All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

A trip to Hawaii with my 86-year-old mother and three couples in their 50s. We planned to spend a relaxing seven nights at the Hilton Grand Islander time share. However, I remembered that my mother had expressed interest in parasailing, so I checked out Veltra later in the trip. There were discounts for early morning sessions, and the meeting point was about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. I wasn't sure if all three of us could fly together, so I called to inquire (in English). They informed me that depending on the weather, if the captain deemed it possible, all three could go together; if not, one person would fly twice, so we wouldn't have to fly with strangers. I quickly made an online reservation for the next morning! In the end, all three of us flew together, and we were all very satisfied with the tour.

On the day of the activity, I thought it best to bring as little as possible, so I only took towels, water, and cash for tips for the number of people. However, I didn't have enough cash to purchase the paid photos, so I had to return to the hotel to get my credit card. Since you generally don't get wet, I think one towel per group is sufficient.

86歳の母と50代夫婦3人のハワイ旅行。ヒルトングランドアイランダーのタイムシェアで7泊の基本のんびりと過ごすだけの予定でした。ただ母が以前からパラセーリングに興味があると言ってたのが気になり、旅も後半に入ってからベルトラをチェック。朝早くなら割引もあり、集合場所もホテルから歩いて10分ほどの場所。ただ、3人一緒に飛べるのかがはっきりしなかったので、電話（英語）で問い合わせると、天候によりキャプテンの判断で3人が可能なら3人、難しい場合は1人が2回飛ぶ形で2人づつということで、知らない人と飛ぶことはないとの回答だったので、早速翌朝の回をネット予約し決行することに！結果3人一緒に飛べて3人とも大満足のツアーでした。

当日はなるべく少ない荷物と思い、人数分のタオルと水とチップ用の現金だけを持って行きましたが、有料の写真を購入するお金の持ち合わせがなく、ホテルにクレジットカードをとりに戻りました。基本濡れないので、タオルもグループで一枚あれば十分と思います。

I participated with my daughter, who said she wanted to fly in the sky. I thought she might be a little scared, but she was flying higher than the birds and was having an amazing time! The staff were very kind to the children, which helped ease their nerves. She said she wants to fly again, so I hope we can experience it once more. Thank you very much!

空を飛びたいと言ってた娘と参加。実際は少し怖がるかと思っていましたが、鳥よりも高い所を飛んでいて、すごーい！最高と楽しんでいました。スタッフの方も子どもに良くしていただいて、緊張がほぐれたと思います。また空飛びたいと言っていたので、また体験できたらと思っています。ありがとうございました。

Before boarding, we were informed that the sea conditions were poor, and it would likely not be possible to see fish or the reef through the glass bottom. The boat would also be very rocky. They assured us that those who wished to cancel would receive a refund, which was a sincere response. Additionally, although it was originally supposed to be in English only, we were fortunate that the staff included Japanese speakers, so there were no inconveniences, and we had a comfortable time.

By the way, on the day of the trip, not a single person chose to cancel; everyone, including babies and the elderly, opted to board.

乗船前の説明で、本日は海のコンディションが悪く グラスボトムで魚を見たり魚礁を見ることがおそらくできません。船もすごく揺れます。ですので キャンセルされる方は返金致します、と誠実な対応がありました。それと、もとは英語のみのはずでしたが、運がいい事に日本人含むスタッフだったので 不便なことは全くなく快適な時間を過ごせました。
ちなみに当日はキャンセルする方は一人もおらず、赤ちゃんや高齢者含め 全員乗船を選択しました。

I had always wanted to try this, so I experienced it, and it was even more fun than I imagined! At first, I was scared, but I gradually got used to it, and before I knew it, it was over.

On the same boat, there were two pairs of Japanese honeymooners, one pair of Korean honeymooners, and one Japanese parent-child duo, including us. We took videos with each other and shared them via AirDrop.

I brought my smartphone in a waterproof case, but when we were flying, I left it with my belongings. I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medicine beforehand. I usually don't get seasick, but I took it just in case.

I found that the trick to not getting seasick is to face the direction of travel and not look down. You can store your belongings under the seat, so they won't get wet, but I recommend going with minimal luggage. If you frequently look down while taking things in and out, you will definitely get seasick…

The captain teaches you how to wear the life jacket in simple Japanese, so I don't think it will be a problem even if you don't understand English. They will also take plenty of photos if you request them. However, you will need to tip for that, haha. We gave them $20.

When we landed in the water, we got soaked up to our knees. Some people were soaked up to their waists, so be prepared to get wet.

Overall, it was so much fun, and I highly recommend it!

一度やってみたかったので、体験しましたが想像以上に楽しかった！
最初は怖かったですが、段々と慣れてきてあっという間に終わってしまいました。
同じボートに私たちを含む日本人ハネムーナーが2組、韓国人ハネムーナーが1組、日本人の親子が1組いました。同じボートに乗っていた人同士で動画を撮って、エアドロで送りあったりしました。
自分のスマホは防水ケースに入れて行きましたが、飛んでいる時は荷物と一緒に置いておきました。
酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいと思います。普段船酔いはしないですが、念の為飲んでおきました。
船酔いしないコツは進行方向をむく、下を向いたりしないことだなと思いました。
荷物は座るところの下に入れられるので、ぬれたりはしましませんが、最小限の荷物で行くのがオススメです。
荷物の出し入れで下を頻繁に向いたら確実に船酔いすると思います…
船長さんはライフジャケットの着方など簡単な日本語で教えてくれるので、英語が分からなくても問題ないと思います。
写真も希望すればたくさん撮ってくれます。
その分チップは必要ですが笑
私たちは20ドル渡しました。
着水の時は膝ぐらいまで浸かりました。
人によっては腰ぐらいまで浸かっていたので、ぬれる覚悟はしたほうがいいと思います。
とにかく楽しかったので、オススメです！

The tour guide and the pilot had high spirits, which made our time on the boat enjoyable. It became one of the fun memories for our family of ten, spanning three generations.

添乗員さんと操縦士さんのテンションが高くて、
気持ちよく船上を過ごすことができました。
親族総勢10名、3世代の楽しい思い出の一つになりました。

this is a working tour. Yes, we got to do the rowing and worked to get out in the waves and ride it in. We are not the only ones on the water. We have to avoid all the swimmers who also wanted to ride the waves. Great fun! Great view! a bit of work but well worth it. We also got a little wet.

It seemed like we could walk from our hotel in Waikiki, but we took a taxi called by the hotel to get to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. When we arrived, the driver asked where to go, and when I gave him the address, he understood it was for parasailing. It was definitely better to pay $20, including tip, than to walk and get lost.

We arrived a bit early, so we checked in and waited in the van. Once we boarded the boat, we sped out to sea. There were three of us, and the rest were pairs, about four to five groups. We were fitted with harnesses and life jackets, and since we were the first group of three, we floated up from the back of the boat. We chose the height of 150 meters, and the view of Waikiki Beach was stunning. The weather was great, and it felt amazing.

It felt like we were on a swing, and while we were secured by the belt, I thought having a belt around the waist would provide more stability. However, I was able to take some photos with one hand free. Just before landing, we dipped slightly into the sea. I think we could land on the boat without getting wet, but our legs did get a little wet, which was a nice touch.

Our bags and sandals were stored under the boat seats, so they didn’t get wet. After we got off, the next group went up, and it was a continuous rotation. There was a note saying tips were always welcome, so I handed one out before getting off the boat.

The photos were $40, but they were worth it. We had 133 pictures taken. We were able to download them on the spot and received an SD card as well.

ワイキキのホテルから歩いても行けるようでしたが、ホテルで呼んでもらったタクシーで「アラワイボートハーバー」まで行ってもらって、どこ？って聞かれたので、番地を言うとパラセイリング？ってドライバーさんがわかってくれていてそこまで行けました。
チップ込で20$なら歩いて行って道に迷うより良かったと思います。
少し時間が早く着いてしまったので受付を済ませて、バンの中で待たせてもらいました。
ボートに乗り込むとすごいスピードで沖合へ出ます。私たちは3人組で他はペアが4～5組。
ハーネスと救命胴衣付けてもらって持っていると3人組の私たちが1番で、ボートの後ろの方からフワッと浮き上がり、高さ150mを選びましたがワイキキの浜を一望できて、天気も良くとても気持ち良かったです。
ブランコに乗っている気分でベルトに座りますが、腰にもベルトがあればもっと安定するかなと思いました。でも片手離して写真も少し撮れました。
着地の直前少し海に入ります。全く濡れずにボートに着地できると思いますが、ちょっと脚の方だけ海に浸かるのはサービスかな？それも楽しいです。
荷物とサンダルはボートの座席の下に入れるので濡れる事は無いです。
私たちが降りると次の組が上がり、次々入れ替わります。
チップはいつでもOKって書いてあったのでボート降りる前に渡しました。
写真は40$ですが買う価値あります。私たちのは133枚ありました。その場でダウンロードして、SDカードももらいました。

At first, I was anxious, wondering if I could handle the 150 meters. But it was definitely more comfortable up in the sky than on the boat! I thought I might be scared at such a height, but it was totally fine. Once I got up there, it was stable, and I was amazed by the grandeur of the scenery. However, I was a bit nervous about changing my position, so I held onto the harness tightly and couldn't take many photos. I'm really glad I had the experience!

最初は、150m、どうしよう、耐えられるかな？と不安でしたが、空の上の方がボートの上より断然快適でした！
高いところで怖いかも？なんて思ってましたが、全然大丈夫でした。
上に上がってしまえば安定して、景色の雄大さに感動です。
ただ、やはり自分の体制を変えることに不安があり、ハーネスをしっかり握っていたので、写真はたくさんは撮れませんでした。
本当に体験できてよかったです！

The meeting place and the harbor weren't very windy, but at the actual activity location, it was quite windy and there were waves, so a few participants experienced seasickness. Fortunately, the crew was kind and helpful. The parasailing itself was pleasant, and we had a great view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, which was quite nice.

集合場所や港の中はそんなに風が強く無かったのですが、実際のアクティビティ場所は風が強く波も有ったので船酔いする参加者が数人居ました。
幸いクルーの方が親切だったので助かりました。
パラセーリング自体は気持ち良く、ワイキキの浜辺やダイヤモンドヘッドも良く見えなかなか良かったです。

We participated with our two children and my husband. Although my English is limited, we were able to communicate and had a great time! The crew members were friendly and cheerful. My daughters, who were initially nervous and scared, ended up having the best smiles and enjoying themselves once we started, and they requested to do it again! We created precious memories during our family trip to Hawaii. After returning to the port, we were able to purchase the photo data, and even though it was a Lightning type for iPhone, the data transfer was smooth, and we received a copy SD card, so we could see the images right away, which was wonderful. Thank you very much!

子供二人と私たち夫婦での参加でした。
英語も片言ですがコミュニケーションできて
楽しかったです！クルーの皆さんも気さくで明るい方たちでした。緊張した面持ちで初めは怖がっていた娘たちも、スタートしたら最高の笑顔で楽しんでおり、またやりたい！とリクエストしていました。家族のハワイ旅行で大切な思い出が増えました。港に帰港後に写真データも購入でき、iPhoneのライトニングタイプですがデータ移行もスムーズでコピーSDカードも貰えてすぐに画像を見れたのも嬉しかったです。ありがとうございました。

The staff really got everyone excited, making for a very enjoyable atmosphere on the cruise. The view of the hotel and Diamond Head from the venue is exceptional.

スタッフの方が盛り上げてくださり、とても楽しい雰囲気のクルーズです。
会場からみるホテルやダイヤモンドヘッドは格別です。

Since it was an early morning tour, I was able to participate at a 15% discount off the regular price. The equipment we used was so basic that there was some confusion among the Japanese participants, while the Filipino group, who were first, seemed unfazed by it.

I was able to overlook the deep blue ocean from directly above, which was a valuable experience. When surrounded only by the sea in a state of complete isolation, I felt a sense of tranquility and loneliness that was truly mystical. I was once again impressed by the power of nature.

We were blessed with clear weather, and it was a luxury to enjoy the view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the ocean.

朝一のツアーだったため、定価より15%オフで参加することができた。
乗る装置があまりにも簡易的過ぎて、同乗した日本人同士では戸惑いがあった笑　フィリピン人グループは一番目だったが、何も感じなかったっぽい笑

真っ青の海を真上から俯瞰することができ、貴重な体験だった。そして、いざ周りが何もない状態で海だけに囲まれたときに感じる静けさ・孤独感を味わうことができ、なんとも神秘的だった。改めて自然の強さに感銘を受けた。

快晴な天気に恵まれて、海からワイキキビーチ・ダイヤモンドヘッドを望むことができ贅沢だった。

Even though I couldn't surf, I had a great time experiencing riding the waves. You can ride the waves three times. The time flew by.

サーフィンができなくても波乗りを体験することができて楽しかったです。3回波に乗ることができます。あっという間の時間です。

So much fun! 👋😃✨ That one word.
Play knows no age!
We are a couple aged 74 and 68, and we had a great time 😃
It was the main purpose of our trip, so it was definitely the right choice! ⭕

楽しい！👋😃✨その一言
遊びは年齢に関係無い！
74歳68歳の夫婦ですが、楽しかった😃
今回1番の目的だったので大正解⭕

Since we participated as a pair, we had to pay for three people, but it was really fun in the end. There wasn't a Japanese instructor during our session, which was tough, but they gave instructions in Japanese while we were paddling. The next day, my arms were sore from the muscle pain, haha! I think I will join again if I have the chance!

２人での参加だったので、３人分支払いをしなければなりませんでしたが結果とても楽しかったです。私達の時は日本人のインストラクターはおらず大変でしたが漕いでる時は日本語で指示してくれます。
次の日腕が筋肉痛になりました笑
また機会があれば参加しようと思います！

It was a very enjoyable experience! The instructor spoke a little Japanese, so I understood the explanations. It was truly a great experience to view the stunning scenery of Hawaii from the sky over the ocean.

とても楽しい体験になりました！
インストラクターの方も少し日本語で話をしてくれたので説明もわかりました。ハワイの絶景を海の空から眺めるのは本当にいい体験でした。

I took a semi-private lesson. It was my first time surfing, but the instructor's explanations were clear and kind, making it a very enjoyable experience. I had a great time.

The staff at the shop running the school were also very friendly and approachable, which helped ease my initial nerves and allowed me to fully engage in the lesson. Additionally, thanks to the optional photo service, I was able to preserve my memories in a tangible way, so I’m glad I added that!

I would love to participate again! Thank you very much for this experience.

セミプライベートのレッスンを利用しました。
サーフィンは初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方の説明もわかりやすく親切で、とても楽しく参加することができました。
とてもいい経験をさせていただきました。

スクールを運営されているショップの方も、とても親しみやすく話しやすい雰囲気だったので、最初の緊張もすぐに解けてレッスンに臨むことができました。
また、オプションの写真のサービスのおかげで、思い出を形として残すことができたので、追加してよかったです♪

また参加したいです！
この度はどうもありがとうございました。

My wife and I, along with our daughter and her husband, participated with our three grandchildren. The grandchildren had a great time, and we were very satisfied! The captain and crew were very friendly and made the experience enjoyable.

私達夫婦と娘夫婦と孫3人で参加しました。
孫達がとても楽しんでくれて大満足です！
キャプテン・クルーの方達もとても気さくな方達で楽しませてくれました。

Had a great experience! Was able to contact the Vendor and reschedule time with no hassle. Option of dry or wet landing!
They take excellent pictures for an additional fee but they are worth buying!

Family members not flying, can purchase as an observer and follow along to watch.

Close to Waikiki, easy walk or commute to their location.

Seeing Diamond Head from the sky was amazing. The surprise when coming down was also fun. I had experienced parasailing in Okinawa, so I thought I wouldn't need motion sickness medication, but the waves in the open sea were intense, and I wished I had taken some.

空から見るダイヤモンドヘッドは最高でした。降りてくる時のサプライズも楽しかったです。
沖縄でもパラセーリングは体験していたので、酔い止めは不要だと思っていたのですが、外海での波のうねり凄くて酔い止め飲めば良かったなと思いました。

I read reviews saying that not many Japanese people participated, and indeed, we were the only Japanese there. It was all in English, but the staff were cheerful and occasionally chatted with us, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. We were able to see the vast ocean from the opposite side of Diamond Head and enjoyed watching sea turtles swim, which made for a really fun experience. The 1 hour and 30 minutes duration was just right, ending before we got bored.

日本人はあまり参加してないとの口コミでしたが、やはり日本人は私たちだけでした。英語のみでしたが、スタッフの人は陽気で時々話しかけてくれたりして雰囲気はとても良かったです。ダイヤモンドヘッドの反対側を大海原から見れたり、ウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。1時間30分との時間も飽きる前に終了するのでちょうど良かったです。

Parasailing was a lot of fun, and it was great that they let us drive the boat and fly as a family of four. However, I requested photos for $40, and in the end, the data transfer to my smartphone didn't go well, so I received an SD card instead. Unfortunately, the SD card has an error, and I can't check the data at the moment. It's really disappointing not to have any photos from such a fun experience. Since I was returning home the next morning, there was nothing more I could do, and I had to go back. I'm really sad about it...

パラセーリングはとても楽しくて、ボートを運転させてくれたり、４人家族で飛ばせてくれたりと最高だったのですが、、、
写真を40ドルでお願いし、最後スマホへデータ移行がうまくいかず、SDカードをもらいました。しかし、SDカードエラーになってしまい、今のところデータが確認できていません。とても楽しかった体験なだけに、写真が残らないのが残念でなりません。
翌日朝から帰国だったので、もうどうすることも出来ず帰国しました。
悲しいです。。

I felt better than I imagined, and I want to ride again. Thank you very much. I was scared at first, but it was okay.

想像以上に気分が良くなりました、また乗りたいです。ありがとうございました。最初は怖かったですが大丈夫でした

We participated as a family of five adults. Riding the wind and the waves, we encountered sea turtles, making it an unforgettable experience in Hawaii.

成人の家族五人で参加。風に乗り波に乗り、ウミガメにも出会え、ハワイでの忘れられない体験となりました。

Unlike surfing, it's easy to ride the waves. Everyone paddles together to row out to the sea. It was March, but it wasn't cold and was quite comfortable. I was able to ride the waves about three times, and it felt great. The reception was very accommodating and reassuring. On rainy days, they notify you via LINE call on the morning of the reservation, and they were able to handle postponements on the spot.

サーフィンとは違い簡単に波乗り出来ます。パドルで全員協力して沖まで漕ぎます。3月でしたが寒くもなく快適でした。3回程波に乗れました、気持ち良いですよ。受付はとても対応よく、安心。雨の日の予約は当日朝にLINE電話にてお知らせあり、その場で延期対応頂けました。

The scenery was very beautiful, and I was satisfied with the experience. Even with good weather, the boat sways quite a bit. I think it would be better to have some motion sickness medication.

景色がとてもよく体験できて満足です。天候が良くても船はかなり揺れます。酔い止めがあったほうがいいのかなと思います。

The two brothers from the crew were very friendly and accommodating. They took a lot of great photos for us, capturing us with the air and Diamond Head in the background.

クルーの２兄弟がフランクな対応をしてくれる。写真もたくさん撮ってくれたいい思いです。エアーやダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに撮影してくれている。

It was a very good experience, but it was the scariest thing I've ever done in my life, haha. I'll write the key points and details!

【Key Points】
- Motion sickness medication is a must.
- It’s cold and wet on the boat, so wear a swimsuit with a long-sleeve cover-up, and bring a towel to dry off and a change of clothes.
- A waterproof case to hang around your neck to protect your smartphone from water is essential.
- Your hair and face will get messy on the boat, so give up on your appearance.
- It’s scary on the boat, but you can handle the slow ascent when flying.

【Details】
The meeting place was right next to a small lake at the Hilton Hotel called Hilton Lagoon. I was able to take a taxi close by, but after getting out at the Hilton entrance, I walked towards the area with lots of yachts in Hilton Lagoon and found it right away!

First, you sign a consent form and then immediately get on the boat. When I went, we weren’t allowed to wear life jackets until just before putting on the parachute (we weren’t wearing life jackets on the boat), and that situation was really scary, haha. We did get to wear life jackets when it was time to fly, though.

I’m prone to motion sickness, but I underestimated it that day and forgot to take my motion sickness medication, so I got really seasick and ended up throwing up in the sea towards the end, haha.

When I went, we took a pretty fast small boat out for about 15-20 minutes before flying. We were quite far from the shore, to the point where I couldn’t see any palm trees, hotels, or buildings. The view from the boat was of the vast ocean, but once we flew, I could see Diamond Head and the beach in the distance, which was beautiful.

Flying wasn’t too scary. The ascent and descent were slow, so I didn’t feel my stomach drop at all! The height was quite high (the boats looked very small from above), which was pretty scary for someone with a fear of heights, haha.

However, if you prepare yourself mentally and think, "This is scary!" I think it can be quite fun, and I was satisfied to see views that you can’t see unless you do it!

とても良い体験でしたが、人生で1番怖かったです笑 要点と詳細を書きます！
【要点】
・酔い止め必須
・船の上寒いし濡れるので、水着＋長袖羽織で参加し、濡れた体を拭くタオルと着替え必須。
・スマホを水から守る首にかける防水ケース必須。
・髪も顔も船の上でめちゃくちゃになるのでビジュアルは諦める。
・船の上が怖くて、飛ぶのはゆっくりなのでいける。
【詳細】
集合場所は、ヒルトン・ラグーンというヒルトンホテルの小さい湖みたいなところの真横にありました。タクシーで近くまで行けましたが、ヒルトンのエントランスでタクシーを降りて、そこからヒルトン・ラグーンの中をヨットがたくさんある方へ歩くとすぐ見つけられました！
最初に同意書にサインして、すぐ船に乗ります。私の時はパラシュートを付ける直前までライフジャケットは着せて貰えず(船の上ライフジャケット着てなかった)、その状況がとても怖かったです笑。飛ぶときはライフジャケット着せて貰えましたが。
私は酔いやすいのですが、当日甘く見ていて、酔い止めを飲むのを忘れていて、めちゃくちゃ船酔いして最後の方海にゲロってしまいました笑
私のときは、結構スピードの速い小舟で15～20分くらい沖に行ってから飛びました。岸からかなり離れて、ヤシの木やホテルやビルなどは全く目視できない距離感です。船の上の景色は大海原でしたが、飛んでみるとダイヤモンドヘッドや遠くにビーチが見えて綺麗でした。
飛ぶのはあまり怖くなかったです。ゆっくりと上昇し下降もゆっくりなので、内蔵が浮くとかは全くなかったです！高さはかなり高く(上空からの船はとっても小さく見えた)、高所恐怖症には結構怖かった笑
でも、怖い！と心構えをして行けば、結構楽しいと思いますし、実際、やらないと見れない景色が見れて満足しました！

It was a refreshing experience that you can't have anywhere else! The two staff members also entertained us, making it a very enjoyable time!

他にはできない体験で爽快感がありました！スタッフのおふたりも楽しませてくれてとても楽しい時間になりました！

We really had a good time. As the person in the very front, I got pretty wet, but the water was not cold at all. It was awesome seeing Waikiki from a surfer’s perspective.