Reviewed by: M&A
We had a wonderful time! Spending time with a dolphin was a great experience.
It was my first time interacting directly with a dolphin. Just being in the same pool made me feel excited, and at first, I was a bit hesitant to touch it. The instructors were very friendly and made it enjoyable. Overall, the fun interactions were in English, but they provided important information in Japanese. Even if you can't speak any English, a Japanese person will explain everything at the beginning. Once you're in the pool, I think you can just watch what others are doing and follow along without any issues. For anyone who even slightly likes dolphins, this will surely be a wonderful memory!
Additionally, since it was a weekday, the park was not crowded, and we could take our time enjoying it.
We had a wonderful time! Spending time with a dolphin was a great experience.
イルカと直接触れ合うのは、初めての経験でした。同じプールの中にいるだけで、なんだかドキドキして最初は触れるのも気を遣ってしまったけれど。インストラクターの方々も、とても気さくで楽しかったです。全体的にオモシロイやりとりなどは英語ですが、肝心なところは日本語で言葉をかけてくれました。全く英語が話せなくても、最初の説明は日本人の方が説明してくださいます。プールに入ってからは、周りの方々のする様子を見て同じようにやれば特に問題はないと思います。イルカを少しでも好きな方にとっては、とってもいい思い出になるはずです!
おまけに、平日だったのでパーク全体が空いていて、ゆっくり過ごせました♪
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Angelia Turberville
Absolutely loved it. Thou our bus was 30 minutes late, had to call to find out where they were. Once again was ask for a gratuity. Asi stated on previous reviews I found this offensive I am not tipped for doing my job. Gratuity is for servers/waitresses who make like $2.00.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
The passport is a fantastic way to see all of Pearl Harbor! Be prepared for a full-day, and definitely get there as early as you can. I was unable to secure a ticket to the USS Arizona online, so I arrived around 8:15 and got a ticket for 9:30, but the limited tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial were sold out by 11am, so get there early (especially in the summer)!
Since you cannot bring anything with you (other than what fits in your pockets) make sure to have some money for drinks and snacks and don't forget your camera! I'm not a huge WWII history buff, but it was a truly fascinating and moving experience being aboard the gleaming white memorial.
The USS Bowfin and Missouri are amazing if you have never been on a submarine or battleship before, and the Pacific Aviation Museum is excellent as well. This is definitely something I would recommend to any and all, just make sure to eat a good breakfast and wear comfortable shoes!
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| Packages: | Passport to Pearl Harbor |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/17 |
Reviewed by: GUNMA-CHAN
It took just under an hour to arrive by shared microbus with various travel companies. There were many thrilling rides to enjoy. It might be nice to have some more standard swimming pools in addition to the drop rides. It felt like there was a bit of downtime for a one-day visit. It's not bad, but it might not be worth going out of your way for a short trip.
いろいろな旅行会社の方と乗り合いでマイクロバスで集合から1時間弱で到着。スリルがある乗り物が多く楽しめました。落下系だけではなく、もうちょっと普通に泳げるプールなどもあると良いかも。一日だと少し時間をもてあます印象でした。悪くはないけど、短い旅行日程でわざわざ行かなくても良いかもしれません。
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| Packages: | ソフトドリンク飲み放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: なみな
I was really looking forward to this, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing tour given my expectations. Since we traveled by large bus, even with a 7 AM meeting time, we wasted an hour picking up people in Waikiki (which happens with other tours as well). After arriving, we landed on a narrow sandbar packed with people on two cruisers. Snorkeling felt like a chaotic trial start, bumping into each other while trying to peek into the water. I think the actual time spent on the sandbar and snorkeling was about 30 minutes total. It was just so rushed. Since it’s such a special place, I wish the tour had fewer participants.
とても楽しみにしていたのですが、期待してた分、残念なツアーでした。大型バスで行くため、7時に集合でも1時間はワイキキピックアップで時間が潰れ(これは他でもありますが)、到着後、2台のクルーザーで細いサンドバーにぎゅうぎゅうに上陸笑。シュノーケルも一列でトライアルロンのスタートの様にぶつかりながら軽く海の中をのぞく感じ。実際のサンドバーとシュノーケルは足して30分程度だった気がします。とにかく慌ただしいです。せっかくの特別な場所なので、もっと人数を減らしたツアーだったら良かったなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/10 |
Reviewed by: JeffW
Over the past 7 years we have done many "tours" in Hawaii,, this would be at the very top. It was a great adventure, the staff were great , we liked Jenner entertaining us on the bus going there, the Sandbar was great, the snorkel/fish was the best we have seen in Hawaii,, we saw turtles and the lunch was very tasty,,we had a great day,, well worth the money and then some.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
Mixture of comedy, interactive games,music, storytelling,dance and music. Well worth the money. Picture is a bit pricey
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Rachel B
Went with 2 of my girlfriends and it was a blast! We saw 3-4 dozen dolphins all swimming together, a momma and baby and individual dolphins would swim right next to us. We did this all without disrupting them as they dropped us in the path of the dolphins and told us not to swim but to just float above them. All of the other tour boats around us had their passengers in their fins splashing and causing commotion which scares them away. Also saw sea turtles and tons of fish. Would recommend especially for a beginner snorkeler as their equipment worked well and a crew member even got in the water with us and showed us all kinds of neat things. Worth the money for sure and lunch was tasty too!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Bee
The service was great! They accommodated our changes efficiently and we were able to work around our schedule. Our guide Theus was amazing and we shared quite a few laughs and good info during the entire tour. Highly recommend!! We had a great time!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Luis
Excellent service and attention, even that my fligh was early 20 minutes and I was worry she won't get it , they where all ready there , her smile and thank you for the surprise was priceless , that I will do it again .
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/29 |
Reviewed by: くまお
I had a precious experience swimming with dolphins. It was a bit expensive, but I felt it was worth it. You can enjoy watching the dolphin show and there are various activities since the ocean is right in front of you.
イルカと一緒に泳げる、貴重な体験をしました。
すこし高かったですが、行ってよかったと思いました。
イルカショーを見たり、海も目も前にあるのでいろいろと楽しめます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Ray & Tracey
no where long enough for the cost. not really a lot to see.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
Reviewed by: m.s
I was completely healed by the dolphins.
So cute!!!
I can't forget the dolphins' eyes.
I also do diving, but it's hard to get close to them in the ocean.
Being able to get so close, actually petting their bellies, kissing them, and swimming together felt like a dream.
I want to go see them again.
This time, in addition to the dolphins, I also did shark watching.
At first, I was a bit scared, but seeing the hammerhead shark up close was incredibly impressive.
イルカに癒されまくりです。
可愛い~!!!
イルカの目が忘れられません。
私は、ダイビングもするのですが、海の中では中々近づけないし、
こんなに近づいて、実際にお腹なでたり、キスしたり、一緒におよいだり、
夢のようでした。
また、会いに行きたいです。
今回はイルカに加えシャークウォッチもしました。
最初は、ちょっとビビりましたが、真近にみたハンマーヘッドシャークは大迫力でした。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・アドベンチャー<サメ水中観察付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Schiefelbein
Great show and very entertaining. Music and dances were fun, entertainers were very skilled. Everyone was pleasant and friendly. Food was only fair but I would go again anytime. The Chief was excellent!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
Reviewed by: jpendleton4
This was my second trip to Paradise Cove and it was wonderful. The food was fantastic, the show was amazing and the overall experience was something everyone should enjoy. Even the bus ride was a party.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/20 |
Reviewed by: haru
I had a great time. I made a lei and experienced poi balls. The food was, of course, delicious!! I definitely want to go again next time.
とっても楽しかったです。レイを作ったり、ポイボールを体験したり。お料理はもちろんおいしい!!ぜひこんども行きたいです。
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| Packages: | オーキッド・ルアウ・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/21 |
Reviewed by: のんのん
The return bus had both Japanese and American passengers, but everyone was shocked by the driver's rough driving! He slammed on the brakes, and a small child sitting next to me fell from their seat to the floor... Of course, the child was crying, but the driver didn't seem to care at all. It was the worst. The foreigners around me were also worried and mentioned that this wouldn't happen in Japan. I experienced culture shock (><).
As for Kualoa, there were many Japanese staff members, so I didn't have any trouble with the language. People of all ages, from young kids to the elderly, were there. However, there are age restrictions, so it's important to check the activity options.
帰りのバスは日本人+アメリカ人でしたが、運転手の運転の荒さにはみんなびっくり!!
急ブレーキをかけるやら、となりに居た小さい子が座席から床へ。。。もちろん泣いていましたが、何も気にせず運転。最悪でした。周りにいた外人も心配してくれましたが、日本ではありえないねって話してました。カルチャーショックを受けました(><)
クアロアについては、日本人スタッフもたくさん居て、言葉に苦労しなかったです。若い子からお年寄りまでたくさん来てました。ただ、年齢制限があるので、アクティビティの選択は要チェックです。
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused due to the lack of consideration from our driver during the activity you kindly signed up for. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will strive to ensure that all our customers can enjoy a comfortable experience from the beginning to the end of the tour. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は、せっかくお申込みいただきましたアクティビティーにて、ドライバー配慮が足らず、ご迷惑をおかけし誠に申し訳ございませんでした。お客様の貴重なご意見を受け止め、今後はツアーの最初から最後まで、全てのお客様に快適にお楽しみいただけるよう努めて参ります。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 半日午前ハワイアン体験/2014年末まで |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/21 |
Reviewed by: JMDZ
Firstly, the bus was very very very very late. Not fun when you have a bunch of know-it-all tourists waiting to get someplace. We ended up driving ourselves, even though we had paid for transportation there and back.
Secondly, the food was average, at best. The pasta salad was bland, the macaroni salad too mayonnaisey, the fried chicken was old and you could taste the freezer-burn, the desserts were average and dry and the drinks weren't strong enough. The only reason we are rating this "average", rather than Bad, is because the view/scenery was spectacular!
Never again!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Dinner Package - VIP Royal Box Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/16 |
Reviewed by: miwa
My husband and I went to Hawaii for the first time. Since the tour was mostly free, we decided to explore and have dinner at our accommodation on the first night. It was a weekend special with an all-you-can-eat seafood menu, so we enjoyed fresh oysters, crab, and a variety of other seafood dishes, which made us very satisfied! I want to go back and eat there again!!
夫と2人で初ハワイに行きました。ツアーがほぼフリーだったので、こちらで色々と探して、滞在初日に宿泊先で夕食を取ろうと決めました。週末限定でシーフード類が食べ放題という事もあり、生カキやカニなど、新鮮な魚介類の他にも色々なメニューが食べれたので大満足でした!また食べに行きたいです!!
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| Packages: | 金曜日~日曜日プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/13 |
Reviewed by: パピー
I went for the first time. The staff was very polite, and everything we ate was delicious, which got us really excited. I definitely plan to go again if I have the time next time. I recommend it for couples!
はじめていきました。とてもスタッフも丁寧でどれお食べてもおいしくて二人でテンションが上がっちゃいました。次回も時間があれば是非いこうと思います。カップルにおすすめですよ。
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| Packages: | ディナープラン(Aコース) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Stone Family
This was awesome!!! We not only saw dolphins but we saw humpback whales at the end of their migration. They also took us to a reef where we snorkeled with a sea turtle and saw tons of tropical fish. The girls on the boat crew were awesome. Highly educated about the ocean environment and the sea creatures. This was definitely one of the highlights of our Hawaii vacation. Don't miss this activity. Especially if you can do it during the whale migration season. Also, Domingo, our shuttle driver that picked us up from the hotel was a great tour guide as well.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/03 |
Reviewed by: ヨッシ-
I had a great time! (^^)
I rated it 4 stars because of the weather and the cold, but the cruise staff were such fun people and kept us entertained throughout. Perhaps due to the weather, the sandbar was a bit underwhelming, but we were lucky to see sea turtles popping up here and there, and we even spotted a manta ray.
I definitely want to try again on a nice day. More than that... I wanted to join that staff team!
楽しかった~(^^)
天気と寒さで、☆4にしたけれど・・・クルーズスタッフが、楽しい人たちで終始楽しませていただきました。天気のせいかサンドバーは、いまひとつこんなものかな?でしたが、ウミガメがあちこちに顔を見せてくれましたし、マンタまで見れたのはラッキーでした。
是非、お天気のいい時に再挑戦したいです。
とゆうより・・あのスタッフメンバーに入りたいくらいでした!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Last May, when I went to Hawaii, I went on a dolphin tour, and this time I decided to go see whales. I went this year. The boat was large, and I didn't feel seasick, so it was comfortable. We were able to see whales off the coast of Waikiki. We caught glimpses of their backs a few times. Unfortunately, we didn't see any jumps or big tails, but I was moved by my first encounter with whales. If I get the chance again, I would like to challenge myself to go in the middle of winter.
昨年5月にハワイに行った時イルカのツアーに行って次はクジラを見に行こうということで今年行ってきました。船は大きくて船酔いもなく快適。ワイキキ沖でクジラを見ることができました。背中の一部が数回。流石にジャンプとか大きな尻尾は見ることはできませんでしたが、初めてのクジラ遭遇には感動しました。また機会があれば、真冬にチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales, even just a little. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を少しでもお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Brenda C
We enjoyed this tour. Without this we wouldn't have seen half the wonders of this island. Dennis was very informative and gave lots of information. We were all tired by the end of the day. It's a lot of information to soak up in that amount of time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
Reviewed by: funa
Fortunately, the weather was nice (though the wind was really strong), and we were able to see a few whales. However, it was indeed difficult to capture them with my iPhone. In the photos, they appear distant, but in reality, they were a bit closer. Filming was also challenging because it was hard to predict where the whales would appear. I missed several opportunities to actually see them because I was so focused on filming. At first, there were announcements indicating the direction to look, but by the time we were heading back, there were no announcements. Just before we arrived, we spotted a whale near the shore, but it's unclear how many people noticed it. There were free activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons on the first floor of the boat, so most people participated. My sister and I didn't join and were on the second or third floor, just gazing out at the sea. I think it was mentioned that the Star of Honolulu tends to sway, but I didn't get seasick. Since the meal wasn't included, we freely ate what we had bought at the supermarket. To be honest, I wished I could have seen more whales jumping out of the water. Lastly, I believe the shuttle service would have cost an extra $12, so we took The Bus number 19 to the event location. On the way back, there was a bus stop very close by, so we were able to return smoothly. (The return bus also had signs indicating stops at Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.)
幸い天気にも恵まれ(風は凄く強かったが)クジラも少しみれた。ただiPhoneで撮影するのはやはり難しい。写真で見ると離れて見えるが実際はもう少し距離が近かった。ビデオ撮影もどこから出現してくるかわからないので、撮影が厳しかった。また撮影に夢中で実際に目でみる機会を何度か失ってしまった。始めのうちはアナウンスで何時の方向に見えると教えてくれるが、帰る頃はアナウンスがない。到着間際に岸の近くにクジラを発見した。ただ気づいた人がどれだけいるかは不明。無料でレイ作りやウクレレなど船の1Fで開催していたので、大抵の人たちが参加していた。私たち姉妹は参加せず2Fだったか3Fだったか?!にいて、海をぼーっと眺めていた。スターオブホノルル号は揺れやすいと掲載されていた気がするが、船酔いもしなかった。食事付きでなかったので、スーパーで買って来た物を自由に食べていた。欲を言えばもっとクジラが海の上に飛び跳ねてる姿を見たかったのが本音です。最後に送迎付きだとプラス$12くらいするはずだったので、ザ・バスの19番に乗って開催場所まで行った。帰りもすぐ近くにバス亭があるので、スムーズに帰れた。(帰りのバスもアラモアナセンターやワイキキビーチ行きとバスに表示が出ていたはず)
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: garathome
They pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the west side. They gear you up, they advise you not to touch or chase. You get on the water and if you're lucky, like us, you spot a pair of hump back whales. Then when they locate the dolphin herd, you get to swim among them for about an hour. Then you get to spend almost as much time over a reef, where you can swim with sea turtles and other fish. It was just terrific.
Then you get a decent sandwich and a drink, because you will be hungry after a full morning. Then they drive you back to Waikiki.
Excellent photo disk available to chronicle your trip, at a good price, if you wish. 400 photos of your trip + bonus file with great pics of dolphins, whales, and the area.
Only negative was no changing facility, public restrooms only. Also no bathroom on the boat so be prepared.
Definitely worth the price for this experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: smichels
Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/27 |
Reviewed by: smichels
Honolulu is hectic enough without worrying how to get places with traffic. The tour is great. The driver knew the ins and outs of the places we went and made our experience worthwhile. I'm glad we could keep our bags on the bus in between places, especially our packed lunch!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jay
Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: The Morgan's
There was always something for us to be involved in. Between the games and shows we had an absolutely wonderful time. Good food and great location. Easy to park as we had our own car. On the beach with a perfect sunset over one of the shows that was going on. Nothing but Fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
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Wonderful! Thank you for joining us, and your review. Also a huge thanks for remaining "passive" for the dolphins so they could enjoy their time with you all as well. The dolphins are incredible creatures that we want to share with others and it requires the respect that you have shown. From the dolphins, turtles fish and crew at Ko Oljna Ocean Adventures, thank you, we hope to see you again!