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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Parasailing!

Reviewed by: camprei

This was one of the highlights of my vacation. My husband and I booked this activity before we arrived in Oahu, and I was actually a little nervous about it as it got closer. But, I have to say--this was a ton of fun. The other couples in our group were quite a bit younger than us--we are in our late forties--but I think this activity would be OK for almost any age and level of mobility. The crew was professional and skilled on the water, and everything felt safe and secure. And the ride was fantastic! The crew took pictures of the whole event and the memory card was available for purchase at the end of the ride for $30. These are some of my favorite vacation pictures, and proof to our kids that we did it! The flight itself was gentle. You gained height steadily and the views were terrific. The crew brought you back down, gave you a quick dunk in the ocean and landed you back on the boat. Go ahead and do this!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Tina E.

As a first time parasailer, I thought it was AMAZING! I would totally go again and recommend that others go too. Hawaii Parasailing is awesome! The boat crew (Captain Jason and, darn it, I don't remember his name) and the shuttle driver were superb!!! They made everyone on the outing feel special and happy. As "bigger" girls, we were thrilled to get to ride together. I have to say that the office staff has something to be desired though. The girls were rude and condesending. I did not like dealing with them. But since we didn't have to deal with them too much it did not take away from the overall experience.

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Parasail Hawaii Tour & Jet Ski Ride Watersports Adventure Combo at Maunalua Bay

The thrill of it!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

So my husband and I LOVED this! It was the most amazing combo we could have found, because I am an avid jet ski fanatic, and he really wanted to try parasailing! Both of us loved BOTH activities, and can't wait to go again! Mahalo!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Getting "High" in Hawaii!

Reviewed by: Petaluma Guy

1000 feet out and up, side by side, with my wife off Waikiki. It dosen't get any better. GREAT crew. Very safety concious and fun. Bought the picture disk. Our daughters had a blast too. Take the "dip"!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Fun

Reviewed by: Jamie

Day of parasail was cancelled due to high winds. We rescheduled which turned out to be perfect. Really enjoyed staff and parasail. It's a must.

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

A must-do activity

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a repeat activity for us so obviously we like it before. It is surprisingly peaceful once you are up in the air and the views are spectacular. I like to stick my arms out a la Superman; I figure this is the closest I'll ever get to feeling like I'm flying. The only negative is my wife didn't care for it the last time, so she just went as an observer (rides in the boat but doesn't parasail). She loves the boat ride so that works for her, but the crew doesn't let anyone go up solo so if you don't have a partner, you end up going up with some stranger. The crew is good at what they do and are very safety conscious.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great way to escape Waikiki

Reviewed by: Dali

A very nice activity for those who tire of the crowds in Waikiki. A wish list item would be a shuttle to Lanakai. That is one of the best beaches in Hawaii, but is a good 25 minute walk from the shop. But, also have Kailua Beach (sp?) very nearby, which is almost just as good. The staff was great and shared numerous insights about both the activity and the history of the area. We did the short tour, which took us to the bird sanctuary island. A pretty location with great picture opportunities. We will book this again next visit and maybe do the longer tour. A nice workout, but nothing too strenuous and perfect for novice kayakers like us. Decent food and snack options nearby and overall a fun way to spend an afternoon. Check it out!!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

A great way to spend the day!

Reviewed by: Living in Waikiki

I have lived in Waikiki for the last 5 years and always wanted to Kayak but never tried. My son took me on this great Kayak outing and we really enjoyed ourselves! I'm 46 and was a little concerned about being in good enough shape to handle Kayaking in the ocean, but the Kailua beaches are protected by coral reefs and the waves were never a problem. The area is gorgeous and being able to paddle out to bird sanctuary was a real treat. The folks at Oahu Kayaking are very friendly and knowledgeable. Watching the video before we set out helped to put my fears at ease. This is a perfect activity for singles, couples, families or even a quiet solo outing. All in all, a great way to spend the day!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

A Truly UPLIFTING experience!

Reviewed by: Living in Waikiki

I've lived in Waikiki for the last 5 years, a block from beach, and watched the para-sailers every day. It was always on my to do list but I never made the time. After finally doing it, I wish I had done it sooner! It's such a fun and beautiful experience. Not only do you get to parasail, you get the boat ride and the view of Waikiki from the ocean! We also saw whales jumping which was really the icing on the cake. Being able to float above Waikiki was scenic and peaceful and a rush, all at the same time. The crew is very talented and a make the experience fun as well. What an amazing feeling as you lift off the back of the boat and gently float up. A must do!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Lots of Fun

Reviewed by: Alex

This was my first time parasailing. We took the 800 foot flight and enjoyed a good 10 minutes in the air. The view was amazing the the crew was very friendly. A Must Do.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

super windy

Reviewed by: michelle s.

The last time I went kayaking was at Catalina Island, we didn't even get wet. I was not prepared for this adventure at all. It was a lot of work I could not have done it without my husband. There was a single girl in our group it was her first time and she had a really tough time. It was soooo windy, they don't call it the windward side of the island for fun apparently. The guides were great. Helpful, friendly, and encouraging. But the wind was horrible. Maybe we were really just there on an unusual day but you may want to check and see about other kayaking adventures I hear the secret island one is awesome. The lunch was quite yummy, it was sandwich wraps, soda, chips, water, and granola bars too. The beach we stopped at was pretty and the snorkeling was fun but it was hard to see much. When we made it to the island and got out of our kayaks a huge gust of wind came and the sand hit our legs like a sandblaster! Not cool. When we walked around to the backside of the island

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Kayaking

Reviewed by: Julie

We had a great time. However, the 4-hour tour was pretty intense and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for the first-time kayakers.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Awesome Time!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

First time kayakers, the sea was calm, the day was sunny and we had an awesome time. Erick was a great guide...would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

First Timer

Reviewed by: Sharity

This was the first time parasailing for me and my brother and it won't be our last. It was awesome. Captain Aaron and Hector were so cool and they made the boat ride out a lot of fun. Seeing the island from up in the air was so amazing. The pictures came out great and we were glad we had them take them. It was well worth it.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Self Guided tour, 4hr

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I took my wife on a self guided, 4hr, tour. The location was fairly easy to find with the help of GPS. About 45 min, with traffic, from Ewa Beach. Anyway, the staff was very helpful and welcoming upon arrival. After signing required paperwork ( hazard waiver and such) we were shown an 8 min video of the area where you may take your kayak. For first timers, doing a self guided tour, I suggest paying attention to the video as there are several key area's that will assist in your adventure, especially on how to approach one of the islands you may visit, as there are merging swells in the center of the landing area of the islands. The walk to the staging area is not far and so if you drove, I suggest leaving your vehicle at the venue parking lot as there is minimal parking where you pick up your kayak. I also suggest to either commit to going all the way to the bigger islands or going to the closer "Flat Island" and then proceding to snorkle at the next beach area, as the islands are quite

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Fun Experience!

Reviewed by: EYSL

We went on our Honeymoon and this was one of the activities that we have done. If this is your first time surfing, don't fret. The staff are professional and they teach you all the basics. Opt for the private lessons because if you are tired from paddling, the instructor can help you back to the waves hence more opportunity for you to keep on practicing to get better. The photographer was great as well as he managed to capture some great photos and you can get them all in a disc which was nice. Highly recommended...

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Bev

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the parasailing. It was a tremendously relaxing feeling for both of us. We took the 1000 ft. line and would do it again. Captain Duncan and crewman Kevin were both jovial and attentive to detail. Felt safe at all times.

I highly recommend buying the pictures.

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Surfing For Everyone

Reviewed by: Ron Gurtiza

All the instructors made us feel comfortable and made sure we had fun and guaranteed we would all stand up. I signed up for the 2 hour class. The waves were knee to waist high and be prepared to do a lot of paddling. Everyone in my group stood up on the board. We all started posing for the camera while surfing. Very fun for all age groups. A school of dolphins showed up and jumping along with us. PERFECT DAY!!!!

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Incredible!

Reviewed by: MinnesotaMike

My six year old daughter surfed! We all did! We all got up and we have the videotape to prove it! This was our first activity on our first day and it set a trend of quality that stayed throughout our trip. These surfers are great teachers, assistants, advisors, helpers, and just plain nice.

I can't recommend anywhere more than this school.

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Hans Hedemann Waikiki Surfing Lessons - Honolulu's Best Surf School

Surf lesson

Reviewed by: Kathleen

I had so much fun learning to surf. The instructor, Sean, was the best! Very good teacher. I would recommend a lesson early in the day though because the photographer doesn't like to take photos during the 3:00 session due to the sun. My best ride was the last one and he had left already.

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Jenny and Jacob Hawaii 2010

Reviewed by: California Blantons

Awesome Awesome Awesome. We would do this again. I would highly recommend this activity.

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Absolutely Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Bill from Vegas

One of the most enjoyable activities that we did while we were in Hawaii! My eight year old daughter loved it and wants to go again. The boat crew was fun and very safety conscience. Highly recommended for everyone: Don't miss out!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

4 hour guided tour

Reviewed by: Annetta Mooney

We were first timers kayaking and while the 2.5 miles we paddled to our destination was physically challenging the destination and overall experience was well worth it. Our guides, Sheila and Alex were great. Sheila has alot of experience and education and was very informative throughout the tour. We would do this again!!! Magnificent and beautiful.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great workout!!!

Reviewed by: Carina

When you arrive at the establishment, everyone is very helpful. You watch a video of what to look forward to. Only thing I would have wished was for a small map that we could have taken with us, instead there's a big one on the wall. So what I did was take a picture of it with my camera. It's an easy walk to the beach, then you depart. It's great!! We opted for the bag, definitely do it, you can put everything you don't want wet in there. The views are great and you get a great workout for your arms, always a plus. Once you get to the islands, you get amazing views!! Some you can even snorkel in. Would be visiting again soon!

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Great Kayaking Tour!

Reviewed by: Donald

This was an oustanding tour. Although it was windy, the hard work was worth it. Visiting the off shore island was exciting, diving into the coral pool (Queen's Bath) was way cool, snorkeling over the coral reefs was great and seeing two Hawaiian Green sea turtles was magical! The only negatives were some of the masks leaked and my friend got a moldy sandwich (which was relaced). I would highly recommend this tour, but it's not for children.

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Kailua & Lanikai Beach Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Lessons and Self-Guided Tours

Stand Up Paddling

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a stand up paddling lesson, and then went out on a guided tour. The instructors do a really good job at making sure you are comfortable with what you are doing, before you go out into the water. The coastline was so beautiful as we paddled by it. Stand up paddling feels like you are walking on water and it is really a unique experience.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

Self-guided kayacking rental :0

Reviewed by: Caylah

One of my favorite activities of the trip! We opted for the all day rental which is a steal at $59!! I was a first timer but my partner is, at least, intermediate. I had so much fun! On the all day rental you can keep the kayack for 8 hours but we only went out for about 5 hours...its def. a workout! We were able to paddle out to different uninhabited islands and explore and snorkle. I like the idea of the self guided all day rental bc we werent on a time line and we were ale to go at our own pace. However, if youre a beginner i would def. recommend the kayacking tour. A few of them stopped by the island when we were there and everyone seemed to be having a great time, as did we!! It was great to spend the day in the sun while doing something different... i can only lay on the beach for so many days before i get bored :) If your considering the kayacking tour or just rental...do it, you wont be disappointed!

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

great!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was my first time to do parasailing.
Awsome!! view from top was beautiful!!
If I have chance, I wanna do again:-)

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Hawaiian Parasailing Tour & Adventure from Waikiki Beach [800ft & 1000ft Lines]

Jenny & Jacob Hawaii 2010

Reviewed by: Jenny & Jacob

Hi were posting another review. Book this activity!!!!!! You'll have such an awesome time. The shuttle ride the staff, and the location is great. Couldn't ask for a better time.

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Kailua Beach Kayak Rentals & Guided Kayaking Tours with Snorkeling & Lunch

2-hour guided tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The location was amazing! I would definitely recommend this to first timers to kayaking and hawaii. This was my boyfriend's first trip to hawaii and I wanted to show him what hawaii had to offer. This tour was the cherry on top. Kailua Beach is one of the best/beautiful beaches on the island. I felt more secure doing the guided tour since I have never went ocean kayaking before. Drew, our tour guide, was the coolest and he passionately knew everything about the location and wildlife. We actually flipped over in our kayak. It wasn't that scary since we had life jackets and the other kayakers and tour guide helped us back on our kayak. I'm glad we flipped cuz after we got situated back on our kayak which was further away from the group, we wouldn't have seen the sea turtle that was swimming by.
The tour started with paddling to an island 2-3 miles away. We explored the island listening to stories and facts from the tour guide for about 30-40minutes. After that we kayaked back

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Parasailing!

Amazing!

The thrill of it!

Getting "High" in Hawaii!

Fun

A must-do activity

Great way to escape Waikiki

A great way to spend the day!

A Truly UPLIFTING experience!

Lots of Fun

super windy

Kayaking

Awesome Time!!

First Timer

Self Guided tour, 4hr

Fun Experience!

Wonderful

Surfing For Everyone

Incredible!

Surf lesson

Jenny and Jacob Hawaii 2010

Absolutely Amazing!!!

4 hour guided tour

Great workout!!!

Great Kayaking Tour!

Stand Up Paddling

Self-guided kayacking rental :0

great!!

Jenny & Jacob Hawaii 2010

2-hour guided tour

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