All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I participated in a group.

It was my first experience, but since all the explanations were in English, I had to rely mostly on gestures to understand before heading out to sea, which made me a bit anxious.

It feels like it would be tough if you don't speak English.

The staff will tell you the timing for takeoff, so it doesn't take long, and anyone can catch a wave.

I will participate again if I have the chance!!

ｸﾞﾙｰﾌﾟで参加しました。

初体験だったのですが、
説明がすべて英語だったので、
ほぼ身振り手振りで覚えて海に出たため、
多少不安もありました。

英語ができないと苦労する感じです。

ｽﾀｯﾌがﾃｲｸｵﾌのﾀｲﾐﾝｸﾞを教えてくれるので
そんなに時間がかからず、誰でも波に乗れますよ。

また機会があれば参加します!!

I thought it would be difficult, but it was even more challenging than I expected. It reminded me of the first time I went skiing. I was only able to stand up twice. I want to challenge myself again for a revenge attempt.

難しいとは思っていましたが予想以上でした。初めてスキーをやった時を思いだしました。立てたのはわずか2回。リベンジでまた挑戦したいと思っております。

I totally recommend this to anyone with a sense of adventure! The employees at the ticket booth were friendly and helpful. The boat captain and the guy in charge of strapping everyone in were very skilled, knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone was punctual and professional. I went with my husband and father and they were happy to let us ride all together. We were 550 pounds all together and were slightly over the limit but they weren't remotely worried about it. We purchased the 850ft rope and I wish I had gone with the 1000ft. I was worried about the height but it was great! We had things going on later in the day and asked for a "dry landing", they did AWESOME. I wore shorts and a t-shirt but was prepared with extra clothes if I did get wet... (and I really expected to...) but despite the STRONG winds and high waves we were hitting they easily provided us what we asked. Other groups experienced getting their legs dipped to having their whole bodies practically dunked... they'll try to

A few years ago, I signed up for a "surfing experience" here. This time was my second, but since I'm still almost a beginner, I took a beginner lesson. Because the other participants were late, it ended up being a group lesson for just the two of us, which felt like a private lesson. The instructor was friendly and easy to talk to. My Japanese is at a word level, but it wasn't a problem.

As for surfing itself, the instructor pushed me from behind and helped me with the timing, which made it really easy to ride the waves (though it felt a bit like cheating...). I think they will adjust the lessons as your level improves, so I believe it's a great place.

The receptionist speaks Japanese, so I think it's fine even if you're worried about your English. Next time I go, I definitely want to take a lesson here again.

数年前に１回「体験サーフィン」としてここのを申し込みました。
今回は２回目だけどほぼ初心者ということで初心者用レッスンをしてもらいました。
他の参加者が寝坊？だったために二人でグループレッスン＝蝉プライベートでした。
先生は気さくで話をしやすかったです。
日本語は単語レベルですが、問題ありませんでした。

サーフィン自体は、先生が後ろから押してくれて、タイミングを教えてくれるという形なのですごく楽に波に乗れました（インチキですが・・・）。
レベルがあがればそれにあわせて教えてくれると思うので、いいところだと思います。

受付の人は日本語問題ないので、英語に不安があっても大丈夫だと思いますよ。
次回、また行く時にはぜひここでレッスンを受けたいと思いました。

I was very satisfied with the 90-minute cruise while enjoying the view of Waikiki Beach. I was able to relax and forget about time.

９０分のワイキキビーチを眺めながらのクルージングに大満足。
時間を忘れながらのんびり出来ました。

When the catamaran first set sail, I relaxed while slowly enjoying the view of Waikiki Beach with a Mai Tai in hand! However, once we got out to sea, the waves were high, and the boat swayed significantly back and forth, making it very difficult to stand. Many people got splashed and soaked... it was full of thrills. (I'm not sure if this is always the case...)

カタマランが出帆した当初はワイキキビーチの景色をゆっくり見ながらマイタイを口に含み十分リラックス！ところが沖に出ると波が高く前後左右に大きく揺れ、とても立って居られません。波しぶきを浴び、びしょ濡れになった人も多く・・・スリル満点でした。（いつもなのかどうかは分かりませんが・・）

Wonderful time out on the water, Capt. Andrew was wonderful as well as his crew, they were fabulous!! Would definately go again!!

I went to Hawaii for the first time.

We rode a boat with about ten people, but everyone except us was speaking in English, which made me a bit anxious. (They provide the minimum necessary information in broken Japanese.)

Also, the return bus pickup was not smooth, and for us who don't understand English, we were somewhat worried, wondering, "When will they come to pick us up?" "Will they even come to pick us up?" "Are we waiting in the wrong place?"

The staff there will take photos of you while parasailing for $30, so if you want photos, it's better to bring some money. (We only had the bare minimum, so we couldn't buy any.)

The parasailing itself was very enjoyable, and I was extremely satisfied!! Next time, I plan to bring enough money to participate properly.

初めてハワイに行きました。

１０人ぐらいでボートに乗って海にでるのですが、
私たち以外全員英語で会話をしているので、弱冠不安でした。
（最低限必要な情報は片言の日本語で説明してくれます）

また帰りのバスの迎えもスムーズではなく、英語がわからない私たちにとっては「いつ迎えにくるのだろう？」「そもそも迎えにきてくれるのだろうか？」「待ってる場所が違うのかな？」など多少不安にかられました。

向こうのスタッフがパラセイリング中の写真を＄３０で撮ってくれるので、写真を希望する方はお金を持って行った方がいいです。（私達は必要最低限のお金しかもっていなかったので、買えませんでした。）


パラセイリング自体はとても楽しく大満足です！！
次回はちゃんとお金を持って、参加しようと思います。

my daughters, both in mid 20's, enjoyed the parasailing, said AMAZING!
my experience was a little unnerving, as I knew what not todo, but wasn't sure what TO DO, couldn't relax for fear of doing wrong thing....More specifics on how one can lean, turn or shift weight, hand position on straps...would be helpful, but perhaps I'll venture To try again.....

I participated in a semi-private lesson with my 11-year-old child. The description states "children who can understand Japanese from age 5 and above," but the application form only displayed a pricing option for "adults aged 14 and above," which raised the question, "Can children participate?" When I inquired by phone, I was told that "for group lessons, we require participants to be 14 years or older." I think it would be better if this information was presented more clearly.

There are Japanese staff members at the office, so you can inquire in Japanese if you have any questions. The lesson coach is a foreigner and does not speak Japanese fluently. However, during the lesson, they provide instructions in simple English and also use Japanese for commands like "right" and "stand up." I think it's okay even if you're not good at English, but it might not be suitable for those who are looking for complete Japanese support.

The lesson content is very kind, and at first, they push out the board at just the right timing, so you can stand on the board relatively quickly. My child doesn't have great athletic ability, but by the third wave, they were able to stand up and had a lot of fun.

I thought the price for the two-hour lesson was a bit high, but since they teach with great care, I would recommend it for complete beginners. For subsequent lessons or for adults only, I think group lessons would be fine.

You cannot bring valuables, but they sell a CD-ROM with lesson photos for $30 afterward.

　11歳の子供とふたりでセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。
　説明に「5歳以上の日本語が理解できる子供」と書いてあるのですが、申し込みフォームには「14歳以上から大人」という料金選択しか表示されず、「子供も参加できるのか？」という疑問があり電話で問い合わせをしたところ「グループレッスンの場合は14歳以上を求めている」ということでした。もう少しわかりやすい表示があればよいと思いました。
　事務所には日本人スタッフがおり、わからないことは日本語で問い合わせをすることができます。レッスンコーチは外国人で、流暢に日本語を話す、というレベルではありません。しかしレッスン自体は簡単な英会話と、「右」とか「立ってー」とかは日本語で指示してくれます。英会話が苦手でも大丈夫だと思いますが、完全に日本語サポートを求めるかたにはむいていないかもしれません。
　レッスン内容はとても親切で、最初はちょうどいいタイミングでボードを押し出してくれるのでわりとすぐボードの上に立てるようになります。子供もあまり運動神経がいい方ではありませんが、3回目くらいの波から立ち上がることが出来てとても楽しんでいました。
　２時間のレッスン料金としてはすこし高いと思いましたが、とても親身になって教えてくれるので、まったく初めて、という方にはおすすめします。
　２回目以降や大人だけだったらグループレッスンでもいいと思います。
　貴重品は持っていけないのですが、レッスン写真を撮ったCD−ROMを１枚＄３０であとから販売してくれます。

It was more fun and faster than it looked from a distance! Taking photos before getting on was a great memory.

遠目で見るよりスピードもあり、楽しかったです！乗る前に写真を撮ってもらいよい記念です。

You won't have the luxury to enjoy the scenery; it's incredibly thrilling!!!
The highest point is the same as the observation deck of Tokyo Tower…!
Well… if you're looking for a unique experience that you can only get overseas, this is the best.
If you don't mind heights but are a bit hesitant about it, you should prepare yourself.
People with acrophobia should think carefully (laughs).
Make sure to take motion sickness medication! Also, depending on the roughness of the waves, it might be impossible to take photos or videos, so it's a good idea to prepare $30 to have the guy take pictures for you.
Don't forget to tip. The photos turned out great◎
It might be worth experiencing at least once.

景色を見る余裕もなく、めちゃくちゃスリリング！！！
最高の高さは東京タワーの大展望台と同じ…！
まあ…海外ならではの経験を求めるならコレはベストだよ。
ただ高い所は嫌いじゃないけどあんまりな~…な人は覚悟した方がいい。
高所恐怖症の人はよく考えて(笑)
酔い止めは必ず！あと、写真やビデオカメラは波の荒れ方によっては撮影不可能だから30ドル用意してお兄さんに写真を撮ってもらうのがいいですよ。
チップも忘れずに。いい写真撮れてた◎
一度は経験してもいいかもね。

This was my third time parasailing, and it's always fun no matter how many times I do it. I didn't feel seasick, and I think anyone can enjoy it. I want to go parasailing again when I visit Hawaii!

パラセイリングは3回目でしたが何回やっても楽しいです。船酔いもなく、だれでも楽しめるとおもいます。ハワイに行った際にはまたパラセイリングをしたいです！

I was so glad i did it!! I was a bit nervous at first, only chose 600ft line. It was an amazing view, amazing weather, and felt very safe! My dad can't swim - doesn't usually get into the water and afraid of heights, but he himself loved it!! If we were in Hawaii another day, I would have done it again but upgraded to the full 1000ft! I also liked the fact that this company is very safe! They cancelled my first reservation due to high winds & I'm glad they did because the second reservation I made, the weather was PERFECT!! Beautiful skies, water was amazing, and we got to see whales! Loved every moment of it!! Felt so free!!

I was scared, but she was really happy, so I'm satisfied.

自分は恐かったが彼女はすごくよろこんでいたので満足です。

We had no idea what to do the last day of our vacation, I am so glad the staff at Hawaiiactivities.com mentioned "Well why don't you guys do some Parasailing!"... this activity totally reeked of AWESOMENESS!!

This was my wife's first time parasailing, she screamed, but she loved it!. We had a terriffic time! The crew was great and even let my wife drive the boat around the Waikiki Coastline.

This was a very exciting experience for our girls. We all loved every minute of it and the guys who took us were awesome.

This surf lesson were so cool! The instructors were really good and help out a lot. It was so much fun!

It was my second time, but it became the best memory for my mother, who was trying it for the first time!

私自身は２度目でしたが、初挑戦の母にとっては最高の思い出となりました！

It was windy, but I brought a windbreaker, so I was able to enjoy sailing without feeling cold.

The staff inside were very pleasant, bringing drinks and checking in on us, which made for a great experience.

Along the way, we were able to see dolphins and sea turtles up close, and the hour went by in no time.

風が強かったのですが、ウインドブレイカーを持参したので寒くなることもなくセイリングを楽しめました。

中のスタッフはとても感じが良く、飲みのものを運んでくれたり、声をかけてくれたりして気分良く過ごせました。

途中、イルカや海亀も間近に見ることができ、あっという間の一時間でした。

This was a lesson in English. I mistakenly made a reservation for an English lesson instead of a Japanese one...
The other participants were also foreigners, and I couldn't understand most of the explanations, but it was really fun.
The instructor helped us catch the waves properly. Even though it was my first time, I was able to stand up, and I'm glad I signed up.
Since it was a male instructor, I think he was especially kind to the women (laughs).
They took a lot of photos during surfing, and those who wanted could buy them on a DVD-R for $30. Tips are separate, and there is a tip box after the lesson.
There were two instructors, but the one who said he was from California was particularly very kind and cool.
The rainbow I saw while being rocked by the waves was beautiful and became a wonderful memory.

こちらは英語でのレッスンでした。日本語レッスン希望だったのに違えて予約してしまいました....。
他の参加者も外国人で説明等もほとんど分かりませんでしたが、すごく楽しかったです。
インストラクターがちゃんと波に乗せてくれます。初めてなのに立てたし、申し込んで良かったです。
男性インストラクターなので女性には特に優しいと思います（笑）
サーフィン中の写真もたくさん撮ってくれて、希望者はDVDーRにして30$で買えます。チップは別で終わった後にチップボックスがあります。
インストラクターが２人付きましたが、カルフォルニア出身といっていたインストラクーの方が特にとても優しくてかっこ良くて良かったです。
海に揺られながら見た虹が綺麗で素敵な思い出になりました。

If you love the ocean, you can easily enjoy surfing in Hawaii, a place everyone dreams of.

At the edge of Waikiki Beach, I received kind instruction from wonderful staff.

Of course, I had never surfed before, but I was able to experience riding the waves in Hawaii.

My wife isn't a strong swimmer, but even after I dragged her along, she ended up smiling on the way back.

I'm so moved to have fulfilled a long-time dream.

海好きの方なら誰もが憧れたハワイでサーフィンが気軽に楽しめます(^o^)

ワイキキビーチの外れで素敵なスタッフの方に親切に教えていただいて

もちろんサーフィンなんかやった事ない僕がハワイで波に乗る経験が出来ました(^o^)

奥さんはあんまり泳げないのですが無理矢理誘っても最後は笑顔で帰れて

長年の夢叶えられて感動してます

It was very expensive and thrilling. It was fun and scary, and the view from above the sea was amazing. The guide was cheerful, and we were able to enjoy ourselves.

とても高くてスリル満点。楽しかったのと、怖かったのとで海の上から見る最高の景色も抜群。ガイドも陽気で楽しむ事ができました。

You can enjoy Diamond Head and the deep blue sea with a different atmosphere than usual. However, those who are prone to seasickness definitely need to bring motion sickness medication.

ダイヤモンドヘッドや真っ青な海がいつもとは違った雰囲気で楽しめます。
ただ、船酔いする方は酔い止め薬が必ず必要です。

I used this for my honeymoon.

I added the option to take photos for $30.

I was able to see wild dolphins from above and had a great time.

I paid $50 for the tip and the photo option.

ハネムーンで利用させてもらいました。

３０ドルで写真をとってもらうオプションを追加しました。

上空から野生のイルカも見えて、楽しむことが出来ました。

チップと写真オプションで５０ドル払いました。

It was my first experience with parasailing, and I had a great time. Thank you!

パラセイル初体験でしたが、非常に楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。

I was wondering what it would feel like to float and return to the boat, but it was really easy. I could float gently, and it was a lot of fun.

浮くときと船に戻るときがどんな感じなのかなと思っていたが、すごい簡単でした。ふわっと浮いていけるしとても楽しかったです。

We participated with my grandmother, children, and a couple, making a group of four. We were able to enjoy parasailing together. The staff on the boat mostly spoke English, but they occasionally spoke in Japanese to make sure we understood. After it was over, everyone applauded us, and we had a valuable experience. I would like to request this again for our next marine sports activity. Both the children and my grandmother were delighted. Thank you very much.

おばあちゃん、子供、夫婦4人で参加しました。4人一緒でパラセーリングできみんな一緒に楽しめました。船上でのスタッフは英語が多かったですが、所々日本語で分かるように話しかけてくれました。終わった後はみんな拍手でねぎらってくれて貴重な体験ができました。次回マリンスポーツ参加時にはお願いしたいと思ってます。子供もおばあちゃんも喜んでました。ありがとうございました。

This was one of the highlights of my vacation. My husband and I booked this activity before we arrived in Oahu, and I was actually a little nervous about it as it got closer. But, I have to say--this was a ton of fun. The other couples in our group were quite a bit younger than us--we are in our late forties--but I think this activity would be OK for almost any age and level of mobility. The crew was professional and skilled on the water, and everything felt safe and secure. And the ride was fantastic! The crew took pictures of the whole event and the memory card was available for purchase at the end of the ride for $30. These are some of my favorite vacation pictures, and proof to our kids that we did it! The flight itself was gentle. You gained height steadily and the views were terrific. The crew brought you back down, gave you a quick dunk in the ocean and landed you back on the boat. Go ahead and do this!

As a first time parasailer, I thought it was AMAZING! I would totally go again and recommend that others go too. Hawaii Parasailing is awesome! The boat crew (Captain Jason and, darn it, I don't remember his name) and the shuttle driver were superb!!! They made everyone on the outing feel special and happy. As "bigger" girls, we were thrilled to get to ride together. I have to say that the office staff has something to be desired though. The girls were rude and condesending. I did not like dealing with them. But since we didn't have to deal with them too much it did not take away from the overall experience.