All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

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。

My wife has a fear of heights, so she just watched while my son and I took on the challenge. Since it was our first time, we chose the lowest course, but we were able to enjoy such a wonderful view that it made us laugh. The photos taken by the guide can be purchased on an SD card. If my wife had managed to take pictures, we wouldn't have needed to buy them, but the guide's photos were beautiful, so I recommend purchasing them even if they are a bit pricey.

嫁は高所恐怖症なので見てるだけ、息子とふたりで挑戦しました。初めてなので一番低いコースにしましたが、思わず笑ってしまうぐらいの素晴らしい景色を堪能できました。ガイドさんが撮影した写真はSDカードで購入することができます。嫁ががんばって撮影すれば購入の必要はなかったのですが、やはり撮り慣れているガイドさんの写真はきれいでしたので、少々お高くても購入をお勧めします。

Not enough kayaks or paddle boards for the amount of people there.
There needs to be some kind of system to check out the kayaks and the boards.
Three local girls were on the paddle boards for 2.5 hrs and didn't let anyone else use them.

Enjoyed it, it was nice. It's worth the money for the SUP and the kayaking. However, not the snorkeling.
Water is too murky for it.
I think it would be good to allow the swimmers to sign a release to not have to wear a life jacket. The area they give you to paddle and kayak on is limited and very close to the shore area.

We mistook the school location went other side of Waikiki beach. Veltra called us and school ban came to pick us up. We join the lesson about 30min late but everyone were nice and we had so much fun in the water!

A line forms in front of the "Rum Fire" at the Sheraton as the time approaches. You must be barefoot when getting on and off. For items that shouldn't get wet, there is a storage space under the middle seat with a lid. You will be scolded if you lie down on the net. It was fine to dangle your feet, though. Still, it feels nice. I didn't see any dolphins, but there was a sea turtle right after we departed. The view is great, and I think watching the raising and lowering of the sails is also a highlight.

シェラトンの「ラムファイヤー」の前に、時間が近くなると列ができます。
乗り降りのときは必ず裸足になります。
濡れたら困る荷物は、中央座席の下に蓋の閉まる荷物置きがあります。
ネットの上に寝転がると叱られます。足をブラブラさせる位なら平気でした。それでも気持ちいいです。
イルカは見られませんでしたが、出発してすぐにウミガメがいました。
眺めもいいし、帆の上げ下ろしの様子なども見どころだと思います。

I was completely surprised that both my kids were able to surf on the first class. They enjoyed it so much they (the kids) insisted on another session. Their teachers were so good the kids were interested in learning more!!! a big shout out to Travis, Tim and Adam. These young men are wonderful teachers and it was an honor to meet them. Hardworking, talented and yet so humble and compassionate to their culture and environment. It was a wonderful experience! I also want to say the office staff were also very nice. This picture is my son and his teacher Travis on the first session.

Good time was had by all. If you don't have good sea legs, the captain may allow you to snorkel around the boat weather permitting. Be prepared to wait for others to have their turn, but you can see the fish whilst waiting as they are used to come up for feeding. The team were friendly and well organised (expect to tip at the end), good activity, although it doesn't top scuba diving.

A car was waiting for us at the hotel at the meeting time! The person in charge of the shuttle was Mr. Yano, who is of Japanese descent. He was a very interesting person, speaking a mix of English and broken Japanese!

He had a round sticker and something like a paper band on his right arm, and after confirming the contents of the contract (which were all written in Japanese), we signed.

My friend and I requested a 9 AM pickup, and along with a Japanese family of three and a mother and child from New York, there were a total of seven of us.

When we arrived at the port and boarded the boat, the waves were really strong, and it was shaking a lot. I usually don't get motion sickness, but it was a good decision to take some anti-nausea medication!

We were called one group at a time, and it was finally time to start! Our group and the Japanese family were worried about the height, which was 45 meters. The mother and child from New York challenged the 120 meters. The view was amazing, and I felt so happy surrounded by the beautiful sky and sea!

Next time, I want to challenge either the 90 meters or 120 meters.

On the way back, Mr. Yano and I had a lively chat! It seems there are other people in charge of the shuttle as well, so those who got Mr. Yano were lucky!

待ち合わせ時間にホテルにお迎えの車が！
送迎を担当してくれたのは、日系のやのさん。この方は、英語と片言の日本語混じりで話しかけてくる、とてもおもしろい方‼︎
右手に丸いシールと紙バンドのような物を腕につけ、契約書の内容(全て日本語で記載されてます)を確認後サインをします。

私と友だちは9時からを希望し、日本人の家族3人とニューヨークから来た親子2人と私たち、合わせて7人でした。

港に着き、船に乗ると波がスゴく、とにかく揺れます。普段乗り物酔いしませんが、酔い止めを飲んでおいて正解でした‼︎

1組ずつ呼ばれて、いざスタート！
私たちのグループと日本人の3人家族は、高さがどのくらいなのか心配だったので、45m。
ニューヨークから来た親子は120mに挑戦。
とても眺めも良いし、キレイな空と海に囲まれ幸せでした‼︎

次回は90mか120mに挑戦したいです。

帰りもやのさんとマシンガントーク炸裂笑
やのさん以外の方の送迎もあるようで、やのさんに当たった方は、ラッキーですね‼︎

While my friends and I were in Oahu, we knew we wanted to go kayaking. We were considering maybe just renting kayaks in Waikiki where we were staying, but we were concerned about just how crowded Waikiki Beach can get. My friend found this kayaking trip at Kailua Beach and we were sold. For about $80 we received kayak rentals, snorkel gear, lunch, and shuttle service. This kayaking adventure was definitely worth it! The staff were all extremely welcoming and helpful, and the water was absolutely beautiful. I am so glad we were able to discover Kailua Beach. When I read that this trip included lunch, I expected a paper bag lunch, something like sandwiches and chips. But in reality we were given a coupon that was redeemable at four locations by the kayaking shop. We chose to have pizza at Bob's, which was delicious and filling. We did this on our last day in Oahu, so it was a great ending to our vacation.

Overall it was a family friendly, enjoyable and relaxing experience. We all had a wonderful time.

The view from above was breathtaking, and the wind felt great! Both crew members were really handsome (laughs). It was so much fun being dropped into the sea while they said things like, "Shark bait!" and having the rope shaken!

空の上から見る景色は絶景で、風も気持ちが良かったー！
クルーの方は二人とも、めっちゃイケメンでした(笑)
「サメノエサ〜」とか言って海に落とされたり、ロープを揺らされたり、本当に楽しかった(≧∇≦)

My first flight was awesome.
I wanna do it again at next trip.

Taking the shuttle was the only way to go. They had all the gear we needed
However the long line to get in ate up a lot of our time. then the mandatory movie was really way to long and a lot of unnecessary info in it.

We had a great time it was the highlight of my trip.

My granddaughters said it was the greatest!
I changed my mind on the boat and wish there had been some way I could have gone and paid the difference once we were back at the marina.
A little un-organized on the 2nd boat( the jet ski platform) once we were unloaded we just stood around as did the other people there. catching the shuttle back to our hotel took forever, once again un-organized. The riders should have been told where the video camera was as we had a lot of top of the head photos. July 2015

First time and challenges wake boarding.
Great weather and great instructor!
Wife stood up on the second run, me one the fourth. Definitely coming back!

It was my first time stand-up paddle surfing, and I was able to enjoy the blue sea of Kailua. When I got tired, I lay down on the board and took in the blue sea and blue sky, feeling like I had it all to myself. The sea was calm, and I was able to have fun right away, even as a beginner.

始めてのスタンドアップパドルサーフィンだったのですが、
カイルアの青い海を堪能出来ました。疲れたらボードの上で寝そべったりして青い海、青い空
独り占め的な感じです。
海も穏やかで、初めてでも直ぐに楽しめました。

I would highly recommend Hawaiian Parasail at Waikiki Beach. The crew was helpful and friendly.

It was my first experience, and I was satisfied to be able to stand on the surfboard. Since it was a shallow area, two friends who accompanied me got injured on their feet by rocks when they fell off the board. I think the water depth varies with the tides, but I believe it's important to be cautious about injuries during the experience.

初めての体験でしたが、サーフボードに立つことができ満足です。水深が浅い場所での体験でしたので、同行した友人2人は、ボードから落ちた際、岩で足を怪我をしました。潮の満ち引きにより水深は違うと思いますが、体験の際は怪我には注意されると良いと思います。

I made a reservation for the very last time slot at 4 PM. My whole family was really looking forward to this during our trip, so we took motion sickness pills and were fully prepared. There was also an American family participating, and although I couldn't understand them well when they spoke quickly in English, they made sure to explain things clearly for us, which made me feel at ease. Since there were a lot of people, the waiting time was a bit long, but we had a wonderful experience. I definitely want to participate again.

一番最終の夕方4時を予約しました。家族全員、今回の旅行の中で一番楽しみにしていたので酔い止めを飲んで準備万端に。私たちの他にアメリカのファミリーが参加していて早口の英語でペラペラ喋られるとよく分からなかったけど、私たち向けにもちゃんと説明してくれたので安心して参加できました。人数が多かったので少し待ち時間が長かったけどすごく素敵な体験が出来ました。又、是非参加したいです。

Everyone except us was a foreigner and spoke English.
The English had quite a native pronunciation, so I had some trouble understanding, but I managed.
Parasailing had a beautiful view and was really nice!
I paid $30 for photos, but they also included a video as a service.
I didn't get as seasick as I expected.

私たち以外はみなさん外国の方で英語でした。
英語がかなりネイティブな発音だったのでなかなか聞き取れなくて困りましたが何とかいけました。
パラセイルはとても景色が良く綺麗で良かったです！
30ドルで写真も撮ってもらいましたがサービスで動画も入れてくれました。
思ったより船酔いはしなかったです。

They crew were fantastic along with the transport driver :)
It was an overall good experience but felt kind of cheated because it definitely didn't last 8minutes as purchased. Would have been 3 or 4 minutes at the most.
At least I can cross it off my bucket list.

This was my first time parasailing, and it felt amazing and wasn't scary at all. Actually, I'm not good with heights. A friend who loves Hawaii said it wasn't scary, so I decided to give it a try! In the end, I'm glad I participated. We took a shuttle to the boat dock and boarded with 11 people on one boat. It had been raining since the morning, but it stopped when we went out to sea, so we were lucky. However, there was some wind, so it was a bit bumpy.

I took motion sickness medication, so my daughter and I were fine, but my husband and son weren't feeling great. They said if we had stayed on any longer, it would have been tough. But the whole family agreed it was a great experience. We also bought photos for $30, which made for wonderful memories! The instructors were friendly, and we had a lot of fun.

今回、初パラセーリングでしたが、とても気持ち良かったし、怖くなかったです。実は私、高い所が苦手です。ハワイ好きの友人が、怖くないから！と言うのでチャレンジ！結果、参加して良かったです。送迎トローリーに乗りボート乗り場まで行き、11人で一隻に同乗しました。当日は朝から雨が降っていたのですが、沖へ出た時には止んでいたのでラッキーでしたが、風があったので、結構揺れた方？
酔い止めを飲んで行ったので、私と娘は大丈夫でしたが、主人と息子がイマイチ。。あれ以上長く乗っていたら、キツかったと言ってました。でも家族全員がやって良かったと言ってました。写真も30ドルで購入して、ホントに良い思い出です！インストラクターの方々も感じ良く、楽しかったです。

My granddaughter came to visit me and picked this over horses. I couldn't believe it but she gets what she wants. We had a great, safe, wonderful time.