All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

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.

Kayaking on the ocean with Kailua Beach Adventures might be one of the best activities we did for our honeymoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and give us some great information about the culture and islands.

My husband and I both have done kayaking before, but has never done it in the ocean. There were some waves and it can be a little challenging for those who have never done kayaking before.

One thing to be prepared is some labour work. You need to drag your own kayak to the ocean with a cart they provide. You also need to drag it back. It was not super far, but definitely energy consuming. Most staff members are very friendly. I had a little hard time jumping into the kayak with the waves, the person looked a little annoyed with that and had a bad attitude. She might just be having a bad day.

During the kayak, they have professional photographers taking photos of your group and you can purchase them at the end of your tour for $39. There were about 40 in the package. The lunch coupon gives you three or four lunch choices nearby. Mostly box lunches or pizza with a drink.

I forgot one of my my shopping bags at their shop and called them the next day, they had it sent to my hotel, which was very nice!

We had an overall wonderful experience. We will definitely do it again given the chance!

Engaging staff explained everything thoroughly
Great adventure and an easy way to get below the surface and see the life there

I want to try SUP that I saw on TV and at Waikiki when I go to Hawaii! If possible, I also want to eat pancakes in Kailua and look for places to do that in Kailua.

On the day, the wind was stronger than I expected, and as a first-timer, I was worried if I would be okay. However, thanks to our guide MIEKO, it became a very enjoyable and memorable SUP experience.

First, we received a lesson at the shop, and then we pulled our boards to the water and headed from the river to the ocean. Due to the strong wind and my weak core, I struggled to paddle while standing properly on the way to the uninhabited island, and I even fell into the sea a couple of times. However, I learned tips on how to get back on the board, so by the time we returned, I was able to stand and paddle properly.

After SUP, we had lunch (the pizza was delicious!), and during our free time afterward, we rented bicycles to go to Kailua town, where I was able to enjoy the pancakes I was aiming for. MIEKO was very kind, arranging for us to ride in a staff member's car to Waikiki at a later time than originally planned.

I definitely want to challenge myself to SUP here again next year!

テレビやワイキキの海でやっていたSUPを、ハワイに行ったらやりたい！
できるならカイルアの街でパンケーキも食べたいし、カイルアの海でやっているところを、と
思って探していました。
当日の風は思ったより強く、本当に大丈夫かしら・・・と初体験の私は心配でしたが
ガイドのMIEKOさんのおかげでとても楽しく、思い出深いSUPとなりました。
最初、お店で講習を受けて、そのあと自分たちでボードのカートを引っ張って持っていき
川から海に出ていきました。
風が強いせいと、私の体幹が弱いせいか、行きの無人島まではなかなかちゃんと立ってこぐことができず、途中バランスを崩して海に落ちたりもしましたが、
自分でボードに上がるコツも教えてもらっていたので、帰りの最後はちゃんとボードに立ってこぐこともできました。
SUPの後はランチ（ピザ、美味しかったです！）を食べて、そのあとの自由時間にはカイルアの街までレンタサイクルも借りれて、お目当てのパンケーキも無事に食べることができたし
MIEKOさんの計らいで、帰りの予定の時間よりも遅い時間にワイキキまで行くスタッフの人の車に乗せてもらえたり、と
とても親切にしてもらえました。
来年もまたぜひここでSUPに挑戦したいな、と思っています♪

It was my first time trying stand-up paddle surfing. At first, I was anxious, but the instructor spoke fluent Japanese, which made me feel at ease during the lesson. I fell off the board several times, but by the end, I was able to stand properly, and it was a lot of fun. I thought I would like to try it again when I go to Hawaii.

初めてのスタンドアップパドル・サーフィンでした。最初は不安でしたがインストラクターは日本語ペラペラで安心してレッスンできました。　何度がボードから落ちましたが最後の方はちゃんと立てるようになりとても楽しかったです。またハワイい行ったとき挑戦したしと思いました。

This was our third trip to Hawaii as a couple. We signed up for parasailing to create memorable, Hawaii-like experiences. The weather was perfect on the day, and although we were at a height of 90 meters, I felt no fear at all; it was like being a bird. If we come to Hawaii again, I would love to go parasailing again. However, the shuttle bus was 30 minutes late, which made me quite anxious. I hope they can stick to the scheduled times.

夫婦二人で三回目のハワイ旅行。思い出に残るハワイらしいアクティビティをとパラセイリングを申し込みました。当日は最高のお天気で、90ｍの高さでしたが、恐怖もなく、まるで鳥になった気分でした。またハワイに来たら、またパラセイリングをまたやりたいです。ただ、送迎バスが30分遅れてきて、とても不安でした。送迎の時間は、守ってほしいですね。

I went for 150 meters! It's expensive! Really expensive! But it was fun!
There was a Japanese group riding as well, so we were able to take pictures together.

150mにしました！高い！ほんとに高い！でも楽しかったー！
日本人グループが他にも乗っていたので写真撮りあったり出来ました。

This was so fun. The boat trip and scooter ride were made so great by the 3 divers and the captain. The treated us all so well ....my mother who is 86 accompanied us and she had a great time...her first trip to HI. I cannot express to you how much fun this was. Now we are reliving this with friends and family via the DVD and pictures. I am ready to go again.

Did bobs scooters was fantastic could have booked another day if we weren't leaving the next day great clear water

At first, I was scared, but once I tried it, I got really excited. Plus, since I was last in line, there were all sorts of pranks, which made it even more fun!

だったので最初怖かったですが飛んでみたらすごくテンションが上がりました。さらに順番が最後だったので色々いたずらがあって面白かったです！！

This time, I planned a trip to Hawaii with my mother (79 years old) to show my appreciation for her. Since my mother loves the ocean, we participated in the "Underwater Scooter BOB Sea Bob Ocean Floor Walk & Snorkel Cruise."

On the day of the tour, we were picked up at a nearby hotel, but the driver only confirmed my name. He drove silently to the next pickup location, which felt a bit lonely since I had imagined a friendly Hawaiian atmosphere. Additionally, when we arrived at the shop, there was no explanation about the tour schedule, and they didn't say anything unless we asked, which left a rather unkind impression.

There were a total of 15 participants, with half of them being Japanese. After a somewhat broken Japanese explanation on how to use the underwater scooter, we boarded the boat and set off. There were three underwater scooters, so we took turns riding them. Since it seemed like I had some time before my turn, I decided to snorkel first. Although it was close to the boat, I had a great time seeing tropical fish swimming up close.

Finally, it was our turn to ride the underwater scooter. Operating the scooter was very easy; we just followed the instructor's hand signals (since we were underwater). I was amazed to see tropical fish gathering around the bait right in front of me.

And at the end, we encountered a Hawaiian turtle! My mother was very happy, and it was a satisfying tour.

今回は親孝行をするために母親（79歳）と私でハワイ旅行を計画。海が大好きな母親にハワイの海が見せたかったので「水中スクーターBOB・シーボブで海底散歩&シュノーケルクルーズ」に参加しました。
当日は近くのホテルでピックアップしてもらいましたが、運転手のお兄さんは私の名前を確認しただけ。無言で次のピックアップ先のホテルに向かって走って行ったので、ハワイアンのフレンドリーな感じを想像していた私にはちょっとさみしく感じました。またお店に到着してからも、ツアーの予定について説明はなく、こちらから聞かないと何も言ってくれなかったのは不親切な印象でした。
今回の参加者は全部で15人。半数が日本人の方でした。
水中スクーターの乗り方についてやや片言⁈の日本語説明があった後に船に乗り込み出発です。
水中スクーターは全部で3台だったので、1人ずつ順番に乗る事になってます。私の順番までは時間がありそうだったので、先にシュノーケルをやる事にしました。船の近くでのシュノーケルでしたが。熱帯の魚達が泳いでいるのを間近に見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
そしていよいよ私達が水中スクーターに乗る番になりました。水中スクーターの操作方法はインストラクターの方の言われる（水中だから手信号）ままに操作するだけなのでとても簡単でした。水中では目の前の餌に群がる熱帯の魚達を間近に見る事が出来て感動しました。
そして最後にはハワイのカメに遭遇！！
母親もたいへん喜んでいて、満足出来るツアーでした。

I had a fabulous time I recommend doing it atleast ince in a lifetime.

I think the schedule will change quite a bit depending on whether the free time comes before or after kayaking. Since we had free time first, we were able to enjoy shopping and lunch at a leisurely pace. The pizza for lunch was surprisingly large, something you wouldn't see in Japan.

Kayaking can be moderately tiring depending on the wind, but for those who really can't do it, the guide will tow you, so I think even those who aren't confident in their physical strength will be fine.

The uninhabited islands and the sea are beautiful, and the guide's stories are enjoyable. I think it's a great tour packed with a lot in just half a day.

A waterproof case for your phone and camera is essential!

The guide was having so much fun that we almost missed the bus back, so I deducted one point for that.

カヤック以外のフリータイムが先になるか、後になるかでずいぶん予定が変わると思います。
私たちは先にフリータイムだったので、ショッピング、ランチ等ゆっくり楽しむ時間がありました。
ランチのピザは日本ではありえない大きさで驚きます

カヤックは風にもよりますが程よく疲れます。どうしてもできない方はガイドさんがけん引してくれるようなので体力に自信のない方も大丈夫だと思います。

無人島や海はきれいだし、ガイドさんの話も楽しいし、半日で盛りだくさんの良いツアーだと思います。

防水のケースに入れた携帯やカメラは必須です！

ガイドさんも一緒にぎりぎりまで楽しみ過ぎて帰りのバスが危なく乗り遅れるところだったのでマイナス１ポイントさせてもらいました

Even though it was a short time, I really enjoyed the scooter. The guide was attentive, which made me feel at ease, and it opened up a world that I wouldn't normally consider. However, the snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and the sandbar at Hawaii Kai before and after were a bit disorganized and not enjoyable. You can purchase photos and videos from the underwater scooter experience for a fee. I recommend getting those as a memory of the trip.

短い時間とは言え、スクーターは本当に楽しめました。
ガイドも付きっ切りで安心でしたし、日常では考えられない世界が広がります。
ただその前後のシュノーケリングやスタンドアップパドルボート、ハワイカイのサンドバーは、ちょっとグダグダで楽しめませんでした。
水中スクーター時の写真や動画は有料で申し込めます。
それは旅の思い出に購入する事をおススメします。

The view from the sea was truly amazing!!

I actually wanted to pay for photos, but I couldn't understand the guide's English very well, and I was quickly taken to the front, so I couldn't ask for them... That was the only regret.

The Black woman who was riding with us was very energetic and funny throughout.

However, my husband, who was also with us, was feeling seasick towards the end, despite taking motion sickness medication, and he was exhausted. With a large number of people, there can be a lot of waiting time, so you need to be careful.

But it was really beautiful and fun, so I would love to do it again if I have the chance!

本当に、海の上からの景色は最高でした！！

本当はお金払っても写真頼みたかったけど、ガイドさんの英語がよく分からなくて、あっという間に一番最初に飛ばされたので、頼めなかったです、、
それだけが残念でした。

一緒に乗っていた黒人の女性は終始テンションが高くて、面白かったです。

ただ一緒に乗っていた旦那は最後の方、酔い止めも効かず、船酔いでぐったりしていました。
人数が多いと待ち時間も多いので、注意が必要です。

でもとってもきれいで楽しかったので、また機会あればしたいです！

I made my first reservation here and chose this as my first Hawaii activity! They provided pick-up from the hotel, and when I mentioned that my friend was at a different hotel, they also picked her up so we could meet up.

There were many people from other countries, and I felt a bit nervous in the multicultural atmosphere during the ride to the location.

After receiving the explanation, I thought my face wouldn't get wet, but when actually using the scooter, I had to dive underwater, so it's better to be prepared with makeup and contact lenses.

As we headed to the boat in order, it was quite crowded on busy days, but there were only about three or four scooters, so two groups entered the water one by one.

You can place your belongings at your seat, but I think it's best to keep it to the bare minimum. I believe I could have prepared better if I had been informed in advance.

They provide towels and cover-ups, and you can have photos and videos taken on-site, so having around $50 should be sufficient. A reservation slip is required, so it's good to have a printed copy or your phone handy.

Most people were wearing wetsuits, but I wasn't sure, so I went in a swimsuit with a T-shirt and shorts that could get wet.

Once you get on the scooter, there is an instructor for each person, so it's fine. Even if you can't speak English, you can manage with hand signals. You'll need to equalize your ears, so make sure to do that frequently at first.

When you dive into the sea, the fish are attracted to the food attached to the scooter, so you can touch the fish! An exciting world opens up. Luckily, there were sea turtles, and the staff took beautiful photos for us. I was truly moved by the blue of the ocean and felt grateful to participate in such a wonderful tour that makes you want to go again.

While waiting, you can enjoy the scenery from the boat and see Diamond Head, but I was surprised that the only snacks available were small snack foods.

You can order the underwater images taken by the staff at the end.

If you provide your email address, you'll receive an email later, and you can download the photos to view them for two weeks.

I was really glad to participate with my friend this time! Everyone was happy, but I gave it four stars instead of five due to the lack of time.

初めてこちらで予約をとり、初のHawaiiアクティビティとしてこちらを選びました！
ホテルでの送迎と、友達が別のホテルにいるのを伝えるとそこにもピックアップで迎えに行ってくれての合流。
他の国の方も多く、異文化な車中の空気に緊張しつつ、現地に到着。

説明を受け、顔が濡れないとおもってたのですが実際スクーターに頭を入れる際潜って潜らなければならないのでメイクやコンタクトは対応した方がいいです。

船へと順番に向かい、乗り込んでいくと多い日はつめつめですがスクーターが3か4個くらいしかないので２組をバラバラに1人ずつ水に入って行きます。

荷物は自分の席におけます。ただ必要最低限の荷物に抑えるといいと思います。事前に教えてくれてるともっと対応できたと思います。

タオル、羽織るもの、写真や動画を現地で撮ってもらえるので50ドルあればとりあえず大丈夫かと。
予約票が必要なので印刷したものか、携帯はあるといいですよ。

ウェットスーツ着てる方がほとんどで、わたしはわからなかったので水着にTシャツと短パンの濡れても大丈夫な感じで行きました。

いざスクーターに乗るさえ、一対一でインストラクターが付いてるので大丈夫です。
英語ができなくても手のサインでなんとかなります。
耳抜きが必要になるのでこまめに始めはやりましょう。

海に沈むとお魚の餌がスクーターについてるのでそれに群がる魚に触れられます！！
興奮する世界が広がります。
運よくウミガメもいてスタッフさんがキレイに撮ってくれます。
なんどでも行きたくなるような素敵なツアーに参加できて海の青さにあらためて感動しました。

まってる間も船で景色はみれるし、ダイヤモンドヘッドもみれて、強いて言うなら軽食が小さなスナック菓子しかないのにびっくりしました。

海の中の画像はスタッフさんが撮ったものを最後注文できます。

Eメールアドレスを教えて後日メールが届くのでそこをダウンロードすれば2週間は見られます。

今回友達との参加で本当に参加できて良かったと思いました！
みんな喜んでましたが時間がたりない点でマイナス星１つにより4つは星にしておきさた。

When I went to Hawaii, I definitely wanted to try snorkeling, so I joined this tour. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by not noticing the time change on the day of the tour, but I was relieved that it didn't affect the start of the tour. It was my first time participating in an overseas activity, and I was anxious, but it was a great help that Dan and Chieko communicated with me in Japanese. The weather was clear that day, and the sea was beautiful; I was able to see many fish underwater. I often had issues with seawater getting in while snorkeling before, but the snorkeling gear provided this time was so high-performance that no seawater came in at all, making it very easy to swim. I was also surprised to see cats and mongooses in Hanauma Bay, and I was able to capture them on camera, which made for a great memory. If I come to Hawaii again, I would like to try scuba diving as well.

ハワイに行ったら是非シュノーケルをやってみたいと思い、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
当日は時間変更があったことに気付かずご迷惑をお掛けしましたが、ツアーの開始に支障が出なくて安心しました。
初めての海外での参加で不安でしたが、ダン先生とちえこさんが日本語で応対してもらえたので大変助かりました。
当日は快晴でとても海が綺麗で水中では魚をいっぱい見ることができました。
シュノーケルを行う際は海水が入ってきてしまうことが今までよくありましたが、今回提供してもらったシュノーケルは高性能？なのか海水が全く入ってこず大変泳ぎやすかったです。
水中の魚もそうでしたが、ハナウマ湾には猫やマングースもいることに驚きました。こちらもカメラに収めることができて良い記念になりました。
次回またハワイに来ることがあったらスキューバダイビングにも挑戦してみたいです。

Had a good time overall on cat cruise-sail...crew was friendly & professional . We did not like the music played during cruise....not appropriate & too loud...could have done without....it made the people on this cruise talk louder to drown out the music. The staffers; on the phone-reservation, at the check-in desk, & photo gal were VERY nice, too. A fun & beautiful part of our vacation.

Everything ran like clockwork. The pickup from the hotel was on time and everything was ready for us to go when we arrived. As a new Kayaker I found the instructions helpful and really enjoyed the Kayaking. It was not only good fun but has given me the confidence to do a lot more kayaking in the future. As a part of the tour we also did some snorkelling in between kayaking. While snorkelling I saw five turtles and just before going out to snorkel we also saw a sting ray. I had high expectations for this tour and it managed to exceed them!

I must say thank you to Kevin who was our guide who was willing to answer all out questions and guided us around expertly making us feel at home on the water.

The lunch provided was great after having spent so much energy. It really hit the spot!

The scenery and location were amazing! However, if there are a lot of people registered, the time spent rocking on the boat increases, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to be cautious.

景色もロケーションも最高！でしたが、申し込みの人数が多いと船に揺られる時間も多くなり船酔いしやすい方は注意したほうが良いかもしれません。

We were greeted by a van and taken to the organizer-operated adventure center near Kailua Beach. We rented bicycles as an option and extended our trip to Lanikai Beach, which took about 15 minutes to reach. For lunch, we had a choice and enjoyed beef curry and pizza, which were surprisingly delicious. In the second half, we shopped in Kailua town, about a 10-minute bike ride away. We had four hours, so we were able to take our time. The facility was convenient, with lockers, changing rooms, showers, and restrooms. There were also two Japanese-speaking staff members, so we had no issues. Overall, it was a great tour of the Kailua area.

バンでお出迎え。カイルアビーチ近くの主催者経営のアドベンチャーセンターへ。私達はオプションで自転車を借り、ラニカイビーチまで足を延ばしました。１５分程で着きます。ランチはチョイスが出来ビーフカレーとピザを頂きましたが、これが思ったより美味しかった。後半は自転車で１０分程のカイルア市街地で買い物しました。時間は４時間ありますので、結構ゆっくり回れました。施設にはロッカー・更衣室・シャワー・トイレもあり便利でした。日本語スタッフも二人いて困る事はありませんでした。カイルア地区ツアーとしては良い内容でした。

This time, my husband and I experienced parasailing, something I had wanted to try for a long time. And despite it being our first attempt, we went for the longest option at 150 meters! The weather was clear and sunny! The beautiful sky-blue ocean sparkled in the sunlight! It was truly perfect parasailing weather!

At first, I was nervous because of the height, but the moment I floated gently with the wind, my excitement shot up to the max! We drifted further and higher from the boat. To my right, I could see the endless sparkling ocean, and to my left was the center of Waikiki, with Diamond Head in the distance—what a breathtaking view! I got to see all the wonderful things about Hawaii.

We were in the air for a long time, which was fantastic. Also, since I could hang my phone around my neck, I was able to take many photos from the sky, allowing me to relive the fun of parasailing.

Additionally, while it was just the two of us, there were other participants, including a family of five spanning three generations. I thought they would fly separately, but they had special equipment that allowed all five of them to fly together, which was great for family fun and meant they didn't have to split up even with an odd number.

Thank you for the wonderful memories this time!

今回、私がずっとずっとやってみたかったパラセイリングにこちらで夫婦2人で体験させていただきました。
しかも初挑戦にもかかわらず1番長い150mです(^^)
天気は快晴！
キラキラと反射きた綺麗なスカイブルーの海！
まさにパラセイリング日和！！
最初は高さもあるのでドキドキと緊張していましたが
風によってふわりと浮いた瞬間、一気にテンションがマックスに(^^)♪
ドンドンと船から離れ高く高くのぼりました。
私の視界の中に右側はどこまでも続くキラキラとした綺麗な海、
そして左側にはワイキキの中心部、そしてその先にはダイアモンドヘッドとまさに絶景！！(^^)！！
ハワイのいいところ、全部見れました。
飛んでる時間もすごく長くとってくださっていて
かなり堪能いたしました(^^)
また、首から携帯電話を下げても大丈夫だったので空からの写真もたくさん撮ることができ、見返しながら楽しかったパラセイリングをまた思い出す事も出来ております。
あと、私達は夫婦2人でしたが
他の参加者さん達で親子3世代の5人で参加されてる方達がいらっしゃり、
別々で飛ぶのかと思いきや、特別な器具をつけ、5人一気に飛ぶことができていらっしゃったので
家族みんなで楽しむことができ、奇数でもバラバラにならずにできるのはすごくいいなぁと思いました(^^)

今回は楽しい思い出ありがとうございました。

I visited Hawaii to celebrate my 60th birthday. Other tours were limited to those under 59, so I signed up for this one. I thought it would be my last chance to take on this challenge in my lifetime, and I was eager to participate, but it required quite a bit of physical strength. I managed to stand on the board just once for a short time.

The water at Kewalo Basin was beautiful. I fell off multiple times, but the water felt refreshing, like soda. I wanted to ride the waves while looking at the city skyline from the sea, but I didn't have the luxury to do that. I participated with my daughter, and although we communicated in Japanese, I could manage to understand most of it, as it was mostly in English. The staff must have had a tough time attending to someone like me, so I would like to express my gratitude. I was late for the morning pickup, so I deducted one star for that. Overall, it became a shining memory in my life. Thank you very much.

還暦の記念で訪れたハワイです。つまり私は６０歳です。他のツアーは５９歳までとなっており、こちらに申し込みました。生涯で挑戦できる最後のチャンスと思い意気込んでまいりましたが、相当体力が必要で、短時間ですが、１度だけボードの上に立つ事ができました。
連れていってくれたのはケワロ湾で水がきれい。何度も落ちましたがラムネのような水中で、それはそれで気分がいいものです。波に乗って沖からビルの街並みを見ながら進みたかったですが、そんな余裕はありません。同行した娘と二人での参加でしたが、？という日本語で　まあ　なんとか理解できるかな・・ほとんど英語です。スタッフはこんなおばさんにつきっきりで対応してくれて大変だったでしょう。御礼申し上げます。朝、ピックアップに遅刻してきたので　星ひとつ減点です。私の人生の中でピカッと光るいい思い出となりました。どうもありがとうございました。

The driver who picked us up was speaking English non-stop, and even though I didn't understand much, it was super fun! When we arrived at the boat dock, participants started gathering, and there were five groups with eleven people total. Unfortunately, they were all Japanese... I felt a bit down at first, thinking, "I came all the way to Hawaii, and this is the group?" However, once the boat started moving, the handsome instructor got everything ready quickly, and it became more and more enjoyable.

When it was our turn, we were in the air in no time! It started so fast that I was like, "Wow, when did we take off?!" We were floating in the sky, going higher and higher. It felt a bit scary, but more than that, it was exciting and felt amazing! The blue sky, the blue ocean, Diamond Head... it was incredible! So beautiful! I was just shouting with joy!

Since planes fly frequently, if the timing is right, you can get a photo with a plane in the background. I chose the 120-meter option, so I think we were in the air for about eight minutes, which felt both sufficient and a bit lacking. I wanted to do it even more!

When I requested the photo service (30 dollars), they seemed to take around 100 pictures. There might have been an explanation about tips and purchasing photo data when getting off the boat, but since it was all in English, I couldn't understand anything! Many people seemed to be tipping around 10 to 20 dollars.

I asked a fellow Japanese participant to take pictures from below, and we brought our smartphones in waterproof cases to take photos from above as well. It became a great memory! Next time, I want to try the 150-meter option!

お迎えのドライバーさんが、終始英語でマシンガントークｗ
全然わかんないけど、ノリノリでめっちゃ面白かったです！
ボート乗り場につくと、続々と参加者が集まってきて、この時は５組１１名でした。
残念なことに全員日本人・・・
せっかくハワイまで来て、こんなメンバーかぁ・・・と一度はテンションが下がったものの、
ボートが動き出すと、イケメンインストラクターがテキパキ準備をしてくれて、どんどん楽しくなってきました。
自分たちの番がきて、空に舞うまではホントにすぐｗｗ
わ、いつの間にか、飛んでる！！ってくらい一瞬で始まり、空を漂ってました。
どんどん高く上がって行って、やや怖い気もしましたが、それ以上に興奮して気持ちよかったです！
青い空、青い海、ダイヤモンドヘッド・・・すごーい！きれー！！気持ちいいーーーー！！って騒ぎまくりましたｗ
飛行機も頻繁に飛ぶので、タイミングが良ければ飛行機と一緒の写真が残せます。
１２０ｍをチョイスしたので８分飛んでいたのだと思いますが、十分なような、物足りないような。いや、もっともっと、やっていたいなｗ

撮影サービス（３０ドル）を頼むと１００枚くらい撮影してくれるっぽいです。
ボートから降りる際、チップと写真データの購入について説明があったのかもしれませんが、全部英語なので全く理解できませんでしたｗとりあえず、チップは１０～２０ドルを支払っている人が多かったです。

カメラは、乗り合わせた日本人の方に頼んで下から撮ってもらい、自分たちはスマホを防水ケースに入れて持参し、上からも撮影をしました。いい思い出になりました☆
今度は１５０ｍにも挑戦したいです！

We had an amazing time on this tour. The guides were so helpful and made sure my children learned to snorkel and stayed safe. They made sure we saw a lot of fish and we even saw a sea turtle.