All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

This time in Hawaii, I had a 4-night, 6-day plan on Oahu. On the last day, my wife went shopping while I joined a fishing trip alone. The shuttle bus picked me up alone and arrived at the boarding area about five minutes late. Once on board, there were already about 20 guests settled in various spots. I was the only Japanese person, and the rest seemed to be local Hawaiians and Americans. Everyone, including the crew, was cheerful, and they handed me a paper cup saying, "Hey! This is a snack!" Upon closer inspection, I saw that it contained large pieces of squid cut into rings for bait. While fishing with a view of Diamond Head, I suddenly felt a big tug. Everyone exclaimed, "Oh!" The cheerful American, without me asking, grabbed the fish and removed the hook. He posed for a photo looking quite satisfied as if he had caught it himself. For someone like me who often goes fishing in Japan, it felt a bit intrusive.

Still, both the guests and the crew were very friendly, and I had a great time chatting about fishing with those around me. One slightly disappointing thing was that although it was supposed to include "shuttle service," no one came to pick me up for the return trip, so I had to make my own way back to the hotel. (That wouldn't happen in Japan.)

今回のハワイは、オアフ島に4泊6日の予定で、最後の日、ワイフはショッピング、私は一人で釣りに参加した。迎えのバスは私１人で、５分ほど遅れて乗船場に着いた。乗り込むと、既に２０人ほどの客が思い思いの場所を陣取っていた。日本人は私一人だけで、現地のハワイアンとアメリカンの様でした。クルーを含めてみんな陽気な人たちばかりでヘイ―！これスナックだ！と紙コップを渡してくれた。よく見るとその中にはイカを輪切りにした大きな餌が入っていた。ダイアモンドヘッドを見ながら釣りをしていたら突然大きな手ごたえがあった。みんなオーと歓声が上がった。陽気なアメリカンは頼みもしないのに、魚をつかみ針を外してくれた。いかにも自分が釣り上げたかのように満足そうに写真に納まっていた。日本では、よく釣りに行く私にとって、ちょっとおせっかいだな～。
それでも、客もクルーもとても気さくで、周りの人たちと、釣りの話で盛り上がり、とても楽しかった。ちょっと残念なことは〝送迎付き”のはずなのに
帰りは迎えが来ず、自分でホテルに帰った。（日本ではありえないよ）

The weather was nice and it felt really good! I thought I would like to do it again. I recommend this place! I’m not good with heights, but once I went up, it was comfortable and the view was amazing!

天気も良くすごく気持ちよかった！
またやりたいと思いました
ここはオススメですよ！
高所が苦手でしたがいざ上がって見れば快適で景色も最高だったよ

Parasailing was amazing. There was someone who was afraid of heights, and at first, they were nervous, but after we started, they said it was fun as long as they didn't look down.

パラセーリング最高でした。高所恐怖症の人間がいて、最初はびびっていましたが、わったあとは下を見なければ楽しいとの感想でした。

Thank you for explaining things clearly. It was my first time, and I was happy to be able to stand! I would like to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

分かりやすく教えて頂き、
初めてでしたが、
立つことができて嬉しかったです！
またハワイに行ったときは参加したいです！

I was glad to see sea turtles swimming from above.

One concern I had was that it was my fault for not reading the instructions properly, but I found out after making the reservation that you can't ride alone unless you weigh over 80 kilograms.

On the day of the event, there was an American participant who also tried to ride alone but was made to ride with someone else. One man looked quite large and seemed to weigh over 80 kilograms...

It's unclear whether they were flying for two people's time.

上空から、海ガメが泳いでいるのが見えてよかったです。


気になる点は、
ちゃんと説明を読まなかったのが悪いのですが、予約した後に80キロ以上ないと一人で乗る事ができない事がわかりました。

当日参加したアメリカ人？の方も、一人で乗ろうとしましたが、二人乗りにさせられてました。１人の男性は、体が大きく80キロ以上あるように見えましたが・・

２人分の時間を飛んでくれていたのか不明。

Make this a priority. It was the highlight of our trip. Everyone should do this. Young or old!

This was my first time surfing, and I was worried about whether I could do it, but there were about 20 people in the group with around 5 instructors who helped push us when the waves came. They also gave us signals like, "Come on, come on! Stand up!" By the third try, I started to get the hang of it and was able to ride the waves! The instructors were all friendly, and some of them spoke Japanese, which made me feel at ease. I definitely want to do this again next year! ☆

今回、初サーフィンとのことで、乗れるか心配でしたが、20人前後のグループにインストラクターが5人程付いて、波が来たタイミングで押してくれます。あとは、「コイデコイデー！セイザー！タッテー！」と合図をくれるので、3回目くらいにはコツが掴めて来て、波に乗れるようになります！スクールのインストラクターの方も皆さんフランクで、日本語を話せる方もいたので、安心してできました。来年も絶対やりたいです☆

I booked the 150m option, and I definitely recommend the 150m! The weather and wind were great, and I flew high with an amazing view of Waikiki. Make sure to apply sunscreen properly, or you'll get really sunburned.

150mで予約しましたが、絶対150mがオススメです！
天気も風もとても良くて高く飛んでワイキキの景色もすごく綺麗でした。
日焼け止めをしっかり塗って行かないとすごく焼けます。

While I was at the sandy boarding area, a staff member approached me. I got a little wet while boarding, but it was comfortable on the boat. We were the only Asians among the passengers. Although they only spoke English, it wasn't a problem. I was able to encounter dolphins and whales, and I was very satisfied.

乗合場所の砂浜にいたら、係の方から、お声掛けされました。乗り込む時、少し濡れましたが、船の上は快適でした。利用者でアジア人は私達だけでした。英語のみですが不自由はありませんでした。イルカやクジラにも遭遇する事が出来、満足です。

About 5-6 years ago, I paid $30 directly to ride the same Manukau Ikatara. The price has increased by $9-19 since then, and drinks are now charged separately. I feel it's a bit expensive.

5-6年前、30ドル直接払って、同じマヌカイカタラマン乗っていました。当時より値上がり9-19ドル、かつ飲み物有料です。
ちょっと高いと感じます。

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter and my partner. It started without much explanation, and we paddled out, enjoying the waves alongside surfers. After it ended, I was asked if I saw any photos, but there wasn't anyone taking pictures, so I wondered if they had taken some without us knowing. In the end, no photos were taken. I wonder if they would take pictures if requested, although it might be an additional charge. We don't have any photos of us on the canoe, and while it remains a nice memory, I think it would have been great to have some, especially since we were with a child.

5歳の娘と親子3人で参加しました。
特に説明もなく始まり、パドルをもって漕ぎ出し、サーファーと一緒に気持ち良く波乗りを楽しみました。
終了後、写真見ました？と言われましたが、特に撮影している人もいなかったですし、どこかで知らない間に撮ってたのか？とも思いましたが、結局撮っていませんでした。
写真を希望すれば、撮ってくださるのかな？別料金でしょうけど。
カヌーに乗った写真はなく、思い出に残っていますが、子連れでしたし、あったら良かったなと思いました。

I participated from 5 PM.
The sunset was very beautiful, and the view of the ocean was truly the best location!!
The height of 150 meters was quite impressive, and it was so much fun (*^^*)
I definitely recommend joining if you come to Hawaii.

17時から参加しました。
夕陽がとても綺麗で、海も見渡せて、本当に最高のロケーションでした！！
150mはかなり高さもあり、すごく楽しかったです(*^^*)
ハワイに来たらぜひ参加して欲しいです。

Due to the tour reservation being close to the date, there was only availability for 150 meters. It was the longest option, and I was a bit anxious, but it turned out to be unnecessary worry.
Viewing Waikiki Beach from the sea had a different charm!
The pickup was almost entirely in English, but I had a good impression of all the staff.
Next time I go, I would like to apply again.

ツアーの予約が実施日に近かった為、150メートルのみ空きがありました。1番長い事もあり、無事不安でしたが、やってみると取り越し苦労でした。
ワイキキビーチを海から眺めるのは、また違った良さがありました！
送迎からほぼ英語のみの対応でしたが、スタッフ全てに好感をもてました。
次回、行くなら再度申し込みたいと思います。

Two mature women’s first experience. At first, it was nerve-wracking, but once we took off, it was so much fun! It truly felt like we were soaring to the heavens. It was over in the blink of an eye, but we were able to capture it in photos, so it became a great memory.

熟女二人の初体験。最初はドキドキでしたが、いざ飛んでみると楽しい！楽しい！
まさしく天に昇るような気分でした。
あっと言う間でしたが、ちゃんと写真に残せたので いい思い出になりました。

Before departure, they confirmed that there were no issues with my foot disability. I have flown whenever I had the chance, but this time was the best. In the past, there were times when couples were separated during busy periods, and the flight time was often short without any indication, leaving some dissatisfaction. However, this time, the altitude and flight time were clearly indicated, and I booked a flight at 150 meters. Both the reception staff and the boat crew were polite and kind, and I was very satisfied. Next time I come to Hawaii, I will definitely book Hawaiian Parasail again. Perhaps it will be for our golden wedding anniversary.

One thing: I was told that the meeting place was near the parking lot in front of the Hilton Lagoon, so I waited in front of the Hilton parking lot by the Lagoon Tower, but I became anxious and confirmed with the Hilton, only to find out it was a different location. It was actually the parking lot next to the Lagoon in front of the Lagoon Tower. It was a bit hard to find.

出発前に足の障害に問題無しの確認もきちんとしてくださいました。
今まで、機会あるたびに飛んでいましたが、今回が最高でした。今まで忙しそうな時にはカップルでも別々だったり滞空時間も提示も無く確実短かったりと何か不満残ることも。でも今回は高度も、滞空時間も提示してあり150mを予約しました。受け付けスタッフの方もボートのスタッフの方も丁寧親切で充分満足でした。次回もハワイに来るときはきっとハワイアンパラセイル予約します。次回は金婚式かな
一つだけ：集合場所がヒルトンのラグーンの前の駐車場前付近との事だったので、ラグーンタワーの前のヒルトンの駐車場前で待っていましたが不安になりヒルトンに確認すると違うとのこと。ラグーンタワー前のラグーンの隣に有る駐車場でした。ちょっと分かりづらかったです。

I wanted to surf in Hawaii, so on the morning of the day, I searched and found a session available from the afternoon, and I joined. Since I had experience with wakeboarding and snowboarding, I thought I would be able to stand up easily. It was a group session, but that day there were few people, so it ended up being just me and the coach (lucky!). We watched a video on the basics, and then headed out to the ocean! The coach said, "Go, go!" and I managed to stand up on my first try for about 20 meters! After that, I rode the waves 7 or 8 more times and stood up every time. It was incredibly fun! I'm grateful to the coach!!

I had a great time surfing for the first time!

ハワイでサーフィンしたいと思い当日の朝、探していると、昼から参加可能を見つけて、参加しました。
ウェイクボードとスノボードはした事あるので、立てたらなのとかなると思っていました。
グループ参加でしたが、その日は、人が少なくコーチとツーマンでした。（ラッキー！）
基本をビデオで見て、いざ沖へ！
コーチが「コイデーコイデー」っと言って、
いざ波へ1回目で立てて20mくらいは、立っていたと思います！！
その後も7〜8回滑って全部立てました。
最高ー！に楽しかったです。
コーチに感謝！！

初めてのサーフィン楽しく遊べました！

I participated alone. Both the instructor and the participants were friendly, so it was fine. There were about 5 instructors for 9 participants. It's okay even if there isn't an instructor who speaks Japanese, but there was one on this day. You can have fun even by yourself! The waves in Hawaii are easy to ride and you can stand for a long time, so even those who can't stand in Japan can enjoy it. Most of the participants were beginners, but everyone was able to stand up.

一人で参加しました。インストラクターも参加者も気さくで大丈夫です。9人参加にインストラクター5人位いました。日本語が話せるインストラクターが居なくても大丈夫ですが、この日は居ました。一人でも楽しめます！ハワイは波が乗りやすい波で長く立て、日本で立てない人も楽しめもす。参加者ほぼ初めての方でしたが、全員立てていました。

The guide was funny and Helpful. The ride was really great and my kid love it!

The driver who picked us up was incredibly fun and spoke Japanese very well, which left a great impression on us. The captain and staff for the parasailing also made a big effort to celebrate our honeymoon, creating wonderful memories for us. There were three couples in total, and we were the only Japanese ones, but we got along well with the other international guests, making it an amazing experience from start to finish!

送迎のドライバーさんが最高に楽しい人で、日本語もお上手ですごく印象に残りました。
パラセーリングのキャプテンとスタッフさんも私たちがハネムーンなこともあり大変盛り上げて下さって、すごく楽しい思い出になりました。
同乗になったのが私たち含め三組、日本人は私たちだけでしたが、同乗になった海外の方とも仲良くなれて、最初から最後まで最高でした！！

The view of Hawaii from 150 meters was amazing! I usually don't get motion sickness, but it was quite bumpy, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind. You can have about 80 photos taken for $30. It's fine to purchase after checking the photos. Unfortunately, the ones we took were mostly dark due to backlighting, so we had to sadly cancel them. I was really looking forward to them, so it was disappointing.

**The pickup on the day was unfortunate**
On the day we reserved, it was windy, and our booking was canceled, so we changed it to the next day. However, when the pickup time came, no one arrived. It said, "If the pickup doesn't arrive after 5 minutes, please inquire," so I borrowed a phone from the hotel front desk to call, but I couldn't get through, which made me very anxious. In the end, they arrived 20 minutes late, and when I spoke to someone who was already on board, they said they had the same pickup time as us. I wonder why the third pickup location was set for the same time. With the language barrier and being in an unfamiliar place, it created a tense atmosphere with my husband. Since we had confirmed the pickup time in advance, I don't think this is a common occurrence, but since it was a special trip, I hope improvements can be made so that it ends with good memories.

150mからのハワイの眺めは最高でした！
酔いにくい体質ですが、かなり揺れるので酔い止めは飲んだ方が、気持ち的にもいいと思います。
写真も＄30で80枚前後撮ってもらえます。
購入は写真を確認してからで大丈夫です。
私達が撮ってもらったのは逆光でほとんど暗く写っていたので、泣く泣くキャンセルしました。楽しみにしていただけに残念。

＊＊当日のピックアップが残念でした＊＊
予約した日は風が強く、キャンセルになってしまい、次の日に変更しました。
ですがピックアップ時間になっても迎えが来ず、『5分過ぎても迎えが来ない場合は問い合わせした下さい』とありましたので、ホテルのフロントで電話を借りて問い合わせをするものの連絡がつかず、とても不安になりました。
結局20分遅れで迎えがきて、先に乗ってた方に話を聞くと、1番最初に乗った方も私達と同じピックアップ時間だったそうです。
その方から3番目のピックアップ場所にも関わらず、同じ時間を設定されているのはどうなのでしょうか。慣れない土地と言葉のやり取りで不安な上に、主人とは少し険悪なムードに。
当日に遂行するのか、ピックアップ時間は間違ってないか、事前に確認を取っていたにも関わらずの出来事だったので、あまりないケースだとは思いますが、せっかくの旅行なのでいい思い出で終わるように、改善をお願いします。

I was nervous during my first parasailing experience, but once we reached 150 meters, it turned out to be a wonderful activity with a breathtaking view of Hawaii. I was able to slowly take in the scenery for a long time, and we ended with a gentle touch on the water (this is optional; you can also return directly to the boat without touching the sea).

I was worried because everyone around me was a foreigner, but the staff on the boat can communicate in Japanese, so I felt reassured.

There are no shower facilities, so I recommend taking the bus back to the hotel as is and having a bath there.

初めてのパラセーリングで緊張しましたが、150mまで行くとハワイの絶景が一望できる素敵なアクティビティでした。
長い間ゆっくりとハワイの景色を一望でき、最後は海に少し着く形で終えました笑(これは希望制で、海に触れずに直接船に戻ることもできます)

周りは全員外国人で大丈夫かなと心配でしたが、船の係りの人は日本語でも教えてくれるので安心です。

シャワールームはないため、そのままピックアップしてもらったバスでホテルに帰り、お風呂に入ることをオススメします。

I participated with a friend. The instructor was very helpful, and we had a full hour of fun! We started with some practice and then did stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) while maneuvering the board and paddle. It was reassuring to know that if we fell, help would be there right away, and the sea wasn't too deep, so we could enjoy SUP without worry.

Gradually, we were able to go where we wanted and even lie down on the board, enjoying our free time.

Before trying it, I thought it might be difficult and didn't have high expectations, but it turned out to be the most enjoyable time of my trip to Hawaii. I want to do it again!

友達と2人で参加しました。インストラクターの方が付いてくださり、1時間たっぷり楽しめました！最初は練習から始まり、ボートとパドルを操りながらSUPしました。落ちてもすぐ助けてくれるので安心ですし、海も凄く深いわけではないので気軽にSUPできます。

次第に自分で行きたい場所に行ったりボードの上に寝転がったり、自由な時間を過ごすことができました。

やる前は難しいかなとあまり期待していなかったのですが、ハワイ旅行の中で一番楽しい時間になりました。またやりたいです！

I experienced the 150m. At first, I was nervous, but it was thrilling and great. The instructors were cheerful people, which was nice. I'll definitely do it again when I come to Hawaii next time!

150mを体験しました。最初はどきどきでしたがスリルがあって良かったです。インストラクターも陽気な人達でよかった。次もハワイに来たときはやりますね！

We were all beginners at swimming and snorkeling but had a good time. The underwater photos and video was a good keepsake for our family.

The driver for the shuttle was very energetic and we had a great time getting to the location. The parasailing offered a fantastic view of Waikiki and we could see Diamond Head clearly, which was absolutely amazing! I was able to bring my GoPro, so I could capture videos and I'm really looking forward to watching them later.

I was concerned about managing my valuables and didn't bring any money, so I missed out on buying photos, which was a bit disappointing. However, it turned out that it was perfectly fine to bring valuables. Also, we had the option for a water landing, and although I got wet, there wasn't a place or time to change, so I went back to the hotel as I was.

送迎の運転手さんのテンションが高くノリノリで現地まで行けました
パラセーリングもワイキキが一望でき、ダイヤモンドヘッドもよく見え最高に楽しかっです！
goproを持って出来たので動画で残す事ができ後で見るのがとても楽しみです。
貴重品管理が気になりお金を持って行かなくて写真が買えなかったのが残念
全然貴重品は持っていって大丈夫でした
また、着水も選択でき、濡れたのですが着替える場所とタイミングがなくそのままホテルへ戻りました。

The guides were great and it was a casual relaxing boat ride with pretty views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. Didn’t get to see much but it was nice to be out on the water.

It was 150 meters. It was really great!
I thought there was relatively little wind in the morning, but up high, it sways side to side. It’s thrilling!
Looking down is really scary.
If you ask, they will take pictures from below.
You’ll receive them on an SD card for $30. I think it’s worth buying.
After coming down, there’s a wait time for others, but the loud reggae music on the boat really gives you a vacation vibe.
Watching is fun, but it can make you quite dizzy.
I’m not usually prone to motion sickness, but motion sickness medication is a must!
For those meeting on-site, the building doesn’t show up on Google Maps, but once you go, you’ll easily spot the light blue-roofed hut.

150メートルでした。すごく良かったです！
午前中は比較的風が少ないと思ったのですが、上の方は横揺れします。スリル満点！
足元を見るとすごくこわいです。
頼めば下から写真を撮ってくれます。
SDカードで渡されます。30ドルです。買ってもいい感じだと思いますよ。
降りてきたあとは他の人の待ち時間ですが、船上で大音量のレゲエがなんともバカンスな気持ちにさせてくれます。
見てるのも楽しいけどかなり酔います。
酔いやすい方ではないですが、酔い止め必須です！
現地集合の方は、Googleマップだと建物出てこないですが、行けば水色の屋根の小屋が見えるのですぐわかります。

The teacher is handsome, and I thought he only spoke English, but he can speak quite a bit of Japanese too. We all had a great time surfing together!! It was so much fun! 😊

なんといっても先生がイケメンだし英語オンリーだと思っていたら日本語も結構話せるし皆で楽しくサーフィン出来ました！！
最高に楽しかったです(^^♪

I was quite worried about whether the event would take place due to the strong winds, but it was held as scheduled. The sea was very rough, and out of five groups of passengers, one newlywed couple had to turn back because the wife was feeling nauseous and couldn't move. They ended up not being able to go parasailing. Six minutes really goes by in the blink of an eye.

この日はかなり強風で決行するのか心配でしたが予定通り開催されました。海も大荒れで5組の乗客のうち、1組の新婚カップルの奥様が吐き気で身動きできず、結局ご主人様と2人はパラセーリングをすることが出来ずUターン。6分間は本当にあっという間です。

I went parasailing for the first time in Hawaii! I couldn't imagine how high 150 meters would be, but it was a bit shaky, and the view was amazing!

The guide was really funny, so definitely try to chat with them!

When we went, there were about six groups, but the boat rocked quite a bit, and we had to stay on the boat until everyone was done, so I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication. Out of the 12 participants, three people felt unwell. Make sure you're in good health and have a great time making memories!

ハワイにて人生初めてのパラセーリングでした！
150mがどのくらいの高さが想像できなかったのですが、多少揺れるけど、景色は最高でしたー！

ガイドの方が面白いのでぜひ話してみてください！！

私たちのときは6組くらいで行ったのですが、
船がかなり揺れるのと、みんなが終わるまでは船に乗っていなければいけないので、
酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いと思います。
参加者12人中3名が気分が悪くなっていました。
体調も万全でいって、楽しい思い出にしてください！