All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

My daughter and I went surfing for the first time together. The beach right in front of Waikiki was just perfect for beginners. We both managed to stand up and pose for photos. It was a great experience for my 60th birthday... The local instructor told me, "I have students over 80 years old... you still have a long way to go."

Alright, I'm ready for more challenges!

娘と２人で初サーフィン。ワイキキの目の前の海岸ですが、初心者にはちょうど良い気軽さですね。
２人ともしっかり立ててポーズをとり写真に納まっていましたよ。
６０歳還暦の良い経験でした・・・ローカルのインストラクターから「自分の生徒には８０歳オーバーがいるよ・・まだまだだよ」とたしなめられました。

よし、まだまだ挑戦だ！

Since I have been let go by Spider Man because he moved on in life recently, I have now been contracted by Iron Man to be his editor and newspaper publisher. Iron Man had told me that while he is in Oahu, he wants to do something fun and exciting. So I did my research and found hawaiiactivities.com - Veltra. They had great reviews of Hawaiian Parasail and they are the highest ranked for customer reviews! Veltra has a 9:00am early bird special that is reasonably priced, so that is what we booked for. As we checked into Hawaiian Parasail, the reservation agents Loke and Keri were very welcoming with an ample amount of Aloha. They got us checked in and ready to board as we met Captain Jayme and crew member Jason. As we were sailing out to sea, there was quite a bit of nervousness from everyone on the boat. It was everyone's first time, and there was 1 woman who went by herself and she could not swim. So Iron Man voluntarily flew tandem with her, and I stayed on boat as an observer so Iron Man could save her lonesome day. As Iron Man started to get ready to go up, Jason and I were getting all the photos in as we could. Since I am only an editor, my pictures were not of great quality compared to Jason's. It was a smooth ride the whole time for them until they were returning back to the boat. The female started trembling with fear as they started to get dipped in the ocean. Her body twisted as she almost did a 360, until Iron Man caught the line to prevent her from doing so. As we got back to the hut, Keri and Loke displayed their images of Iron Man's event. He saved the day again and he had an amazing time. All in thanks to Hawaiian Parasail & Veltra!

It was a great tour where I could enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea in a short time. Since we went quite far out, it was a bit rocky, and the splashes of water made it chilly, so it's necessary to wear long sleeves or take measures against the sea breeze. The boarding area was a little hard to find.

短い時間で、ホノルルの景色を海側から眺められて良いツアーでした。結構沖まで出るので揺れるし、水しぶきがかかったりするので冷えるし潮風対策もかねて長袖等は必要です。乗り場が少しわかりづらかったです。

I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanama Bay! The tour guide, Dan was amazing. Although I had previous snorkel experience, the tour guide reviewed basic rules for snorkeling and I was given an opportunity to practice in shallow water. I really appreciated snorkeling beyond the reef because this is were I saw a turtle!

We had one instructor for three people. It was my second time surfing, while the other two were surfing for the first time. Waikiki Beach has gentle waves and is quite shallow, so even those who are not confident swimmers can feel safe. Most other surfing lessons are two hours long, and since I was exhausted from my previous surfing lesson, I decided to go with this one-hour option. The waves weren't very high, but everyone was able to ride at least three times for sure. I wonder if I could have ridden more? I felt a bit unsatisfied with just one hour, but the two beginners seemed quite tired after that hour. Next time, I want to try the two-hour course and challenge myself with slightly higher waves! After all, surfing in Hawaii is the best. I definitely want to surf again the next time I go to Hawaii!

3人にインストラクターが1人ついて教えてもらいました。私は2回目のサーフィン、他2人は初のサーフィン。ワイキキビーチは波が穏やかで、かなり遠浅だったのでポイントでも足がつくので泳ぎが不安なひとでも大丈夫です。他のサーフィンレッスンは2時間が多く、前のサーフィンレッスンでクタクタになったので今回は1時間にしようと思いこちらを選びました。波はそんなに高くないですが、全員3回は確実にのれました。もっと乗れたかな？私は1時間で少し物足りなかったけど、初めての2人は1時間でかなり疲れたみたいです。次回は2時間コースで、もう少し高めの波にチャレンジしたいです！何はともあれ、やっぱりハワイでするサーフィンは最高です。次回もハワイに行くときは必ずサーフィンしたいです！

I enjoy the friendly service in this place. Everyone gives warm, friendly greetings and gives clear instructions. The Jet Ski Tour and Tandem Ride starts promptly.

The staff at Hans Hedeman surf school in Waikiki Went above and beyond to make sure my family had an enjoyable safe experience.
C.J. Was waiting for us in our hotel lobby with a big smile and welcoming personality.
Everyone from classroom to water were friendly and knowledgeable. I had the upmost confidence that my kids were in safe hands at all times.
The instructors did a great job and all three of my kids were able to get up and stay on their boards immediately.
Thanks to the Hans Hedeman school, my family had a great experience with memories they can keep for years ( and video to prove it !)

Speaking of Hawaii, I thought of surfing and decided to try surfing for the first time.

I couldn't ride the waves at all, but I was really excited and had a great time.

If you have energy, you can do anything!!

ハワイといえばサーフィンと思い、
初めてサーフィンにチャレンジしてきました。

全然、波に乗ることはできなかったのですが、テンションはすごく上がって楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

元気があれば何でも出来ます！！

Seahawk nice older boat very well maintained. Crew did great, worked hard to get the fish. From moment left dock untill we arrived back. Wanted to go again the next day. Would not change anything.

We participated as a family of four.
The height is 90 meters!!
I was a bit worried that my younger son, who is 8 years old, would say he was scared, but he smiled the whole time (^ - ^)
He was satisfied.
There were two other groups, but it felt like the higher we went, the longer the time lasted.

Especially, there was no big shaking of the boat, and we could easily enjoy marine sports♪

ファミリー４人で参加しました。
高さは９０メートル!!
下の息子が８歳。怖いと言うのでは…と少し不安でしたが、終始笑顔(^-^)
満足していました。
他に２組いましたが、高さが高いほど、時間が長いように感じました。

特に船も大きな揺れもなく、手軽にマリンスポーツを楽しむことができます♪

I was worried because I had small children with me, but they took safety into consideration, and we were able to enjoy it without any issues. I think it was a great experience to fly high in the sky.

小さな子供も居て心配でしたが、安全には気を使ってくれており、無事にできました。空高く飛べるいい経験になったと思います。

The driver was very friendly and very informative. Would do this again and will highly recommend this tour to friends and any one else who is thinking. About snorkling .

I participated with my 10-year-old daughter. We were blessed with good weather and were able to see whales. It seemed a bit high and scary for my daughter, but it turned out to be a valuable experience for her. Since we didn't have anyone else with us, there was no one to take our picture when we were up, so it might be nice to have someone join us on the boat. There is a paid photographer who can take pictures, which is sufficient for those who prefer that, just for reference.

10歳の娘と二人で参加しました。天気にも恵まれてクジラも見ることができました。
娘には少々高く怖かったようですが、貴重な体験にはなったようです。
他に連れが一緒にいなく上がっている時に写真を撮ってくれる人がいなかったので、ボートに一緒に乗ってくれる人がいるといいかもしれないです。有料でカメラマンが撮ってくれるのでそれで充分な人はいいと思いますが、参考までに。

It's nice experience especially for those who haven't tried diving. The stuff was very friendly and helpful. Just you need to know that you don't have any control on the scooter. You have to set and enjoy!

I participated at my husband's request. Everyone else was from Europe or America, but the staff spoke some broken Japanese, and there were Japanese notes for instructions, so it was fine.

We started flying about 10 minutes out on the boat. It felt amazing, and we even saw a whale by chance (we could see its tail). However, my husband got seasick and ended up throwing up a little in the sea. (^_^;)

The boat didn't move much in the open water, and it often stopped riding the waves, so it was quite rocky. Other tours might have similar experiences, but I strongly recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it. (By the way, those who are fine with it shouldn't have any problems. My husband was the only one out of ten participants who got sick.)

The flight time isn't very long, but you can see beautiful scenery and the horizon, and it gives you an indescribable sense of freedom. I couldn't take photos myself, but you can buy the ones taken by the staff with their DSLR camera. They seem to burn a lot of photos and videos directly onto a DVD for you. (I think it was around $30 or $40?)

There were also some strong individuals using waterproof cameras and selfie sticks. There was nothing particularly scary, and I thought that if it was like this, I would be happy to do it again and again.

主人の意向で参加。
私たち以外は全員欧米人だったのですが、スタッフさんは片言の日本語と、注意書きの日本語メモもあったので大丈夫でした。
船で沖に10分位進んだところで飛行スタート。
すごく気持ちよかったし、偶然クジラも見ることができました。（尾ひれも見えました）
ただ、主人が船に酔ってしまい、軽く海に吐いてしまいました。(^_^;)
沖では船はあまり進まず、波に乗って停止することも多いので揺れるんですね。。。
ほかの船に乗って行くツアーも一緒なのでしょうが、日ごろ酔いやすい方は酔い止めを強く勧めます。（ちなみに平気な方はまったく問題がないはずです。酔っていたのは、参加者10人中、うちの主人だけでした）
飛行時間はそんなに長くないですが、きれいな景色と水平線が見えますし、なんとも言えない開放感を感じることができます。
写真は自分では撮れなかったので、スタッフさんの一眼レフで撮ってくれたものを買う事ができます。たくさんの写真と映像をそのままDVDに焼いてくれるようです。（30ドルだか40ドルだかだったかな？）
防水対応のカメラで、自撮り棒を駆使している強者もいましたよ。
特に怖いこともなく、こんな感じなら私は何度でもやって良いなと思いました。

I wanted to show my wife the snorkeling experience I had at Hanauma Bay during my single days, so I participated again.

We were able to rent wetsuits on-site for a fee. The goggles and snorkels provided were not the usual worn-out ones, but rather well-maintained equipment. Thanks to that, it was a very warm and comfortable ocean adventure. I highly recommend the wetsuits.

Last time I came, I just floated in the shallow waters, but this time, our guide and instructor, Chie, who is a certified diver, took us out to deeper waters. My wife hadn't swum in a while, but since she held my hand the whole time, she was able to keep up without any issues. The fish were adorable, and I was surprised when a turtle swam right past us!

Thank you for such a dreamlike experience.

以前、独身時代に経験したハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングを奥さんにも見せたくて参加しました。
現地にてウェットスーツを有料でお借りすることが出来ました。
メガネ、シュノーケル含め、よくあるボロボロのではなく、しっかり手入れされたものをお借り出来ました。
その御蔭でとてもあたたかく、快適な海の旅でした。スーツお勧めです。

前回来た時は浅瀬でぷかぷか浮いていたものですが、ガイド兼インストラクターのチエさんはダイビングの資格をお持ちとのことで、その経験を活かして沖合の方まで連れて行ってくださいました。奥さんは泳ぎは久しぶりだったのですが、ずっと手をつないでくれていたので、問題なくついていくことが出来ました。
魚は可愛かったし、目の前を亀が通過していったのにはびっくりしました！
本当に夢の様な時間をありがとうございました。

There is a shuttle service to the hotel. The cheerful driver, Yano-san (who also takes turns as the captain), explains the city in clear and friendly English throughout the ride. When I asked if parasailing was difficult, he assured me that it was neither difficult nor dangerous, and that the parasailing company is very steady with no accidents reported. The two captains on the boat today were also veterans (he mentioned he is a veteran too), so there was no need to worry.

In fact, I was able to wear my glasses while parasailing, and it was mostly calm and stable with hardly any swaying. I felt reassured that even children could enjoy it at a reasonable height without any concerns. As we approached nearly 100 meters, the rope got a bit longer, and I started to feel a slight sway, but they began to lower us down just then. We landed smoothly, being gently guided back to the original spot by the rope. Just before landing, they playfully let our feet touch the water. They took plenty of photos (for $30, and they made sure to show me the images). At noon, it just happened to be my family of three, but there were about ten people on the previous course (including two young Japanese couples), and there were about ten more after us (no Japanese, but a lively group of three girls waiting who were very excited and even had head cameras ready).

While waiting for the return car, a cheerful and lively girl at the reception offered us juice and snacks, and during the ride back, she gave us very cold juice with ice. The boat ride was pleasant as it cut through the wind. I didn't need any motion sickness medication at all. I felt inclined to give a tip naturally! (I gave $30).

ホテルまで送迎あり。日系人(沖縄系)のとっても陽気なドライバー/ヤノサン（船長も交代でしているとのこと）が、乗っている間中わかりやすい英語でフランクに街中の説明をしてくれる。パラセールは難しいかと聞くと、まったく難しくもなく危険でもない、パラセール社はとてもステディな会社で無事故と言っていた。また今日の船の船長二人もベテランで（自分もベテランだけど）心配ないと。
実際、パラセイルは眼鏡もしたままで大丈夫だったし、ほとんど揺れもなく静かで安定していた。これなら子供でもそこそこの高さなら全然心配ないと納得した。100ｍ近くなるとちょっとロープも長くなり、揺れもわずかに出てきて気になりだした時には下がり始めた。ちゃんと元の場所にロープに惹かれて着地する。途中着艦直前に御愛嬌で足を軽く水面に触れさせてくれる。写真もたくさん撮ってくれた（30ドル、画像確認もちゃんとしてくれた）。12時はたまたま私たち家族3人だけだったが、前のコースは10人ほどいたし（若い日本人カップル2人も）、後にも10人くらいいた（日本人はなし、待っていた元気な女の子3人組もヘッドカメラまで準備してとても楽しみにしていた）。帰りの車を待っているときは、受付のこれも陽気で快活な女の子がジュースやお菓子を出してくれ、帰りの車中でも氷ですごく冷えたジュースをくれた。
船も風を切り気持ちよかった。まったく酔い止めも必要なかった。チップも自然と弾みたくなる！（私は30ドル）

I was a bit nervous at first because I have a fear of heights, but it wasn't scary at all! Even at 90 meters, it felt low. The weather was great on the day I participated, and there was no wind at all, so it was refreshing! I highly recommend it!

高所恐怖症なため最初はちょっとビクビクしてましたが全然怖くないです！
９０メートルでも低いくらいです。
参加日は天気も良く、風も全くなかったので爽快でした！おすすめです

You can easily debut in surfing at Waikiki Beach.

One hour may seem short at first glance, but it was sufficient. I think Waikiki is suitable for beginners since the waves are gentle. I participated in the morning lesson, which I recommend because it allows you to make the most of your day. After the lesson, I returned to the hotel, had lunch in Waikiki, joined another tour in the afternoon, and went shopping at night, making it a full day of fun.

By the way, the instructor had stayed in Japan, so he mixed in some Japanese during the explanations, which I think makes it easy for those who can't speak English to participate with confidence.

Thanks to the one-on-one lesson, I was able to ride the waves continuously, which was great.

ワイキキビーチでさくっとサーフィンデビューできます。

1時間と一見短そうに感じますが、十分でした。
ワイキキは波も穏やかなので初心者向けかと思います。
朝一のレッスンに参加したのですが、１日を有効に使えるのでおすすめです。
レッスン後ホテルに戻り、ワイキキでランチをとり、午後からは別のツアーに参加し、夜は買い物をし、と１日フルで遊べました。

ちなみに先生は日本に滞在していたこともあり、日本語も織り交ぜで説明してくれるので、
英語が話せない方でも安心して参加できると思います。

マンツーマンのレッスンにしたお蔭で、ひたすら波に乗れたのもよかったです。

Awesome day. You don't need experience at all. My wife and I have never been Kayaking and we did fine. Explored outer islands no problems. Highly recommend this place. Very friendly staff.

I tried parasailing for the first time. I went higher than I expected, which was a bit scary, but the strange feeling of flying in the blue sky and the fun of it outweighed my fear. I want to try it again.

パラセーリングは初めてやりました。
思ったよりも高く上がって少し怖い気もしましたが、青空を飛んでいる不思議な感覚とおもしろさのほうが恐怖心を上回りました。またやってみたいです。

The pickup was loose from the start. Just when I thought I should call after 10 minutes had passed, the ride finally arrived. From a distance, I heard a loud voice calling out, "Hurry up and come here," gesturing with his chin. If I had been short-tempered, there would have been a fight right there. After riding the bus for almost an hour, as soon as we arrived, the Japanese guide spoke so quickly and provided so much information that it was absolutely impossible to understand everything for the rest of the day. The only things I remembered were where and how to exchange for lunch and that our company had four showers. We were handed a special envelope for tips with instructions. The sea kayak guide confidently said, "Even if you capsize, I can right the boat and lift a person weighing 200 kg, so you'll be fine." However, as time passed, despite it being a guided tour, he said, "I'm not going today; only the customers will go." In the end, during the final briefing, the guide decided to join us. It was quite careless. Of course, we had to carry the boats ourselves to the sea. The paved road was fine, but it was quite heavy on the grass and sand. We finally arrived at the beach, and it was a struggle to float the boats and get on. The guide was nowhere to be seen; he was already at the starting point. There was quite a distance from the water's edge to the starting point. Was it our responsibility to get there? Perhaps that fast-paced explanation was for this reason?

In the end, we had to rely on the help of some Americans we didn’t know, and not the guide, to start paddling. Once we finally reached the starting point, it was just a matter of paddling. It didn’t matter whether the guide was there or not. We just had to paddle to avoid capsizing. We safely arrived at the uninhabited island and circled it. The guide explained various things here. On the way back, we paddled again. When we could see the starting point, the guide said, "Paddle over after I reach the shore." I understood that the guide was ahead because the beginning and end were difficult, so I paddled as instructed. Maybe I believed somewhere in my mind that he would help us if we capsized.

And then we capsized. Everything turned upside down, and I couldn’t tell right from left or up from down. But no help came. Right the boat? 200 kg? Those words felt empty.

My expensive shirt and hat, which I had just bought at the store right before the sea kayak tour, were swept away. I was so angry that I stayed in the water for a while until the guide finally came. All I could say was "the worst." I really wanted to say, "Everything about this tour is the worst!" Covered in sand and soaking wet, we carried the heavy boat. The guide had already gone far ahead. When we arrived at the store, I desperately looked for a shower. I couldn’t find the four showers they had boasted about. When I asked, I was pointed to a single outdoor water pipe with four faucets that were not spaced apart, none of which were even waist-high. One of them had a hose attached.

I realized that the high-quality showers often found at beach entrances were the best. The one in front of me couldn’t wash off the sand from my head or face; it could only manage to rinse off the sand from my feet. Despite this situation, the bus that had been so late in the morning was waiting. The fast-talking Japanese guide kept looking at the clock while saying, "No need to hurry," and stood right at the bus entrance. We stuffed our wet belongings in a mess and ran. There was even a 75-year-old grandfather with us... I couldn’t even confirm if we had forgotten anything. I still think that a tip is unnecessary for such a tour, but my family put in a tip above the going rate into the designated box and even handed over Japanese souvenirs, making me tear up at how naive they were.

I never thought I would feel one of the most frustrating experiences of my life in Hawaii. There was nothing about this tour that was satisfacto

　ピックアップからしてルーズ。10分過ぎて電話しなければと思ったところに迎えが来た。遠くから大きい声で呼び捨て。あごで「早くこっち来い」。私が短気だったらここで喧嘩だよ。小一時間もバスに乗り、着いた途端、説明ガイドは日本人なのにあまりの早口と大量の説明。あれで今後のすべてを理解しろというのは絶対に無理。昼食を引き換える場所と方法、私たちの会社はシャワーを4つ持っている、ということだけ記憶した。チップは専用封筒を渡され指示された。シーカヤックのガイドは「たとえ転覆しても自分は船を元に戻すことができるし、200kgの体重の人を引き上げて助けるから大丈夫」と安心感100%の言葉。しかし時間が経つと、ガイド付きツアーなのに「今日は自分は行かない」「お客さんだけ行きます」と。結局最終説明ではガイドも行くことに。かなりいい加減である。もちろん海まで自分たちが船を運ぶ。舗装道路はいいけれど、草や砂の上はかなり重たい。やっと海辺に到着し、水際に浮かべ乗り込むのに一苦労。ガイドの姿なんてどこにも見えない。とっととスタート地点にいた。水際からスタート地点までもけっこうな距離がある。スタート地点に行くまでは自己責任なのだろうか?もしかしてあの早口の説明はこのせいだったのか?
　結局全然知らないアメリカ人の手を借り、ガイドではなく彼らの力で私たちは漕ぎ出した。やっとスタート地点に着いたら、後はひたすら漕ぐだけ。ガイドなどいようといまいと関係ない。転覆しないように漕ぐだけだ。無事に無人島に着き、島を一周。ガイドはここであれこれ説明してくれた。帰りはまたひたすら漕ぐ。スタート地点が見えガイドは「私が陸に着いてから漕いで来て」と言う。最初と最後は難しいからガイドが先なのだろうと納得し、言われた通りに漕ぎ出した。どこかで「転覆しても助ける」ということばを信じていたのかもしれない。
　そして私たちは転覆した。すべてのものが逆さになり、右も左も上も下もわからない。でも助けは来ない。船を元に戻す?　体重200kg?　そんなことばが空々しい。
　シーカヤック直前にツアーのその店で買ったばかりの高いシャツも帽子も流された。あまりに頭にきてしばらく海から出なかったらやっとガイドはやってきた。「最低」のことばしか出なかった。本当は「このツアーのすべてが最低!」と言いたかった。砂だらけで水浸しのまま重い船を運ぶ。ガイドなんてずっと先を行ってしまった。店に着いたらとにかくシャワーを探した。4つあると自慢していたシャワーがわからない。仕方ないので聞いたら「そこ」と指差された。腰の高さもない外にある一本の水道管に間隔のない蛇口が4つ。その1つにホースがつながっていた。
　よくビーチの入口にある、砂を落とすためのシャワーは最高級だと知った。目の前にあるものは頭や顔の砂など落とせない。足の砂落としが精いっぱい。そんな状態なのに、朝はあんなに遅れたバスが待機している。早口日本人ガイドは「急がなくていい」と言いながら時計を何度も見てバスの乗り口にピタッといる。ベチャベチャに濡れたまま荷物をぐちゃぐちゃに突っ込み走る。75才のおじいちゃんもいるのに…。忘れ物がないのかもさえ確認できない。こんなツアー、チップなんて必要ないと今でも思っているが、家族は相場以上のチップを専用ポストに入れ、さらに日本土産まで渡し、どこまでお人良しなのかと涙が出てくる。
　人生で一、二番目に腹の立つ思いをハワイでするなんて思わなかった。
　このツアーは、どれをとっても満足できるものは何一つない。
　

I had a great time.
The two-person seats are arranged side by side, so it was much more comfortable and enjoyable than sitting vertically. You can also purchase photos for $30, and I'm looking forward to seeing them when I get home! 😊

凄く楽しかったです。
二人のりのシートも横に並んでるので縦に二人より凄く快適に楽しめました♪写真も30ドルで購入できるし、帰って見るのが楽しみです♪(^-^)

Great and beautiful beach to experience on Oahu for snorkeling but the thirty minute walk to get to the good snorkeling part was unexpected, there should have been a shuttle offered.

This was such an amazing experience....would love to do it again. Even better as we were in a group of 3 which made the experience worth while. The driver was so nice and very welcoming, she picked us up right outside our hotel, right on time and went around to other hotels to pick up other passengers. When we got to the harbour we immidiately put on our life jackets, and we were then out in the ocean. If anyone is going to do this activity definitely do it with friends or family...it will definitely be a great memory to share with loved ones. It was definitely beyond my expectations of what the ride would be like. the ride was smooth and calm, was also really nice weather as well.

This was such an amazing experience...would totally recommend it to anyone that is going to Oahu in Hawaii....we went in a pair which made it more fun. Would definitely do it again. We were the first ones to go and as the parachute pulled us up in the air the view was already amazing. As we were all up in the air we could see the tiny boat below us. We got the chance to see dolphins that were coming in and out of the water. We were up in the air for a good 8 mins, and as we started to come back down to the boat we got dipped into the cold ocean salty water. This really is worth while and i would definitely consider doing it again when i visit hawaii again.

I convinced my timid third-grade son to give it a try, saying that he would surely gain something from the experience. Although he started crying just before the jump, he was able to enjoy the scenery during the flight! He said it was fun. Of course, we parents had a great time as well. The round trip by boat to the island was pleasant, and I think it will definitely be a must for our next visit.

怖がりの小学３年生の息子に勇気を出してトライしたら、きっと何かが得られると説得して参加。
飛ぶ直前泣き始めたものの、飛行中は景色を楽しむ余裕も！楽しかったそうです。
親の私たちももちろんとても楽しめました。沖までのボートの往復も気持ちよくて、次回もマストだな、と思ってます。

most beautiful beach in the USA!!! I had such a great day. I really enjoyed stand up paddle boarding, it wasn't too difficult, anyone would be able to give it a go. it was gentle waves once you pass the crashing waves on the beach, I did go into the surf further out to catch some waves which was great fun!! I also stand up paddle boarded at Waikiki and this was sooo much better than Waikiki. better views, better wave conditions and better equipment. so so beautiful and such a great day. prob my fav activity during my holiday at hawaii.

Beautiful bay, Blue Hawaii divers a husband and wife team were great, we were picked up, accessed the bay without having to join the long line that afternoon, good clean equipment. We saw a turtle which my son swam alongside as well as lots of fish large and small. One of the best days of our trip.

My husband and I had so much fun. We went up 800ft. It was so cool to see Waikiki beach from the air. There were 5 couples on the boat. Everyone had fun. The crew was nice and professional. We drove ourselves to the marina and their office was easy to find. Check in was simple. While on the boat you have the option of having them take professional photos of you while you are parasailing. It cost $30 extra for this service which I think was well worth it. My husband had never parasailed before and he loved it. I think next time I will try the 1000ft option which one couple did on our trip. Being on the speed boat was fun too, but the water is very choppy so make sure you are prepared if you are prone to motion sickness.