Jet Ski Oahu - H2O Watersports in Honolulu, HI

We were there as a family for a jet ski experience and we enjoyed it thoroughly. The staff explained the usage and the security stuff very well and were also very helpful and fun. We definitely recommend it if you are interested in jet ski. They also have other types of activities, which can also booked as packages.

We chose this company because of the good reviews and my 20 and 15 year old kids would be first-time parasailing and jet skiing. I wanted to make sure they’d be going to a good place. I made the reservation, the owner was super nice - explained everything, what it was, the price, etc. We drove ourselves to the office and it was chaos in the reception area. A lady greeted us and checked us in but there was tons of tourists all over the place. Then we went out to the boat slip where this boat takes you out to the platform where they do the activities. We waited for about 15 minutes and then the boat guy told my family to get on. Some of the other people who were not going asked this blond lady if they could see everyone doing the activities from the boat slip, and she was kind of rude and said nope, you can’t see anything! They go far away. The truth is if you drive to the beach around the back of the shopping center on Kalanianaole Highway, you have a clear view of all of the activities from the beach area, which is public and has parking. While you can see it with your naked eye, If you have a telephoto lens, you should be able to get some great pics/video. My kids were taken to parasail immediately upon arrival. It was the first time for both and they were able to parasail tandem, which made it more enjoyable for them. One of the crew, Nick, was very kind and patient with them, made them feel comfortable, and made their parasailing experience enjoyable. He also took some really great photos of them. They parasailed for quite awhile and they were dipped twice in the water which they both thoroughly enjoyed. And then they headed back to the platform for the jet ski portion. From the beach, I saw people jet skiing and assumed it was my family. When the transport boat headed back toward the office, I drove to the office to meet them. I saw a family who was on their original transport boat leaving so I figured it was perfect timing. But when I went into the office, my family wasn’t there. So I waited by the video screens where they try to sell you photos/videos. And this is where I have mixed reviews. There was a girl with glasses complaining behind the counter about how tired she was and what she was going to order for dinner and the transport boat driver came in to complain about how they weren’t getting enough tips. It was just really unprofessional. The blond girl was complaining about how they’d be stuck there to at least 6:30. It was like they all hated their jobs. They work in Hawaii, on the ocean, all day...maybe the pay is bad? I don’t know, but they should probably complain when customers aren’t standing right in front of them. I called my husband and he had an issue. He said one of the crew, Shawn, was very rude. He decided to put a giant group of 16 who just arrived on the jet skis before my family, who has now been floating out there for 2 hours. My husband said they were in line before them and Shawn said no, was a total jerk, and made them wait. So Nick to the rescue! He offered to let my family swim with the turtles while they waited. Thank you Nick! My kids LOVED it. When they finally got to jet ski, my kids rode tandem and had a great time. My son was allowed to drive it since he was with an adult. My husband also enjoyed his time. They finally returned 4 hours later to the office. My husband tipped Nick (although I suspect they share tips - boo everyone else). Then they try to sell you videos and pics. So, as a Disney fan where they charge you $20 for one picture at Disney World, the prices didn’t seem outrageous to me. $50 for video of both activities or $80 for videos and pics of both activities. You get to preview them. Most people didn’t buy, but again, it didn’t seem ourageous to me, especially the video price. I think overall, with video, 2 parasail rides, 3 jet ski rides - it was in the neighborhood of almost $400. Again, thought it was a good deal. Thanks to Nick, they got to swim and look for turtles for free. Based on other reviews where parasailing is only a few minutes, my kids really got our money’s worth. It was just the unexpected wait due to Shawn and my husband said they were a hot mess out on the platform. Tip: If you even have the slightest motion-sickness, do not recommend spectating from the platform. It was a windy day and the platform bounced and moved a lot. Drive to the beach with your beach chair and cold drinks, and enjoy the view from solid ground.

Scuba diving was AWESOME! The best part about it? The crew! Sam, Sammy, Nicole, Colin, and Sheila were all amazing and so patient. The diving instructors were seriously the best and were so patient with us newbies. It took me a while to get used to breathing with the respirator in my mouth, and they were ok with just letting me get used to it. I was a little freaked out at first, but they calmed my worries and encouraged me to do it! I'm so glad I did too, cause it was an amazing experience. My biggest shout out has to go to Colin, though. He is so chill and laid back, and made you feel like you're his friend. I'm a big girl and had some trouble getting back onto the board from the water after we were done diving. A lot of people will make you feel like a piece of crap for being a big girl and trying to do activities like that, but Colin didn't. And that really made the difference in my day. He just encouraged me anyway and lent me a helping hand (literally). I so appreciate being treated like everyone else, and if Colin's mom is reading this, rock on! He's a cool kid :). The parasailing experience was awesome! I am afraid of heights but thoroughly enjoyed myself! I was a little worried that the harness wouldn't fit (I'm a big girl), but it was fine, with room to spare! The crew was awesome and let us re-book to a day earlier since our plans had changed, no fees! I would definitely come here again

My friend and I both did the Jet Ski’s and it was a lot of fun. The only thing that we didn’t care for would be that we had to pay extra for goggles and for pictures off of a go-pro . Also, the boat took a little while getting back to the main building. Overall Jet-skiing was very fun.

PRO's Great Location Multiple Activities at One Location Professional CON's Long Wait Because of Transportation to Barge Jet Ski's Throttle Was Limited by Screw $10 Charge to Wear Goggles Expensive to Purchase Go Pro Pictures We rented Jet Ski's for an hour but actually took about three waiting for transportation to the location and waiting for our turn. I did not like the fact the throttles on the Yamaha Waverunners was altered (Beware). Overall good experience but reserve more time in your schedule than you think you will need.