All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

Best experience ever. I don't swim great and have a fear of being in deep water. But Dan made the adventure comfortable. Kids loved it.

Dan from BlueHawaiiaDivers was great. He got us right in to the park had everything organized and ready to along with some great snorkeling tips. We got headed out and got to see a lot of sea life with great views and pictures. This made a great experience for me and my kids.

Thanks Dan

My wife and I had never been snorkeling and one of the things that my wife had wanted to do for years was to swim with the dolphins. We wanted to learn how to snorkel and found this tour on Veltra. The tour was scheduled the day after we arrived in Hawaii and we received a courtesy call reminding us of the time and place for pickup. Dan was right on time and met us at the pickup place. He was cordial and interesting to talk to. Everything was arranged for us at the Bay. His instructions were easy to understand and we headed into the water. We were later joined by Dan's wife Chieko and they stayed with us the whole time. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful, colorful fish as well as the turtle swimming in the bay!

We had a very enjoyable time and recommend this tour very highly! Dan and Chieko were wonderful hosts. We are grateful for the time they spent with us (as well as others that were with the tour) as we were able to go to other beaches and snorkel.

Thanks so much Dan & Chieko. We hope to see you again!

We had never snorkeled before, but Dan and his wife were awesome! We will never forget this. We are waiting for the pictures that we took with our disposable cameras. Lots of fish. I do not like putting my head under water, but they were soooo reassuring and made you feel very comfortable. Very organized. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Unfortunately we did not see any turtles, but it was still wonderful.

This was our favorite part of our trip to Hawaii. Dan and his wife were awesome guides and made us feel comfortable the whole time.

This was my first time ever for snorkeling and I was a bit nervous. Dan, my guide, was so patient and easy going. Made it so easy to relax and learn... He helped hold my hand and guide me through the bay, saw a lot of cool water life. This was an excellent tour, I didn't have to think about anything. Was picked up at the hotel, they brought the gear, snacks, and a trunk to lock up small belongings during the snorkeling. Our guide has an excellent camera and took pictures during the tour and posted it to facebook for me to see and share. Dan is well known at the bay and knows it inside and out. Had a blast and will definitely rebook with Dan, if I ever get a chance to come back to Oahu.

We had a great time with Dan on this snorkel trip. Dan was excellent. The water was great. We saw so many different kinds of fish. I just wish we were able to see a turtle. Dan provided us with the latest snorkels so we didn't have to worry about swallowing water. Definitely recommend!

The only suggestion I would make is to wrap the admission and team fee into the activity fee. It's a bit annoying to have to pay separately.

The highlight of our Hawaiian vacation! Dan took care of everything--getting to Hanauma Bay and geared up was super easy. (Gear was top notch.) After quick instructions we were in the water and looking at fish, turtles, etc. Our 7 yr old son is not a good swimmer but Dan's wife swam with him and helped the whole time so my husband and I were able to enjoy the experience without having to constantly focus on him. The tour was the perfect length and best part was photos waiting for us online afterwards--didn't have to lug camera around ourselves and got great momentos of trip. Highly recommend for families with kids or anyone who wants a relaxing (but exciting) snorkeling adventure.

This was great!!! 1st class all the way!!! I recommend these guys hand down!!!

The distance from Waikiki is almost negligible, and the location is near Hilton Village.

It felt really good! The photo opportunity was also great! We definitely couldn't have taken those ourselves.

Since the location is close, if there’s a discount without transportation, that might be fine too.

This is definitely something you should do!

ワイキキからの異動距離もほぼなく、
場所はヒルトン村の近くです。

とにかく気持ち良かった！
写真のOPもGOOD！
自分達じゃ絶対取れないしね。

場所が近いから送迎なしで
割引あるならそれでもいいかも。

これは絶対やったほうがよい！

This was an incredible experience. This had to have been my favorite excursion that I have ever done in Hawaii. The staff was great and being able to purchase the video and pictures that you can watch over and over was wonderful. This is definitely one activity that I would do again.

We had a great shuttle experience. Very helpful and pleasant. Hanauma is always a wonderful place to see.
Would take this shuttle again.

While flying in the sky, I was able to go parasailing in a truly beautiful miracle, surrounded by a stunning turquoise blue sea and a beautiful sky that spread out before me, as if I were watching a composite image. I was very moved.♡

空を飛んでる時、ターコイズブルーのきれいな海と、綺麗な空が一面に広がって、合成映像をみているかのような、本当に綺麗な奇跡の中をパラセーリングすることができてとても感動しました♡

Parasailing was my first experience, and even though I can't speak English, it was not difficult at all and I had a lot of fun. The view from the sky was amazing. It was 150 meters high, but I couldn't really tell how high it was while flying. Before taking off, the guide asked if I wanted to take pictures. I hesitated for a moment at $30, but I'm glad I asked for it! They took a lot of pictures while we were flying, including some of the scenery, which made for great memories.

パラセイリングは初めてで英語も話せませんが、難しいことは何もなくとても楽しめました。
空から見る景色は素晴らしかったです。
１５０メートルでしたが高さについては飛んでいるとよくわかりませんでした。
飛び立つ前にガイドの方が写真をとるか尋ねてこられました。
＄30で一瞬迷いましたがお願いしてよかったです笑
飛んでいる最中の写真をたくさんとってもらえ景色の写真もあり、いい思い出になりました。

Waving goodbye to the gradually shrinking boat, I felt like I had the views of Waikiki, the sky, and the sea all to myself—it was the best! In the end, I had a charming little splash landing on my backside, which made me feel like a bird, and I was completely satisfied. The lovely broken English guide from the driver who picked us up was also enjoyable.

段々と小さくなるボートに手を振りながらワイキキの景色も空も海もひとりじめした気分で最高でした
最後はお尻だけチャプンと着水のご愛嬌も鳥になった気分で大満足
お迎えのドライバーさんのステキな片言ガイドも楽しかった

I was a little scared when taking off from the boat, but once in the air, it felt great with hardly any turbulence! When landing, they lowered us down to just above the water's surface (on purpose?) before bringing us back to the boat, which was thrilling and fun! One thing I regret is not asking the staff to take pictures, so I don't have any photos from the flight. They are very considerate and don't take photos and sell them without asking, so it seems you need to request it. If you want pictures, it's best to ask in advance! Still, it was a lot of fun, so I highly recommend it!

船から飛び立つ時は少し怖かったですが上空では揺れもあまりなくて気持ちが良かったです！降りる時は（わざと？）海面に足が触れるくらいまで下げてから船に降ろしてくれるのも迫力があって楽しかったです！1つ残念だったのが写真をスタッフの方にお願いしそびれて飛んでいる時の写真が無かったこと。良心的で勝手に写真を撮って売りつける様な事はしないので、お願いしないと撮ってくれないみたいです（苦笑）写真がほしい方は事前にお願いした方が良いですよ！それでもとても楽しかったのでおすすめです♪

First of all, a pickup came to the trolley stop near the hotel, making it easy to get around, and they also dropped us back at the hotel. It was my first experience with parasailing, and I felt a bit anxious at first, but once I was up in the air, all my worries disappeared. The view from above was incredibly beautiful, and the wind while being pulled by the boat was amazing. I could see Waikiki, downtown, and Diamond Head all at once, and the feeling of having that stunning view all to myself was truly luxurious! The parasailing lasted about 10 minutes, and there were two handsome guys on the boat who made the atmosphere really fun, which made it a great experience. They also took photos during the parasailing and on the boat, and although it cost $30, I was able to capture those wonderful memories. This experience made me want to try various water activities like parasailing again when I come back to Hawaii! Thank you very much!

まずは、ホテル近くのトローリー乗り場までお迎えが来てくれたので、簡単に移動ができ、帰りもホテルまで送ってくれました。パラセーリングの経験は初めてで、最初は不安な気持ちもありましたが、いざ自分が上空へ行ってみると不安だった気持ちは全くなくなりました。上空からの景色はとても綺麗で船に引っ張られながら感じる風は最高でした。また、景色はワイキキやダウンタウン、ダイヤモンドヘッドまでが一望でき、完全に独り占め状態の景色はすごく豪華なものでした！！約10分くらいのパラセーリングですが、船の上ではイケメン2人が楽しく雰囲気を盛り上げてくれ、とても楽しかったです。また、パラセーリング中や船の上での写真も撮ってくれ、30ドルのお金はかかるものの、楽しい思い出を形に残すこともできました。次にハワイへ来た時にもパラセーリングなどの海でのアクティビティーをいろいろとしたくなるような体験ができました！！ありがとうございました！！

On this day in Honolulu, the weather was quite changeable, with sunshine, clouds, and rain throughout the day. Just as we were about to board the catamaran, the skies began to look ominous, but on the water, there was a refreshing breeze and slightly larger waves, making for a fun sailing experience as we occasionally got splashed by the waves.

This time, we were the only Japanese tourists, and the explanations were, of course, in English. Even though we arrived at the meeting point on time, there was no catamaran...

I had been at the Sheraton Hotel the day before and had seen the boat docked, so I was confident that I was at the right meeting point, but I started to feel a bit anxious. Since I couldn't speak English, I showed the voucher at the counter and pointed to the time, and they informed me that the time had been changed.

I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful sea, sky, the city of Waikiki, and Diamond Head all at once. I will participate again next time.

この日のホノルルは、晴れたり、曇ったり、雨に降られたりのコロコロ天気が変わる一日で、丁度カタマラン号に乗る頃、雲行きが怪しくなったのですが、海上は爽やかな風とちょっと大きめの波で、時々波しぶきを浴びながらの楽しいセーリングでした。

今回、日本人観光客は私たちだけ、説明は当然英語・・
集合場所に時間通り行ってもカタマラン号は無く・・

前日にたまたまシェラトンホテルにいて、停泊を見ていたので集合場所は間違いないと確信していたのですが、少し不安になりました。
英語がしゃべれないのでカウンターでバウチャーを見せ、時間の所を指さしていると時間を書き換えて変更になった事を教えてくれました。

綺麗な海と空とワイキキの街そしてダイヤモンドヘット、
ハワイの良さを一度に満喫出来ました。
次回また参加します。

Kailua requires taking a bus that you might not be used to, and both Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are difficult to access from the bus stop, so I recommend this tour for both town and beach lovers!!

I recommend renting a mat to take to Kailua Beach, which is just a short walk from the tour company. The area under the shade of the trees has branches that can be painful if they fall. You can also borrow snorkeling gear for free, but there are no fish. Many people are relaxing on the beach. The morning is recommended as there are fewer people at the beach.

I rented a bicycle to get to Kailua Town ($10.47 per bike). They provide a map and explain how to get there. It can be a bit scary until you get used to the pedal brakes, but it’s manageable. It takes about 20 minutes on foot. Riding with the wind felt great.

For lunch, you can choose between a plate or pizza, and the staff-recommended spinach and garlic pizza was delicious.

For us, the time spent at both the beach and the town felt just right, though we could have used a little more. The staff could almost all speak Japanese, which was reassuring.

カイルアって、個人では慣れないバスに乗らないと行けないし、さらにカイルアビーチやラニカイビーチはバス停から行きにくいので、このツアーは、カイルアタウン派にもビーチ派にも、オススメします！！

主催会社から徒歩すぐのカイルアビーチへはゴザを借りて行くことをオススメします。日陰になる木の下は枝が落ちてて痛いです。シュノーケルセットも無料で借りられますが魚はいません。ビーチでのんびりしてる人が多いです。午前中の方がビーチの人は少なくてオススメです。
カイルアタウンへは自転車を借りました（$10.47／1台）。地図も貰えるし行き方も教えてくれます。自転車のペダルブレーキに慣れるまでは怖いですがなんとかなります。徒歩だと20分とのこと。風を切って走るのが気持ち良かったです。
ランチはプレートかピザが選べ、スタッフオススメのほうれん草とガーリックのピザが美味しかったです。
ビーチもタウンも、の私達には時間も少し物足りないかなくらいでちょうど良かったです。
スタッフもほぼ日本語が話せるので、安心できました。

I went parasailing yesterday! It was my second time in two years, and the height was thrilling and fun. The crew was also very lively!

However, they were 20 minutes late picking us up, and we had to wait about 30 minutes after arriving.

So, if you want to book another activity or restaurant next time, I think it's best to allow for some extra time.

昨日パラセーリングしてきました！
2年振り2回目ということで高さもあり楽しかったです。
クルーの方もノリが良かったです！

しかし、迎えに来るのが20分遅かったり、着いてからも30分くらい待ちました。

なので、次に別のアクティビティーやレストランを予約したい場合は、ある程度余裕を持った方がいいと思います。

This was an amazing experience!! It was my first time para-sailing and it was awesome!! If you haven't tried it, I tell you, go for it!! :) I loved it!!

The waves were quite challenging, but the scenery was beautiful, and I enjoyed it. The timing was just right. I was very satisfied with the staff's service, and it was fun.

The lunch pizza was as delicious as the reviews said. Be sure not to choose the loco moco!

波はそこそこあったので大変でしたが、景色がよく、楽しめました。
時間もちょうど良かったです。
スタッフの対応等はとても満足で楽しかったです。

ランチのピザは評判通りのおいしさでした。
くれぐれもロコモコを選ばないように！　

I had a great time during the first session. They spoke a little Japanese and understood me, which was nice. I definitely want to do it again! ♪

1回目で立てたしすごく楽しかったです
日本語も片言で話してくれるし理解してくれるのでよかったです
是非またやりたいです♪

This parasail experience was great from start to finish. They picked us up at our hotel promptly, our driver was very fun and knowledgeable about the island. Parasailing gives you just the right amount of adrenaline and once you're up there it's so relaxing. I got to go twice! And next time I visit Hawaii I will definitely do it again! Once we were done we got our pictures and crossed the street to the beach :)

There is a pickup service from Waikiki Beach.
After checking in, you board the boat, listen to the instructor's explanation, and put on your life jacket.
As you rise quickly, the ocean spreads out below you!
If you don't want to get wet, you can return without getting wet.
It was so much fun and went by in no time!

ワイキキビーチから送迎あり。
受付をして船に乗り、インストラクターの説明を聞き、ライフジャケット着用。
一気に上がると下は一面海！
水に濡れたくないといえば、濡れずに戻ってこられます。
すごく楽しくてあっという間でした！

Stand-up paddleboarding was more difficult than I expected due to the strong winds. There were three groups with two participants each, but we only had two paddleboards for six people, so I think it would have been better to have one more board.
The underwater scooter was easy to use, and I enjoyed the sea enough. I was very satisfied to see a turtle swimming nearby, hold a starfish, and have many fish come close to me.
When we got back on the boat, many people were exhausted from the cold and seasickness, and although I wanted to go snorkeling, I gave up. If there had been less wind, I think we could have enjoyed it more, but the weather is beyond our control.
I was anxious because I don't understand English, but Judy, who was a fourth-generation guide, was very friendly and kindly explained everything, so there were no issues at all.

スタンドアップパドルは、風が強すぎて、乗るのが思っていたより、難しかったです。2人参加で3組だったのですが、6人に2台のパドルだったので、もう一台あると良いと思いました。
水中スクーターは、耳抜きもすぐに出来て
十分海の中を楽しめました。カメが近くに泳いでいたり、ヒトデを持たせてくれたり、目の前にたくさんの魚が近寄って来てくれて、とても満足です。
船に上がると、皆んな寒さと船酔いで、ぐったりしている人が多く、シュノーケルもしたかったのですが、諦めました。
風が少なければ、もっと楽しめたのでしょうが、天候は仕方ないですね。
英語が分からないので不安でしたが、4世のジュディ？さんがとてもフレンドリーで親切に説明してくれたので、何の不都合もありませんでした。

I have a slight fear of heights, and I was quite nervous before getting on. However, the cool instructor explained everything carefully, which made me feel a bit more at ease. The explanation was in English, but there were parts that were easy to understand in Japanese.

The day of the experience was relatively windy, but the boat didn't sway much. After putting on the gear, I scooted to the back of the boat, and we were all set! Once we lifted off, it surprisingly wasn't that scary, and I was able to enjoy the view!

While we were up there, I felt like a bird♪ Since we went up in pairs, it’s perfect for couples! You can see the high-rise buildings of the hotel district all the way to Diamond Head, and the blue horizon and sky were absolutely beautiful!

At times, there was a little trick where my feet would touch the sea, but it actually felt nice♪ If you don’t want to get wet, just let them know before you go up, and they’ll make sure you stay dry from start to finish.

I didn’t have the courage to let go, so I left my waterproof camera on the boat, but I regretted a bit that I could have taken pictures when we were up there... (laughs) The instructor took photos with a zoom lens, and there’s also an option to have a video taken. Both require an additional fee to receive the data. While waiting on the boat, I wasn’t bored at all; I watched the experiences of other participants and enjoyed the scenery.

Overall, it was a very satisfying program!

プチ高所恐怖症で、乗る前は結構ドキドキしていました。ですが、インストラクターのかっこいいお兄さんに丁寧に説明してもらい、ちょっと安心。説明は英語でしたが、ところどころ日本語で分かりやすかったです。
体験した日は比較的、風が強い日でしたが、ボートはそんなに揺れませんでした。装備を装着し、ボートの後ろの方へ座りながらずりずり移動し、準備万端！ふわっと上がって、上がってしまったら意外に怖くなく、景色も楽しめました！
上がっている間は鳥になった気分♪ペアで上がるのでカップルにはぴったりですよ！ホテルの高い建物が並ぶビル群からダイヤモンドヘッドまでが一望でき、青く広がる水平線と空がとてもキレイでした！
時々、足が海につかるイタズラ?をされましたが、それすら気持ちいい♪濡れたくない人は上がる前に言っておけば、始めから最後まで濡れないようにしてくれます。
私は手を離す勇気がなかったので、防水のカメラをボートにおいて体験しましたが、上がった時に頑張れば写真撮れたな···とちょっと後悔(笑)インストラクターのお兄さんが望遠で写真撮ってくれますし、さらにオプションでビデオも撮れます。どちらもデータをもらうのに別料金が必要ですが。ボートで待っている間も、他の参加者の体験見たり、景色を眺めたりで退屈しませんでした。
こんな感じで、体験して大満足のプログラムでした！

The shuttle drivers, both to and from Hanauma Bay, were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the island. They shared interesting facts along the way and made the drive an experience in itself. Not to mention, they were very prompt and the price was unbeatable! Would definitely recommend this shuttle if you're staying in Waikiki and would like to visit a beautiful beach with amazing snorkeling!

This is amazing experience, Staff was so nice and fun.
Recommendable for everyone
I would love to do this one again!!

We had a great time Dan and his wife were great to go snorkeling with. It's the only way to go!! Loved it