Oahu
It was amazing! The ocean was beautiful, and I really had a great time!! I want to go back and jump again when I visit Hawaii!
さいこうでしたぁー!
海も綺麗だし本当に楽しかったです!!
ハワイに行ったらまた飛びたいとおもいます!
We participated as a couple. We went to various places, but it was our first time in Kailua! It's an area that's been featured a lot in magazines recently, so I was looking forward to it. The departure went by in no time, and we arrived around 9 AM, earlier than scheduled. There was an initial briefing about the facilities and some important points, which took a little time, but it made us feel secure about participating. Since the time was short, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, we planned to enjoy the beach in the morning and shopping in the afternoon. We hesitated about renting bikes due to the additional fee (around $10), but it turned out to be the right decision. If you want to enjoy both the beach and shopping, it's definitely better to rent a bike. Everything you need for the beach can be rented, so we borrowed a bodyboard and eagerly headed to the beach, but the sea was like a lake. I later asked the shop staff, and they said there are waves on some days. If you're planning to use a board, it might be better to check the sea first. In the end, we only had lunch at the beach, but enjoying a delicious lunch while gazing at the beautiful beach was the best! As everyone has mentioned, the spinach pizza is delicious! However, if you go as a couple, it might be better to get one bento and one pizza each. Sharing a pizza might get boring. Kailua Town is just the right size for cycling, so you won't wander around unnecessarily, and it's easy to see everything. There are many cute interior shops, and I did quite a bit of shopping. Even with the weak yen, I think it's more economical to buy sale items than online. The Japanese staff at the shop were friendly and fun, and I was satisfied with Kailua Town, so I'm glad we participated. However, I felt that the time was a bit short until 2:30 PM while we were in the sea. I would love to visit again slowly.
夫婦で参加しました。いろいろな所に行きましたが、カイルアは初めて!最近雑誌でもよく紹介されているエリアなので楽しみにしていました。出発してからはあっと言う間、予定時間より早く9時くらいには到着しました。最初に施設の事、注意事項、いろいろ説明があり少し時間がかかってしまいますが、安心して参加できます。9時30分~14時30分の短い時間ですので私たちは午前中海、午後買い物と思っていました。自転車は別途料金($10くらい)がかかるので悩みましたが、レンタルして正解でした。海と買い物、両方楽しみたい方は絶対にレンタルした方がいいです。海に必要な物は全てレンタル出来るので、ボディーボードを借りて張り切ってビーチに行きましたが、湖のような海。後でお店の人に聞きましたが、日によっては波もあるとの事。ボードをしようと思っている方は最初に海にチェックに行かれた方がいいかな。結局ビーチではランチを食べただけでしたが、きれいなビーチを眺めながらの美味しいランチは最高でした!皆さん書いていますがほうれん草のピザ美味しいです!でも、2人で行ったらお弁当とピザ一つずつがいいかもしれません。2人でピザだとあきそうです。カイルアタウンは自転車で廻るのにちょうどいい大きさでムダにうろうろする事もなく見やすいです。インテリアの可愛いお店がたくさんあり、私は結構買い物をしました。円安ですがセールのものがあればネットで買うよりお得だと思います。ショップの日本人スタッフの方、楽しく親切で、カイルアタウンにも満足で参加してよかったです。ただ、海に入っていたらやはり14時30分までだと時間が足りなかったかな。また、ゆっくり訪れてみたいです。
It was my first time in Kailua! Since it's a beach that has been ranked number one in the U.S., I was looking forward to snorkeling, but my actual experience felt like I was just taken there. However, for those who are familiar with the area, it might be nice to have that freedom. But if you're just being taken along, I felt it was quite expensive. They do lend snorkeling sets, mats, and bodyboards, and lunch is included (I was looking forward to the lunch menu, but it turned out to be a special menu just for lunch, so I was disappointed when I was told that after choosing from the menu at the register). Still, I felt it was expensive. The ocean is incredibly beautiful, and I think I saw some nice sights, but I didn't see many fish. Of course, there were a few. I wasn't told about the snorkeling points, so it would have been nice if they had informed me about them. Or maybe there just aren't many corals? I'm not sure. The sandy beach is very beautiful! The staff speaks Japanese and is very nice, but since it was a tour in an unfamiliar place, I felt it was quite expensive for being so hands-off (or, to put it positively, free). But the ocean is truly beautiful! We rented bikes and went to Lanikai Beach, which is about a 15-minute ride away (probably currently ranked number one in the U.S.), and it was even more wonderful than Kailua! The water is shallower than in Kailua, and the waves aren't rough, so I definitely think it's worth the trip! We left Kailua early to go to Lanikai Beach, and it turned out to be great because we could spend more time there! I didn't see any turtles, but it was incredibly beautiful! I couldn't find any fish, but the beauty made me feel like that didn't matter! Overall, the ocean is amazing! It would have been even better if they could have shared more recommended spots. Also, the return bus at 2:30 felt a bit short!
初めてのカイルアでした!全米ナンバーワンになったこともあるビーチということで、シュノーケルも出きるし、楽しみにしていましたが、実際はただ、連れていってもらっただけ、という印象でした。ただ、行ったことがあって、慣れた人なら自由でいいかもしれないし、連れていってもらうだけなら、結構高いと感じました。シュノーケルセットや、ゴザ、ボディーボードも貸してもらえるし、ランチ付(ランチはメニューみて、楽しみにしていたのですが、実際は、通常メニューではなく、ランチ専用だったので、メニュー選んでから、レジで言われたので残念でした。)ですが、それでも、高いと感じました。ただ、うみも凄く綺麗だし、場所的にはいいものが見れたなと思いましたが、魚は見れませんでした。もちろん、少しはいましたよ。シュノーケルポイントも、教えてもらえなかったので、あるなら、教えてもらえたら、良かったかな。それとも、もともと珊瑚が少なくいないのか?わかりません。砂浜がとても綺麗です!スタッフの対応も日本語通じるし、とても、いいですが、慣れてない場所での、ツアーだったので、私からしたら、こんなに、放置(よく言えば自由)の割には高いな、と。ただ、海は本当に綺麗!自前になりますが、レンタル自転車を借りて、15分位行った、ラニカイビーチ(多分現在米ナンバーワン)は、カイルア以上に素晴らしかった!カイルアより、浅瀬だし、波も荒くないので、絶対足を伸ばした方がいいと思います!私達は、早くカイルアをでて、ラニカイビーチに行ったので、結果長く過ごせて良かったです!!亀には会えませんでしたが、とてもとても綺麗でした!魚も見つけられなかったけど、そんなの関係ないと思える程綺麗でした!まぁ、トータルでまとめると、海は素晴らしい。!!もっと、お勧めポイントを教えて頂けるともっと良かったかな。あと、2時半に帰りのバスというのも、短い感じがしました!
Amazing crew and an amazing time! Would definitely suggest to anyone that wants to try parasailing!
We participated as a couple. We headed to the shop by bus. It’s a combined office and shop, and you can rent lockers, which is convenient for storing valuables. Users get discounts on shop items, so we bought surf brand T-shirts and accessories. It’s a better deal than buying in Waikiki.
It was our first time doing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), but the guide was kind and taught us in a fun way. After receiving a lecture indoors, we headed to the ocean! The board is stable, so I could paddle without any issues while sitting. If you position yourself well, it’s easy to stand up.
We aimed for a nearby uninhabited island, which was a comfortable distance away, and took a break there. We enjoyed snacks and water, and the guide took photos with their camera. We received the photos via email later.
On the way back, I got quite used to it and paddled almost entirely while standing. The next day, we rented SUP boards at Waikiki Beach and enjoyed it for about two hours, getting really hooked on it.
Thanks to this tour, we were able to enjoy SUP on our own in Waikiki. The lunch included in the tour can be chosen from two restaurants on the premises. The pizza was quite substantial and delicious. I chose the recommended spinach and garlic pizza, which was incredibly tasty and addictive.
They lent us bicycles, so we went to Lanikai Beach during our free time. If you have a specific goal, I think there’s time to go shopping in Kailua town as well.
This tour is recommended because you can enjoy various activities, not just SUP, making it a great deal.
夫婦2人で参加しました。
バスでお店に向かいます。事務所兼ショップで、ロッカーを借りられるので貴重品等も入れられて便利。利用者はショップアイテムが安くなるのでサーフブランドTシャツや小物などを買いました。ワイキキで買うよりお得ですね。
初SUPでしたが、ガイドさんが優しく楽しく教えてくれました。
室内でレクチャーを受けいざ海へ!ボードは安定するので座ってなら問題なく漕ぐことが出来ます。スタンドも立つ位置がしっかりしていれば簡単に立てました。
近くの無人島を目指すのですが程よい距離でその無人島でひと休憩。お菓子と水を頂いたり、ガイドさんのカメラで写真を撮ってくれます。写真は後日メールで頂きました。
復路はだいぶ慣れてほぼスタンドで漕いで戻ってこれました。
次の日はワイキキビーチでSUPレンタルして2時間くらいSUPを楽しんだくらいハマりました。
このツアーで体験をしたおかげでワイキキで自分たちだけでもSUPが楽しめました。
ツアーでセットになっているランチは敷地内にある2店舗から選べます。
ピザは結構なボリュームでおいしかったです。オススメされたほうれん草とガーリックのピザにしましたがコレが美味でハマる味です。
自転車を貸してもらえたので空いた時間でラニカイビーチまで行きました。
目的がある程度決まっているならカイルア市街まで行って買い物する時間もあると思います。
SUPだけじゃなく色々楽しめるのでお得なツアーでオススメです。
We requested parasailing, which my husband wanted to do on our honeymoon. A wild guy came to pick us up, and we were all excited to join among the international crowd! The crew was cheerful, and we soared high, experiencing the best views! I forgot to say "drive please" and ended up in the sea, but it was incredibly fun! I want to participate again!
ハネムーンで旦那さんのやりたかったパラセーリングをお願いしました。pick upからワイルドなおじさんが来られ、みんな海外の人の中でわくわく参加しました!クルーの方も陽気で、たかーく上がり最高の絶景を感じれました!ドライプリーズと言い忘れ海に浸かったりしたけど最高に楽しかったです!また参加したいです‼︎
In January, I finally visited Kailua Beach with my mother. She wanted to relax and see the beautiful ocean, while I was eager to actively try snorkeling and bodyboarding, so we chose the "Kailua Sightseeing and Snorkeling Experience with Lunch."
The staff who picked us up from the hotel were Japanese, which made us feel at ease. They chatted with us, and before we knew it, we had arrived. From the narrow path leading to the beach, we could see the emerald green sea, and the refreshing sea breeze really lifted our spirits (laughs). We quickly laid out a mat in the shade and rushed into the water with our floaties. The waves were calm in the morning, and we were super lucky to see a rainbow next to the island. While Waikiki Beach is lively and fun, once you visit Kailua, it feels like it would be a shame not to come back!
The seawater in January was still cold, so we couldn't snorkel for long, but we enjoyed walking along the beach and relaxing with a book on our mat. We chose pizza for lunch, and the staff at the pizza place were very friendly. It came with drinks, and the recommended spinach and garlic pizza was a hit. The size was huge, about two faces worth, and we were very satisfied. Time flew by.
I definitely want to go back to Kailua Beach. I heard from the staff that the color of the ocean changes when you go further out, so next time I hope to try kayaking and make it to the island. I had a relaxing time at one of the most beautiful beaches in my life, so I highly recommend it!
念願のカイルアビーチに1月に母と参加しました。母はきれいな海を見てのんびりしたいようで、かたや私はシュノーケルやボディーボードにもアクティブに挑戦したかったので、「カイルア観光・シュノーケル体験 ランチ付き」にしました。
ホテル送迎してくきれたスタッフさんも日本人で安心しました。いろんな話をしてくださったので、あっという間に到着。
海辺に向かう細道からエメラルドグリーンの海がみえ、爽やかな海風にもうテンション上がりまくり(笑)すぐ木陰にゴザを敷き、うきわを持って海に駆け込みました。午前中は波が穏やかで島の横から虹もかかってすごくラッキーでした。ワイキキビーチも賑やかでたのしいけれど、一度カイルアを訪れたらもうカイルア来ずしてはもったいないって感じです♪
1月の海水はまだ冷たく、長時間シュノーケルはできなかったけど、浜辺を歩いたり、マットを敷いてのんびり読書してリラックスできました。
私たちはランチはピザをチョイス。ピザ屋の定員さんも感じよかったです。ドリンク付きでした。おすすめのほうれん草とガーリックのピザは大当たりでした。サイズも顔2つ分はあるくらいのビックサイズで大満足。あっという間の時間でした。
また絶対カイルアビーチに行きたいです。沖にでると海の色がまた違ってくるとスタッフの方から聞いたので次はカヤックに挑戦して島まで行けたらいいな。人生で一番美しいビーチに訪れリラックスした時間を過ごせたのでオススメです♪
I made a reservation for private lessons for myself and my daughter, who is under 13 years old. Normally, there should be two instructors available since an instructor is required for each child under 13, but there was only one. They quickly called in another instructor, but I wonder about the situation.
13歳以下の娘と2人分、プライベートレッスンで、予約をしたのですが、本来なら13歳以下はインストラクターが必ずつかなくてはならないので、インストラクターは二人用意されているはずなのに、一人しかいなかった。急きょもう一人よんでくれましたが、いかがなものか。
Thank you very much for experiencing the surfing lesson with Waikiki Beach Services. However, we sincerely apologize for the incorrect information reflected on the tour page, which may have caused you inconvenience.
As you mentioned, we only offer private lessons for customers aged 12 and under. While it was stated that the private lesson is one-on-one, please understand that during the beach lesson before entering the water, one instructor teaches multiple students. It is only in the water that there will be one instructor per student for the one-on-one lesson.
この度はワイキキビーチサービスのサーフィンレッスンを体験して頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
しかしながら、ツアーページ上の記載が正しく反映されておらず、ご迷惑をおかけして誠に申し訳ございません。
仰るとおり、12歳以下のお客様へはプライベートレッスンのみ提供しております。
プライベートレッスンはマンツーマンと記載されておりましたが、海に入るまでのビーチでのレッスンには、1人のインストラクターが複数の生徒を教えております。水中でのみ、生徒1人につきインストラクターが1人付くマンツーマンレッスンとなりますことご了承いただけましたら幸いです。
I was excited for my first parasailing experience! Since it was our honeymoon, we decided to try something we wouldn't normally do, and we took on parasailing.
The pickup was in front of the Duke Kahanamoku statue. It might be a bit hard to find? A trolley came to pick us up. It was a flashy trolley with a parasailing design against a blue sky.
As soon as we got on the trolley, we arrived at the sea.
After checking in at the boat dock and waiting for a while, we were taken onto the boat in order based on our parasailing height.
We were given a paper during check-in, so if you show it to someone near the boat, there won't be any mistakes.
Once on the boat, the explanation began right away. They spoke in simple English, which was easy to understand, and there was also a Japanese instruction sheet circulating, so it was fine.
I think the parasailing lasted about 5 minutes per group.
But it was very satisfying! In fact, for first-timers, 5 minutes might be tiring.
When we experienced it, the weather was great and the scenery was fantastic.
Seeing Hawaii from the sky was wonderful.
At one point, they lowered the height and dipped our bottoms in the water.
As first-timers, we were satisfied even at 110 meters!
I enjoy heights and thrilling attractions, but it turned out that my wife isn't very good with heights. She seemed to have fun, though.
As a side note, all four couples who participated with us were mixed-gender couples, and among them, three women, including my wife, got seasick from the boat's rocking instead of from parasailing. It might be a bit tough for those who are prone to motion sickness.
I would love to participate again.
人生初のパラセイリングでワクワク!
新婚旅行だったので普段しないようなことをしようということでパラセイリングに挑戦しました
ピックアップはデュークカハナモク像の前
少しわかりずらい?トロリーが迎えに来てくれます
青空がバックのパラセイリングの写真柄の派手なトロリーでした
トロリーに乗るとすぐに海に到着
船の乗り場で受付を済ませてしばらく待っているとパラセイリングの高度別?で順番に船に乗せてもらえます
受付の際に紙を渡されるので、それを船の近くにいる人に見せれば間違うことはありません
船に乗るとさっそく説明が始まります
簡単な英語で話してくださるのでわかりやすいですが、日本語の説明書も回覧で回ってくるので大丈夫です
パラセイリングは1組ずつで5分ほどだったと思います
が、とっても満足できます!
むしろ初めてだと5分以上は疲れるかもしれません
私たちが体験したときは
天気も良く景色はサイコーでした
空から見たハワイも素晴らしかったです
途中高度を下げてお尻を水面にもつけてくれます
初めての私たちは110mでも満足は出来ましたよ!
私は高いところやスリリングなアトラクションは好きなのですが、嫁は高いところがあまり得意ではないということが今回の体験で判明しました
楽しかったのは楽しかったようですが。
余談ですが今回一緒に参加した4組は全て
男女のカップルだったのですが、ウチの嫁を含め3組の女性がパラセイリングではなく船の揺れで酔っていました
船酔いしやすい方には少し辛いかもしれません
また参加したいです。
I saw a feature on Hawaii on TV that introduced this tour, and I really wanted to participate, so I signed up. All the staff are locals, and they only speak English. It might be nice to view Waikiki from the ocean, but it was a bit different from what was shown on TV, which was disappointing. If you're looking to enjoy a sense of activity, other sailing tours might be better.
テレビでハワイの特集をしているのを見たときに、このツアーを紹介していてぜひ参加したいと思い、申し込みました。スタッフは全員地元の方で、英語しか通じません。沖から宿泊しているワイキキを眺めるのにはいいかもしれませんが、ちょっとテレビで紹介していたものとは違っていて残念でした。アクティビティな感覚を楽しむのであれば、ほかのセーリングツアーのほうがいいかもしれません。
We sailed Christmas Day and it was the perfect way to spend the day. The crew were friendly and we had a great sail - well worth the cost
Enjoyed the crew and the experience. We were pushed in directions instead of us controlling the scooters and we would have liked to move it on our own. The experience was wonderful and we saw many fish and sea turtles. Thanks for a great trip
I was excited for my first parasailing experience! Since it was our honeymoon, we decided to try something we wouldn't normally do, so we challenged ourselves with parasailing.
The pickup was in front of the Duke Kahanamoku statue. It might be a bit hard to find? A trolley came to pick us up. It was a flashy trolley with a parasailing design against a blue sky.
Once we got on the trolley, we quickly arrived at the beach.
After checking in at the boat dock and waiting for a while, we were taken onto the boat in order based on our parasailing height.
They give you a paper during check-in, so if you show it to someone near the boat, there won't be any mistakes.
Once on the boat, the explanation starts right away. They speak in simple English, which is easy to understand, and they also circulate a Japanese explanation sheet, so it's all good.
I think the parasailing lasted about 5 minutes per group.
But it was very satisfying! In fact, for first-timers, 5 minutes might be tiring.
When we experienced it, the weather was great, and the scenery was fantastic.
The view of Hawaii from the sky was wonderful.
At one point, they lowered the height and dipped our bottoms into the water.
As first-timers, we were satisfied even at 110 meters!
I enjoy heights and thrilling attractions, but it turned out my wife isn't very good with heights. She seemed to have fun, though.
As a side note, all four couples who participated with us were mixed-gender couples, and among them, three women, including my wife, got seasick from the boat's rocking instead of from the parasailing. It might be a bit tough for those who are prone to seasickness.
I would love to participate again.
人生初のパラセイリングでワクワク!
新婚旅行だったので普段しないようなことをしようということでパラセイリングに挑戦しました
ピックアップはデュークカハナモク像の前
少しわかりずらい?トロリーが迎えに来てくれます
青空がバックのパラセイリングの写真柄の派手なトロリーでした
トロリーに乗るとすぐに海に到着
船の乗り場で受付を済ませてしばらく待っているとパラセイリングの高度別?で順番に船に乗せてもらえます
受付の際に紙を渡されるので、それを船の近くにいる人に見せれば間違うことはありません
船に乗るとさっそく説明が始まります
簡単な英語で話してくださるのでわかりやすいですが、日本語の説明書も回覧で回ってくるので大丈夫です
パラセイリングは1組ずつで5分ほどだったと思います
が、とっても満足できます!
むしろ初めてだと5分以上は疲れるかもしれません
私たちが体験したときは
天気も良く景色はサイコーでした
空から見たハワイも素晴らしかったです
途中高度を下げてお尻を水面にもつけてくれます
初めての私たちは110mでも満足は出来ましたよ!
私は高いところやスリリングなアトラクションは好きなのですが、嫁は高いところがあまり得意ではないということが今回の体験で判明しました
楽しかったのは楽しかったようですが。
余談ですが今回一緒に参加した4組は全て
男女のカップルだったのですが、ウチの嫁を含め3組の女性がパラセイリングではなく船の揺れで酔っていました
船酔いしやすい方には少し辛いかもしれません
また参加したいです。
Our guide was fantastic. I'm an okay swimmer but I freaked out and couldn't get used to breathing through the snorkel gear. The guide and his wife help me a lot. I finally got the hang of it and snorkeled like a pro! Also I forgot my go pro and luckily the guide took pics and uploaded them on Facebook. Definitely coming back in the summer time!
Thanks Panya, you guys did great. We all had a good time hope to see you again.
Dan
We participated as a family of four. We chose the 120M height. Besides our family, there was a couple and one woman participating alone. I was a bit unsure when making the reservation, but I felt that the 120M height was sufficient. Even if it were 30M higher, I might not have noticed much difference. It was high, and the flying time felt quite long.
Due to weight considerations, my son was able to fly twice with the woman who was participating alone. I ended up giving her a tip as a thank you, but I regretted not being able to buy the photos when we got off the boat. It seemed like there were about 120 photos for $30. I wish I could get them now. I thought it would be better not to bring valuables, so I went without my wallet, but I realized there was a place under the seats on the boat to put bags, so it was fine.
Before landing, we were dipped in the water, which was fun, but during the last woman's turn, she only got wet up to her legs, and I thought, "Huh?" When I looked closely, I saw that she wasn't wearing a swimsuit. I was impressed by the thoughtful attention and skill.
The optional fee for a family of four isn't cheap, but it was truly enjoyable and memorable, and I'm glad we participated. Thank you to the staff.
P.S. We were lucky to see whales on the way out!
家族4人で参加しました。高さは120Mにしました。私たち家族の他にはカップル1組と、女性が1人で参加されていました。予約の時に色々迷ったのですが、私としては120Mで充分な高さを感じられました。あと30M高くなってもあまりわからないかも。高かったです。飛んでいる時間も結構長く感じました。
体重の関係で、うちの息子が一人参加の女性と一緒に2回飛ばせて頂きました。お礼にと思い、チップをはずんでしまい、船から降りた時に写真が買えなくなってしまったのが心残りです。30ドルで120枚くらいあるようでした。今からでも欲しいです。あまり貴重品は持っていかない方がいいかなと思い、お財布を持たずに行ったのですが、船の席の下にバッグを置ける場所もあり大丈夫だったなと思いました。
着陸前にいったん水に浸けられて楽しいのですが、最後の女性の時は脚までしか水に浸からないかったので、あれ?と思ってよく見たら、彼女は水着ではありませんでした。細やかな心使いと、技術に感動しました。
家族4人だと安くないオプショナル料金ですが、本当に楽しくて思い出になり参加して良かったなと思います。スタッフの方々ありがとうございました。
P.S.沖に向かう途中クジラも見ることができてラッキーでした。
I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!
We are sorry you got the pick up times mixed up and were forced to catch a city bus to catch up , therefore missing your second activity. Normally we have other drivers on the North Shore and could have expatiated things so sorry for that too.PLEASE GIVE US A FUTURE DATE TO COMP YOU THE TOUR SO WE CAN SHOW YOU WHAT ITS REALLY LIKE.
P.S; FOR SAFTEY REASONS SURFING IS THE ONLY ACTIVITY WHICH IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE YOU DO A LESSON. Those with some prior experience may surf with our basic package pricing.
Aloha Justin
At the beginning, I was told that there would be a bit of a stronger warning for safety in the ocean, and that was indeed the case. Even though I understood, it still made me feel a bit down. Surfing was fun.
I felt uncomfortable listening to some rather rude things said to another man, perhaps because they thought he didn't understand English. I wondered if men of the sea are just that foul-mouthed!?
最初の説明で海では安全のため少し強めに注意されます。と言われてその通りでした。
わかってはいても心は少し折れました。
サーフィンは楽しかったです。
英語がわからないと思ったのか、他の男性に結構失礼なこと言ってたのが、聞いてて不愉快に感じました。海の男は口が悪いものなのか!?と思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
While we are glad to hear you enjoyed surfing, we sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused by the remarks made by our staff.
Upon confirming the matter with the local operating company, we received a response that included an apology and a commitment to reinforce staff retraining. We will strive to provide even more satisfactory services based on your valuable feedback.
Thank you again for your precious input amidst your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
サーフィンを楽しんでいただいた反面、担当スタッフの発言によりご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたこと、お詫び申し上げます。
今回の内容を現地催行会社に確認させていただきましたところ、お詫びの言葉とともに、スタッフの再教育を徹底するとの回答がございました。
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お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
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The sailing tour was my first experience, and it was incredibly refreshing. Lying on the net and listening to the sound of the waves made me feel like my whole body was being purified. I only nibbled on snacks and selected drinks, but I hardly touched them because I was so absorbed in sailing. If you get tired from shopping, taking this sailing tour could be a great way to refresh yourself, which is a typical way to enjoy Hawaii.
セーリングツアーは初めての体験でしたが超が付くほど気持ちいい。ネットに寝ながら波音を聞いていると全身が浄化されていくような感じがします。
スナックはつまむ程度、ドリンクはセレクトしましたが、セーリングに夢中でほとんど口にしませんでした。
お買い物に疲れたらこのセーリングツアーで気分転換するのもハワイらしい過ごし方かもしれません。
The crew on the boat are total pro's. Extremely safe and a lot of fun! Did the 800 foot line ride, will definitely be doing it again next visit. Lots of great pics taken by the crew, cost under $30 for SD card. The boat ride was awesome too! Thank you!!!
Our experience was excellent. The guides/Instructors were outstanding. Our family had an absolutely great time. From transportation to prep to time in the water at Hanauma Bay all went very smoothly. Dan Kelly was particularly wonderful instructing our grandchildren. We highly recommend this tour.
This was the high light of our trip to Hawaii. The ride and the operators were great! I would definitely recommend this company.
THIS EVENT WAS AWESOME BLOSSOM!!!! THE CAPTAIN WAS EVEN COOLER HE HAD OLD SCHOOL MUSIC PLAYING JAMMING ALL THE 70'S, 80'S, AND 90'S!! OUR LITTLE CAMERA GUY WAS A LITTLE HOTTIE TOO LOL!!! THE PARASAILING WAS A LITTLE SCARING GOING UP BUT THE EXPERIENCE WAS EVERYTHING AND I DEFINITELY WOULD DO IT AGAIN, IN HOPES OF HAVING THE SAME CREW TOOO!!! THANKS FOR MAKING MY 50TH BIRTHDAY SOOOO MEMORABLE!!!!
FIFTY FINE, AND FAVOR!!! FROM MIDLOTHIAN (DALLAS), TX
We used it with our family, including a first grader and older children, in late December.
It was around the time when whale watching starts, and we considered a boat cruise, but thought it might be boring if we didn't see any whales, so we opted for a yacht, which turned out to be a good choice. It didn't sway much, and instead, it was refreshing to feel the thrill of the waves. However, my younger child seemed a bit scared at first from the rocking, so while it wasn't dangerous, it might have been a bit too early for them.
The cruise lasted an hour and a half, going around the other side of Diamond Head. On the way there, we felt excited, and on the way back, we were a bit more calm. Opinions might differ on whether it was worth the price, but I felt like I experienced Hawaii, and I was happy with it. As many have mentioned, I had been interested in beach yachts for a while, and even though the programs are different, it would cost two to three times more in Japan's Shonan.
By the way, it was fully booked with about 40 people, but our family was the only Japanese. I didn't understand much English, but since it was just about feeling the waves and the wind, language didn't really matter.
小1と高学年の子供と家族で、12月下旬に利用。
クジラが始まる頃で、船クルーズも考えたけど、見えなかったらツマラナイと思い、ヨットにしたけど良かったです。
そんなに揺れないし、むしろ波を感じる疾走感で爽快だったけど、下の子が、最初は波に揺られているのが怖い様子だったので、危険はないけど、ちょっと早かったかな。
ダイアモンドヘッドの向こう側まで回り込む一時間半のクルーズ。行きは気分が高揚、帰りは少し冷静にという感じなので、高い・安いは、ギリギリ意見が別れるかも知れないけど、ハワイ体験した気分になり、僕は良かったです。
みんなが書いている通り、前々からビーチのヨットが気になっていたし、日本の湘南だとプログラムは違えど、2~3倍はかかるし。
なお、約40人の満員でしたが、日本人は我が家族のみ。英語は余り分からなかったけど、波を感じ風を感じるだけなので、言葉は関係ないですもんね。
The weather was perfect, making it an ideal day for parasailing. As soon as we set out, the instructions were in English, but there was also a proper Japanese manual available. Since photography was not allowed on the boat, I requested some photos. (I would have appreciated prior information about the use of waterproof cameras and that participants would not be able to take photos simultaneously.)
After waiting in line, it was finally our turn! The view was, of course, amazing and a lot of fun! Those with a fear of heights might find it challenging! While I was distracted by the scenery, there was a signal from the boat via the rope that indicated it was time to take photos. The fee was $30, which I thought was reasonable.
The actual time spent up in the air was just under 5 minutes, but the satisfaction exceeded that. The local staff had some funny moments, creating a friendly atmosphere, so the waiting time was not a burden. I thought about wanting to challenge myself to go even higher next time!
I was very satisfied with the monitor tour and shared the photos and fun stories with my family. If you go to Hawaii, it's definitely worth experiencing at least once!!!
お天気にも恵まれ、最高のパラセイリング日和でした。 沖に出るなり、英語での説明でしたが、きちんと日本語の説明書もありました。船内では写真撮影ができないため、写真を希望しました。(事前に防水カメラの使用可、参加者が同時に体験することで写真撮影不可などの説明がほしかった)
順番待ちをして、いざ出番!眺めはもちろん、かなり楽しいです!高所恐怖症の方は厳しいかもしれませんね! 途中眺めに気をとられていると、船からロープを伝って合図があり、写真を撮るよ!との合図あり。料金は、$30ですが、高くはないかなーと思います。
実際に上がっている時間は5分ないくらいですが、それ以上に満足感があります。 現地スタッフの方も笑わせてくれるポイントがあるので、和気あいあいとしており待っている時間も苦ではないです。 次回はさらに高く挑戦したいと思いました!
モニターツアーに大満足し、家族へ写真と楽しい話で盛り上がりました。
是非、Hawaiiへ行ったら1度は体験する価値ありますよ!!!
I wanted to fly over the crystal-clear blue ocean in Hawaii, so I decided to participate in parasailing this time. The driver for the pickup only spoke English, but they provided us with consent forms in Japanese, so there were no issues at all. The meeting place was easy to find, making it very convenient. We picked up other participants and it was about a 10-minute drive from the city center. We waited for the previous group to return by boat, and finally, it was our turn. Each boat holds about 10 people, and we were the only Japanese participants. (By the way, everyone else was a couple. Haha.) The handsome guys on the boat occasionally spoke a few words in Japanese. There were instructions available in both English and Japanese. Most participants were in just their swimsuits, but if you don't want to get wet, you can let them know, and they will avoid the performance where you get into the water, so some people wore T-shirts. The boat itself rocked more than I had imagined. If you are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating. For parasailing, you wear a life jacket in turn. When you’re not up in the air, you basically just enjoy the view of the ocean. The moment you take off is very exciting and fun! The time spent up in the air isn’t very long, but since you’re just flying, I think that duration is just right. When landing, they performed a little splash landing, which was also enjoyable. While you’re up there, it can feel a bit boring, but the view is amazing! Also, as it says on the boat, tips are not included.
ハワイの透き通るような青い海の上を飛んでみたい!ということで今回パラセイリングの参加をきめました。送迎のドライバーさんは英語のみですが、同意書なども日本語の用紙を渡されるので特に問題ありません。集合場所もわかりやすくとても楽でした。車でほかの参加者の方をピックアップして街の中心から10分ほどのところでした。前の回の方が船で帰ってくるのを待ち、いよいよ私たちの番。一つの船は大体10名くらいで、日本人は私たちだけでした。(ちなみに私たち以外みんなカップルでした。笑)船のイケメンお兄さんたちは日本語の単語をたまに話してくれます。説明書も英語と日本語の2通りがありました。ほとんどの参加者の方は水着だけの状態になって参加していましたが、濡れたくない場合は言えば海につかるパフォーマンスは避けてくれるそうで、Tシャツを着たままの方もいました。船自体は、想像していたよりも揺れました。酔いやすい方は、酔い止めを飲んでからの参加をおすすめします。パラセイリングは、順番にライフジャケットを着用して行います。自分がやっているとき以外は基本海を眺めてるのみです。飛ぶ瞬間はとてもワクワクで楽しいです!上に上がっている時間自体はそんなに長くないですが、特に飛んでいるだけなのでそれくらいでちょうどよいのかなと思います。降りるときに、お尻あたりが着水するパフォーマンスをしてくれてそれも楽しかったです。上にいる間は少し退屈感もありますが、眺めは最高です!あと、船にも書いてありますがチップは別だそうです。
I was really anxious about whether I could do it since I have a fear of heights, but I signed up at my husband's request. In our group, there was another Japanese couple and three groups of foreigners. The guide didn't understand Japanese, but I think I was able to understand the explanations through gestures and such.
As for the paragliding, I was scared when we were leaving the boat and going up into the air, but once I was floating in the sky, I was able to enjoy the scenery! I also signed up for photos, and even though it was expensive, I think it's definitely worth it!!!
高所恐怖症の私ができるのかめちゃくちゃ不安でしたが、夫の希望で申し込みました。
同じグループには、私たち以外にもう一組日本人カップルと、あとは外国人グループが3組でした。ガイドさんは日本語はわかわからないけど、仕種とかで何となく説明とか理解できたと思います。
肝心のパラセイリングですが、ボートから空へと離れて行くときが怖かったけど、空に浮いたら景色を堪能できる余裕ができました!写真も申し込みましたが、高くてもあれは申込んた方がいいと思います!!!
I participated with my 8-year-old son.
The cool pickup trolley arrived 10 minutes late (which was expected). At this point, my son was getting excited. We had quite a thrilling drive and arrived at Kewalo Bay.
The boarding process for the boat was smooth, and we started with five groups on board. The two instructors provided precise guidance in broken Japanese, and reading the written instructions eased any anxiety.
We wore life jackets and took turns jumping in, while the instructor informed us about the sale of a photo CD for $30. However, since we didn't know what was included, we weren't sure if it was expensive or cheap. We flew with our smartphones in waterproof cases.
Our turn was last, and while watching the others, I was thinking of requesting a dry landing, but we ended up getting splashed in the sea. That said, it was just enough to soak our backsides, which felt oddly pleasant. The weather was clear, and with calm winds, the flight was very comfortable. My 8-year-old son seemed to thoroughly enjoy being above the blue sea and sky. He even waved to everyone on the boat and was smiling the whole time, saying he wanted to do it again as soon as we landed.
When I asked the instructor, he mentioned that each group would fly for 700 feet, but it felt like it was over in no time. On the way back, there was a bit of a delay with other groups, but I chatted with a mom who was there with her daughter in the same grade, so I didn't mind.
The price was cheaper compared to others, and the tour was well-organized, so we were satisfied and created great memories.
Lastly, I have one thing to say to the organizers. The rough driving of the driver on the way to Kewalo Bay was the only and biggest downside. Perhaps due to the delay in pickup, the driver was organizing the participant list while driving and tended to cross lanes. We were made to sign a waiver regarding fatal accidents in the car, but what exactly does that cover? Accidents due to clear negligence on the driver's part are unacceptable.
Since you are carrying customers, I hope you will maintain a focus on safe driving.
8歳の息子と参加しました。
カッコいいピックアップトロリーは10分遅れで到着。(想定内)
この時点で息子はテンションアップ。なかなかスリリングなドライブでケワロ湾へ到着。
到着からボートに乗り込む際もスムーズで5組でボートに乗りスタート。
2人のインストラクターは片言の日本語ながら的確な案内、さらに注意事項など書かれた物を読んだりすることで不安もありませんでした。
ライフジャケットを着用し1組ずつ飛ぶのですがインストラクターの方が写真のCDRの販売の案内をしてくれます。30ドルですが内容が分からないので高いのか安いのか??
私達は防水ケースにスマホを入れてフライトしました。
私達の順番は最後、他の方達の様子を見ていてドライランディング希望しようと思っていましたが海ポチャしてもらいました。
と言っても軽くお尻位まで浸かる程度でなんだか嬉しい感じです。
天気は快晴、風も凪いでいたのでフライトも実に快適。8歳の息子も青い海の上と空をとーっても満喫しているよう。
余裕があるのかボートのみんなに手を降ってみたり終始笑顔で降りた瞬間またやりたいと(;^_^A
インストラクターの方に聞くと1組当たり700フィート走ってくれるとのことでしたが何だかあっという間でした。
帰りは他のグループをまったり少しロスがあったものの同学年の女の子と参加されたママとお話ししたりで気になることもありませんでした。
価格も他者に比べて安くツアーもしっかりされていたので満足で良い思い出ができました。
最後に1つだけ主催者へ。
ケワロ湾へ行く時のドライバーの運転の粗さが唯一で最大の減点でした。
ピックアップが遅れたせいか、参加者の名簿整理など運転しながら行い車線もオーバーしがち。
車内で死亡事故に関する免責など誓約書にサインさせられるのですがどこからどこまでの誓約書なのでしょうか?
運転手の明らかな過失などによる事故などたまりません。
お客様を乗せている以上運転に集中するなど安全運転の姿勢は守っていただきたいです。
it was my first time wakeboarding and boy did i have a great time. highly recommend to everyone interested in learning how to wakeboard
We had a blast. Go for the 1000' 10 min. It was worth the extra money. Every min in the air is worth it. Also get the splash.
I participated on December 11. It was around 4 PM on the first day we arrived in Hawaii. My friend and I joined two groups, including a Taiwanese family.
We went first. We chose the 150m option, and it was truly amazing. I highly recommend the 150m!
There was a $30 option for photos, but we opted out. The daughter of the Taiwanese family suggested we take pictures of each other, so we were planning to do that, but it seems the boat staff took a few pictures of us after seeing that interaction! It might have been because there were only two groups. Honestly, after we finished, it felt a bit awkward to take pictures of others on the boat, so just a heads up on that.
It was really, really fantastic; the horizon looked beautiful, and 150m is quite high! As expected, we were dropped into the sea, getting about halfway submerged (saying things like "Yay!!"), and then we surfaced and landed back on the boat! The wire handling was really impressive!
We declined the ride back and walked along Waikiki Beach while enjoying the sunset.
12月11日に参加しました。ハワイについた初日の16時くらいだったかな・・?友人と二人で参加し、台湾人親子との2組でした。
私たちが先に飛びました。150mを選んでいたのですが、本当に最高でした。是非とも150mおすすめです。
30ドルで写真とありましたが、私たちは希望しませんでした。それに、台湾人親子の娘さんがお互いの写真を取り合いっこしましょうかぁ・・って言ってくれていたので、そのつもりでしたが、どうやらそのやりとりをみて船のスタッフさんが何枚かとってくれました!
2組で少なかったからかもしれません。正直、自分たちが終わってから、船で人の写真を撮るには気持ち悪くなるのでご注意を・・です。
ほんとに、ほんとに最高でしたよ、水平線がきれいに見れたし150m高いです!
予想してましたが、お決まりの海に腰半分浸かるくらい落とされ(イェーイ!!とか言って)再び浮上してから船に着地!本当に上手なワイヤーさばきでした!
帰りの車はお断りして、サンセットを眺めながら、ワイキキビーチを歩いて帰りました。