All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

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

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！