All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

As a Solo Traveler, I always worry about being the odd man out. Dan was excellent about making me feel like one of the crew. This was an amazing experience and I will definitely do it again.

Had an amazing time.
I'd definitely recommend this. 11/10.

I stayed at Hyatt, and it was easy to participate with the shuttle service to the hotel! The staff only speaks English, but since there are many Japanese guests, they seem accustomed to it, so communication is not a problem even if you can't speak English.

We boarded the boat in groups, and for those participating alone, other participants would ride twice to ensure everyone was in tandem. Lighter-weight Japanese people tend to go higher compared to foreigners! The view is amazing, and it feels like you're leisurely swinging over the sea. There's no sense of speed, so as long as you're okay with heights, I don't think it's scary at all.

For $30 (with a $5 fee for the guard), they also took photos and provided nearly 90 data files on an SD card.

ハイアットに宿泊でしたが、ホテルまで送迎つきで楽々参加！
スタッフは英語しか話せませんが、日本人客が多く向こうも慣れているようで、英語が話せなくてもコミュニケーションは問題なしです。
何組かでまとめてボートに乗り込み、1人で参加の方は、他の参加者が2回乗るなどして必ずタンデムでした。
体重の軽めな日本人は、外国人に比べて上がるのが高い！！景色は最高で、海の上でブランコにのってゆ〜ったりしている感じです。スピード感はないので、高い所さえ平気なら全く怖くないと思います♩
30ドル（ガードなら手数料５ドルかかります）で写真も撮ってくれ、90枚近くのデータをSDカードでくれました。

The captain and the instructor were always cheerful and lively, truly embodying the American spirit. They communicated important information clearly, even for those who don't speak English, and I was able to enjoy the experience. However, I do think it would have been more fun to interact with other guests. While safety doesn't seem to be an issue for those who don't speak English, being able to communicate in English might enhance the experience if you want to engage more with other guests.

船長さんとインストラクターさんは常にノリノリで明るく、いかにもアメリカらしさを感じる方たちでしたが、英語ができなくても重要なことはきちんと伝えてくれたし、楽しく体験することができました。
ただ、他のお客さんとの交流も出来たら楽しかっただろうなあとは思います。
安全面では英語ができなくても問題無さそうですが、他のお客さんとの交流などより楽しみたい場合は英語が出来た方がいいかもしれません。

The pickup was on time, and it was a smooth start. The boat to the sailing point was fast and refreshing. I booked for 120 meters, but after takeoff, I couldn't tell how high I went, just as others had written. Haha. It was surprisingly quiet up there, and I was able to calmly overlook Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. When it was time to land, I made the customary splash into the sea! After a light splashdown, I quickly floated back up and landed on the boat. It was so much fun that I want to do it again!

時間通りにお迎えに来て頂きスムーズな滑り出しでした。セーリングポイントまで行くボートもスピードがあって爽快でした。120mで予約しましたがテイクオフした後、他の人が書き込んでいた通り何メートルまで上がったかなんてわかりませんね。笑。上空は思いのほか静かで落ち着いてワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドを見渡すことができました。
降りるときはお約束の海にボッチャン！軽く着水した後またすぐに浮き上がってボートに着陸。とても楽しかったのでまたやりたいです。

I was very nervous about this as I had never done it before. Dan is a great instructor, very patient and informative. I would do this again.

Friendly staff and a sunny day. Shorter than expected but a great day on the water.

What a great crew, we had so much fun and the crew was just fabulous, can't say enough about them.

It is like an island in island. Beautiful location, beach & fishes...

Driver was on time and very good with quick explanation with equipment and what to do.

I will do it again...

I booked a 150m parasailing experience. I was nervous since it was my first time, but once I was up in the air, the view was amazing and I could see the beautiful ocean, so I was glad I participated. It was a bit disappointing that the weather was not great… Also, for those who get motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication beforehand, as some people did feel unwell.

パラセイリング１５０mを予約しました。初挑戦でドキドキしましたが空に上がってしまうと景色が最高で綺麗な海が見えたので参加してよかったです。お天気が少し悪かったのがショックでしたが…。後、乗り物酔いをする方は、事前に酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。気分が悪くなる方もいらっしゃいましたので。

During the break in our company trip schedule, five women in their 40s and 50s participated. After watching a video about environmental awareness, we were mindful of our impact on fish and coral as we headed to the sea. With guidance from Dan and Chieko, we felt very safe and enjoyed snorkeling. Some of our group hadn't been in the ocean for years, but with the wetsuits we borrowed in advance, we swam close to the rocky areas without feeling anxious, allowing us to relax and enjoy swimming. We even encountered two turtles! We left the sea feeling very satisfied. Thank you for accommodating those who wanted to stop by Diamond Head along the way. While we were anxious about how President Trump's visit would affect our schedule, you provided various advice, and everyone was able to return safely to the hotel. Thank you for everything.

社員旅行のスケジュールの合間に
女性40代から50代の5人で参加しました。環境に配慮するビデオ観てから、魚とサンゴへの配慮をしっかり意識していざ海へ。
ダンとチエコの案内でとても安心して、
シュノーケルを楽しめました。
何年かぶりの海に入る仲間も居ましたが、事前に借りたウエットスーツで
岩場ギリギリに泳ぐ時も、ハラハラせず、
リラックスして、泳ぎをたのしめました。
亀2匹にも遭遇！大満足で海を後にしました。途中、ダイヤモンドヘッドへの途中下車組にも対応下さりありがとうございました。トランプ大統領訪問にスケジュールがどうなるかとハラハラしながら
色々アドバイス下さり、皆無事ホテルに戻ってこれました。
色々ありがとうございました。

While many other marine sports start early in the morning, it was great that we could participate starting at 2 PM. Just going around in a one-way loop in the water was already a lot of fun, but it seems like it would be even more enjoyable if we could move around more freely and in a more complex way.

他のマリンスポーツが朝早い物が多いなか１４時スタートでも参加出来るというのは大きかったです。
海の中を一方通行でぐるぐると回るだけでも十分楽しかったのですが、もっと複雑に自由に回れるとより楽しめそうです。

This excursion was our first snorkeling excursion in the Pacific Ocean, and it was our first excursion during our trip to O'ahu. The whole experience was outstanding. Veltra called us the day before to confirm the reservation and advise us where to meet the van and when. The driver from Kaimana Tours arrived within the allowed time period, and he was courteous and informative. He told us exactly what to expect when we arrived--including paying the $7.50 park admission fee (per person) completing the conservation education presentation (10-15 minutes, tops), and meeting him afterward (where and when). He passed around a chart of the types of sea life we would see in the bay. The view was breath-taking. The beach was beautiful. The staff were helpful and friendly. The snorkeling was great. Lifeguards were attentive--even using amplified sound at one point to caution some poor swimmers that they needed to move closer to the beach. Afterward, the driver met us when and where he had told us, and we were all on our way back to our hotels.

Beach was beautiful, but it felt that the time was too short. Would've liked it longer. Catamaran cruise is included with this. Same trip if you purchase the Catamaran cruise by itself. You get two in one but it shortens your time at the beach. And sadly we were not told this, so we did 2 Catamaran trips which were exactly the same. No difference. Secret beach itself was beautiful with hammocks, kayaks, etc available.

Enjoyed it. Would have liked it to be a little longer but we were able to get great photos and see some sea turtles. If you are already at the Kualoa Ranch, then I recommend to do this too! Boat ride was nice and views were amazing!!! Tour guides were very informative.

I was nervous at first during my first parasailing experience, but the view was amazing and it felt great. I want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

初めてのパラセーリングで、最初はドキドキしましたが、景色も最高で、とても気持ち良かったです。またハワイに行ったら、参加したいです。

I experienced 150 meters. I have a fear of heights, but I wasn't scared at all. The hotels in Waikiki, contrasting beautifully with the blue of the ocean and the blue of the sky, were stunning.

150ｍを体験しました。高所恐怖症ですが全然怖くありませんでした。海の青と空の青に映えるワイキキのホテル群がきれいでした。

A nearby experience from Honolulu that felt just like a seabird adventure. The weather was nice, the wind wasn't too strong, and the view of Honolulu from the sea was beautiful.

ホノルルから近場で、まるでウミドリ体験。
天気もよく〜、風も強くなく〜、海からのホノルルの眺めもキレイでした〜。

My first time in Hawaii, and I wanted to do some activities, so I ended up trying parasailing.

When I got on the shuttle bus, there were several groups of people who would also be boarding the boat. Since I'm prone to seasickness, I took some motion sickness medication, changed my clothes, and headed to the boat. Two people are paired together, and once the gear is on, we take off with the signal "Go!" The moment we lift off was exciting yet a bit scary (like the feeling before a roller coaster drops), but once we reached the sky, it felt like a different world.

I felt like I was floating up high, with the boat and ocean seeming very far below, and I could see the streets of Hawaii at eye level. All I could think was how "beautiful" it was. We went up and down several times. Before going down, they asked if I wanted to splash in the water, and when I said yes, I was quite literally dropped into the water (laughs). Even as someone who gets scared easily, it was an activity that made me not want to come down and made me want to experience it again.

The guide was a handsome muscular guy. He also took pictures during the parasailing (which I believe cost an additional $30 on-site), creating great memories.

初めてのハワイ、せっかくなら何かアクティビティもしたいと思い、パラセイリングにたどり着きました。

送迎バスに乗り込むと、一緒に船に乗り込む方達何組かいらっしゃいました。
船酔いに弱いため酔い止めを服用し、着替えてからいざ船へ。
2人1組で器具が装着され、「Go!」を合図に高く飛び立って行きます。
飛び立つ瞬間はワクワクしながらも少し怖い気持ち（ジェットコースター落ちる前のような）もありましたが、上空にたどり着くとそこは別世界。
上空で浮いて止まっている感覚で、船や海がとても遠く下に感じられ、目線にはハワイの街並み。
とにかく「きれい」という言葉しか出ませんでした。
何度か下げられたりまた上げられたり、を繰り返します。
下がる際に水チャポンがしたいかは事前に確認され、したいと答えるとわりとドボンと着水させられていました(笑)
怖がりの私でも、降りたくない・また体験したいと思うアクティビティでした。

ガイドのお兄さんはイケメンマッチョ。
パラセイリング最中の写真も撮ってくれ（確か別途その場で$30）、いい思い出になりました。

Due to a change in the trade winds a few days ago, my son was stung by a Portuguese man o' war (electric jellyfish) that washed ashore. It was quite a situation, but the beach is truly beautiful and a wonderful place. After receiving first aid, my son relaxed on the grassy area.

I think many Japanese people are not very aware of the dangers of the Portuguese man o' war, so for those with children, it's important to do some image searches beforehand and be cautious not to touch them. It seems that they can wash up not only in Kailua but also in Lanikai and Waikiki. Additionally, jellyfish warnings are issued about 9 to 12 days after a full moon.

貿易風の流れが数日前から変わった影響で流れ着いたカツオノエボシ（電気クラゲ）に息子が刺されて、大変でしたが、ビーチは本当に綺麗で、素敵なところです。
刺された息子は応急処置後、芝生の広場でのんびり休息していました。
日本人はあまりカツオノエボシの怖さを知らないと思うので、お子様連れの方は、事前に画像検索などをして、触ったりしないように注意が必要ですね・・・。
カイルアだけでなく、ラニカイ、ワイキキでも漂着することがあるそう。
また満月の9～12日後はクラゲ注意報が出るそうですよ。

The children had a great time splashing in the water and squealing with joy. It might not be suitable for those who get seasick, but I recommend it for those who don't have any worries.

水しぶきを浴びながら、キャーキャー言って、子供達は凄く楽しんでくれました。
船酔いする方には向かないかもしれませんが、心配ない方にはオススメです。

We all experienced kayaking for the first time in our lives. It was fun. Snorkeling was also fun and food was good too.

Parasailing is always available in tropical regions, but this tour was incredibly efficient compared to other companies I've tried. The pickup, parasailing, and drop-off were all very smooth. Thanks to that, I was able to relax in the afternoon. Also, it had been raining right up until just before we started, so we got to see a beautiful rainbow the whole time!

パラセイリングは南国では常にやっていますが、このツアーは今までの他社と比較しても一切無駄がなく、お迎え、パラセイリング、送りだけでとてもスムーズでした。お陰で午後もゆっくり過ごせて助かりました。
あとやる直前まで雨が降ってたので大きな虹がずっと見えてて最高でした！

The view underwater was incredibly beautiful! Even from the boat, the water was so clear, and I could see fish and turtles. The instructors were all very entertaining, and it was a lot of fun! However, my most bitter memory was getting seasick. Perhaps it was because the waves were high on the day I participated, but even taking motion sickness medication had no effect at all. I was down for about a third of the time. I recommend getting plenty of sleep and participating in a good condition.

海の中に入るとすごくキレイな景色でした！
船の上から見ても水中がすごく透き通っていて、魚も亀も見れました。
インストラクターさんも皆さんとても面白い方ばかりで、楽しかったです！
が…、一番の苦い思い出が船酔い。参加した日が波が高かったからか、酔い止めを飲んでもまったく効果がないほど。
1/3はダウンしていました。十分に睡眠を取り、快調な状態での参加をお勧めします。

I was hesitant to participate due to my fear of heights, but after seeing various reviews stating that it wasn't too scary, I decided to go for it. I'm so glad I participated! I felt no fear at all and it was incredibly exhilarating. I definitely want to join again.

高所恐怖症のため、参加をためらっていましたが、様々な口コミを見てあまり恐怖を感じないとのことだったので思い切って参加しました。
参加して大正解でした！
全く恐怖心はなく、大爽快でした。
またぜひ参加したいと思います。

I thought about going parasailing when I went to Hawaii, so I decided to participate! I was a bit anxious about whether I would understand the explanation in English, but they kindly made it clear for me, which put me at ease.

Being up in the sky feels amazing! Even someone like me, who has a bit of a fear of heights, enjoyed it thoroughly. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate again. Just a heads up, though—there are no changing rooms, so be careful about that.

ハワイに行ったらパラセーリングと思って参加しました！
でも、どんな感じで空に浮かんで行くのか英語での説明わかるかなとか不安でしたが、親切にわかるようにして下さって 安心しました。
空の上はなんて気持ちがいいんでしょう！
高所恐怖症気味の私でも充分楽しめました。またハワイに行く事があれば、参加したいと思うくらい。
ただ、脱衣所とか無いので注意です。

The crew member was great at getting everyone excited, and my spirits were high! Then we took off and soared into the sky, and I was completely satisfied with my walk in the heavens!

クルーのおにいさんが盛り上げ上手でテンション上がる〜
そしてテイクオフして空に舞いあがり天空のお散歩大満足です！

My friend overslept and was late, but they waited until the last minute. The overseas guests who joined us were also very considerate and kind.

We enjoyed thrilling parasailing with upbeat music playing. It was a bit chilly due to the light rain, and to be honest, the scenery didn't compare to parasailing in Miyako Island, but we did see a rainbow, and there was a fun "splash in the sea" service, so we had a great time. The staff were also handsome! (laughs)

Thank you very much!

友人が寝坊して遅れる中、ギリギリまで待ってくれました。同乗した海外の方も気を遣っていただきとても良い方でした。
ノリノリの音楽を流しながらスリル満載のパラセーリング。
小雨が降っていたので少し肌寒く、正直景色は宮古島のパラセーリングには勝らなかったですが、虹もみれたし、海ポチャサービスもあってなかなか楽しめました。スタッフもイケメンでしたし！笑
ありがとうございました！

The tour varies significantly depending on the weather and wind strength. On the day I participated, there wasn't much wind, and it was sunny, so I had an amazing time! Both staff members couldn't speak Japanese, but they had great energy and made all four pairs participating have a fantastic experience! One thing, though, I was thinking of going up to 120 meters, but I wasn't specifically asked about it, so I'm not sure how high we actually went, haha. Well, I guess as long as you go up a certain height, it might not matter too much.

天候や風の強さによってかなり変わるツアーです。私が参加した日はそこまで風もなく、晴天でしたので最高に楽しめました！スタッフさんは2名とも日本語を話せない方でしたが、ノリが良く参加した4ペアともに最高に楽しませてくれました！1点だけ、高さは120でいこうと思っていたのですが、特に聞かれることもなく、結局何メートルまで上がっていたのかは不明でした、笑。まぁ何メートルでもある程度上がればそこまで気にならないかもしれないです。

Great time, my husband and I throughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommended this to anyone, at any age, as well as at any health issues, we both felt extremely safe and you did not need to know how to swim.

My husband is not in the best of health and it was a great experience on his bucket list.