All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I participated with three children. They said the wave pool and slides were incredibly fun. It was just a transportation-only tour, but it was sufficient.

子供３人と参加。波のプールとスライダー最高に楽しかったそうです。
送迎のみのツアーでしたが、十分でした。

You definitely should go to this pool! I was recommended to visit and had a great time. The slides were fun and I didn't have to wait in long lines to enjoy them!

I upgraded to an all-you-can-drink soft drink option on-site, but there was a long line, and it was a struggle to get even one drink. I think I didn't really need the all-you-can-drink option.

このプール絶対行った方がいいよ！っておすすめされて行きました。スライダーはどれもそんなに並ぶことなく滑れて楽しめました！

現地でアップグレードしてソフトドリンク飲み放題を付けましたが、長蛇の列で飲み放題を1杯もらうにも一苦労。飲み放題は要らなかったなと思っています。

The activities were amazing!
The jet ski was thrilling and so much fun!
I gave my all in the following activities too!

アクティビティが最高！
水上バイクがガンガンに飛ばして最高やった！
後のアクティビティも全力でやりきった！

It was truly amazing. We searched for dolphins from the boat, and as soon as we spotted them, we put on our snorkels and dove into the sea! Underwater, there was a large group of dolphins, creating a magical world! After playing a bit with the dolphins, we moved on to the next snorkeling spot… this time, there were three sea turtles! Swimming with the sea turtles was the best moment! Despite a hurricane approaching that day, the visibility was outstanding, and I don't think the conditions could have been better. While the presence of wildlife and sea conditions depend on luck, I feel like we used up all our luck this time because it was just incredible!! In the end, we all did a hula dance together, and it was so much fun! I want to participate again with my family next time.

本当に凄かったです。船上からイルカを探してイルカを発見したらすぐにシュノーケルをつけて海にダイブ！
海の中ではイルカの大群がいて幻想的な世界でした！
イルカの大群の中で少し遊んでからは次のシュノーケルポイントへ…今度はウミガメが3匹も居ました！
ウミガメとも一緒に泳げて最高の一時でした！
当日はハリケーンが来てるという中透明度もバツグンでこれ以上のコンディションは無いのじゃかいかな？というぐらい良かったです。
自然の生き物と海のコンディションは運次第だけど、今回は全ての運を使い果たしたのじゃないかな？というぐらい最高でした！！
最後はフラダンスもみんなでして楽しかったです！
今度は家族と参加したいです。

In the morning, a dedicated bus came to pick us up near the hotel. From there, we traveled by boat to the location where the dolphins were. During the first two attempts, we couldn't see any dolphins, and I was worried about whether we would get to see them, but we were able to see them swimming underwater!

Due to lack of sleep and fatigue, along with the low water temperature, I ended up feeling seasick towards the end, but I’m glad I had this valuable experience.

I think it would be better to prepare some motion sickness medication if possible.

朝は専用バスがホテル近くまで迎えに来てくれました。
そこから船でイルカのいる場所まで移動。最初の二回はイルカは見えず、会えるかどうか不安でしたが無事に水中を泳ぐ姿が見れました！

寝不足と疲労、それから水温が低かった為に最後の方は船酔いしてしまいましたが、貴重な体験ができて良かったです。

酔い止めは出来れば用意した方が良いと思います。

I think there is little time to play on-site. Arriving at 10:30, then applying for a locker and changing until 11:00, followed by a 30-minute meal, and preparing to leave by 14:30 means the actual playtime is about 3 hours. I felt like I didn't really get to enjoy myself much.

Choosing the lunch option was the right decision. If we had purchased food on-site, we would have had to wait in line, which would have reduced our playtime by another hour.

The water slides also had a bit of a wait, so if you want to slide a lot, you need to plan efficiently to feel satisfied. The BBQ lunch buffet had only six items, but the taste was good.

They mentioned unlimited soft drinks, but I ended up not drinking any since I didn't wait in line for lunch. I also wasn't sure which deck chairs I could use. They said they would give us park souvenirs, but looking back, I realize I didn't receive anything.

Honestly, I don't think I'll be going back next time.

　とくかく現地での遊ぶ時間が少ないと思います。
　現地到着10時半、そのあとロッカー申し込んで着替えて11時、その後食事を30分ですませてでまた遊んで14時半には帰りの準備となると、実質の遊び時間は３時間程度。あまり遊んだ気がしなかったと思います。
　ランチ付きにしたのは正解でした。別途現地で購入すると行列に並ぶので更に１時間遊ぶ時間が減るところでした。
　ウォータースライダーも少々並ぶので、たくさん滑りたいならかなり効率を考えないと満足度が得られないかなとおもいます。
BBQランチのビュッフェで、品数は6品と少ないですが、味は良かったです。
　ソフトドリンク飲み放題とのことですが、結局ランチの列に並ぶはずもなく一回も飲みませんでした。デッキチェアーもどれを使っていいのか分からずで。パーク記念品もくれるとありましたが今思えばもらってません。
　正直次回は無いなと思ってます。

I participated in the 11:00 departure plan. Previously, I joined an early morning departure plan where there were many dolphins, but this time I felt there were fewer and more scattered.

Also, I participated with my 10-year-old and 7-year-old children. To see the dolphins, it's quite important to jump into the sea from the boat quickly, but since I had to take care of the kids, I didn't have much time to look under the water. In the end, I only saw the shadows of dolphins a little way off.

The Japanese female guide and the crew on the boat were all fun people, so I was very satisfied with that.

If I were to make a recommendation, it would be: 1) Participate in the earliest tour possible, and 2) Join with adults or older children only.

If you want to show small children the dolphins, I think a dolphin watching tour from the boat without snorkeling would be more enjoyable than a plan that includes snorkeling.

11:00出航プランに参加しました。以前は早朝出航のプランに参加し、イルカがたくさんいましたが、今回はまばらで数が少なかった気がします。

また、今回１０歳と７歳の子供連れで参加しました。イルカを見るためには、スピード勝負で、船から真っ先に海に飛びこむことが結構大切ですが、子供のケアをしなければならないので、海の下を覗いている余裕があまりありませんでした。結局、少しだけ遠くにイルカの魚影が影のように見えただけでした。

ガイドしてくれた日本人の女性や、船のクルーはみんな楽しい人たちばかりなので、そこは非常に満足しています。

おすすめするとすれば、①極力朝一のツアーに参加すること、②大人または大きな子供だけで参加すること、です。

もし、小さな子供にイルカを見せてあげたい！という方は、イルカとシュノーケリングするプランではなく、シュノーケリングはせずに、船の上からイルカウォッチングするツアーの方が、楽しめると思います。

It was a wonderful plan where one child could join for free when participating with three family members, and it included transportation. The park opened at 10:30, and the return bus was at 15:00, so the stay felt a bit short. Since the closing time is much later, I wish we could stay a little longer.

家族3人で参加すると子供1人分が無料で、しかも送迎付きとの嬉しいプランでした。10時半開園で帰りのバスは15時だった為、滞在時間が少し物足りない感じでした。閉園時間はずっと遅いので、もう少し長く滞在出来ればいいのに、と思います。

We used this service for our honeymoon. The small boat was packed with about 40 adults and around 5 instructors. No matter how much profit is at stake, that was terrible. I am a diver, and even on boats of similar size, the limit is 10 people.

There was hardly any space to sit, and of course, there were beginners in snorkeling, so when we spotted dolphins, everyone was flailing around in the water, and the dolphins quickly disappeared. It was handled in a way that made it feel like just being lucky to see them once! Therefore, I do not recommend this company for those hoping for a leisurely dolphin swim.

The camera fees were also exorbitant, with still images costing $60 and both still images and videos costing $100, which is shocking. Additionally, although it was optional, there was also a charge for the wetsuit. There was only one photographer for 40 people. When I checked the photos after returning home, despite paying a high price, I only had about 20 photos of myself. I am not satisfied with this.

I believe that if they reduced the capacity to around 20 people and added another photographer, the tour would be much better. I hope for improvements.

I was truly happy to see wild dolphins, even just once. For my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to use a different tour company.

Thank you.

今回ハネムーンで利用しました。
小さな船に大人40人とインストラクター約5人がぎゅうぎゅう詰めでした。
いくら利益の為とはいえ、あれはひどいです。私はダイバーですが、ダイビングでは同じような大きさの船でも10人が限度です。

座るところを探してもないぐらいの押込み具合で、もちろんシュノーケリング初めての方もいらっしゃいますので、イルカを見つけると、海上でバタバタし、イルカもすぐにいなくなりました。一目見れただけでラッキーだね！という捌き方なので、ゆっくりドルフィンスイムを希望の方にはこちらの会社はオススメ致しません。

カメラ撮影も高額で、静止画で60ドル、静止画&動画は100ドルと驚きの価格です。その上任意ですが、ウェットスーツ代も取られます。
カメラマンは40人に対して、1人だけです。帰国後に写真を確認すると、高額を支払ったにもかかわらず、やはり自身の写真は20枚前後です。これには納得がいきません。

定員数を20人程にし、カメラマンをもう一人増やせば、もっとよりよいツアーになると思います。改善されることを希望致します。


野生のイルカを一目でも見ることが出来たのは本当に嬉しかったです。次回のハワイ観光では他のツアー会社を利用しようと思います。

ありがとうございました。

I joined from Waikiki by bus. The hotel pickup in the morning takes a surprisingly long time because the driver attaches wristbands to each person individually. Food and drinks are not allowed on site, so if you bring them, you have to throw them away. It's a facility that is quite satisfactory for elementary school kids to enjoy the slides!

Waikikiからバスで参加しました。朝のホテルピックアップで運転手さんが一人一人にリストバンドを取り付けるので意外と時間がかかります。現地は食べ物、飲み物の持込み禁止なので、持っていくと捨てなければいけません。
小学生ぐらいがスライダーで遊ぶには十分満足の施設です！

I was very anxious about participating with my 4-year-old child who can't swim, but the staff said, "I'll take good care of you, so you just enjoy yourself," which I was really grateful for. They held my daughter securely both in the water and on the boat, and she seemed to feel safe.

The other people were also friendly and would check in on us, creating an easy-going atmosphere where it was comfortable to ask questions.

And we encountered dolphins! At a distance of about two meters! We came across a group of about eight, and two of them swam alongside me. They looked directly into my eyes, and I looked back at them… it was an unexpected moment of eye contact! It may have been a very brief time, but it felt like we were together for a long time in the blue sea, and I will never forget that memory. It was an event that made me realize that even in middle age, there are still things that can move me so deeply.

We also met a sea turtle. It was swimming leisurely and had an impressive presence.

I recommend renting a wetsuit. The first boat departs at 7:30 AM, and the wind after getting out of the water can be quite cold. My husband, who has a bit more body fat, didn’t seem cold at all, but my child and I felt chilly even in wetsuits. Also, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication. The prestigious Dolphin University uses a double-hulled boat, so it doesn't rock much, but it's a good precaution just in case you start to feel unwell.

4歳の泳げない子どもを連れての参加でしたので、非常に不安でしたが、スタッフの方が「私がちゃんとケアするから、あなたはしっかり楽しんで」と言ってくださり、本当にありがたかったです。
実際、娘を海の中でも船の上でもしっかりと抱きかかえてくれて、娘も安心していたようです。
他の方々も、ことあるごとに声をかけてくださるし、何かあれば聞きやすいフレンドリーな雰囲気です。

そしてイルカ、出会えましたよ！　しかも２メートルくらいの至近距離で！　8頭くらいの群れと出会ったのですが、うち2頭が私と並行に泳いでくれたんです。そして私の目をじっと見て、私も彼らの目を見て…まさかのアイコンタクト！　それはとても短い時間だったのでしょうが、音が一瞬聞こえなくなり、青い海のなかでとても長い間一緒にいたような気がしました。一生忘れられない思い出です。中年になっても、こんなに感動できることがまだあったのかと思うくらいの出来事でした。

ウミガメ先生にも出会えましたよ。ゆったりと泳いでらして、すごい貫禄でした。

ウェットスーツのレンタルはおススメです。第1便だと7時半出港ですから、水から上がったあとの風はかなり冷たいです。肉付きのよい夫は全然寒くなかったようですが、私と子どもはウェットスーツを着ていても寒かったです。
それから、酔い止めのお薬の持参をおススメします。名門イルカ大学は双頭船なのでさほど揺れませんが、気分が悪くなってはもったいないので念のためのお守りです。

I participated with my son. Since we used it a few days before summer vacation, my son, who is 10 years old, was the only child, but both adults and children enjoyed it.

It's quite a physically demanding tour, but it's fine for kids. Even those who can't swim were able to enjoy it with the support of the staff. I was thrilled to swim with dolphins on my third attempt. The place where we first dove was astonishingly beautiful, and that alone was moving. I also got to swim with sea turtles, and we had a lot of fun with sea kayaking, slides, and stand-up paddleboarding.

My son also had a great time playing with the staff. The hamburgers were excellent.

There were a few people who got seasick, so it's essential to take motion sickness medication if you participate. Even though my son and I usually don't get seasick, we took it just in case, and I think that was the right decision.

I purchased photos for $65 on a USB. If you download them, it's $60. There are about 500 photos from the entire tour that day.

息子と2人で参加しました。夏休みの数日前に利用したためか、子どもは10才のうちの息子のみでしたが、大人も子どもも楽しめました。

けっこう体力がいるツアーですが、子どもでも大丈夫。泳げない方もスタッフの方のフォローで楽しんでました。３回目のチャレンジでイルカと泳げて感激しました。始めにダイブした場所は海が驚くほどキレイで、それだけでも感動。海亀とも泳げて、シーカヤックやスライダー、サップもできてホントに楽しかったです。

息子もスタッフの方に沢山遊んでもらって良かったです。ハンバーガーも絶品でした。

船酔いでダウンの方も数名いらっしゃったので、参加の際は酔い止めは必須です。普段は酔わない私達親子も念のため飲んで行きましたが、正解だったと思います。

写真は65ドルでUSBを購入しました。ダウンロードだと60ドルです。その日のツアー全体の写真が500枚くらいになります。

The sixth-grade boy was very satisfied. As others have mentioned, I didn't have high expectations for the BBQ. I thought we would be grilling and eating raw meat, which would have been disappointing. However, the meat (beef and chicken) was delicious.

On the day of our visit, it seemed like there were about 200 to 300 local elementary school students on a field trip, so the wait times were long. We couldn't go on all the slides, but the kids were very happy.

We had a nearly private lesson for bodyboarding in the wave pool, but since the waves weren't as high as those in the ocean, I think experienced boarders might find it lacking. However, the kids were thrilled.

We couldn't take advantage of the free Wi-Fi because we booked just a few days before our departure date. I recommend making reservations early.

小学生６年４年の男の子は大満足。
他の方も記載あるようにBBQは期待してませんでした。実際に生の肉を焼いて食べるのだと思ったらガッカリされると思います。しかし美味しいお肉(牛肉、鶏肉)でした。
当日は遠足らしく地元の小学生が200~300人程の団体できてましたので並ぶ時間は長かったです。
全部のスライダーは行けませんでしたが子供達は大満足でした。
ボディーボードにレッスンはほぼ貸し切り状態になっての波のプールでボディーボードをしましたが実際に海でやるような高い波ではないので一回でもされている経験者からしたら物足りないと思いますが子供達は大喜びでした。
無料特典のWi-Fiは予約した日が出発日の数日前だった為に受けられませんでした。予約するのは早めにすることをお勧めします。

We participated with my wife and our three daughters, who are in fifth grade, third grade, and kindergarten. Initially, we considered an all-inclusive plan, but since the price was almost 1.5 times higher and we had a larger group, we opted for a plan that only included transportation and park admission. The food and drinks inside the park are indeed more expensive compared to outside, but the portions are large enough that one item can serve two children. One large drink is also sufficient for our family of five. I believe the all-inclusive option is unnecessary unless you're part of a university sports team group. Both the kids and I had a great time in the park. From what I observed, it seemed that the kids enjoyed this much more than swimming at the beach.

小5、小3、年長の娘3人、妻と私の5名で参加でした。最初にフル込みのプランと悩みましたが、価格がほぼ1.5倍なのと人数が多いため送迎とパーク入園のみのプランにしました。パーク内の飲食は、外と比べると確かに高めですが分量が多いため一つで子供２人分はいけました。飲み物もラージサイズ一つで家族五人分はいけるのでこちらも一個で十分です。フル込みは、大学の運動部のグループでなければ、不要だと思いました。パーク内で子供もわたしもすごく楽しめました。見てると、子供にとってはビーチで泳ぐよりは、こちらの方が楽しそうでした。

It's expensive, but I signed up for a plan that includes transportation. There are pizzas and hamburgers available on-site for about $10. I had those, and they were sufficient. There are a lot of slides, and I rode them all! It was so much fun!

I noticed that while some slides were empty just a moment ago, they suddenly had long lines, while others that were crowded earlier became available. I think it's a good idea to ride the ones that are less crowded. The big slide has both four-person and two-person floats, and I believe the green one is for two people.

If you just stand in line, everyone is waiting for the yellow four-person float, so two-person groups can get the green float by skipping ahead a bit. This way, your turn will come up quickly. There was no guidance, so I ended up standing in line.

It was great because I could play without it being too crowded! The showers are cold water. Please be careful as the lockers are small.

高いですが、送迎付きのプランで申し込み。
現地で10ドルくらいでピザやハンバーガーあります。
それ食べました。十分です。
スライダーがたくさんあって乗りまくりました！楽しすぎました！
スライダーはさっきまで空いてたのに急にすごい並んでると思いきや、さっきまで混んでた方が空いてたりするので、うまくすいてるやつから乗るといいと思います。
デカスラは、四人用と二人用の浮き輪があって、確か緑が二人用。
普通に並んでると四人用の黄色の浮き輪をみんな並んでるので二人組は緑色の浮き輪を横抜かし的な形でもらって行くことになります。
そーするとすぐ順番来ますよ。
なんの案内もないので、列に並んじゃってました。
混みすぎずにあそびまわれるので、最高でした！シャワーは水です。
ロッカーは小さいので気をつけてください。

On July 12, I participated with my 6th-grade daughter. The pickup was smooth, and since we arrived early, we waited about 20 minutes at the entrance. Waiting in the blazing summer sun without any shade was quite tough. After checking our bags, we entered. We were allowed to bring one unopened plastic bottle per person.

We used a smaller locker. I had heard that only cards could be used, but it turned out that cash was accepted for $13. I had a waterproof cover for my phone hanging around my neck, along with a card and about $50 in cash, so I might not have needed to rent a locker for just a towel and a change of clothes. There were plenty of chairs, so everyone left their belongings and went off to play.

Since we only had a plan for pickup and entrance fees, we bought a hamburger and fries set for about $10 for lunch. I wasn't expecting much, but it was really delicious! It was around 12:30, and we didn't have to wait long to buy it.

The attractions require you to carry your own float and climb quite a steep slope and stairs to slide down, which is pretty tiring, but it was a lot of fun and something you can't find in Japan. It was bustling with local kids during summer vacation.

The stairs and slopes were hot on bare feet, but beach sandals tended to slip off when sliding down, so marine shoes might have been a better choice.

7月12日小学6年生の娘と2人で参加。ピックアップはスムーズで、早めに着いたので入り口で20分くらい待ちました。真夏の太陽の下日陰もなく並んで待つのはかなり辛かったです。カバンの中身チェックの後入場。無開封のペットボトル1人1本なら持込OKです。
ロッカーは小さい方を使用。カードしか使えないと聞いていたのですが13ドル現金使用でした。私は携帯の防水カバーを首から下げてカード1枚と現金を50ドルほど入れていたのでタオルと着替えだけならロッカー借りなくても良かったかも。椅子がたくさんあるのでみんな荷物置いて遊びに行っていました。
ピックアップと入場料のみのプランだったのでランチは10ドルくらいのハンバーガーとポテトのセットを購入。期待していなかったけどとても美味しかったです^_^12時半くらいでしたがそんなに待たずに買えました。
アトラクションは自分で浮き輪を抱えてかなりの坂道と階段を上がって滑り降りる仕組みになっているのでかなり疲れますが日本にはない
アトラクションでとても楽しかったです♪
夏休みで地元の子供達で賑わってました。
裸足だと階段や坂道あがるのに熱いですがビーチサンダルは滑り降りるときに脱げてしまうのでマリンシューズだとよかったかも。

The weather was great, and the waves were calm, so as soon as we set sail, we encountered a large pod of dolphins! It was amazing to see dolphins coming from both directions! After that, we went snorkeling at a sea turtle spot, where we saw about four or five sea turtles, and our guide took some wonderful photos for us! The hamburger we had at the end was really delicious. The guides were all cheerful, and it was a very enjoyable and fulfilling tour!

お天気も良く、波も少ない日で、出航してすぐ沢山のイルカの群れに会えました！あっちからもこっちからもイルカがきて感動しました！その後ウミガメのスポットでシュノーケリング、ウミガメも4、5匹いて、ガイドさんが素敵な写真を撮ってくれました！最後に食べたハンバーガーはとっても美味しかったです。ガイドさん達はみんな明るく、とても楽しくて、充実したツアーでした！

I visited in early December. Although it was a bit chilly, there were very few customers due to the season, so I could ride any slider as much as I wanted. It wouldn't have been like this during the peak season. There are also rides with height restrictions, so please be mindful of that.

12月上旬の利用です。
少々肌寒さはあるものの、季節柄お客さんが極めて少なく、
どのスライダーも乗り放題。オンシーズンだったらこうは
行かなかったでしょう。身長制限がある乗り物もあるので、
それだけ気をつけて下さい。

The feedback from users was very helpful. I hope more tours will be added in the future. I will apply again next time!

利用者の声がとても参考になりました。今後、他のツアーも増えてくればいいですね。次回もこちらから申し込みます！

I'm glad I was able to see the dolphins, but I felt that the time spent on other activities (like the staff's performance) was a bit wasted compared to the time swimming with the dolphins. I think it would have been better to visit a few more spots to increase the time spent swimming with the dolphins.

イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外（スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等）の時間が勿体なかったかな？何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。

It was an awesome experience. The crew was very friendly and nice. The bus was nice and new and comfortable. I however did get a little sea sick so I would recommend taking motion sickness pills to help. Also I would bring a towel

It might require quite a bit of stamina. I think it would be tough if you're not used to exercising. However, I forget my fatigue and desperately chase after the dolphins. The tiredness hits me later (laughs). I was a bit distant from the dolphins, but it was an emotional experience.

結構体力が必要かも？普段から運動していないときついと思います。だけど、疲れていることを忘れ必死にイルカを追っかけますので。あとで疲れが来ます(笑)
イルカとはある程度距離がありましたが、感動しました。

I was worried about not being able to see any dolphins, but I ended up seeing a lot of them. I was so absorbed in dolphin watching that before I knew it, my husband and I had separated while watching. It was also fun dancing on the boat!

イルカに会えなかったら？と不安もありましたが、たくさんのイルカに会えました
イルカ鑑賞に夢中で、気付けば夫婦バラバラになって見てました。笑
船の上でのダンスも楽しくて良かったです

Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the dolphins on my first attempt, but on my second try, I was able to meet them successfully! The staff were all cheerful, and I had a wonderful time!

１回目は残念ながらイルカとは会えませんでしたが、２回目のチャレンジで無事会えることができました！スタッフの方も陽気な方ばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！

I thought I wouldn't need a pool while in Hawaii, but I'm glad I went! Overall, there were no wait times, and I was able to enjoy myself smoothly. The lunch was also better than at nearby restaurants. I want to go again the next time I visit Hawaii.

ハワイに来てまでプールと思っていましたが、行って良かったです！
全体的に待ち時間も無くスムーズに遊べたのと、ランチもその辺のレストランより美味しかったです。
またハワイに行く時は、行きたいです。

This time, my wife, who can't swim, wanted to take on the challenge and participated! However, she gave up right after jumping in (^^;

Even so, we were able to enjoy a wonderful time on the boat with the best performances and the attentive service from the crew.

今回、泳げない妻がチャレンジしたいと参加しました❗
が
やはり、飛び込んですぐにギブアップ(^^;

それでも船上で最高のパフォーマンスやクルーの細やかなサービスに楽しい一時を過ごす事ができました。

[About the BBQ Lunch]
I thought the BBQ would be grilled on a net until the day before, but after reading everyone's reviews the night before, I saw comments saying it was just [sliced meat]. I had no expectations at all. Indeed, there were sliced beef and chicken available, and it wasn't a BBQ in the traditional sense, but the taste was delicious! I think I wasn't disappointed because I had low expectations! There were also yakisoba, salad, and fruit available!

[About the Sliders]
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ride all the sliders with a 3:00 PM pickup, but since each slider was not separated and there was hardly any waiting, I was able to try them all! You can understand from the website that when the slider next to one is open, that slider will close for 30 minutes... and they open alternately! In the morning, there was no waiting at all, and it was smooth, but it started to get a bit crowded in the afternoon, and I had to wait a little (still only about 5 to 10 minutes). If you want to ride twice, it might be better to do so while it's still open! Also, there is a slider called Shaka that drops from almost a 90-degree angle, and if you don't keep your neck strong, it can really hurt your neck. I was fine the first time, but on the second ride, my neck got jostled, and now I feel like I have whiplash...!

[Other Advice]
- The concrete below is hot, so don't leave your flip-flops in the locker (the small locker costs $13, can be opened and closed, and was spacious enough for two people's belongings). It's better to wear them down to the slider. Most sliders have floats or inner tubes placed underneath, and you carry them yourself up to the ride. Everyone was casually taking off their shoes near where the floats were and heading up!
- I was wondering if I could take my smartphone on the slider, but I had it in a waterproof case hanging around my neck, and no one said anything. (I’m not sure if you can take pictures while on the slider...)

My flight was canceled on the way there, and I had booked this tour for the second day, but I couldn't make the 9:00 hotel pickup. I sent an email to Veltra at night, and they responded immediately (I thought I wouldn't get a reply since it was outside of business hours, but they replied late at night and even called me the next morning). They successfully handled the schedule change right before the cancellation/change deadline. I have used Veltra many times for various overseas trips, and it is truly convenient and cost-effective! Thank you very much!!

［BBQランチについて］
BBQは前日まで網で焼いて食べるBBQだと思っていたのですが、前日の夜に皆さんの口コミを読んだら［細切れの肉が置いてあるだけ］
と書かれていて、全く期待してなかったです。
確かに細切れのビーフとチキンが置いてありそれをバイキング形式で取る形でBBQではなかったですが、味は美味しかったですよ(^^)期待してなかったからガッカリしなかったんだと思います！他には焼きそばとサラダ、フルーツが置いてありました！
［スライダーについて］
15:00ピックアップで全部スライダー乗れるかなーと不安でしたが、中は一つ一つのスライダーが離れておらず、また並ぶ事も殆どないので全部制覇出来ました！
HP読んだらわかると思うのですが、スライダーは隣のスライダーが空いている時は隣のスライダーが30分閉まる、、、という形で交互に開く形でした！
午前中は全く並ぶ事なくスムーズでしたが、午後からは少し混み始めて少し並びました(それでも5〜10分くらい)2回乗りたい！と思ったら空いているうちに乗ってた方がいいかもしれません！
また、シャカというほぼ90度の角度から浮き輪に乗って落ちるスライダーがあるのですが、首にしっかり力を入れて置かないと、首がやられます。
私は1回目は平気だったのですが2回目で首が持っていかれ、むちうちのような状態になっています、、、、！
［その他アドバイス］
・下のコンクリートは暑いので、ビーサンはロッカーに預けず(ロッカーは小が13ドル、開け閉め可能、2人分の荷物余裕でした)
スライダーの下まで履いていった方がいいです。
殆どのスライダーの下に、浮き輪とかフロートが置いてあり、それを自分で持って乗り場まで上がります。浮き輪置いてある所の近くにみんな適当に脱いで上まで上がっていました！
・スマホ、持ってスライダー乗れるのかな？と思っていましたが、首からぶら下げる防水のケースに入れていたら特に何も言われませんでした。(スライダー中に撮影していいかまでは分かりません、、、)

行きの飛行機が欠航になり、このツアーは2日目に予約していたのですが、9:00のホテルピックアップには間に合わなくなったため、ベルトラさんに夜メールを送っていたらすぐにメールの返事をくださり(夜営業時間外だったので返事はすぐには来ないだろうと思っていたら、深夜に返事をくださり翌朝電話までして頂きました)
キャンセル・変更期限ギリギリの所で無事に日程の変更手続きしてくださいました。
ベルトラさんはこれまで何度も色々な海外旅行の際に利用させて頂いていますが、本当に便利でお得です(^^)
ありがとうございました！！

We had a great morning cruise with Dolphins and You. The local crew (certified life guards and professional entertainers!) were very friendly and full of energy. They explained everything in both English and Japanese since there were quite a large number of Japanese tourists on our 40 person tour. There was music and dancing on the way to the spinner dolphin site. We sat at the back of the boat and enjoyed the sun and sea air; thank goodness we had lots of sunscreen! I wear glasses and there were prescription masks on the boat so I could see everything clearly.

The crew-led Hawaiian chant and orchid offering when we entered the dolphin site brought us good luck. The crew went in the water with us and pointed out several pods of dolphins swimming right by. I wanted to stay with the dolphins longer, but we had another scheduled stop. At the snorkeling site, a sea turtle swam right under our group and there were lots of fish all around. The inflatable water slide, “surfboard” and kayak added to the fun. For lunch we had cheeseburgers on taro buns with bags of chips — very tasty. The crew sang and danced a couple of hulas on the way back; a perfect ending to a great morning!

We drove from our hotel, arrived at the Waianae Boat Harbor early, and were a little concerned when we didn’t see any signs for Dolphins and You. However, a bus with Dolphins and You on the side pulled into the parking lot right where they said to meet at the specified meeting time. Be sure to take Dramamine if you think you might get motion sickness. Several people on the cruise got sick, even though I didn’t think it was very rough. I took a Dramamine before we left on the Dolphins and You cruise and was fine (I had gotten sick on a previous snorkel trip to Molokini off of Maui). Definitely APPLY SUNSCREEN early and often...the sun is very strong on the water.

We’ve been on snorkeling cruises in the past (some out of Waianae Boat Harbor) but never with this company. We visit Hawaii often (my wife was born and raised in the islands) we view island activities with a critical eye. This was a super dolphin/snorkel trip. The cruise is on a smaller boat, which has the advantage of offering a smaller group of people, a more intimate experience, and a little more adventurous ride - I like all three. Staff on these boats are there to 1. Offer safety 2. Offer service and 3. Offer fun and adventure. The Dolphin’s and You staff were excellent on all counts. I’ve seen the “fun” part on other boats get a little smarmy, but the staff on this boat really did a great job of encouraging people to participate and enjoy themselves without being overly “slick” or pushy. They also had some talented people who shared music I found enjoyable.
I take my own pictures with underwater stills and video. The videographer/photographer on the trip did a super job and was kind enough to show me some great shots while still attending to everyone on board. I wish I could say that about all the snorkeling/watching tours we’ve been on.
Overall I’d say this was a really good trip - for anyone - experienced or novice. Tips: If you have motion sickness, or aren’t sure if you have motion sickness, take dramamine. Do it. Take sunscreen - Use it. If you’re not familiar with photography (above and below water) leave your gear at home. Experience the trip and allow the professional the ship provides offer you some of the best shots you’ll ever see - most likely better images than you can take yourself. Fooling with gear and worrying about taking pictures, will detract from the memories you can make just being in the water and seeing the amazing things the crew will show you.
There are lifetime memories you can take away from a half-day trip like this. It might *seem* pricey to some, but I assure you that it is worth every cent and you’ll be ready for more.

We gathered at the hotel entrance at 5:55 AM. Since it was June, which is typically a low season, there were about 20 participants, which the guide mentioned was about half the usual number. I felt that having a smaller group made the day more enjoyable.

We traveled by bus to the port (about an hour), and during that time, the guide's stories and videos were so interesting that there was no time to sleep. After waiting for about 15 minutes upon arrival at the port, we boarded the boat. The crew members were introduced, and we set off.

On this day, perhaps due to the strong winds, the waves were high, and the boat rocked quite a bit, causing a few people to feel unwell. About 20 minutes after departing, we had our first encounter with dolphins. We spotted a pod about 10 meters ahead, so we put on our goggles and fins and jumped in together. Unfortunately, during the first jump, the dolphins swam away, so we couldn't swim with them.

We returned to the boat and searched for another pod. About 15 minutes later, we found another group and jumped in again. This time, we successfully located the pod, and around 10 dolphins swam right beneath me. It was an unprecedented experience, and it felt truly moving to be swimming alongside them. We all shared our joy as we returned to the boat.

Next was snorkeling in search of sea turtles. After about a 20-minute boat ride, we jumped in at a spot where sea turtles are easy to find. Within just a few minutes, we spotted a turtle and observed it from a distance. After that, a professional photographer took various poses of us. We could purchase all the photos from the professional photographer on the way back (data for $60, USB for $65).

After returning to the boat, we had almost free time. We could eat the cheeseburgers made by the captain, snack on chips, do stand-up paddleboarding, or kayak. Most people chose to relax and eat on the boat.

Once everything was finished, we danced hula on the boat while heading back to the port. After arriving at the port, we took a short break before boarding the bus back to Waikiki. Most people were asleep on the bus.

The encounter rate with dolphins is said to be 90%, but we were fortunate to encounter them quickly, so I didn't feel the discomfort of the boat ride too much and was able to have a valuable experience.

5時55分にホテルの入り口に集合でした。
6月ということもあり、閑散期なのか、参加者は20名程度で、ガイドさん曰く、いつもの半分くらいの人数だったようです。1日を通じて少人数のほうが過ごしやすいと感じました。
みんなでバスで港へ移動（約1時間）し、その間もガイドさんのお話や映像が面白いので、寝る暇はありません。
港に着いてから15分くらい待機して、船に乗り込みます。クルーメンバーが紹介されて出発です。
この日は風が強いせいか波が高く、船はかなり揺れたので、体調が悪くなってしまうひとも2.3人いました。
船を出して20分くらいで1回目のイルカとの遭遇でした。10メートルくらい先にイルカの群れが見えたので、ゴーグルやフィンを付けてみんなで飛び込んで群れの方に向かいます。1回目の飛び込みではイルカの群れが逃げてしまったので、実際に一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
船に戻って、また群れを探し、15分後くらいにまた群れを発見し飛び込みました。今度はうまく群れを見つけ、自分の泳ぐ真下を10頭くらいのイルカが泳いで通りました。今までにない体験で、ほんとに一緒に泳いでいるようで感動的な瞬間でした。みんなで喜びを分かち合いながら船に戻ります。
次はウミガメ探しのシュノーケリングです。20分くらい船で移動して、ウミガメの見つけやすいポイントでみんなで飛び込みます。飛び込んで、3分もしないうちにウミガメを見つけ、少し遠くから眺めます。その後、プロのカメラマンの方がいろいろなポーズで写真を撮ってくれます。プロのカメラマンの写真はは帰りに全て購入することができます。（データは60ドル、USBは65ドル）
みんなで船に戻った後はほぼ自由時間でした。船長が作るチーズバーガーを食べるもよし、チップスを食べるもよし、スタンディングパドルをするもよし、カヌーを漕ぐもよし、基本的には船上で食事をして休む人が多かったです。
すべてが終わって船でフラダンスを踊りながら港へ帰ります。
港へ着いてからは少し休憩してバスに乗り込み、ワイキキへ戻ります。バスの中では、ほとんどの方が眠っていました。
イルカとの遭遇率は90パーセントらしいですが、本当にすぐイルカとの遭遇できたので、船のつらさもそこまで感じずに、貴重な体験をすることができました。