Oahu] Let's enjoy marine sports in Oahu! Introducing popular activities for children and adults!

The most popular resort in Hawaii
Oahu

Many people probably think of Waikiki Beach when they think of Hawaii.

The island where Waikiki is located is Oahu.

Home to the majority of the Hawaiian Islands' population of one million, Oahu is a fascinating blend of dynamic nature and urban functions.

 

What is Oahu like?

Oahu is the island where Honolulu, the capital of the State of Hawaii, is located.

It has an area of 1,546 square kilometers, which is about 3/4 the size of Osaka Prefecture.

It is a resort island that includes Waikiki Beach and attracts 10 million tourists annually.

 

How to get to Oahu

Oahu is home to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu International Airport), which serves many international flights.

From Japan, flights are available from Haneda and Narita, as well as Kansai, Fukuoka, Chubu, and Shin-Chitose.

All flights depart Japan in the evening or night and cross the date line,

They will arrive in the morning or mid-morning of the same day.

The flight time is approximately 7 hours.

 

Attractions of Oahu

The charm of Oahu is despite the island's natural surroundings,

This is in the fact that the urban area is well established in Honolulu.

 

Beautiful beaches and vast wilderness

The nature of Oahu is represented by Waikiki Beach,

Beaches alone are scattered throughout the island.

There are also mountains to hike, like Diamond Head, and vast ranches,

Oahu has much more to offer than just the ocean.

 

One of the world's leading resorts

Hawaii is an area that attracts 10 million tourists a year, mainly to Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands as a whole.

Therefore, world-renowned hotels as well as condominiums and condominiums,

It is forested along Waikiki Beach.

 

Shopping and restaurants are also recommended

Oahu is also a shopping destination.

The Ala Moana Shopping Center is home to department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Nordstrom, as well as

It is a major shopping center with well-known brands.

Other than this, Royal Hawaiian Center, Kahala Mall, and Pearlridge Center are located on Oahu,

North Shore Marketplace and five shopping centers.

Also, tourists come from all over the world, and the cuisine has a rich international flavor.

American cuisine such as Hawaiian food and steaks, as well as Japanese and Italian food,

There are a variety of restaurants, including Chinese.

 

In the beautiful waters of Oahu
Let's enjoy marine sports!

A variety of marine sports can be experienced on Oahu.

Even in sports that you might shy away from if you were in Japan,

The open and airy island of Oahu is sure to be a great place to enjoy it.

 

What are Marine Sports?

Marine sports are all sports that are performed underwater or at sea.

Diving, snorkeling, and other underwater explorations,

Canoes/kayaks and SUPs that move on the sea are popular.

As a thrilling marine sport using motors and other motive power,

Water skiing, parasailing, and banana boats are also available.

 

Attraction of Marine Sports

The appeal of marine sports is the opportunity to play with water in the open air.

From simple activities that you can enjoy even if you don't have any experience,

There are a variety of marine sports available, ranging from those for which licenses are obtained to full-scale enjoyment.

One of the attractions of all marine sports is that they can all be enjoyed immediately, even if it is your first time.

 

Active experiences are
It's something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

When you come to Oahu, you will surely feel liberated,

You must want to try marine sports that you cannot do in Japan.

Do you think it will be okay? Even if you think it is, we encourage you to give it a try.

There is no need to worry about safety, as all marine sports are taken very seriously.

Because it is a marine sport that you have never experienced before, it will be a great memory of Oahu.

 

The most beautiful
Enjoy the Ocean of Oahu!

On Oahu, the shallow cobalt blue ocean and white sand beaches are in vivid contrast,

The dazzling scenery is illuminated by the tropical sun.

Enjoy these waters as much as time allows with a variety of marine sports.

 

Enjoyable for both children and adults.

Marine sports are not just for adults.

Snorkeling for fun in shallow water and bananas for just holding on to a rubber tube

There are many simple activities that even children can enjoy, such as boating.

 

Fun on Oahu
Recommended Marine Sports

Oahu has many shallow waters and white sand beaches, and even an airport for light aircraft with a short runway,

The island is suitable for any marine sport that can be enjoyed on land, sea, or air.

 

snorkeling

Snorkeling is an activity in which participants enjoy the underwater scenery while wearing a snorkel and swimming on the surface of the ocean or in shallow water.

No qualifications are required and only simple tools are needed to get started, so even inexperienced workers and children can have fun right away.

Most tours include a video lecture before the activity begins,

They will teach you how to enjoy snorkeling.

 

Recommendations

There are many snorkeling spots on Oahu.

 

Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay is the most famous snorkeling spot on Oahu.

It is located approximately 20 minutes by car from downtown Honolulu,

You can enjoy snorkeling on a day trip.

Even beginners can enjoy the clear waters and a variety of tropical fish.

An entrance fee is required as the area is designated as a nature reserve, but snacks and drinks are available for purchase for your convenience.

 

Kailua Beach

Kailua Beach is a 40-minute drive from downtown Honolulu,

It is located on Kailua Bay on the east side of Oahu (Windward).

It is one of the most popular beaches on Oahu.

Kailua Beach has white sandy beaches with shallow turquoise waters,

This is a beginner-friendly spot.

Colorful tropical fish swim in schools near the coral reefs, and sea turtles are sometimes encountered.

 

Sandbar at Kaneohe Bay

Kaneohe Bay is located on the east side of Oahu (Windward), about a 30-minute drive from downtown Honolulu.

Offshore, the sandbar is a sandy beach that floats at low tide.

Snorkeling at this sandbar is also popular.

The sandbar can only be reached by boat, so it is recommended to take a tour.

 

Sharks Cove.

Shark's Cove is a snorkeling spot on the North Shore, about an hour's drive from downtown Honolulu.

Parking, restrooms, and showers are also available free of charge.

In summer, the waves are calm, so even beginners can enjoy themselves.

 

Lanikai Beach

Lanikai Beach is located in Kailua Bay on the east side of Oahu (Windward), about a 40-minute drive from downtown Honolulu.

It is a natural beach, so there are no changing rooms, showers, or restrooms,

It is said to be the most beautiful beach in the United States.

Please visit us.

 

diving

Diving usually requires a license,

Many "experience diving" tours are offered for inexperienced divers and beginners.

Unlike snorkeling, it is possible to dive to a depth of about 10 meters,

You can enjoy the unique seascape of diving.

 

Recommendations

As with snorkeling, there are many diving sites on Oahu.

 

sheep tiger (Panthera tigris)

Like YO-257, this is one of the most famous wreck sites on Oahu.

The ecosystem around the wreck is integrated with nature, and you may see schools of mudfish and green sea turtles.

 

corsair

This is a spot for intermediate to advanced level visitors.

A crashed U.S. fighter plane, the Corsair, lies on the white sands of the ocean floor.

Although it is 50 years old, it still retains its original form, and the sight of fish swimming around it is mysterious.

 

CKB

The entrance to the cave is located at a depth of about 18 meters, and the cave has a vaulted ceiling.

Sunlight shines through it, and the way the blue of the sea changes with the light is fantastic.

 

Makapuu.

The waves are calm throughout the year, making this beach suitable for beginners and experience divers.

This point is also famous for snorkeling.

 

airplane wreck

A twin-engine plane is sunk in the sand at a depth of about 30 meters below the sea floor.

The fish that live in these twin-engine planes swim in schools.

 

common cattail (Typha latifolia)

Located near a power plant, it is also called Electric Beach.

The effluent from the power plant is warm, and this temperature attracts many fish.

This is one of the most fish-rich areas on Oahu.

 

Sharks Cove.

This is one of the North Shore's most popular summer diving spots.

There are many caves and the terrain is fascinating.

 

Haleiwa trench

Like Shark's Cove, this is a summer-only dive site on the North Shore.

A 30-meter-deep drop-off appears at the end of the shallows leading from the beach.

This experience is unique to the Haleiwa Trench.

 

SUP

SUP is a new type of activity that originated in Hawaii, where you stand on a board and move freely on the surface of the ocean with a single paddle.

The line of sight is higher than that of surfing or boarding, and the speed of progress is slower,

You can move around the vast ocean as if you were taking a leisurely stroll.

 

Recommendations

For SUP, beaches with calm waves are recommended.

Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park for convenient transportation, and Kailua for its popular ocean clarity.

Tours are held at A Beach and Haleiwa Beach.

 

Canoe/Kayak

The canoe/kayak sits with its buttocks on the bottom of the boat,

This is a vehicle in which balance is stabilized by stepping on the feet.

Even beginners will be able to get on board faster than expected,

This activity allows you to move around on the surface of the water as if you were pedaling a bicycle.

Because I am sitting down, my eye level is low and I can see things around the ground and the seafloor that I normally would not be able to see.

 

Recommendations

Quiet beaches with calm waves, such as Kailua Beach, are recommended for leisurely canoeing and kayaking.

In the open sea, cruises and paddle from Kaneohe Bay to the Sandbar area,

Departing from Kualoa Ranch, Chinaman's Hat, an uninhabited island,

There are also tours of the Secret Islands.

In addition to the ocean, there are also canoeing tours of the rivers in Kahana State Park.

 

surfing

Surfing, also called wave riding, is standing on a surfboard,

This marine activity involves gliding on a board down a slope created by the rising waves.

 

Recommendations

Surfing spots are everywhere on Oahu, as the island is surrounded by ocean.

Typical examples include Honolulu, Haleiwa, Makaha, Mokuleia, Kahaluu, and Waialua.

The North Shore is for advanced surfers with rough waves.

 

parasailing

I was carrying a parachute on my back and asked the boat to pull me,

This activity takes you up to 50 meters above the ground in the blink of an eye.

From a different perspective than on the ground, as if you were looking at it from a drone,

You can see the beautiful contrast between the sky and the sea.

 

Recommendations

Most parasailing tours are in Waikiki or Kewalo Bay,

It takes place in the southern part of the island, known as the South Shore, such as off the coast of Hawaii Kai.

Enjoy the skyscrapers of Waikiki and the white sandy beach from a height of about 50 meters.

 

skydiving

Skydiving involves jumping out of an aircraft at a height of 1,000 to 4,000 meters,

The parachute is dropped to a certain height, and the parachute is opened at the end for a 4-5 minute landing.

You can experience the thrill of falling at high speed without a lifeline.

The tour includes a lecture and instruction before flying, and the dives are done with an instructor.

 

Recommendations

Skydiving on Oahu is generally done by aircraft from the Dillingham Airfield on the North Shore.

We hope you enjoy your air travel to Oahu.

 

banana boat

In this activity, you straddle a banana-shaped tube and are pulled along by a boat moving at high speed.

You are tossed about by the speed and waves, and must hold on tightly to avoid falling off, allowing you to play with the water to your heart's content.

 

Recommendations

Many tours are available at popular beaches such as Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, and Kaneohe Bay.

 

jet ski

Jet ski is a registered trademark and is commonly referred to as a water bike or water motorcycle.

Water biking is a thrilling activity that involves riding through the water at high speed while splashing through the water.

In Hawaii, you do not need a driver's license or special license to drive.

 

Recommendations

Hawaii Kai, Kaneohe Bay, Ala Moana Beach, and Haleiwa Beach on the North Shore,

Many locations have jet skis for rent.

 

wakeboarding

Grip a rope with a handle connected to the motorboat,

This activity involves putting snowboard-like boards on your feet and having a boat pull you along.

Water skiing is to be pulled with your toes facing the boat,

The toes turn sideways, which is called wakeboarding.

 

Recommendations

Hawaii Kai, Koko Marina Center on Hanauma Bay, and Waikiki Beach are recommended as they are close to the city center.

 

flyboard

In this activity, participants stand on a board connected to a long hose, and the water pressure released from the hose propels the board up into the air.

It can go up to a height of about 20 meters, and advanced riders can rotate in the air.

 

Recommendations

Tours are offered at Waikiki Beach and Hawaii Kai.

 

Three recommended tours

Here are three tours that allow you to enjoy the great outdoors of Oahu.

 

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling

When it comes to snorkeling in Hawaii, the best place to go is Hanauma Bay, where the water is crystal clear.

The shallow, calm waters make it easy for even beginners to enjoy.

Colorful tropical fish and, if you are lucky, sea turtles can be seen.

Plans that include snorkeling equipment such as wet suits and packed lunches are popular.

 

Half-day Marine Sports

This is an easy plan that allows you to enjoy popular marine sports starting from one.

Jet ski, parasailing, banana boat,

Choose up to two of the four bumper-tube marine sports of your choice.

You may be able to try activities on Oahu that you have never tried before.

 

Marine sports in Kaneohe Bay and
Enjoy Kailua Sightseeing in a Day

This tour includes 3 kinds of marine sports and sightseeing in Kailua.

Snorkeling and jet skiing on Oahu's largest coral reef,

You can enjoy banana boats and popular marine sports.

It comes with curry and rice as lunch,

After dinner, you can enjoy shopping at your leisure in Kailua Town, which is lined with fashionable stores.

 

summary

We have introduced the charms of marine sports on Oahu.

As well as popular activities such as diving, snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking,

There were also many activities that are hard to experience in Japan, such as parasailing and wakeboarding.

We encourage you to enjoy a variety of activities when you come to Oahu.