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I had been interested in parasailing for a while, and experiencing it in Hawaii was just perfect. So, I went for it. My partner, who is my wife, doesn't like heights, so I participated alone.

In my group (at 4:00 PM), all 10 other participants were foreigners. From the pickup to the return to the hotel, everything was in English ONLY. There are staff who understand Japanese on-site, so if you’re not comfortable with English, it might be a good idea to let them know in advance. That said, I’m not that fluent either, but I actually enjoyed interacting with the cheerful guide, so it was fun in its own way.

It may vary by day, but on the day I went, the boat was quite rocky (especially the waves were a bit intimidating when leaving the bay), so those who are sensitive to motion sickness should be cautious.

On the boat, there was a laid-back and cheerful captain along with two crew members. They played upbeat music, danced, and told jokes, making for a cruise filled with laughter. However, the safety instructions were clear and easy to understand, all in English, but there weren't any complicated procedures, so it was manageable.

Originally, it seems you can't fly solo, but since everyone else was participating in pairs, I ended up flying solo. They assess the wind and wave conditions to ensure safety, so it seems casual but is actually quite responsible (which is to be expected, of course).

This time, I took the 150-meter course, and when I went up, it was higher than I had imagined! Up in the air, I was surprised by how quiet it was, as I couldn't hear the boat's engine anymore. I could see the entire Diamond Head, the round horizon, and the high-rise hotels of Honolulu along with the white sandy beaches in the distance. The long-awaited aerial stroll while only hearing the sound of the wind was amazing.

As expected, I was dropped into the water at the end and high-fived everyone while returning to the dock. The ride back to the hotel, listening to the cheerful driver’s rapid-fire talk, was also enjoyable, making for a very satisfying experience.

Overall, from the hotel pickup to the return, it takes about 2 hours, so if you have any free time, I highly recommend giving it a try!

以前から興味のあった、パラセーリング。Hawaiiで体験できれば申し分ない。
・・・ということで、行ってまいりました。相方のカミさんは、高いのはダメなので、一人参加でした。
私の参加したグループ（16:00）は私以外の10名全て外人。送迎からホテル帰着まで、全て英語ONLYでした。現地には日本語わかるスタッフが居るので、英語ダメな方は、事前に伝えておいたほうが良いかも知れません。とは言え私もそんなに堪能なわけではないですが、陽気なガイドさんとのやり取りを、かえって楽しめた部分もあるので、それはそれで面白いと思いますが。
日によるとは思いますが、私の行った日はかなり船が揺れた（特に湾から出るちょっとビビるくらいの高さの波でした）ので、船に弱い方は要注意と思います。
船でもは、いい感じにいい加減(？)な乗りの良い陽気な船長とクルー2名が対乗船。ノリの良い音楽をかけて踊りながらJokeを飛ばし、終始笑いの絶えない、クルーズでした。とは言え、安全に係る説明や指示は、的確にわかりやすく、説明はすべて英語ですが、そんなに難しい手順があるわけでもなく、まあなんとかなります。
本来はSOLO(1人)では飛ばせないようなのですが、生憎皆さんペアでの参加でしたので、結局SOLOで飛部事になりました。きちんと風や揺れの状況見て判断するから大丈夫と、このあたりもいい加減なようで、きちんとしてます（まあ当たり前ですが (笑)）
今回は高さ150mのコースでしたが、上がってみると、想像していたより高い！上空では船のエンジン音も聞こえなくなり、静かなことに驚きます。遠くにダイアモンドヘッドの全景、丸い水平線、ホノルルの高層ホテル群や白い砂浜を遠望し、風の音だけを聞きながらの念願の空中散歩は最高でした。
お約束で最後に水に落とされ、皆とハイタッチしながら寄港。
また、陽気なドライバーさんのマシンガントークを聞きながらのホテルまでの帰り道も楽しく、大満足な体験ができました。
TOTALではホテルでのピックアップから帰るまで、2時間程度になりますので、少しでも時間が空けられる方は、ぜひ一度お試しください。

It was my first experience with parasailing. The scenery was, of course, beautiful, and I enjoyed it throughout the cruise. Even though I took motion sickness medication, I started to feel a bit nauseous towards the end, so I think it's best for those who are anxious to definitely take the medication beforehand. For those traveling to Hawaii, it's an easy activity to participate in, and I would recommend it to friends who are interested in parasailing. One thing that I found a bit unsatisfactory was that the price was the same even without transportation. They also firmly requested a tip in broken Japanese.

パラセーリング初体験でした。景色はもちろんの事、クルーズ中も楽しめます。
酔い止め飲んでても最後の方気持ち悪くなったので、不安な方は必ず酔い止め飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。ハワイ旅する方には手軽に参加できるし、パラセーリング友達にもおすすめしたいアクティビティーです。
ひとつだけ、送迎なしでも同価格ってのが納得のいかない所ですかね。チップも片言の日本語できっちり要求されました。

I arrived right on time. This time, the driver was very strong and easily carried my suitcase, which was nearly 20 kg. However, the road was bumpy, and the car shook quite a bit. It was a bit disappointing since the trip there was very comfortable in a large tour bus. Thank you for your service. I will use your service again!

時間ぴったりに来ました。今回の運転手さんはとても力持ちで、20kg近いスーツケースを軽々と運んで下さいました。ただ、道路ガタガタでとても車が揺れました。行きは大きい観光バスタイプでとても快適だっただけに少しだけ残念でした。お世話になりました。また利用させて頂きます！

The surf lesson I participated in this time was carefully taught by the staff, focusing on beginners. There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, and the surfer staff who supported us in the water used simple Japanese to explain things, making it easy to understand! I would love to try surfing again!

今回参加したこのサーフレッスンは初心者向けの内容を丁寧にスタッフの方が教えてくれていました。また、日本語を話せるスタッフの方もいますし、海に入ってサポートしてくれるサーファーのスタッフも日本語を簡単ですが使って教えてくれるのでわかりやすかったです！
またサーフィンをやってみたいです！

It was my first time, but I was able to ride the waves! Everyone was very kind and taught us well. We were divided into two groups, with one teacher who was very attentive (possibly a teacher for smaller classes) and another who encouraged us to practice more. I ended up with the practice-oriented teacher, so I was able to ride the waves many times. However, it really requires a lot of stamina, so it's best to be prepared. I got tired halfway through.

Also, the next day, you will definitely feel quite sore! But I’m glad I did it.

As a note, it's better to eat lightly before surfing. My husband ate too much for breakfast and ended up feeling sick, so he could only ride the waves twice and spent most of the time watching from the beach (laughs).

初めてだけど、波に乗れました！みなさん丁寧に教えてくれます。
2つグループに分かれていて、丁寧に教えてくれる先生（もしかしたら少人数レッスンの先生かも）とどんどん実践をさせる先生がいました。
私は実践させる先生にあたったので、何度も何度も波にのれました。
ただ、本当に体力が必要なので、心して行ったほうが良いです。私は途中でバテてしまったので。
あと、次の日はかなり筋肉痛になります！でもやってよかったです。

注意点としては、サーフィン前のご飯は少なめのほうが良いです。一緒に行った夫は朝ごはんを食べすぎてしまい、気持ち悪くなって2本しか波に乗れず、ほとんど浜辺で見ていました（苦笑）

At first, I had low expectations, but the entertainment was of very high quality and I really enjoyed it. One downside was that the spacing between the tables in the VIP section was narrow; I would have liked a bit more room.

最初はあり期待をしていませんでしたがエンターテイメントしてクオリティが非常に高く楽しめました。ちょっと残念だったのがVIP席のテーブル間隔が狭かった事、もう少し隙間がほしかった。

After arriving at the airport and completing the immigration procedures, I found the counter right outside the airport, which was easy to locate, and there was hardly any waiting time before being taken to the hotel.

For my return trip, I was picked up from the hotel without having to move anywhere, and I was dropped off right in front of the airline I had booked, which made me very satisfied.

I definitely want to use this service again when I go to Hawaii.

空港に到着して入国手続きを終え、空港を出たところにカウンターがあり分かりやすく、待ち時間もほとんどなくホテルまで送ってもらいました。
帰国に際しては、ホテルから移動することなくホテルまで迎えに来てもらい、空港は予約した航空会社前で降ろしてもらい、非常に満足しています。
ハワイに行く際、必ず利用したいと思います。

I was delayed a bit at departure, and it took some time to reach my destination in Waikiki due to one-way streets and traffic, but overall, the service was satisfactory.

出発で少し待たされたのと、ワイキキ内はONEWAYや渋滞でなかなか目的地にたどり着くのに時間はかかりましたが、総じて問題ないサービスでした

It was a small hotel in Waikiki, but they came to pick me up properly.

The company name was written large on the car, so it was easy to identify when they arrived.

The cleanliness and atmosphere of the car were also quite pleasant, with no uncomfortable points.

ワイキキの中では小さなホテルでの宿泊でしたが、
ちゃんと前まで迎えに来ていただけました

車には会社名が大きく書いてあるのですぐに迎えに来ていただけたのが判ります

車の清潔感や雰囲気も特に不快な点はありませんでした

Parasailing off the coast of Kaka'ako was fun with great weather. It was my first time in 20 years, and it was amazing. The pickup location changed due to a parade, but I had checked it out the day before, so it was fine.

カカアコ沖でのパラセリングお天気も良く楽しかったです。
２０年ぶりにしましたが最高でした。
ピックアップ場所がパレードの為変更になりましたが前日に
下見に行ったので大丈夫でした。

I have had experiences with group tours where I had to wait or was dropped off in distant locations. This time, I used a self-arranged trip, and there was almost no waiting time. The transfer from the hotel entrance to the airport was very convenient, and I definitely want to use this service again.

団体ツアーだと待たされたり、離れた場所に卸されたりの経験がありました。今回は個人手配の旅行で利用しましたが、待ち時間がほとんどなく、ホテルの玄関先から空港までの送迎で非常に楽でした、是非また利用したいと思います。

Was expecting more glass, more drinking, and more swimming. But it was still a great time. The guides were great and knowledgeable. And we saw turtles!

Great Experience parasailing @ Waikiki. No issues finding the smallish “World Headquarters” and the crew was a blast. Definitely go big with the 1000’ option. Great views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.

I participated with my mother. On the day, there were only three of us, including another group of women. After enjoying the view 150 meters up in the air with my mother, we unexpectedly went up again with the other group of women! I’m grateful for the staff's thoughtful arrangement! I was a bit anxious since everything was in English, but they humorously said, "You are a lucky girl!" and we got to enjoy another aerial walk. The view was amazing, and it became a lifelong memory.

母と二人で参加しました。
当日は私たちともう一組女性の方の3人のみで、先に母と150ｍ上空に上がって景色を楽しんだ後、まさかまさかのもう一組の女性と二人で上空に！スタッフの粋なはからいに感謝！全部英語なので不安でしたが、「ユーアーラッキーガール！」とユーモアたっぷりでもう一度空中散歩を楽しめて、景色も最高で一生の思い出になりました。

My friend, who has weak eyesight and needs prescription goggles to dive, was able to participate, so I signed up. They were very happy to observe the natural fish and sea turtles swimming in the coral reefs, which were different from those in the aquarium.

視力が弱く、ダイビングするにも度付きゴーグルをしなければならない友達が参加出来そうなので申し込みました
水槽の中とは違ったサンゴ礁を泳ぐ天然の魚たちや海ガメを観察できてとても喜んでもらえました

Since my child dislikes skydiving, we opted for parasailing instead. The captain and the pilot provided explanations in simple Japanese, which were more than enough. The parasailing experience ascended in no time, and my child was able to enjoy the breathtaking views from the sky without feeling scared. Next, I would love to try super javelin!

子供がスカイダイビングを嫌がるので
パラセーリングにしました。
キャプテンと操縦士さんは楽しく
片言の日本語で説明でも十分でした。
パラセーリングはあっと言う間に上がり
子供も怖がる間もなく、空から絶景をみる事が出来ました(^^)
次はスーパージャボンがして見たいなぁ〜

It was the best tour I've ever participated in. There were only the two of us Japanese, and the rest were foreigners, but there were so many fish, and it was my first experience swimming so close to a sea turtle. It was an emotional moment after visiting Hawaii so many times.

今までの参加したツアーの中で最高のツアーでした。
日本人は私たち二人で後は外人ばかりでしたが、魚が沢山いたうえに、ウミガメとあんなに近くで一緒に泳げたのは、初めての経験でした。
渡ハ何十回めにしての感動ものでした。

The shuttle staff were kind, and the staff on the board were really funny, making it a lot of fun! For first-timers, there might be a little fear at the moment of takeoff, but you quickly go up, and once you reach 150 meters, you can see the hotel and Diamond Head, which was really beautiful! Also, everyone participating, except for the staff, were Japanese, so I was able to chat with them comfortably! Since it was a tandem parasailing experience and I was participating alone, I flew together with another Japanese woman I met there! By the way, she flew twice!

送迎の方も優しく、ボードのスタッフもすごく面白い方ですごく楽しかったです！初めての方は飛ぶ瞬間少し怖さがあるかもですが、一瞬にして上まで行きますし、150mまで達してたら
ホテルやダイヤモンドヘッドなどが一望できすごく綺麗でした！また参加している方はスタッフ以外、日本人の方だったので仲良く話すことも出来ました！2人乗りのパラセーリングだったので1人での参加だったので、そこで初めましての他の日本人女性の方と一緒に飛びました！ちなみその方には2回飛んで頂きました！

I experienced the 120m plan. It was my first time parasailing, and flying over the beautiful ocean in Hawaii felt amazing. The location is also close to Waikiki, and since the duration is short, I recommend it because you can enjoy other activities or shopping afterward.

120mプランを体験しました。
パラセイリングは初めてでしたが、ハワイの綺麗な海の上を飛ぶのは最高に気持ちが良かったです。
体験場所もワイキキから近く、時間も短いので終わってから他のアクティビティや買物等楽しめるのでおススメです。

I hadn't made a reservation for the airport transfer to the hotel in advance, but after arriving at the airport, I asked the person at the Roberts Hawaii counter, and I was able to pay with my credit card on the spot and use the service. I also planned to use Roberts Hawaii for my return, so I made a reservation through VELTRA about two days before my departure. The payment included a tip, so it was very convenient without having to think about it. I recommend it.

空港からホテルへの送迎の事前予約をしていなかったのですが、空港に到着してから、ロバーツハワイのカウンターにいる方にお願いしたら、その場でクレジットカードでお支払いをして利用できました。
帰りもロバーツハワイでお願いしようと思い、帰国の2日前くらいにVELTRAで予約しました。
支払料金にチップも含まれていたので、何も考えずらくちんでした。
おすすめです。

Best thing I did in Hawaii. Crew were amazing! Cornbin was my favourite (dude with the shredded 6 pack and sweet smile). The perfect way to see some beautiful turtles. Also great opportunity to sale the crystal clear waters. 10/10.

Purchased our VIP package from the outset it was a great night good food fantastic entertainment and a very lovely waitress all made it a very special evening. The costumes were amazing and singers and dancers excellent a true taste of Hawaii and its culture along with a lot of happy memories of different musical stars we have

Great boat and friendly crew, relaxing morning and turtles easily spotted. Highly recommended

I participated in the tour for my wife, who loves hula. The location was convenient, being close to the hotel and having a shopping mall nearby. Above all, the entertainment from the show was excellent.

フラ好きの女房の母親の為にツアーに参加しました。
場所がホテルから近くショッピングモールも有り便利でした。
何よりショーのエンターテイメントが最高でした。

The staff was already at the pickup location to confirm everything, which made me feel very secure using the service. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I will definitely use it. Thank you very much.

ピックアップの場所にあらかじめスタッフの方がいてくれて確認してくれます。なのでとても安心して利用できました。またハワイに行く事があったら利用しようと思います。ありがとうございました。

The staff was already at the pickup location to confirm everything, which made me feel very secure using the service. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I will definitely use it. Thank you very much.

ピックアップの場所にあらかじめスタッフの方がいてくれて確認してくれます。なのでとても安心して利用できました。またハワイに行く事があったら利用しようと思います。ありがとうございました。

The flight from Kapalua to Honolulu was canceled, and I was rebooked on a different flight from Kahului. I called the local contact to inform them, and they assisted me. After arriving in Honolulu, they were waiting for me with a name board at the baggage claim area. It takes a bit of time since we board at the inter-island terminal and go through the international terminal, but it's understandable since it's a shared ride.

カパルアからホノルルへの便がキャンセルになり、カフルイ発の別便に振替になりました。
現地連絡先に電話してその旨を伝えて、対応いただきました。
ホノルル到着後、手荷物のターンテーブルのところでネームボードを持って探してくれていました。
離島ターミナルで乗って、国際線ターミナルを経由するので少し時間はかかりますが、乗り合いなので仕方ないことです。

I use this service every time. While I might get used to the tipping culture if I come to Hawaii multiple times, to be honest, I don't want to focus too much on that. So, including tips is helpful. There are times when it can be a bit slow due to multiple transfers, but I think it's just part of the experience and can't be helped.

毎回利用しています。
ハワイに何度も来ればチップ文化になれるものかもしれませんが、出来る限りあまりそちらにばかり気を使いたくないのも本音。
なのでチップ込みは助かります。
経由が多くてもたつく時もありますが、ある程度計算のうちですし仕方ないと思っています。

I was wondering if the food wouldn't be good because it's a buffet, but the quality is high! The whole roasted pig and roast beef are really delicious. The show was also amazing, and the venue was lively, it was the best!

ブュッフェだからご飯が美味しくないのかなーと思っていたら、質が高いです！豚の丸焼き、ローストビーフも本当に美味しい。ショーもすごく会場が盛り上がり最高でした！

This was my dads first dive in Hawaii while visiting and we could not have had a better morning diving with Divemaster Red! The first spot we dove for our deep dive was the Sea Tiger ship wreck which sits in about 115' of water yet is only about a half mile out. The wreck was full of life. We saw a big sea turtle, eels, a white tip reef shark and many different fish species including a frog fish. Our divemaster Red is insanely good at finding all kinds of difficult to spot marine life. There was also a few spots on the wreck that are opened up and safe to swim through if you are comfortable. The second spot we dove was the old Kewalo drain pipe. The visibility at this spot was absolutely perfect. There were so many different fish swimming around the reef. Red did not disappoint on this dive either! He found a tako (octopus) that we were able to take pictures of. He also found a few other rare, very difficult to find reef fish that I had never seen before! We couldn't have possibly enjoyed our time underwater more! The captain of the boat was hilarious keeping everyone entertained while top side. Due to the proximity of these awesome dive sites to the boat harbor it seemed like the longest amount of time spent on the boat was for our surface interval, which would be nice for those who get sea sick easily. Lucky for us, conditions were calm and perfect and we couldn't have had a better morning of diving. My best advice is to stay close to the Divemaster and pay close attention because they are looking for awesome things to show you that you would otherwise miss.