All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I believe the place where I watched the Japanese video before getting on the boat was near Kakaako.

The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that while they take photos for you, I thought it was a bit expensive, so I gave it 4 stars (I don't remember the price ^^;).

Since there is food for the fish on the scooter, they came swimming around a lot, which was really fun!! You can also eat plenty of snacks!

Unlike diving, even those who can't swim can easily participate. However, this means there are fewer activity elements. When I went diving at another place, they provided thorough instructions on equalizing, but here the video only said, "If your ears hurt, please equalize," so I felt that some people might struggle with that.

恐らく、ボートや乗る前の日本語ビデオを見た場所はカカアコ付近だったと思います。

最初に星5ではない理由ですが、写真を撮ってくれるのですが、高いなぁと思ったので星4つにしました(値段は覚えてないです^^;)。

スクーターにエサが付いているので、魚が凄い寄ってきて楽しかったです！！スナックもいっぱい食べれます！

ダイビングと違い、泳げない人でも簡単に乗ることが出来ます。その分、アクティビティ要素は少ないです。
ですが、他の場所でダイビングをした時は、耳抜きの説明を入念にされたましたが、こちらはビデオで「耳が痛ければ耳抜きをして下さい」程度の説明だけなので、出来ない人もいるんじゃないかな？と感じました。

I participated at 110m (the voucher stated 700ft ≒ 210m). I thought the height was 110m, but it seems that 110m refers to the length of the rope, and the actual height was probably 50m.

I'm not good with roller coasters and the like, but there was no floating sensation, and it wasn't scary at all.

The scenery is beautiful, and the staff even playfully splashed water on us, which made it very enjoyable!

110mで参加しました(バウチャーには700ft≒210mとなっていました)。
高さが110mだと思っていたのですが、110mなのは恐らく紐の長さで、高さは50mだったと思います。
ジェットコースター等が大の苦手なのですが、ふわっとする揺れは無く、全然怖くなかったです。

とにかく景色が綺麗ですし、スタッフの方がわざと水に落としてくれたり、非常に楽しかったです！！

We participated as a family.
It was a very enjoyable time for both the children and me in the best weather.
When we go to Hawaii again, I want to try parasailing!
Thank you for the wonderful memories.

家族で参加しました。
最高の天気の中、子どもたちもわたしもとても楽しい時間でした。
またHawaiiに行った時は、パラセーリングやりたいです！
最高の思い出にありがとうございました。

A Professional diver was assigned to each individual which was reassuring. A sea turtle was by us practically the whole time. Our diver caught an small octopus a let us touch it. The photos and video also was worth buying as many friends at work have enjoyed watching it and would like to try this someday!

I had always wanted to try it someday. Finally, my long-awaited parasailing! The world up in the sky was incredibly quiet. Before I knew it, I was in the air, and it was so much fun. For those who want to try it but are scared, definitely give it a go! It will become a great memory!

いつかはやりたいと思っていました。
やっと念願のパラセーリング！
空の上はすごく静かな世界でした。
怖がっている間も無く空中へ。
すごく楽しかったです。
やってみたい。でも怖い！と思っている方！
是非トライして下さい。
良い思い出になりますよ！

This is the tour for people who like to be on there own once they get there. This is broken into two parts morning activity and afternoon activity. You have a fully narrated ride over to the North Shore telling you virtually everything about the island. Also all landmarks are pointed out. You arrive get snacks if needed. You are then dropped off at your first activity. The falls etc. Pk up time is set you meet back at bus and your off to bike,kayak,shop or lunch or whatever. Your pk up time is set for your hassle free ride back to waikiki. All fully narrated back. Worth every penny. AC was our guide and knew everything about the island. Was the highlight of our trip.

Both the shuttle service and the boat staff were very nice, and I didn't have any unpleasant experiences at all.

Parasailing was even more enjoyable than I expected, and it was absolutely the best!

I've been recommending it to my friends and everyone I meet; it's definitely an experience you should have!

送迎の方も、船の方も、とっても良い方で、嫌な思いは１つもすることなく、

パラセーリングは、期待以上に気持ちよく、最高に楽しかったです！

お友達にも、会う人会う人にオススメしてます、絶対、経験すべき！

Okay so I am reviewing with a 4 star because I was coming in expecting way more. That's my fault. It was still a fantastic activity that I would recommend to do at least once if you haven't. The view up there is great. You see nothing but blue seas.

I participated with a friend! There were about 10 participants, including couples from South America, Korea, and China, and we were the only Japanese people. There were two guys, one driving the boat and the other speeding it up, and they were very skilled at operating the boat, allowing us to fly higher than other parasailing boats. They also adjusted the height, letting everyone dip their legs in the water a bit, but it wasn't a sudden drop, so it wasn't scary at all and was really fun. They suggested taking photos, but everyone was passing around their iPhones within their groups to take pictures of each other. Despite that, the atmosphere was pleasant and friendly.

友達と2人で参加しました！
参加者は、10人ほどで、南米？、韓国、中国のカップルの方が参加していて、日本人は私達だけでした。
ボート運転のおじさん、飛ばすお兄さんの2人で、飛ばせて頂きましてが、ボートの運転がとても上手で、他のパラセーリングのボートよりも高く飛んで
いました。高低差も出してくれて、みんな脚が少しチャポンと着くように一度下げてくれたりしましたが、急な下げ方でもなく、怖くなく、とても楽しかったです。
写真も勧められたが、みんな各グループでiPhoneを渡してお互いに写真撮っていました。それでも感じ悪くもなく、いい雰囲気でした。

This review is more for the Hanauma Bay. Such a beautiful place and all-around outstanding experience. I would definitely recommend a visit even if you don't plan on snorkling. I am grateful to have found this tour to take.

I am satisfied with the careful instruction provided to my 10-year-old son. He was able to ride easily, and once he could, he progressed quickly to the next level, which was efficient and seemed to bring him a sense of satisfaction. Thank you very much.

10歳の愚息を丁寧に教えて頂き満足です。
簡単に乗れるようになり、乗れたら次の段階とドンドン進んでくれて効率がよく、本人の満足感もあったようです。ありがとうございました。

Our family of three had our first experience. We challenged ourselves at a height of 120 meters. The captain and the staff who operated the boat were very kind and fun. They encouraged me and my son, who were both nervous, and thanks to them, even someone like me, who gets scared easily, was able to enjoy it. My son said, "I want to jump again!" It seems it was an amazing experience for him. If we have the chance, we definitely want to challenge ourselves at 150 meters next time. It became a wonderful memory in Hawaii. Thank you to all the staff. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to try parasailing!

家族3人で初体験。高さ120mにチャレンジ。
キャプテンとボートを運転していたスタッフが
とても親切で楽しい方でした。緊張をしている私や息子に色々と声をかけてくれて、そのお陰でビビリ屋の私でも楽しむことができました。息子は「もう1回飛びたい！」と言うほど最高な経験だ になったようです。また機会があれば絶対に150メートルにチャレンジしたいですね。ハワイでのいい思い出になりました♡スタッフのみなさん、有難うございました。パラセイリングを体験したい方には、かなりオススメです♡

It was my first time trying stand-up paddleboarding, but I received thorough instruction and had a great experience. The session lasted for an hour and a half, but the time flew by. The kids were able to stand up and move forward right away, and they looked like they were having a lot of fun. Later, I had the opportunity to use stand-up paddleboarding again, and the lessons were very helpful.

スタンドアップパドルはまったく初めてでしたが、
丁寧に指導していただき楽しく体験ができました。
レッスンを含め１時間３０分の体験でしたが、
あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。
子供たちはすぐに立ち上がって進みことができ
楽しそうでした。
後日、スタンドアップパドルを利用する機会があり、
レッスンが役立ちました。

It wasn't sunny, but I was able to see dolphins, and it was fun. If I have the chance, I would like to participate again.

晴天ではありませんでしたが、イルカも見ることができ、
楽しかったです。機会があれば、また参加したいと思います。

I also booked through VELTRA, just like at Sandbar. I was able to enjoy the view of Waikiki from a different perspective while getting splashed by the waves out at sea. There was a nice white wine with a pleasant barrel aroma that I really liked, and I had a luxurious time. Thank you very much!

サンドバーと同じくVELTRAさんでお願いしました。沖で波のしぶきをかぶったり普段見ている方向からのワイキキ前景を眺める事ができました。ワインも結構好みの樽香のする白ワインがあり贅沢な時を過ごすことができました。有難うございました！

We were a family of four (a couple, a 12-year-old, and a 6-year-old girl) and rented a car to get to the location. Since we arrived early, we spent some time feeding the fish in the sea with leftover bread from breakfast. It was really interesting to see so many fish gather around. It seemed like it was quite windy that day. My wife and our 12-year-old took motion sickness medication before boarding, so they didn't feel seasick at all. Initially, the couple and the 6-year-old jumped together, and then the 12-year-old joined us for the next jump. My wife and I were able to jump twice. It was 120 meters, but 150 meters might have been better. The kids usually don't like heights, but they were very happy thanks to the beautiful scenery and the thrill. We also purchased photos for $30. They looked like they were taken by a professional, so I definitely recommend buying them. We did various activities during our 9 days in Hawaii, but it seems that this was the kids' favorite memory. Please make sure to experience it!

家族4人（夫婦、12歳、6歳の女の子）
現地までレンタカー。
早めに集合場所についたので、朝食のパンの残りで海の魚に餌やりをして
時間をつぶしていました。非常にたくさんの魚が集まってきて面白かったです。
当日は、風が強かったみたいでした。
妻と12歳の子供は、酔い止めを飲んで乗船したため全く船酔いはしませんでした。最初は夫婦と6歳、3人で飛び、次に12歳と3人で飛びました。
私たち夫婦は、2回も飛ぶことが出来まました。
120mでしたが150mでもよかったかもしれません。
子供たちは普段高いところが苦手ですが、きれいな景色とスリルのおかげで
大変喜んでいました。
写真も30ドルで購入しました。
プロがとったような写真ですので、是非買うことをお勧めいたします。
9日間のハワイでいろいろなことをしましたが、子供たちは一番の思い出になったようです。
ぜひ体験してください。

The weather was cloudy with some waves, and the visibility wasn't great, but thanks to Dan and Chieko's excellent guidance, we encountered a honu (sea turtle) twice. We also came across large schools of fish and saw many colorful and rare fish.

Since my older child is 12 and my younger one is 6, they took breaks along the way. When my younger child's glasses slipped and caused a panic, they quickly helped out. My wife, who can't swim because she's afraid of water, was kindly taught how to manage. We encountered the honu again.

We ended up retiring partway through because my younger child got tired, but he seemed satisfied. I would love to do this again if the opportunity arises.

For those considering snorkeling, I highly recommend it. However, it seems there are days when the weather and waves can be challenging, so users need to understand that aspect.

天気は曇りで波も少しあり、透明度は良くなかったけどダンさんとチエコさんの抜群の案内でホヌに2回も遭遇しました°ʚ(*´꒳`*)ɞ°.
魚の大群にも遭遇したり、カラフルな魚や珍しい魚をいっぱい見ましたꉂꉂ(ᵔᗜᵔ*)笑
上の子12歳、下の子が6歳だったので途中で休憩しながら進んでくれました。途中下の子のメガネがズレてパニックになってる時もすぐに対応してくれ、しかもウチの嫁さんはｶﾅﾂﾞﾁで泳げないのに優しく教えていただき。ホヌにも遭遇しました‎|•'-'•)و✧ 途中でしんどくなり、下の子とリタイヤしましたが本人は満足そうですꉂꉂ(ᵔᗜᵔ*)笑
また機会があればお願いしたいです。
これから、シュノーケルを考えてる方がいるなら、オススメします‎|•'-'•)و✧
ただし天気や波でどうにもならない日もあるみたいなので、そこだけ利用者も理解は必要です。

In March, I was disappointed by the weather, but the staff was quick and efficient, which made me feel at ease during the experience. I participated only in parasailing, with a pickup at 7:50 and returned to the hotel by 10:30. I chose the highest course (150m?), but I think the crew might not have been aware of it. The airtime seemed to be less than 10 minutes... It was unexpectedly a physically demanding activity, so I have no complaints about the short duration.

Although it was an additional charge, they took various photos and videos for each group, selling them as a set for about $60. Since it was just my spouse and me, we didn't buy them, but I think we would have if we had children with us. (I heard they can charge it to the hotel if you don't have cash on hand.)

You can bring a certain amount of luggage (like one beach bag) and a bath towel onto the boat. They advise against bringing valuables, but don't forget to tip... After the activity, we took a taxi boat back, which was incredible. It sped through high waves at an unbelievable pace, and I was desperately trying not to be thrown off. It seemed a bit reckless to do that without life jackets... but since we made it back safely, it became one of the fun memories.

3月の参加で、天候に恵まれず残念でしたが、スタッフさんの対応はてきぱきしていて、安心して参加できました。
パラセイリングのみ参加、0750のピックアップで、1030にホテルに戻りました。
一番高いコース(150m？)でしたが、たぶんクルーの人は把握してなかったんじゃ？滞空時間は10分もなかったような…予想外にハードなアクティビティだったので、短かった分には文句ありません。
別料金ですが、グループ毎に色々写真や動画を撮ってくれ、セットで60ドルくらいで販売があります。我々は夫婦だけでしたので買いませんでしたが、子どもが参加していたら購入していたと思う。(お金の持ち合わせがなくてもホテル請求にしてくれるらしい)
手荷物は、ある程度(ビーチバッグ1つ)+バスタオルくらいなら、持ってボートにのれます。貴重品は持ち込みご遠慮くださいとありますが、チップはお忘れなきよう…です。
アクティビティ後、タクシーボートにのって帰りますが、これが凄まじかった。波の高いところを信じられない程の全速力ですすむもので、振り落とされないように必死でした。救命胴衣もつけずにあれはちょっと無茶なのでは…無事だったので楽しい思い出の１つになりました。

You can get photos taken for $30. You can bring your own camera up high, but it's "at your own risk if you drop it" + "it might not turn out well," so if you want photos, it's best to just ask nicely. I only got my feet wet in the sea, so I hardly used my towel. The tip was about $5 to $10 per person.

写真を30ドルで撮ってくれる。自分でカメラを上空まで持ち込み可能だが「落としても自己責任」+「うまくとれない」ので、写真が欲しいなら素直にお願いするとよいでしょう。海には足くらいしか着水しなかったので、タオルはほぼ使いませんでした。チップはだいたい一人あたり5~10ドルくらいでした。

Thanks to the captain's exquisite driving, we had an exciting time filled with thrills. If you're scared, just look into the distance, and you'll be fine! It's definitely worth the challenge!

キャプテンの絶妙な運転で、わくわく感満載な時間を過ごせました。
怖い人は、遠くを見ていたら、大丈夫！
是非チャレンジする価値大です！

The day before flying, I was feeling scared looking down from the window of my hotel, but on the day of the flight, the staff encouraged me in English, saying, "It's not scary at all! The captain is number one, and it's definitely going to be fun!" Once I took off, the fear disappeared, and I was greeted with the most amazing views and a smooth ride. It felt like I had become a bird. I flew 150 meters, and if you're going to fly, I absolutely recommend going for the 150 meters!

飛ぶ前日までは、宿泊先のホテルの窓から下を眺めて飛ぶことも怖くなっていましたが、当日はスタッフの方が英語で「全然怖くないからね！キャプテンはナンバーワンの腕前だし、絶対に楽しいから」と声をかけてくださり、いざ飛ぶと怖さなんて気持ちは吹っ飛んでしまうほどの最高の景色と、乗り心地でした♡
まるで自分が鳥になったかのようでした
私は150メートルを飛びましたが、せっかく飛ぶなら私は絶対に150メートルをオススメします♡

It was a medium-sized boat, so we experienced a bit of swaying (maybe a little more than expected), but it was my first time experiencing this. Since there was a bait bag attached, I gradually released some, and tropical fish about 20 centimeters long quickly gathered around, which was adorable. We had plenty of time for diving, and the instructor, who also acted as the photographer, gestured underwater so we could understand well, making it enjoyable without any stress. My wife seemed to have a bit of difficulty with the oxygen tank, but there were no emergencies, and we were able to have fun. The only downside was that even though we had an early morning gathering, I ate a muffin and coffee, which made me feel sick due to the swaying. About half of the other ten people seemed to experience seasickness as well. I think taking motion sickness medication before leaving the hotel would be necessary.

中型ボートでしたので若干のうねり（少し大きいかな？）を受けましたが一番はじめに体験しました。えさ袋が付いていたので少しずつ出すと20センチ位の熱帯魚がどんどんよった来て可愛かったです。潜水している時間も十分あり、インストラクター兼カメラの方も水中で良く分かるように手招きしてくれてストレス無く楽しかったです。家内が酸素ボンベの酸素が合わなくて若干苦しかったようですが、緊急浮上などは無く楽しめました。唯一、朝早い集合なのにマフィンとコーヒーを食べていったので、うねりで全部リ○ースして苦しみました。他の10人ほどの半分は同じく船酔いしたようです。たぶんホテル出発前に酔い止めが必要だと思います。

The staff were very accommodating, and they made the experience enjoyable even before we went parasailing. I definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to try parasailing in Hawaii!

スタッフの方の対応もよく、パラセイリングをする前から楽しませていただきました
是非、ハワイでパラセイリングをしたい！っと思ってる方には是非オススメしたいですね

I experienced the 150m parasailing. The parasailing itself was very fun!!! The staff spoke a little Japanese for explanations, so I could understand. However, the boat was very shaky, so I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to motion sickness... They even told me that if I felt like throwing up, I could do it in the sea, haha.

パラセイリングの150mを体験しました。パラセイリング自体はとても楽しかったです！！！ スタッフの方も説明に関しては、軽く日本語を話せるので、理解できます。 しかし、ボートでの揺れがすごく、乗り物酔いしやすい方にはあまりおすすめできません...。もし吐きたかったら海に吐いていいよと言われました笑

Since you will be wearing a swimsuit, your bottom may get a little wet, so a cover-up is essential as it might be cold. They offer an option for photo shooting, and we took pictures with others from the same tour.

水着着用とのことでしが、お尻が少し濡れる程度、寒いかもしれないので羽織物は必須です。オプションで写真撮影してくれるとのことでしが、同じツアーの方達と撮り合いっこしました。

It was memorable to take a walk under the sea with my partner! It was cold, so having warm drinks would have been even better.

カップルも相方と一緒に海底散歩ができるので思い出に残りました！
寒かったので暖かい飲み物があると尚よしでした。

I signed up with a shuttle service. It was my first time paragliding, and since everyone on the same boat was foreign and I couldn't speak much English, I was nervous. However, they helped me with some basic Japanese, and I was able to mimic what the person in front of me was doing and enjoyed the experience! You can get the photo data for $30! I was told that there would be no shuttle bus for the return trip (was it due to traffic regulations from the Honolulu Festival?), which was a bit of a hassle, but since I booked the trip through JTB, there was a bus stop nearby, and I managed to get back to my hotel... (Did they underestimate me because I couldn't speak English?) Overall, the paragliding experience was great, but it was a bit disappointing at the end.

送迎付きで申し込みました。
パラセイリイングは初めてで、同じ船の方は外国の方ばかりで、全然英語ができない私は緊張しましたが、片言の日本語で準備をしてくれ前の人の見よう見まねで飛ぶことができ楽しめました！
30ドルで写真のデータをもらえます！
帰りは送迎バスが出ないと言われ(ホノルルフェスティバル交通規制の影響？)困りましたが、旅行自体JTBで申し込んでいたためバス停が近くにありなんとかホテルへ帰ることができました…(英語ができずなめられた？)
とてもよかったパラセイリングだったため最後だけ残念でした。

The shuttle service had a driver who spoke very little Japanese. The crew on the boat also spoke very little Japanese, but we were able to enjoy ourselves without any issues. I think it's a good idea to put your phone in a waterproof case that you can hang around your neck while parasailing, as it allows you to take pictures of the view from the sky!

送迎は、日本語はほとんど話せない運転手さん。船もクルーは日本語がほとんど話せない人たちでしたが問題なく楽しめました(^-^)携帯が水没しないように首からかける防水ケースに入れてパラセイリングをすると空中からの景色も自分で撮影できていいと思います！

I participated with my wife. Although we signed up quite last minute, the reservation confirmation and finalization went smoothly, and the pickup on the day was right on time. The boat dock for parasailing is about 10-15 minutes from the city center (near T Galleria), so I think it's a quick and enjoyable activity. This was my second time parasailing, but the views of Hawaii are truly exceptional. The boat ride was pleasant, and my wife, who was experiencing parasailing for the first time, was completely satisfied, leaving us both feeling refreshed from the morning.

Before starting parasailing, the instructor asked if we wanted to take photos, and we could purchase a commemorative photo and SD card for 30 USD. We requested the photo shoot, but I accidentally lost the purchased SD card. I realized this when we returned to our hotel room, but shortly after, I received a call in the room from a representative at Veltra, who informed me, "There was a lost SD card in the car, and I will have the driver deliver it to you now." After that, I was able to meet with the driver and receive the SD card. The Veltra representative and the driver were all incredibly kind, and I can't thank them enough.

In the future, when I request optional tours in other countries, I plan to book with Veltra. By the way, the driver and instructor spoke only English, but there were no issues with communication. I can confidently recommend this tour to anyone considering it!

妻と2名で参加しました。
かなり直前での申し込みでしたが、予約確認〜確定までスムーズに進めて頂き、当日のピックアップも定刻通りにお越し頂きました。
パラセイリングのボート乗り場までは中心地（Tギャラリア近辺）から10-15分程度ですので、サクッと楽しめるアクティビティだと思います。
私は人生2度目のパラセイリングでしたが、ハワイの景色はやはり別格です。
ボートでの移動も気持ち良いですし、パラセイリング初体験の妻も終始大満足で、朝からとても清々しい気分に浸れました。
パラセイリング開始前に、インストラクターさんから写真を撮るかどうか聞かれ、30USDで記念写真&SDカードを購入できます。
私たちは写真撮影をお願いしたのですが、購入したSDカードをうっかり紛失。
ホテルの部屋に戻ってそのことに気付いたのですが、すぐに部屋に電話があり、ベルトラのご担当者の方から「帰りの車内にSDカードの落し物があったので、今からドライバーさんに届けてもらいます」とお伝え頂きました。
その後、無事にドライバーさんと落ち合うことができ、SDカードを届けて頂きました。
ベルトラのご担当者の方、ドライバーさん、皆さん本当に親切で、感謝してもしきれません。
今後どこかの国でオプショナルツアーをお願いする時も、ベルトラさんで申し込もうと思います。
ちなみに、ドライバーさん、インストラクターさんは英語オンリーですが、コミュニケーションロスで不便することは特にありませんでした。
こちらのツアーをご検討されている方には、自信を持ってオススメできます！

It was very exciting. The view from Ala Moana Beach to Diamond Head was wonderful. When I signed up, it mentioned that only English instructors would be available, but they spoke a little Japanese.

非常にエキサイティングでした。アラモアナビーチからダイヤモンドヘッドまで一望できて景色も素晴らしかった。
申し込むときに英語のインストラクターのみと書いてありましたが、片言ですが日本語でしゃべってくれます。