All Reviews for Ko Olina Resorts

Since my child is small, the attractions we could enjoy were limited, and the place felt unnecessarily spacious. There were also many attractions that were closed, so I didn't have much fun. The weather was bad and cold; my child was happy, but I don't want to go back.

子供が小さいせいもあるのですが、やれるアトラクションも限られてるし、無駄に広いし、閉鎖されているアトラクションも多くて、あまり楽しくなかったです。
天気も悪くて、寒かったし、子供は喜んでいましたが、もう行きたくないな。

I set out to find the dolphins, riding a ship south from the port on the West Coast. It took a while to spot them, but I finally discovered their dorsal fins bobbing up and down in the distance. Watching their movements and timing my drop into the water, I was determined not to give up until I saw the dolphins, even as the navigator urged us to hurry! When the signal came, I put my face in the water and looked around, but I couldn't see them... However, I could clearly hear their calls! They would definitely come! I shouted in my heart, "We're here!" and continued to chase the pod. When I looked into the water again at the navigator's signal... there they were!! Dozens of them swimming right below me! Overwhelmed with joy, tears filled my goggles. There was no time to cry; I had to swim with them! As I kicked and searched desperately, they came back right next to me! And there were even more dolphins than before!! My mind went blank, and I desperately reached out to get closer. The dolphins continued to swim beneath us, and even when we were on the ship, they stayed behind us. I wondered if our feelings had reached them... "A huge success!!!" I high-fived with the navigator! We then headed a bit north to the snorkeling point. There, deep in the ocean, the sea turtle principal quietly guarded everything in the sea. Colorful little fish swam around, and when I threw them some bread, they bravely approached to eat. I felt like I had forgotten everything that had happened and had become one with the ocean. After that, everyone enjoyed paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling as the lessons came to an end. On the way back to the port, we filled our stomachs with handmade cheeseburgers (they were really delicious!), relaxed to the crew's live ukulele performance, and danced to the Nanakuri Ondo, feeling the rhythm... Everything was so much fun, and I was extremely satisfied!!!! Swimming was honestly tough, but I decided in my heart that I would definitely go see the dolphins again. It was an activity that made me sweat and truly enjoy! I highly recommend it!!!

イルカ先生達を探して、西海岸の港からShipに乗ってしばらく南下。なかなか巡り会えずでしたが、遠くの方でチラリチラリと浮き沈みする、先生達の背びれを発見。イルカ先生たちの動きと、dropするタイミングを見ていざ海へ!ﾅﾋﾞｹﾞｰﾀｰの『早く早く~!!』という声に若干焦りながらも、イルカ先生達を見るまでは絶対に諦めない!と必死に着いていきました。合図と共に顔を水につけ辺りを見回したけど、姿が見えない･･･。でも、イルカ先生達の鳴き声がはっきりと聞こえる!絶対に来てくれる!『私たちはココに居るよ!』と強く心で叫び、群れを追い続けること暫く。。再びﾅﾋﾞｹﾞｰﾀｰの合図で海の中を覗くと・・いた!!何十頭も真下を泳いでるじゃないの！あまりの嬉しさに、ｺﾞｰｸﾞﾙの中で涙が溢れてきた。泣いてる場合じゃない、もっと一緒に泳がなきゃ!と一生懸命水を蹴り探していると、、、手が届きそうなくらいの真横に戻ってきた!!しかも、さっきよりもたくさんのイルカ先生たちが!!頭が真っ白になって、とにかく必死に近付こうと手を伸ばしてた。。その後もイルカ先生たちは私達の下を泳いだり、Shipにあがっている時も後ろに居てくれた。私達の想いが伝わったのかな･･･と。『大成功~っ!!!』とﾅﾋﾞｹﾞｰﾀｰとﾊｲﾀｯﾁ!!! 少し北上してｼｭﾉｰｹﾘﾝｸﾞﾎﾟｲﾝﾄへ。そこには海底深くに海ガメ校長がひっそりと居て海の全てを守っているかのようだった。周りには小さな色鮮やかな魚たちが泳ぎ、パンをあげると、食べようと頑張って近付いてくる。。今までの出来事で全てを忘れ、海と一つになれたような気がした。その後も、パドボやカヤック、シュノーケリングと皆それぞれが楽しみ授業も終盤。港に戻るShipでは、手作りチーズバーガーでお腹を満たし（ほんとに美味しかった！）、クルーのウクレレ生演奏で心を癒し、ナナクリ音頭を踊ってノリノリ･･･。とにかく全てが楽しくて、とっっっっても満足!!!!泳ぐのは正直大変だったけど、またイルカ先生達に必ず会いに行こう、と心に決めたのでした。心から汗をかき、心から楽しめたアクティビティでした！オススメです！！！

I handed the voucher to the staff (who didn't speak Japanese) on the bus and received a wristband pass, but when I asked about lunch and the bodyboarding lesson times, I was told, "Your passport is different," and they refused to help. After calling a staff member who understood Japanese and showing my reservation slip, they apologized profusely, saying, "You've completely mismatched your passport," and gave me a different colored passport. The beef for lunch was delicious, but the selection was a bit limited. Also, it seemed that due to a lack of staff, the attractions were alternating between being open and closed, so despite the number of visitors, we had to wait quite a bit to ride anything (it might be different during peak season). The bodyboarding lesson had the wave pool almost to ourselves, and with the assistance of one staff member for timing and a push, I was thrilled to ride the waves beautifully. However, the waves were too high for toddlers, so it might be better not to choose the deluxe plan. On the way back, even though the park closed at 3:30 PM, we had to gather at 2:45 PM, which left us with little time to play, and I felt a bit regretful, wanting to enjoy more.

バスでスタッフ(日本語不可)にバウチャーを渡して腕輪型のパスをもらったが、現地で昼食やボディボードレッスンの時間を尋ねたら「あなたのパスポートは違う」と拒否された。日本語のわかるスタッフを呼び出してもらって予約控えを見せたら「完全にパスポートを付け間違っています、すみません」と平謝りで別の色のパスポートをもらいました。ランチのビーフは美味しかったけどちょっと品数少なめ、またアトラクションもスタッフが少ないためか順々に営業と休止を繰り返しているので入場者の割にどれも結構並ばないと乗れない状態でした(繁盛期は違うのでしょうが)。ボディボードレッスンは波プールが貸切り状態になり、スタッフ1名にタイミングと後押しでアシストしてもらうと綺麗に波に乗れて嬉しかったです。ただ幼児は波が高くてボディボードは無理なのでデラックスプランにしない方が良いかも。帰りは15:30閉園なのに14:45集合で遊ぶ時間が少なくてちょっと心残り、もっともっと遊びたい心境でした。

There is a wide variety of slides that even adults can enjoy. There are some height restrictions, but most slides are accessible for elementary school students in lower grades. However, I don't think it's a place you would want to visit repeatedly.

スライダーの種類が豊富で大人でも楽しめます。一部身長制限がありますが、小学校低学年でもほとんどのスライダー利用可能です。ただ、何度もリピートするほどではないと思います。

We participated as a family of three. The driver picked us up alone.

Since there was no guide, there was no explanation in the car.

We arrived at 10:00. Participants were lined up in a row in front of the gate. There was no explanation of what time the opening was, and we had to wait in the blazing sun until the opening at 10:30. (It was there that we learned it opened at 10:30.)

We headed to the lockers. There were no explanations or Japanese signage, so we had no idea about the system. By watching the people in line at the shop, we learned that you pay for the locker there to receive a key. By the time we figured it out, there was a long line. (Later, I saw Japanese people who arrived after us panicking, thinking there were no available lockers because they saw that the keys were not hanging.)

Perhaps due to a lack of staff, not all slides were operating at the same time. They were alternating with neighboring ones, but we had no idea how long the intervals were. Everywhere we went was closed, and the places that were open had long waits. The lazy river only started operating after 12:00...

There were cockroaches floating in the lazy river...

While I enjoyed the thrilling slides and the wonderful scenery, the lack of understanding of the system meant we could only use a small part of it, resulting in a lot of wasted time. Most of the staff did not speak Japanese. In the end, there were even slides that I never saw operating. It left me feeling that one visit might be enough.

家族３人で参加しました。運転手の方一人でﾋﾟｯｸｱｯﾌﾟ。

ｶﾞｲﾄﾞがいない為、車内でとくに何の説明もありませんでした。

10時に到着。ｹﾞｰﾄ前に参加者一列に並ばされました。ｵｰﾌﾟﾝは何時との説明も無く、ただ炎天下で、ｵｰﾌﾟﾝの10時半まで待たされました。（そこで10時半ｵｰﾌﾟﾝと知る）

とりあえずﾛｯｶｰへ向かう。説明も日本語表記も無いのでｼｽﾃﾑが全く分からない。売店に並ぶ人を見て、そこでﾛｯｶｰ代金を支払うと鍵をもえらえる仕組みなんだと知る。知った時には長蛇の列。（後からくる日本人は鍵がぶら下がっていないﾛｯｶｰを見て、空きがないと勘違いして焦る人も見かけた）

ｽﾀｯﾌが少ないのか、ｽﾗｲﾀﾞｰが全て同時に稼働しない。隣り合うものと時間交替になっている。それも何時間で交替なのかも分からない。行くところ行くところｸﾛｰｽﾞばかりで、稼働しているところは順番待ち。流れるﾌﾟｰﾙも12時過ぎてから稼働…　

流れるﾌﾟｰﾙにｺﾞｷﾌﾞﾘが浮いていた…

日本には無いｽﾘﾙのあるｽﾗｲﾀﾞｰと素晴らしい景色でそれ自体は楽しめましたが、とにかくｼｽﾃﾑが何も分からない事でごく一部しか利用できず、無駄な時間ばかりでした。日本語通じないｽﾀｯﾌがほとんど。結局、稼働したのを一度も見なかったｽﾗｲﾀﾞｰさえありました。一度行けばいいかなという残念な感じでした。

It depends on the luck of the day, but this time we couldn't get close to the dolphins very much. However, the staff really wanted us to meet the dolphins since we had come all the way, and they tried several times, which resulted in us encountering the dolphins. On the way back to the shore, a baby dolphin came close and spun right in front of us, which got the kids very excited.

その日の運にもよりますが、今回はなかなかイルカに近づけませんでした。しかし、スタッフの方たちがせっかくきてもらっているからなんとしてもイルカにあってほしいと何度もトライしてくれた結果、イルカに遭遇できました。岸に帰る途中は、子供イルカが寄ってきて、目の前でスピンをするなど非常に子供たちは興奮していました。

We participated as a family of five (two adults and three children).

I was worried about whether my elementary school-aged child could go snorkeling, but the staff provided excellent support, allowing my daughter to see dolphins up close! On that day, we were also lucky enough to see a whale jumping, and the staff was quite excited about it. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling in a spot with high visibility. We encountered not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, making it an absolutely amazing time!

Dancing on the boat, delicious cheeseburgers, hula dance lessons... it was truly a satisfying tour!

This became our family's top memory from our trip to Hawaii!

家族５名（大人２・子供３）で参加しました。

小学生の子供がいてシュノーケリング出来るか不安でしたが、スタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、娘もイルカを間近に見る事が出来ました♪
またその日はラッキーな事に、クジラがジャンプしている姿を見る事も出来、スタッフの方も興奮気味☆☆☆
その後ポイントを変え、透明度の高い場所でのシュノーケリング。
たくさんの魚たちだけでなく海がめやサメとも出会え、本当にサイコーの時間を過ごせました！！

船上でのダンス、美味しいチーズバーガー、フラダンスのレッスン・・・とにかく大満足のツアーです！！

我が家のHAWAII旅行１番の思い出になりました！！

This was fun! The day flew by in no time. It was great that not only the kids but also the adults enjoyed it. The departure time was perfect, but I wished I could have enjoyed it until closing. I wonder if this attraction would never get approved in Japan because it's so close to the edge＾＾.

これは楽しい！一日の経過があっという間に感じられました。
子供たちはもちろん、大人まで楽しめたのはよかったです。出発時間は最適でしたが、閉演までずっと楽しみたかったです。
日本ではきっと認可が下りないくらいぎりぎりのアトラクションなのではないかなぁ＾＾

I visited Hawaii for the first time and participated in what is considered a classic dolphin tour, and I was surprised by how much entertainment the tour offered. The staff were all very cheerful, fun, and kind. I was moved when they explained that the most important thing is to "have fun!!"

For someone like me, who usually works busy days in Tokyo, it felt like my rigid mindset was being loosened.

I was very excited to swim with the dolphins, and I really appreciated the bright and energetic responses from the staff. I would love to participate again.

初めてハワイに訪れ、定番と思われるイルカツアーに参加したのですが、想像以上にエンターテイメント性溢れるツアー内容に驚きました。
スタッフの皆さんとても明るく楽しく親切でした。
一番大事なのは「楽し~！！」ってことだと説明されて、ホロッときました。
普段は東京で日々忙しく働く自分には、凝り固まった気持ちがほぐれるような感覚でした。

イルカと泳げた瞬間もとても興奮したのですが、スタッフの皆さんの明るく元気な対応にとても好感が持てました。
また参加したいと思いました。

In Japan, there are long lines for attractions, but here in Hawaii, you can wait without much stress, as expected ( ´ ▽ ` ). I went during the peak season, but I chose a weekday.

First, I headed straight to the lockers. After that, I just enjoyed the "less crowded attractions" as much as possible. I chose a course without lunch included, but the hot dogs at the concession stand were delicious. Honestly, when you're hungry, anything tastes good.

I felt it was a waste of time to have lunch, so I picked a course without a buffet, and it was the right choice since my kids were more into playing than eating. However, if you miss the timing to line up at the concession stand, you might lose about 30 minutes… so it's best to buy early.

I want to go again!

日本では長蛇の列…状態のアトラクションもここならそんなにストレスなく待てるのは、さすがハワイ( ´ ▽ ` )
行った時期はオンシーズンだったけど、平日を選んだ。
まずはロッカーにまっしぐら。その後は、とにかく「空いてるアトラクション」から楽しみまくるのみ。
ランチのついてないコースを選んだけど、売店のホットドックは美味しかったよ。てゆーか、腹空いてりゃ何でも美味しいし。
ランチの時間がもったいないからバイキングのついてないコースを選んだけど、子供も「飯より遊び」て感じだったから正解だった。
ただ、売店に並ぶタイミングをミスると30分くらいはロスするかも…
早めに買うべし。
また行きたいな~

Following the Haleakalā Mountain star and sunrise trek on Maui, I participated in an active tour at sea, a wild dolphin and sea turtle cruise with Dolphin University. Under a cloudy sky, we boarded the shuttle bus early in the morning. The tour group consisted of families spanning three generations, and one participant, Mr. I, mentioned he was joining for the third consecutive day.

As we headed to our destination, we received explanations from Ms. Y, who had a vibe reminiscent of Miwa from Dream Come True. By the time we arrived at the dock, the sky had cleared, and we enjoyed a light breakfast of warm malasada before boarding the boat, where everyone prayed for the safety of our voyage with the crew.

As we approached the secret spot of Dolphin University, the crew guided us to shallow waters, bringing along over 100 wild dolphins they had spotted. Securing our buoyancy with wetsuits and life jackets, we donned our snorkels and masks and jumped into the sea. I jumped in ahead of my wife, intending to reassure her, but I got distracted by the crew's calls to "look down!" and forgot about her as I peered into the water. The dolphins swam around us, brushing against our bodies through the wetsuits. Sharing the ocean with wild dolphins was an emotional experience. My wife was completely absorbed in the underwater world with our daughter.

Any fear vanished in the excitement of encountering the dolphins. We expressed our gratitude to the dolphins that played with us for a while before heading to the sea turtle spot. There, we were fortunate to encounter more than five sea turtles. Mr. I, who was skin diving, went down to the ocean floor, getting really close to the turtles. Additionally, we fed the fish underwater, and my wife was having so much fun that we worried she wouldn’t return to the boat. Afterward, everyone enjoyed various marine sports, and the crew's attentiveness ensured a safe experience for everyone, from children to seniors! After finishing our cheeseburger lunch on the boat, we began our journey back. We wrapped up with ukulele performances and commemorative photos before passing the baton to those starting their day slowly.

The tour with the prestigious Dolphin University was a great success, fitting for our 32nd wedding anniversary, as evidenced by the smiles of my wife and daughter! I definitely want my dolphin-loving younger daughter, who couldn’t join us due to work commitments, to experience the wild dolphins and sea turtle snorkeling cruise!

マウイ島でのハレアカラ山のスター＆サンライズトレックに引き続き、海でのアクティブなツアーとしてイルカ大学の野生のイルカ、海亀クルーズに参加です。曇り空の中、早朝から迎えのバスに乗り込みます。ツアーの方々は若い方から３代に見受けられる家族連れまでで、一緒に乗り込んだI
さんはなんと３日連続参加とのことです。
ドリカムの美和さん調のＹさんの説明を受けながら
目的地に向かいます。船着き場に着くころには晴天の空が広がり、温かなマサラダで軽い朝食を頂き、船に乗り込みクルーと一緒に全員で航海？の安全をお祈りします。
イルカ大学丸秘のスポットに近づくころにはクルーの目が探した１００頭以上の野生のイルカを引き連れて浅瀬に誘導します。ウエットスーツとライフジャケットで浮力を確保し
スノーケル＆水中眼鏡を装着し、足から海に飛び降ります。
妻の先に飛び降り、安心させる筈がクルーの下を見て！下を見て！という声に妻を忘れて海を覗き込みます。イルカの群れが泳ぎ回り、スエットスーツ越しに身体に当たってきます。野生のイルカと同じ海中を共有する体験は感動的です。妻は娘と一緒に海の中を我を忘れてのぞきこんでいます。
恐怖感はイルカとの遭遇の感動で消え去ったようです。
ツアーの方々の興奮する姿にも驚くことなく暫く一緒に遊んでくれたイルカに感謝しながら次は海亀スポットに向かいます。ここでも運良く５匹以上の海亀に遭遇することが出来ました。スキンダイビングのIさんは海の底まで潜り、海亀のホントの近寄っています。また、海中の魚達への餌やりもあり、いつまでたっても船に戻って来ずに心配するくらいに楽しんでいたのが妻です。その後は各自マリンスポーツを楽しみ、子供からシニアまで安心して体験出来るのはクルーの気配り・目配りがあるからですね！船上でのチーズバーガーランチを終え帰路に付きます。ウクレレの演奏や記念撮影を終えて、ゆっくりスタートの方々にバトンタッチです。
３２年目の結婚記念日にふさわしい名門イルカ大学のツアーは大成功なのは妻と娘の笑顔が証明しています♪
仕事の都合で旅行に来れなかったイルカ大好きな次女にも
必ず体験させてあげたい野生のイルカ＆ウミガメ　シュノーケリング・クルーズでした！

This was my fifth dolphin tour in Hawaii, but it was my first time enrolling in Dolphin University. Swimming with the dolphin instructors is truly enjoyable! No matter how many times I experience it, I am always moved! Fortunately, my family has great chemistry with the dolphin instructors, and we can always swim with large pods. Dolphin University, as expected from a prestigious institution, offers outstanding service! Starting with morning malasadas, we had a lot of fun with dolphins, honu (sea turtles), marine sports like paddleboarding and kayaking, and hamburgers on the boat—this was the most fun I've ever had! I plan to re-enroll in the prestigious Dolphin University next time! Thank you for the wonderful time. P.S. I received the group photo via email!

ハワイでのイルカツアーは今回で５度目ですが、イルカ大学に入学するのは初めてでした。
でも、イルカ先生たちと泳ぐのはホントに楽しい♪
何度体験しても感動できます！
幸い、私達家族はイルカ先生と相性が良く、毎回必ず大きな群れと一緒に泳ぐことができます。
イルカ大学さんは、さすが名門だけあってサービス満点！
朝のマラサダから始まって、イルカ、ホヌ（ウミガメ）、マリンスポーツのパドルボート・カヤック、船上でのハンバーガーなど盛りだくさんで今までで一番楽しかったです♪
次回もまた名門イルカ大学に再入学するつもりです！
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
P.S集合写真のメール届きましたよ(*^-^*)

I had a lot of anxiety on my first overseas trip, but with Yuriko-sensei, a Japanese teacher at Dolphin University, I was able to confidently enter the water and swim, even though it was my first experience.

As soon as we got on the boat, we spotted dolphins swimming! After learning about the prayer ceremony and the rules, we quickly entered the sea. It was a bit cold in mid-March, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. It felt more like swimming above where the dolphins were rather than swimming with them. But it was incredibly exciting! We also swam in another spot where there were lots of small fish close enough to touch with our hands, and we did activities like kayaking.

The hula dance we all did at the end was the best memory of my time in Hawaii. I highly recommend you go!

初めての海外旅行で不安もたくさんありましたが、イルカ大学は日本人のゆりこ先生がいるので、初めての経験でも安心して海に入って泳ぐことができました。
船に乗ってすぐにイルカが泳いでいるのを発見！お祈りの儀式やルールを教えて頂いたら早々に海に入りました。３月中旬で若干寒かったので、10ドルでウェットスーツ(つなぎ)を借りました。イルカと泳ぐというよりは、イルカが泳いでいるところの上を泳いでいるという感じでした。でもかなり興奮します！別の場所(小さな魚が手で触れるほど近いとろこにたくさんいる所)で泳いだり、カヤックなどをしたりしました。最後に参加者のみんなで踊ったフラダンスはハワイでの最高の思い出です。是非行ってみてください！

This is my fourth time participating. This time I joined alone. No matter how many times I participate, this tour is the best. The staff's service is excellent, and I can enjoy myself throughout. Swimming with wild dolphins, seeing sea turtles, eating hamburgers, and dancing the hula. It's very luxurious.

4回目の参加です。今回は1人で参加しました。何度参加してもこのツアーは最高です。スタッフの方の対応がとてもよく、終始楽しむことができます。野生のイルカと泳ぎ、海ガメを見て、ハンバーガー食べてフラダンスを踊る。とても贅沢です。

I joined the tour hoping to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, the weather was not favorable. The waves were high, and it rained occasionally, making it quite cold.

Fortunately, when we reached the dolphin point, we spotted a pod of wild dolphins, and cheers erupted on the boat. As we entered the water and approached the dolphins, they swiftly swam past us. The dolphins were so fast, and it was just a fleeting moment, but it was exhilarating! After confirming that everyone had seen the dolphins, we got back on the boat, and once again, we chased after them. The captain offered, "Shall we go in again?" but due to the cold, no one was eager to raise their hands.

After enjoying delicious cheeseburgers made by the captain, we went snorkeling. We spotted whales in the distance a few times during our journey, but unfortunately, I could only see their spouts.

Because of the high waves, we snorkeled at a point inside the breakwater near the port, but the water was cold and murky due to the rain, so we couldn't enjoy it fully. However, we did manage to see several types of fish, sea urchins, and a large school of slender fish that looked like saury.

After getting off the boat, we had a hula dance lesson at a park near the port. While staff member Yuka asked on the bus, "Shall we cancel because of the rain?" miraculously, the sky suddenly cleared. We wrapped pareos around our waists, adorned our heads and wrists with leis, and had a fun lesson under the guidance of the hula teacher. The music was played by a ukulele player who resembled Hiro from Yasuda Circus. There was also an explanation of hula tools, allowing us to experience Hawaiian culture.

The staff on today's tour were fantastic. Yuka, our caretaker, was charming and kind, with great attention to detail. Captain John was very generous, putting three lucky cheeseburgers on our plates. The two local boys were also a lot of fun. DJ Kekoa resembled Taka from Taka and Toshi, full of mischief, and was skilled at playing the ukulele and singing. The tall and young Patrick was an excellent dancer.

I would love to go back and meet them and the dolphins again on a sunny day.

For those participating, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

イルカと泳げることを期待して参加したツアーですが、天候に恵まれず、波は高く、雨が時々降って寒かったです。

幸い、イルカポイントに達すると野生のイルカの群れを発見、船内に歓声があがりました。
海に入ってイルカの群れに近づくと、海中をイルカの群れがサーッと横切って行きました。
イルカのスピードが速くて、ほんの一瞬のことでしたが、感激！
全員がイルカを見られたことを確認して船に上がり、再び、船はイルカを追いかけました。
船長の「もう一度入る？」というオファーがありましたが、寒さのため、誰も積極的に手を上げません。

船長が作ったおいしいチーズバーガーをいただいた後はシュノーケリング。
寄港途中に何度かクジラが遠くに見えたようですが、残念ながら、私は潮吹きしか確認できませんでした。

波が高かったので、港近くの防波堤の内側のポイントでシュノーケルしましたが、水が冷たかったし、雨の影響で水が濁っていて十分に楽しめませんでした。
でも、何種類かの魚やウニ、サヨリみたいな細い魚の大群は確認できました。

船から降りた後、港そばの公園でフラダンス講習。
「雨なのでやめますか？」とバスの中でスタッフのゆかさんが問いかけている間に、不思議なことに突如青空に。
パレオを腰に巻き、頭と手首にレイをつけ、フラの先生の指導で楽しいレッスンです。
演奏は安田サーカスのヒロ君似のウクレレ。
フラの道具の説明もあり、ハワイアン・カルチャーにふれることができました。

今日のツアー、スタッフがとってもよかったです。
お世話係のゆかさんはとってもチャーミングでやさしく、気配り十分。
船長ジョンさんはチーズバーガーに当たりを3つ入れてくれるなどサービス精神たっぷり。
二人のロコボーイも楽しいです。
DJケコアはタカアンドトシのタカ似で、茶目っ気たっぷりでウクレレや歌も上手。
長身で若いパトリックはダンスがとっても上手。

天気のいい時にまた再び彼らとイルカに会いに行きたいです。

参加されるみなさん、酔い止め薬の服用をお勧めします。

I was able to see both, although just a little. Well, since it's a tour in nature, I suppose this is to be expected.
The snorkeling was cold, and I was shivering. The weather was bad from early morning, so I should have brought a rash guard. By the way, it was disappointing that I could only see fish and rocks!

The muffin for the light snack was delicious. I couldn't eat lunch because I got seasick. The staff kindly suggested that I could take it back and eat it at the center.

両方とも見れました。ちょっとやけど。まあ自然相手のツアーなのでこんなものかなと思います。
シュノーケリングは寒くて震えてました。当日は朝一から天候が悪かったのでラッシュを用意して行くべきでした。ちなみに魚と岩場しか見えなくて残念！！

軽食のマフィンがおいしかった。昼食は船酔いで食べれませんでした。係の人が持って帰ってセンターで食べてイイよって声をかけてくれました。

An incredibly exciting class that made my nosebleed! The staff on board are all handsome veterans, so it's perfectly fine to rely on them! Everyone was kind and fun, and the time flew by!
If you're prone to feeling cold, a jacket is a must. If you're sleep-deprived, you might get seasick, so make sure to go to bed early the night before.
Of course, we had Dolphin Sensei, and we also met Turtle Sensei, and to top it off, we were lucky enough to see a whale at the end. I was able to ward off my bad luck!
With the beautiful sea and the dolphins, it really lifts your spirits.

鼻血が出る程大興奮の授業！船上のスタッフもイケメンベテラン揃いなので、思いっきり甘えてOK！皆やさしく楽しく対応してくれてあっという間でした！
寒いと思いやすい人は上着必須。寝不足だと酔いやすいので、前の日は早寝しましょう。
イルカ先生はもちろん海ガメ先生、そして虹にも向えられ、最後にクジラが見られる大ラッキーも。本厄払いできたぞ！
キレイな海にイルカたち。心が前向きになりますよ。

It's not an ordinary pool!! It truly lives up to being number one in the U.S.☆ You should definitely check it out!

ふつうのプールじゃないです！！
全米Ｎｏ１っていうだけあります☆
ぜひ行ってみてください！

The sea was very rough, and they worked hard to find dolphins. I got very seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must. It was quite cold during this time, and renting a wetsuit for $10 was essential. The staff were very kind, and I would like to participate again.

たまたま海が大荒れで、なかなかイルカが見つからず一生懸命探してくれました。船酔いが酷かったので、酔い止めは必須です。この時期はとても寒く、10ドルで借りれるウエアは必須でした。スタッフの方々がとても親切で、また参加したいと思います。

The chance of encountering dolphins is over 90%, but since they are wild, it can be difficult to find them. In the end, I was able to swim with them. I was impressed by the staff's ability to spot dolphins in the vast ocean.

Once the dolphins were found, entering the water and swimming while chasing them was quite hectic. Moreover, the dolphins swim by very quickly. I think it's better for those with at least some snorkeling experience, and ideally, those who are good at snorkeling. For beginners or those who are not confident swimmers, you might miss the dolphins while you're trying to figure things out.

Overall, I was fairly satisfied since I was able to see both dolphins and whales.

イルカとの遭遇確立９０％以上ですが、野生相手なのでなかなか見つからず、最後の最後で一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。広い海の中でイルカを見つけるスタッフはさすがだと思いました。
イルカが見つかってから海に入り、イルカを追いかけながら泳ぐのはとても慌しいです。しかもイルカはとても速く通り過ぎていきます。最低スノーケル経験がある方、欲を言えばスノーケルが得意な方の方が良いかと思います。スノーケル初めての方や泳ぎが苦手な方は、オロオロしているうちにイルカが通り過ぎるかも知れません。
全体的には、イルカも見れたしクジラも見れたので、まあまあ満足です。

I encountered dolphins! The snorkeling spot was also amazing.

As soon as we set sail and performed the departure ceremony, three bottlenose dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!

While the boat was moving, I was able to peek into the water from the bow and see the dolphins just a few centimeters away. It was truly moving!

The snorkeling spot afterward was like a palace under the sea.

Also, the crew members were friendly and warm, just like Hawaii, which was very comforting.

イルカに出会えました。シュノーケリングスポットも最高でした。


出港し、出発の儀式をした途端に、バンドウイルカ3頭が船と一緒に泳ぐようになりました！

船を走らせながら、船首から水中を覗くことができ、イルカを数十センチの距離で見ることができて、本当に感動！！


その後のシュノーケリングスポットも、まさに竜宮城でした。


あと、船員の方が、ハワイらしくフレンドリーで温かく、それも癒されました。

It was my first time in Hawaii, and dolphin snorkeling was incredibly fun. I felt like I wanted to go back to Hawaii and join the dolphin university again.

I got to see about 50 dolphins, a few whales, and sea turtles from the boat and underwater, which was amazing.

In the water, they helped pull me along as I swam slowly. The experience included sea kayaking, hula dancing, ukulele, and a delicious lunch. The abundance of activities and the spirit of service to make us enjoy ourselves really came through, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!

初のハワイでしたが、イルカシュノーケリング、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。
またハワイに行きたいと思えたし、またイルカ大学に入りたいと思いました。

50頭くらいのイルカに、数匹のくじら、ウミガメと船の上から、海の中からと見れて、最高でした。

海の中では泳ぐのがゆっくりな自分を引っ張って泳いでくれたり、
シーカヤック体験、フラダンス体験にウクレレ、おいしいランチと盛りだくさんな内容に、こちらを楽しませようというサービス精神が伝わってきて、本当に楽しめました。
ありがとうございます。

It was a wonderful activity. The ocean on the West Coast is beautiful, and I was healed by the dolphins. I recommend that those with a short stay also participate.

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to consider participating.

すばらしい、アクティビティでした。西海岸の海は綺麗ですし、イルカに癒されました。滞在期間が短い方も参加することをお勧めします。

またハワイに行く機会がありましたら、参加を検討したいと思います。

Dolphin University? What is a university? I thought I would just swim with dolphins when I signed up. In the first and second hours, we prayed, sang, and danced, and of course, we were able to swim with dolphins too. I had a variety of experiences unique to Hawaii, and I was satisfied!! Satisfied!! It was really fun.

イルカ大学？大学って何？ただイルカと泳ぐのだと思って参加しました　１時間目２時間目次々にお祈りしたり歌ったり踊ったりもちろんイルカと泳ぐこともできました　いろいろなハワイならではの体験ができて満足!!満足!!本当に楽しかったです

Early morning pickup and departure in the rain.

However, when we arrived at the destination, the rain stopped, and we were delighted to enjoy some malasadas♪

Since it was too cold in just our swimsuits, we rented wetsuits for $10.

On the way to the spot where we could see dolphins, we encountered whales, which got my friend and me really excited!

We were able to swim with a pod of dolphins and even encountered a sea turtle, so we were very satisfied! ^^

朝早くのピックアップ＋雨が降るなかでの出発。

しかし現地に着くと雨も上がり、マラサダも食べれてご満悦♪

水着だけでは寒いということで＄10でウェットスーツを借りました。

イルカに遭えるスポットに行くまでクジラに遭遇で友人と共に大興奮!

イルカの群れとも泳げたし、ウミガメにも遭えたので大満足でした！^^

We gathered early in the morning, but the staff's energetic response really lifted our spirits!!!

While traveling by bus, we bought some salad and headed to the West Coast. Along the way, we spotted a whale, which further boosted our excitement!!!

Upon arriving at the West Coast, we boarded the boat and set off! After receiving a full explanation, we spotted a manta ray!!!

Then, we immediately saw dolphins!!!!!! We dove into the sea!!!!! We got to see dolphins and sea turtles, which made us even more excited!!!!!

I felt a bit unsatisfied, but that was made up for with the marine sports.

We also enjoyed hamburgers (which were a bit cold, haha) on the boat and were very satisfied♪ That's all!

朝早くからの集合でしたが
スタッフさんの元気な対応でテンションup!!!

バスで移動中マサラダを購入し、西海岸へ移動。
途中クジラを見れて更にテンションup!!!

西海岸に着くと船に乗り出発！
説明を一通り受け、途中マンタ発見!!!

すぐさまイルカ発見!!!!!!
海へダイブ!!!!!
イルカも見れてウミガメも見れてテンションupupup!!!!!

少し物足りなさを感じましたが
そのあとの、マリンスポーツでチャラ

更に船でハンバーガー（少し冷たい笑）を食べて大満足♪
以上！

It was a fun pool despite everything that happened.

いろいろありましたが、楽しいプールでした。

Early morning gathering.

My husband, my middle school daughter, and I participated.

Yuriko mentioned that she couldn't meet the dolphin teacher the day before, but we were lucky enough to see a whale. We also saw dolphins perfectly. The scenery was amazing. The cheeseburger for lunch was delicious.

Photos from the tour are available on DVD for those who wish to purchase them.

We bought one and watched it after returning home, and I thought it was a nice keepsake of our memories.

It became a great memory with the people who participated in the tour together.

早朝の集合。

主人、中学生の娘と参加しました。

前日はイルカ先生に会えなかったとユリ子さんが言ってましたが、私達はラッキーなことに、くじらまで見ることができました。
イルカもバッチリ。
景色も最高。
ランチのチーズバーガーも美味しかったです。

ツアー中の写真がDVDとして発売され希望者は購入できます。

私達は購入して帰ってから見ましたが、思い出の一品として
良かったと思いました。

一緒にツアーに参加された方達との良い思い出になりました。

I participated this time with my 9-year-old daughter and my 60-year-old grandmother. Given the age difference, I had some concerns, but it was an activity that everyone, from children to the elderly, could participate in with peace of mind. Seeing the two of them, 51 years apart in age, having the same experience and feeling the same emotions made me realize just how amazing dolphins and sea turtles are! My daughter wrote in her winter vacation diary, "I received power from the Earth."

I truly believe that words cannot convey this experience, and I hope everyone can feel the emotions directly.

It was wonderful to spend the end of the year at Dolphin University. I will definitely re-enroll.

今回９才の娘、６０才のおばあちゃんと参加させていただきました。年齢のこともあり多少の不安もありましたが子供からお年寄りまで安心して参加できるアクティビティでした。その差５１才の二人が同じ体験をして同じように感動してる姿をみてイルカってウミガメってすごい！！！って改めて感じました。娘は「地球からパワーもらった」と冬休みの絵日記に書いていました。
是非是非、皆さんにも言葉では伝わらないかと思います、じかに感動を感じてほしいと思います。

一年の締めくくりをイルカ大学で過ごせてとてもよかったです。必ず再入学します。

Every time I go to Hawaii, I participate with my children. We go by rental car, and if you bring this voucher, you won't have to wait in line during busy times.

毎回ハワイにいくたび、子供たちと参加してます。
レンタカーで行ってますが、
こちらのバウチャーをもっていけば、
混雑時に並ばなくてすみます。