Reviewed by: Sylvia Tanguma
Enjoyed it, it was nice. It's worth the money for the SUP and the kayaking. However, not the snorkeling.
Water is too murky for it.
I think it would be good to allow the swimmers to sign a release to not have to wear a life jacket. The area they give you to paddle and kayak on is limited and very close to the shore area.
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until 03/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Family Trips
Overall it was a family friendly, enjoyable and relaxing experience. We all had a wonderful time.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/26 |
Reviewed by: まこと ぱぱ
It was my first time stand-up paddle surfing, and I was able to enjoy the blue sea of Kailua. When I got tired, I lay down on the board and took in the blue sea and blue sky, feeling like I had it all to myself. The sea was calm, and I was able to have fun right away, even as a beginner.
始めてのスタンドアップパドルサーフィンだったのですが、
カイルアの青い海を堪能出来ました。疲れたらボードの上で寝そべったりして青い海、青い空
独り占め的な感じです。
海も穏やかで、初めてでも直ぐに楽しめました。
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| Packages: | ガイドなしプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/02 |
Reviewed by: PATRICIA BOLEWSKI
THIS WAS A 3 HR BEACH ADVENTURE WE WENT ON THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT RIDE AND SAW THE LARGE TURTLE THE GRANDCHILDREN LOVED THE OTHER ACTIVIES ON THE BEACH
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until 03/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/25 |
Reviewed by: bbchoko
The meeting place is hard to find. If you're coming along the coast, you need to be careful or you might pass it by. Even if you arrive at 8:15 for the 8:15 meeting, the receptionist will ask you to wait, and you'll end up waiting until 8:30 when check-in starts. But all of that was okay because of the double rainbow I saw while walking there.
Surfing itself was a lot of fun. I knew about the photos from this review, but I was surprised when they suddenly asked me to pose without any prior notice. I signed up for a semi-private session, but it ended up being private, and I was able to catch many waves, which made me very satisfied.
集合場所がわかりにくい。海岸沿いを通ってくる方は
注意ぶかく見ないと通り過ぎます。
8:15集合で到着しても受付のお姉さんに待ってと言われ
結局受付開始の8:30まで待つことになる。
それもこれも歩いて向かってる時のダブルレインボーでまぁいいかと。
サーフィン自体はとても楽しかった。
写真のことはこの口コミみて知っていたけど急に何のはなしもなくポーズをしてと言われ
撮られるのでびっくりした。。
セミプライベートで申し込みしたが結果プライベートとなり、何本も立つことが出来て
大満足です。
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/23 |
Reviewed by: 波乗りジョリー
During our time there, the instructor mentioned that the waves were unusually high, to the point of causing a wry smile, which made me really anxious about safety. However, the instructor provided excellent support by pulling the board to the surfing point so that we wouldn't drift away, making it easy for beginners like us to ride the waves. My fear quickly disappeared, and I found surfing to be easy and enjoyable!
私達のとき、インストラクターが苦笑するくらいの珍しく高い波だとのことで、本当に安全かどうか不安でした。
しかし、インストラクターの方が離れないようにボードをサーフィンポイントまで引っ張ってくれ、手厚いサポートをしていただけたので初心者でも簡単に波乗りできました。
すぐに恐怖は無くなりましたし、サーフィンも簡単にできて楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/31 |
Reviewed by: wailea
It was my son's second private lesson, and he had a very kind and easy-to-understand instructor who spoke to him multiple times with gentleness. I also found the instructor to be very friendly and pleasant. Both of them were able to ride the waves almost perfectly, and we were very satisfied. The next day, I tried it alone and was able to ride successfully. I thought about surfing when I return to Japan, but since my neck hurts, it's difficult for an old man to do it for long periods... Ah, it was fun.
12歳の息子と2回目のプライベートレッスンでした。息子のインストラクターの方はとても親切で分かりやすく優しく何度も話しかけてくださっていました。私の方もとても気さくな方でいい感じでした。二人ともほぼ波に乗れて大変満足でした。翌日私は一人でトライし、うまく乗ることができました。日本に帰ってもサーフィンしてみるかー?と思いましたが、ただ首が痛くなるので長時間はおじさんには無理ですね、、、ああ楽しかった。
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| Packages: | サーフィン【プライベートレッスン 】 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/03 |
Reviewed by: John A
My wife and I were staying in Waikiki for a week and everyone said we need to make a trip to the North Shore when on Oahu. We scoured Trip Advisor, Yelp and other Hawaii Adventure sites and this one looked appealing. Turns out to be a great deal if you are looking for transportation to the North Shore and a variety of options to choose from once you get there. We chose to snorkel in the mornng at Sharks Cove then spend an hour at Waimea Bay, then in the afternoon we did the SUP down the river in Halewia.
The tour is setup where they pick you up on a ~20 person bus from multiple Waikiki hotels, then up a narrated drive up to the North Shore which took about 1 1/2 hours all together. Sam was our host for the day and is awesome at his job. Very knowledgable, humourous and makes the tour a good time. Once you are there, you get to see the options for the day such as hanging at the beach of Waimea Bay, surfing, snorkeling, beach bike cruise, Waimea Botanical Gardens, stand up paddle boarding and probably a few others options that I am missing. There is no additional cost to do these unless you want to do more than two. If there was one draw back for the day, it was that we could have enjoyed a few more hours on the beach and shopping at the local surf shops there.
Overall, great trip and glad we did it!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: めいちゃん
Initially, I reserved without a guide, feeling a bit anxious. I hoped there would be availability on the day, but it was fully booked. However, the kayak guide Yasuyo was an incredibly funny person, so I decided to change my plans! Kayaking alone felt a bit lonely, but I had a great experience, so I'm glad I did it!
最初supでガイドなしで、予約したのですが心細くなり当日空いてればと思ったのですがいっぱいでカヤックガイドのヤスヨさんがめっちゃくちゃおもしろい人だったので変更しました!1人でカヤックも心細かったのですがいい経験できたのでよかったです!
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| Packages: | ガイドなしプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Bakary Sita
The staff is really really nice !!
They are So many things to do ( snorkelling / paddle / games ...)
This is really not expensive for all that.
The weather wasn't really good this day but still had a great great time
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until 03/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Darwor
We participated as a couple. It was both my wife and my first time surfing, but we were taught with great care and attention, and I was able to stand on the board on my first try! The wind was weak and the waves were small that day, so we couldn't ride as much, but the instructor, Mr. Nelson, was very friendly, and we had a lot of enjoyable conversations. While waiting for the waves on the board, I felt happy floating and looking at the scenery of Waikiki. By the end, both of us were able to stand until the very end, and it was a wonderful experience. If our schedules allowed, we would have liked to do it again!
夫婦で参加しました。
私も家内も人生初のサーフィンでしたが、懇切丁寧に教えていただき、1回目のトライでちゃんとボードに立つことができました!
この日は風が弱く、波も小さかったのであまりたくさんは乗れませんでしたが、インストラクターのNelson氏がとても気さくで、色々な会話が出来て楽しかったです。ボードの上で波を待つ間も、ワイキキの景色を眺めながら浮いていられて幸せです。
最後には2人とも最後まで立っていられるようになり、とてもすばらしい体験でした。スケジュールが合えばもう一回したかったです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/18 |
Reviewed by: ひろし
We experienced canoe surfing as a family of four. There are floatation devices attached like sidebars, making it safe for small children and the elderly. Since it's in Waikiki, it's convenient and refreshing, but the waves are small, so you won't get much thrill. After riding the waves twice, it's over, so it really ends in the blink of an eye. A photographer captures moments while surfing, but they didn't tell us where the photographer was, so we couldn't pose facing them. Therefore, the experience photos turned out to be a bit disappointing.
家族4名でカヌーサーフィンを体験しました。転覆防止の浮きのようなものがサイドバーのように付いているので小さい子供やお年寄りでも安全です。ワイキキなのでお手軽で、気分爽快ですが、波が小さいのでスリルは味わえません。二度、波に乗ると終了なので、本当にあっという間に終わります。カメラマンが波乗り中の様子を撮影してくれるのですが、どこにカメラマンがいるのか教えてくれなかったので、そちらを向いてポーズをとることが出来ませんでした。なので、せっかくの体験写真がイマイチだったのが非常に残念です。
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| Packages: | アウトリガー・カヌー・サーフィン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/20 |
Reviewed by: R Studley
The concept is great. Transport is reliable, clean and on time. The tour guide, Harry, was entertaining and very friendly. The only thing we would suggest is that surfing be offered as one of the activities - it is after all what the area is best known for!
I would recommend this for anyone who wants an active day.
Thank you for the great review, surfing is offered to those with prior experience with our basic package.For the unexperienced folks we require they book the package which includes the "SURF LESSON". We are sorry if that wasn't explained thoroughly by Harry and will have to talk to him about that.
Mahalo Justin
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/20 |
Reviewed by: The Lyons Lot
Our family of 6 adults from Brisbane Australia loved this whole day tour. Our driver / tour guide Sam picked us up from our hotel on time, & drove safely. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about Oahu, and explained all the sights on the way to the North Shore - he make the entire trip an awesome experience. He gave us a drive by & quick stop at each of the available activities before we chose them, then dropped us all to our chosen areas. 3 of us chose bike riding along the famous surfing beaches where we could stop and have beach time as we liked; the other 3 the walk through the beautiful gardens to the waterfall. Though a lovely walk, it is quite a long one, for anyone older. If you want a swim at the Falls, take cash for a compulsory life jacket hire! From there we walked back to Waimea Bay beach for a swim until our bus pick up. Our next activity for 4 of us was SUP (stand up paddle boarding) and 2 did kayaking. We LOVED this time on the water and would have liked to have a bit less time on the morning activities and more time for the afternoon ones! After, we walked through the town and sampled the Shaved Ice and some delicious lunch before boarding the bus completely satisfied with our day. We did several different tours while in Waikiki, and this was BY FAR the very best for the sightseeing, and activities on offer, plus the freedom to have our own time was fantastic. We were REALLY impressed with Sam the driver & happy to tip him well for his outstanding service - he contributed in a big way to making it the best tour during our time in Hawaii. Thank you Sam! I would highly recommend this tour, well worth it and we have great memories of our day.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/26 |
Reviewed by: mblock
After the check-in at Kualoa Ranch we took a shuttle to Moli'i Fishpond deck. When crossing the fishpond on a floating boat make sure to have your camera ready! It's the best time to take pictures of the majestic mountain range. The scenery is incredible, you feel like you are in a movie!
Once on the other side, we started enjoying our day at this beautiful private beach with views from Chinaman's Hat and Kaneohe Bay. They have restrooms, changing rooms, fresh water shower, covered picnic tables and a staff member to help you if you need anything. Make sure to bring sunscreen and some snacks.
My brother and I spent the morning kayaking, snorkeling, stand up paddling and playing games. The staff took us on a quick Glass Bottom Boat ride and we spotted a lot of green sea turtles! After all those activities we were just relaxing in a hammock under a palm tree.
I will definitely come back to enjoy another relaxing day there!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: たいちゃんママ
I requested private lessons for my 10-year-old son. I was a bit worried since he doesn't understand much English, but the coach provided clear instruction in simple English, so he had no trouble at all. Being a child, he improved quickly, and although it might be a parent's bias, I felt he was able to ride the waves longer than the adults who were taking group lessons at the same time. It became a wonderful memory, and it seems he also found joy in experiencing a sport that other kids hadn't mastered yet. I plan to have him try again next time.
10歳の息子のプライベートレッスンをお願いしました。英語があまりわからないので大丈夫かな?と思ったのですが、コーチは平易な英語でわかりやすく指導してくださってまったく困ることはなかったようです。子供なので上達も早く、親の欲目かもしれませんが同じ時刻にグループレッスンを受けていた大人の方より長く波に乗れていたように思います。良い思い出になりましたし、他の子供のマスターしていないスポーツをいち早く体験できたという喜びにも繋がったようです。次回もチャレンジさせたいと思っています。
Dear Tai-chan's Mom,
Thank you very much for using Waikiki Beach Services. We are delighted to hear that your son enjoyed the lesson! He must have had some great stories to share!
Surfing is a sport that can be started at any age, so we encourage you to try it together next time!
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Waikiki Beach Services
Customer Service
たいちゃんママ様:
この度はワイキキビーチサービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 息子さんがレッスンを楽しんでいただいたようで、なによりです!さぞ自慢話が出来た事でしょう!
サーフィンは年齢に関わらずいつからも始められるスポーツですので、次回はママ様もご一緒にトライしてみてくださいね!
一同、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
ワイキキビーチサービス
カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【プライベートレッスン 】 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/13 |
Reviewed by: junpi
We had one instructor for three people. It was my second time surfing, while the other two were surfing for the first time. Waikiki Beach has gentle waves and is quite shallow, so even those who are not confident swimmers can feel safe. Most other surfing lessons are two hours long, and since I was exhausted from my previous surfing lesson, I decided to go with this one-hour option. The waves weren't very high, but everyone was able to ride at least three times for sure. I wonder if I could have ridden more? I felt a bit unsatisfied with just one hour, but the two beginners seemed quite tired after that hour. Next time, I want to try the two-hour course and challenge myself with slightly higher waves! After all, surfing in Hawaii is the best. I definitely want to surf again the next time I go to Hawaii!
3人にインストラクターが1人ついて教えてもらいました。私は2回目のサーフィン、他2人は初のサーフィン。ワイキキビーチは波が穏やかで、かなり遠浅だったのでポイントでも足がつくので泳ぎが不安なひとでも大丈夫です。他のサーフィンレッスンは2時間が多く、前のサーフィンレッスンでクタクタになったので今回は1時間にしようと思いこちらを選びました。波はそんなに高くないですが、全員3回は確実にのれました。もっと乗れたかな?私は1時間で少し物足りなかったけど、初めての2人は1時間でかなり疲れたみたいです。次回は2時間コースで、もう少し高めの波にチャレンジしたいです!何はともあれ、やっぱりハワイでするサーフィンは最高です。次回もハワイに行くときは必ずサーフィンしたいです!
Dear JUNPI,
Thank you very much for using Waikiki Beach Services. All of our activities are set for one hour. As you mentioned, two hours can be too long for beginners. When you're tired, spending a long time in the water increases the risk of accidents. We prioritize our customers' safety above all.
For those who feel that one hour is not enough, we also offer board rentals at the same location, so you can continue to enjoy activities afterward.
As you know, wave conditions change depending on the season and weather. During the winter months in Hawaii, there are usually very few waves on the South Shore. We hope you can visit again in the summer!
We look forward to seeing you again.
Waikiki Beach Services
Customer Service
JUNPI様:
この度はワイキキビーチサービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 弊社のアクティビティーは全て1時間となっています。その利用はお客様がおっしゃっているように、2時間では初心者の方には長すぎるからなのです。疲れているときに長い間水中に入っていますと、事故に繋がる確立も増えます。弊社ではお客様の安全を第一に考えております。
1時間では足りないと思うお客様には、その後、ボードレンタルも同じ場所で行っておりますので、続けてアクティビティーを楽しんでいただける事も可能です。
ご存知のとおり、波のコンディションは時期や天候にによって変わります。ハワイの冬の時期はサウスショアには殆ど波がございません。次回は夏にいらっしゃってみてくださいね!
ではまたのお越しをお待ちしております。
ワイキキビーチサービス
カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: yoppy
You can easily debut in surfing at Waikiki Beach.
One hour may seem short at first glance, but it was sufficient. I think Waikiki is suitable for beginners since the waves are gentle. I participated in the morning lesson, which I recommend because it allows you to make the most of your day. After the lesson, I returned to the hotel, had lunch in Waikiki, joined another tour in the afternoon, and went shopping at night, making it a full day of fun.
By the way, the instructor had stayed in Japan, so he mixed in some Japanese during the explanations, which I think makes it easy for those who can't speak English to participate with confidence.
Thanks to the one-on-one lesson, I was able to ride the waves continuously, which was great.
ワイキキビーチでさくっとサーフィンデビューできます。
1時間と一見短そうに感じますが、十分でした。
ワイキキは波も穏やかなので初心者向けかと思います。
朝一のレッスンに参加したのですが、1日を有効に使えるのでおすすめです。
レッスン後ホテルに戻り、ワイキキでランチをとり、午後からは別のツアーに参加し、夜は買い物をし、と1日フルで遊べました。
ちなみに先生は日本に滞在していたこともあり、日本語も織り交ぜで説明してくれるので、
英語が話せない方でも安心して参加できると思います。
マンツーマンのレッスンにしたお蔭で、ひたすら波に乗れたのもよかったです。
Dear VOPPY,
Thank you for your comment about Five Star! As you mentioned, the morning lesson starts at 8:30 AM, so I highly recommend it. Additionally, during the morning lessons, both the beach and the water are less crowded, making it easier to conduct the lessons.
We also share news and photos from Waikiki Beach on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@WBSHawaii), so please check them out if you're interested!
We look forward to your next visit!
Waikiki Beach Services Customer Service
VOPPY様:
ファイブスターのコメント、有難うございました! VOPPY様のおっしゃる通り、朝一のレッスンは8:30AMから始まりますので、とてもお勧めです。また、朝のレッスンですと、ビーチも、水中もすいておりますのでレッスンもやりやすいと思います。
フェイスブック、インスタグラム、ツイッター(@WBSHawaii)などでもワイキキビーチからのニュースや写真をシェアしておりますので、興味がありましたらチェックしてみてください!
一同、またのお越しをおまちしております!
ワイキキビーチサービスカスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【プライベートレッスン 】 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: sarahbrien
most beautiful beach in the USA!!! I had such a great day. I really enjoyed stand up paddle boarding, it wasn't too difficult, anyone would be able to give it a go. it was gentle waves once you pass the crashing waves on the beach, I did go into the surf further out to catch some waves which was great fun!! I also stand up paddle boarded at Waikiki and this was sooo much better than Waikiki. better views, better wave conditions and better equipment. so so beautiful and such a great day. prob my fav activity during my holiday at hawaii.
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| Packages: | Self Guided Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/25 |
Reviewed by: あきこ
My first surfing lesson, and I was a bit worried since I'm not young anymore... but it was a fun lesson with a relaxed teacher, and it went by in no time. I want to take a higher-level class next time! :-p
初のサーフィン、若くもないし…と少し心配していましたが、楽しい先生とのリラックスしながらのレッスンであっという間でした。
更に上のクラスを次は受けたいと思います:-p
Thank you very much for using Waikiki Beach Services. We greatly appreciate your five-star review. We also have Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WaikikiBeachServices?ref=hl), Instagram (@WBSHawaii), and Twitter (@WBSHawaii), so please follow us if you're interested. We share real-time photos from Waikiki every day! We look forward to your next visit!
Aloha!
Waikiki Beach Services Customer Service
この度は、ワイキキビーチサービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 ファイブスターのレビューとても有難いです。フェイスブックhttps://www.facebook.com/WaikikiBeachServices?ref=hl、インスタグラム(@WBSHawaii)、ツイッター(@WBSHawaii)もございますので、興味がありましたら是非フォローしてください。毎日ワイキキからリアルタイムで写真を発信しております!またのお越しをお待ちしております!
アロハ!
ワイキキビーチサービス・カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Grace S
This was a truly awesome experience. We had Sam as a driver and he was totally great. He navigated traffic well and all of his narrating was necessary, funny and enjoyable.
We had a slight problem in that we missed our pick up (oops!) but the company was helpful and told us where to go to get another pick up.
We did some bike riding in the morning, saw Pipeline and had a great time. In the afternoon we tried SUP and saw turtles! It was a fully awesome experience. So good getting out and SEEING the North Shore, not just taking pictures of it.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/09 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I was looking for beach activities that even a 3-year-old could participate in. Since it was suitable for children from 3 years old, we decided to join. My child was, of course, super excited, and so was Dad!! I really recommend it because even small children can enjoy it.
3歳の子供でも可能な海でのアクティビティを探していました。
ちょうど3歳から可能だったので参加してみることに。
子供はもちろん大はしゃぎ、パパも大はしゃぎ!!でした。
小さい子供でもできるので、本当にお薦めです。
Thank you for your comment, Five Star! The outrigger canoe is indeed an activity that can be enjoyed even by those who cannot swim, accommodating 4 to 6 people, making it a very fun experience for families to ride the waves together. Additionally, little ones can sit facing their mom or dad and don’t have to paddle, so I believe they had a great time. We look forward to your next visit!
Waikiki Beach Services Customer Service
ファイブスターのコメント有難うございました! アウトリガーカヌーはお客様のおっしゃるとおり、泳げない方でも参加できるアクティビティーで、4名から6名まで乗れるので、家族おそろいで波乗りの体験が出来るとても楽しいアクティビティーです。また、ちっちゃなお子様はママやパパと向き合いに座り、パドルもしなくてすむので、楽しんでいただけたと思います。ではまたのお越しをお待ちしております!
ワイキキビーチサービス・カスタマーサービス
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 333
We gathered at 2:30 and arrived right on time, but after checking in, we had to wait for 30 minutes because there was still time until 3:00.
I felt that the meeting time was a bit too early. I actually wanted to go longboarding, but since there were no waves, we switched to paddle surfing. It wasn't particularly difficult, so my wife got the hang of it quickly and was paddling out into the ocean with enthusiasm! The guide only spoke English, but he was very fun and friendly. There is a Japanese staff member at the reception, so it's reassuring.
2時半集合で時間ぴったりに行ったが、受付後まだ時間があるので3時まで時間をつぶしておいてくださいと30分待ちぼうけ。
集合時間が少し早すぎる気がしました。
本当はロングボードをしたかったけれど、波がないのでパドルサーフィンに変更。
特別難しくもないので妻もすぐなれて、ガンガン沖のほうまで攻めていましたw
ガイドの人は英語だけですがとても楽しく気さくな方でした。
受付には日本人のスタッフがいるので安心です。
Thank you for your comments. We ask our customers to check in 15 minutes prior, but it seems there was a different information provided to you, and we sincerely apologize for that. We have promptly corrected it. Thank you very much. We're glad that you were able to switch from the surfing lesson to the stand-up paddling lesson. We also offer board rentals, so please come back again.
Waikiki Beach Services Customer Service
お客様のコメント有難うございます。弊社では15分前にチェックインをして下さいとお客様に頼んでおりますが、お客様には違ったインフォメーションが渡っていたようで誠に申し訳ありませんでした。早速訂正をいたしました。有難うございました。 サーフィンレッスンからスタンドアップパドリングレッスンに変更することが出来てなによりです。弊社ではボードの貸し出しもしておりますので、是非またお越しください。
ワイキキビーチサービス・カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Kristen Olthuis
My husband and I were disappointed with the tour guide. We felt he had a attitude about him and really didn't want to be there. At times we thought he was being rude in his manor and attitude. We went on another tour and the guide was so different and really acted like he wanted to be there. It made a big difference on the tour and made it much more enjoyable. The tour itself was great, but it could of been a lot nicer if the guide was more interested in the people on his bus and what he was doing.
I'm so sorry, who was your driver?
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/27 |
Reviewed by: なおみん
Due to local circumstances, I couldn't take lessons directly on the beach, so I took lessons at a surf shop and made my way to the beach on my own. I was really anxious, but at the water's edge, the guide was there to assist me, so I was able to safely head out to sea.
After that, it was incredibly fun, and we went to a deserted island, taking a break to paddle around before returning, which wrapped up the morning session. The second round was tough physically, so it was just right.
For lunch after stand-up paddleboarding, there were several dining options available, and the pizza from a place just next door was incredibly delicious. I would love to go back.
In the afternoon, we had the freedom to choose activities like snorkeling in Kailua or strolling around the town, which allowed me to adjust to my own pace, so that was great.
I would like to use this service again for activities in Kailua next time.
地区の事情で、浜辺で実際にやりながらのレッスンは受けられず、サーフショップでのレッスンをうけ浜辺へは自力で行きました。めちゃくちゃ不安でしたが、波打ち際ではちゃんと案内人がい手助けしてくれたので無事に沖にでれました。
それからは、めちゃくちゃ楽しくて無人島まて行き、休憩がてらブラフラして帰ってくるコースで午前は終了しました。体力的に2週目はキツかったので、ちょうど良かったです。
Sup後の食事は用意されているご飯処がいくつかあり、ピザ数件隣のピザがめちゃくちゃ美味しかったです。また行きたいくらい。
午後はカイルアでシュノーケリングやカイルアの街を散歩等自由に選ばせてもらえたのたので、自分の状態に合わせられたので、良かったです。
また次回、カイルアでアクティビティする際は利用したいです。
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| Packages: | ガイド付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/22 |
Reviewed by: KI・RA・TO
After checking in, I was lent a rash guard and received a brief lecture on the beach about my position on the board, how to stand up, and how to use the paddle, before heading straight into the ocean for practice. At first, I was a bit stiff and hesitant to stand up from my knees due to fear, but once I managed to stand, it wasn't as scary anymore. However, when the board rocked with the waves, I braced my feet and lost my balance, falling into the sea! In a panic, I clung to the board and somehow managed to get back on it, but I realized I had let go of the paddle, which was floating about 2 meters away from me.
I was so far away from the instructor and my family that I couldn't even hear them, and I was at a loss without being able to retrieve the paddle. Fortunately, a photographer (who was also on a board and taking pictures nearby) noticed my situation and came back to help me get the paddle, which saved the day. Thank you very much!
When the board rocked with the waves, I learned to keep my knees soft instead of bracing my feet, allowing my whole body to absorb the movement, which helped me avoid falling.
I spent about an hour and a half going back and forth in a relatively calm area from in front of the Royal Hawaiian to near the Moana Surfrider, and just as I was starting to have fun, it was time to finish. For my first experience, it was quite enjoyable. The instructor spoke only in English.
受付後ラッシュガードを貸してもらい、砂浜で簡単なレクチャー(ボードの上の立ち位置、立ち上がり方、パドルの使い方)を受けた後、すぐに海へ入り実践です。最初は恐怖心から膝立ちから立ち上がるまでがぎこちなかったのですが、一度立ち上がってしまえばそれほど怖くなくなります。しかし波でボードが揺れる際に足を踏ん張ってしまったため、体のバランスを崩し海へ落下!無我夢中でボードにしがみつき、なんとかボードの上に上がることが出来ましたが、気が付くとパドルを手放してしまっていて、2Mほど離れたところで浮いているではありませんか。
インストラクターと家族とは声も届かないくらい離れてしまっていて、パドルを取ることも出来ないまま、途方に暮れていましたら、カメラマンの方(自身もボードに乗り近くで写真を撮ってくれる方)がその様子に気づいて、パドルを取りにそばまで戻ってきてくださり、事なきを得ました。ありがとうございました。
ボードが波で揺れた時は、足を踏ん張らずに膝を柔らかくして、身体全体で揺れを吸収するようにしましたら、落ちることも無くなりました。
1時間半ほどロイヤルハワイアンの前から隣のモアナサーフライダーの前の辺りまでの、割と穏やかな場所を何周かして、ようやく楽しくなってきたころに終了。初めてにしては十分楽しく事が出来ました。
インストラクターの方は英語のみでした。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: mahina
It was easier to stand up than I thought. It had more buoyancy and was more stable than a longboard. It was a bit challenging to avoid swimmers and others doing stand-up paddleboarding, but I also got to see a HONU (turtle), which was fun.
思ったより簡単に立てました。ロングボードより浮力があり、安定していました。
泳いでいる人や、他のスタンドアップパドルをやっている人を避けるのかちょっと大変だったけど、HONU(かめ)も見られて、楽しかった。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Betty
This was a great tour. Our tour guy, I believe his name is Sam was very helpful and funny. Sam was also very knowledgeable and he made the tour a memorable experience for us. We like the fact that we get to plan out our activities and get to see couple places at North Shore. The only suggestion that we think can improve for the tour is the activities in the afternoon. There wasn't a lot of options in the afternoon activities like in the morning. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much.
Aloha Betty,
Mahalo for your review and to make suggestions on how we can improve. This is essential to make guest's experience even better. We will think about ways to try to incorporate more activities to the pm break. Alooooha!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: tetsu
It was my first experience with paddle surfing. The guide couldn't speak Japanese, but I was able to enjoy the lesson without any problems. Standing up was more difficult than I expected, and I couldn't catch any waves, but I had a great time. I would like to try again.
パドルサーフィン初体験でした。ガイドは日本語できませんでしたが、講習も問題なく楽しめました。予想以上に立つのが難しく波には乗れませんでしたが楽しめました。また、挑戦したいです。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: meria
I participated with a friend!
It was both of our first times surfing, and we were excited and nervous. The instructor didn't speak Japanese, which made me even more anxious about whether we would understand, but they taught us in slow and gentle English, so we were able to grasp everything.
We practiced on the beach and then headed into the ocean!
The instructor pushed us hard when the waves were good, and I was able to stand on the board and ride the wave on my first try! It was just exhilarating!
After that, the instructor sent us out alternately, which made me feel very secure.
Riding the waves was of course fun, but just floating on the board while waiting for our turns and the waves with my friend felt amazing!
An hour flew by, but by the end, my arms were at their limit, so one hour was just right for beginners.
One thing I definitely recommend is to use sunscreen!!! I don’t usually burn easily, so I didn’t apply much, but since we were lying face down in the water the whole time, my calves and the backs of my thighs got really burned! If you don’t want to get too much sun, please apply sunscreen generously on the back side.
I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
友達と2人で参加させて頂きました!
2人ともサーフィンをするのは初めてで、ワクワクドキドキ。。
先生は日本語を話せない方だったのでちゃんと分かるのか更にドキドキしましたが
英語がたいして分からない私達でも分かるように、ゆっくりと優しい英語で教えて頂けたのでちゃんと理解することが出来ました。
始めビーチで練習をしていざ海へ!!
先生が良い波の時におもいっきり押してくれるので、1回目でボードの上に立ち波に乗ることが出来ました!!
そりゃもう爽快のひと言!!!
その後も友達と交互に先生が送り出してくれるのでとても安心感がありました。
波に乗ってる時ももちろん面白かったのですが、
友達との順番待ちと波待ちの為にボードの上でプカプカ浮いて居るだけで最高に気持ち良かったです!!
あっという間の1時間
しかし、終わる頃には腕に限界がきていたので初心者には1時間がとてもちょうど良かったです。
ひとつ絶対にした方が良いと思うのは、とにかく日焼けどめです!!!
私はあまり日焼けに抵抗が無いので、そんなに塗っていなかったのですが、
なにせずっとうつ伏せで海に浮かんで居るわけですから、ふくらはぎ、太ももの裏側がものすごーーく焼けます!!
あまり焼けたく無いという方はこれでもかって言うくらい、裏側に日焼け止めを塗って下さい。
また機会があったら参加したいです。
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
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Dear bbchoko,
Thank you very much for participating in the surfing lesson with Waikiki Beach Services. We understand that the meeting location was difficult to find, and we will work with Veltra to improve the clarity of the instructions.
Regarding the meeting time, we ask all customers to check in at least 15 minutes in advance. Most customers take about 15 minutes after checking in to apply sunscreen, use the restroom, and change out of their clothes, which often delays the start of the activity. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The photography is conducted by a company called Beach Boy Photography. They take random photos of customers while they are in the water, and customers can purchase their favorite photos after the activity. We will ensure that this service is explained as an important note during check-in.
For our lessons, all group lessons that are booked in advance are actually private. (In English, we do not use the term semi-private, which may lead to misunderstandings among Japanese customers. "Private lesson" means one-on-one instruction, while "group lesson" refers to lessons for larger groups. Our group lessons are called "exclusive lessons," and we do not mix customers in these sessions.) We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!
We look forward to welcoming you again!
Waikiki Beach Services
bbchoko様:
この度はワイキキビーチサービスのサーフィンレッスンにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。集合場所が分かりにくいとのことで、ベルトラともその点をもう少しわかるようにするよう記載を直します。
集合時間ですが、お客様には必ず15分程まえにチェックインをして頂いています。ほとんどのお客様がチェックインした後にサンスクリーンを塗ったり、トイレに行ったり、着てきた洋服を脱いだりいたしますと、15分ぐらいかかってしまい、ご予約の時間に直ぐアクティビティーを始めることが出来ないことが多いのです。15分のお時間を無駄にしてしまったようで申し訳ございませんでした。
写真撮影はビーチボーイフォトグラフィーという会社が行っております。水中に入ってランドムにお客様の写真をとり、アクティビティーの後に好きな方にお買い上げ頂いております。お客様へはこれからチェックインの時に必ず注意事項としてこのサービスのことを説明させます。
弊社のレッスンは、前もってご予約していただいたグループレッスンに関してはすべてがプライベートです。(英語ですと、セミプライベートという言い方をいたしませんので、日本人のお客さまに勘違いされてしまうのだともいます。「プライベートレッスン」とはマンツーマンのレッスンのことを意味し、「グループレッスン」は団体様のレッスンのことを意味します。弊社のグループレッスンは「エクスクルーシブレッスン」といい、他のお客様とまぜてのレッスンは行いません。楽しんでいただいて何よりでした!
またのお越しをお待ちしております!
ワイキキビーチサービス