All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

We had a great time! Captain and crew did an amazing job ensuring we were safe and having a blast!

This year, I was taken care of by Chieko again. Surprisingly, we were the only ones in the morning 😅 I felt a bit guilty to have her all to ourselves as our private instructor. Of course, there were plenty of fish, and the sand patterns were wonderfully mysterious, which made me very satisfied. I'm also grateful for all the information shared during the round trip drive. Next year, my daughter will join us as well!

今年もチエコさんにお世話になりました
なんと午前中は私たちだけ😅　申し訳なくも専属でインストラクト頂きました　もちろん沢山のお魚　また砂紋も不思議神秘的で大満足　往復のドライブもいろいろ教えて頂き感謝感謝です
来年は娘も一緒に、参加させて頂きます♪

Dan was the best. He took care of us. He is knowledgeable about the area and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this tour.

Before the pandemic, I participated in a different experience plan, and this was my second time joining. There were hardly any Japanese participants, and the staff were engaging with the participants, asking where they were from. I was nervous when it was our turn, but even though I could hardly speak any English, I managed to have a conversation. The explanations were all in English, so I couldn't take notes, but I didn't have any difficulties. I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle. There was one Japanese staff member at the information center, which was helpful. You can take photos at each location before participating and purchase them before leaving. It was $20. Since it's a popular option, I think it's better to make a reservation before departure. I'm glad I participated.

コロナ前に別の体験プランに参加し今回2回目の参加でした。参加者に日本人はほとんどいなくスタッフさんが参加者にどこから来たの？とか順番に話しかけていてドキドキしながら私たちの番になりほとんど英語は話せませんが何とか会話が出来ました。説明は全部英語なので内容は書き取りできませんが不自由はなかったです。ウミガメに出会えて感激しました。案内所に日本人スタッフが一人いるので助かりました。参加前にそれぞれの場所で写真を撮り帰る前に購入できます。20💲でした。人気なオプションなので出発前に予約したほうがいいと思います。参加して良かったです。

I participated with my mother in her 70s, and I think anyone can enjoy it regardless of age! It became the most fun memory during our stay on Oahu. The view from 150 meters up is amazing. For those who are undecided, I highly recommend it :)

I had read reviews and thought we would have to wait for a while after check-in, but perhaps because all four groups of participants arrived quickly, we set sail 15 minutes ahead of schedule and finished an hour before the planned end time, which allowed us to relax afterward.

Photos were available for $40 and could be paid by credit card. There were many pictures, and I was satisfied. It seemed that everyone in our group tipped around $20. Just for your reference... (You can pay with a QR code even if you don't have cash.)

70代の母と参加しましたが、年齢関係なく、誰でも楽しめると思います！
オアフ島滞在中、一番楽しい思い出になりました。
150m上空からの景色は最高です。
迷われている方、ぜひぜひ:)
クチコミを拝見し、チェックイン時間からしばらく待たされるかと思っていましたが、4組の参加者全員揃うのが早かったからか、予定の15分前には出航し、終了予定時刻の1時間前に終わり、その後ゆっくりできたのでよかったです。
写真は40ドルでクレカ決済可でした。枚数も多く、満足しました。
チップは、私たちの回はみなさん20ドル払っていたようです。ご参考までに…。（現金なくてもQRコードで払えます。）

We were supposed to gather 30 minutes earlier, but we ended up waiting in a hot van... The overseas guests were late, and we started just in the nick of time. However, once we actually got to go parasailing, it was such a refreshing experience that I forgot all about that.

30分前集合でしたが、きっちり行くと暑いバンで待たされました、、、。海外の方が遅く、始まるのもギリギリでした。
しかし，実際パラセーリングに乗るとそんなことも忘れるぐらい爽快な体験ができました。

I had decided not to try anything that felt unstable, but parasailing was different. It was stable the whole time, and it wasn't scary at all. I was quickly lifted up, and it felt amazing with the view being absolutely fantastic. It was an experience that you can't get from being on a plane. I think even those who are afraid of heights can enjoy it. I definitely recommend giving it a try. I just wish the experience lasted a bit longer!

地に足がつかないのは乗らないと決めていましたがパラセーリングは別でした。ずっと安定していて高くて怖いということもありませんでした。あっという間に上に上がりとても気持ちよく景色も最高でした。飛行機などでは味わえない時間でした。高いのが苦手な人でも楽しめると思いました。ぜひ体験してみてください。体験時間がもっと長ければいいな〜

I arrived 15 minutes before the meeting time, but there was one foreigner standing at the reception area, so I thought he was part of the fishing boat crew, only to find out he was a tour guest... As the meeting time approached, other guests started to gather, but the crucial fishing boat did not arrive. It finally showed up about 10 minutes after the meeting time...

There were a total of 4 groups (11 people) in the tour, and 2 of them were children. By the way, we were the only Japanese couple, and we couldn't communicate in Japanese at all, but we managed with some words and a translation app.

I wasn't looking at the clock, but the travel time might not have been more than an hour one way... I felt like we had more time for fishing because of that. The waves were high that day, and the boat rocked quite a bit... I took motion sickness medication just in case, so I was fine, but it could have been bad if I hadn't... The two kids who came with us both got sick, and their dad was resting indoors.

We caught a total of 4 fish (it seems like the other guests caught about the same), but the fish were around 20 centimeters and all had to be released, so we couldn't eat them on the boat... It seemed like they were trolling while moving to the fishing spot, but I wonder if everyone would get to enjoy the catch if a big one was caught? Since we couldn't eat the fish on the boat and couldn't communicate in Japanese at all, I rated it 4 stars.

集合時間の15分前に着いたのですが、受付場所に1人の外国人が立ってたので釣り船の人だと思ったらツアー客だった…
集合時間が近づくにつれて他のお客さんも集まってきましたが、肝心な釣り船の方が来ません。
集合時間から10分くらい経ってやっと来ました…
ツアー客は全部で4組(11人)で、うち2人が子供でした。
ちなみに、日本人は私達夫婦だけで日本語は全く通じませんが、単語と翻訳アプリで何とか大丈夫でした。

時計を見てなかったのですが移動時間は片道1時間も無かったかも…
その分、釣りの時間が長かった気がします。
この日は波が高く船はかなり揺れました…
念の為に酔い止めの薬を飲んでたので大丈夫でしたが、飲んでなかったらヤバかったかも…
一緒に行った子供達は2人ともダウンして、お父さんも室内で休んでました。

全部で4匹釣りました(他のお客さんも同じぐらいみたい)が、釣れた魚は20センチ前後で全てリリースされて船上で食べることは出来ませんでした…
釣り場に移動する際にトローリングもしてたみたいですが、大物が釣れればみんなに振る舞うのかな？
釣った魚が船上で食べられなかったのと日本語が全く通じないのがイマイチだったので評価は☆4つにしました。

It's much more expensive than I expected. First of all, the breathtaking view was something I've never experienced before. With the strong yen, I thought the price for just five minutes was high, but five minutes is enough. The sea breeze on the way to and from the island feels great. My whole family was very satisfied. The staff speaks English and is cheerful and friendly. It's just a short walk from the lagoon at Hilton Hawaiian Village. It's very convenient if you're staying at the Hilton.

思ってたより、かなりかなり高いです。まず経験する事のないびっくりするぐらいの絶景でした。円高もあり5分の時間でこの料金は高いなと思いましたが、5分ぐらいで充分です。沖への行き帰りも潮風が気持ち良いです。家族皆んな大満足でした。スタッフは英語ですが陽気でフレンドリーです。ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのラグーンから歩いてすぐです。ヒルトンに宿泊ならとても便利です。

During my trip to Hawaii, I boldly tried parasailing. At first, I was nervous, but the exhilarating moment of being lifted into the sky from the boat is unforgettable! The expansive blue of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head left me speechless, like a postcard-perfect view. Even someone as timid as I am was able to enjoy it comfortably, thanks to the staff's thorough explanations and support. This is definitely an activity I want to do again when I go to Hawaii!

ハワイ旅行中に思い切ってチャレンジしたパラセーリング。
最初はドキドキでしたが、ボートからふわっと空へ上がる瞬間の爽快感は忘れられません！
青く広がるワイキキビーチとダイアモンドヘッド。まるで絵はがきのような景色に言葉を失いました。
怖がりな私でも安心して楽しめたのは、スタッフさんの丁寧な説明とサポートがあったからこそ。
ハワイに行ったら、絶対にまたやりたいアクティビティです！

I would not recommend an unaccompanied (self guided) kayak adventure in Kailua Bay. The in and out of the water is challenging so if you go to a beach or island without someone helping it's a little scary. We went out to one of the small islands. It took about 1.5 hours and we were paddling the entire time. Again, so tricky getting in and out we decided to leave only after about 10mns. Also shallow water if you don't stay close to shore with tons of coral that I saw people pushing on with their paddles which really harms it. It was hard not to though since they sat so close to the surface. Another great reason to have a guide. They would have steered us closer to shore to avoid it all and the stress of realizing we were damaging it.

It was the perfect experience to understand scuba diving. Reda was a patient, knowledgeable and fun instructor. The group caught on quickly and then got to scuba in the lagoon and see coral, fish and sea life. Highly recommend this tour.

My husband and I absolutely loved this experience. We got to kayak, snorkel and swim in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The crew was extremely sweet, the live music was phenomenal and the views were breathtaking. We would go back 100%.

This was a fantastic snorkeling tour. Very organized. Dan and his wife were very professional and courteous. The equipment was provided, along with water and snacks. Pickup and drop off was very convenient. Thanks for a wonderful adventure!

Even though it's called a sandbar, the sandy beach and sea in the photo are only available during limited times, so be cautious if you plan to visit. Also, the timing was bad, and it was cold. Activities also require waiting in line, so you can't do them at your own pace.

サンドバーといっても写真のイメージの砂浜と海があるのは限られた時期で行く場合は要注意です。あとは時期が悪くて寒かったです。
アクティビティも順番待ちで自分のタイミングで出来るわけではない。

The staff on the boat were kind, and when my line got snagged on the bottom, they immediately replaced it with a smile without saying anything, which was a great help.

船のスタッフさんも親切で船底に仕掛けの針が引っ掛けても何も言わず笑顔で直ぐに仕掛けを替えて下さり大変助かりました。

This was my first time participating in such an activity in Hawaii. The moment I took off, I was surprised, but once I was flying, the view was wonderful! The staff were very polite and attentive. I don't speak much Japanese, but they communicated with gestures, so there were no problems at all!

ハワイでのこのようなアクティビティは初めての参加です。
飛ぶ瞬間はびっくりしましたが、飛んでしまったら素敵な景色！
スタッフの方もとても丁寧な対応でした♪日本語はほとんど出来ませんが、身振り手振りでやってくれるので、全く問題なしでした！

My younger son, who is in elementary school, was quite hesitant, but everyone who was there encouraged him, and he was able to fly safely. It seems he had a great time. There is some thrill to it, but you can't often see Waikiki from the sky like this.

小学生の次男がかなり引いていたけど、同席した皆さんが励ましてくれて無事に飛べました。楽しかったようです。スリルはありますが、空から見るワイキキはなかなか見れません。

I chose the banana boat and bumper tube plan! The bumper tube was especially fun! I'm glad I got to see sea turtles too!

バナナボートとバンパーチューブのプランにしました！バンパーチューブが特に楽しかった！海亀にも会えてよかった！

The staff was excellent.
To be honest, Hanauma Bay doesn't have the clarity for snorkeling, and the fish are sparse.
It might have just been a bad time of year.

スタッフは最高でした。
ハナウマ湾は、正直に言えば、シュノーケリングするほどの透明度はなく、魚もまばらです。
たまたま時期が悪かったのかもしれません。

Under the guidance of our cheerful guide, we rowed with all our might! The exhilaration afterward was amazing, and it's an activity that becomes addictive. If I have companions in the future who haven't tried this activity, I will definitely recommend it and join them!

愉快なガイドさん？の指示のもと、必死でオールを漕ぎます！笑
そのあとの疾走感は最高で、クセになるアクティビティです^^
今後、同行者にこのアクティビティをしたことがない人がいたら、必ずお勧めして一緒に乗ります！

The whole team made us comfortable especially with the kids! Kind and friendly!!! Thank you for making our trip special and memorable. The boys want to take you up on a job 🤗

It was a bit cold due to the wind and occasional rain. However, I encountered many fish while snorkeling and was able to kayak skillfully, creating great memories with my wife. The staff was very attentive and provided friendly advice, making it a wonderful day. Thank you! 😊

風があり、時々雨も降ったので少し寒かったです。でもシュノーケルで多くの魚にも出会えたし、カヤックにも上手に乗れたので、妻との良い思い出になりました。そしてスタッフの気配りも十分で、とてもフレンドリーなアドバイスにて、良い一日となりました。ありがとうございました😊

This is my third time at Sandbar!
My wife and daughter were there for the first time.
The staff were friendly and communicated in Japanese, making it a very enjoyable experience.

Meeting up on-site was smooth, and the guidance was seamless.

サンドバーは、私は３回目！
妻と娘は初めてでした。
スタッフの皆さんが和気あいあいと日本語を使ってくれて案内してくれるので、とても楽しく過ごすことができました。

また現地集合で、参加させてもらい案内もスムーズでした。

Stunning location, not too many people, but of a process to get into the park but once there it was lovely. We didn’t get to see turtles but there was a lot of other fish to see.

We had a canoe experience with our 8 and 10-year-old kids. Every time we crossed the waves, my daughter exclaimed, "It's just like Moana!" and she was so happy.

While waiting for the waves, we chatted and relaxed, and when the waves came, we rode them at an incredible speed. It felt amazing and was the best experience! We rode the waves about three times and were very satisfied! Mahalo🌺

8歳と10才の子供達と一緒に
カヌー体験、波を超えて進むたびに
モアナみたい！珊瑚礁を超えていくよー！
って娘が大喜びでした。

波を待つ間もお話ししたり
リラックスしたり、いざ波が来た時は
すごいスピードで波にのって
気持ちよくて最高でした！
3回ほど波乗りしてくれて
大満足でした！Mahalo🌺

I requested a pick-up service, and both the departure and return were almost on time.

I felt reassured because there was a proper explanation from a Japanese person before boarding the boat.

I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The water level was about waist-high and felt cold at first, but I got used to it quickly. The live music on the boat was wonderful.

送迎をお願いしましたが行き帰りほぼ時間通りでした。
日本人の方から船に乗る前にきちんと説明があったので安心できました。

SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリングと堪能しました。
水位は腰くらいあって最初は冷たく感じましたがすぐ慣れました。
船での生演奏が素晴らしかったです。

I arrived on time as instructed to gather 30 minutes before the reservation, but the staff was absent, so it seemed like it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.

I forgot to take motion sickness medication and got nauseous from the boat's rocking and the parasailing. For those who are prone to motion sickness, taking medication is essential. The staff at the reception and the person explaining the parasailing were able to converse in Japanese.

It was my first time parasailing. I felt more scared than I expected, but the view was absolutely amazing, and it became a wonderful memory.

予約時間の30分前集合の指示があったので時間通り行きましたが、スタッフが不在で待ち時間があったのでもう少し遅めに行っても大丈夫そうでした。

酔い止めを忘れてしまい船の揺れとパラセーリングの揺れで酔ってしまったので酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
受付の方、パラセーリングの説明をしてくれる方は日本語で会話できました。

パラセーリングは初めてでした。
思ってた以上に怖さは感じましたが景色が最高に良くてとても良い思い出になりました。

My family had so much fun. Great drivers. Would do it again with the same crew

Lanikai is certainly beautiful, but when it comes to beach snorkeling, the Palau Pacific Resort is definitely superior. You can't expect much in terms of fish variety or density. However, you might encounter turtles. We also saw a turtle over 80 cm long. (Unfortunately, I forgot to turn on the camera, so I don't have a photo, but it was the largest one I've ever seen.)

ラニカイは確かに綺麗ですが、ビーチシュノーケルという点ではパラオパシフィックリゾートの方が断然上。魚影も種類も期待できません。
ただ、カメには出会えるかもしれません。
私達も甲良長80cm超えを見ましたよ。（写真は電源ON忘れたので無いですが、あれほどの巨体は初めて見ました）