Reviewed by: たかまお
This time, due to time constraints, we opted for this optional tour separate from the travel agency's tour. We chose the highest height of 150 meters. There were four other groups besides us, making a total of five groups. First, we gathered at the Ambassador Hotel near our accommodation and took a trolley, arriving at the port in about 10 minutes. The check-in was quick, as we just showed the voucher saved on our smartphone, and it was done in five minutes! Then we set sail!
There were some waves, but it wasn't enough to make anyone seasick. However, one lady from the first pair slipped and hit her bottom hard (laughs). The other three groups finished without any issues. The Chinese couple in front of us handed us their smartphone, and we took a ton of pictures from takeoff to landing (including one where they were kissing).
When it was our turn, the staff asked in English, "Shall we take a photo? It's $35," to which I replied, "YES," and we got ready to fly. We were told that using a selfie stick was at our own risk, but we brought one along. The height of 150 meters was scarier than I imagined, but I got used to it after a while and was very satisfied with the views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and even whales!!! It was also fun when the staff playfully lowered us to the point where our feet got wet before we were picked up.
Since we were the last group, it felt like we flew for a bit longer. In the end, we received an SD card and paid $35 plus a tip. On the way back, instead of taking the shuttle bus, we walked along Waikiki Beach and stopped by Ala Moana Center before heading home.
We anticipated some splashes while on the boat, so we wore swimsuits. I think it's better to wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet. After returning, I was very satisfied to see that they had taken 70 photos for us. I highly recommend everyone to join this tour!!!
今回は時間の都合もあり旅行会社のツアーとは別にこのオプショナルツアーを申し込みました。高さは一番高い150メートルを選択しました。
自分たちの他に4組いたので計5組でした。まず宿泊していたホテルの近くにあるアンバサダーホテルに集合してトロリーに乗りそこから10分程で港に到着しました。手続きもスマートフォンに保存していたバウチャーを見せて5分で終了!そして出航!
波は少しありましたが船酔いで吐くほどではありませんでした。しかし、最初のペアの1人のおばちゃんが滑ってお尻強打してました(笑)他の3組は何事も無く無事に終了。
私達の前の中国人カップルにはスマホを渡され飛び立つところから回収されるところまで写メを爆裂撮りました。(チューしてるところも)
私達の順番になりスタッフから「写真撮ろうか?35ドルだよ」と英語で言われ「YES」と答え飛ぶ準備をしました。自撮り棒は自己責任でということだったのですが持って飛びました。
150メートルという高さは想像以上に高くて怖かったのですが、しばらくすれば慣れてしまいワイキキの景色、ダイヤモンドヘッド、クジラも見えて大満足でした!!!回収される前にスタッフのイタズラで足が水に浸かるぐらいまで降ろされたのも楽しかったです。
最後の1組だったため飛んでる時間も若干長かった気がします。最後にSDカードをもらい35ドル+チップを払いました。帰りは、送迎のバスに乗らずワイキキのビーチを歩いてアラモアナセンターに寄って帰りました。
船に乗っている間水しぶきがあると予想していたので私達は水着を着用していきました。水着を着用するか、濡れても良い服を着て行った方が良いと思います。
帰ってから撮って頂いた写真を見ると70枚も撮ってくれていて大変満足でした。
皆さん是非このツアーに参加することをお勧めします!!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Don
Lots of fun, good food, great crew. Safety and "fun" was the name of the game.
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/23 |
Reviewed by: チャチャ
The weather was bad, and the planned day was canceled, but they were very kind and helped us change the schedule, allowing us to enjoy parasailing safely. The locals were also very friendly, and we had a great time.
天候が悪く予定していた日は中止になりましたがとても親切に対応して頂き
日程を変更して無事にパラセイリングを楽しみました(^O^)
現地の人もとても親切でとても楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Ian f
They use the motor to get the boat out of the harbour and then turn it off and you are moving swiftly along just by wind power - it's a wonderful experience, so calm but invigorating. The weather was perfect, sunny with clouds and a good breeze for sailing. The crew were great. Friendly, helpful and professional. Anna, the bar tender was especially good (and we all got a voucher for a free cocktail which I did not realize - nice!). She helped one person who was not feeling too good and gave him all sorts of great advice.
The boat sails along the coastline so you get the perfect view of the Honolulu coastline and Waikiki. We even saw a whale off the side of the boat which was really exciting. A great afternoon trip and great value.
Aloha
We're so delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on Makani and with her crew. Many mahalos for taking the time to share your experience with us and Veltra.
Sending you much Aloha
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Monica
About the shuttle service: It was not the flashy van mentioned on the voucher, but rather a blue van with no markings. The driver, who only spoke English, was asking people who seemed to be tour participants, "Parasailing?" so I think it wouldn't be a problem even if you don't understand the language.
Despite being 56, my mother, who has loved thrill rides since she was young, and I, who get cold sweats even when the airplane shakes, decided to take on the challenge. It was my first time parasailing, but the handsome staff provided instructions in Japanese, English, and Chinese, making everything very easy to understand.
The first group was an American couple, and as the boat sped up, we were all nervous on the boat, but the couple up in the air was extremely excited. When it was our turn in the second group, the moment we sat at the back of the boat and waited was the scariest part, but once we were up in the air, there was no shaking or ups and downs; we were simply moved by the beautiful blue sky of Hawaii and the sparkling ocean spread out below us.
When we descended, it was not a rapid drop but a slow one, gently splashing into the sea and then coming back up, and finally, we were softly lowered down.
It became the best memory of Hawaii!
シャトルサービスについて:バウチャーに書いてある派手なバンではなく、青色の何の表記も無いバンでした。英語しかしゃべらない運転手さんがツアー参加者っぽい人たちに「パラセイリング?」と声掛けてたので、たとえ言葉が分からなくても問題ないと思います。
56にも関わらず若いときから絶叫系大好きな母と、飛行機が気流で揺れても冷や汗搔く私のコンビで挑戦しました。人生初のパラセイリングだったが、スタッフのイケメンが日本語英語中国語で指示出していたので、説明がすごく分かりやすかったです。
1組目はアメリカ人のカップルで、実際ボートがスピード出して飛ばしていくにつれて、ボートにいた私たちがどきどきハラハラしてましたが、上に上がったカップルは大興奮してました。2組目で順番が回ってきて、船尾に座って待ってた瞬間が怖さマックスでしたが、実際上がっていくと、揺れも無く、上下の起伏もなく、ただひたすらハワイの青空と一面に広がる海の輝きに感動されました。
降りていくときも急降下ではなく、ゆっくりで、海にポチャンしてまた上がって、最後にやさしく降ろしてくれました。
ハワイ最高の思い出になりました!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/14 |
Reviewed by: タバサ
Since it was a special Friday with my daughters on their first trip to Hawaii, we decided to watch the fireworks from the sea. It was better than I expected, as we could see Diamond Head from a different angle and enjoy the pleasant breeze. The buffet-style meal was also tastier than I anticipated, and there seemed to be a variety of drinks available.
However, it would have been nice to have some notices in Japanese regarding safety instructions and how to order drinks on the boat. I didn't quite understand everything and couldn't enjoy the different drinks as much as I would have liked. It was a bit disappointing, especially since the bartender was very friendly and accommodating.
初ハワイの娘達と折角の金曜だったので、海上から花火を見ようと言うことに。違う角度からダイヤモンド・ヘッドが見れたり、気持ち良い風に吹かれながらと思った以上に良かったです。ビュッフェスタイルの食事も思ったより美味しかった。お酒も色々ありそうでした。
ただ、船上での注意書き、お酒の頼み方などせめて日本語表示の張り紙でもあればよかった。よく分からなくて、色んなお酒を楽しめなかった。作ってくれるお兄ちゃんはとってもフランクで良かっただけに少し残念。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
Reviewed by: えりんぽ
I have a fear of heights and I'm not good with roller coasters, but after reading some experiences, I thought it might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I decided to challenge myself and go for the 150m jump.
There were three groups participating, including my husband and me, a French couple, and a newlywed Japanese couple. We arrived five minutes early, and while I was looking around, a plump gentleman was already waiting. When they called my name, we boarded the bus.
We then met up with the other two couples and arrived at a place with many boats. After receiving our tickets, we quickly boarded a boat, and in about five minutes, we reached the jumping spot. I took some stomach medicine just in case, but the sea was so beautiful that I didn't feel any seasickness at all.
As others have mentioned, there was no explanation for us (maybe it was in English), and just as we were fitted with the equipment, the Japanese couple jumped first. During that time, lively reggae music was playing loudly, creating a fun atmosphere.
Then it was our turn! We ascended slowly, so there was no fear at all—just excitement! However, after a few minutes at the highest point, both my husband and I felt a bit weak in the knees. But looking around, the view was so beautiful that the feeling of pleasure outweighed any fear.
After about seven minutes of flying, we had our traditional splash into the sea, and we went in up to our chests, which was a lot of fun. The staff who weren't operating the boat took pictures with my husband's phone, and we were very satisfied! There were even some videos included, which was a nice surprise (laughs).
At the end, they asked for tips, and while I didn't see how much the other couples gave, I thought around 10% would be appropriate, so I gave $20. On the way back on the bus, since we were the last ones, I handed $5 to the gentleman, and he happily said, "Thank you, brothers!" which made me feel good.
If possible, I wish the driver and the boat staff could speak Japanese, so I deducted one star, but I would definitely like to use this service again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much!
高所恐怖症&ジェットコースターが大の苦手な私でしたが体験談を読んで、一生に一度かもしれないと思い150mに挑戦しました。
私達夫婦以外にフランス人カップルと日本人の新婚さん夫婦の3組で参加でした。
5分前には着いたのですが、ふくよか体型のおじ様が既に待っていてキョロキョロしていたら名前を呼ばれバスに乗り込みました。
そのまま2組とも合流し、船が沢山ある場所につきチケットを貰ったらすぐに船に乗り込み、5分くらいで飛ぶ場所に、、
酔い止めがなく一応胃薬はのんだんですが
船酔いなんて全然しないほど、海が綺麗でした。
皆様が書いてあるように私達には説明がなく(もしかしたら英語で言ってたのかも)器具を装着されたと思ったら最初は日本人夫婦が飛び、その間は
軽快なレゲエ調の音楽を爆音で流してくれてノリノリに♪
次に私達の番でした!
ゆっくり上がってくので恐怖は全然なく
わー*\(^o^)/*っていう感情のみでしたが、さすがに一番高い所で何分かかいると私も旦那もちょっと足がすくみましたが周りをみるととても綺麗で下さえみなければ気持ちよさが勝ちます。
7分くらいの空の散歩のあとは恒例の海ポチャをしてくれて胸のしたくらいまでは入りましたが楽しかったです。
写真は船を動かしてないスタッフの方が旦那の携帯で撮ってくれて大満足です!!
たまに動画も入ってて驚きです(笑)
そして最後にチップくださーい!
って言われたので他の夫婦はどれくらい渡したかみてませんが大体10%くらいかな?
って思って20ドル渡しました。
帰りのバスのときは私達が最後だったので5ドルおじ様に渡したら
サンキューブラザーズ!!
と言って喜んでくれたのでよかったです。
できれば運転手さんも船のスタッフも日本語が話さればということで☆一つ減らしましたがまた、ハワイに行く際は利用したいです。
ありがとうございました!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/15 |
Reviewed by: しーちゃん
The bus pickup was over 10 minutes late, which made me worried, but we arrived safely and were able to board the boat. I was really concerned about seasickness, but there were only three groups, and they organized everything quickly, so it was totally fine. My son was scared until the last minute because he has a fear of heights, but they securely fitted him with the gear, and it seems he was able to enjoy himself without worry. It was a bit disappointing that the sky was cloudy, but we enjoyed the views of Hawaii from above. The flight time was longer than I expected, which was satisfying. I asked to take photos with my phone, and they captured everything well from the moment we took off, even filming a video. I later discovered some really funny photos with American jokes, like cutting the rope with a knife, when we got back to the hotel. We made great memories together. I go to Hawaii every year for the Honolulu Marathon and always book some kind of activity through VELTRA. I also request Wolfgang Puck every year. Thank you again this year. If I had one hope, it would be to have the ability to communicate via email using a smartphone email address.
バスのお迎えは10分以上遅れて心配になりましたが、無事現地に着いてボートに乗れました。船酔いがすごく心配でしたが3組しかいなくて段取りも素早くしてもらったので全然大丈夫でした。息子が高所恐怖症なので直前まで怖がってましたがしっかりと器具を装着してもらって安心して楽しめたようです。曇り空だったので少し残念でしたが空からのハワイの景色を楽しめました。飛行時間も思ったより長く満足しました。携帯で写真撮影をお願いしたのですが上空に飛び立つ時からしっかり撮ってもらってて動画まで撮影してくれててナイフでロープを切るアメリカンジョーク満載の写真もホテル帰ってから改めて発見してすごく面白かったです。息子と2人のいい思い出が出来ました。毎年ホノルルマラソンでハワイに行きますが毎年VELTRAで何かしらのアクティビティを申し込んでます。あとウルフギャングも毎年お願いしてます。今年もありがとうございました。一つ希望があるとしたらスマートフォンでのメールアドレスでメールのやり取りが出来るようになると助かります。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/09 |
Reviewed by: tom
The staff, including the drivers, were all very nice people. There were about five groups, and each session lasted around 3 to 4 minutes. If you feel scared, you can gesture, and they will let you off early. Additionally, if you wish, you can be lightly submerged in water while remaining on board. While waiting for the other four groups, the boat swayed quite a bit, so I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some anti-nausea medication.
スタッフの人は運転手含め全て良い人達でした。
5組程いて1組3,4分程度で行われました、怖い場合はジェスチャーすると早めにおろしてくれます。また、希望に応じて乗ったままの状態で軽く水に浸からされます。
他の4組を待っている間は船の揺れが結構激しく、乗り物酔いをし易い人は酔い止めを飲んでおくといいと思います。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/20 |
Reviewed by: NDS
This was a very fun and great way to meet new people in Waikiki. The host was amazing, and all bar stops were fun.
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| Packages: | Kakaako Bar Hopping - Happy Hour Tour (4:00 PM & 7:00 PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Sherstin Law
My wife, Sherstin, and I immensely enjoyed our sail on the "Makani" and it was one of the high points of our recent time on Oahu.
The day was mostly sunny with a few rain squalls which made for some interesting contrasts.
The catamaran was very stable and the captain was expert at reading the waves and currents which was a great relief to my wife since she is a bit prone to dizziness. But she was able to handle the voyage with no problem.
What a view of Diamond Head and Waikiki! We also got a kick out of seeing a couple of turtles, as well as some surfers and snorkelers.
Hats off to the captain, crew and shore personnel -- we had a great time!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Was an amazing time. Went on as strangers came off as good friends. Definitely an experience not to miss when in Honolulu
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| Packages: | Kakaako Bar Hopping - Happy Hour Tour (4:00 PM & 7:00 PM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Sandra Tesch
Such a fun excursion! I went with my family and this was fun for everyone. We got to see sea turtles and all sorts of native fish! The fish even came right up next to the boat. They took us out to where they saw dolphins the other day and while we didn't see any it was still a beautiful view. The staff were fun and informative and the boat was very clean and well maintained. The staff were quick to point out any local landmarks or points of interest and were very funny. I would definitely recommend this!
Oh, and be sure to try the house cocktail! They don't skimp on their pours ;) I'd also recommend getting the souvenir cup, you get twice the drink for your ticket and a cool cup to remember your trip by!
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/26 |
Reviewed by: AMD
My husband and I recently moved to Oahu, and my parents were coming to visit us for Thanksgiving....I wanted to find something different we could do so I thought a dinner cruise would be perfect and relaxing. The food was subpar, and they made it seem like it was going to be a huge spread. We did not get to see fireworks, when the weather seemed fine. And towards the end of the cruise, we were just hanging out in the same area for quite some time before we had to dock. I am usually not one to complain, or write reviews, but I suggest you ask specific questions if considering these particular cruises so you are not left disappointed. We felt as though it was a waste of our money, and we would have rather gone out for a nice dinner, and sat outside to watch the sunset.
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/25 |
Reviewed by: NNN
The driver came to pick me up at the nearest point to the hotel, and he was very kind. Even though I don't understand English, I was able to enjoy the activities without any problems!
ホテルの最寄のところまで迎えに来てくれて運転手の方も優しくて英語がわからない私でも問題なくアクティビティを楽しむことができました!
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/05 |
Reviewed by: にぼし
This was my second time parasailing. I had some excitement from my memories of the previous experience, but it exceeded my expectations! At first, I was a bit anxious because the tour details were all in English and I wondered if they would understand Japanese, but both staff members clearly loved Japan, which made the time on the boat enjoyable.
On the way to the parasailing spot, we enjoyed the view of the town (even though we were going really fast), chatting and taking photos, which was also a lot of fun! The staff were very lively, and they even took photos with us.
When we finally arrived and started!!! The height was incredible, scary but fun!!! Being in the air was both frightening and exhilarating!!! The staff had a playful spirit, and just when I thought it was about to end, they surprised us with one more fun experience!
As we were leaving, they kindly shared information about that day's events and the market for the next day. The staff were truly friendly and cheerful.
I would definitely like to request them again when I go parasailing in Hawaii!
Thank you very much.
私自身パラセーリングは2回目でした。
なので、あんな感じこんな感じ、と
記憶しているワクワクがあったのですが、
期待以上それ以上でした!!
最初、送られてきたツアーの内容が
全て英語で、日本語は通じるのかな…と
不安でしたが、スタッフ2名とも日本が
大好きということが伝わってくるくらい
船に乗っている時も楽しかったです。
パラセーリングができるところまでも
街並みを見ながら(といってもすごい
スピードですが)しゃべりしながら
写真を撮りながら、その時も楽しかったです!
とてもノリのいいスタッフさんなので、
一緒に写真を撮ってもらったり^_^
いざ到着してスタート!!!
高さが尋常じゃなく、怖いけど楽しい!!!
空中って怖気持ちいい!!!
スタッフの遊び心もあり、もうすぐ
終わるわってときにまたひとつ
楽しませていただきました!
帰り際にはその日のイベントや
翌日のマーケットの情報を教えて
くれるなど本当に親切で明るい
スタッフさん達でした。
またハワイでパラセーリングを
やるときには是非お願いしたいです^_^
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
Reviewed by: 早野嘉奈子
It was absolutely amazing!!! The locals were really good at getting everyone excited, and I was super pumped! The rocking of the boat was seriously intense, but I managed to get through it because it was so much fun! If it weren't for those two locals, I definitely would have been sick... They took a lot of photos and the videos turned out great... I want to go back to Hawaii (;_;)
もう最高!!!現地の人も盛り上げ上手で、むっちゃテンションあがった!船の揺れはまじでやばかったけど、楽しさでなんとか乗り切った!現地の人が、あの二人じゃなかったら確実にゲロゲーロしてたでしょう。。。写真もいっぱい撮ってくれてムービーもいい感じで、、ハワイに戻りたい(;_;)
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| Packages: | 高さ150メートル ※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: sami
As a commemoration of our honeymoon, we participated in our first parasailing experience.
When we arrived at the meeting point for the afternoon tour, the trolley and the driver were already waiting for us. The driver spoke English and was very lively in conversation. The trolley was almost private, and with just six of us in the spacious interior, we were able to sit comfortably.
After arriving at the boat dock and waiting for about 20 minutes, we finally boarded the boat. Apart from us, all the other participants were foreigners. Once the boat set off, everyone got excited with a cheer. Although I couldn't understand most of the conversations, the atmosphere was very good, and just being there was enjoyable.
As we headed out to sea, the English explanations began, but we received a Japanese instruction manual, so we were able to understand everything properly.
Finally, we arrived at the spot for parasailing! We were the fourth group out of five, so we could calmly watch the procedures before our turn. The first couple was guided up in no time and quickly soared into the sky. As they took off, the other participants applauded, and the atmosphere on the boat was very lively.
While waiting, the boat rocked quite a bit, which was thrilling in itself. We never got bored. Both of us had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, but as time went on, I started to feel a bit uneasy in my stomach.
While the previous pair was flying, they helped us put on the harness and asked, "Are you going to splash into the sea?" Before the tour, we were hesitant, but seeing the other members happily splash into the water made us decide to go for it too.
We were guided to the edge of the boat, and before we knew it, we were lifted into the air, soaring high above. I had hoped to reach the maximum height of 150 meters, but it wasn't as scary as I expected, and it felt nice to sway gently in the wind. Above all, everyone on the boat was waving and cheering for us, which really boosted our spirits.
We were up there for about ten minutes. The weather was great, so we could see Waikiki and Diamond Head beautifully. While taking photos and chatting, the time passed quickly. For us, it was just the right amount of time—neither too short nor too long. We got to splash into the water twice, which was so much fun! We only got wet up to our chests, so we weren't cold after coming back on board.
When we returned to the boat, everyone cheered, "Yeah!" Until we reached the port, everyone was in high spirits, and the atmosphere on the boat was truly enjoyable.
Finally, we were asked if we wanted to purchase photos for $30, and we decided to buy them without hesitation. On the return boat ride, they cheered in English, "Let's give a round of applause for our guests from Japan!" and we never felt out of place. Everyone was kind and lively, and I truly felt glad to have participated.
ハネムーンの記念に初のパラセイリングに参加しました。
午後からのツアーで集合場所に行くと、既にトロリーと運転手さんが待っていました。運転手さんは英語ですがノリノリでお話してくれます。トロリーもほぼ貸切状態で、広い車内に6人だったのでのびのび座れました。
ボート乗り場に到着後、20分程待っていよいよボートへ。
私たちの他は外国人の参加者ばかりでした。ボートが出発すると「フ~!」とみんな盛り上がっていきます。会話はほとんど分からないけど、雰囲気はとても良く、その場にいるだけでも楽しめました。
沖に向かいながら英語の説明が始まりますが、私たちは日本語の説明書をもらえたのできちんと理解できました。
沖へ着いていよいよパラセイリング!
私たちは5組中4番目だったので、飛ぶまでの手順を落ち着いて見てられました。
1番目だったカップルはあれよあれよという間に誘導され、あっという間に上空へ。飛び上がると他の参加者は拍手喝采で、ボート内はとても盛り上がってました。
待ち時間ボートがよく揺れるので、それだけでもハラハラドキドキします。全然飽きません。
二人とも事前に酔いどめを飲んでいましたが、後半につれて私は胃のあたりがモヤモヤしました。
前のペアが飛んでいる間に、ベルトを装着してくれ「チャプチャプ?(海に落ちる?)」と聞かれます。ツアー前は迷ってましたが、他のメンバーが海にチャプーンと落ちて楽しそうだったので私たちもお願いしました。
ボートの端に誘導され、パラシュートをつないだと思ったらあっという間に浮き上がり、はるか上空へ。1番高い150mを希望してましたが、思ったより怖くなく、風に揺られてふわふわと気持ち良いです。なにより、ボートにいるみんなが手を振ってくれたり拍手で讃えてくれるので、気分が上がります。
上空では10分弱でしょうか。天気がよかったので、ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドがとても綺麗に見えました。写真を撮ったり、喋ったりしている間に時間になります。私たちには短すぎず長すぎず、ちょうど良い時間でした。
期待していた海ポチャは2回もしてもらえ、とっても楽しかったです!濡れるのも胸下辺りまでなので、上がったあとも寒くはないです。
ボートへ戻ると「イエ~!」とみんなが盛り上げてくれました。港に着くまでみんなノリノリで、ボート内は本当に楽しかったです。
最後に有料写真が欲しいかどうか聞かれます。
30ドルですが、私たちは迷わず購入しました。
帰りのボートでは「日本からのお客さんに拍手~!」と英語で盛り上げてくださり、終始アウェイな感じはありませんでした。
みんな親切でノリもよく、参加して本当によかったと思いました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/13 |
Reviewed by: ターカーズマーケット
I participated early, and there were already 5 groups (10 people) in attendance. There are comments about rough driving, but in my case, the driver was an elderly man, and the driving was normal.
When we arrived at the dock, they were setting up the parachute on the boat, and we had to wait for over 20 minutes, which was as others had mentioned. Once we boarded the boat, we moved out to sea for about 5 minutes. The waves were high, so it was quite bumpy. I took motion sickness medication and just barely managed to endure it.
When we reached the point, those sitting at the front of the boat started putting on their gear to begin parasailing. Just before that, they asked if we wanted a photo service for $30. Since they were swapping SD cards for each group during the shoot, it seemed unlikely that our photos would get mixed up with others.
The parasailing itself was very pleasant and not scary at all. You can take pictures from the sky with a camera or smartphone you can hold. The flight time varied by group. The lowest plan was about 3-4 minutes, but the highest plan seemed to be double that. We chose the 130-meter plan, and I thought 5 minutes was just right.
At the end, they asked for a tip of about $10 per pair, and for a moment, I wondered if it was just $10 for two people, but since there were two instructors, everyone ended up giving $10 each. Lastly, when getting on the shuttle bus, those who were wet had to place towels on their seats.
早い時間に参加しましたが定員の5組10名参加していました。
車の運転が荒いという書き込みがありますが、私の場合はおじいさんのドライバーで、普通の運転でした。
船着き場に到着すると、船にパラシュートを設置しており、20分以上待たされましたので、これは他の方の書き込み通りでした。
いざ船に乗り込むと、沖に向けて5分くらい船で移動します。波が高いので結構揺れます。酔止めを飲んでギリギリ耐えれる感じでした。
ポイントに着くと、船の手前に座っている人から、器具を付けてパラセーリング開始です。直前に30ドルで写真サービスが要るかどうか聞かれます。
撮影は組ごとにSDカードを差し替えていたので、他の組の方の写真が混ざっているようなことは無さそうでした。
パラセーリング自体は、とても気持ちよく、全然怖くなかったです。手に持てるカメラかスマホで、空から撮影可能です。
飛行時間は、組によってまちまちです。一番低いプランだと、3〜4分程度でしたが、一番高いプランだと、その倍は飛行していたと思います。私たちは130メートルプランでしたが、5分程度でちょうどいいと思いました。
最後に2人ずつでチップ10ドルくらいくださいと案内があり、一瞬(2人で10ドルでいいのか?)と思いましたが、インストラクターが2人いたので、皆1人10ドルずつチップを渡していました。
最後に送迎バスに乗る際に、濡れている人は座席にタオルを敷く必要がありました。
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| Packages: | 高さ130メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Me and my husband thought about going to hawaii for our first wedding anniversary. I did our itinerary for hawaii and I am so glad that I purchased this! I got seasick cause im not used to cruising but overall it was very worth it purchasing this. My husband and i really had fun. They played music and sells alcoholic or non alcoholic drink which it made more cooler, they'll take you in the middle of the ocean and show you a very nice view of waikiki, you can see the fishes. it was very scenic!!!!! the staffs are really friendly, they'll give you instructions about what to do and what not to do. Make sure you follow 'em. I will surely try this again for our next visit to honolulu!! PS: bring your sunscreen!! :-)
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| Packages: | Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: yuri.
We challenged ourselves to go parasailing as part of our honeymoon trip! Before flying, I was so nervous that I thought about backing out, but the moment we took off, all those feelings disappeared. It was incredibly exhilarating and so much fun! We kept talking about how glad we were that we did it afterward.
You can also get photos taken for about $30, and the staff were cheerful and great! Although I didn't understand much English because they spoke quickly, it was helpful that they sometimes communicated important points in Japanese.
The transportation service was kind and made us feel safe during both pick-up and drop-off!
新婚旅行のイベントとしてパラセイルにチャレンジしました!
飛ぶ前はビビリすぎて辞退しようかと思いましたが
飛んだ瞬間、そんな気持ちなど無かったかのように
最高に気持ちよくて、楽しかったです!
これはやってよかったね〜〜と終わった後も話していました。
写真も30ドルくらいで撮っていただけますし、スタッフの方も明るくて良かったです♪
英語もほとんど早くて分かりませんが、重要なとこは日本語で伝えてくれることもあるので助かりました。
送迎の方が送り迎えともに、親切で安心しました♪
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/11 |
Reviewed by: keiko
Since my husband and I have seen the fireworks on Friday many times, this time we decided to join a tour to watch them from a boat. There were a lot of people on board, so it didn't feel like a relaxed sunset viewing. There were many large foreign tourists, and around the time of departure, we felt a bit intimidated since we are not very good at English. We were able to see the fireworks, but since it was from a distance, they were smaller than we expected.
主人と金曜日の花火は何度も見ているので、今回は船の上から見ようとツアーに参加しました。
とても大勢の人が乗っていて、ゆったりサンセットを鑑賞する感じではありませんでした。
体の大きな外国人が多く、出航の頃は英語が苦手な私達は気後れしてしまいました。
花火は見られましたが、遠くからなので思ったより小さかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/21 |
Reviewed by: やまさん
I overslept on the day and couldn't make it to the pickup time, but they kindly changed the time for me, and I was able to participate without any issues. The staff were all cheerful and kind, and I had a very enjoyable time! The view of Waikiki from above was beautiful! I would love to participate again!
当日寝過ごしてピックアップ時間に間に合わなかったのに、親切に時間変更していただき無事に参加できました。スタッフの皆さん明るく優しい方々で、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました!上空から見るワイキキは綺麗でしたよ!また参加したいと思いました!
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| Packages: | 高さ150メートル ※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/12 |
Reviewed by: 20代カップル
I signed up for the afternoon course and headed to the designated pickup location about 10 minutes before my 1:30 appointment, where they were already waiting for me. There were six Japanese participants and three foreigners, making a total of nine people. Once we boarded the boat and set off, we were handed a paper with safety instructions written in Japanese to read before actually flying, without much explanation. I felt a bit anxious, wondering if everything would be okay, but when I was chosen as part of the first group and was connected to the parachute, I was suddenly up in the air!
Once we were up, the view was all ocean, with Diamond Head visible in the distance—a breathtaking sight that you can only see while parasailing! It was mostly stable up there, so it wasn't scary, but occasionally being buffeted by the wind was quite thrilling! I think we were up for about 10 minutes, but at some point, I started wishing to come down, even though we had plenty of time in the air. The foreigners in our group seemed to have signed up for a lower course, but after seeing the height of our course, I thought theirs looked really low! If you're going to participate, I definitely recommend going for the highest option.
The photos taken during the flight were sold for $30, and you could choose to pay in cash on the boat or with a card once we got to the port. I would definitely recommend paying in cash. I chose to pay by card, but they told me it was $33 instead of $30. I accepted that it might be a card processing fee at the time, but looking back, a 10% fee seems too high. It's better to bring $40 in cash, including a tip for the crew.
I was very satisfied with the parasailing experience itself, but when I looked at the photo disk I bought for $30, I found that more than half of the contents were photos of people I didn't know, and about half of our photos were blurry and unviewable. That's why I'm giving this a one-star deduction.
午後からのコースで申し込み、1時半の約束に対して10分前頃に指定されたピックアップ場所に向かったところ、すでに迎えに来てくれていました。
参加した回は日本人が6人と外国人の方が3人で9人でした。船に乗り込んで出発すると、沖合に出て実際に飛ぶまで、これを読んでおけと注意事項が日本語で書かれた紙を渡されて、特に説明もないまま、大丈夫かな?と不安になりながらも1組目に選ばれて訳のわからないままパラシュートに繋がれると、あっという間に上空にいました!
上がってみると周りは全て海で遠くにダイヤモンドヘッドが見える景色は、パラセイリングでないと見れない最高の景色でした!
上空ではほとんど安定しているので怖くないのですが、たまに風にあおられてヒヤヒヤするのがまさにエキストリームでした!上空にいた時間は10分ぐらいだったと思いますが、途中からもう下ろしてくれと思い始めるぐらい時間は十二分に飛ばせてくれます。一緒の回だった外国人の人達はもっと低いコースに申し込んでいたようでしたが、自分達のコースの高さを見た後にそれを見ると、低っ!と思ってしまうぐらいだったので、参加するならやっぱり1番高いのがいいと思います。
飛んでいる間に撮った写真は30ドルで販売していて、船の上で現金で渡すか港についてからカードで払うかを選ぶことができるのですが、これは絶対に現金の方がいいです。自分はカードを選んだところ、そこでは30ドルではなく33ドルと言われ、カード支払い手数料かな?とその場では納得していましたが、今思えば手数料10%は高すぎますよね。参加する際は船員へのチップと合わせて40ドルは現金で持っていったほうがいいです。
パラセイリング自体は大満足でしたが、30ドルも出して買った写真ディスクを見てみたら、ディスクの中身の半分以上が見たこともない他人の写真で、自分達の写真も半分ぐらいがぶれていて見れたものではなかったのが残念で星1つ減らさせいただきます。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/03 |
Reviewed by: まりりん
This was my third time in Hawaii, and I experienced parasailing for the first time. I was recommended by my sister to join her, but I was anxious since I’m not good with roller coasters or heights.
I participated in the standard option at a height of 110 meters. Even so, once we were in the air, the view from such a height was beautiful. Even for someone like me who is not good with heights, it felt stable up there, and I wasn't scared. However, looking straight down at the ocean was frightening, so it might be better to focus on the distant scenery.
The parasailing itself wasn’t scary, but when moving from the boat to the open sea, it rocked quite a bit at a fast speed, causing a lot of ups and downs, which made my stomach feel uneasy. I took motion sickness medication just in case, so I was fine, but it might be a good idea to have some on hand.
There were two crew members who were kind, and when we were coming down from parasailing, they made a splash in the sea twice, which was a nice touch. The trolley driver was also a fun person, and I had a very enjoyable time.
ハワイ3度目で初めてパラセーリングを体験しました。妹に薦められ一緒に参加したのですが、私はジェットコースターや高いところなどが、もともと苦手で不安でした。
高度は110メートルの一番スタンダードなものに参加しました。それでも、空にあがると十分高いところから綺麗な景色が見えました。高いところが苦手な私でも空の上は安定していて、怖さはありませんでした。ただ、真下を見ると海で怖いので、遠くの景色を見ていた方が良いかもしれません。
パラセーリング自体は怖くなかったのですが、船から沖まで移動する時、けっこうなスピードで揺れるため、アップダウンが激しく、胃が浮く感じがあります。私は念のため、酔い止めを飲んでいたので、はかずに済んだのですが、酔い止めはあった方がいいかもしれません。
クルーは2人いましたが、親切でパラセーリングが下りてくる時、海ポチャを2回してくれました。サービス精神があって良い方です。トロリーの運転手の方もおちゃめな方で、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Peter & Louise-Aust.
Unfortunately our scheduled Friday night cruise was cancelled due to rough conditions. The staff were fantastic to reschedule a daytime cruise for us on Sunday since we were leaving the next Thursday. The boat crew were very friendly, informative, safe and competent. We managed to see some green sea turtles and view the island scenery from the water. We were able to capture some wonderful photos to remind us of our visit to Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/30 |
Reviewed by: はやし
The weather was nice, and the staff were really great, creating a sense of unity among the participants. It was fun on the boat, and since it doesn't take even half a day, it's perfect!
天気も良く、対応もすごいい人で参加者での一体感もありました。船の中はのりのりで楽しかったです。時間も半日もかからないのでいいです!
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Scb271
Great trip...good food...beautiful scenery! I'd return to do it again!
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| Packages: | Friday Sunset & Fireworks Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/28 |
Reviewed by: りらくまこ
This was my second time parasailing, and the journey through the sky was really enjoyable! The boat rocked quite a bit, so I almost felt a bit queasy before parasailing, but once I was up in the air, all those feelings disappeared! There weren't many Japanese people that day, but I think it’s okay since you can communicate through gestures.
パラセイリングは2回目でしたが、やっぱり空の旅はとっても楽しかったです!
けっこう船で揺られるのでパラセイリングするまでに寄ってしまいそうになりましたが、パラセイリングしてしまえばそんな気分を吹き飛びます!
日本人はその日は少なかったですが、なんとなくジェスチャーとかで伝わるので大丈夫だと思います。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Love Hawaii
It's always fun no matter how many times I do it! I'm not good with heights, but parasailing in Hawaii is something else! I want to do it again next year!
何回してもやっぱり楽しいです!高いところは苦手だけど、ハワイのパラセーリングは別格!また来年もしたいです!
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/09 |
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