All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I participated in a catamaran sailing departing from Waikiki Beach, facing the Sheraton Waikiki. The two-hour afternoon trip offered a pleasant view of Diamond Head and the hotels along Waikiki Beach. Blessed with good weather, seeing Waikiki from the deep blue sea provided a different atmosphere from the bustling streets, allowing me to fully enjoy the resort vibe.

シェラトンワイキキに面するワイキキビーチから発着するカタマランセーリングに参加。昼下がりの2時間はダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチに沿ったホテル群を気持ちよく展望。好天に恵まれ、紺碧の海から見るワイキキはまた賑やかな街並みとは違った雰囲気でリゾート地の気分を満喫できました。

I have a fear of heights and I'm not a good swimmer, so I was feeling anxious when I joined at my partner's invitation. We were on the same trip as a foreign couple, and the captain was also a foreigner, which made me worried about the language barrier. However, both the shuttle staff and the captain, despite their limited Japanese, were kind and communicated clearly!

When it was time for the main event, I wondered if it would be okay to sit in such a cramped space, but before I knew it, we were already flying up to the sky! It was so refreshing, and the enjoyment overshadowed any fear I had (laughs).

At the end, there was a splashdown into the sea, making it a tour that kept us entertained until we reached land! It was the best!

高所恐怖症、泳ぎが苦手で不安募る中パートナーの誘いで参加。外国人夫婦と同じ回で船長さんももちろん外国の方で言葉に不安を感じましたが、送迎担当の方も船長さんも片言の日本語ではあるものの優しく・わかりやすく対応していただけました！
いざ本番！こんな座るところもない感じで大丈夫なの！？と思いつつ、気づけばもう空まで飛んでいました^_^とても爽快で、恐怖感なんかよりも楽しさが前面に出ていました（笑）
最後は海にポチャンの演出もあり、陸に着くまで飽きないツアーでした^ - ^！！最高！

The pickup to the boat ride and the activities were fine, but on the way back, I was forgotten and dropped off past the hotel. I immediately informed the driver, but I was taken back to the boat dock, resulting in over an hour of lost time! Since it was the last day and time was limited, I asked several times for a U-turn, but in the end, they didn't make the U-turn.

ピックアップからボート乗車、アクティビティまではOKでしたが、帰りに混載車から降ろし忘れられてホテルを過ぎてしまったのですぐにドライバーに伝えたのですが、そのままもう一度ボート乗り場まで連れて行かれて1時間以上のタイムロス！最終日で時間が限られていたので何度かUターンする様に話したが、結局Uターンはしてもらえず。

It was truly amazing!!!!!!!
The beautiful sea! Sometimes I took a break on the sandy beach and swam or moved around on a stand-up paddleboard.
I was lucky to see a rainbow too!

本当に最高でした！！！！！
綺麗な海！たまに砂浜で休憩しては泳いだりサップで移動したり。
虹も見ることができてラッキーでした！

excellant staff & fun activity for families
would recommend to all

I used it at 150m! However, the other members of the group were at different heights, but I didn't feel much of a difference. The staff may not speak Japanese very well, but they really know how to get everyone excited! It was cloudy, but the view from above was amazing! I was picked up at 8:30 and returned to the hotel just before 11, which I think is great because you can have a quick experience and still do something different in the afternoon.

They ask if you want to take pictures before flying, so if you request it, they will take photos for you with their camera. The photos cost $30, and you get a memory card. I'm not sure if that's expensive or cheap, but there are some fun pictures, and I don't think it's too high at all.

１５０mで利用しました！が、グループのほかの方達は違う高さでしたが、差はあんまり感じませんでした。
しかしスタッフの方たちは日本語うまくないですが、すごく盛り上げてくれます！
曇っていましたが、空からの景色は最高でした！8時30分にピックアップされホテルに戻ったのが11時前でサクッと体験して午後も違うことができるのもいい点だと思います。

飛ぶ前に写真とるか？と聞かれますので、そこでお願いすると(スタッフの一眼で)写真とってくれました。
写真は30ドルでメモリーカード一枚もらえます。高いか安いかわかりませんが、面白い写真もあるし全然高くはないと思います。

We participated with my 5-year-old daughter in the 90m experience. We rode together, and my daughter enjoyed it without being scared at all! It seems she had a great time even with the splashes from the sea! We also purchased a commemorative photo, making it a wonderful family trip memory. The driver was fun, which was great. I plan to book here again next time!

5歳の娘と3人で90mで参加しました。3人で乗りましたが、娘もこわがる事もなく楽しんでいました！海ぽちゃも手加減してもらえて楽しかったようです！記念になる写真も購入して、最高の家族旅行の思い出となりました。ドライバーさんも楽しい方で良かったです。次回もこちらで申し込もうと思います！

The English guide was wild and interesting without being difficult to understand. The boat rocked quite a bit until we got out to sea, and there was a lot of thrill being pulled up into the air, but it was fun. The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from above were also amazing, making it a truly great experience.

英語ガイドの方でしたが分かりづらいこともなくワイルドで面白かったです。沖に行くまで船がかなり揺れて、また上空に上がるまで船で引っ張られるのでかなりスリルはありますが楽しかったです。そして上空からみたワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドも素晴らしく、本当に良い経験になりました。

Our boys ended up doing the 650foot. They absolutely loved it. Company was professional and friendly. Boat was clean and nice. A wonderful experience even for the spectators.

The view of Waikiki from parasailing is exceptional!! I wanted to do it multiple times! They offered about 40 photos for $30, including an SD card, and the way they took the photos was great. Also, you can bring your smartphone and shoot your own videos. If you ask, they can also arrange for you to land in the water, or if you prefer not to get wet, they can accommodate that as well.

パラセイルから見るワイキキは格別です！！
何回もしたいと思いました！
30ドルで40枚くらいの写真をSDカード込みで販売もしてくれましたが、撮り方もよく最高です。
また、スマホなどの持ち込みも可能であるため、自分で動画も撮影したりもできますよ。
海水への着水もお願いしたらできますし、嫌なら濡らさないようにもしてくれます。

I participated in parasailing at the strong request of a friend. The staff were cheerful and efficient. We went up into the air from the boat, and when returning, if you wish, you can touch the water before getting back on the boat. It looked like a lot of fun. The ride was comfortable, and it was enjoyable to watch others take their aerial strolls. I think it would be a lot of fun for those who like heights.

友達のたっての希望でパラセーリングに参加しました。
スタッフの方は陽気でテキパキ。
船の上から空中に上がって、戻るときに希望すれぱ海に一度着水してから船に戻れます。楽しそうでした。
乗り心地悪くないし、他の方が空中散歩をするのを見るのも楽しかったけど、
高いところが好きな人なら楽しいものだとおもいます。

In late February, the weather was mostly cloudy, and the waves were strong, which might not have been the best season. However, when the sun occasionally peeked out, the color of the sea transformed into a vibrant blue. While others were riding underwater scooters, I often saw sea turtles swimming near the surface, occasionally popping up to look at us. I felt like the encounter rate was similar to seeing pigeons in Tokyo. When I rode the underwater scooter, there were plenty of fish, and I spotted several sea turtles swimming along the seabed.

Among the crowd, which included families, couples, and groups of girls, I participated in a company trip with only women. I was the only man, but thanks to a friendly staff member who was a fourth-generation Japanese American, I felt less out of place as he occasionally struck up conversations with me.

Those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. While the boat is moving, the swaying from the waves isn't too bad, but waiting on a stationary boat can make you feel queasy. You might also feel nauseous while riding the underwater scooter. Additionally, while the scooter is fine in shallow waters, just diving a little deeper can cause severe ear pain from the water pressure, which can worsen your seasickness. I experienced mild seasickness without showing it, but I saw some people who were completely out of it, clinging to the back of the boat and making multiple trips back and forth.

Overall, the courses "Hawaii Underwater Scooter BOB - Seabob Seafloor Walk & Snorkel Cruise" (the cheaper option) and "Underwater Scooter & Hawaii Kai Sandbar Half-Day Tour with Shuttle - Enjoy Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddleboarding!" (the more expensive option) share the same departure and return points for the scooters. Participants in the more expensive option finish their scooter ride first and switch to a high-speed boat to go to another location for stand-up paddleboarding. Meanwhile, those on the cheaper option take turns finishing their scooter rides, but the waiting time can lead to seasickness. Even after everyone on the cheaper option has finished, they have to wait until the participants from the more expensive option return, which must have felt like hell for those who got seasick.

Participants in the more expensive option, who seemed a bit queasy at first, returned to the boat looking fine. I think they recovered while playing on the high-speed boat and stand-up paddleboard. Therefore, I recommend that anyone who might feel even slightly nauseous choose the more expensive option that includes stand-up paddleboarding at the sandbar. I opted for the cheaper option because I had another activity in the afternoon and wanted to return as soon as possible, but I ended up returning to the port at the same time as those on the more expensive option.

You can rent a short-sleeved wetsuit. It's fine if you don't wear one, and you can also bring your own. Even though it was the last part of winter in February, the water only felt cold for a moment when I first entered.

Photos and videos are available for purchase: individual photos are $20 each, videos are $20, and a set is $30. I received 13 photos of myself and two additional photos of sea turtles that were likely taken separately.

2月後半で曇りがち、波も強くて時期的にはあまり良い季節ではなかった
のかもしれませんが、時折太陽が顔を出すと海の色が鮮やかなブルーに変りました。
他の人が水中スクーターに乗ってる間も、船上では水面を泳ぐウミガメが横切り、船の近くで時折顔を出してはこちらを見ているのを何度も見ることが出来ました。
東京で鳩見かけるぐらいの遭遇率ではないかと思って見ていました。
また水中スクーターで潜ると、魚はたくさんいますし、海底をウミガメが数匹泳いでいました。

家族連れ、夫婦、カップル、女の子同士のグループみたいな人ばかなりの中、女性ばかりとの社員旅行で現地自由行動、これには男1人での参加だったですが、日系4世のスタッフの気さくなおじさんが時折話しかけてくれたお陰で浮いてる感が紛れました。

酔う人は注意が必要です。
船が走っている間は、波で大きく揺れてもあまり酔いません。
停まった船で待ってる間が酔います。
水中スクーターに乗ってる時も酔うかもしれません。
さらにスクーターは浅いところを潜っているうちは大丈夫ですが、
ほんの少しさらに深く潜っただけで水圧で耳に激痛がきます。
これがまた酔いの体調を悪くします。
私も表に出さないでいられる程度では軽く船酔いしていましたが、
リバースはここで言われる船尾に張り付いたり、何度も往復して完全に死んでる人達もいました。

全体の流れとして、本コース「ハワイ 水中スクーターBOB - シーボブで海底散歩＆シュノーケルクルーズ」(値段安い方)と「水中スクーター＆ハワイカイサンドバー　半日送迎付きツアー　シュノーケリング＆スタンドアップパドルボートも楽しめる！」(値段高い方)は、スクーターに乗る場所までと帰港は一緒になります。
値段高い方の参加者が先にスクーターを終え、高速ボートに乗り換えて別な場所にスタンドアップボードなどをしに行きます。
安い方の人はその間、順番にスクーターを終えていくのですが、その待ち時間が酔います。
さらに安い方の人が全員スクーターを終えても、高い値段の方の人が戻って来るまでそのまま待たされます。
船酔いした人には地獄の時間だったと思います。

値段高い方の人は最初に少し酔ってた風な人も、ケロッとして船に戻ってきました。
高速ボートや立ちボートで遊んでいる間に回復したんだと思います。
ですので、少しでも酔うかもしれない不安のある人は、サンドバーでの
スタンドアップボートなどがセットになった値段の高い方を選択した方が良いと思います。
午後から別なアクティビティがあったので、少しでも早く帰れる方をと安い方を選択したのですが、高速ボートから船に戻ってきた高い値段の方の人と一緒に帰港しますので最終的にかかる時間は同じです。

ウレタンの半袖スウェットスーツが借りられます。
着ないでもOKです。自前でもOKです。
2月の冬最終期ですが水が冷たく感じたのは入った瞬間だけです。

撮ってくれる写真や動画はバラだと写真20ドル、動画20ドル、
セットなら30ドルでした。
写真は自分を13枚と、別で撮ったであろうウミガメ写真2枚付けてくれていました。

AC was our guide for this tour and he was funny and full of information. The lunch at the waterfall was not the best and very limited. We heard from other people that the lunch at the burger place was very good. It started to rain right after lunch which cut short afternoon activities. AC took us to the Dole plantation to try to make up for the rain. AC really tried to make the day better for us.

Punctual pick up from hotel. Dan, our guide friendly and informative. Small group of 6 and 2 guides was ideal. Very well organised with no waiting around and extra options like wetsuits available if required. Bonus was photos of our experience shared at no extra cost! A great morning!

As a qualified PADI, I found this activity to be a great alternative to full on scuba diving. With the submarine scooter you are able to sit back and enjoy the amazing underwater world.

The Bobs team were very organised and made the whole experience enjoyable and welcoming. I would highly recommend this to those afraid of discovery scuba diving. The team also take great pictures and videos for you.

I went parasailing for the first time and it was so much fun! The boat sways quite a bit, so my friend took some motion sickness medication and that helped a lot!

During the parasailing, Justin from the crew was very thorough in preparing everything, and we were able to take photos, which made it really comfortable and enjoyable. I definitely want to do this again when I go to Hawaii! Thank you so much!

初めてパラセーリングをやりましたがとっても、楽しかったです！
船は結構揺れるので、友達は酔い止めを飲んで準備したら大丈夫でした！

パラセーリング、クルーのジャスティンさん❤️がとっても丁寧に準備をしてくれて写真も撮影できてすごく快適で楽しかったです❤️
ハワイに行ったら絶対また利用したいと思います❤️❤️❤️
ありがとうございました

On the day of the trip, the sea conditions were bad, so we quickly switched to canoeing. Canoeing may seem plain, but it was super fun! We paddled to the island across from us, and although I thought it would be quite challenging, the sea was beautiful, and we enjoyed paddling, which made the time fly by.

当日、海の状態が悪く急遽カヌーに変更(*^^*)
カヌーって地味だけど超楽しかったです(*^^*)
向かいの島まで行くのですが結構大変かとおもいきや
海も綺麗だし楽しく漕いであっと言う間でした。

I was taught by a Japanese instructor. They were very kind, and even though it was my first time surfing, I was able to stand up right away. I want to surf again! I highly recommend it!

日本人のインストラクターに教えて頂きました。とても優しくて、初めてのサーフィンでしたが、すぐに立てるようになりました。サーフィンまたやりたいです！おススメです！

I participated because I could ride a jet ski solo. Since it was a set route, I felt it was a bit lacking, but I really enjoyed it!

ジェットスキーの一人乗りができる言うことで参加しました。決めれたルートの周回なので、物足りなく感じましたが、満喫しました！

The pickup time was accurate, and although the driver was of Japanese descent and couldn't speak Japanese, we had a very enjoyable time during the ride to the pickup point.

The parasailing lasted just under 10 minutes, but it felt like we were flying in the sky for much longer. The instructor playfully dropped us just enough to touch the water. It wasn't like a roller coaster with a sudden drop; instead, it was a fun journey through the vast sky!

ピックアップの時間も正確で、運転手の方も日系の方で日本語は話せませんでしたが、乗り場までの道中とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
パラセーリングも10分弱の時間でしたが、もっと長く空を飛んでるような感じがしました。インストラクターのノリで海に足が着くくらいにおとされたり。ジェットコースターのようなフワッとする感じもなく、楽しい大空旅行ができました！

My driver was so nice and friendly ! I ended up being the only one on the shuttle ! He was so nice and friendly and told me about the island and answers all my questions ! It made my experience very good ! I also changed the time and I again was the only one to get picked up and no problem! They were very nice on the phone as well and it was a great price !

It can only be described as amazing!!
I hoped to go up to 150 meters, but I wanted to go even higher!

I asked to have photos taken, but it seems you have to say it right before you jump, so they didn't take any, which is a bit disappointing... However, I was able to get some photos because I handed my iPhone to a college student on the same team, so that was great!
The instructor was also really nice, and I will definitely participate again!!! It was the best!!

最高という言葉に尽きます！！
150メートルを希望しましたが、もっと高いところまで行きたかったです！

写真を撮って欲しいとお願いしたのにも関わらず、本当に飛ぶ直前に言わないといけないらしく、撮ってくれなかったところが悔やませます…。しかし、同じチームだった大学生にiPhoneを渡して撮ってもらったため、写真はあるのでよかったです！
インストラクターの方もとっても良い人でまた参加します！！！最高でした！！

I've done snorkeling a few times domestically, but Hawaii is on a whole different scale (laughs). The fish are larger, and I even got to meet a sea turtle! It was truly moving!! It's definitely better to have a wetsuit! The rocks and coral can hit your feet. The snorkel was also the type that doesn't let water in, so I didn't end up drinking seawater even after swimming for a long time♪ The guide was very kind, and I definitely want to go again.

シュノーケリングを国内で何度かやってきましたが、ハワイはやはりスケールが違いました(笑)魚は大きいし、ウミガメにも会えました！本当に感動です！！ウェットスーツは絶対にあった方が良いです！岩場とか珊瑚が足に当たります。シュノーケルも水が口に入ってこないタイプで長時間泳いでも海水を飲むことはありませんでした♪ガイドさんもとっても優しい方でぜひまた行きたいです

My daughter really wanted to try surfing, so we signed up together for a challenge. I had done bodyboarding when I was younger, but this was my first time surfing. Thanks to the instructor's great teaching, I was able to ride the waves in no time. At 57 years old, I usually don't do any sports, but I didn't feel tired or sore, and I made some wonderful memories. Additionally, they burned the photos from the lesson onto a CD and even gave us T-shirts, so I'm really glad I participated. I hope to join again next year at a higher level.

娘がどうしてもサーフィンをしたいと言うので、２人で申し込みチャレンジしました。私は若いころボディボードをしていましたが、サーフィンは初めてでしたが、インストラクターの教え方が良かったおかげで、あっという間に、波に乗れました。57歳で普段何もスポーツをしてませんでしたが、疲れ、筋肉痛もなく、楽しい思い出ができました、。また、レッスン中の写真をＣＤＲに焼付して頂いたり、Ｔシャツまで頂き、本当に参加して良かった。来年はレベルアップした形で参加したいと思います。

I had to reschedule twice and the company had as very accommodating. Our guides, Natalie & Aaron, were very helpful and friendly. It’s a beautiful area and the whole experience was fun and interesting. We got snacks and a nice lunch too.

It was my first time surfing, and I was very satisfied! From the pickup to the way of riding the waves, I received thorough support, which allowed me to ride with confidence! Even as a complete beginner, I was able to do it, and since they teach in Japanese, those who are not confident in their language skills need not worry!

The weather was cloudy, but it wasn't too cold, and they also lent me a rash guard and shoes, making it comfortable! However, I got seasick from the waves, so I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication before going.

They also took photos, creating wonderful memories of Hawaii. Thank you very much!

初めてのサーフィンでしたが大変満足でした！
送迎から、波の乗り方まで丁寧にサポートしてもらえて、安心して乗ることができました！
本当に初心者でも乗れましたし、日本語でも教えてくださるので語学力に自信がない方も心配はいらないと思います！

天候は曇り空でしたが、寒すぎることもなく、またラッシュガードやシューズも貸していただけるので快適でした！ただ、私は波に酔ってしまったので、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでいかれることをオススメします。

写真も撮って下さり、楽しいハワイの思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

It was drizzling on the day, but since it was Hawaii, the rain stopped by the time we went into the ocean. The weather was a bit chilly for swimming, but since I had borrowed a wetsuit, it felt manageable. Thanks to the Japanese staff, I was able to swim comfortably and have fun! I was thrilled to encounter three sea turtles. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to go snorkeling in Hawaii.

当日は小雨だったのですが、ハワイの天気なので海に入る頃にはやんでいました。海に入るには寒い天気でしたが、ウエットスーツを借りていたのでそこまで、まだ入れるなという感じでした。日本人スタッフのおかげで、安心して楽しく泳ぐことができました！なんとウミガメに3匹も遭遇することができ感動しました。ハワイでシュノーケリングをしたいと思っている人はおすすめです。

Boat captain and first mate were fab. Joined by three senior women on our boat which was inspiring. The day was cloudy and it was a lovely experience anyway - did not stop us from having an incredible view of Diamondhead. Mahalo!

The day before, there was heavy rain, so they kindly lent us bicycles for free since we couldn't swim at Kailua Beach. We were originally planning to go to Lanikai Beach, so this was a great help. However, unlike in Japan, the bicycles didn't have brakes; they used the pedals for braking, which was a bit scary at first.

Additionally, the tour included mats and snorkeling, so there were no inconveniences.

前日が大雨でカイルアビーチで遊泳できなかった為、自転車を無料で貸し出して下さいました。元々ラニカイビーチに行く予定だった為、とても助かりました。けれど、日本と違い自転車のブレーキがなくペダルを用いてのブレーキだったので初めは怖かったです。
他の点としてツアーの中に、ゴザやシュノーケリングも含まれていたので不便な点はありませんでした。

There were only two Japanese groups on this day, and the rest were international tourists. You can see the streets of Waikiki from angles that are usually not visible. It was cloudy, so I didn't feel it much, but when it's sunny, the sunlight can be quite strong, so it would be good to have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Also, if you're worried about seasickness, it's better to take some medication beforehand. (There were about two people who got sick, haha.) If you go in the morning, you can return by early afternoon, making it easy to plan your schedule afterward and allowing for a relaxing time, which was really nice.

日本人は少なめでこの日も2組のみであとは海外の観光客でした。
普段見れないところからのワイキキの街並みを見ることができます。
曇りだったためあまり感じませんでしたが、晴れていると日差しがかなりくるので帽子やサングラス・日焼け止めがあったほうがよさそう。あと、船酔いが心配な方は酔い止めは飲んでおいたほうがよさそうです。
(2名ほどリバースしてました笑)
午前中からならお昼過ぎにはもどってこれるのでその後の予定も組みやすくのんびりと過ごせとてもよかったです。