All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

This was my fourth trip to Hawaii, but my first time parasailing! Since I was staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, I was able to walk directly to the meeting point. Since it was a special trip to Hawaii, I decided to challenge myself with the 150m height, and it was definitely the right choice! I kept rising higher and felt like we were the only ones up there, which was an amazing feeling. I wondered if this is how birds feel when they fly? It was so exhilarating!!!

They said it would last about 15 minutes, but I think we were actually in the air for about 7 or 8 minutes. It cost nearly $100, so I gave it four stars. There were about four other groups participating, but since we were the first to fly and headed out to sea, we could only see the ocean in front of us and had to turn back to see the view of Waikiki. I recommend boarding the boat last so you can fly facing Waikiki.

Also, if you ask, they will take photos for about $20, but I think it's fine to ask someone from another group to take your picture. Since we flew first, we didn't have time to ask, so we ended up not getting any photos, but the experience is etched in my memory!

ハワイ4回目ですが初のパラセーリング！
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジ宿泊だったので徒歩で直接集合場所に行けました。
せっかくのハワイ旅行だし、ということで150mにチャレンジしましたが、これが大正解でした！
どんどん高く上がっていき、上空を私達だけで独り占めしてるようなそんな気分になれました^^
鳥ってこんな感じで飛んでるのかな？気持ちいいーーーーー！！！
と大興奮でした♪
15分？とのことでしたが実際に飛んでいたのは7.8分ほどだったと思います^^;
それで100ドル近くがかかったので星4つにしました。
ツアー客4組ほどと一緒に参加するのですが、私たちが一番最初に飛んだ時に沖に向かって進んでいたため、前の景色は海しか見えず、後を振り返りながらワイキキの景色をみないといけませんでした^^;
船に乗り込むのを最後にすると、ワイキキ方面を向いて飛べるのでおすすめです。
あと写真はお願いすれば20ドルくらいで撮ってくれますが、他のグループの方たちにお願いして撮ってもらう感じでいいと思います。
私達は最初に飛んだのでお願いする暇もなく結局写真は取れませんでしたが目に焼き付けました(笑)

I was picked up by bus at the hotel and departed from the bay near Hilton Village. It mentioned that towels were needed, but it was fine without them. You can also leave your valuables on the cruiser, so there's no need to worry.

It was drizzling a bit at departure, but once we got out to sea, it cleared up and we enjoyed beautiful weather!

The crew was friendly and engaged in conversation, which really enhanced the atmosphere, making it a lot of fun! Be sure to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and refreshing experience!

バスでホテルまで迎えに来てもらい、ヒルトン村のそばの湾から出発。
タオル必要と書いてありましたが、無くて大丈夫です。貴重品もクルーザーで置いておけるので安心してください。

出発時はパラパラと雨が降ってましたが、沖に出ると晴れ、快晴の中でした！

クルーの人が気さくに話しかけてくれ、雰囲気も盛り上げてくれるのでとても楽しかったです！
圧倒的な景色と爽快感を是非楽しんでください！

Second time I have used this tour to get to and from Hanauma Bay. Especially a great value if you already have your own snorkeling equipment as you can take the price down a few dollars without equipment rental.

Go first thing in the morning and be ready to get into the water by 8am or earlier. That way you can snorkel without the crowds until the circus arrives around 10am. By then I had already gotten 2 full hours of relatively unspoiled pics of all that I wanted to take and enjoyed lounging on the beach until the pickup time.

It was an experience like no other, and I had so much fun! The captain and crew were kind and made it enjoyable, so I felt at ease taking on the challenge. I want to ride again!

今まで体験したことのない感覚ですごく楽しめました！
船長さんたちも優しく、楽しませてくれたので安心して挑めました。
もう一度乗りたいです！

I appreciated that the shuttle service to the hotel was included, and it was great that it was okay to be wet as long as I had a bath towel laid out. I chose the 150-meter option, and even as someone with a fear of heights, I was able to enjoy it. The local crew took beautiful photos with a single-lens camera, which made for even more memorable moments.

ホテルまでの送迎付きで、バスタオルさえ敷いていれば濡れていてもOKなのが有り難かったです。150メートルを選択しましたが、高所恐怖症でも楽しめました。現地クルーの方が一眼で綺麗に写真を撮ってくれたので、更に思い出になりました。

I was scared before it started, but it seems like I had fun when it was over. Now I want to try the 150m ride!

始まる前は怖がっていましたが
終わると楽しかったみたく
今度は150mに乗りたい言ってました^o^

I participated with my mother. The guide stayed close to my mother, who had trouble with her breathing technique, which allowed both of us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. The guide was very knowledgeable about the fish spots, so we were able to see a variety of fish efficiently, which was great. The fish swam very close to us and were beautiful.

However, it happened to be a very cold day, so I gave it one star less. The tour itself was excellent.

母と二人で参加。上手く息継ぎできない母にずっとついてくださって、私も母も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめました。魚のポイントもよくご存じなので、様々な種類の魚を効率よく見れて良かったです。魚もすぐ近くに泳いでいてとてもきれいでした。
たまたま、この日は非常に寒かったので星を一つとりました。ツアー自体は最高でした。

Out to sea by boat! At a distance of 150 meters, we went up and up, but without any fear, and we even saw whales. It was the best eight minutes. I participated in a one-piece swimsuit, but I didn't get wet and landed safely on the boat! The staff were cheerful and it was a lot of fun! Thank you very much.

ボートで沖に！150ｍ選択で、上がる、上がる、
でも怖さ無く、鯨も見えて、最高の８分間でした。
ワンピースで参加しましたが、濡れず、
ボートに無事着地！スタッフさんも陽気で楽しかった！
ありがとうございました。

It was the kids' first surfing experience. My son was able to stand up on the board from the first day, and my daughter quickly learned to do the same. By the end, both kids were even riding while holding hands! If you want to start surfing, I recommend signing up here.

子供達の初サーフィンでした。
息子は、１本日から立てるようになり、娘もすぐに立てるようになりました。最後の方は、子供達二人で手を繋ぎながらのライディングまで出来るように！サーフィンを始めたいならこちらに申し込みをお勧めします。

It was my first time surfing, and there was a staff member who was friendly and spoke Japanese well, which helped me manage to stand up! Since I had a one-year-old child, my husband and I took turns participating, but we managed to ride the waves about 5 or 6 times in total. The two hours flew by, and it was a wonderful experience! I was so into it that I didn't even notice they were taking photos. This time was beginner-friendly, so next time I’d like to challenge myself with slightly bigger waves!

初サーフィンでしたが、日本語が上手で気さくなスタッフさんが1人いらっしゃり、なんとか立ち上がれました！
一歳の子供がいたので主人と2人で交替しながらの参加でしたが、合計5,6回は波に乗れました。あっという間の２時間でしたが、とても良い経験ができました！
写真は撮られていることにも全く気付かないくらいでした。
今回は初心者向けだったので、次回はもう少し高い波にも挑戦してみたいです♪

It was exciting to go parasailing after a long time. The moment we went up, there was a bit of speed, but before I knew it, we were quite high up, and it felt amazing. The pickup and the entire process were smooth without any long waits. Since it was the first tour of the day, it was great for planning the rest of the day's activities.

久しぶりのパラセイリングでドキドキでした。
上に上がる瞬間は少しスピードがありましたが、あっという間にかなり高い所まであがり、すごく気持ちよかったです。
お迎えから終了まで特に待たされる事もなくスムーズな案内でした。
朝一のツアーなので、そのあとの予定も組みやすくて良かったです。

Unfortunately, it was a cloudy sky with light rain. The boat ride and the captain's performance were fun, but it really depends on the weather. The 150 meters was not scary at all; it could have been even higher, haha. It’s a bit chilly in the early morning, so a rash guard or something to wear is essential! Also, I asked for photos, but it seems there was a miscommunication? The person I was with also requested photos, but it seems that didn’t go through either, so we couldn’t buy any photos after all.

あいにくの曇り空とパラパラと雨。
ボートの移動やキャプテン？のパフォーマンスなどは楽しかったけれど、やはり天候次第でしょうか。150メートルは全然怖くなかったです。もっともっと高くてもいいかも笑
朝早くの方は肌寒いのでラッシュガードなど羽織りものは必須です！
あと写真お願いしたのに通じてなかった？一緒の方もお願いしていたのに、通じてなかったらしく、やはり写真は買えませんでした。

My sister and I signed up for the tour, and on the day of the tour, there were four participants including two foreigners. The weather was completely different from the rain the day before; it was clear and relatively warm. Although there weren't large schools of fish, we saw some swimming around, which was very enjoyable! Additionally, we miraculously encountered a sea turtle, which was incredibly moving :) According to our guide, it had been about a month since the last sighting…! I was so happy. The water temperature was cold even with a wetsuit, and it was a bit murky when diving, possibly due to the rain the day before, but I was very satisfied. Our guide, Chieko, was cheerful and friendly, making it a very enjoyable tour. Thank you!

姉妹2人でツアーに申し込み、当日は外国人2名も合わせて4名の参加でした。この日は前日の雨とは打って変わって快晴で比較的あたたかく、大群とはいきませんでしたがお魚さんもそこらで泳いでいてとても楽しかったです！また、奇跡的にウミガメにも遭遇でき、大変感動しました:) ガイドさんによれば1ヶ月ぶりぐらいだとか…！嬉しかったです。水温はウェットスーツを着ていても冷たく、前日の雨のせいか潜ると少し白んでいましたがとても満足です。ガイドのちえこさんも明るく気さくに話してくださりとても楽しいツアーになりましたありがとうございました！

There were hardly any Japanese people, and I had a great time surrounded by foreigners while listening to music on the boat! Since it was February, I was able to see whales about four times from different directions. I really enjoyed it.

日本人がほぼいなくて、外国の方に囲まれて音楽聞きながら船に乗って凄く楽しかったです！2月ということもあり、クジラが4回くらい色々な方面から見ることが出来た。すごく満喫出来ました。

It was my first time paragliding, and it was incredibly fun. However, I was disappointed that I couldn't do it solo (everyone had to go within an hour) and that it was only for 10 minutes, which was short.

初めてのパラセイリングでしたが最高に楽しかったです。ただ、残念なのは単独ではできなかったこと（1時間以内にすべての人を実施する）と10分間と短かったことです。

We departed from the ship and gradually increased in height while enjoying the wind. I chose the 150m plan, and I felt almost no fear, fully enjoying the views of Hawaii's cityscape and mountains from the sea. The round-trip transportation was provided by someone who spoke Japanese, and I was able to hear helpful advice about shopping and other useful information.

船上から出発して、風を見ながら徐々に高さが増していきました。150mのプランにしましたが、恐怖心はほとんどなく、海上からハワイの街並みや山を満喫できました。
往復の送迎は日本語の分かる方で、買い物のアドバイスなど、参考になる話を聞かせていただけました。

The round-trip boat ride was thrilling and a lot of fun, with plenty of speed. The weather was great, with a nice breeze, making it perfect for sailing. Even taking photos with my smartphone brought a smile. It's a unique experience that you can't usually have, and I highly recommend it for those who love heights.

往復のボートもスピードを出してくれてスリル満点でとても楽しかった。
お天気も良く、適度に風がふいて、絶好のセイリング日和でした。
スマホで撮影してもニッコリ
普段できない、体験を味わえて、高いところが大好きな方には、おススメです。

I participated with nine friends.
There was a guide who was familiar with Japanese, and the humorous people made it a wonderful memory!
It was my first time surfing, and I really appreciated the guide who joyfully celebrated when I caught a wave, as well as the guide who took photos for us. Thank you!
The shallow water and the many cuts from the coral are also part of the memories.

友達9人で参加しました。
日本語に慣れてるガイドさんがいたり、楽しませてくれるユーモアな方々で素敵な思い出になりました！
初めてのサーフィンでしたが波に乗れたことを全力で喜ぶガイドさん、写真撮ってくれるガイドさん、ありがとうございました！
浅く、サンゴで生傷が多々出来たことも思い出です。

I participated in this as one of the activities for my honeymoon! I was worried because the weather forecast predicted rain, but on the day of the event, it was beautifully clear, and the view from above was amazing!! I did feel a bit seasick on the boat after the parasailing experience, which was a little tough, but since the boat was moving relatively fast, the wind felt nice, and I managed to endure it while others were experiencing the activity! I also purchased the photos they took, and there were some great shots of the surrounding scenery! I think it's best to keep your luggage to a minimum and wear something over your swimsuit.

新婚旅行のアクティビティの１つとして参加しました！天気予報が雨だったので心配しましたが、当日はとても快晴で空からの眺めは最高でした！！私はパラセーリングの体験の後の船で船酔いし、少し辛かったですが、比較的スピードを出して動いているので風が気持ちよく、他の方が体験されている間なんとか耐えられました！写真も撮ってもらったデータを購入しましたが、周りの景色などの写真もありとても良かったです！！荷物は最小限で水着の上に何か羽織っていくと良いと思います。

It was easy to participate since they came to pick me up at the hotel!

The people were very friendly, and I was able to have enjoyable conversations.

They took a lot of photos (for an additional fee), and I received beautiful pictures.

I had a great time with stunning views of Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience filled with fun and excitement!

ホテルまで迎えに来て頂いたので参加しやすかったです！

とてもフレンドリーな方々で、楽しくお話することも出来ました。

沢山写真も撮っていただき(別料金)、綺麗な写真も手に入りました。

ハワイの景色が一望でき、楽しさと感動でとにかく楽しかった思い出になりました！

JC was a wonderful guide and super easy to hang with for our tour. Would definitely recommend!!

This time, I experienced the highest height of 150 meters! It was a quick six minutes, but on the way to the point, a pod of dolphins appeared, and we were lucky enough to see a whale from above, which was truly moving!

Before getting on the boat, if you request photos, for an additional 3,000 yen, the staff will take pictures of you parasailing with a DSLR from inside the boat. You receive the data along with a tip when you get off the boat.

Even if you end up with a funny face in the pictures, you can feel at ease!

All the staff were locals, but they spoke gentle English that was easy to understand, so even those of us who don't speak English could comprehend everything.

I'm really glad I participated in this activity!

今回、一番高い150mの高さを体験してきました！
あっと言う間の６分間でしたが、ポイントに向かう途中にはイルカの群れも現れ、上空からは運良くクジラも見れて感動しました！
船に乗る前に写真を頼むとプラス三千円で船内からスタッフさんが一眼レフでパラセーリング中の写真を撮ってくれます。船から降りる時にチップごとデータをもらえるシステムです。
へんな顔で写ってても安心ですw

スタッフの皆さんは現地の方ばかりでしたが、優しい英語をわかりやすく話してくれたので、英語のできない私達でも理解する事ができました。

こちらのアクティビティに参加して本当に良かったです！

**[Experience Review]**
Since I participated at the end of January, it felt a bit chilly, but I didn't get wet, and the weather was great, so I really enjoyed it! When landing, I had the option to choose whether to land in the water or not, but due to the cold, I opted out of landing in the water (laughs).

**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
During the experience, they took photos from the boat, and they captured some really unique shots (like a shark trying to bite through the parasailing rope). I enjoyed looking at the photos even after returning home.

**[Advice for Future Participants]**
There happened to be a woman who signed up alone, so after my husband and I flew, I ended up flying again with her (laughs). It seems that you can't fly alone unless you weigh over 80 kilograms. I had so much fun that I didn't mind flying twice, but my husband said, "If I were told to fly twice, I'd feel nothing but despair." It seems that 150 meters in Japan and 150 meters in Hawaii mean different things; due to strong winds, it felt very scary for him. (In Japan, the rope length is 150 meters, while in Hawaii, it's the height from the water surface.) I have experienced it in Japan as well, and it was an extraordinary height!

The meeting place is a bit hard to find, so if you're staying at the Hilton and going on your own, I think you should allow some extra time. We got lost. They seem to take photos if you ask, and they gave them to us on an SD card after disembarking. Tips are quite obvious (laughs), as you can see $10 or $20 bills stuck on the boat, so my husband and I gave $20. I didn't mind since it was so much fun!

【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加したため少し肌寒く感じましたが水に濡れることもなく
お天気もよかったので本当に楽しかったです！
着地の際は着水するかしないか選べましたが寒さのあまり着水は拒否（笑）


【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
体験中に船から写真を撮ってくれているのですが
なんともユニークな（サメがパラセーリングの紐を食いちぎろうとしてる）
写真も撮ってくれていて、帰ったあとも写真を見て楽しめました。


【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
たまたま1人で申し込みされている女性がいたため
私は主人と飛んだあと、その女性と再度飛ぶことになりました（笑）
どうやら体重が80キロ以上ないと1人では飛べないらしいです。
私は楽しかったので2度飛ぶことに苦痛は感じませんでしたが
主人は「2回も飛んでなんて言われたら絶望感しかない。」と・・・
日本での150ｍとハワイでの150ｍは意味が違うようで
強風でかなり揺れたこともあり主人にはとても怖く感じたそうです。
（日本はロープの長さが150ｍハワイは水面？からの高さが150ｍ）
実際、日本でも体験したことがありますが規格外の高さでした！

集合場所が少しわかり辛いためヒルトンにお泊りで自力で集合される方は
少し時間に余裕を持って行かれるべきだと思います。私たちは迷いました。
写真は欲しいと言うと撮ってくれるようで下船後にSDでくれました。
チップはあからさま（笑）に船に10ドルや20ドルが刺さってますので
私と主人とで20ドル渡してきました。楽しかったので気になりませんでした！

I participated last summer and had so much fun that I repeated it! This time I brought a GoPro, so I was able to take some great photos and videos, which I was very satisfied with! However, the boat sways a lot, so motion sickness medication is a must.

去年の夏に参加して、とても楽しかったのでリピートしました！
今回はgoproを持参したのでとてもいい写真や動画もとれて満足しました！
ただ、船がとても揺れるので酔い止め必須です。

We signed up for the 110m jump with three adults. I was glad that we could all jump together instead of splitting into two and one. There was just one puzzling incident. After everything was done and we were being taken back to the hotel, for some reason, we went back to the original location even though we were close to the hotel. After that, we were properly taken to the hotel, but I have no idea what that was about since there was no explanation. Well, I guess that kind of thing happens when you're abroad. Overall, it was a good experience.

110ｍを大人3名で申し込みました。2人と1人に分かれてしまうのは嫌だったので、3人一緒に飛べて良かったです。ひとつだけ？な出来事が。すべて終わってホテルへ送ってもらう際、なぜかホテル近くまで行ったにも関わらず、元の場所へ引き返しました。その後しっかりホテルまで送ってもらいましたが、あれは何だったのか、説明もなかったのでわかりません。まあ海外なのでそういうこともある、ということでしょうか。全体的にはよかったです。

It was my first surfing experience, and a former professional surfer taught me carefully, so I was able to ride right away. It was so much fun that I requested another lesson the next day with a different instructor. The instructor on the second day also provided tips for further improvement, and I would like to take lessons again the next time I come to Hawaii.

初めてのサーフィン体験でしたが、元プロサーファーの方が丁寧に教えてくれ、すぐに乗ることができました。
あまりに楽しかったため、次の日もお願いし他の方にレッスンを受けました。次の日の方もさらに上達するポイントを教えてくださり、次にハワイに来るときにはまたレッスンを受けたいと思います。

I read the reviews on Veltra thoroughly and participated in the 150m experience. I'm not good with amusement park roller coasters and try to avoid them as much as possible, so I was a bit worried, but looking at the distant scenery made it less scary and quite enjoyable. The weather was nice, and Diamond Head and the town of Waikiki were very beautiful. My children, who are in 6th grade and 1st year of middle school, also seemed to have a great time. The boat was rocking, and the kids got seasick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. The captain was cheerful, but due to language barriers, I couldn't understand much of what he was saying in English. Still, he entertained us with gestures, and I appreciated his consideration for the seasick kids. We tipped $20 for our family of four.

ベルトラの体験談をしっかり読んで150mに参加しました。遊園地のジェットコースターとかも得意ではなく、極力乗らないようにしているので心配もありましたが、遠くの景色を見ていると怖さもそれほどなく楽しめました。天気も良かったのでダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの町がとても綺麗でした。
小学校6年と中学1年の子供達も楽しかったようです。
船が揺れて子供達は船酔いしていたので、酔い止めは飲んだほうが良いと思います。
キャプテンも陽気でしたが、学力の問題で英語は何言ってるかよくわかりませんでした。それでも、ジェスチャーなどで楽しませてくれてましたし、船酔いした子供達への気配りはありがたかったです。
チップは家族4人で20ドルにしました。

My husband and I participated together. The weather in Honolulu wasn't great, so I was wondering how it would turn out, but Kailua was on the other side of the mountain, and the weather was perfect!

For an additional fee, we rented bikes and went to Lanikai Beach beyond Kailua Beach. It was unbelievably beautiful. The staff member helped us reserve pancakes from Boots & Kimo's, and even though it was takeout, we were able to eat without waiting in line! Shopping at Whole Foods Market and Target was also a breeze on the bike.

I was really happy that we stopped by Leonard's to have malasadas on the way back! Thank you very much.

主人と2人で参加しました。
ホノルルは天気が良くなく、どうなるかと思いましたが、カイルアは山の向こう側だったので、最高の天気でした！

別料金ですが自転車を借りてカイルアビーチの先のラニカイビーチまで行きました。びっくりするほど綺麗でした。
スタッフのお姉さんにブーツアンドギモスのパンケーキも予約して頂き、テイクアウトですが並ばずに食べられました！
Whole Foods Market、targetの買い物も自転車で楽々でした。

帰り道にレナーズのマラサダを食べにお店に寄って頂いたのも本当に嬉しかったです！ありがとうございました。

It was unfortunately rainy on the day, but during the parasailing, the sun came out and a round rainbow appeared below! I felt like I had the rainbow in Hawaii all to myself. I'm glad I decided to try it. It was so much fun.

当日はあいにくの雨でしたがパラセーリングの途中で陽が射し、眼下に円い虹が！
ハワイの虹を独り占めしたような気分になりました。
思い切って体験して良かったです。とても楽しかったです。

I experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time during a personal trip to celebrate my retirement. Thanks to the instructor, I was able to stand up early on, and I am grateful for the guidance. After returning home, I received the photos and videos taken by the photographer, so I can relive the excitement of my first SUP experience anytime.

定年退職を記念した個人旅行で初めて体験しました。インストラクターのおかげで早い段階で立ち上がる事が出来、指導に感謝です。帰国後カメラマン撮影の写真と動画を送ってもらったのでいつでも感動の初SUP体験を見る事が出来るようになりました。