All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

The meeting place was stated to be inside the hotel, but in reality, it was on the street outside the hotel. There was no tour guide who understood Japanese, and after waiting for 10 minutes with no sign of them, I went outside and wandered around until I found the bus and called out to them. I think I would have been left behind if I had stayed inside the hotel. It was very unkind. The park itself was just as I expected and very good!

集合場所がホテル内と書いてあったが、実際にはホテル外の路上。日本語がわかる添乗員おらず10分待っても来ないため、外に出てうろうろしていたところバスを見つけこちらから声を掛けた。ホテル内にいたらおいていかれるところだったと思う。とても不親切。パーク自体は予想通りでとても良かったです！

This is an activity that you absolutely must experience when you go to Hawaii.

The driver, local staff, and pilot were all very kind and attentive, which made it easy to participate with peace of mind.

This time, I chose the West Coast plan. While over the ocean, I experienced things that are usually hard to come by, such as rapid ascents, sharp turns, and weightlessness. I experienced this alongside my parents, who are 83 and 80 years old.

The fact that even elderly people can enjoy this proves itself by the smiles on my parents' faces. They were smiling the whole time and had a great time. They even expressed a desire to try piloting next time.

The view of Oahu's natural beauty from above, the colors of the ocean, the sky, and the cityscape were all wonderful. Although we couldn't go into the clouds, we brushed against them a little, making it an unforgettable experience.

Flying a Cessna was on my dream list of 100 things to do, and I'm glad I was able to achieve it.

When I mentioned that I would like to try piloting a helicopter next, I was given a connection to that opportunity as well.

ハワイへ行ったら、絶対に体験して欲しいアクティビティです。

送迎のドライバーさん、現地のスタッフさん、パイロットさん。皆さんがとても親切丁寧で、安心して参加することが出来ます。

今回は、西海岸のプランを選択しました。海の上では、急上昇、急旋回、無重力体験など、通常ではなかなか体験出来ないことを体験させていただきました。83歳と80歳の両親と共に体験しました。

高齢者でも楽しめることは、両親の笑顔を見れば間違いないことを証明します。終始笑顔で、楽しんでいました。また、次は操縦をしてみたいということです。

上空から見るオアフ島の大自然、海の色、空の色、街並みなど、とても素敵でした。また、雲の中には入ることは出来ないとのことですが、少し掠めてくださったり、忘れられない体験となりました。

セスナ操縦は、夢の100リストに入っていて、達成できて良かったです。

次はヘリコプターの操縦体験をしたいことをお伝えしたら、そこにも繋がるご縁をいただきました。

I arrived earlier than planned. While that's nice, the departure time for the return trip was also changed to an earlier time. I wish the return time had stayed as originally scheduled...

予定より早く到着しました。それは嬉しいが帰りの出発時刻もはやく変更された。帰りの時間は予定通りの時間が良かったな、、

I'm glad I could see dolphins up close! While snorkeling, I also saw various fish. I had requested photos, so I'm happy to have many beautiful pictures of our group both on the boat and underwater. The English explanations were so fast that I couldn't catch anything, so it was definitely the right choice to have a Japanese guide. As for the hula, I'm not sure if it can really be called a hula show... Overall, it was a lot of fun!!

イルカが近くで見られてよかったです！シュノーケリング中も、いろんなお魚が見えました。写真もお願いしていたので、船上でも水中でもグループでのきれいな写真がたくさん残せて嬉しいです。英語の説明が早口で何一つ聞き取れなかったので、日本語ガイド付きにして正解でした。フラに関しては、あれをフラショーと呼んでいいのか謎ですが…全体的にとても楽しかったです！！

Minako, who speaks Japanese, was always by our side as our guide, which made us feel very safe and allowed us to enjoy ourselves! We encountered a pod of dolphins twice, and they came right up close, allowing us to see them well. We also encountered turtles and sharks, making for a very memorable experience! Thank you to Captain Brian, guide Sarah, Koha who resembles Bruno Mars, Peter, and Lucas.

日本語が喋れるミナコさんが常につきっきりでガイドしてくださりとても安心して楽しむことができました！
イルカの群れに２回も遭遇できて目の前まで接近してきてよく見れたし、亀とサメにも遭遇してとても思い出深い体験ができました！船長のブライアンさん、ガイドのサラさん、ブルーノマーズ似のコアさん、ピーターさん、ルーカスさんありがとうございました。

Overall, this is an excellent option for anyone wanting an easy, affordable, and meaningful visit to Pearl Harbor.

Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the highlights of Oahu without the stress of driving as this was an excellent way to experience the island’s beauty, culture, and local spots all in one day.

Since it was my first experience piloting a Cessna, I was a bit nervous at first, but thanks to the pilot's careful instruction, I was able to try various things. I will definitely participate again the next time I go to Hawaii!

初めてのセスナ操縦体験ですから、最初の頃は緊急してましたが
パイロットさんが丁寧に教えていただいたおかげで、色々体験することができました
次回ハワイに行く時また参加します！

We signed up for this experience in Hawaii due to my wife's strong desire for our honeymoon trip.

Many YouTubers have introduced this, but the staff at Laniera were truly kind, and I can say that I had almost no concerns about participating!

Especially on the day I joined, all the pilots and staff were Japanese, so I don't think anyone who struggles with English will feel any language barrier at all! Since I work in the aviation industry, I wasn't given detailed instructions on operations, but the other participants received thorough briefings on basic aircraft operation beforehand, so I think there's no need to worry about that.

Personally, I believe it's a rare opportunity to experience flying a Cessna at an international airport where large aircraft are constantly in the air, something you can't find in Japan! It was also my first visit to Hawaii, and while enjoying the views from above, the instructor provided detailed explanations of various locations, which was very helpful for sightseeing the next day. (I think participating in this tour early in your stay can be beneficial for your subsequent sightseeing!)

Although the weak yen and inflation in Hawaii make it a tough time, the videos and photos taken, along with the breathtaking views we experienced, have become treasures for my wife and me!

If you're interested, I highly recommend participating!

新婚旅行でハワイを訪問する際、妻の強い希望があり申し込みました。

いろんなYouTuberの方が紹介されていますが、本当にラニエアの皆さんが親切にして下さり、参加にあたって不安な点は全くと言っていいほどありませんでした！

特に（私が参加した日は）パイロット、スタッフ共に日本人の方ばかりで、英語が苦手な方でも言語の壁を感じることは全く無いと思います！
私は飛行機に関わる仕事をしているので、操作等詳しく教えていただくことはありませんでしたが、他の参加者の方々には事前に飛行機の基本的な操縦方法等、詳しくレクチャーされていたのでその点も心配無いと思います。

個人的には大型機が盛んに飛び交う国際空港で、セスナを飛ばす経験ができる場所は日本にはなく、大変貴重な体験ができると思います！また私にとって初めてのハワイ訪問でしたが、上空から景色を眺めつつもインストラクターの方から細かく各地の説明をしていただけたので、翌日からの観光に大変参考になりました。
（滞在期間の早い時期にこのツアーに参加して、以降の観光に役立てるという使い方もできると思います！）

円安かつハワイのインフレはなかなかキツい時期と思いますが、撮っていただいた動画や写真、自分の目で見たあの景色と感じた感動は僕たち夫婦の財産になったと思います！

皆さんも気になっているなら、ぜひ参加されることをお勧めします！

Since I have a small child, I was looking for a place to play in the pool. Compared to the hotel's pool, this one was much larger, so I signed up for the tour. While there, I made friends with a local person next to me, and we even took a commemorative photo at the end, creating wonderful memories.

小さい子供がいるため、プールで遊ぶ場所を探していました。ホテルのプールのスケールと比べると遥かに大きかったのでツアーに申し込みました。現地では隣にいた現地の方と仲良くなり最後に記念写真も撮るなど最高の思い出ができました。

Thank you to all the staff for your courteous assistance! My first valuable flight piloting experience was amazing! I would like to use your services again. Thank you very much!

スタッフ全員がご丁寧に対応していただきありがとうございました♪
初めての貴重な飛行操縦体験は最高でした！
また利用したいと思います^_^
よろしくお願いいたしますm(_ _)m

It was a rainy season, but due to a storm the day before, our 8 AM departure was changed to 12 PM for safety reasons. We were contacted the day before and were kindly informed that we could decide whether to participate or not, and we chose to go ahead with the change instead of canceling.

We were picked up in Ko Olina and then made several stops in Waikiki, so we waited about 20 minutes longer than the scheduled meeting time. The participants were a mix of Japanese and foreigners, and there were several families with children as well.

On the day of the tour, it was clear skies, but the sea was rough due to the recent bad weather, and I experienced a bit of seasickness. I recommend bringing motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it.

After about an hour of fast sailing out to the dolphin viewing spot, we were able to see several dolphins swimming around the boat. And just a little further ahead, we even spotted a whale! The sight of the whale jumping was incredibly moving. It wasn't the season for whale watching, so we were very lucky.

We thoroughly enjoyed watching the whales and dolphins, but when we moved to the snorkeling spot, the sea was quite dirty due to the storm's impact, and the marine activities were canceled, so we couldn't go into the water. I was looking forward to snorkeling as well, so that was a bit disappointing.

On the way back, the crew put on a hula show for us, and we were able to see the rare whale again, making it an overall satisfying tour.

雨の多い時期でしたが前日に嵐がきたこともあり、8時出発を予約してましたが安全性優先とのことで12時発に変更となりました。
それに関しては前日にご連絡を頂き、参加するかどうかはこちらで判断していいと丁寧にご案内され、私たちはキャンセルせずに変更を選択しました。
私たちはコオリナでのピックアップ、ワイキキで何ヶ所かピックアップしてからなので集合時間より20分ほど待ちました。
参加者は日本人と外国人半々といった感じで、お子様連れのファミリーも数組参加されていました。
当日は快晴でしたが、連日の悪天候の影響で海は荒れており私は少し船酔いをしました。
苦手な方は酔い止め持参をおすすめします。
イルカが見られるスポットまで約1時間ほどかなり沖まで高速で進むと、船の回りを泳ぐ何頭ものイルカを見ることができました。
そして、少し先には何とクジラまで！
クジラのジャンプはとても感動的でした。
本来クジラが見られる時期ではなかったので、とても運がよかったです。
存分にクジラとイルカを堪能しましたが、シュノーケルスポットに移動すると嵐の影響で海がかなり汚れており、マリンアクテビティは中止ということで海に入ることもてきませんでした。
イルカウォッチだけでなくシュノーケルなども楽しみにしていたので、少し残念でした。
帰路では船上でクルーの方々がフラショーを観せて下さり、貴重なクジラも見ることができて全体的には満足なツアーでした。

まわりが明るすぎて　期待はずれでした。
前にハワイ島のマウナケアでサンセットと
星空鑑賞をしたので　比べてしまいました。

I had a great time being together with people from abroad. The guide seemed to understand a little Japanese, which made communication enjoyable. Above all, I think it's happy to share the time of enjoying the beautiful starry sky with those who love stars in Hawaii.

外国の方とも一緒になれて楽しかったです。ガイドの方は日本語も少しわかるようで楽しくコミュニケーションが取れました。何より、Hawaiiで星が好きな方々と綺麗な星空を見て楽しむという時間を共有できることがhappyだと思います。

Best experience and best driver. All of attended member said it was the greatest.

I was relieved to have staff who could speak Japanese. I was moved to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. I had a great time playing in the ocean with snorkeling and the water slide. Watching the staff's hula show made me feel the essence of Hawaii. The lunch was also included and it was delicious.

日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて安心しました。
イルカとホヌとホエールも見れて感動しました。
シュノーケルとウォーター滑り台思いっきり海で遊べました。
スタッフさんのフラショーを見てハワイだぁと感動です。
ランチも付いていて美味しかったです。

I booked this Luau with our Ko Olina Kaula Kai Sunset Sail and Luau Combo.
https://www.veltra.com/en/hawaii/oahu/a/201093

After checking in around 5:00–5:15pm, we were instructed to board the catamaran while musicians played and welcomed guests. For safety reasons, women wearing sandals or heels were asked to remove their shoes and board barefoot.

There were cookies and chips available for everyone on board, and once most guests had boarded, the bar opened. It was an open bar with options such as lilikoi mai tai, Waianae sunset, piña colada, turtletini, catatonic, and local beers from Kona Brewing. The boat was quite packed, and with only one bartender, the line became very long—so unless you were willing to wait, you could likely only get one or two drinks. They also ran out of chips, so not everyone was able to have some, until the very end when they refilled the table again.

We departed around 5:30pm. Since this was after the days of the storm, the ocean conditions hadn’t fully settled, and the ride was still a bit bumpy. Fortunately, I found a spot at the back of the boat, leaning against the railing and facing forward, which helped with the motion. We were able to spot a few​ whales, though they appeared only briefly, making them difficult to capture on camera. We returned to the harbor around 6:30pm, so the sailing portion lasted about an hour.

It was spacious, fun, and there just wasn't enough time! It opens at 10:30 and we had to gather at 15:00, so we only had about 4 hours to enjoy ourselves!! Next time, I want to take my time. The staff explained everything in Japanese and were very attentive.

広くて、楽しくて時間が全然足りなかった！10時半オープン、15時に集合だから、実質４時間しか遊べない！！次回はゆっくり行きたいです。スタッフは日本語で丁寧に説明、対応してくれました。

First, I made a mistake and booked the wrong date, realizing it the day before and requesting assistance. They responded immediately, and I was able to go the next day without any issues, which was very helpful. It was reassuring that there were staff members who could communicate in Japanese.

As for the pool itself, perhaps due to the limited number of staff, half of the attractions were closed. That's unfortunate...

That said, I was still able to have a fun time.

まずは自分のミスで予約日を間違ってしまい、前日に気づき対応を依頼。
すぐに対応していただき、翌日無事にいく事が出来た事はとても助かりました。
日本語対応が出来るかたもいて、安心できます。

プール自体ですが、スタッフが少ないためかアトラクションが半分はClose.　
残念です。。。

とはいえ、楽しい時間を過ごす事は出来ました。

I participated with my 11-year-old son. There were two instructors who cheerfully energized the atmosphere. However, since my son doesn't understand any English, he was treated equally to the other customers, which left him feeling quite lost. The safety measures were excellent, and the zip line was long and felt great.

11歳の息子と二人で参加しました。
インストラクターさん二人いて、陽気に場を盛り上げてました。
ただ英語が全く分からない息子にも他の利用客さんとある意味平等に扱うので、息子は何がなにやらって感じでした。
安全対策はバッチリで、ジップライン長くて気持ちよかったです。

It's not as big of a facility as I thought. There are few free deck chairs available. The slide tubes are narrow, so if you lift your head, you could get injured. The FlowRider was under maintenance, and there was no explanation from the staff. If I had known in advance, I would have chosen a different ticket. The free drinks are only cold beverages. I don't think I'll come back a second time.

思った程、大きな施設ではない。無料デッキチェアの数は少ない。スライダーのチューブは狭いので頭を上げると怪我をします。フローライダーはメンテナンス中で体験出来ず、施設の方も説明なし。事前に知っていれば他のチケットにしたかった。フリードリンクは冷たい飲み物のみ。2度目は無いと思います

I was really grateful that they provided transportation not only from Waikiki but also from the Ko Olina hotels. 🙏 The instructor was always taking photos, and at the end, we could purchase them for $70. 📸 There was one instructor who spoke Japanese, and they explained everything in Japanese, which made me feel very at ease. 🇯🇵 I was able to see the dolphins up close, and the thrilling water slide was a lot of fun! 🐬 I definitely want to visit again!

ワイキキだけでなく、コオリナのホテルでも送迎していただけた点がとても助かりました🙏常にインストラクターさんが写真を撮ってくださっていて、最後に70ドルで購入が可能でした📸日本語が話せるインストラクターさんが1人いらっしゃって、常に日本語で説明してくださったのでとても安心でした🇯🇵イルカもとても近くで見られて、スリル満点のウォータースライダーもとても楽しかったです🐬また訪れたいと思います！

The park opens at 10:30, so it's always disappointing that we have to wrap things up feeling a bit unsatisfied. I understand it's to accommodate those who want to participate in cruises that day, but that's just the situation. Is there any way to have a 4 PM gathering to increase the satisfaction of the activities?

開園が10:30なので、あと一歩物足りない感じで切り上げないといけないのが毎年残念です。
その日クルーズなどに参加したい人に合わせてとのことですが、それはその事情なので。
アクティビティの満足度をあげるために16時集合に出来ないのでしょうか。

The crowd was moderate, and we were able to enjoy all the attractions with only a short wait time. The wave pool and the thrilling water slides were all of high quality, making for a very satisfying travel experience.

適度な混み具合で、どのアトラクションも少しの待ち時間で乗ることが出来ました。波が出るプールや、スリル満点のウォータースライダーは、どれも完成度が高く大満足の旅行体験になりました。

I've been here at least five times. Whenever I come to Hawaii, I always go there. I only ride the thrill rides. You should definitely try the board experience.

もー5回はきてます　ハワイに来たら　必ず行きます　絶叫系しか乗りません
ボード体験は　やったほーがいい

Due to a rare weather disruption that occurs once every few decades, it was difficult to carry out the originally scheduled date, but they proposed an alternative date, making it possible for us to participate. The captain was very friendly and treated my family, who are not very familiar with English, with great kindness. Thanks to his patient instruction on fishing techniques, we were able to catch some fish! He was also very gentle with my child, who got seasick, which made for a very satisfying experience. If we have the opportunity to go again, I would definitely like to use their services.

数十年に１度の天候悪化のタイミングで当初予定していた日程の実施が難しかったのですが別日程を提案頂き利用が可能となりました。
船長は非常に気さくな方で英語が不慣れな家族にも非常にフレンドリーに接してくれて釣り方についても親切に教えてくれたおかげで釣る事も出来ました！
船酔いになってしまった子供にも優しく接してくれて非常に満足のいく体験でした。
また行く機会がありましたらぜひ利用したい先です。

I applied with the assurance that the pilot would be Japanese. The pre-flight briefing, the guidance while in the air, and the explanation after landing were all conducted in Japanese, which was reassuring. Although it wasn't clear skies, I still think it will be an amazing experience.

パイロットが日本人確約で申し込みました。
事前の説明、空に上がってからのガイド、降機後の説明、やはり日本語でのコミュニケーションは安心です。
快晴ではなかったもののそれでも感動すると思います。

This time, I participated in a dolphin watching and snorkeling tour in Hawaii for the first time. We were incredibly lucky to encounter a pod of spinner dolphins just 15 minutes after departure. There were quite a few dolphins swimming alongside and in front of the boat for a long time, and we even got to see them jumping. During snorkeling, I was able to swim very close to a green sea turtle.

On the way back, we were fortunate enough to see seven humpback whales at the same time, making it a miraculous day, and I had a truly satisfying experience. We were lucky to encounter the dolphins so quickly, but for those who don't get to see them, the boat has to circle around, and after snorkeling, it can get chilly, so I felt that motion sickness medication and cold weather precautions are necessary.

Additionally, there was a staff member who spoke Japanese, which allowed us to enjoy the experience even though we couldn't speak English.

今回、初めてのハワイでイルカウォッチングとシュノーケリングのツアーに参加させていただきました。
運がすごくよかったのが、出航15分でハシナガイルカの群に遭遇でき、かなりの数のイルカがとても長い時間、船の前や横を泳いでいて、ジャンプすら姿も見れ、シュノーケリングの際もアオウミガメのすぐ近くで泳げました。
帰りにザトウクジラも同時に7頭見れるという奇跡的な日だったので、すごく満足のできる体験をすることができました。
自分たちは、イルカもすぐ遭遇できたのでラッキーだったのですが、なかなかイルカに遭遇できないと船で色々回らなければいけず、シュノーケリングのあとは、身体も冷えるので酔い止めと寒さ対策は必要だと感じました。
また、スタッフの方の日本語ができる方がいたので、英語ができない自分たちでも楽しむことができました。

Our boat captain was terrific, we were able to see two species of whales, many dolphins 3 turtles from the boat and two more snorkeling. Not sure how it could have been any better. Best thing we did in Hawaii

I was lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, and turtles all in one trip. We saw five whales, 15 dolphins, one turtle in the sea, and three on land. I'm not very good at snorkeling, so I watched the dolphins from above the water, and my snorkeling experience was only about 15 minutes, but I was very satisfied. However, the boat was really rocky, and since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication the night before and in the morning, which helped me manage. Unfortunately, another group of Japanese tourists was vomiting the whole time. Also, the boat ride and the bus back were cold after snorkeling, so it's essential to have something to wear.

運が良かったのが、クジラ・イルカ・カメを全部見ることができました。
クジラは５頭、イルカは15頭、カメは海で１匹、陸で３匹でした。
シュノーケルはあまり得意はないので、イルカは海の上から見て、シュノーケルも15分程度の体験でしたが、非常に満足しました。
ただ、船の揺れはすごく、自分はかなり船酔いするタイプなので、前日の夜と当日の朝に酔い止めを飲んでなんとか平気でしたが、もう一組の日本人はずっと吐いてました。
また、シュノーケル後の船と帰りのバスは寒いので、羽織るものは必須です。