All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I caught an amazing short bill pacific spear fish! It was the best day!! Thank you to MaggieJoes and the crew of the ruckus! You guys rock!!

Honestly, I feel a strong sense of disappointment. We moved from the meeting point to the office and watched an explanatory video. Up to that point, everything was fine, but after that, we waited about an hour for the boat to go out to sea. There was no explanation, and we just waited. Finally, when the boat arrived and we thought we were going out to sea, we just boarded another boat that had already gone out. On that boat, there was still no explanation, and we were made to wait for over an hour… and in the end, I got seasick. I ended up experiencing the underwater scooter while not feeling well.

By the way, there were about ten Japanese people on board with us, and almost everyone was struggling with seasickness; they all looked very uncomfortable. I definitely recommend that anyone participating in the future take measures against seasickness!

正直、残念という想いが強いです。
集合場所からオフィスまで移動し説明ビデオを観賞。ここまでは良かったのですが、その後は海にでる船を待つこと約1時間。なんの説明もなく、ただただ待つだけ。やっと船が来て海に出たと思ったら、先に海に出ていた船へ乗船するだけ。その船でもまったく説明がないまま、さらに1時間以上待たされ…あげくのはてに船酔い。体調が優れないまま水中スクーターを体験するという結果になりました。
ちなみに一緒に乗船していた中に日本の方が10名ほどおりましたが、ほぼ全員の方が船酔いとの闘いで、皆さんもとて辛そうでした。
ぜひ今後、参加される方は必ず船酔い対策をし参加されることをおすすめします‼

The thing I liked most is that there were so few people per adventure, people getting dropped off as we were leaving and so on. Made us feel special like we were on our own adventure, not crowded like cattle! Very cool. The guys were all really nice too.

Dan's guided tour of the Hanauma reef is excellent. We viewed Fish, turtles, rays, and coral. Regardless of your ability, you will feel safe. This is nature's beauty at it's best and your guide will make sure you see it all.

I was really anxious because all the lessons were in English, but the teachers were very kind, so I enjoyed it. The person I took the lesson with was also Japanese, so we were able to chat and have a good time together. I did get seasick while surfing, and by the end, my energy and stamina were down, but I did manage to catch a few good waves, so I want to try it again. Next time, I'll take some motion sickness medication. Thank you very much. It was fun!!

レッスンはすべて英語とのことでとっても不安でしたが、先生方がとってもやさしい方だったので楽しめました。
一緒にレッスンした方も同じ日本人の方だったので、お話しなどできて楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
サーフィンは波酔いして最後のほうは気力・体力がダウンしてしまいましたが、うまく波にのれたのも数回あったので、またやってみたいなとおもっています。
今度は酔い止めのんでいきます。
ありがとうございました。
たのしかった！！

We made a reservation for the 8 AM flight and were very satisfied with our private flight just for us! Although it was quite windy on the ground, the winds were calm and pleasant at altitude, just as we had been informed.

When we checked in, I mentioned that I wanted some photos, so that was great, but it seems they wouldn't have taken any if I hadn't said anything. (I'm glad I spoke up...)

The photos we received were quite beautiful, and I was very satisfied. When I asked them to take a lot of pictures, they ended up taking about 130 shots.

I was torn between 120 and 150, but after the flight, I thought I probably wouldn't have noticed much difference between the two, so I was glad I chose 120. Even with 120, we could see Diamond Head beautifully.

朝一番の８時の会に予約をしたら私たちだけのプライベートフライトで大満足でした！
地上は風がきつかったのですが、上空は事前に説明を受けたとおり風が穏やかでいい風が・・・

事前の受付の際に、「写真が欲しいのだけど」と伝えたのでよかったですが、
伝えなかったら撮ってくれなかったようです。（言ってよかった・・・）

頂いた写真はかなり画像もキレイで満足です。
たくさん撮って！と言ったら130枚ほど撮影してくれました。

120か150か迷ったのですが、フライトしてみて、120と150の違いはあまりわからかなった
だろうなぁと思ったので120にしてよかったです。
120でもダイヤモンドヘッド十分きれいに見れました。

There were us (my partner and I, along with our friends who are also a couple) and two other couples participating. I was the only Japanese participant (my husband and our friends are American). I wonder if Japanese people don’t participate much...

It seemed that we could have photos taken for an additional fee, but we weren’t informed about that service (we noticed it because the other couples were getting their photos taken). I had an underwater camera, so I was able to take some photos myself, but I would have liked to pay for professional photos.

The parasailing was very mild. I requested a dip, thinking it would be a light drop and a splash of water, but they really just slowly lowered us down, barely dipping our bottoms in the sea. I remember parasailing in Hawaii ten years ago being much more intense, but maybe it has changed or I’m just misremembering...

The service for the activity was neither good nor bad.

However, when I placed my underwater camera under the seat of the shuttle, it fell out of my bag and I left it behind. A few days later, when I contacted them and mentioned that I had no rental car on my return date, they kindly delivered it to my hotel. That was really helpful.

参加者はわたしたち（わたしたちカップルと友達カップル）と他に2組のカップルがいました。
日本人参加者はわたしだけ（夫と友達カップルもアメリカ人）でした。日本人はあまり参加しないのかしら・・・。

追加料金を支払うと写真を撮ってもらえるようでしたが、そのサービスの説明は私たちにはありませんでした（他のカップルが撮ってもらっていたので気づきました）。水中カメラをもっていたので自分でも写真を撮れましたが、わたしはお金を払って撮ってもらいたかったです。

パラセーリングは激しさ0でした。ディップを頼んだのですが、軽く落とされて水を浴びる感じかと思いましたが、本当にゆっくり下におろして、ちょんっとおしりを海につけるだけです。
10年前にハワイでパラセーリングをしたときはもっと激しかったと思いましたが、変わったのか思い違いをしてるのか・・・。

アクティビティのサービスには可もなく不可もなく。

ただ、水中カメラを送迎者の座席の下に荷物を置いた際に、カバンから出てしまい、置いてきてしまったのですが、数日後連絡し帰宅日でレンタカーもないと言うと、わざわざホテルまで届けてくれました。とても助かりました。

It was my first lesson of surfing but it was great. Teachers was super positive and professional! I loved surfing from my first lesson, so I took another one few days later. Was amazing, I woud love to come back to Hawaii and practice more!

Viewing Waikiki and Diamond Head from a different angle, the ever-changing colors of the ocean—everything was just the best scenery! The ride was quite bumpy, and while it was fun at first, I started to feel a bit nauseous… I think a shorter duration would be better, but I enjoyed it at a reasonable price, so it was worth it.

いつもと違う角度から見るワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッド、どんどん変わっていく海の色、とにかく最高の景色でした！途中揺れが凄くて、初めはそれも楽しかったのですが…少し気持ちが悪くなりました…。もう少し短い時間でもいいかなと思いますが、お手頃な値段で楽しめたのでよかったです。

My 5-year-old nephew also participated. (The accompanying fee was a bit high...) We were able to play at the Kaizan Bar as if we had it all to ourselves. After this, we joined other underwater scooter participants by boat, and my nephew stayed on the boat while the three of us went diving. The clarity of the ocean was amazing. Each diver was with us, so it was completely not scary. By shaking a net filled with bread underwater, a huge number of fish gathered around us. A photographer took underwater photos for us (for a fee, and later, the photos will be sent via email. You can choose between videos and photos), so there’s no need to bring an underwater camera. While waiting on the boat, my nephew also got some bread and was allowed to feed the fish. Snacks and water are available freely. However, since you might get hungry, I recommend bringing some light snacks.

5歳の甥っ子も一緒に参加しました。(同行料金にしては高い。。。)
カイサンドバーで、貸切のような形で、遊べました。
この後、ボートで他の水中スクーター参加者と合流し、甥っ子は、ボートでお留守番させ、三人で潜りました。海の透明度すごいかったです。
一人ずつ、ダイバーがついてくれるので全く怖くありません。
水中で、パンの入った網をゆすることで、ものすごい勢いで魚たちが集まってきます。
カメラマンが水中写真を撮ってくれるので(有料で、のちほど、写真がメールで送られてきます。動画と写真選べます。)水中カメラを持っていく必要はありません。
ボートで待っている間、甥っ子もパンをもらい、えさやりをさせてもらいました。
スナック菓子と水は自由に頂けます。
しかし、お腹がすくので、軽食を持っていくことをおすすめします。

It was my first time parasailing. I participated in the 90m option, and the weather was great with calm waves, so it felt really nice. While we were up in the air, it was quiet and steady, so I was able to have a conversation with my wife without any issues. I had my smartphone with me and took videos from above, which turned out clear and steady. The photos taken by the staff from the boat were also very well done, so I was satisfied.

初めてのパラセイルでした。90mの参加でしたが、天気も良くて波も穏やかだったためとても気持ちよかったです。
パラセイルで上がっている時は、何も揺れなくて静かだったので隣の妻とも問題なく会話できました。スマホを持っていたので、上からの動画を取りましたが、ぶれずにきれいに撮影できましたし、スタッフがボートから写真撮影した写真はとても上手く撮れていたので、満足です。

Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are both stunning beaches.
Hotel → Shuttle bus → Shop for beach guidance and snorkeling rental → About a 5-minute walk to the beach.
The staff provides thorough explanations.

Kailua Beach
It's a beach where just lying on the sand feels great.
Coral is only found in some areas.
Since there are waves, boogie boarding is recommended.
I saw some people kite surfing.

Lanikai Beach
It's about a 10-minute walk from Kailua Beach, with a slight uphill.
You access the beach through a residential alley from the road where cars drive.
The two islands are impressive, making it a beach with a fantastic view.

The pizza for lunch is huge.
Fins can be rented for an additional fee.

カイルアビーチとラニカイビーチ、ともに絶景のビーチです。
ホテル→バスで送迎→ショップでビーチの案内・シュノーケルレンタル→ビーチまで５分くらい徒歩
スタッフの方が丁寧に説明してくれます。

カイルアビーチ
砂浜に寝転がっているだけで気持ちがいいビーチです。
珊瑚があるのは一部の場所のみです。
波があるので、ブギーボードがおすすめです。
カイトサーフィンをしている方がいました。

ラニカイビーチ
カイルアビーチから10分くらいで歩いて行けます。少し坂道あります。
車が走る道路から、住宅の路地を抜けてビーチへ。
２つの島が印象的で、眺めて最高のビーチです。

昼食のピザは巨大です。
フィンは別料金で借りられます。

I'd been wanting to do this the last two times i have visited Hawaii but had never gotten around to it... probably too many Mai Tai's! I'm so glad i managed to tear myself away from the local bars to give this a go this time. HHSS were great, the instructors were all really good even though 2 or 3 were clearly on their first day. I managed to catch a few waves and may have caught the surfing bug as well! Highly recommended!

We participated in parasailing with our family of seven during our honeymoon. It was stated that the activity is done in pairs, so since we had an odd number, we decided to book for eight people, thinking one person could fly twice. However, it seemed they thought we were canceling, and they prepared a setup for three people, allowing each of us to fly only once. If they had a setup for three people, we would have booked for seven from the start... In the end, since I couldn't communicate well due to the language barrier, I gave up on trying to explain. That was the only disappointing part.

They took photos while we were parasailing, which can be purchased for $30 per group. The small boat made me quite seasick, but while flying in the air, it was very stable and felt great.

新婚旅行で私達夫婦とお互いの家族の7人で参加しました。
パラセーリングは2人組みでやると書いてあったので、私たちは奇数人数のためどうしようかと悩んだ結果８人で予約、1人二回飛べば良いと思って予約しました。
しかし、キャンセルだと思われたのか３人用のものを用意され1人1回ずつしか飛べませんでした。
３人用があるなら初めから７人で予約したのに…
結局英語が話せないのでうまく伝えられず仕方ないと諦めました。
そこだけ残念なところでした。

パラセーリングを飛んでいるところは写真を撮ってくれて1グループ30ドルで購入できます。
小型の船で行くのでかなり酔いましたが、空を飛んでいるあいだはとても安定していて気持ち良かったです。

Great day on the secret beach. Although there are only a few kayaks & SUP's, the 8 of us had plenty of time on them. Beach chairs provided and we took picnic. The area to use equipment is blocked off and is a tad smaller than we would have liked. Also the area is over a reef so if you fall in the water be careful. Enjoy

The scenery was absolutely beautiful. I was unsure whether to choose 120m or 150m, but it was the right decision to go with 150m. However, the day I had planned was canceled due to strong winds, and I received no notification. I found out about the cancellation only after arriving on-site. Since I had registered my phone number and email address, I would have appreciated a prior notification. Other than that, they made the changes quickly, and parasailing itself was a lot of fun.

ものすごく景色がきれいだった。
120ｍか150ｍで迷ったが、150ｍにして正解だった。
ただ、予定していた日は風が強く中止になっていたが、何の連絡もなく、
現地に行ってみて中止を知らされた。電話番号にメールアドレスまで
登録しているのだから事前に連絡が欲しかった。
それ以外は、変更はすぐしてくれたしパラセイリング自体はとても楽しかった。

This was my first time snorkeling, as well as, my first time in Hawaii. I'm usually not the type to enjoy activities with a high volume of people around, especially with the location being a huge tourist attraction, but the experience was so cool! My reservation was on a Monday morning. Total there were 12 people in the group, including the two very friendly and helpful instructors.
Everyone is provided with a life vest, fins, bottled water, chips and the option to rent a wet suit once you arrive at Hanauma Bay. When you arrive you will watch a brief video then a trolley will take you down to the bay. Once you're in the water, the view gets much better. I didn't have the chance to see a sea turtle while I was there but there's tons of fish! I would definitely do this again. I also never learned how to swim prior to booking this......but everything went perfectly fine :)

Hanauma Bay is where you want to begin your snorkeling experience in Oahu. Chieko and her husband were thorough, patient, kind and professional in all aspects of this snorkel tour at Hanauma Bay. The coral has lost some its color vibrancy from the daily influx of people swimming there but the fish were plentiful and made up for the moderate deficiency. I enjoyed it enough here to come again a second time, solo. Again, great tour guides and best place to begin your snorkel adventure. Enjoy!

We participated as a group of six! Since there were middle school kids with us, I thought they might be scared, so we chose the 45m option. However, after seeing the others on the much higher course, we felt like ours was low and we wanted to jump higher! It was so much fun! We wanted to capture the moment in photos, so we had two companions who didn't jump join us on the boat. We wore swimsuits, but since you basically don't fall, it wasn't really necessary. They also take photos for $30 and give you a memory card at the end. At that time, we could only pay with a card!

みんなで6人ンで参加しました！！中学生の子供たちもいたので怖がるかなと思い45ｍにしましたが、一緒に船に乗った方がすごく高いコースでそれ見た後の自分たちは低くてもっと飛びたかった～！！っていうくらい楽しかったです＾＾写真にも残したかったので飛ばない付き添いも2人船に乗らさせてもらいました。水着着てきましたが、基本落ちないのでまあいらないかな
向こうの方も30ドルで写真撮ってくれてメモリカードを最後にくれます。そのときはカード支払いしかできなかったです！！

It feels like you're floating as you rise higher and higher, and when you reach 150 meters, the people on the boat look like tiny dots. Once you're up there, it feels like you're just floating, and it's not scary at all—it's a very satisfying attraction.

ふわりと浮く感じでどんどん上昇して行って、150mまでいくとボートにいる人が点に見えるくらいに上昇します。一度上がってしまうと浮いているようで全く怖くなく、大満足できるアトラクションです。

The driver was on time and gave interesting information on Hawaiian history and culture. Beautiful views!! Enjoyed by all.

The underwater scooter was really great! They made an effort to gather fish by scattering food just before we went in, and they took pictures of us as a couple, which I think will create really fun memories (^^)♪ However, other aspects were lacking...

First, most of the staff didn't speak Japanese, so even when I wanted to confirm something, it was difficult to communicate. Also, I wasn't offered any light snacks, and I ended up not knowing where they were located. The explanation for the stand-up paddleboarding was just "You paddle while standing," and then we were left to figure it out on our own. It seems that aside from the underwater scooter, everything else was treated as just a way to pass the time. Considering that, I think it's an expensive option.

Also, it was very bumpy, so motion sickness medication is definitely necessary! I was confident that I wouldn't get seasick, but I experienced seasickness for the first time in my life (^^;

水中スクーターは本当によかったです！
直前にエサをまくなど魚を集める工夫をしてくれたりカップルだと
並んで写真を撮ってくれたり本当に楽しい思い出になると思います（＾＾）♪
ですがそれ以外が・・・
まずスタッフがほとんど日本語が通じなく確認したいことがあっても
なかなか通じなく困りました
あと軽食などいっさいすすめられることなく結局どこにあったも分からずじまいで
スタンドアップパドルボートも「立って漕ぐんだよ」ぐらいの説明であとは放置でした
結局水中スクーター以外は時間つぶしのおまけ的な扱いなのでしょう
そう考えると高いオプションだと思います
あとすごく揺れるので酔い止めは絶対必要です！！
絶対に酔わない自信があったのですが人生で初船酔いを体験しました（＾＾；

There were two groups participating, including a Filipino family who came from the mainland United States. I brought my mother along, but all the participants were quite good swimmers, so the guide, sensing this, took us out further than expected. Thanks to that, we were able to see turtles and a variety of colorful, rare fish, which made us very satisfied. I recommend the morning tour as the sea is clearer then.

アメリカ本土から来られたフィリピン人家族とで２組参加でした。
私は母を連れてだったのですが、参加者全員かなり泳げる方だったので、それを察知したガイドさんが、思いの外沖の方まで連れてくださいました。
おかげさまで、亀や色とりどりの珍しい魚をみることができ、大満足でした。
午前中のツアーのほうが、海もキレイでオススメです。

This is my third time paragliding, and I'm a repeat customer. Every time, I enjoy flying so much. The instructions are mainly in English, but they provide a Japanese instruction manual. They entertained me with some broken Japanese. If I have the opportunity to go again next time, I will definitely participate!

3回目のパラセイリングで、リピーターです。
毎回気持ちよく飛んでいます。
説明は主に英語ですが、日本語の説明書があり渡してくれます。片言の日本語で楽しませてくれました～
また次回行く機会があれば参加しまーす。

The waves are small, but even without much paddling strength, you can ride them if you time your push on the board well, so anyone can catch a wave. If I could wish for anything, it would be to ride slightly bigger waves so that it wouldn't get boring until the end.

In the end, everyone was able to stand up and strike a pose with smiles.

Anyway, paddling is tough... At the end, I was able to purchase a CDR of the practice footage taken from the beach for $30.

Overall, I am satisfied.

小さい波ですが、パドルの力が無くてもタイミング良くボードを押してもらえるので誰でも波に乗ることが出来ます
欲を言えばもう少しだけ大きい波に乗れると最後まで飽きなくていいなーと思いますが

みんな最後には立てるようになり、笑顔でポーズを決めていました

とにかくパドルがキツイ…
最後、練習風景をビーチから撮影いただいたCDRを30ドルで購入することが出来ました

概ね満足です

This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done… it's a must bucket list item. It is like you are transported to another world and underwater world and I got to see fish, turtles, sting rays - just amazing - you won't regret it. Thanks to the whole team, they made is such a fun experience.

I never thought I would go parasailing but I can honestly tell you that these guys were amazing and I felt very safe the whole time. My sister and I had an awesome time!!

Fantastic place to swim, snorkel and meet the locals. If you do not have your own snorkel equipment, need a ride to and from this area and a good lunch, then this is a decent deal. However, I had my own equipment and in hindsight I wished I had rented a car (same cost) for travel to Kailua Beach. The beach is free, could have stayed till sunset (instead of 2:30 pm), explore the nightlife, and dined here instead of my expensive tourist trap in Waikiki. Learn from my experience, but come here for a great beach experience.

I was nervous about my first parasailing experience, but the instructor was fun and my anxiety disappeared. The wind felt great and the view was amazing. The sea was very beautiful, and I really enjoyed it. I definitely want to do it again next time!

初めてのパラセイリングでドキドキでしたがインストラクターの方も楽しくて不安もなくなりました。風が気持ちよくて眺めも最高☆海がとても綺麗で本当に気持ちよくて次も絶対にやりたいと思いました。

Taking this tour was very helpful in making sure we made the most out of our visit. Our guide gave us a detailed review of the area so that we were able to make an informed decision on our activities. I would definitely recommend this tour.