All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

Three years ago, I participated in Dolphin Junior High, and this time I joined Dolphin University. We encountered dolphins right after departing, and later we got incredibly close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was thrilling! We even took a two-shot photo with a sea turtle, making it the best day ever. I'm going to work hard and save money so I can definitely come back to Hawaii in two years!!!

3年前にイルカ中学に参加して今回は、イルカ大学に参加しました。出港してすぐにイルカと遭遇してその後もイルカ・ウミガメに大接近して手が届くような場面に大興奮です。ウミガメとの２ショット写真も撮っていただき最高の１日でした。２年後にまた参加できるように仕事を頑張って貯金して絶対にハワイに来るぞー！！！

As soon as we headed out to sea, the dolphins appeared!! They were swimming right next to us! Everyone jumped in one by one, and the staff worked hard to guide us to where the dolphins were☆

Then, right in front of us and just below, there were dolphins!! Seeing the dolphins up close, their eyes weren't wide open but half-closed (laughs), and it felt like they understood something, which was a bit thrilling (laughs).

The hamburgers, snacks, and juice on the boat weren't anything particularly fancy, but they were delicious♡

Chinatsu, the kind and straightforward staff member, truly loves dolphins and made a great effort to convey their charm, which impressed me!

The dolphin tour with the gentle captain and cheerful staff was the best time☆ Thank you so much♡

By the way, in February, while there was some sunshine, it was still a bit chilly, so I had a hand warmer in my hoodie pocket.

Also, I recommend taking motion sickness medication early to prevent seasickness~

For those who will be participating, please enjoy it♡

海へ出てすぐイルカ先生登場！！
すぐ横泳いでる！みんな飛び込め〜〜と順番に海に入りスタッフさんが一生懸命イルカのいる場所へ誘導してくれます☆

するとすぐ目の前や真下にイルカが！！
間近で見るイルカの目はクリクリじゃなくて、半開き（笑）で何か悟られたようでドキっとしました（笑）

船でのハンバーガーやお菓子、ジュースは特別高価なものじゃないけど美味しいです♡

優しく姉御肌でサバサバしたスタッフのチナツさんは本当にイルカが大好きで一生懸命イルカの良さを伝えようとしてくれたお姿に感銘を受けました！

そして優しい船長や陽気なスタッフの皆さんとのイルカツアーは最高の時間でした☆
本当にありがとうございました♡

ちなみに、2月は日差しはあるとのの、まだ肌寒くパーカーのポケットにカイロを入れて羽織ってました(>_<)

あと船酔い防止の為早めに酔い止めを飲むのがオススメですよ〜

これから参加する方ぜひ楽しんで来てください♡

Really enjoyed our time aboard.♡♡♡☆☆☆ You will enjoy#

The moment I entered the sea, I was able to see a sea turtle up close! The dolphins also came by about five or six times. I was very satisfied to see them up close! I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine, but there were a few people who were feeling seasick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication.

海に入った瞬間ウミガメがすごく近くで見れました！
イルカも、5,6回は来てくれたでしょうか。
近くで見ることができとても満足でした！
私は酔い止めを飲んでたので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いしてる方が何人かいたので、酔い止めは飲んだ方がいいと思います！

I went to the location by rental car, but it was quite a distance from Waikiki. Since it was not crowded, there were hardly any Japanese people, and I was able to enjoy the attractions without waiting in line. I had some trouble figuring out how to use the lockers.

レンタカーで現地に行きましたがワイキキから結構距離があった。空いていた事もあってほとんど日本人もいないし、並ばずアトラクションをかなり満喫できた。
ロッカーの使い方にてこずりました。

It felt like we were swimming with all our might to chase after the dolphins, haha.

It can be quite tiring, but it's a fun event. Even if you're not confident in your swimming skills, they provide free life jackets and fins, so you'll manage somehow.

I had imagined playing with the dolphins, so it was a bit disappointing that the experience was different from what I expected. But I did get to see wild dolphins.

Since they are wild, whether they come close to people or swim away depends on their mood that day.

On the day we went, it seemed like a pod of bottlenose dolphins was nearby, and the long-beaked dolphins with their young seemed to be panicking and escaping.

Whether you get to play with the dolphins is probably a matter of luck.

イルカのいるところまで全力で泳いで追いかける感じでしたｗ

なかなか疲れますが楽しいイベントではあります。
泳ぎに自信が無くてもライフジャケットとフィンが無料で付いてくるので、どうにかなります。

イルカと戯れるイメージを想定していたので、
何となく違う結果だったのは残念。
でも野生のイルカに会えました。

野生だから、イルカの気分で人の近くに来るか、逃げるか、それはその日次第のようです。

入った日は近くにバンドウイルカの群れが来ていたようで、
子どもを連れたハシナガイルカたちは焦って逃げていたみたいですね。

イルカと戯れられるかどうかは運次第でしょう。

I received a confirmation call the evening before, and they asked if I would like to change to the 9:00 AM flight since the early morning flight on the day of the reservation was extremely full. I gladly accepted! I was thinking that early mornings would be tough due to jet lag, so it worked out perfectly (*´∇｀*).

A blue school bus with "Meimon Iruka Junior High" written on it arrived in front of the hotel. All the staff members were cheerful and fun people.

Since there were few of us, we all introduced ourselves one by one during the ride. This was really enjoyable! With everyone sharing information, a sense of camaraderie among classmates started to develop.

It took about an hour by school bus to reach the Ko Olina area in the northern part of Oahu, and we arrived at the port after a fun commute. After about 20 to 30 minutes, the boat carrying the first group returned. There were indeed a lot of people... I'm glad we switched to the second group!

We boarded a luxurious two-story cruise ship and traveled for about 20 minutes to the dolphin point. Whenever we spotted dolphins, everyone would jump in, but the dolphins would often get startled and swim away. The boat would quietly approach the dolphin pods, allowing us to jump in one by one and swim towards the dolphins with all our might.

Wearing a simple life jacket and small fins made floating easy, but swimming was a bit tough.

Even when we swam, the dolphins would escape! They swam right under us at times. We could see the dolphins' dorsal fins from a distance.

I brought a special camera for diving, but unfortunately, I couldn't capture any images of the dolphins.

After several attempts, everyone was able to see the dolphins with their own eyes, and then we moved to the point where the turtles were. The dolphins swam alongside the boat, as if to say, "Is now the time to jump in?"

At the turtle point, we enjoyed snorkeling. It was a fun day filled with laughter. Thank you very much!

前日の夕方に確認の電話が来て、
予約当日の早朝便は凄い満員だから、良かったら２便（９：００発）に変更しませんか？と言われ快諾！
時差ぼけで早朝はきついなーと思っていたので丁度よかったです(*´∇｀*)

ホテル前に「名門イルカ中学」と書かれた青いスクールバスが到着。
スタッフさんたちはみんな陽気で楽しい方々ばかりｗ

人数が少なかったので移動中全員順番に自己紹介をしましたｗ
これがまた楽しかった♪
みんなの情報が共有されたので、クラスメイトの一体感が何となく芽生えた感じです。

オアフ島の北部、コオリナ地区までスクールバスで約１時間弱、楽しい通学時間を過ごして港に到着。
２～３０分ほどで１便の皆を載せたボートが帰ってきました。
たしかにすごい人数でした・・・。
２便にして良かったｗ

２階建ての豪華なクルーズ船に乗ってイルカポイントまで約２０分程度移動。
イルカを見つけては全員で飛び込むんだけど・・・
さすがにイルカさんたち、驚いちゃうのか逃げてしまいますｗ
船は出来るだけ静かにイルカの群れの近くまで行ってくれるので、
順次水に飛び込んでイルカ向かって全力で泳ぎます。

簡易版ライフジャケットを着用して、小さなフィンを装着しているので浮いているのは楽だけど泳ぐにはちょっとしんどいｗ

泳いでもイルカさんは逃げますｗｗｗ
足の下を通り過ぎてくれたりしました。
遠めにイルカさんの背びれも見えました。

ダイビングをするので、専用のカメラを携えて行きましたが、イルカさんの姿を撮影する事は出来なかったのが残念。

何度かのトライで全員がイルカさんを肉眼で確認できたところで終了。
カメさんのいるポイントに移動する間、イルカさんは船に並走してくれてｗ
飛び込むなら今？的なｗ

カメさんのいるポイントでは素潜りして楽しみました。
笑いの絶えない楽しい一日でした、どうもありがとうｗ

I was worried about seasickness, but I was able to enjoy myself without feeling sick. According to the staff, taking motion sickness medication 30 minutes before boarding works best!

On the bus to the boat, the staff talked about snorkeling tips. All the staff members were enthusiastic, cheerful, and fun(^ ^).

We saw so many dolphins! The staff was excited too.

The activities on the boat were enjoyable as well. They played the ukulele, danced, and we had lunch!

On the way back, they were selling photos, so I bought some, and I’m really glad I did. It's hard to take underwater photos by yourself. They are all truly beautiful pictures. I highly recommend it.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you!

船酔いが心配でしたが、船酔いすることなく楽しめました。スタッフさん曰く、酔い止め薬は乗船の30分前に飲むと効きやすいそうです！
船までのバスでは、シュノーケルの心得をスタッフさんが話されていました。スタッフの方は、みなさん熱心で、明るく楽しい方ばかりでした(^ ^)
イルカは本当に沢山見られました！スタッフの方も興奮されていました。
船上でのアクティビティも楽しかったです。ウクレレを弾いてくれたり、踊ったり、ランチも頂きました！
帰りのバスで、写真を販売していたので、買ったのですが、やはり買ってよかったです。水中の写真は、なかなか自分では撮れないです。本当に綺麗な写真ばかりです。オススメします。
ハワイに行く機会があれば、またぜひ参加したいです。ありがとうございました！

On the way to Ko Olina, I was curious about the pool and decided to choose this tour for my next trip to Hawaii.

I only signed up for the shuttle and a one-day pass, without any surfing experience or meals included.

The shuttle arrived right on time. A brief facility explanation was provided in English followed by Japanese until we reached the site.

We arrived at the opening time and entered after a simple bag check at the entrance gate. It seems that you can't bring in any opened beverages, so it might be a good idea to bring drinks for the bus and for use inside the facility.

I brought a waterproof pouch for valuables that I wore around my neck, but since some attractions prohibit carrying items, I ended up leaving it in a locker and didn't need the pouch after all.

The locker can be paid for with a credit card, and once you set a PIN, you can use that locker freely throughout the day. There were both large and small lockers, so if you pack lightly, a small one should be fine.

There are many attractions like slides, and you only have to wait about 10 minutes for each. I don’t go to pools often, so I can’t compare, but my husband said, "Slides at pools in Japan have longer lines, so this is really easy."

In the end, we did each attraction that wasn't for kids once, and then repeated a few that we liked until it was one hour before the meeting time to return, so we didn't have time for lunch (we only shared one popcorn).

I saw many foreigners walking barefoot, but the ground is very hot, so I think it's better to wear flip-flops and take them off near the attractions.

There is almost no shade, so it's best to be well-prepared for sunburn. Everyone was applying sunscreen around the locker area.

It might be different if you have kids, but I think couples can have plenty of fun even without any options! We really enjoyed it!

コオリナに行く途中で気になっていたプール、次ハワイに行くときは訪れようと決めていたのでこちらのツアーを選びました。

送迎+1日パスのみで申し込みました。
サーフィン体験も食事もつけておりません。

送迎は時間通りにきっちりと来てくれました。
現地に着くまでに簡単な施設説明が英語→日本語の順で流れます。

開園時間に到着し、入場ゲートで簡単な荷物チェック後中に入りました。未開封以外の飲料は持ち込めないようなので、バスで飲む用と施設内で飲む用を持って行った方がいいかもしれません。

私は首から下げる防水の貴重品ケースを購入して持って行きましたが、アトラクションでは
携帯物禁止のものもあるため結局ロッカーに預けっぱなしでケースは必要ありませんでした。

ロッカーはクレジットカードで支払い、暗証番号を設定したらそのロッカーを1日出し入れ自由で使うことができました。大小ありましたのでもし身軽に荷造りしていれば小で大丈夫です。

スライダー等のアトラクションが沢山あり、どれも10分程度待てばいいくらいです。私はあまりプールに行かないので比較ができないのですが、夫曰く「日本のプールのスライダーはもっと並ぶからここはすごく楽だよ」と言っていました。

結局子ども向け以外のアトラクションを1回ずつやり、そのあと気に入ったのを数回やっていたら帰りの集合時間1時間前になったので昼食を食べる時間は結局ありませんでした。(気になったのでポップコーンを2人で１つ食べた程度)

裸足で歩いている外国人の方も沢山見ましたが、地面がとても暑いのでビーチサンダルを履いてアトラクションの近くで脱ぐ方がいいかと思います。

屋根はほぼ無いので日焼け対策は万全にしていた方がいいです。ロッカー周辺で皆日焼け止めを塗っていました。

お子さんがいたりするとまた違うと思いますが、夫婦やカップルなら特にオプションが無くても十分楽しめる施設だと思います！シャカはまりました！

Meeting at 5:30 in the morning was tough, and waking up was a struggle. Additionally, it took about an hour to drive from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor by bus, and the bus ride was quite rough and scary. Perhaps due to being pressed for time, the driver sped along much faster on the way there compared to the return trip.

However, the snorkeling experience where we could see dolphins up close was absolutely amazing. Swimming with the dolphins in the crystal-clear sea became one of the best memories of my life. We swam for about 30 minutes while chasing the dolphins, and although my wife started to feel tired and wanted to return to the boat, she held on and kept up with the group.

After returning to the boat, the effects of waking up early, the rough bus ride, the 30 minutes of swimming, and the swaying of the boat while anchored led to many people feeling seasick. The benches on the second deck of the boat were filled with people lying down.

The hamburgers were simply made by putting the ingredients we brought between buns, and they weren't particularly delicious. I think this option requires going to bed early the night before, being tough against motion sickness and seasickness, and having enough stamina to keep swimming for a while. Additionally, I would appreciate it if the dolphin snorkeling allowed for more flexibility in returning to the boat based on individual needs.

While I’ve mentioned various negative aspects, the time spent swimming with the dolphins was still the best time. The Japanese staff and local crew were all fun and kept us entertained with plenty of talks, songs, and dances.

By the way, during the tour, many photos are taken, and you can purchase all the photos taken that day from that camera for a flat fee of 5,000 yen, either as data or via email.

早朝5時半過ぎに集合で朝起きるのが辛かった。
さらに、ワイキキからバスで1時間ほど高速を走らせワイアナエハーバーまで行くが、バスの運転が荒く恐かった。時間に追われてるためか、帰りに比べ行くときは飛ばす飛ばす・・。
しかし、メインのイルカを間近で見ることができたシュノーケリングは最高でした。透き通る海の中をイルカ達と泳げたことは、人生でも最高の思い出となりました。
イルカを追いながら30分は泳いだか、だんだん疲れてきて妻は船に戻りたかったようだが、団体行動のため我慢して着いて行った。
船に戻ってからは、早朝起床＆荒い運転のバス＆30分泳＆停泊中の船の横揺れなどもろもろの影響で、船酔い者が続出。船の2階デッキのベンチは横たわる人達が多数。
ハンバーガーは持ち込みの具材をただパンズで挟んだだけで特別おいしいわけではありません。
このオプションは前日の早めの就寝と、車酔い＆船酔いにタフであることと、ある程度泳ぎ続ける体力が必要だと思いました。さらに、イルカシュノーケリングも個人に合わせ自由に船に戻れる配慮がほしいです。
とまあ、いろいろネガティブなことも書きましたが、それをもってしてもイルカと泳いだ時間は最高の時間でした。進行役の日本人スタッフや現地のスタッフは楽しい方達ばかりで、飽きさせないようにたくさんトークや歌や踊りを披露してくれました。
ちなみに、ツアー中たくさん写真を撮ってもらえますが、その日そのカメラで撮った写真全てを任意でデータかメールで買うかたちで、一律5,000円です。

There were many slides that you can't find in Japan, and it was fun. It's cheap, and you can play all day! But the weather was cloudy and cold.

日本にはな無いスライダーが沢山あって面白かった。
安いし一日遊べる～
でも天気が曇りで寒かった～

I spent 5 nights and 7 days enjoying Hawaii, utilizing various activity tours and options here...

Number one by far!!!!

The best!!!

★★★★★★★★★★ (Five stars aren't enough!)

I will definitely go again!!!!

From the start (it was early morning), a lively lady named Julie greeted us! She was really entertaining!! It was amazing to learn so much about dolphins and Hawaii in just a few hours! (Like how banana patterns are unlucky, and the best sunset spots...)

I rented a wetsuit. It wasn't cold, so it was comfortable, but it didn't seem necessary to borrow one, so it seems fine if you don't. I wore one, but I wasn't cold! I wonder if anyone didn't wear one...

Then we boarded the boat!! We learned a prayer song and sang "E-ho-mai!" My son is still singing it!

The first hour of dolphin class... amazing!!! So many dolphins! They were so close! The service was incredible! I could hear their ultrasonic sounds perfectly! My 8-year-old daughter was super excited!!!

In the second hour of turtle class... they were so friendly!! They were so close that we were desperate not to touch them! There was only one turtle, but it swam slowly, making it easy for us to see! We could clearly see its various swimming styles, postures, and expressions!! My 6-year-old son was completely mesmerized. My 70-year-old father also entered the water, and the staff stayed with him, so he felt safe watching the turtle.

In the third hour of snorkeling and sea sports (kayaking, paddling, diving, etc.)... there were tons of fish! The staff spread a lot of food and were great at taking photos! My father (70) and mother (65) also tried kayaking. I did everything. My fearless 6-year-old son and cautious 8-year-old daughter also dove in!! I didn't want to go back to the boat... I really didn't want to leave...

For lunch... cheeseburgers! So good~~ It ranks in the top three of what I ate in Hawaii! Eating in a place like that is the best! It's probably similar to McDonald's in Japan? The kids finished everything!! The juice and snacks were delicious too!

In the hula class... it seemed like they had just learned it, so it was a bit messy... haha!! But that was also fun! We all danced together—everyone had a great time dancing!!

On the way back, everyone was tired and it was nap time...

It was really great!! I absolutely recommend it! If you're hesitating, you should go!! Even if you have a budget, you should go!! You can't enjoy it without coming here!!!

*There were a few people who got seasick, but they said it's better to get in the water if you feel sick! Those who were seasick felt better after getting in the water.

Our family didn't get seasick (we took medication) and had a great time.

I want to post about 100 photos... but I'll be selective.

*That night, our whole family had a dream that Julie (the staff) was actually a dolphin. Was it just a coincidence...?

今回5泊7日でハワイを満喫しいろいろなアクテビティツアーやオプショナルをここで
利用しましたが・・・

だんとつ1位！！！！

一番良かった！！！！

★★★★★★★★★★（★５つじゃ足りない！）

また絶対行く！！！！

行きから（早朝でしたが）元気いっぱいのお姉さん←ジュリーちゃん
がご挨拶！もう話が本当に面白い！！
最高！！たった数時間でイルカとハワイに詳しくなる！！
（バナナ柄は不吉とか、最高のサンセットスポットなど・・）
ウェットスーツは借りました。寒くなかったので快適でしたけど　無理に貸す感じではなかったので　借りなくても問題ないみたいですが　私は着ていましたが寒く無かったです！着てない人いたかな・・。

いざ船に乗船！！お祈りの歌を教えてもらって「エ～ホ～マイッ！」いまだに息子は歌っています！

1時間目のイルカ授業・・最高！！！いすぎ！近すぎ！サービスしすぎ！
私の上下左右をスイ～スイ～！！超音波の鳴き声もバッチリ聞こえました！
8歳の娘も大興奮！！！

2時間目のカメ授業・・人懐っこい！！触らないように触れないようにするのに必死になるほどの近さ！1匹しかいなかったんですけど　ユラ～ユラ～とゆっくり泳ぐので私たちも見やすかったです！いろんな泳ぎ方、体勢、表情はっきり見えました！！6歳の息子はずーーーーーっと見入っていました。７０歳の父も海に入りましたがスタッフの方がずっとついててくれて、安心してカメを見ていました。

3時間目のシュノーケルとシースポーツ（カヤック、パドル、飛込みなど）・・魚はたっくさん、とにかくいます！スタッフの方がたくさん餌をまいて　写真の撮り方の上手！！
父（70歳）母（65歳）もカヤックに挑戦していました。私は一通り全部。
6歳の怖い物知らずの息子と8歳の慎重派の娘も飛込みしていました！！
船に戻るのが嫌で嫌で嫌で嫌で・・かえりたくなかったです。。。

給食・・チーズバーガー！うまい～～～ハワイで食べたものの中で3位に入る！
あーゆーとこで食べるのがいいんですね！日本のマクドナルドに近いかな？
こどもたちもすべて完食！！　ジュース、スナック菓子も美味しかった～！

フラの授業・・まだ覚えたてのフラだったらしく　グダグダ・・笑！！
そこがまた面白い！みんなで踊りました～全員いい顔で踊ってました！！

帰りのバスはみんなお疲れモードで睡眠タイム・・。

もうほんとによかったです！！
絶対オススメ！悩んでるなら行くべき！！予算あっても行くべき！！
ここ行かずして楽しめない！！！

※船酔いしてる方が数名いましたが、酔った場合は海に入ったほうがいいそうです！
酔っている方も　海に入ったらケロッとしていました。

私たち家族は船酔いがなく（薬はのみました。）楽しめました。

写真も１００枚ぐらい載せたいです・・が厳選して載せます。

※その夜ジュリー（スタッフ）が本当はイルカだったという夢を家族全員見たんですが偶然でしょうか。。。。

Swimming alongside dolphins and sea turtles in the crystal-clear ocean was truly breathtaking! I also visited several famous snorkeling spots, but the clarity of the water and the number of fish in this tour were overwhelmingly superior. It's recommended not only for those who want to swim with dolphins and sea turtles but also for anyone looking to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. I believe it will become the best memory for ocean lovers in Hawaii. They take plenty of photos, making it a great choice for a honeymoon as well. Additionally, the guide and the crew all worked to create a fun atmosphere, allowing us to genuinely enjoy the experience. It was a tour that made me want to participate again!

透き通った海の中をイルカやウミガメが泳ぐ姿は圧巻でした！また、複数の有名なシュノーケリンスポッとも行きましたが、海の透明度や魚の数はこのツアーが圧倒的に秀でていました。(>_<)
イルカやウミガメと泳ぎたい人だけでなく、シュノーケリングで沢山の魚を見たい人にもおすすめです⑅︎◡̈︎* 海好きの人はハワイで1番の思い出になると思います。沢山の写真を撮ってくれるので、ハネムーンにもおすすめです♪
また、ガイドさんはじめ乗組員皆が楽しい雰囲気を作ろうとしてくれたため、心から楽しむことができました。また参加したいと思えたツアーでした(*^^*)

I was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins and a sea turtle! The staff was very energetic, and I completely forgot about the early morning struggle and had an amazing time! The hula lesson was also fun.

I requested photos, and they took a lot of priority shots for us, including aerial photos that we couldn't take ourselves, which made me very satisfied.

The activities included stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and a waterslide. The waterslide was even more fun than I imagined, and I went down it multiple times.

The hamburgers we had on the boat were the best. I want to participate again when I come back to Oahu!

運が良く、イルカの群れと、海ガメさんも観れました！スタッフの方もテンションが高く、朝早くてキツイのも忘れてめちゃくちゃ楽しめました！フラのレッスンも面白かったです＼(^ω^)／
写真を頼んだのですが、たくさん優先的に写真を撮ってもらい、自分たちでは撮れない空撮の写真ももらえて大満足です。
アクティビティでは、スタンダップパドルや、カヌーや、滑り台がありました。滑り台は想像以上なら面白くて何回もしました。
船の上で食べるハンバーガーは最高でした。
また、オアフに来たら参加したいです！！

Good activities. Well organised
Bus driver/guide was very informative and friendly.

I went on an optional tour!
There were few people, so I was able to ride without waiting (＾_＾)
There were many slides, and it was fun!

オプショナルツアーで行きました！
人が少ないため、並ばず乗れました（＾_＾）
たくさんスライダーがあり楽しかったです！

Until just before participating, he was a beginner with low enthusiasm, but after hearing the class representative Julie's talk on the bus, his spirits lifted. As soon as we arrived and received the explanation, we quickly spotted Dolphin Sensei and jumped in without any time to worry!

While he, who was a beginner, was swimming, I, who should have been able to swim, was flustered with my first snorkeling and fins. By the time I settled down, everyone was already swimming smoothly with Dolphin Sensei. I got to swim with fish that felt like they were in an aquarium, and I even met Professor Turtle and the little professor—amazing!

The guy next to me was much more enthusiastic than before, which was great. At one point, the speaker had issues, and there was an impromptu ukulele performance. The hamburgers were delicious, and it was such a fun tour! I'm really glad I participated.

I wish I had taken more photos… I regretted it a bit, but I'm glad we got some good shots.

I want to participate again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope the laws don't change… but I understand it's for Dolphin Sensei, so it can't be helped.

参加直前まで、彼が海外も初、カナヅチで、テンション低めの彼でしたが、乗ったバスの学級委員長であるジュリさんのお話でテンション上がり、ついて早々説明を聞いてすぐにイルカ先生が見つかって飛び込んで!!って、心配している時間もなくあっという間に着水!!
カナヅチだった彼より、泳げたはずの私が、初のシュノーケル＆フィンであたふた（）
落ち着いた頃には、みんな既にスイスイ泳がれてて、イルカ先生たちと泳いでました。
水族館にいるような魚さん達とも泳げたし、ウミガメ教授や子教授とも会えてサイコー!!

隣の彼は、行く前と違って、テンションがグーーン↑↑ってあがって、良かったです。
途中で、スピーカーの調子が悪く、急遽ウクレレ演奏もあって、ハンバーガーも美味しく、楽しすぎるツアーでした✨
参加してほんとによかった❤

写真ももっと撮ってもらえば良かったなぁ…
って、後悔してはみたものの、ちゃんと撮ってくれてて良かったです★

今度ハワイに行ってもまた参加したいので、法律が変わりませんように、、
イルカ先生のためだから、仕方ないのだけど…

The bus was about 15 minutes late, and I started to worry if they would really come to pick us up. The bus was full, and I thought the pool would be quite crowded, but at first, it was empty, and I could slide down the slides easily. Unfortunately, the biggest slide seemed to be out of service, but I had more fun than I expected.

１５分ほどバスが遅れてきて、本当に迎えに来てくれるのか心配になりました。
バスは満席で、プールもかなり混雑していると思ったんですが、最初のうちはガラガラですいすいスライダー滑れました。
なぜか一番大きそうなスライダーが使用できなく残念でしたが、思った以上に楽しかったです。

This time, I participated with my 3-year-old and 11-year-old children. We were told to jump into the water from the boat, and I was worried about whether my 3-year-old would be okay, but the staff kindly helped him down from the boat, and everyone was so nice and helpful.

The dolphins came up to the surface, so my younger child was able to see them and was thrilled, shouting "Dolphin!" After that, we went to a snorkeling spot that was so beautiful we could see the fish from the boat, and we were lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle! At first, my 3-year-old was scared of the deep sea since it was their first time, but by the end, they were crying because they didn't want to leave (laughs).

The staff were all kind and fun, and time flew by so quickly.

Since the boat does sway a lot, I think taking motion sickness medication is essential. Even though I wore a rented wetsuit, I felt cold in the water towards the end, so I recommend renting a wetsuit as well. They had children's sizes available, which was a big help.

I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

今回は3歳、11歳の子連れで参加。
船からはジャンプで入ります‼︎と言われ3歳の子は大丈夫かな？とハラハラしてましたがスタッフの人が船の上から優しく降ろしてくれたりと、みんな優しくて助かりました。
イルカが水面まで上がってきてくれたので、下の子もイルカを見る事が出来てイルカーー‼︎と喜んでいました☆
その後に行ったシュノーケリングポイントでは船の上からでも中の魚が見える程キレイな場所で、運良く海ガメにも遭遇出来ました‼︎
最初は初めての深い海に怖がっていた3歳児も最後は帰るのが嫌で泣くほどでした(笑)

スタッフの方々も皆んな優しく楽しくてほんとあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。

どうしても船が揺れるので酔い止めは必須かなと思います。
レンタルしたウェットスーツを着てても最後の方は海の中で寒さを感じたのでウェットスーツもレンタルをオススメします。
子供用もちゃんと用意されていたので助かりました。

また機会があったら参加したいなと思いました☆

I was nervous about our first family trip to Hawaii, but with the cheerful Japanese staff member, Julie, leading us, we had a wonderful experience. I definitely want to participate again when we visit next time.

初めてのハワイ家族旅行で緊張しておりましたが、とても陽気な日本人スタッフ（ジュリさん）にリードしていただき、楽しい経験ができました。再訪の時は、是非また参加したいと思います。

we had the best time, best crew and best sunset. we are local and love to do the sunset sail for our birthdays.

There were tropical fish, but I mistakenly thought I would see them on the offshore island, so I was expecting more beautiful coral reefs. Aside from that, it was a fun crew and delicious food (the kalua pig was the best), and I also got to see dolphins and turtles. It would have been even better if I understood English! Most of the participants were foreigners. The sailing in the nice weather during the morning felt great.

熱帯魚はいましたが、沖の島に渡って観るものと勝手に勘違いしていたのでもっと綺麗なサンゴ礁と期待していました。その事を除けば楽しいクルーと美味しい食事(カルアピック最高)、イルカや亀にも会えました。英語が判ればもっと最高かな！参加者はほぼ外人。天気の良い午前中セイリングは気持ち良かったです。

This trip was good. We got the feeling that We are in good, professional hands. The guide really knew what she was talking about (highly trained) what you don't see always. The boat was good to This trip. It was easy to see and go to the sea and safe, comfortable to sit while driving. The lunch was average and facilities quite poor but it worked okay. We did see dolphins but not so close. They We scared by other group and another boat. That was dissapointing. But We did see some whales also.

The weather was cloudy.

I traveled for 40 minutes from the hotel in Honolulu to the nearest bus stop using The Bus. As soon as I arrived, I was hit by a torrential downpour.

I opened my umbrella and walked from the nearest bus stop, but I had no choice but to walk along a narrow path next to the highway, feeling anxious as I walked. After 15 minutes of walking, I finally crossed the highway and arrived at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. By the time I got there, the rain had stopped, and the strong sunlight pierced my body.

First, I warmed up by going to the wave pool, floating on a rubber ring as I was gradually swept toward the deeper end where I couldn't touch the bottom. I slowly swam back with a breaststroke and managed to reach the shore.

Now, the real fun begins. I eagerly headed toward the attraction I had longed for. However, since it was a weekday afternoon, there were few employees, and one attraction closed every 30 minutes while another opened.

Just then, a huge red tube attraction, which had also been featured on Ariyoshi's Summer Vacation, opened.

When riding, it was required to carry the rubber boat from the starting point to the finish line by yourself. Since it was a weekday and I could get on right away, I arrived at the starting point without waiting in line. The appearance had a point where the pipeline dropped at about a 75-degree angle, which felt like a thrilling point.

The rubber boat was designed for two people to sit facing each other, reclining on their backs.

Once everything was ready, an employee pushed us from behind with great force. The rubber boat gained momentum and sped into the pipeline.

The rubber boat spun around as it moved through the pipeline.

After a short distance, I could see the point where it dropped at a 75-degree angle. Since we were spinning, I had no idea what position we would be in when we dropped. Falling backward was sure to elicit a scream.

When we dropped, we swung side to side like on a swing in a large tube. With a large amount of water flowing, getting tossed side to side meant getting drenched in water. The ride from start to finish lasted about 30 seconds, but it felt like no time at all.

After that, I enjoyed four different slide attractions where we sped down the long pipeline in the rubber boat, as well as a slide attraction where you just used your body to flow down.

Although the time was short, from 10:30 AM to 3 PM, it was possible to enjoy and experience all the attractions.

I highly recommend visiting when you go to Hawaii.

天気は曇り。

ホノルルのホテルからザ・バスにて40分かけて移動、最寄りのバス停に到着。
着いた途端バケツをひっくり返したような豪雨に見舞われる。

傘をさし最寄りのバス停から徒歩で向かうが、ハイウェイ横の小道を歩くしか方法がなく、狭い道を不安になりながら歩いた。
歩く事15分、何とかハイウェイを超えてウェットアンドワイルドハワイに着いた。
着く頃には雨も止み、強い陽射しが身体を突き刺した。

まずは身体慣らしで波のある流れるプールへ行き、浮き輪でぷかぷか浮きながら段々と足が付かない深
くなる方へとさらわれる。
ゆっくりと平泳ぎで戻り、何とか岸へとたどり着いた。

さぁここからが本番だ。
念願のアトラクションへ足取り軽く向かう。
しかし、平日の昼間ということもあり従業員の数も少なく、1アトラクションが30分おきに閉まり別のアトラクションが開く。

ちょうど有吉の夏休みでも放送された巨大な赤い筒状の中をゴムボートに乗り、ジェットコースターのように流れるアトラクションが開いた。

乗る際はゴムボートをゴール地点からセルフで運ぶ事が前提となる。
平日の昼間で直ぐに乗れることもあり、並ばずにスタート地点へ到着。
外観はパイプラインが75度程の角度で降るポイントがあり、絶叫ポイントだと感じた。

ゴムボートは2人乗りだと向かい合わせに乗る仕様となっており仰向けで座る。

準備が整うと従業員が後ろから勢いよく押す。
勢いがついたゴムボートは水の流れに乗りスピードを増しパイプラインの中に入る。

ゴムボートがクルクル回りながらパイプラインの中を進む。

少し進むと75度の角度で降るポイントが見えてくる。
クルクル回っているのでどんな体制で降るかわからない。
後ろから降ると絶叫は必須だ。

降ると大きい筒状の中にブランコのように左右に振られる。
水も大量に流れてる為、左右に振られると顔から水が掛かりずぶ濡れとなる。
スタートからゴールまで約30秒程だがあっという間だった。

その後は長いパイプラインの中をゴムボートで勢いよく降る4種類の滑り台アトラクションや、身体のみで流れる滑り台アトラクションを乗った。

時間は朝10時半〜15時と短いが全てのアトラクションを楽しんで乗りきることが可能。

是非ハワイに行った時は行く事をオススメする。

We participated as a couple in our 50s with our two daughters in their 20s. It was quite inconvenient to get there by bus or taxi, so we joined a tour that included transportation. We had a great time, despite our age!

50代の夫婦と20代の娘二人での参加。なかなか、ザ・バスやタクシーで行くには不便な場所なので、送迎付きのツアーに参加しました。年甲斐もなく楽しめました。

Had the best time! The entire family enjoyed! I so recommend this particular tour and admire the crew who made sure we had a great experience while respecting the environment.

My first visit to Wet and Wild was something I had been looking forward to, but unfortunately, it rained, and the temperature didn't even reach 20°C, making it a very cold day. It takes about 30 minutes from Waikiki. Inside the car, they provided safety instructions and lunch details in English followed by Japanese (I was a bit worried at first thinking it would only be in English).

Even after arriving, the rain didn't stop. It was not just the rain; it was so cold that most Japanese visitors were in the warm jacuzzi. (laughs)

After riding a few slides, we had lunch. I ordered a hamburger and fries set for $10.35 (including tax), and I thought the taste was just average.

In terms of size, it felt a bit small considering it’s supposed to be three times the size of Tokyo Dome. There were a few Japanese tourists on the tour and some locals, but not many people from other countries. Depending on the time, some slides were open while others were not. Since the timetable wasn't very clear, it's best to ride the slides whenever you want to.

After having lunch and riding a few other attractions, the wind picked up, and it got too cold to continue. I was disappointed, wishing it had been sunny. It might be good for kids, though. The entrance fee is high, and I was surprised at how expensive the lockers were (the large size costs $18). You can set your own password and open and close it as many times as you want, which was a nice feature.

The quality of the slides was high, with many that you wouldn't find in Japan. I think those who enjoy thrill rides would have a great time.

はじめてのwet and wild
心待ちにしていましたが、あいにくの雨、、気温も20℃行かず、とても寒い日に当たってしまいました、、
ワイキキからは30分程度。車内では注意事項や、昼食の説明などが英語→日本語の順番であります。(はじめ英語だけかと思い少し心配しました)
着いてからも雨は降り止まず、、雨だけならまだしも、寒くて、日本人のほとんどは、あったかいジャグジーに入ってました。（笑）

いくつか、スライダーに乗った後に昼食。ハンバーガーとポテトのセット＄10.35(税込)味は普通だと思います。

規模的には、東京ドーム3個分という割にこじんまり。
ツアーで来た日本人と、ローカルの人達がポツポツ。。他国の人はあまりみませんでした。
時間によってスライダーがやってたりやってなかったり。
タイムテーブルなどもよくわからないので、乗りたいと思った時に乗っておくべきです。
昼食を食べた後、他のアトラクションに少し乗った後には、風も吹いて来て、寒すぎて入れませんでした。
晴れてればなあと残念です、、
キッズにはいいのかもしれません。
入場が高い割には、ロッカーも高くてびっくりです。(大サイズは18ドル)
パスワードを自分で設定して、開け閉めは何回でも出来るので、その点は良かったです。

スライダーのクオリティはたかくて、日本では無いようなものばかりでした。
絶叫系が好きな人には楽しめると思います。

Such a great day! A fantastic way to discover the north shore, just the right blend between organized activities and free time! I would do it again without hesitation

Since it was a weekday in October, we were able to enjoy almost all the attractions with a wait time of about 10 minutes multiple times. For some reason, there was one slide that had a wait time of an hour. When the wait is long, it gets cold with the wind.

It was great that we had transportation included since it is far from the Waikiki area.

10月の平日ということもあってか、ほとんどのアトラクションが待ち時間10分ほどで何度も楽しめました。
なぜか、ひとつのスライダーだけ1時間並ぶものがありました。
待ち時間が長いと、風が当たって寒いです。

ワイキキエリアからは離れているので、送迎付きでよかったです。

From a perfectly on time bus pick up to a great day on the water, this tour is definitely worth the money. Weather was a bit ordinary but crew did a fantastic job of making sure we all had fun and were looked after. Great hospitality, fantastic crew, awesome day!