All Reviews for Ko Olina Resorts

Husband and daughter loved this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation. This is our 2nd catamaran trip from this harbor but first time with this company. Staff was top notch: knowledgeable about dolphin conservation, friendly, professional. Exceptional all around. My daughter snorkeled with a staff member and he swam to the bottom to get her a shell, cleaned it properly and gave it to her. Husband loved the bar. Only gripe: a lower price should be charged for all under 21 yrs old since they don't get alcohol like the adults do but pay the same price.

I came to Hawaii as part of my work and participated in a dolphin tour that I had been interested in for a while during my free time. The meeting time was early at 6 AM, but I was able to swim not only with dolphins but also with sea turtles and fish, and I got to experience kayaking as well. Additionally, there was a mini lesson for hula dancing that I could join! It was a half-day tour, and the staff were cheerful and it was a lot of fun. I definitely want to participate again. If I had to mention something, the tour photos were available for purchase on a USB for $60, but when I looked at them later, I realized there weren't many of my photos, so while it was a nice keepsake, I felt it wasn't necessary to buy them.

仕事の一環でハワイに来て、自由時間に以前から興味のあるドルフィンツアーに参加しました。朝6時集合と早いですが、ドルフィンだけでなく、ウミガメや魚と一緒に泳ぐことができましたし、カヤックなども体験できます。それから、フラの体験ミニレッスンにも参加できます！半日のツアーですが、スタッフも明るくて楽しかったです。ぜひ、また参加したいです。敢えて言うなら、ツアーの写真をUSBで60ドルで購入できるのですが、後で見たら自分の写真はあまりなかったので、記念にはなりますが購入の必要はなかったかなと思いました。

According to our guide, there are times when you might not see them, but on the day we participated, we immediately spotted dolphins as soon as we got on the boat! We quickly got ready and headed out to sea. We were able to see a wild mother and baby dolphin playing and swimming close enough to reach out to them. We encountered dolphins 2 or 3 more times after that, and we were very satisfied. We also had an encounter with a sea turtle.

ガイドさんの話では見れない場合もあるとのことでしたが、私たちが参加した日は船にのってすぐにｲﾙｶが！すぐに準備して海へ。手のとどきそうな場所を野生のイルカの親子が戯れながら泳いでいく様子がみれました。その後も2～3回ｲﾙｶと遭遇でき、大満足です。ウミガメとも遭遇できました。

This was our family's first trip to Hawaii. Since it was highly recommended in every guidebook, we enrolled in Dolphin University.

It takes just under an hour to get from Waikiki to the harbor, but thanks to the cheerful conversation from the driver, we arrived in no time.

I recommend trying the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery.

I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication to the hotel, but a kind family who was also on the trip shared some with me, which helped ease my seasickness a bit. However, I think motion sickness medication is essential.

It was a wonderful time swimming with dolphins and seeing turtles.

家族では始めてのハワイ旅行。
どのガイドブックにも載っていて評判が良さそうだったのでイルカ大学に入学してきました。

ワイキキから港まで一時間弱かかりますが運転手の陽気な会話にあっという間に着きました。

レナーズベーカリーのマラサダも食べられるのはオススメです。

酔い止めの薬をホテルへ忘れてきてしまいましたが同乗した他の優しい家族連れの方に頂き船酔いが少しばかり緩和されましたが酔い止め薬、必須だと思います。

イルカと一緒に泳げたり亀が見れたりと素晴らしい時間でした。

I participated in the deluxe plan. I didn't drink much, but the barbecue lunch was delicious. It included a bodyboarding lesson, but there was no actual lesson; it felt more like riding the waves on my own in a private setting. The ground was rocky and painful, and it was hot, so I think it's better to wear marine shoes instead of flip-flops. You have to carry your own float, which is quite tough. However, I had a great time overall.

デラックスプランで参加しました。飲み物はあまり飲まなかったですが、バーベキューランチは美味しかったです。ボディーボードレッスン付きでしたが、レッスンは無く貸切にはなりますが勝手に自分で波に乗る感じでした。地面がゴツゴツしていて痛いし暑いので、ビーサンよりマリンシューズでずっと履きっぱなしがいいと思います。浮き輪を自分で運ばないとなのでかなりキツイです。でも一日十分楽しめました。

I participated with my sister. A few years ago, I joined a tour on Oahu with a friend for the first time and was deeply moved, so I decided to share the same experience with my sister. The boat was significantly smaller than the one I had been on before, and since there were many participants that day, we had to sit in a position where it was difficult to see outside the front of the boat (I could barely see through a foggy small window by standing up), which made it a bit cramped and I ended up feeling a little seasick. At one point, our seats became a storage area, and we had nowhere to sit. I had never felt uncomfortable during my previous participation, so I felt sad thinking it shouldn't have been like this. If I had experienced something like this during my previous participation, I might have chosen a different tour instead. (If the Japanese guide had shown a bit more consideration, it might have felt completely different...)

However, I was able to see many dolphins and three baby sea turtles, which quickly lifted my spirits. In the end, we danced the hula and had a fun time returning.

I heard that they will be purchasing a larger boat for the summer, so I would like to consider joining again during my next visit.

姉と二人で参加しました。数年前に初めてオアフ島へ友人と行った際に参加をさせて頂き、大変感動した為、姉にも同じ思いを。。。との気持ちで参加を決めました。以前乗船した船より大分小さくなっており当日は参加者が多かった為、船の先端の 外が見ずらい(立ち上がってようやく曇った小窓からすこし見える程度)位置に座り窮屈だった為少し船酔いをしてしまいました。途中から私たちの席は荷物置き場になってしまい座る席がなくなりました。以前参加した時は不快な思いをする事が一度もなかった為、こんなはずではなかったとの思いにかられ悲しくなりました。以前参加した時が今回のような体験をしていたらこちらのツアーではなく違うツアーにしていたかもしれません。(日本語ガイドの方の気遣いが少しでもあれば気持ち的には全く違ったかもしれませんが、、、)
しかし、たくさんのイルカと海亀親子3匹に会う事が出来て、悲しい気持ちは一気に吹っ飛びました。　最後はフラダンスを踊り楽しく帰って来れました。

夏には大きい船を購入されるそうなので、次回訪問時はまた検討したいと思います。

The class president was very energetic, and I had a great time on the bus without a moment to feel sleepy.

I enjoyed watching the dolphins, but I wanted to swim with them... As a diver and swimmer, I felt that the life jacket was unnecessary (>_<). Just looking down... While it might be necessary to keep everyone together and prevent chasing, the staff were all free diving... What a shame.

I wanted to eat freshly made malasadas from Leonard's since we were there.

I mentioned some downsides, but overall, I had a lot of fun throughout the half day.

I was happy that they took a lot of photos. Whether the photo data for $60 is cheap or expensive is a bit ambiguous. It's not just our photos. However, there were many pictures that we couldn't have taken ourselves, so that was a plus.

I recommend it for those who aren't very good at swimming.

テンション高い学級委員長さんで、バスの中、眠くなる暇もなくとても楽しかったです。

イルカを観れて楽しかったけど、一緒に泳ぎたかった…。ダイバー、スイマーの私としては、あの救命胴衣は不要(>_<)下見るだけって…。みんなで追いかけないためにも、まとまるためにも、必要なのかもしれませんが、スタッフの方はみんな素潜りしてて…。残念。

マラサダは、せっかくレナーズなのに、できたてを食べたかったなー。

とマイナス点を書きましたが、半日通して、楽しかった。

写真をいっぱい撮ってくれたのは嬉しかった。その写真データが60ドルは安いか高いか…微妙なところ。自分たちの写真だけではないから。でも、自分たちでは撮れない写真がいっぱいあったので◎かなー。

あまり泳げない人にはオススメ。

This was my sixth time participating. I was really happy and excited to see that a crew member from three years ago has become the captain! This time, while searching for dolphins, we unexpectedly encountered a whale, which is rare for this season! I was so thrilled to see its tail fin! We also saw the most dolphins I've ever seen, and when I dove in to swim with them, it was incredibly close and very healing. I'm looking forward to participating again next time!

6回目の参加でした。
3年前に参加した時のクルーの方がいつの間にかキャプテンになっててなんだか嬉しくてテンションあがっちゃいました♪
今回はイルカを探している時に、この時期じゃ珍しく、クジラに遭遇できました！尾ビレも見れたしすごく嬉しかった！！
イルカも今までで1番多く、潜って泳いだらほんとに至近距離でとても癒されました♪
また次参加できることを楽しみにしてます♪

My girlfriend and I decided to attend this luau because we were told that it is more privatized, less populated, and more personal. Indeed it was. Chiefs Luau has got be one of the most entertaining luau I have been to so far. Chief Sielu is a natural entertainer, with a real good sense of humor. The best part was Chief Sielu hand selected Ali'is to be used for demonstrations and entertainment. I believe the ali'is that he has chosen for the evening will never forget how to hold their wives, and throw them away. Overall this was the most funniest luau and great food.

Would recommend Chief's Luau to anyone looking for some wonderful entertainment. It was very well run and great value for money. We had a terrific time.

We participated as a family of four on the second day. Since we couldn't join last time, we were blessed with good weather (late April) and had a lot of fun. Also, since we could choose our favorite meals, we opted for the "all-you-can-drink" and "unlimited ride tickets." The standard package satisfied everyone. The men should challenge themselves with the bodyboarding for an additional fee... I recommend it for upper elementary school students. Please give it a try. It looks scary to watch, but it's fun when you're doing it, and the kids took turns multiple times, being very satisfied with this attraction in the afternoon, continuing to ride the board. If you plan well for five hours as a family, it will undoubtedly be the best day filled with laughter. Please participate. However, keep in mind that the participation fee adds up for a family of four, so let's consider the family's opinions when making choices.

家族４名で２日目に参加しました。前回参加できなかったので、天候にも恵まれて(４月下旬)とても楽しかったです。また、食事も好きなものがチョイスできるので、「ドリンク飲み放題」と「乗り放題券」付きにしました。スタンダードで全員満足しています。男性は別料金のボディボードにチャレンジしましょう・・・小学高学年からお勧めです。チャレンジしてください。観てると怖いのですが、やっていると楽しくて子供は何度も順番をついて午後からはこのアトラクションで大満足、ボードに乗り続けてました。とにかく家族で５時間をうまく計画すれば、笑いの絶えない最高の一日となること間違いないです。是非、参加してください。でも家族４名での参加は参加費がカサミマス、選択は家族の意見を参考にしましょう。以上

Excursion shouldn't be called Dolphin watch as it is misleading... No Dolphins! Just snorkel and deli lunch.

Although the morning was early, I had the chance to see dolphins twice and was thrilled right away. During free time, I was lucky to swim with sea turtles as well. I actually didn't have high expectations for the hula, but I ended up participating enthusiastically with flower decorations and a pareo (sarong) at the end (laughs). It was fun all the way to the end!

The staff were all kind and helped create a lively atmosphere, allowing us to fully experience the Hawaiian vibe. Now that I'm back home, I'm still enjoying the memories while looking at the pictures I purchased. This became my best memory in Hawaii. Thank you very much!

朝は早かったもののイルカは2度も見に行く機会をもらってたっぷり見られて早々に大興奮。フリータイムではウミガメとも一緒に泳げてラッキーでした。実はあまり期待してなかったフラも花飾りやパレオをつけて最後はノリノリで参加（笑）最後まで楽しかった！
スタッフさんも皆親切で盛り上げてくれ、ハワイ感を十分味合わせてくれました。帰ってきて購入した画像を見ながら、まだ楽しみに浸っています。ハワイで1番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

The entertainers were so personable. I felt like I was amongst family.
Activities, food& entertainment. The drinks were very strong

The conditions on the day I participated were very good, and I was able to swim with many dolphins—probably over 50! I was thrilled to swim alongside wild dolphins at such a close distance. I could hear their calls, and I also saw a baby dolphin swimming happily with its mother. The staff were all fun and made the experience enjoyable. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

私が参加した日はコンディションがとてもよかったみたいで、たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。たぶん50以上はいたんじゃないかな☆野生のイルカと手が届きそうなくらいな距離で一緒に泳ぐことができて大感激でした。鳴き声も聞こえるし、子どものイルカがお母さんと仲良く泳いでる姿も見れました。スッタフの方も楽しい方ばかりで、楽しませていただきました☆またハワイにいった時は参加したいです。

There are several thrilling water slides, and I had a great time! You can experience a level of excitement that you can't find in Japan! I rode the slides while filming with a waterproof digital camera, and when I watched the footage later, it turned out to be really funny! It seemed like some slides were closed due to the off-peak season, which was disappointing, but then I noticed that one lifeguard was alternating between two slides, allowing us to slide about every 30 minutes. So, I was able to ride almost all the slides, which was great. The showers in the changing room don't have hot water... It's a bit cold, so it might be better to warm up in the jacuzzi before getting out! The wind was strong and a little chilly. Climbing the stairs to the slides while carrying a float is quite tough, but you'll want to ride them multiple times! There's also a kids' pool area with an athletic course and slides, which I think they will enjoy! I definitely recommend it.

絶叫ウォータースライダーが数種類あり、とても楽しかったです♪日本にはないスリルが味わえます！！防水用のデジカメで動画撮影しながらスライダーに乗りましたが、後から観たらとても面白い動画が撮れていました♪♪閑散期なのか、スライダーが休止中の物があり、ショックーーと思っていたら、二つのスライダーを１人の監視員さんが交替交替で観ているのか、およそ３０分毎くらいに隣同士入れ替わり入れ替わりで滑れるようになっていました。なのでほぼ全部のスライダーは乗ることが出来たので良かったです。更衣室のシャワーはお湯は出ません。。。少し寒いので、着替える前にジャグジーで体を温めてから上がった方がいいかも！風が強く、少し寒かったです。スライダーに乗る前の階段が浮き輪などを持って登るのはかなりきついですが何回も乗りたくなりますよ☆お子様用のプールコーナーもアスレチックやスライダーがあり、楽しめると思います♪ぜひお勧めです。

The performances were so-so. The seating was not good even though
it was Royal seating. We didn't get our lei as promised. The food
was not very good for the price. The one saving grace was that the
staff was very nice. The young people who delivered the food was
thoughtful and polite and returned to see if we wanted more food.
The mixed drinks were no more than sugar water. I attended the
Sea Life Luau about 5 years ago and it was excellent.

I think it's smaller than I imagined.
I believe you'll want to secure a spot first, but be careful as the area around the bodyboarding attraction gets wet from the splashes.
If you're expecting something as massive as Nagashima Spa Land, you might be mistaken, but if you don't mind the rough, American vibe, I think you'll enjoy it.

イメージしているより小さいと思います。
最初に場所取りをすると思いますが、ボディボードのアトラクション周辺は水しぶきで濡れますので注意した方が良いです。
長島スパーランドのような巨大な物を期待していくと間違いですが、アメリカンな大雑把な雰囲気が嫌いでないのであれば楽しめると思いますよ。

My best memory is encountering 100 dolphins. Swimming with wild spinner dolphins is a lifelong memory for me. To see dolphins again, we took a boat out to Yokohama Beach on the west coast, which had a completely different scenery compared to the east coast. The land shaped like a god with outstretched arms, a power spot, was so shockingly beautiful that it still comes to mind vividly. I can't swim, but since there were many children among the guests, there were plenty of staff members, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. My husband was thrilled to dive at his own risk. The color of the sea was just like Blue Hawaii. It was a wonderful day.

イルカに１００ぴき出会えたことが一番の思い出です。
野生のハシナガイルカと一緒に泳いだことは、一生の思い出です。
またイルカに会うために、西海岸のヨコハマビーチ辺りまで船を出していただいたのですが、また東海岸とはぜんぜん違う景色で、パワースポットである、神様が手を広げた形の大地は、今でも目に浮かぶほど衝撃の美しさでした。
わたしは泳げませんが、ゲストにお子さんが多かったためスタッフの方もたくさんいて、安心して、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
夫は、自己責任ですもぐりをさせてもらって喜んでました。
海の色がまさにブルーハワイ。
すばらしい一日でした。

This type of pool... I don't think there is anything like it in Japan? Anyway, it's so exciting!! It was great to receive the floatation devices down below and carry them up to slide down. It felt very homey... However, the equipment for the tornado was quite heavy. It was tough for us, with two adults and two young children!! But once you slide down, you forget all that effort and get really pumped up! No matter who you are, you feel like a kid again...

こんなタイプのプール。。日本にないのではないでしょうか？ とにかくエキサイティング！！ 下で浮き輪というか、乗る物を受け取って自分たちで運んで上から滑ってくるのが良かった。。何かとてもアットホームな感じで。。でも、トルネードで乗るものはかなり重くて。大人プラス低学年2人に私たちには辛かった！！ でも、滑るとその苦労も忘れるくらい、テンション上がります！ 誰が言っても子供に帰ります。。

TRAVELING: MOM/DAD/a 16 year old/3 year old / a 6 month old infant :)

Overall:
It was a good experience. But if I had to do it again, I would just stay on beautiful Waikiki beach.

RIDES:
Park is great and have a few good rides. It is not huge. The wave pool is the best :) Also they have some good pools and small slides for the 3-year old to have a lot of fun. Water was not 100% clean but acceptable. wave pool was very clean :)

FOOD: BAD BAD BAD!
Only negative is the food. They tell you "NO OUTSIDE FOOD" but the food court is really below average quality. Even for a park. And pricey. Eat a good/healthy breakfast and bring in a few granola bars, ... to keep me going until 3:30 when they close. It is not that long... you dont want to fill yourself up with greasy food when you are going on rides, anyway :) $9 french fries were really old and not attractive at all.

Transportation was great, on time, and friendly.

Overall we had fun and it was a good memory. Thanks.

I had a wonderful experience.

The chief host was truly entertaining, and I was laughing from start to finish. I laughed so much that my stomach hurt. I even forgot to eat at the buffet and could only manage one plate.

I enjoyed the Polynesian dance and music, but I think the highlight of the show was the chief's comedic talk. It was filled with warm and witty comments, fun jokes, and stories that resonated with the heart amidst all the laughter.

However, most of the chief's jokes are geared towards adults. There were many small children present, and there were moments when they could participate in the show, but overall, I believe it is primarily an adult-oriented show.

I went with my daughter, but I highly recommend it for couples celebrating anniversaries. The chief will celebrate with you.

When I go to Hawaii again, I would love to attend this show once more.

素晴らしい思い出ができました。

司会のチーフの方が、本当におもしろくて最初から最後まで笑いっぱなしでした。
笑いすぎてお腹が痛くなりました。ビュッフェなのに食べるのを忘れて一皿しか食べられないほどでした。

ポリネシアンダンスや音楽も楽しめましたが、このショーの一番の売りはコメディアンでもあるチーフのトークだと思います。暖かく機転のきいたコメント、楽しい冗談、笑いの中にも心に響くお話と盛りだくさんでした。

ただ、チーフのジョークの内容はほとんどが大人向きです。小さいお子様たちも多くいらしていて、ショーに参加できる場面もありましたが、基本は大人のためのショーだと思います。

私は娘と行きましたが、カップルで記念日の参加はおすすめです。チーフにお祝いしてもらえます。

ハワイに行った時は、また行きたいと思います。

After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.

シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。

Many attractions were closed on weekdays, which disappointed the kids. The all-you-can-eat barbecue included steak, chicken, potatoes, and salad, but the selection was lacking. I can't recommend this. However, I suggest that first-time visitors go during the hotter months.

平日だったのでやってないアトラクションが多々あり子供は残念がっていました。
食べ放題のバーベキューはステーキとチキン、ポテトにサラダと品数が？？これはおすすめできません。
まぁ、はじめて行かれる方は暑い時期に行かれることをお勧めします。

The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.

I drove to Coral Creek by rental car. It's easy to find as it's located in a residential area. I didn't specify a two-some, but I was able to play in a two-some without being paired with others. The rough was deep and there were many bushes, making it difficult to find my balls, and I lost quite a few. I think it's better to bring extra balls.

コーラルクリークまでレンタカーでいきました。住宅街の中で場所はわかりやすいです。2サム指定しませんでしたが、他の方と組まされずに、2サムでまわれました。ラフが深くやブッシュが多くて、球を探せずにロストすることが多かったです。球は多めに持っていったほうがいいと思います。

On the day of the event, the waves were high and the weather wasn't great, but the staff's strong desire for the participants to see the dolphins really came through. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to see the dolphins up close, even if it was just for a short time. Next time, I would like to join this tour again on a day with better weather.

当日は波も高く天候もすぐれてはなかったけど、スタッフの皆さんの何とかイルカを参加者に見てほしいという気持ちがとても伝わりました。その甲斐あってわずかの時間でしたがイルカをまじかで見ることができました。次回は天候のいい日にもいう一度こちらのツアーでお願いします。

Choosing Paradise Helicopters was the best thing I've done while in Hawaii. The staff was courteous and very professional. You knew right away you and your family were in good hands. The ride was superb and worth the money you pay! They don't charge as much as other companies do!!

I signed up on a whim considering the local weather, but I was able to participate without any worries thanks to the courteous service. It was a lot of fun.

現地で天候を考えながら思いつきで申込みましたが、丁寧な対応で不安なく参加できました。とても楽しかったです。

Absolutely fantastic! Our pilot, Josh, was extremely knowledgeable about Oahu and the sites we flew over. Had the one hour tour and was able to get fantastic photos. Strongly recommended to anyone wanting an informed view from the skies.