All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I found the cruise to be very enjoyable. The skipper Clarey was awesome amd very friendly. All in all very good.

This was my second time parasailing, and the journey through the sky was really enjoyable! The boat rocked quite a bit, so I almost felt a bit queasy before parasailing, but once I was up in the air, all those feelings disappeared! There weren't many Japanese people that day, but I think it’s okay since you can communicate through gestures.

パラセイリングは2回目でしたが、やっぱり空の旅はとっても楽しかったです！
けっこう船で揺られるのでパラセイリングするまでに寄ってしまいそうになりましたが、パラセイリングしてしまえばそんな気分を吹き飛びます！
日本人はその日は少なかったですが、なんとなくジェスチャーとかで伝わるので大丈夫だと思います。

My friend who went to Hawaii with me couldn't swim, but we both wanted to see marine life. While searching for something to do, we came across this underwater scooter! We received an explanation on the boat, then put our faces in the water and hopped onto the scooter! After that, a diver accompanied us the whole way, taking us underwater! The water was clear and visibility was excellent★ Plus, there were so many fish that seemed used to people, swimming right up to us♪ They were so cute, and we even saw a sea turtle, which made for a happy time! We just had to straddle the scooter and gently press the accelerator at our feet (^^♪ They even took videos for us! It costs 3,000 yen, but I think it's worth it! It's so beautiful★ Once our time was up, we had free time. I wanted to swim, so I swam alone, and during that time, they kindly gave me bread to attract the fish! The staff were so nice, and we had a really fun time. I'm glad my friend who couldn't swim was satisfied too!

一緒にハワイに行った友人は、泳ぐことができない友人でしたが、
海の生物に会いたい気持ちは一緒で、何かないか探していたらこの水中スクーターに出会いました！！船の上で説明を受け、海に顔をつけてぼふっと水中スクーターの中に顔を出してすくーたーに跨ります！そうしたらあとはずっと後ろにダイバーさんがついてくれて海中まで連れて行ってくれます！海の水は透明でとっても視界がクリア★しかも魚は人に慣れているのかものすごい量が寄ってきました♪すごくかわいいし、ウミガメも見れたし、幸せな時間でした！私たちはスクーターにまたがり足元のアクセルを軽く踏むだけ(^^♪動画もとってくれます！有料（３０００円）ですが、払う価値あると思います！とってもきれいなんです★自分たちの時間が終わったら、あとは自由時間です。私は泳ぎたかったので一人で泳がせてもらっていましたが、その時も魚が寄ってくるようにパンをくださいました！優しい方々でとっても楽しい時間になり、泳げない友人も満足していたようで良かったです！

I tried it for the first time at 150 meters, and it was a great experience with a beautiful view that made the time fly by. There was someone at the reception who spoke Japanese, which made me feel comfortable participating. The location was near Waikiki Beach, and I think it's a great activity for those trying it for the first time.

150mで初挑戦をしましたが眺めが良くて時間もあっという間の体験でした。
受付で日本語対応してくださる方がいて安心して参加することが出来ました。場所はワイキキビーチ付近でしたが初めて挑戦される方は参加し易くいいアクティビティだと思います。

It's always fun no matter how many times I do it! I'm not good with heights, but parasailing in Hawaii is something else! I want to do it again next year!

何回してもやっぱり楽しいです！高いところは苦手だけど、ハワイのパラセーリングは別格！また来年もしたいです！

I went on a 3-night, 5-day company trip. Since the schedule was tight, we were able to efficiently visit Hanauma Bay. We left in the morning and returned to the hotel by noon. It was fun to see many fish and sea turtles. It became a very good memory. Next time, I definitely want to participate privately as well!

3泊5日の社員旅行で行ってきました。余裕ある日程ではないので、効率良くハナウマベイに行ってこられました。朝出発し、昼にはホテルに戻れます。沢山の魚や海亀も見れて楽しかったです。とても良い思い出になりました。次回はプライベートでも是非とも参加したいと思います！

The guide recommended that I rent a wetsuit on-site. It seemed like the girls who participated with me would have preferred to have one as well. I thought I would be okay without it. Meeting the sea turtles was the highlight!

ガイドさんがウエットスーツをススメてくれたので現地で借りました。一緒に参加した女子達はあったほうが良かったみたい。僕は無くてもOKかなと思いました。ウミガメに会えたことが最高でした！

I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the meeting place in front of the hotel was at the family restaurant (gathering in front of IHOP). The meeting location changes depending on the tour, so having Wi-Fi made it reassuring to gather.

There were people from other countries at the meeting place, and while we were showing our vouchers to each other for reassurance, a very flashy wrapped bus arrived! We thought, "This can't be it..." (we were expecting a regular tour bus or a van), and then the family we had been with waved us over, so we hurried to board!

As everyone has mentioned, there was a super lively guy who had us quickly fill out a waiver, and we arrived at the port in about 10 minutes. There were also people from a fishing tour on the same bus, and the paragliding check-in was at the far end of the port.

After a little while, the previous tour group returned, and we quickly boarded. Once again, two very lively guys used the Japanese they knew to get everyone excited. They were really great!

We set off with five groups: a Japanese family, a Chinese couple, and a couple of impressive English-speaking couples. The boat rocked quite a bit and went fast (motion sickness medication is a must), and once we got out to where we could see Diamond Head, preparations began.

The two lively guys moved quickly and seemed reliable! We were third in line, starting with the two Chinese participants. We also put on the parachute gear...

Even though I signed up, I’m actually really bad with thrill rides, and I was worried if it was stable enough. I thought, "This might not be good!" But then the two Chinese participants took off smoothly, and it was so moving! They were super excited, and we waved at them, creating a sense of unity on the boat.

The second couple was supposed to go next, but due to a lack of wind, it was moved up to our turn! Amidst the chaos, we floated up and quickly reached a decent height, and there was Maui Island! The horizon was incredibly beautiful!

Airplanes flew overhead, and I didn’t feel scared at all as we climbed to 150 meters. Looking down, the ocean was blue! I waved to everyone on the boat and was so glad I did this!!! It was so moving! I wanted to do it again! While sharing the excitement with my friends in the air, we gradually descended and splashed into the sea.

I thought I would be submerged, but it was just enough to wet my waist. I might have been better off bringing a waterproof case for my phone... After that, we floated back up for retrieval.

While the excitement was still fresh, everyone took their turns flying. I had requested the photo data before flying, so I received it afterward. The tour ended.

The photo CD was $30, and you might hesitate, but it was worth it! The photos and videos (they even captured the moment we splashed into the water and the airplane flying overhead) made us so happy when we got back.

I think it’s a good idea to have tips ready for the two guys on the boat and the bus driver. We had prepared tips for the boat but not for the bus driver, and I felt really bad since he helped create this fun experience... On the way back, we took a commemorative photo with everyone who participated in the paragliding. The bus driver took a great picture!

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに宿泊したので、ホテル前のファミレス？（IHOP前に集合）集合場所がツアーによって細かく変わるので、Wi-Fiあると安心して集合できます。
集合場所には他の国の方も集まっていて、集まっていた家族とバウチャーを見せ合ってお互い安心しあっているとめちゃ派手なラッピングバスが到着！
これじゃないと思う…と話していると（ワンボックスとか普通のツアーバスが来ると思い込んでた）さっきの家族が手招きしてくれて急いで乗車！
みんなが書いてる通りめちゃノリのいいおじさんに死んでもオッケーの書類をさらっと書かされて10分ぐらいで港に到着
同じバスに釣りのツアーの人やらも乗っていて港の一番奥がパラセーリングの受付でした。
前のツアーの人たちが帰って来て少しして早速乗船
またまためちゃノリのいい２人が知ってる日本語を使って盛り上げてくれる。めちゃいいやつら
日本人の家族と中国系のカップル、英語圏の貫禄すごい夫婦とカップルの5組で出発
なかなかな揺れとスピードで（酔い止め必須）港を出てダイヤモンドヘッドが見渡せる沖まで出ると準備開始
チャラい2人もテキパキ動いて頼れる感じ！
私たちは3番手で、まずは中国系の2人
私たちもパラシュートの器具をつけて…
参加しといて、実は絶叫系がめちゃ苦手な私はこんな2点が安定してるぐらいで大丈夫？めちゃ不安定じゃない⁈
これあかんかも！とかビビってたら
さらっと中国系の2人が舞い上がりめちゃ感動！
2人もすごくテンション上がってて楽しそうで私たちも2人に手を振って船内が一体感に包まれる感じ
2番手貫禄ありすぎ夫婦！
の予定が風が足りないのか繰り上げで、私たちの番！
てんやわんやしてるうちに、ふわっと舞い上がり、すぐにまーまーな高さに上がって行きマウイ島が！地平線が！めちゃくちゃ綺麗！
飛行機が真上を飛んで行ったり怖さなんて感じることなく150メートルの高さに登り着き下を見ると青い海！船のみんなに手を振ってほんとやってよかったー！！！
感動ー！もう一回やるー！とか飛びながら友達と感動を分け合いしてると
だんだん高度が下がって海にぽちゃん
頭まで浸けられると思ってたら腰が少し濡れるぐらいのぽちゃんレベル
防水ケースの携帯持って来ててもよかったかも…
それからまた浮上して回収
興奮冷めやらぬうちにみんなが飛んで行き
飛ぶ前に写真のデータ頼んでたので受け取り
ツアーは終了

写真のCDRは30ドルで迷うかもしれないけど、頼んで正解！写真に動画（ちょうど海にぽちゃんするとこも動画に収めてくれてるし、飛行機が頭上を飛んで行くところもバッチリ入ってて帰ってからまた大喜び）
チップは船の2人に渡す分と送迎バスのおじさんに渡す分あった方がいいと思います。
私たちは船の分は用意してたのにおじさんの分用意してなくて、この楽しい時間を作り上げる手伝いをしてくれたのに…とめちゃ申し訳ない気分になりました。
帰りはバスに乗ってパラセーリングに参加したみんなと記念撮影
バスのおじさんがバッチリいい写真撮ってくれました。

The best adventure I had it was simply awesome ..

We had a great time with four girls.
We wanted to eat delicious food, go shopping, and play at the beach. This activity was perfect for us!
The experience time was short, but it was really enough!
The captain got us all excited and our energy was at its peak!
Since it was just girls, our canoe looked a bit weak (laughs).
I think the captain really worked hard (laughs).
The moment we rode the waves felt amazing!

女の子4人で楽しみました。
おいしいものも食べて買い物もしたい、ビーチでも遊びたい。そんなわたしたちにはぴったりなアクティビティでした！
体験時間は短めですが、ほんとうに十分でした！
キャプテンが盛り上げてくれテンションマックス！
女の子だけだったのでわたしたちのカヌーは弱そう(笑)
キャプテンがかなりがんばってくれたと思います(笑)
波に乗った瞬間はすごく気持ちよかったです！

Dan was amazing from introduction to the activities end. He really took the time not only to teach us properly, yet he was friendly and personable. This was my wife's and my first time diving and it was experience to a new world. My wife was a bit scared at the start, but once in the water she started to love the dive. I attribute this due to Dan's expert teachings and calm manner. When I'm in Oahu again, I'd love to dive with Dan again. Would and will recommend him to everyone and anyone. After this dive, my wife and I are interested in getting our divers licenses.

We decided to try parasailing, and since we were at it, we challenged ourselves to the highest option at 150 meters!

The staff and the other participants were all foreigners, but everyone was incredibly kind, and they provided us with a Japanese instruction manual, which made me feel at ease (*^_^*)

I ended up being the first one to go, and without having mentally prepared myself, I was suddenly up in the air at 150 meters. The wind was quite strong that day, causing a lot of turbulence, and to be honest, I underestimated what 150 meters would feel like—it was pretty scary (laughs). However, the weather was nice, and once I got used to it, I was able to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii!

Just a heads up, even though I took motion sickness medication, I still felt a bit nauseous up there, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious. I was really happy that the staff kept checking on me after we returned to the boat.

I had a great time taking photos with the other participants and joking around with the staff on the way back to the port. Thank you so much!!*\(^o^)/*

パラセイリングをやってみたいという話になり、せっかくならと一番高い150メートルに挑戦しました！

スタッフさんも一緒に乗った方も外人さんばかりでしたが、皆さんすごく親切で、日本語の説明書を渡してくださったので安心しました(*^_^*)

まさかの一番手で、心の準備もできないまま150メートルの上空へ。
この日は風がかなり強かったためものすごく揺れ、正直150メートルなめてたなと思うぐらい怖かったですが（笑）、天気が良く、慣れてくるとすごく綺麗なハワイの景色を見ることができました！

ただ、酔い止めを飲んでても上空から酔ってしまったので、酔いやすい方は注意かもしれません。
船に戻ってからスタッフさんがずっと気にかけてくださったので嬉しかったです。

一緒に乗った方たちと写真の取り合いをしたり、港までの帰りにスタッフさんとふざけた写真を撮ったりして、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました*\(^o^)/*
ありがとうございました！！

Great experience awesome photographer reasonable price !!!! It was fun tons of turtles and fish ..

I have experience with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), while my wife is a beginner, so we participated in a tour without a guide this time.

First, we arrived at Kailua Beach Center, listened to the instructions, and then loaded the boards onto a cart to head to the beach. It's a bit of a distance. We started around 10 AM and paddled to a nearby island. Since it was Kailua, I was worried about strong winds, but on that day, it was about 5 to 6 m/s, which I think is manageable for experienced paddlers. By the way, my wife fell down while kneeling about halfway through. We wanted to head into Kailua town in the afternoon, so we wrapped up at the beach early and returned to Kailua Beach Center by noon.

For lunch, we chose pizza, and it was huge! If you're a light eater, two people might be fine sharing one. But it was really delicious.

Before 1 PM, we rented bicycles (for a fee) and headed to Kailua town, which takes about 15 minutes. We went to a popular shop featured in a magazine, but it was closed for the day, and my wife was disappointed. It's a good idea to check the closed days in advance. We also managed to visit the shop of windsurfing legend Robby Naish.

私はSUP経験あり、妻が初心者で今回、ガイドなしプランのツアーに参加しました。
まず、カイルアビーチセンターに到着して、説明を聞いた後、ボードを台車に乗っけてビーチへ。ちょっと距離あります。10時すぎから始めました。少し離れた島まで漕ぎました。カイルアなので強風を心配してましたが、この日は5〜6m/s程度でした。経験者であれば余裕だと思います。ちなみに妻は膝立ちで半分くらいのところでダウン。昼からカイルアの街にも出掛けたかったので、早々にビーチを引き上げ、12時にはカイルアビーチセンターに戻りました。
昼食は、ピザを選びましたが、これがデカイ！少食の方は二人で一人前で大丈夫かも。でもとても美味しかったです。
1時前に自転車（有料）をレンタルして、カイルアの街へ。15分程度で行けます。雑誌に載ってる人気店に行ったら定休日で、妻は残念がってました。事前に定休日は確認した方がいいですね。あと、ウィンドサーフィンのロビー・ナッシュさんのお店にも行けました。

I really enjoyed the 2 hour guided kayak tour with Tomo. As we were just three in our group we made faster progress than normal so Tomo took us for a visit to Lanikai beach first before we continued on to Flat Island. I enjoyed the walk on the island as Tomo told us lots of interesting facts about it. Time flew by and too soon we had to return to the beach. I definitely recommend this tour even to newcomers and Tomo was a great guide to have.

I enjoyed the lesson that I signed up for the night before, starting at 12 PM the next day. The instructor communicated in English and simple Japanese. I was able to rent shoes, so I could enjoy the experience without worrying about my feet. The other customers were also friendly, and I had a great time.

前日夜に申し込み翌日12時からのレッスンが楽しめました。
インストラクターはえいごと簡単なにほんごで声をかけてくれます。シューズもかりれたので足元もリーフで切る心配なく楽しめました。他のお客さんも和気あいあいとした感じでとてもいい時間が過ごせまぢた。

I participated in a private lesson.
The instructor spoke really simple Japanese, but it was basically in English. But that was okay.
I received one-on-one instruction in the shallow sea and was able to stand on the board right away.
Since the pier extends out into the sea, parents can watch from there. I took a lot of photos.
Thank you, teacher.

プライベートレッスンに参加しました。
先生はホントに簡単な日本語だけで、基本的には英語です。でも大丈夫です。
遠浅の海でマンツーマンで教えてもらい、
すぐにボードに立てるようになりました。
桟橋が沖まで出ているので、親はそこから見学できます。写真も沢山取りました。
先生ありがとうございました。

It was a blast. To anyone who's ever considered trying a Jet Ski this is the place to do it. The guys on the barge recommended using their goggles and it was definitely worth being able to see through the salty spray.

I definitely want to recommend this to anyone going to Hawaii!

You can look out over Honolulu as if you were a bird! I chose the 150M option, but the height was the same as those who chose the 40M option; it seems that the length of the rope was different. The longer the rope, the longer the time spent in the air. Those who chose the 40M option returned in no time, but it didn't seem like they felt unsatisfied.

We flew towards the end of our stay in Honolulu, so we were able to enjoy the view while reminiscing about the places we had visited.

Motion sickness medication is a must. I had run out of motion sickness medication from another tour, so I only used a Sea-Band, and I was fine, but my partner felt a bit nauseous. Surprisingly, it sways more in the air, being pulled by the parasail, than it does on the boat.

ハワイに行く人には絶対お勧めしようと思いました！

ホノルルを鳥になったような気分で見渡すことができます！150Mを選びましたが、40Mを選んだ人と高さは変わらず、どうやらロープの長さが違うようでした。ロープが長いほど、空の滞在時間が長いみたいです。40Mの人はあっという間に帰ってきましたが、それでも物足りない感じはしなかったようです。

私たちはホノルル滞在の最後の方に飛んだので、行った場所を思い出しながら眺めることができました。

酔い止めは必須です。酔い止めを他のツアーで飲みきってしまっていたので、シーバンドだけで対策しましたが、私は大丈夫でしたが、パートナーは少し酔っていました。船上よりも、意外と空の上の方がパラソルに引っ張られてグイングイン揺れます。

Zoe and Natalie were amazing guides. Both were friendly, patient and informative. We loved the kayaking and for me it was my first time snorkeling. We battled sun, wind and a rain storm-very interesting. Lunch at the end was just the icing on the cake. Starving after all our hard work! Only change I would suggest, would be to put in changing rooms, as not so nice trying to get dressed and dry in the toilets.

Thank you Zoe and Natalie.

Me and some friends did parasailing for the first time and it was awesome!!!! We had no idea what to expect and it was incredible. The views were amazing and the guys running the boat were a blast! Highly recommend this company!

This is my third time riding this during the day, and I really love it! Rather than the calm atmosphere of the sunset, it's the best to splash through the waves and run while getting wet and squealing with excitement! Now, I finally feel like, "Ah, I've come to Hawaii!" I definitely recommend this activity to everyone around me. As long as it doesn't rain, you can truly enjoy Hawaii with the blue sea, blue sky, and refreshing breeze.

日中乗るのはこれで3回目ですが、これは本当に気持ちよくて大好きです！
サンセットの落ち着いた雰囲気よりも、わざと波しぶきをあげて進み、波に濡れてキャーキャー騒ぎながら走るのが最高です！
いまではこれに乗ってようやく、「あ〜、ハワイに来たなぁ」と感じるくらいになりました♪
周囲にも断然オススメしているアクティビティーです。
雨さえ降らなければ、青い海と青い空とさわやかな風とで、本当にハワイを満喫できます。

It was an incredibly beautiful sea, and it was a very precious experience. Both Chieko and Dan provided very careful guidance, so my daughter and wife, who can't swim, enjoyed snorkeling without any anxiety! I signed up after reading the reviews, so it was disappointing that we didn't see any sea turtles. I brought an underwater camera, and when I looked at the photos later, I was surprised to see so many different kinds of fish! I actually saw them, though (laughs). Since it was a long snorkeling session, I was really thirsty towards the end. We received water after snorkeling, but I think it would be better to distribute it beforehand so we could take a sip or two before heading out. I thought it was just me, but my daughter also said she was so thirsty she thought she might die (of course, she was joking). If I get to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely repeat this tour! I'm also happy that there's a service to download photos from the internet. I'll definitely go again!

メチャメチャ綺麗な海で、とても貴重な体験でした。Chiekoさんも、Danさんもとても丁寧に指導してくれたので、泳げない娘と嫁も不安なくシュノーケリングを楽しみました！クチコミを読んで申し込んだので、ウミガメが見られなかった事だけが残念です。水中で使えるカメラを持って行ったのですが、後で写真を見たら、本当に色々な種類の魚達が写っていて驚きました！実際見ているのですが（笑）。長時間のシュノーケリングだったので、後半は喉が渇いてカラカラになっていました。シュノーケル後にお水を頂きましたが、先に配って頂いて、一口二口飲んでから出発の方が良いと思います。僕だけかと思っていたら、娘も喉がカラカラで死ぬかと思った（勿論冗談ですが）と、言ってました。またハワイに行けたら、このツアーはリピートありです！ネットから写真をダウンロード出来るのも嬉しいサービスです。また行きま～す！

We were both complete beginners, but we participated without a guide. When going without a guide, there are no lessons on paddling or anything like that. After watching a video and putting on the life jackets, we were given the kayaks and had to make our way to the sea on our own. My husband and I managed to reach the uninhabited island, but I recommend going with a guide for first-timers.

The sea was incredibly beautiful, and the view from the uninhabited island was amazing. During our free time, we borrowed snorkeling gear and had fun. It seems my husband has become quite fond of kayaking. Everyone at the shop was very nice, so I would love to participate again if I get the chance.

夫婦揃って全くの初心者でしたが、ガイドなしで参加しました。ガイドなしの場合、漕ぎ方などのレッスンはありません。ビデオ見て救命具着けたらカヤックが渡され、自力で海まで行きます。主人と2人で何とか無人島まで行くことは出来ましたが、初めての方はガイドありをお勧めします。
海はとっても綺麗で、無人島からの眺めも最高でした。空いた時間にはシュノーケルを借りて遊びました。主人はカヤックにはまった様です。ショップの方は皆さん良い方だったので、また機会があれば参加したいです。

My wife and I attended this combo excursion looking for the thrill of Jet Skiiing and Parasailing. However, we did not have a good experience. The customer service by the vendors before we left for the boat was horrible. They seemed to be servicing people like them first before getting to us. We are not racist people but it is discouraging when we were there first and serviced last just because we did not speak their language.

The jet ski excursion was boring, riding around in just circles. We have done other jet ski excursions before where we got to go around the lagoon versus just going in circles for 30 minutes.

The only bright side to this excursion was the parasailing adventure which was fun and awesome. But, overall the vendors and the jet ski excursion was horrible.

The view is breathtaking! The heights vary depending on the course, which made it a bit confusing, but I saw in other reviews that 150 meters is good, so I went with that. I don't know about the other heights, but I think 150 was the right choice. Lastly, there are photo sales at the end, so it's a good idea to bring a small amount of money.

絶景＾０＾　コースよって高さが違い迷いましたが他の書き込みにも150メートルがいいと書いてあり１５０にしました。　他の高さを知りませんが150で正解だったと思います。　最後に写真の販売などあるので少額のお金は持って行くといいですよ。

I was able to see fish and turtles right in front of me, but I didn't think I would get wet. However, when getting into the scooter, you have to put your face in the water, so it's better for women to be prepared to get a little wet.＾０＾

目の前で魚やカメなど見れましたが、濡れないと思ってけどスクーターに入る際には顔を水につけるので顔は濡れるので女性は少しは濡れてもいい準備をした方がいいですね＾０＾

It was my first time paddle surfing, but I had a great time. I was able to get on the board right away after being taught how to paddle, so it's a tour that's enjoyable even for beginners. I recommend it for anyone who wants to try paddle surfing!

初めてのパドルサーフィンだったけど十分楽しめた。漕ぎ方を教えてもらってすぐに乗れたから初心者でも楽しめるツアー。パドルサーフィンやってみたい方にはオススメ！

With the instructor's signal, we paddled hard and rode the waves in the canoe. We even encountered a sea turtle along the way, which was a delight. During our third attempt, we were able to ride some really impressive waves, and it was a lot of fun!

インストラクターの方の合図とともに、一気に漕いで 波に乗るというカヌー。途中で海ガメにも遭遇し 大喜び。3回目のチャレンジではかなり迫力ある波乗り出来て楽しかったです！

It was a great experience sailing with the captain and crew. There were only about 8 other people traveling with us. It was nice and intimate, it was late afternoon. You get dry snacks like crackers and chips and two drink voucher. They even opened up a champagne for us when we told him we are on our honeymoon.

The view was beautiful. Seeing the sail being raised was amazing. It was a very relaxing one hour of our day.