All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Even though I usually wakeboard, I got seasick, and my two friends took motion sickness pills but still felt sick! It seems like it was a bit of a rough day on the waves. The weather was nice, and the scenery was amazing! Also, it seems like we should have mentioned that we wanted someone to take our pictures at the beginning (for $30), but we didn't have any. Haha.
This is how it goes for those of us who struggle with English... Haha.

普段ウェイクボードをする私でも船酔いし、友達二人も酔い止めを飲んでいたのに、船酔いしました！ちょっと波が荒い日だったみたです。天気はよく景色は最高でした！あと最初に写真を撮ってほしい人は(30ドル)言っておかないといけなかったみたいで、私達のはありませんでした。笑
英語が苦手組はこんな感じです…。笑

The view was amazing, but looking straight down can make you lose your balance, so I think it's not scary to look straight ahead or to the side.

見渡す景色は最高でしたが、真下を向くとバランスを崩しやすいので、真正面や真横を向くと怖くないと思います。

The crew was very entertaining! At first, I thought it would be scary, but once we took off, I felt no fear at all. In fact, it felt more stable than the boat, even though it was shaking a bit, haha. I did feel quite nauseous from the boat ride, so it might be good to have some motion sickness medication available.

We were in a group of four, and since we boarded the boat one group at a time, there was some waiting time. For those who are prone to motion sickness, that might be tough. However, it truly turned out to be a wonderful experience! If you can endure the nausea, it will become a fantastic memory!

クルーの方もとても楽しませてくれました＼(^^)／
最初は怖いと思っていましたが、飛んでしまったら全く怖さなどなく、むしろ船より揺れる感じは安定感がありました笑
船酔いで結構気持ち悪くなってしまったので、酔い止めがあるといいかもしれないです。
私たちは4組一緒に船に乗り、一組ずつ順番なので、船での待ち時間があります。その間、酔いやすい人はきついかもしれないです汗
ただ、本当にとても素敵な時間になりました！酔いは我慢すれば最高の思い出になります！！

At first I thought this would not be enough time but we were able to spend as much or little time as needed on whatever we wanted to do. The crew were helpful in training us beginners on SUP. I recommend this for advanced or beginners of all ages.

What an awesome experience I got to share with my son for his 18th birthday. The guide's, Dan and his wife were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend.

I was quite anxious about participating alone as a woman and my limited English skills, but surfing in Hawaii was something I had wanted to do for three years, so I decided to go for it!

To my surprise, I heard a lot of Japanese being spoken here and there! There were people who chatted with me and created a fun atmosphere, and the person in charge, who was American, also used some broken Japanese like "more forward." Thanks to their support, I was able to stand on the board from my very first try! It was so much fun that I decided to start surfing back in Japan too!

英語もつたなく、女性の1人参加ということで不安は多々ありましたが、ハワイでサーフィンするのは3年越しのやりたかったことだったので思い切って参加してみました！

すると、割とあちらこちらで日本語が飛び交ってる…！色々喋りかけてくれて、楽しい雰囲気にしてくれる人や、担当してくれた方もアメリカの方でしたが「もっと前」などカタコトの日本語も駆使してくれましたよ^^
その方のサポートもあり、1回目からボードに立つことができました！！
すごく楽しかったので、日本でもサーフィン始めようと思いました☆

The only activity on this trip made me a bit nervous, but the person who picked us up was very cheerful, which helped me relax! The crew didn't speak Japanese, but since I didn't want to get wet, I communicated in English not to drop me in the water, and they asked, "No Japan?" They really made sure I landed safely on the boat without dropping me. There might be a little splash, but my swimsuit didn't get wet at all, so I was able to go home dry. They took 66 photos while we were flying, and they were all angles I couldn't have captured myself. I thought I should have bought a GoPro, but the photos turned out to be wonderful memories. I had so much fun that I want to fly about three more times!

今回の旅行で唯一のアクティビティで、少し緊張していたのですが送迎の方がとても明るい方でリラックスできました！
クルーの方は日本語が通じませんが、水に濡れたくなかったわたしは英語で水に落とさないでと伝えたら「ノージャポン？」って聞いてくれてほんとに落とさずにしっかりと船の上に着地させてくれました。
水しぶきで少し濡れることはありますが、着用していた水着は全く濡れることなく帰れました。
飛んでいる間の写真を66枚も撮影して頂き、自分では撮れないアングルの写真ばかりでGoProを買えばよかったなと思っていたのですが十分満足な思い出に残る写真となりました。
あと3回くらい飛びたいなと思うくらい楽しかったです！

I tried it for the first time. The instructor, Mieko, was really great. It was tough just to stand, but I had a lot of fun.

初めてチャレンジしました。インストラクターのMiekoさん、とっても良かったです。立つのがやっとで大変でしたけど、楽しく出来ました。

It felt absolutely amazing! I wanted to stay up in the sky like that forever.

However, those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. The people I was with were so exhausted that they couldn't enjoy the parasailing at all.

めちゃめちゃ気持ち良かった！
このまま空にいたいくらいでした

ただ、船に弱い方は要注意かもです。同乗の方々はパラセイルを楽しむどころではないくらいグッタリでした

The appeal of sailing is to enjoy the refreshing feeling of being in nature, with the sounds of the wind and waves. However, my experience was ruined by being surrounded by a loud group with booming music and party-like shouting. Next time, I will look for a small, private sailing tour.

セーリングの良さは、風の音、波の音など自然の中での爽快感を味わいたかったのですが、大音量の音楽と、パーティーのような大声での大騒ぎのグループに囲まれて、せっかくのセーリングが台無しでした。今度は少人数、貸し切りでのセーリングツアーを探します。

It was our first time in Hawaii for our honeymoon and our first experience with parasailing. We were quite anxious when our pickup didn't arrive even after the scheduled time, but we waited patiently, and eventually, they came 17 minutes late. (It seemed that everyone else except us was a foreign guest, and they probably weren't at the meeting point on time.)

Neither the driver nor the staff at the parasailing check-in spoke much Japanese, so we struggled a bit with our zero English skills, but the boat staff spoke a little Japanese and were friendly.

I thought they would take photos for us and we could buy the data later, but if I hadn't said anything, we wouldn't have had any photos taken. So, if you want pictures, it's better to confirm in advance.

The parasailing itself was very stable and not scary at all! It was a luxurious time where we could see the city and beach of Waikiki and Diamond Head all at once. The boat captain was a young man who successfully fulfilled our request for a "little splashdown," and he was skilled! Another male staff member was also very pleasant.

It probably depends on the sea conditions, but I didn't mind the boat's rocking at all, and I enjoyed the view from the boat during the waiting time. This is an activity I would love to experience again.

ハネムーンで初めてのハワイ、初めてのパラセーリング 体験でした。
ピックアップ時間を過ぎてもお迎えが来ず、かなりヒヤヒヤしましたが じっとその場で待ち、結局17分オーバーで無事来てもらえました。（私たち夫婦以外は全員外国人客で、どうやらピックアップ時間に集合場所に出てなかった様子）
ドライバーさんも、パラセーリング 受付のスタッフも、日本語はほぼ通じなかったので 英語力ゼロの私達は少し苦労しましたが、ボートのスタッフさんたちは少し日本語で話してくれましたし 気さくに接してくれました。
写真撮影は、勝手にしてくれて後でお金を払えばデータが買えると思っていて、特に何も言わなかったら 撮影してもらえてなかったので 写真が欲しい方は 事前に確認したほうが良いです。
パラセーリング 自体は、とても安定感があって全く怖くなかったです！ワイキキの街やビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを一望できる、贅沢な時間でした♪
ボートのキャプテンは若い男性でしたが 「少しだけ着水」を見事希望通り叶えてくれましたし、上手でしたよ！もう一人の男性スタッフも感じ良かったです。
海のコンディションによるんでしょうが、ボートの揺れも気にならず、待機時間も船上からの眺めを満喫できて楽しかったです。
また体験したいアクティビティです。

The view is amazing. I participated with a digital camera in hand, and although I had a foot strap, the camera was fine. It seems you can choose between no strap, waist, or foot options. When I said "a little," it was about the foot strap. Quite a few people were paragliding while holding their smartphones around their necks or selfie sticks. They won't take responsibility if you fall, though.

We flew in the morning, and the weather was wonderful. We were able to return to Ohana Waikiki Malia Hotel by 9:30.

A couple from California who rode with us joked, "Terrace House?" I couldn't respond well and just laughed. I guess it's famous because Netflix is airing Terrace House.

素晴らしい眺めです。デジカメを手にひもを巻き参加。足じゃぽんありでしたが、カメラは大丈夫でした。
じゃぽんは、なしか、腰までとか足とか選べるようです。
「ちょっと」というと、足じゃぽんくらいでした。結構みんな首からかけたスマホや、自撮り棒カメラもったまま、パラセーリングしてました。落ちても責任はとってもらえませんが。

午前中飛びましたが、素晴らしい天気。
9時半にはオハナワイキキマリアホテルに戻れました。

同乗したカリフォルニアからきたカップルに
「テラスハウス？」と、ボケられました。うまくかえせず笑
ネットフリックスが、テラスハウスをやっているからか有名なのですね。

We used this for our honeymoon trip, and the staff's service was wonderful! When we took the lesson, there were only four of us, including my husband and me, so it was almost a one-on-one lesson, and we were able to stand on the board right away! We had plenty of time, more than we could have asked for, and we had a meaningful experience!

ハネムーン旅行で利用したのですが、
とにかく、スタッフさんの対応が素敵でした！！
私達がレッスンを受けた時は少人数で私達、夫婦含め4人だったのですが、ほぼワンツーマンでのレッスンで、すぐにボードの上に立つ事ができました！！
時間も、これ以上できないくらいまでたっぷりあり、有意義な時間を過ごせました！

We participated as a couple in our fifties. Although we had some concerns about our physical fitness, we decided to sign up because everyone else's experiences sounded enjoyable.

On the day of the tour, we were picked up near our hotel and taken to a shop in Kailua. We had free time in the morning and kayaking in the afternoon. They provided a video on how to spend our free time. Renting bikes to visit Lanikai Beach was appealing, but we ultimately chose to head to Boots & Kimo's for their pancakes. We took out pancakes with macadamia nut sauce and French toast, then went to a nearby Whole Foods to buy iced coffee and smoothies. It had been six months since we last had them, and it was a moment of happiness—definitely delicious!

When we returned to the shop, we thought about having lunch with the coupon we received, but we were too full to eat. I wanted to try the recommended spinach and garlic pizza, but I had to give up due to being stuffed. It felt a bit wasteful.

In the afternoon, it was finally time for kayaking! The wind was strong, and the waves were high, which made me hesitant to start, but with a push from our guide, we reluctantly began. However, once we got on the kayak, it turned out to be manageable. With encouragement and advice from the staff, we set off towards our target island. Our paddling was a bit awkward at first, but we gradually learned and managed to reach the island. The guided tour around the island was very enjoyable. On the way back, we were pushed by the waves and quickly arrived at Kailua Beach. Next time, I definitely want to challenge myself to kayak to the twin islands we saw offshore.

When I signed up for this tour, I thought, "Kayaking for the first time at this age?" and honestly felt quite hesitant when I saw the high waves on the day. However, seeing is believing—it was incredibly fun! I now feel motivated to challenge myself with a more difficult course next time, thanks to this tour. Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to Chiharu, who took care of us brightly and attentively throughout, and to Tomoki, who supported us in both visible and invisible ways.

アラフィフ夫婦で参加しました。体力的に不安もありましたが、皆さんの体験談を読んで楽しそうだったので、思い切って申し込みました。
当日はホテルの近くでピックアップしてもらって、カイルアのお店へ。私たちは午前中が自由時間で、午後にカヤックでした。自由時間のすごし方はビデオで教えてくれました。自転車を借りてラニカイビーチも魅力的だったのですが、ブーキモのパンケーキに軍配が上がり、私達はカイルアタウンへ。ブーキモでマカデミアナッツソースがかかったパンケーキとフレンチトーストをテイクアウトし、近くのホールフーズへ。アイスコーヒーとスムージーを購入し、半年ぶりに実食！幸せの瞬間、間違いなく旨いです！
で、お店に戻って、いただいたクーポンでランチを食べようと思ったのですが、満腹でランチは回避。おすすめのスピナチ＆ガーリックのピザを食べたかったのですが、満腹で断念。ちょっともったいないことをしました。
午後になり、お目当てのカヤックタイム！この日は風が強く、波も高い状況でかなり引きましたがガイドの方に背中を押され、しぶしぶスタート・・・。でも乗ってみると案外大丈夫で、スタッフの方の声がけやアドバイスもあり、目標の島に向けてスタートできました。最初はぎこちなかったパドリングも少しずつ学習し、何とか島にたどり着くことができました。島一周の散策もガイドの方の解説でとても楽しかったです。帰りは行きとは逆に波に押されてあっという間にカイルアビーチに到着。次回は是非、沖に見えていた双子の島へチャレンジしたいと思います。
このツアーを申し込むときは、「この歳で初カヤック？」とか、当日 波が高い海を見て、正直 かなり腰が引けていましたが、百聞は一見にしかず めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。次回はより難度が高いコースにチャレンジしたい気分になれたのは、このツアーに参加したからこそ実感です。最後に終始、明るく かつ 細やかに面倒を見てくれたちはるさんと、陰に日向に支えてくれたトモキ君に感謝です。

Cheiko was very patient with our beginner family of 2 adults and 2 young kids
We had a great time and she especially took care of my wife who is terrified of the water
I highly recommend this tour for all those who have never done snorkelling before- it’s very safe
Something you should never miss out

I have been to Hawaii many times, but this time I challenged myself to try surfing for the first time! I decided to join the tour after reading the reviews. Since I wasn't sure about the location of the lesson, I opted for the pickup service, but I think I could go there on my own next time. Although the lesson wasn't in Japanese, there was someone who could instruct in Japanese! Moreover, it was a surprising reunion with someone I had met multiple times in the past at a certain place. I realized that it required more physical strength than I had imagined. I haven't mastered surfing completely, so I would like to participate in this tour again when I have the chance. Even as a beginner, they provide proper instruction, so I was able to stand up a few times. It was fun!

今まで何度もハワイへ行っていますが、今回、初サーフィンに挑戦！！こちらの口こみをみて、ツアー参加を決めました。
レッスン場所の位置がわからなかったので、送迎ありにしましたが、次回参加するときは自分達で行けると思う場所にありました。日本語レッスンにはしていませんでしたが、日本語で指導していただける方！！しかも、とある所で過去に何回もお会いしている方で、ビックリの再会でした。想像していたより、体力を使うことがわかりました。全部サーフィンをマスターしたわけではないので、また機会をみて、このツアーに参加したいと思います。確かに初めてでも、ちゃんと指導してくれるので、何回かは、立てます。楽しかったです。

You should absolutely use this service!!! Amazing!!

Great crew, fantastic weather, awesome marine life all and all fantastic trip

The lecture is given in Japanese at the beginning, so there are no issues with understanding how to do it.

You can't really move the scooter by yourself, but you can see the fish up close!

I was able to catch a glimpse of a sea turtle!

However, while the scooter part is fine, you need to wait on the boat for about an hour, which can make you quite seasick, haha.

If your turn for the scooter is later, I think the seasickness will go away by then.

Since there is air around your head, you can dive without stress, which is a new sensation.

日本語で最初にレクチャーしてくれるのでやり方は問題ないです。

スクーターはあまり自分で動かせませんが、魚たちを間近で見ることができます！

ウミガメをちらっとみれました！

ただ、スクーター中はいいのですが、船の上で1時間くらい待つ必要があるのでだいぶ酔います笑

スクーターの順番が後ならそこで酔いはなくなると思います。

頭の周りが空気なので、ストレスなくダイビングできるので新感覚です。

The tour starts efficiently and ends early in the morning, allowing plenty of time afterward.

Since it's a small boat, there can be some rocking, so taking motion sickness medication is essential, but once you're flying, you won't notice it.

They also take photos for $30. Since they use a DSLR, the pictures come out very beautifully, so I highly recommend it!

手際よくツアーが始まり、終わりも朝早くに終わるのでその後の時間もたっぷりととれます。

小型船なので、揺れもありますので船酔い止めは必須ですが、飛んでしまえば気になりません。

写真も30$で撮ってくれます。一眼レフなので、大変きれいに撮ってもらえるのでおすすめです！

This is a must do adventure, and well worth the price. I was impressed and pleasantly surprised at the 1-to-1 ratio of divers to BOBs in the water. They really make sure everyone is comfortable in the BOBs and are doing okay throughout the dive. The 1 hour of free time is basically during the time others are in the BOBs. They provide snorkeling equipment if you want to hop in the water during that time. We had a gray and windy day, so it was quite cool on the boat during the off time. So if your weather is not the best, consider bringing a windbreaker.

Jimmy was my surf instructor and he was knowledgeable, friendly, and very encouraging. I actually caught a few waves. Overall, I had a great experience and wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Todd V.

It was the best parasailing experience with a stunning view of Waikiki Beach from above! At the end, I mysteriously splashed into the sea, but that was also refreshing and fun! The guide was friendly, and I would love to experience it again if I go back!

ワイキキビーチを空から一望でき、最高のパラセーリングでした！
最後謎に海にぽちゃんと浸かりますがそれも気持ちよくて楽しかったです！
ガイドさんもフレンドリーでまた行ったら体験したいです！

This being my first time coming to Hawaii and first time parasailing, i was not sure what to expect. The driver arrived early and was polite and already waiting when i arrived to the pick up location. The check in at the parasailing location was really quick and simple, the staff was super friendly and the staff on the boat was also friendly and organized. Being that i was nervous, they definitely made me feel comfortable and explained the instructions and rules very well. I will, without a doubt return and book this activity again! IT WAS AWESOME!

We want to do a fun thing before we leave Hawaii, so we booked the highest feet parasailing. We booked this the day before the experience day, so we were worried that we can't do. However, the activity providers checked our reservation and let us do the activity. In our boat, there are 3 other groups. It takes 1h 30m for the whole activity time. Also, we bought an SD card with 75 photos. I recommend to buy it the photos because they are pretty good and it was a mess when we took our own photo with a phone while parasailing. Overall, it was a really good experience for me and my friend because my friend was never done before any of water activity. She had fun even though she scared of water. I would recommend to do if you are in Hawaii!

Last time, I participated in the sandbar, and this time I challenged myself with parasailing. Since it was mentioned in the experience reports, I thought it would be pointless to get seasick, so I took motion sickness medication to be fully prepared. On the day of the activity, we were blessed with good weather, and it was refreshing. I participated with a friend (both of us are 65 years old), and it became one of our precious memories in Hawaii. However, it was unfortunate that I didn't have cash on me, and while I was processing the payment for the photos with my card, the shuttle left, making us wait for about 30 minutes. I wondered if there was no confirmation before departure.

前回はサンドバーに参加させて頂き、今回はパラセーリングに挑戦となりました。体験談にも書かれておられたので、船酔いをしては、元も子もないと思い酔い止めを飲んで万全の体制を整えました。当日は天候にも恵まれ、爽快の一言です。友人と二人(共に65歳)での参加でしたが、喜んでくれハワイでの貴重な思い出の一つとなりました。ただ、残念だったのは現金を所持しておらず、写真代をカード決済している間に送りの車が行ってしまい30分程待たされました。発車前の確認はないのかと疑問に思いました。

The captain seemed to have a great vibe and made us feel at ease. I chose the 90-meter option, but I think height didn't matter. I wasn't asked beforehand if I wanted the 90 meters, though.
However, it didn't feel scary at all; it was quite pleasant. Water Japon was very kind to us. (laughs)
At the end, when I gave a tip, they were really happy.

ノリが良さそうな船長(キャプテン)が和ませてくれます。90メートルを選びましたが、高さは関係なく上げられたと思います(;o;)事前に90メートルですね？なんて聞かれなかったので。
でも怖い感じはなく気持ち良かったです。水ジャポンは優しくしてくれました。笑
最後にチップを渡したらすごく喜んでくださいました。

The sea was very beautiful. It was a great memory to see the rare seals. Having a Japanese guide was the most reassuring part. If you're looking for snorkeling, I recommend this place!

海はとても綺麗でした。貴重なアザラシが見れたのは良い思い出です。日本人ガイドだったのが1番安心しました。シュノーケリングを探してる方はこちらがオススメです！

I liked that it was easy to find the location since it was near Hilton, and the travel time was minimal. I was worried that traveling by boat might make me feel sick, but it was not a problem at all. The staff spoke only English, but they were very considerate, making it easy for beginners, and they entertained us with some broken Japanese. We started at 9:00 with six participants, and there were three other groups with two participants each, but everything went smoothly, allowing us to enjoy the other activities. Some tours can take up a lot of time just for travel, so I plan to sign up for this tour again next time.

ヒルトンのところから出ているため、場所も分かりやすく、移動時間も最短で気に入りました。船の移動が気持ち悪くなるか心配でしたが、全く問題ありませんでした。スタッフは英語だけですが、初心者の方にも問題ないくらい気遣いをされていて、片言の日本語で楽しませてくれていましたよ。9：00スタートでしたが、6名で参加し、他に2名参加が3組おりましたが、スムーズに進み、他を楽しむことができました。ツアーよっては移動時間だけで時間がとられてしまうため、次回もこのツアーに申込む予定です。

On the day of participation, we received an explanation from our guide, Mieko, that it might be better to avoid going out to sea due to strong winds. As beginners, we decided to go to the river instead. The river had no waves, so we were hardly worried about falling in.

In the river, we saw Hawaiian plants and fruits, and fish swimming around. There were also people living in luxurious homes having a party, and they cheerfully called out to us, asking if we were having fun with a microphone in hand!

My wife got a bit tired in the river, so I decided to challenge myself and go to the sea alone. There were some people being swept away, possibly due to the strong winds, but it seemed okay since the wind was not blowing out to sea. Personally, I found the waves to be more enjoyable. I recommend that those who are less strong try the areas with fewer waves. Mieko was also an interesting person and taught us carefully. I fell in once, but I would like to try again!

ガイドのMiekoさんから参加当日風が強く海に出るのはやめた方が良いかもしれない。
と説明を受け初心者だった私たちは川へ行って見ることにしました。
川は波が無く落ちる心配も殆どありませんでした
川にはハワイの植物や果物、魚が泳いでいたり
豪邸に住まわれている方がパーティ中で
マイク片手に楽しんでるかい！？っと
声を掛けてくれたりして盛り上がりました

妻は川で少し疲れてしまい危ないので私だけ一人海に挑戦して
みることにしました
風が強いせいか流されている人もいましたが
風向きが沖には向いていなかったので大丈夫そうでした
波がある方が個人的に楽しかったです
力の弱い方は波の少ない場所でされることをお勧めします
Miekoさんも面白い方で丁寧に教えてくださりました(^ ^)
一度落ちてしまいましたがまた挑戦したいと思います