All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I made a reservation before my trip because I really wanted to ride this catamaran that I saw in Waikiki before. The cruising experience was just as pleasant as I expected, but I was a bit disappointed that there was no sailing.

However, the wind, sea, and sun made it absolutely wonderful.

以前ワイキキで見た、このカタマラン、今回は是非乗って見たいと出発前から予約しました。
予想通り気持ちのいいクルージングでしたが、一点、セイリングが無かったのが残念でした。

でも、風と海と太陽と、気持ち良さは最高。

There were four pairs participating in a small boat (I was in the first group). I took motion sickness medication, but I still felt a bit seasick. Of course, the scenery was outstanding, and we went higher than I expected, but since we were on the sea, it wasn't too scary (looking down was a bit frightening). There were a few times when the wind picked up, providing a thrill that made me shout. The crew spoke a little Japanese (just a few words), but they were cheerful and friendly.

小さな船でペア4組参加でした。（一番手で体験）
酔い止め飲んでいったけど少し船酔いした。
当然景色は抜群、思ったより高いところまで上がったけど、
海上なのでそれほど恐怖はなし。（下を見るとさすがに少し怖い）
数回風にあおられ、声が出るぐらいのスリルはありました。
クルーは片言の日本語（単語程度）でしたが、陽気に盛り上げてくれましたし、親切でした。

The wind was strong, and I felt more fear than I expected, but it was a wonderful experience! It was the ultimate activity that provided a sense of relief when I came down, experiencing a fear that I don't usually encounter!

風が強く思ってたより恐怖心が強く、素晴らしい経験ができました！
普段味わえない怖さに、降りてきたときの良かったという安心感の究極のアクティビティでした！

Before entering the water, we gathered as a group of Japanese people to watch a video. Since it was just watching, I wondered if I could really do it, which made me quite anxious. I thought a Japanese guide would be on our boat, but instead, we were on a different boat with only local people, and since we couldn't communicate, it added to my unease.

I had assumed my face wouldn't get wet, so I wore makeup, but I ended up getting soaked while entering and exiting the water. We were divided into groups and it felt like a conveyor belt as we kept going into the sea. For those who are scared, being pushed underwater without any mental preparation can be frightening.

It was unfortunate that the weather was bad and cold. While other groups were doing their activities, we were told we could snorkel freely, but there was no one to follow us (there might have been someone, but we couldn't communicate!). There was one person snorkeling alone, but there were no staff watching over us. Given the high cost, it was disappointing to think that the snorkeling fee was included for just a 10-minute Sea Bob experience with no one to supervise.

However, the underwater scenery was beautiful!

入水前に日本人だけで集められビデオを観ます。観るだけなので、本当に出来るかな？？と、なかなか不安を煽られます。
日本人ガイドさんも船に乗ってくれると思っていましたが、違う船に乗られ、現地の方だけしかおらず言葉も通じないので不安でした。
顔は濡れないと思っていたので化粧をしていったのですが出入りでがっつり濡れます。
グループ分けをされ流れ作業のように、どんどん海に入っていく形でした。心の準備をする前に海にもぐらされるので怖い人は怖いと思います。
あいにくの天気で寒かったのが残念です。
また他のグループが行なっている間、シュノーケルは自由にしていいとのことでしたが、誰もがフォローしてくれる人がおらず(いたのかもしれないけど言葉が通じない！)出来ませんでした。
１人シュノーケルをしてる人はいましたが、誰もスタッフで見ている人はいませんでした。
高い金額なだけに、10分のシーボブ体験のみに、誰もみてくれないシュノーケル代も込みかぁ…と残念です。
海の中は綺麗でした！

It was cloudy and a bit cold in the morning, but... I was really happy to meet the sea turtles, which I thought I wouldn't be able to see today. The kids were also very happy, and we got to see a lot of other fish as well, which was amazing. I want to try it again on a sunny day next time! (^o^)／

朝から曇っていて少し寒かったけど｡｡｡｡今日は見れないだろうと思っていたウミガメにも会えとても楽しかった
子供達もとても喜んでいました他の魚もたくさん見れて最高でした
今度は晴れた日にもう一度やってみたいと思いました(^o^)／

Waikiki was in the rainy season, and on that day, it was pouring rain on and off. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but my parents (in their 60s) and my 10-year-old child really enjoyed snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. The water temperature was low and a bit chilly, so we rented suits for $10 on the day. The guide, who also provided transportation, was very kind, and the three of us, being first-time snorkelers, were very pleased with the attentive service. I definitely recommend going with a guide!

I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village and mistakenly misunderstood the meeting place until the day of the event, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. I was unsure of what to do, so I was grateful to receive a call on the day. I would like to try again when I travel next time, hopefully in clear weather!

ワイキキは雨季か伸びており、当日も土砂降りの雨が降ったり止んだり・・生憎のお天気でしたが、両親（60代）と10歳の子供はハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルをとても楽しめたようです(^^) 水温が低く肌寒かったので、当日10ドルでスーツをお借りして潜りました。送迎兼インストラクターの方がとても親切だったようで、シュノーケル初の3人は丁寧な対応にとても喜んでいました。皆さんにも是非ガイド付きをおススメします‼︎ 当方、ヒルトンHVに宿泊し当日まで集合場所を勘違いしており、大変ご迷惑をお掛けし申し訳ありませんでした。どうしていいかわからなかったので、当日連絡を頂けて助かりました。また渡航の際、快晴の時に再チャレンジしたいと思います‼︎

Thank you for your support last year.
Even as a first-timer, I was able to challenge myself according to my individual needs, and it was really great.
You took me quite far, but I am satisfied. I look forward to working with you again.
Once I gain more confidence, I am thinking of borrowing a board.

昨年もお世話になりました。
初めてでも個々に合わせてチャレンジさせて頂き、すっごく良かったです。
かなり遠くまで連れて行って頂きましたが満足です。また、よろしくお願いします。
自信がついたら、ボードをおかりしようかとおもっています。

February 2018
Since it wasn't a hot season, it was a bit cold.
It was our first time parasailing as a couple in our forties, but we had a lot of fun.
We would like to participate again.

2018年2月
時期的に暑くない時期でしたので、若干寒かったです。
アラフォー夫婦でパレセイリングは初めてでしたが
非常に楽しめました。
また参加してみたいです

This was awesome. Glad I did it. Nearly all the people on my boat were vomiting from motion sickness, even the girl that flew tandem with me as we were in the air. There is a lot of to-ing and fro-ing as each duo has their turn parasailing. You get about 10mins up there but you're on the boat for an hr while everyone else has their turn. I loved it

We participated as a family. It was our first time surfing, and I was nervous at first, but the staff were very funny and kind, so I was able to ride the first wave right away. I rode more than 15 waves and was very satisfied. Thanks to this experience, I have come to love surfing and definitely want to participate again. The shuttle service to the hotel was also great. Thank you very much.

家族で参加しました。
初めてのサーフィンで最初は緊張していましたが、スタッフの方がとても面白くて親切に教えてくれたので最初の波からすぐ乗れました。
15回以上波に乗れて、大満足です。
おかげでサーフィンが好きになり、ぜひまた参加したいなと思っています。
ホテルまで送迎付きも良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

We participated as a family of four across three generations. The view of Diamond Head and the hotels in Waikiki from 150 meters high was amazing. The crew doesn't speak Japanese, but there is a Japanese audio announcement. We flew with our cameras and captured the scenery from the sky. There was another couple with us, making a total of six people for three flights, but even while waiting, the cheerful crew kept the atmosphere lively, making it a fun hour. I requested photos, and they took pictures for two flights for $30.

3世代家族4人で参加しました。高さ150mからのダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキのホテル群の眺めは最高でした。クルー達は日本語NGですが日本語の録音アナウンスが流されます。カメラを持ってフライトし空からの景色も撮影してきました。私達以外にもう一カップルの6人で3回のフライトでしたが、待ってる間も陽気なクルーが終始盛り上げてくれて楽しい1時間でした。写真を頼みましたが家族2フライト分撮影してくれて30ドルでした。

I was late for the meeting time, but I was able to experience it safely. It was refreshing when I paddled and caught a wave.

I had a great time with a pleasant experience in a short amount of time.

However, I didn't know how to request photos, so I have no memories left.

集合時間に遅れてしまいましたが、無事に体験することができました。
漕いで漕いで波に乗れたときは爽快です。

短い時間で気持ち良い体験が出来て楽しかったです。

ただ、写真をどうやって頼めばよいかわからず思い出が残りませんでした。

There were almost no lessons on the beach, and we went straight into the ocean, but the kids have an incredible sense for it; they never fell off the surfboard and rode the waves skillfully over and over again.

It was the best surfing experience, and I want them to try it again in Hawaii!

I believe it’s worth more than the price!

ビーチでのレッスンはほぼ無く、いきなり海に出ましたが、子供の感覚は凄いもので、一度もサーフボードから落ちることもなく、何度も何度も上手に波乗りしてました。
次のハワイでも体験させたいと思う最高のサーフィンでした！

値段以上の価値はあると思います！

Three adults took a semi-private lesson, and a child (9 years old) took a private lesson. We brought vouchers for both the private and semi-private lessons, but it seemed like only the semi-private lesson was not reserved, so we ended up receiving a lesson on short notice.

All of us were beginners, but somehow we managed to ride the waves, and it felt amazing! I think for travelers, surfing at Waikiki Beach is the best option without having to go all the way to the North Shore. I’ll definitely do it again on my next trip to Hawaii!

For someone like me who doesn’t usually exercise, I’m sure I’ll be suffering from muscle soreness below my ribs.

Aside from the reservation issue, it was a very satisfying surfing experience. Highly recommended!

大人３人がセミプライベートレッスン、子供(9歳)がプライベートレッスンを受けました。
プライベートレッスンもセミプライベートレッスンもそれぞれバウチャーを持って行ったのですが、セミプライベートレッスンだけが予約されてない感じで、急遽対応してもらった感じでレッスンを受けました。

全員初心者だったのですが、なんだかんだ波乗りが出来てとても気持ちよかったです！ノースショアまで行かずとも、旅行客にはワイキキビーチで手軽にサーフィンがベストかと思います。次のハワイでもまたやります！

私みたいに普段運動をしてない人は、あばら下の筋肉痛で苦しむこと必死ですよ。

予約の不備を除けばとても満足できるサーフィン体験でした。
絶対オススメ！

The guys on the tour was so nice and made the little group feel connected. They were friendly and informative and the entire group had a great time. I would definitely book again with them!

I think this is about it... However, my eldest son and daughter experienced skydiving the day before, so their satisfaction levels were completely different...

The staff seemed to be casually talking in English with the music volume turned up, which felt a bit off...

Also, it was unfortunate that the weather was bad (・Д・)

I don't think I will repeat this experience.

こんなもんかな…とは思いますが…
前日に長男と長女がスカイダイビングを体験しているので、満足度が違い過ぎて。。。

スタッフも音楽のボリュームをあげて英語で会話しているのが、テキトーにやってるようで…
なんだか感じが悪かった。

あとお天気が悪くて残念(・Д・)

リピートはしないと思う。

It was 110 meters high, but it was a very enjoyable experience.
Actually, there was a mishap where I couldn't meet the staff at the meeting point, but they handled it properly afterward, so I felt reassured.

高さ110ｍでしたがとても楽しい経験でした。
実は待ち合わせ場所でスタッフと合えないハプニングもありましたが、
その後の対応もきちんとしてくれたので、安心です。

It was less scary than I expected, and while flying, it felt like time had stopped, which was a strange sensation. The ocean was beautiful, and it became a wonderful memory of Hawaii. The instructor was very energetic and made it a lot of fun.

思ったよりも怖くなく、飛んでいる間は時が止まったかのような不思議な感覚でした。海も綺麗でハワイのいい思い出になりました。インストラクターの方もテンションが高く、盛り上げてくれてとても楽しかったです。

Our guide was cheerful, efficient (this is important when getting novices into a wetsuit!), and informative. She asked us what we wanted to see, and when my daughter said turtles, she took us straight to two turtles after an introductory snorkel lesson. This was my second trip to Hawaii, and I was so glad I finally took a lesson. For the next week, I was able to finally relax, enjoy, and see a lot of interesting sea life. The snorkel at Haunama was spectacular also.

First, allow me to emphasize just how professional and engaged the divers, driver and the captain was on this experience. Seriously these guys were fantastic .. they were always attentive, showed understanding and you felt in very capable hands the whole time. This aspect was important to my wife as she had some very serious apprehensions about doing this ..but being a dutiful husband I badgered her until she agreed :-) .. took a few weeks.

The pre-trip meeting answered any questions we had and explained the workings of the submersible in terms of engaging the motor .. but nothing in regards to steering the vessel which i thought interesting.

We had a big group of approx 20 people so we just all fitted on the small boat. The seas were a little rough so a few people got a little woozy but nothing too bad.

My wife and I were one of the first to try out the scooters and the process to get in them was simple and effective .. no diving underwater to get in them .. this was a relief to my wife. We were in the water almost immediately and already could see fish in the distance. So we were very excited !

Here is where i was a little disappointed .. we had been trained to use foot pedals to engage the motor for the propellor but mine seemed to be a much older model and had the button on the steering column. No big deal i guess except i had an underwater camera with me and hence could not use it while the motor was engaged, which is approx 80% of the time. Consequently i was unable to take many photos .. disappointed.
I now understood why we were not taught the steering of the submersible ..you don't steer it ..there is a diver that holds onto 2 of the vessels the whole time and steers it. This was disappointing as i had no control on where to go.

In summary this was a FANTASTIC experience and again i want to emphasize how good the divers and crew were .. BUT it felt more like an amusement park ride than what the marketing suggests.

Thanks guys

I wasn't able to swim as well as I thought during my first snorkeling experience, but they taught me very kindly, and I was able to enjoy it.

Hanauma Bay was also very beautiful, and I am very satisfied.

The photos were really beautiful, and I took a lot of them. Since returning to Japan, I often reflect on the experience! Thank you very much.

はじめてのシュノーケルで、思ったよりも上手く泳げなかったのですが、とても優しく教えて下さり、楽しむ事ができました。

ハナウマ湾もとても素敵で、とても満足しています。

写真もとても綺麗で沢山とっていただいて、日本に帰ってきてからも、よく思い返してみています！ありがとうございました。

The meeting point expression is unclear as "near the parking lot." It would be better to indicate "here" since there is a small hill in the harbor. Parasailing was fun. It was quiet up in the sky, and the view was amazing. Please be careful of seasickness; my kids were down for the count in the second half. The staff was also entertaining and great.

集合場所の表現が駐車場付近と分かりにくい。
ハーバー内に小山があるのだからココと表示した方がいい。
パラセーリングは楽しかった。
空の上は静かで眺めは最高でした。
舟酔いに気を付けて下さい、我が家の子供達は後半ダウンしてました。
スタッフさんも面白くて良かったです。

I was a bit worried about the online reservation, but the staff was very pleasant, and my family of six was able to fully enjoy the wonderful sky and sea of Hawaii. Thank you very much. I also think the pricing is in the best range.

ネット予約で少し心配でしたが、スタッフがとても感じがよく、ハワイの素晴らしい空と海を家族6人とも満喫することができました。ありがとうございます。金額設定もベストな価格帯だと思います。

It was pouring rain from the morning, and with a storm approaching, the staff themselves mentioned it. Given the strong winds and high waves, I thought it was understandable that the activity in Waikiki was canceled, but it went ahead anyway. By the time we reached the point, my child became scared and seasick from the rough waves, so we ended up canceling on our end.

In Japan, wearing a life jacket is mandatory when boarding a boat, but is it just a recommendation in Hawaii? The waves were high, and our bodies were bouncing up and down inside the boat, but life jackets were only worn while attached to the parasailing sling.

On the way back, we had to switch to a rubber boat in the rough waves, of course without life jackets. I thought if we fell into the sea, my child would definitely be in danger.

The pricing is based on height, but we were the only ones who made a reservation based on height. There were three other Japanese families on the same boat, but it seems they did not make height-based reservations.

I believe the company went ahead with the activity despite the bad weather because canceling from their side would incur a refund. It may sound harsh, but it felt like they were aiming for cancellations from the customers' side.

While we were parasailing, our family was at a hotel in Waikiki, and they said that parasails went up only once before immediately coming down, and that was it for the day.

While this company might be fine in good weather, I encourage you to have the courage to cancel without a refund in bad weather. Even so, if you choose to participate, it is at your own risk.

朝から土砂降りでストームが近づいているとスタッフ自身が話している中、強風だし海も波が高くワイキキではやっていなかったので中止で仕方ないと思っていましたが、決行されました。ポイントに着くまでに子供が恐怖心と荒波で酔ってしまい、結局こちらからキャンセルしました。

日本では船に乗船時は救命胴衣装着は義務ですが、ハワイ州は努力義務なのでしょうか？
波が高く、ボート内で体が浮き上がるくらい上下しましたが救命胴衣はパラセーリングのスリング装着中のみです。

帰りもゴムボートに荒波の中乗り換えさせられました。もちろん救命胴衣無しです。
海に落ちたら、子供は確実に死んでるなと思いました。

高さで料金設定されてますが、高さで予約したのはうちだけでした。
同じボートで日本人3組でしたが、他の方は高さでの予約はしなかったそうです。

会社側からキャンセルすると返金が発生するので荒天でも決行したのだ思います。
言い方悪いですが、客側からのキャンセルを狙ってる様な感じもしました。

私たちがパラセーリングに行っている間、家族はワイキキのホテルにいましたが、ワイキキでは一度だけパラセイルが上がってすぐに落ちて、それきり引き上げて行ったそうです。

晴天時はこちらの会社でも問題ないかもしれませんが、荒天時になった場合は返金なしでもキャンセルする勇気を持ってください。
それでも参加する時は自己責任です。

We participated with one high school child and two parents. At first, we were a bit anxious, but the instructors explained the precautions with plenty of humor, which eased our tension. It was our first time surfing, but when the waves came, the instructors pushed us from behind, allowing us to ride the waves. After a few tries, we all managed to stand on the boards. If we have the opportunity, we would like to come back here again.

高校生の子供1人と親2人で参加しました
最初は大丈夫か不安でしたが、
注意事項説明から先生みなさんがユーモアたっぷりで緊張がほぐれました
初めてのサーフィンでしたが、波が来ると先生が後ろから押してくれるので波に乗れます
何回かしているうちに何とか全員ボードに立てる様になりました
また機会があればこちらでお世話になりたいと思いました

I participated with my two children.

I was nervous until the end, wondering if it was okay for all three of us to join, but it seems the kids had a great time.

The boat rocked quite a bit, so I took motion sickness medication in advance before participating.

子供と三人で参加しました。

三人も一緒で大丈夫？と、私は終わるまでドキドキでしたが、子供達は楽しかったようです。

結構船が揺れるので、あらかじめ酔い止めは飲んで参加しました。

Unfortunately, we couldn't take photos due to the rain, but the lesson was lively and engaging, making it enjoyable. Thank you, and I look forward to next time.

あいにくの雨のため、写真撮影ができませんでしたが、レッスンの方は、乗りがよく盛り上げていただいたので、楽しくできました。
また、よろしくお願いします。

We flew with our first-grade child, and it lasted longer than we expected, which felt wonderful. The guide was very cheerful, and our child was extremely happy. At the end, they let you touch your bottom to the water's surface, so I think it's better to wear a swimsuit. If we go to Hawaii again, I would like to do it again.

小学校1年の子供と親子3人で飛びましたが、思ってたより長く飛んで、とても気持ちよかったです。
ガイドの人がとても陽気で、子供も大変喜んでいました。
最後にお尻を海面にタッチしてくれるので、下は水着を着ていた方がいいと思います。
またハワイに行くことがあればやりたいと思います。

We enjoyed the snorkel tour so very much! Our tour guide was Dan and he was very methodical through the whole process of making us comfortable in water and a short lesson for the boys. They had a whale of time snorkeling the Hanauma bay! Thank you!

The meeting place was easy to find, and although there were some communication issues during the lesson in English, I had a great time!

集合場所もわかりやすく、英語でのレッスンでやや意思の疎通がとれないこともありましたが、楽しめましたー