Reviewed by: Michael
Our family of six (6) spent ten days on the Big Island. On Friday morning, one of our three boys told us how cool it would be to learn how to surf. That was all the incentive his mother needed to commence her Google search for the best firm to school her three sons (ages 22, 26 and 29) on surfing. She started calling on Friday morning at 8:00 o’clock with all of the places informing her that it would be Monday before they would have a spot for the three boys. The lone exception was Life Guard Surf Instructors. This family owned surf instruction firm took the information about our three (3) sons and arranged to have another instructor come in to give our sons a group lesson, which occurred within three (3) hours of when we initially called.
When we arrived they receive a thorough briefing about what was in store for everyone when they got into the water. This was extremely important since one of our sons has some learning difficulties and is very uncomfortable if there are things that he will be expected to do and he is not warned about them in advance. When we reached the place where the water instruction was to take place, to our surprise, our son who has the learning difficulty was given one on one instruction from one of the Owner family members. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. Our other sons also had a great time. We would highly recommend Life Guard Surf Instructors to everyone who wants their children to be instructed by highly trained and caring instructors.
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Packages: | Group Lesson 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: ルミケケ
以前ホノルルでみましたが、こちらの方がよかったです。
場所も広くないので後ろでも見えると思います。
言葉はあまりわかりませんでしたがそれなりに楽しめました。
ルミケケ様
この度はアイランドブリーズルアウショーにお越し頂きありがとうございます。
お楽しみ頂けましたこと大変嬉しく思っております。
Alohaを込めたおもてなしでいつでもお迎えできますよう、私たちも心待ちにしておりますので、
またハワイ島にお越しの際は是非お立寄りくださいませ。
素敵な旅となりますように。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/08 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 三色ぱん
年末の12月24日、家内と二人で参加してきました。
集合場所が分かり難く、遅れてしまったため、電話をすると国立公園内のビジターセンターに集合で構わないとのこと。
行ってみると、他の参加者(家族連れ2組と夫婦1組、いずれも日本人ではありませんでした)が集まっていて、合計13人+ガイド2人でのツアーでした。
ツアーは全て英語でしたが、ガイドの説明は丁寧で分かりやすく、また火山に対する知識も非常に豊富で、参加していたキッズからの質問攻めにも難なく応えていました。
ダウンヒルツアーでは、多少の雨天ではレインジャケットの貸し出しがあるため催行されます。今回も前半は雨がぱらついていました(自分たちはゴアテックスのジャケットを持っていたので借りませんでしたが)。ただ、ジャケットのみなので、気になる方は防水のパンツを持参するとよいかもしれません。
それなりの速度で火山公園内を疾走し、非常に爽快な気分でした。坂登りは特になく、体力的な心配は不要かと思います。また自転車は3×7段変速のマウンテンバイクで、乗り心地も非常にいいです(海外の自転車って、サドルが固くてお尻が痛くなるものもありますが、今回は大丈夫でした)。
途中からはバンに乗り、チェーン・オブ・クレーターズ・ロードの終点まで移動し、そこで昼食でした。壮大な自然を満喫しながらのサンドイッチは格別でした。
コナ地区に宿泊していると、現地まで2時間以上かかりますのでそこは難点ですが、ハワイ島といえば火山です。火山公園の見学だけではなく、実際に体験できるという意味で、大変おすすめのツアーです。
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Packages: | 【現在催行停止】1日<現地集合>プラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: セサミ
家族5人で利用させて頂きましたとても感動しました。価格以上の経験感動を味会えます。是非お勧め致します。
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Packages: | ワイピオ渓谷とキラウエア火山遊覧(コナ、ワイコロア地区プラン) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: kato
シングルフライトを希望したいたのですが、順番が最後で桟橋へ戻る時間が迫っていたせいか聞き入れられずタンデムフライトにされてしまった。時間もタンデムの12分より短かった気がします、、、。
高所からのコナの景色は爽快かつすごく静かで良かったが、366メートルの割に高さは思った程ではなかった様な、、、? だけどやっぱり良い体験になりました!
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Packages: | 高度150メートル!デラックスプラン(~2018/12/31) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: shrikant jalukar
There was no lava erupting nor flowing. We had Door closed Ride. What Open Door Tour will experience ? Prior to our arrival at Hilo, I was told , " YES " you can see Lava , etc. Your office should give real truthful information. Some tourists come from too far away, like we came to Hawaii from Michigan, ( Main Land ) ... ... 1 ! !.
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Packages: | Doors-On Flight [45 mins] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
It rains a lot on the mountain so it was postponed twice. We were looking for a more relaxed, free ride which they intimated but it was not quite what we were looking for. There were four other people, most of whom didn't know what they were doing. So maybe if it was just my daughter and I, it would have been better. The ranch is nice and if you're inexperienced and just looking for a mostly plodding experience, it's a good activity. Using VELTRA was a good experience. They have a very good system.
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Packages: | 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Ota
It's a amazing experience!!!
We really recommend!!
Thank you for reviewing your trip.
A Hui Hou!!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Sarah and Marc
Marc and I have never surfed before, so we were slightly scaptical of how much you could learn in 45min theory and one hour in the water. As it turned out, it was totally enough to get the basics and make you feel exhausted (you will be sore the next day, but it is really worth it!). The teachers are awesome, they are very encouraging and positive. It is a really great hawaiian family run company - they just have the natural aloha attitude.They help you picking the right waves and show you how to stand up on the board right away. Of course you will also fall in the water, but eveyone does, so it is just so much fun! We recommend taking a surf lesson with them 100% and would do it again immeadiatly!
Aloha Sarah and Marc,
Thank you guys for joining us out on the water and for taking the time to share your experience with the world. We appreciate your feedback and enjoy reading your first hand encounter with surfing and our Hawaiian surf school, it reminds us why we do what we do everyday! We look forward to surfing with you guys again on your next visit to Kona. Happy Holidays from Team HLSI
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
1時間半みっちり乗馬ができます。見渡す限りの草原!説明は英語なので英語がわからない人は事前に壁にかけてある説明書きを読んでから参加した方がよいです。坂があったりでスリル満天。自分のお馬さんが草を食べている間に他のお馬さんがどんどん進んでいくと、その群れに追いつこうと走り出したりするので、乗馬初心者の私は終わるころにはぐったり。まだ歩くのか・・・というぐらい満喫できます!
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Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: とぴこ
60歳オーバーの両親のために手配しました。迎えに来てもらってから乗るまでに1時間の待ち時間があったそうです。散策の時間でしょうか?海中の説明は全て英語で英語がわからない両親でもそれなりに楽しめたそうです。
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Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Alyssa
We had a great time zip lining! This was my second time zip lining (first time in Sonoma) and my husband's first time. Our amazing guides Brian and Nainoa helped make our day memorable and zip lining easy for everyone. One recommendation for anyone prone to mosquito bites: bring mosquito gel or something for your exposed arms/legs! I sprayed two layers of OFF on my legs and came out of the first two lines with about 14 bites on my legs. The company provides OFF spray for you to use before you head up the bumpy road to the first line, but it doesn't quite work. I recommend wearing pants/long sleeve clothes that breathes as well as using bug spray as it is very humid there. If you bring your smart phone, I'd recommend bringing something to wrap around your wrist. If you have a regular camera, you can strap it around your neck or wrist. They have water to drink as you go through the course, so no need to bring a bottle along.
The course has seven lines for you to travel on, with the first two being very beginner friendly through the banana trees. As you progress throughout the zip lines, they get longer and the terrain clears up a bit. The guides find wild fruit that is growing on the course and pick it for you to eat. We had apple bananas, two types of guava (one pink and one small, sweet yellow guava), tomatoes, and a sip of white ginger flower nectar. The last two lines are by far the best. Second to last, you travel over the river before the waterfall and is the last line where you can practice your "steering". The last line you just let gravity take you down as you take a nice long ride, with an amazing view of the waterfall, to the end of the course. When you reach the bottom of the line, they have more fresh fruit and sugar cane all cut up, ready to enjoy! We would definitely go back!
One thing is the equipment can get a little smelly. Not sure how much it gets wiped down (my harness smelled sour and helmet left me sweating brown stuff).
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie C.
This is the best hawaiian experience ever…I have done this twice! Not the typical tour, a local hawaiian Mika, takes you on a personal tour, with local folklore about the menehunas, he shows the local fruit, plants, how the hawaiian grew the taro plant..and then we can eat and taste the local fruit. I ride horses, and have ridden many a tourist rides, all over my travels, but this my favorite, the spiritual Waipio Valley with a local guide. Local horses (and you ride by wild mustangs in the valley) amazing to see.! ,Even my co-worker, from NY who has never been on a horse, loved it and feeling so close to nature and the culture. I will go on this ride every time I come to Big Island!
My favorite Hawaiian experience..you feel very connected with the culture, and nature.
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Packages: | Morning Ride |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2014/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Ramya
This was our first time zip-lining and we were little nervous. We ended up having a blast! The 2 zip line guides were so much fun. They knew all about the environment around us. We were able to try apple bananas right from the trees. They were delicious!The view from the last 2 lines were amazing. It is the best way to see the falls. We would definitely recommend the zip lining from skyline adventures.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Kurtis Pratt
Absolutely fantastic experience. I would totally recommend this. Tim and Nainoa were great, they made everyone feel at ease and were really personable. The ziplines were wicked and the views were awesome. Both Tim and Nainoa provided a lot of interesting facts and information about Hawaii's history, climate, geography and botany during the tours. With seven lines, each successively bigger, you get to experience the thrill of gliding through the air at incredible speeds. The last one is the best, as you zip along a line for a km and could reach 50 miles an hour (if you weigh a little bit ;)). But as I said, it's awesome. Totally recommend this experience.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Eric
We had a great time doing this zip line.... The guides Tim and Nainoa were great... not just for the zip line but for all the extra knowledge they shared with us about the surrounding area. The first couple zips got you warmed up for the rest of them... the last one was awesome and the view of the falls was just amazing... we got lots of great pictures and really enjoyed this zipline... we have been on zip lines in New Zealand and Costa Rica and this one was really nicely set up... and was very beautiful and well maintained with neat flowers and plants to see along the way.... Highly recommend this to all who want to try a zip line and this is a great way to see some amazing sceenery and the fresh fruit after wards was just what we needed... Tks Guys for a great time
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/12/14 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Richard Sol
Fantastic Tour. Our Guide was excellent, trained us well and the tour of the gardens went very well. She was very knowledgeable and informative. Looking forward to a return visit soon.
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Packages: | Mala Pua Garden & Rain Forest Tour [90 minutes] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Mysti Berry
The crew took very good care of us, and over two hours of snorkeling in the protected-marine-life bay was a delight!!!! Bring sunblock, your swimsuit, and your sense of adventure! Even folks with accessibility issues were able to float in the water with viewers and see the coral, fish, and other marine life.
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Packages: | Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/11 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/08 |
Reviewed by: Sonia
That was fantastic experience, I really recommend it to everyone no matter what age are you.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/09 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Byron L.
Amazing tour, this is the must do tour in the Big Island. Just the right amount of time and plenty of scenery to enjoy, the wife was thrilled.
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Packages: | Big Island Spectacular [Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/10 |
Reviewed by: S&A
まず食事はあまり期待しないほうがいいかと思います。
また、私たち夫婦は二人共あまり英語がわからなかったので、司会の人が話されていることは全然理解できず、会場内のノリについていけませんでした。
また、後日ディナークルーズに乗船した際、同じような内容のショーがあったのでもし両方参加を検討されているようでしたら必要ないかと思います。
また、ホテルによっては同じようなショーが隔日くらいのペースで開催されているところも多いので、わざわざ見に行かなくても通りがかり程度で雰囲気は味わえるかもしれません。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/24 |
Reviewed by: clark family wa.
My wife and I came to the luau with our 4 children ages 18, 16, 14, and 8. We all enjoyed the activities before the meal. The food was great and lots of it. And the entertainment was informative, interesting, and very lively. If you have never done it, I recommend doing it at least once. I would go back for the food alone!
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Packages: | 0ff - Special Holiday Luau |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Sarah Pearson
This was our first time zip lining and we were both a little nervous! We ended up having a blast! The 2 zip line guides were so much fun to be with. They made us feel safe and made sure we were having fun. They knew all about the environment around us. We were able to try apple bananas right from the trees. They were delicious! We liked that the course started out low to the ground and gradually became longer and higher. The view from the last 2 lines were amazing! The waterfalls were beautiful. It is the best way to see the falls. We would definitely recommend the zip lining from skyline adventures to our friends.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/30 |
Reviewed by: HHHH
They did a great job with my young kids. Everyone got in the water and had fun. When the 5 year old was ready to get back on the boat, they took her and let the adults stay in the water. Professional and fun.
So happy you and your family had a good time. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/29 |
Reviewed by: masa
最初は、とても怖くてできないと思っていました。でも。ペアで飛ぶことができるので、思い切って参加しました。参加したのは、アメリカのご夫婦と10代の娘さんの5人でした。日本語が通じないので、はじめに3人がパラセーリングをしました。そのやり方の説明を見ながら、自分たちの番を待ちました。いよいよ、私たちの番です。見よう見まねで何とか飛び上がりました。見る見るうちに舞い上がり、上空からカイルア・コナの街を見ました。いつも車で走っているアリイ・ドライブ沿いのホテルが見えました。鳥になったようでとても気持ちが良かったです。上がるまでは、とても怖かったですが、上がってしまったらとても楽しくて、最高の気分でした。夫婦一緒にでき、上空でも話をできるのが良かったです。機会があればもう一度やってもいいなぁと思います。
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Packages: | 高度150メートル!デラックスプラン(~2018/12/31) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Brandon
The last 2 lines were worth the price. The views were spectacular, the guides were knowledgeable and a great time was had by all. I recommend this excursion for anyone who visits the Big Island.
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Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Shoko
ハワイ諸島を巡るクルーズで初めてコナに行った時は時間がなく泣く泣く諦めた野生マンタ。ダイバーの今回はマンタを見るためにKeauhouにあるシェラトンホテルのオーシャンビューにステイ。集合場所がホテルの直ぐ側で徒歩5分と便利でした。
ダイビングがいいのかシュノーケリングが良いか迷いましたが、シュノーケリングにして大正解でした。但し、マンタが怖がるのでフィンは使用禁止、ボートから海に入るときには足に引っ掛けるヌードルと呼ばれるフローターを足に付けるように指示されるので、実際には左手でボートに繋がっている照明付きのアルミ製のバーに掴まって右手で動画を撮るといった感じです。照明で集まったプランクトンを回転しながら飲み込んでいくマンタ達は圧巻です。顔スレスレに近づいてきます。あまりに感動的で翌々日にもう1回!ダイバー憧れのマンタにこんな至近距離でお目にかかれるとは感激です。写真は照明があっても暗くマンタは動いているのでなかなか上手に撮れませんでしたが動画はバッチリでした。シーパラダイスのスタッフもフレンドリーで楽しさを倍増させてくれました。シーパラダイスのオフィスはKeauhou ショッピングセンター内のスーパーマーケット付近にあります。朝7時からオープンしてるので朝食を食べた帰りに立ち寄りクーポンを渡したので4時に電話する必要もなくウェットスーツを借りて帰りました。その他必要なギア等はボートに乗ってから渡されます。
11月でしたが全く寒くなく、マンタのサイトから港までほんの5分くらいでした。船着場にあるレストランのトイレで着替えて食事をしました。次回は娘と一緒に行きたいと思っています。
Great pictures! We are so glad you enjoyed your manta ray snorkel experience! We hope to see you on our boat again soon! Safe travels and take care.
-Sea Paradise staff
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Packages: | サンセットプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/19 |
Reviewed by: mint
一人参加でしたが、日本人のご夫婦と一緒でした。 英語があまり出来ない私達に、ガイドさんは、無言でただ常歩で歩くのみ。時間も2,5時間コースだったのに、かなり短かったしがっかりしました。ハワイ乗馬3回目ですが、こんなものなんでしょうか?もう、ハワイでは乗馬しません。
この度はご利用いただきまして、ありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ガイドの対応などお客様にご満足頂ける結果となりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
今後のことも考え、催行会社には共有させていただきました。
お忙しいところコメント頂きまして、ありがとうございます。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Tassy
I have been zipping a few times before and this experience was one of the best. Although, the trip up to the zip lines was a little rough because the van used was a bit under equipped for the job, but we made it up the hill. The first few zips are a bit mundane, but the last few are awe striking. The staff were the best, friendly and very informative about the island, they even gave us bananas and limes right off the tree. The office staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the trip and I would recommend zipping at this location. The last zip over the waterfall lasted over a minute and the experience was truly breath taking. Mahalo to all of the staff, I hope to return someday.
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Aaron H.
Very, very enjoyable experience!
Our tour guides Gabe and Nainoa were not only very personable and welcoming; they were also very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history/facts/culture and accommodating to ALL group members that varied in age (10-50's), and experience. Both were great entertainers and made the experience much more fun!
I would HIGHLY recommend this tour for anyone who has either never zip lined before or has had experience. ESPECIALLY with these two gentlemen if possible. Each line is better than the last and provides awesome scenery and opportunities for great photos.
If you have the chance/time DO THIS TOUR!!!
Thanks Gabe and Nainoa!
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Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/11/28 |
Activity Date: | 2014/11/25 |
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On behalf of our entire team here at HLSI. Thank you taking the time t write a review and share your families surfing experience with others. We pride our family owned and operated surf school on our customer care and satisfaction and number 1- their safety. Sharing our love for the ocean with others is what our surf school is all about!
Thank you guys for choosing HLSI for your surfing adventure here in Kona. Aloha!