All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

The best experience ever. The crew members were helpful and nice.

We were the only Japanese people there, but it wasn't a problem that we couldn't speak English. There was some music and drinks that we could pay for as we went, and looking at Waikiki from the sea was a different experience that made for a very satisfying time.

日本人は私達だけでしたが英語が話せなくとも問題無いです。多少の音楽と、都度払いのお酒があり、ワイキキを海から眺めるのは又違う体験でとても満足した時間を過ごせました。

It was good. My luggage was minimal, but not too minimal, which was fine. I could fit a suitable bag under the seat on the boat. I didn't bring any money to reduce my luggage, but I needed cash for tips.

よかったです。荷物は最小限ですが、最小過ぎなくていいです。適当な鞄を船の座席の下に入れられます。荷物減らすためにお金も持って行かなかったけどチップのために現金は必要でした。

My fiance and I had an absolutely phenomenal time going out to the sandbar. We did the banana boat and that was an absolute blast. We then did the SUP, and while I was horrible at that, the hosts were very helpful in teaching me how to do it. Next time I come to Oahu, I am absolutely going to book this experience again.

I experienced the 150m jump.

I think it's a cost-effective tour since you can experience it and return in about an hour, making good use of your valuable time on-site.

The time in the air seems short, and there's a bit of fear, so I found it just right.

From above, you can see Diamond Head, the beach, and the cityscape all at once, so I highly recommend it.

150mを体験しました

１時間ほどで体験し帰って来れるので貴重な現地時間の中ではコスパの良いツアーだと思いました

上空の時間は短いようで、多少の怖さもあるので丁度良いと思いました

上空からダイヤモンドヘッドからビーチ、街並みまで一望できるのでオススメです

Excellent customer service + a great band + lots of equipment (snorkel, kayak, SUP, life jackets) + good food = a fantastic time!

You can receive an explanation in advance from the Japanese guide. I chose the rental bicycle option, which was comfortable. I was able to swim in both Ilikai Beach and Lanikai Beach, experiencing the unique qualities of each. The guide also informed us about points where we could see fish and provided a map that included Kailua Town. Lastly, it seems to be customary to give a tip along with the questionnaire.

日本人のガイドさんから事前に説明を聞けます。オプションはレンタサイクルを選びましたが、これが快適でした。イリカイビーチとラニカイビーチ両方の海に入ることができ、それぞれの良さを感じれました。事前にガイドさんから魚が見れるポイントを教えていただいたり、カイルアタウン含めての地図ももらえました。最後にアンケート含めて、チップをお渡しする慣習のようです。

I had a great time experiencing three different activities all at once! The explanations were provided in simple Japanese, which was helpful! Although it's an option, the photos and videos taken during the activities became wonderful memories!

いっぺんに3種類を体験できて楽しかったです！
説明は簡単な日本語でしていただきました！
オプションにはなりますが、アクティビティ中の写真＆動画を素敵な思い出になりました！

I chose this tour because I wanted to visit Kaneohe Bay again for a scattering ceremony, as I had previously done so at the sandbar area. However, although it was advertised as a Kaneohe Bay cruise, it was not at all near the sandbar I wanted to go to, and instead, it cruised in a completely different area far from the sandbar.

The cruise itself was good; the boat was large, and we were able to see many turtles, but I think the tour name should be changed.

カネオエ湾(サンドバーのあたり)で散骨ツアーをしたので、7回忌に再度散骨したカネオエ湾へ行きたいと思い今回のツアーを選びました。しかしカネオエ湾クルーズと書いてありましたが私が行きたかったサンドバーあたりのカネオエ湾ではなく全然サンドバーからは遠い場所をクルーズするツアーでした。
クアロアランチからわりとすぐの海をクルーズするツアーでした。


クルーズ自体は船も大きく亀もたくさんみれて良かったですがツアー名は変えたほうがいいと思いました。

I don't speak Japanese, but that's totally fine! (They can communicate in broken Japanese.) The instructor was super fun and enjoyable! It said to carry as little luggage as possible, but you can fit one bag under the seat on the boat, so it's okay. When I went, there were three groups, so even when it wasn't our turn, we were on the boat the whole time, so it's better to bring water to stay hydrated! (They were selling small bottles of water at the reception.) It seems there are options for two or three people, so even with three, you don't have to worry about someone being left out. I also requested the photo service, and if you have an iPhone, they give you the data right there, and you can also get it on an SD card. You can see Diamond Head from the sea, so if you're in Hawaii, you definitely should do this!

日本語通じないけど、全然大丈夫！
(カタコトの日本語では喋ってくれます)
インストラクター？のおじさんめちゃめちゃ愉快で楽しかったです！
荷物はなるべく持たないで…って書いてあったけど、鞄1つくらいなら船の椅子の下にしまえるので大丈夫です。
私の時は3組同じだったので、自分たちの番じゃない時もずっと船に乗っているので水分も忘れず持って行った方がいいです！(受付でも小さいボトルのお水売ってました)
2人用と3人用があるみたいで、3人とかでも1人溢れる心配とか要らないです。
写真サービスもお願いしましたが、iPhoneだとその場でデータくれますし、SDカードでも貰えました。
海からダイヤモンドヘッドまで一望できるので、せっかくハワイに来たならぜひやってほしいです！

It's been four years since my last visit to Hawaii. About 15 years ago, I also took a ride on a catamaran, and the view of Waikiki from the sea was just as wonderful as I remembered. A sea turtle even popped its head up, and I felt lucky.

I completely forgot that I get motion sickness and ended up feeling nauseous, but the staff were attentive and offered ice, checking on my condition multiple times. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had prepared some motion sickness medication.

4年ぶりのHawaii。15年くらい前にもカタマラン号に乗船したことがありますが、海から見るワイキキの景色は昔と同じで素晴らしかったです。ウミガメも顔を出してくれて、幸運をもらった気分でした。
乗り物に弱いことをすっかり忘れて、乗り物酔いしてしまいましたが、氷をサービスして下さってスタッフは体調に気遣いして何度も声をかけてくださいました。酔い止めを準備しておくともっと楽しめたと思います。

My sisters and I had an amazing adventure. It was definitely the highlight of our trip. All the staff members were fantastic from beginning to ending. There were bathrooms available on board and our belongs were kept with care as if it was their own. We would do this again with KBOS. This is one activity that cannot be missed.

First, the pickup was confusing and chaotic.
Finally, the shuttle arrived, and we headed to the location, but the air conditioning was too cold.
We boarded the boat and went out to sea; the ocean was indeed beautiful, but the water temperature was low, making it difficult to stay in for long. Moreover, while they provided goggles, there were no fins available, and we couldn't go to areas with coral, so we couldn't see any fish.
Given the strong yen and inflation, it was disappointing that it didn't feel worth the high cost.

まず送迎がわかりづらく混乱。
やっと送迎が来て、現地へ向かったがクーラーが効いてて寒い。
船に乗船して沖に行き、確かに海綺麗なんだけど、海水温が低くて長時間入ってられない。しかもゴーグルは貸してくれるけど足ヒレがなく、サンゴのある所へ行くのはNGのため魚も見れない。
円高＆インフレで高い割に感動がなく残念でした。

It was a windy day, so I was worried about whether it would happen, but it went ahead and I was super excited. The time flew by while I was in the air. The staff were great, and it was a wonderful experience.

風の強い日だったので出来るか不安でしたが、決行されてテンションマックスに。
飛んでいる間はあっという間でした。
お兄さん達の雰囲気も良く素敵な時間でした。

The crew was amazing. We loved the music performance inside the boat. The view is spectacular and we really enjoyed the activities. We did SUP, kayaking and snorkeling. Also, we had time to relax in the floating lounge and water. We would do this activity again for sure!

I chose the 150m plan.
We went up into the sky all at once, and when I noticed, the ship was quite far below.
It went higher than I imagined, and it was fun.

It's a place you can walk to from Waikiki, and it opens at 8 AM, so I was able to make good use of my time.
I highly recommend it.

150mのプランにしました。
一気に上空に行き、気付くと、船がかなり下～～のほうに。
想像以上に高くまで上がり、楽しかったです。

ワイキキから歩いていける場所で、朝8時からやっているので、
時間を有効に使うことができました。
おススメです。

Positive points:
- I was able to get a response from Veltra via email before making a reservation.
- Communication in Japanese was completely fine, so it’s not a problem if you can't speak English at all.
- The instructor was very friendly.
- The waiting time for entry was shorter than that of other general customers.
- They provide careful instruction even for those with no snorkeling experience.
- Valuables are kept in a box with a lock, so it feels safe.
- They are well-acquainted with spots where sea turtles can be found, so there’s a high chance of encountering them (I actually encountered one).
- You can save underwater photos from Facebook.
- I requested a wetsuit from Veltra just before the event, and they were able to accommodate me (I participated in early October in the morning, and since the seawater is cold, I think it's better for those who are sensitive to cold to borrow one).
- Even on the day of the event, if you tell the instructor, you can borrow a wetsuit.

Negative points:
- In our case, there was nothing in particular.

Cautions:
- It goes without saying, but punctuality is important, so being late is not accepted (they will wait for a few minutes).
- There is no guidance to the restroom on the way back, so it's better to go at the timing of changing clothes.
- The valuables box is not very large, so it’s better to keep your items compact.

良かった点
・ベルトラさんに予約開始前にメールで問い合わせたところ対応していただけたこと
・日本語が完全に通じるので英語は全く話せなくても問題がない
・インストラクターの方がとてもフレンドリー
・入場の待ち時間が他の一般客よりも少ない
・シュノーケリングの経験がなくても丁寧に教えてくれる
・貴重品はボックスに入れて鍵をかけてくれるので安心
・ウミガメがいるスポットを熟知しているので高い確率で遭遇できる(実際に遭遇できました)
・水中の写真をFacebookから保存できる
・直前にベルトラさんにウェットスーツを依頼したが対応していただけた(10月初旬午前に参加したが、海水は冷たいので寒がりな方は借りた方がいいかなと思います)
・当日でもインストラクターの方に言えばウェットスーツを借りられた

悪かった点
私たちの場合は特に何もありませんでした

注意点
・当たり前ですが、時間厳守なので遅刻は認められません(数分なら待ってくれてます)
・帰りはトイレの案内がないので、着替えのタイミングで行った方がいいです
・貴重品のボックスはそれほど大きくないので、コンパクトにまとめられるようにしておいた方がいいです

Duration:
Including travel time, you can enjoy about 90 minutes of fishing at a beautiful offshore point overlooking Diamond Head, which takes approximately 3 hours to reach! It was just the right length—not too long, not too short.

Catch:
My wife and I tried fishing together, and we caught four large butterflyfish, close to 30 centimeters, with strong pulls! Unlike the butterflyfish in Japan, these were colorful with pink tails and made a "boo boo" sound. Some people didn’t catch anything at all, but it’s necessary to tweak your fishing technique a bit. The bait is squid, but it’s cut quite roughly, so I recommend tearing it into smaller pieces to use.

Staff Response:
The staff provided thorough instructions on how to handle the fishing rods. They quickly addressed issues like tangled lines with neighboring guests and helped remove caught fish from the hooks. When my wife got seasick, they were always attentive and offered her ginger candy.

Wonderful Service:
You can bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol. Water and light juice are available for free from tanks on board. The caught fish are immediately prepared for you. By the time we returned to port, we all enjoyed the butterflyfish sautéed with delicious seasonings in a large frying pan. As a side note, my wife had recovered from her seasickness by then and was even asking for seconds. (laughs)

所要時間：
およそ3時間でダイヤモンドヘッドを望む美しい沖合いポイントまで移動時間を含めると実質90分ほど船釣りを楽しめます！長過ぎず、短すぎず、程良かったです。
釣果：
妻と二人でトライしましたが引きが強くて30センチ近くの大きなカワハギが4匹釣れました！
日本のカワハギと異なり、カラフルでピンクの尾をしていて、ブーブーと鳴いておりました。
中には全く釣れない人たちもいましたが、釣り方を少し工夫する必要があります。餌はイカですがかなりざっくりカットされているので、少し小さくちぎって、つけるのがお勧めです。
スタッフ対応：
丁寧に釣り竿の扱い方などをレクチャー頂けます。また隣の客と糸が絡まったり、釣れた魚を針から外したりする際に迅速に対応してくださります。妻が船酔いでダウンした際は常に気をかけて下さり、ジンジャーの飴を渡してくれました。
素敵なサービス：
アルコールを含む飲食物を持ち込めます。
船内に水、薄いジュースがタンクから無料で頂けます。釣れた魚は直ぐに捌いて頂けます。帰港までには大きなフライパンで香ばしい調味料と一緒に炒められたカワハギを乗員全員で美味しく頂きました。蛇足ですが、妻はこの頃には船酔いから回復しており、おかわりしてました。笑

My sister really wanted to do this activity, but her husband reluctantly participated. However, he came back with a satisfied look, saying he had a great time.

姉が、絶対やりたかったアクティビティで、ご主人はイヤイヤの参加でした。しかし、とても楽しかったと満足顔で戻って来ました。

Loved the sandbar and have never experienced anything like it. The entire journey, from the ukulele singers on the boat ride to the actual sandbar was very fun. The actual sandbar is like a floating lounge in the middle of the ocean with plenty of paddle boards, snorkel gear and kayaks. We purchased the banana boat and tubing experience, both which were very fun and faster than we thought! Overall a very fun morning in Hawaii.

The ocean is beautiful, the weather is great, and it's the best! I definitely recommend experiencing this when you come to Hawaii. I found out that Veltra offers affordable and safe activities, so I want to try other activities next time. The family I shared the boat with was also very lovely, which made it even more enjoyable and created great memories.

海は綺麗で、天気も良く、最高です！ハワイに来たら是非体験するのがおすすめです。
ベルトラはお安く、安全なアクティビティを提供していると分かったので、次も他のアクティビティなど体験したいです。
同じ船に乗り合わせた方もとても素敵なファミリーだったので、いっそう楽しく良い思い出になりました。

The view from 150 meters high was spectacular. However, there were other people as well, so there was some waiting time on the boat. During that time, I felt a bit seasick. I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness bring some medication.

高さ150メートルからの景色は絶景でした。ただ、他の方もおられますので船の上での待ち時間もあります。その間に少し船酔いしました。酔いやすい方は酔い止めを持っていかれることをおすすめします。

Hanauma Bay is a beautiful place and the water is so pretty. The day we went, it was unfortunately very windy and the water was pretty choppy. We were able to see some fish, but the water wasn’t very clear due to the waves, but that’s nature for you! The snorkeling gear was very difficult for me. Water kept getting into my mask and it was very uncomfortable. I wish I had my own full face mask. But it was still an enjoyable time and would do it again. Our driver to the location was very friendly and did a great job. It was through kaimana tours.

It was my first time booking an optional tour, but I felt at ease participating because the guide was fluent in Japanese! They even got out of the car to come find us. At Hanauma Bay, there were long lines for both parking and entry, but since we had made a reservation in advance, and it seemed like the guide had some connections, we were able to enter smoothly. The snorkeling was also satisfying as we got to see various fish!

初めてのオプションツアー予約でしたが、ガイドの方が日本語ペラペラでしたので安心して参加することが出来ました！お迎えも車から降りて探しに来てくれました。ハナウマ湾は駐車場も入場も大行列でしたが、事前予約をしてくれており、かつ顔がきくのか色々優遇されているようでスムーズに入場できました。肝心のシュノーケリングも様々な魚が見れて満足行く内容でした！

Would highly recommend this package for the sandbar. The personnel are very experienced and friendly. Live music was great.

There were plenty of activities to choose from, and a perfect amount of time to try everything. The boat took us to a quieter area of the sandbar, so we basically had a private area to ourselves.

I'm glad we booked transportation through the package, as parking was full when we arrived.

Would want to go on this again!

Everything about the whole experience was easy and convenient. We booked a party of 8 for a high school boy's trip and had an immeasurable amount of fun.

Booking was super easy and once completed you get a confirmation email and a waiver for everyone to fill out. Instructions were clear and concise and the check-in team members were friendly and accommodating.

Preston was engaging as he broke down the rules and expectations. Kaawa Entertainment, Jesse, and the Ukelele-ist kept us jammin' until we reached the bar. As we sailed away he was cracking jokes about us Cali folks, which was hilarious. The brothers Nohu and mimicked flight attendants by educating us on how to wear our life vests properly. The captains and the rest of the team shared their aloha hospitality with us serving us donuts for breakfast and keeping us hydrated with water and tang.

I will definitely come back and do this again!

The view of parasailing from the hotel in Waikiki was amazing. Since it departed from the harbor near the Hilton, the scenery was different from the land and absolutely fantastic.

ワイキキのホテルから見ていた光景のパラセイル
ヒルトンのそばの港から出港なので、陸からとは違った景色で最高でした

I cant stop thinking about how at peace this day was! Wish to be back on the sandbar.

If you are afraid of heights like me maybe second think, but still decide to do it, as the sights of the crystal water are beautiful.

Wish we made it- but we missed our tour due to our taxi ride. Bummer