All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

This was a great beach day at Kailua Beach! We were picked up by mini van right at our hotel and taken to a small plaza containing the water sports store sponsoring the activity. The people in the store were pleasant and showed us the lockers and gave us our vouchers for the included lunch. Also included was the use of boogie boards and beach chairs. The beach is a short walk from the plaza so keep in mind that you will need to carry things with you. Towels not included so be sure to bring your own! The beach itself is gorgeous and clean with that beautiful blue iridescent water! We set up shop under a tree and were happy there all day. There are facilities at the beach. While the food places were open at 10:00 AM, we chose to wait until 12:30 to eat. We opted for the pizza and drink. The pizza was the closest to true NY style we had in Hawaii...we were very impressed! It says one slice however the slice is actually a quarter of a very large pie and they cut it in two for you so it is two good sized slices! At the end of the day we headed back to the store and turned in our beach things we had borrowed and browsed the gift shop. A great day!

I love high places, so I chose the highest option at 150. There was a shuttle service to and from the hotel, so I only had to bring my swimsuit, which made me feel secure without worrying about my valuables. The pickup was on time, but I waited about 10 minutes for the participants to gather.

We departed on a small boat with about 10 people, and the guide was a friendly guy who spoke English. He took 100 photos of us while parasailing and sold them on an SD card for about $30. It was great because I could share it with my friends, and receiving the data was worth it. The sample photos turned out really nice as a keepsake. I decided to purchase them right after we set off, so he also took pictures of us on the boat. It was good because I was worried about the saltwater affecting my own camera.

You can store your belongings under the seat, so bring things that you don't mind getting dirty. You also put your shoes there. We put on life jackets shortly after departure. After about 15 minutes out to sea, the parasailing began, and since it was early in the morning, the view was amazing—the sunrise and Diamond Head were spectacular. I was relieved that I didn't experience the common issue of a sore backside. The three other groups were at a lower altitude, but I still found the higher altitude to be a lot of fun; I highly recommend it.

I enjoyed the sky, and the return shuttle was on time.

高いところは好きなので一番高度な150にしました。
ホテルまで行き帰りの送迎があり水着で行くだけなので貴重品の心配がなく安心でした。
迎えは時間通りでしたが、参加者の集合に10分ほど待っていました。
10人程度の小型船で出発し、ガイドは英語でしたが気さくな良いお兄さん、パラセーリングの写真を100枚撮ってSDカードにして販売していました。30ドルだったような…友人と共有できる上、データでもらえるので購入して良かったです。見本のような良い写真が記念になりました。出発してすぐに購入を決めたので、船上での写真も撮ってくれました。自分のカメラでは潮が気になるので良かったです。
荷物は席の下に入れるので汚れても良い物を。靴もそこへ入れます。出発してすぐにライフジャケットを着ます。沖へ15分ほど出てパラセーリングが始まり、朝一のせいか景色抜群、朝日とダイヤモンドヘッドが最高でした。よく聞くお尻ぽちゃはされず安心しました。同行の3組は低度でしたが、やはり高度は楽しかったです、おすすめ。
空を満喫し、帰りの送迎は時間通りでした。

This is a cozy tour guided by the friendly couple, Dan and Chieko. We participated as a group of five, from my 64-year-old mother-in-law down to our 7-year-old son. There was also another family of four, making a total of nine people on the tour. From the moment we were picked up to the time we were dropped off, we felt their constant care and attention. During the main snorkeling activity, the experienced guides ensured that everyone in the group had a great time, and they especially stayed close to my mother-in-law, allowing her to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Although we didn't encounter any turtles, the hospitality we experienced made this tour feel worth more than the price we paid. I believe that snorkeling can vary depending on the weather and time of day, so you might not see everything you hope for, but I think it's worth participating.

They also manage valuables securely, which is reassuring. As others have mentioned in their experiences, they upload photos taken during the tour to Facebook, so you can get pictures without needing to bring an underwater camera.

Thank you, Dan and Chieko!

　ダンさんちえこさんの仲良し夫婦が案内してくれるアットホームなツアーです。
　上は６４歳の妻の母から下は７歳の息子まで５人で参加しました。他には家族４人で参加しているグループと計９人でのツアーでした。迎えの車の中から帰りの送迎の間まで常に私たちに心遣いをしてくれていることが感じられるツアーでした。メインのシュノーケリングではベテランガイドらしくグループのすべての人たちが楽しめるよう気遣っていただき、特に妻の母にはほぼつきっきりでいてくださり安心してシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。カメに合うことはできませんでしたが、おもてなしの心遣いが感じられることで、値段以上の価値を感じられるツアーです。シュノーケリングは天候や時間帯により見えるものは違うので思ったものが見えない可能性はあると、思いますが参加して損はないと思います。
　貴重品管理もしっかりしていて安心できます。他の人も体験談で書いておられる通り現地で撮った写真をfacebookでアップしてくれるので水中カメラを持参しなくても写真を入手できます。
　ダンさんちえこさんありがとうございました。

First time parasailing, and was not disappointed. Not sure if they let me out all 800 feet, but the view from the waters off Waikiki is great, you can see Diamond Head Crater and all of the shoreline. Crew are friendly and fun. Only on the water for an hour, but more than enough time to enjoy the experience

It's close to Waikiki, and with the pickup service at this price, they provide thorough instruction, so I'm very satisfied. I would like to use it again.

ワイキキからも近く送迎付きで、この値段でしっかり教えてくれるので、十分満足です。また利用したいです。

It's close to Waikiki and with transportation included, they provide thorough instruction for this price, so I'm very satisfied. I would like to use it again.

ワイキキからも近く送迎付きで、この値段でしっかり教えてくれるので、十分満足です。また利用したいです。

Our two teenage boys and my husband and I all had a blast with 800ft line Parasailing! The view was amazing, and it was fun getting dipped in the water as we came down. Definitely will do it again!

I heard that Honolulu has 360 sunny days a year, but we woke up to heavy rain... By the time we went parasailing, the rain had stopped, but we were still under a cloudy sky! Once you're flying, the weather doesn't matter! It was so much fun. The guide was ALL ENGLISH, but we managed to get by with the atmosphere... (laughs) I've done parasailing a few times in Hawaii, but this was my first time off the coast of Honolulu, and parasailing while looking at the hotels of Honolulu and Diamond Head was the best! Next time, I want to try again when the weather is nice.

１年のうち360日が晴れと聞いたホノルルで寝起きの大雨・・・。パラセーリングをする頃には雨はやみましたが曇り空のなかお空へ！飛んでしまえば天気なんてカンケーない！とても楽しかったです。ガイドはALL ENGLISH　でしたが雰囲気で・・・笑　ハワイで何回かパラセーリングをしましたが、ホノルル沖でしたのは初めてで、ホノルルのホテル群、ダイアモンドヘッドを見ながらのパラセーリングは最高でした！今度は天気の良いときにリベンジしたいです。

This time, I was worried because it was raining heavily in the morning, but I headed to the shop on time. After arriving, there was an explanation, and miraculously, the rain stopped by the time we headed to the ocean, allowing us to enjoy surfing. Perhaps thanks to the weather, there were relatively few participants, which was just right. I would love to participate again.

今回は朝から大雨で心配でしたが、
とりあえず集合時間通りショップに向かいました。
着いてから説明などがあり、海に向かう頃には奇跡的に雨が止んでおり、楽しくサーフィンできました
今回は天候のおかげか割りと少人数でちょうどよかったです。
またぜひ参加させていただきます。

Such a great experience Dan was an awesome, he took the time in explaining everything and helping me out. This was the best experience ever!

Amazing experience! Dan is very funny and nice, a great guide. Everything was perfectly organized, in every detail. Hanauma Bay is truly spectacular, Dan guided us in a long route in the bay. It was great, we saw a lot of fishes, and Dan took plenty of pics (much better than mine!). He was most helpful also during the trip to Hanauma Bay! A must-do when in Honolulu!

I participated in this optional tour for the first time. We were blessed with good weather and the conditions were perfect. Although we were the only ones at 150 meters, the sailing time was the longest, and we could enjoy views of the blue ocean, Waikiki Beach, and Diamond Head that are usually not visible. I don't speak English at all, but I had no problems enjoying myself. If I had to mention a downside, the hotel pickup was about 20 minutes late. Well, this kind of delay is acceptable in Hawaii. I plan to join this tour again next time. Please make it enjoyable!

初めてこのオプショナルツアーに参加しました。天気にも恵まれコンディションサイコー。150メートルは私たちだけでしたがセーリング時間が最も長く、高く上がるので青い海やワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドが普段は観ることのできない景観で楽しめます。まったく英語はできませんが問題なく楽しめました。少し難を言えばホテルのピックアップ時間が定刻よりも20分ぐらいおくれました。まあこのくらいの遅れはハワイでは許容範囲です。次回もこのツアーの参加を予定してます。楽しませてくださいね。

The instructors are doing the awesome job, this is the second time I joined this tour and they are taking very good care for my daughter since she is not a very good swimmer. My sister is the first time to join the tour but she really enjoying it . For sure I will recommend to my friends !!!

The crew was great! I would go again and again. It was like flying. So much fun. Thanks for the amazing memories.

I experienced parasailing for the first time. The staff set everything up properly, so I was able to fly with peace of mind. It felt amazing. I want to try it again.

初めてパラセーリングを体験しました。
スタッフの方がしっかりセッティングしてくれるので安心して飛ぶことができました。
とても気持ちよかったです。
またトライしたいです。

I had no plans to go surfing at all, but my daughter said, "Since we're in Hawaii, let's go surfing!" and that's how it happened. True to their slogan of "We guarantee that everyone from 5 to 80 years old can ride the waves," my daughter, and even my wife, were able to stand on the board. It will be a great memory.

サーフィンなんて全く予定していなかったのですが、「折角ハワイに来たのだからサーフィンしようよ」と娘が言いだしたのがきっかでで実現しました。「５歳から８０歳のおじいさんまで、絶対波に乗せる」といううたい文句の通り、娘は兎も角、妻もボードに立つことができるようになりました。いい思い出になります。

You absolutely have to do this at least once in your life! The view was amazing and felt so refreshing, even more than the height! In the end, I fell into the sea, haha. The English guide was kind, funny, and made it enjoyable. There were times when the boat slowed down and I felt a bit of a sway, so I think it would be good to have some motion sickness medication just in case! I also bought some photos as a memory (they took over 100 pictures for us). I will never forget that stunning view of Waikiki.

絶対一生に一度はやったほうがいいです！高さを感じるよりも景色が素晴らしくて気持ちよかったです！最後は海に落ちました笑 英語ガイドさんも優しくておもしろくて楽しめました。途中船がスピードを落とすと揺れを感じる時があり酔ってしまうのかと思いますので酔い止めもあるといいと思います！思い出に写真も購入しました。(100枚以上撮ってくれました) あのワイキキの絶景は忘れられないです。

You can rent a safety box at the rental shop, so you can go to the beach hands-free. We took out pizza and had lunch on the beach. I heard there’s also BBQ on weekdays.

レンタルショップでセーフティボックスが借りられるので手ぶらでビーチに行けます。ピザをテイクアウトして海岸でランチしました。平日はBBQもあるそうです。

Amazing service! The transportation serbice providers were always on time. They call you a day before to remind you of your reservation.

The kayaking experience to the uninhabited island was wonderful. Paddling out into the blue ocean by my own strength felt really good. However, the distance from the place where we rented the kayak to the sea was quite long, which was pretty tough. Also, since a lot of time was spent on the pre-activity briefing, the time we had to play with the kayak was surprisingly short. The pizza for lunch was delicious.

無人島へのカヤック体験は素晴らしかった。青い大海原に自分のチカラで漕ぎ出すのはとても気分がよかった。ただ、カヤックを借りる場所から海へ運ぶ距離が長く、結構大変でした。
また、事前の説明に時間を取られるのでカヤックで遊べる時間は意外と少なかったです。
昼食はビザがおいしかった。

Exactly what was expected. Very Very Helpful, warm couple as guides and instructors.
This was a great experience ... plenty of time to accomplish the instruction portion and allow the participants to enjoy the experience. Swimming was fun and a real experience to interact with beauty of the Pacific Ocean and its inhabitants.
Look forward to scheduling with this company again.

Hanauma Bay was very beautiful! Dan and Chieko were friendly and easy to talk to, and they provided very thorough explanations for snorkeling! The equipment we borrowed was also clean, which made us feel safe. The fish were colorful and we could see them up close; although we didn't see any turtles, we did get to see a very large moray eel, which was fun! I didn't bring an underwater camera, but I was very happy to receive the photos Dan took from Facebook as a nice service! When I go to Hawaii again, I want to visit Hanauma Bay! I would love to join your tour again at that time! Thank you so much, Dan and Chieko!

ハナウマ湾は、とても綺麗でした！
ダンさんもチエコさんも気さくな方で話しやすく、シュノーケルをするにあたっての説明も、とても丁寧にしてくれました！
貸していただいた物も、綺麗なもので安心できました。
お魚も色鮮やかで、すぐ近くで見れたり、カメは見れなかったですが、とっても大きいウツボが見れて楽しかったです！
水中カメラを持って行かなかったのですが、ダンさんが撮ってくださった写真のデーターをFBからいただけたのも、とても嬉しいサービスでした！
またHawaiiに行く時は、ハナウマ湾に行きたいです！その時はまた、お二人のツアーに参加したいです！
ダンさん・チエコさん本当にありがとうございました！

We've been to Oahu a couples of times and have always done different excursions. By far BOB's underwater scooter was the best one we have ever done! Everything from the pick to the drop off to our hotel was a great experience! Everyone on their team was extremely courteous and friendly. The water scooter itself was such an amazing experience. It was very easy and comfortable to ride the scooters. To be that comfortable and see the beauty of the underwater life was breathe taking. I high recommend not only this excursion but this company of you are looking for a lifetime of amazing memories!

I experienced surfing for the first time in Hawaii! I had heard that the waves in Hawaii are beginner-friendly, so I thought if I was going to try it, it should be in Hawaii. I challenged myself with my brother and cousin! Besides us, there were also a Japanese parent-child pair and two groups from English-speaking countries, making a total of about 11 people.

The lesson was said to be in English, but the explanation on land was given by someone who could speak Japanese. I was able to understand the basics here. The final explanation before entering the sea was in English, but I understood it.

The trainer also spoke some simple Japanese! There were even some who could speak quite a bit of Japanese. At first, I was worried if I could do it, but once I got into the sea, I was amazed by the clarity of the water. And to my surprise, I was able to stand up on my first wave (laughs). Truly, it’s Hawaii! Truly, it’s the trainer! I had so much fun and challenged myself multiple times!

I think experiencing this in Hawaii was the right choice for me. I gained confidence from doing well, and I feel like I might get hooked on surfing! If I go to Hawaii again, I’ll definitely do it again!

初めてのサーフィンを、ハワイで体験しました！ハワイの波は初心者向けというのを昔聞いた事があったので、やるならハワイでと思っていました。弟と従姉妹と3人でチャレンジ！私達の他に日本人親子の方、
英語圏のグループの方が2組いて、全部で11人くらいいました。
英語でのレッスンと書いてありましたが、陸上での説明は日本語が話せる方がしてくれました。やり方など大体の事はここで理解出来ます。海に入る前の最終説明は英語でしたが、理解出来ました。
トレーナーさんも簡単な日本語で話してくれます！中には日本語が結構話せる方もいました。
最初は自分に出来るか不安でしたが、いざ海に入るとまず海の透明度に驚きました。そして初めての波乗りは、まさかの1発で立てました（笑）さすがハワイ！さすがトレーナーさん！と思いました。楽しくて何度も挑戦しました！
ハワイで体験した事が、私にとって正解だったと思います。上手く出来たことで自信がついたし、サーフィンにハマりそうです！またハワイに行ったらお願いします！

During the Obon holiday period, we were the only Japanese people there. The handsome staff member gave us instructions in Japanese, so we had no trouble at all.

They offered to take photos for $30, so we decided to go for it. They give you a CD right on the spot. There seemed to be a scratch on the lens, so every photo has a mark on it, but that's part of its charm. They even included some landscape photos.

The pictures are a bit monotonous since we're just flying, but only the staff can take photos of us up there (if you try to take turns in a group, you can only get tiny pictures since you can't stand up to take photos), so I thought $30 was a bit pricey, but I don't regret it at all☆

It felt really nice, so I want to go again.

I didn't experience the scary trolley that others mentioned; it was just normal driving.

お盆期間中でしたが日本人は私たちだけでした。
イケメンのスタッフさんが日本語で指示してくれたので、困ることはなかったです。

３０ドルで写真を撮ってくれるというので頼みました。
その場ですぐCDをくれます。
レンズに傷があったみたいで、どの写真にも傷がはいってますがそこは愛きょうですね
風景の写真までいれてくれてました

ただ飛んでるだけなので単調な写真ですが、上にいる私たちを撮影できるのはスタッフさんだけなので(グループでとりあいっこしても、立ちあがって撮影できないため豆粒みたいな写真しか撮れないと思います)３０ドルは高いなーと思いましたが後悔はしていません☆

とっても気持ちよかったので、また行きたいです

他の方が書かれているトロリーが怖かったっていうのは、なかったです
普通の運転でした

It was the best experience to enjoy drinks on the boat, feeling the wind while surrendering to the pleasant music. I was more moved than I expected when we ventured further out and realized the vastness of the sea with the island behind us. My colleagues also loved this tour, and it seems like it will become a regular course for us from now on. I want to bring my family next time.

船の上でお酒が飲め、心地よい音楽に身を任せながら風を感じる...最高の体験でした。
思っていたより沖に進んだので、島を背にした時には海の広さを実感し、とても感動しました。
同僚達もこのツアーを気に入り、次回から定番のコースになりそうと盛り上がっていました。
私も今度は家族を連れて行きたいです。

Thank you, Chieko and Dan!
It was a reassuring tour with guidance in Japanese.

We had a fun snorkeling experience with a British family, an Indian family, a Japanese family, and our couple.

Unfortunately, on that day, due to low tide, the turtles couldn't come into the bay, so we didn't get to see any sea turtles.

To be honest, my expectation was a bit too high, and I felt like saying, "Hmm, is this it...?"
As for the fish... well, I could see them, but just barely.

However, I am very satisfied to say, "I went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay in Hawaii!" (laughs)

This is something that depends on the tides and conditions.

It had quite an international atmosphere, but I enjoyed the tour with solid guidance in Japanese.

I was fine, but he seemed to experience symptoms like motion sickness while snorkeling. Also, although the weather was great, the water temperature felt unexpectedly low, and it was quite cold.
I recommend that those going take precautions.

Next time, I definitely want to join your diving tour.

I'll be going to Hawaii again!

チエコさん、ダンさん、お世話になりました！
日本語で案内していただけて、安心なツアーでした。

イギリス人親子、インド系ご家族、日本人ご家族、私達カップルのツアーで、楽しくシュノーケリングしました。

この日はあいにく引潮でカメさんが湾に入って来れず、海亀さんには会えませんでした。

期待が大き過ぎた分、「うーん、こんなものか〜…。。。」というのが正直な感想。
お魚も…あ〜見えた見えた、くらいかな？

でも「私、Hawaiiのハナウマ湾でシュノーケリングをしたよ！」ということで大満足です（笑）

こればっかりは潮の満ち引きやら条件がありますものね。

なかなかインターナショナルな雰囲気で、でもしっかり日本語で案内していただき、楽しかったです。

私は平気だったのですが、彼がシュノーケリングで乗り物酔いのような症状になったようです。
あと、すごくお天気は良かったのですが、思いの外水温が低く感じられて、すごく寒かったです。
行かれる方は対策をしていく事をお勧めします。

今度はご夫妻のダイビングツアーに是非参加したいです。

またHawaii行きますね〜！

The crew on extreme parasailing were very nice. We Felt safe and had a very exciting trip. Highly recommend for a great view and excitement!

We weren't expecting the challenge but it was the most amazing and memorable experience! MUST DO.

There were a total of five people on the boat, including three Americans besides my son and me. We first used cards to determine the order, and the rule was to reel in fish in that order when we got a bite. However, after about four hours of running offshore, we ended up with no bites at all. The crew said, "This kind of day happens," but I felt like we wasted half a day of our trip to Hawaii, and the mental damage was significant.

私と息子以外に、アメリカ人3人を加えた合計5人の混載でした。最初にトランプを使って順番を決めて、竿に当たりがきたらその順番で釣り上げていくというルールなのですが、4時間くらい沖を走って結局一匹も当たりがありませんでした。クルーは「（英語）こんな日もある」と言っていましたが、ハワイ旅行の半日を無駄にしてしまった感じで、精神的ダメージが大きい。