All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

This was one of the best experiences I had while vacationing on Oahu. The bay is absolutely beautiful and it was so much fun to explore. However, The band and the crew are really what made the experience. The band was excellent, and the crew members were all so kind and helpful. It seemed like everyone working on the boat was genuinely happy to be there. Being in their presence helped me understand the “aloha spirit” a little bit more. Thank you so much for a beautiful day!

The team was super patient from the start. They gave us a check in call since we got a bit lost after parking. If you see lifeguard stand 1E, head left out towards the water, not down the beach. The instructor was really engaged and patient, tailoring the lesson to our comfort level.

On Friday, April 14th, I participated with a friend in the morning. My friend cannot swim, but we held hands and swam together in the sea, and we were able to see beautiful fish, which made us very happy. I understood well that the sea has become cleaner over the past few years and that everyone is actively involved in marine conservation efforts. I definitely want to participate again.

4月14日（金）午前中　友人と二人で参加しました。
友達は水泳が出来ないのですが、手をつないで海の中を一緒に泳いでくれて綺麗な魚を見る事ができて大喜びでした。
数年前より海が綺麗になり、皆さんで海の保護活動をしているのが良く理解できました。　　是非また参加したいです。

We were pleasantly surprised to find this last minute on our trip! We drove from Waikiki, definitely need to arrive early for parking! It was easy to find. Staff was very fun and knowledgeable, live music was great, even the lunch was simple but fresh and delicious! You can bring whatever you need on the boat and have access to it at all times. Location is beautiful. We unfortunately had a very windy day which made water choppy and chilly for me but still a very great experience! Many beautiful fish and my boyfriend was lucky enough to get close to a sea turtle! Highly recommend booking this activity! They even have a lifeguard in the water, good for all ages!

This was the highlight of our holiday. The crew were great and gave clear instructions. Would definitely recommend booking this ride and we would love to do it again. So much fun!!!

Group of 6 with young kids and my parents in their 70s. We arrived at 845 for a 9am departure. Signed waivers and bought stuff at the harbor- really nice store with snacks, beer, sodas. Didn’t depart till 915 so I felt a little robbed for our time at the sand bar. Which is my only complaint because we wanted to soak up every minute. All the activities advertised were there. Live band was fun. Morning Donuts were huge. Water and juice was nice. The drive there and back was smooth. Staff was very nice. My 3 year old wanted to “help” during clean up but was more in the way and the staff was very chill. They offered snacks when they saw he was sad to be leaving. We will definitely consider coming back for the longer and catered afternoon tour. Thanks.

This was an experience under the clear sky that truly felt like a Hawaiian beach. I added a wetsuit to my equipment rental and was fully prepared with my own gloves. The high tide allowed for sufficient water depth, so the fish were coming out from the rocks. The large size of the fish may be due to the thorough management of the reef. I was able to see a small turtle, possibly carried by the current. To be honest, the waves were high, visibility was low, and it turned into a challenging snorkeling experience due to seasickness and physical exhaustion, but that’s just the luck of the draw. I hope for better conditions next time.

これぞ、ハワイビーチと言う晴天下の体験でした。機材レンタルにウェットを追加して、持参の軍手をして準備は万全。
満ち潮で水深が確保出来ていたので、魚達も磯から出て来ていました。魚体が大きいのはリーフの管理が徹底出来ているからでしょうか。潮に流されてか小亀を観ることが出来ました。正直、波が高く、視界は低く、波酔いと体力消耗するハードなシュノーケルとなってしまいましたが、こればかりはツキ次第。次回に期待したいと思います。

Great fun and great crew! It was a blast and our guides were friendly and terrific. Definitely recommend. Fun to surf in a canoe.

We set off on a boat with a handsome older brother! The weather was perfect with not much wind, and we were first in line. Although I was a bit nervous at the start, once we reached 150 meters, the breeze felt amazing, and we had a great view of Waikiki. We enjoyed a quick rendezvous!

イケメンのお兄さんと一緒にボートで出発❗️天気は最高で風はそれ程なく、順番は一番。上がり始めはドキドキしたものの、１５０メートルに到達すると、めっちゃ気持ちいい風の中、ワイキキを一望。あっという間のランデブーを楽しめました。

We arrived at the requested 8:45 am check in, but at 9:30 the shuttle showed up with the remaining tour guests? Then we had to move to accommodate a larger party. The musical entertainment and staff were marvelous and of course feeding the fish was awesome overall pretty cool, next time we'll kayak un ourselves

My family and I had a great time out at the Sandbar. We have never snorkeled or been on a paddle boat. The crew was super helpful and made us feel very comfortable that at the end of the day we were all pretty good on SUP boards. The live music was awesome. Would definitely recommended to family and friends.

We had a really great experience overall. The staff was super friendly and helpfull. We highly recommend the kayak tour and the provider. Thanks a lot

I had a wonderful time being watched over by the very kind and humorous Chieko and Dan. There were a total of seven of us: two young couples, my 66-year-old self and my son, and one man from overseas. They held my hand, as I’m not a strong swimmer, and guided me to where the fish and turtles were swimming. I was quite anxious as a beginner and being older, but the one-hour snorkeling experience was just fine. Their advice was to take motion sickness medication if you’re worried about seasickness. I also recommend borrowing a wetsuit to prevent injuries and sunburn. I’m really glad I participated.

とても優しくてユーモラスなチエコさんとダンさん2人に見守られ楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。若いカップル2組、66歳の私と息子、海外の男性1人の計7人でした。泳ぎの苦手な私の手を繋いで、魚や亀の泳いでいる場所を案内してくれました。1時間たっぷりのシュノーケルに、初心者で高齢の私は不安ばかりでしたが、大丈夫でした。アドバイスは、波酔いの心配がある方は酔い止め薬を服用すること。ウェットスーツは怪我や日焼け予防にも借りる事をお勧めします。参加してとても良かったです。

After six years, I went back to Hawaii, and I signed up again because I had such a great time last time!

Even though it was sailing, it was amazing to see dolphins and turtles, and the view from the sea was spectacular.

6年ぶりのHawaiiで、
前回楽しすぎて再び申し込みました！

セーリングとは言え、イルカやカメが見れたり、海側からの角度で一望できるので最高でした。

Great time 1st trip on a fishing boat with kids. Meeting many wonderful patron on the ship along with the boat captain. Our kids managed to catches the first fish during our boat trip. Definitely would plan to come back next month. Hopefully this time our boat can catch more fishes comparing to last trip. It's wasn't that much fishes floating somehow but overall still an awesome journey with kids and family's. Scenic of Waikiki is unbelievable along many Dolphin jumping and boiling on the surface of the sunrise calm Aquatic blue ocean.

Veltra made booking an outrigger canoe surfing activity so easy! I highly recommend using Veltra! Great price for one of our favorite activities when we were in Honolulu! We’ll definitely book with Veltra again! Mahalo!

It was an event affected by the weather, and the first day was canceled due to wind. We rescheduled and successfully went ahead two days later. We departed from the yacht harbor in front of the Hilton Hotel, with three groups together. After putting on our gear, we were in the air in no time. It was an indescribable feeling, flying while looking at Diamond Head and Waikiki. It was wonderful! When returning to the boat, I landed in the water with only my lower body, but I made it back safely.

天候に左右されるイベントで、初日は風で中止。予約し直し、２日後に無事決行でした。ヒルトンホテルの前のヨットハーバーから出発、3組一緒。道具を装着して、あっと言う間に空中へ。何とも言えない感覚、ダイアモンドヘッド、ワイキキを見ながらの飛行。素晴らしい！船に戻る時に下半身のみ着水、無事戻りました。

It was a breathtaking view!

I flew up to the highest point, but the wind was strong, and I was scared, so I couldn't let go.

The boat also swayed quite a bit. Those who get motion sickness might experience seasickness.

絶景でした！

1番高いところまで飛んでみましたが、風が強くて、怖くて手が離せずでした。

船もまぁまぁ揺れました。乗り物酔いする方は船酔いするかも。

It was a great experience. The staff are friendly and helpful. The music was great.

At first, I was nervous about what it would be like, but this time there were over 10 people on the boat, and we went out to sea. They played music and took photos for us, which was an additional charge. The boat went at an incredible speed, making it feel like an attraction. It turned at some really steep angles, haha. I'm someone who enjoys this kind of thing, but if you're prone to motion sickness, be careful! When we were parasailing, it was so much fun, and we could see all of Waikiki! I want to do it again next time!

最初どんな感じだろうとドキドキでしたが今回は10名以上船に乗って沖まで行きました。音楽も流してくれたり、写真も撮ってくれます。別途料金
船はすごいスピードで走ったりでアトラクションみたいです。すごい角度まで曲がります笑
私は楽しい派ですが、酔いやすい方は気をつけてください！
パラセーリングやってるときは楽しくてワイキキ見渡せます！次行った時もやりたいです！

Whole crew are amazing and show such excellent hospitality and service! Always make us feel so comfortable with our whole experience! Music sets the vibes and when you get to the sandbar it’s breathtaking! Even on an overcast day like we had it’s so worth it! so I can say rain or shine you have you have to experience it. Shyla was amazing and runs a great group, it’s always a must when we visit Oahu. Thank you again for the amazing hospitality and we can’t wait to come back. Mahalo!!!

I was glad to see the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. The staff were very friendly and kind. I was satisfied with the simple plan and schedule because I wanted to take my time enjoying the views.

とてもきれいなハワイの景色が観れて良かったです。
スタッフの方ととてもフレンドリーで、親切でした。
景色をゆっくりみたかったので、シンプルなプランとタイムスケジュールで満足でした。

There were two guides, one of whom was a Japanese woman. There were about ten participants, with two Americans and the rest being Japanese. The guides were kind and attentive, allowing us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. When I initially struggled with breathing through my mouth, the male guide quickly came to help me. The female guide also held my hand and swam with me.

It was drizzling on the day of the tour, and the water level was quite low, so I was glad I borrowed a wetsuit. I was able to see a lot of fish as well.

ガイドの方は2人で、1人は日本人女性の方でした。参加者は10人ぐらいでアメリカ人2人以外はは日本人でした。ガイドの方は親切丁寧に接してくださり、安心してツアーを楽しむ事ができました。わたしが最初口呼吸がうまくできない時、男性ガイドの方がすぐに助けに来てくれました。女性ガイドの方も手を握って一緒に泳いでくださいました。
当日は小雨で水位もかなり低く、ウェットスーツを借りておいてよかったです。魚もたくさん見ることができました。

I participated alone in the afternoon. There were also people from the mainland United States and Germany participating alone, and it was a friendly lesson. First, we watched a video on how to ride inside the store, then walked a few minutes to the beach, where we received a lecture on how to ride on the sandy shore. There were five participants and two male instructors (English speakers) who assisted us. Each of us took turns riding the waves and surfing. The conditions were not great, as it was cloudy with light rain, but I was able to catch some waves. They also filmed videos with a drone. I struggled with paddling and couldn't move forward well, so the instructor hooked his foot on my board and helped me get to the point. When I couldn't stand on the board, they provided advice and taught me enthusiastically.

There are lockers with locks for your belongings. They also lend out rash guards. There was a Japanese male staff member who talked with us about various things (it seems he is in charge of the morning lessons). Both the instructors and the store staff were friendly, and I made some wonderful memories.

午後1人で参加しました。アメリカ本土やドイツなど1人で参加されている人もいて、和気あいあいなレッスンでした。店内でまず乗り方の映像をみて、数分歩いて海岸へ行き、砂浜で乗り方のレクチャーを受けます。5人参加でインストラクター男性2名（英語話者）ついてくれました。1人1人順番に波に乗せてくれ、サーフィンをしました。曇りで小雨のあまりよくないコンディションでしたが、波に乗れました。ドローンで動画撮影もしてくれます。わたしはpaddlingがうまくできなくてなかなか前へすすまず、インストラクターがわたしのボードに足をひっかけてポイントへ連れていってくれました。ボードに立てない時はアドバイスをくれるなど熱心に教えてくれます。
荷物は鍵がかかるロッカーがあります。ラッシュガードも貸してくれます。
日本人の男性スタッフの方もいて、いろいろお話してくださいました（レッスンは午前担当らしいです）。インストラクターの方もお店のスタッフもフレンドリーで楽しい思い出ができました。

The instructors were a veteran woman and an American who spoke Japanese well. They were very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay and took safety into consideration, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. I heard that they resumed tours in February, but due to environmental protection measures, it can be difficult to make reservations, so I recommend booking early.

インストラクターは、ベテランの女性と日本語が上手なアメリカ人の2人で、ハナウマベイを熟知されていて安全に配慮してくださり、安心して、たっぷりとシュノーケルを楽しめました。2月から本格的にツアーを再開したとのことでしたが、環境保護などから予約が取りにくいツアーなので、早めの予約をお勧めします。

Dan and Chieko were great hosts and guides. Dan picked us up and we talked with him quite a bit. He was kind, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth. Chieko was energetic, caring, and knowledgeable. The whole process (pick up and drop off, fitting for flippers, trolley down to the beach, putting on wet suits (additional option), instructions on technique and guidelines, storage of valuables, etc) was smooth from start to finish. This was my partner’s first experience snorkeling; she felt safe and at ease with Dan’s and Chieko’s instructions and guidance. We spent some time in the shallows and then went to deeper parts of the bay. We saw lots of fish! Hanauma Bay is a very special place. Overall, this was an amazing experience that my partner and I highly recommend!!!

Nick with snorkeling gave us easy simple lessons to feel comfortable in the water. showed us around. and took wonderful pics ! had an amazing experience!

We had a big group of us go on this tour. It was seamless from the start. Check in was super easy, the boat ride was quick and so much fun!! The band was incredible!! And the donuts were yummy. When we got to the sandbar instructions were given and we got to go explore and have fun! My daughter actually got stung by a jellyfish while snorkelling and it could have ruined our excursion but the staff were excellent. Got her help immediately and were super attentive and caring to make sure she was doing ok. They even shared their own experiences with jellyfish. She got out in the water and had more fun before we had to head back to shore. Thank you for everything!! If we come back to Oahu we would definitely do another tour!!

This was my first time parasailing, and I couldn't have imagined how much fun it would be. It became a wonderful memory of my trip to Hawaii. However, the meeting point was a bit hard to find in the morning. It was listed as Ala Wai Boat Harbor, but when I arrived, there were many boats and yachts, and I got lost at first. I received a photo of a small hut as a landmark via email, but there were several huts, and I couldn't tell which one it was. In the end, I asked someone nearby for directions, and they helped me get there safely. If you follow the navigation and go deeper, you will eventually see the hut for the meeting point, so I think it's better not to give up and go all the way as directed by the navigation. I ended up being about seven minutes late, but they welcomed me kindly, and I was able to parasail without any issues. There were only two groups when we went, so we could enjoy it at a relaxed pace.

When we finally went parasailing, we first boarded the boat and headed out to sea. The boat sped up at one point, which added to the thrill and was fun. We were the second group because we took a bit longer to get ready. It was nice to see how the first group was doing. Once we put on our life jackets and secured our belts, we moved to the position to take off, and before I knew it, we were suddenly airborne. I was really surprised by how quickly we took off. At first, I felt a bit scared due to the suddenness, but once I regained my composure, I was able to enjoy it a lot. The view was so beautiful that I didn't feel scared at all. It felt like being on a trapeze in the air. I was truly moved to see all of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above. It felt like just a moment, but surprisingly, the flight time was long enough to enjoy it thoroughly.

Without any particular signal, we were brought down, and in the end, we splashed into the sea. The foreign couple in front of us landed gently, but we were dropped right into the water. My face didn't go under, but my upper body did. Just when I thought I was in the water, I was suddenly lifted back up, which was thrilling and amusing. After that, we were dropped off at the boat, and that was the end of the experience. They also took photos with a DSLR, which can be purchased for $40 per group. Afterward, they transferred the photos from the SD card to my iPhone. They took over 130 photos, and all of them were wonderful, so I think it's worth buying them. We also had someone on the boat record a video for us. Both the photos and videos turned out great. You can even bring a GoPro, making it a fantastic memory. I will never forget that view. I definitely want to do it again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you very much!

初めてのパラセイリングで最初は想像がつかなかったのですが、本当に楽しくてハワイ旅行のいい思い出になりました。ただ朝に向かって集合場所が分かりづらかったです。集合場所がAla Wai Bort Harberとなっていますが、着いてみるとたくさんのボートやヨットみたいなのがあり最初は迷いました。目印となる小屋のような写真がメールで送られてきたのですが、その小屋もいくつかあってどれか分かりませんでした。結局近くを歩いていた人に聞いて、教えてもらい無事に着くことができました。ナビ通りに進んで、奥まで進むと集合場所の小屋が見えてくるので諦めずにナビ通りに奥まで行った方が良いかと思います。迷ってしまい、集合時間を7分くらい遅れてしまいましたが快く受け入れてくれて無事にパラセイリングをすることができました。私たちのときは2組しかおらず、ゆったりと過ごすことができました。いざパラセイリングをしましたがまず最初にボートに乗り込み、海に出ます。途中船が暴走しますがそれもスリルあって楽しかったです。私たちはやる前にもたついたので2番目でした。前の人がやっている様子が分かったので良かったです。ライフジャケットを着て、ベルトをして飛ぶ位置に移動すると心の準備をする暇もなくあっという間に飛ばされます。本当に急に飛ばされたのでびっくりしました。驚きすぎて落ちそうになって、最初は勢いに恐怖心もありましたが平常心を取り戻すととても楽しむことができました。景色がきれいすぎて全く怖さはなかったです。イメージは空中ブランコのようなイメージです。ダイヤモンドヘッドからワイキキの街全てが見下ろせて本当に感動しました。一瞬かと思いましたが、意外と飛行時間も長く十分楽しむことができました。特に何の合図もなく降ろされ、最後には海にポチャンされます。前に飛んでいた外国人のカップルは優しく着水させられていたのに私たちは思いっきり海に落とされました。顔は海に入ることはないですが、上半身は入りました。海に入ったかと思いきやまたいきなり上に飛ばされてスリル満点で面白かったです。その後は船に降ろされて終わりです。一眼レフで写真撮影もしてくれて、1組40ドルで購入することができます。終わってから小屋でSDカードからiPhoneに転送してくれます。130枚以上撮ってくれて、どれも素敵な写真ばかりだったので購入した方がいいかと思います。それと私たちは一緒に乗船した人に動画を撮ってもらいました。写真も動画も良かったです。ゴープロも持ちながらできるのでいい思い出になりました。あの景色は忘れません。またハワイに来たときには絶対にやりたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

The meeting place is farther than I expected, so I recommend that those staying in hotels in the center of Waikiki head there early.
I experienced this with my daughter. We put our phones in waterproof cases and were able to take photos while hanging them around our necks.
The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from above was amazing, with the ocean below being a brilliant blue, and there was absolutely no fear at all.
You won't understand this refreshing feeling unless you experience it.
I highly recommend it.

集合場所は思ったより距離があるのでワイキキ中心部のホテルに泊まっている方は早めに向かうことをお勧めします。
娘と二人で体験。防水ケースに携帯を入れ、首から下げて撮影できました。
上からのワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドなどの眺めは素晴らしく、下は真っ青な海、怖さなんて全くありませんでした。
この爽快さは体験しないと分かりません。
オススメです。