I'M SOARING! A long overdue review…read more.. 5.0+ One morning, as we sat in our Waikiki hotel room, I overheard my husband talking on the phone. Most of the conversation was garbled, but I distinctly heard the words "airport" and "reservations." Knowing my daredevil husband all too well, and remembering that he has skydived in the past, I immediately had to put a stop to whatever adventure he was planning. "I AM NOT JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE TODAY!" I exclaimed. Then, for emphasis, I added, as simply and clearly as possible: "NOT today." He assured me that we were not skydiving. But as we drove farther from Waikiki, heading north, and began seeing signs for the airport, I knew something was up. I took a deep breath and walked into the office of Paradise Air Hawaii, where we met Tom and Denise. They were both so warm, friendly and welcoming. They talked about their many years of experience and the thousands of flights they have conducted in powered hang gliders, also known as trikes; an open-air aircraft that offer an entirely different kind of flying experience. Tom has quite the resume. He is an FAA-certified flight instructor and has more than 6,000 hours of experience flying this type of aircraft. He is also an accomplished skydiver, hang-glider pilot, BASE jumper, aerial photographer and Hollywood stunt professional. Tom was inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame in 2019 and has even skydived with former President George H. W. Bush. Needless to say, we felt that we were in very capable hands. After a safety briefing and getting geared up, we were ready to go. Tony flew with Tom, while I flew with Denise. Just as with an airplane, we picked up speed along the runway. As we lifted off, I could feel the excitement building. And then suddenly, we were airborne. The sights we saw as we flew over Oʻahu's North Shore are something that have stayed with me ever since, although they are difficult to put into words. It was the feeling of the air all around me, the sounds and the complete openness of the experience that made it unlike anything I had ever done before. I was soaring. It was AMAZING! We flew over beaches, mountain ranges and fields. At one point, we even saw a 360-degree rainbow, a once-in-a-lifetime sight that I will never forget. There was also a point during the flight when Denise gave me control of the aircraft for a minute or so. Yes, I can officially say that I flew a powered hang glider! Because we were in the air a bit longer than usual, I even accumulated an hour of flight instruction time. I never expected that to happen when I woke up that morning! The landing was just as smooth as the takeoff. But once we were back on the ground, I already missed being up in the sky and feeling that incredible sense of freedom. Sometimes, it's the things we are unsure of, the things that make our hearts pound and send our adrenaline rushing, that make us feel most alive. And sometimes, you just have to trust your daredevil husband.

I've been walking through a pretty unbelievable difficult journey. However, through this painful…read morejourney I've decided to keep living and am focused on checking off my bucket list! Life is a journey. How you choose to live yours is up to you. Do some activities carry risks? Yes. However, in my opinion you risk your life every day if/when you get inside a vehicle and travel anywhere. That's why it's so important to stay close to the Lord! Where ever you are on the island will be a beautiful drive to Durham airfield. There is plenty of room for parking, but still get there early enough you can be relaxed. When you book your reservation, Heidi is pretty thorough on when you need to arrive and what to expect when you get there. I love heights. Always have. As far back as I can remember, I dreamed of being a pilot and also jumping out of a plane. I just didn't realize it would take a dark journey for me to make at least one of these dreams a reality. In 2018 , I discovered North Shore Oahu was one of the top 10 places to skydive in the world. Score ~ booked and jumped! Then in 2021 I discovered hang gliding was also available just a hop skip and a jump down from Skydiving Hawaii on Durham Airfield. It wasn't much of a conversation with myself that morning when I decided to book both hang gliding and my 2nd skydiving jump over the North Shore in the same day. I know, right?! It was epic! Tom and Heidi were amazing. Not only did I enjoy my conversation with each of them, but I enjoyed my 45+ minute flight with Tom. Spectacular views of the island I love. Tom explained how the glider worked. He also allowed me the experience of holding the wings as we flew. Flying free feels like sitting on the back of a motorcycle which I also enjoy doing and still do. The pictures show the beauty below, but they don't share the exhilaration of sitting in the seat flying high! The saddest part was coming back down to reality. Thanks Tom for an amazing memory and one I would and will repeat in a heartbeat!! All rules, and chances of mishaps are reviewed with each and every applicant. This sort of activity is not for everyone, however, each applicant signs a paper indicating their understanding of the risk. It's always incredibly sad to hear when accidents happen. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a loved one who is choosing to experience an activity such as hang gliding. Accidents happen. In the short amount of time I spent with Tom and Heidi never once did I feel they would purposely jeopardize anyone's life while they share their love of hang gliding.

Blake was fantastic! She and the Onit crew made our last minute long weekend memorable. We went…read moresailing, hit up some amazing restaurants, and even went for a Cessna ride over Oahu. I can not speak highly enough of OnItOahu's dedication to making our time on the island unforgettable. I recommend OnItOahu for any and all of your vacation needs.

Blake from OnIt Oahu was super awesome! She hooked us up with a Luau at the Polynesian Culture…read moreCenter, local surfing, and an impromptu skydiving session over the coast of the North Shore. She knows the area, knows the people, and sets everything up so personally. Highly recommend getting in touch if you are headed to Oahu, if you want a authentic island experience. Hope to see you next we're out!!

Bill and his guys are excellent. Safe, fun and absolutely stunning to see and experience. My son…read moresaw two whales this week while in the glider. This is a must do when on Oahu!

Great experience!…read more Bill was great, and my pilot Sean was a real pro and very knowledgeable! And it was an absolutely fun ride!

Overall the skydiving activity was great! Guides are superb. Really recommend this if you're coming…read moreto Hawaii. The video on the other hand is really expensive and is only about 4 minuets long and won't contain most of the jump only the first 30 seconds and the landing part. (210$ is too much for this) The push from the front desk staff to tip after we paid over 700$ for the service was annoying also, they should pay the staff enough money for what they do so we won't need to tip them.

In search of adventure, I decided to skydive while on vacation on Oahu. I'm very happy that I did,…read moreand this is an amazing and responsible place to enjoy it to the fullest. You just can't top the views (equal only to paragliding in Switzerland, which I've done twice (Parajoy)). I highly recommend H Tours for adventure in Hawaii! Thanks for the amazing experience!!

What an amazing day! Robert was an incredible tour guide. He knows everything about the island…read moreand made the most of our day. He planned a day tailored to what we wanted to experience and our adventure level. He even educated us on Hawaii's culture and history along the way. We enjoyed beautiful views, pristine beaches, swam with sea turtles, hiked to waterfalls, explored a mermaid cave, snorkeled and jumped off a cliff! The best part was he took over 400 pictures and videos for us. We never had to take out our cameras or worry about capturing the moments. All we had to do was enjoy ourselves. My family of four had a wonderful day and we all loved every part of it!!

Do yourself a favor and book a full day or better yet two with Godspeed Adventures! Robert is a…read moreblast to be around with his up beat personality and adventurous mind set. You will be guided to the hidden gems of Hawaii geared specifically towards how adventurous you are. Robert is very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and is happy to answer all questions/recommendations you may have. Thank you Robert for a time Heather and I will always remember. Mahalo

Adding the Shark Dive to our trip right before heading to the island was the best decision we made…read more This was the most incredible experience I have ever experienced. We arrived a little more than 30 minutes prior to our charter time, unfortunately the captain missed us at check in and we joined a later charter which worked out really well for us. Captain Ken was our boat captain and he was very kind & knowledgeable, he provided us alot of information prior to us taking off and while we were out on the water. He also had floating camera handles he allowed us to use - thanks Ken - we didn't even think about this. The First Mate & crew on our charter were great and very informative. It was whale season in Hawaii while we were there so we were able to see sprays from the whales on the trip out to the shark encounter area. We were able to see whales breaching the water in the distance, we also saw alot of sharks. The charter takes us 3 miles off shore & then hooks up to the shark cages that are tethered out in the open water while charters go to and from. It is about a 20 minute boat ride out to the shark cages & 20 minutes back. Each group gets so spend roughly 20 minutes in the shark cage, getting up close and personal with these majestic creatures. Captain Ken took some video footage from a pole camera and we were able to be in the background in the cage, the video provided by the captain was clear and a great perspective. I am so glad that we added this to our trip because this was hands down one of the coolest experiences of my life! I would definitely do this again, on our next trip to Hawaii.

First, the trip started a little late. They were about 15 minutes late to pick us up since the last…read morecharter had run over. No big deal, but we wish they could have at least told us since we had to show up 30 minutes early, we were standing around for almost an hour with no real communication about them being late. Because they were late to pick us up, they seemed a little rushed, telling us we needed to make sure we were quick and rushing us into the water. I get that they were behind but it wasn't our fault. The water was very, very rough. Which is not the boat's fault either, but just a warning to others. I have heard sometimes it's super calm so I am sure it's likely time of year, but when we went it was bad. Almost every single person got seasick. Also, when you go in the cage, it's almost worse for the seasickness. You are getting tossed around badly inside that thing. We actually had to hold on pretty hard. We were given some cool facts about the sharks and the waters, but it was like 5 minutes worth. We wish they would have talked with us a little bit more. Also, they were very thorough with instructions regarding safety of the cage, which is great. They gave no instructions about the mask and snorkel. I guess they just assumed everyone understood, but we had one guy get in the water and asked how to use the snorkel. I guess overall, when compared to other boat tours we had went on in Hawai'i, this one just doesn't compare. They provide no drinks or snacks (which again is okay, but for the same cost on another boat we were given them). Seeing the sharks was super cool; I just don't know if it was worth it.

Absolutely AMAZING one time experience! From the moment we checked in, the staff made us feel…read morecomfortable and excited. Skydiving has been on my bucket list forever and getting to do it with my son, daughter, and niece made it even more special. The adrenaline, the views, and the whole vibe were unreal! An unforgettable experience we'll be talking about for a long time...100% worth it!

Who does not have skydiving on their life list?! Well, I got a chance to do this with the best…read morepeople in my life in the best place in the world, Hawaii! We had a reservation for 7am and we were harnessed up and waited until 8am and off we went in the plane. My tandem partner was Cam and he was amazing! He gave me the safety briefing and told me to take the "banana" position for a smoother ride. We had an amazing airplane ride up, with views of North Shore and we saw mountains, oceans, amazing cloud coverage and whales! The airplane went up to 14k and had to circle a bit to find the right air condition. Cam asked me if I wanted a standard exit or if I wanted a reverse flip exit! Of course I wanted the reverse! So amazing. We went through a rain cloud and it hurt. Haha. As we were parachuting down, it was obvious I was having a blast and so Cam did a lot of loopty loops (not the official name). We landed on our butts in the field.... Best landing ever. Apparently the winds were picking up and we were the only load for the day. They also told me the wind was so strong the previous day that they did not even fly. We were lucky! I bought the video and photo package and it was well worth it. They got us our footage within an hour of the jump. Please come and create your own experience.