All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Had a ton of fun at Bobs underwater scooter adventure. The crew was funny and friendly and made the trip safe and memorable. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Oahu who loves tropical fish. I got to hold a giant sea star while the guide took my picture. It was awesome.

Although the weather was unfortunate, thanks to Dan and Chieko, I was able to meet the sea turtles I had always wanted to see and had the best time! They also recommended a restaurant, which was very delicious. Thank you so much!

あいにくの天気だったのですが、ダンさんチエコさんのおかげで念願だったウミガメにも会え最高の時間を過ごすことができました！オススメのレストランも教えてくださって、とっても美味しかったです♡ありがとうございました！

I tried parasailing for the first time on my honeymoon. I have a fear of heights and don't handle thrills well, so I chose the 130m option. I was captivated by the beautiful scenery and the clear ocean, so I didn't feel scared and genuinely enjoyed it! However, I found it a bit scary to let go of the belt, so I think it's better to leave the photos during parasailing to someone who isn't afraid of heights.

We were the only Japanese people there, but thanks to the cheerful instructor, we didn't have any issues. We opted for the shuttle service, but if the hotel is within walking distance to the meeting point, it might have been nice to enjoy the beach on the way there and back without the shuttle.

It went by in a flash, but it became a wonderful memory! I want to do it again!

新婚旅行で初めてのパラセーリングに挑戦しました。高所恐怖症&絶叫苦手なので130m。
素敵な景色と綺麗な海に魅力されて、怖さは感じず素直に楽しめました♫
ただ、ベルトから手を離すのは少し怖かったのでパラセーリング中の写真は高所恐怖症じゃない方に任せた方がいいと思いました^ ^;
日本人は私達しかいませんでしたが、ノリの良いインストラクターさんのおかげで何も困ることはありませんでした。
送迎ありにしましたが、集合場所に歩いて行けるホテルであれば、行き帰りにビーチを楽しめるので送迎無しでも良かったかなと思いました。
あっという間でしたが、素敵な思い出になりました！またやりたい！

Two years ago, I went to Hanauma Bay on a different guided tour, but my 4-year-old daughter was unhappy, and we didn't get to see any turtles, so this time we made a comeback! The guides took great care of my daughter, and we were able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind! We also got to see turtles, which was amazing! I highly recommend it!

二年前にハナウマ湾へ別のガイドツアーで行きましたが、4歳だった娘は嫌がり、亀さんも見られず残念だったので、今回リベンジしました！娘のこともしっかりフォローしてくださり、安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました！亀さんも見られて、最高でした！オススメです！！

We challenged ourselves to 150 meters with our friends. We had to go out to sea from the transfer boat and move to a boat with special equipment. The waves were strong, and everyone got soaked with seawater, so I was a bit scared that I might slip and fall on the unstable footing. I also recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take motion sickness medication in advance. The parasailing itself was thrilling and very enjoyable. It became the best memory. I'm glad we did it.

友達夫婦と一緒に150mに挑戦しました。
移送ボートから沖へ行き、海上で専用設備のある船に海移らなければならないです。波のうねりが強く、皆海水でびしょ濡れだったので、足場が揺れ滑って落ちないか少し怖かったです。また酔いやすい方は事前に酔い止めをおすすめします。パラセイリング自体はスリルがありとても楽しかったです。最高の思い出になりました。やってよかったです。

Due to the wind, I couldn't fly for two consecutive days, but I was able to fly on the last day. Some of the staff spoke a little Japanese, but it was mostly in English. I couldn't speak at all, but I managed with gestures! They were really interesting people and it was fun!

After flying, I can only say it felt amazing. I have a fear of heights, but I was totally fine! The sensation of flying at a height of 120 meters is something you can't experience anywhere else, so it was truly the best time.

風の影響で2日連続で飛べず、最後の日に飛ぶことができました。スタッフさんは日本語が少し通じる方もいらっしゃいましたが、基本的にはずっと英語でした。全く喋れないですがジェスチャーでなんとかなります！すごく面白い方で楽しかったです！
飛んでからは本当に気持ちがいいの一言です。私は高所恐怖症ですが、全然大丈夫でした！120mの高さで飛んでる感覚は味わえないので本当に最高の時間でした。

It was both of our first time in Hawaii, and we went parasailing. I was a bit anxious because the guide only spoke English, but he was playful and spoke in broken sentences here and there, so we were able to enjoy it even without fully understanding each other! The view from the sky was just amazing!!!

2人とも初めてのハワイ、パラセイリングでしたし、ガイドも英語onlyで不安でしたが、所々片言でお茶目なガイドさんで、言葉が通じなくても楽しめました！空からの景色はもうサイコーーー！！！

I participated on October 16. I understand that the visibility in the water was not as good as I had expected and that there weren't many fish, which I attribute to the season and weather. However, during the underwater photography session, I had a very painful experience because I had to force my family of four together, and my hands and feet got caught in the scooter. Furthermore, despite paying $75 for the photos and videos, I am very disappointed that they have not yet been sent to me.

10月16日に参加させて頂きました。海中の透明度が思っていた程でなく魚達もそれほど多くはなかった事は、時期や天気に依るものと納得しています。が、水中撮影の時、家族4人を無理矢理寄せ集めた為に、手や足がスクーターに挟まれて非常に痛い思いをしました。更に、$75-も支払い写真&動画を購入したにも拘らず、未だに送られてこないのは非常に残念でなりません。

I had a very luxurious time! You can dive individually, but I think it's much more enjoyable and reassuring to join a tour with a guide like Chieko. I got to see colorful fish and even met two turtles. It's great to receive photos later since it's not easy to take pictures while you're in the water.

とても贅沢な時間を過ごせました！
個人でも潜ることが出来ますが、ツアーに参加してチエコさんのガイドがあった方が安心で、何倍も楽しめると思います。色とりどりのお魚たちと、カメにも２匹会えました。海に入っている時の写真は普段なかなか撮れないので、後から写真を頂けるのも嬉しいです。

Due to strong winds in October, we had to reschedule for the next day, but on the day itself, we managed to fit in activities between the bad weather. I felt reassured knowing that the staff were all experienced professionals!

10月の強風で翌日に振り替えるはめになりましたが、当日も悪天候の合間を縫ってといった感じだったのですが、スタッフのみなさんもがベテラン揃いで安心でした！

We paddled about 500 meters offshore to Popoi'a Island from Kailua Beach in a tandem sea kayak. This time, there were three couples, including us, totaling six people. The ride to the island took a bit longer due to the side waves, but our guide was fantastic, providing guidance and encouragement throughout, with a couple of breaks along the way, which allowed even first-timers like us to enjoy it comfortably. Popoi'a Island is a sanctuary for birds, where we saw chicks, eggs, and parent birds warming their eggs, as well as sea turtles. The view of Lanikai Beach and the two islands offshore from the sea was incredibly beautiful. We arrived around 9 AM, and since our kayaking schedule was at noon, we rented bodyboards and went to Kailua Beach in the morning. The feeling of riding the waves all the way to the sandy beach was amazing, and I wished I could have played there all day. Our guide, Chiharu, was full of energy and smiles, making the experience enjoyable. She also provided various tips, so I was glad we chose a guided tour. However, it was unfortunate that the pizza shop was closed for renovations that day. The muscle soreness that followed in the days after became a good memory as well.

カイルアビーチから約５００メートル沖合にあるポポイア島まで二人乗りシーカヤックで漕いでいきます。今回は、我々夫婦を含めて３組６名。行きは横波の影響もあり、少し時間がかかりましたが、ガイドさんの誘導（途中で２回程度の休憩を入れ、みんなに声をかけ続け）が素晴らしく、シーカヤック初挑戦の我々でも気持ちよく楽しむことができました。ポポイア島は鳥の聖域で、ひな鳥、たまご、たまごを温めている親鳥に加えてウミガメも見ることができました。また、海側から見るラニカイビーチやその沖合の二つの島は、とても美しい。この日は、９時頃到着１２時からシーカヤックのスケジュールでしたので、午前中はボディボードを借りてカイルアビーチに行きましたが、波に乗って砂浜まで一気に行けた時の気分は最高でした。これだけでも一日中遊んでいたいと思いました。ガイドの「ちはる」さんは、元気いっぱい笑顔いっぱいで楽しませてくれました。いろいろとアドバイスもしてくれたので、やはり、ガイド付のツアーにして良かったと思いました。ただ、この日はピザのお店が改修中でお休みだったのが残念でした。また、翌日以降の筋肉痛も良い思い出になりました。

I chose the plan to go up to the highest point! The tour guide was really fun, and it seems like if you say you don't want to get wet, you can go up and down without getting wet! Since we said we didn't mind getting wet, we soaked ourselves up to our waists in the sea! It was so much fun!

一番高いところまで上がるプランを選びました！
ツアーの方のノリも良くて
濡れたくないと言えば濡れずに上り下りできるみたいです！
私たちは濡れても構わないと言ったので
腰まで海に浸かりました！
とても楽しかったです！

On the last day of our honeymoon, we booked a snorkeling trip at Hanauma Bay, which we were most looking forward to. It was absolutely amazing! We were able to spend a truly happy time meeting lots of fish and sea turtles. Chieko-sensei's kind and attentive guidance was also very good. Thank you so much! Next, I want to try diving!

新婚旅行最終日に、最も楽しみにしていたハナウマ湾でのシュノーケリングを申し込みました。結果、とても最高！でした！　たくさんのおさかなさんたち、ウミガメに会えて心から幸せな時間を過ごすことができました。ちえこ先生の親切丁寧なガイドも大変良かったです。本当にありがとうございました。次はダイビングがしたーい！

First time parasailing! AWESOME experience! Loved it so much that I signed up for another tour! They had availability that same day & were super nice to upgrade me to 1000ft! Felt great to be high above the big ocean & the beautiful horizon surrounding you! Captain & crew were experienced & easy going! Never felt nervous or scared. Highly recommend this! Super convenient because I walked short distance to parasail dock from my hotel.

Most other tours are for two people, but I chose this one because I read in the reviews that it accommodates three. There were a total of three groups, including us and two pairs. The flying time felt shorter than I expected, but we had a great time!

他のツアーは2人乗りが多く、ここの口コミで3人乗りができるとゆうことだったのでここを選びました。
船はわたし達の他に2人組が二組の合計三組でした。
思ったより飛んでる時間が短く感じましたが、楽しめました！

I was taught carefully and quickly during my first activity! That day, it was too windy to do it in the sea, so we did it in the river instead, but the river and the surrounding atmosphere were great and fun! I want to do it again!

はじめてのアクティビティで丁寧に、素早く教えてもらいました！
その日は風が強くて海ではできなかったため、川でやりましたが、川も周りの雰囲気も良くたのしかったです！またやりたい！

Both of us participated without any prior surfing experience. We usually don't exercise, and one of us isn't a very good swimmer, but we decided to go for it. It was nerve-wracking. We signed up for a semi-private lesson, so a local instructor from Hawaii was assigned to just the two of us. In conclusion, paddling was tough, but it was incredibly fun!! The instructor, who spoke broken Japanese, would say things like "paddle" and "stand now," and when a good wave came, he would help us with the timing. He even gave us a little push to catch the wave, which allowed us to stand on the board from the very first try! I think I was able to stand about 80% of the time! I was exhausted, but I'm glad I experienced it! The water was deep enough for our faces to be above the surface, and the waves were moderate, so I don't think it's scary even if you can't swim!! When I come back to Hawaii, I would love to request the same instructor again! Thank you, Adam!!

2人とも全くサーフィンをしたことがない状態で参加しました。普段運動もしておらず、相手はあんまり泳げないなかで思い切っての参加。ドキドキでした。セミプライベートレッスンを申し込んだので、ハワイ出身の現地の方が我々2人に対し一人ついてくれました。結論、パドリングはきつかったですけど、めっちゃくちゃ楽しかったです～！！インストラクターさんが、片言の日本語で「こいで～」、「今たって～」と言っていい波がきたらタイミングを教えてくれ、最後に波までひと押ししてくれるのですが、それだけで1回目からボードに立てました！８割方立てたと思います！疲れ果てましたが体験してよかったです！深さも顔が出るくらい、波もほどほどなので泳げなくても怖くないと思います！！またハワイ来たときは同じ先生にお願いしたいです！アダム先生！！ありがとうございました！！

Our group of four "seniors" wanted to experience this unique water activity during our visit to Oahu. The underwater scooter adventure exceeded our expectations. The entire team from Bob's was very helpful to all of us onboard. They did a great job of communicating to not only those of us from the U.S. but were able to converse with the customers who were from Japan and needed communications in their native language.

We had been given appropriate safety briefings before heading out to the dive site. The outdoor temperature in mid October was in the mid 80s so not uncomfortable. The water temperature was a reasonable 75+ but we adapted to it as soon as we got into the water on the scooters.

The divers gave us appropriate underwater instructions to get us going and to set up the underwater photos for each person. We did have unusual trade winds that caused some bouncing and rolling in the boat but once in the water on the scooter or when snorkeling, it was mitigated. The water was clear and we had a variety of fish that swarmed around us as they were feeding on the food that the divers attached to the scooters. A unique feeling to have all of these colorful fish surrounding you in their environment.

We also had the opportunity to see a number of sea turtles both under water and coming to the surface. It would have been great to have had more time actually underwater but we only could accommodate 2 - 3 people underwater at one time. It probably would have been more enjoyable from the customer perspective with a few less onboard the boat.

Our group did take the opportunity to do some snorkeling after we completed our time on the underwater scooters. All in all a great time to remember and yes we did buy the photos especially for the video that was offered as well.

We have not been able to access our photos yet as we are still on vacation and will need to do so when we get home. Hopefully, they will be as delightful to watch as what we experienced

This was the first activity for two mothers and their daughters, along with a friend, on Oahu. My high school daughter led the way as we set sail... We were able to ride the waves three times! It was a quick experience, but my daughter was so happy that it became her favorite memory this time. They were taking photos on the water, but it was a shame we couldn't complete the procedure to receive the USB.

オアフ初めての親娘２人と友人と４人で
このアクテビティー初参加
高校生の娘ちゃんが先頭で出港・・・
３回も波に乗れました♪
あっと言う間の時間だったけど、娘ちゃん今回の１番の想い出になったと喜んでくれた。
海上で写真写して下さっていたけど、USBを頂く手続き出来なかったのが残念でした～

In mid-October, we went out despite the strong winds and high waves. The staff was cheerful and made the experience enjoyable, but half of the participants got seasick and were quite groggy. Motion sickness medication is a must.

10月なかば、風が強く波が高いなか催行。スタッフさんが陽気で楽しく過ごさせていただきましたが、参加人数の半数が船酔いでかなりグロッキーとなってしまいました。酔い止め必須ですね。

I participated in mid-October when the waves were high. With the underwater scooter, the visibility was limited to about 2-3 meters due to the murky water, but I was able to see a variety of colorful fish. Even at the sandbar, they brought various water toys despite the high waves. During times of high waves, the underwater scooter can make you feel a bit seasick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. Next time, I would like to join when the waves are calmer.

10月中ばに波が高い中、参加しました。
スクーターでは水中が濁ってしまって２−３メートル先が精一杯でしたが、色とりどりの魚を見ることができました。
サンドバーでも波が高い中、色々な遊具を持ってきてくれました。
波が高い時期は水中スクーターで、水中かき回されるので、酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
次回、波の穏やかな時期に参加したいです。

On the afternoon of the day we arrived in Hawaii, I participated while still sleep-deprived. The round-trip yacht ride was quite rocky, and my daughter got seasick. Motion sickness medication is a must. I have a severe fear of heights, but my daughter wanted to jump from 150 meters since we were there, so I hesitantly went along. The seatbelt was thick and provided stability, so I didn't feel too scared while jumping. The view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the sky was wonderful and the best scenery! It was truly moving! It was a very good tour, but the only downside was that the pickup bus arrived nearly 20 minutes late. If you look at the attached photos, you can see how high it was!

ハワイに到着した日の午後、寝不足のまま参加しました。
往復のヨットはかなり揺れて娘が酔ってしまいました。
酔い止めは必需品ですね。
私はとてもとても高所恐怖症が酷いのですが、娘が折角だから150mを飛びたいと言い恐る恐る飛んだのですが、座るベルトが太くて安定感がありあまり怖さを感じずに飛べました。
空から見るワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッド全てが素敵で最高の景色でした！
これは感動！
とても良いツアーだったのですが、迎えのバスが20分近く遅れて来たのだけが残念です。
添付の写真を見て貰えればどれだけ高いか分かりますよ〜

I wanted to ride with my child, but we were forced to go with one participant, making it three of us. (It was stated that one participant under 80kg was not allowed.) Perhaps because we were with other participants, unlike other groups, there was no experience of dipping our feet in the sea. Additionally, despite requesting paid photos, we were not able to have any taken, which made my mother sad. It's disappointing.

親子２人で乗りたかったのですが、一名参加の方と一緒に３人で強制的に飛ばされました。(80kg以下の方の一名参加は不可と書いていたのに)他の参加者と一緒だったからか、他のグループと違い、海に足をつける演出も無し。また、有料の写真をお願いしていたにも関わらず撮っていただけず、母親が悲しんでいました。残念です。

The crew were so professional and nice. They kept us all feel safe. Our kids had a blast! Definitely recommends.

We went to Hawaii for my son's autumn break in his first year of middle school. It was his first time parasailing, but our reservation was canceled due to strong winds. However, we were able to reschedule for the last day in Hawaii, and he was able to participate without any issues. It became a wonderful memory for our family of three to fly together. They offer a photo service for $30, and when we requested it, they handed us an SD card with over 100 photos, so we were glad we did it.

However, the meeting time was supposed to be 10:25 AM at Duke Kahanamoku, according to the printed voucher with the flashy company logo, but the vehicle was just a regular van and arrived at 10:55 AM. I called to confirm, but since it was a reschedule, I was really anxious about whether they would actually come. It seems there was a discrepancy with the meeting time, so it might be a good idea to double-check. The parasailing experience was fantastic.

　中学1年の息子の秋休みでハワイへ…息子は初めてのパラセイリングでしたが、予約の日が風が強いということでキャンセルに…しかし次の日のハワイ最終日に振り替えていただけて、無事参加できました。家族3人で飛ぶ事もできとても良い思い出になりました。30ドルで撮影をしてくれるのでお願いしたら、100枚以上撮影したＳＤを渡されたので撮ってもらって良かったです。
ただ…集合時間がデュークカハナモクに10時25分、派手な会社のロゴの入ったトロリーとバウチャー印刷時に書いてありましたが、車はただのバンだし時間は10時55分…電話もしましたが…振替という事もあり、本当に来るのかと不安な思いをしました。集合時間が違ったようなので、確認された方がいいかもしれません。パラセイリングは最高でした。

Before leaving Japan, my daughter and I went parasailing, while my wife opted to stay on the boat. Despite having completed the payment for all three of us through VELTRA with a card, we were told on-site that my wife's payment had not been made. Even after showing the confirmation that we had already paid for three people, we were stuck in a back-and-forth argument about the unpaid amount. As the boat's departure time approached, and not wanting to inconvenience other guests, we ended up paying again. Regardless of the amount, being forced to pay twice left me feeling very upset and diminished the enjoyment of the parasailing experience, which was disappointing. As a travel agency, how can you not communicate properly with the local operators? Situations like this ruin the travel experience and affect the credibility of the travel agency. I believe it would be wise to implement improvements to prevent similar issues from happening to others.

日本を発つ前に私と娘がパラセイルをして、妻はパラセイルをやらずにボートに乗船することでVELTRAさんにカードで支払いをすませたにもかかわらず、現地では妻の分は支払われていないとクレームされ、すでに3人分VELTRAさんに払っていると確認書を見せたにもかかわらず未払いとだ押し問答をしているうちに、ボートの出発時間になり、他のお客さんに迷惑をかけるわけにもいかず結局追加払いしました。金額の多寡にかかわらず二重に払わされ気分を非常に害し不愉快になりながらパラセイルをしたので、楽しさも半減以下となりがっかりでした。旅行会社として現地とちゃんとコミュニケーションがとれないというのはプロとしてどうなのでしょうか。こういうことをされると、せっかくの旅行気分が台無しにされるだけでなく、旅行会社としての信用にかかわりますので、他の方に同様なことが起こらないよう改善対策を取られた方がよいと思います。

Last year, I took this lesson for my first surfing experience. It was easy to understand even for beginners, and I was able to ride the waves. It was so much fun that I signed up again this year. Once again, I had an incredibly enjoyable time.

去年、初めてサーフィンをしたのが、このレッスンでした。初めてでも分かりやすくて波に乗れました。とっても楽しかったので、今年も申し込んじゃいました。やっぱり最高に楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

Parasailing was my first experience, and it was amazing. My wife was scared at first, but surprisingly, she said it was totally fine, and we made great memories.

パラセイリング、初体験でしたが、最高でした。嫁さんも最初は怖がってましたが、以外に全然大丈夫と言って、良い思い出が出来ました。

I applied for the opportunity to participate in a resort wedding. I was amazed to see people from the same boat flying so high! However, when I actually tried it, since I was surrounded by the sea, it wasn't scary at all, and I was able to enjoy my journey in the sky with peace of mind. In the end, they confirmed if it was okay to land with a hand signal, and after I gave the okay, I landed beautifully about twice, up to my neck, while laughing a lot, and then they lifted me back up to the boat. They also took photos, and I thought $33 was a bit pricey, but when I got home, I was surprised to find they had taken nearly 100 pictures!

リゾートウェディングへの参加の機会に申し込みました。
同じ船の方が飛んで行く姿を見てあんなに高くまで！と思っていましたが、実際に飛んでみると周りは海なので、高くて怖いということもなく、安心して空の旅？を楽しめました。
最後は着水okか手振りで確認され、okしたら見事に首のあたりまで2回ほど着水で、大笑いしながらまた上げてもらって船に戻りました。
写真も撮ってくださって、33ドルとやや高いかな？と思ったのですが、帰ってみたら100枚近く撮ってくれていたのでびっくりしました。

The Mai Tai Catamaran Cruise was my second experience. The departure location is on the beach between the Sheraton Waikiki and Halekulani, so it was convenient for me since I was staying at the Sheraton. The staff is cheerful, and it's a fun cruise!

マイタイ カタマランクルーズは2回目の体験でした。
出航場所がシェラトンワイキキとハレクラニの間のビーチなので、シェラトンに宿泊している私には便利です。
スタッフも明るく楽しいクルーズですよ。