Reviewed by: mblock
The shuttle picked-up us us on time and after a quick check-in we had to watch a video for safety instructions. The staff was very friendly and helped us during all activities.
A boat will take you to the barge in Maunalua Bay. We first started with the 30 min Jet Ski ride. It was our first time and we were kind scared at the beginning, but after couple laps we were totally fine and enjoying the moment. All Jet Skis are equipped with a GoPro, so after the ride you can purchase awesome pictures and a video.
Right after we finished, a second boat took us to the parasail boat. The staff helped us with the safety equipment and also took incredible pictures for us. Our time in the air was about 10 minutes and we even spotted a whale during our ride!
Definitely a great experience if you're on the island and looking for something fun to do!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Barneys
We participated as a couple without a guide. The man who provided the transportation and explained the kayaking was a bit unfriendly, but the other Japanese women gave us kind explanations. It wasn't a problem to go without a guide since my husband had experience. It might be tough for two women. The waves were calm that day, making it perfect for kayaking. However, we did some snorkeling and didn't see many fish. We did see two honu (sea turtles)! It was very moving.
夫婦2人でガイドなしで参加。送迎とカヤックの説明をしてくれた男性は少し不愛想でしたが、その他の日本人の女性方は新設な説明をしてくれました。
ガイドなしでも主人が経験があったので問題なかったです。女性2人だと厳しいかも。この日は波も大きくなく穏やかだったのでまさにカヤック日和。しかしシュノーケリングをしましたが、そんなに沢山の魚は見れなかったです。。ホヌは2匹もみれました!とっても感動しました。
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| Packages: | セルフガイドカヤックツアー(送迎付き)(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: SUGA
Since I was the last to ride, I didn't feel too nervous after hearing everyone's experiences. It was a time when a rainbow appeared, so I was left with a beautiful image of Waikiki.
最後に乗ったので、みんなの体験を聞いたから、あまり緊張しなかった。
ちょっと虹が上ってきた時間なので、すごくきれいなワイキキを目に焼きつきました。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 美魔女
The pickup time was 30 minutes late, and I didn't receive any contact, so I took a taxi myself. I was selling photos, but even though I paid, they forgot to give them to me. It was a terrible experience. I don't think I will use this service again.
ピックアップの時間が30分過ぎても連絡は来ない、自分でタクシーで行きました
写真を売っているのですがお金を払ったのに渡すのを忘れていたり。散々でした。もう利用はしないと思います
We sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced during the activity you participated in. Last year, we reached out to you via email, but we deeply regret that there was a communication oversight on the part of the operating company.
Regarding the taxi fare, we have processed a refund, and we would appreciate it if you could confirm this. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide even more satisfactory services in the future, and we thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us despite your busy schedule.
Best regards,
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用頂きましたアクティビティでご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
昨年、別途メールでもご連絡をさせていただきましたが、催行会社で連絡漏れがございましたこと大変申し訳ございません。
タクシーのご料金に関しましてはご返金をさせていただいておりますので、ご確認いただけますと幸いです。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
この度はお忙しいところ体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Bob
fun & relaxing afternoon
would recommend them to my friends
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| Packages: | Daytime Fishing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/26 |
Reviewed by: tetyu214
You can enjoy a walk in the sky over Hawaii's blue skies, feeling like a bird. There’s no shaking that makes you feel scared when you go up or down, so even if it’s your first time, you can have a lot of fun. When landing, you might touch the water a bit, but if you don’t want to get wet, you can let them know in advance, and it seems you can land without getting wet. However, in the eternally warm Hawaii, you won’t get wet enough to be bothered, so I recommend enjoying the splash.
As for the height, it feels more like the length of the rope rather than the height from the ground. There were two groups on the same tour at 45 meters and 90 meters, but I didn’t feel a significant difference in height. Of course, the 90 meters is a bit higher, and the distance from the boat is different as well.
It’s refreshing, so I think people of all ages can enjoy it.
ハワイの青い空を鳥になったような感覚で空中散歩できます。
空に上がるときも降りるときも怖いと思うほどの揺れはなく、初めてでもとても楽しめました。
降りるときに海に多少着水させて楽しませてくれますが、濡れるのが嫌な場合は先に言っておくと濡れずに降りる事も可能なようです。
ですが、常夏のハワイ。顔が濡れるほどは着水しませんので濡れることをオススメします。
高さの表記ですが、地上からの高さというより紐の長さなのかなという印象です。
同じツアーに45mと90mの2組がいましたが高さはそこまでの違いを感じませんでした。
もちろん90mは多少は高いですし、ボートからの距離は違いますが。
爽快ですので、どの年代の方でも楽しめると思います
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/19 |
Reviewed by: ハワイデビュー
Since our child can speak a little English, we decided to give it a try, but we couldn't communicate at all because we don't speak any English. We just followed everyone else. They probably explained the spots, but we didn't understand anything and just swam around aimlessly. Moreover, it wasn't very clean, and we ended up not feeling impressed at all.
子供が少々英語が話せるので思い切ってトライしてみましたが、全く英語が話せない私たちはコミュニケーションもとれず、ただ皆さんのあとをついて行くだけ。スポットとかも説明はしてくれてるんだろうけど全くわからずただ勝手に泳いでいるだけでした。ましてやあまりきれいではなく何も感動せずに終わってしまいました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/26 |
Reviewed by: s.yuki
I participated in a slightly discounted tour starting at 8 o'clock! The guide spoke in English, but they used simple words and spoke slowly so that Japanese people could understand, which made it very easy to follow and enjoyable! (The staff was a handsome guy with a good build, haha.) I was told in advance that we might not be able to fly with three people depending on the weather, but since it was nice out, we were able to fly without any issues! My husband, who was really scared at first, said he had a lot of fun by the end. (There weren't any big movements, just height.) Luckily, we were also able to see whales from the boat!
8時からの少し割引のツアーに参加しました!英語での案内でしたが日本人に分かるようにゆっくりと簡単な言葉で話してくれてとても分かりやすかったし楽しませてもらいました!(体格の良いイケメンスタッフでした笑)天候によっては3人では飛べないかもと事前に問い合わせた時言われましたが天気が良かったので全然飛ばしてもらえました!最初めちゃくちゃこわがってた旦那が終わってみるととても楽しかったと言ってました。(大きな動きはなく高さだけなので)ラッキーなことに船からクジラも見ることができましたよ!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定】早朝割引プラン/高さ120メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/23 |
Reviewed by: wish
One of the purposes of this trip is to go surfing!! That said, my husband, daughter, and I have zero experience... What will happen??? On top of that, we started with a mix of English lessons and a lot of anxiety~!
On the beach, important points were explained in a simple and easy-to-understand mix of English and Japanese, and we practiced on boards placed on the sand. Then we headed to the sea. I wondered if I could really ride the waves, but as we went out, when the waves came and I was about to catch one, the staff shouted, "Mom, stand up! Stand up!" When I tried standing, I glided~~~! Riding the waves felt amazing and was the best experience. During the two-hour lesson, I managed to ride almost without any failures. Of course, it was thanks to the staff who helped me catch the waves...
I recommend it to anyone who wants to try surfing. You'll get hooked!!
今回旅行の目的の一つは、サーフィンをする!!
とは言うものの、主人も娘も私も経験はゼロ・・・
いったいどうなるのか???
おまけに、英語レッスンと不安いっぱいで開始~!
浜辺で、簡単に重要なポイントを解りやすい英語と日本語のミックスで説明され、砂浜に置いたボードに乗って練習
そして海へ
こんなので乗れるのかなぁ?と思いながら沖へ
波が来て波に乗ったタイミングでスタッフの人が、「ママ立って!立って!」と言ってくれて立ってみたらスィ~~~!
波に乗って進むってすごく気持ちが良くて、最高でした。
2時間のレッスン中ほとんど失敗なしで乗れましたよ。
もちろんスタッフの人がうまく波に乗せてくたお陰ですが・・・
サーフィンをしてみたい人お勧めです
ハマりますよ!!
Hello! Thank you for participating with your family! We are honored that you enjoyed family surfing.
We look forward to your next family participation!
こんにちは! ご家族で参加 ありがとうございます!
ファミリーサーフィン 楽しんでいただけて光栄です。
次回もファミリーでご参加お待ちしています!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Yoshi
My 12-year-old daughter took a private lesson by herself. Last year, she had a very kind and attentive girl as her instructor, so she wanted to take another lesson here. This was her fifth surfing experience, and she said it was a very careful and gentle lesson again. I forgot the instructor's name, but she wants to take another lesson next time. Thank you!
12歳の娘が1人でプライベートレッスンを受けました。去年、こちらで受けた際とても丁寧で優しい女の子がレッスンしてくれたので、また受けたいという娘の希望でした。今回で5回目のサーフィン体験でしたが、とても丁寧で優しい方のレッスンだったそうです。名前を失念してしまいましたが、次回もまた受けたいそうです。ありがとうございました!
Aloha!
Thank you for surfing with us. Mahalo!!! Umeno is amazing!
We hope to see you again next time! Maybe your mom can come with Umeno and we can have lots of fun! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your day at the zoo and I hope you enjoyed Teddy's Bigger Burgers with that Peanut Butter Shake!
Aloha!
アロハ !
私たちと一緒にサーフィンを ありがとう . マハロ !!! うめのさん は すごぃです!
We hope to see you again next time! Maybe okaasan can come with Umeno and we can have lots of fun! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your day at the zoo and I hope you enjoyed Teddys Bigger Burgers with that Peanut Butter Shake!
Aloha!
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| Packages: | プライベートレッスン(~6/14) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/27 |
Reviewed by: たいちゃんママ
I requested private lessons for my 10-year-old son. I was a bit worried since he doesn't understand much English, but the coach provided clear instruction in simple English, so he had no trouble at all. Being a child, he improved quickly, and although it might be a parent's bias, I felt he was able to ride the waves longer than the adults who were taking group lessons at the same time. It became a wonderful memory, and it seems he also found joy in experiencing a sport that other kids hadn't mastered yet. I plan to have him try again next time.
10歳の息子のプライベートレッスンをお願いしました。英語があまりわからないので大丈夫かな?と思ったのですが、コーチは平易な英語でわかりやすく指導してくださってまったく困ることはなかったようです。子供なので上達も早く、親の欲目かもしれませんが同じ時刻にグループレッスンを受けていた大人の方より長く波に乗れていたように思います。良い思い出になりましたし、他の子供のマスターしていないスポーツをいち早く体験できたという喜びにも繋がったようです。次回もチャレンジさせたいと思っています。
Dear Tai-chan's Mom,
Thank you very much for using Waikiki Beach Services. We are delighted to hear that your son enjoyed the lesson! He must have had some great stories to share!
Surfing is a sport that can be started at any age, so we encourage you to try it together next time!
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Waikiki Beach Services
Customer Service
たいちゃんママ様:
この度はワイキキビーチサービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 息子さんがレッスンを楽しんでいただいたようで、なによりです!さぞ自慢話が出来た事でしょう!
サーフィンは年齢に関わらずいつからも始められるスポーツですので、次回はママ様もご一緒にトライしてみてくださいね!
一同、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
ワイキキビーチサービス
カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【プライベートレッスン 】 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/13 |
Reviewed by: のんのん
We boarded the same boat with several groups and headed out to sea... When we went, there were about six groups. Each group starts one by one!! Since each group takes about 10 minutes, if you're last, you'll wait about an hour. If you get seasick, don't forget to take motion sickness medicine!! The view of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the ocean from about 150 meters up is breathtaking♪♪ Also, if you're lucky, you might see whales from above^ - ^ The boat sways, but it's very calm up there, so there's no fear at all. The staff who operated the boat and provided explanations were cheerful and entertaining. The explanations were in English, but even if you don't understand much, you can get the general idea from the atmosphere, so it's not a problem!! It's definitely worth trying at least once to fully enjoy the scenery.
何組か同じ船に乗り、沖へ…
私たちが行った時は6組ほど居ました。
1組ずつ順番にスタート‼︎
1組が約10分ほどなので、最後だと約1時間ほど待ちます。
船酔いする人は必ず酔い止めを飲むことを忘れないように‼︎
150メートルほど上からみる、ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドと、海は圧巻♪♪
また、タイミングが良ければ上からクジラがみれたりします^ - ^
船は揺れるけど、上空は凄く穏やかで怖さなども全然ないです。
船の運転、説明などしてくれたスタッフも明るく楽しませてくれます。
英語での説明だったりしますが、あまりわからなくても雰囲気で何となくわかるので問題ない‼︎‼︎
景色を思う存分楽しめるので是非一度試す価値ありです。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定】早朝割引プラン/高さ120メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: luckyboy
On our first trip to Hawaii, we came for both our wedding and honeymoon. It was our first parasailing experience with a total of six people, including our parents, and our driver, Yano, was super cheerful and taught us a lot about Hawaii in clear English. Thank you, Yano, who loves Japanese comedy!!
There were 12 of us parasailing, but half were foreigners and surprisingly quiet. We were the most excited. The view from 150 meters up was breathtaking and felt like it lasted only a minute or two.
The charming foot splash service was also a 100% satisfaction. I highly recommend it for those who are interested. Also, you will definitely be amazed by the young captain's strength and stability; the boat doesn't move an inch when it shifts. If you go, be sure to pay attention to that.
I'm looking forward to tomorrow's charter bus tour as well.
初めてのハワイ旅行で、結婚式と新婚旅行兼ねて来ました。お互いの両親合わせて6人での初パラセーリングでしたが、ドライバーのヤノさんは超陽気で明るくわかりやすい英語でハワイを色々教えてくれました。日本のお笑い大好きのヤノさんありがとー!!
自分たち含め12人のパラセーリングでしたが半分外人さんで以外と大人しめ。自分たちが一番はしゃいでました。上空150メートルの景色は圧巻でほんの1、2分くらいの感覚でした。
愛嬌の足ぽちゃサービスもあり満足度100%です。きになる方にはオススメ。あと若い船長さんと足腰の強さには絶対驚きます。船が移動する時も二本足でピクリとも動かないので。行った方は是非注目してください。
明日のバン貸切ツアーも楽しみです。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: MAX
I went to Hawaii for a friend's retirement celebration. The couple was on their first overseas trip, and I wanted them to enjoy it. To my surprise, when we spoke to the flight attendants, we received a complimentary bottle of wine as a special service. We arranged for a limousine, and everything went smoothly until the activities began. We initially booked parasailing for three people but changed it to four. However, the local staff insisted, "We only heard three people. Pay up." They didn't even try to confirm the reservation and had a confusing communication system. One of the retirees couldn't fly and had to return. When I sent a complaint email, they responded, "We'll give you breakfast as an apology," but I was not satisfied with that, considering the time and effort spent on the reservation and travel. I would have eaten regardless of the complimentary meal, so I reluctantly accepted it to avoid wasting more time. I wonder if larger companies tend to have such a lack of attention to detail. Since we are on vacation, I wish they would take that into account and be more accommodating.
知人のリタイア記念でハワイに。知人夫婦は初の海外旅行で楽しんでもらいたいと飛行機内でアテンダントに声をかければ記念のワインボトルがプレゼントされる驚きのサービス。リムジンを手配し、アクティビティの出発までは順調でした。パラセイルを当初は3人で予約しましたが、4人に変更しました。ところが現地スタッフは最初の「3人しか聞いていない。金を払え」の一点張り。確認もしようとはせず連絡体制に????。リタイア夫婦の1人は飛べないまま帰還しました。不満のメールを送ると「お詫びに朝食をプレゼントします」と連絡はありましたが、予約した時間と手間暇、移動した時間の手間暇。食事はプレゼントされなくても摂りますので納得いかないまま、無駄な時間を過ごしたくないので承諾しました。会社が大きいと態勢も大味になるのでしょうか。バケーションに来ているのですから、そのことを前提とした受け身が欲しいものです。
We sincerely apologize for the unpleasant experience you had with the activity you utilized. Last year, we reached out to you via a separate email, but this issue occurred due to a lapse in confirmation from the operating company. We are truly sorry for this.
As an apology, we offered a complimentary breakfast, but we fully understand that it does not compensate for your valuable time during your trip.
We hope you can understand that we are making every effort to enhance our consideration for customers and improve our management system more than ever before.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用いただきましたアクティビティで、ご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたこと、心からお詫び申し上げます。
昨年、別途メールでもご連絡をさせていただきましたが、催行会社の確認漏れで今回のことが起こってしまいました。大変申し訳ございません。
お詫びとして朝食のプレゼントをさせていただきましたが、ご旅行中の貴重なお時間の代償とはなりませんこと、重々承知しております。
今回の事で、これまで以上にお客様への配慮と管理体制を徹底するよう尽力しておりますことご理解いただければ幸いです。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/18 |
Reviewed by: みっち
My elementary school child and my wife participated, and they were very happy and had a great time. They joined the highest extreme activity, which was a height they had never experienced before, and it felt wonderful.
小学生の子供と妻が参加しましたが、とても楽しかったと喜んでいました。
一番高いエクストリームに参加したので、体験した事がない高さなので
気持ち良かったです。
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| Packages: | 高さ150メートル エキストリームライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Lenny & Alicia
This parasailing adventure was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. The crew on the boat were top notch. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We would recommend it to families with children of all ages as well as adults looking for a fun time.
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| Packages: | Super Flight - 1000ft Line (10 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Lina
It was amazing!! The best experience I've ever had with the crew and with the activity!!! Recommend it to everyone!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight - 800ft Line (8 min) Early Bird Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/17 |
Reviewed by: さとみ
Due to the request of my companions, we tried the standard height! The instructor didn't speak much Japanese, so all the explanations were in English and gestures, but I was able to understand enough to enjoy the experience. The driver who picked us up was also a foreigner and couldn't speak Japanese.
We were encouraged to purchase photos and DVDs, but since we all brought our own cameras, we took turns taking pictures of each other. The boat mentioned that tips were included in the price, but we had a great time and since we didn't buy any photos or DVDs, I gave a $20 tip. If they had informed us about the cost of the photos and DVDs when we signed up, I might have purchased them. I only brought enough money for tips, so I didn't have much cash on hand. I think they mentioned it was around $30.
Our tour started at 9:00 AM (pickup was at 8:15), so we returned to the hotel a little after 10:30. It was enough time to make other plans for parasailing in the afternoon. Next time, I want to challenge myself with the longest one!
同乗者の希望で、標準の高さでトライ!。インストラクターはあまり、日本語が話せず、全て英語とジェスチャーでの説明であったが、それなりにわかるもので、体験できた。
お迎えのドライバーも外人で、日本語離せない。
写真・DVD購入を勧められるが、それぞれ自前のカメラ等を持参していたので、交代しながら、カメラで撮影しあいをした。船には、チップは料金に含まれていると、書いてあるが、十分楽しめたし、写真・DVDの購入もしなかったので、20ドル渡した。
申込時の案内で写真・DVDの代金を知らせていてくれたら購入したかもしれない。チップ程度しか持参していなかったので、持ち金がなかった。確か、30ドルって言っていたような。
9時の回のスタート(迎えは8:15)だったので、ホテルに戻ってきたのは、10時30分過ぎ。十分昼からの別の予定が立つパラセイリングだった。次は、1番長いのに挑戦したい。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/16 |
Reviewed by: telly
My daughter and I went surfing for the first time together. The beach right in front of Waikiki was just perfect for beginners. We both managed to stand up and pose for photos. It was a great experience for my 60th birthday... The local instructor told me, "I have students over 80 years old... you still have a long way to go."
Alright, I'm ready for more challenges!
娘と2人で初サーフィン。ワイキキの目の前の海岸ですが、初心者にはちょうど良い気軽さですね。
2人ともしっかり立ててポーズをとり写真に納まっていましたよ。
60歳還暦の良い経験でした・・・ローカルのインストラクターから「自分の生徒には80歳オーバーがいるよ・・まだまだだよ」とたしなめられました。
よし、まだまだ挑戦だ!
We're glad you enjoyed it, and the staff is happy too! We'll be waiting for you again soon. Thank you very much.
楽しんでいただけて スタッフも喜んでいます! また近いうち! お待ちしています。 ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/09 |
Reviewed by: ----------RHO----
Since I have been let go by Spider Man because he moved on in life recently, I have now been contracted by Iron Man to be his editor and newspaper publisher. Iron Man had told me that while he is in Oahu, he wants to do something fun and exciting. So I did my research and found hawaiiactivities.com - Veltra. They had great reviews of Hawaiian Parasail and they are the highest ranked for customer reviews! Veltra has a 9:00am early bird special that is reasonably priced, so that is what we booked for. As we checked into Hawaiian Parasail, the reservation agents Loke and Keri were very welcoming with an ample amount of Aloha. They got us checked in and ready to board as we met Captain Jayme and crew member Jason. As we were sailing out to sea, there was quite a bit of nervousness from everyone on the boat. It was everyone's first time, and there was 1 woman who went by herself and she could not swim. So Iron Man voluntarily flew tandem with her, and I stayed on boat as an observer so Iron Man could save her lonesome day. As Iron Man started to get ready to go up, Jason and I were getting all the photos in as we could. Since I am only an editor, my pictures were not of great quality compared to Jason's. It was a smooth ride the whole time for them until they were returning back to the boat. The female started trembling with fear as they started to get dipped in the ocean. Her body twisted as she almost did a 360, until Iron Man caught the line to prevent her from doing so. As we got back to the hut, Keri and Loke displayed their images of Iron Man's event. He saved the day again and he had an amazing time. All in thanks to Hawaiian Parasail & Veltra!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
Reviewed by: junpi
We had one instructor for three people. It was my second time surfing, while the other two were surfing for the first time. Waikiki Beach has gentle waves and is quite shallow, so even those who are not confident swimmers can feel safe. Most other surfing lessons are two hours long, and since I was exhausted from my previous surfing lesson, I decided to go with this one-hour option. The waves weren't very high, but everyone was able to ride at least three times for sure. I wonder if I could have ridden more? I felt a bit unsatisfied with just one hour, but the two beginners seemed quite tired after that hour. Next time, I want to try the two-hour course and challenge myself with slightly higher waves! After all, surfing in Hawaii is the best. I definitely want to surf again the next time I go to Hawaii!
3人にインストラクターが1人ついて教えてもらいました。私は2回目のサーフィン、他2人は初のサーフィン。ワイキキビーチは波が穏やかで、かなり遠浅だったのでポイントでも足がつくので泳ぎが不安なひとでも大丈夫です。他のサーフィンレッスンは2時間が多く、前のサーフィンレッスンでクタクタになったので今回は1時間にしようと思いこちらを選びました。波はそんなに高くないですが、全員3回は確実にのれました。もっと乗れたかな?私は1時間で少し物足りなかったけど、初めての2人は1時間でかなり疲れたみたいです。次回は2時間コースで、もう少し高めの波にチャレンジしたいです!何はともあれ、やっぱりハワイでするサーフィンは最高です。次回もハワイに行くときは必ずサーフィンしたいです!
Dear JUNPI,
Thank you very much for using Waikiki Beach Services. All of our activities are set for one hour. As you mentioned, two hours can be too long for beginners. When you're tired, spending a long time in the water increases the risk of accidents. We prioritize our customers' safety above all.
For those who feel that one hour is not enough, we also offer board rentals at the same location, so you can continue to enjoy activities afterward.
As you know, wave conditions change depending on the season and weather. During the winter months in Hawaii, there are usually very few waves on the South Shore. We hope you can visit again in the summer!
We look forward to seeing you again.
Waikiki Beach Services
Customer Service
JUNPI様:
この度はワイキキビーチサービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 弊社のアクティビティーは全て1時間となっています。その利用はお客様がおっしゃっているように、2時間では初心者の方には長すぎるからなのです。疲れているときに長い間水中に入っていますと、事故に繋がる確立も増えます。弊社ではお客様の安全を第一に考えております。
1時間では足りないと思うお客様には、その後、ボードレンタルも同じ場所で行っておりますので、続けてアクティビティーを楽しんでいただける事も可能です。
ご存知のとおり、波のコンディションは時期や天候にによって変わります。ハワイの冬の時期はサウスショアには殆ど波がございません。次回は夏にいらっしゃってみてくださいね!
ではまたのお越しをお待ちしております。
ワイキキビーチサービス
カスタマーサービス
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| Packages: | サーフィン【グループレッスン】 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Virginia Chan
I enjoy the friendly service in this place. Everyone gives warm, friendly greetings and gives clear instructions. The Jet Ski Tour and Tandem Ride starts promptly.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Tandem Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Happyutahfamily
The staff at Hans Hedeman surf school in Waikiki Went above and beyond to make sure my family had an enjoyable safe experience.
C.J. Was waiting for us in our hotel lobby with a big smile and welcoming personality.
Everyone from classroom to water were friendly and knowledgeable. I had the upmost confidence that my kids were in safe hands at all times.
The instructors did a great job and all three of my kids were able to get up and stay on their boards immediately.
Thanks to the Hans Hedeman school, my family had a great experience with memories they can keep for years ( and video to prove it !)
So glad you and your family had a great time and a great experience! Thank you for your kind words. We certainly love what we do and love sharing it with others. We hope to see you again if you have the opportunity!
Much Aloha,
The Staff at Hans Hedemann Surf School
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| Packages: | Group Lesson (2 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: CrazyS
Speaking of Hawaii, I thought of surfing and decided to try surfing for the first time.
I couldn't ride the waves at all, but I was really excited and had a great time.
If you have energy, you can do anything!!
ハワイといえばサーフィンと思い、
初めてサーフィンにチャレンジしてきました。
全然、波に乗ることはできなかったのですが、テンションはすごく上がって楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
元気があれば何でも出来ます!!
Hello!
We look forward to seeing the energetic cRAZY S again next time!
こんにちは!
次回も 元気なcRAZY Sさん お待ちしています!
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/02 |
Reviewed by: William Gould
Seahawk nice older boat very well maintained. Crew did great, worked hard to get the fish. From moment left dock untill we arrived back. Wanted to go again the next day. Would not change anything.
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: わいわい
We participated as a family of four.
The height is 90 meters!!
I was a bit worried that my younger son, who is 8 years old, would say he was scared, but he smiled the whole time (^ - ^)
He was satisfied.
There were two other groups, but it felt like the higher we went, the longer the time lasted.
Especially, there was no big shaking of the boat, and we could easily enjoy marine sports♪
ファミリー4人で参加しました。
高さは90メートル!!
下の息子が8歳。怖いと言うのでは…と少し不安でしたが、終始笑顔(^-^)
満足していました。
他に2組いましたが、高さが高いほど、時間が長いように感じました。
特に船も大きな揺れもなく、手軽にマリンスポーツを楽しむことができます♪
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/11 |
Reviewed by: ABC
I was worried because I had small children with me, but they took safety into consideration, and we were able to enjoy it without any issues. I think it was a great experience to fly high in the sky.
小さな子供も居て心配でしたが、安全には気を使ってくれており、無事にできました。空高く飛べるいい経験になったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: りりぃ
I participated with my 10-year-old daughter. We were blessed with good weather and were able to see whales. It seemed a bit high and scary for my daughter, but it turned out to be a valuable experience for her. Since we didn't have anyone else with us, there was no one to take our picture when we were up, so it might be nice to have someone join us on the boat. There is a paid photographer who can take pictures, which is sufficient for those who prefer that, just for reference.
10歳の娘と二人で参加しました。天気にも恵まれてクジラも見ることができました。
娘には少々高く怖かったようですが、貴重な体験にはなったようです。
他に連れが一緒にいなく上がっている時に写真を撮ってくれる人がいなかったので、ボートに一緒に乗ってくれる人がいるといいかもしれないです。有料でカメラマンが撮ってくれるのでそれで充分な人はいいと思いますが、参考までに。
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| Packages: | 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Mah
It's nice experience especially for those who haven't tried diving. The stuff was very friendly and helpful. Just you need to know that you don't have any control on the scooter. You have to set and enjoy!
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ako
I participated at my husband's request. Everyone else was from Europe or America, but the staff spoke some broken Japanese, and there were Japanese notes for instructions, so it was fine.
We started flying about 10 minutes out on the boat. It felt amazing, and we even saw a whale by chance (we could see its tail). However, my husband got seasick and ended up throwing up a little in the sea. (^_^;)
The boat didn't move much in the open water, and it often stopped riding the waves, so it was quite rocky. Other tours might have similar experiences, but I strongly recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it. (By the way, those who are fine with it shouldn't have any problems. My husband was the only one out of ten participants who got sick.)
The flight time isn't very long, but you can see beautiful scenery and the horizon, and it gives you an indescribable sense of freedom. I couldn't take photos myself, but you can buy the ones taken by the staff with their DSLR camera. They seem to burn a lot of photos and videos directly onto a DVD for you. (I think it was around $30 or $40?)
There were also some strong individuals using waterproof cameras and selfie sticks. There was nothing particularly scary, and I thought that if it was like this, I would be happy to do it again and again.
主人の意向で参加。
私たち以外は全員欧米人だったのですが、スタッフさんは片言の日本語と、注意書きの日本語メモもあったので大丈夫でした。
船で沖に10分位進んだところで飛行スタート。
すごく気持ちよかったし、偶然クジラも見ることができました。(尾ひれも見えました)
ただ、主人が船に酔ってしまい、軽く海に吐いてしまいました。(^_^;)
沖では船はあまり進まず、波に乗って停止することも多いので揺れるんですね。。。
ほかの船に乗って行くツアーも一緒なのでしょうが、日ごろ酔いやすい方は酔い止めを強く勧めます。(ちなみに平気な方はまったく問題がないはずです。酔っていたのは、参加者10人中、うちの主人だけでした)
飛行時間はそんなに長くないですが、きれいな景色と水平線が見えますし、なんとも言えない開放感を感じることができます。
写真は自分では撮れなかったので、スタッフさんの一眼レフで撮ってくれたものを買う事ができます。たくさんの写真と映像をそのままDVDに焼いてくれるようです。(30ドルだか40ドルだかだったかな?)
防水対応のカメラで、自撮り棒を駆使している強者もいましたよ。
特に怖いこともなく、こんな感じなら私は何度でもやって良いなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/27 |
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