All Reviews for Ko Olina Resorts

awesome. great activities. excellent food and overall memorable experience. Must see attraction.

It was truly a wonderful tour!! I got to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the staff were cheerful and made it so much fun. Normally, I get seasick, but I forgot about it and had the best time ever*\(^o^)/* Thank you very much.

本当に素敵なツアーでした！！
イルカもウミガメも会えて、スタッフの皆さんも明るくてとても楽しかったです。
普段は船酔いしちゃう私ですが酔うことも忘れて最高の時間を過ごすことができました*\(^o^)/*
ありがとうございました。

I was able to see dolphins after all. First, I want to commend the crew for their cheerful attitude. Despite it being early in the morning, their energetic greetings of "alo-----ha------!!!!!!!" and "HAHAHA" instantly lifted my spirits. The brightness they exuded is something you can't experience in Japan. It was a brightness that blew away the typical Japanese shyness of wanting to do something but feeling embarrassed. Next, I want to highlight that I got to see dolphins twice. However, I can't forget the shock of jumping in. Make sure to hold your goggles tightly, and when you jump in, first! Breathe out! If you mistakenly inhale like I did, you'll have a painful experience. It's literally painful, so be sure to listen carefully to what the crew says. But once you get past that, you can see the crystal-clear water, the white sandy ocean floor (have you seen it?), and the dolphins! Additionally, those who have been good in their daily lives might even get to meet Mr. Turtle and Mr. Octopus.

I'm really glad I chose this place to create memories at the end of my student life. MAHALO~.

　とにかくイルカには会えました。まず評価したいのはクルーのみなさんの笑顔の対応です。早朝にもかかわらず「alo-----ha------!!!!!!!」「HAHAHA」という元気な挨拶でテンションがいっきにあがります。日本人にはない明るさは、日本では味わえません。日本人の特徴としてある、したいけどできない恥ずかしさを吹き飛ばすような明るさでした。次に評価したいのは、イルカに二回も会えたこと。ただし、飛び込むときの衝撃は忘れられません。しっかりゴーグルをおさえて、飛び込んだら、まず！息を！吐く！私のように間違えて吸ってしまうと、痛い目にあいます。文字通り痛い目にあうので、クルーのいうことはよく聞きましょう。でもここを乗り越えると、透き通った水、白い海底の砂（みたことあります？）そしてイルカ！が見られます。さらに日頃の行いの良い人はウミガメ先生や、タコくんにも会うことができます。
　学生生活の最後の思い出づくりにここを選んでほんとによかったです。MAHALO～。

The Japanese staff explained everything from start to finish, so I was able to participate with peace of mind.
There were waves, and I got seasick, feeling quite ill even in the water. But I was really happy to see so many dolphins!
For lunch, I had a burger made by the captain! It was incredibly delicious!!!
I also got a tattoo sticker, which made for a nice memory!
I only had a little time for hula, but since it's not something I get to do often, I was glad to experience it.
It truly became a wonderful memory!

日本人の方が最初から最後まで説明してくれるので、安心して参加できました☆
波があったので、船酔いしてしまい、海の中でも波がひどく酔ってしまいました。でも、イルカがたくさんいてすごく嬉しかったです！
昼食は船長が作ったバーガーを食べました！すごく美味しかったです！！！
タトゥーシールも付けてもらえて良い記念になりました！
フラは少しだけの時間でしたが、あまりできないの体験なので、フラができてよかったです♪
本当に楽しい思い出になりました☆

This is about my 80th trip to Hawaii! I mainly come here for golf. Recently, prices have gone up everywhere in Hawaii, and in the metropolitan area, the Aqua Line has become cheaper at 800 yen. It’s more cost-effective to play golf around Chiba Prefecture for about 7,000 yen, and the facilities can't even be compared to Japan's luxurious golf courses. Among the few options in Hawaii, there are some reasonably priced courses where the fairway maintenance is on par with Japanese golf courses. I've played at Coral Creek several times, but the roads can be confusing, so I recommend renting a car navigation system or using a smartphone map to get there.

ハワイは約８０回目位！
もっぱらゴルフに来ています。
ハワイは最近はどこも値段が上がり、首都圏ならアクアラインも８００円と安くなり、千葉県あたりで７０００円程度でゴルフした方が安上がりで設備にいたっては日本の贅沢なゴルフ場とは比較しようがありません。
そんな中で数少ないハワイの中ではまあまあ、お手頃でフェアウェイのメンテナンスも日本のゴルフ場並みにメンテされているゴルフ場。
何度かコーラルクリークでプレーしましたが、道がわかりにくいので、カーナビを借りられるか、スマホのマップを参照に行かれると良いと思います。

What a fun night. From the running commentary on the way there to the Chief who is hilarious, what a great sense of humour! My daughter and I loved the way the luau incorporated songs and dance from all of the Polynesian islands. Really well done. The whole audience were involved throughout. The location was fabulous with the cliff face on the one side, the ocean and Rabbit Island on the other. Beautiful.

This was an excellent short intro adventure helicopter tour. The staff was professional, friendly and accomodating from the moment we arrived. My wife, daughter and her friend thorougly enjoyed this and will be looking forward to doing it again when we return.

We loved the chief's Luau. We have been to several and this was our second time to attend Chief's. The food is very good, my husband loves the poi..., the setting is great and the highlight is the Chief. He is just a wonderful entertainer!

First, I recommend securing a spot. The area near the wave pool is a great choice!

There is surprisingly little shade, so aim for the shade of the trees!

There are also plenty of slides, which are a lot of fun. Shaka has appeared on TV, so definitely check it out! The prices are reasonable, and I'm satisfied!

まずは場所の確保をオススメします。波のプール近くがオススメですよ
日陰が意外と少ないので木の陰を狙って下さい！

スライダーもたくさんあって楽しいです。シャカはＴＶにも出ているので是非！
お値段も手頃で満足です！

I participated in late January. It was cold and windy from the morning, and the sea was rough. According to the staff, the tours had been canceled the day before and the day before that due to bad weather, and even when they went ahead, they couldn't encounter any dolphins. However, on the day we participated, we were fortunate enough to meet many groups of dolphins. There were even baby dolphins swimming, which was very moving. After finishing swimming and getting back on the boat, it was incredibly cold, but the staff cheered us up with their cheerful attitude, making it a really great experience.

1月下旬に参加しました。朝から強風で肌寒く、海が荒れていました。スタッフによると前日や前々日も悪天候のためツアー自体がキャンセルになったり、決行してもイルカに遭遇できなかったようですが、私たちが参加した日は幸いなことにたくさんのイルカの群れに出会うことができました。赤ちゃんイルカも泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。泳ぎ終わって船上に上がってきてからが寒くて仕方なかったですが、スタッフの皆さんが陽気に盛り上げてくれてすごくいい体験ができました。

Basically, everything is in English. Honestly, we couldn't enjoy it much since we don't understand English. The show is very interactive, with a strong tendency to bring audience members on stage for fun conversations, which might not be suitable for those who want to see Polynesian dance. I think it would be very enjoyable for those who are fluent in English, have a good sense of humor, and are comfortable dancing in front of others. The staff was kind. There were several changes to the pickup location and time since the reservation, but they accommodated us when we informed them that there was a person in a wheelchair.

基本、すべて英語です。英語がわからない我々は正直あまり楽しめませんでした。
ショーも参加型のショーで観客を舞台に上げて楽しく会話をするといった傾向が強く、ポリネシアンダンスを見たいという方には不向きかもしれません。
英語が堪能でノリがよく人前で踊るのも平気という方にはとても楽しいと思います。
スタッフの方は親切でした。
予約時からピックアップ場所や時間が何回か変更になりましたが、車いすの人間がいることを伝えると対応していただけました。

I had a reservation for 12:40 PM, but when I arrived early, they moved my start time up to exactly noon, and I ended up playing alone. While I was getting ready at the 10th tee, the group of four in front of me kindly let me go ahead, and I was able to finish the front nine in about an hour and a half. Since it was not crowded, I was able to practice my approaches and putting several times along the way, and I was very satisfied.

午後零時４０分の予約でしたが、早めに到着したところ、インスタートを正午ちょうどに繰り上げてくれ、１人で回ることとなりました。１０番ティで準備していると前の４人組がお先にどうぞということになり、１時間半程度でハーフを終えることができました。すいていたため、途中でアプローチやパットを何度も練習でき、大満足でした。

We went with my wife to this location during our vacations in Oahu and really enjoyed ourselves. The facilities are well mantained and most of the slides are close together, so it's easy to move around changing from one to another. The staff was very friendly and helped a lot to get the most of this experience.

I previously participated in a dolphin tour in Guam, but unfortunately, I only saw their fins at that time, so I didn't have high expectations this time. However, it was amazing.

Seeing a large group of dolphins from the water, rather than from the boat, was truly magical.

It seemed there were several pods of dolphins, and I was glad to see quite a few of them.

Also, this time of year is apparently when whales are raising their young, and I was lucky enough to see a whale. It became a wonderful memory.

以前グアムでイルカツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、その時は残念ながら背びれくらいしか見えなかったので過度の期待はしてなかったのですが今回は最高でした。

船からではなく海に入って海の中から見るイルカの大群はとても幻想的でした。

いくつかのイルカの群れがいたようでかなりのイルカが見れて良かったです。


又、この時期はクジラが子育ての時期らしく、なんとクジラを見ることができました。
いい思い出になりました。

It's a water slide that feels like it's not in Japan! A couple in their late 20s had a great time!

However, even with the all-you-can-drink option, I honestly only had about two drinks.

As for the lunch buffet, it might be better not to have high expectations for the price?! There’s plenty of junk food available, so that was totally fine for me.

日本ではないようなウォータースライダー！
20代後半カップルでも、十分楽しめました！！

ただ、ドリンク飲放題つけててもドリンク正直2杯くらいしか飲まなかった。

ランチビュッフェはお値段のわりに、あまり期待しないほうがいいかも？！
ジャンクフードが普通に売ってるのでそれで全然オッケーだったなぁと

Last time, I participated in the Dolphin Middle School program, and this time I joined the university program. I was expecting to see a lot since I saw many last time, but I only got to see a few dolphins this time. It's natural, so there's nothing that can be done about it. However, the atmosphere on the boat was friendly, and I had a great time! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate.

前回はイルカ中学に参加させてもらったので、
今回は大学に参加させて貰いました。
前回は沢山見られたので期待していたのですが
イルカが見れたのは少しだけ…
自然のものなのでしかたないんですけど
でも船の中はフレンドリーで楽しめますよ！
また機会があったら参加させて貰います。

I went for the first time.
It was a Saturday, but it was not crowded, so it was nice not to have to wait in line.
However, not all facilities are open all the time, so it might not be ideal for those who want to visit the same facility multiple times.
Also, if you have small children, the places to play are limited, so the cost-performance ratio decreases quite a bit. I took my 4-year-old, and while there were plenty of options in the children's pool, we were able to have a good time.

初めて行きました。
土曜日でしたが空いていて、並ばず混まずで、よかったです。
ただし、全ての施設が常時開いているのではないので、同じ施設に何度も行きたい人にはいまいちかも。
また、子供が小さい場合は、遊べるところが限られるのでコスパはかなりさがりますが、4歳児を連れていきましたが子供用プールも充実していたので、それなりに遊べました。

I was really happy to meet the dolphins, but the sea conditions on the day were not very good, so it was quite rocky. There were about 4 to 5 people who got seasick, and when we entered the water, the waves were high, making it difficult to search for the dolphins.

I was a bit surprised that, besides the dolphins, there were no beautiful fish in the sea at all. Perhaps it was because the waves were high and we were close to the shore? I was expecting to see the fish I had seen in the waters of Guam, so it was disappointing. Even while snorkeling, I didn't see many fish.

However, the staff's response was very good. I would like to try again someday. Thank you very much.

イルカに会えて、すごく嬉しかったですが当日の海のコンディションがあまりよくなかった為かなり揺れました。酔ってしまった方も、4〜5名おり、海に入った時も波も高くイルカを探すのが大変でした。
少しびっくりしたのが、イルカの他に海にキレイな魚など、全くいなかったことです。
波が高く、陸から近かったからかな？グアムの海でみた魚達を想像してたので残念でした。シュノーケルでも、魚はあまり見れなかったです。
しかし、スタッフの対応はとてもよかったです。いつかリベンジしたいです。ありがとうございました。

How many times has it been?! It's so much fun! This time, we participated because my 8-year-old son was able to ride all the attractions! If you have the time, I definitely recommend going at least once.

何度目でしょうか？！？！？！楽しいです！今回は8歳の男の子がすべてのアトラクションに乗れるようになったため参加！時間がある方は是非一度行くのをお勧めします。

I visited with my 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 7-month-old children. They had a decent time at the wave pool and the kids' pool, but the other activities like water slides seemed unsuitable for them. I want to let them try those when they are a bit older!

This time, we used a plan that included transportation and free drinks, but the counter for redeeming drinks at the food court was not open very often, and we waited in line for about 30 minutes... Lunch can only be purchased at that food court, so there was always a long line. Since outside food is completely prohibited, I wish there were more dining options available! The food was also not that great...

Additionally, there is hardly any shade, so I recommend that families with small children secure a paid space.

Children in upper elementary school might enjoy it enough.

7歳、4歳、7ヵ月の子どもを連れて利用しました。
波の出るプールやキッズ用プールは、そこそこ楽しめましたが、その他のウォータースライダー等のアクティビティは、うちの子どもたちには不向きだったようです。もっと大きくなってから挑戦させたいです！

今回、送迎とフリードリンク付きのプランを利用しましたが、ドリンクを引き換えるフードコートの窓口があまり開いておらず、３０分くらい並んで待ちました。。。ランチも、そのフードコートでしか購入出来ないので、常に長蛇の列。持込みが全く出来ないので、もっと食事が出来る設備が欲しかったです！味もイマイチです。。。
それから、日陰がほとんどないので、小さなお子さんがいる方は、有料のスペースを確保することをおすすめします。

小学校高学年のお子さまくらいからなら、十分楽しめるかもしれません。

Cheif's Luau show was good. Transportation was good. Food was alright. Disappointed in the fact that the 'coupon' for a free item we were supposed to get by booking with VELTRA was useless. In other words there was no free item.

I was surprised that the attractions were operated on a timed basis. I think it was probably due to the New Year period and the lack of staff. I expected there to be fewer visitors than there actually were, so I thought I could ride multiple times, but in the end, because of the timed system, there were crowds at the popular attractions, and the wait time was about 20 to 30 minutes, which was disappointing.
If you purchase the most expensive ticket, you can experience the surfing attraction. I recommend that for those who want to surf.

アトラクションの運営が時間制になっていたのは驚きでした。おそらく、お正月時期で、監視員が少なかったからだと思います。利用客が思ったほど少なかったので、何回も滑れるかと思ってましたが、結局、時間制だったため、人気のアトラクションに人が貯まっていて待ち時間が２０～３０分くらいあったことが残念でした。
一番高いチケットを購入すると、波乗りのアトラクションを体験することができます。波乗りしたい方はそちらの方をお勧めします。

It's a really fun water park that meets expectations! My daughter (8 years old), who loves thrilling rides, was very satisfied with the exciting water slides suitable for adults as well. Even with small children, they can play in the kids' pool, and there are plenty of reclining chairs to relax in. The food is just light snacks like pizza and fries, and the taste is okay. By the way, the drinks are mostly carbonated, and other than Pepsi, they taste like diluted syrup for shaved ice, which isn't very good. Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought in, so let's give up on lunch for the day! Instead, let's have a blast playing!

期待通りかなり面白いウォーターパークです！！
大人も十分エキサイティングできるウォータースライダーも含め娘（8歳）は絶叫系の乗り物が大好きなだけにかなり大満足したようです。
小さい子供がいても子供用プールで遊べるし、リクライニングチェアーも数が多いのでゆっくり休むことも可能。食事はピザやポテトなど軽食だけど味はまあまあです。
ちなみに飲み物は炭酸ものばかりだし、ペプシ以外はかき氷のシロップを薄めたような味でおいしくないです。飲み物、食べ物は持ち込み禁止なのでこの日のランチはあきらめましょう！
その分思いっきりあそびましょう！！！！！！！！！！！

I was able to encounter not only dolphins but also, if I was lucky, sea turtles! The staff were very kind, and I had a wonderful time that flew by!

イルカはもちろん、運が良かったのかウミガメにも遭遇することができました！スタッフのみなさんも非常に優しく、あっという間に楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました！

It was amazing to encounter wild dolphins. I wanted to go to a spot with clearer water and more fish for snorkeling. Overall, it was an activity worth the cost.

野生のイルカにあえて最高でした。シュノーケルはもう少し透明度と魚が多い場所に行きたかった。全体的にはコストに見合うアクティビティーでした。

I’m very disappointed that I couldn’t see any dolphins... but since they are wild dolphins, it can’t be helped! I felt that the crew and the captain were determined to keep searching, so I was satisfied! The wind was strong, but they took us close to the beach where we could experience kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. As a result, we returned to the hotel later, but I appreciated the consideration from the guide and crew. Although I didn’t see any dolphins, I was able to snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish. It was amazing to have a sea turtle come so close! The crew also made various efforts to keep us entertained, which was great! I especially felt that there was consideration for the children, allowing them to snorkel safely. Given the season, it gets cold after coming out of the water, so I think renting a wetsuit is a must. You can rent one for $10 per person on-site! The malasadas are warm and delicious when freshly made. I was worried about getting seasick, but surprisingly they weren’t greasy at all, and I could easily eat one. For lunch, if you don’t want to eat the cheeseburger on the boat, you can take it to go. It’s truly disappointing that I went to see dolphins and didn’t get to see any, but I think I can be satisfied knowing I cruised in such beautiful scenery. I want to try again someday!

大変残念ですがイルカには会えませんでした。。。野生のイルカなので仕方ないですね！クルーの方やキャプテンの方が諦めずに探してくれていたのを感じたので満足です！風が強かったのですがビーチ沿いに寄っ てくれてカイヤックやスタンドアップパドルを体験させてくれました。その分、ホテルへの帰着時間は遅くなりましたが、ガイドさんとクルーさんの配慮を感じ ました。イルカには会えなかった分、海亀や熱帯魚とはシュノーケルできました。海亀が近くまで来てくれるのには感動しますよ～。クルーの皆さんも飽きない ようにいろいろ工夫してくれてよかったです！特に子供達には配慮があって安心してシュノーケルさせられるなと感じました。時期的にも海から上がった後は寒 いので、ウエットスーツを借りるのはマストだと思います。現地で一人10ドルで借りれますよ！マラサダは出来立てが暖かくておいしいです。酔うのが心配で したが意外に脂っこくなくてペロッと１個いけちゃいます。ランチのチーズバーガーも船上で食べたくない人はお持ち帰りできますよ。イルカに会いに行ってイ ルカに会えなかったのは本当に本当に残念ですが、素晴らしい景色の中でクルージングできたと思えば満足かな？いつかリベンジしたいです。

It was a fun tour. During the first and second attempts, we didn't see many dolphins, but thanks to the third attempt, we were able to see a lot of dolphins up close. We also saw sea turtles. I felt that I had signed up for a good tour since they took us until we could see the dolphins. I would like to use this service again next time!

楽しいツアーでした。
１回目、２回目はあまりイルカが見れませんでしたが、
３回もチャレンジしてくださったお陰で、イルカをたくさん間近でみることができました。海がめも見れました。
イルカを見れるまで連れて行ってくださるので、いいツアーに申し込んだなと思いました。次回も利用したいと思いました♪

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old child. It was fun. The child was able to enjoy snorkeling, and there were many sea turtles, which was great. The view of Waikiki from the ocean was also nice. Above all, I liked the relaxed style of enjoying time on the water without any rush. You can drink alcohol, and the boat was very nice and spacious.

However, even though it was the peak season at the end of the year, I thought over $400 for three people was a bit high. The shuttle service at $30 per person seemed expensive. Moreover, it was supposed to depart from Waianae, but it actually left from a port just past Ala Moana. If that was the case, I could have just driven there myself.

Most participants were American, and the style was American as well. It felt friendly, cheerful, and laid-back. The shuttle time changed by 30 minutes without notice, and I only found out after calling. All the explanations on the boat were in English, and there was no special consideration just because we were Japanese. Therefore, I think those who cannot speak English at all might feel a bit confused. On the other hand, I believe this type of tour, with its American style, is suitable for those who do not particularly like the intense atmosphere of Japanese-style optional tours. I heard that there are Japanese staff on some days.

Since we are going abroad, I think it would be more interesting to participate in a tour like this, with American participants and style, rather than one that is mostly Japanese.

Also, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. My wife felt seasick towards the end and had a tough time, even though she rarely gets motion sickness in cars.

6歳の子供を連れて家族3人で参加。
楽しかったです。
子供も楽しくシュノーケル出来ましたし、海亀達も沢山いて楽しかったです。海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです。
何より、あくせくせず、ゆったりと海の上の時間を自由に楽しむスタイルが良かったです。お酒も飲めるし、船はとても素敵で、ゆったりしてました。
たた、年末のピーク時期とは言え、3人で400ドル超は高いかなと
送迎が一人30ドルってのが高い。
しかも、ワイアナエ出航のはずが、アラモアナの先のすぐそばの港発になってましたからね。それなら自分で運転して行ったっつーの。

参加者の殆どはアメリカ人でしたし、スタイルもアメリカ式でした。
フレンドリー、陽気、自己責任、いいかげん。といった感じです。
送迎時間が勝手に30分変わってて、電話で聞いて始めて知る。とかね。
船内でも説明はすべて英語、日本人だからといって、特別に気を使われるわけではないです。
ですので、英語が全くできない方の場合、ちょっと戸惑うと思います。
逆に、日本式のオプショナルツアーの暑苦しい感じがあまり好きでない方には向いてると思います。
日によっては、日本人のスタッフもいるそうです。

せっかく海外に行くのですから、日本人ばかりいるオプショナルツアーに行くよりは、参加者もスタイルもアメリカ式のこういったツアーに参加した方が面白いかなと思います。

おと、酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いと思います。嫁さんは後半船酔いしてしまい辛くなっちゃいましたので。
車では滅多に酔わない程度の強さはあるのですが。

I was very satisfied with the experience. I got to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles), and we were able to view a sacred spot from the boat (it looked like hands were joined together). I hope it brings good fortune for next year. The hula performance on the boat was also a nice memory. It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon. Thank you to all the staff. If I go to Hawaii again in a few years, I would love to participate again.

満足のいく内容だった。イルカにも会えたし、ホヌにも会えて、船から神聖なスポットも見る事ができた。（手のひらを合わせている？様に見える場所）来年に向けご利益があればいいなぁ。最後の船上のフラも記念になった。新婚旅行のいい思い出になりました。スタッフの皆さまありがとうございます。また数年後ハワイに行く事があれば参加したいです。

This is a pool located about a 40-minute drive from Waikiki. In December, the wind can feel a bit chilly, but it's not too bothersome if the sun is out. The attractions change every 30 minutes, but you can easily tell which rides are operating by the lines of people. It was unfortunate that the Tornado was closed all day. It's quite rare in Hawaii to enjoy both alcohol and tobacco together (you receive a wristband when you order alcohol).

ワイキキから車で40分程度のところにあるプールです。12月は風が若干肌寒く感じますが、日差しがあればそこまで気になりません。稼働中のアトラクションは30分ごとに入れ代わりますが、動いている乗り物は人が並んでいるのですぐにわかります。トルネードが終日クローズだったのが残念でした。ハワイでは非常に珍しく、アルコールとタバコを一緒に楽しめます。（酒を頼むとリストバンドを付けられます。）