All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

It was my first time parasailing, and the staff were all kind and cheerful, making it a lot of fun! It felt like I was monopolizing the beautiful sea and sky of Hawaii! We started at 5:00 PM, so the sunset was beautiful at the end. It's a quick activity, so I highly recommend it!

はじめてのパラセイリングでしたが、スタッフが皆優しく陽気でおもいっきり楽しめました！
ハワイの美しい海、空を独り占めしている感じです！私達は17:00スタートでしたので、最後は夕焼けが綺麗でした。時間もあまりかからないアクティビティなのでオススメです！

I was nervous about this activity, but my children really wanted to do it. The crew was very friendly and made me feel safe. It was so much fun! I enjoyed every part of it. Also, lady at the check in booth recommended us very good place to eat. Enjoyed it as well.

First time parasailing for our family, great experience! Veltra team was outstanding, we will definitely be back!

It was very sunny even during the rainy season! It cost nearly 10,000 yen, and whether it's worth the price is debatable, but I was satisfied with the experience. Considering the cost-performance, opinions may vary from person to person, but I'm glad I opted for the more expensive 150m plan.

雨季でもとっても晴れていました！一万円近くかかりコスパは良いかは悩ましいですが、体験して満足です。コスパを考えると個人によって選択が分かれますが、どうせならと高い150mプランにして良かったです。

I participated in parasailing for the first time. It was a tour with a Japanese couple and two foreign families. Even though we didn't understand each other's languages while heading out to sea on the boat, there was a wonderful atmosphere of just wanting to have fun! The breathtaking view of Oahu from above the ocean is incredible!

初めてパラセーリングに参加しました。日本のカップルの方と外国人のファミリー2組が参加されたツアーでしたが、船で沖合いに出る際も言葉はわかりませんが楽しもう‼️みたいな雰囲気でとても心地よかった。オアフ島を海の上から独り占め出来る絶景はヤバイです！

It was a bit cloudy on the day, but the height was very impressive, and the guides were fun, which made for a very satisfying experience! They also took photos from interesting angles, creating wonderful memories!

当日は少し曇り気味でしたが、高さも非常に高く、ガイドの方々も楽しい方々で、大満足でした！写真も面白い角度で撮ってくださり、とても素敵な思い出になりました！

The weather was great that day, and the waves were calm, allowing us to have a wonderful snorkeling experience. They guided us to spots that we wouldn't have been able to reach on our own, making it a fantastic tour to join! The two guides took many photos for us, and thanks to them, we were able to capture beautiful memories with the sea turtles.

この日は非常にお天気も良く、波も穏やかだったため、楽しいシュノーケリングを体験させていただけました。自分たちだけでは辿り着けなそうなスポットまでしっかり案内してくださり、参加して大正解のツアーでした！
ガイドのお二人もたくさんお写真を撮ってくださり、おかげでウミガメとの素敵な思い出が形に残せました。

It was amazing in many ways, but the shaking was intense and made me feel nauseous... ⤵️ I definitely recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication. m(_ _)m

色々とすごかったですが、揺れがひどくて酔いました…⤵️
酔いやすい人は必ず酔い止めを飲むことをオススメしますm(_ _)m

the boat crew was very nice and ensured we had the best time ever.

The captain and the crew were very friendly and entertained us with their actions and props! Before boarding the boat, a local person guided us in Japanese, and even after getting on the ship, they communicated in simple English and Japanese, so I don't think there will be any communication issues at all. It was a unique experience to float on the sea with just my body. If you hand them your phone and ask, they will take pictures for you, and there was no charge for photography! (However, since I really enjoyed myself, I gave a tip at the end as a thank you.) My friend, who was initially scared due to a fear of heights, was able to enjoy it without feeling scared at all once we got up! It was such a wonderful memory that I want to meet the captain and the crew again when I go to Hawaii!

船長さんも乗組員の方もとてもフレンドリーで、動作や小道具で楽しませてくれました！
ボートに乗る前も現地の方が日本語で案内してくれましたしたし、船に乗ってからも簡単な英語と日本語で伝えてくださるので、コミュニケーション面で一切困らないと思います。
海の上に体１つで浮かぶという、他にない経験でした。携帯を渡してお願いしたら写真を撮ってもらえますし、撮影料が掛かることはなかったです！
（ただ、本当に楽しませてもらったので、お礼の意味も込めて最後にチップを渡しました。）
最初は怖がっていた高所恐怖症の友達も、上がってから一度も怖がることなく楽しめていました♪またハワイに行ったら船長さん達に会いたいと思うくらい最高の思い出です！！

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。