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I'm already addicted!
When you come to Waikiki, you must try it!
For those who haven't experienced it yet or those who came without a plan, please give it a try. I'm sure it will become an unforgettable memory.

I will definitely fly again next time! It's the best!

もう病みつきです！
ワイキキに来たら、必ず飛びます☆
未体験の方、ノープランでいらしたかたも、是非体験してみてください。きっと忘れることの出来ない思い出になると思います。

私は次も必ず飛ぶでしょう☆
最高です☆

You can enjoy a wonderful sunset cruise while admiring Diamond Head on a uniquely shaped boat that is hard to find in Japan. We start with a toast as Mai Tai cocktails flow from the tap! (If you don't drink, you can choose something else.) Other alcoholic beverages are also all-you-can-drink, allowing you to spend a pleasant time feeling the breeze in an open space.

The boarding area is near a power spot called Kavehevehe, so be sure to check it out before or after your cruise. It will cleanse both your mind and body!

The meeting point is just a short walk through the Sheraton Hotel, making it especially recommended if you're staying at a hotel near the Sheraton!

なかなか日本ではお目にかからない形の船に乗り、ダイアモンドヘッドを眺めながら素敵なサンセットクルーズができます。
マイタイカクテルが蛇口から出るスタイルで最初に乾杯します！（飲めない方は別の選べます）
ほかのアルコールも飲み放題で、開放的な空間で風を感じながら気持ちの良いひと時を過ごせます。
乗り場はカヴェヘヴェヘというパワースポットが近くなので、前後でぜひ行ってみてください。心身ともに浄化されます！

シェラトンホテルの中を突っ切っていけばすぐの待ち合わせ場所で、シェラトン近辺のホテル宿泊なら特にお勧めします！

Parasailing with my 83-year-old mother was amazing. We got to see Diamond Head and the city skyline from high up in the sky, which was fantastic. The final splash left us quite soaked, and water splashed on our faces, but it was incredibly fun!

83歳の母を連れてのパラセーリング
かなり高く、ダイヤモンドヘッドやビル群を空から見れて最高でした
最後のザブンはかなりびしょびしょに濡れて、顔にも水がかかりましたが、最高に楽しかったです！

We participated in mid-October as a couple in our 60s. Among the approximately 20 participants from Japan, everyone except us were newlyweds. There were also couples from Australia who were retired.

Due to the timing, the tide was high, and the white sand was not visible until the tide went out. If you want to walk on the white sand shown in the photos, you'll need to adjust your timing for participation.

However, with the blue sky and sea, the uniquely shaped mountains visible in the distance, and the cheerful hospitality of the crew on board, I felt a sense of liberation. We also saw sea turtles and manta rays. I would like to participate again.

If you're looking for clearer water and a variety of fish while snorkeling, Hanauma Bay might be a better option.

10月中旬に60歳台夫婦で参加。日本から参加された方20名程は、私たち以外新婚さんでした。他にはオーストラリアから来たリタイア後のご夫婦もいた。
時期的に潮が高くて、白い砂が見えるまで潮が引いてはいなかった。写真にある白い砂の上を歩きたければ、参加時期の調整は必要。
でも、青い空と海、視界に見える独特の形をした山、船上クルーの方々の陽気なおもてなしがあり、心が解放された気分になった。ウミガメとマンタも見られた。また参加したい。
シュノーケリング時の海の透明度や見られる魚の豊富さを求めるなら、ハナウマベイの方が良いかも。

We headed to Kualoa Ranch while picking up participants from each hotel. Upon arrival, there was an explanation in Japanese, which was easy to understand. By the way, the explanation while riding is in English. The two-hour ride through the vast grounds, with its ups and downs, offered beautiful views from high places. Since you stay on the horse the whole time, it might feel a bit long if it's your first time riding. They took photos for us as a service. I would like to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii.

各ホテルで参加者をピックアップしながらクアロアランチへ向かいました。
到着後すぐに日本語での説明があり、分かり易かったです。
ちなみに乗馬しながら聞く説明は英語です。
広大な敷地をアップダウンしながらの２時間。高い場所から見る景色はとても美しかったです。
ずっと乗ったままなのでこれが人生初の乗馬であった場合、少々長く感じるかもしれません。
サービスで写真を撮っていただきました。
次にハワイへ行った時にはまた訪ねたいと思います。

I was grateful for the Japanese staff, but they spoke to me in a casual tone the whole time. You could say it was friendly, but there were moments that felt condescending, which made me uncomfortable. The weather was bad, so I couldn't see the scenery like in the photos, but there were light snacks and other aspects of the service were good.

日本語スタッフがいてくれてありがたかったですが、終始タメ口でした。
良く言えばフレンドリーなんでしょうが、上から目線に感じるようなところもあり私は不快でした。
天気が悪く写真のような景色は見れませんでしたが、軽食などもあり他の対応はよかったです。

My husband, 71, and I, 64, went kayaking in the Hawaiian sea for about an hour! With Hawaiian music playing, we headed to the sandbar. The water was deep up to my shoulders, which was a bit scary, but thanks to the wonderful people at the sandbar who took care of us, it became a fun memory. I am grateful.

夫71歳、私64歳が、ハワイの海でⅠ時間程、カヤックをやりました!ハワイアンミュジックが流れる中、サンドバーへ。ただ肩までの深さがあり、少し怖かったのですが、お世話してくださったサンドバーの皆様のおかげで、楽しい思い出となりました。感謝しております。

This tour includes a sandwich lunch at Tantalus after visiting Manoa Falls. I signed up mainly for the Manoa Falls hike, but the lunch sandwiches and the view from Tantalus were just as great! The guide also took a lot of photos for us, thank you.

For those participating, my advice is that there are many mosquitoes in Manoa, so I recommend bringing insect repellent and, if possible, wearing long sleeves and long pants. Also, since it's a rainy area, the ground can be slippery. Having non-slip shoes would be reassuring.

こちらのツアーはマノアの滝の後に、タンタラスの丘でのサンドイッチランチがついていて、マノアの滝ハイキングメインで申し込みましたが、同じくらいランチのサンドイッチとタンタラスの丘からの景色がとてもよかったです！
ガイドさんもたくさん写真をとってくれたり、ありがとうございました。
参加される方へのアドバイスは、マノアは蚊が多いので、虫よけの持参、できれば長袖、長ズボンをおすすめします。あと、雨が多い地域なので地面が滑ります。滑りにくい靴があると安心です。

Most of the time took pictures and saw the historical hollywood filming locations. The best part was when a staff took pictures for us at a ranch and made us run from one side to another. Absolutely had no clue of why we had to run but there was a video recorded by the staff which was incredible. There was a toy dinosaur that looked like it was chasing after us (like one of the scenes you see in the movies). The ways how they record you on video and take photos are splendid and their ideas are so creative.

Most of the time it was snorkeling in the water where you can see most of the tiny fishes swimming around. I saw a turtle far away when I came on the boat but still was hard to see (even in the camera). Just saw a turtle do a back flip from a 500 meter distance from our boat. To see it very close or in the water while snorkeling, I think it is mostly luck but had a good time with other people on the boat with drinks and snacks too!

One of the most exciting moments during my stay in Waikiki. This is a must do activity but depends if you are scared of heights and other health factors since everyone is different. I will be doing this again and made a reservation just now again during my stay at Waikiki. It is about a 6-8 minute up in the air while the camera man takes pictures of you and you buy the pictures as additional but you regret if you don't buy it. The pictures are well taken and the most fun part is when you come down; you get dropped into the water (this is optional too) but it is part of the experience in which almost everyone did. I cannot wait to be parasailing in about a month. Will be the best way to end the year right!

One of the finest place to learn the history about Pearl Harbor. Just no words: beautiful memorial and harbor. Bought the tickets in advance and the process was quick and easy to access. Had a great time so will be visiting it again shortly.

Overall, excellent experience. The show was awesome showing the traditional style of dances and performances of the Hawaiian culture. The buffet itself had many selections to choose and eat. The most highlight of the show was the HA breath of life where it was the fire rings twisted by several different men on the show which was pretty cool. We also did the islands of Polynesia 2 hour guided tour where we sat down and peeled bananas and coconut looking like materials with the dressed up villagers on site.

The guide spoke Japanese, but the horseback riding instructor hardly understood it.
Tips are necessary, so you need to prepare cash.
However, the experience was all great!

ガイドさんは日本語が通じますが乗馬インストラクターはほぼ日本語通じませんでした。
チップが必要であり現金を用意しておく必要かあります。
しかしながら体験は全て良かったです！

Everything was Amazing from the staff to the gorgeous view


Definitely need to come back with my family next time


Thank you

There was a shuttle service to Hilton Hawaiian Village, so no worries about getting there. The driver was funny and had high energy even in the early morning!
It was the rainy season, so there was heavy rain at the location.
However, they explored possibilities until the last minute, provided explanations along the way, and even though we waited for a few hours, we got to eat.
We upgraded to a photo package on-site. In the end, it turned out well.
Although it says English is essential, there were many Japanese guests at the reservation, so there were Japanese staff members, making check-in smooth. The instructor was really nice (and handsome!), and even though my conversation skills were just a bit better than what I learned in school, it was no problem.
The experience of seeing a rainbow below you is precious! When I was parachuting down, they asked if I was scared, and when I said I wasn't, they did a lot of spins, allowing me to enjoy the view!
I got a little dizzy, though (^_^;)
For those who are hesitant, I recommend making a reservation! It will change your world!

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジまで送迎あったので、現地まで心配なし。運転手さんも面白くて早朝からテンション高かったです！
雨季だったから現地で大雨。
でもギリギリまで可能性を探ってくれて、途中説明もちゃんとあって、数時間待ちましたが食べました。
現地で写真付きにグレードアップ。結果的に良かった。
英語必須とありますが、予約に日本人が多かったからか日本人スタッフもいてくれてスムースにチェックイン。インストラクターも凄くいい人で（イケメンだった！）、私は学校で習った英語に毛が生えたくらいの会話力でしたが問題なしでした。
虹が眼下にみれる経験は貴重！パラシュートで降りてる時、怖いか聞かれたので怖くないと言ったらいっぱい旋回してくれて景色を楽しめました！
ちょっと酔いましたが(^_^;)
迷ってる人は予約してみては？世界変わりますよ！

It seems that the sandy beach only appears during the summer, and without the blue sea and white sandy beach, the activities are the same wherever you go: riding boats, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Moreover, since there is no beach, activities are conducted by getting on and off the boat.

I participated in late October, which is just before the rainy season, and it often rains in the morning. Since the timing of the tides also varies by season, I think it's best to carefully consider the season and time of day when participating.

写真のように砂浜が現れるのは夏場だけのようで、青い海と白い砂浜がなければ、ボートに乗って、シュノーケリングをして、SUPをして帰ってくる、どこに行っても同じようなアクティビティです。しかもビーチが無いのでボートから乗り降りしてアクティビティを行います。
今回参加したのは10月下旬でしたが、もうすぐ雨期になる時期、午前中は雨が降ることも多いです。まだ潮の満ち引きの時間も季節によって異なるため、参加する季節、時間帯を事前に良く検討しておいた方が良いと思います。

We had a wonderful time. It was perfect. Lots of stunning views. The two best tour guides. We would definitely do it again. We got beautiful pics of the whole tour.

When it comes to horseback riding in Hawaii, I thought there was only Kualoa Ranch, but I was surprised to find out you can ride along the North Shore coast!! (Even my local friends didn't know about it.) It was definitely refreshing!! I have experience riding both domestically and internationally, but it's totally fine for first-timers as well. However, if you go on a tour, the time for exploring the North Shore town will be a bit short, which is a little disappointing.

ハワイで乗馬といえば、クアロア・ランチしかないと思っていましたが、ノースの海岸沿いで乗馬できるとは！！（現地の友人も知りませんでした。）
やっぱり爽快です！！　
乗馬は国内外で何度か経験はありましたが、初めての方でも全然大丈夫ですよ。　ツアーの場合はノースの街の散策の時間は短くなるのでその辺はちょっと残念かも。

We flew from Honolulu to Hilo where we were greeted by our tour guide Dexter who was already waiting at the airport. He was born and lived on the Big Island for his entire life so his knowledge of history on the island was phenomenal. We highly recommend this tour and especially if you're lucky enough to have Dexter as your guide!!! Thank you Dexter for making our experience the best!

Our first time in Hawaii and first time doing something like this. The staff was amazing, kind, and professional. They made us feel safe and made sure we were having a great time. The snacks and refreshments were great as well. My wife and I had an amazing time seeing dolphins, turtles and even flying fish. Thank you for this experience.

Our tour included four groups with a total of ten people. Since two people go parasailing at a time, we had five sessions of ten minutes each. Including the time for putting on and taking off the gear, the total activity lasted just over an hour. The instructions were all in English, but they also used gestures, so I was able to participate without any anxiety.
During parasailing, it was refreshing! I felt like a bird. We flew quite high, allowing us to see all of Waikiki, which was a wonderful experience.
While the ride itself was great, during takeoff and landing for parasailing, we stopped and floated, so I think those who are prone to seasickness should take motion sickness medication in advance.
At the end of the parasailing, there was a surprise where we dipped into the sea up to our waists, so I recommend wearing a swimsuit!

私達を含め4組10名でのツアーでした。2名づつパラセーリングをするので、5回✖️10分。装具の付け外しなど含めトータル1時間少しのアクティビティでした。説明は全て英語でしたがジェスチャーも交えてくださり不安なく参加できました。
パラセーリング中は爽快！鳥になった気分です。かなり高く飛ぶのでワイキキを一望出来とても素晴らしい体験でした。
滑走中は良いのですがパラセーリングの離発着時は停止しぷかぷかと浮いた状態なので船酔いしやすい方は事前に酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いと思います。
パラセーリングの終盤ではチャプンと腰くらいまで海に浸かるサプライズ付きなので水着着用をオススメします！

The weather was favorable, and we had a great experience. There were five groups on the same boat, but aside from the actual parasailing, we had to wait on the boat, which caused some people to feel seasick, so I felt that motion sickness medication was essential. Fortunately, my husband and I had taken medication in advance, so we were able to enjoy the views of Waikiki while waiting on the boat. We also bought many photos during the parasailing, which became wonderful memories.

天候にも恵まれ、よい体験ができました。　5組が同じボートでしたが、パラセール本番以外は、ボートで待機のため、船酔いをされる方もあり、酔い止めは必須と感じました。幸い、我々（夫婦）は事前に薬を服用したこともあり、ボートで待機中もワイキキの風景を楽しめました。パラセール中の写真もたくさん購入でき、良い思い出となりました。

The buffet had a variety of options, and the show was really wonderful! The kids were also very happy. If it weren't for the unnecessary comments from the male driver who picked us up, it would have been perfect. It was none of his business, and his attitude was too rude.

ブッフェも色んな種類があり、ショーもとても素敵でした！
子供も喜んでました♪
送迎してくれた男性の運転手さんの余計な一言が無ければ最高でした。
大きなお世話だし、態度悪すぎる。

Great experience, the staff on the boat were really personable and experienced.
Reminder to those going on the catamaran, wear shorts or something you don’t mind getting wet, no denim or something that will take. Whole to dry as you have to walk through the water to get on the boat and you have to time the stair climb with the waves.
I would recommend this cruise to anyone. The instructions on where to check in were clear and there was a water tap to rinse our feet off after which was nice. This catamaran was smaller than any others I had been on which was great for easy on and off. The mai tai’s were really good too!! Much better than some of the hotel bars we have had.

A sunrise hike up diamond head is a must do. The Acai bowl at Bogarts was a perfect refresher after the hike. I would do this again

The weather was fantastic, and I floated high up into the sky. It felt like I was riding on a swing as I ascended. I didn't feel any seasickness and had a great time. My son said to me, "It's impressive that you decided to do something like this at your age." But with parasailing, it seems like it's something I could do even as I get older.

天気もサイコーでフワフワと空高くまで上がりました。
ただブランコに乗っているような感じで上がっていきました。
船酔いする事もなく、楽しく体験できました。
息子には「いい年してよくこんな体験する気になったね。」と言われてしまいました。
でも、パラセーリングなら、歳をとっても出来そうです。

The wind, the sunset, and Mai Tai!! Enjoying champagne while gazing at the streets of Honolulu, the rainbow, and the setting sun was just the best. It was an extraordinary experience. I definitely want to participate again next time! ^_^

風と夕日とマイタイ‼️ホノルルの街並み、虹、沈む夕日を眺めながらのシャンパン、もう最高でした。非日常の世界でした。次回も是非参加したいです^_^

Booked whilst in Australia, on the night it was easy to locate, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food and drink were plentiful and more than expected. The entertainment was very good and as whole the night was a fantastic event. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good meal and a show.

The tour guide was great, the horses were lovely, the scenery was perfect, and the ride was peaceful and relaxing, but you won’t see the sunset on the beach like the photos suggest you will. (It sets behind the mountain across the street from the riding tour, which was a disappointment for me considering the name of the tour and the photos!)