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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Awesome, kid-friendly and great staff

Reviewed by: Kona Family

My 9-year-old daughter and I went on the 800ft on 12/31/14. The pick up from our hotel was on time, and the driver was engaging and informative on the way to the harbor by telling stories of famous landmarks and where some movies were filmed.

When we arrived at the harbor we quickly boarded the boat and were off to the waters off of Waikiki.

My daughter was naturally a bit hesitant at first, but the crew--Pablo and the driver--were calm, friendly and professional, which helped my daughter get mentally prepared.

When it was our turn, we were all smiles. After hooking up to the apparatus, up we went. We expected a more jarring and rough ride, but it was incredibly smooth and peaceful. We had great views of Waikiki and the surrounding area. My daughter remarked that that was how birds must feel.

I would highly recommend this to just about anyone. It was the highlight of my daughter's stay in Waikiki and we did a lot of activities. Pablo and the driver (sorry, I forgot his name) were awesome in every way.

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

ハワイでパラセーリング 高さ120m/150mの上空からワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

The moving boat... 移動のボートが、、、

Reviewed by: masa

While it was fun flying in the sky, I was scared during the boat ride to the offshore location because it was fast and felt like we might fly away. Some people might enjoy it, but my excitement went down.

空に飛んでる最中は楽しかったんですが、行きの沖合いへの移動のボートが早くて飛んでいきそうで怖かったです。
楽しめる人はいるかもしれませんがテンションは下がりました。

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Packages: 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用>
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/01/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「ワイキキ・スターライト・ルアウ」フラ&ファイヤーダンスの本格ディナーショー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ>

Luau ルアウ

Reviewed by: ナッツ

I attended with my mother and my 5-month-old daughter. The food was very delicious, and the show was just the right length, so I was very satisfied. However, the price was a bit high. The fire show was shorter than I expected. If you only want to see the hula, you can watch it for free somewhere else and have a meal at another place. A high-quality all-you-can-eat dinner while watching a show outdoors is luxurious and has a nice atmosphere, which might be great for couples. Small children might get bored, be scared, or end up staying up too late.

母と5ヶ月の娘と参加。
お料理がとても美味しく、ショーもちょうどいい長さでとても満足。
ただお値段が少し高いかな。
ファイアーショーは期待より短め。
フラだけでいいなら、無料で観れる所で観て、
食事もどこかで食べるのも手。
質のいい食べ放題を、夜の外でショーを見ながら…は、贅沢で雰囲気も良いのでカップルにはいいかも。
小さな子供は飽きちゃったり怖がったり寝るのが遅くなっちゃったりするかも。

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Packages: スタンダードシート(2015年12月末まで)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/11

伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「ワイキキ・スターライト・ルアウ」フラ&ファイヤーダンスの本格ディナーショー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ>

It was fun. 楽しかった

Reviewed by: コンドウ

I enjoyed the show as it progressed while interacting with the audience. The food was also delicious. They took photos and later offered them for sale, but the total cost was $50, which felt quite expensive.

お客さんとコンタクトをとりながら、ショーを進める感じで、楽しめました。
食事も美味しかったです。
写真を撮ってくれて、後で売りにくるのですが、それは全部で50$と高額でした。

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Packages: スタンダードシート(2015年12月末まで)
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Posted on: 2015/01/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/28

Hilton Waikiki Starlight Luau with Fire Dancers, Hula Show & Dinner Buffet

Good Show and Buffet

Reviewed by: D Rizzo - Canada

As expected and stated...can't ask for more from a tour operator. Show itself was not as good as Polynesian Village main stage show but buffet was 1000 times better and the Hilton show (as a buffet show) was far superior. You'll need to see the Poly Village to see the various cultural elements but save the luau for this one.

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Packages: New Year's Eve Luau Special: Late Show
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/01/03
Activity Date: 2014/12/31

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Great Parasailing

Reviewed by: SK

This was truly one of the best experiences in Hawaii. Our boat had about 12 people and 8 people had parasailing ride. My son who is 12 years old loved it. My son did not want to put in his feet into the water at first but he was surprised that the water was pretty warm. You can see the whole beach and ocean together. While you are flying, you can also look down into the ocean and see the fishes in the water. It was not as scary as I expected. The time just flew by so fast. I wish the ride was a little longer. They also took great photos for us although if you want the pictures you need to extra 30 dollars. My father went along as an observer and he enjoyed the beautiful view as well. Enjoy!

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2014/12/31
Activity Date: 2014/12/28

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Amazing

Reviewed by: Drew

Very exciting experience. Scheduled very last minute and still found an available spot right as the sunset began. Highly recommend this company

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Packages: Super Flight - 1000ft Line (10 min) with Transportation
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/31
Activity Date: 2014/12/28

ハワイでパラセーリング 高さ120m/150mの上空からワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドの絶景を鑑賞!<ヒルトン・ワイキキ>

It was fun! 楽しかったです!

Reviewed by: MANAMI

It was my first time paragliding. There were a lot of participants, so we had to wait on the boat before actually flying. While waiting, the rocking of the boat made me a bit seasick, and when we took off, I felt a tightness in my stomach as we shot up. However, once we reached the top, I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea and the view from a perspective I had never seen before!

初めてのパラセーリングでした。
参加人数が多く、実際に飛ぶまでにボート上で待たされました。
待ってる間のボートの揺れでちょっと船酔いしてしまい、飛ぶときも
グワっとあがるので、胃がキューっと縮み上がる感じがしました・・。
上まで上がってしまえばきれいな海と見たことない視線からの景色に
楽しむことができました!

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Posted on: 2014/12/31

ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

Snorkeling and Sailing by Waikiki Rigger Catamaran シュノーケル•セーリングbyワイキキリガー・カタマラン号

Reviewed by: Yoko

It was just my daughter and me participating. We were the only Japanese people there. It was not a problem that I didn't understand much English. I was looking for snorkeling without the need to wear a life jacket, so I could dive freely, and the staff was nearby. There were also buoy-like floaties, which should provide reassurance for those who are not confident swimmers. If you're feeling anxious, relaxing on the boat might be a good option as well. The staff also joined us in snorkeling and made it enjoyable. The sailing after snorkeling was fantastic. The view of Waikiki from the sea was a luxurious experience that is hard to come by. I will definitely participate again next time.

娘と二人での参加でした。日本人は私達だけでした。英語があまり理解出来なくても問題はありませんでした。ライフジャケットを着なくても良いシュノーケルを探していましたので、自由に潜れますし、スタッフも近くにいてくれますし、棒のような浮き輪もありますので、泳ぎに自信のない方にも安心なのではないでしょうか。もし不安であれば、船上でゆっくりくつろぐのも良いのでは…。スタッフの方も一緒に潜り楽しませてくれました。シュノーケルの後のセーリングも最高でした。海から眺めるワイキキ、
なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。

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Packages: 【期間限定!】基本プラン
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/31
Activity Date: 2014/12/24

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

great well worth the money

Reviewed by: pamela teague

Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again

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Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/29

Kualoa Ranch Horseback Riding & Jurassic Valley Movie Sites Tour

Kualoa Ranch Horseback Ride

Reviewed by: Vanessa

I had originally purchased the 2 hour horseback riding tour but was called earlier on the day of the ride that they were not able to give the 2 hour ride tour due to a triathlon taking place on the Kualoa Ranch property. Renee was great to talk with with she offered alternatives. Change of day in the ride or lunch on them and a 1 hour ride with a bus ride to see the area that "Jurassic Park" was filmed. We chose to take the 1 hour ride and lunch on them. The buffet lunch was VERY good and had many selections to choose from. The horse were used to having inexperienced riders. They in my reflection were push button horses. They followed the leader. Very good ride for a first time horseback rider. The tour guide was very pleasant. Oh and Veltra reimbursed me the difference in cost between the two rides. That was very nice of them. When I go back to Oahu I think I will purchase the ATV tour. That looked like a lot of fun.

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Packages: Temporarily Unavailable - One Hour Horseback Ride
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/29
Activity Date: 2014/12/07

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Wayyy to good!!

Reviewed by: DA SK

The staff at Hawaiian Parasail were fantastic! From booking our spots online to the bus pick-up to the parasailing itself, the staff were friendly and enthusiastic. The day ran smoothly from start to finish, starting with a prompt pickup at our hotel at the designated time. My friends and I truly had a memorable experience. The views from the top, looking back onto Waikiki beach, were just breathtaking and there was ample time to appreciate! There is a 'dip' included in the package- this was very fun and exciting. It really is a must for anyone visiting Hawaii! We would definitely go again on our next trip.

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/12/28
Activity Date: 2014/12/10

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: NA and RK

Our (too) short time spent with Hawaiian Parasail provided us with a great parasailing experience at a convenient location!
Our party of 4 booked & paid online, and were picked up from the front of our hotel. The company website gives lots of details and FAQ with regards to parasailing and is very easy to navigate. On the day, there was friendly service all round from fantastic staff who were obviously determined to give us a good time. It was our first time parasailing, and we would definitely give it another go. We would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Hawaii - really a very exciting experience!

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/12/28
Activity Date: 2014/12/10

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Great day on the water!

Reviewed by: Brad

What a great trip. These guys are the best. It's a really good deal for the amount of time spent on the water and to have a crew that keeps you this entertained. I highly recommend it.

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Packages: Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/28
Activity Date: 2014/12/25

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Cloudy (;_;) 曇り(;_;)

Reviewed by: やすとも

The sea was murky due to the storm the day before ( ; ; ) and the sky was cloudy. But! A rainbow appeared along the way ✨ and it lifted my spirits ♡ I want to go on a sunny day next time (..◜ᴗ◝..)

前日までの嵐のせいで、海が濁っていました( ; ; )空も曇ってました。が!途中から虹がでて✨気分も上がりました♡次こそは晴れた日に行きたいです(..◜ᴗ◝..)

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Packages: 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/28
Activity Date: 2014/12/24

ノースショア・シャーク・アドベンチャー 迫力満点!至近距離で野生のサメを見学 <送迎可>

No contact at all, canceled. Give me back my time instead of money! 何の連絡も無く 中止。金より時間を返せ!

Reviewed by: 中止の場合 連絡無いよ

I chose to meet at the location. I selected the 9 AM option, so I needed to be there by 8:30 AM. Therefore, I left my hotel in Waikiki at 7:30 AM. I woke up around 6:40 AM to get the kids ready. Since I woke up this early, if I had received any communication, I could have done something else instead of going all the way to the North. I completely understand that we can't set sail due to bad weather. However, I cannot understand the lack of communication. It feels like I want my time back more than my money! After all, the payment is processed immediately when making the reservation.

私は現地集合を選びました。 あさ9時からの分を選びましたので 8時30分 現地集合でした。ですので、ワイキキのホテルを7時30分に出ました。起きたのは
子供の用意もあり、6時40分ごろです。これだけ早く起きてますから 連絡があれば ノース迄行かずに 別の事も出来ました。天候不良の為 出航出来ないのは もちろん理解出来ます。でも、連絡が無いのは
まったく理解出来ません。金より時間を返せ!って感じですね。金は予約時にすぐ決済するのにね。

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We sincerely apologize for your inability to participate in the tour you reserved. Additionally, we are very sorry that the cancellation notice did not reach you. We have taken this matter seriously and have issued a strict warning to the local operating company to prevent a recurrence. We have also sent you a separate email regarding the refund details, and we would appreciate it if you could check that. At VELTRA, we will continue to strive to provide activities that will further satisfy our customers.
VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度は、ご予約頂きましたツアーにご参加できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
また、キャンセルのご連絡がお客様に届いておらず、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今回の件につきましては再発防止に努めるべく、現地催行会社に厳重に注意させていただきました。
別途メールにて、ご返金内容も含めご連絡をさせて頂いておりますので、ご確認いただけますと幸いです。
弊社VELTRAでも今後は更にご満足いただけるアクティビティの提供に努めてまいります。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム

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Packages: 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き>
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/27
Activity Date: 2014/12/26

Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

awesome excellent

Reviewed by: pamela teague

It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly

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Posted on: 2014/12/27
Activity Date: 2014/12/26

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Awesome activity

Reviewed by: Matt

The tour guides had great attitudes and were very nice especially when working on Christmas day. Only a 5 minute ride to turtle canyon where there were 5-10 turtles as well as a lot of fish. The water was very refreshing and clear. We saw Dolphins adter snorkeling and they literally came within 2 feet of the boat. This tour was extremely worth it. This is a must if you're staying in Waikiki and want to do a fun activity.

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Packages: Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/27
Activity Date: 2014/12/25

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

It was cold... 寒かった。。

Reviewed by: 冬のハワイ

I only remember it being very cold and tough because I went in January. Even though it's Hawaii, I definitely don't recommend going in the middle of winter. I think it would be a lot of fun during warmer times!

1月に行ったためかとても寒く辛かったという記憶しかないです。。ハワイと言えど真冬はやはりお勧めしません。暖かい時期であればとても楽しいと思います!

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Packages: おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/12/27
Activity Date: 2014/01/11

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Parasailing in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: David R

Fantastic experince! The staff was profesional, knowlegable and effecient. Easy to book. Our instructors made sure the entire time was safe and fun. Loved having the photo option, to show all the folks back home. A bucket list item we defininitely plan to do again. We couldn't have had a better memory.

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/26
Activity Date: 2014/12/07

ハンズ・ヒーデマン サーフィンレッスン

サーフィンしよう! Let's surfin!

Reviewed by: びゅうてぃ

I participated in a group lesson. The location is great, and after the DVD lecture (in Japanese), we had the lesson on the beach (in English), so you can feel at ease even if you're not confident in your English. You can stand on the boat from the very first time!

グループレッスンに参加しました。ロケーションの良さは言うまでもありませんが,
DVDレクチャー(日本語)の後,ビーチでレッスン(英語)でしたので,英語に自信がなくても安心です。
1回目からボートに立てます!

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Aloha! Our entire staff is looking forward to seeing you this year!

アロハ! 今年もスタッフ一同お待ちしています! 

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Posted on: 2014/12/25
Activity Date: 2014/12/18

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

It was great experience in Hawaii trip!

Reviewed by: Tina

Fortunately weather was so nice even Hawaii's weather is changeable.
Firstly we ride a shuttle to the port and get into boat ( it was 10 people there). Out turn was second. We were waiting for about 5 min to fly for each group.
Guidances were really friendly and made us motivated for fly!!!
Then our turn has came.. I was kind
Of nervous at first time but gradually I felt fun! We got in water twice ( it was also awesome) and fry so much high!
I wasn't expecting that much height and bit scared earlier but it was soooo great view!!! Thank you for awesome adventure! We'd love to try again. Totally recommend :)

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/24
Activity Date: 2014/12/21

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発/日本語ナレーション(要事前ダウンロード)>

Extremely satisfied with the underwater swimming experience. 大満足の海中遊泳

Reviewed by: ひでなり21

This time, we participated as a family of six. The weather was nice, and the waves were calm. The waiting time until boarding felt a bit long. Since you wait under the shining sun, I think it's better for women to prepare sun umbrellas or similar items. The snorkeling at Atlantis was very satisfying as we could see various fish. It was truly great to see sea turtles as well. I absolutely recommend this tour.

今回は、家族6名で参加しました。天候もよく、波も穏やかでした。乗船までの待ち時間が多少長く感じられました。燦々と輝く太陽の下で待つので、女性の方は日傘等を準備されたほうがよろしいかと思います。アトランテイスでの海中遊泳は、いろいろな魚が見られ大満足でした。海がめも見る事ができ本当に良かったです。このツアーは絶対お勧めです。

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Packages: プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/24
Activity Date: 2014/08/12

Kualoa Ranch Horseback Riding & Jurassic Valley Movie Sites Tour

Great to see back country

Reviewed by: Simba

This was a good experience, it was really nice to see the Back Country of Hawaii.

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Packages: 2-Hour Horseback Ride with Transportation
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/23
Activity Date: 2014/03/04

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

Angel's Sea 天使の海

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I had been interested in the sandbar for a while and decided to sign up! It was great that there was a pickup near the hotel, but I was confused at first because the person who came to pick me up was a woman, not Captain Bob. After about a 50-minute drive, we arrived at the marina, and it was just a short boat ride from there to the sandbar! Since it’s a bay, there were no waves, and even though I usually get seasick, I was fine this time without any motion sickness medication! We passed by a sea turtle spot on the way to the sandbar and were lucky enough to see sea turtles! I heard that if you're lucky, you can also see a school of manta rays, but we weren't able to encounter them, which was a bit disappointing! Since it was December, I was worried about the cold water, but we were blessed with clear sunny weather and had a great time at the sandbar! I definitely think it's a must-do when you go to Hawaii! Our guide, Yuki, was Japanese, very humorous, and incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better!

サンドバーに前から興味があって申し込みました! Hotel近くでpickupでよかったのですが、迎えにきた人がキャプテンbobじゃなく女の人だったので 最初わからなかったです。 車で50分ほどでマリーナに
到着して、そこから船で少しいくとすぐ到着しました! 湾なので波がなく普段 船酔いする自分ですが今回は酔い止め薬が無くて大丈夫でした! サンドバーまでウミガメスポットを通りバッチリウミガメに逢えました! 運が良いとマンタの群れにも会えるみたいですが、自分たちは遭遇できなかったです!残念! 12月ということもあり、海の水が冷たく心配していましたが無事に晴天に晴天に恵まれサンドバーを
満喫できました! ハワイに
行ったら絶対行ったほうがいいと思います! ガイドのユキさんが日本人でとてもユーモアたっぷりで 凄く気がきく人で良かったです!

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Packages: 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/23
Activity Date: 2014/12/19

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Fantastic Experience

Reviewed by: Adam

Great day out on the water with a great crew, fantastic experience!

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Packages: Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/22
Activity Date: 2014/11/26

サンドバー天使の海 シュノーケリング&ウミガメウォッチクルーズ 船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き!<午前/日本語クルー>

There were concerns about holding the event after the typhoon, but the sea was calm. 台風明けで開催が心配されましたが、海は穏やかでした

Reviewed by: Takako

The day before, I was worried about whether the event would take place and if we could even go into the water, as a typhoon was passing near Oahu. However, on the day of the event, the weather was clear after the typhoon, and we just needed to check the sea conditions. There were no cancellation notices, so we headed to the meeting point.

The meeting point was the last bus pickup, but the bus was over 15 minutes late, and there was no communication or tour desk, which made me anxious about whether the event would be canceled. Eventually, when I called the tour company, they said, "The bus will arrive in about 5 minutes." When I shared this with others waiting for the same tour, they seemed relieved. (If delays happen frequently, I hope they can review the schedule, and if there are delays, I wish there was a way to communicate that at the tour desk. It's unsettling to just wait in a foreign country.)

I had prepared for the bus ride by dressing warmly, as I had read in reviews that it could be cold, so it wasn't too chilly. After arriving at the port, we boarded the boat and set sail! The boat was comfortable and didn't rock at all.

Onboard, the crew provided explanations (in both English and Japanese), which was reassuring. First, we arrived at the sandbar and enjoyed the shallow waters. The water was colder than I expected, but after a while, it became fun. Given the season and time, the water was about knee-deep, and it felt more like a shallow area in the ocean rather than a sandbar.

The crew set up a beach volleyball net, but the Japanese participants didn't seem to play much. I think it would be more enjoyable if they did. After that, we had a BBQ on the boat. The captain grilled the BBQ, and it was delicious!

Then, the boat took us to a spot where we could see turtles. Luckily, we were able to see many turtles. According to the crew, this area was a filming location for many movies (like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jurassic Park), which might be exciting for movie fans.

Finally, we went to the snorkeling area. We swam close enough to the coral reef that we could almost reach it (but we shouldn't touch it). After that, we returned to the port and took the bus back to the original meeting point.

It was a very satisfying tour. With a Japanese guide available, I think those who are not confident in English can feel at ease.

前日は、オアフ島のそばを台風が通過し開催そのものや、海の中に入れるか不安でしたが
当日は台風一過というのか、空は快晴であとは海のコンディションだけでしたが、特にキャンセルの連絡もなかったので集合場所へ。
集合場所は、バスのピックアップの最後だったのですが、15分以上バスが遅刻し、特に連絡もツアーデスクもないので開催されないのか、不安でした。
結局ツアー会社に電話したら「あと5分ほどで到着する」と回答。周りに同じツアーに参加する人にも伝えると安心していたようでした。(遅延が毎回なら時間スケジュールの見直しをしてほしいですし、遅延している場合はツアーデスクなどにその連絡ができるようにしてほしいです。外国でただ待たされるのは心細いです。)
事前にバスの中は寒いと体験談にあったので、厚着して準備していたので、そこまで寒くはなかったです。
港に到着後船に乗船。出航!
船は揺れることもなく、快適でした。
船の上ではクルーによる説明がされ(英語チームと日本語チーム)るので安心です。
まずは、サンドバーに到着し浅瀬で楽しみます。水が思ったより冷たいですが、しばらくすると楽しくなります。季節・時間的にひざ下くらいで、サンドバーというよりは沖の中にある浅瀬という感じでした。
クルーはビーチバレーのネットを用意してくれたのですが日本人はあまり遊んでいませんでした。もっと遊んでも楽しいと思います
その後船の上でBBQ。キャプテンが焼いたBBQをおいしくいただきました!
そして、船はカメの見えるスポットへ。ラッキーにもカメはたくさん見ることができました。
クルーの説明によると、このあたりは多くの映画(パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン、ジェラシックパーク)のロケがあった場所らしく、映画ファンならうれしいかも。
最後は、シュノーケルエリアへ。珊瑚礁が手がのばせば届きそうなくらい近いところで泳ぎました。(触ってはだめです)
そのあと帰港。バスで元の集合場所へ帰りました。
とても満足のツアーでした。
日本語のガイドもあるので、英語が苦手でも安心だと思います。

  • 海の色が変わっているところがサンドバー

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Packages: おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2014/12/22
Activity Date: 2014/10/20

Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing

Put this on your to do list

Reviewed by: Japhia, nz

My first luau and it was such fun great food and entertainment I learnt how to do the hula and even got up on stage the chief is so funny too

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2014/12/21
Activity Date: 2014/11/28

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Great way to see shoreline.

Reviewed by: Joc

I've been to Oahu three times and it seems like I'm always on the shore looking out at the water. It was really great to see the Waikiki Beach this way. We showed up at the sign in at the marina 15 minutes early and the lady manning the desk was nice and courteous. The two gentlemen manning the boat were personable. We ended up going out with two other couples. We were the first to go amd it was kind of a rush to be first. Especially since I have never been parasailing and I didn't know what to expect on lift off. Our ride lasted 8 minutes and it was more than enough to take our own pictures with a GoPro and enjoy view and how peaceful it was. As we were pulled in we were dipped in the water which I didn't know was going to happen (which I think you can request to skip) but it was fun. Overall something I would recommend for sure if you have never been parasailing and if you haven't seen the coastline fri, the water.

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2014/12/20
Activity Date: 2014/12/10

Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Flying: "Falling With Style"

Reviewed by: Holidayers

This was our first time parasailing, and it did not disappoint. The weather was perfect for this fantastic adventure.
The crew acted with a friendly attitude and professionalism always ensuring our safety.
It was an extremely exciting thing as you are slowly pulled upwards off the boat into the sky. It is a weird feeling but one that is definitely worth it. We did the 800ft one, it was a little disappointing that we were only in the air for a short period of time, but ultimately it did not detract from a great experience. I would recommend parasailing for all who venture to Waikiki as a great adventure.

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Packages: 800ft Line (8 min) 50% Discount Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2014/12/20
Activity Date: 2014/12/17
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