All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

It was as good as I expected. The waves and wind were calm on the day, but there were a few people who got seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must. For lunch, it was not BBQ but a cheese bar. (The bread had taro in it.)

予想していたぐらいの良さです。当日は波も風も穏やかでしたが、船で寄っている人が何人かいたので、酔い止めは必需品です。お昼はＢＢＱではなくチーズバーがです。（パンはタロイモが入っていた）

We gathered in front of the designated hotel at 9 AM and took a bus. We went with a BBQ plan. Each tube had its own designated float, but many people ended up having to line up again because it wasn't strictly enforced, so be careful. You can tell which float is which by looking around.

There are about six different types of tubes, but they were split into two groups, and you have to use the designated float. However, there were no prior instructions, which made it a bit confusing. Many people were lining up again, and there wasn't much effort to communicate properly. Well, this is America, after all (laughs). The lack of motivation from the staff is something that would be unthinkable in Japan, but if you accept that this is America, you can enjoy it a lot (laughs).

The BBQ lunch buffet was not what I expected; I thought we would be able to BBQ ourselves, but it was more of a "buffet style where you can freely take the BBQ ingredients." Well, as long as it's tasty, that's what matters (laughs). The ingredients were decent, and I enjoyed them reasonably well. If you're a light eater, there are also regular places where you can just line up and buy food, so that might be a good option too. The all-you-can-drink option also required lining up, so I only used it once.

We gathered at 3 PM and took the bus back. The short duration of the stay was a downside, but I enjoyed the experience itself.

朝の9時に指定されたホテル前に集合してバスで行く。BBQ付きプランで行った。各チューブでそれぞれ専用のウキワを使うのだが、徹底してなくて並び直す羽目になる人が結構いたので要注意。周りを見ればどのウキワなのかがわかる。
いろんなパターンのチューブが6種類くらいあるが、２手に分かれていたりして、指定のウキワを使わなけりゃいけないのですが、事前の説明書きなどが無くてややこしい。
並び直す人が結構いて、ちゃんと伝える努力ってものがないですねー。まぁ、ここはアメリカですからねぇ(笑)　バイトの兄ちゃんのやる気のなさなど日本ではありえない運営体制ですが、アメリカなんで致し方ないと達観すれば大いに楽しめるでしょう（爆）
BBQランチ食べ放題は、BBQできるのかと思いきや・・・「BBQされてる食材をビュッフェ形式で自由に取る」って形態のものでした。まぁ美味しく食べられればそれでいいんですけど(笑)まぁまぁな食材があり、まぁまぁ普通においしくいただきました。小食の方ならこのプランでなくても、普通に並んで購入するところもありますのでそちらでもよろしいかと。ドリンク飲み放題もいちいちならばにゃいかんので1回しか使わなかった。
15時集合でバスに乗って帰った。滞在時間が少なすぎるのが難点だが、内容そのものは楽しめましたよ。

My wife went separately, so I took my two sons (15 and 10 years old) with me. Having previously visited Adventure Cove in Singapore, Waterbom in Bali, and domestic spots like Shibamasa World and Nagashima Resort, I can't help but compare. The atmosphere here has a tropical vibe, and Waterbom is definitely the best (followed by Adventure Cove). The food is also better at Waterbom (I only know a place called Thaitalian, but it's definitely delicious). The water slides are best at Adventure Cove. I remember queuing multiple times for the incredible slide called the Riptide Rocket (please check the website for details). I think it's the same one that recently made its debut in Japan at NESTA Kobe! So, while the slides at Wet 'n' Wild felt pretty standard, the speed and lateral G-forces provided a thrill, and the kids tried them multiple times. The wave pool had some seriously intense waves that could almost make you feel like you were drowning if you weren't careful, which was a lot of fun. I think the kids were satisfied, but if the price is the same, I might not choose this place again.

妻は別行動のため、息子たち2人（１５歳と１０歳）で行ってきました。
過去にシンガポールのアドベンチャーコーブ、バリのウォーターボム、国内なら芝政、ナガシマリゾートなどで遊んだことがあるので比較してしまいますが、雰囲気は南国っぽい感じで断然ウォーターボム（次にアドベンチャーコーブ）、食事もウォーターボム（確実にうまいです。Thaitalianという店しか知りませんが）、ウォータースライダーはアドベンチャーコーブですね。リップタイドロケットという物凄い（詳細はホームページをご参照ください）スライダーに何回も並んで乗ったのが記憶にあります。最近ネスタ神戸に日本初上陸！と宣伝しているあれだと思います。ですので、ウェットアンドワイルドのスライダーは普通っちゃ普通な感じですが、スピード感と横Gはスリルがあり子供たちは何回もトライしていました。あと波の出るプールの波が油断するとおぼれそうな半端ない激しい波で楽しめました。
子供たちは満足していたので良かったと思いますが、同じ料金なら次はないかも・・です。

We gathered and departed before 6 AM, and the early start was a bit tough. Shortly after setting sail, we spotted a pod of dolphins and began snorkeling. Due to the busy season, there were many participants, and I was the last to enter the water, so I couldn't see any dolphins. Those who went in first were able to see dolphins swimming right in front of them. It seems that to see the moving dolphins, you really need to go early.

After that, we moved to see turtles, as there are rocky areas where they reside. As expected, since they live among the rocks, we were able to see three turtles swimming slowly around the area. One of them came up right in front of me, probably for air, which was surprising. It was within reach. This was great and I think it became a wonderful memory.

朝の６時前に集合して出発、早いのが少し辛い。
出港早々、イルカの群れを発見しシュノーケル開始。
繁忙期の為、参加者が多く、私は最後に海に入るもイルカは見られず。先頭で入った方々は目の前を泳ぐイルカを見れたとの事。やはり移動して行くイルカを見るには早めに行かないと厳しいみたい。
その後はカメを見に移動、こちらはカメが住み着いている岩場があるという事。流石に岩場に住み着いているという事なので、カメが３頭ゆっくりと岩の周りが泳いでいるのが見れました。
その内の１頭が息継ぎの為か目の前まで上がって来てビックリ。もう手の届く距離でした。
これは良いけど想い出になったと思います。

The shuttle service was smooth, and there were various slides that were fun. I was satisfied with the types of slides that are not available in Japan. It was disappointing that outside food and drinks were not allowed.

送迎からスムーズでスライダーも色々あり楽しかったです。日本には無いタイプのスライダーに満足です。持ち込みの飲食が禁止なところが残念でした。

The entry straps are distributed in advance, so it was great to be able to save time and just enter. The kids were really happy. The only downside was that the return time was a bit too early (15:15).

入場のストラップも事前に配られるので、後は入場するのみで時間短縮出来て良かった。
子どももすごく喜んでました。
帰りの時間が少し早すぎるので(15:15)、そこだけが残念だった。

Wet'n'Wild for three consecutive years was consistently fun! My son finally exceeded 120 cm, so there were more slides he could enjoy, and we had a great time. Since we had a rental car, we opted for the plan without transportation. It was a fun day!

3年連続のWet'nWild
安定の楽しさでしたー。息子もやっと120cmを超えて乗れるスライダーが増え、色々楽しめました。
レンタカーだったので送迎無しプランで。
楽しい1日でしたw

I had high expectations, so I was a bit disappointed with the service. I arrived 40 minutes before opening time and had to wait in the blazing sun until the park opened. There were very few shaded areas near the entrance, making it quite tough for small children.

I had made a reservation for a cabana in advance, but the staff initially said there was no reservation. Since it wasn't booked, the person at the reception left their post. After showing the reservation form and negotiating through the wasted time, they finally prepared the cabana for us.

On the positive side, the staff were Japanese, and it was great that each cabana had a dedicated staff member who took drink and food orders without us having to wait. They were very kind!

期待も大きかったので少しサービス面で残念な面がありました。
開園時間よりも40分前に到着しましたが炎天下の中で開園まで待ちぼうけ、入り口付近には屋根が少なく日陰も少ないので小さいお子さんはかなり辛そうでした。
事前にガバナを予約していきましたが現地で予約されていないという対応からはじまり、予約されていないため受付の子が席をはずしてしまいました。その後予約表を見せながら無駄時間と交渉後ようやく用意がされました。
良い点は日本の方でしたがガバナごとに担当者がついて飲み物、食事を待たずに注文できたのは良いですね！とても親切でした！

I struggled a bit with using the fins, and at 65 years old, it was challenging, but it was amazing to see everything twice. The event was changed due to the weather, but I got to see sea turtles twice, and I had a fun day. The female staff and the captain were friendly and great.

足ヒレの使い方が上手く出来なく、65才の私にはハードでしたが2度も見れて最高でした。
天候の状況でイベントが変更になりましたが、海ガメにも2度も会えたし、楽しい1日を過ごせました。
スタッフの女性や船長もフレンドリーで最高でした。

There are Japanese staff members, but the basic staff members are English speakers, so if you don't understand English, you might feel left out. I thought it might have been better to have more university-related staff.

When boarding the boat, it's better to sit in the open back so you can participate in various activities and enjoy yourself.

I applied for photos, but you won't get photographed unless you actively ask for it. During the time to enjoy activities, make sure to go and say, "Please take my picture!"

Many people were feeling seasick. It was nice weather, though. The motion sickness wristbands I bought on the pickup bus were expensive, but I believe they helped my daughters and me not to get sick! Our family usually has a weak constitution.

日本人のスタッフの方もいますが、基本英語のスタッフの方々が楽しい会話をしていますので、英語がわからないと置いてけぼり感を感じます。
大学さん系の方が良かったかなーと思いました。

船に乗るときは屋根のない後方に座ったほうが色々と参加できて楽しめます。

写真を申し込みましたが、積極的にアピールしに行かないと写してもらえません。
アクテビティを楽しむ時間には「写して〜」とアピールしに行きましょう。

かなりの方が船酔いしていました。
良いお天気だったのですが。
ピックアップのバスの中で買った酔い止めのリストバンド、高いですが、我が家の娘達&私が酔わなかったのはこれのおかげだと思います‼︎普段弱い家族なので。

It was my first time participating, and since it was my first tour to see wild dolphins, I had a great time. However, the content was a bit hard for small children, and I felt it was a little dangerous with too many participants, as fins occasionally hit my face.

初めての参加でしたが、野生のイルカに会えるツアーは初めてだったので楽しかったです。
小さい子供にはちょっとハードな内容だったのと、
参加者母数が少々多く、フィンが顔に当たるなどちょっと危険かなと感じました。

There is a similar water park in Tokyo, but we went there at the request of the kids. As expected, the slides were extremely crowded, and it didn't feel enjoyable at all. I don't think we'll go there on our next trip.

東京にも同様のウォーターパークがありますが、子供の希望により行きました。ある程度予測できたことですが、スライダー類はとにかく混んでいて、楽しいという感じではありませんでした。次回の旅行では、まず行かないと思います。

Waianae Beach
The ocean was very clear, and I was truly impressed.
I was able to see many dolphins. Their sounds were also audible, and they were really cute.

Makaha Beach
I went snorkeling and saw many sea turtles and small fish swimming around.
Makaha Beach felt like a place that wasn't a typical tourist spot; it was a laid-back beach that I definitely want to visit again.
After enjoying snorkeling at this beach, you can also try stand-up paddleboarding.

Stand-up paddleboarding was exciting and fun, but there was a bit of a rotation system with the vibe of "Okay, you did one round. You stood up! (Next!)", so I felt there was a bit less freedom.

Even so! I thought it was truly valuable to have that much fun and relax just in the morning.

It had a different atmosphere compared to the typical spots like Waikiki, North Shore, and Kailua. I think it's a direction that we don't often go to on our own, but I highly recommend it. I'm really glad I participated!

イルカ・ワイアナエビーチ
海がとてもクリアで感動しました。
たくさんのイルカを見ることができました。
鳴き声も聞こえたりして、本当に可愛かったです。

カメさん・マカハビーチ
海ガメや小さな魚がたくさん泳いでいるところをシュノーケルしました。
マカハビーチは、観光地！という感じではない、
のんびりとしたビーチでぜひまた行きたい思う場所でした。
ここのビーチでシュノーケリングを楽しんだ後はサップができます。

サップは盛り上がって楽しかったのですが、交代制で
「はい、１周したね。立てたね！（次！）」という雰囲気が
なんとな～くあったので
自由度が少なかったように思います。

それでも！午前中だけであれだけ楽しめてのんびり過ごせて本当に価値があると思いました。

ワイキキ・ノースショア・カイルアなど定番のスポットとは一味ちがう雰囲気でした。なかなか自分たちの足では行くことが少ない方面だと思うのですが、すごくお勧めです。本当に参加してよかった！

Bob and Akima picked us up at 7.25 am outside Hawaiian Prince Hotel, then picked up 2 other groups of 3 making 8 of us. We drove out of Waikiki for around 20 mins with interesting commentary about Hawaii from Akima before reaching our first stop - a beautiful picturesque beach where it"s possible to see dolphins. Akima spoke Japanese so stayed with the 6 Japanese people leaving Bob to me and my friend. Bob told us a lot about the area and if you want to know more about surfing then Bob's your man. We then moved on to a small group of shops where we bought items for our picnic lunch later.
We next went to a Kaneana,(Makua cave) a very old sea cave with many legends attached to it. Bob was a great storyteller telling us about the legend of the shapeshifter shark man of Makua cave. Then you can explore the cave a bit if you dare!
Next we stopped at the stunning Makaha valley which again has a great legend associated with it and looks like scenery from Kong Island or Jurassic Park.
We were really lucky driving to our next spot as Bob spotted a rare Monk Seal basking on the rocks.
A couple more lovely spots then time for our lunch at Ku'ilioloa Heiau, and then the snorkelling at Pokai Bay. First Bob checked our swimming ability then gave us mask,snorkel and fins plus a life vest. Bob is very patient and stays with you all the time gently encouraging you to explore the sealife. I'm not confident snorkelling but felt very safe with Akima and Bob. We saw corals, beautiful colourful fish and 2 sea turtles.
It was a really great day which we would definitely recommend to anyone wishing to see a much less touristy authentic side of Oahu, the scenery is just beautiful and excellent snorkelling. Many thanks to Akima and Bob who made our day special.

We participated as a family of four. It was August, and all participants wore bodysuits. Those who were worried about seasickness purchased seasickness bands (for both wrists). Our family also took seasickness medication, but we wanted to enjoy ourselves, so we bought the bands. (Those without bands seemed to struggle with nausea!) We put on our snorkeling gear and jumped into the sea, following the person in front of us. We were lucky to swim with "dolphins," "sea turtles," and "fish" right away. After playing, we had lunch on the boat with hamburgers and fruit, and there was also a hula dance with the staff. Since we had signed up for photos ($60) on the bus ride there, we got to take commemorative pictures with the captain in the ship's upper control room, which made for great memories!

家族４人で参加しました。８月でしたが、参加者全員ボディスーツ着用して船酔いが心配な人は
酔い止めバンド（両手首）を購入しました。我が家も酔い止め薬は服用しましたが、楽しみたいのでバンド購入。（バンドない人は酔って辛そうでした！）シュノーケル道具一式を身に付けいざ、海に。前の人に続いて思い切りドボン！と飛び込み、すぐに「イルカ」「海亀」「魚」と一緒に泳げて、ラッキーでした。あそんだ後は、船上でハンバーガーとフルーツのランチやスタッフと一緒にフラダンスがありました。行きのﾊﾞｽの中で写真（＄６０）申し込んでいたので、船の屋上操縦室でキャプテンと記念撮影や写真も優遇してもらったりしていい記念になりました！

I think I went in August, which is the hottest time of the year. Even so, when the wind blows, it can be quite chilly. You definitely need something to wear over your swimsuit.

I visited on a Sunday in August, and there were quite a few people.

There aren't as many food stalls as in Japanese pools, so you have to wait in line for lunch.

The slides also had a decent line, so I couldn't ride them very much.

At the back, there’s a slide. I didn't initially understand how to line up, but the most popular slide (Rainbow Tube) is for two people or for the red and blue single-rider tubes. If you line up for the green tube, you'll waste time, so be careful. I saw many people having to line up again because of that. I also had to line up again at first...

I stayed for about 5 hours, excluding lunch, which means I spent around 4 hours in the pool. If I say I'm satisfied, then I am, but it's an expensive pool.

I recommend going on a weekday.

8月なので、一番暑い時期に行ったと思います。
それでも、風が吹くとまぁまぁ寒いです。
羽織るものは必要ですね

8月の日曜日に行きましたが、
そこそこ人がいます。

日本のプールほどではありませんが、売店も少ないので、
お昼は並びます。

スライダーもそこそこの行列でそんなに乗れませんでした。

奥にあるスライダー
並び方が最初はわかりませんでしたが、
一番人気のあるスライダー（虹のチューブ）は
2人乗り、または、赤と青の一人乗りチューブ用です。
緑チューブで並ぶと無駄な時間を過ごしますのでお気を付けください。
何人もそれで並びなおしをしているのを見かけました。
そういう私も最初は並びなおしになりましたが…

滞在時間　5時間　お昼ご飯の抜いて約4時間のプールですが、
満足と言えば満足
高いといえば高いプール

平日利用をお勧めします。

It was amazing.
I think it depends on the weather that day, but I encountered a lot of dolphins! The sea turtles also passed right in front of me multiple times, which was touching. However, it was sad to see that the tour guests got too close, making it difficult for the turtles to come up for air...
We also signed up with my grandparents, and people of all ages can enjoy it! I hope we are lucky enough to meet dolphins again next time!

最高でした。
その日その時の天候などに左右されると思いますが、とても沢山のイルカに出会えました！
ウミガメも、目の前を何度も通ってくれて感動。ただ、ツアー客の方々が近づき過ぎてウミガメが息継ぎしにくそうでかわいそうでしたが…
お爺ちゃんお婆ちゃんも一緒に申し込みましたが、どの世代も楽しめます！また次もイルカに出会える運に恵まれますように！

It's smaller in scale than I expected. Also, I wouldn't recommend the all-you-can-eat lunch. The drinks are only carbonated soda, and there are only about four types of food. The pre-made options from the shop are tastier and cheaper, in my opinion.

思ってたより規模が小さいです。
それとランチ食べ放題はお勧めしません。
飲み物は炭酸ジュースのみ。食べ物も4種類くらいしかなく、作りおきで売店の方が美味しいし安いと思います。

My daughter had her first experience seeing sea turtles and dolphins in nature. They came close enough for her to touch them. However, she was a bit scared when it came to jumping into the sea from the boat. The staff on the boat were kind, and we had a great time dancing to music!

For lunch, they packed a hamburger for us since my daughter was sleeping. We enjoyed it deliciously at the hotel.

I also purchased photos, and I was surprised to find there were about 500 images. They were all evenly captured. It was a bit pricey, but I’m glad I bought them. It’s a wonderful memory.

If you participate, keep in mind that renting a wetsuit (for those who want it) costs extra, so it's best to bring some money. Also, just in case, bring motion sickness medication!

I will be going back to enroll in Dolphin University.

娘は人生初の自然のカメ・イルカに会えました。
触れるくらい近くに寄ってきてくれました。
ただ、船から海に降りる際は飛び込みなのですこし怖がっていました。
船ではスタッフさんも親切で楽しく過ごせました。音楽にダンス!!
お昼食のハンバーグは娘が寝ていたため、持ち帰りにしてくれました。
ホテルでおいしく頂きました。
また、写真を購入しましたが500枚くらいデーターがありびっくりしました。
みんな均等に撮れてました。少し高いですが、購入してよかったです。いい思い出です。

こちらを参加する際はウェットスーツ(希望者)でお金がかかるのでお金は持っていった方がいいです。
後は念のため酔い止め!!

また、イルカ大学に入学しにいきます。

Had a blast on this event! Although we did not see dolphins up close, we still saw amazing sea life and beautiful waters! First time snorkeling out this far and it was awesome! Worked up an appetite and the crew hit it off with some tasteful grub!!! Shaka to the crew!!!

My first time in Hawaii. My first time with dolphins!
A friend recommended Dolphin University for swimming with dolphins, so I chose it.
The staff were lively and attentive, checking in with us during the swim, asking, "Are you okay?" which made the tour enjoyable and reassuring.
They explained the precautions in a fun way while being precise, so I was able to listen without getting bored!
I was also glad that I could do the SAP that I wanted!

One thing, it would have been better if the photographer's shutter timing was a bit slower. Some funny faces ended up being shared with the photo buyers, haha.

初めてのHawaii。初めてのイルカでした！
友人がイルカと泳ぐならイルカ大学がいいよと教えてくれ、選びました。
ノリのいいスタッフで、泳いでる最中も『大丈夫〜？？』と細かく気を使ってくださり、楽しく安心してツアーに参加する事ができました。
注意事項なども遊び心を交えながら、かつ的確に説明してくれるので、退屈せずに聞けました！
やりたかったSAPも出来たのでよかったです！

一点、カメラマンさんのシャッターのタイミングがもう少し遅いと良かったです。
変な顔が写真購入者に回ってしまうので笑

Swimming while searching for wild dolphins was a precious experience. My 9-year-old daughter was thrilled to see dolphins and sea turtles up close. I am grateful for the kindness of the staff towards my 4-year-old daughter as well.

野生のイルカを探して泳ぐ…貴重な体験でした。９才の娘はイルカと海ガメを間近で見て大喜び。４才の娘にもスタッフは親切で感謝です。

There were many types of water slides, and it was really fun. However, the ground was very hot, and I felt like I could get burned if I went barefoot. If I wore sandals, I would have to take them off when going on the slides, so I would be in trouble if I lost them... I wish I had brought some inexpensive sandals from a 100 yen shop that I wouldn't be sad to lose.

たくさんの種類のウォータースライダーがあってとても楽しかったです。でも地面がとても熱くて裸足だと火傷しそうでした。サンダルを履いて行くと、スライダーに乗るときは脱がなきゃいけないので無くなると困るし…ということで、100円ショップなどの安い無くなっても悲しくないサンダルを持っていけばよかったなと感じました。

I entered as soon as it opened and stayed until 3 PM, but time flew by.

It was relatively uncrowded, and almost all attractions had a wait time of around 15 minutes.

I think it's a place you should visit at least once when you come to Hawaii.

オープンと同時に入って3時まで滞在しましたが、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。

比較的すいていて、ほぼ全てのアトラクションが15範囲内の待ち時間でした。

ハワイに来たら一回は行くべきだと思います。

This was a lot of fun but I think it would have been better if the bus would go to the waterfall and one beach place to allow more time to do activities. Our bus driver was informative but repeated himself alot which did get a little annoying at times.

I always go when I visit Hawaii. It's wonderful to be able to ride the thrilling slides without waiting in long lines. It was definitely the right choice to go out and have fun.

ハワイに行くと必ず行きます。
長時間並ばずに、絶叫スライダーに乗れるのは、素晴らしい
わざわざ遊びに行って正解です

This activity was okay. It was hard to see the dolphins when they did swim near us underwater because we had to wear life vests which kept us at the surface. The snorkeling in this side of the island(at least the part we were taken to)is not as good as other parts. The crew was nice and the food at the restaurant was good. I was not happy that one of our fellow passengers took one of our beach towels. They belonged to the condo we were staying in and I had to replace it.

We participated in creating family memories for my daughter's 10th birthday present. The morning pickup point was somewhat scattered, and our house was about a 7 to 10-minute walk away. The bus was comfortable, and the explanations from the Japanese instructor were very easy to understand, which was great. There were 45 participants that day, and since it was during summer vacation, there were 12 children under 12 years old.

When we arrived at the port, we quickly spotted dolphins on the stable Tamakalan boat, but perhaps because of the large size of the boat, we couldn't get close to the dolphins. Maybe the smaller Dolphin Junior boat is more maneuverable? We tried to enter the water ahead of the direction the dolphins were swimming, but since 45 people splashed in at once, the dolphins swam away, and we desperately swam towards them. During the first entry, I was able to catch a glimpse of them by closely following the instructor, but it was only for about 10 seconds. That day, instead of the usual two entries, we made three, but in the end, my daughter and husband couldn't see any dolphins... It turned into a disappointing memory.

However, the accompanying photographer was very cheerful and lively, which made it a lot of fun, but the photos he took cost $60 per group. We ended up spending quite a bit. Because we made three entries, we didn't have time for snorkeling, and we couldn't do any marine activities. I think our satisfaction would have been much higher if we had encountered the dolphins, so it's very disappointing.

For our family of four, including the photo costs, it came to 60,000 yen. I was aware that there was a possibility of not seeing them since they are wild animals, but it was very disappointing that we couldn't see them in the water even though we could confirm they were so close.

娘の１０歳お誕生日プレゼントとして家族の思い出作りに参加しました。
朝のピックアップポイントはざっくりと分かれており、我が家は徒歩７〜１０分歩いたところでした。バスは快適で、日本人インストラクターの方の説明がとてもわかりやすくてよかったです。この日は４５名の参加があり、夏休み中ということもあり１２歳以下の子供が１２人参加。
港に着くと、揺れの少ないタマカランボートに乗ってイルカはすぐに見つかりましたが、大きいボートのせいかなかなかイルカに近づけず。イルカ中学のボートのほうが小回りが利くのでしょうか？イルカが泳いでくる方向に先回りしてエントリーしましたが、４５人がバシャバシャ飛び込んだせいか、イルカが離れていってしまい、イルカのほうまで必死に泳ぎました。１回目のエントリーではインストラクターの後をすぐについていったのでちらっと見ることができましたが１０秒程度。この日、通常２回のところ、３回エントリーしましたが、結局、娘と夫はイルカを見ることができず。。。しょっぱい思い出作りになりました。
ただ同行していたカメラマンの方がとても陽気で盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しかったのですが、撮ってくれた写真は１グループ６０＄。すっかり散財してしまいました。
３回エントリーしたことで、スノーケリングの時間もなくなり、マリンアクティビティもできずじまい。イルカと遭遇できていたら満足度が高かったと思うのですが、とても残念です。
家族４人で写真代をいれて６万円。自然のものなので会えない可能性があるのは承知の上でしたが、すぐそばに確認できたのに海の中で見られなかったことがとても残念でした。

The instructor's enthusiasm to show everyone the dolphins was incredible, and they extended the time to chase the dolphins, allowing us to see them multiple times. The most touching moment was when three dolphins swam right beneath us! ♪ Because of the extension, the snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) we had planned later were combined into one activity, so my husband chose SUP while I chose snorkeling. I was able to enjoy cheering for my husband on the surface while snorkeling. Since these are wild dolphins, we can't always swim with them, but it was a thoroughly enjoyable tour.＾＾

参加者のみんなにイルカを見せようというインストラクターさんの熱意がすごくて、イルカを追う時間を延長して何度も見せてくれました。
丁度自分たちの真下を３匹のイルカが泳いで行った時が一番近くて感動しました♪
その延長のために、後に計画していたシュノーケリングとサップの時間が一緒になり、どちらかひとつの参加となりましたが、夫はサップを、私はシュノーケリングを選び、シュノーケリングの傍らサップしてる夫を水面から応援して楽しむことが出来ました。
野生のイルカなので、常に一緒に泳げるわけではありませんが、十分に楽しいツアーでした。＾＾

The pickup bus did not arrive on time, and we had to wait quite a while. The bodyboarding lesson and lunch took up a lot of time, leaving us with little opportunity to enjoy the attractions freely. Honestly, the BBQ lunch wasn't extravagant, and we could have just bought hamburgers and hot dogs on-site. The pool is open until 5 PM, but the return bus gathering was at 3 PM. I think it would be better to go by rental car next time.

迎えのバスが時間通りに来ず、だいぶ待たされました。
ボディボードレッスン、ランチに時間を取られてしまって、自由にアトラクションを楽しむ時間が少なかった。
ＢＢＱランチは正直豪華な訳でもなく、ハンバーガーやホットドッグを現地で買っても良かった。
プールの営業は１７時迄なのに帰りのバス集合は１５時。
次回行くならレンタカーで行った方が良いと思いました。