All Reviews for Water Sports in Waikiki

This time, we participated with a total of four people: three adults and one child (3 years old). Initially, one adult was supposed to accompany the child while the other two adults would go surfing. However, there was a bit of a dispute among the three adults about who would surf (laughs), so we consulted with the shop. They agreed that all three adults could experience surfing in one lesson, on the condition that we would return from the ocean on our own. We are truly grateful for that. It was the first experience of surfing for all the adults, but everyone was able to ride the waves without any issues, and we had a very enjoyable experience. When we go to Hawaii again, we definitely want to use this shop.

今回は大人3名・子供（3歳）1名の計4名で参加させて頂きました。当初は大人1名が子供に付き添い、残りの大人2名でサーフィンをする予定でした。しかし大人3人の間で誰がサーフィンをする？というケンカ（笑）になりショップに相談した所、沖から自力で戻るという条件付きで1レッスンに時間で大人3人全員がサーフィンを体験することが出来ました。本当に感謝です。サーフィン自体は大人全員初体験でしたが問題なく全員が波に乗ることが出来、とても楽しい体験をする事が出来ました。またハワイに行く際はぜひこちらのショップを利用したいと思います。

My first experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). First, on the sandy beach, an instructor who had been an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan gave a thorough lecture in fluent Japanese. Then we headed to the ocean. At first, I struggled to stand up because it was unstable, but once I could move freely in the direction I wanted, the fun doubled. Even a woman in her 50s was surprisingly able to get on and enjoy it quickly. It was also a strange experience to view the hotels in Waikiki from the sea. Initially, I had a reservation for 1:30 PM, but due to heavy rain, it was canceled on the day, and I rescheduled for 8:30 AM on another day. However, the sea was calm in the morning with fewer people, so I recommend the morning time (the staff mentioned this too). Waikiki Beach Services also has Japanese staff, which is reassuring. They keep your belongings in a shelf under the reception counter. As a side note, after that, when I rented a surfboard, I got a half-price repeat customer rate. The next day, I rented SUP equipment cheaply at Fort DeRussy Beach and had a great time. I realized how important it is to receive proper lessons from the instructor at the beginning. By the way, the reception for Waikiki Beach Services is at a counter within the pool area of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It seems easy to find but can be a bit confusing, so just a heads up.

初めてのSUP体験。まず砂浜で、日本でALT(英語教師)をしていたインストラクターさんが流暢な日本語で丁寧にレクチャーしてくれます。いざ海へ。最初は不安定な状態から立つのがやっとでしたが、行きたい方向に自由に進むようになると楽しさ倍増、50代おばちゃんでも意外とすぐ乗れて楽しめました。ワイキキのホテル群を海から眺める不思議な体験でもありました。当初13:30の予約だったのが大雨で当日に現場でキャンセルになり、別日の8:30amに変更となりましたが、朝は海も穏やかで人も少なく、朝の時間帯がおすすめです(スタッフの方もそう言ってました)。ワイキキビーチサービスには日本人スタッフもいて安心です。荷物は受付カウンター下の棚で預かってくれます。余談ですがその後サーフボードを借りたらリピーター料金で半額になりました。翌日にはフォートデルッシービーチでSUP道具を安価で借りて満喫。最初にインストラクターさんからちゃんとレッスンを受けることは大事なんだと実感しました。なお、ワイキキビーチサービスの受付はロイヤルハワイアンホテルのプール敷地内のカウンターです。わかりやすそうでわかりにくいので参考まで。

Since it was New Year's, there were a lot of people, so there was quite a bit of downtime outside of the flying time. It would be nice if they could limit it to about three groups at most.

お正月ということもあって、人数が多かったので、飛んでいる時間以外の暇が多かったかな。
多くても3組くらいにしてくれると嬉しいですね。

The team at Hawaiian parasail were fantastic. They were efficient, fun and safe from pick up to drop off. Greg our driver was knowledgeable, talkative and funny! The boat crew were very professional and experienced. We even saw a whale!
Would highly recommend

It was super enjoyable. I chose the highest type, and I was a bit anxious, but I was totally fine! My wife can't swim and was really scared, but it was no problem at all. She was nervous at the end, but it became a wonderful memory. Thank you. I highly recommend that those who participate apply with photos.

ちょー気持ち良かったです。
一番高く上がるタイプを選択し少し不安でしたが、私は全然大丈夫でした！
妻は泳げず、怖い怖い言ってましたが、全く問題無かったです。終わった時は緊張してましたが、とても良い思い出になりました。ありがとう
参加される方は、ぜひ写真付きで申込むことをお勧めします。

On New Year's Day 2020, I enjoyed a view of Waikiki from the sky. Most tours take a break on New Year's Day, so be careful when planning your schedule! They do operate during the year-end, though. Thank you for the paragliding experience I participated in! They were open on New Year's Day! There were two groups with a total of seven people. The wind was just right, not too cold, and it was perfect. One downside was that the pick-up location was in the city rather than at the hotel, which made me a bit anxious, but it turned out fine.

2020年、元旦に空からワイキキを眺めてきました。
元旦は、ほとんどのツアーがお休みになってしまいますので、予定を組む際には、注意が必要ですよ！年末はやってますがね。
今回参加したパラは、有難うございました！元旦に営業していましたよ！
参加は二組で7名でした。
風も丁度よく、寒くもなく最高でした。
一つ難点は、PICK場所が、ホテルではなく街中でしたので、少々不安でしたが大丈夫でした。

This was my first time participating. Since I stayed at Hawaiian Village, it was easy to walk there, which was convenient.

I even had the time to take photos with my camera, and it was a lot of fun!

I recommend that people who are prone to seasickness take medication in advance. Not only on the boat, but paragliding itself involves being in a Cessna, which can be quite bumpy. Be sure to prepare well!

初めて参加させて頂きました。
宿泊が、ハワイアンビレッジだった事もあり、歩きで行く事ができて楽チンでした。

カメラで撮影する余裕もあり、とても楽しかったです！

船酔いしやすい人は事前に薬を飲むことをおすすめします。船だけじゃなく、パラセイリング自体はセスナに乗って乱高下している状態なので。確りと準備を！

We were able to share wonderful memories of Hawaii as a family.
The view was amazing!! The staff was fantastic!! Parasailing was the best!!

家族でたいへん良いハワイの思い出を共有できた。
見晴らし最高！！スタッフ最高！！パラセイリング最高！！

Since it was my first time, I chose the 90m option, but I regret not going for the 150m.
You can really feel the excitement of being on a southern island, yay!
The staff was very efficient, and before I knew it, I was up in the sky.

初めてなので９０mにしましたが、１５０mにすれば良かったと後悔しています。
南の島へきたぜ、ヒャッホー！
と言う気分を味わえます。
スタッフの手際が良く、あれよあれよと言う間に空の上です。

My first time paragliding! I usually don't have good experiences with activities, but this time I was completely satisfied! The timing was smooth from the hotel, so I didn't feel stressed and was able to unwind.

生まれて初めてのパラセーリング、毎回アクテビティでいい思いがなく終わっていたが今回はすべて満足‼️時間もホテルから出て円滑に進んだのでストレスも溜まらず発散出来ました

The children were scared at first, but they quickly became excited and had fun. Since we took motion sickness medication beforehand, there was no seasickness. I would like to do it again.

子供達も最初は怖がっていましたが、すぐに楽しくなり興奮していました。事前に酔い止め薬を服用していたので船酔いもなかったです。またやってみたいです。

I flew with my two children. They were thrilled to be flying higher than the birds. They said they definitely want to do it again when we come back to Hawaii.

子供と三人で飛びました。鳥より高い位置で飛べたことに、子供が感激していました。またハワイに来たら絶対やりたいと言っていました。

Since I always played golf, I decided to try surfing for the first time while in Hawaii. When I went to the surf shop offering lessons, there was quite a crowd waiting, which was encouraging. It was a semi-private lesson, but I felt there wasn't much difference from a group lesson. The timing for paddling with the waves was entirely up to the coach. Since I was on a longboard, I was able to stand up right from the start, which was fun. However, paddling out to the ocean was tough, and that was quite challenging. I'm excited that there are more options in Hawaii to enjoy in the future.

いつもゴルフばかりだったので、せっかくのハワイなのだからと、はじめてサーフィンに挑戦しました。
催行しているサーフショップに行くと、かなりの人数が待っていて盛況。セミプライベートレッスンでしたが、グループレッスンでもさほど違いはないように思います。
波に背にしてパドリングするタイミングは全てコーチ任せ。ロングボードなので、初めから立つことができて楽しかったです。ただ、沖に向かってのパドリングは辛くて、これだけは大変でした。
ハワイの選択肢が増えてこれからも楽しみです。

Staff was wonderful and funny! Excellent time and views! A must do at 1000 feet!!!

We participated as a family of four. The silence at 150 meters above ground was very pleasant. Even those who were hesitant to join said it was amazing! They were very satisfied and glad they did it.

家族４人で参加しました。
150m上空は無音でとても心地が良かったです。
参加を躊躇していた者も最高！やって良かったと大変満足してました。

I tried surfing for the first time. They teach you carefully, so I think anyone can do it. However, I couldn't stand up even once. It was about two hours in the morning, but my whole body is sore. You can't bring your phone or camera, so if you have a partner, I recommend having them take pictures for you. Of course, the shop staff will take videos and photos, but they sell them for over $50, which is a bit expensive. My wife also participated, but she got seasick and had to give up early. If you're prone to motion sickness, you'll need some medication for that.

初めてサーフィンをしました。丁寧に教えてくれるので、誰でもできると思います。ただ私は一度も立ち上がれませんでした。午前中2時間ほどでしたが、全身が筋肉痛です。携帯やカメラは持って行けないので、もしパートナーがいれば取ってもらうことをお勧めします。もちろんショップのかたが動画と写真を撮ってくれますが、50ドル以上で販売されますので、少し高いですね。妻も参加しましたが、船酔いのようになってしまい早々にギブアップ。酔いやすい方は酔い止めも必要ですね。

The beautiful sea was amazing to see from above! As soon as you arrive, you board the boat to start, so I recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take motion sickness medication in advance.

綺麗な海が上空から見渡せて最高でした！到着してすぐに船に乗ってスタートとなるので、船酔いしやすい方は事前に酔い止めを飲むことをオススメします。

They will take your photo, but it is indeed a paid service. Since it can be quite expensive, it might be better to have someone else take your picture.

写真を撮ってくれるけど、やはり有料でした。
結構値段もかかるので、他の人に撮ってもらうようにした方が良いです。

I had my first surfing experience with my son. He's a 15-year-old boy, and as expected, he picked up how to ride the waves really quickly. I found paddling to be quite tough and got tired quickly, but even when the instructor asked me if I wanted to go in, I stubbornly stayed out for three hours. Floating on the board in the ocean felt really nice.

初サーフィン体験しました
息子と体験。
１５才の男の子、さすがに乗り方ゲットめちゃ早い‍♀️
私はバドリングの大変、疲れが速攻でながらも、インストラクターの子にTo go? といわれても、意地で３じかん乗りきりました☺️

うみにボードでプカプカ漂うのも気持ちいい

Basically, it was an English lesson, but the teacher who could speak Japanese taught in Japanese! Everyone was very kind, and it was fun. Previously, when I took surfing lessons at a different place, I couldn't stand up, but this time I could! It felt great!

基本、英語のレッスンですが、日本語の話せる先生が日本語で教えてくれました！みなさんとても優しくて楽しかったです。以前、違う場所でサーフィンレッスンを受講した時は立てなかったのに、今回は立てました！気持ちよかったです！

Once you climb up to 150 meters, you can see Diamond Head in its entirety, which is refreshing. The exhilaration of climbing and the feeling of weightlessness afterward are indescribably enjoyable. It's not scary, so I recommend it for families as well.

150メートルまで上がるとダイヤモンドヘッドが一望でき、爽快
上がる瞬間の高揚感と上がった後の浮遊感がなんとも言えず、楽しいです
対して怖くないので、家族連れにもおすすめです

I was anxious about the English support, but the driver and the crew on the boat were accustomed to Japanese people, so it wasn't a problem not speaking English.

The driver was wonderful; while we waited in the car, he sent me breathtaking photos taken in Hawaii, including pictures of whales and rainbows via AirDrop. He also gave me some recommended souvenirs like gummy candies and canned juice.

It's a good idea to have some cash on hand to tip the driver and the crew.

英語対応とのことで不安でしたが、送迎のドライバーさん、船のクルー含め日本人慣れしていたので英語が話さなくても問題ないです。

送迎のドライバーさんがとても素晴らしく車の中で待っている時間に、ハワイで撮れた絶景写真や鯨、虹などの写真をエアドロで送ってくれました。
またおすすめのお土産ときてグミや缶ジュースももらいました。

船のクルー送迎のドライバーさんたちにチップを払うので現金は多少あった方がいいです。

Pickup from the hotel was smooth, and we were able to enjoy the activities! It was really beautiful and amazing! However, the wind was strong, and the boat was rocking, which made me feel seasick. I wish I had taken seasickness medication with me.

I recommend it to those who are going!

ホテルからピックアップ、
スムーズな流れでアクティビティができました！
すごくキレイで最高でした！
が風がきつくて、船が揺れて船酔いしてしまい
船酔いの薬を飲んでいけばよかったなーと。

行かれるかたはお勧めしますー！

The staff who picked us up, the staff during parasailing, and all the other staff were kind, polite, and had great energy. I think you should definitely experience the stunning views when you come to Hawaii. Motion sickness medication is a must!

ピックアップしてくれたスタッフ、パラセーリング中のスタッフなど、すべてのスタッフが親切で丁寧でノリが良かったです。ハワイにきたら絶景やるべきだと思います。酔い止めは必須です！

Since it was 150 meters high, the view was unexpectedly great, and it felt really nice. I recommend it. It's just a short walk from the Hilton, so it's easy to participate.

１５０ｍにしたので、思いのほか高いので、景色もよくとても気持ちがよかったです。お勧めです。
ヒルトンから歩いてすぐなので、手軽に参加できます。

I participated in the 150m.
The view from above was beautiful, and it became a great memory.
I didn't feel as much fear as I expected.
If you are prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication before participating.

150mに参加しました。
上からの景色は奇麗で、良い思い出になりました。
思ったほど、恐怖感はありませんでした。
酔いやすい方は、酔い止めを飲んでからの参加をお勧めします。

We floated up, smiling without a care, with the hotels of Waikiki, the blue sky, and the blue sea in front of us. It was the best. It might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication while waiting to get to the point.

ふわりと上がって、恐怖心もなく二人でニコニコ顔、目の前にはワイキキのホテルと青い空と青い海、最高でした。
ポイントまで行くのと順番を待つまで、酔い止め飲んだ方がいいかも。

The instructor taught us politely in Japanese, and the conversation was interesting, making it very enjoyable. It was easier to stand and ride than I had expected. My mother, who is in her 60s, also had a great time, and if there is another opportunity, I would like to do it again.

インストラクターが日本語で丁寧に教えてくれたうえに、話も面白くとても楽しかったです。
思っていたよりも簡単に立って乗る事も出来ました。60代の母も充分楽しむ事ができ、もし次回の機会があるならば、もう一度お願いしたいです。

I have a fear of heights, but I participated because my wife wanted to. We put on safety gear and set off. I was anxious because there was no backrest and the ropes creaked while flying, but the view of the Hawaiian sea was very pleasant. Watching the sunset was the best part. If you hand over your camera, they will take pictures for you. I wonder if it costs $30 for professional photos? I wore a GoPro on my head and it was fine. Also, they do ask for tips, so don't forget that.

The staff who picked us up and dropped us off were very kind, and we enjoyed eating at the restaurant they recommended and shopping, so it might be a good idea to go on the first day. They gave us gummies, snacks, and juice, which helped us with souvenir selection!

高所恐怖症なのですが、妻がやりたいとのことで参加しました。
安全用具を付けていざ出発。
背もたれがなかったり、飛んでるときにロープがぎしぎし言っているのが不安でしたが、
ハワイの海を一望できてとても気持ちよかったです。
夕焼けを見れたのは最高でした。
カメラを渡すと、撮ってくれます。
本格的に写真をお願いすると３０ドルかかるのかな？
ゴープロを頭に着けて撮影したのですが、大丈夫でした。
あとチップを要求されるので、お忘れなく。

送り迎えをしてくださったスタッフの方がとても親切で、
教えてくれたお店でごはんを食べたりショッピングを楽しめましたので、
初日に行くのがおすすめかも？
グミやおかし、ジュースをくれて、おみやげ選びにも参考になりました！

During my 4-night, 6-day trip to Hawaii, I found myself with some extra time, so I made a last-minute reservation on-site. When I booked, I was instructed to print the voucher, but I didn't know how to print it in Hawaii. However, the staff at the reception were very helpful, so it turned out fine. I was also relieved to find that the receptionist spoke Japanese very well. They even took care of my valuables at the reception.

The SAP was quite challenging, but thanks to the enthusiastic instruction from Matt, the instructor, I was able to stand up successfully! Additionally, it was truly moving to see a sea turtle up close during the lesson.

I was a bit anxious since it was my first activity, but I had a great time. The fact that it only takes about an hour at Waikiki Beach makes it easy to participate, which is another great point. I definitely want to join again the next time I visit Hawaii.

4泊6日のハワイ旅行で、時間が余りそうだったので急遽現地で予約しました。
予約の際バウチャーを印刷してくださいとの案内が出ましたが、ハワイで印刷する方法もわからず当日を迎えましたが、受付の方が対応してくださったので大丈夫でした。
また受付の女性の方が日本語がお上手で安心しました。貴重品も受付で預かって下さいました。

SAPに関してはとても難しかったですが、インストラクターのマット先生が熱心に教えてくださったおかげで、無事立つことができました！
また、レッスン中すぐ近くで海ガメを見ることが出来たのも本当に感動でした。

初めてのアクティビティで不安もありましたが、本当に楽しかったです。
ワイキキビーチで1時間程で終わるため、気軽に参加出来る点もお勧めポイントです。
次回ハワイに行く時も是非参加したいです。