All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

It was the latter half of October, but the weather was nice and warm during the day, and there weren't many people, so I had a great time. At the meeting point, I became anxious as time had already passed, and there were various Japanese tourists and tour guides around, but I felt relieved when I met a grumpy Hawaiian by a large bus and was able to board. As soon as we arrived, I quickly found a spot and started riding the attractions one after another. It gets increasingly crowded around lunchtime, and among them, the Tornado had a long line, so I recommend riding it first. For lunch, I ate at a place that sold takeout burgers, and they were really delicious. Eating and drinking are prohibited on the bus, but I saw someone who had bought ice cream trying to get on the bus and getting warned. Aside from the anxiety before boarding the bus, it includes transportation and tickets, so it's a fun place and I recommend it.

１０月の後半でしたが、日中は天気も良くて暖かく、人も空いていたのでとても楽しかったです。待ち合わせ場所では、時間がとうに過ぎており、色々なツアーの日本人やツアーガイドがいて不安になりましたが、大きなバスの横にいた無愛想なハワイアンに出会えて乗り込むことができたのでホッとしました。ついてすぐに場所取りをしたらもう乗りたいものにどんどん乗りました。お昼になると段々と混んできますし、その中でもトルネードは非常に並んだので初めに乗るのをオススメします。お昼は一箇所しかないテイクアウトのバーガーなどを売っているお店で食べましたが、とっても美味しかったです。バスでは飲食は禁止ですが、帰りにアイスを買っていてバスに乗り込もうとした人がいて注意されてました。バスに乗るまでの不安以外は送迎とチケット付きですので楽しい場所だしオススメです。

It was great water park. I and my family was very happy.

The only day it rained during my week-long stay was the day I went to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, but since I was going to get wet in the pool anyway, it was actually nice that it was less crowded because of the rain. (At first, it was a bit chilly.) I spent the whole day riding with about ten foreigners and some Japanese people who joined this tour. The bus was comfortable to sit in, and they even provided a ride back to my hotel, so I was able to sleep well!

　一週間の滞在で唯一、ウエットアンドワイルドハワイへ行った日だけ、雨が降ってしまいましたが、プールでどうせ濡れる上、雨だったおかげで空いていました。（最初は、少し寒かった。）このツアーに参加した日本人の方々と、外国人10人くらいで一日中本当に乗り放題でした。バスも座り心地がよく、帰りは滞在しているホテルまで送迎してくれるので、よく眠れます！

I was really looking forward to this snorkeling tour! My boyfriend and I participated in this tour to fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins in Hawaii!

It was truly moving to see a large group of wild dolphins right below us, swimming and jumping around. The tour guides were reliable, and we had a wonderful and exciting time!

楽しみにしていた、このシュノーケリングツアー！！彼氏が、ハワイでイルカと泳ぎたいという夢を叶えるために、こちらのツアーに参加させていただきました！
本当に野生のイルカの大群が真下にいて、泳いでる姿やジャンプしている姿を見れる事ができ
非常に感動しました！
ツアーの方々も頼もしく、とても素敵でワクワクした時間を過ごす事ができました！

Last day of my stay in Hawaii. Since it was my last chance, I decided to try something I had never done before! I was a bit hesitant about participating alone, but all the staff were very kind and took great care of us! I was able to encounter a lot of dolphins fairly quickly, and I enjoyed watching the turtles swimming happily. The water was so clear and beautiful! I felt that each participant was being arranged to create wonderful memories. Thank you, everyone at Dolphin University!

ハワイ滞在最終日。せっかくだから、やったことのない経験をしてみよう！と申し込みました。
ひとりでの参加で気後れするかな・・・と思いましたが、スタッフの方達みなさん親切で、
しっかりケアしていただきました！イルカ先生にも割とすぐにたくさん遭遇できて、カメ大教授
も気持ち良さそうに泳いでいるところを眺められたし、魚には手が届きそうなくらいでした。
とにかく海が澄んでいて、とてもきれいでした！参加者一人一人が良い思い出を作れるようにアレンジしてくれてると感じました。ありがとー！イルカ大学の皆さん！

I was surprisingly able to meet wild dolphins very easily. The dolphins were resting, so we could swim closely with them during the group snorkeling! The guide's enthusiasm was also amazing.

びっくりするぐらい簡単に野生のイルカに会えました。イルカさんはお休み中なので集団シュノーケリングで間近で一緒に泳げる！
ガイドさんの熱がまたサイコーですよ。

I participated in a prestigious university dolphin tour in late February! The weather was great, and the sea was a beautiful deep blue! I joined the tour on the second boat! The weather was nice, but it was definitely the right choice to go with the second boat since it was warmer! Most people rented wetsuits because the wind was strong, and I think having one is reassuring! I'm really glad I participated in the tour! We were able to see whales right from the start! Then, we immediately swam with a large group of dolphins! They were so cute and it was truly moving! After that, we encountered many turtles and there seemed to be seals as well! We had fun kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and time flew by! I was worried about getting seasick, but the boat was stable! There were also small children participating, and they seemed to be having a great time! Above all, our guide, Juri, had such a bright personality and her talk was really enjoyable! The photographer was also a very interesting person! They took a lot of beautiful photos for us! I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

2月の後半に名門大学イルカツアーに参加してきました！お天気も良く海もとっても濃いブルーでとっても綺麗でした！2便でのツアーで参加しました！天気は良かったですが、2便の方が暖かくて正解でした！風が強かったのでほとんどの人がウエットスーツをレンタルしていました！あった方が安心だと思います！ツアーは本当に参加して良かったです！出発からすぐにクジラを見る事ができました！そして、すぐにイルカの大群と泳げました！本当に可愛くて感動しました！そのあと沢山の亀にも遭遇したり、アザラシもいたようです！カヌーやスタンドアップパドルボートをしたり、楽しくてあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました！船も酔わないか心配でしたが、安定した船でした！小さい子供も参加されてましたが、楽しそうでした！そして、なによりガイドのじゅりさん、とても明るい性格とトークが、とっても楽しかったです！カメラマンさんもとても、おもしろい方でした！綺麗な写真を沢山撮っていただきました！また、機会があったら参加したいです！

I participated in this for my honeymoon. My wife forgot her smartphone in the restroom, and when she returned after about five minutes, it had already been stolen. We consulted with the staff, but it didn't come back (；´Д｀). Since you can store things in lockers, I don't think it's the pool's fault (laughs).

The attraction pool is a lot of fun. The barbecue was a bit different from what I imagined. It wasn't a do-it-yourself style; instead, there was already cooked meat laid out. I think it's sufficient for a poolside lunch though♬

If I had to say something, I would be happier if the wait times for attractions were a bit shorter. There are hardly any places in the park where you can see a clock. Only in one spot, while waiting for a tall attraction, I could see a clock on a building outside the pool (laughs). It might be difficult to keep track of the meeting times? Since accessories and watches are prohibited (laughs).

Overall, I think it's a good facility ( ^ω^ ).

新婚旅行で参加をさせて頂きました。
嫁がトイレにスマホを忘れて、5分くらいで戻ったら
もう既に盗られており係の方にも相談しましたが帰って来ませんでした( ；´Д｀)
ロッカーにしまえるので、プール側の落ち度はありません（笑）

アトラクションのプールはとても楽しいです。
バーベキューはちょっとイメージとは違います。
自分で焼くわけでは無くて、焼いてある肉が並んでいるスタイルでした。
プールのランチとしては充分だとは思いますけどね♬

強いて言えば、アトラクションの並び時間がもう少し短くなると嬉しいですね。
園内に時計が見える場所がほとんどないです。
一箇所だけ、高いアトラクションの待っているところでプールの外の建物についている時計が見れました（笑）
集合時間の把握が難しいかな？
アクセサリー、時計が禁止ですからね（笑）

トータルでみたら、良い施設だと思います( ^ω^ )

We participated on Friday, February 18th, with two people. The bus arrived on time, in fact, it was there five minutes early! The air conditioning on the bus was quite strong, so I recommend bringing a hoodie or something similar.

Upon arrival, we received an explanation about the lockers. There are two types of lockers: large and small. You can access the lockers as many times as you want. They operate with a Japanese-language touch panel, and you just need to enter a four-digit PIN. It was very easy.

Finally, it was time to start. In the morning, it wasn't crowded, and we could ride all the water slides without waiting in line. If you want to ride the water slides, I think the morning is the best time!

For lunch, we ordered the loco moco plate and the barbecue rib plate, and since we added an all-you-can-drink soft drink plan, our lunch cost around 2,500 yen! The portions were generous, and we were completely full!

In the afternoon, we challenged ourselves with the FlowRider. The FlowRider was also a lot of fun! After that, we relaxed in the wave pool and rested on the deck chairs, and before we knew it, it was time to go home. The return bus was slightly delayed by about five minutes due to traffic, but we got back smoothly.

The staff on the bus spoke Japanese, which made us feel at ease. It was a very satisfying optional tour! Thank you very much!

2月18日金曜の平日に二人で参加しました。
バスは時間通り、むしろ五分前には着いていました！バスの中は冷房がきいているので、パーカーなど持っていくといいかと思います。
到着して、ロッカーの説明をされました。ロッカーは二種類あり、大きい用、小さい用の二種類です。ロッカーは何度でも出し入れは可能です。日本語対応のタッチパネルで操作し、暗証番号4桁を入力するだけです。とても簡単でした。いよいよ、スタートです。午前中はすいていて、どれもウォータースライダーが並ばずに乗れました。
ウォータースライダーを乗りたいのであれば午前中に乗るのがベストかと思います！
お昼ご飯は、ロコモコプレート、バーベキューリブプレートを頼み、ソフトドリンクは飲み放題をプランにつけていたのでお昼ご飯代で2500円ぐらいで済みました！ボリュームたっぷりでお腹いっぱいになります！
午後は、フローライダーに挑戦しました。
フローライダーもとても楽しくよかったです！その後は波のプールでゆっくりして、デッキチェアで休み、あっという間に帰る時間でした。帰りのバスも渋滞で5分程の遅れがでていたぐらいですんなり帰れました。
バスで対応してくれたスタッフさんも日本語が話せる方でしたので安心しました。
とても満足の行くオプショナルツアーでした！！ありがとうございました！！

I visited with my 21-year-old daughter and my spouse.
We were welcomed by a clear Wet 'n' Wild bus.
The cheerful driver explained the meeting time in English slowly and clearly several times, and also provided sightseeing information along the way, which we appreciated.
Upon arrival, there was a re-explanation from the Japanese staff, so even if you don't understand English well, you can participate with peace of mind.
The locker system was easy to understand in Japanese, but American bills often don't go smoothly into vending machines, so using a card is recommended for a smoother experience. The lockers use a PIN code system, allowing you to access them multiple times throughout the day.

As for the slides, I highly recommend the signature Shaka and Tornado.
With Shaka, you can enjoy it in two ways: falling from the back or the front.

The BBQ for lunch had a delicious aroma as soon as we arrived, whetting our appetites.
While the lunch buffet doesn't offer a wide variety of dishes, if you focus on simply enjoying the meat and pineapple, it can be quite good. The meat was tender and delicious, and we had a great time!

娘21歳と夫婦で利用させて頂きました。
分かりやすいウェット・アンド・ワイルドのバスでお迎え
陽気な運転手さんが、英語でゆっくりと分かりやすく何度も集合時間を説明したり、道中も何があるのか観光用の説明をしてくれて有り難かったです。
着いたら、日本語スタッフからの再説明があり、英語チンプンカンプンでも安心して参加出来ます。
ロッカーのシステムも、日本語で分かり易かったですが、アメリカのお札はなかなか自販機系にはスンナリと入る事がないので、カード利用がスムーズでオススメです。ロッカーは、暗証番号方式なので、一日中何度でも出し入れが可能です。

スライダーですが、代表的なシャカとトルネードは絶対オススメです
シャカは、背後から落ちるのか、前から落ちるのかでふた通り楽しんでください

お昼のBBQは、着いた時から香って来て、食欲を誘います
お昼のブッフェ形式は品数は決して多いとは言えませんが、割り切ってお肉とパイナップルを純粋に楽しむなら、良いかと思いますお肉は柔らかく美味しかったし、楽しめましたよ

Since it's late January, it feels a bit cold when there's wind, but the weather was nice on the day we went, and with the sunshine, we had a great time. It was also not crowded, so we could ride the thrill rides multiple times without much waiting (I even got sore muscles from climbing the stairs too much). Everyone, from kids to adults, was extremely satisfied with the thrilling experiences and atmosphere! There wasn't enough time to do everything. I definitely want to go again on my next trip to Hawaii.

1月下旬なので風があると少し寒く感じますが、行った日は天気も良く、日差しがあったので十分楽しめました。また、空いていたのでほぼ並ばずに絶叫アトラクションに何度も乗れました(階段を上り過ぎて筋肉痛になるくらい) 体験した事のない絶叫と雰囲気に子供から大人まで大満足‼時間が足りないくらいです。次のハワイ旅行でも絶対に行きたいです

This was my second time using the service, and I booked the shuttle. I really enjoyed the pool, and it was very helpful to be picked up from a nearby hotel. I definitely want to use it again!

2度目の利用で送迎ありを申し込んだのですが、プールも本当に楽しめたし近くのホテルでピックアップしてもらえるのが本当に助かります。
また是非利用したいと思います！！

The wonderful crew really made the experience enjoyable, and we were able to see dolphins! It was a lot of fun, but the waves were rough, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication!

ステキなクルーのみなさんで盛り上げて下さり、イルカも見ることができました！とても楽しかったのですが、波が荒く船酔いしてしまったので酔い止めを持っていくことをオススメします！

This was my second experience.

This time there were waves, and many people got seasick. Thank you to the crew for handling the situation.

Unfortunately, despite the captain's search efforts, we weren't able to see any dolphins. Last time, we were able to see dolphins multiple times... But it's nature, so it can't be helped. However, the ukulele live performance and dance on board were very lovely.

I look forward to the next time!! (^^) Thank you! (The next time is undecided...)

二回目目の体験でした。

今回はうねりがあり、船酔いの方が続出でした。
アロハを処理するクルーの皆さん、ご苦労様でした。

キャプテンの捜索努力も実らず、イルカに会うことはできませんでした。
前回は何回もイルカと会うことができたのですが・・
自然相手ですから仕方ないですね。
でも、船上でのウクレレライブとダンスはとても素敵でした。

次回に期待します！！（＾＾）
ありがとうございました！
　（次回は未定ですが・・・)

I was anxious about whether I would get to see dolphins, but I was very happy to encounter not only many dolphins but also a whale! Since it was January, it was so cold that I had to wear a wetsuit to enter the sea, so I thought it would be good if the rental fee for the wetsuit, which is $10, was included from the start. The water was very clear, and I also got to see beautiful fish. From the boat, we even spotted a sea turtle!

After meeting the dolphins, we enjoyed activities like slides and snorkeling, making the most of our time in the ocean! For lunch, we had delicious cheeseburgers made by the captain! We all had a great time singing and dancing together, and the staff really made the experience lively and fun. Since I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon, I wanted to participate in something memorable, and I'm glad I did!

Lastly, I paid $60 for the photos, but I was a little sad that there were only two types of photos from underwater ( ; ; ) I wish they had offered a bit more variety (laughs).

イルカに会えるか不安でしたが‥実際にたくさんのイルカにはもちろんのこと。クジラにも出会えてとても嬉しかったです！！1月なのでとてもウェットスーツを着なければ海に入れない寒さでしたので、料金の中に最初からウェットスーツレンタル代の10ドル込みで良いのでは？！と思いました。海の中はとても透き通っており、綺麗な魚にも出会えました。船の上からはウミガメにも出会えました＊
イルカに会った後は滑り台やsap等のアクティビィティも行え、海遊びを堪能できました！！
お昼ご飯はキャプテン手作りのチーズバーガー、美味しかったです！！みんなで楽しく歌ったり、ダンスをしたり、
スタッフの方々がとても盛り上げて下さり、とっても楽しい時間が過ごせました。今回、ハネムーンでハワイに行きましたので、何か思い出に残る体験がしたいと！思いから参加しました。参加して良かったです♡
最後に‥写真代60ドルを払ったのですが‥海の中の写真が2パターンのみというのが少し悲しかったです（ ; ; ）もう少しアピールをすればよかったです（笑）

My wife and I enjoyed this very much, Great way to help celebrate our 30th anniversary. A fun and knowledgable crew took very good care of us. Fantastic catamaran

I had an amazing time!
It was easy to catch the waves!
The slides were also a lot of fun.
I wanted to play even more.
There were quite a few Japanese people, so we chatted about whether we rode this or that.
The surfing experience seemed difficult.

すんごく楽しかった！
簡単に波に乗れた！
スライダーもとても楽しかったわ。
もっともっと遊びたかった。
日本人が結構いたので、コレ乗りました？とか話しながら。
サーフィンの体験は難しそうでした。

It was a very enjoyable tour. I wanted to swim even more, but swimming with the dolphins was a wonderful memory. Dancing hula on the water was also fun. Thank you!

とっても楽しいツアーでした。
もっともっと泳いでいたかったですが、イルカと一緒に泳げたことは素晴らしい思い出です。
海の上でフラを踊ったこともまた楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

We participated as a couple.
During the 3.5-hour tour, we saw 8 humpback whales, 20-30 dolphins, and 3 sea turtles.
Overall, it was a good experience, but I was disappointed with the Japanese guide's attitude.
It felt like there was a sharpness in their words, and I got the impression of being talked down to, which made me uncomfortable. It seemed like this shop only viewed dolphins as a business tool.
We were told to decide on the wetsuits before getting on the boat, and the photos were $60.
Later, we joined a tour at another shop where they kindly offered 400 photos as a gift and said we could ask for a wetsuit anytime if we needed one.

夫婦で参加しました。
3.5Hのツアーでザトウクジラ8頭、イルカ20-30匹、ウミガメ3匹観れました。
結果オーライでしたが日本人のガイドさんの対応には残念でした。
言い方に棘があると言うか、上から言われてる感が半端なくあり気分はよくありませんでした。どうもこちらのお店はイルカを商売道具としか思ってないような気がしました。
ウエットスーツもボート乗るまでに決めろ、写真は60ドル。
この後、他店でツアーに参加しましたが写真400枚プレゼント、ウエットスーツも必要であればいつでも言ってください。と親切な対応でした。

We participated as a group of four students!
It was very moving to swim so close to the dolphins. The sea turtles were great too.
The instructors were very cheerful, making it the best memory ever.

学生4人で参加しました！
イルカととても近くで泳ぐことができとても感動しました。ウミガメもよかったです
インストラクターの方たちもとても陽気で最高の思い出になりました。

My husband and I participated with our 3.6-year-old. As per the information provided, we brought towels, warm clothing, and motion sickness medication, and boarded the bus without a changing area (the wet suit rental didn't fit). I was worried about getting seasick and snorkeling in deep water for the first time, but the care from the staff completely alleviated my concerns! They said the hamburger was amazing. We swam with dolphins and fish, and also saw a humpback whale and a turtle. I was moved to hear the dolphins' voices in the video! We also enjoyed the slide, trampoline, and stand-up paddleboarding, so it was definitely a fantastic experience!

小3.6年と夫が参加しました。情報があったとおり、タオル、防寒着、酔い止め持参して、着替え場所無しでそのままバスにのりました。(ウェットレンタルはサイズ合いません)
酔いやすいのと、初めて深い海でのシュノーケルが不安でしたが、それを吹き飛ばすスタッフさんのケアにに大満足！！ハンバーガー最高と言ってました。イルカ、魚と泳げ、ザトウクジラとカメも見れました。ビデオに、イルカの声が入ってることにも感動！！滑り台、トランポリン、SUPもでき、大満喫間違い無しです！

I was worried because it was the rainy season, but the water clarity was the best during the trip, and I was able to see dolphins right in front of me.

Above all, I had a great time from the bus ride there to the return trip. The staff were kind and attentive, yet had a relaxed vibe that suited us perfectly. There were many foreign tourists as well, which really made it feel like we were in Hawaii! It was truly enjoyable.

雨期ということもあり心配していましたが、海の透明度も旅の中で1番良くイルカを目の前で見ることができました。
そしてなにより、行きのバスから帰りまで、ずっと楽しかったです。
スタッフさんが優しいし、丁寧なのに、ある程度ゆるい感じが私達にはぴったりでした。他のツアー客も外国人が多く、ハワイに来てる！って感じで本当に楽しかったです。

I couldn't see the dolphins, and although I was supposed to eat a hamburger on the boat, there weren't enough, so I ended up eating at the port after getting off the boat. We didn't have many photos of ourselves from the purchase, and I felt like I missed out.

イルカには会えず、船上でハンバーガーを食べれることになっていましたが、数がたりないということで、船をおりてから港で食べました。購入した写真も自分たちの写真はあまりなく、損した気分になりました。

I participated in a long-awaited tour to swim with dolphins during my trip to Hawaii. I have snorkeled a few times before, but swimming with wild dolphins was a first for me, and it was truly moving.

The weather was nice, but since it was February, it was a bit cold even with a rented wetsuit. I think it's a good idea to prepare for warmth and take motion sickness medication.

On this tour, I was lucky enough to see not only dolphins but also whales and sea turtles. The staff on the boat made it really fun with music and hula dance shows, so I had a great time. It became a wonderful memory of my time in Hawaii!

I definitely want to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.

今回のハワイ旅行で念願のイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加しました。シュノーケリングは今までに何度かしたことはありますが、野生のイルカと泳ぐのは初めてだったので、とても感動しました。
天気は良かったですが、2月だったのでウエットスーツをレンタルしても少し寒かったです。
防寒と酔い止め対策は確りとしておいたほうが良いと思います。
今回のツアーでは運良くイルカだけでなく、クジラやウミガメも見ることができたし、船の中では音楽やフラダンスのショーでスタッフの方々が楽しく盛り上げてくれたので本当に楽しかったです。ハワイでの良い思い出になりました‼
次にハワイへ来るときも是非参加したいと思います。

This was a great trip to go on. The check-in went smooth and the staff were friendly. The ocean was rough but the boat was so stable that I did not even get sea sick. While we were not able to go snorkeling because of this, we saw a whale and lots of dolphins! The morning sunshine made for a beautiful backdrop to the Waianae coastline. Ocean Joy is environmentally friendly to the dolphins and we normally would get to snorkel- just not with the dolphins since it disturbs them.

Our photographer gave everyone a 50% discount on our normally $40 photo package and the photos turned out great! We appreciated the treatment of the crew and everyone had fun even though we did not snorkel. Drinks and lunch were served and everything was tasty. I had fun and look forward to going with this crew again someday. Thanks to Veltra for a smooth confirmation process. It could not have been easier to book a fun outing.

I wanted to swim with dolphins, so I joined the tour. It felt more like watching while snorkeling rather than swimming together. I was very satisfied to encounter not only dolphins but also seals and whales.

イルカと泳ぎたくて、ツアーに参加しました。
一緒に泳ぐとゆうよりはシュノーケルをしながら、眺めるとゆう感じでした。
イルカ以外にもアザラシ、クジラに出会えて、大満足です。

The crew was very cheerful, and I never felt bored even when participating alone. I did suffer a bit from seasickness due to strong winds that threatened the event, but joining the tour was definitely the right choice. If you're participating in January, I strongly recommend bringing a thick windbreaker, as just renting a wetsuit for a fee won't be enough to prevent freezing on the boat after the first snorkeling session. Additionally, motion sickness medication is essential, especially for children.

クルー皆さんが非常に陽気で、ひとりで参加しても退屈することはありませんでした。開催が危ぶまれるほどの強風の影響で多少船酔いに苦しみましたが、ツアーに参加したことは正解でした。１月参加の場合は、有料のウェットスーツを借りたぐらいでは、１回目にシュノーケリングした後に船上で凍える羽目になるので、厚手のウインドブレーカー等を持参することを強くおすすめします。加えて酔い止めの薬は必須です。（特にお子様）

A pod of dolphins came by twice, and we could hear their calls. We also saw a whale's back and a sea turtle. It was amazing. The cheeseburger that the captain made was delicious too.

イルカの群れが2回も来てくれて、鳴き声も聴こえました。クジラの背中もウミガメも見れました。サイコーでした。船長さんが作ってくれたチーズバーガーも美味しかっです。

There were nearly 40 participants in the early morning tour, which felt quite large. The pick-up time was perfect. We received explanations in Japanese from a very friendly staff member, and upon arriving at the port, we received rental gear and changed into wetsuits. About 10% of the participants were foreigners, with the majority being Japanese.

As soon as the boat set off, the staff introduced themselves, and we encountered dolphins! However, in a good way, we were not allowed to touch or chase the dolphins. It was more about observing the pod swimming from the water.

When there are many people from other tours nearby, it creates a significant number of humans spread out in the water, making it hard for the dolphins to come close. While this is understandable, I felt that for those who are satisfied, it could be a very rare experience. Honestly, I couldn't shake the feeling of swimming closely with the dolphins as I had imagined. Perhaps my expectations were too high. If you want that experience, a private tour might be necessary, as nearly 40 people felt like too many. While it might be necessary for efficiency, I wished for a smaller group to approach the dolphins without startling them.

We dove twice, and during the first dive to get close to the dolphins, we spent about 30 minutes in the water, which left many women feeling quite groggy. There were many beginners in snorkeling, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication or purchasing and wearing a motion sickness band. There were quite a few people on the boat who looked exhausted, so please make sure to prepare adequately for warmth.

早起きの部で、合計４０名近くでのツアー参加者が居ましたがこれがとっても多いんじゃないかなと感じました。。
送迎時間はピッタリ。とても気さくなスタッフさんから日本語で説明を受け、港に着いたらレンタルグッズをもらいウェットスーツに着替えます。海外の方は１割程度とほぼ日本人。。
船が出向してすぐにスタッフさんの自己紹介を終えるとイルカに遭遇！！

ただし、良い意味でイルカには触ってはいけないし追いかけてもいけません！！あくでもイルカの群れが泳いでいるのをこちらも海中から覗き見るという感じです。

なので他のツアーの方などが近くにいると相当な数の人間が海に広がっているのでイルカもなかなか近寄ってくれません。当然といえば当然かもですが。。。
それでも満足な方であれば非常に稀有な経験ができると思いましたが、正直想像していたよりも近くで泳ぐイルカと一緒に泳げている感覚にはなれませんでした。
ちょっと期待値が高すぎたかなと。それを望むならプライベートツアーじゃないと無理かもしれませんが、４０名近くはさすがに多すぎるように思いました。効率を考えると仕方ないかもしれませんが、本当にイルカを驚かせないように近づいてもらうためにはもっと少人数のツアーだとよかったなと感じました。
２回ダイブするのですが、１回目のイルカに近寄るダイブで３０分くらい海に浸かっているのでこの時点で相当数な女性がグロッキー状態になっておりました。シュノーケリング初心者の方が多かったそうですが、酔い止め薬を飲んでおいたり酔い止めバンドを購入して装着しておくことをお勧めしますよ。船上でもはいてる方やぐったりしている方は多かったので、防寒対策もしっかりとご準備ください。

At Japanese pools, you usually have to wait in long lines to enjoy the slides, but here the park isn't too large and it wasn't crowded, so we were able to play one after another right after the park opened. Be careful with the high slides, as you have to carry your own float to the entrance and climb up from the bottom.

This time, I chose a BBQ plan because I wanted to take advantage of the free perks, but I think the entry ticket with transportation is sufficient if you don't use the perks. In fact, we didn't use the soft drinks. That said, the free perks were very helpful, and the park was fun, so I was satisfied.

日本のプールのスライダーは長蛇の列に並ばないと遊べませんが、ここは園内もそこまで広くないですし混雑もしてなかったので開園直後から次から次に遊ぶことができました。高いところにあるスライダーはふもとでその浮き輪を自分たちで持って入り口まで登らないといけないのでご注意を。
今回無料特典を利用したかったのでBBQ付のプランにしましたが、特典利用無しなら送迎付き入場券で十分だと思います。実際ソフトドリンクは利用しませんでした。とはいえ無料特典は大変助かりましたし園も面白かったので満足です。