All Reviews for Water Sports in Waikiki

We participated as a three-generation family. My mother is elderly, and my child has no surfing experience, so this time we tried surfing as an activity. Both of them were thrilled to ride the waves for the first time. I highly recommend it!

家族3世代で参加しました。母は高齢だし、子はサーフィン経験なしなので、今回はこのアクティビティで波乗り体験をしました。二人とも初めて波に乗って大喜びしてました。オススメです！

The reception staff and the activity coordinator couldn't speak Japanese, but they were very polite and provided clear instructions, which made me feel very reassured!

The activity itself was also very interesting, and the coordinator was very engaging, which made me extremely satisfied!

　受付の方もアクティビティ担当の方も、日本語は話せませんでしたが、凄く丁寧に教えて下さりとても安心できました！

　またアクティビティ自体もとても面白く、担当の方も盛り上げて下さり大変満足です！

Me and my wife did this for the first time ever… it was a great experience… Hawaiian Parasail is the one to choose when doing this … everyone was great… easy place to find and very helpful and smooth check in… right next to the Hilton Hawaiian Village… just amazing views on the 1000 ft option… the guys on the boat knew what they were doing and did a great job… we would choose them again in a second…!!!!!!

Cons: Location wasn’t too clear, better signage in the future would be great.

Buoyant donut was too small for the amount or people, so lots of bumping and kicking, including from the trainer. A bigger float donut would be perfect.

Water was murky, but not much can be done about that. Maybe a heads up from the diver if they have an indication of the water condition before hand would help.

Pros: Diver was great in making sure that we got to see a few fish. He also dove down to grab some of the water life and we got a chance to hold them in our hands.

We brought our own snorkel and mouth piece, and diver was very helpful in making sure it was secure to their masks.

Diver was very knowledgeable and got us checked out with our photos and videos in hand very quickly.

Definitely recommend this for super beginners!

We participated at the request of our 8-year-old child. When we actually got on the boat, they seemed a bit anxious, but once we were on together, they were squealing with joy. After getting off, they happily told the crew "ONE MORE." The whole family had a great time. Thank you!

8歳の子供の希望で参加しました
実際船に乗ると不安そうでしたがいざ父親の私と2人で乗るとキャーキャー騒いで楽しんで降りてからクルーにONE MOREと言って喜んでました。家族皆が楽しめました。ありがとうございます。

It says in English, but it's okay if you speak broken Japanese.
They will teach you how to use the equipment step by step.
Taking commemorative photos is optional, but it's worth the cost.
They take over 100 shots and give you an SD card with the photos.
Also, say "Japan okay!" and they'll drop you into the sea.
It's refreshing!
I want to challenge myself again next year.

英語と書いてありますが、カタコト日本語大丈夫です。
装備も手取り足取り教えてくれます。
記念の写真はオプションですが、払う価値あります。
１００枚以上のショットを撮影、SDカードで渡してくれます。
あとジャッポーンオッケーと言いましょう！
そうすると海へと落としてくれます。
爽快ですよ！
来年もチャレンジしたいと思います。

Awesome experience highly recommend they were on time. Prompt efficient, friendly so much fun great music great staff again. Don’t miss it if you’re in Hawaii!!!

This activity was great for beginners. The instructor was amazing and made sure everyone had a good time.
The only drawback that day was water was very murky and made it difficult to see as many see fish and other sea creatures.
I would highly recommend this activity and instrutor.

I got lost and arrived late for the meeting time, but the staff kindly guided me. The moving boat was going quite fast, and I was filled with fear thinking about being pulled at that speed, but once I took off, I didn't feel the speed in the sky and was able to enjoy the scenery gracefully. Since the boat sways a lot, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication.

道に迷ってしまい集合時間に遅れて到着したのですが、スタッフさんが優しく案内してくださいました。移動の船はかなりのスピードが出ていて、この速さで引っ張られるのかとかなり恐怖心を煽られましたが、飛んでみると空の上ではスピードは感じず優雅に景色を楽しむことができました。
船の揺れがすごいので酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いと思います。

This is my second experience, following last year. At first, I feel nervous, but it's very pleasant and a fun activity.

去年に続き、2回目の体験です。
初めはドキドキしますが、とても気持ちがよく、楽しいアクティビティです。

Start from the beach at the Royal Hawaiian.
When you show the VELTRA voucher (on your smartphone screen) at the poolside reception of the Royal Hawaiian, your check-in is complete. You can take off your shoes and have your bag stored. There may be someone who speaks Japanese among the staff.

We participated as two adults and three children (a high schooler, a middle schooler, and an elementary schooler), and we all got on one canoe, along with the captain and the paddler, totaling seven people. Everyone except for the small children basically needs to paddle. It requires quite a bit of strength. It can be tiring.

However, the refreshing feeling of gliding smoothly over Waikiki Beach is wonderful. You typically make about three round trips. (There isn't much time to take photos, but I think it's possible to take selfies if you waterproof your device perfectly.)

Additionally, they take photos for you, and if you pay, they have a system to send them to you online. I think it was around $60.

ロイヤルハワイアンの砂浜からスタート。
ロイヤルハワイアンのプールサイドの受付にベルトラバウチャー（スマホ画面）を見せると受付完了。靴を脱いで、バッグも預かってもらえます。女性の日本語がわかる方がいらっしゃる場合があります。

大人2人子供3人（高校生、中学生、小学生）で参加しましたが、1台のカヌーにのり、船長と漕ぎ手が乗り合計7人でのります。小さな子供以外は、基本的に漕ぐ必要があります。結構な力で漕ぎます。疲れます。

ただ、ワイキキビーチを颯爽と滑る爽快さは素晴らしい。大体３往復くらいしてくれます。（写真を撮る余裕はあまりないですが、防水完ぺきにして自撮りすることは可能と思います）

なお、写真は先方で撮ってくれていますが、お金を払えばネットで送ってくれるシステムです。60ドルくらいだった気がします。

You don't need to speak Japanese fluently; just asking a few questions will be fine. You can show the voucher from Veltra (on your smartphone) at the store, and they will understand.

First, you'll put on surf boots and a rash guard. (The boots are bundled with rubber bands by size, so just pick a pair. The rash guard is yellow for those in the photo pack and navy blue for everyone else.)

After that, you'll watch a short video and walk to the beach. *You can't take your wallet or smartphone with you, as you'll need to leave them in the store's locker. If you want to take photos, it's a good idea to ask a friend who isn't surfing to help.*

Once you pass in front of the Honolulu Zoo and reach the beach, you'll carry your board to the sand. There will be about nine participants with three coaches. After a brief practice of getting on and standing on the board, you'll head out immediately. You'll paddle out to the ocean on your own, which can be quite tiring at this stage.

Once you're out in the water, the three coaches will help you catch the waves, making it easy to ride. You'll be able to stand up right away. After that, you'll enjoy surfing back and forth for about an hour. In the later part, I often practiced catching waves on my own without relying on the coaches.

It's perfectly fine for children aged middle school and older.

日本語は基本通じませんが、適当に聞いておけばOK。
店舗でベルトラのバウチャー（スマホ画面）を見せれば伝わります。
まず、サーフブーツとラッシュガードを着ます。（ブールはサイズごとにゴムで束ねてあるので、適当に掃きましょう。ラッシュガードは写真パックの人は黄色、通常の場合は紺色と決まっています）

その後、簡単なビデオを見て歩いて浜まで行きます。
※財布やスマホなどは店のロッカーに預けるので、持っていけません。写真を撮りたい場合は、サーフィンをしない仲間に依頼すると良いかと思います。

ホノルル動物園の前を抜けて浜についたら、ボードを担いで砂浜まで。大体9人くらいの参加者に3人くらいのコーチが付きます。ボードに乗ったり、立ったりする練習を簡単に行えば、即出航です。自分でパドリングして沖まで行きます。この段階で結構しんどいです。

その後、沖に出たらコーチ3人が波を読んで押してくれるので簡単に乗ることができます。全然一発で立てます。その後、1時間くらい行ったり来たりしながらサーフィンを楽しみます。後半はコーチに頼らずに自分で波をつかむ練習をしていることが多かったです。

中学生以上の子供であれば、全然OKです。

We participated with our third-grade daughter as a family of three. We boarded the boat with two other families who also had children. I was worried that if we were paired two by two, one of us would end up with someone else, but all families were able to experience it together.

Since we were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, the access was excellent as it was just a short walk along the lagoon. On the day of the experience, it was quite windy and the waves were rough, causing the boat to sway a lot, but none of us got seasick. My daughter was nervous during her first parasailing experience and was screaming, but once it was over, she surprisingly said, "I can do it again," which is a typical response for a third-grade girl.

About ten years ago, I had gone parasailing in Cebu, but parasailing in Honolulu was at an overwhelming height! The beauty of the sea and the scenery was amazing! It was the best!!!

As promised, we splashed into the sea, but thanks to the captain's technique, only our feet got wet. I had expected to be soaked, but we were hardly wet at all, and by the time the boat reached the harbor, our feet were dry. The photos (40 dollars, cash or credit card accepted) were taken very well, and they became truly great memories! I would love to try it again next time, this time at 150 meters.

At the beginning, we paid a dollar each in cash for an environmental protection tax, and we gave a tip of 20 dollars when we disembarked (the tip was not mandatory, but there was a note on the boat saying, "Please give 20 dollars!"). We also purchased the photos for 40 dollars on the way back.

小3娘と夫婦の３人で参加しました。
他にもお子さん連れのご家族２家族と乗船しました。
2人ずつの体験だと1人は別の人と一緒になるのかなと心配しましたが、いずれの家族も３人一緒に体験できました。
私たちはヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに滞在中だったので、ラグーン沿いに徒歩ですぐとアクセス抜群でした。
当日は風が強くて波も荒め、船は結構揺れましたが、誰1人船酔いすることはありませんでした。
娘は初めてのパラセイリングに緊張してキャーキャー叫んでいましたが、終わってみたら意外と楽しかったのか「またやってもいいよ」と小3女子らしい素直ではないお答え。。。
10年ほど前にセブ島でパラセイリングをしたことがありましたが、ホノルルでのパラセイリングは圧倒的な高さ！海のきれいさ！景色の美しさ！
最高でした！！！
お約束の海にバシャンも船長のテクニックで見事に足先だけ。ずぶ濡れを予想して行きましたが、ほとんど濡れず、船が港に着く頃には足も乾いていました。
写真（40ドル、現金でもクレカでもOK）もとても上手に撮ってもらって、本当にいい思い出になりました！
また、次回もトライしたいです。今度は150メートルで。

はじめに環境保護のための税金を1人１ドルずつ現金で支払い、チップを下船時に20ドル（チップなので絶対ではありませんが、船に20ドルチップが貼り付けてあって、『20ドルお願いね！』って感じでした。）、帰りに写真を40ドルで購入しました。

I had a wonderful experience and made a unforgettable memory with mom. I was worried about the height because mom is so sold enough. But mom said "if we do again later, choose the higher one. It was very exciting. I wanted to stay longer up there". Never miss this experience. You will not regret it. I want to thank all of the staff who gave us the opportunity to make a goooood memory. I recommend this activity very very much.

I was the only Japanese person, but the lecture was in video format with Japanese subtitles, so there were no issues. When I actually went to the beach, there was someone who spoke Japanese and was very kind to me. This was my third surfing experience in Hawaii, and it was the most helpful instruction I received.

日本人は私1人でしたが、レクチャーはビデオで日本語字幕もあり問題なしでした。実際にビーチに行くと日本語の話せる方がいて丁寧に付き合って頂きました。ハワイで３回目のサーフィン体験でしたが一番親切に教えて頂きました。

At first, I thought it would be scary, but once I took off into the sky, it was over in no time, and I was able to enjoy the scenery. It was the best experience. The staff at the reception were also friendly and easy to talk to.

最初は怖いと思いましたが、空に舞い上がってからはあっという間で景色も楽しめて、最高の経験ができました。受付の方も気さくに話してくれました。

Before boarding, I was really nervous, but the staff who love sharks helped ease my anxiety, making the wait enjoyable. Parasailing takes you up into the sky all at once, and that moment feels like an attraction, which is thrilling! But soon, I got to enjoy the incredible view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above, which was absolutely amazing.

乗船する前はドキドキでしたが、サメが大好きなスタッフさんが、気分をほぐしてくれて待ち時間も楽しかったです。パラセイリングは一気に空へ連れていかれますが‥この瞬間がアトラクションみたいで興奮❗️でもすぐにワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを空から見るという最高の景色が味わえて最高でした。

Since there were originally four of us, we planned to ride in pairs, but suddenly we became three. I thought we might have to split into a pair and a single, but we were able to ride together as three! It was a great experience!

最初4人だったので、2人ずつで乗る予定でしたが、急遽3人になり、2人と1人で分かれて乗らないとダメかなとは思ったのですが、3人で一緒に乗れました！いい体験が出来ました！

I arrived at the reception area earlier than my reservation time, and I was told, "We're leaving, GoGo!" without knowing what was happening, so I boarded the boat and set off to the sea. I thought there would be some explanation, but a young crew member just kept saying, "Put this on, okay, okay," as I was getting ready (sweat). After getting everything on, I was guided to the stern ahead of those who had boarded earlier, and before I knew it, I was flying with the parasailing (laughs). However, being up in the sky was refreshing and fun, and it ended in no time. It's an activity I would like to try again if I have the chance. After confirming the SD card with the photos taken from the boat, I purchased it. My husband managed to film some video while we were flying.

予約時間より早めに受付場所に着きましたら、
もう、出発するからGoGo！と言われ何もわからずに乗り込み、海へ出発
何か説明があるのかと思いきや、若いクルーの男の子に
次々にこれつけて、はいはいという感じ(汗)
装着しおえて
先に乗船していた方々より先に、船尾へ案内され
わけのわからないうちに、パラセーリングで飛びました笑
でも、空の上は、爽快で楽しくあっという間に終わってしまいました。また機会があればやってみたいアクティビティです
写真も船より撮ってもらったSDを確認後、購入しました。
飛んでいるの動画は、主人がなんとか撮ってくれました

The cheerful and service-oriented staff took plenty of photos for us, and we were blessed with great weather; the view from above was absolutely wonderful. I definitely want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.

陽気でサービス精神旺盛なスタッフに写真もいっぱい撮って下さり、お天気にも恵まれ上空からの景色は最高に気持ちよかったです。
次回のハワイもまた必ず参加したいです。

I chose this experience to create lasting memories for my friend's first trip to Hawaii. Two guides accompanied us, and the three of us—my friend and my husband—got into a five-person canoe. The location was the beach in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.

First, we received a lecture on how to ride the outrigger canoe and how to hold the paddle on land. We pushed the outrigger canoe from the sandy beach into the sea. Then, we sat in designated spots in a line and started paddling out to the waves, waiting alongside the surfers. The instructions were given in Japanese, such as "Pull harder!" and "Opposite!" so we just kept paddling.

It was reassuring to have guidance on the wave points and timing. The view from the sea was incredibly beautiful compared to what we usually see from the beach. We rode three times, and it was harder than I expected. It was a lot of fun!

友人の初ハワイの思い出に残るように今回チョイスしました。
2人の方がアテンドして下さり、友人と私たち夫婦3人で5人乗りのカヌーに乗ります。
場所はロイヤルハワイアンホテル前のビーチから。
先ず陸地でアウトリガーカヌーの乗り方やパドルの持ち方をレクチャーしてもらいます。
5人で砂浜から海にアウトリガーカヌーを押して海に入ります。
そして縦列に仕切られている枠に座りパドルを漕ぎ出して波の向こうに行き
サーファー達と並んで波を待ちます。
濃いで！反対！早く！と指示は日本語で声がけしてくれますから、ひたすら漕ぎます。
波のポイントやタイミングもアテンドがあるので安心でした。
日頃はビーチから見る景色を海から見るのは凄く綺麗でしたよ。
3回ライドしましたが思った以上にハードでした。
楽しかったです。

It was my first time, but I had a great time. Just before it started, I was scared and thought about canceling, but I'm glad I went through with it. It wasn't scary at all.

初めてでしたが楽しかったです。
直前になり怖くてキャンセルしようかと思いましたが、やってみて良かったです。
全く怖くありませんでした。

The weather was great, and seeing Diamond Head from the sky was amazing. The crew was also very lively, and it was a truly enjoyable time that passed by in the blink of an eye.

天気も良くダイヤモンドヘッドも上空から見れて最高でした。クルーの方もノリも良く大変楽しいひとときであっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。

I went up to a height of 150 meters! It was so much fun! It felt like I was in the air longer than I expected, and the views were amazing as they changed directions, making it truly feel like I was flying.

The boat was relatively fast, and the waves were quite strong, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious. I took motion sickness medication before going, but it was still a close call! I wore a swimsuit, but only my toes got wet.

After the activity, I gave a tip when getting off the boat. Later, I purchased the photo data for $40 at the reception. They quickly transferred the data to my smartphone and also gave me an SD card. However, for some reason, the date on the photo data was set to 2020, which was a bit disappointing, but it felt very much like Hawaii, haha.

It was a fun activity in a short amount of time!

高さ150メートルにしました！とても楽しかったです！
思ってたよりも長く空中にいた感覚で、見える景色も、色々と方向変えてくれていて、ほんとに空を飛んでるかのようでした。

船のスピードも割とあり、波も激しかったので、酔いやすい方は注意です。
わたしは酔い止め飲んで行きましたが、ギリでした！
水着を着て行きましたが、足先が濡れる程度でした。

終了後、船を降りる時にチップをわたしました。その後、受付のところで写真データを40ドルで購入しました。スマホにすぐにデータを入れてくれて、SDカードも頂けました。
ですが、写真データの日付がなぜか2020年となっていて、、、ちょっとそれが残念でしたが、まぁハワイだなーという感じで笑笑

短時間で楽しいアクティビティでした！

I have never surfed before and I probably won't in the future, so I decided to join this experience to feel that vibe casually. The speed was much slower than I imagined, and I didn't feel scared at all. Watching the people surfing on the same waves and being able to ride the waves together was fun and made me feel like a surfer. However, it ended in no time. It would be nice if it were a bit cheaper.

サーフィンをした事が無く、今後もできそうもないので、気軽にそんな気分になれそうなこちらに参加しました。
想像よりもスピードはゆっくりで、全く怖さはありませんでした。同じ波にサーフィンしている人達を見て、一緒に波に乗れたのは、サーファー気分で楽しかったです。
しかし、あっという間に終わりでした。もう少し安価だといいですね。

Great experience family 1st time snorkeling guide funny and made you feel comfortable in the water

Thank you for your support.
We went to Hawaii as a family to celebrate my 88-year-old mother's birthday.
Ten years ago, my mother joined us on a trip, and this time she wanted to try parasailing.
Given her age, we were concerned about whether she could handle it, so we researched and found experience photos on the website featuring people of a similar age, which reassured us, and we made the reservation.
The staff at the reception were friendly and accommodating, which eased our worries as we boarded the boat.
The crew on board were also very kind and attentive to safety, allowing for a reassuring flight.
As expected, the strong winds provided a refreshing view at 150 meters in a short time, and my 88-year-old mother was extremely happy and satisfied with the experience.
Our family prepared a waterproof camera and a GoPro to take photos and videos, but due to the boat's rocking, some of the shots didn't turn out well.
Additionally, it seemed that another passenger wanted a commemorative photo but hadn't requested it in advance. I think it would be good to have a pre-announcement or to have continuous photography on board, checking for purchase options upon return.
Thank you very much.

お世話になりました
88歳の母のお祝い記念で家族でハワイに行きました。
10年前に一緒に行った母が今回パラセイリングにチャレンジを希望
88歳の高齢でもあり心配をしチャレンジできるかを調査、Webサイトの体験写真に同年代らしき写真があり問題ないと判断し申し込みました。
窓口スタッフの方も新設にフレンドリーに対応していただき心配もなく乗船、
船上スタッフの方も大変親切に安全に気を使っていただき安心にフライト、
当然ですが強い風の勢いで短時間に150メートル爽快な眺めと体験したことのない感覚で88歳の母も大変喜んで満足しました。
私たち家族は防水カメラ、GOProカメラ等を準備し写真やビデオを撮りましたが船上の揺れ等で少しうまく撮れていませんでした。
また同乗した方は記念写真が欲しかったようで事前にスタッフに希望していなかったようでした。事前アナウンスをされるか、常時船上から撮影をし戻った時に購入の有無を確認するやり方もいいのかなと思いました
大変ありがとうございました

It was a great time captain and mate was great def made our experience twice as fun

It rises up to 150 meters, and there is a sense of tension until that moment, but the fear lasts only for an instant. The view from up high is amazing. My husband, who has a fear of heights, also enjoyed it. There was stability without any significant swaying in the air. You are instructed to put away your phone, but if you're confident you won't drop it, you could probably take it up with you. (I didn't do that, though.) The moving boat does sway, so motion sickness medication is a must!

150mまで上昇、その瞬間まで緊張感はありますが、怖いと思うのは一瞬だけ。高いところからの景色が最高です。
高所恐怖症の夫も楽しめていました。
空中で大きく揺れることもなく安定感がありました。
ケータイを仕舞うように指示されますが、落とさない自信があるなら空まで持って行けそうです。
（私はしませんでしたが）
移動の船は揺れるので、酔い止め必須です！

This was my first time participating. I was worried about the check-in since I can't speak English, but the staff member helped me, and I was able to check in without any issues. There are also Japanese guidelines available.

Everyone goes barefoot on the boat, so wearing beach sandals or sneakers is fine. We brought a waterproof phone case to keep our money and card keys, but there was space under the benches on the boat for luggage, so some people participated with bags or backpacks (though they might get wet).

The boat moves at quite a speed, so depending on the wave height, it can jump and there can be quite a jolt. If you are prone to seasickness, I think it's safer to take motion sickness medication.

The start is on the boat, but since you will be landing in the water, I think it's better to have a towel if you're concerned. We dried off quite a bit on the way back to the boarding area.

The photo data was provided on an SD card and iPhone for about $40 for around 100 pictures, and after disembarking, we were able to view the photos and decide whether to purchase them.

The activity itself was an extraordinary experience and very enjoyable! The color of the ocean and the view of Honolulu were beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone interested.

初めて参加しました。
英語が話せないのでチェックインから心配していましたが、店員のお姉さんに声をかけていただき無事にできました。日本語の規約もあります。
船上で全員裸足になるのでビーチサンダルでもスニーカーでも問題ありません。
私たちは防水の携帯ケースにお金やカードキーを入れて持っていきましたが、船のベンチの下に荷物を入れるスペースがあったので、鞄やリュックで参加されている方もいました。(濡れる可能性はあります。
船はかなりのスピードで進むので、波の高さによっては船がジャンプしたり結構衝撃がありました。船酔いしやすい方は酔い止めを飲んだ方が安心だと思います。
スタートは船上ですが、着水するので気になる方はタオルがあった方が良いと思います。乗船場に帰る間に結構乾きました。
写真のデータはSDカードとiPhoneに入れてもらって40$100枚くらいで、下船後に写真を見せてもらって購入するか決められました。
アクティビティ自体は非日常体験でとても楽しかったです！海の色とホノルルの景色がとても綺麗でした。興味ある方にはぜひお勧めしたいです。