All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

It was a windy day, and there were moments when I felt a sense of fear as I was lifted up, but contrary to what I expected, I hardly felt any wind at altitude. I enjoyed the flight while watching the sea shining in the sunset. It was quite high, so of course, there was a sense of fear, but it was safe and enjoyable. I requested some photos, and I particularly liked the one where the captain posed with a shark trying to bite the rope. In the end, you just dip your backside into the water, but they quickly increase the boat's speed and pull you back up. It’s a great conversation starter and an attraction I highly recommend.

風のある日で、途中吹き上げられたりした時は恐怖感もありましたが、思っていたのと違い、上空では殆ど風も感じず、夕日で光る海を見ながらのフライトで楽しめました。結構高いので、恐怖感は勿論ありますが、安全で楽しめます。写真をお願いしましたが、ロープにサメが噛みつこうとしているもの（キャプテンが手にサメをはめて撮ってくれました。）が気に入ってます。最後は、お尻だけ水にドボンしますが、直ぐにボートのスピードを上げ、引き上げてくれます。
話題にもなり、オススメのアトラクションです。

You can board from the center of Waikiki, and the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the sea were very refreshing. Additionally, it was an amazing experience to see dolphins and sea turtles up close to the yacht. Even though it was sunny over the ocean, it was cool and comfortable.

ワイキキの中心から乗船でき、海側からのダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチの景色がとても新鮮でした。また、イルカや海亀もヨットのすぐ近くで見る事が出来で最高の体験でした。海の上は晴れていても涼しくて快適です。

Crew was amazing! Thoughtful, understanding & patient.

The explanations were easy to understand, and I had a great time. The lunch pizza was delicious, and I was able to rent a bicycle for shopping. I also took out the pancakes from Boots and Kimo's, and I was very satisfied.

説明もわかりやすく楽しく過ごせました
ランチのピザも美味しかったし、自転車レンタルしてショッピングでき、お目当のブーツアンドキモズのパンケーキもテイクアウトして大満足

I participated alone! There was another person who joined solo, so I didn't have any particular issues. It was my first time surfing, but they taught me carefully from the basics, which was great. I was really happy when I managed to ride the waves well. I think anyone who wants to try something new should definitely give it a go!

1人で参加しました！他にも1人参加の方がいましたし特に困ることはありませんでした。初めてのサーフィンでしたが、初心者向けで1から丁寧に教えて頂けました。上手く乗れたときは本当に嬉しかったです。新しいことに挑戦したい方はぜひ参加してみるといいと思います！

I caught a blue marlin (swordfish).

I think even beginners can enjoy it if they can understand English through gestures.

Since we were trolling with lures from the boat, it was all about luck. Until you get a hit, you can enjoy cruising on the boat.

Once I hooked it, it was a 15 to 20-minute battle with an 80 kg swordfish.

Mental and physical strength are essential, but it was great.

The homemade swordfish poke that the captain made from the catch two days ago was also the best.

Motion sickness medication is a must.

ブルーマーリン(カジキマグロ)を釣れました

初心者でも身振り手振りで英語が理解できれば楽しめると思います。

ルアーを船で引くのでいるのは運だけ
ヒットするまでは船の上クルージングを楽しみ

ヒットしてからは80kgのカジキと15～20分の格闘でした。

気力と体力は必須ですが
良かったです

2日前の獲物で作ってくれた船長自家製のカジキのポケも最高でした

酔い止め必須です

While cruising towards Diamond Head, we were able to enjoy beautiful scenery, and we were thrilled to see a sea turtle up close. Our group didn’t catch any fish, but they prepared and grilled the fish caught by others right there, and it was very delicious!

The only downside was that even though we arrived before the meeting time, we had to wait over 30 minutes before departing, which felt like a waste of precious morning time. I wonder if this laid-back attitude is just a characteristic of the country...

I would love to use this service again if the opportunity arises.

クルージングではダイヤモンドヘッドに向かいながらキレイな景色を堪能できて途中ウミガメ出現で近くまで寄せてもらいとても楽しめました。私達グループは釣れなかったけど他の方の釣れた魚をその場で捌いてくれてグリルして皆で食べさせて頂き、とても美味しかったです〜
残念だったのは集合時間前に行ってたのに30分以上も待たされてからの出航だったので朝の貴重な時間が勿体なかったです。アバウトなのは国独特の性質なのかな…
またの機会があれば利用したいです。

I'm really glad I chose the guided option! It was my first time paddleboarding, and they explained everything clearly. They also took a lot of photos, and I'm very satisfied!

ガイド付きを選んで本当に良かったです！
初めてのサップでしたが、わかりやすく教えてもらい、また沢山の写真を撮ってくださって大満足です！

The boat sways a bit vertically, which can make you feel seasick, but the view from above is amazing. I will never forget it. The guide was also very kind, and I felt good enough to give a generous tip.

船は少し縦揺れが凄いので酔いますが、空からの長めは最高。
一生忘れません。
ガイドさんも親切で、チップ多めに渡すくらい気持ちよかったです。

I participated in an activity during my trip to Hawaii in September. Since it was a special occasion, I chose the 150-meter height. The weather was great, so the view was amazing.

Before we started, the guide took a photo of me flying with a professional camera, and there was a service that allowed us to purchase the data. Since it was a special occasion, I decided to buy it! For about $20, I got a lot of great photos, so it was definitely worth it.

I would love to participate again when I go back to Hawaii!

9月に旅行でハワイに行った際のアクティビティで参加しました。せっかくなので150mの高さを選びました。天気も良かったので最高の景色でした。
始まる前にガイドさんの一眼で飛んでいるところの写真を撮ってもらい、それをデータで買うことができるサービスの案内がありました。せっかくなので購入しました！20ドル程度でたくさん撮ってもらえたので非常に良かったです^_^

またハワイに行った際には参加したいです！

My two sons wanted to try surfing, so we signed them up for a lesson since it was their first experience. They received instruction in Japanese. It seemed quite difficult, but by the second day, they were able to ride the waves a little. According to them, it was a lot of fun!

息子2人がサーフィンしたいと言うので、初体験だったのでレッスンの体験を申し込み、日本語でレクチャーしてもらったそうです。
かなり難しかったみたいですが、2日目には波に少し乗れたそうです。
2人曰く、楽しかったそうです！

Parasailing was amazing! The captain and crew were very enthusiastic, and even though my fellow passengers were strangers, they chatted with me before and after parasailing. I was filled with anxiety, but it was so much fun.
(Note) Japanese is not well understood.

However, I waited for 45 minutes past the scheduled pickup time, so I would have appreciated an email or some form of communication if there was going to be a delay. I was left wondering whether they would come or not, and it felt like I was just waiting around...

パラセーリング、最高でした！
船長さんたちも盛り上げてくれ、同乗者は知らない人たちでしたがパラセーリングする前後に声かけてくれ、不安いっぱいでしたがとても楽しかったです。
(注)日本語はほぼ通じないです

但し、迎え予定時間から45分も待ったので遅れる場合はメールなどで連絡が欲しかったです。
来るのか来ないのか分からず、待ちぼうけになってしまったので…

For the English lesson, there were some details I didn't fully understand, but the instructors provided solid support, so I was able to enjoy surfing!

I was also happy that they took photos of me while surfing.

It was my first time surfing in the ocean, but I was able to stand up and had a great time!

英語でのレッスンのため、細かい事分からない部分もありましたが、インストラクターの方々がしっかりサポートしてくださるので、楽しくサーフィンできました！

サーフィンをしている姿を写真に撮ってくれるのも、嬉しいです。

海でサーフィンは初めてでしたが、立つ事ができ、楽しめました！

We participated as a group of five. Since we were the last ones, we got completely soaked, to the point where we were dropped into the water (laughs). The previous groups barely got wet, or only their feet went into the water.

5組での参加でした。私たちは一番最後だったので、頭までずぶ濡れになるほど、水の中に落としてもらえました（笑）それまでの組みは全然濡れなかったり、足だけが水の中に入ったり。

The staff at the office spoke Japanese and patiently explained everything, which was very reassuring. That's the only good thing about this place.

However, the foreign tour guide was the worst.

The first thing he said when he greeted us was "shorty," which is unacceptable. He claimed to be from Japan, but if that's true, wouldn't he know that "shorty" is not a nice thing to say? He continued to make disrespectful comments about Japanese people, brushing them off as "just jokes." It seems like he confuses being friendly with being rude. Is this how communication works in Hawaii?

It was extremely unpleasant to feel uncomfortable during a tour that I paid a lot of money to join. I definitely do not recommend this.

事務の方は日本語が通じ、一つ一つ教えてくれるのでとても安心できます。
いいところはそこだけです。

ただ、ツアーガイドの外国人の方。
最悪でした。

最初の出迎えの一言が「チビ」はあり得ません。
日本出身の方と言ってましたが、日本出身ならば、「チビ」が良いことばでないことはわかりませんか？
その後も日本人をなめた発言をしては「ジョークジョーク」と言って済ませてましたが…
フレンドリーと失礼を履き違えてるのでは。
これがハワイのコミュニケーションの取り方なのかな？

高いお金を出して参加したツアーでわざわざ嫌な気分にされたことは相当不快でした。
絶対にオススメしません。

This was my first surfing experience in Hawaii, even though I've been there several times! The group lessons with Hands Heideman Hawaii Local Surfing Lessons were so much fun, as the instructors helped us a lot and made it easy to ride the waves. I want to make this a routine every time I come to Hawaii from now on!＼(^^)／ I think it would be difficult to enjoy surfing like that without the instructors. Everything, including the timing, was just perfect, and I am truly satisfied. I can't find any complaints. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy the Hawaiian sea even more than usual!! ✩.*˚ Thank you so much! ((﹡ˆ︶ˆ﹡))

ハワイは何度と行かせてもらっていながら、はじめてのハワイサーフィン体験でした！
ハンズ・ヒーデマン ハワイローカルサーフィンレッスンさんのグループレッスンは、インストラクターのみなさんがたくさん助けてくれて、並に乗らせてくれるので、
とっても楽しくて、これからは毎回、ハワイにきたときのルーティンにしたいです！＼(^^)／
インストラクターのみなさんがいなければ、あんな風にサーフィンを楽しめることは難しいと思います。時間もすべてが、ちょうどよくて、ほんとに大満足です。不満がみつかりません。おかげで、いつもよりもハワイの海を満喫することも出来ました！！✩.*˚ ありがとうございました((﹡ˆ︶ˆ﹡))

It was my first time, and I was nervous, but I had the best time enjoying the wonderful scenery and the ocean while on the boat. I definitely want to try parasailing again. When I come to Hawaii next time, I will absolutely do it again.

初めてで、ドキドキしましたが、ボートに乗ってる時も素敵な景色と海を満喫出来て最高でした。
パラセイリングも、是非、又やりたいと思いました。
次回ハワイに来たときには、絶対又やります。

It was my first time snorkeling, but they were very kind and taught me well, allowing me to enjoy it. I'm glad I chose to do it here; I felt safe. The two instructors were friendly and approachable, and they were amazing. Thank you!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、とても親切に教えて下さり、楽しむことができました。
ここで頼んでよかったです、安心です。
インストラクターのお二人が親切で親しみやすく最高でした、ありがとうございました。

I had a great time. I got to see dolphins, turtles and got to feed some colorful fish.

My husband, our 5-year-old child, and I signed up for the 120m parasailing. I thought our child might be scared since it was their first time, but they are good with roller coasters and enjoyed it without any fear, saying they want to do it again! The boat does sway quite a bit, so it might be tough for those who get seasick.

夫、私、5歳の子の3人で120mを申込みました。子どもはパラセーリングが初めてだったので、怖がるかと思いましたが、ジェットコースター等は得意な方なので、全く怖がらずにまた乗りたい！と楽しんでくれました。
船はかなり揺れるので、船酔いする方は厳しいかもしれません。

The guide was fun and friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed the walk in the sky! The view of Diamond Head and the hotels from up high was exceptional.

ガイドの方も楽しく親切で、空の散歩を満喫しました！
高いところから見る、ダイヤモンドヘッドやホテル群は格別でした。

This was the highlight of my trip! I loved it, so much fun and the view was amazing! Not for those without a strong stomach though or plenty of seasickness meds on board as the boat ride was a little rough. I think I was one of the only one’s who didn’t have a problem with it! Definitely worth trying especially since you can get hotel pick up and drop off as well as optional pictures which was nice.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff and lots to see on this tour.

The school teacher was very kind and taught us well, and all the staff were nice, creating a great atmosphere!! My wife and I went together, and both of us were able to stand up; it was truly the best school! I would like to go again when I visit Hawaii!

スクールの先生は丁寧に教えてくださり、スタッフの方皆さんいい方でとても雰囲気が良かったです！！
妻と2人で行ったのですが、2人とも立つことが出来て本当最高なスクールでした！
またハワイに行った時には行きたいと思います！

We had 2 adults and an 8 year old. Everyone loved it - the snorkelling was brilliant .... loads of fish and the water was so clear.

It was great having the other activities available also. The staff on the boat were friendly and helpful too. Great experience.

I made a reservation from Japan and participated on the morning of the third day of my trip to Hawaii. I only joined for the jet ski experience, but others were doing various activities! The jet ski was for two people, so we switched places while out on the water, which was exciting! There were some waves, so I was tense while driving (^^; However, as I got used to it, I started to enjoy it, and it turned out to be a great experience!!

日本から予約して、ハワイ旅行3日目の午前中に参加しました。ジェットスキーのみの参加にしましたが、他の方は、色々なものをやっていました！ジェットスキーは二人乗りだったので、途中海の上で交代しながら乗りましたが、交代にドキドキ！波もあったので、運転は肩に力が入っていました(^^;それでも、慣れてくると楽しさも出てきて、いい経験ができました！！

I went for the 150m! The view was great, and it was just the right amount of thrill, so I had a lot of fun! The crew member on the boat didn't seem to speak Japanese and started with a strong "We're going to drop you in, okay?" I was dropped about two times to the point where my lower body got wet, haha. I don't think my makeup came off, so that's a relief.

I was able to hold my GoPro while riding, but I was told it was at my own risk not to drop it. I rode with a group of Japanese people and what seemed to be a Korean couple, and we were lucky to exchange photos via AirDrop. They were also selling the photos taken with a digital camera from below on the way back, and I could buy one for 3,000 yen after checking how it turned out! I usually get motion sickness easily, but I didn't feel sick at all this time, probably because the driver was really skilled! ⭐︎

150mにしました！景色もよく、程よいスリルで楽しかったです！
日本語は話せなそうな船上員さんで有無を言わさず、ボチャンするからね、いいよね！くらいの勢いでスタート。下半身が濡れる程度に2回ほど落とされました笑
化粧は取れないと思いますので安心です。
GoPro手に持って乗れましたが、落とさないように自己責任とのことです。
一緒に乗ったのは日本人のグループとおそらく韓国人のカップルで、お互いに取り合ってエアドロップで送ってもらえたのでラッキーでした。下からデジカメで撮ったものも帰り際販売していて、写り確認してから三千円で購入出来ます！
普段酔いやすいですが、操縦が上手かったのか全然酔いませんでした⭐︎

**Parasailing**
It was my first experience, and it was so much fun! The scenery was beautiful, and it felt great. I thought I would only be dropped into the sea at the end, but thanks to the captain's service, I got to splash down twice during the ascent and at the end! The immersion was just right, and I could really feel the captain's skill. The airtime was long, and I was very satisfied with the experience!
There were 10 participants in total, including 9 Japanese people and 1 Australian, which included our group of four. The Australian seemed experienced and flew solo. The three-person rides also looked like a lot of fun.

**Photography**
I took photos from the sky with a GoPro and my smartphone, and my family took pictures from the boat, so I declined the staff's photography service. Only one group among the participants requested photography.

**Transportation & Items**
Since transportation to the hotel was included, I participated in a swimsuit and T-shirt. The driver was very cheerful and had a great service spirit, making the round trip enjoyable. I took motion sickness medication based on everyone's experiences and was able to enjoy it without feeling sick until the end. I also applied sunscreen very carefully. The Hawaiian sun is strong, and I felt like I was getting roasted.
A towel is needed for the car ride back. Those who forgot it used the clothes they were wearing on top.

I plan to participate again when I visit Hawaii!

【パラセーリング】
初体験でしたが、とーっても楽しかったです。景色もキレイで、気持ちが良かったです。
海に落とされるのは最後だと思っていたのですが、船長さんのサービスで上昇途中と最後の計2回ジャポンしてもらいました♪絶妙な浸かり具合で、船長さんのスキルを感じました。滞空時間も長く、満足の内容でした！！
参加者は、私達4人を含めた日本人9人とオーストラリア人1人の計10人でした。オーストラリアの方は乗り慣れているようで、1人で飛んでいました。また、3人乗りも楽しそうでした。
【撮影】
GoProとスマホで上空から撮影し、ボート上からは家族に撮影してもらったので、スタッフさんの撮影はお断りしました。
参加者の中で撮影をお願いしていたのは1組だけでした。
【送迎・持ち物】
宿泊ホテルへの送迎がついていたので、水着＋Tシャツで参加しました。ドライバーさんがとても明るく、サービス精神旺盛で、往復の時間も楽しめました。
みなさまの体験談を参考に、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。最後まで酔うことなく楽しめました。
日焼け止めもかなり丁寧に塗りました。ハワイの日差しは強く、ジリジリと焼けている感じがしました。
帰りの車で敷くタオルが必要です。忘れた方は上に着ていた洋服を敷いていました。

またハワイに遊びに行く際には参加しようと思います！

I had previously experienced parasailing in Okinawa, but the parasailing in Hawaii was on a different scale in terms of scenery and height! Since you don't need to control anything or exert much effort, I especially recommend participating at 150 meters for those who are not particularly anxious.

The weather was great, so I was able to see the ocean stretching to the horizon, the resort area with hotels, and Diamond Head clearly. They picked us up in front of the hotel, and a group of 6 to 8 people boarded the boat, taking turns to fly up into the sky. Once everyone in the group had their experience, we returned to the port and were taken back to the hotel in a shared minibus.

I was able to request in advance to join the same group as acquaintances who were participating at 100 meters, which was helpful. Most of the other participants and the local tour guides spoke mainly in English, so I couldn't catch all the explanations, but they communicated basic instructions in Japanese, like "sign here," "put this on," and "lift your legs," so I didn't feel particularly anxious.

One thing to note is that there was someone from another group who got seasick and looked exhausted at the port, so if you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking some medication beforehand. Also, when they asked if it was okay to get wet, if you respond with "okay," they will add an action that submerges you in the water up to your waist, so if you're okay with that, I suggest bringing a bath towel or something light to wear. The shuttle bus has air conditioning, so if you're wet, it can get quite cold. There isn't really a place or timing to change, so having something to wear during the ride would be good.

The duration of the activity is short, and no special preparations are needed, so I especially recommend it for those who are unsure about what to do.

以前沖縄でもパラセーリングは体験済みでしたが、ハワイでのパラセーリングは景色も高さもスケールが違いました！
自分でコントロールしたり、力が必要だったりということもないので、特に不安がない方は150メートルでの参加をオススメします。
天気も良かったので地平線が続く海とホテルが集まったリゾート地区、ダイアモンドヘッドまでしっかり見ることができました。
ホテル前でピックアップしてもらい、6から8人が1組でボートに乗り込み、順番で上空へ飛ぶという流れです。同船全組の体験が終われば港に戻ってきて、同じように小型バスに乗合ってホテルまで送っていただけます。
事前に問い合わせで依頼し、100メートルで参加する知り合いのグループと同じ組で参加することができ、助かりました。他の参加者も現地のツアー開催者の方たちも英語がメインでしたので説明が全く聞き取れませんでしたが、ここにサイン書いてーや、これ付けてー、足あげてー、等基本的な部分は日本語で話してくれるので特別不安になることはなかったです。
気になることがあるとすれば、他の組の方で船に酔われて港でぐったりされている方がおられたので、気になる方は事前に酔い止め服用がいいかと思います。また、ビショビショオーケー？と聞かれた際、オーケーと答えると腰くらいまで海に浸かるようなアクションを加えてもらえるのですが、その気であればバスタオルか軽く羽織るものを準備するかといいかと思います。送迎のバスはクーラーが効いているので濡れたままだとかなり冷えます。着替えるような場所やタイミングはないので、移動中羽織るくらいのものがあればと思います。

所用時間も短く、事前準備も特に必要ないので何をしようか迷われている方に特にオススメです。

There are no Japanese staff members, but they explained things to us in simple Japanese! I read in reviews that people get motion sickness, so I took motion sickness medication on the bus! The boat rocked a lot, but thanks to the medication, I didn't feel sick at all. There was music playing on the boat, and the staff even high-fived us, which really boosted our spirits! It was 150 meters high, which felt really high, haha. But the view was incredibly beautiful, and it felt amazing. I want to do it again!! It ended so quickly, haha.

スタッフの方は日本人いませんが、私たちには日本語で簡単に説明してくれます！口コミで酔うと書いてあったので酔い止めはバスの中で飲みました！船がめちゃくちゃ揺れましたが、酔い止めのおかげか全然気持ち悪くならなかったです。船上は音楽がかかっててノリノリだし、スタッフの方もハイタッチとかしてくれてテンションが上がる！150mでしたがめっちゃ高い笑笑 けど景色はめちゃくちゃ綺麗だし最高に気持ちよかったです。またやりたい！！あっとゆうまに終わっちゃいました笑