All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I was torn between a sightseeing flight and a piloting experience, but I applied for the piloting experience because of my late grandfather, who obtained his license on Oahu several decades ago and had always inspired me to fly!

Perhaps due to the weather on the day, there were many ups and downs, and one person in the back seat gave up before the piloting experience, so it ended up being just one flight. Although I didn't have the opportunity to pilot based on what I learned from the car ride and the ground staff, I was able to observe the piloting from the adjacent seat. The warm personalities of the owner couple and the kindness of the ground staff made it a wonderful memory of my trip.

Thank you very much! ⭐

遊覧飛行と迷いましたが、操縦に憧れがあった亡き祖父が数十年前にオアフ島でライセンス取得した思い出から、操縦体験をしたい！と申込みました。
当日の天候の影響でしょうか。アップダウンが多く、後ろ座席の一名が操縦体験前にギブアップ、惜しくも1フライトとなりました。
行きの車内や地上スタッフから教えて頂いた内容の操縦をする機会はありませんでしたが、操縦を隣席で観察でき、温かなお人柄のオーナー夫妻、地上スタッフの皆さんのご親切に、旅の良い思い出となりました。
どうも有り難うございました⭐

I previously participated and was very moved, so I wanted to show it to my husband and joined again. This time, I could hear the sounds of dolphins communicating, and I was reminded of how amazing nature is. My husband also seemed to have a great time and said it was the best part of our trip to Hawaii. Next, I plan to enroll in Manta University on the Big Island. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

私は以前参加させていただき、とても感動したので夫にも見せてあげたいと思い、再度参加しました。
今回はイルカがコミュニケーションをとっている声も聞こえて、自然てすごいな、と改めて思いました。
夫も、とても楽しかったようで、ハワイ旅行で一番良かったこと、と申しております。
次はハワイ島でマンタ大学に入学しようと思っています。
また、お会いできるのが楽しみです。

In August, perhaps because it was a weekday, the crowd inside was just right. Since we got caught up in the fun despite the heat, the all-you-can-drink soft drinks were greatly appreciated.

At first, I thought it was odd to come to Hawaii just for a pool, but I believe those who enjoy water slides and thrill rides will definitely have a great time. If you're over 122 cm tall, you can ride all the slides.

Some slides may not allow certain footwear, so I recommend wearing easy-to-remove beach sandals for moving around the park. We participated in aqua shoes and had a bit of a struggle.

8月でも平日だったからか場内の混雑具合もほどよい感じでした。暑い中夢中になって遊ぶので、ソフトドリンク飲み放題がありがたかったです。
最初はハワイに来てわざわざプール…と思っていたのですが、ウォータースライダーや絶叫系が好きな方は間違いなく楽しめると思います。身長122cm以上あれば全てのスライダーに乗れます。
スライダーによっては履物NGの場合もあるので、場内の移動は脱ぎ履きしやすいビーチサンダルがおすすめです。うちはアクアシューズで参加してしまいちょっと苦労しました。

I was worried about seasickness since we would be on the boat for nearly three hours, but after taking motion sickness medication, I had no problems. There were some people who were vomiting, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

As soon as we set sail, we encountered dolphins and were able to see them jumping and spinning up close. The sights during snorkeling were breathtakingly beautiful. I will never forget it. There were also plenty of activities like stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and a slide attached to the boat, which my 6-year-old son enjoyed thoroughly.

3時間近く乗船するとのことで、とにかく船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを服用したところ問題ありませんでした。嘔吐している方もいましたので、酔い止めをおすすめします。


出向してすぐにイルカに遭遇し、ジャンプしたりスピンしたりしているイルカを間近で見ることができました。、
その後のシュノーケリングで見た光景は、息を飲む美しさでした。一生忘れられません。サップやカヌー、船に取り付けた滑り台などのアクティビティも豊富で、息子は6歳でしたが充分楽しむことができました。

It was my first experience flying a Cessna, and all the staff were incredibly thorough in teaching me about the instruments and how to operate the plane. Once we took off into the sky, I was amazed by the vast ocean and sky that I had never seen before. When we entered stable airspace, I was allowed to hold the control yoke and even make some turns. The one-hour flight felt like just a moment! Thank you for this valuable experience!

初めてのセスナ操縦体験でしたが、スタッフ全員が凄く丁寧に計器や操縦方法などを教えていただきました。
空に飛び立つと見たこのことのない海と空が広がっており感動しました。安定した空域に入ると操縦桿を握らせていただき、旋回もさせていただきました。
1時間のフライトが一瞬でした!貴重な体験をありがとうございました!

It was great that children as young as 2 years old could board. Our three generations, including a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old, had a wonderful time! When we were chasing dolphins, the 2-year-old stayed on the boat and was delighted to see the dolphins from the second floor, saying they were cute. The 5-year-old tried twice but ended up crying because the mask didn't fit. The 7-year-old was in great shape! They enjoyed the dolphins, sea turtles, and the slide more than any of the adults, diving in multiple times. Thank you to Maki and the other crew members for being so kind and attentive.

２歳から乗船可能性で助かりました。５歳、７歳の子どもも含め３世代で楽しむことができました！イルカを追う時は２歳の子は船で待機、２階からイルカの姿を見て可愛い♡と喜んでいました。５歳の子は２回挑戦しましたがマスクが合わず泣いてしまいました。７歳は絶好調！イルカも海亀もスライダーも、大人たちの誰よりも楽しんで何度もダイブしていました。まきさん始め他のクルーの方々も親切丁寧で、ありがとうございました。

At the entrance, there was someone who spoke Japanese and provided various explanations. Although the price included the paid bodyboarding attraction that I had researched before participating, it was closed. The staff at the entrance also said, "Please participate, it's really fun," but it was closed. I wondered why. I felt like I wanted a discount for that. (Especially since my child was looking forward to it.) Other than that, it was the same as the last time I participated; perhaps because it was a weekday, they opened the neighboring attractions in order.

入口には日本語が話せる方がいて、色々と説明して頂けました。
参加前に調べて頂いたボディーボードの有料アトラクション込みの料金なのにクローズでした。
入口のスタッフの方も、是非たのしいので参加してみてください。と言っていたのに　クローズ。なぜ？と思いました。
なら、その分の値段を引いてもらいたいなぁと思ってしまうぐらいでした。
（子供が楽しみにしていたので余計）
それ以外は、以前も参加した時と同じ様に平日の為か隣同士のアトラクションを順番で開けていました。

I attended with children. We were looking forward to the lazy river, but it was closed all day. Including the transportation, it felt really expensive.

子供連れで参加しました。
流れるプール目当てだったのに、一日中クローズ。
送迎まで入れるとめちゃくちゃ高く感じました。

It was my first time participating, and it exceeded my expectations! My wife is very pleased and wants to join again next year. We were the only Japanese couple, but a foreigner in front of us spoke to us and took our picture with their phone. Thanks to them, we have a great memento. The sunset from the boat was the best memory.

初めての参加でしたが期待通り、期待以上かな！ワイフは来年もまた参加したいとご満悦ですね。日本人は我々夫婦だけでしたが目の前にいた外人さんが声を掛けてくれて携帯で我々を撮ってくれました。お陰様で良い記念になりました。船上からのサンセットは最高の記念です。

Family of four, including one, four-year-old and one two year-old. First time for the kids on a boat and we had a blast. The staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and personable. They made sure my kids were safe and comfortable. The time frames were very appropriate, the staff kept everyone engaged and entertained. Some staff shout outs for Brandon, Jeremy Natalie, Faith, the guy holding the mike (sorry I forgot his name!!) . And yes we saw TONS of dolphins.

The explanation of the doctor's passion for the starry sky was very good. As the sky darkened, I was moved by how many more stars became visible to the naked eye. The explanations are in English, but I think everyone can enjoy them since they are all well-known stars. Not only stars, but we also got to see Venus, Saturn, Mars, and shooting stars, making it a tour that met my expectations.

博士の星空への情熱が伝わる説明がとても良かったです。空が暗くなるにつれて、肉眼で見える星が増えていき感動しました。説明は英語ですが誰もが知る星ばかりなので楽しめると思います。
星だけではなく、金星、土星、火星、そして流れ星も見られて期待通りのツアーでした。

I had a great time with activities that you can't find in Japan. Some were thrilling, almost like an amusement park, and I couldn't help but shout out! There was also a children's zone where little ones could have fun.

There were no masks or social distancing, but I didn't mind since I went on a weekday. We took a shuttle bus and arrived around 10:30, and until about noon, it felt like we had the place to ourselves with hardly any wait time, which was comfortable! After that, it got a bit busier, but it was still good because we could ride after a short wait.

日本には無いアクティビティでとても楽しめました
プールというより遊園地のようなスリルがあるものもあり思わず声が出ちゃいました！！
子どものゾーンもあり小さなお子さまはそちらでも楽しむことが出来ます。

マスクやソーシャルディスタンスは全くありませんが、行ったのが平日だったからか気になりませんでした。
送迎バスで行き、10時30分ごろに着きましたが12時くらいまでは貸しきりのような状態でほとんど待ち時間無く快適でした！その後も少し混んではきたものの、少し待てば乗れたので良かったです

I went with my 6-year-old son and my husband. My son came back excited, saying, "I want to go again! The water slide was the best!!"

As for my husband, he said, "It was definitely fun, but we didn't have enough time at all. We chose the premium course, but it felt like a waste of time to go get drinks and food even with the all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat options, so I think a simpler course would be sufficient. The Japanese guide was with us only at the beginning and the end, but I appreciated the explanations. There was also time spent waiting in line, so we just didn't have enough time."

6歳息子と主人と2人で行ってきました。
息子は「また行きたい！ウォータースライダー最高！！」と興奮して帰ってきました。

主人の方は
「確かに楽しかったけど、時間が全然足りなかった。
プレミアムコースにしたけど、飲み放題や食べ放題でも飲み物や食べ物をとりに行く時間がもったいないから、シンプルなコースで十分だと思う。
日本語ガイドさんが最初と最後だけついてくれたけど、説明してくれたのはありがたかった。
列に並ぶ時間もあるから、とにかく時間が足りなかった。」と言っていました。

The experience of piloting an actual airplane, which you can't do in Japan, was truly amazing. Not only the piloting but also the view from above was incredibly beautiful. The pilot and the woman guiding us on the ground were very polite. The pilot spoke only in English, but he kindly instructed us, which made us feel at ease while boarding. Although the tour cost is not cheap due to the weak yen, I believe it's worth it considering you can enjoy the scenery with a private Cessna.

日本ではできない実際の飛行機を使用しての体験操縦は、本当に素晴らしかったです。
操縦だけではなく、上から見る景色も最高に綺麗でした。
パイロット、地上での案内の女性も非常に丁寧でした。
パイロットは英語オンリーですが、優しく指導して頂き安心して搭乗することができました。
円安もありツアー費用は安くはないですが、セスナ貸切で景色を堪能できると考えると価値はあると思います。

I was so moved when I saw dolphins on an online tour that I thought I definitely wanted to participate when I went to Hawaii!

In the morning, it was raining and the weather was gloomy, but as the sun rose, it cleared up, and when we arrived at the port, there was a rainbow! We boarded the boat and headed to where the dolphins were, but it seemed like a child sitting nearby got seasick. Since it was a small boat and it rocked quite a bit, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

The wetsuits were available for rent on the day, but according to the guide, "Your body temperature rises and you become more prone to seasickness." I think most people, including us, did not rent them.

Once the dolphins were spotted, it was a flurry of activity! We quickly went outside the boat and swam to where the dolphins were. I'm not a strong swimmer, so I was struggling to keep up (laughs). It felt more like watching the dolphins swim by from above rather than swimming with them.

After that, we encountered another pod of dolphins!

After the dolphin swim, we went snorkeling in a spot with lots of tropical fish. I couldn't see it, but my friend said they saw a manta ray! I find it hard to take nice underwater photos myself, but a professional photographer took beautiful pictures and videos, and I still look at them and remember the experience even after returning home. It's paid, but I think it's worth purchasing!

以前、オンラインツアーでイルカを見て感動したので、ハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したい！と思っていました。
朝は雨が降っていてどんよりした天気でしたが、日が昇るにつれ晴れてきて、港に着いたときには虹が！
船に乗ってイルカがいる地点まで向かいますが、近くの席のお子さんが船酔いをしてしまったようで…。小さな船で結構揺れるので、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。
ウェットスーツは当日レンタルでしたが、ガイドさん曰く「体温が上がって酔いやすい」とのこと。私たち含め、大多数の方はレンタルしていなかったと思います。
イルカが見つかってからは大忙し！次々船の外に出て、イルカがいる場所まで泳ぎます。私は泳ぎが得意でないので、着いていくのに必死でした（笑）
イルカと一緒に泳ぐというよりは、イルカが通り過ぎるのを上から眺める感じかな。
その後もう一度イルカの群れに出会えました！

ドルフィンスイムの後は熱帯魚がたくさんいる場所でシュノーケリングをしました。
私は見れませんでしたが、友人はマンタを見れたそうです！
自分だとなかなか水中の写真は綺麗に撮れませんが、プロのカメラマンさんが綺麗な写真と動画を撮ってくださって、帰国しても眺めては思い出しています。有料ですが、購入して損はないと思います！

I am so grateful to our guide, Mr. M! My third-grade daughter was extremely scared when she first jumped in, and I almost gave up thinking snorkeling in deep water would be impossible for her. However, the guide encouraged her and skillfully guided her, and by the end, she was able to do it perfectly!

We couldn't catch up to the dolphins, so only Dad got to see them, but we were able to see three turtles, which was a long-awaited dream for this trip. My daughter was so excited!

By the way, the next day we moved to another hotel, and she was saying she wanted to go snorkeling there too and was really looking forward to it. As parents, we couldn't have assisted her first snorkeling experience without Mr. M's help. It became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much.

とにかくガイドのMさんに感謝です！
小3娘は最初飛び込んだ時、めちゃくちゃ怖がっていたので、やっぱり足の届かないところでのシュノーケリングは無理かなぁ、と諦めかけましたが、その後にガイドさんが声かけて上手に誘ってくれ、最後はバッチリできるようになりました！
イルカは追いつけなくてパパだけしか見られませんでしたが、今回の旅で念願だったタートルはバッチリと3匹も見られました。娘、大興奮でした！

ちなみに、翌日には移動して別のホテルに入ったのですが、そこでもシュノーケリングする！と言って楽しんでました。親だけではとても娘の初シュノーケリングをアシストできませんでしたが、Mさんのおかげで出来ました。いい思い出になりました！ありがとうございました。

The cabana that I was supposed to have reserved was not actually booked, and it took a considerable amount of time at the reception. It was a waste of time. The driver's attitude was not friendly.

予約したはずのカバナが予約なっておらず受付でかなり時間がかかった。時間のロスでした。運転手の愛想が悪かった。

Even though it was summer vacation, we were able to participate in activities smoothly without waiting in line. The wave pool had large inner tubes available for free, which made the kids super excited. It was a lot of fun.

夏休みなのに、順番待ちもスムーズにアクティビティに参加できた。
波のプールも大きな浮き輪が無料貸し出しで子どものテンションが最高だった。
楽しかった。

In July, I had an experience. 27 years ago, I flew with my father, and it was an unforgettable experience, so this time I signed up for my daughter as well. On the day of the flight, there were rain clouds, which caused a delay, but while we waited for the weather to improve, we were able to ride in a cart and see various aircraft in the airport, as well as watch takeoffs and landings up close. It was a wonderful experience even before boarding the Cessna. My daughter, who was nervous, was able to enjoy flying the Cessna thanks to the friendly staff, even though she was a bit anxious. The view of Hawaii from the sky was truly beautiful. I will support Hawaii so that we can see that scenery again!

7月に体験をしました。
私自身27年前に父と乗り、忘れられない体験でしたので、今回は娘にもと申込をしました。
当日雨雲が掛かっており、フライトを遅らせる事になったのですが、天候が回復するまでカートに乗せて頂き空港内の色々な機体の説明や離着陸を間近で見ることが出来、セスナ乗車前からとても素晴らしい体験をさせて頂きました。
緊張していた娘ですがフレンドリーなスタッフのおかげでドキドキしながらもセスナの運転を楽しむことが出来ました。
空から見るハワイの景色は本当に綺麗でした。
またあの景色を観れるようにハワイを応援します！

It was my first experience, but the explanations and operations were taught to me very carefully, making it a wonderful experience! I would like to try it again.

初めての体験ですが、説明や操作など丁寧に教えていただいて、とても素敵な経験となりました！また体験したいと思いました。

I visited in early August. All the slides were operational, and although there was a bit of a wait, the kids had a great time.

8月上旬に行きました。スライダーなどは全て稼働していて、多少並びましたが、子供も思う存分楽しめました。

The stargazing event at Ko Olina in HAWAII was really great! ✨ Although the lights from the surrounding hotels made it a bit difficult to see some stars, the explanations about the stars were thorough. We got to use two telescopes: one high-precision telescope with electronic GPS and a regular one, and all participants took turns looking through them. The teacher also provided explanations while showing the stars on a PC screen. They spoke in broken Japanese, so families with children might find that the kids may not understand the English explanations. Japanese participants should keep this in mind when joining! Date of participation: August 12, 2023 (Friday).

HAWAIIで〜コーリナの星☆〜を見る会は
たいへん、よかったです✨※回りのホテルの光=電気と電灯が！？少し星の見えるのに気にはなりましたが？！星の説明
は丁寧にしてくれます…また望遠鏡も電子GPS付きの高精度なのと、普通の望遠鏡の２台を、参加者全員で交代で見ますし、PC画面上にも映してくれるので〜星の観察は、解説も交えて先生がしてくれます。※片言の日本語では〜話しをしてくれますが…家族でお子様連れ方は子供
さんは英語の説明は分からないかも？！
知れませんので、日本人の方はその旨を踏まえてご参加されて下さい！参加日:2023.08.12㈮〜

I was honestly skeptical about encountering wild dolphins since it's all about luck, but I dove twice and encountered dolphin pods both times! Fortunately, I was able to see a sea turtle, which left me thrilled! The tour was packed with snorkeling and activities. Above all, the Japanese guide and the professional photographer were very considerate of all the participants and always interacted with us in a friendly manner. It was a tour that made me truly feel like I want to come back again!

野生のイルカは運だから、と正直半信半疑でしたが2回潜って2回ともイルカの群れに遭遇！幸運にもウミガメを見ることができ感激しっぱなしでした！
シュノーケルやアクティビティーもあり内容の濃いツアーでした。またなんと言っても日本人ガイドさんとプロカメラマンさんが私たち参加者全員を気遣ってくださり常にフレンドリーに接してくれました。また帰って来ますね‼︎と心から思えたツアーでした‼︎

It was an activity that included everything you can do in Hawaii. Snorkeling from the boat was a great experience. The dinner was all-you-can-eat and drink, and it was a good value!

HAWAIIにいるからできることがすべて入ったアクティビティでした。船からのシュノーケリングは良い体験です。夕食も飲み食べ放題、コスバ良し!

Great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable.

It was quite crowded with many locals on our Sunday reservation, but there were slides that the whole family could enjoy, and the kids were satisfied. We mainly swam in the wave pool and occasionally went on the slides. The Japanese guide recommended putting our belongings in a locker and securing a shaded table, but I think it would be sufficient to secure a cabana at the wave pool and use that as a base. The theme park opens at 10:30, which is a bit late, so I think it would have been better if the overall schedule was set a little later. However, the kids seemed happy. I would like to come again.

　日曜日の予約で現地の方も多く混雑していましたが、家族で乗れるスライダーもあり、子どもは満足していました。ウェーブプールをメインに泳いで、時々スライダーに乗りに行くという感じでした。日本人の案内の方からは。ロッカーに荷物を入れたり、日陰のテーブルを確保することを勧められましたが、ウェーブプールにカバナを確保すればそこを起点に動くので十分だと思います。テーマパークのオープンが10:30と遅めなので、もう少し全体的なスケジュールを遅めに設定していただけるとより良かったかなと思いましたが、子どもは満足そうでした。また来たいです。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the beautiful sea and mountains. My son had the opportunity to experience piloting, and the pilot was kind and taught him carefully, making it a lifelong memory. Thank you for the photos as well. If there’s another opportunity, I look forward to it.

天気にも恵まれ、美しい海と山並を見ることが出来ました。
操縦体験は、息子が行いましたが、パイロットが優しく丁寧に教えて下さり、一生の思い出になったと思います。
写真もありがとうございました。
また、機会があれば、よろしくお願い致します。

All the slides were fun! However, when considering the total experience, I think the cost performance is a bit high. The all-you-can-drink options aren't really worth it since you can't drink that much. The locker fee is also expensive. If it were a bit cheaper, I would want to go again.

滑り台全て楽しかったです♪
けど、トータルで考えるとコスパは少し高いかなぁと。
飲み放題のドリンクもそんなに飲めるものでは無いので不要。
ロッカー代も高い。
もう少し安かったら、また行きたいです。

We finally made it to Hawaii for our honeymoon! ⭐︎ We booked this trip based on my husband's desire to swim with dolphins. We headed out on a boat and spotted dolphins! They were so cute swimming on the surface ^_^ On the day of our activity, the water was a kilometer deep and the waves were high, which was a bit scary, but thanks to the support from the staff, we were able to get into the water. Although we couldn't swim with the dolphins, we now have a goal to come back to Hawaii for a second try! They even set up a slide and diving board from the boat. My husband had the most fun of anyone! It seems the activity was incredibly enjoyable ^_^ We got to swim in the middle of the vast ocean in Hawaii, creating unforgettable memories! Our Japanese guide, Minako, was truly wonderful! She was bright, fun, and made all our fears about the ocean disappear! Thank you so much! ♪

It was really, really fun! Thank you for the wonderful memories! We'll definitely come back!

新婚旅行で念願のハワイに⭐︎
イルカと泳ぎたい！という主人の願望の元、予約させて頂きました。
ボートで向かい、イルカを発見！水面を泳いでいるイルカが可愛かった^_^
参加した当日は水深1キロもあり、波も高く怖かったですが、スタッフの方のサポートもあり、海に入ることが出来ました。
イルカと泳ぐことは叶いませんでしたが、またリベンジしにハワイに行く！という目標が出来ました♪
ボートからの滑り台や飛び込み台をだしてくれて。
主人が誰よりも楽しんでいました！笑
アクティビティーが、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったみたいです^_^
ハワイの広い海のど真ん中で泳ぐことが出来て、一生の思い出を目に焼き付けました！
日本人ガイドのミナコさん！
本当に素敵な方！明るくて、楽しくて、海の怖さも吹っ飛ばしてくれました！
ありがとうございました♪

本当に本当に楽しかったです！
素敵な思い出をありがとうございました♪
また行きます！

The private boat charter was a great help for families with small children. Since there were many little kids, it was really nice for us parents not to have to worry about other customers being around. Not only did we go wild dolphin watching, but we were also lucky enough to see whales. The dolphins swam alongside the boat, and we were able to see them up close, which was incredibly cute. I definitely want to participate again, but when I tried to make the next reservation, it seemed that my next visit to Hawaii was fully booked, so I couldn't reserve. I'm really disappointed... I wish I had planned earlier.

貸切ボートチャーターは小さい子連れには助かりました。小さい子供が多かったので、他のお客様がいないことは親としては気を遣わなくてとってもよかったです。野生のイルカウォッチングだけでなく、運が良くクジラを見る事ができました。イルカが船に合わせて泳いでくれたのか、近くでみることができてとってもかわいかったです。ぜひまた参加したいと思い、次の予約をしようと思いましたら次のハワイ訪問日はいっぱいのようで、
予約できなくて残念です。。。もっと早く計画しておけばよかったです。