All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

Excellent experience! The Paradise Team was very kind all the time and pilot share a lot of information during the flight. Definitely a must of Oahu.

Kimo our tour guide was just wonderful!
Highly recommend this tour. Kimo is very knowledgeable about Hawaii, we all learned so much from him! He made the tour so much fun!
Kimo is a great fun loving guy!

Experiencing hands-on piloting is quite rare globally, making it a very valuable experience. Takeoffs and landings are handled by the pilot, but if you follow the rules given and build a trusting relationship with the pilot, you may be allowed to pilot the aircraft solo from a relatively stable point. Having many Japanese staff members provides a great sense of reassurance. I highly recommend it!

体験操縦ができるのは世界的にも稀で、とても貴重な経験ができます。離着陸はパイロットにお任せですが、言われたルールを守っていただき、パイロットとの信頼関係が生まれれば、ある程度安定したタイミングからひとりで操縦させてもらえます。日本人のスタッフが多くいらっしゃることはとても安心感があります。おすすめです！

I was treated very politely and friendly, which made me feel at ease. I waited in the lounge as a companion, and I was able to enjoy drinks and snacks, as well as books like the "Rurubu" guide, so I didn't get bored while waiting. My husband, after his flight experience, was very happy and said he thoroughly enjoyed Oahu from the sky. However, it seems he couldn't directly control the takeoff and landing (perhaps because the wind was a bit strong), and he really wanted to do that. But he was excited that he could maneuver the turns in the air with his own controls. The staff were truly attentive and made it a pleasant experience to participate in the tour. Thank you very much!

とても丁寧にフレンドリーに接して頂き　安心できて良かったです　私は付き添いでラウンジで待っていたのですが　飲み物やスナックを頂き　るるぶなどの本もあり　退屈せずに待てました　体験操縦終わった主人はとても喜んでおり　空からのオアフ島を堪能出来たそうです　ただ離着陸の操縦を直接出来なかったみたいで(風が強めだったからでしょうか)本当はしたかったみたいです　でも空の上での旋回は自分のハンドルで出来たみたいで興奮していました　スタッフの方々は本当に至れり尽くせりで気持ち良くツアーに参加出来ました　本当に有難う御座いました

We wound up taking this tour because the ones through Holland America were booked months in advance. What a blessing it was too! Oli was fantastic and I was in tears by the we got to Pearl Harbor for our tour because he so vividly told of the events before the attacks and then the attack itself. I'll never forget the experience and so very glad I made this resevation.

I participated with my family, and it was a truly valuable experience to be able to pilot a Cessna. The pilot who accompanied us was very kind, and it was an enjoyable flight. Flying around Oahu, crossing over Waikiki and Diamond Head, was refreshing and exciting! The program is fantastic as it allows you to take in the sights of Oahu from above, as you circle all the way around to the North Shore. Of course, holding the controls and piloting really makes you feel like a bird! It's a rare experience, so if you have the chance, definitely go for it!

家族で参加したのですが、
何せ、セスナを操縦できるということで大変貴重な体験でした。
同乗したパイロットの方が大変優しく、楽しいフライトでした。
オアフ島を１周、ワイキキ市街からダイヤモンドヘッドを横切り、上空を飛行するのは爽快で、興奮しました！
ノースショアまでぐるっと１周丸々周るので、オアフ島を俯瞰で観光できる、素晴らしいプログラムです。
もちろん、操縦桿を握って操縦すると本当に鳥になったような気分です！
滅多にできる経験ではないのでチャンスがあれば是非！！

We had a wonderful time on this adventure to the north shore on Oahu. Cousin G was our guide and he did a great job taking care of us and keeping things lively. He was so knowledgeable of the history and the area and all the ins and outs of where to go. He was really funny, too! Waimea falls was beautiful and the next stop we opted for paddle boarding. We didn't see any sea turtles, but it was still fun and peaceful. We had a small group of 10, which I don't think is usual, but it was a treat for us because we could move around easily and quickly get in and out of places. We'd highly recommend this to anyone!!

So much fun beautiful scenery staff was knowledgeable and nice.

Overall great experience with a good meal, friendly crew, and add-ons to capture the adventure.

I would do it again. But I'd some time of approved boat shoe or water shoe. Not a fan of barefoot in public areas.

The Sunset Cocktail Cruise was so much fun. The drinks and appetizers were amazing.
The entire Crew was very friendly and accommodating with serving drinks, appetizers and offering to snap photos.
We look forward to Cruising again next January
Mahalo

Aloha my Pearl Harbor tour was quite fantastic! We truly enjoyed the informational experience. It was a long day though.

From around 10 AM to about 3 or 4 PM, not all the water slides were operating. It seemed like they were only open from 1 PM, possibly due to a lack of staff. Considering the high price we paid, it was quite disappointing. I don't think I'll go again next time.

10時くらいから3時か4時くらいまでで、
ウォータースライダーも全てがやってるわけではなく、午後1時からとか従業員がいないせいか
やったりやらなかったりで高いお金出してるわりには散々でした
次はもう行かないと思います

What can I say about “uncle” Kevin…he was the best! He’s filled with so much information about the island and we could sit and listen for hours. We did snorkeling and SUP. While snorkeling we saw a whale! While SUP we saw turtles…AMAZING!!!

We took off from Honolulu Airport in a Cessna and flew over Hanauma Bay, Sandbar, and Pearl Harbor, enjoying the wonderful views from above.

セスナでホノルル空港を飛び立ち、ハナウナベイ、サンドバー、パールハーバーを飛行し、素晴らしい景色を上空から堪能できました。

Uncle Kevin was awesome. Friendly n funny great host/driver. Enjoyed our tour had a great time we did hike to waterfall n kayaking. Worth the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy north shore with some history/information. Read in other review that it was rushed but that’s not how it was at all at least not with our driver uncle Kevin.

We went by rental car instead of the shuttle bus. We didn't receive the orange wristband that we were supposed to get, and without it, we couldn't enjoy unlimited drinks or the FlowRider. After entering, we were passed around multiple times and ultimately had to go back to the very first reception to get it. The facility itself is fun.

私達は送迎バスでなくレンタカーで行きました。
本来もらえるはずのオレンジのリストバンドがもらえず、それがないとドリンク飲み放題やフローライダーも出来ないので、一度入ってから何度もたらい回しにされて、結局一番最初の受付まで取りに行きました。施設自体は楽しいです。

The kind and gentle owner couple came to pick us up at the hotel for the shuttle service. While hearing local stories about Hawaii, we arrived from our hotel in Waikiki in just 30 minutes.

We were welcomed by a wonderful lounge and staff. The restroom was the cleanest I encountered during this trip (laughs).

The captain came to greet us in advance and explained the planned flight route. And finally, it was time to board!

The cabin was smaller and more cramped than I expected, but it was exciting. Daniel K. Inouye Airport was extremely busy, so we had to wait a bit until we reached the runway. During that time, we could enjoy watching planes and helicopters taking off right next to us.

Finally, we took off. To be honest, I was scared (laughs). However, as I got used to it, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery. We could see Waikiki Beach → Diamond Head → Coco Head → Kanahoe Sand Beach → North Shore → Pearl Harbor all at once.

The pilot, who was a woman, was also happy! Thank you for this precious experience. The owner couple and all the staff were wonderful people who helped create memorable moments.

This is a recommended activity in Hawaii. Thank you!

送迎ではとても親切で優しいオーナーご夫妻がホテルまでお迎えに来て下さいました。ハワイのローカルな話をお伺いしながらワイキキのホテルから３０分で到着です。

素晴らしいラウンジとスタッフの方にお出迎え頂きました。
トイレが今回の旅行の中で一番綺麗でした（笑）

機長が事前に挨拶にきて頂き、フライトの予定航路を説明して下さいます。
そしていよいよ搭乗！

思ったより小型で窮屈な機内ですが、むしろワクワクします。
ダニエルKイノウエ空港は激混みですので、滑走路まで少し待ちます。
その間にも横で離陸する飛行機やヘリコプターを目の前で見て楽しめます。

いよいよ離陸。
正直言って怖かったです（笑）
ですが、慣れてくると景色の素晴らしさに感動します。
ワイキキビーチ　→　ダイヤモンドヘッド　→ ココヘッド　→ カナオヘサンドビーチ　→　ノースショア　→ パールハーバーと一気に観光できます。

操縦した彼女も喜んでくれました！
貴重な体験をありがとうございました。
また、オーナーご夫婦、スタッフの皆様も素晴らしい方々で思い出に残る体験をお手伝い頂きました。

ハワイではオススメのアクティビティです。
ありがとうございました！

The amount of dolphins out during our tour made me feel extra lucky! The west side of Oahu is sure gorgeous

From the amazing staff who fulfilled every moment. To seeing whales, turtles, dolphins and many varieties of fish. Diving off the boat into the ocean. A perfect day to end our vacation in paradise Hawaii.

I was very satisfied. The staff were kind and explained everything clearly. Thank you very much. I look forward to visiting again next year.

大変満足しました。
スタッフの方々も優しく、わかりやすい大変ありがとうございました。
また、来年宜しくお願いします。

Highly Recommended!

Superb business and employees. Pilot had excellent communication with passengers, ground crew were beyond helpful and friendly.

The views were breathtaking and you are able to capture stunning pictures of the island beauty.

I it was beautiful. We really enjoyed the cruise. The crew and captain were great! We saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset! We would do it again!

I visited on December 28, 2022. I took four children ranging from first grade to high school senior. Since one child didn't like meat with sauce and there were younger kids, we skipped the BBQ and shuttle bus. We only purchased admission tickets, but it seemed we got in at an even lower price due to a discount period.

We reserved a round-trip taxi from the hotel and headed there by taxi. It was from Aulani, and the fare was $26 going and $17 returning, totaling about $51 including tips.

For meals, there were light options around $10, and we could enjoy hot dogs, fries, and loco moco for about $13 to $14. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals.

As for the facilities, you could feel the age of the place, but there were plenty of slides, and my three middle and high school kids were really excited. The first grader was able to go on the least scary slide by themselves, and they all participated together on the bigger slides with a shared float, so they looked satisfied. There were also two areas with splash pools suitable for smaller children, making it enjoyable for everyone from little kids to adults. There were plenty of life jackets available for free, and they were clean, which made us feel safe using them. My daughter even said, "I wish there was a facility like this near our home... I would buy a season pass!"

It didn't seem like there was any disinfection, but since I brought my own supplies, it didn't bother me. I understood that we could each bring one unopened drink, but I noticed some locals had water bottles, so I'm not sure if that was allowed or not. We bought water at the shop right after entering, but since the opening hours were short, we managed fine with one bottle each.

Overall, we were extremely satisfied. My kids loved it and said they wanted to come back again.

2022.12.28に行ってきました。
小１の子から高3の子まで４人を連れていきましたが、
タレのついたお肉が苦手な子がいたのと、まだ小さい子がいたのでBBQと送迎バスはやめました。入場券だけの購入でしたが、割引期間だったのでさらにお安く入れたようでした。
ホテルでタクシーを往復予約して、タクシーで向かいました。アウラニからだったのですが、行きは26ドル、帰りは17ドル、チップ込みで往復で合計51ドルくらいでした。
お食事は10ドルくらいの軽いものから、13ドル、14ドルほどでホットドッグとポテトやロコモコなどが食べられました。みな好きに食べられよかったかなと思います。
施設的には、長い年数を感じる施設ではありましたが、スライダーがたくさんで中高生の我が子３人は盛り上がっていました。小1の子も一番怖くないスライダーは自ら行けましたし、大きいスライダーも一緒の浮き輪に乗ってみなと参加できたので満足そうでした。もっと小さな子も遊べる水遊び場的なプールも２箇所ありましたし、小さな子から大人まで楽しめます。ライフジャケットもたくさんあり、無料で貸してくださっていましたし、綺麗なものがたくさんで安心して使わせていただきました。自宅の近くにこの施設、あったら良いのに…年パス買うわ！と娘が言うほどでした。
消毒等は無かったように見えましたが、いつものことで持参していたものを使っていたので、気になりませんでした。
飲み物も開いていないものならば1人一つ可だったように認識していましたが、地元の方なのかな…水筒を持ってきていた方もいたので、良いのか良くないのかはわかりません。入ってすぐの売店でお水をそれぞれ買ったのですが、開園している時間も短かったので、充分1人一本で過ごせました。

結果は大満足でした。また来たいと我が子達に大好評でした。

I was able to fly with my daughter on the flight we had promised before, creating memorable experiences. I would like to take my younger child next time as well. Thank you very much.

前より約束していたフライトを娘と一緒に飛ぶことができました、印象深い思い出をつくりました。まだ、今度、下の子も連れて行きたいと思います。よろしくお願い申し上げます。

My husband and I took the North Shore Tour hoping to get a bit of everything - activities, beach, relaxation and fun. We got what we wanted and more. We had Cousin G who made everyone feel comfortable and entertained, and made the tour engaging and funny.
The tour had a good balance of free/activity time and many choices to choose from. We did the waterfall and kayaking option and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
We also got the chance to sight see the east and north side of Oahu and had many stops for photos and breaks.
We felt like we got our moneys worth from this trip and got to see and do a lot on the island in just a 8am - 5pm timeframe.

I flew over the sights of Oahu for an hour in the morning. The view from above while piloting myself was amazing! Flying towards a rainbow was a unique experience that you can only have in Hawaii. Next time, I want to fly in the evening.

オアフ島の名所を朝1時間かけてフライトしました。自分で操縦しながら上空から見る景色は、最高でした！虹に向かって飛行したりハワイならではの体験でした。次回は、夕方に飛行したいと思います。

We saw dolphins and whales. The crew was fun and easygoing.

The pickup was on time, and there were no stops along the way to the destination. However, I had booked a transfer and admission ticket package, but the local list only showed the transfer. Since I had printed the voucher and brought it with me, I was able to show it to the local staff and receive my admission ticket, resolving the issue. I will use this service again.

ピックアップ予定時間通りにピックアップしていただけ、途中、立ち寄りもなく目的地への送迎をしていただけました。
ただ、送迎と入場券のコースを予約していましたが、現地のリストでは送迎のみになっていました。
バウチャーを印刷して持参していたので、それを現地係員に見せて、入場券をもらうことが出来て、問題解決です。
また利用します。

After an hour on a tour bus from Honolulu, we set sail from the west coast of Oahu on a cruiser. We spotted dolphins about 30 minutes in. After a brief snorkeling explanation on the cruiser, as soon as we found the dolphin pod, we jumped in from the cruiser. The dolphins were clearly visible from the cruiser, but through the snorkel, we could only faintly see them in the distance.

However, after moving the cruiser to shallower waters, we encountered sea turtles. Swimming with them was amazing. We could also swim with tropical fish.

I am truly grateful to the Japanese camera operator who provided various explanations. The photos taken were great snaps and became wonderful memories.

ホノルルからツアーバスで1時間、オアフ島の西海岸からクルーザーで出航。30分くらいでイルカを発見。クルーザー内でスノーケリングの簡単な説明を受けた後、イルカ群を発見するや否や、クルーザーからジャンプ・飛び込み。イルカはクルーザーからはよく見えましたが、スノーケルでは、遠くにかすかに見えただけでした。
しかし、その後、クルーザーで浅瀬に移動したあとは、ウミガメに遭遇。一緒に泳げ最高でした。熱帯魚とも一緒に泳げます。
日本人カメラ担当の方には、いろいろと説明して頂き、本当に感謝です。撮って頂いた写真もグッドスナップで、すごくいい思い出になりました。

I had an absolutely unique experience with a Cessna flight. The pilot handles the takeoff and landing, but I was able to take control during the flight, and it was really fun. A rainbow appeared in Haleiwa, and it was very beautiful. If you're even a little hesitant, I recommend giving it a try.

セスナ体験飛行という絶対に他ではできない体験をしました。
さすがに離着陸はパイロットがしますが、途中から操縦をすることができて、本当に楽しかったです。
ハレイワでは虹も現れて、非常に綺麗でした。
少しでも悩んでたら、体験してみて下さい。