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The pickup driver, shop staff, and guide were all friendly and kind. The tour itself was coordinated to match my level. I would like to use this service again.
ピックアップのドライバー、ショップスタッフ、ガイド共にフレンドリーで親切な対応でした。
ツアー自体も自分のレベルに合わせてコーディネートしてくれました。
また利用したいです。
It was fun and we had a good time. Only wish the course could have been bigger.
Me too! The State of Hawaii tells all the operators how big the course will be. I am so glad you have a great jet ski memory from Hawaii
The staff was friendly. The weather was nice too, which helped create great memories flying with my kids. I don't think it's something we can do often, but we had a wonderful time talking about places like Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head with the kids.
スタッフが感じよかった。天気もよかったせいもありますが子供と飛んでいい思い出ができました。何度も翔ようなものではないと思いますが、ワイキキビーチ・ダイアモンドヘッドなど、子供とあそこがどーのとか話しながらいい時間がすごせました。
As first time snorkelling for our family instructors Dan and Chieko were great helping us all the way would recommend this tour
Hi Craig, glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
Take the earliest shuttle (6:00 a.m. from your hotel) to avoid beach crowd and avoid the park fee (if you get there before 7:00 -- no additional park fee!).
Driver was courteous, informative and fun. Equipment was in great condition, and you can expand on what you get (which is basics, but enough) for very little cost.
Had about 2.5 hours of snorkeling fun.
This was my second time participating, following last year. The waves were calm and the sea was very beautiful on the day of the event. Under the guidance of Mr. Dan, I was able to see many fish. I was disappointed that I couldn't meet Bob the moray eel this year, but then Ms. Chieko said, "There are turtles." I was thrilled to see a sea turtle underwater! My husband and son got out partway through, but when they realized there were turtles, Ms. Chieko went all the way to the beach to call out, "There are sea turtles!" Their hospitality and guidance were truly amazing. If I can come again next year, I will definitely ask for them! Thank you very much.
昨年に続き、2回目の参加でした。
当日は波も穏やかで海もとても綺麗でした。
ダン先生の誘導のもと、たくさんの魚も見れました。
今年はウツボのボブちゃんに会えず残念・・と思っていたところに、チエコ先生から「亀いるよ」と。海中で海ガメ感激でした❗❗
夫と息子は途中で上がってしまったの ですが、亀がいるのが分かると、チエコ先生はわざわざ、浜まであがり「海ガメいるよ」と声をかけに行ってもくれました。
お二人のホスピタリティ溢れるガイドは本当にサイコー⤴⤴です。
もし、来年も来ることができたら、必ずお願いしようと思います❗
ありがとうございました。
Fuko, thank you for participating with your family for the second time. Your son did even better this year than last year and was very skilled! This was the day we saw the turtle at the end of the second half of the tour. If we had found the turtle a bit earlier, your son and husband could have seen it too... I'm sorry about that. I will do my best to ensure that your whole family can see the turtle and Bob the moray eel next year, so I appreciate your continued support. I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ふうこ様、この度はご家族で2回目のご参加ありがとうございます。息子さんも去年よりもっと頑張ってくれてとても上手に出来ていましたよ!この日はツアーの後半の最後に亀を見た日ですね。もう少し早く亀を見つけられたら息子さんや旦那様にも亀を見ていただけたのですが、、、ごめんなさいね。きっと来年こそはご家族皆様で亀やウツボのボブちゃんを見ていただける様、さらに頑張ろうと思っておりますので、今後ともよろしくお願い致します。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Bob and Akima picked us up at 7.25 am outside Hawaiian Prince Hotel, then picked up 2 other groups of 3 making 8 of us. We drove out of Waikiki for around 20 mins with interesting commentary about Hawaii from Akima before reaching our first stop - a beautiful picturesque beach where it"s possible to see dolphins. Akima spoke Japanese so stayed with the 6 Japanese people leaving Bob to me and my friend. Bob told us a lot about the area and if you want to know more about surfing then Bob's your man. We then moved on to a small group of shops where we bought items for our picnic lunch later.
We next went to a Kaneana,(Makua cave) a very old sea cave with many legends attached to it. Bob was a great storyteller telling us about the legend of the shapeshifter shark man of Makua cave. Then you can explore the cave a bit if you dare!
Next we stopped at the stunning Makaha valley which again has a great legend associated with it and looks like scenery from Kong Island or Jurassic Park.
We were really lucky driving to our next spot as Bob spotted a rare Monk Seal basking on the rocks.
A couple more lovely spots then time for our lunch at Ku'ilioloa Heiau, and then the snorkelling at Pokai Bay. First Bob checked our swimming ability then gave us mask,snorkel and fins plus a life vest. Bob is very patient and stays with you all the time gently encouraging you to explore the sealife. I'm not confident snorkelling but felt very safe with Akima and Bob. We saw corals, beautiful colourful fish and 2 sea turtles.
It was a really great day which we would definitely recommend to anyone wishing to see a much less touristy authentic side of Oahu, the scenery is just beautiful and excellent snorkelling. Many thanks to Akima and Bob who made our day special.
Aloha, thank you for your time for review us!
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our unique tour. West Oahu is very special place, we are glad you experienced this sacred Hawaiian land.
We also do private tour, you ever come to Hawaii, let us take you again!
Mahalo nui loa
Akima
We had a great time on the boat with our two kids and baby. They lived seeing the fish and turtles through the glass. The captain and his mate were very friendly. We would do this again!
I participated in a different tour this time. At first, the English explanation was hard to understand, and I was really worried if I would be able to ride. However, I was able to ride from the first time. Since I had my first experience two years ago, I wonder if my body remembered it? I was able to fully enjoy the time until the end, and since it takes time to get to the waves, there was no need to wait even with a large group; the group lesson was more than enough.
前回と違うツアーに参加しました。最初英語の説明でわかりにくく本当に乗れるのかな?と不安でしたが1回目から乗れました。二年前に初めて経験していたので体も覚えていたのかな?あとは時間まで十分に満喫できました、波のところまで行くのに時間もかかるので大勢でも待つことはなくグループレッスンで十分ですよ。
All the guided snorkeling tours were booked, so we decided to just book the shuttle to Hanauma Bay and do our own snorkeling excursion. It worked out perfectly! The driver arrived at the pick up location on time, was polite and personable, and we didn't have to get up super early to snag a parking spot before the lot filled up. And the snorkeling was great!
The time described on the website was closely followed. Staff are friendly and accommodating.
Mahalo for your very kind words! We hope to see you again on your next island adventure.
This was a tour I had heard about from an acquaintance and absolutely wanted to try. It may seem simple to paddle out with a canoe and ride the waves back, but it’s incredibly fun. It takes about 30 minutes, so it's a great way to make some good memories when you have a little free time. I highly recommend it!
これは知り合いから聞いていて絶対やりたいと思っていたツアーでした。
カヌーで沖までこいで波に乗って帰ってくる単純に思えますが最高に楽しいです。
時間にして30分くらいなのでちょっと時間が空いた時に参加すると良い思い出になりますよ。
おすすめです!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We look forward to your next visit!
5つ星の口コミ、ありがとうございました! またのお越しをお待ちしております!
Even though it was our family's first time, we were kindly taught. My wife, who usually doesn't exercise, still had a good experience. It's something you can't easily experience in Japan, so I recommend it.
家族初めてでも親切に教えてもらえました。普段運動をしない妻でもなんとか良い体験になりました。日本だとなかなか体験できませんのでお勧めです。
Thank you very much for the five-star review! When you return to Waikiki, please consider using our services again! We also have paddleboards ready right in front of the ocean, so I think it will be convenient for rentals. We offer rentals in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel or on either side of the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel (Diamond Head Beach, Gray's Beach), so feel free to stop by! Mahalo Nui Loa!
5つ星の口コミ、誠にありがとうございました! ワイキキに戻られた際はまた弊社のサービスをご利用ください! パドルボードも海目の前に用意しておりますので、レンタルにも便利だと思います。ロイヤルハワイアンホテル前、あるいはシェラトンワイキキホテル両脇(ダイアモンドヘッドビーチ、グレーズビーチ)にて貸出しておりますのでご気軽にお越しください! マハロヌイロア!
Had a blast. Crew is awesome and very helpful. Would definitely use this company again.
I booked this activity online. The driver picked us up from our hotel in Waikiki on time and drove us to the activity center which is about 25 minutes drive from Waikiki. Once we arrived they processed us with waivers etc. quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately that's when the wait started. We waited about 30 minutes for the shuttle boat to take us to the barge where the jet skis are docked. The shuttle ride is only about 10 minutes but once we arrived at the barge there was another 45 minute wait till we actually got on the jet skis. After a 30 minute ride, we were shuttled back to the activity center and then waited another 40 minutes for the shuttle bus to take us back to Waikiki.
The jet skiing was very fun. Jet skiing in the ocean with waves is a lot of fun with large sprays and a good speed rush. The staff were very friendly but they are very busy and you have to be prepared to wait around. In total it took us about 4 hours door to door to complete this activity.
Mahalo for such a nice review! We are happy you enjoyed your activities - come see us again!
The photos are very beautiful, and I was able to fully enjoy the sea and sky of Hawaii. However, since the sea can be a bit rough, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
お写真もとっても綺麗でハワイの海と空を堪能できました。ただ海が少し荒いので酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。
At the strong request of my 6-year-old daughter, I participated with my 9-year-old son.
There weren't many places that allowed parasailing for 6-year-olds, so we signed up here where it was possible for ages 5 and up.
Since it was my first time parasailing as well, I felt a bit anxious about experiencing it with my daughter, who was right at the age limit.
Together, we didn't even weigh 70 kilograms, and I wondered if we might get blown away if the wind picked up.
However...
My daughter was completely unafraid and smiled the whole time. She was so excited, saying it was like a swing and so much fun!
Since it was our first time, we challenged ourselves to 90 meters, but because the water was below, I didn't feel the height much at all and wasn't scared at all.
She enjoyed jumping into the sea, exclaiming how cold it was!
Now she wants to try an even higher parasailing next time.
My 9-year-old son is not fond of heights, so he watched from the boat, but thankfully, he didn't feel any seasickness, possibly thanks to the motion sickness medication he took just in case. He seemed to really enjoy just being out on the boat with the refreshing wind.
When we boarded, there were three other groups with us, but we were the only Asians.
However, everyone came together, blasting music and enjoying it in true American style, which was great.
The staff were also entertaining and very kind to the children.
If we have the chance again, we would love to come back here!
6歳の娘のたっての希望で9歳の息子と参加しました。
他のところでは6歳でパラセーリングができるところはあまりなかったので、5歳以上可能とのこちらで申し込みました。
私自身もパラセーリング初体験だったので、体験する前は年齢制限ギリギリの娘と一緒にパラセーリングを体験する事に少し不安もありました。
体重も二人合わせて70キロもないし、風がふいたら飛ばされちゃうんじゃないかなー、と。
しかし、、、、
娘は全く怖がらず、終始笑顔。
ブランコみたいで楽しいー!!と大興奮でした。
初めてだったので90メートルに挑戦したのですが、下が海なので、高さもあまり感じず、全く怖くなかったです。
定番の海にお尻ポチャもつめたーいっ!と言いながらとっても楽しんでいました。
今度はもっと高いパラセーリングに挑戦したいそうです。
9歳の息子は高いところが苦手なので、ボートで見学だったのですが、心配していた船酔いも、念のために服用した酔い止めが効いていたのか全くなく、ボートで沖に出るだけでも、風が気持ちよく、とても楽しかったようです。
私たちが乗船した時は他に3組の方々がいらっしゃったのですが、アジア人は私たちだけ。
しかしみんなが一体となり、音楽をガンガンかけ、アメリカのノリで楽しめたのも良かったです。
スタッフの方も面白く、子供たちにとっても優しかったです。
また機会があったら、こちらでお願いします!!
Awesome crew!!! Made our boat ride enjoyable and our experience that much more exciting.
It was my first time parasailing in Hawaii. We were the only Japanese people there, and since we could only communicate in English, I only understood bits and pieces of what was being said, but it was fun even at 120 meters! In fact, there was no confirmation of how many meters we were going, so even if I paid for the 150-meter option, I might not have been able to tell the difference. I bought the photos for $30! Don't forget that tips are also necessary.
Hawaiiでは初めてのパラセーリング。
日本人は私たちだけで英語でしか通じないため、話してる内容はなんとなくしかわかりませんでしたが、120mでも楽しかったです!むしろ、何メートルですって確認はなかったので、150mの料金を払っても体感ではわからないかも。写真は30ドルで買いました!チップも必要ですので、忘れずに。
We participated as a group of four. At first, we preferred canoeing, but the initial part was free time. The kayak was difficult to paddle against the headwind on the way out, but it was fast on the return with the tailwind. Tomo's explanation on the uninhabited island was very good. Thank you very much.
4人で参加しました。最初カヌーがよかったのですが、最初がフリータイムでした。カヤックが向かい風で行きはなかなか進みませんでしたが、帰りは追い風で早かったです。無人島でのトモさんの説明がとてもよかったです。ありがとうございました。
We participated as a family of three, including our 10-year-old daughter. It was our first experience, but there were friendly staff members who spoke Japanese, so we felt at ease enjoying the sky walk. While moving by boat, we were able to see sea turtles, and there was an option to have photos taken on an SD card for $30. Since our family wanted to ride together, we requested the photo service. After returning home and checking the card, we found about 80 beautiful pictures, including the scenery, and we were glad we made the request. Among the optional activities on this trip, it was the most enjoyable and affordable, so next time, I want to challenge the 150m option. I highly recommend this tour; you'll want to give a tip!
娘10歳を含めて家族三人で参加しまた。初体験でしたが日本語も話せる親切なスタックもいて安心して空の散歩を楽しむ事が出来ました。ボートで移動中にウミガメを見せて貰ったり、30ドルでSDカードに写真を撮って貰えるオプションが有ったので私達家族は三人同時に乗る為、撮影をお願いしました。帰国してカードを確認しましたが景色も含め、綺麗に80枚程入っておりお願いして良かったです。今回の旅行のオプショナルの中で安価なのに一番楽しかったので、次回は150mにチャレンジしたい思ってます。チップを渡したくなるおすすめツアーですよ。
It was fun and we had a good time. However, the boat ride was not good and we got really sick due to extreme motion. We were so afraid to throw up on the boat or when we were up in the sky!
I heard that it's one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, so I just had to go. However, I was hesitant about renting a car, and public buses seemed like they would take a long time, so I ended up joining this tour. I highly recommend renting a bike for about $10 extra to enjoy Lanikai Beach and the town of Kailua. It's really refreshing, so I suggest it!
We arrived around 10 AM, so in the morning, we played a bit at Kailua Beach, which is within walking distance, and then rode our bikes to Lanikai Beach. After enjoying both beaches, we returned to Kailua Beach Park and indulged in a late lunch at Bob's Pizzeria. The portion size is quite large, with a quarter of a big pizza, and I recommend the garlic pizza with spinach and pepperoni.
After that, I quickly changed and rode my bike to the town of Kailua until the meeting time. I checked out Lanikai Juice and various shops.
One thing I regret is that there aren't many drinks available along the way, so it might be tough if you don't get some water before the tour meeting.
島の中でもとても綺麗なビーチと聞いて、とにかく行かなきゃ、と、でもレンタカーは億劫だし、公共バスは時間かかりそうだし、、と思いこのツアーに参加しちゃいました。とにかくおすすめは、1人追加で約10ドルするけど自転車借りてラニカイビーチやカイルアの街まで行ってこのあたりを満喫すること。とても気持ちいいのでおすすめです!
10時頃に現地に着くので、午前中は、歩いても行けるカイルアビーチで少し遊び、その後自転車でラニカイビーチへ。どちらもそれなりに満喫したら、カイルアビーチパークに戻りBob's Pizzeria で遅めのランチでピザを堪能。一人前が大きなピザ1/4分とかなり大きいですが、ほうれん草とペパロニのガーリックピザ、オススメです。
その後はざっと着替えて、集合時間までカイルアの街まで自転車で。ラニカイジュースやお店を色々覗いてまわりました。
1つ自分としての反省は、とにかく飲み物が途中であまりないので、ツアーの集合の前に水を調達して持って行ったりしないと、辛いかも、、です。
I was exhausted, but it was a fun experience. I drank a lot of seawater, couldn't stand up while surfing, and got sunburned all over, but it felt like Hawaii!
くたくたに疲れたけど楽しい体験でした。海水いっぱい飲んだし、サーフィン立てなかったし、日焼けで真っ赤になったけどハワイ〜って感じ
I accidentally booked a tour with an English guide and was worried, but both the guide and the driver were kind, and I had a very enjoyable time. I went up to 90 meters, which was a sufficient height to get a beautiful view of Waikiki. Many people seemed to give a tip of $20 for two people.
間違って英語ガイドのツアーを予約してしまい不安でしたが、ガイドの方も運転手の方も優しく、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
90メートルにしましたが、十分な高さで、ワイキキの街が一望できとても綺麗でした。
チップは2人で20ドル渡されている方が多かったです。
I participated in the underwater scooter, snorkeling, and sandbar activities, but the underwater scooter was the main focus, with snorkeling and the sandbar as waiting activities. At the sandbar, there wasn't much to do, and it felt both boring and cold, but I think many people felt it was better than getting seasick on the boat. I wish they would consider adding more content to the experience.
水中スクータとシュノーケリングとサンドバーの部妾に参加しましたが、水中スクータがメインで、待ち時間にシュノーケリングとサンドバーといった感じでした。
サンドバーでは特にすることがなく、暇なうえ寒いといった感じでしたが、船上にもどって酔うよりはマシといった人が多かったと思います。
もう少し内容を考えてほしいと思いました。
The surfing itself was refreshing and enjoyable, but there was hardly any explanation, and it ended after just two waves in about 25 minutes. It felt a bit overpriced for such a brief experience.
波乗り自体は爽快で楽しいものでしたが、説明もほとんどなく2回波に乗って25分ほどで終わりました.呆気なく割高に感じました.
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a service that meets your expectations.
During the canoe surfing tour you participated in, our local staff strives to ensure that customers can ride the waves at least twice and enjoy the tour. Depending on the conditions of the day, it is possible to ride more than twice, but we determined that two rides were appropriate based on the conditions on that day. We will work with the operating company to improve the explanation of the tour on-site.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけるサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
ご参加いただきましたカヌー・サーフィンのツアーではお客様に最低でも2回は波に乗っていただき、ツアーをお楽しみいただけるよう現地スタッフがサービスに努めております。その日の状況次第で2回以上波に乗ることもございますが、当日の状態を見て2回までと判断させていただきました。現地でのツアー説明に関しましては、改善に向けて催行会社と努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、体験談のご投稿、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
This was a lot of fun but I think it would have been better if the bus would go to the waterfall and one beach place to allow more time to do activities. Our bus driver was informative but repeated himself alot which did get a little annoying at times.
The glass bottom boat was a great experience that didnt break the bank. The tour guides were friendly, casual, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended for a chill day out on the water.
The school was great. We caught lots of waves and Adam was a great instructor.