金はしてくれました。
30ドルほど❓返金をチップとして担当のBOXに‼︎
一緒に飛んで下さった方も英語が分からない私に優しくジェスチャーで教えてくれ、安心して身を任せることが出来ました（≧∇≦）
また、ハワイに行った時に体験したいと思います‼︎!

You can be picked up near the hotel early in the morning and enjoy sightseeing.

You arrive at the Polynesian Cultural Center in the early afternoon and have a not-so-tasty lunch.

After that, you can enjoy various attractions on the island with the guide.

After dinner (I wasn't expecting much since lunch wasn't good, but the dinner was delicious, possibly because it was deluxe), we watched a magnificent show.

It was impressive with a large number of participants, and we had a great time.

Since the ending time is late, if you sleep on the bus ride back, you'll quickly arrive at your hotel in Honolulu.

I recommend it.

早朝ホテル近くでピックアップしていただき観光も楽しめます。
お昼過ぎにポリネシア文化センターに着きあまり美味しくないランチをいただきます。
その後担当のお兄さんと共に島内で色々なアトラクションを楽しみ
夕食後(昼食が美味しくなかったので期待してませんでしたがデラックスだったせいか夕食は美味しくいただきました)壮大なショーを見ました。
大人数で迫力があり楽しめました。
終了時間が遅いので帰りのバスの中で寝ているとあっという間にホノルルのホテルに到着します。
おすすめです。

I'm afraid of heights, but I wanted to try something like this at least once in my life, driven by curiosity! I thought if I was going to do it, I wanted to do it in Hawaii, not Japan.

The scenery was truly beautiful, and while traveling in the Cessna, the clouds spread out before us! The ocean looked incredibly beautiful as well.

It was a wonderful experience that changed my perspective on life.

Thank you very much!

高所恐怖症の私ですが
人生一度は、こういうことしてみたいと
怖いもの見たさで参加してみました！
どうせやるなら、日本ではなくハワイでしてみたいと思ってました

景色も本当にきれいで、セスナで移動している際は
雲河が広がり！海もものすごくきれいに見えてました

人生の価値観が変わる
すてきな体験となりました

ありがとうございました

Due to scheduling conflicts, I joined the tour that started at 1 PM, knowing it might be difficult.

There were no other Japanese people, just cheerful Americans, which added to the exotic atmosphere.

I requested a pickup from Waikiki, and although the pickup vehicle was slightly late, I felt reassured when I called and was kindly assisted by a Japanese staff member.

Once we arrived at the North Shore, we had about 30 minutes of free time, enough to grab a meal from the shrimp wagon. I was told I could eat, but since I had heard the boat would be rocky, I only took motion sickness medication.

The cruising was incredibly pleasant, and I thought I might not need the motion sickness medication, but once we were in the cage, it rocked so much that even while holding on, my legs hit the cage and I ended up with bruises, making me feel a bit nauseous.

It was tough because I was so focused on searching for sharks that I ended up colliding with the cage.

There were tiger sharks, but I was told that there weren't many today as they had escaped; I only saw two, but I was glad they were there.

When we returned, the public restroom introduced by the staff was closed, and the staff left on bicycles or cars, leaving me anxious as the pickup vehicle hadn't arrived.

As everyone mentions in their reviews, it was really cold after coming out of the water; I was wearing a thin down jacket from Uniqlo and still felt a bit chilly.

In winter, if you're lucky, you might see whales.

For repeat visitors, I recommend trying it at least once. Be sure to prepare for motion sickness and the cold, and I suggest going as early as possible.

日程の関係で無理を承知で午後１時からのツアーでした。

日本人は他に一人もいなく、陽気なアメリカンばかりで異国情緒を味わいました。

ツアーはワイキキからの送迎付きをお願いし、やや集合時間にﾋﾟｯｸｱｯﾌﾟの車は遅れてきましたが、電話をすると日本人のスタッフが丁寧な応対で安心しました。

ノースショアに着いてから30分程時間があり、シュリンプワゴン等で食事が出来るほどでした。実際食べてきていいよ!!と言われましたが…船が揺れると聞いていたので酔い止めをのんだだけでした。

クルージングは最高に気持ち良く酔い止めを飲むほどではないかもと途中思いましたが、ケージに入ってからが揺れて揺れてつかまっていても脚などケージに打ち付けてしまいアザだらけになるほどで少し気持ちも悪くなりそうでした。

サメを夢中になって探しているとケージに激突してしまうので大変でした。

タイガーシャークがいて今日はサメが逃げてしまいあまりいないとのこと、二匹しか見えませんでしたがまあいてくれて良かったです。

戻って来たときにはスタッフに紹介されたパブリックのトイレはしまっているし、スタッフは自転車や車で先に帰ってしまうし、送迎車は来ないし不安になりました。

皆さんがクチコミで言うように、海から出た後は本当に寒く、私はユニクロの薄いダウンを羽織ってもやや寒いくらいでした。

冬場は運が良いとクジラも見えるそうです。

リピーターの方１度は行ってみてください。
酔い止めと寒さ対策、そしてなるべく早い時間をおすすめします。

I tried it based on a recommendation from Zenji, who I met on a tour of the North Shore last time.

On the day we participated, there happened to be a small number of participants, so there was no waiting time.

Usually, there might be a bit of a wait, but it seems that waiting time is influenced not only by the number of people but also by the weather. If the weather is bad and you have to wait for it to improve, there could be a wait...

The instructor I had was almost fluent in Japanese, so I understood the explanations right away. My friend mentioned that the explanations in English were a bit hard to follow. However, during the jump, I think there isn't much need for explanations since you mostly leave everything to the instructor.

For first-timers, I believe that if you check a bit online about what skydiving is like beforehand, you can try it without any anxiety.

It was a beautiful day, so we could see whales and various landscapes from the sky; it was a breathtaking attraction. The photographer also captured great moments, including a two-shot with my friend and scenes where we looked nervous, which are really memorable. I definitely want to participate again next time.

前回参加したノースショアのツアーのぜんじさんにおすすめしていただいてチャレンジしてみました。

私たちが参加した日は参加人数がたまたま少なかったため待ち時間はありませんでした。

普段はもう少し待ち時間が出るようですが、待ち時間は人数だけでなく天候に左右されるようです。
お天気が悪く、良くなるのを待たないといけない場合待ち時間が出るとか…。
インストラクターの方も私がついていただいた方はほぼ日本語が話せる方だったので説明がすぐわかりました。
友達は英語での説明が少しわかりにくかったと話してます。
しかし、飛ぶ最中はほぼインストラクターに全ておまかせ状態なので、あまり説明も必要ないかと思いました。
初めての方はスカイダイビングがどのようなものか事前にネットで少し確認しておけば、不安もなくトライできると思います。

とてもいいお天気だったので、空からクジラやいろんな景色も見れて、絶景アトラクションでした。
カメラマンの方も一緒に参加した友達とのツーショットや私たちが緊張してて、後から見ると笑えるシーンも撮ってくださり大変思い出になります。
また次回ぜひ参加したいです。

On my first skydiving experience, I was really scared since I'm not good with thrill rides, but once it was over, I immediately wanted to jump again. It was that much fun! The breathtaking scenery was right in front of me without anything blocking the view. The moment I jumped, I didn't feel alive, but from there on, it was the best feeling. It seems that if there are even a few clouds, it can take quite a while to wait for the weather, but that day was clear and it was a less crowded day, so I was able to return to the hotel by early afternoon.

初めてのスカイダイビングで、絶叫マシンの苦手な私はとても怖かったのですが…終わってみたらまたすぐ飛びたくなりました。そのくらい楽しいです！絶景がなにも遮るものもなく目の前に広がっているのですから。飛び出す瞬間は生きてる心地がしませんでしたが、そこからは最高の気分でした。雲が少しでもあると天気待ちで所要時間がだいぶかかることもあるようですが、この日は快晴で利用者も少ない日だったらしく昼過ぎにはホテルへ帰ってこれました。

A must see experience for anyone visiting Oahu!
The Polynesian Cultural Center is an Awesome and Amazing Experience!!
Highly recommend to pay the extra for the Super Ambassador Package, We had reserved front row seats for every show and never had to wait in line, it’s well worth it.
The whole day was Fantastic! And the best part of this awesome experience was the “Breath of Life" Night Show after dinner was amazing!!
I would Love to come back...

Super refreshing!

My mind went completely blank.
All my stress disappeared, and I screamed...
The diving experience was over in the blink of an eye.
I might not get to do it again!?

超！爽快

あたま真っ白になりました。
ストレスも吹っ飛び、絶叫…
あっという間のダイビング
またはないかも⁉︎

Amazing experience! I Definitely will be back and bring the family. Great friendly crew as well.

On Monday, January 5, 2015 my husband, son, and I went on the Whale Watch Cruise out of the Haleiwa Harbor. It was very early in the season and we did not see any whales which was disappointing, but also kind of expected when you are relying on creatures of nature as they are never predictable. The boat ride on the catamaran was very enjoyable as we cruised parallel to the shoreline down toward Pipeline and back to the Harbor. The coastline is absolutely beautiful and to see it from the ocean was breathtaking. However, the disappointing part was the lack of interaction and education from our crew. The captain done a nice job explaining where the drinks and life vest were and the first mate made sure everyone that want a drink had it just shortly after leaving the dock that was about all the interaction we had. They did stop 1 time and put the sonar on the speaker and mentioned that they didn't hear any whales in the area but that didn't mean we couldn't still see some. There was nothing to educate us main landers about whales and whale watching. Like where to look or how to spot a whale. How many come in during a season and how long each whale stays. Just some basic knowledge about whales for us Hallies would have been nice.

Great experience. The driver made the trip extremely pleasant..

The instructor was cheerful and made sure we were properly equipped, which made me feel safe. It's a unique experience that I think you should try if you're interested. However, I did experience ear pain due to changes in air pressure. Without that, I think I would have enjoyed it even more. When you request photos, they also take a video, but you can ask for whichever you prefer at the end. I only requested photos, but they took over 200 shots for me.

I was scared when falling, even though I'm not afraid of heights!

インストラクターさんも、陽気ですが、装備もしっかりつけてくれたので安心しでした。
なかなか出来ない体験なので、
気になるならやったほうがいいと思います。
ただ、私は気圧の変化で耳が痛くなったりしました。あれがなければもっと楽しめたと思います。
写真を頼むとビデオも一緒に撮ってくれますが、
欲しい方を最後に頼むという感じです。
私は写真だけでしたが200枚以上撮ってくれていました。

落ちるときは高所恐怖症でない私も恐しかったです！

It was the first time for our entire family to go horseback riding. Although there were various troubles along the way, such as the horse eating grass and getting lost, those troubles turned into funny stories later, and everyone said they had a great time.

The scenery along the way was also wonderful, so one hour felt a bit short, while two hours felt long. For someone over 40 who doesn't usually exercise, I think the two-hour course might be physically challenging. My wife ended up with muscle soreness the next day.

家族全員、乗馬自体が初めてでした。途中で馬が草を食べたり、道を間違えたり、いろいろトラブルはあったものの、そのトラブルも、あとからの笑い話になるくらいで、全員、楽しかったと言っていました。

途中の景色もすばらしいので、１時間だと短い感じはしますが、２時間は長い感じがしました。普段運動をしていない４０歳を過ぎた人には、２時間コースは体力的に厳しいのではないかとも思えてきます。妻は、翌日筋肉痛になっていました。

Until I took off, I was nervous... but once I was in the air, the view was amazing! I had a really great experience. Thank you!

飛ぶまでは緊張…しかし飛べば最高の景色
！！！！！！！！！！！！
すごくいい経験ができました。ありがとう

We had a great time exploring Haleiwa and experiencing horseback riding. It was our first visit to Haleiwa, and we were able to enjoy some leisurely shopping and dining, making for a fulfilling experience. The horseback riding course took us along the beach and through some gentle hills. The sea breeze we felt from atop the horse was very pleasant. On our way back, we stopped by a beach and encountered a sea turtle. We had heard from our guide that it was rare to see one, so we were both thrilled.

ハレイワ観光と乗馬体験をしました。
夫婦ともにハレイワは初訪問でしたが、のんびりショッピングや食事をする時間もあり、充実した時間を過ごせました。
乗馬は、海辺や小高い山を散策するコースでした。
馬上から受ける海風はとても心地よかったです。
帰りに立ち寄ったビーチで、ウミガメと遭遇できました。
運が良くないと会えないとガイドさんから聞いていたので、夫婦ともに感激しました。

We had a wonderful sailing adventure.The passenger on the boat was full, about 19 people, including me and my brother. As soon as we left the harbour, the sails were up, and we enjoyed 2+ hours of truly amazing sunset sailing. It was really fun to watch the whales for the first time! We had a perfect day for sailing with a very nice breeze that kept us sailing magnificently and a glorious sunset. We sat at the front of the catamaran (which is beautiful and big) where we had great views and got splashed by water, it was just really fun. Once we spotted a whale, they headed to it and we were able to follow it for a good length of time. Very cool. Overall, it was a great excursion for us. Warning - the bulk of the time is spent leisurely motoring the seas so relax and enjoy getting away from the city!

I was able to visit places that are difficult to reach alone without a rental car, and I could leisurely explore the shops on the North Shore. It was great that we also stopped by a soap factory on the way back, allowing me to buy some souvenirs.

レンタカーがないとなかなか一人で行くことができない所に行けて、ゆっくりノースショアのショップを見て回ることができました。
帰りにソープ工場にも寄ってもらえてお土産を購入することができで良かったです。

The North Shore in winter... I imagined the waves would be high. But it was a calm morning... Fortunately, none of my family got seasick, and we were able to experience it safely. The sharks seemed to be well-fed, as they only attacked the cage a few times, but for a fifth-grade boy, it was just the right amount of excitement.

冬のノースショア…。さぞ波が高いことだろう。と思っていたら、穏やかな朝…。
幸い我が家族は、誰も船酔いすることなく、無事に体験出来ました。
サメくんたちは、お腹は充分満たされていたのか、ケージにアタックは
数回しかなかったけれど、小学５年生の男の子には、刺激が強すぎるので
丁度良いあんばいでした。

This was my second dive, following last year. This time, I flew through the sky with my sister. Just when I thought it was all over because of the clouds, we got the signal to go. While I was excited, my sister looked worried. But in an instant, we were in the clouds and then dove down!!
I was giving a relaxed Aloha sign, while my sister was giving a desperate Aloha sign. Both became wonderful memories. Skydiving is the best!!

去年に続き２回目のダイブ。今回は妹と一緒に大空を飛びました。雲がかかり、もうダメかと思った最後の最後、Ｇｏの合図。わくわくする私の横で、心配そうにする妹。でもあっという間に雲の中へそして一気にダイブ！！
　私は余裕のアロハサイン、妹は必死のアロハサイン。どっちもまたいい思い出になりました。スカイダイビング最高！！