All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I tried parasailing for the first time, and it was amazing, like flying in the sky! My sister and I participated together, and it felt like we were in our own world; the scenery was fantastic and wonderful. There was a service where you could take 24 photos for $15, and it seems like they capture pictures during the parasailing. I took motion sickness medicine beforehand, but I got seasick while waiting for others to finish parasailing, so the medicine is a must! I would love to try it again!

初めてパラセイルに挑戦しましたが、空を飛んでいるようで感動でした！！
妹と二人で参加しましたが、二人だけの世界のようで景色も最高で素晴らしかったです。
写真も２４枚撮り＄１５でフィルムをくれるサービスがあり、パラセイル中の写真が収められているようです。
酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、他の人のパラセイルを船で待っている間酔ってしまったので、酔い止めは必須です！！
またチャレンジしたいと思います☆★

I requested a pick-up, and I was surprised when I got into the car! Everyone except us was a foreigner. English was flying around in the car, and it seemed like everyone was having a great time. I, who am completely hopeless with English, was just staring blankly the whole time... But once it started, everyone got really excited, and it was a lot of fun. It was a very valuable experience. I wonder if only Japanese people pay tips?? I wasn't really sure about that...

送迎を御願いしたので、車に乗ってみてビックリ！！
私達以外、全員外国の方。
車内では英語が飛び交い、楽しそうです。
英語が全くダメな私は終始ポカーン…
でも、いざ始まると皆さんかなり盛り上がって楽しかったです。
とても貴重な体験でした。
チップは日本人だけが払うんですかね？？
なんだか良くわかりませんでした。。。

As expected of a beach known as the No. 1 beach, it was truly beautiful. The food was also very local and good! This time, I participated with my son, but if you're bringing small children, Hanauma Bay might be more fun as there are lots of fish to see. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see any fish in Kailua.

さすがはNo.1ビーチと言われるだけあって、本当に綺麗なビーチでした。食事もローカルっぽくてよかったです♪今回うちは息子と2人での参加だったのですが、小さい子どもさん連れならハナウマ湾の方が魚がいっぱいで楽しいかもしれません。カイルアでは魚が見られなかったのが、ちょっと残念だったかな？

We paid for the Deluxe package which is $20 more than the Standard package in order to go up to a higher height, and for 5 minutes more of flying (than the standard's 8 min). Well when we went out no matter what package you purchased, you only got 5 minutes in the air. TOTAL RIP OFF!! AND to top it off, by the end of the trip the 2 workers ASKED FOR $20 tips from everyone!! The actual flying was fun, but they should give you what you pay for.

This was the first activity we had planned on Oahu. The actual Parasailing time was wonderful!!! The time spent on the boat with the workers was horrible. To start they wanted us to pay them $15 to take pictures of us (even though the other people in our group were going to do it). When we declined their offer the crew made rude comments almost constantly during the boat ride. (Is he always this cheap? Must be they are saving their money for a sunny day!!! Not good Aloha.) The boat has writing all over it that, "Good karma starts with good tips" and "Tipping is WELCOME." There are $20bills taped all up the handrail as a "suggestion" on how much to tip. Don't forget the 3 times that the crew mentioned that we should not forget to tip them for their hard work! The time spent on the boat was very uncomfortable but parasailing was awesome. In the end I did tip them (only because I felt so uncomfortable) and I am still regretting it.

I tried surfing for the first time in my life, and it was really fun!! Before entering the ocean, there was a lesson on paddling at the shop, and then we moved to the sea. It was time for the real thing. The instructor was quite strict, but everyone was able to ride the waves, and we had a great time!!! It was a morning course, but after it ended, I went shopping and made the most of my day. I highly recommend it. However, the next day my arms were sore from the muscle strain, and I cut the soles of my feet on coral, which was tough.

生まれて初めてサーフィンやりましたが、かなり楽しかったです！！
海に入る前にお店でパドリングなどの講習があり、その後
海に移動。さっそく本番。
先生かなり厳しかったですが、皆さん波乗りできていて、とても楽しめました！！！
午前中のコースだったのですが、終わった後、ショッピングに行ったり、１日を有意義に使えました。
おすすめです。
ただ、次の日は腕が筋肉痛＆サンゴ？で足の裏を切ったのでつらかったです。

Fantastic!!

Staff were awesome. Very easy going and helpful. A fantstic Dive!!

The X-Treme Parasailing in Oahu, 1050 ft in the air looking at the Wakiki and Diamond Head, definately can't be missed.

Of all the activities we did while in Hawaii, this was by far the best. The staff was very courteous and did everything the possibly could to make sure you had a good time. The ages of our kids were 13-19 and they were a great age to be able to enjoy the beauty of the underwater. I would recommend this to everyone that is old enough to take and follow the directions of the staff.

Very safety conscious and good people at Aaron's in Kailua. I'm doing my open water certification now (the intro course) with them now. These guys are passionate, patient, and enthusiastic to introduce new divers to the sport. I recommend Aaron's over some of the higher-volume Waikiki-based operations because they're very well-established with locals / military personnel, so it's not so much a numbers operation (not to say anything bad about any of the operations in Town as I haven't experienced them, nor do I care to).

Regarding a previous comment, as a first-time diver on vacation a few years ago I greatly preferred skipping a pool and getting right into the ocean on my first day-dive. Time in the ocean vs a few hours back / forth and in/out of a pool is precious. Comfort of starting in a pool must depend on a person's individual comfort level, but I would think any credible operator will follow the same precautions in the ocean that they would in a pool. Good think to ask about

It was my first time surfing, but the instructor taught me carefully, making it easy to understand and fun!

初めてのサーフィンでしたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えて下さったので、分かりやすくて楽しかったです！

First, I was taught how to paddle and stand in the shop. Although I could hardly understand Japanese, they taught me multiple times until I understood, so I didn't have any trouble at all.

When we started the lesson in the ocean, I was initially scared of the big rocks and coral and couldn't stand up, but I was able to ride the waves quickly once I calmed down. The coaches were really funny, and while we were waiting for the waves, they chatted a lot, which made it really enjoyable. They encouraged me many times, which motivated me to keep going even when my body was tired!

I definitely want to go again!

最初にショップの中でパドリングや立ち方を教えてもらいました。日本語がほとんど通じなかったのですが、理解できるまで何度も教えてくれたので、全然困らなかったです。
海でレッスンを開始して、最初は大きな岩やサンゴが怖くて立てなかったのですが、落ち着いてやればすぐに乗れるようになりました。コーチ達は本当に面白い人たちで、波を待っている間もいっぱいしゃべってくれてほんとに楽しかったし、何度も励ましてくれてやる気を起こさせてくれるので、体が疲れていても最後までがんばれました！
また行きたいなと思いました！！

I was really satisfied because I had decided to do this when I went to Hawaii!
I chose the highest flying plan, and the view was so beautiful that I was moved.
I felt a bit nervous when I had to dip my bottom into the water, but if you don't want to get wet, it's good to let them know before you jump.
It was so much fun that it ended in no time!
I was fine, but I think those who are prone to motion sickness should definitely take some medicine before going!
Also, in addition to the tip, you can get photos taken for about $15, so it might be good to bring some extra money.
We only brought enough for the tip, so we couldn't get any photos... that was the only regret.
It will be a great memory, so I recommend trying it at least once!

ﾊﾜｲに行ったら絶対やると決めていたのですごく満足でした！！
一番高く飛ぶﾌﾟﾗﾝにしたんですが、景色がすごくｷﾚｲで感動しました☆彡
水の中におしりをｼﾞｬﾎﾞﾝｯと入れられる時はﾄﾞｷﾄﾞｷしたけど水につけられたくない人は飛ぶ前に確認してくれるのでちゃんと言った方が良いですよ♪
楽しくてあっという間に終わってしまいました(´∀｀)
私は大丈夫でしたが、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを必ず飲んで行った方がいいと思います！
それとﾁｯﾌﾟの他に$15(かな？)で写真を撮ってもらえるので、余分にお金を持っていったほうがいいかもしれません。
私達はﾁｯﾌﾟ分しか持って行かなかったので写真を撮ってもらえませんでした…それだけが残念でした↓↓
良い思い出になるので一度試したほうがいいですよ☆

GREAT

I really felt like I became a bird! My friend (who has a fear of heights) was able to observe from a boat, and I was worried about riding solo on the tandem, but a female staff member joined me, which made me feel at ease. It was great that I could participate in the parasailing experience with my friend. My friend fell in love at first sight with a Japanese male staff member who gave us a ride back to the hotel, and even after returning home, she keeps saying, "He was so cool!!!" Both my friend and I made wonderful memories.

本当に鳥になった気分です！友人（高所恐怖症）はボートで見学する事ができたし、私は２人乗りに１人で乗るのかと不安でしたが女性スタッフが同乗してくれて安心でした。パラセイル体験は自分だけでも、友人とツアー参加できたのが良かったです。友人はホテルまで送迎してくれた日本人の男性スタッフに一目惚れしてしまい、帰国してからも「超かっこよかったよね~！！！」と言っています。私も友人もステキな思い出になりました。

- It's recommended because three people can fly together! You can enjoy a leisurely conversation while admiring the scenery up in the sky! The moment you take off is incredibly thrilling! ☆☆☆

- Digital camera photography is frowned upon by the staff... If you sit in a position that's easy to take photos, you might be moved. For $15, a staff member will take your pictures. You'll receive a 24-exposure film to develop back in Japan.

- Tips are collected separately, haha. "Please give us a tip~♪" they say... lol

- Inquiries are only in English, which is a bit concerning. However, as long as you don't get the bus stop wrong, you'll be fine! The person in charge of transportation is nice. Mike at the reception is very handsome. You can communicate easily with the staff on the boat! It's safe.

- Motion sickness. While everyone is flying, you have to wait on the boat. It can be quite intense. Please make sure to take motion sickness medication!

●３人でも一緒に飛べるのでオススメ！
上空では景色を眺めながら、のんびり会話を楽しめます！
飛んでいく瞬間が最高にスリリングです☆☆☆

●デジカメ撮影は係員に嫌がられます…
撮りやすい位置に座ると移動させられたり。
写真撮影は、＄１５で係員が撮ってくれます。
２４枚撮りフィルムで渡されるので、日本での現像です。

●チップは別途徴収されますｗ
「チップくださ~い♪」と…笑

●問い合わせは英語のみなので、不安です。
しかし、バス停さえ間違えなければ大丈夫！
送迎担当の人も、感じいいし。
受付のMikeはとてもかっこいいし。
船の上では、係員と全然ｺﾐｭﾆｹｰｼｮﾝ取れますし！安全です。

●船酔い。
みんなが飛んでいる間は、乗ったまま待機です。
けっこうきます。絶対に酔い止め服用してくださいね！

My husband and I actually booked the parasailing the first day we got there. The staff members were outstanding and great that we booked the Screamer ride the second day we were there. I would totally recommend anyone to try it.

First of all, I was impressed by the kindness of Alan1, who sent a reminder email about the meeting time and place through the hotel message counter. There were a total of 10 participants in the activity. Except for one colleague from my company, everyone else was from abroad, which made me feel even more like I was on an overseas trip.

Since I was the fourth to jump, I thought it wouldn't be scary based on the reactions of the people before me, but once I actually jumped, I could see all of Waikiki and it was simply "so refreshing!" However, perhaps because the surroundings were wide open with the ocean, even though it was an extreme ride, I didn't feel like we were 300 meters away. But the boat was small enough that I couldn't see the people on it, so we must have been quite far apart.

Finally, when I was dropped into the sea and dragged for 2 to 3 seconds before resurfacing and landing back on the boat, everyone applauded, and it was a wonderfully fun experience. I highly recommend it for those who are not afraid of heights. Also, since the boat sways quite a bit, I definitely recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are prone to seasickness.

まずAlan1さんがホテルのメッセージカウンターを通してまで集合時間と場所の念押しメールを下さった親切さに感心させられました。
アクティビティ参加者はぜんいんで１０名。私と会社の同僚１名以外は全て外国の方だったので、海外旅行に来ていることが、より実感出来ました。
飛ぶ順番は4番目だったため先の人の反応から怖くないだろうとは思いましたが、実際飛んでみてワイキキ全体が一望出来「気持ちいい~~」の一言です。
ただ周りが海で広いせいか、エキストリームライドだったのですが300メートルも離れているとは感じませんでした。けどボートが小さく乗っている人が見えなくなるほどなので、実際離れているのでしょう。
最後に海に落とされ２~３秒引きずられた後再浮上しボートに着地したときは、みんなが拍手してくれて和気藹々で最高に楽しかったです。
高所恐怖症で無い人には超お勧めです。
またボートがかなり揺れるため船酔いする人は絶対に酔い止めの服用をお勧めします。

It was a great time --- my favorite thing we did in Hawaii!! I had parasailed before, but this was my first tandem ride. It was nice to have my husband with me to discuss the sights.

I would recommend this to first timers it was awsome the staff treated you like part of their familey

The staff was great, they explained how to stay safe and how to be comfertable very well. My family and I would definately go again!

This was probably my favorite thing I did in Hawaii. I was scared at first and made them bring me up, but I tried again and had to close my eyes as I was being lowered in the water. It was awesome once you got under water and could see all the fish. We got to feed them bread. We even saw a huge sea turtle while we were under there. It was the most unique thing I had ever done and would love to do it again. It's definitely something everyone should try and do while they're there.

This is great for people who have never scuba dived before. It is a great initial experience to being under the water. Had lots of fun!

Before heading to the sea, I was taught how to stand on the board inside the shop. The instructor taught me in broken Japanese, but once we got into the water, the instructor spoke only English except for a few phrases like "paddle," "stand," "come here," and "danger." I don't understand English at all, so even if I had questions or things I wanted to know, I couldn't get my point across, which made me anxious in the water.

I had surfed once in Japan just for fun, so I could manage somewhat without starting from scratch, but my companion was a complete beginner and not very athletic, so they struggled with paddling. I felt like we were left to fend for ourselves, and I don't think it was a very good school.

There were about four instructors in the water (with many students), and one of the Black instructors was particularly strict, to the point of being harsh. He would push his board towards students in front of him without any concern, which could have caused serious accidents.

I think it would be tough for someone with no surfing experience and no understanding of English.

海に向かう前に、店内でボードに立つ立ち方を教わりました。その先生は日本語（カタコト）で教えてくれましたが、
海に入ってからの先生は、日本語は全く理解できず、「こいで」「立って」「こっち来て」「危ない」以外は全て英語でした。
私は英語が全くダメなので、わからない事や、聞きたい事があっても理解してもらえず、海の中では不安でした。

サーフィンは日本で１回遊び程度にやった事があるので、いちから教えてもらわなくてもそれなりにできましたが、私の連れは全く初めてで運動もできる方ではなかったので、パドリングもうまくできなかったのですが、放置されたり、あまりいいスクールではないかなと思います。

海の中の先生は４人くらいいましたが（生徒はいっぱい）、そのうちの黒人の先生は特に厳しいというか、ひどかったです。前に生徒がいるのにそこに向かって平気でボードを押されたりして、ぶつかったら一大事なのに。。。

サーフィンの経験が全くなく、英語も全くわからない方は厳しいと思います。

I thought it would be scary, but when I actually went up in the air, I was moved by the beauty of the surrounding scenery. Even though the wind was strong, there was hardly any shaking, and I regretted not bringing my camera.

While I was up there, a rainbow appeared, which made the experience even more amazing. I think it lasted less than 10 minutes, but I was completely satisfied. I felt like I wanted to try it again and again. The staff only spoke English, but they were bold and fun people. Those who can't speak any English might feel anxious, but I think as long as you understand some words, you'll have no problem enjoying it.

I highly recommend it!

怖そうだと思っていましたが、実際上空へ行くと周りの景色のすばらしさに感動。風が強くても揺れはほとんど無く、カメラを持っていかなかったことを後悔したほどです。
上空にいた際、ちょうど虹が出ていて感動倍増。10分も無かったと思いますが、大満足。何回でもトライしたい気分でした。　スタッフも英語しか話せませんが、豪快で楽しい人達。英語がまったく出来ない人は不安かもしれませんが、単語さえ理解できれば問題なく楽しめると思います。
超　お勧めです。

I love parasailing, so whenever I go to a resort abroad, I always do it. The extreme height is quite impressive. Flying over the ocean while feeling the wind is the best! It feels amazing! The view of Honolulu is also great. Towards the end, you splash down into the water up to your waist. Overall, it was so much fun!

However, since most of the instructions were in English, I was a bit confused about which car to take on the way back.

パラセイリングは大好きなので、海外のリゾート地に行くと必ずやってます。
エキストリームはかなりの高さです。
海の上を風を受けながら飛ぶのは最高！
気持ちいい！
ホノルルの景色もいいし。
最後の方で、腰ぐらいまでジャッポーンと着水します。
とにかく楽しかったです！

ただ、ほとんど英語なので帰りの車どれに乗っていいのか戸惑ってしまいました。

We went parasailing for our honeymoon with my husband for the first time! Everyone else participating was a foreigner, but they all friendly talked to us and we took pictures of each other. Most of the explanations were in English, but important points were explained with gestures and in Japanese. The instructor was also very lively, shaking the ropes and playfully dropping us into the sea, which made it a lot of fun. Since it was our honeymoon, the instructor kindly celebrated with everyone at the end.

I was a bit confused about where to go before and after the ride, but there was a natural flow, so I just followed everyone.

There was no waiting time, and the view of the sea and Diamond Head from above is a must-see!

新婚旅行で旦那ｻﾝと初のパラセイリング☆
参加してる人は私達以外みんな外国人でしたが、
みんなフレンドリーに話しかけてくれてお互い写真を
撮り合ったりしました。
ほとんど英語の説明ですが、大事なところはジェスチャーや
日本語で説明してくれます。
インストラクターの方もノリがよくロープを揺らしたり
海に少し落とされたりすごく楽しめました。
ハネームーンと言う事でインストラクターの心遣いで
最後にみんなにお祝いして頂きました。

乗る前と帰りがどこに行ったらいいのか迷いましたが、
なんとなく流れがあるので、みんなに付いて行きました。。

待ち時間もなくスムーズで上空からみる海やダイヤモンドヘッドは必見です！！

I participated with my husband on our honeymoon. It was our first time doing parasailing together, and we were really looking forward to it. The weather on the day was perfect, truly ideal for parasailing! The view from the sky was wonderful and felt great. The staff were very friendly, and we had a fun time. I highly recommend it.

新婚旅行で旦那と参加してきました。二人で一緒にできるパラセイリングは初めてでとても楽しみにしていました。
当日はとても天気が良くまさにパラセイリング日和！空からの景色はとても素敵で気持ち良かったです。
スタッフの方もとても感じの良い方で楽しいひと時を過ごすことができました。オススメです。

Very fun activity when water is clear and the sun is shining :)