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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Hawaii Dolphin Swim & Snorkel

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Staff were great and lunch was nice however took a long time to actually see any dolphins. However we did eventually find them in addition to turtles, seals and whales. Stayed a long way away from them and couldnt get a close look. Boat ride was lots of fun which made up for the long wait. I was under the impression from the tours description that you could swim with or near the dolphins however this is not the case at all and only saw them for a few minutes before being taken far away to a snorkle spot.

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Posted on: 2011/01/28

Doors-Off Paradise Helicopter Tour & Landing from Kapolei [Not Operating]

Awesome

Reviewed by: Ed

We took our trip on 1-15-2011 and it was incredible. What a chance to see the island like never before. I believe we took 200 pictures. You have to go for a hour or you may feel you got cheated on your time, because it goes by really fast.

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3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

A Fun Day

Reviewed by: Canuck

Thank you for a fun day. The ocean condition was a little less than ideal today, but I saw plenty of dolphines, whales, and even a turtle. It was amazing.
The staff members were very kind, entertaining, and plain fun people. I had a faburous day.

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Posted on: 2011/01/22

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I was able to meet dolphins, turtles, and seals! いるか・かめ・アザラシに逢えた!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The staff members are very welcoming. It's surprisingly hard work as the school focuses on swimming to find dolphins, creating an atmosphere where everyone encourages each other to do their best!

We went all the way to the North Shore, which was farther than usual, and the waves were rough, causing some seasickness. However, I was truly moved to encounter a large group of wild dolphins, sea turtles, and seals.

I think it was a great experience that I will cherish!

スタッフの方々はとてもアットホームです。
ひたすら泳いでイルカさんを見つけるという、意外とハードな学校なので、参加者みんなで頑張ろう!
という雰囲気になります。

いつもより遠いノースショアまで行ったので波が荒く船酔いをしてしまいましたが、
自然のイルカさんの大群、ウミガメ、アザラシに逢うことができて、本当に感動しました。

一度は経験できてとてもよかったと思います♪

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Posted on: 2011/01/19

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Experience!!

Reviewed by: Carter's

The whole experience was Great. Our tour guide Bronson was terrific. Explained everything well and was very entertaining. Dinner was ok but entertainment was Great.

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Posted on: 2011/01/16

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I was able to see dolphins! イルカ見れました!

Reviewed by: hawaiitraveller

I participated in October. At first, I had a hard time finding dolphins, but when I finally spotted them, it was an emotional experience. The staff were all very enthusiastic, and I had a great time. I want to go to Hawaii again to see the dolphins. Thank you very much!

10月に参加しました。
最初はイルカを探してなかなか見つからなかったのですが、
見つかったときは感動でした。
スタッフの方も皆さん盛り上げてくれて、
非常に楽しめました。
またイルカ見にハワイへ行きたいです、
本当にありがとうございました。

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Luau experience

Reviewed by: Misty

I went to Polynissian culture center last year, and I choose to paradise cove this time. I have to recommand this warm, friendly, delightful environment that not only provided me good foods, but also great entertainment!
The drink was great too. Even with the cheapest ticket, I still got two free alcohol drinks.
It was awesome to see sunset on the beautiful beach and interesting shows at the same time.
I enjoyed paradice cove a lot, it's a good place to go if you like unique place to enjoy luau and Hawaiian cultures.

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Posted on: 2011/01/10

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Dolphin-san イルカさん

Reviewed by: ごろう

It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with wonderful weather and had a fantastic experience. We were able to swim close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was an incredibly moving time for us. The staff were all very friendly and their service was excellent.

However, the staff's strong desire for everyone to see the dolphins was a bit overwhelming at times. They would say things like, "I found one! Come this way!" and everyone would rush over. Then another staff member would call out, "Come over here!" and again everyone would go that way... It was quite tiring! ^^; Haha.

Thanks to that, we encountered many dolphins, but I think it might be better to find a favorite staff member and stick with them. Overall, I believe it was a great tour. If you have the chance, I highly recommend participating!

雨季でしたが、とてもすばらしい天気に恵まれ素敵な体験をすることができました。イルカや、海ガメを間近に泳ぐことができ、とても感動できる時間を過ごすことができました。
スタッフの皆様もとてもフレンドリーで、対応もすばらしいです。
ただし、スタッフの皆さんの絶対にイルカを見て欲しい気持ち→私見つけた→こっち来てーーー!!→みんなそっち行く。→違うスタッフさん。こっちきてーーー!→みんなそっち行く。。。→これは、結構疲れました^^;笑
おかげでたくさんイルカと遭遇することができましたが・・・。
誰かお気に入りのスタッフさんを見つけて、その人にずっとついているのも良いかと思いました。
とても良いツアーだと思います。機会があれば参加してみてはいかがでしょうか?

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Mrs

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

There were a lot of lines all night. From the moment we met the bus until the moment we got off. We had to wait to get in but fortunately a beverage was provided in that one. We had children who wanted to do many of the activities and they made sure you didn't miss them with a load conch call. This brought a huge crowd to see each event. My kids would not let us miss one. The bummer was the cove and location was beautiful and we didn't get a moment to take it all in as a family because one of us was in line the entire time. You should know that dinner is not served until after 7pm so make sure you have a late lunch. I wish I would of known that. Show was great but the many costume changes meant many slow intermission like moments all night. Not my favorite night.

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Posted on: 2011/01/02

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Dolphins, turtles, and even whales! イルカもカメも、そしてクジラも!

Reviewed by: rico

It was a good decision to take motion sickness medication based on the information I gathered beforehand. Thanks to that, despite feeling unwell, I was able to forget the discomfort and enjoy myself.

The $10 wet gear rental was also a big plus. Considering the temperature difference when getting out of the water in December, I can't imagine doing it without that.

From a large family including grandparents to just two mothers and children, couples, and friends, various generations became "classmates," which made me wonder how it would go, but the "class representative" did a great job of bringing everyone together.

On the boat, you could really feel the crew, led by the captain, working together to ensure everyone had a good time, and their attention to safety left a great impression.

And of course, the dolphins and turtles made an appearance, which was incredibly exciting. Since they are wild, it was just a fleeting moment, but then a whale even showed off its spout and tail! That might have been the most thrilling part, haha. The professional photographer captured every scene, and even though it was pricey, I ended up buying the CD and DVD set. Considering I couldn't take those photos myself, it felt reasonable.

I also can't forget how delicious the cheeseburger we received on the way back was (though I was only able to eat half due to feeling unwell, which was a shame).

Honestly, I thought it was a bit pricey compared to other tours, but if you're looking to enjoy yourself without worries, I highly recommend this tour. By the way, the dolphin university bag we received at the end was very useful as a souvenir bag when returning home.

あらかじめ仕入れた情報で酔い止めを飲んでおいて正解でした。おかげで体調不良にも関わらず、つらさを忘れて楽しむことができました。
ウェット10ドルの貸し出しがあったのも大きかった。12月の海はもちろん、水から上がったときの温度差を思うとこれ無しは考えられなかった。
おじいちゃんおばあちゃんを含む大家族から、母子2人、カップルやお友達同士など様々な世代が「同級生」となり、どうかな~とちょっと思ったけれど、「学級委員長」が上手にまとめておられました。
船の上では、キャプテン以下皆さんが一丸となって楽しませよう!とする姿勢がビシビシと感じられて、さらに安全に対するケアもちゃんとされていて好印象。
そして肝心のイルカ先生もカメ先生も登場して、大興奮でした。野生なのでまぁ一瞬なのですが…。さらにはクジラ先生まで潮吹きと尻尾を披露!!これが実は一番興奮したかも>笑。写真はプロの方がどのシーンも押さえており、高いながらもCDとDVDのセットを買っちゃいました。自分で撮れないことを思えばリーズナブル☆
さらに帰りにいただいたチーズバーガーの美味しかったのが忘れられません(といいつつ体調不良で半分が限界だったのが残念)。
他のツアーに比べて値が張るな~と正直思いつつも、アレコレ安心して楽しむならオススメのツアーです。
ちなみに最後にいただいたイルカ大学のバッグ、帰国時にはお土産用のかばんとして大活躍しました。

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Posted on: 2010/12/31

ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

I highly recommend it for couples and families! カップルやファミリーにオススメできます!

Reviewed by: nyanya

We participated as a couple.

At first, since it was empty, I was worried, thinking, "Is this place okay?!" But in the end, it turned out to be just the right amount of crowded, and we had a great time! It lasted from around 10 AM to 2 PM, which was enough to enjoy everything. (There might be busier days, though...)

The most fun parts were the wave pool, Tornado, and Shaka. On other slides, we ended up sharing boats with foreign visitors, which naturally led to some nice little interactions.

I was worried because my partner can't swim and is not good with roller coasters, but it was reassuring to know that life jackets are available for free for those who can't swim (though some activities may not allow them). Unlike roller coasters, the slides only move by the natural force of gravity, which made my partner feel safe, and they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

If I could wish for something, it would be for longer slides.

My sunburn hurts, but we made great memories!

カップルで参加してきました。

空いていたので、最初は、「ここ大丈夫か!?」と心配になりましたが、結果的には丁度良い混み具合になり、楽しかったです!
10時から14時くらいまででしたが、十分に遊びきれます。(もっと混雑する日もあるかもしれませんが・・・)

特に楽しかったのは、波のプールとトルネードとシャカです。他のスライダー等では、外国の方とボートが一緒になったりして、自然とちょっとしたコミュニケーションがとれたのもGOODでした。

相方が、「泳げない&ジェットコースターが苦手」なので心配していましたが、?泳げない人でも無料でライフジャケットがレンタル可能(使えないアクティビティあり)?ジェットコースターの乗り物と違って、スライダーは自然の力(重力)で動くだけ、という2点で安心できたようで、相方も存分に楽しんでいました。

欲を言えば、もっと長いスライダーがあればよかったかなぁと。

日焼けが痛いけど、良い思い出ができました!

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ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

It was cold~ 寒かった~

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated on December 2nd. The weather was nice, but it was a bit cold with strong winds, so I ended up retiring from swimming partway through.

The pool attractions were really unique, and it was my first time on a thrilling water slide! I had a lot of fun!! However, I was a bit disappointed that the staff seemed low-energy and weren't smiling, which made the atmosphere feel a bit dull...

I thought it might be more enjoyable with a large group having fun together.

12月2日に参加しました。
天気はよかったのですが風が強くちょっと寒くて
途中から泳ぐのをリタイヤしちゃいました。

プールのアトラクションはすごい珍しいのもばかりで
絶叫プールは初めて☆
楽しかったです!!
ただ、スタッフの人たちがテンションが低くて、
顔も笑っていないのでちょっとしらけた感じがしたのが
残念・・・。

やはり大人数でワイワイはしゃぎながらの方が楽しいのかな~と思いました。

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Thank you for enjoying the pool attractions. We will use your valuable feedback regarding our staff to make improvements. We look forward to your next visit.

プールのアトラクションをお楽しみいただき有難うございます。スタッフに関しましては、お客様からの貴重なご意見を参考に改善させていただきます。またのご利用お待ちしております。

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ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

Wet'N'Wild in Hawaii Wet'N'Wild in HAWAII

Reviewed by: hahagattuso

I had a great time playing and got really tired with a system unique to overseas (laughs).

There were no regular swimming pools at all, just a ton of attraction slides (lol).

We had to carry the tubes from the bottom and slide down ourselves (lol).

Among them, the 'Shaka' slide goes straight down (lol).

I was able to forget my age and have fun (lol).

I recommend bringing towels from the hotel.

The locals on the wave machine (?) were really good and seemed to be having a lot of fun (lol).

海外ならではのシステムでしっかり遊び、しっかり疲れました(笑)

普通に泳げるプールは一切無く、ひたすらアトラクションスライダー目白押しw

自分達で下からチューブを担いで滑り降りてくるのですw

中でも’シャカ’というのは真下に急降下ですw

年を忘れて遊ぶことが出来ましたw

ホテルからのタオルを持って行く事をお勧めします

波乗りマシーン(?)のロコ達はとても上手で楽しそうでしたw

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ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

Relaxed のんびり

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated on December 3, 2010. The meeting place was mentioned in the email as "the entrance of the Hyatt Regency," but I wasn't quite sure where that was. It would be helpful if you could attach a map.

Well, I was picked up safely and arrived at the location, but since it was a weekday, the park was less crowded than I had imagined, and it had a relaxed, local vibe.

My child is in elementary school and isn't fond of extreme attractions, so we mainly enjoyed the Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool, Keiki Cove, and Kapolei Cooler (which opened at 12:30).

It was sunny, but the wind was strong, making it feel quite a bit colder. Depending on the season, I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.

I chose not to include meals, but the hamburgers and pizza we had at the food court were decent. Since it felt cold, we ended up spending a lot of time warming up, but just watching the FlowRider was quite enjoyable.

So, unlike others, we were able to enjoy a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

2010年12月3日の参加です。
メールで集合場所が「ハイアットリージェンシーの入り口」ということでしたが、今一よくわかりませんでした。地図を添付して頂けると助かります。
さて無事にピックアップされ現地へ到着したのですが、平日ということもあってか、想像していたよりも園内は空いており、ローカル系の、のんびりムードでした。
子供は小学生ですが過激系?のものが苦手で、ハワイアン・ウォーターズ・ウェーブ・プール 、ケイキ・コーブ、カポレイ・クーラー(12:30からでしたが)を主に利用しました。
快晴でしたが、風が強く、体感温度がかなり低く感じました。時期にもよるでしょうが、長袖を一枚持っていくことをお勧めします。
食事なしを選択したのですが、フードコートで食べたハンバーガー、ピザもそこそこでした。
寒く感じたことで、体を温めている時間が長くなってしまったのですが、ダ・フローライダーを見ているだけでも結構楽しめます。
ということで、他の方とは違い、結構のんびりムードで楽しめました。

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

xmas Luai

Reviewed by: AndyV

This was our second time attending the Paradise Cove Luai. It was nice seeing, hearing, and experiencing a Christmas theme to the evening. Two items, the evening seemed rushed, there was not enough time between activities to truely enjoy the evening - our bus arrived, dropped us off, and the race was on... we did not get to participate in all of the pre-show activities. The second was the food was okay, but not what I would consider great - which is why the value rating dropped to so-so.

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Posted on: 2010/12/11

ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

It was amazing! 最高でした!

Reviewed by: ほのか

I participated with my two children, and before signing up, I read experiences from others who said that it was enough without meals, so we opted for entry with transportation only. The kids loved the wave pool and kept saying they wanted to play there all day! Choosing not to include meals was definitely the right decision. When the wave pool turned into a bodyboarding lesson, we had hot dogs and pizza for lunch, which was just the right amount for the three of us. We also went to the lazy river, but it might be boring without tubes. I previously visited a similar water park in Saipan, but this one was so much more fun, and above all, the water was clean! It has become a place I want to visit again next time.

子ども2人と参加しましたが、申し込みをする前に体験談を読んで食事なしで十分!という方がいたので、送迎付きの入場のみにしました。
子どもは波のプールが気に入ってしまい、ずっと遊んでいたい!と言うので食事なしで大正解。
波のプールがボディボードのレッスンになった時にホットドッグとピザで昼ご飯にしましたが、3人でちょうど良い量でした。 
流れるプールにも行きましたが、チューブがないとつまらないかも。
以前サイパンで同じようなウォーターパークに行きましたが、比べものにならないほどに楽しかったし、何よりも水がキレイでした!
次回も訪れたい場所になりました。

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ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり

It's the best! 最高です

Reviewed by: KOBA

This was my first time visiting Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. Unlike pools in Japan, there are many attractions, and I was very satisfied that I could enjoy myself all day long. It's great for couples, friends, and especially for families since there are plenty of attractions for kids as well.

Personally, I recommend the Tornado and Shaka for thrill rides. Your body floats in the air for a moment before rushing down the slide. You have to carry the inner tubes to the entrance yourself, which can be quite physically demanding, especially for women.

The wait times for each attraction are relatively short, so you can ride smoothly. Just be aware that the attractions switch every 30 minutes, so keep that in mind.

In conclusion, I had a great time overall, and I encourage everyone to give it a try. I would love to go back again.

今回初めてウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイへ参加しました。日本のプールなどと違って、たくさんのアトラクションがあり、一日中楽しむことができて、大変満足です。カップルでいってもよし、友達同士でいってもよし、なんといっても、子ども用のアトラクションもたくさんあり、家族で行くのも最高だと思いました。
私個人のお勧めとしては、絶叫系としてはトルネード、シャカがよかったです。体が一瞬宙に浮き、一気に下流へ駆け抜けていきます。
浮き輪を自分で入口まで運ばないといけないので結構体力を使います。女性だけだと大変かもしれません。
一つのアトラクションに乗るのに、待ち時間は少なく、スムーズに乗ることができると思います。ただ30分ごとに入場できるアトラクションが切り替わるので注意が必要です。
最後になりますが、全体的にとても楽しめたので、みなさんもぜひ参加してみてください。また行ってみたいと思いました。

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Even beginners can enjoy it. 初心者でも楽しめます

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I thought that I might only see dolphins from a distance, but they came right up close enough to touch! I highly recommend this for those who are snorkeling for the first time or visiting Hawaii for the first time! My family was also visiting Hawaii and traveling abroad for the first time, and at first, we were a bit nervous, but all the staff were so kind that by the time we left, everyone was smiling. It was great to hear my family say, "Thank you for choosing this tour!" at the end!

イルカが本当に見れるのか、見れてもちょっと遠目からなんだと思っていましたが、手が届きそうなところまでイルカが来てくれました!
シュノーケリングが初めて、ハワイが初めての方にぜひおすすめだと思います!
私のファミリーもハワイ初めて、海外初めてで、最初は緊張気味だったのですが、スタッフの方がみんな優しくて帰る頃には皆にこにこの笑顔でした。最後にファミリーに「このツアーを選んでくれてありがとう」と言ってもらえたのが良かったです!

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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

It was quite ambiguous for me. 私にはかなり微妙でした

Reviewed by: フラガール

I had made a reservation at the beginning of March, right on Tsunami Day, but there was no contact at all, and it was canceled. I ended up waiting for over an hour at the pickup location while continuously trying to call (but couldn't get through), which was a disaster. Thanks to Alan's efforts, I was able to participate the next day, but everything before the show (like tree climbing and canoeing), the show itself, and the meals were all quite mediocre... It felt lacking in focus, or perhaps just scattered... I was looking forward to the hula, but the hula at the Tokiwa Hawaiian Center was much better... The negative impression might also be because it was extremely cold... The seaside location is a selling point, but that also means the wind is strong, and it got quite chilly once the sun went down. I won't be going again, but for those who do, I recommend being well-prepared for the cold depending on the season.

3月はじめ、まさに津波の日に予約していましたが、まったく連絡なくキャンセルに。ピックアップ場所で1時間以上も待ちながら電話をかけつづける(つながらない)という大惨事に。アラン1さんのご尽力もあり、次の日にずらして参加できましたが、ショーの前のいろいろなイベント(木登りとか、カヌーとか・・・)、ショー、食事、すべてが微妙でした・・・ メリハリがないというか、散漫というか・・・ フラを楽しみにしていましたが、常磐ハワイアンセンターのフラのほうがよっぽどよかった・・・。印象がよくないのは、とにかくめちゃめちゃ寒かったからかも・・・。海辺のロケーションが売りなわけですが、それだけに風も強いし、日が落ちるとかなり寒かったです。私はもう行きませんが、行かれる方は、季節によって防寒対策をしっかりしていくことをおすすめします。

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I was able to see the dolphins spinning! No problem even in November! イルカのスピンが見れました!11月でも問題なし!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

November in Hawaii is the rainy season, but it was sunny on the day of our visit!

It wasn't too early in the morning, and for a light breakfast, we enjoyed malasadas from Leonard's. The freshly fried donuts were delicious.

At first, we headed north by boat, but it turned out there were no dolphins, so we returned south. I was a bit anxious thinking we might not see any, but the professionals had the latest dolphin information, and when we spotted dolphin fins from the boat, everyone was thrilled.

Once we got into the water, it took a little while to get the hang of it, and I couldn't see them well at first, but I could hear the dolphins making sounds like "kyuu-kyuu," which indicated they were nearby. Once I got used to it, they came close, and it was incredibly moving to swim right beside them. There were baby dolphins too!

We saw a type of dolphin called the spinner dolphin, and it was true that they spin even in the wild. I witnessed them spinning a couple of times.

The water was a bit cold, so I rented a wetsuit for my upper body for $10. If you're worried about the cold, I definitely recommend renting one; it also helps with buoyancy.

I also had fun trying stand-up paddle surfing, which I had personally wanted to do.

I was so captivated by the dolphins that I didn't have much time to relax while snorkeling. I think the original plan was to swim with dolphins in the north and snorkel (to see sea turtles) in the south. However, we did catch a glimpse of a sea turtle from the boat on the way back. We also saw a seal come close to the boat, and it was adorable!

In diving, we encounter sea turtles almost every time, but for dolphins, you really have to search for them. I'm grateful to Dolphin University for their professional dolphin search.

The staff were also very friendly, and we had a fun and comfortable time on the boat. I definitely want to go again next time!

11月のハワイは雨期ですが、当日は晴れ!

朝も恐ろしいほど早くはなく、軽い朝ごはんに、「レナーズ」のマラサダをいただけます。
揚げたてドーナツは美味しいです。

最初、ノースのほうへ船を向けていましたが、イルカがいないことが判明し、南に戻りました。これは、会えないのかも。。と少し不安になりましたが、そこはプロ。イルカ情報が入り、船上からイルカの背びれが見えたらみんな大興奮でした。

海に入ってしばらくは要領を得ずに、うまく見られませんでしたが、イルカの鳴き声が「キュウーキュウー」と聞こえてきて近くにいることがわかりました。慣れてきたら、近くにやってきたのでしっかりそばを泳げてすごく感動的でした。子イルカもいましたよ!

あと、ハシナガイルカという種類で、野生でもスピンをするっていう話があったのですが本当でした。2度ほど、クルクルクルっとスピンするのを見られました。

少し水が冷たいので10ドルで上半身のウェットスーツを借りました。冷たいとテンションが下がるので、心配な人は絶対借りたほうがいいです。浮力も上がります。

あと個人的にやってみたかったスタンドアップパドルサーフィンも体験できて楽しかったです。

イルカに夢中でシュノーケリングはあんまりゆっくりする時間はありませんでした。たぶん、当初の予定では、ノースでイルカスイム、南でシュノーケリング(ウミガメ見る)だったのかなと思います。でも帰りの船の中から一瞬ウミガメも見られましたね。あと、アザラシも船に近付いてきて見られました。かわいかった~

ダイビングでは、ウミガメはほぼ毎回遭遇しますが、イルカは、やはり探さないと見つからないと思います。イルカ大学さんのプロのイルカ捜索に感謝です。

あと、スタッフのみなさんもとてもフレンドリーで、船の上でもずっと楽しく居心地のいい時間を過ごせました。
また次回も行きたいなぁと思います!

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伝統ルアウ&ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞<現地集合可/コオリナ・リゾート内>

Full of Hawaiian vibes! ハワイ感たっぷり♪

Reviewed by: waiwai

We participated as a family.

Instead of taking a bus tour, we headed to the venue by rental car, but we ended up being late due to traffic on both the local roads and the highway. Although my English is not very good, I wanted to inform them that we would be arriving late, so I tried calling and was able to speak with a staff member who understood Japanese. We were about an hour late, but we were able to enter the venue without any issues.

As I read in other experiences, there were no other Japanese people besides us. Most of the men were wearing aloha shirts, and the women were in muumuu dresses.

Before the show started, there was an introduction to the traditional culture of the islands, and the atmosphere gradually built up. Around 6:30 PM, the Hawaiian band started performing on the stone bench stage, followed by dance performances and a presentation of the food. At 7:00 PM, we enjoyed a buffet dinner while the main stage show began. The singing, dancing, and fire show were all wonderful, and we truly enjoyed Hawaii. After the powerful Polynesian dance, those who wanted to join went up on stage and danced energetically, which was very entertaining.

The food was not very tasty. As someone who struggles with English, I wondered what the delicious-looking drink with fruit that others were having was, but I couldn't figure it out from the drink menu, so I ended up ordering a Corona beer. I had some drink tickets left over.

Despite the language barrier, it was a very satisfying experience, and my whole family had a great time. I definitely want to participate again on our next trip, but this time I would like to join a bus tour. I heard that there is heavy traffic in the evenings, so I recommend that those driving allow plenty of time before departure.

家族で参加しました。

私たちはバスツアーではなく、レンタカーで現地に向かいましたが、下道もハイウェイも渋滞で遅刻参加になってしまいました。
英語が不得意ですが、到着が遅れることを連絡したかったので電話をかけてみると、日本語が分かるスタッフに代わってもらえました。
1時間ほど遅刻しましたが問題なく会場に入れました。

体験談で読んだ通り見たところ日本人は私たち以外一人もいませんでした。
服装はほとんどの男性はアロハシャツ、女性はムームーを着ていました。

ステージが始まる前に、民族の伝統文化の紹介などがあり、少しずつ盛り上がってきました。
18:30くらいから石のベンチのステージでハワイアンバンドの演奏が始まり、ダンスや、料理の紹介があり、19:00からはビュッフェディナーをいただきながら、メインステージでのショーが始まりました。
歌、ダンス、ファイアーショー、どれもすばらしく、ハワイを堪能できました。
迫力のポリネシアンダンスの後は、希望者がステージに上がり、ノリノリでダンスをしてとてもおもしろかったです。

料理は美味しい物はありませんでした。
英語の不得意な私は、他の人が飲んでいた、フルーツが乗ってる美味しそうな飲み物は何かなーと思いながら、ドリンクメニューを見ましたがよくわからず、結局コロナビールを頼んで飲みました。ドリンクチケットは余りました。

言葉の不自由はあったものの、とても満足できる内容で、家族みんなとても楽しませていただきました。
次回の旅行の際も是非参加したいと思いますが、次回はバスツアーに参加したいと思います。
夕方は毎日渋滞するらしいので、車で参加の人はかなり余裕を持って出発されることをおすすめします。

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Snorkeling Trip!

Reviewed by: Jessica

We spent 8 days in Hawaii, and did a lot of activities. I have to say that this snorkeling trip was my favorite thing of the whole trip. We got to swim with about 40 wild dolphins, sea turtles, and feed tropical fish. It is so amazing to be with these animals in their natural habitat. So much cooler then doing any type of interaction at a sea park. I highly reccomend this to anyone. Any time I go back to Hawaii in the future, I will definitely be doing this trip again.

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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Lots of fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Had a great time. Sam made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

Dolphins and sea turtles too. イルカと海亀も

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

This is my second time on a dolphin tour (the first time was with another company). I was able to see many dolphins, and it was fun to get up close to the sea turtles. The staff on the boat also entertained us in various ways.

It was a bit disappointing that the female staff didn't provide enough information about whether we could change clothes in addition to just borrowing wetsuits or using the restroom.

イルカツアーは2回目です。(1回目は他社)
イルカもたくさん見れたし、海亀とも超接近できたのが
楽しかったです。
船上でもスタッフがあれこれ楽しませてくれました。

ウエットの貸出や、トイレだけなのか着替えていいのか、女性スタッフの言葉が足りなかったのがちょっと残念。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

Wild dolphins♪ 野生のイルカ♪

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I wish I could have swum a little closer to the dolphins, but I was moved to see wild dolphins for the first time. I also saw sea turtles, and the hamburger I had on the boat was very delicious.

At the end of the tour, we were taught hula dancing. To be honest, I wasn't very enthusiastic at first, but surprisingly, it was fun to dance! I thought it would have been nice to have a bit more time for the hula lesson.

I wish there had been time to change before heading back, but overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much.

イルカともう少し近くで泳げたらよかったな・・と思いましたが、初めて野生のイルカをみれて感動しました。
ウミガメも見れたし、あと船上で食べたハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。

ツアーの最後にフラダンスを教えてもらうのですが、
正直、初めはあまり乗り気じゃありませんでしたが、
踊ってみると意外にも楽しい!!
もう少しフラレッスン時間があってもよかったと思う位でした。

帰りの着替える時間があればよかったかな?と思いますが、全体的にとても満足のいくツアーでした。

ありがとうございました。

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

First time in Hawaii. 初ハワイ

Reviewed by: miwa

The malasadas for breakfast were delicious.

I was thrilled to see the dolphins up close! I also enjoyed my first experience with kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

The hamburgers for lunch were tasty, and I had a fun day overall.

I highly recommend this Dolphin University!

朝食のマラサダ美味しかった。

イルカ先生も近くで見れて感激! カヤックやスタンドアップ・パドルも初体験で楽しめました。

昼食のハンバーガーも美味しかったし、楽しい一日を過ごすことが出来ました。

このイルカ大学はめっちゃおすすめ!!

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

One hundred dolphins! イルカが100頭!

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We participated for the first time as a couple. Since we had an early morning meeting, I was nervous about whether we could wake up, but we received a courteous morning call and were able to join without being late. On the way, it was raining, but it cleared up perfectly at the destination, and we were lucky enough to see a rainbow.

Furthermore, shortly after the boat departed, a group of about 100 dolphins greeted us, and we were able to see many of them both from the boat and underwater. The staff were very considerate, ensuring that pregnant participants like me and those with children didn't overexert themselves, which made us feel very safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience. We quickly bonded with the cheerful and friendly staff.

After snorkeling, they kept us entertained by drawing cute flowers and dolphins on our arms with pens and even danced the hula. Both my partner and I are vegetarians, and they accommodated us by preparing the hamburgers in a vegetarian style, making it a truly satisfying tour.

I highly recommend this for beginners, families, and solo travelers alike!

夫婦で初参加しました。
朝早い集合だったので起きられるかドキドキしましたが、丁寧なモーニングコールをいただいて遅刻せずに参加できました。
この日は行きのバスでは雨が降っていましたが現地ではばっちり晴れてくれて、虹まで観えてラッキーでした。
さらに船が出発してからすぐ100頭程のイルカの群れが出迎えてくれて、船の上からも水中からもたくさん観る事が出来ました。
妊婦の私やお子さん連れの参加者へも無理しないようにと細やかな気遣いをしっかりしてくださり、とても安心して楽しむ事ができました。陽気でフレンドリーなスタッフさん達とすぐに打ち解ける事ができました。
シュノーケリングが終わってからも飽きさせないように、腕にペンでカワイイお花やイルカを書いてくれたり、フラを踊ってくれたり楽しませてくれました。
夫婦とも菜食なのですが、ハンバーガーをベジタリアン仕様にして下さるなど本当に大満足なツアーとなりました。
初心者・家族・ひとり、どんな方にもとてもオススメです!

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Participation at the end of September 2010. 2010年9月末参加

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Even non-swimmers can feel safe with life jackets, and there were families with small children having a great time, so I think it's a tour that everyone can enjoy. All participants were able to see dolphins, and I dove three times, getting to see several dolphins directly below me, which was a lot of fun. However, on the day I participated, the water was murky and visibility was poor, and I couldn't see any tropical fish because of the murkiness. I would like to try again on a day with clear water.

 泳げない人でもライフジャケットがあるので安心ですし、小さなお子様連れの家族もいてとても楽しそうで、どなたでも楽しめるツアーだと思います。
 参加者全員がイルカを見れましたし、私は3回もぐって、1回は真下に数頭見れてとても楽しかったです。ただし、私の参加日は水が濁っていて見えにくかったのと、熱帯魚は濁っていたため、見れませんでした。
普段の透き通った水の日にもう一度チャレンジしたいです。

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Discover Oahu’s North Shore from Waikiki with The Surf Bus - Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Falls

Highly Recommended!

Reviewed by: Nat C

My husband and I took this tour recently while in Hawaii and it rocked! Our driver was Sam and he was great. Very knowledgable about Hawaii and offered some really interesting tidbits of info. He was laid back, friendly and very engaging. This tour is great because you have the freedom to choose your activities and even traveling in a group you are not forced to select the same options. You can add activities on site which was also a plus. We were dropped in each location for about two hours and were free to eat, wander and otherwise do as we chose. There was a lady in our group that was by herself and she really enjoyed herself as well. Hailewa town was cool to wander around in and my husband even had time to kayak there and join me at the shops. Free water and juice was also a nice bonus. I highly recommend this tour if you are headed to Oahu!

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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Paradise Cove Luau

Reviewed by: jen

GREAT!!!! Good food, good entertainment, beautiful scenery. They go to great links to keep you entertained and give you a good feel for the culture. Lots to do and see there.

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