All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I was surprised to see the bus driver, who departed from the hotel, using a mobile phone while driving on the highway. I was a bit anxious and fastened my seatbelt, praying that no accident would occur. Since the driver is a local, I hope they will implement measures such as having another tour guide accompany him.

ホテルから出発したバスの運転手が高速道路で携帯を操作しながら運転していたのにはビックリしました。ちょっとさすがに焦ってシートベルトを締めて
事故が起こらないことを祈りました。運転手は現地の人なのでもう一人添乗員を置くなど対策してもらいたいです。

I hold pilot licenses for small aircraft in both Japan and the United States, so I booked an evening flight as the final event to cap off our honeymoon. As a small aircraft pilot, this evening is my favorite flight time.

With the guidance of the instructor pilot through complex controlled airspace and radio communication, we reached the east coast of Oahu after flying over Waikiki. The sight of the sunset was truly divine. Whether to fly over the east coast or the west coast is up to the instructor pilot's judgment, but flying over the east coast allows you to see the valley of the famous tourist spot Kualoa Ranch from the sky. I believe this is a privilege granted to those who conquer the skies. My wife, who was on her second flight with me, was able to enjoy the experience comfortably.

The luxurious reception after the flight was also wonderful, and we even received a surprise to commemorate our honeymoon. If you're unsure about which activities to experience in Hawaii, I highly recommend trying the sky adventures with LANI LEA SKY TOURS!

私は日米両方の小型飛行機の操縦免許を持っていますので、新婚旅行のトリを飾るイベントとして一番最後の枠で夕方のフライトを予約しました。小型機パイロットとしてこの夕方が一番大好きなフライト時間帯です。
教官パイロットの方による複雑な管制空域の飛行指南と無線交信により、ワイキキ上空を経て到達したオアフ島東海岸。その黄昏に染まる姿は神々しさを感じさせられものでした。東海岸もしくは西海岸を飛行するかは教官パイロットの方の判断となりますが、東海岸をフライトすると観光名所クアロア牧場の谷間を奥まで空から見渡すことが出来ます。これぞ空を征く者に許された特典だと思います。私の操縦する飛行機に乗ったのは二回目となる妻も飛行中、安心して楽しんでもらうことが出来ました。
フライトが終わった後のラグジュアリーな接待も素晴らしく、新婚旅行記念のサプライズまで頂戴しました。ハワイで体験するアクティビティをどれにするか迷われている方は、是非LANI LEA SKY TOURSさんで空の遊びをされてみてはいかがでしょうか？

As a Japanese person, I had an experience where I was misgiven change by a part-time girl when I purchased lunch with an all-you-can-drink soft drink option. When I noticed it on the spot and asked for it back, she hesitated for a while, and a couple of her friends were smirking, pretending it was all a joke! In the end, I did get my change back. Everyone should be careful!

日本人だからか、ソフトドリンク飲み放題付きで、別で昼食を購入した際にアルバイトの女の子にお釣りを誤魔化され，その場で気づいて返してって言うと，なかなか返さず、2．3人の子と苦笑いしバレちゃったね！ってとぼけて最終返してもらいました！皆さん気をつけた方がいいです、

It was my 9-year-old son's first flight, as he aspires to be a pilot. The staff were all kind, and we had a very enjoyable time. I would like to request this again when my son is a little older!

パイロット志望の9歳の息子の初飛行でした。
スタッフ皆親切で、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
息子がもう少し大きくなってから、またお願いしたいと思います！

We participated with two friends and two 3-year-olds, making a total of six people.

It was a fun cruise accompanied by cheerful music. Depending on the day, it might be a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand. We were able to see many dolphins, and both adults and children were very excited.

Although it was my first time participating in dolphin watching and snorkeling, my friends, who have been multiple times, said it was a relatively relaxed tour and snorkeling experience. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy floating while being held and was happily watching the underwater world with the snorkeling mask we brought.

When we participated, it seemed there were no Japanese speakers, but we were treated kindly, which made us feel at ease.

友人夫婦と3歳児2人、合わせて6人で参加しました。

陽気な音楽ともに楽しいクルージングでした。
日によるかもしれませんが、乗り物酔いに弱い方は酔い止めを飲んで参加した方が良いかもしれません。
イルカも沢山見ることが出来き、大人も子供達も大興奮でした。

投稿者はドルフィンウォッチングやシュノーケリングは初参加でしたが、複数回経験のある友人夫婦は比較的のんびりとしたツアーやシュノーケリングだと言っていました。
3歳の娘も抱えられながら気持ちよさそうに浮いたり、持参した水中箱メガネで楽しそうに海中を眺めていました。

私達が参加した時は日本語を話せる方はみえなかったようですが、親切に接して頂けたので安心しました。

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

My morning with Iruka Hawaii's dolphin swim and snorkel was nothing short of absolutely perfect. From start to finish, every moment on the water was just fantastically fun!

The boat was a pleasantly spacious and comfortable, and the crew was incredibly helpful and impressively knowledgeable about dolphins. Their expertise added a whole new layer of appreciation to the experience~

Snorkeling twice was a highlight, and I spotted a bunch of fish and turtles, but the real showstopper was seeing bottlenose dolphins gliding beneath us. It was definitely something I will never forget :)

We also got great views of Hawaiian spinner dolphins from the boat, and I can't describe just how adorable it is when you see them jumping and spinning out of the water. Definitely glad I had my phone camera ready!

Lunch was simple yet delicious, hitting the spot perfectly, and the availability of snacks was a great way to stay fueled for the adventure.

And a massive shoutout for the provided transportation from Waikiki to Waianae since it is almost an hour drive, and I wouldn't have been able to get out there any other way.

Can't wait to go again!!!

I had my first experience piloting a Cessna, and I was able to control the plane for almost the entire time except during takeoff and landing, which was so much fun! The accompanying pilot also took photos and videos, and later sent me the data. It was the best experience!

初めてセスナ体験操縦してみましたが、離陸・着陸時以外ほとんどの時間を操縦することができとても楽しかった！
同乗のパイロットが、写真や動画も撮影してくださり、後でデータを送って頂けました。
最高の体験でした！

Gorgeous crystal clear water the entire boat ride. Pack your sunscreen though the sun was hot!!

I was very grateful for the detailed explanations and precautions provided by the Japanese guide for activities that could be life-threatening if one missteps, such as being in the ocean. However, I was strictly lectured about the cultural differences between Hawaii (America) and Japan, mainly regarding the tipping culture and the quality of service.

I am already aware of these differences and do not expect the same level of service as in Japan while abroad. I understand that some participants may not grasp these concepts, but the way it was conveyed felt quite condescending, almost as if the guide was ashamed of Japanese people. I understand the sentiment, but it was uncomfortable. It would have been better to casually say something like, "Please leave your tips here at the end. Feel free to ask if you have any questions," rather than raising one's voice and dragging out the explanation.

Additionally, during the dolphin watching from the boat, when the dolphins were only visible in the distance, the guide said to the Japanese guests (not us), "You've seen them, right? Hurry back to your seats!" which left a bad taste in my mouth. We participated to see the dolphins, after all. Perhaps it was due to concerns about seasickness? Again, I thought the delivery could have been better.

On a positive note, the explanations about the ecology of sea turtles and dolphins, as well as the advice for dolphin swimming, were very helpful and appreciated. Thanks to that, I was able to jump in without hesitation and saw both dolphins and honu.

Regarding the activity plan, I was looking forward to snorkeling, SUP, and water slides besides dolphin swimming, but the time was very short, and we couldn't do SUP, which was disappointing, though I understand it was due to the schedule. It felt like a bonus. If given another opportunity, I plan to participate in these marine activities with dedicated time.

While I have shared many critiques, I want to emphasize that we did not experience seasickness thanks to effective medication, and we were able to encounter dolphins and honu, which was very moving, so I am glad we participated. The staff, aside from the aforementioned issues, were all very friendly, cheerful, and enjoyable to be around. The photographer was also very nice and provided detailed answers about dolphin ecology. We were able to purchase many photos for just $65, which became a wonderful memory. Thank you.

Regarding tips, Japanese participants often wonder how much to give, so I’ll share my thoughts for reference. The Japanese guide mentioned that the usual tip is around 20%, with a minimum of about 10%. When we participated in other activities where we received excellent service, we each gave 25%. For those who provided exceptional service, we also give individual tips separately. For this activity, we tipped about 15% each. We also left about 10% collectively for the shuttle bus.

日本人ガイドは海という一歩間違えると命を落としかねないアクティビティでは細かな説明や注意事項を聞くのにとてもありがたかったです。が・・・
ハワイ(アメリカ)と日本の文化の違いについて厳しく説明されました。
主にチップ文化やサービスのクオリティの違いについてです。

そんなこと承知の上ですし海外にきて日本と同等のサービスなど求めておりません。
参加者の中にそれらを理解されていない方もおられるのかと存じますが、言い方がどうも･･･そんな日本人を恥と思っているような物言いで正直不快でした。気持ちは分かりますが･･･
無知な方がおられるのか知りませんが声を荒げてダラダラと説明する内容ではないですね。サラッとスマートに「チップは終わりにここにちょうだいねー。分からなければ気軽に聞いて」など一言添える程度で良いのでは？

あと、船上からのイルカウォッチングの際、遠くに小さく見える程度で皆さん一生懸命みていてやっと少し近づくと１分もたたないで「もう見たからいいでしょ！早く席に戻って！」と言っていた（私達ではない日本人客に対して）のにも気分が悪くなりました。
私たちはイルカを見るために参加しているのです。
船酔いを心配してでしょうか？やはりここでも言い方が悪いなと思ってしまいました。

しかし、ウミガメやイルカの生態についての説明や、ドルフィンスイムの際に見るためのアドバイス等はとてもためになり良かったです。
お陰様で躊躇なく飛び込むことができましたし、イルカもホヌも見れました。

アクティビティのプランについて
ドルフィンスイム以外のシュノーケルやSUPやウォータースライダーなども楽しみにしていましたが時間がとても短くてSUPまでは出来ずで残念でしたがタイムスケジュール的に仕方ないかなと。オマケみたいなものですね。
また機会があればこれらのマリンアクテビティは別でしっかり時間をとったものに参加しようと思います。

・・とここまで長々と余り良い感想はないですが。
私達は酔い止めも薬もしっかり効き船酔いすることもなく、イルカやホヌにも出会えとても感動しましたので参加して良かったと思っています。
スタッフの方も上記のこと以外はすごくフレンドリーで明るく楽しい方ばかりで良かったです。
カメラマンの方もとても良い方でイルカの生態についても質問すると詳しく教えていただけました。写真もたくさん枚数があるのに65ドルで購入できとても良い思い出となりました。ありがとうございます。


チップについでですが、日本人参加者の方々はどのくらい渡そうかと悩みますので参考までに書いておきます。
その日本人ガイドさんも普通20%位で 〜10%程度とおっしゃっており、私達も他のアクティビティに参加した際、とても良くしていただいたのでその時は25%を夫婦各々で渡しました。また特別お世話になったなと感じた人にはそれとは別で個別に渡すようにしています。今回こちらのアクティビティでは夫婦各自15%程度を。送り迎えのバスには夫婦でまとめて10%程度入れて帰りました。

The staff are dedicated to ensuring everyone has a great time, so you can enjoy the experience safely and happily. With Japanese staff members Miki and Yuya present, there's no need to worry; they make sure you have fun. I was able to meet several types of dolphins and sea turtles, and it was enjoyable once again.

The waves were higher than during my last experience in the summer, and it was windy and cold when we went out to sea, with the water temperature also being low. I wore a rash guard to prevent sunburn, but the wet rash guard got cold in the wind, and I was shivering the whole time. Since you can move around freely during the experience, you might get sunburned, but the scenery is wonderful, and I recommend staying on the second floor to combat seasickness and the cold.

The marine activities were fantastic, especially the slide from the boat! Professional photographer Yuya created bubble rings for us. I’m looking forward to the photos.

I’m grateful for the wonderful staff and scenery.

スタッフの方たちが、絶対にみんなに楽しんで欲しい！という気持ちで頑張ってくれるので、安全に楽しく体験出来ます。
日本スタッフのミキさんと裕也さんがいてくださって、なんの不安もなく楽しませてくれます。
数種類のイルカとウミガメにも会うことができ、今回も楽しかったです。

前回夏に体験した時よりも波が高く、沖に出ると風も冷たく、水温も引くかったです。日焼け防止にラッシュガードを上下着用していましたが、風があたると濡れたラッシュガードが冷えてしまい、終始震えていました。途中から席の移動が自由に出来るので、日焼けはしますが、景色も素晴らしいですし、船酔いと寒さ対策には2階にいることをおすすめします。

マリンアクティビティは、船からのスライダーが最高でした！
プロカメラマンの裕也さんがバブルリングをやってくれました。今から写真が楽しみです。

素晴らしいスタッフと景色に感謝です。

We visited this time as a couple. Perhaps due to staff shortages, some items were available at certain times while others were not, but we were able to try all the sliders. If I could wish for anything, it would be to have a longer stay.

夫婦２人で今回はお邪魔しました。人員不足の為か、時間によって開いてるものと開いていないものがありましたが、全スライダーは制覇出来ました。欲を言えばもう少し滞在時間が長ければ良いなぁと思いました。

The driver was from the same hometown, and we had a great time chatting in the car.

It was my first time piloting, but I received solid instruction from the person next to me, which made it enjoyable. The pilot and I communicated in our limited Japanese and English, creating a fun atmosphere during the flight.

They also took photos while I was piloting, and I’m really happy that I could capture those moments! The staff were all kind and attentive, making it a wonderful memory for our honeymoon.

I will definitely come back when I visit Hawaii again.

送迎の方が同郷で、車内の中から盛り上がりました。

初めての操縦でしたが、となりでしっかり教えていただき楽しく操縦することができました。
パイロットさんと、お互いにつたない日本語と英語でコミニュケーションをとり、楽しい雰囲気の中フライトできました。

操縦中の写真も撮っていただき、ばっちり操縦シーンも写真におさめることができてとても嬉しいです！
スタッフの皆様も親切丁寧に対応してくださり、ハネムーンの良い思い出になりました。

また、ハワイに来た際はまた来させていただきます。

You can walk from the airport, but you can also get a pickup. Once the Cessna reaches stable flight, you can take control, and you can adjust left, right, and altitude with guidance, so just follow that. If you want to take photos, you can switch places along the way, so you can take plenty of pictures. After it's all done, you can relax with snacks and juice.

空港からは歩いてもいけますが送迎してもらえます。
セスナ機は安定飛行に移ってからは操縦できる、右左や高度の調整はいってもらえるのでそれに従えばオッケー。
写真撮りたいなら途中で変わってもらえるので写真もしっかり取れました。
終わった後はお菓子やジュースでゆったりできます。

It may seem like an obvious title, but it was an unforgettable experience that you absolutely cannot miss in Japan. On the day of the flight, the weather was great from the morning, with visibility over 15 miles and wind speeds below 10 knots, making it perfect flying weather. I heard that flights had been canceled due to strong winds until the day before, so we were very lucky. I was very satisfied to have control for a long time from around Hanauma Bay to above Pearl Harbor. I believe the stable weather and air currents contributed to this experience. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to do it.

当たり前なタイトルですが、日本では絶対と言っても間違いない、出来ない体験でした。
当日は朝から天候も良く、視程15mile以上風速は10kt以下と絶好のフライト日和でした。
前日まで強風によるフライトキャンセルが続いていたと聞き我々の運の良さにも救われました。
ハナウマ湾手前辺りからパールハーバー上空まで長い時間コントロールさせて頂き、大変満足しました。天候、気流共に安定していたことが良かったのだと思いました。また機会があれば、やってみたいと思います。

Since there was only a local meeting point in the reservation details, I arranged for HANA TAX on my own in advance. I requested a meter fare, and the ride to the destination was charged normally by the meter. However, on the return trip, the meter was started at the beginning, but while I was sleeping, it was turned off, and I was charged the same amount as the outgoing trip upon arrival.

The main zip line experience initially had English support, but I filled out and signed a consent form in Japanese. We listened to the explanation for the zip line intended for Japanese participants and then started. We did six zip lines. The staff communicated in English, but it was not a problem if you couldn't converse; the important thing was that the staff used a translation app to assist us.

We started at 11:00 and finished around 13:00. If possible, I recommend wearing shoes that can get a little muddy, as they may get dirty.

現地集合しか予約内容がなかったので前もって、個人でHANA TAXを頼んで行きました。メーターでの依頼をしましたが、行きは普通にメーターでした。
帰りはスタート時メーターをスタートしましが私が寝てしまってる間にメーターを切られていて、到着先で行きと同じ金額を取られました。
メインのジップラインは最初英語での対応でしたが、日本語の承諾書を記入してサインをしました。
日本人用のジップラインの説明を聞いてスターしました。私達は6ラインのジップラインをしました。
スタッフは英語での会話ですが、会話ができなくても全然問題なく、大切な事はスタッフ様が通訳アプリで見せてくれました。
11時からスタートして終わったのが13時頃でした。
もし可能なら靴は少し泥がつくので汚れても良い靴をおすすめします。

It was a good decision to have an all-you-can-drink option since water costs the same as juice. There was a Japanese guide who helped us with reserving seats and recommended good spots, which was very helpful. The attractions included options for babies and children as well as thrilling ones. If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some anti-nausea medication.

水でもジュースと同じ料金がかかるので飲み放題があって正解でした。
日本人の案内の方がいて、いすの場所取りおおすすめ場所など教えていただき、たすかりました。アトラクションは、赤ちゃん、子供向けとスリリングなものとありました。酔いやすい方は酔い止めしたほうがいいかもです

I was excited to see the attractions in the pictures, but only three were operational. It was my mistake to rent two with roofs, and there was no advice regarding that. I opted for the lunch package, but even with the transportation included, 93,112 yen for that is too expensive.

アトラクションは画像で見るとワクワク期待したのですが
3つしか稼働してなく、こちらのミスですが屋根付きのを二つも
レンタルしていて　それに対するアドバイス等は何もなく
昼食付にしましたが　送迎込みでも　あれで93,112円は
高すぎる

The biggest draw for this tour is that the pickup point was directly at Disney's Aulani Resort. (Not too many other similar tours had stops there!)

Our driver Quentin made the trip a very informative one with his vast knowledge of the landmarks and places of interest. He was also very receptive to people's questions and stuck true to form with timings of tours, particularly dropoffs and pickups from the Pearl Harbor Memorial.

I would like to extend special thanks to Quentin for allowing me to take a much needed bathroom break during the Honolulu portion of the tour. The main problem, however, was that downtown Honolulu has absolutely no public restrooms anywhere, so if you don't use the restroom at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, you are screwed. Unfortunately, I had to learn that the hard way!

Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I believe the party I was with did too!

Our tour was more than hoped for!
A very personable and experienced guide made
The time invaluable.

Since all five members of the group, with an average age of 70, were first-timers, we decided to start with three zip lines. Two of the members were afraid of heights (laughs) and hesitated to go to the site, but once we confirmed the safety of the equipment and started on the first line, their fear disappeared. They even had the leisure to take great photos, and we captured wonderful memories of our exhilarating first zip line experience. Next time, we will challenge ourselves with six lines.

平均年齢７０歳の5人組で全員が初体験だったので、今回はまず３本に挑戦。
メンバーの内二人は高所恐怖症(笑)で現地へ行くのにも躊躇していたにもかかわらず、装具の安全性が確認でき１本スタートしたとたんに恐怖心はどこへやら、写真をバッチリ写す余裕もでて皆が爽快に滑り降りる素敵なジップライン初体験の記念写真が取れました。次回は６本に挑戦します。

We participated as a family of four (ages 3 and 8)♪ We took a shuttle bus from the meeting point. Upon arrival, a Japanese staff member was waiting at the entrance and kindly guided us to the free chairs in the kids' area, saying, "Everyone, please follow me!" It was very nice of them. There were relatively few guests, and there were plenty of shaded areas to rest. The free drinks were also great. However, there were no tea or water options, only juice, so I got a bit thirsty, haha. At the food court, card payments required showing a copy of the passport, so I was prepared, but with Apple Pay, there was no need for the passport copy; I could just tap the machine to make the payment. The official website has information about events, etc.^_^ Since the kids love Disney movies, we chose to go on Movie Day, when we could watch on a big screen while swimming. It was so much fun that we wished we could stay a few more hours^_^ Thank you very much!♪

家族4人(3歳&8歳)で参加しました♪ 集合場所からシャトルバスで向かいました。現地到着すると入り口で日本人のスタッフさんが待っていてくれ、『皆さん着いてきてください〜！』とキッズエリア前の無料のチェアまで一緒に案内してくださったり、とても親切でした。比較的お客さんも少なく、日陰も多く休めるところがたくさんありました。またフリードリンクも良かったです。ただ、お茶系やお水はなく、ジュースしか選択肢がないので喉が乾きました笑　フードコートでカード支払いはパスポートコピー提示とあり準備して行きましたが、ApplePayはパスポートコピー提示はなく、機械にかざすだけで決済できました。事前に公式HPで、イベントなど記載してあります^_^子どもたちはディズニー映画が大好きなので、泳ぎながら大スクリーンで見れるMovieDayの日にしました。楽しくてあと数時間いたいくらいでした^_^ありがとうございました♪

I was worried about whether the flight would take place due to the strong winds from the previous day, but I received a message from the tour operator, Lani Lea Sky Tours, early in the morning confirming that they would pick me up from the hotel as scheduled, which relieved my concerns. However, after that, the winds picked up, and I received a message from the pilot suggesting a reschedule. When I mentioned that I was returning home the next day, they came to pick me up from the hotel, saying, "Let's wait and see for a while."

While waiting for the weather to improve, I took a piloting lesson with Lani Lea Sky Tours, but the clouds thickened further, and ultimately, I had to give up on the flight. Even after the tour was canceled, they allowed me to explore the airport and kindly drove me back to the hotel. I was deeply moved by their response despite the cancellation. Thank you, Kaz from Lani Lea Sky Tours, for all your help and for the wonderful memories. I will try again in a few years!

前日からの強風でフライトできるか心配していましたが、ツアー催行会社のLani Lea Sky Toursから朝方に予定通りホテルに迎えに行くとの連絡があり安心しました。ところがその後、風が強まりパイロット判断でリスケの打診連絡が来ました。翌日帰国の旨伝えると、「しばらく様子を見ましょう」とホテルに迎えに来てくれました。
Lani Lea Sky Toursで操縦レッスンをしてもらいながら天候回復を待ちましたが更に雲も重なり、結局フライト断念となりました。その後も空港内を見学させてもらいホテルまで送っていただきました。ツアーキャンセルになっているにも関わらず、このような対応に感激しました。Lani Lea Sky Toursのカズさん、いろいろお世話になり、そして良い思い出をありがとうございました。
また数年の内にトライします‼︎

It was amazing to see Honolulu from a Cessna. The pilot took a lot of photos, which made for great memories. However, it was a bit bumpy, possibly due to the wind.

セスナでホノルルを見られるなんてすごく良かったです。
機長の方も写真を沢山撮ってもらって良い思い出になりました。
ただ風があったのか少し揺れました。

Since I visited in early November, there were few users and almost no waiting time. There were some attractions that were closed from the start (like the lazy river) and activities that closed early. There were slides that you can't experience in Japan, and both my kids and I had a great time.

11月上旬に行ったので利用者が少なく待ち時間がほとんどなかったです。最初からクローズになっているもの（流れるプール）やクローズになる時間が早いアクティビティもありました。日本では体験できないようなスライダーがあって子供達も私も楽しむことができました。

The main purpose of my trip to Hawaii was to experience this, and it was absolutely amazing! The interactions with the control tower and the takeoffs and landings were all handled by professional pilots, so even as a complete beginner with only a basic understanding of simple English words, I was able to participate. After takeoff, once we reached stable flight, I was even allowed to do a little bit of maneuvering, which left me very satisfied. Since Lanilea runs a flight school, perhaps those with a higher skill level can do even more?

Additionally, the weather was great, and since the Cessna didn't fly at a very high altitude, I was able to see the scenery perfectly. I was able to take photos from the air myself, and the pilots and staff also took a lot of pictures for me, making it a wonderful memory!

ハワイ旅行の最大の目的でしたが、もう、最高でした！
管制塔とのやり取りや離着陸は、もちろんプロパイロットの方がなさるので、まるっきり初めてで、英語が簡単な単語しかわからない程度の私でも参加できました。離陸後、上空で安定飛行になってから、ちょっとだけ旋回もどきをさせていただけましたので、もう大満足でした。ラニレアさんはフライトスクールをなさっているので、それなりのレベルの方はもっとやらせていただけるのかも？
また、お天気も良く、セスナ機の飛行高度はそんなに高くないので、景色もバッチリ見ることができました。自分でも上空で写真を撮れましたし、また、パイロットさんやスタッフさんにも写真をたくさん撮っていただけたので、すごく良い思い出になりました！

The pilot who flew with us was a woman named Sharon. I'm grateful for her clear English during our conversation. After we ascended, I took turns operating the controls with her.

Controlling the airplane under a clear sky with no wind was surprisingly easy. I got busy taking pictures of the scenery and ended up leaving the controls to her.

We happened to see a forest fire and were able to observe the helicopters conducting firefighting operations from above.

What was supposed to be a one-hour flight turned into a wait of nearly an hour circling north of Pearl Harbor due to heavy traffic at the airport. It seems that it's rare to wait so long for landing permission. We safely landed on a different runway while watching large aircraft land below us.

We returned to the office two hours after we left. My wife, who dislikes small planes, was waiting at the office but had grown tired of waiting. It wasn't my fault or Sharon's!!

Personally, I felt lucky!? However, I think there were many customers already waiting at the office for their turn to fly, which must have made the subsequent operations quite challenging.

The participation fee is a bit high, but it's a rare experience to fly an airplane by your own will. We ended up leaving the airfield an hour late, which meant we had to skip our next plans, but it was a highly satisfying tour.

一緒に飛んでくれたパイロットはシャロンさんという女性。分かりやすい英語で会話していただき感謝。上空に上がった後，操縦桿の操作を交代して貰った。
風のない快晴の空の下，飛行機を制御するのは意外と簡単。途中から景色を撮影する方に忙しくなって操縦桿は彼女に預けっぱなしに。
たまたま山火事があり，消火活動中のヘリを上空から見ることができた。
一時間の予定だったが，空港が非常に混んでおり，パールハーバーの北方で小一時間，旋回して着陸の許可待ち。こんなに長時間，許可がおりないのは滅多にないことらしい。着陸中の大型機を眼下に見ながら別の滑走路に無事着陸。
事務所に戻ったのは出てから２時間後だった。小型機嫌いの家内は事務所で待っていたが待ちくたびれて，，。私のせいでもシャロンのせいでもありませんから！！。
個人的にはラッキー！？だったが，事務所には既に後に乗る予定のお客さんが大勢待っており，その後のオペレーションが大変だったのでは，と思う。
参加費は少々お高いが，飛行機を自分の意志で飛ばすなんて滅多にできない体験。
飛行場を後にするのが一時間遅くなったため，その後の予定をスキップしなければならなかったが，満足度の高いツアーだった。

It was an enjoyable leisure pool that was quite family-friendly! While there wasn't anything particularly amazing, there were various slides, and I think spending about 2 to 3 hours there is just right!
Parking was around $20, and the lockers inside the park were about $10.
The slide boats are free, but they are reused, so be sure to grab one from someone at the slide exit.

子供連れが多い普通に楽しいレジャープールでした！特別すごい何かってわけではないけど色んなスライダーとかあって、コンテンツとしては2、3時間行くぐらいがちょうど良いかと！
駐車場は20ドル、園内のロッカーは10ドルぐらいだったかと！
スライダーのボートは無料ですが使い回しなので、スライダー降り口で誰かのもらいましょう。

I went with my two elementary school children and family. The Japanese staff at the reception were very polite and helped us enter smoothly. The locker fee seemed a bit high, but we used it for peace of mind. There were many slides, and seeing my children happily sliding down multiple times made me feel that it was worth coming.

小学生の子供2人と家族で行きました。
受付に日本人スタッフさんが丁寧に対応してくれてスムースに入れました。
荷物ロッカー代が高い印象でしたが、安心のために利用しました。
スライダーが沢山あり、こどもが楽しそうに何度も滑っている姿を見て、来てよかったと感じました。

It was disappointing that some attractions were under maintenance and we couldn't experience them, but we had a really fun time. My grandchildren were also very happy. Some people might wonder why you would go to Hawaii just for a pool, but there aren't many pools like this in Japan, so I was very satisfied.

Also, since it was a plan with transportation included, I wasn't sure when to give the tip. I was hoping to meet the guide on the way back, but unfortunately, I didn't get to see her. I ended up giving the tip to the taxi driver, but I'm not sure what happens to that tip. We also went to the Heaven's Beach Sandbar this time, and since we received guidance on tipping there, I thought it would be the same this time, so it felt a bit off.

メンテナンス中のものがあり出来なかったのは残念でしたが、とっても楽しい時間を過ごすしました。孫達も大喜びでした。ハワイに来てプール？という人もいるかもしれないですが、日本にはなかなかこんなプールないので大変満足しました。
それから、送迎付きでのプランだったのですが、チップを渡すタイミングが分からなくて帰りガイドのお姉さんに会えると思って待っていましたが会えなくて残念でした。タクシーの方に渡しましたが、このチップはどうなるのか分からない部分です。今回も天国の海サンドバーにも行きましたがチップの案内をして貰えたので、また言って貰えるものだと思っていましたのでしっくりいかなかったです。

It was a good tour and great driver. I wish we would have stopped at more of the scenic spots and skipped some of the roadside gift shops. One was enough. I would skip the Dole Plantation altogether.