All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

A place where I played a lot as a child. I wondered if it would still be fun as an adult, and it seems it was! The attractions haven't changed much, but it was disappointing that the lazy river wasn't operating.

子供の時にたくさん遊んだ場所
大人になってもどうかな、と思ったらやはり楽しかったみたいです！
アトラクションもそんな変わりなく、ただ、流れるプールがやってなくて残念だったそうです

Our Tour Guide, Jon, was an outstanding storyteller and kept us entertained with background, legends, history and personal observations of the stops on the tour. He was treated us as Ohana and made sure we had water and juice, delivered our lunches to us, checked that every one was comfortable. At the waterfall trail, my knee acted up so I found a shady spot to wait for my husband. Jon had rented a scooter to go down to the waterfall to check on everyone else. On the way back Jon insisted I use the scooter to return to the bus. I nominate him for employee of the year.

Our hotel was called Ilikai, and it was a bit far from the meeting place at the Sheraton, but we appreciated the adjustment to gather at the Hilton Hotel five minutes earlier. Additionally, the locals spoke a little Japanese, which made us feel at ease. Since it was late August, there were only two other families besides us participating, so we were able to enjoy the tour bus comfortably. The local facilities were not crowded, and it turned out to be a day that the whole family could enjoy.

我々のホテルはイリカイと言って集合場所のシェラトンからは少し離れてましたが、ヒルトンホテルへ5分前に集合と言う事で調整して下さり助かりました。
また、現地の方々も片言の日本語を使って下さり安心出来ました。
8月下旬と言う事も有り参加者は我々の他2家族と少なく、ゆったりとツアーバスが利用出来たのも良かったです。
現地の施設も混雑はなく家族全員で楽しめました一日となりました。

Early morning tour but you get back with the day still to explore more, great way to see PH!

The water is so different over on this snorkel tour, and they pick up from hotel!

The guide is moreso on the bus portions, but overall a great day at PH!

Oahu had some serious crystal clear waters! Warm, sunny day of fun with my family- unbeatable.

Since I was staying in Ko Olina, I went by rental car instead of using the shuttle plan. I paid the parking fee in cash at the entrance, and when I headed back to the entrance after parking, a Japanese staff member greeted me. They provided a thorough explanation of the park and how to use the lockers, which was very helpful. I was able to ride the slides without much waiting, but it was disappointing that some attractions were not operating. On weekdays, the park closed at 3 PM, so it felt like it closed in no time.

コオリナに宿泊していたので、送迎プランではなくレンタカーで行きました。
駐車場の入り口で代金を現金で支払い、駐車後に入口へ向かうと、日本人スタッフの方が声をかけてくれました。一通りの園内の説明やロッカーの利用方法も教えてもらえて助かりました。スライダーはほぼ並ぶことなく乗ることが出来ますが、一部運行していないアトラクションもあり残念でした。平日は１５時までだったので、あっという間に閉園になってしまいました。

I participated in a tour that gathered on-site. The ticket exchange was clearly explained and went smoothly.

Some of the thrilling slides were closed at times, possibly due to a lack of staff. I was disappointed that the lazy river, which I was looking forward to, was closed all day. The closing time was a bit early, so I couldn't fully enjoy my time there. However, the fact that we could play without waiting too much made the kids very happy.

While it wasn't a day filled with endless fun, I enjoyed the relatively quick access to slides similar to those at Yomiuri Land's pool in a relaxed atmosphere.

現地集合のツアーでの参加でした。
チケット交換なども分かりやすく説明してあり、スムースでした。

絶叫スライダーなどは人不足なのか、時間によりお休みしているものもありました。楽しみにしていた流れるプールも終日休みでがっかりでした。
終了時間が早めなので、満喫！と言うところまではいきませんでした。
ただ、あまり並ばずに遊べたのは子供も大喜びでした。

1日たくさん遊んで大満足！と言うほどではありませんが、のんびりとしたなか、読売ランドのプールのようなスライダーを比較的サクサクと楽しめたのはよかったです。

Hayato, the Japanese guide, rode with us on the shuttle bus and provided explanations on the way to the port. The photographer was a foreigner, but he tried to communicate using a translation device and was very kind. The boat was double-decker, with foreigners on the first floor and Japanese on the second. There were two Japanese guides on the second floor to assist us. It was quite rocky, and some people felt sick, so it's advisable to take motion sickness medication. Children from the age of five can swim, but they need to jump off the boat one by one with fins and snorkel sets, so it might be scary unless the child is very adventurous.

Unfortunately, on the day we participated, we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we were able to see them from the boat. (There are areas where swimming with them is not allowed.) In the snorkeling area, we saw turtles, so we could swim with them.

On the return bus, I tried to get off in front of the hotel, but the door closed right in front of me, and in the end, we had to stop at the hotel one more time to drop us off. The driver didn't speak Japanese and seemed hard of hearing, so I recommend that those who are not confident in their English sit in the front seats to get off quickly.

日本人ガイドのハヤトさんが送迎のバスから一緒に乗ってくださって、港にいくまでの間に説明をしてくれました。カメラマンさんは外国の方でしたが、翻訳機能を使って意思疎通をしようとしてくれて、とても良い方でした。二階建ての船でしたが、外国の方が１階、日本人は2階で振り分けられていました。2階には日本人ガイドさんが２人いてサポートしてくださいました。結構揺れて気持ち悪くなってる方がいたので酔い止めは飲んだ方がいいです。５歳からスイムも可能となっていますが、船から一人ずつフィンとシュノーケルセットをつけて飛び降りる必要があるので、よほど冒険心のあるお子さんでないと怖いのではないかなと思いました。
私たちが参加した日は残念ながらイルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったのですが、船の上からイルカを見ることはできました。（エリアによって一緒に泳げないエリアがあります。）またシュノーケルエリアでは亀がいたので、亀と一緒に泳ぐことはできました。
帰りのバスでホテル前で降りようとしましたが、目の前で扉を閉められてしまい、結局最後にもう一度ホテルに寄って降ろしてもらいました。運転手さんは日本語が話せない方で耳も遠い感じだったので、英語に自信のない方は前方の席に座って素早く降りることをおすすめします。

I was really grateful that I could cancel until 5:00 PM the day before because my child was unwell. I rescheduled for another day, and when I arrived, I was asked, "Is this Mr./Ms. 〇〇?" and given my tickets, which was quite smooth. I plan to purchase from here again next time.

There is a baggage check at the entrance. Inflatable rings are not allowed, but you can rent them. You can also freely use life jackets, but there were no sizes that were too small. I brought my own arm rings.

The wave pool was stronger than anything in Japan, and both adults and children had a lot of fun. The height restrictions for the slides were quite lenient. I was clearly 1 cm short, but they didn't measure closely, so I was able to enjoy myself.

It mostly had a family-friendly atmosphere, and there are areas where small children can have fun.

The parking fee is $20, but card payments are accepted.

子供が体調を崩し、前日の17:00までならキャンセルできたのが本当にありがたかったです。そして別日にリベンジしましたが、窓口でその日は日本人の予約が少なかったのか「〇〇さん？」と聞かれチケットを渡されました。かなりスムーズでした。次回もこちらから購入しようと思います。

入口で手荷物検査あります。浮き輪持ち込みNGですが貸してもらえます。また、ライフジャケットも自由に使えますが小さすぎるサイズはなかったです。アームリングは持参しました。

波のプールは日本にはないほどの強さで大人も子供もとても楽しめました。スライダーの身長制限は甘々でした。明らかに1cmは足りなかったのですが細かく測られることもなく、楽しむことができました。

ほとんどがファミリーな印象でした。小さい子が楽しめるエリアもあります。

駐車場代は20ドルかかりますがカードOKでした。

I was thrilled just to encounter a pod of dolphins up close, and then a dolphin jumped right in front of me, not once but twice! *^O^* Then a flying fish leaped out of the water and glided by! The three crew members were all friendly, kind, and delightful, making it the best two-hour sunset sailing experience! I want to participate every time I visit Oahu.

間近でイルカの群れに遭遇しただけでも感激なのに、目の前でイルカがジャンプしました、2回も *^O^* そして目の前をトビウオが水上に飛び出し滑空！クルー3名の方々は皆さん気さくで親切で愉快で、最高のサンセットセーリング2時間でした！毎年オアフ島を訪れる度に参加したいと思ってます。

After spending several days planning our schedule for our stay in Hawaii, this Dolphin & You tour was the highlight event for us!!

With the favorable exchange rate, I was hesitant about the photo option, but adding it turned out to be a great decision! Our Japanese guide AYA took wonderful photos for us! ☺︎

All the other staff members also entertained us, and we were able to see a pod of dolphins, which made us extremely satisfied!!!!

何日もかけてハワイ滞在のスケジュールを決め、
このドルフィン&ユーのツアーは私たちの中で最も目玉イベントでした！！

円安のタイミングもあり、写真オプションを迷ったのですが、オプションを付けて大正解！
日本語ガイドAYAがとっても素敵に写真を撮ってくれました！☺︎

他のスタッフの皆さんも、それぞれが私たちを楽しませてくれて、イルカの群を見ることもできて、大満足！！！！

We participated with our family of four, including two children in first and second grade! We thought we would have to go far to see wild dolphins, but we encountered them right along the coast as soon as we left the harbor. I was worried about seasickness and took some Travelmin beforehand, but there were no waves, so it wasn't necessary after all. I guess it depends on the weather.

Since our two children are naturally a bit timid, they quickly gave up on snorkeling as expected, but they had plenty of fun with the waterslide, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding! Our guide, Aya, and the photographer (I forgot their name) were very friendly and easy to interact with, and I'm glad we asked them for photos.

小学1年2年の子供2人、家族4人で参加してきました！
野生のイルカは遠くまで探しにいくと思ったら、ハーバーを出てすぐの沿岸で出会うことができました。船酔いを心配してあらかじめトラベルミンを飲みましたが、波のうねりなども無く、飲む必要はなかったです。天気にもよるのでしょうが。
子供2人は元々怖がりのため予想通りシュノーケルはすぐ諦めざるをえませんでしたが、ウォータースライダー、カヤック、SUPなどで十分楽しんでくれました！
ガイドのAyaさんやカメラマンの方（名前忘れちゃいました）はとってもフレンドリーで接しやすく、写真もお願いして良かったです。

The attractions were great. I was glad to have reserved a cabana, but I couldn't place food orders from my phone using the QR code. The cabana was a bit pricey, but it was worth it.

アトラクションは良かった。
カバナを予約して良かったが、フードのオーダーはQRコードで行うのに携帯からオーダー出来なかった。カバナは少し高いがあって良かった。

This was my fifth time ziplining. The first line is thrilling, but the exhilaration and rush that you can't experience in daily life are the best. We were the only Japanese people there, but there were couples and families from various countries. It was fun to feel a sense of unity with simple English conversations. I'm definitely up for the challenge again!

５回目となるジップライン。1本目はドキドキですが日常生活では味わえないあのスリルと爽快感は最高です。日本人は私達２人だけでしたが、あとは色々な国から来たカップルや家族。簡単な英会話で一体感もあり楽しいですよ。また、チャレンジ決定です。

After 25 years, my husband and I decided to take an overseas trip together, and we were considering how to explore Hawaii. By chance, my husband found a Cessna experience tour in a guidebook and made a reservation. They kindly offered to pick us up from a hotel that was outside their usual area, and they were also very prompt and helpful in our email correspondence, which made us feel at ease about the experience. We were blessed with great weather, and the views of the islands from the sky were truly spectacular and impressive! I'm really glad we decided to participate. Thank you very much.

25年振りの夫婦での海外旅行・ハワイということで島内観光をどのようにしたらよいのか考えていたなか、主人が偶然セスナ機の体験ツアーをガイドブックで見つけて予約しました。規定外のホテルまでの送迎にも応じてくださり、また事前のメールのやりとりにも親切迅速に対応下さって安心して乗ることができました。お天気にも恵まれ空からの島の景色はそれはそれは迫力ある素晴らしいものでした！思い切って参加して本当に良かったと思います。
ありがとうございました。

My 7-year-old son got hooked on the Tornado and went down six times with breaks in between! Climbing back up after each slide wore us parents out, but we had so much fun since we didn't have to wait long.

My 10-year-old daughter mostly enjoyed the wave pool, and there were attractions for everyone to enjoy, which was great. I wasn't sure how crowded it would be, but we only had a day pass, and the food court wasn't crowded at all, so we didn't have any issues. The guide helped us with how to use the locker machines and pointed out the hidden free chair spots, which was really helpful. I thought we might run out of time, but I think the duration was just right for our energy levels.

The kids said they want to come back when we visit Hawaii again, so I definitely want to return!

7才の男の子はトルネードにはまり休憩はさんで6回も滑りました！滑っては登りを繰り返して親はへとへとになりましたが…あまり待たずにいけたので、親子共々とっても楽しかったです！
10才の女の子はほとんど波のプール、それぞれ楽しめるアトラクションがあり助かりました。
混み具合がわからなかったけど、私達は1日券のみでしたがフードコートも混んでなく特に困りませんでした。ガイドさんがロッカーの機械の使い方や穴場の無料チェアーの場所など教えてくれて助かりました。時間も足りないかな？と思ったけど、体力的にはちょうどいい時間だったと思います。
またハワイに来た時に子供達が行きたいと言ってるので来たいと思います！

At the end of August, my wife and I participated together. My wife had a piloting experience. It was an expensive tour, but we thought that if we missed this opportunity, we might never get to pilot a plane again, so we signed up.

The person who picked us up was Japanese, and the pilot was also from Japan, which made us feel very secure.

The course took us around the eastern half of Oahu and lasted about an hour. Naturally, it was my wife's first time piloting a plane, and she was extremely nervous, but they provided support at the right times, so we were able to enjoy it without any dangerous moments (she got tired about two-thirds of the way through, so the pilot took over for the rest).

And surprisingly, after the flight experience, my wife forgot her phone on the sofa, but they contacted us and even delivered it to our hotel. I really appreciate the extra effort they made.

8月末に妻と二人で参加しました。妻が操縦体験をしました。高額なツアーですが、もうこの機会を逃したら飛行機の操縦なんて二度と無いかも、ということで申し込みました。
送迎をしてくれた方も日本人、またパイロットさんも日本の方で、とても安心でした。

オアフ島の東半分を周遊するコースで、ちょうど1時間ほど。当然妻も飛行機の操縦は初めてでめちゃくちゃ緊張していましたが、適時サポートしてくれるので危ないところもなく楽しめました（2/3くらいのところで疲れてしまったので、残りは操縦していただきました）。

そしてなんと、飛行体験が終わったあとソファのところに妻が携帯を忘れていってしまったのですが、連絡をくれてわざわざホテルまで届けてくれました。大変お手数おかけしました。

My child is 6 years old, and I think we had a great experience with the various slides and children's pools that were available for the admission fee. I believe I went on a Tuesday, and while the regular hours are supposed to be until 5 PM, for some reason that day it ended at 3 PM. We went by rental car, and the highway was also congested on the way back, so I wondered if Tuesdays in Hawaii generally have shorter working hours. Outside food and drinks are completely prohibited, and you have to purchase everything inside, but we had to wait quite a bit in both the ordering and pickup lines. As is often the case, the tables were left dirty with sauce from the previous guests.

子供は6才ですが利用できるスライダーや子供用のプールも充実しており入場料に見合った体験が出来たと思います。私が行ったのは火曜日だったと思いますが通常の営業時間は17時までだったはずですが何故かその日は15時で終了となってしまいました。レンタカーで行っていたのですが帰りの高速道路も渋滞していたのでハワイの火曜日は全般的に仕事の勤務時間が短い日なのかなと思いました。飲食物の持ち込みは一切禁止で場内で購入ですがオーダーの列と受け取りどちらもけっこう並びました。有りがちですがテーブルは前の人達が汚したソースとか付いたままになっていました。

I was worried because there were no Japanese speakers available, but there was no problem enjoying the activities themselves (I think it would have been even more fun if I could understand the English explanations). My family had a great time, especially the kids who were very satisfied! One of the other groups on board looked quite miserable from seasickness, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.

日本語を話す方がいない時間帯だったので心配でしたが、アクティビティを楽しむこと自体に問題はなく（たぶん英語の説明が分かればもっと楽しかったと思いますが）、家族で楽しんできました。とくに子どもが大満足でした！同乗していた別グループの方は、船に酔ってずっと辛そうだったので、酔い止め持参がオススメです。

we just wanted a light tour and this was perfect! we loved the ride

Lots of memories to take in throughout each museum and experience- we loved the Arizon museum- well done

This was the highlight of our trip! Esp seeing the dolphins spalshing around!!

There are some slides that look really scary, but once you ride them, it's over in no time. So, I recommend experiencing them all at least once.

見るからに怖いだろなっていうスライダーもありますが乗ったらあっという間なのでとりあえず一通り体験することをお勧めします。

About 20 years ago, I had a great time when I visited as a young person, so now that my child is in middle school, I took them along.

About half of the customers were Japanese, and since it was a weekday, there were quite a few people. (There were hardly enough to worry about the operation.) Perhaps because of that, it seemed there were limited staff, and not all attractions were operational. There was a schedule posted, but it wasn't accurate; out of five attractions, two were closed. After going on the attractions that were open a few times, they would eventually close, and the staff there would move to become attendants at the next attraction. Unfortunately, this meant there were some attractions we couldn't experience.

You might think it's too disappointing considering the admission fee is about 10,000 yen per person! However, given the current extreme depreciation of the yen and the cost of living in Hawaii being 2-3 times that of Japan, the local currency value (in terms of perception) would be around 3,000 yen for a Japanese person, so in that sense, the price is understandable.

Since there were four of us, we opted to use Uber instead of including transportation.

今から20年ほど前、若いころ行って楽しかったので、
子供が中学生になったので連れて行きました。

お客さんの半分ほどが日本人で
平日だったせいもあり、かなり人は少なかったです。
（運営を心配するほどしか居ない）
そのためか、スタッフの数が限られていたようで
アトラクションは全部が稼働していることはなかったです。
一応タイムスケ－ジュ－ルが書いてありますが、
正確ではなく、５つのアトラクションがあれば２つはお休みしている状態でした。
稼働しているアトラクションを数回やると、そのうちCLOSEになって
そこのスタッフが移動して次のアトラクションの係員になるという感じでした。
なので残念ながら、できなかったアトラクションもありました。


入場料が一人１万円程もするのに、しょぼすぎだろう！！って
思うかもしれませんが、
現在は超円安でハワイの物価も日本の2-3倍になっているので、
現地の通貨価値（感覚）だと日本円（日本人）の感覚で3000円程度
だろうからそれなら納得の価格です。

うちは4名で参加したので送迎は付けずにuberを使いました。

There are many attractions that are on a different scale compared to Japan, and the kids were really excited. It wasn't too crowded, and there wasn't much waiting time, so we were able to use our time meaningfully. The tour duration was just right for us adults, but it seemed like the kids wanted to play a bit more, so I wish the tour had been a little longer. I definitely want to participate again next time.

日本とスケールの違うアトラクションが多くて、子供達も大はしゃぎでした。そんなに混雑も無く、待ち時間もあまり無く、時間を有意義に使う事ができました。我々大人は丁度良いツアー時間でしたが、子供達は遊び足らなかったようなので、もう少しツアー時間が長かったらなと思いました。
次回も是非参加したいと思います。

The slider is operational, but due to a lack of staff, when one side is in operation, the other type is closed. The opening hours are only about five hours, so it feels incomplete... Furthermore, snacks were confiscated during the baggage check! The wave pool is only occasionally operational. The lazy river is also closed. It's really not functioning well...

スライダーが稼働はするが、スタッフ不足で片方稼働したら、反対のもう一種は休み。　開園時間も5時間ほどなので、不完全燃焼・・・
　さらに、荷物検査でお菓子は没収！
波のプールもたまにしか稼働せず。
流れるプールもお休み。
やばいくらい動いていないですよ。。。

My 7-year-old son was thrilled to try zip-lining in Japan, so we decided to challenge ourselves with our first zip-line experience abroad in Hawaii. The reservation process was smooth, and on the day of the activity, we enjoyed six runs with a group of people from overseas. There were two instructors, both of whom were very lively, and my son had a great time throughout. While other zip-line locations in Hawaii have age and weight restrictions, I think this place is kind in many ways and offers a lot of fun.

7歳の息子が日本でジップラインをやって大喜びしたので．ハワイでもチャレンジしてみようと、海外では初めてのジップラインに行ってみました。
予約から当日までスムーズで現地では、海外の方々と同じグループで6本の滑走を楽しみました。
インストラクターが2名付きましたが、お二人とも大変ノリが良く、息子も終始楽しんでいました。
ハワイの他の場所のジップラインは年齢や体重で参加出来ないところがある中で、ここは色々な意味で親切だと思いますし、とても楽しめると思います。

I watched a feature on TV and participated with my middle and high school sons. The size of the facility was smaller than I had imagined, which was disappointing. The highlight, the slide, also has time restrictions; when one side is open, the other side is closed. Usually, only half of it is operational. As a result, the waiting times are long. It's aimed at elementary school students in the lower grades.

テレビの特集をみて、中高生の息子たちと参加。
施設の規模感は、想像以上に狭くガッカリでした。
売りのスライダーも利用時間制限があり、片方がオープンすると、片方はクローズします。通常は半分しか稼働していません。それゆえに待ち時間が長いです。小学生低学年までが対象。