All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I opted for the shuttle service and lunch.
Sunscreen is a must!! Flip-flops are essential!! The meals are hearty!!
Everyone was sound asleep during the return shuttle (laughs), so I definitely think it's easier and more fun to take the shuttle rather than drive a rental car. The lockers are a bit small, so you should minimize your luggage.

送迎とランチ付にしました。
日焼け止め必須！！ビーサン必須！！食事はボリューミー！！
帰りの送迎の中は参加した人全員爆睡だった(笑)からレンタカーで行くより、送迎してもらったほうが絶対に楽だし思いっきり遊べると思う。ロッカーが小さめだから荷物は最小にするべき。

There was no tour guide, and the driver was unhelpful with questions.

I wanted to ask about how to use the coupon, but I was waved off and refused. Previously, there was a tour guide who accompanied us and provided various information, but now there isn't one.

添乗員がいなく、ドライバーは質問に対して、不親切

クーポンのとり方を聞きたかったが、手を振って、断られ、以前は添乗員が同乗して、色々教えてくれたが、いない

My family had a lovely time together as we looked for a low-key activity in the evening after busy days in the sun. For our session, it was cool to meet at the rooftop tennis courts and not too hard to find. We saw a variety of stars, the moon close-up, and even Saturn. Our group was larger than I expected but anyone could ask questions throughout the experience. I'd love more stories or information to be shared throughout, but again it was an easy, light-hearted, and informative night. Also, we didn't want to commit to one of the long star-gazing activities especially on the other islands because it wouldn't work well with the different ages in our group so this was shorter and manageable.

It was a great experience! Thank you to all the staff for your kind and thorough explanations. I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.

良い体験でした！スタッフ　の皆んなさんはとても親切丁寧にご説明ありがとうございました。又機会があれば是非ご参加したい。

We participated as a family. Of course, the pilot handles the takeoff and landing, but aside from that, you get quite a bit of time to experience flying. My son was at the controls while I was in the back seat just watching, but I was still moved by the amazing views over Oahu. My English isn't fluent, but the pilot spoke English, and since the management is Japanese, they interpreted the instructions before we took off, so there were no issues at all. After the flight, I searched for the flight record using the aircraft number, and it was properly recorded. The pilot promised to send the photos he took, but it seems he forgot, and if it weren't for that, I would have given it five stars.

家族で参加しました。流石に離着陸はパイロットがやってくれますが、それ以外は結構な時間操縦体験できます。息子が操縦で自分は後部座席で見学していただけですが、それでも素晴らしいオアフ上空からの景色に感動しました。英語は流暢ではないのですが、パイロットは英語でも、経営が日本人なので飛ぶ前に注意事項を通訳していただき全く問題なしでした。フライト後、機体No.で検索するとフライト記録がちゃんと残ってました。パイロットが写真を撮ってくれたのを、送ってもらう約束だったのですが、どうやら忘れられてしまったらしく、それがなかったら五つ星でした。

First of all, I was truly impressed by how friendly and kind all the staff members were.

The tour itself was conducted in English by the pilot, but the staff were Japanese. The pilot also explained things in simple English with gestures, so I think even those who are not confident in English can enjoy it fully.

The main experience of piloting the Cessna was truly exhilarating! I believe opportunities to actually pilot a plane are rare in life, and being able to do it in beautiful Hawaii is just fantastic.

It was a memorable tour that made my heart race with the excitement of piloting the Cessna and was also soothing thanks to the warmth of the staff. Thank you for the surprise! I think this is a tour that everyone should definitely experience.

まず最初にスタッフさんが皆さん本当にフレンドリーで優しくて、そのことに感動しました。
このツアー自体パイロットは英語となっていますが、スタッフさんは日本の方でした。パイロットの方も簡単な英語でジェスチャーを交えて説明して下さるので、英語が不安な方でも十分楽しめると思います。

そしてメインのセスナ体験操縦は本当に興奮の連続でした！
実際に操縦を体験できる機会なんて人生にそうそうないと思いますし、なにより景色の良いハワイで操縦できるというのが素晴らしいと思います。

セスナの操縦で心躍り、そしてスタッフさんの温かさに癒される、そんな心に残るツアーでした。
サプライズもありがとうございました！
是非皆さんに体験いただきたいツアーだと思います。

We were the only Japanese participants, but it was reassuring to have Japanese staff. We were able to see dolphins right after snorkeling. During our free time, we also got to experience paddle boarding and a slide. We were able to see sea turtles up close as well.

日本人の参加者は私達だけでしたが、日本人スタッフがいて安心しました。
シュノーケリングで潜ってからすぐにイルカに会えました。
自由時間にはパドルボートや、滑り台も体験できました。
ウミガメも近くで見れました。

Vicky our tour guide was awesome, knowledgable and managed to ensure we had an amazing time visiting different areas and also rearranging stops if other activities were unavailable due to weather . Coming from England meant I have to put faith in other peoples reviews of the circle island tours and 100% no regrets. Loves every minute

This was the most amazing thing to do. My sister and I really enjoyed the ziplining with the two girls we had guiding us through it. What a most beautiful hot day to sweat. But the zipling was a very good experience I would suggest anyone go do it now! It's so fun! There's so much to do there besides zipling too.

I was looking forward to the thrill of the American sliders, and it was just as exciting as I expected! It was a lot of fun!

I opted for the full package, but I found out that the bodyboard lesson wasn't included, and the bodyboard pool required an additional fee. I had heard from the guide on the day that it was included, so I was a bit confused. (There was no refund, so was it not included?)

Lunch was so plentiful that I couldn't finish it all!

アメリカのスライダーの迫力は凄そう、と思って楽しみにしていました！予想通り迫力があって楽しかったです！
また、フルでついてるプランにしましたが、ボディーボードレッスンはやっておらず、ボディーボードのプールは追加料金でした。当日ガイドさんには含まれてると聞いてたので、あれ？、という感じでした。(返金もなかったので、含まれていなかった？)
お昼ご飯はとても多く食べきれないほどでした！

We got to see dolphins and get in the water which was so refreshing!

Our tour guide Kevin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Island and was super friendly. The activities were fun and the landscape was beautiful! We had a great time!

We participated as a family of three. Since it was a special occasion, we decided to let our 9-year-old daughter have the piloting experience instead of us, so she piloted while her parents were passengers. The hotel shuttle was also free, and they provided us with a lot of useful information since we were not familiar with Hawaii. When we informed them in advance that our daughter would be piloting and that she doesn't speak much English, they allocated extra time for a pre-flight briefing with the pilot, allowing her to fly without any issues. I initially thought she would only be holding the controls a little while in the air, but since the experience is run by a school that offers Cessna pilot licenses, she got to experience various maneuvers, including taxiing on the runway, takeoff, and right and left turns in the air. We left the landing to the pilot, of course... The communication in English was facilitated through headphones and a microphone, allowing our daughter, the pilot, and us to converse, so we could partially interpret for her. Since we participated the day before our return, it was amazing to see Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Haleiwa, North Shore, Pearl Harbor, and even Kualoa Ranch, which we hadn't visited yet, from the sky! I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

家族三人で参加しました。
せっかくだから、親ではなく娘に操縦体験をさせてあげようということとなり、9才の娘が操縦、両親が同乗者で申し込み。ホテルの送迎も無料で、ハワイ事情に疎い我々に色々とタメになる情報を教えて頂きました。事前に娘が体験操縦すること、娘は英語があまり喋れないことを連絡したところ、パイロットとの事前の打ち合わせに時間を多くとって貰い、問題なく飛ぶことが出来ました。体験操縦なので、上空で少々操縦桿を握る程度かと思っていましたが、元々はセスナの操縦ライセンスを取得できる学校が運営していることもあり、滑走路の運転から離陸、上空での右旋回、左旋回など様々な操縦を体験させて貰いました。流石に着陸はパイロットの方にお任せしましたが…英語の方もヘッドホンとマイクを通して、パイロットの方と娘、両親が会話を出来るので、部分的に我々が通訳することも出来ました。帰国前日に参加したので、それまで行ったワイキキ ビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッド、ハナウマ湾、ハレイワ、ノースショア、パールハーバー、それからまだ行ったことのないクアロアランチなどを上空から見ることが出来て最高でした！また、機会があれば是非参加したいと思います。

It was a fleeting moment in time.
Thank you for taking care of my son and me.
Everyone was so kind and considerate, and I appreciate you creating such a wonderful experience for us.
Your attention to detail made it the best memory for my son and me in Hawaii.
We look forward to seeing you again next time!

Wishing you lots of happiness...

あっという間の時間でした。
息子とお世話になりました。
皆様とても優しく思い遣りのある方ばかりで素敵な時間を作って頂きありがとうございました。
細かいところまでお気遣い頂き息子共々ハワイで1番の思い出になりました。
次もまた息子共々よろしくお願いします‼︎

たくさんのハピネスがありますように…

We booked this for our honeymoon, wanting to create memorable activities in Hawaii. We searched for "Hawaii Cessna" and made the reservation because it was the first option that came up.

The reservation site was available in Japanese, which made us feel secure about booking.

A Japanese staff member picked us up by car at our hotel, and during the ride, we had a friendly conversation about how to enjoy Hawaii and recommended spots.

There was a shop very close to Honolulu Airport. Upon arrival, we were attended to by Japanese staff. We received a drink service, and since we had some time, we were shown around the airport in a golf cart. It was my first time seeing airplanes up close, which was thrilling. We were lucky enough to witness a U.S. military fighter jet take off.

During the flight, we were assisted in English, and they kindly accommodated our broken English. I felt a slight sense of weightlessness when the wind blew, but even as someone who isn't good with thrill rides, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. They helped with most of the piloting, so I felt secure holding the controls.

On the way back, they provided us with useful local information and were very kind. They also listened to our concerns about our Hawaii trip.

Thanks to their kindness, we not only enjoyed the Cessna experience but also had a heartwarming and fulfilling time. I highly recommend it. I hope you get to experience it too!

妻と2人での新婚旅行。ハワイで思い出に残るアクティビティをという気持ちから予約しました。「ハワイ　セスナ」で検索し一番に出てきた理由で予約をしました。
予約サイトも日本語対応で安心して予約できました。

ホテルまで日本人のスタッフが車でお迎えに来ていただき、車中ではハワイの過ごし方、おすすめスポットなど和気藹々とした空気でお話をしてくださりました。

ホノルルの飛行場のすぐ近くに、お店がありました。到着してからも日本人スタッフに対応していただきました。到着して、ドリンクのサービスがあり、また時間があったので、ゴルフカートで飛行場の中を案内してもらいました。間近で飛行機を見る機会など初めてだったので感動しました。運が良くアメリカ軍の戦闘機が飛び立つ瞬間も見れました。

フライト時には、英語で対応していただきましたが、こちらのカタコトの英語でも、親切に対応してくださいました。
浮遊感は風が吹くと少しだけ感じられましたが、絶叫系の苦手な私でも、リラックスして運転できました。
操縦はほとんど手伝っていただけるので、安心してハンドルを握れました。

帰り道にも現地の役立つ情報を教えていただき、大変親切にしていただきました。こちらが思っていたハワイ旅行の不安な点も聞いていただきました。

大変親切にしていただいたので、セスナの体験はもちろんですが、それ以上に心温まる充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
大変おすすめです。ぜひ体験してみてほしいです。

I went with my 13-year-old son, my 10-year-old daughter, and my 68-year-old parents, making a total of six people. There were many local children, and while we were waiting in line, they casually talked to us and recommended other attractions. The woman who provided transportation between the hotel and Wet 'n' Wild was also easy to talk to, and thanks to her advice, we were able to have a meaningful time.

中3の息子と小5の娘、68歳の両親と6人で行きました。現地の子供もたくさんいて、並んでる間に気さくに話かけてくれて他のアトラクションについてもオススメを教えてくれました。ホテルとウェット&ワイルドの送迎をして下さった女性も話しやすく、アドバイスをいただいたおかげで有意義な時間を過ごせました。

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon and decided to try the Cessna experience flight that we had been curious about! The pick-up and drop-off were smooth, and it was reassuring to have support in Japanese! The chatting in the car was fun, and upon arrival, we were treated to cold towels and juice. The flight was a bit nerve-wracking, but they explained the famous sights of Hawaii, and it was a wonderful time that passed quickly! Thank you to the kind Japanese staff and instructors! We look forward to visiting again when we come back to Hawaii!

新婚旅行でハワイに来て記念で気になっていたセスナの体験飛行に乗ってみました！
送り迎えもスムーズで日本語で対応していただけて安心でした！車内でのお喋りも楽しく、着いてからも冷たいおしぼり、ジュースでおもてなしをしてくれました。フライトも緊張しましたが、ハワイの名所を説明してくれてあっという間で素敵な時間が過ごせました！
親切な日本のスタッフさん、インストラクターさんありがとうございました！またハワイに来た際はよろしくお願いします！

We had a great time. We only took the short tour which wasn't near enough time so we'll definitely be doing it again & taking the longer tour.

Our bus driver was full of knowledge about Pearl Harbor & Hawaii so the trip there & back was also amazing.

This was a great way to get out on the water and see the Waianae Coast while watching the beautiful sunset!

It was our family's first zip line experience, including elementary school children. We did six lines. Since it was in the afternoon, it was quite hot. Because each person has to go through a safety check before flying, if there are many people, the waiting time can be quite long, and there is no shade, so you can get sunburned easily.

It was nice that there was time to buy drinks and use the restroom during the break after doing three lines. If you drop your smartphone or anything, it's game over, but everyone was holding onto theirs with one hand. All the rules were in English, but even if you didn't understand, you could figure it out through gestures.

小学生子供を含む家族で初めてのジップラインでした。6本やりました。
午後の日中であった為、かなり暑かったです。1人1人安全確認をしてから飛ぶため、人数が多いと待ち時間は、日陰では無いので、かなり日焼けます。
3本やった後の休憩時間に飲み物を買う時間と御手洗時間があったので良かったです。
スマホなど落としたら終わりですが、皆 結構片手に持ってやっていました。
ルールなど全て英語でしたが、理解できなくてもジェスチャーで分かりました。

They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!

On the day I arrived in Honolulu from Japan, I headed straight to the meeting place office. The owner was absent that day, so a representative assisted us. They were very kind, a Japanese person, and also acted as an interpreter with the instructor. The office was clean, and I was able to spend my waiting time and time after the flight very comfortably.

The flight was quite nerve-wracking, but the instructor taught us carefully, and I was able to pilot for a long time. Of course, whenever it seemed like the control was becoming unstable, we quickly switched, and there were no safety issues. My wife, who was sitting in the back seat, was filming videos on her smartphone. She said the scenery was incredibly beautiful.

We saw truly stunning views that you can't see from the ground, and that you can't experience on a commercial flight either. If you have even a little interest, I think this is a tour you should definitely experience at least once in your lifetime!

Thank you for the valuable and wonderful experience! And thank you for your very kind assistance!

日本からホノルルに着いた日に、そのまま集合場所の事務所に向かいました。
この日はオーナーさんが不在とのことで、代理の方が対応してくれました。とにかく優しく、日本人の方で、インストラクターの方との通訳も担っていました。事務所もきれいでとても快適に待ち時間やフライト後の時間を過ごさせていただきました。

フライトはとても緊張しましたが、インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えてくださり、多くの時間を操縦することができました。もちろん操縦が不安定になりそうな時にはすぐに交代したり、安全面も問題なかったです。
連れの妻も後ろの席に座りスマホで動画をまわしていました。景色がとにかく綺麗だったそうです。

地上からでは絶対見れない、かと言って旅客機でも体験できない、本当に綺麗な景色が見れました。少しでも興味があれば、一生に一度はぜひ体験したほうがいいツアーかと思います！

貴重で素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました！
そして、とても親切に対応していただきありがとうございました！

The Japanese staff provided very polite guidance on transportation, recommended spots in Hawaii, and things to be careful about regarding taxis and time slots. Their service was incredibly kind beyond just the experience! Of course, the piloting was thrilling from takeoff to landing, making it a truly extraordinary experience!

日本人スタッフの方が送迎から、ハワイのおすすめのスポット、タクシーや時間帯で気をつけること等大変丁寧に教えてくださり、体験以外のところもとっても親切なサービスでした！！
もちろん操縦も離陸から着陸までスリリングで非日常が大変楽しかったです！

This tour was really fun for the whole family. Our guides were awesome and fun. We only did the Half Zipline Tour (3 Line). Our time was limited.

So as soon as you get there, it's a little discouraging. It says adventure park, right. Well when you walk back, there are a lot of roosters , chickens and goats on the property. There are benches under an awning where you sit and wait. The instructors did well in gearing us up and taking us out so 5 starts to them. On the course, they should really think of changing out the cushion blood stained mats! LIKE SERIOUSLY! They seemed to have a nice course for the atv's but even the instructor said "not worth it, no power steering"
Our party had people that didn't want to zipline. So we thought adventure park, certainly they'll be something for them to do. We were so wrong! Instead they had to wait for us with the roosters chickens and goats. I would definitely recommend going somewhere else. Whoever did their website is a genius because they made the park look like something it isn't. Enjoy the pictures I've added, including the selfie with the goat. SMH!

A really good tour with an excellent tour guide that gave tons of Hawaiian history. The snorkeling spot was incredibly rocky and definitely not for a beginner or child. Loved all the hawaiin history and "Cap" was great but not worth the money in my opinion.

1st time doing zipline with my son and we had a great time. All stuff are professional and friendly.

In Honolulu, where the COVID-19 situation is improving, I felt there were still few Japanese tourists. Nevertheless, I participated alone this time. We moved towards Ko Olina and boarded a lovely boat from the harbor. Without any rocking, we encountered a pod of dolphins after about 20 minutes. Then we moved to a snorkeling spot and had an encounter with a sea turtle. After returning to the boat, I enjoyed some drinks and lunch, even though I was alone. A few people, including the captain, spoke Japanese, which was considerate for me as a solo traveler. Since there are few Japanese tourists, it might be understandable, but I think the fast-paced English explanations would be quite challenging without strong language skills. If possible, I would have appreciated it if printed translations of the explanations in Japanese were provided. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.

コロナが収まりつつあるホノルルは、まだ日本人が少ない印象でした。
それでも今回は一人で参加させていただきました。
コオリナ方面へ移動して、ハーバーから素敵な船に乗船してさど揺れることなく移動して約20分でイルカの群れに遭遇しました。
それからシュノーケリングのポイントに移動してウミガメとの遭遇。
船に戻って一人でしたがお酒やランチで堪能しました。
船長をはじめ数人が日本語を話せたので一人旅の私に気遣っていただきました。
日本人が少ないので仕方ないかもしれませんが、早口の英語の説明はよほどの語学力がないと厳しいと思います。
可能であれば、説明の内容を日本語の和訳でプリントしたものを配布していただけるとありがたかったと思いました。
トータル的には満足したツアーでした。

On the first day of my trip to Hawaii after three years, I had the opportunity to experience flight training again. This was my first time using this service, but I wanted to go straight there after arriving from Japan. When I inquired from Japan, I was informed that they could pick me up at the airport, so I had a pickup arranged there.

My biggest concern was whether I would be able to enter the country smoothly, even though COVID restrictions had been eased. However, since I had been pre-approved for the necessary documents for entry with ANA, my entry into the United States was as smooth as it was before COVID.

LANI LEA SKY TOURS, led by the owner and supported by all the staff, provided a very cheerful and courteous service, which left me completely satisfied. The flight training experience after three years was a fulfilling hour, thanks to the safe support from the American instructor. I definitely want to use their services again when I come to Honolulu.

三年ぶりのハワイの初日に、三年ぶりの体験操縦をさせていただきました。
今回ははじめて利用させていただいたところですが、日本から到着したその足で行きたかったので、日本から相談させていただいたところ、空港まで迎えに来ていただけるとのことで、空港でのピックアップとなりました。
一番心配したのは、コロナ規制が緩和されたとはいえ、ちゃんとスムーズに入国できるのかどうかということでしたが、ANAの入国に際しての書類などの事前審査で承認されていたので、アメリカ入国はコロナ前と変わらずスムーズに入国できました。

LANI LEA SKY TOURSさんは、オーナーをはじめ、スタッフ全員がとても明るく、丁寧な接遇で大満足でした。
三年ぶりの体験操縦も、アメリカ人のインストラクターの安全なサポートでとても充実した一時間でした。
また、ホノルルに来た際にはぜひ利用させていただきたいと思っています。

I couldn't swim with the dolphins. I could only watch them swimming from the boat. I was really disappointed because I joined thinking I would be able to swim with them.

The website mentioned dolphin watching, but it was only on the top page, and the wording on other pages was ambiguous, leading me to believe I would be swimming close to the dolphins, but instead, I just watched them from the boat for a few minutes.

There are still videos on YouTube showing people swimming with dolphins, which feels misleading, like a promotional ad.

The snorkeling afterward had no corals or tropical fish at all; what were we supposed to see in such a barren sea? I was told by the crew that we would see turtles, but there were none. Other guests quickly got out of the water and seemed bored on the boat.

The only fun part was the slide, but paying 20,000 yen per person for this experience is way too high and not worth it. I've participated in various tours before, but this was the least satisfying and the most expensive.

The lunch was not tasty either. The optional photos, which are also quite expensive, are definitely not worth it. The pictures we took ourselves were much better, and since we couldn't swim with the fish, turtles, or dolphins, we ended up with photos of just floating in the sea or sitting on the boat.

I absolutely do not recommend this tour. I even wonder if they set such high prices because they are struggling with fewer customers. I regret not choosing a different tour.

イルカと一緒には泳げません。船の上からイルカが泳いでいるのを眺めるだけ。イルカと泳げると思い参加しただけに残念でなりません。
HPにはイルカウォッチングと記載がありましたが、TOPページに載っているのみで、他のページにはイルカと泳げる様な曖昧な書き方だった為、イルカの近くには行けないけど、見える距離で一緒に泳ぐのかなと思い参加しましたが、船の上から数分イルカを眺めるだけです。
YouTubeにもイルカと泳いでいる動画が未だに載せてあったり、誘導広告のようで、紛らわしいです。
その後のシュノーケルは珊瑚も熱帯魚も全くおらず、何も居ない海で何を見ろと言うのでしょうか？
亀と会えると搭乗員から言われていたのに、亀も居ない。他のお客さんも早々に海から上がりつまらなそうに船でしてました。
唯一滑り台だけが面白かったですが、これで1人２万円の料金は高すぎて割に合わない。今まで色々なツアーに参加しましたが1番満足度が低く、高額でした。
お弁当も美味しくない。オプションで付けられる、これまた高額な写真は絶対に付けない方がいい。自分達で撮った方がよっぽど良い写真ばかりで、魚も亀もイルカとも泳げないので、ただ海に浮いてるだけ、船に座ってるだけの写真です。
こちらのツアー絶対にオススメしません。
客が少なくなり、経営厳しいからなのか、こんなに内容と見合っていない高額な金額設定にしているのではないかとさえ思います。違うツアーにすれば良かったと後悔です。