All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

First of all, the pickup was in a passenger car instead of a large bus, which made for a comfortable ride, and the air conditioning wasn't too cold, which was great for someone with cold sensitivity.

On the way to Hanauma Bay, our guide, Chieko, shared information about Hawaii's geography, culture, and delicious places to eat. Upon arrival, we smoothly completed various procedures guided by Chieko and took the trolley to Hanauma Bay Beach. We quickly equipped ourselves with the provided snorkeling gear, life jackets, and fins and headed straight into the ocean. At this time, Chieko made sure to take a commemorative photo before my hair got messy.

From here, we were told to go at our own pace, so I will write from the perspective of a beginner with average swimming skills. First, there was a thorough explanation of how to swim, stand, and safety issues in the shallow water, and we started swimming fairly quickly. Even in the shallow water, we enjoyed a variety of colorful fish and corals, but once we got used to it, we splashed out into deeper water, where we encountered swirling silver fish and even sea turtles.

Chieko guided us, saying things like, "There are often such-and-such over there, follow me!" as we swam around Hanauma Bay, and by the end, I was exhausted and made my way back to the beach. They also helped with transporting the equipment and cleaning up, so after snorkeling, it was a breeze to just enjoy the complimentary chips and water. Personally, this was the most fun activity I had in Hawaii.

I think it's worth booking this experience whether you're a snorkeling novice or an expert, unless you want to relax on the beach at your own pace or play with family and friends at the water's edge without worrying about time; this is a tour that moves quickly and efficiently.

まず、迎えが大型バスでは無く乗用車なので乗り心地がよく空調も寒くないので冷え性にはありがたかったです。
ハナウマ湾までの道すがら、ガイドのチエコさんがハワイの地理や文化、美味しい店などを教えてくれます。
到着すると、チエコさんに導かれるまま、スムーズに色々な手続きをクリアし、トロリーに乗ってハナウマ湾ビーチに到着。用意された、シュノーケル、ライフジャケット、足ひれを装備して早速海へ。この際、チエコさんが髪が乱れる前にしっかり記念撮影してくれます。
ここからは、各人のペースに合わせてとのことなので、あくまで泳ぎが普通レベル＆シュノーケリング初体験の一例として書きます。
まず浅瀬でしっかりと泳ぎ方、立ち方、安全や罰金事項の説明があり、割とあっさりと泳ぎ始めました。浅瀬でもたくさんの色とりどりな魚群やサンゴが楽しめましたが、慣れてきたら沖の方へザブザブ繰り出し、そこではクルクル回り続ける銀色の魚や、ウミガメにも会うことができました。
アソコには良く何何がいるよ〜、付いてきて〜と案内してくれるチエコさんのピンクの足ヒレを追いかけてハナウマ湾を泳ぎ周り、最後にはヘトヘトになってビーチにあがりました。
各種装備の運搬や、後片付けもしてくれるので、シュノーケリング後はサービスのポテチと水を頂くだけの楽チンな初シュノーケリングでした。個人的には今回のハワイのアクティビティの中で一番楽しかったです。
よっぽどハナウマ湾に詳しい人でなければ、シュノーケリング素人でも玄人でも頼むべきだと思います。
ただ、自分のペースでビーチでのんびりしたい、波打ち際で家族や友達とワイワイ時間を気にせず遊びたいといった人には向きません、サクサクサクーっとスピーディに潜って帰るツアーです。

My son had a phenomenal time and can’t wait to go again. I have issues snorkeling but I was hopeful I wouldn’t have issues with this. Let’s just say I am extremely thankful that I did it once and that the staff was so very patient and helpful with people like me (who have water issues). I can’t say enough about how great the people are who work this tour and everyone should do it (at least once)

I had a fantastic first stand-up paddleboarding experience thanks to Emiko, the Japanese guide, with her energy, smile, and hospitality. I highly recommend it.

日本語ガイドのエミコさんのパワーと笑顔とホスピタリティに大満足な初SUPになりました。おススメします。

Great instructor and great lesson! We enjoyed our time and will do this again when we return.

I used this service for the first time. The arrangements were smooth, and there were no issues with the support on-site. I will definitely use it again.

初めて利用させて頂きました。手配もスムーズ、現地での対応も問題なしでした。必ず、また利用させて頂きます。

I was really looking forward to parasailing. It had been postponed several times due to bad weather, but finally, I was able to fly this time.

Mr. Yano, who came to pick me up, made the car ride lively with his funny Japanese.

Since we departed from the harbor next to the Hilton, it's very close if you're staying at a hotel around Waikiki, which is great.

Putting on the harness made me nervous, but once I took off, it felt amazing. It was truly like a walk in the sky! I felt like a bird.

I plan to sign up for this every time I go to Hawaii in the future. I hope to see Mr. Yano again.

Thank you very much.

とても楽しみにしていたパラセイリング。これまで何度も天候不良などで、遂行されず、念願かなってやっと今回は、飛ぶことが出来ました。
お迎えに来てくださった「やのさん」面白い日本語を使いながら、車内を盛り上げてくれました。
ヒルトンのお隣のハーバーから出港なので、ワイキキ周辺のホテルからなら、非常に近くて良いですよ。
ハーネスを付けるとドキドキしますが、飛び上がってしまえば、最高に気持ち良いです。まさに空中散歩！鳥になった気分でした。
今後も、ハワイに行く度に、申し込む予定です。
また、「やのさん」に会えるといいな。
ありがとうございました。

The guide was a delightful person, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. Since there isn't time to change before and after the flight, I think it's best to go dressed appropriately to board the boat and fly right away. I participated from 150m, and the flight time was just right—not too long and not too short. I put my smartphone in a waterproof case, and I was able to take many photos and videos while flying, which made for wonderful memories! Thank you very much!

ガイドさんが愉快な方で雰囲気良く楽しませてもらえました。
飛ぶ前後に着替える時間などはないので、船に乗ってそのまま飛べる格好で向かうといいと思います。
150mで参加しましたが、飛んでいる時間は長過ぎず短過ぎず、ちょうど良かったです。
スマホを防水ケースに入れて、飛んでいる間もたくさん写真や動画を取れて、とてもいい思い出になりました！
ありがとうございました！

It was my first time going to Hawaii with my parents. My mother tried parasailing for the first time. At first, she said it was scary, but as she got used to it, she started talking about how beautiful the scenery was and seemed to enjoy it. Thank you!

両親と初めて一緒に行ったハワイ。母は初めてのパラセーリング でしたが、初め怖いと言っていましたが、慣れてくると景色が綺麗ねと話したり余裕も出てきて楽しんでいました。ありがとうございました！

I was quite anxious about surfing for the first time, but I was able to enjoy it.

The staff communicated clearly by mixing English and Japanese.

There was also an American staff member who had lived in Japan, and he shared interesting stories from that time!

There were staff members who spoke Korean as well, which gave the impression that people of all nationalities could enjoy themselves!

I got seasick from the waves, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are anxious.

初めてのサーフィンで不安が大きかったですが、楽しむことができました。
英語と日本語を混ぜながら、分かりやすく伝えていただきました。

日本に住んでいたこともあるアメリカ人スタッフもおり、面白く当時の話をしてくれました！

韓国語を話せるスタッフもいて、あらゆる国籍の方にも楽しんでいただける印象でした！

波で酔ってしまいましたので、不安な方は酔い止めをお勧めします。

I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon. I have a fear of heights, but since my husband wanted to ride, I thought I would try it for the memories and made a reservation! I chose the maximum height of 150 meters. At first, I completely forgot about the height because it was so beautiful, but suddenly I thought, "Wow, this is high! This is scary!" (laughs) I was filming the whole time with my GoPro, so it became a great memory. I also requested the additional photo for $30, which turned out to be a nice keepsake. I recommend getting photos taken from below; it makes for great memories. Next time I go, I think I'll book around 90 meters. (laughs)

ハネムーンでハワイにいきました。
わたしは、高所恐怖症だったんですが、夫が乗りたいと言っていたので記念に乗ってみようと思い予約させていただきました！
高さは最高の150Mを選びました。でも最初は全然綺麗で高さを忘れていましたが途中から急に、たかっ！こわっ！ってなりました。笑ずっとゴープロでムービー撮ってたのでいい思い出です。
追加料金の写真も30ドルでお願いしましたがいい思い出になりました。下から撮ってもらうのおすすめです。いい思い出になります。次行った時は、90Mくらいで予約しようと思います。笑

Absolutely the best part of our trip. The crew was awesome. The pictures and video were an added bonus. Will definitely do again! What an experience!!!

I was anxious because the pick-up didn't come!!
I went to Mokulua Island with a rental kayak and got to see seals and even a pair of sea turtles while snorkeling.
For lunch, I chose the recommended pizza, which was crispy and delicious.

迎えが来なくて焦りました！！
レンタルカヤックでモクルア島へ行って、アザラシや、シュノーケルではペアのウミガメにも会えました。
ランチはオススメのピザをチョイス、クリスピーで美味しかったです。

I was nervous and excited for my first parasailing experience, but once it started, I was truly overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery of Hawaii! The weather was great, and there was a rainbow, it was the best!! I want to go parasailing again when I visit Hawaii!!! It was really amazing!!!

初めてのパラセーリングで不安と期待でドキドキしていましたが、いざ始まると、本当に綺麗なハワイの景色に圧倒されてしまいました！
お天気も良く、虹も出ていて、最高でした！！
またハワイに行ったらパラセーリングしたいです！！！
本当に最高でした！！！

It was my first time trying SUP, and they taught me very carefully! We started practicing on a calm river, and once I got used to it, we moved to the ocean, which was reassuring. On the day, the wind was very strong, and it was quite difficult to move forward, but I managed to reach the island. It's a nice memory that the instructor praised me as well.

Also, I left my phone in the locker, but the instructor took a lot of pictures, so it was fine! (Requests are also welcome.)

You can enjoy local food for meals. I felt like a true local boy! (laughs) In the afternoon, we cycled to Lanikai Beach and had a great time! It was such a fun experience that made me want to do SUP again in Japan!

SUPは初めてでしたが、とても丁寧に教えていただきました！
最初は穏やかな川から練習を始めて、慣れてきたら海に出るので安心です。
当日とても風が強く、なかなか前に進まない状況でしたが、何とか島に着くことができました。インストラクターの方に褒めていただいたのもいい思い出です。
また、携帯はロッカーに置いていきますが、インストラクターの方がたくさん撮ってくださるので、大丈夫です！
(リクエストも可)
ご飯はローカルフードが食べられます。
気分はすっかりロコボーイです笑
午後からはラニカイビーチまでサイクリングして、しっかり遊びました！
日本でもまたSUPやりたいねと思うような、楽しい体験でした！

It was my first time participating in a tour, and I really enjoyed it! Since it was a special trip for our honeymoon, I felt it was the right decision to sign up! I would love to join again next time!

初めて参加したツアーでしたが本当に楽しかったです！ハネムーンといううこともあり特別な旅行だったので申し込みをして正解だと思いました！次行くときも参加してみたいです！

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。