Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Not much of a tour. Driver OK - very little information given during ride, made a few recommendations. Driver dropped everyone off then went surfing for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Other folks in group disappointed in the amount of walking, lack of bike helmets and places where the road had no bike trail.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Shawn
I had a stand up paddle board lesson with Alison on 5/31. She brought along the correct sized board for me, something the rental places at Waikiki did not, and we had a great time. After a couple of minutes of getting used to the balance, I was off and running....err...paddling that is. It was a beautiful day, before and after the rain squall, and we saw numerous sea turtles swimming by us. Alison was fun, friendly, and easy to talk to and was an excellent instructor. I had the lesson my first day in Hawaii and it was so much fun, I did it every day I was there.
The second day I had a regular surfing lession with (Mollie, Matty? something like that, I forget now. But it was great fun also, I caught a few nice waves and she was really helpful....another great instructor. The learning curve for surfing is quite a bit higher than SUP, but I enjoyed it so much I'm taking another surfing lession this Sunday in cold water (wet suit) here in Washington state. It's true what they
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was my first time Sport Fishing experiance. I've done other fishing trips but nothing like this one. Crew was great and very helpful and informative. Boat was clean and comfortable. I would definitly do this again.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My husband and I participated in stand-up paddleboarding in Kailua. Since I had experience with surfing, we signed up without a lesson. It was more stable than a longboard, and it was fun to paddle easily like a boat. We paddled to a nearby island twice and didn't fall off even once (the wind and waves were mild). I was really satisfied since even a beginner like me could enjoy it so much. I would love to do it again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you!
主人と二人でカイルア スタンドアップ・パドルに参加しました。サーフィンは経験していたので、レッスン無しで申し込みました。
ロングボードよりも安定していて、簡単にボートのように漕げて楽しかったです。近くの島にも2度漕いで行き、一度も落ちませんでした。(風や波も少なかったので)
初心者でもこんなに楽しめたので、すごく満足です。またハワイに行ったらリピートしたいです!
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great acivity. We learned all about the island on the drive to the North Shore. Saw all the great surfing beaches, did some snorkeling and kyaking....a very fun day.
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/04 |
Reviewed by: an
My father took on the challenge for the second time.
The kids tried surfing for the first time.
I had heard that surfing requires more stamina and strength than expected, and it really was true.
But thanks to the instructor, we were able to ride the waves.
The fun time flew by in an instant.
Thank you very much.
父は二度目のチャレンジ。
子供たちは初のサーフィン。
サーフィンは思いのほか体力と筋力が必要とは聞いていましたが、本当にそうでした。
でもインストラクターの方のお陰で、波に乗ることができました。
楽しい時間はあっという間でした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
First of all, I thought there wouldn't be any staff who could speak Japanese, but maybe we just got lucky? A local male staff member explained everything to us in Japanese with great effort. The shuttle bus only spoke English, but we didn't feel any inconvenience and had a great time♪
First, we went out to sea at quite a speed, and we were launched to a height higher than we imagined (laughs), so if you're worried, I recommend taking motion sickness medication♪
The staff on board will take photos for you, but it costs $30. You'll receive an SD card when you get off the boat, and you can pay inside the building next to the dock. We weren't quite sure where to pay (laughs), but a Chinese participant helped us, and we just followed everyone else (laughs). I definitely recommend getting your photos taken! (≧ω≦)b
Towards the end, there’s a moment when your lower body gets submerged in the water, and around that time, the staff asks from the boat, "Mizu Japon, okay!?" So, if you don't want to get wet, you won't be forced into the water. I was impressed by this consideration♪ (Of course, we shouted "Okay!" (laughs))
It was thrilling, and the opportunity to see the Hawaiian scenery from such a high position is rare, so I'm really glad I participated―――――!
By the way, the image is from our angle. The boat looks so small from that height (laughs), but it was surprisingly stable and felt great!!
まず、日本語が通じるスタッフがいないと思っていたのですが、私たちの時が偶然だったのかな?現地の男性スタッフが、一生懸命日本語で説明してくれました。送迎バスの方は英語のみでしたが、何ら不便を感じることもなく、楽しめましたよ♪
まず、けっこうなスピードで沖へ行くのと、想像以上に高い位置まで飛ばされるので(笑)心配な方は酔い止めを♪
同乗したスタッフさんが写真を撮ってくれるのですが、30ドルで、船を降りる時にSDカードを渡され、船着き場横の建物内でお会計。といった感じです。
私たちはいまいち会計場所がわかりませんでしたがw一緒に参加した中国の方に教えて頂いたのと、あとは皆について行けばいいだけです(笑)
写真は是非!撮ってもらうことをオススメします(≧ω≦)b
そして飛ばされながら終盤、お水に下半身が浸かる瞬間があるんですが、終盤頃になるとスタッフさんが「ミズ ジャポン オーケー!?」ってかんじで船から問いかけてくれて、水に浸かりたくない方が、無理に水中へ引き込まれることはないです♪この気遣いは感心しました♪
(私たちはもちろん「オーケー!」と叫びましたがw)
スリルもあり、あんなに高い位置からハワイの景色を一望できる機会なんてそうそうないので、参加して本当に良かった―――――!と思います!!
ちなみに画像は私たちアングルです。あの位船が小さく見えるほど高く上がります(笑)しかし想像以上に安定感があり、気持ち良いですよ!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/01 |
Reviewed by: りき
My father wanted to go, so my father, sister, and I participated together. The canoe could hold five or six people, but perhaps because it was early in the morning, we were the only participants, so two staff members joined us. After just a brief lesson on how to hold the paddle and how to row, we set off into the sea. We all paddled out to the open water and waited for the waves. The staff would let us know when a good wave was coming, and when we started paddling at their signal, we were able to ride the waves successfully. The canoe moved forward with great momentum, and surprisingly, we picked up quite a bit of speed, so we got pretty wet from the splashes (laughs). We rode the waves twice before finishing. They also took photos for us, and including that, it was about $30 per person, but I thought I would have been satisfied if we could have ridden the waves three times. Overall, I can say it was "fun!" and since it's an experience you can't really have elsewhere, I highly recommend it!
父が乗りたい!ということで父・姉・私の3人で参加しました。
カヌーは5、6人乗りでしたが、朝早かったためか参加者は私たち家族だけだったので、2人のスタッフが一緒に乗ってくれました。
パドルの持ち方と漕ぎ方をちょっと教わっただけですぐ海へ出発。沖まで全員で漕いで行き、波を待ちます。いい波がきたことをスタッフが教えてくれるので、その合図で漕ぎだすとうまく波に乗ることができました。カヌーは勢いよく進み、意外にスピードが出ていたので水しぶきがすごく、結構濡れました(笑)
波に2回乗って終了。写真も撮ってくれていてそれを含め、1人30ドルくらいでしたが、できれば3回波に乗れれば満足かなーと思いました。ただやはり感想としては「楽しかった!」し、あまり他では経験できないのでおススメです!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Nicole Mankowski
The crew was great and the view even better! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a thrill seeking scenic view of Waikiki,
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Standing on a board on the water seemed absolutely impossible to me... or so I thought, but surprisingly, I managed to do it. When the wind blows, I become the sail myself... So, during strong winds, if I just stand there, I'll get swept away... In those moments, I sit down to avoid it.
After a simple explanation, I was pulled into the sea and before I knew it, I was standing on the board. Moreover, while sitting, I found myself riding the waves. When I paddle while riding the waves, I can change direction... I see now... This is how everyone gets hooked on this sport...
Feeling refreshed and gliding smoothly, I spotted a sea turtle within reach... What a lucky moment! And when I saw an old man standing on his board making a phone call out in the ocean, I felt like I had witnessed something just as precious as the sea turtle, and it excited me.
The convenience of being able to leave my hotel in Waikiki in my swimsuit and return in the same attire is the biggest charm. The CD I received has become a cherished memory, more valuable than any souvenir.
水の上のボードに立つなんて、絶対に無理!。。。と思っていたけど、意外といける。。。
風が吹くと立っている自分自身がセイルになるのだとか。。。だから、強風の時はぼ~~っと突っ立ってると流される。。。そんな時は座って回避。
カンタンな説明のあと引っ張られるままに海に入り、いつのまにかボードの上に立っていた。おまけに座ってだけど、いつの間にか波に乗っていた。波に乗りながらパドルを水に刺すと方向が変わる。。な~るほど。。。
こうやって皆このスポーツにハマっていくんだ。。。
気分爽快でスイスイ進んでいると手が届くかと思う距離にウミガメが。。。なんとラッキー
そして、沖でボードに立って電話をかけてたじいさんを見たとき、ウミガメと同じくらい貴重なものを見た気がしてワクワクした。
ワイキキのホテルから水着ででかけ、水着で帰ってこれるという手軽さが何より魅力。いただいたCDもお土産よりも大切な思い出になった。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: マサト
I think it's easy to understand because they teach in both English and Japanese. The area where you surf has a lot of rocks, so you need to be careful when you fall off the board. The instructor shows videos to explain how to fall safely.
The people I took the lesson with were a foreign couple, a group, and two children. Everyone was riding the waves. Paddling is really tiring, but I was happy to surf in Hawaii. Also, a long-sleeved rash guard is better to avoid chafing. They provided rash guards and surf shoes for us. You can also buy photos they take, which are available for a fee. Everyone was very friendly, and it was a lot of fun, truly Hawaiian!
英語及び日本語で教えてくれるので、わかりやすいかなと思います。サーフィンをする場所の下は岩がたくさんあるところなので、ボードから落ちるときに注意が必要です。先生から落ち方は映像を見せて説明してくれます。
私が一緒にレッスンを受けた人は外国人のカップルとグループ及び子供2人でした。
みんな波に乗ってましたよ。パドリングはとにかく非常に疲れますが、ハワイでサーフィンでき嬉しかったです。あと、ラッシュガードは長袖の方が擦れなくていいです。ラッシュガードとサーフシューズは貸してくれました。写真も有料ですが撮ってくれたものを買えます。とてもフレンドリーだしハワイらしくすごく楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The driver who picked us up was entertaining and made the drive enjoyable. The boat crew was good and provided helpful information and made the parasailing a better experience than expected. I definately recommending to everyone to try parasailing at least once while in Hawaii.
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/25 |
Reviewed by: yamato
Upon arriving at the shop with lockers, we received an explanation and headed to Kailua Beach. After that, we had lunch and kayaking, so we only had about an hour to play at the beach. Kailua Beach is very beautiful, and the breeze felt nice.
As for kayaking, to be honest, it was tough for me as someone who is not athletic and has a bit of a flabby body, but I somehow managed to reach the uninhabited island in last place. This led to a bit of a quarrel between us, which brought down the mood, but we were encouraged by the instructor's energetic and reliable presence, and we ended up having a great time. On the uninhabited island, the instructor shared stories about birds and mythology, which was enjoyable.
For those going with a partner who may not have much stamina, please lead them without getting angry. That's the secret to having fun!
ロッカーのあるショップに到着すると説明をうけてカイルアビーチへ。その後ランチとカヤックがあるので、ビーチで遊べるのは実質1時間くらいでした。
カイルアビーチはとってもきれいで、風がきもちよかったです。
さてカヤックですが、運動音痴でブヨブヨバディの私には正直しんどかったですが、最下位でなんとか無人島に到着。そのことで夫婦喧嘩になりテンションがさがってしまったのですが、インストラクターの元気で頼りがいのある逞しい姿に後押しされ楽しく過ごせました。無人島ではインストラクターの方が鳥や神話の話をしてくれて楽しかったです。
体力のないパートナーと行かれる方は、怒らずにリードしてあげて下さいね。それが楽しむ秘訣ですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My husband and I are from Vancouver, BC Canada. We came to Honolulu, Hawaii for our honeymoon. We decided to do something adventurous as newly weds so we decided to do parasailing! It was also our first time! I did a lot of research on the different parsailing companies and found that Oahu Parasailing did not have any accidents at all. They also had very good reviews so I booked with them through Hawaii Activities. We went with the 8:00am departure & 600ft parasail. On the day of, The driver picked us up at the front of our hotel which was in Waikiki. He was very friendly and knowledgable. While he drived us around the city he told us where to go, where to eat, where the best and cheap things were. He gave us great advice! After we were dropped off, we went into the boat with a group of Japanese tourists. The captian and his assistant were very nice. I told them that we were on our honeymoon and they were really nice to us. As we sailed off, my husband was a little sea sick, that was h
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a group of three.
We joined with high expectations, as it was advertised that the rope length is 150 meters, the longest in Hawaii.
Since the parachute is pulled by a boat, it felt more like flying far from the boat rather than going high up.
The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above was wonderful.
However, both of my companions seemed to experience mild seasickness and parachute sickness, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.
グループ3名で参加しました。
ロープの長さが150mと
ハワイで一番の長さとの触れ込みで
期待して参加しました。
パラシュートが船で引かれるためか、
高くあがるというより、船から遠くで
飛ぶという感覚でした。
上空から見るワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドは
素晴らしかったです。
ただ、同乗した二人とも、
軽く船酔い&パラシュート酔いしたみたいで、
心配な人は酔い止めの服用をお奨めします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a group.
It was my first experience, but since all the explanations were in English, I had to rely mostly on gestures to understand before heading out to sea, which made me a bit anxious.
It feels like it would be tough if you don't speak English.
The staff will tell you the timing for takeoff, so it doesn't take long, and anyone can catch a wave.
I will participate again if I have the chance!!
グループで参加しました。
初体験だったのですが、
説明がすべて英語だったので、
ほぼ身振り手振りで覚えて海に出たため、
多少不安もありました。
英語ができないと苦労する感じです。
スタッフがテイクオフのタイミングを教えてくれるので
そんなに時間がかからず、誰でも波に乗れますよ。
また機会があれば参加します!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Lots of fun! Good experience! Pictures and Video offered turned out great. I would do this again!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This activity was a great experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a safe and fun experience. I would do this activity again! After our trip we were allowed to use either snorkle gear or bicycles until out tour bus picked us up. Staff is very polite and attentive!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I thought it would be difficult, but it was even more challenging than I expected. It reminded me of the first time I went skiing. I was only able to stand up twice. I want to challenge myself again for a revenge attempt.
難しいとは思っていましたが予想以上でした。初めてスキーをやった時を思いだしました。立てたのはわずか2回。リベンジでまた挑戦したいと思っております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
There was a strong current flowing sideways from the starting point to the remote island, which made it tough.
出発点から離島まで横に流れがあり、きつかった。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I totally recommend this to anyone with a sense of adventure! The employees at the ticket booth were friendly and helpful. The boat captain and the guy in charge of strapping everyone in were very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone was punctual and professional. I went with my husband and father and they were happy to let us ride all together. We were 550 pounds all together and were slightly over the limit but they weren't remotely worried about it. We purchased the 850ft rope and I wish I had gone with the 1000ft. I was worried about the height but it was great! We had things going on later in the day and asked for a "dry landing", they did AWESOME. I wore shorts and a t-shirt but was prepared with extra clothes if I did get wet... (and I really expected to...) but despite the STRONG winds and high waves we were hitting they easily provided us what we asked. Other groups experienced getting their legs dipped to having their whole bodies practically dunked... they'll try to
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: のりぴょん
A few years ago, I signed up for a "surfing experience" here. This time was my second, but since I'm still almost a beginner, I took a beginner lesson. Because the other participants were late, it ended up being a group lesson for just the two of us, which felt like a private lesson. The instructor was friendly and easy to talk to. My Japanese is at a word level, but it wasn't a problem.
As for surfing itself, the instructor pushed me from behind and helped me with the timing, which made it really easy to ride the waves (though it felt a bit like cheating...). I think they will adjust the lessons as your level improves, so I believe it's a great place.
The receptionist speaks Japanese, so I think it's fine even if you're worried about your English. Next time I go, I definitely want to take a lesson here again.
数年前に1回「体験サーフィン」としてここのを申し込みました。
今回は2回目だけどほぼ初心者ということで初心者用レッスンをしてもらいました。
他の参加者が寝坊?だったために二人でグループレッスン=蝉プライベートでした。
先生は気さくで話をしやすかったです。
日本語は単語レベルですが、問題ありませんでした。
サーフィン自体は、先生が後ろから押してくれて、タイミングを教えてくれるという形なのですごく楽に波に乗れました(インチキですが・・・)。
レベルがあがればそれにあわせて教えてくれると思うので、いいところだと思います。
受付の人は日本語問題ないので、英語に不安があっても大丈夫だと思いますよ。
次回、また行く時にはぜひここでレッスンを受けたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Kei&Tomoe
This time, there were only my husband and me on the guided tour. My husband has kayaking experience, but I was a beginner. The guide kindly taught me how to get into the kayak and how to use the paddle. With a spirited "Let's get to it!" we walked for about three minutes with our gear, and in front of us was the beautiful blue ocean of Kailua, welcoming us with a sea turtle! It was so cute popping its head out of the water. However, there was no time to be amazed as I nervously got into the kayak and set off into the open sea. We paddled hard, following the guide towards an uninhabited island about 300-400 meters away. Despite the headwind, as we paddled, another sea turtle swam nearby! In a moment of surprise, we forgot to paddle and exclaimed, "Wow!!!" After a brief moment of excitement, I quickly returned to focus, being careful not to hit the turtle with my paddle, and we paddled for another 20 minutes before safely arriving at the island. The guide explained in detail why this island was formed, the habits of migratory birds, and that it is a protected area. Along the way, we found a pair of migratory birds in a hole and discovered crab shells, all while having a great time walking around the island. After that, we expressed our desire to go snorkeling at Lanikai, and the guide happily agreed, so we got back into the kayak. Paddling from the island to Lanikai Beach was challenging as we had to paddle at a right angle to the waves to avoid being swept onto the sandy beach. Fortunately, we encountered another sea turtle along the way. This time it was a baby turtle, small and adorable! We couldn't believe how lucky we were to see so many turtles as we made our way to "Heavenly Sea." Lanikai has many coral reefs, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling! We enjoyed snorkeling with the guide, greeted by small fish, large fish, and colorful fish, which made all the paddling fatigue disappear. Although I’m not very good at swimming and couldn’t go far, the guide was thrilled, saying, "Look at this big fish (about a meter long)!" After about 15 minutes of snorkeling, we took pictures together and had a blast! The two-hour tour went by in a flash, and we kayaked back to Kailua, where we said goodbye to the guide. After that, we had lunch at a pizza place and enjoyed some free time. Of course, we returned to Kailua Beach afterward!
今回、ガイドさん付きのツアーは私達夫婦一組だけ。夫はカヤック経験者だけど、私は初。そんな私のためにカヤックの乗り方、パドルの使い方を丁寧に教えてくれました。『実践あるのみダネ~♪』と意気揚々と道具を持ち、海へと歩くこと3分ほど。目の前にはカイルアの青い青い海が広がっていて、海ガメさんがお出迎え♪顔を水面から出したりしててカワイイ~。が、、、感動する暇もさほどなく、おっかなびっくりカヤックに乗っていざ大海原へ。。300~400m離れた無人島を目指してひたすらガイドさんについて漕ぐ、漕ぐ、漕ぐ。。向かい風にも負けず漕いでいると、ゆらゆらと別の海ガメさんが近くを泳いでる!!まさかの遭遇に、漕ぐのを一瞬忘れ二人で『おぉ~~~っっ!!!』と大騒ぎ!!感動も束の間、ふと我に返りパドルを亀さんにぶつけないように気をつけながら再び漕ぐこと20分。島に無事に到着♪なぜこの島が出来たのかとか、渡り鳥の習性、保護地区であることを詳しく教えてくれました。途中、穴の中に渡り鳥のツガイを見つけたり、カニの抜け殻を見つけたり、大騒ぎしながら一周歩きました。その後、ラニカイへ渡ってシュノーケルをしたい、という私達の希望をガイドさんは快く引き受けてくれて、再びカヤックへ。島からラニカイビーチまでは波に対して直角に漕ぐので、砂浜に流されないようにするのが大変だった・・。嬉しいことに、その途中でも海ガメさんに遭遇。今度は子ガメで、小さくて可愛かったぁ~(*^^*)こんなに会えるなんて思ってもみなかっただけに、ラッキーなことこの上ないね、と話しながら『天国の海』へ。ラニカイはサンゴ礁がたくさんあって、シュノーケルには絶好の場所!ガイドさんと一緒にシュノーケルを楽しみました。小さな魚や大きな魚、色とりどりの魚たちが出迎えてくれてさっきまで漕ぎまくった疲れも吹っ飛びましたね。泳ぎがあまり得意ではなく、遠くまでは行けなかったけどガイドさんは『こ~んな大きな魚(1メートルくらい)がイタヨ!』と大喜びでした☆
15分ほどシュノーケルを楽しみ、写真を3人で撮り合い、大騒ぎしてとても楽しかった~!!!!2時間のツアーガイドもあっという間で、再びカヤックでカイルアへ向かい、Shopへ戻ってガイドさんとはお別れ・・・。その後はピザ屋さんでのランチとフリータイム。ランチ後はもちろん再びカイルアビーチに戻りましたが♪キレ
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/23 |
Reviewed by: hawaii biginner
I went to Hawaii for the first time.
We rode a boat with about ten people, but everyone except us was speaking in English, which made me a bit anxious. (They provide the minimum necessary information in broken Japanese.)
Also, the return bus pickup was not smooth, and for us who don't understand English, we were somewhat worried, wondering, "When will they come to pick us up?" "Will they even come to pick us up?" "Are we waiting in the wrong place?"
The staff there will take photos of you while parasailing for $30, so if you want photos, it's better to bring some money. (We only had the bare minimum, so we couldn't buy any.)
The parasailing itself was very enjoyable, and I was extremely satisfied!! Next time, I plan to bring enough money to participate properly.
初めてハワイに行きました。
10人ぐらいでボートに乗って海にでるのですが、
私たち以外全員英語で会話をしているので、弱冠不安でした。
(最低限必要な情報は片言の日本語で説明してくれます)
また帰りのバスの迎えもスムーズではなく、英語がわからない私たちにとっては「いつ迎えにくるのだろう?」「そもそも迎えにきてくれるのだろうか?」「待ってる場所が違うのかな?」など多少不安にかられました。
向こうのスタッフがパラセイリング中の写真を$30で撮ってくれるので、写真を希望する方はお金を持って行った方がいいです。(私達は必要最低限のお金しかもっていなかったので、買えませんでした。)
パラセイリング自体はとても楽しく大満足です!!
次回はちゃんとお金を持って、参加しようと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my daughters, both in mid 20's, enjoyed the parasailing, said AMAZING!
my experience was a little unnerving, as I knew what not todo, but wasn't sure what TO DO, couldn't relax for fear of doing wrong thing....More specifics on how one can lean, turn or shift weight, hand position on straps...would be helpful, but perhaps I'll venture To try again.....
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a semi-private lesson with my 11-year-old child. The description states "children who can understand Japanese from age 5 and above," but the application form only displayed a pricing option for "adults aged 14 and above," which raised the question, "Can children participate?" When I inquired by phone, I was told that "for group lessons, we require participants to be 14 years or older." I think it would be better if this information was presented more clearly.
There are Japanese staff members at the office, so you can inquire in Japanese if you have any questions. The lesson coach is a foreigner and does not speak Japanese fluently. However, during the lesson, they provide instructions in simple English and also use Japanese for commands like "right" and "stand up." I think it's okay even if you're not good at English, but it might not be suitable for those who are looking for complete Japanese support.
The lesson content is very kind, and at first, they push out the board at just the right timing, so you can stand on the board relatively quickly. My child doesn't have great athletic ability, but by the third wave, they were able to stand up and had a lot of fun.
I thought the price for the two-hour lesson was a bit high, but since they teach with great care, I would recommend it for complete beginners. For subsequent lessons or for adults only, I think group lessons would be fine.
You cannot bring valuables, but they sell a CD-ROM with lesson photos for $30 afterward.
11歳の子供とふたりでセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。
説明に「5歳以上の日本語が理解できる子供」と書いてあるのですが、申し込みフォームには「14歳以上から大人」という料金選択しか表示されず、「子供も参加できるのか?」という疑問があり電話で問い合わせをしたところ「グループレッスンの場合は14歳以上を求めている」ということでした。もう少しわかりやすい表示があればよいと思いました。
事務所には日本人スタッフがおり、わからないことは日本語で問い合わせをすることができます。レッスンコーチは外国人で、流暢に日本語を話す、というレベルではありません。しかしレッスン自体は簡単な英会話と、「右」とか「立ってー」とかは日本語で指示してくれます。英会話が苦手でも大丈夫だと思いますが、完全に日本語サポートを求めるかたにはむいていないかもしれません。
レッスン内容はとても親切で、最初はちょうどいいタイミングでボードを押し出してくれるのでわりとすぐボードの上に立てるようになります。子供もあまり運動神経がいい方ではありませんが、3回目くらいの波から立ち上がることが出来てとても楽しんでいました。
2時間のレッスン料金としてはすこし高いと思いましたが、とても親身になって教えてくれるので、まったく初めて、という方にはおすすめします。
2回目以降や大人だけだったらグループレッスンでもいいと思います。
貴重品は持っていけないのですが、レッスン写真を撮ったCD−ROMを1枚$30であとから販売してくれます。
Thank you very much for participating in the Hands Heedman surfing lesson! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed standing on the surfboard. We apologize for any confusion regarding the participation restrictions for children. We will work on improving our guidance to ensure that you can comfortably register your children as well. We look forward to your next visit!
ハンズヒーデマン・サーフィンレッスンにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます!
サーフボードの上に立ちお楽しみいただけたと知り、とても嬉しく思っております。お子様の参加制限についてわかりにくい表記となってしまっておりご不便をお掛けいたしました。安心してお子様にもお申し込みいただけるよう、案内の改善に努めてまいります。
またのお越しをお待ちいたしております!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Aussie
What an experience... I have a fear of heights that I've developed with age... This is NOT scary, this is simply amazing. I felt completely safe and seeing the crystal clear blue water from a couple of hundred feet up in the air was unbelievable. It's quiet up in the air, extremely serene, you can take in the beauty of the cove, the reef and mountains in such a different way. 10 mins up in the air is actually a surprisingly long time - even when you skydive you generally hit the ground within a few minutes so this way you actually get to appreciate the view, with the adrenalin rush of leaving the boat and being so high, feet dangling! what makes these guys different is that they take A LOT of photos and they have a camera attached to the parachute - it's worth buying at the end - they're great quality. The team is fantastic... definitely want to go out with them again and try the other activities... thanks Seabreeze!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: ぺこ
You won't have time to enjoy the scenery; it's incredibly thrilling!!!
The height is the same as the main observation deck of Tokyo Tower...!
Well... if you're looking for a unique experience that you can only get overseas, this is the best.
If you don't mind heights but are a bit hesitant, you should be prepared.
For those with a fear of heights, think carefully (laughs).
Make sure to take motion sickness medication! Also, depending on the roughness of the waves, it might be impossible to take photos or videos, so it's a good idea to prepare $30 to have the staff take pictures for you.
Don't forget to tip. The photos turned out great◎
It might be worth experiencing at least once.
景色を見る余裕もなく、めちゃくちゃスリリング!!!
最高の高さは東京タワーの大展望台と同じ…!
まあ…海外ならではの経験を求めるならコレはベストだよ。
ただ高い所は嫌いじゃないけどあんまりな~…な人は覚悟した方がいい。
高所恐怖症の人はよく考えて(笑)
酔い止めは必ず!あと、写真やビデオカメラは波の荒れ方によっては撮影不可能だから30ドル用意してお兄さんに写真を撮ってもらうのがいいですよ。
チップも忘れずに。いい写真撮れてた◎
一度は経験してもいいかもね。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
I had friends visiting the islands, and they wanted to do something a bit different, and 'off the beaten path' so I decided to take them Ocean Kayaking over in Kailua! We headed out, a bit late, and got there and the staff at Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks were amazing and friendly, telling us all the best insider tips for kayaking out there! We got out into the ocean, and it was extremely windy and choppy, but it was so much fun heading out to Flat Island and then over to the beach for a bit of relaxing snorkeling and sunbathing. Thanks again to the great staff at Kailua Sailboards for all their help with everything kayak and ocean related, my friends and I had a blast braving the elements and spending the day out on the water!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Alaskan Couple
My husband and I loved this! We were hoping to have a little more freedom of where to go for the jetski part, but all the same it was fantastic! The parasailing was AMAZING!!! The colors of the ocean were breathtaking! The staff were incredible as well! Worth every penny and one of the best combo packs we went on!
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/16 |
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Thank you for using Hawaiian Parasail.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed parasailing.
As you pointed out, we primarily operate in English, but please understand that we provide explanations in simple Japanese for necessary information.
We look forward to serving you again.
ハワイアンパラセイルをご利用いただき有難うございます。
パラセイリングをお楽しみいただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。
ご指摘いただきましたとおり、基本英語で遂行しておりますが、必要な情報に関しては片言の日本語でご説明させていただいておりますことご了承ください。
またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。