All Reviews for Waikiki Things to Do

I went parasailing for the first time!! It was a breathtaking view, and I felt like it ended too quickly; I wish it had lasted a bit longer!! I recommend bringing a waterproof phone case that you can hang around your neck!! If it's sunny, you can capture a wide range of stunning scenery!!

初めてパラセーリングしました！！
絶景でした、時間がもう少し長かったら良いかなって思うくらい、あっと言う間に終わりました
！！首からぶら下げる防水用のスマホ用のカバーを持って行く事をオススメ致します！！
晴れていれば絶景が広範囲撮れます！！

I'm generally not good with heights and I'm not a big fan of roller coasters, but I felt safe while parasailing and it was really fun to feel like I was floating. Although Japanese wasn't spoken, there were other Japanese people around, so it wasn't a problem at all. Everything went according to schedule without any issues, which was great.

高いところが基本苦手でジェットコースターもあまり好きではないのですがパラセーリングは安心して乗れて浮いてる感じがしてすごく楽しかったです
日本語は通じないですが他にも日本の方もいて全然苦にならなかったです 時間も予定通りでトラブルなくよかったです

I participated in the 5 PM departure.
Spending the evening on the sea in Waikiki was wonderful.
Seeing Diamond Head from the ocean gives a true sense of Waikiki. Also, as the sunset illuminated the sky, the lights of the Waikiki hotels gradually turned on, creating a beautiful scene.
I would like to participate again.

17時 出航の便に参加しました
海の上で過ごすワイキキの夕暮れは、気持ちよかったです
海側から見るダイヤモンドヘッドはワイキキらしさを感じます。また、夕日に照らされて刻々とワイキキのホテルに明かりが灯り綺麗です。
また、参加したいと思います

I signed up for the 150m and participated while feeling nervous about the high price, but the moment I floated up, the boat quickly got farther away, and I didn't feel scared at all. It really felt like I was flying, and it was incredibly enjoyable! The flying time was just right—not too long and not too short—so I was very satisfied. I want to experience it again when I go to Hawaii!

150mに申込み、高すぎたんじゃないかとドキドキしながら参加しましたが、ふわっと浮き上がった瞬間にどんどんボートが遠くなるのに、怖さは全く感じませんでした。本当に飛んでいるみたいで最高に気持ちよかったです！飛んでいる時間も長すぎず短すぎず、大満足でした。ハワイに行ったらまた体験したいです♪

I chose the 90m option, and it was higher than I imagined, with a longer duration. However, if you're going to experience it, I recommend the 90m. Anything more might have too long of a hang time?

Be careful of seasickness. I had never experienced motion sickness before, but I almost felt it for the first time. However, the captain advised me to look far away, and doing that, along with flying in the sky, helped me feel better.

While floating in the air, I watched helicopters and Cessnas, and I think it's a wonderful experience to drift so quietly in the sky. It seems there are other parasailing tours available as well.

The crew takes photos for you, and when you return to land, they sell you the entire set on an SD card for $30, but we didn't buy it.

You'll need a swimsuit and a towel. If you're going to take photos with your phone, a waterproof one is safer. Women were not allowed to wear a skirt over their swimsuits. At the end, they let you dip down to your waist, which feels nice.

By the way, the reason I'm standing with my legs together in the photos is because of the ropes. Have a great trip!

90mを選びましたが想像以上に高く、時間は長めです、しかしせっかく体験するのであれば90mをおすすめします。それ以上は滞空時間が長すぎるかも？
船酔いには注意してください。今まで乗り物酔いをした事無かったけど初めて酔いそうになりました、しかし船長さんが遠くを見るようアドバイスくれて、それをした事と、空に飛んだ事で大丈夫でした。
空に浮きながらヘリやセスナを眺めたんですけど、こんなに静かに空を漂えるってとても素晴らしい体験だと思います。他にもパラセーリングツアーはあるようです。
乗組員の方が写真を撮ってくれて陸に戻るとSDカードに入れて自分達のを丸ごと売ってくれます、
30ドルですが私達は買いませんでした。
水着とタオルがいります。携帯は撮影するなら防水が安心です。女性は水着の上にスカートはいたらだめでした。最後は腰あたりまで着水させてくれて気持ちいいですよ。
所で、写真で内股になっているのはロープのせいですよ。良い旅を！

We are family of 5, 5, 8 and 10 year old kids. We all loved it! Easy check in, quick boarding, friendly staff that was very accomodating. Would definitely do it again.

We really enjoyed our sunset cruise and true to say one of the best maitai cocktails we ever had!

I tried parasailing for the first time.

The weather was great on the day of the activity, and our boat set off with three groups: a group of Japanese people, a group of Westerners, and us.

We headed out to sea for about 15 minutes before taking off into the sky.

We chose the 120m option and were the second group to go.

There were two male staff members who were very friendly, cheerful, and had a playful spirit, which made it a lot of fun.

At first, I was worried because I’m not good with heights, but for some reason, I felt completely at ease and there wasn’t much swaying.

The view of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the vast ocean from above was exceptional, and it was a wonderful experience!

I thought I would like to go parasailing again when I visit next time. Thank you!

パラセーリングは初めて挑戦しました。

当日はとても天気がよく、私達を含め、日本人のグループ、欧米の方のグループの3グループで船は出発しました。

15分ほど沖に向かい、そこから空へ飛び立ちます。

私たちは120mを選び、2番めでした。

スタッフは男性二人でしたが、とても気さくで明るく、遊び心がありとても楽しめました。

最初高いところが苦手なので怖かったらどうしようと思っていましたが、なぜか全く怖くなく、揺れもそんなにありませんでした。

空から眺めるワイキキの街とダイヤモンドヘッドと広い海は格別で、とても良い経験でした！

また訪れた際には、パラセーリングしたいなーと思いました。
ありがとうございました！

Dylan and Jaime did a great job providing a fun and enjoyable time. The views were amazing and even the nervous members of our party had a blast.

We experienced this as two women. The staff doesn't speak Japanese, but they provide a Japanese instruction manual, so there are no safety concerns. We were taken up to a height of 150 meters, which is probably something you can't experience in Japan, and we enjoyed it while squealing with excitement. Considering it's equivalent to the 50th floor of a building, it can be intimidating, but we had so much fun up there without any fear. The time spent in the air was also very long, and we were completely satisfied. The wet landing was thrilling and a lot of fun (if you don't want to get wet, just let them know you prefer a dry landing).

Since it was full, I was worried about the long wait time, but in reality, it passed quickly as we took photos and admired the rainbow over Diamond Head, so it wasn't a problem at all (it might have been nice that it was cloudy, so we were comfortable without suffering from the heat). If I had to point out a downside, it would be that the time between the shuttle bus arriving at the boat dock and the boat's departure was quite long. However, this might be unavoidable for scheduling purposes.

女性2人で体験しました。
スタッフは日本語は通じませんが、日本語の説明書を配ってくれるので、安全面での心配はありません。
150mという、おそらく日本では体験できないであろう高さまで上げてもらい、キャーキャー言いながら満喫しました。ビルの50階相当の高さと考えるとびびりますが、上空ではそんな恐怖心もなく楽しめました。滞空時間もとても長く、十分満足できました。wet landingもスリル満点でとても楽しかったです（濡れるのが嫌な場合は、dry landingと声をかけておけば大丈夫なようです）。
満員だったので待ち時間が長くてしんどいかなと心配しましたが、実際は、写真を撮りあったり、虹のかかったダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めたりしているうちにあっという間に過ぎてしまい、全く苦になりませんでした（曇りだったので、暑さに苦しむことなく快適に過ごせたのもよかったのかもしれません）。
強いて言うなら、送迎バスがボート乗り場に着いてからボートの出発までの時間が長いのが難点でしょうか。余裕をもったスケジューリングという意味ではやむを得ないのかもしれませんが。

I participated on September 19. It felt like there was light rain every morning and evening, but before the sunset, there was light rain on the mountain side, and several rainbows appeared! We were also able to see a rainbow from the sea near Diamond Head. The sunset was beautiful, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the green flash. There were only two couples of Japanese people, my husband and I, and another newlywed couple. The atmosphere on the boat was very nice, and it was fun with unlimited Mai Tais and other drinks.

9/19に参加しました。毎日、朝夕に小雨が降る感じでしたが、夕陽が沈む前に山側に小雨が降り、虹が何箇所か出現！ダイヤモンドヘッド側の海上からも虹を見ることが出来ました。夕陽も綺麗でしたが残念ながらグリーンフラッシュを見ることは出来ませんでした。日本人は私達夫婦と新婚夫婦の2組みだけ。マイタイ他が飲み放題で船上はとても良い雰囲気で楽しかったです。

We took a trolley for about 10 minutes and then moved another 5 minutes by boat to get ready for parasailing. We went up high, enjoyed it for a bit, and then came back down. Wait, that was it? It felt really short, and I was a bit taken aback by the request for a tip.

ピックアップのトロリーに乗り、10分ほど走って到着。そこからさらに船で5分ほど行ったところに移動していざ、パラセーリングです。
一回高く登って少し楽しんですぐ戻ってきて。あれれ？その一回でおしまいです。すごく呆気ないwでチップ要求ってちょっとどーなの？て感じでした。

Veltra was easy to use. They got the activities approved quickly and we also received timely notification that the time had been changed from the one that was listed on Veltra's website. Glass bottom boat cruise arranged for pick up for us. I don't know if it was my fault or the way these things are communicated through a third party but I put in the wrong hotel and got my pick up location. When I fixed that mistake, I got the same location. However, they ended up picking up people a couple blocks from our hotel. The actual boat ride was nice. The crew was very nice and knowledgeable. We didn't see much during this trip through the glass bottom portions of the boat but it was still a nice, relaxing sunset cruise. The only thing I would say is to make sure you arrange your own transportation back to your hotel. We were not told that there was not arrangements to get us back to our hotel until the boat ride was over. We then had to scramble to find a way back. This should be more clearly stated By either veltra or the boat company. Usually when someone picks you up, they bring you back, but that is not the case here so beware. All that being said, I would take this cruise again. The crew were good guys.

The scenery was breathtaking. One of the highlights of my entire trip to Hawaii.

I love it will recommend it to all my friends and family

I arrived first thinking I would get a good seat and waited in line for an hour, yet I was the last to get my meal, which is unbelievable!!! If you're going to serve meals in order of the tables, shouldn't you let the tables that arrived early go first? I had high expectations thinking it was Hilton, but I never want to go back again! I wanted to stay at Hilton too, but that's enough!!

良い席をと思い一番に行き、1時間も並んだにも関わらず、食事にありつけたのが一番最後とは有り得ない!!!(￣ヘ￣メ)（｀Δ´）テーブルの順番に食事を取りに行くんだったら、早く来たテーブルの順番に食事を取りに行かすべきではないでしょうか？ヒルトンだと思ってとても期待していたのに、もう二度といきたくありません！ヒルトンも泊まりたかったけど、もういいです!!

This was my second time, and I was really impressed by how similar they looked. It was my first time seeing Lady Gaga, and she was just like the real thing. I thought Michael looked a bit older, but he was still great. Next time I go, I want to see a different star's show!

今回で2回目 でしたが、ホントにそっくりで感激しました。レディガガは初めてでしたが、そっくりでした。マイケルは、ちょっと年をとったな～とおもいましたけど、やっぱり良かったでーす。次行くときは、また違ったスターのショーを見たいですね(^o^)

Great Boat Great music great views lots of sea turtles ......what more could you ask for

This is our fourth trip to Hawaii, and we are a couple in our 60s and late 50s. Until now, we have never experienced any attractions at the beach, mostly sticking to non-active optional tours like sightseeing in the North Shore, dinner cruises, Polynesian shows, and restaurants. Therefore, we were filled with anxiety about parasailing right up until the last minute!

Our departure time was for the 9 AM course (the second one after 9 AM that day), and the participants included a couple in their 60s, two Japanese women, a Japanese family of four, and us, totaling ten people along with two foreign guides. We boarded the motorboat and headed about 20 minutes offshore, where we paired up and attached parachutes to our backs to float up into the sky.

First, two young women took off, followed by the foreign couple, and everyone seemed to be handling it well. Finally, it was our turn; we attached the parachute to our life jackets and, in no time, we were 90 meters up. There was no wind at that height, and the view of the truly blue ocean below was amazing. In the end, we dipped our lower bodies into the water. The flying time was about 10 to 15 minutes. It was not scary at all and was the best moment!

The two foreign guides explained everything in English, but even someone like me, who hardly speaks English, could understand. They also took photos for us (for $30). I definitely want to try parasailing at 150 meters next time!

今回が4回目のハワイとなる６３歳と５０後半の夫婦です。これまで、海でのアトラクションの体験はなく、ほとんどノースショア観光、ディナークルーズ、ポリネシアンショー、レストランなどの体を動かさないオプショナルツアーばかりでした。
ですから、今回のパラセイリングは直前まで、不安でいっぱい!
私達の出発時刻は９時のコースで(当日の9時の次の２回目)、参加者は６０歳代の外人夫婦、二人連れの日本人女性、日本人の４人家族と私達の１０人と外人の案内人二人。モーターボートに乗りこみ、２０分ほど沖合に行き、左右二人一組の背中にパラシュートを付けて上空に浮き上がるわけです。
最初、若い女性二人組が飛び上がり、次が外人夫婦ペア、皆、簡単そうで何とかなりそうって感じに。いよいよ私達の番に、救命道具の背にパラシュートを付け、あっという間に９０メートル
上空では、風もなくほんとに青い海を真下に最高の眺め。最後は下半身ドボンしてもらい。飛んでる時間は１０分か１５分でしょうか。まったく怖くもなく最高のひとときでした。
ボートでは外人二人が英語で説明してくれましたが、ほとんど英語できない私でも理解できる程度、写真も撮ってくれて（30ドル)
是非、次回は150メートルの長さでパラセイリングしたいと思います。

I thought a smaller boat, where you can feel closer to the sea, would be better than a large dinner cruise ship, so I chose this one. It was just as impressive as I imagined, and the sunset reflecting on the water was beautiful! I was also able to take photos of surfers nearby from the same eye level. The boat's rocking was not as bad as I had worried, and I didn't get seasick.

The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so I recommend checking it out in advance on Google Maps.

ディナークルーズ船のような大きな船ではなく、
海が近く感じられる小さな船が良いと思い、こちらにしました。
想像通り迫力があり、水面に反射する夕陽が綺麗でとてもよかったです！
サーファー達が近くでサーフィンする様子を同じくらいの目線の高さで写真に撮ることもできました。
心配していた船の揺れもそれほどでもなく、船酔いもせずにすみました。

集合場所が少しわかりづらいので、
グーグルマップで事前に下調べしておくと良いと思います。

This was arguably one of the best things we did this trip!! Our crew was AMAZING! So friendly, patient and helpful. I can't say enough good things. I've never snorkeled before, I'm not a strong swimmer so I kind of panicked when I was just our in open water even with the group. The crew member leading us to Turtle Canyon saw me struggling, came over and swam me there where I became just mesmerized by how close we were to the fish & turtles I calmed down enough to actually snorkel! She also took my camera down and got crazy awesome pictures. Food was great, drinks were delicious, the sail was beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this excursion. Worth every penny! Cannot wait to snorkel again!

Our Transportation to Diamond Head was waiting for us as we exited the hotel about 5 minutes early. He was very nice and professional. He gave us good information about Diamond Head's history and the hiking trail. He returned, as promised, to pick us up and take us to Manoa Falls. Again he was very interesting and gave us info about the rain forest and the hike. Providing water and a hiking pole was very appreciated, and helpful. The company was very reliable, friendly and informative. We are in our 60's and were able to do both hikes in the same day.

I'm afraid of heights, but I wasn't scared at all. In fact, it was really fun to see views that I don't usually get to see. It starts suddenly, which is surprising, but you should definitely try it at least once.

高所恐怖症ですが、全く怖くありませんだした。むしろ普段見ない景色が見れて本当に楽しいです。
いきなり始まるのでびっくりしますが、一度は体験してみてください。

We challenged ourselves with three friends, and it was surprisingly slow to ascend and descend, which was a hit with my friend who isn't a fan of thrill rides. It felt like a pleasant stroll in the sky, and I was truly impressed by the wonderful views from 150 meters! The staff were also very friendly and took plenty of photos for us. I highly recommend this tour when visiting Hawaii!

友人3人で挑戦しましたが、思ったよりゆっくりと上がってゆっくりと落ちるので絶叫系苦手な友人にも大好評でした。
気持ちいいお空の散歩という感じで、150mから見える景色の素晴らしさに感動しきりです！
スタッフの方もとてもフレンドリーで写真も沢山撮って頂きました。ハワイに行った際には是非おすすめしたいツアーです！

I wasn't very comfortable with heights, so I chose 90 meters, but once I was up there, I forgot my fear because of the beauty of the view. It was amazing to see the beautiful scenery while feeling the refreshing breeze!

高所はあまり得意ではなかったので、90mにしましたが、上がってしまえば景色の美しさに怖さも忘れます。爽快な風を感じながら美しい景色を見れるのが最高でした！！

This was my first time participating. Just like the reviews said, there were only me and one other Japanese group, and the rest were Europeans and Americans. It was fun with cheerful music and wonderful scenery. Although it was cloudy, I was able to see the sunset, and the view of the hotels in Waikiki from the sea was refreshing.

今回初めて参加しました。口コミ通り、日本人は私ともう一組だけで、あとは欧米人の方たちでした。陽気な音楽と素晴らしい景色で楽しかったです。曇っていましたがサンセットも見れ、海から見るワイキキのホテル群も新鮮でした。

I experienced parasailing for the first time at the age of 50. I was filled with anxiety about whether I could handle the height of 90 meters, but the chatty driver and the cheerful and kind atmosphere of the boat staff made me excited to take on the challenge. During the descent, we even touched the sea, which was so much fun that I truly felt it was worth it!

Although it wasn't a Japanese tour, there were no issues with gestures and words. In fact, since the participants in the English tour were all foreigners, the atmosphere was lively, and my worries disappeared as I enjoyed myself. I was also happy to have many photos taken for just $30. When I got off the boat, I tipped $20 for each of the two staff members.

50歳にして初めてのパラセイルを体験することに。90ｍの高さに耐えられるか不安でいっぱいでしたが、送迎ドライバーのマシンガントークと、船のスタッフの陽気で親切な雰囲気で
ワクワクチャレンジする気持ちが上回りました。途中降下して海につけられるのですが
それすらも楽しめる程とっても楽しかったです。本当にやってよかった！
日本語ツアーではないですが、ジェスチャーと単語で何の問題もありません。
むしろ英語ツアーで参加者も外国人だけだったので雰囲気も盛り上がり、不安も吹き飛んで
楽しめました。写真も30ドルでたくさん撮ってもらえてよかった。
握手して船を降りるときに、チップを20ドル×スタッフ2名分渡しました。

The sunset from the sea in Waikiki was amazing. On the day of the cruise, I thought it might be canceled due to rain in the morning, but the rain stopped about two hours before departure, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I only knew about large ship cruises for sunsets, but the catamaran was just the right size and had a friendly atmosphere, making it very enjoyable. The Mai Tai was also very delicious. I definitely want to see the sunset again next time.

ワイキキの海からのサンセットは最高でした。
当日は、朝から雨で中止ではないかと思っていましたが、、、出航２時間前ぐらいから雨も上がり最高の夕日が見れました。
サンセットと言えば大きな船のクルーズしか知らなかったのですが、カタマラン号は丁度良い大キさで和気あいあいとした感じでとても楽しかったです。
マイタイもとても美味しく頂きました。
次回も是非サンセットを見たいです。

I boarded the boat as a visitor due to feeling unwell, but I had a very enjoyable time. I requested an SD card on board, and it had a lot of cuts, which made me feel like I got a great deal.

体調不良で見学者としてボートに乗り込みましたが、とても楽しい時間でした。SDカードを船上で頼みましたが、これも沢山のカットがあり、お得な気分になりました。

We were fortunate enough to get last minute tickets to this boat tour. The booking agent even offered to have transportation set up for us, but it ended up being an easy walk from our hotel (Ala Moana). Once we got on the boat we were offered free water, juice, or beer. From the moment we walked onto the boat, our tour guides were welcoming and informative. They showed us the different landmarks we were passing and also gave us suggestions for other places to check out while we were here in Hawaii. The boat was not crowded so we had plenty of room to walk around and check out the views from all angles. I was enjoying the views so much I almost forgot to look in the 4 ports where the glass bottom of the boat was. It was a little murky from all the waves but we ended up seeing coral, turtles, and fish. This was by far one of the best experiences of our entire trip. Highly recommend!