All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, feeling the sea breeze, the view of the hotels from the ocean truly embodies Hawaii. This was my first experience on my tenth trip to Hawaii. There were 40 passengers on board, and only three of us were Japanese from my family. The female deckhand who moved swiftly was wonderful. I burned the blue of that ocean into my memory. I want to ride again!

ワイキキの雑踏から離れて、海風を受けながら、
洋上から見るホテル群、これぞハワイです。
ハワイ旅行１０回目にして、初めての体験でした。
乗船客４０名、日本人は我が家族３名だけでした。
テキパキ動く女性甲板員さんスバラシイです。
あの海の青さを眼に焼き付けました。
また、乗りたいなあ

We reserved shuttle service. We were waiting at the pick up point from 10min before the pickup time. We couldn't find the shuttle. We were waiting and I called to the office 10min later of pick up time. They said that they yelled out my name, but I didn't hear. They just left. Why not calling to me?
So, I took a taxi to get there with my money. BOB tour was canceld, because of lack of people. So, we joined to another group.
Totally lack of responsibility. I don't trust that they yelled out my name at the pickup point.

I had a lesson with Teacher Aiza. I heard that she used to be an English teacher in Japan, so I felt very relieved to receive instruction in Japanese and was able to enter the sea comfortably. Previously, when I took a private surfing lesson at another school in Waikiki, the instructor couldn't speak Japanese, and since I didn't understand English, we couldn't communicate well. However, this time, I was very satisfied because she taught me in detail in Japanese.

Also, since the waters in Hawaii are quite deep, the lessons take place far offshore. When I caught a wave, it was a struggle to paddle back, and I had a hard time during my last lesson at a different location. Before we started, I mentioned this, and this time, the instructor helped me by placing her foot on the board and taking me out each time, making it very easy to get out to the waves.

She taught me the timing when good waves came and pushed the board for me, so I was able to stand up every time and ride the waves for a long time. It was truly fun.

The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so I will upload a photo.

アイザ先生にレッスンしていただきました。
日本で英語の先生をされていたそうで、日本語でご指導いただけてとても安心して海に入ることができました。
以前、ワイキキの他のスクールでサーフィンのプライベートレッスンしたときには日本語の話せない先生で私が英語が分からないこともあり、意思疎通ができずだったのですが今回は日本語で細かく教えていただけ、大満足でした。
また、ハワイは遠くまで足がつくのでかなり沖の方でレッスンするため、波に乗ってきてしまうとパドリングして沖まで戻るのが必死で前回違う場所でレッスンしたときにとても大変だったという話を、始まる前にしたところ、今回は先生がボードに足をかけて一緒に沖まで毎回連れて行ってくださり、とてもとても簡単に沖まででることができました。
いい波が来るとタイミングを教えてくださり、ボー
ドを押してくださるので毎回立つことができ、長く波になることができ本当に楽しかったです。

集合場所が少し分かりづらいので写真をアップさせていただきます。

We participated in this tour because my husband wanted to try parasailing. As a result, it was really fun! The moment we took off and were lifted by the wind felt like a roller coaster, and while it was scary, it was also exhilarating. It felt like we were birds, and seeing the beautiful scenery of the Hawaiian sea and Diamond Head from above was truly the best feeling, blowing away all my daily worries and stress! I also purchased the photos taken at the end. They were a bit pricey at $30, but I think it's worth it for the memories. I would love to participate again if I have the chance. Thank you!

今回主人のパラセイリングがしたいという希望でこちらのツアーに参加しました。
結果、本当に楽しかったです！
飛ぶ瞬間や風に煽られる瞬間はジェットコースターのようで、怖いながらも爽快感がありました。
鳥になった気分で、空の上からハワイの海やダイヤモンドヘッドなどの美しい景色を臨むのは本当に最高の気分で、日頃の悩みやストレスを一気に吹っ飛ばしてくれました！
最後に撮ってもらった写真も購入しました。
30ドルとちょっと高めですが、思い出や記念には良いと思います。
また機会があれば参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Me and my 3 kids had a great experience snorkeling with Dan. This was our first experience and i had never thought i could go in for straight 35 mins with my kids [our youngest is 6 years old]. I felt i was in safe hands with Dan and did have to worry much about the kids. I will go back to Dan when we visit Hawaii, without a doubt !!

This was totally awesome and everyone should do it if they get the chance. It was so great because you have a chance to actually look around without worrying about snorkel equipment!!! For me that's a big deal. So much fun!! I highly recommend doing this.

I challenged myself to 120 meters. It had a sufficient height and felt quite long! The wind was refreshing, and it was a lot of fun. The boat sways quite a bit, so motion sickness medication is a must!

120Mに挑戦しました。十分な高さがあり時間も結構長く感じました！風が気持ちよくてとても楽しかったです。船が結構揺れるので酔い止めは必須です！

Beautiful location and no crowds. We loved having kayaks and paddleboards to use leisurely.
It was better than we had expected.

Some were apprehensive about diving under the helmet to get into it but after that it's amazing as you get to see fishes and even turtles up close. You also get a fish food sponge to lure scads of fishes to you - just be careful to keep your fingers out of the way, or you may get a nibble! The safety divers guide your scooter and show you where to go (and some take video for sale later). The only possible discomfort may be if you don't equalize the pressure as you dive or ascend - this can be done several ways (such as swallowing or yawning - I couldn't get the "pinch nose and blow" method to work). Otherwise it's a blast. You also get to hang around a bit - on the boat or swimming or snorkeling - while the other groups are on the scooters.

I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I chose the plan with a Japanese-speaking guide, who was very kind, and kayaking was fun, with beautiful seas that were just amazing.

I had free time in the morning and kayaking in the afternoon. During the free time, I quickly rented a bike and headed to Lanikai Beach. It took about 10 minutes by bike from the kayak rental base, so I enjoyed cycling there. As expected, it was definitely much cleaner and clearer than Waikiki, with fine sand that made me think, "This is what a Hawaiian beach is all about!"

In the afternoon, after learning the basics of kayaking, I took the kayak out to sea. While the round trip might be challenging, kayaking was so much fun. Paddling to a deserted island with my wife was a great experience. We were also lucky enough to see seabirds and a sea turtle with the guide's explanations on the deserted island!

Since my wife wanted to go to Lanikai Beach (the "Heavenly Sea"), it was great that we could include it in this tour, making it a win-win situation.

Also, the pizza for lunch was delicious.

このツアーは参加して本当に良かったです。私が参加したのは日本語ガイド付きのプランでしたが、その方も親切でしたし、カヤックも楽しくて、海も綺麗で最高でした。
　
私は午前中が自由時間、午後がカヤックでした。午前の自由時間では、すぐに自転車を借りてラニカイビーチに向かいました。カヤックを借りる拠点から自転車で10分程度だったため、楽しくサイクリングしながら着きました。例に漏れずワイキキよりも断然綺麗で透き通ったビーチで、砂もサラサラで、これぞハワイのビーチ！と思わせる場所でした。
午後のカヤックも一通り操作を教えてもらったら、カヤックを連れて海へ。確かに往復のカヤック移動は大変かもしれませんが、それ以上にカヤックが楽しかったです。無人島まで奥さんと一緒に漕いだのは良い経験になりました。また無人島でもガイドさんの説明付きで、運が良かったのか海鳥？やウミガメも見れました！
　
奥さんが、「ラニカイビーチ（天国の海）」に行きたい！と言っていたので、このツアーで組み込めたので、一石二鳥でした。
　
あと、お昼ごはんはピザが美味しかったです。

My wife said she wanted to go parasailing, so we joined this tour. Regarding this tour, none of the driver, reception, or boat staff spoke Japanese. However, the staff were accustomed to Japanese customers, and we were able to enjoy the parasailing experience without any major issues.

On the boat, lively music played, and participants took turns flying into the sky. Even while waiting for our turn, it was fun just watching others soar. I still remember the exhilarating moment when I actually took off into the air. While flying steadily, I could see the distant condominiums of Oahu, and it really hit me that we were in Hawaii. My wife and I both felt, "I'm so glad we came," and we were truly satisfied. After touching the water a few times and going up and down, we returned to the boat. Be sure to wear a swimsuit when participating.

*Points of concern:*
- I had reserved for 120 meters in advance, but it seemed like the staff were raising us based on their own judgment? The participants didn’t feel much difference in height, so I think either 90 meters or 120 meters would be sufficient.
- The staff will take commemorative photos on a 1G SD card. I think it was around $20 or $30 to purchase. My wife really wanted it, so we bought it, but I thought they could have lowered the price a bit since there was some dirt on the lens.
- The boat moves at quite a fast speed. If you're prone to seasickness, be sure to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

奥さんが「パラセイリングしたい」と言っていたため、このツアーに参加。
このツアーに関しては、運転手、受付、船上スタッフ全員日本語が通じませんでした。ただ、スタッフも日本人に慣れており、特に問題なくパラセイリング体験出来ました。
　
船上ではノリの良い音楽が掛かり、次々と参加者が空に飛んでいきます。順番が回ってくるまでも、参加者が飛んでる様子を観るだけで楽しかったです。実際に飛んでみても、勢い良く空を飛ぶ瞬間は今でも覚えてます。また安定して空を飛行している時は、遠くオアフ島のマンション群を観ながら、ハワイに来たんだと実感出来て、奥さんと二人で「来て良かったね」と本当に満足できました。海に何度か着水させて、上下させた後、船に戻ります。必ず水着着用で参加しましょう。
　
※気になった点
・事前に120m、で予約していましたが、船上のスタッフは感覚で空に上げている様子？で、参加したメンバーで高さの違いは感じられませんでした笑　90mか120mの申込で十分だと思います。
・スタッフが1GのSDカードに記念写真を撮ってくれます。確か20ドルか30ドルくらいで買い取りが出来た気がします。奥さんがどうしても欲しいとのことで買い取りましたが、もうちょっと値下げしてくれても良いかな、っと思いました笑　レンズにゴミが付いてたので。
・結構早い速度で船が移動します。船酔いが気になる人は、必ず酔い止め薬を服用しておきましょう。

I've been wanting to go parasailing with my boyfriend for the experience and adrenaline rush!! Found this website thru my cousin who lives in Hawaii and looked thru the activities. Found parasailing at a good price and was excited!
The employees helped ease our nerves and pick up was super awesome and convenient! They also offered picture taking! Relieved I didn't have to ask anyone to use my phone to take our pics
Would definitely try it again!!

I had a fun lesson during the refreshing early morning hours, even though I was a bit anxious since it was my first experience. It was great that they took photos for an additional fee.

早朝のさわやかな時間帯に、初体験でちょっと不安でしたが、楽しくレッスンを受けました。
別料金でしたが、写真の撮影をしてくれていたのでよかったです。

I applied two days ago and received a prompt response that I could participate right away. I am very satisfied with the quick service. The paragliding captain was humorous and fun, and my family was able to enjoy the experience. If there is a next time, I would like to use this service again.

2日前に申込みましたが直ぐに参加可の回答を頂きました。対応が早く大変満足しています。パラグライダーの船長もユーモアがあり楽しい方で家族で楽しむことが出来ました。次回があればまた利用したいです。

There are plans with a guide and plans without a guide, but I always choose the one with a guide. Despite the price difference, the satisfaction level exceeds the cost. I always participate when going to Kailua in Oahu. The content of the tour varies slightly depending on the guide, and the way time is spent is also different, so even if you're paddling the same course, the experience is unique. If you think it's a bit expensive, I encourage you to go for the guided option!

ガイド付プランとガイドなしプランがありますが、いつもガイド付にしています。
価格の差はあれ、満足度が価格以上にあります。
オアフにカイルアに行くときはいつも参加しています。
ガイドさんが違うと案内の内容もすこし違うし、時間の使い方も違うので同じコースを漕いでいても楽しみ方が違います。
ちょっと高いなーと思っている方は、思い切ってガイド付で参加してみてくださいね。

On the day, the wind was strong, so we couldn't do stand-up paddle surfing, and instead, we headed to the island by kayak. The trip there was slow due to the headwind, and even with all my effort, it took about 30 minutes. The return trip was quick because of the tailwind. I ended up with sore muscles, but it was really fun.

当日は風が強くスタンドアップ　パドルサーフィンができなかったので、代わりにカヤックで島に向かいました。行きは向かい風のためなかなか進まず、必死にこいでも30分ほどかかりました。帰りは追い風のためあっという間につきました。
筋肉痛になりましたがすごく楽しかったです。

Surfing for the first time in 13 years!
I was able to stand up on the board in just one try, and the waves and instruction were great.
It's an English lesson, but they also speak in Japanese, and because it's an English lesson, I was able to make friends from other countries as well. It was the best!

13年ぶりのサーフィン！
1回で立てたのも、波も指導も良かったから^ ^
英語レッスンですが、日本語も交えて話してくれるし、英語レッスンだからこそ、他の国の友達もできたし最高です！

I had no experience with surfing, but I really wanted to try it, so even though my schedule was tight, I participated on the first day of my arrival.
The ocean was incredibly beautiful! Surfing was tough, but it was fun. The instructor was very experienced and kept encouraging us to try as many times as we could until we felt we couldn't anymore (laughs).
The data was delivered quickly too! Thank you very much!

サーフィンは未経験でしたが、ぜひやって見たいと思い、日程がキツかったのですが、到着初日に参加しました。
海がめちゃくちゃ綺麗！サーフィンはしんどかったですが、楽しかったです。先生は教え慣れていて、無理というまで、何回でもやらされます(笑
データもすぐに届きました！ありがとうございました！

I had a very scary impression when I arrived. The guide explained everything in Japanese.

It was difficult to take photos, and when I requested a service, it was tough to find out that an additional $20 was required!

非常に怖い印象を持って望みました。
ガイドの方は日本語で説明して頂き

写真が撮影やりにくくて、サービスでお願いした際に、20ドルが別途必要というところが厳しかったです！

We definitely enjoyed our two hours of sailing on the beautiful Makani Catamaran. It’s the best escape from the sweltering midday heat. All aboard! The enthusiastic riders strolled towards the stretched tarp fronting the 60 foot catamaran, as others filled the inner cabin, or sat on the open air benches. Not to worry, all views satisfied a person’s thirst for adventure. After a brief introduction of safety, expectations and friendly crew introductions the big white $2million dollar catamaran slowly glided out of Kewalo Basin towards the majestic deep blue Pacific Ocean, passing other harbored yachts, catamarans and various tourist boats. At the mouth of the basin local fishermen on the shores cast their lines, hoping for a fresh catch for dinner. Beyond the ocean horizon a large cargo boat cruised along at a seemingly slow pace, and by the time the catamaran set at 1/4 mile out in the ocean it had traveled parallel to Diamond Head.
We were entertained, watching the skillful rigging of the main sail and sailing effortlessly along the fringes of the island. Excitement stirred when two large sea turtle surfaced on the dark blue waters, appeasing our anticipation for marine life. Feeling the ocean air against our face, listening to the rippling sounds of ocean waves gently splashing against the hulls, watching sailboats skimming across the blue horizon, parasail riders bobbing in the air, and surfer zealots zigzagging across 4-6 foot waves on Point Panics - What more could we ask for?

The crew were great. We enjoyed our experience. My husband caught a blue marlin. We were hoping to catch more fish at least a maui maui. Still a good time.

We departed from Kaka'ako, and the pickup from Waikiki was quick. I participated in the Honolulu Screamer during my previous trip, and this time I was taken care of with parasailing. Since it was around 8 AM, the seawater was cold, so I requested not to touch the water, but the boat's driving technique was excellent, and I was able to enjoy the view from 150 meters without touching the water. If you're going to parasail, I recommend going for 150 meters. I think first-timers may feel anxious or scared, but once you experience it, you'll wish you had done it sooner. You'll be back in Waikiki by just after 9 AM, so I think it's easy for those with other schedules to fit this in.

カカアコから出航でワイキキから送迎もすぐなので前の旅行でもホノルルスクリーマーに参加させていただき今回はパラセイリングでお世話になりました。朝8時台ということもあり海水が冷たかったので着水せずとお願いしましたがボートの運転テクニックも抜群で一度も着水せず高さ150ｍからの景色を堪能することが出来ました。どうせパラをするのなら150ｍがお勧めです。というか初めの人は不安や怖さがあると思いますが一度体験すればこんなに良い体験をもっと早くすればと思うはずです。9時過ぎにはワイキキに帰って来れるので他のスケジュールがある人にも気軽に出来ると思います。

I enjoyed a pleasant walk in the sky with a great height. The wind was comfortable, and the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head was fantastic. The staff took photos of us from the boat. They recorded the data on an SD card, taking 50 pictures for $30. I bought them as a keepsake since I couldn't take pictures of myself flying, and I'm very satisfied with the quality of the photos. I participated alone this time, but I would like to go with my son next time.

高さもあり気持ちよく空の散歩を楽しみました。
風も心地よくワイキキの街並みダイヤモンドヘッドともに最高でした。
お兄さんが船上から写真を写してくれます。SDカードにデータを記録、50枚撮って30ドルでした。
自分が飛んでるよころは自分で撮れないし記念だからと買いましたがなかなか良い写真で満足感が高いです。
今回は一人での参加でしたが次回は息子と行きたいですね。

I was worried about whether I could do it properly, but I received thorough instruction and had a lot of fun surfing! Thank you for taking so many photos (≧∇≦). I would love to participate again if there's another opportunity.

ちゃんと出来るか不安でしたが、しっかりレクチャーして頂きとても楽しくサーフィン出来ました！
写真も沢山撮って頂きありがとうございました（≧∇≦）また機会あれば参加したいです。

The time spent flying went by in a flash, but it was very enjoyable! The weather was nice, so the scenery was beautiful. Sunscreen was a must. The photo data was sold for $30, which is a bit pricey, but I purchased it as a keepsake.

飛んでる時間はあっという間でしたが、とても楽しかったです！天気も良かったので景色がとても良かったです。日焼け止めは必須でした。写真データが30ドルで売っていて、少しお高いですが記念に購入しました。

The local staff were friendly and made the parasailing experience enjoyable.

However, there was an issue with someone cutting in line on the day of the event, which caused us to go over the scheduled end time. I also didn't quite understand the difference between 90 meters and 150 meters. There was an option to take videos and photos with a GoPro, which incurred an additional fee.

My image of parasailing was similar to flying a kite during the New Year, where the boat is like the kite. I mistakenly thought I was choosing the 150 meters height, but the length of the rope attached to the boat was fixed, and those who were doing 90 meters had their ropes extended to the limit. I felt that there wouldn't be much difference whether I chose 90 or 150 meters.

現地のスタッフも楽しく対応してくれて、パラセイリングは楽しく出来ました。

ただ、当日申込者が横入りし 予定終了時刻よりオーバーしてしまった点、90メートルと150メートルの違いがいまいちわからなかった。GOProで動画と写真の撮影があり、オプション料金の発生あり。

パラセイリングのイメージは、正月に凧上げするのと同じで 船がパラセイルするイメージ。
高さが150メートルと思い込んで150メートルを選んだが、船に巻いてあるロープの長さは決まっており、90メートルをしていた人たちはロープを限界まで出していた。90or150メートルどちらを選んでも変わらないと思った。

I participated in the 120m. Since I stayed at the Hilton, I chose this place.

When I arrived in Hawaii, I participated in various activities, but for the first time, there were no Japanese people at all; all the participants were Americans. It was completely an away game, and I spent the time chuckling at American jokes.

I chose the 120m based on experiences I read about, and I enjoyed it with a great view. When descending, they skillfully dropped me into the sea multiple times, which was amusing. I was scared of falling into the sea, so I left my camera behind when I jumped, but next time I want to take it with me.

120mに参加しました。ヒルトン宿泊だったのでここにしました。
ハワイに着いて色々なアクティビティに参加したのですが、初めて日本人が一人も居らず参加者はすべてアメリカ人。完全アウェイでアメリカンジョークを苦笑いで過ごしました。
体験談を参考に120mにしましたが、見晴らしもよく楽しめました。
降りる時は海に上手に(？)何度も落としてくれるので面白かったです。
海に落とすのが怖くてカメラを置いて飛びましたが次は持って飛びたいと思いました。

Picked this tour to the north shore due to the choice of activities and since it had pick up from Waikiki. Mike was our guide and informative. Snorkelled at Shark's cove then headed to Waimea Bay for some snorkelling and beach time. Then chose to paddle boarding down the river near Haleiwa instead of kayaking. Ended the tour at Haleiwa. Good tour for the time spent up north and activities you could participate in and p/u provided.

Since I wanted to experience parasailing, I signed up for the highest option at 150 meters. It's not just for one person; you can ride tandem with up to three people, so this time I went with one other person. When we reached the highest altitude, we had a stunning view from Waikiki to Diamond Head, and it felt like Diamond Head was at the same height as us. When I looked down for a moment, the boats looked so tiny that it made me dizzy, but the wind felt nice, and the scenery was beautiful, so as long as I didn't look down, it was fine. I think it was a fun experience.

折角パラセイリングを体験するなら、と一番高さのある150mを申し込みました。
一人ではなく、最大グループで三人までタンデムで乗れるので、今回は二人で乗りました。
最高高度まで行ったときは、ワイキキからダイヤモンドヘッドまでが一望でき、ダイヤモンドヘッドが同じ高さに思えるくらいの高さです。
下を一瞬見たときは、船のあまりの小ささにくらくらするくらいの高さでしたが、風も気持ちよく、風景もきれいで、下さえ見なければ大丈夫でした。
楽しい経験ができたと思います。

I was wondering what it would be like, but it was super fun! If I get the chance next time, I definitely want to try again. Maybe I'll go for 150m next time...

どんなものかと思いきや、超楽しかったですね。
次回チャンスがあれば是非再トライしてみたいです。
今度は150mがいいかな・・・