All Reviews for Waikiki Things to Do

As a commemoration of our honeymoon, we participated in our first parasailing experience.

When we arrived at the meeting point for the afternoon tour, the trolley and the driver were already waiting for us. The driver spoke English and was very lively in conversation. The trolley was almost private, and with just six of us in the spacious interior, we were able to sit comfortably.

After arriving at the boat dock and waiting for about 20 minutes, we finally boarded the boat. Apart from us, all the other participants were foreigners. Once the boat set off, everyone got excited with a cheer. Although I couldn't understand most of the conversations, the atmosphere was very good, and just being there was enjoyable.

As we headed out to sea, the English explanations began, but we received a Japanese instruction manual, so we were able to understand everything properly.

Finally, we arrived at the spot for parasailing! We were the fourth group out of five, so we could calmly watch the procedures before our turn. The first couple was guided up in no time and quickly soared into the sky. As they took off, the other participants applauded, and the atmosphere on the boat was very lively.

While waiting, the boat rocked quite a bit, which was thrilling in itself. We never got bored. Both of us had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, but as time went on, I started to feel a bit uneasy in my stomach.

While the previous pair was flying, they helped us put on the harness and asked, "Are you going to splash into the sea?" Before the tour, we were hesitant, but seeing the other members happily splash into the water made us decide to go for it too.

We were guided to the edge of the boat, and before we knew it, we were lifted into the air, soaring high above. I had hoped to reach the maximum height of 150 meters, but it wasn't as scary as I expected, and it felt nice to sway gently in the wind. Above all, everyone on the boat was waving and cheering for us, which really boosted our spirits.

We were up there for about ten minutes. The weather was great, so we could see Waikiki and Diamond Head beautifully. While taking photos and chatting, the time passed quickly. For us, it was just the right amount of time—neither too short nor too long. We got to splash into the water twice, which was so much fun! We only got wet up to our chests, so we weren't cold after coming back on board.

When we returned to the boat, everyone cheered, "Yeah!" Until we reached the port, everyone was in high spirits, and the atmosphere on the boat was truly enjoyable.

Finally, we were asked if we wanted to purchase photos for $30, and we decided to buy them without hesitation. On the return boat ride, they cheered in English, "Let's give a round of applause for our guests from Japan!" and we never felt out of place. Everyone was kind and lively, and I truly felt glad to have participated.

ハネムーンの記念に初のパラセイリングに参加しました。
午後からのツアーで集合場所に行くと、既にトロリーと運転手さんが待っていました。運転手さんは英語ですがノリノリでお話してくれます。トロリーもほぼ貸切状態で、広い車内に６人だったのでのびのび座れました。
ボート乗り場に到着後、２０分程待っていよいよボートへ。
私たちの他は外国人の参加者ばかりでした。ボートが出発すると「フ~！」とみんな盛り上がっていきます。会話はほとんど分からないけど、雰囲気はとても良く、その場にいるだけでも楽しめました。
沖に向かいながら英語の説明が始まりますが、私たちは日本語の説明書をもらえたのできちんと理解できました。

沖へ着いていよいよパラセイリング！
私たちは５組中４番目だったので、飛ぶまでの手順を落ち着いて見てられました。
１番目だったカップルはあれよあれよという間に誘導され、あっという間に上空へ。飛び上がると他の参加者は拍手喝采で、ボート内はとても盛り上がってました。
待ち時間ボートがよく揺れるので、それだけでもハラハラドキドキします。全然飽きません。
二人とも事前に酔いどめを飲んでいましたが、後半につれて私は胃のあたりがモヤモヤしました。

前のペアが飛んでいる間に、ベルトを装着してくれ「チャプチャプ？(海に落ちる？)」と聞かれます。ツアー前は迷ってましたが、他のメンバーが海にチャプーンと落ちて楽しそうだったので私たちもお願いしました。
ボートの端に誘導され、パラシュートをつないだと思ったらあっという間に浮き上がり、はるか上空へ。１番高い１５０ｍを希望してましたが、思ったより怖くなく、風に揺られてふわふわと気持ち良いです。なにより、ボートにいるみんなが手を振ってくれたり拍手で讃えてくれるので、気分が上がります。
上空では１０分弱でしょうか。天気がよかったので、ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドがとても綺麗に見えました。写真を撮ったり、喋ったりしている間に時間になります。私たちには短すぎず長すぎず、ちょうど良い時間でした。
期待していた海ポチャは２回もしてもらえ、とっても楽しかったです！濡れるのも胸下辺りまでなので、上がったあとも寒くはないです。
ボートへ戻ると「イエ~！」とみんなが盛り上げてくれました。港に着くまでみんなノリノリで、ボート内は本当に楽しかったです。

最後に有料写真が欲しいかどうか聞かれます。
３０ドルですが、私たちは迷わず購入しました。
帰りのボートでは「日本からのお客さんに拍手~！」と英語で盛り上げてくださり、終始アウェイな感じはありませんでした。
みんな親切でノリもよく、参加して本当によかったと思いました。

We go by boat to the point where we fly. In the session I participated in, there were 10 people in 5 groups. We take turns flying, but I got seasick while waiting. Other participants also seemed to be struggling with motion sickness, so I recommend taking anti-nausea medication in advance. Although I did get sick, the parasailing itself was really fun. It was also enjoyable to be briefly dropped into the sea when returning after flying for a certain period. I want to go again!

船で飛ぶポイントまで行きます。
私が参加した回は10人の5組でした。
順番に飛ばしてもらうのですが、待っている間に酔いました。
他の参加者も酔って大変そうだったので、事前に酔い止めを飲むことをオススメします。
酔いはしたけど、パラセール自体はとっても楽しいです。
一定時間飛んで、戻る時に海にボチャンと一瞬落とされるのも、楽しかったです。
また行きたいと思います‼

Great time! Very professional staff and amazing experience! Would recommend again!

This was a lot of fun, and staff were super friendly! Watching the sun set on the water was a great experience. Only tiny issue was there was only one cocktail, and it was premade. But there was heaps of other options to choose from.

I participated early, and there were already 5 groups (10 people) in attendance. There are comments about rough driving, but in my case, the driver was an elderly man, and the driving was normal.

When we arrived at the dock, they were setting up the parachute on the boat, and we had to wait for over 20 minutes, which was as others had mentioned. Once we boarded the boat, we moved out to sea for about 5 minutes. The waves were high, so it was quite bumpy. I took motion sickness medication and just barely managed to endure it.

When we reached the point, those sitting at the front of the boat started putting on their gear to begin parasailing. Just before that, they asked if we wanted a photo service for $30. Since they were swapping SD cards for each group during the shoot, it seemed unlikely that our photos would get mixed up with others.

The parasailing itself was very pleasant and not scary at all. You can take pictures from the sky with a camera or smartphone you can hold. The flight time varied by group. The lowest plan was about 3-4 minutes, but the highest plan seemed to be double that. We chose the 130-meter plan, and I thought 5 minutes was just right.

At the end, they asked for a tip of about $10 per pair, and for a moment, I wondered if it was just $10 for two people, but since there were two instructors, everyone ended up giving $10 each. Lastly, when getting on the shuttle bus, those who were wet had to place towels on their seats.

早い時間に参加しましたが定員の5組10名参加していました。
車の運転が荒いという書き込みがありますが、私の場合はおじいさんのドライバーで、普通の運転でした。
船着き場に到着すると、船にパラシュートを設置しており、20分以上待たされましたので、これは他の方の書き込み通りでした。
いざ船に乗り込むと、沖に向けて5分くらい船で移動します。波が高いので結構揺れます。酔止めを飲んでギリギリ耐えれる感じでした。
ポイントに着くと、船の手前に座っている人から、器具を付けてパラセーリング開始です。直前に30ドルで写真サービスが要るかどうか聞かれます。
撮影は組ごとにSDカードを差し替えていたので、他の組の方の写真が混ざっているようなことは無さそうでした。
パラセーリング自体は、とても気持ちよく、全然怖くなかったです。手に持てるカメラかスマホで、空から撮影可能です。
飛行時間は、組によってまちまちです。一番低いプランだと、3〜4分程度でしたが、一番高いプランだと、その倍は飛行していたと思います。私たちは130メートルプランでしたが、5分程度でちょうどいいと思いました。
最後に2人ずつでチップ10ドルくらいくださいと案内があり、一瞬（2人で10ドルでいいのか？）と思いましたが、インストラクターが2人いたので、皆1人10ドルずつチップを渡していました。
最後に送迎バスに乗る際に、濡れている人は座席にタオルを敷く必要がありました。

We challenged ourselves to go parasailing as part of our honeymoon trip! Before flying, I was so nervous that I thought about backing out, but the moment we took off, all those feelings disappeared. It was incredibly exhilarating and so much fun! We kept talking about how glad we were that we did it afterward.

You can also get photos taken for about $30, and the staff were cheerful and great! Although I didn't understand much English because they spoke quickly, it was helpful that they sometimes communicated important points in Japanese.

The transportation service was kind and made us feel safe during both pick-up and drop-off!

新婚旅行のイベントとしてパラセイルにチャレンジしました！
飛ぶ前はビビリすぎて辞退しようかと思いましたが
飛んだ瞬間、そんな気持ちなど無かったかのように
最高に気持ちよくて、楽しかったです！
これはやってよかったね〜〜と終わった後も話していました。
写真も30ドルくらいで撮っていただけますし、スタッフの方も明るくて良かったです♪
英語もほとんど早くて分かりませんが、重要なとこは日本語で伝えてくれることもあるので助かりました。

送迎の方が送り迎えともに、親切で安心しました♪

We had a fantastic time. The crew were professinal and friendly. There was a good mix of people. And the views were beautiful.

I overslept on the day and couldn't make it to the pickup time, but they kindly changed the time for me, and I was able to participate without any issues. The staff were all cheerful and kind, and I had a very enjoyable time! The view of Waikiki from above was beautiful! I would love to participate again!

当日寝過ごしてピックアップ時間に間に合わなかったのに、親切に時間変更していただき無事に参加できました。スタッフの皆さん明るく優しい方々で、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました！上空から見るワイキキは綺麗でしたよ！また参加したいと思いました！

I had the best experience watching a beautiful sunset over the sea while enjoying a drink. The price was also very reasonable, which was great.

すごく綺麗な夕日をお酒のみながら海の上で見るという最高な体験をさせてもらいました。
値段も、リーズナブルですごくよかったです。

That was an amazing experience for my daughters in their life! The staff was very kind. Someday, I want to try this wonderful time with my daughters again!

That was an amazing experience for my daughters in their life! The stuff was very kind. Someday, I want to try this wonderful time to my daughters again!

I went to Hawaii with my girlfriend and went parasailing. A cheerful driver came to the bus meeting point and always made us laugh! There was also an attentive advisor on site who helped to create a fun atmosphere, so I felt safe getting on. I want to do it again when I go back to Hawaii!＼(^^)／

女友達と一緒にハワイに行き、パラセーリングしました。バスの待ち合わせ場所には明るい運転手が来てくれ常に笑わせてくれました！そして現地には気配りして盛り上げてくれるアドバイザーがいたので安心して乗ることができました。またハワイいったらやりたいです＼(^^)／

I was a bit anxious because the explanation was only in English, and there were few Japanese participants, but I wanted to experience the sunset cruise on a catamaran that you can't enjoy on a large dinner cruise, so I joined! Along with the lively crew and other passengers, I enjoyed cocktails while taking in the beautiful sea! I was able to spend a wonderful time in Hawaii, admiring the luxurious views from blue to sunset and then to the night scenery! Actually, we were also visiting Waikiki for our son's wedding, and on that day, there was a newlywed couple from abroad on board as well, which added to the happy atmosphere and made it the best moment!

説明が英語のみということで、日本人の参加は少なく、不安でしたが、大きなディナークルーズでは味わえないカタマランのサンセットクルーズに乗りたかったので参加！
ノリノリのクルーと乗船客に交じって、カクテルを飲みながら、美しい海を満喫しました！青から、夕陽、そして夜景と贅沢な景色を眺めながら、ハワイの素敵な時間を過ごすことができました！実は私たちも息子の結婚式でワイキキを訪れていたのですが、ちょうどこの日は外国人の新婚カップルも同乗してて、幸せ気分もいただいて最高のひと時でした！

This was a great experience, the crew was amazing and very knowledgeable!

Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed this adventure... crew and in particular the host were fabulous .... definite must do whilst in Waikiki !!!!

I signed up for the afternoon course and headed to the designated pickup location about 10 minutes before my 1:30 appointment, where they were already waiting for me. There were six Japanese participants and three foreigners, making a total of nine people. Once we boarded the boat and set off, we were handed a paper with safety instructions written in Japanese to read before actually flying, without much explanation. I felt a bit anxious, wondering if everything would be okay, but when I was chosen as part of the first group and was connected to the parachute, I was suddenly up in the air!

Once we were up, the view was all ocean, with Diamond Head visible in the distance—a breathtaking sight that you can only see while parasailing! It was mostly stable up there, so it wasn't scary, but occasionally being buffeted by the wind was quite thrilling! I think we were up for about 10 minutes, but at some point, I started wishing to come down, even though we had plenty of time in the air. The foreigners in our group seemed to have signed up for a lower course, but after seeing the height of our course, I thought theirs looked really low! If you're going to participate, I definitely recommend going for the highest option.

The photos taken during the flight were sold for $30, and you could choose to pay in cash on the boat or with a card once we got to the port. I would definitely recommend paying in cash. I chose to pay by card, but they told me it was $33 instead of $30. I accepted that it might be a card processing fee at the time, but looking back, a 10% fee seems too high. It's better to bring $40 in cash, including a tip for the crew.

I was very satisfied with the parasailing experience itself, but when I looked at the photo disk I bought for $30, I found that more than half of the contents were photos of people I didn't know, and about half of our photos were blurry and unviewable. That's why I'm giving this a one-star deduction.

午後からのコースで申し込み、１時半の約束に対して10分前頃に指定されたピックアップ場所に向かったところ、すでに迎えに来てくれていました。
参加した回は日本人が6人と外国人の方が３人で９人でした。船に乗り込んで出発すると、沖合に出て実際に飛ぶまで、これを読んでおけと注意事項が日本語で書かれた紙を渡されて、特に説明もないまま、大丈夫かな？と不安になりながらも１組目に選ばれて訳のわからないままパラシュートに繋がれると、あっという間に上空にいました！
上がってみると周りは全て海で遠くにダイヤモンドヘッドが見える景色は、パラセイリングでないと見れない最高の景色でした！
上空ではほとんど安定しているので怖くないのですが、たまに風にあおられてヒヤヒヤするのがまさにエキストリームでした！上空にいた時間は10分ぐらいだったと思いますが、途中からもう下ろしてくれと思い始めるぐらい時間は十二分に飛ばせてくれます。一緒の回だった外国人の人達はもっと低いコースに申し込んでいたようでしたが、自分達のコースの高さを見た後にそれを見ると、低っ！と思ってしまうぐらいだったので、参加するならやっぱり１番高いのがいいと思います。
飛んでいる間に撮った写真は３０ドルで販売していて、船の上で現金で渡すか港についてからカードで払うかを選ぶことができるのですが、これは絶対に現金の方がいいです。自分はカードを選んだところ、そこでは３０ドルではなく３３ドルと言われ、カード支払い手数料かな？とその場では納得していましたが、今思えば手数料10％は高すぎますよね。参加する際は船員へのチップと合わせて40ドルは現金で持っていったほうがいいです。
パラセイリング自体は大満足でしたが、30ドルも出して買った写真ディスクを見てみたら、ディスクの中身の半分以上が見たこともない他人の写真で、自分達の写真も半分ぐらいがぶれていて見れたものではなかったのが残念で星１つ減らさせいただきます。

I was worried about the rocking since it was a yacht, but the weather was very calm that day, and the pregnant woman who joined us was able to board safely. The staff were kind, taking photos for us and interacting with other guests, making it a fun time. We also got to see a beautiful sunset, and we were able to see Diamond Head up close, which made me very satisfied!

ヨットということで揺れが心配でしたがこの日はとても穏やかで一緒に行った妊婦も無事乗船できました。スタッフのかたも優しく写真をとってくださったり、ほかのお客さんと交流したり楽しいじかんでした。また夕日もきれいにみれましたし、ダイヤモンドヘッドも間近でみることができ、大変満足しました！

It was my first time paragliding, and as someone who is not good with roller coasters, I thought I would never be able to do it. However, I was encouraged by a friend to give it a try! I didn't expect it to be this much fun! I had an incredibly valuable experience at a low cost. Thank you so much!

人生初めてパラセーリングをしたので、ジェットコースターとかも苦手なわたしは絶対にできないと思っていましたが、友人に勧められ挑戦してみました！終わってみたらこんなに楽しいとは思いませんでした！すっごく貴重な体験が安くできました♡ありがとうございました！

The sunset, which allows you to enjoy the changing colors of the sky, was very beautiful, and seeing Waikiki from the sea was refreshing. The sunset cruise offers both the daytime scenery and the sparkling night view. There was little rocking of the boat, so even I, who am sensitive to motion, was able to enjoy it comfortably. In addition to unlimited Mai Tais, there was also champagne available!

空の色の変化を楽しめるサンセットもとてもキレイでしたが、海から見るワイキキも新鮮でした。サンセットクルーズは昼間の景色とキラキラ夜景の両方が漫喫出来ます。船の揺れも少なく、船に弱い私も快適に楽しめました♪マイタイ飲み放題の他にもシャンパンもありましたよ♪

This was my third time in Hawaii, and I experienced parasailing for the first time. I was recommended by my sister to join her, but I was anxious since I’m not good with roller coasters or heights.

I participated in the standard option at a height of 110 meters. Even so, once we were in the air, the view from such a height was beautiful. Even for someone like me who is not good with heights, it felt stable up there, and I wasn't scared. However, looking straight down at the ocean was frightening, so it might be better to focus on the distant scenery.

The parasailing itself wasn’t scary, but when moving from the boat to the open sea, it rocked quite a bit at a fast speed, causing a lot of ups and downs, which made my stomach feel uneasy. I took motion sickness medication just in case, so I was fine, but it might be a good idea to have some on hand.

There were two crew members who were kind, and when we were coming down from parasailing, they made a splash in the sea twice, which was a nice touch. The trolley driver was also a fun person, and I had a very enjoyable time.

ハワイ3度目で初めてパラセーリングを体験しました。妹に薦められ一緒に参加したのですが、私はジェットコースターや高いところなどが、もともと苦手で不安でした。

高度は110メートルの一番スタンダードなものに参加しました。それでも、空にあがると十分高いところから綺麗な景色が見えました。高いところが苦手な私でも空の上は安定していて、怖さはありませんでした。ただ、真下を見ると海で怖いので、遠くの景色を見ていた方が良いかもしれません。

パラセーリング自体は怖くなかったのですが、船から沖まで移動する時、けっこうなスピードで揺れるため、アップダウンが激しく、胃が浮く感じがあります。私は念のため、酔い止めを飲んでいたので、はかずに済んだのですが、酔い止めはあった方がいいかもしれません。

クルーは２人いましたが、親切でパラセーリングが下りてくる時、海ポチャを2回してくれました。サービス精神があって良い方です。トロリーの運転手の方もおちゃめな方で、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました。

I have taken two lessons. Instructor is helpful and patient. He can help you familiar with the steps and assist for your surfing. I have great experience in this school. And now I'm a big fan of surfing, thanks to the teachings.

I boarded with my aunts who are nearly 80 years old. I was worried about whether it would be okay for seniors, so I hesitated to sign up, but there was no severe rocking, and it was a relaxed cruise. The view of Honolulu from the sea was refreshing, and the breeze felt nice. I'm glad I went, but I really wish we could have gone a bit further out where dolphins might be.

80近い叔母たちと乗船しました。高齢者も大丈夫か不安で申し込みを迷ってましたが、激しい揺れもなく、ゆったりとしたクルーズでした。海からホノルルの景色が新鮮で風も気持ちよく、乗って良かったですが、もうちょっとほんとにイルカがいそうな沖まで行きたかったな。

I always wanted to try parasailing at least once in my life. It was not just about floating in the air; it also provided a great cruising experience.

人生で一度はしてみたかった、パラセイリング　空中の浮遊だけでなく、クルージングでも楽しませてくれました　

I wanted to see the fireworks, so I went on Friday night. It was simply the best! I definitely think you should go! Next time, I want to ride during the day and in the evening. I highly recommend it!!!!

花火を観たくて金曜日の夜にしました。
ただただ最高です！
絶対乗るべきだと思います！
次は昼と夕方乗りたいと思います。
おすすめです！！！！

Absolutely amazing experience to swim with turtles. Crew were outstanding and fab music. A must when you visit Waikiki

It was a smaller ship compared to Star Cruises, but I think that was a good thing. The percentage of Japanese passengers was low, and everyone, including the staff, was friendly and it was enjoyable.

スタークルーズとは違う、こじんまりした船でしたが、それがよかったかなと思います。
日本人割合も少なく、スタッフの方も含め、みなフレンドリーで楽しかったです。

We had a really nice time. Saw some sea turtles and some fish. Unfortunately it was windy and a boat of scuba divers scared off the fish and turtles or should I say made it hard to keep up with them. The crew was completely awesome. The sail to the other side of Diamond Head was amazing. We had a really good time.

I couldn't see sea turtles on the tour, but I was very satisfied to see many here. If you can swim, please consider renting or bringing your own fins. It seems to be a diving spot, and if you can dive to about 5 to 6 meters, you can see a variety of colorful fish. The area near the surface is full of black fish, so if you're confident in your swimming, give it a try. The staff was friendly, which was great.

海亀を見るツアーで見れなかったのですが、こちらで、いっぱい見れて大満足です。泳げる方は、是非フィンをレンタルもしくは、持参して下さい。ダイビングスポットらしく、5〜6m潜れれば、色とりどりの魚が見れます。海面付近は黒い魚だらけなので、泳ぎに自信のある人はチャレンジしてみて下さい。スタッフもフレンドリーな感じで良かったです。

I go to Hawaii twice a year and always ride on the first day, but it's amazing no matter when you ride!

The sunset is the best!!!

年に２回ハワイに行き必ず初日に乗りますが
いつ乗っても最高です！！

サンセットが最高！！！

We participated as a family of four, and while the food was delicious, I felt it was a bit expensive for the content of the dishes. Also, the venue was hard to find, and it took a while to reach the elevator! The show was in the front row, so it was powerful and truly impressive. I still enjoy watching the video. My grandchild was thrilled to have their favorite turtle tattooed on their arm. We had a wonderful night in Hawaii!

家族４人で参加しましたが、美味しかったのですが　あのお料理の内容だと、少し高いように思いました。又会場がわかりにくくエレベーターに着くまで時間がかかりました！
ショーは最前列だったので　迫力があって素晴らしく感激しました。
いまでもビデオを見て楽しんでいます。孫が腕に大好きな亀のタッーを書いてもらい
大喜びでした。ハワイのステキな夜を過ごさせて頂きました！！

Unfortunately our scheduled Friday night cruise was cancelled due to rough conditions. The staff were fantastic to reschedule a daytime cruise for us on Sunday since we were leaving the next Thursday. The boat crew were very friendly, informative, safe and competent. We managed to see some green sea turtles and view the island scenery from the water. We were able to capture some wonderful photos to remind us of our visit to Oahu.