All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

The guide was funny and Helpful. The ride was really great and my kid love it!

The driver who picked us up was incredibly fun and spoke Japanese very well, which left a great impression on us. The captain and staff for the parasailing also made a big effort to celebrate our honeymoon, creating wonderful memories for us. There were three couples in total, and we were the only Japanese ones, but we got along well with the other international guests, making it an amazing experience from start to finish!

送迎のドライバーさんが最高に楽しい人で、日本語もお上手ですごく印象に残りました。
パラセーリングのキャプテンとスタッフさんも私たちがハネムーンなこともあり大変盛り上げて下さって、すごく楽しい思い出になりました。
同乗になったのが私たち含め三組、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、同乗になった海外の方とも仲良くなれて、最初から最後まで最高でした！！

The view of Hawaii from 150 meters was amazing! I usually don't get motion sickness, but it was quite bumpy, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind. You can have about 80 photos taken for $30. It's fine to purchase after checking the photos. Unfortunately, the ones we took were mostly dark due to backlighting, so we had to sadly cancel them. I was really looking forward to them, so it was disappointing.

**The pickup on the day was unfortunate**
On the day we reserved, it was windy, and our booking was canceled, so we changed it to the next day. However, when the pickup time came, no one arrived. It said, "If the pickup doesn't arrive after 5 minutes, please inquire," so I borrowed a phone from the hotel front desk to call, but I couldn't get through, which made me very anxious. In the end, they arrived 20 minutes late, and when I spoke to someone who was already on board, they said they had the same pickup time as us. I wonder why the third pickup location was set for the same time. With the language barrier and being in an unfamiliar place, it created a tense atmosphere with my husband. Since we had confirmed the pickup time in advance, I don't think this is a common occurrence, but since it was a special trip, I hope improvements can be made so that it ends with good memories.

150mからのハワイの眺めは最高でした！
酔いにくい体質ですが、かなり揺れるので酔い止めは飲んだ方が、気持ち的にもいいと思います。
写真も＄30で80枚前後撮ってもらえます。
購入は写真を確認してからで大丈夫です。
私達が撮ってもらったのは逆光でほとんど暗く写っていたので、泣く泣くキャンセルしました。楽しみにしていただけに残念。

＊＊当日のピックアップが残念でした＊＊
予約した日は風が強く、キャンセルになってしまい、次の日に変更しました。
ですがピックアップ時間になっても迎えが来ず、『5分過ぎても迎えが来ない場合は問い合わせした下さい』とありましたので、ホテルのフロントで電話を借りて問い合わせをするものの連絡がつかず、とても不安になりました。
結局20分遅れで迎えがきて、先に乗ってた方に話を聞くと、1番最初に乗った方も私達と同じピックアップ時間だったそうです。
その方から3番目のピックアップ場所にも関わらず、同じ時間を設定されているのはどうなのでしょうか。慣れない土地と言葉のやり取りで不安な上に、主人とは少し険悪なムードに。
当日に遂行するのか、ピックアップ時間は間違ってないか、事前に確認を取っていたにも関わらずの出来事だったので、あまりないケースだとは思いますが、せっかくの旅行なのでいい思い出で終わるように、改善をお願いします。

I was nervous during my first parasailing experience, but once we reached 150 meters, it turned out to be a wonderful activity with a breathtaking view of Hawaii. I was able to slowly take in the scenery for a long time, and we ended with a gentle touch on the water (this is optional; you can also return directly to the boat without touching the sea).

I was worried because everyone around me was a foreigner, but the staff on the boat can communicate in Japanese, so I felt reassured.

There are no shower facilities, so I recommend taking the bus back to the hotel as is and having a bath there.

初めてのパラセーリングで緊張しましたが、150mまで行くとハワイの絶景が一望できる素敵なアクティビティでした。
長い間ゆっくりとハワイの景色を一望でき、最後は海に少し着く形で終えました笑(これは希望制で、海に触れずに直接船に戻ることもできます)

周りは全員外国人で大丈夫かなと心配でしたが、船の係りの人は日本語でも教えてくれるので安心です。

シャワールームはないため、そのままピックアップしてもらったバスでホテルに帰り、お風呂に入ることをオススメします。

I participated with a friend. The instructor was very helpful, and we had a full hour of fun! We started with some practice and then did stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while maneuvering the board and paddle. It was reassuring to know that if we fell, help would be there right away, and the sea wasn't too deep, so we could enjoy SUP without worry.

Gradually, we were able to go where we wanted and even lie down on the board, enjoying our free time.

Before trying it, I thought it might be difficult and didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be the most enjoyable time of my trip to Hawaii. I want to do it again!

友達と2人で参加しました。インストラクターの方が付いてくださり、1時間たっぷり楽しめました！最初は練習から始まり、ボートとパドルを操りながらSUPしました。落ちてもすぐ助けてくれるので安心ですし、海も凄く深いわけではないので気軽にSUPできます。

次第に自分で行きたい場所に行ったりボードの上に寝転がったり、自由な時間を過ごすことができました。

やる前は難しいかなとあまり期待していなかったのですが、ハワイ旅行の中で一番楽しい時間になりました。またやりたいです！

Due to strong winds, we started with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on the river, but since it was my first time, it actually worked out well... At the end, I tried it in the ocean, and as they said, it was completely different from the river. However, thanks to the feeling I gained from paddling on the river and especially to Mieko's careful and precise instruction, I was able to stand a little in the ocean despite the strong winds, which was amazing!!! I think I'm going to get hooked on this! SUP with Mieko in the beautiful ocean of Kailua is highly recommended. The pizza for lunch was delicious too, and I will definitely come back to do SUP again!!! The staff were all friendly and great people, which made it fun. Thank you very much.

強風の為、始め川でのSUPでしたが初SUPだったのでむしろ良かったです…最後に試しにと海でのトライ、言われてた通り川と海とでは別物でした。でも予め川で感覚を掴んだ事と、何よりみえこさんの丁寧かつ的確な指導のお陰で、強風の中、海でも少しだけ立つ事が出来て最高でした！！！癖になりそうです！カイルアの美しい海で、みえこさんとのSUP、本当にお勧めです。ランチのピザも美味しかったし、またSUPしに戻ってきます！！！スタッフの方もみんなフレンドリーで良い人達で楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I experienced the 150m. At first, I was nervous, but it was thrilling and great. The instructors were cheerful people, which was nice. I'll definitely do it again when I come to Hawaii next time!

150mを体験しました。最初はどきどきでしたがスリルがあって良かったです。インストラクターも陽気な人達でよかった。次もハワイに来たときはやりますね！

We were really looking for a beginner experience as most of us weren't strong swimmers. Half of us didn't finish the entire activity as we got easily tired and unfortunately didn't see any turtles. It was a good experience though and something worth doing/trying at least once.

We were all beginners at swimming and snorkeling but had a good time. The underwater photos and video was a good keepsake for our family.

It took a while to get used to the snorkel but a good experience nonetheless.

The driver for the shuttle was very energetic and we had a great time getting to the location. The parasailing offered a fantastic view of Waikiki and we could see Diamond Head clearly, which was absolutely amazing! I was able to bring my GoPro, so I could capture videos and I'm really looking forward to watching them later.

I was concerned about managing my valuables and didn't bring any money, so I missed out on buying photos, which was a bit disappointing. However, it turned out that it was perfectly fine to bring valuables. Also, we had the option for a water landing, and although I got wet, there wasn't a place or time to change, so I went back to the hotel as I was.

送迎の運転手さんのテンションが高くノリノリで現地まで行けました
パラセーリングもワイキキが一望でき、ダイヤモンドヘッドもよく見え最高に楽しかっです！
goproを持って出来たので動画で残す事ができ後で見るのがとても楽しみです。
貴重品管理が気になりお金を持って行かなくて写真が買えなかったのが残念
全然貴重品は持っていって大丈夫でした
また、着水も選択でき、濡れたのですが着替える場所とタイミングがなくそのままホテルへ戻りました。

The guides were great and it was a casual relaxing boat ride with pretty views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Didn’t get to see much but it was nice to be out on the water.

It was 150 meters. It was really great!
I thought there was relatively little wind in the morning, but up high, it sways side to side. It’s thrilling!
Looking down is really scary.
If you ask, they will take pictures from below.
You’ll receive them on an SD card for $30. I think it’s worth buying.
After coming down, there’s a wait time for others, but the loud reggae music on the boat really gives you a vacation vibe.
Watching is fun, but it can make you quite dizzy.
I’m not usually prone to motion sickness, but motion sickness medication is a must!
For those meeting on-site, the building doesn’t show up on Google Maps, but once you go, you’ll easily spot the light blue-roofed hut.

150メートルでした。すごく良かったです！
午前中は比較的風が少ないと思ったのですが、上の方は横揺れします。スリル満点！
足元を見るとすごくこわいです。
頼めば下から写真を撮ってくれます。
SDカードで渡されます。30ドルです。買ってもいい感じだと思いますよ。
降りてきたあとは他の人の待ち時間ですが、船上で大音量のレゲエがなんともバカンスな気持ちにさせてくれます。
見てるのも楽しいけどかなり酔います。
酔いやすい方ではないですが、酔い止め必須です！
現地集合の方は、Googleマップだと建物出てこないですが、行けば水色の屋根の小屋が見えるのですぐわかります。

The teacher is handsome, and I thought he only spoke English, but he can speak quite a bit of Japanese too. We all had a great time surfing together!! It was so much fun! 😊

なんといっても先生がイケメンだし英語オンリーだと思っていたら日本語も結構話せるし皆で楽しくサーフィン出来ました！！
最高に楽しかったです(^^♪

I was quite worried about whether the event would take place due to the strong winds, but it was held as scheduled. The sea was very rough, and out of five groups of passengers, one newlywed couple had to turn back because the wife was feeling nauseous and couldn't move. They ended up not being able to go parasailing. Six minutes really goes by in the blink of an eye.

この日はかなり強風で決行するのか心配でしたが予定通り開催されました。海も大荒れで5組の乗客のうち、1組の新婚カップルの奥様が吐き気で身動きできず、結局ご主人様と2人はパラセーリングをすることが出来ずUターン。6分間は本当にあっという間です。

I went parasailing for the first time in Hawaii! I couldn't imagine how high 150 meters would be, but it was a bit shaky, and the view was amazing!

The guide was really funny, so definitely try to chat with them!

When we went, there were about six groups, but the boat rocked quite a bit, and we had to stay on the boat until everyone was done, so I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication. Out of the 12 participants, three people felt unwell. Make sure you're in good health and have a great time making memories!

ハワイにて人生初めてのパラセーリングでした！
150mがどのくらいの高さが想像できなかったのですが、多少揺れるけど、景色は最高でしたー！

ガイドの方が面白いのでぜひ話してみてください！！

私たちのときは6組くらいで行ったのですが、
船がかなり揺れるのと、みんなが終わるまでは船に乗っていなければいけないので、
酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いと思います。
参加者12人中3名が気分が悪くなっていました。
体調も万全でいって、楽しい思い出にしてください！

The instructor is a Hawaiian uncle (or grandfather?) who seems to have merged with the sea, a true professional. He was very friendly and remembered some necessary Japanese phrases (like "paddle" and "paddle more").

When you go into the water with the instructor, you can go quite deep. I was able to see a turtle swimming by. I can't forget the turtle that looked over at me while taking a slow breath.

Whether you're traveling as a couple or with family, you absolutely should try paddle surfing!

先生はハワイアンのおじさん（おじいさん？）で、
もはや海と同化しているようなプロです。
感じもよくて、必要な日本語も覚えていました。
（漕いで～、もっと漕いで～など）

先生と海に入るときはかなり深いところまで行けます。
カメが横を泳いでいくのも見られました。
ゆっくり息継ぎをしながらこっちをじろりと見たカメさんが忘れられないです。

二人旅でも、家族でも、パドルサーフィンは絶対やったほうがいいですよ！

The surfing instructor looked just like Tom Cruise, and he was kind, cheerful, and fun. The older sister I learned with was also friendly and kind, and we became really close. I want to do it again.

サーフィンの先生はトムクルーズにそっくりで、優しくて愉快で楽しかったです。一緒に学んだお姉さんも気さくで優しくて、すごく仲良くなりました。またやりたいです。

I experienced 150 meters. During our time, there were 11 people on the boat, and since it was in pairs, one person in each group was an observer. We took turns jumping, and the staff was well-organized and smooth in their arrangements. I could speak a little Japanese, and although one person was feeling a bit seasick, they were very kind in their response! They take photos for $40, and while pretending to cut the rope, they captured great shots during the jump and landing, making for wonderful memories. The view from above was great, and we had quite a bit of time, so we were able to relax and enjoy the scenery of Hawaii! Thank you for bringing my wife along. I was satisfied saying that!

150メートルを体験しました。私たちの時はボートに11人乗船し、2人ずつなので5組内1人は見学でした。順番に飛ばしていくのですが、スタッフさんの段取りもよくスムーズでした。多少日本語が喋れるし、1人船酔い気味の人がいましたが、とても親切に対応してました！写真を40ドルで撮ってくれるのですが、ロープを切るフリをしながら撮影や着水撮影、その他良い写真を撮ってもらって良い思い出になりました。上空では眺めも良く結構時間があるので、ハワイの風景を眺めながらゆっくりした時間が過ごせました！奥さんは連れてきてくれてありがと。言っていて私も満足しました！

This is my second time participating, following last year! This time, the boat swayed a bit in the breeze, but I was able to enjoy it with participants from Kuwait! I'm writing this while enjoying the beautiful scenery and feeling the wind, and I definitely want to participate again! 😊

去年に続き2回目の参加です！
今回は少し風が吹くなか船が揺れましたが、クウェートからの参加者と一緒に楽しむことができました！素敵な景色を堪能して風に吹かれてまた参加したいと思いながらこれを書いてます(^^)

I made a mistake with the meeting place, but when I contacted the local office, they didn't understand me very well. Just when I was wondering what to do, I received a call from a VELTRA staff member who arranged for someone to come and pick me up from my current location. Thanks to that, I was able to go parasailing! Thank you very much.

Parasailing was very pleasant, and I had an amazing experience.

集合場所を間違えてしまいましたが現地連絡所に連絡かけたところあまり伝わらずどうしようと思っていたらベルトラスタッフから電話がかかって来て今いる場所迎えに来てもらえるように連絡して頂きそこで乗せてもらいパラセーリングをすることができました！
ありがとうございました

パラセーリングはとても気持ち良くすごくいい体験が出来ました

It was my first time parasailing, and even at 150 meters, it was not scary at all and was really fun! I would love to try a higher one if available! There were three other groups, and two of them were Japanese, who were very nice people, so I had a great time. I think it's better to wear a rash guard since you get a bit wet! Also, I recommend bringing a bath towel! I gave a tip of $10 per person (to two crew members and one driver, totaling $30). Please use this as a reference!

人生初のパラセーリングでしたが、150mでも全然怖くなくて楽しかったです‼︎もっと高いのがあればやってみたいです‼︎
他にも3組いましたが2組は日本人でとても良い人達だったので楽しく過ごせました♪
多少濡れるのでラッシュガードは着てった方が良いと思います‼︎
あとバスタオルも持って行った方が良いと思います‼︎
チップは1人10ドル渡しました‼︎（船の乗組員2人と送迎ドライバー1人、合計30ドル）
参考にして下さい‼︎

Above all, the beauty of Kailua Beach is beyond words. It is incredibly clear and beautiful. My first kayaking experience was very exciting and fun. Our Japanese guide, Tomo, was bright and kind, sharing stories about the island's formation and culture, which made for an enjoyable time.

Seeing a sea turtle for the first time and snorkeling at Lanikai Beach during the afternoon free time, where I saw many fish, were both wonderful experiences.

I highly recommend this for anyone who loves nature experiences and being active.

何よりもカイルアビーチの美しさは筆舌に尽くしがたいです。あまりにも透明で、きれいです。そして、初カヤック体験、とてもエキサイティングで楽しかったです。日本語ガイドのトモさんが、明るく親切で、島の成り立ちや文化の話も教えてくれて、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ウミガメをはじめて見られたこと、午後のフリータイムのラニカイビーチのシュノーケリングで多くの魚を見られたこと、どれも素晴らしい体験でした。
自然体験が好きで、体を動かすことが好きな人にはぜひオススメです。

In Hawaii, a license is not technically required, but other companies may be cautious and ask for a driver's license or require an instructor to accompany you. However, here, participation is allowed without a license, and you can operate the vehicle alone. It was not difficult at all, and I was able to enjoy driving comfortably for a full 30 minutes.

ハワイの法律上は本来免許は不要なのですが、他の会社では用心してか自動車免許を要求されたり、インストラクター同乗になってしまいます。
しかしながらここは免許不要で一人で操縦可だということで参加。
全く難しくなく、30分もたっぷり気持ちよく走れました。

It's a wonderful activity where you can enjoy the scenery of Hawaii from the sky in a relaxed manner. Before starting, I was a bit nervous thinking it might be scary, but in reality, it wasn't scary at all. You ascend slowly and descend slowly, so there's no fear of falling, which is reassuring.

If I had to say something, I felt a bit uneasy not being able to confirm if we were at the height we ordered. If you can't speak English, you can't properly communicate with the instructor about the height. Since the prices vary, it's better to avoid any worries in this regard.

ハワイの空から景色をほのぼのと眺められるとても良いアクティビティです。
始める前は怖いかな？とドキドキしていましたが、実際には全然怖くありませんでした。
ゆっくり上がり、ゆっくり降ろしてもらえ、落ちる恐怖感もないので安心できます。

強いて言えば、注文したプラン通りの高さなのか自分では確認できないところが若干不安ですね。
こちらが英語が話せないとインストラクターの方にちゃんと高さが伝わってるのか確認できません。
料金が異なるので、この辺りの憂いは無いほうがいいですね。

Crew, Equipment exceeded expectation, for swimmers and non swimmers alike. IWS Underwater scooter is an event you will cherish. My wife and I were thankful they could take us on short notice. A complete package from reservation, pick up, instruction, operation, pics and drop off.

I was quite anxious because they didn’t arrive even by the meeting time (laughs). The voucher mentioned to call if they didn’t show up after five minutes, so I called, and they explained in English that "a blue car is coming, so please wait another five minutes." I waited a bit longer, and in the end, they were 20 minutes late (laughs). The driver also said something like, "I’m really sorry!!!" and apologized, and he had a likable character, so I convinced myself that maybe it’s rare for them to arrive on time (laughs).

Now, about the experience, the view from 150 meters was amazing! My husband and I got to experience it together as a pair. Before it was our turn, they handed us a Japanese instruction manual, so we could confirm details like photo opportunities and that if we requested "dry landing, please" before landing, we could return to the boat without getting wet. We asked to go up to our waists (laughs).

As for the facilities, there are no changing rooms or lockers. If you really want to change afterward, you might want to use the public restroom nearby. Since there are no lockers, I wouldn’t recommend bringing large bags. Also, since you move out to sea by boat, some water splashes will come in, so if you really don’t want to get your belongings wet, it’s better to put them in a plastic bag or something.

On the way back, the funky driver came over and guided me to the car. When I mentioned that I got wet, he said, "It's okay, no problem!" but I felt a bit awkward getting in wet, so I used the beach towel I brought to sit on the seat. When I told him the hotel I was staying at, he kindly drove me there, which was very helpful.

待ち合わせ時間になってもいっこうに来ないのでハラハラしました(笑)
5分経っても来ない場合は電話して下さいとバウチャーにも書いてあったので、とりあえず電話すると「青い車が来るのであともう5分待って下さい」みたいな事を英語を説明され、そのまましばらく待ち、結果20分の遅刻でした(笑)
ドライバーのお兄さんも「いやあホントごめんごめん！！！」みたいな事を言っていて謝ってくれましたし、なんか憎めないキャラだったので、もしかすると時間通りに来る事自体が稀なのかなと自分を説得(笑)

さて内容についてですが、
150mの眺めは最高でした！
自分たち夫婦でペアで一緒に体験させてもらいました。
順番が回ってくる前に日本語の説明書を渡してくれたので、写真撮影の事、着地する前に「ドライランディング、プリーズ」と希望すれば海に浸かる事なく船まで戻れる事など、しっかり確認する事ができます。
私たちは腰までやってくださいと言いました(笑)

設備ですが、更衣室、ロッカーはありません。
終わったあとどうしても着替えたいのであれば近くにある公衆トイレを使うといいかもしれません。
ロッカーがないので、あまり大きい荷物を持って行く事はオススメしません。あと、船で沖まで移動するのでその際に多少の水しぶきが入ってきますから、どうしても濡らしたくない場合はビニール袋か何かに荷物を入れたほうがいいと思います。

帰りはファンキードライバーさんが近寄ってきてくれて、車まで案内してくれました。
腰ポチャした事を告げると「いいっていいって、ノープロブレム！」と言ってくれましたが、濡れたまま乗るのも気が引けたので持参したバスタオルを座席に敷いて座りました。泊まっているホテルを告げるとホテルまで送ってくれたのでとても助かりました。

I’m glad I finally got to try surfing in Hawaii. I was a bit anxious at first, but with the support of the instructor, I was able to ride the waves. One thing to note is that photos taken during surfing are available for purchase at $35, but since it’s a special memory, it would have been nice if they could offer them for around $20.

ずっとやってみたかったサーフィン、ハワイで体験レッスンを受けてみてよかったです。初めは不安でしたが、インストラクターサポートの元で波にのることができます。一点、サーフィン中の写真を$35で購入可ですがせっかくの記念ですし$20くらいで提供して頂ければよかったです。

I was really looking forward to the underwater walk on this trip, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience just as I had hoped. I was moved by the beautiful underwater scenery and the fish and sea turtles swimming up close. The guide was also kind and attentive, which made it easy for me to trust them with my children. I'm glad I purchased the memorable photos and videos. I definitely want to experience it again!

今回の旅行で海底散歩をとても楽しみにしていて
思った通り素晴らしい体験ができました。
きれいな水中と間近で泳ぐ魚やウミガメに遭遇し感動しどうしでした。
ガイドの方も親切丁寧なので子供たちも安心してまかせることが
できました。
思い出の写真と動画も購入してよかったです。
またぜひ体験したいです。

It claims to be "150m high," but it's probably referring to the length of the rope, not the height. I've experienced it twice in the same location, and during my previous experience, I went up to a significantly higher place. Those expecting "height" may be disappointed.

「高さ150m」とうたっておりますが、おそらくロープの長さであって高さではないです。
同じ場所で2度体験していますが、以前の体験の方が圧倒的に高い場所まで上がりました。
「高さ」を期待している方はガッカリされると思います。