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The overall experience was simply amazing!
It was my first time parasailing and the crew was very helpful and made us comfortable.
The view from above was spectacular and I’d surely recommend anyone and everyone to go for it!
Very safe and extremely exciting.
The kids enjoyed it too

The basics were very helpful, however, the limitations with life vests and the lack of actual sea life made it a little less of a good experience. Overall it was received well by the family and was fun enough.

The moment I floated up into the sky, the blue ocean spread out below me, and it was amazing! The weather was also great, and I could see Diamond Head beautifully. I think it's best to wear clothes that you don't mind getting wet, as you might get a little splashed.

空にフワッと舞い上がった瞬間、眼下に青い海が広がって最高でした!お天気にも恵まれ、ダイアモンドヘッドも綺麗に見れました。少し濡れるので濡れてもよい服装で参加したらよいと思います。

Well organized tour. Tour has enough ppl to watch the full load of the onboard and plenty of equipments for each activity. They kept an close eye on everyone to assure our safety. Going with kids, to us, its a plus. I witnessed others who are seniorities and were given immediate assistance when needed. Great music band, good vocal and songs. Every team member of the tour is very friendly. I will definitely book with them next time I go to snorkeling.

This tour was great! The boat was clean and roomy. Nice tables that had shelf underneath to keep your items dry. Multiple bathrooms and changing facilities. Lunch was nice croissant lunch meat sandwhich with chips and fruit. Activities were very organized and good explanations for snorkeling, kayaks and SUP. The music was good fun and appropriate. Plenty of equipment for snorkel footballl volleyball etc The crew was awesome, helpful and personable. There was plenty of crew and life guards. They had everything that would allow you to have a fun filled day! I definitely would recommend and would book this in the future!

My wife caught 1, sadly I got a tad sick but the crew was still great nonetheless!

We used it with three people.

Since we were the first, we were thrown into the sea without a moment to catch our breath. Haha.

It became the best memory!

Thank you very much! ^ ^

3人で利用しました。

トップバッターだったので、息つく間もなく
海上に飛ばされました。笑

最高の思い出となりました！

ありがとうございました^ ^

I'm really glad I was able to enter Hanauma Bay, which requires a reservation! The instructor was very polite and spoke Japanese, which was quite helpful. There were 10 participants and 2 instructors this time, but since the activities were tailored to the participants' levels, the snorkeling ended up being quite shallow, and the water clarity wasn't great. I was really looking forward to snorkeling in Hawaii, so it was a bit disappointing.

予約がないと入れないハナウマベイに入れたのは、とってもよかったです‼︎
インストラクターの方はとても丁寧で日本語も話せるので、かなり助かりました。
今回は参加者10人、インストラクター2人だったのですが、参加者のレベルに合わせてになるので今回のシュノーケリングらかなり浅瀬のみでの実施になってしまい、普通のシュノーケリングかつ海の透明度もイマイチでした。。
ハワイでのシュノーケリングなのでかなり楽しみにしていた手前少し残念でした。。

I have reserved a departure at 11:00.
There is a sign for the boarding area on the beach, so I think it will be easy to find.
After arriving, please confirm your name at the check-in counter, and then it's time to board.

The view of Waikiki from the ocean is wonderful.
Before departure, I requested to scatter my father's ashes during the cruise.
I was very grateful for the staff's thoughtfulness.

My father must be happy in heaven as well.

11:00出船を予約しました。
ビーチに乗り場の看板がありますので、すぐにわかると思います。
到着後はチェックインカウンターで名前を確認してもらい、いよいよ乗船。

沖から見るワイキキの景色は、素晴らしいです。
出発前にお願いをして、クルーズ中に父の散骨をさせていただきました。
スタッフさんの心遣いが大変嬉しかったです。

父も天国で喜んでくれているはずです。

I am a repeat visitor. Last time, my eldest son and husband did SUP while my youngest son and I went kayaking. This time, I tried SUP for the first time, and it was amazing!
It was an activity where I could feel the great nature amidst the beautiful scenery of Hawaii! The guide was the same as last time, and I really enjoyed learning about Hawaii's geography and the Hawaiian language!
In the morning, we rented bikes and enjoyed Kailua Town as well. Lunch was included (the pizza was incredibly delicious!), and transportation was provided, so this tour was definitely a great choice. I think I will repeat it again.
Thank you very much!

リピーターです。前回長男と主人がSUPをして、私と次男がカヤックをしました。今回初めてSUPに挑戦しましたが、サイコーでした！
ハワイの綺麗な景色の中で、大自然を感じながらのアクティビティ！ガイドさんも前回と同じ方でハワイの地形の話や、ハワイ語の話もとっても楽しかったです！
午前中は自転車を借りて、カイルアタウンも楽しめました。お昼ご飯も付いて（ピザが激ウマ！)、送迎も付き、このツアーは大正解でした。またリピートすると思います。
ありがとうございました

I used the banana boat, and it was an incredibly thrilling experience due to the high speed. I also got to ride a canoe and encountered sea turtles. The staff provided fish food, which attracted a lot of fish, making snorkeling fantastic.

However, I went during low tide, and there was no visibility of land, with the water being deep enough that I could barely touch the bottom, so that was a bit disappointing.

自分はバナナボートを利用しました。かなり速度が出るため凄いスリリングな体験でした。またカヌーに乗ってウミガメにも出会うことが出来ました。魚用のエサをスタッフからもらえるので、たくさん魚が寄ってきて、シュノーケリングも最高でした。
ただ干潮の時間には行きましたが、陸地が見えるようなことはなく、脚がつくぐらいの深さ感でしたので、その点は残念でした。

The view from 150 meters is amazing. It was a breathtaking sight with Diamond Head and the streets of Hawaii visible. Even during the waiting time for parasailing, the crew kept us entertained, so there was no time to get bored. However, the boat might be a bit rocky, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case.

高さ150mの景色は最高。ダイヤモンドヘッド、ハワイの街並みが見える絶景でした。パラセーリングの待ち時間も船員の方が色々と楽しませてくれるので、退屈する時間はありませんでした。ただ船は少し酔いやすいかもしれないので、酔い止めは念のため飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。

On December 25th, most facilities were closed, so our family of four decided to spend the day at the beach. The staff were quick to explain things and friendly in offering advice. We chose to rent bicycles and borrowed snorkeling gear to head to Lanikai Beach. We were amazed by the beautiful sandy beach and thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling. Next, we returned to Kailua Beach to enjoy swimming in the sea.

For lunch, it seemed that many places were closed, so we had no choice but to go with the tortillas from Kalapawai Market (there were about seven types). It seemed like the staff didn't fully understand the tour coupon, and I almost had to pay at the register and nearly missed out on getting mineral water and chips, but I managed to get through it with Google Translate.

I wanted to eat on the beach, but due to time constraints, we returned to Kailua Beach Adventure to eat. The tortillas were very delicious, but they were quite filling, so I took some home for dinner. It turned out to be a memorable day.

12月25日は、ほとんどの施設が休みなので海で過ごそうと家族4人で参加しました。
スタッフの方々は、てきぱきと説明してくれたり、気さくにアドバイスしてくれたりしました。
オプションは自転車を選択し、シュノーケルを借りて、ラニカイビーチに向かいました。美しい砂浜に感動、シュノーケリングもしっかり楽しめました。次にカイルアビーチに戻り、海水浴を楽しみました。
ランチは、店が休みの所が多い為なのか、カラパワイマーケットのトルティーヤ（7種類位はあった）一択でした。店員さんがツアーのクーポンの事をよくわかってないのか、レジで支払いをさせられそうになったり、ミネラルウォーターとポテチをもらいそびれそうになったりしましたが、Google翻訳で何とか乗り切れました。
ビーチで食べたかったのですが、時間的に厳しかったのでカイルアビーチアドベンチャーに戻って食べました。トルティーヤはとても美味しかったですが、ボリュームがあったので持ち帰り夕飯にしました。
思い出に残る1日となりました。

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

It's our second time with this parasailing company, and once again, they delivered a thrilling adventure beyond our expectations! We did this with my girls when they were 9 and 11 years old, and my son, who was only 4 years old, could not join us at the time. But now, my girls are 18 and 16, and my son has turned 11 years old, and this time, he's finally able to join on the fun with us! We're thrilled to have the whole family together for this incredible experience.

My kids experienced the best time of their lives, and it's so fun to watch them happily share their experiences to their cousins and friends.

As always, the captains are fun and they make the experience more exciting! The beautiful pictures taken added to the joy of the trip too.

The pre-experience explanatory video had Japanese subtitles, and the instructors spoke Japanese, so it was not a problem if you are not fluent in English! The practical instructions were clear, and I was able to get on the board right away. There were three of us participating, but since there were two instructors, they provided guidance tailored to each participant's level, allowing us to have a meaningful experience. For those who were capable, they encouraged us to try new things, like riding the waves alongside the instructors or going out to where the big waves were. For those who were less experienced, they offered experiences in areas with moderate waves, and if someone wanted to try the big waves, they made it possible!

体験前の事前説明動画は日本語字幕があり、インストラクターの方も日本語が話せる方だったので英語が上手でなくても問題ないです！
実践もわかりやすく説明してくださり、すぐにボードに乗ることができました。3人での体験となりましたが、インストラクターの方が2名いたので体験者のレベルに合わせてインストラクターの方が指示してくれ、有意義な時間が過ごせました。出来る人にはどんどん新しいことも体験させてくれ、インストラクターの方と一緒に（隣に並んで）波に乗ったり、大きな波がある沖にいったりもしました。不慣れな人には中くらいの波のところで体験や、本人が大きな波にトライしたかったら、体験させてくれたりと、、！！

Tons of fun. Safe and worthwhile. We chose the picture package. It’s cash purchase. Tips recommended.

Will recommend this ride for sure.

The crew was amazing very very helpful and literally taught us snorkelling. The music was fabulous. Saw many fishes. Had loads of fun in the ocean.
Recommend it 100%
My husband loved it so much. He actually said thank you honey for booking this trip.

I was hoping to do stand-up paddleboarding in the ocean, but unfortunately, due to the weather, it was changed to the river. I was disappointed, but I had a great time thanks to two wonderful, handsome staff members who spoke Japanese and taught me kindly and enjoyably. I made some lovely memories in Hawaii!

海でのsupを希望してましたが、あいにくの天候で川に変更になり残念でしたが、日本語の会話が出来る素敵なイケメンスタッフ2名に優しく、楽しく教えて頂き楽しいハワイでの思い出が出来ました！

The tour was fantastic as described for beginners snorkeling, the guide Dan was amazing he made sure we are safe and helped to see amazing fishes , it was good experience.

At the end of December, it was the rainy season, so the weather was bad and cold, making it impossible to stay in the sea for even 10 minutes. I quickly headed towards the parking lot, but there was no place to take shelter from the rain, and many people were gathered under the small roof of the shop and restroom. I thought it would be nice to have a facility with a roof to take shelter during such times.

The driver-guide was kind and friendly, but since the explanations were only in English, I couldn't understand anything and felt anxious from start to finish, which made the experience zero fun. While there were some pouches with explanations about the fish, I wished they could at least prepare a minimal Japanese pouch with the day's itinerary, return time, meeting place, and precautions for Hanauma Bay. I think Japanese people who cannot speak English should not participate. Conversely, if they want to attract Japanese customers, they should prepare explanatory pouches. If they don't need Japanese customers, then it's fine to continue as they have been. At least I managed to get back.

12月末で雨期だったので、天候が悪く、寒くて、10分も海に浸かることができないほど、直ぐに着替え駐車場の方に向かったが、雨宿りするところもなく売店とトイレの小さな屋根の所に大勢でいてましてが、こんな時に雨宿りできる屋根のある施設があれば良いのにな〜と思いました。
運転手ガイドさんは、優しくて親切ではありますが、英語の説明しかないので、全くわからず最初から最後まで不安で楽しさは、0でした。魚の説明のパウチ等は、軽く回されましたが、そのパウチを準備できるならせめて最小限の日本語の1日の流れ、帰りの時間と集合場所、ハナウマベイの注意事項等のパウチを準備して欲しかった。英語のできない日本人は、参加すべきでないと思います。逆に日本人のお客さんを獲得したいなら説明パウチを準備すべきだと思います。日本人のお客さんを必要ないと思うなら今まで通りで良いかと思います。何とか帰ってこれましたから

Had a great time on this 3 hour tour.
Amazing and helpful staff.
Helped us snorkel, paddle board.
Juice and Lunch was delicious.
Live Band incredible.
Loved the Christmas decorations!

The weather was nice and the sea was calm on the day of the event, so it felt really good to ascend high into the sky. The view of Waikiki Beach from the sea was also very beautiful. I felt like I got a great deal being able to see both Waikiki from the sky and the sea. Everyone who participated was friendly and we had enjoyable conversations; it was truly a wonderful experience. I would like to participate again next time I visit Hawaii.

当日は天気も良く海も穏やかだったので､空に向かって高く高く登って行く感じがとても気持ちよかったです。海のから見るワイキキビーチもとても綺麗でした。空から海から両方のワイキキが見れてお得感を感じました。一緒に参加した皆さんとも和気あいあいで楽しく会話して､ほんとに良い体験でした。ハワイに来た際は次回も参加したいと思います。

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Veltra Sandbar Ocean Sports and I must say it exceeded my expectations. From the moment I engaged with the staff, I was impressed by their friendliness and the professionalism. Their team not only delivered on its promises but also provided a seamless and user-friendly seevices.

The customer support was exceptional, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction. Any queries I had were promptly addressed.

My overall experience was nothing short of fantastic.

Thank you

The reservation was canceled due to strong winds on the day of the activity. Being over 60 years old, I was quite sensitive to the weather and felt there were risks involved. If I could get a refund, I would have preferred to cancel, but since I came to Hawaii, I reconsidered and decided to rebook for the next day. Honestly, I was quite scared until the last minute, but the handsome local staff created a friendly atmosphere and guided us, allowing me to have a very safe, enjoyable, and thrilling experience. It was an activity that made me want to do it again if I had the chance.

予約した当日は突風のために中止に。60歳過ぎの老人という事もあり、気候にデリケートでリスクをはらみそうで、返金されるならいっその事キャンセルしても良かったのですが、ハワイに来たからには、らしいアクティビティをと思い直し、やむなく翌日に再予約。直前までは正直怖怖でしたが、イケメンの現地スタッフの方々が和気あいあいとしたムードで手解きしてくれましたので大変安全に楽しくスリルある体験をさせて頂きました。余裕があればリピしたいと思わせしめるアクティビティでした。

In the past, I had made reservations twice in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, but both times I had to cancel due to weather conditions, which made me anxious. However, this time the weather was favorable, and I was finally able to experience the thrilling ride I had longed for.

After setting sail, we were rocked by the waves during the transfer to the experience location, and some people felt seasick. I felt a bit anxious when I heard screams during takeoff, but I felt reassured after hearing about the experience during the flight and the feedback after returning to the boat.

When it was our turn, we were fully prepared and were able to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. During the flight, we were able to take photos (no videos), which became a wonderful keepsake. Thank you!

過去にハワイカイ、ホノルルで過去2回予約するも、どちらも天候等でやむなくキャンセルとなり不安でしたが、今回は天候にも恵まれ、念願イリングイリングを体験できました。
出航後、体験場所への移動中は波に揺られ、船酔いする方もおられましたが、最初の方が離陸？する際の悲鳴に少し不安な気持ちを持ちましたが、フライト中の様子や帰船後に感想を聞いたりして安心しました。
自分達の順になり、準備万端で思い切り楽しむことが出来ました。
フライト中には写真（動画はなし）撮影もしていただき、良い記念となりありがとうございました。

The mountain side was cloudy, and I was worried about the weather, but it was great that the sea was sunny. The meeting place was at a building with a sign for "Ocean Voyage." We handed our tickets to the staff to check in, took a commemorative photo, and then boarded the bus. The photo was taken by a staff member, and after the tour, the photos were presented, and if you liked one, you could purchase it. Therefore, you cannot refuse the photo session, or you won't be able to board the bus.

In addition to the bus driver, a guide explains in English with jokes and music. We took a ferry across Morii Pond and boarded a catamaran to cruise Kaneohe Bay. Once we got offshore, the waves became larger, and the boat rocked up and down. Depending on the situation, the front of the boat can get splashed by waves, so caution is needed, but it was fun. When we stopped the boat's engine on the way back, sea turtles came close. I was lucky to encounter large turtles four times.

山側は曇っていて天候が心配でしたが、海は晴れて良かったです。
集合場所は「Ocean Voyage」の看板がある建物で行われ、スタッフにチケットを渡して受付を済ませ、記念撮影をしてからバスに乗ります。記念撮影は撮影スタッフが行い、ツアー終了後に写真が提示され、気に入ったら購入するシステムです。そのため、撮影を拒む事はできず、バスに乗れません。
バスの運転手の他にガイドがジョークと音楽を交えて英語で説明します。
モリイ池を渡る渡し船とカネオヘ湾をクルーズする双胴船に乗ります。
沖合に出ると波が大きくなり、船は上下に揺れます。船の前は場合によっては波をかぶって濡れるので注意が必要ですが、楽しいです。
帰りに船のエンジンを止めるとウミガメが寄ってきます。
私は4回も大きなカメに遭遇できてラッキーでした。

My first time paddle boarding in my life! It was so much fun.
And paddle boarding in Waikiki is so stylish and feels like a dream. I’m definitely coming back next time!

人生で初めてのサップ！楽しかったです。
しかもワイキキでサップなんてオシャレで夢みたい。次回もリピート確定

Natsue and Emi, the Japanese staff, were kind and provided various explanations, which made me feel at ease. The lockers are secure, so there's no need to worry, and they also shared how to enjoy Kailua, allowing me to fully enjoy both the beach and the town within the time I had.

The weather was great, which was lucky, and Kailua is not too crowded, making it comfortable to spend time there. The ocean is beautiful, and the town is cute.

The sea was murky from the rain the day before, so I couldn't see many fish or sea turtles. I felt envious of Natsue, who lives there. If I go to Hawaii again, I want to swim in the beautiful waters of Kailua.

日本人スタッフのなつえさんとえみさんが親切に対応して色々と説明してくださって安心でした、ロッカーには鍵もかかるから心配いらないし、カイルアの楽しみ方も教えてくださったので時間内で海も街も堪能して楽しめました。
お天気もとても良くラッキーだったしカイルアは人が多すぎないから過ごしやすい。海も綺麗で街もかわいい。
海は前日の雨で濁っていてあまりお魚や海亀は見れなかったけど。在住のなつえさんが羨ましいと思いました。
またハワイに行くならきれいなカイルアの海で泳ぎたいです。

The water was up to my chest, so it didn't really feel like a sandbar, but I had checked the tide schedule beforehand and knew it wouldn't recede much during the day, so I accepted it. I enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and all the staff were fun and friendly, which made for a great experience. The music on the boat was also nice. I would love to see a real sandbar, which you can only see a few times a year.

胸あたりまで海水があったのでサンドバーって感じはしなかったですが事前に潮の満ち引きを調べてみたら昼間はそんなに引かないのがわかっていたのでまあ仕方ないという感じでした。
カヤックやサップが楽しめてスタッフさんがみんな楽しくいい方達だったので楽しく参加できました。船の中の音楽も良かったです。
年に何度しか見れない本物のサンドバーをみてみたいです。

It was great!
The view was amazing.

What surprised me was that at an altitude of about 120 meters, the three companions I was with were able to have a normal conversation with each other.

Also, we took off from the back deck of the boat and were able to land there beautifully again.
(I had expected that since we were required to wear swimsuits, we would have to plunge into the seawater when landing and be pulled up, but I was wonderfully surprised.)

I highly recommend this experience.

良かったです！
眺め最高でした。

驚いたのが、上空120メートル位？の地点で、一緒に上がった仲間計3人が普通のボリュームで互いに会話が出来た事です。

それと、船の後ろ甲板から飛び立ち、またそこに見事に降り立つことが出来た事です。
（水着着用義務となっていたので、降りるときは海水にジャボンと浸かり引き揚げて貰うのかと予想していましたが見事裏切られました。）

この経験はお薦めです。