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On the day we arrived in Hawaii, we wanted to enjoy a lovely sunset, so our family of four decided to take this cruise. We boarded from the pier right in front of the Hilton, and the kids were able to play on the beach during the waiting time, which made it a stress-free experience. When the sun began to set, we left our shoes before boarding and didn't need to bring much else. The boat was relatively large and had restrooms. There were benches in both a sheltered area to avoid the sun and wind, as well as an outdoor area. They offered light snacks, but it was just chips and cookies. That day, it was just us and one other couple from abroad. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset, and we cruised until the city lights came on, but it was really windy and cold!!! I wore a long-sleeve shirt and a windbreaker, but my feet were bare and got chilly... The boat was rocking, and my 2-year-old got seasick and was in a bad mood. It was quite a long time, so I felt sorry for him. I think the atmosphere and facilities are good, so I recommend this for families with small children during warmer seasons!

ハワイ到着日にサンセットで素敵な雰囲気をと思い家族4人で利用しました。ヒルトンの目の前の桟橋から乗船するため、待ち時間も子どもたちは砂浜で遊ぶなどゆったりとストレスありませんでした。陽が傾きかけたころ、乗船前に靴を預けて裸足で乗る以外は特に持ち物は要りません。比較的大きな船でお手洗いもあります。陽射しや風を避ける壁がついたエリアと外のエリアにベンチがあります。軽食とありますがスナック菓子、クッキー程度です。その日は私たちと他外国人のご夫婦1組だけでした。残念ながらサンセットは見えず、その後街がライトアップするまでクルージングするのですが、何せ風もすごいし寒い！！！長袖にウィンドブレーカーを着ていきましたが、足元は裸足だし冷えました・・・。うねりがあって揺れたこともあり、2歳の子どもは船酔いしてしまい、機嫌も悪く、更に結構時間が長いので可哀想なことをしました。雰囲気設備は良いと思うので、小さなお子さんがいる方は暖かい季節をおススメいたします！

We had a blast. Go for the 1000' 10 min. It was worth the extra money. Every min in the air is worth it. Also get the splash.

I participated on December 11. It was around 4 PM on the first day we arrived in Hawaii. My friend and I joined two groups, including a Taiwanese family.

We went first. We chose the 150m option, and it was truly amazing. I highly recommend the 150m!

There was a $30 option for photos, but we opted out. The daughter of the Taiwanese family suggested we take pictures of each other, so we were planning to do that, but it seems the boat staff took a few pictures of us after seeing that interaction! It might have been because there were only two groups. Honestly, after we finished, it felt a bit awkward to take pictures of others on the boat, so just a heads up on that.

It was really, really fantastic; the horizon looked beautiful, and 150m is quite high! As expected, we were dropped into the sea, getting about halfway submerged (saying things like "Yay!!"), and then we surfaced and landed back on the boat! The wire handling was really impressive!

We declined the ride back and walked along Waikiki Beach while enjoying the sunset.

12月11日に参加しました。ハワイについた初日の16時くらいだったかな・・？友人と二人で参加し、台湾人親子との2組でした。
私たちが先に飛びました。150mを選んでいたのですが、本当に最高でした。是非とも150mおすすめです。
30ドルで写真とありましたが、私たちは希望しませんでした。それに、台湾人親子の娘さんがお互いの写真を取り合いっこしましょうかぁ・・って言ってくれていたので、そのつもりでしたが、どうやらそのやりとりをみて船のスタッフさんが何枚かとってくれました！
2組で少なかったからかもしれません。正直、自分たちが終わってから、船で人の写真を撮るには気持ち悪くなるのでご注意を・・です。
ほんとに、ほんとに最高でしたよ、水平線がきれいに見れたし150m高いです！
予想してましたが、お決まりの海に腰半分浸かるくらい落とされ(イェーイ！！とか言って)再び浮上してから船に着地！本当に上手なワイヤーさばきでした！
帰りの車はお断りして、サンセットを眺めながら、ワイキキビーチを歩いて帰りました。

I challenged myself to the longest 150 meters. Half excited, half nervous... We were the second group out of three. We observed the previous group to learn what to expect. Finally, it was our turn! Since it was 9 AM, it wasn't hot yet, and the breeze was refreshing. Up we went into the air! I was a bit scared at first and couldn't move my legs, but the airtime was quite long, so I relaxed and enjoyed it after a while.

In the air, it was silent, and I felt no pulling sensation; it was as if time had stopped. It was an indescribable feeling. At the end, there was the customary splash landing in the sea. As others had shared, there was a moment to tip the boat crew, but since no one else did, I didn't either.

The shuttle bus was on time, and Yano-san came to pick us up. While we were parasailing, for some reason, he bought me a hair accessory and waited. The view of Waikiki from above was beyond my imagination. It can't be captured in photos. You have to experience it for yourself. It will be the best memory!

最長の１５０メートルにチャレンジしました。わくわく半分、どきどき半分・・・私たちは３組中２番目。前の組の様子を見てどんなものだか勉強。いざ、自分の番！朝９時だったのでまだ暑くなく風が爽やか、一気に空中へ！落ちやしないかちょっと怖くて最初脚を動かせなかったけど、結構滞空時間が長かったので、途中からはリラックスして満喫。
空中は無音で、引っ張られている感覚もなく時間が止まったよう。
何とも言えない感覚。
最後、恒例の着陸海ポチャもあり。
他の方の体験談とおり、ボートにチップを挟むところがあったが、だれも挟んでなかったので私もしなかった。
送迎バスは定刻。ヤノさんが来てくれました。
私たちがパラセイリングをしている間、どういうわけか、私にだけ、髪飾りを買って待っていてくれました。
空からのワイキキの眺めは想像以上でした。
写真では表せられない。
実際に飛んで見て下さい。最高の思い出になりますよ。

The revue, the dinner, the ambience was electric!!! Everything was beyond our expectations!!!!
Truly a memorable experience !!!!

SUP was pretty easy to learn and definitely a lovely way to spend the morning. Nice small group

The catamaran and crew were great. The boat is in great condition, very clean and very spacious with lots of area for getting great views. The crew is very friendly and asked several times if they could get anything for me. I'd definitely sail with them again!

It is better than expected, it was wonderful. Thank you.

Actually, I have a fear of heights, but I decided to challenge myself!!! As a result, it was exhilarating and so much fun. The weather was great, and I could see all of Honolulu. I was able to overlook not just Waikiki but also the distant mountains. The view from the sky was amazing. The sea and sky were a beautiful blue that I had never seen before, and my fear of heights seemed to disappear.

At the end, I got to dip into the sea twice, and it was incredibly fun at just the right moment. Although I could choose the height, I wasn't given any confirmation on this, so I left it up to the staff. Since I didn't have a sense of height, I thought it would be difficult to choose, so it worked out well for me. I tend to get seasick, so I was a bit worried when we were docked and swaying, but I managed to get through it.

Not only the staff but also the other groups on board were friendly, and I had a great time. I didn't purchase any photos this time, but they can burn them onto a CD on the spot, so I definitely recommend that to those who will participate in the future. The transportation was smooth, and overall, it was a great experience. I want to challenge myself with activities I've never experienced before next time, and I would like to use this site again.

実は高所恐怖症なんですが…
思い切ってチャレンジ！！！
結果、爽快でめちゃめちゃ楽しかったです。
天気も良くて、ホノルルを一望できたようです。
ワイキキの街だけでなく、遠くの山々まで見渡せました。
空からの眺めは最高です。海も空も見たことのない、素敵なブルーで高所恐怖症なんてどこかへいってしまったようです。
最後に海に2度浸かるのですが、絶妙のタイミングでめちゃめちゃ楽しかったです。
高さを選べるようになっていましたが、この点については確認がなく、スタッフにお任せといった感じになっていました。
高さの感覚がなかったので、選ぶのも難しいなぁと思っていたので、わたしには良かったです。
船酔いしやすいので、停泊して揺れる時に少し心配でしたが、なんとかクリアできました。
スタッフだけでなく、同乗した他のグループの人たちも気さくで楽しい時間が過ごせました。
今回は写真を購入しなかったのですが、その場でCDに焼き付けてもらえるので、これから参加する方々には是非おススメしたいです。
送迎もスムーズで全体的に良かったです。
次回も今まで体験したことのない、アクティビティにチャレンジしたいと思いますが、
また、このサイトを利用したいと思いました。

We participated as a couple. As soon as we exited the hotel and reached the beach, we saw the boat, so we arrived without any confusion. There were about 20 participants that day, but we were the only Japanese people.

The weather was nice, and it was great that we got to see sea turtles. However, during snorkeling, there was an incident where my wife's life jacket lost air. Since she couldn't swim, she was quite panicked. I waved to the guide on the boat, but they just smiled and waved back, thinking it was a simple greeting, and didn’t come to help. When I shouted "Help" loudly, a guide swimming nearby brought a float, and we managed to resolve the situation. Perhaps there was an explanation on how to call for help during the initial English guidance.

When we got back on the boat, I found that my life jacket was also about 70% deflated. I had checked how to inflate it and how to maintain the valve with the guide, so the equipment itself might have been faulty.

After snorkeling, we cruised towards Diamond Head. The waves were quite big, and I ended up feeling sick. When I asked the guide where the restroom was because I thought I might throw up, I was told, "Don't throw up in the restroom," so I had to hold it in. Eventually, I couldn't hold it anymore and ended up using a plastic bag.

There were other guests who also felt sick, but after applying lavender essential oil, they received a bucket that said "Let's Do It" and were encouraged with "Let's Do it." There were several people who were rescued from near drowning and others who felt unwell, but they were all Asian. The Western guests seemed to be having a great time, drinking alcohol on the boat. It might be a tour more suited for Westerners (laughs).

夫婦二人で参加しました。
ホテルからビーチに出るとすぐに船が見えたため、迷うことなく到着。当日は20人ほど参加していましたが、日本人は私たち二人だけでした。
天気が良く、ウミガメにも会えた点は良かったです。
しかし、シュノーケリング中、妻の救命胴衣から空気が抜けるハプニングが発生。妻は泳げなかったのでかなり焦りました。船にいるガイドに手を振ったのですが、単なるコミュニケーションと思ったのかニコニコ手を振りかえしてくるだけで助けてもらえず。「Help」と大きな声を上げたところ近くで泳いでいたガイドさんが浮き輪を持ってきて来てくれて事なきを得ました。もしかしたら、最初の英語のガイダンスのところで助けの呼び方などの説明があったのかもしれません。船に上がると私の救命胴衣も7割ほど空気が抜けていました。空気の入れ方、弁の保持の仕方等はガイドさんにチェックしてもらい実施していたので道具自体が良くなかったのかもしれません。
シュノーケリング後はダイヤモンドヘッドの方などをクルージング。結構波が大きく、今度は私の気分が悪くなってしまいました。トイレで吐こうと思いガイドさんにトイレの場所を聞くと、「トイレでは吐くな」と言われ我慢することに。その後、とうとう我慢ができずにビニール袋に戻しました。
他のお客さんも気分が悪くなった人はいましたが、ラベンダーのアロマオイルを塗られた後、「Let's Do It」と書かれたバケツをもらい、「Let's Do it」と言われていました。
溺れかかって助けられた人、気分の悪くなった人は複数人いましたが全てアジア人。西洋人は船上でお酒をがぶがぶ飲みとても楽しそうでした。西洋人向きのツアーなのかもしれません（笑）

We had an absolutely amazing venture and would definitely recommend this for anyone upgrade to the premium sub it's worth the extra money

Great time had by all, we went on Christmas Day, highly recommend to all, friendly and fun staff

The weather was great, and the show was held successfully. I got a bit lost on my way there and arrived just in time for the start, but since I had a premium seat, I ended up in the front row. The buffet had a lot of delicious food. The hula dance and fire dance were very impressive and exciting. In the conch shell blowing contest, a Japanese person won!

好天に恵まれ、無事ショーが開催されました。
現地に向かっているとちょっと迷ってしまい、開始時間ギリギリに着いたのですが、プレミアムシートだったためか席は一番前の席でした。
ビュッフェもお料理がたくさんあり美味しかったです。
フラダンスやファイヤーダンスも迫力満点でとても興奮しました。
ホラ貝吹きコンテストでは日本人の方が優勝されてました笑

We were blessed with good weather on the day.
As we headed to the meeting point, we found an open-air bus!
It was a very pleasant ride to the activity location.
However, while heading out to sea by boat, one family member got seasick... it was quite rocky.
If you're prone to motion sickness, don't forget to take some medication.
The paragliding itself was amazing, as we went up to a very high point with the best view!

当日はお天気にも恵まれました。
集合場所に向かうとオープンエアーのバス！
アクティビティの場所までとても気持ちよく向かいました。
が、沖合いに船で向かっていると家族の１人が船酔い...けっこう揺れます。
酔いやすい方は酔い止めの服用を忘れずに。
肝心のパラセイリングはとても高いところまで上って最高の眺めでした！

The sunset was absolutely beautiful! There were only my husband and I, along with one elderly parent-child pair, and the atmosphere was great with lively English-speaking guests! The staff didn't speak Japanese, but my husband and I, who can't speak any English at all, had no particular problems.
For those who will be boarding in the future, please note that a jacket is essential! I boarded on December 20, and it was very windy that day, so it got cold once we went offshore. It was also quite rocky! I'm not sure if there are restrooms available, but considering it's cold and you'll be drinking alcohol, please keep the restroom situation in mind when boarding.

夕日がとっても綺麗でした！日本人は私達夫婦とあと一組の年配親子だけで、ノリのよい英語圏の方ばかりでそれがまた雰囲気がよかったです！スタッフは日本語は通じませんでしたが、英語が全く話せない私達夫婦でしたが特に問題はなかったです。
これから乗る方に注意してもらうことは、上着は必須です！１２月２０日に乗ったのですが、この日はとっても風が強くて沖合に出ると寒かったです。そしてとっても揺れました！あとお手洗いが有るのか無いのかわからないですが、寒いしお酒も飲むのでお手洗いの事も考慮して乗船して下さい。

We made our own fun. I had to drive, so no alcool for me, but the gf got drunk with their delicious cocktail and champagne. It was friday, so we stayed on the waikiki beach waiting in line for the beach restaurant ShoreBird, watching the fireworks and coming inside to grill our own fosh afterward. It was a great night. I recommend going on a friday. We wanted to go to Chinatown after, for the first friday of the month (they have a celebration) but we got lost, and it was too late. But the sunset sail itself was great. Not many seats, so we just sat on the floor.

Instructors knew their gig, we had a blast, even my gf who is afraid of heights thought it was not scary (at 500 feet).

My sister and I jumped 150 meters, but surprisingly, I got sick in the air. I took motion sickness medication before going, which helped with the car ride, but the boat's swaying was quite strong, and I quickly felt unwell. Although I felt sick, the activity itself was really fun. For those who want to try it, I recommend taking motion sickness medication and not eating beforehand.

姉と二人で１５０ｍ飛びましたが、なんと空中でもどしてしまいました。酔い止めは飲んで行ったのですが、車の揺れには効いても、ボートの揺れはかなり強く、すぐに気分が悪くなってしまいました。酔って気持ちが悪いということはありましたが、アクティビティ自体は、すごく楽しかったです。挑戦される方には、酔い止めを必ず飲むこと以外に、食事をしてこないことをおススメします。

We had a great time on the submarine! Our guide was the best.

I wanted to go to Manoa Falls and this was the best bet for me and my friends. It was inexpensive, easy and did the job! Would do it again :)

It was fun because, whether by chance or not, there were more people from America and Australia than Japanese, and we had a lively and cheerful time while parasailing. Tips were necessary.

たまたまなのか、日本人よりもアメリカ、オーストラリアの方の比率が高く、パラセイル中も和気藹々として盛り上がったので楽しかったです。
チップが必要でした。

This was an awesome adventure. We had 8 people in our group and the crew was so courteous and accommodating in helping our 82 year old Mom to get on and off the catamaran. The Fireworks Friday Sail is a must if visiting Honolulu. We enjoyed and will definitely do this activity again when we visit. Everything was just perfect. Thanks.

The sunset before boarding the ship was also moving. I ended up getting seasick, which made it impossible for my girlfriend to enjoy the fireworks. I'm sorry, as the fireworks must have been amazing.

船に乗る前の夕日も感動です。船酔いをしてしまい彼女に花火どころではない状況を作らせてしまいました。花火は最高だったはずなのにごめんなさい。

I was late to the gathering, but everyone was kind and accommodating. Thank you very much. I made some really great memories. If I get the chance to go again, I would like to try the 150m next time.

集合に遅れてしまいましたが、みなさん親切に対応してくださいました。
本当にありがとうございました。
すごくイイ思い出ができました。
もしまた行けたら今度は150mに挑戦してみたいです。

Nice bar and restaurant. Buffet salad bar with hot items, grill your own meat or seafood. Fun activity.

Beautiful night, great ride, well organized, good booze and tunes.

A must to do if staying in Waikiki

On November 13, 2015, I took my first ride on the Holokai Catamaran. I actually wanted to book the dinner cruise I used last time, but it was fully booked, so I signed up for this plan instead. In the end, I think it was a good choice.

The meeting place was Waikiki Beach, so I could walk there from my hotel, the Hyatt Regency. I changed into clothes that I didn't mind getting wet and headed out. However, there are two "Outrigger" locations on Waikiki Beach, which unexpectedly made me a bit anxious.

That said, I arrived at the meeting place safely and was able to participate. We set sail at 5 PM and enjoyed a sunset cruise while sipping cocktails and beer.

There was no guidance in Japanese, so I spent some time observing, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed 3 to 4 cocktails while swaying with the waves. The boat was small, so everyone around me quickly became friendly, but unfortunately, a bit of English proficiency is necessary here.

We encountered a light rain along the way, but there was no place to escape, so I just had fun with the other foreigners around me. After that, a rainbow appeared over Waikiki, which felt like a great bonus. The sense of connection with nature on a small yacht, which you can't experience on a dinner cruise, was truly the best.

I was worried about the restroom situation, but it wasn't as bad as I had feared, which was a relief. Well, I think it's best not to have to go at all, but... this is just my personal opinion.

If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to sign up for this again. Thank you!

2015年11月13日、ホロカイ・カタマラン号に初めて乗りました。
ホントは前回利用したディナークルーズを申し込もうと思ったけど、
満員だったため、こちらのプランに申し込みました。
結果としてはこちらにして、良かったと思います。

集合場所はワイキキビーチだったので、投宿先のハイアットリージェンシーからも
徒歩で行け、一旦ホテルで濡れても構わない格好に着替え、向かいました。
ただ集合場所の『アウトリガー』はワイキキビーチに２ヶ所あり、
想定外に焦ってしまいました。

とは言うものの、無事に集合場所へ辿り着き、参加できました。
５時に出航してカクテルやビールを飲みながら、サンセットクルーズを
満喫できました。

日本語でのガイダンスがなく、少し様子を見ながら、過ごしていましたが
すぐに慣れ、波に揺られながら、カクテルを３～４杯いただきました。
狭い船内なので、周囲では直ぐに打ち解けた様子でしたが、
ここは悲しいかな、多少の英語力が必要です。

途中で軽く雨にも当たられましたが、逃れる場所もなく、
ただただ周囲の外国人と一緒にはしゃぎ回ってました。
でもその後はワイキキの街に虹がかかり、お得感満載でした。
ディナークルーズでは味わえない、小さなヨットでの自然との一体感は、
やっぱり最高です。

危惧していたトイレも、覚悟したほどではなく、安心しました。
まぁ行かないに越したことは無いと思いますが、
…まぁこれは個人的な感想なので。

もしまたハワイへ行けるなら、また申し込みたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

A graduation trip with my best friend, just the two of us girls. I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time surfing in Hawaii, so I signed up for a school. The staff was friendly, and surfing in Waikiki was a dream! It was simply the best! That's all I can say!

卒業旅行で親友と女子２人旅。ハワイは何度も来てますが、ハワイでサーフィンをするのは初めてなので、スクールでお願いしました。スタッフはフレンドリーだし、ワイキキでサーフィン！夢でした！とにかく最高！その一言です！

We absolutely loved this boat and its staff. I can to Hawaii to visit my sorority sister. So one might imagine how we partied in our college days. Although this wasn't a wild rager, the staff was hilarious, other passengers were super friendly, and the boat was fun (liquor helped). From beginning to end the whole experience was effortless and well worth every penny. We are actually making it a tradition every time we go to Hawaii. It's good for all ages and an amazing way to experience the beauty of Waikiki.

The weather was a little disappointing with some light rain but aside from that everything was fantastic. Fireworks were spectacular and the evening was topped off by a lovely bbq dinner - so good we went back again!