All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

Our first trip to Hawaii for our honeymoon was filled with excitement, and the highlight of our days was definitely this tour. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, and brightly colored fish while snorkeling. We also spotted seals and whales from the boat. It truly felt like a dream. The pineapple and hamburgers we shared were incredibly delicious, making us smile.

Although we were told we could interact with dolphins, I can swim but have never snorkeled before, and I'm a bit clumsy. My husband isn't great at swimming either. Even when everyone else was seeing dolphins, we thought it would be a win if we could just recognize a dolphin shape for a moment. When we ventured further out and reached the middle of the ocean (I heard it was over 30 meters deep), I was filled with anxiety, but the cheerful and energetic staff encouraged me, and I surprisingly jumped into the water first. Underwater, I was overwhelmed by how close and how many dolphins there were, and while I was squealing, I accidentally inhaled water through my nose and my goggles fell off. There were quite a few mishaps, but as I followed the advice to stay close to the staff if I was scared, I really got to see many dolphins and enjoyed myself safely.

There are times when you might not see dolphins, but the staff really works hard, exchanging information with other boats to find them. We also tried our best to look for them, laughing along the way. Since it's nature, whether or not you see dolphins is a matter of luck, but the thrill of searching for dolphins together, the time spent playing with fish like you would see in an aquarium, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, and the hula dance will surely become wonderful memories.

Looking at the underwater photos of the dolphins taken by the photographer continues to bring me joy even after returning home. We promised each other that even if we can't find the time on our next trip to Hawaii, we will enroll in Dolphin University again. Thank you for such a fun time!

新婚旅行で行く初めてのハワイ。ワクワクドキドキの毎日のハイライトが、まさにこのツアーでした。シュノーケリングですぐそこに見たイルカ、ウミガメ、鮮やかな色の魚たち。船上から見たアザラシとクジラ。本当に夢のような時間でした。みんなで食べたパイナップルやハンバーガーもとても美味しく感じて思わず笑ってしまいます。
イルカとふれあえるということでしたが、私は泳げるけどシュノーケリングはしたことがないしドンくさいタイプ、夫も水泳が得意ではありません。みんながイルカを見られても、私たちは一瞬イルカの形を認識できたら上等だぐらいに思っていました。沖の方にどんどん進んでいって海のど真ん中にたどり着いたときには（水深30メートル以上あると聞きました）、不安しかなかったですが、明るく元気なスタッフさんに励まされまさかの1番に海に飛び込みました。海の中では、予想を遥かに超えるイルカとの近さと数に圧倒され、キャーキャー言っているあいだに鼻から水を思いっきり吸ったり、ゴーグルが落ちてきたり、まぁいろいろありましたが…「怖かったらスタッフさんの近くにいるといい」と言われた通りにしていると、本当にイルカにたくさん会えたし安心して楽しめました。
イルカになかなか会えないときもあるそうですが、スタッフさんは他の船とも情報交換して本当に一生懸命探してくれます。私たちも一応、一生懸命探します笑
自然相手なのでイルカと会えるかどうかは運次第と思うしかないですが、みんなでドキドキしながらイルカを探す一体感、水族館で見るような魚やカヤック、スタンドアップパドルボードで遊ぶ時間、フラダンスは素敵な思い出になると思います。

カメラマンさんに撮ってもらった水中のイルカの写真を見て、帰国後も癒されています。次ハワイに来て時間がなかなかとれなくても、イルカ大学だけはまた入学しようねと約束しています。本当に楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

My group contained four total myself, husband, sister and her husband. We loved it! I had difficulties in the beginning but was able to get the hang of it after a little while. I wasn't able to go to the total depth due to my ears, but still it was worth it for me. We saw coral reefs and lots a fish. Turtles were in the area just not seen by our group. On the way to our snuba location we were able to see a few whales breech the surface. The crew on the boat were great and the lunch was delicious. They offered Pork, Chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. It was rough seas and the boat ride was smooth sailing. Overall rating is 4.5 stars. Whish we could see more whales and see dolphins.

To see the swimming dolphins, you need to follow the guide, which can be a bit challenging for older adults and small children. If you're at the back of the group, you won't be able to see them, so it's important to stay right behind the guide. After seeing the dolphins, there are also snorkeling and sea kayaking experiences, which made for a very enjoyable time.

泳いでいるイルカを探すため、ガイドについていかないと見れないので、年配の方やチビッコには多少厳しいです。集団の後ろだと見れないので、ガイドのすぐ後ろについていくことが、重要なポイントです。イルカを見た後のシュノーケリングやシーカヤック体験もあり、非常に楽しい体験ができました。

Every time I come to Hawaii, even with the ocean right there, I find myself going to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. The many slides here make the kids really happy. We always ride the slides that can accommodate four family members. I think we'll be coming back again this year.

毎回ハワイに来ると海があるのになぜかウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイにきます。
ここの沢山あるスライダーには子供たちも大喜び。家族４人で乗れるスライダーも毎回乗ってます。また、今年も来ちゃうと思います。

This was my first dolphin tour in Hawaii. I really wanted to swim with dolphins, so I somewhat forcefully invited my friend to join me. The sea was rough, and there were concerns about departure, but thanks to the decision to go ahead, we were able to encounter dolphins and swim with them, which I am truly grateful and moved by. My friend seemed to have a great time as well, saying, "I want to go again. I can't wait to see the staff!" We also had a lot of fun with SUP and snorkeling. Next time I go to Hawaii, I hope to have graduated from graduate school by then (laughs).

ハワイでは初めてのイルカツアーでした。イルカとどうしても泳ぎたいということで友達を半ば強引に誘っての参加。海が荒れていて、出航が危ぶまれましたが、出航を決めていただいたお陰でイルカに無事に遭遇し泳ぐことができ、本当に感謝また感激でした。友達も相当楽しかったようで、「また行きたい。スタッフの皆さんに早く会いたいと言ってます。」またSUPやシュノーケリングもとっても楽しかったです。次回ハワイに行った時は大学院まで卒業したいなと思っています（笑）

I went to Hawaii alone for the first time and enrolled by myself, but I never felt lonely because everyone was always attentive and made things lively, so I had a great time! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

Swimming with dolphins, which has been my dream since I was a child, was realized in Hawaii, and it became a very happy memory for me! ♡(*^_^*) I never expected to see them so closely, and I truly think it was a precious experience!!

The cheeseburger for lunch was delicious and the best! (*^o^*)

When I want to see the dolphin instructor again, I would like to ask for it. (＾ω＾) Thank you for an unforgettable and fun experience!!!

初めて1人でハワイへいき、1人で入学させて頂きましたが、いつも気にかけて盛り上げて下さったので、全く寂しい気持ちはなく楽しく過ごせました☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

小さい頃からの夢だったイルカと泳ぐことも、ハワイで実現することが出来、とても幸せな思い出になりました♡(*^_^*)
まさかあんなに間近で見れるとは思ってなくて、本当に貴重な体験が出来たと思います！！

お昼のチーズバーガーも美味しくて、最高でした(*^o^*)

またイルカ先生に会いたいときは、お願いしたいと思います（＾ω＾）忘れられない楽しい経験をありがとうございました！！！

I was very satisfied to see both. The shaking was less than I expected, and it felt nice. My two- and four-year-old daughters were also excited. All the guides spoke English. Breakfast included muffins, and lunch consisted of sandwiches. The air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the hotel was strong, so it's a good idea to sunbathe on the boat to dry off while returning in your swimsuit. By the way, I requested a date change over the phone the day before due to our circumstances, and they kindly agreed.

両方見られて大満足でした。思ったほど揺れは少なく気持ち良かったです。二歳四歳の娘達もはしゃいでいました。ガイドはみな英語でした。朝ごはんはマフィンなど、ランチはサンドイッチなどでした。ホテルからの送迎バス内が冷房強く、水着のまま帰るので船上で日光浴して乾かしておくと◎。ちなみに、前日にこちらの都合で電話で日にち変更をお願いしましたが、快諾していただけました。

I have participated in the dolphin swimming tour several times. Fortunately, I was able to swim slowly with the dolphins, but the food and drinks were the worst. They were very bad. After swimming a lot, it was tough not to get any water. Everyone, if you participate, it's better to bring your own water and skip the food.

イルカと泳ぐツアーに何度か参加してます。運良くイルカとゆっくり泳げましたが、食事や飲み物が最低。とてもまずいです。たくさん泳いだ後に水ももらえず辛かった。みなさん、参加するなら、水持って、ごはんは食べない方がいいですよ。

I wanted to head out to the North Shore, but did not want to sit on a stodgy bus all day and listen to someone drone on and on. The Surf Bus was the PERFECT choice since I not only got to experience the highlights of the area, but got to do some fun activities as well.

I decided to do Snorkeling, the Waimea Falls nature walk and SUP. Harry was very accommodating about squeezing in two activities for the morning section, and I am so happy that he did. The snorkeling was AMAZING! It was literally like swimming in an aquarium. I got to be in the water for a little over an hour and then I was picked up to go to Waimea Falls Park. The walk was quite easy, and if you have a hard time walking, shuttles are available for $10 round-trip at the park. I didn't go into the water since I just wanted to sit and relax, but the walk to and from the waterfall was about 45 minutes total. REALLY beautiful.

For my afternoon, I chose SUP and even though I had never done it before, I figured it out pretty quickly after the briefing from the guys at the surf store. I never quite made it to the "stand up" part of "stand up paddling", but my "sit up" paddle was just as fun and I made it all the way down the river.

With about an hour left before I had to meet the bus, I had a delicious burger and fries at Teddy's Bigger Burger and washed that all down with some shave ice from Matsumotos (lychee and strawberry YUM!). All in all, a great experience and wonderful way to see the best of the North Shore in a day :)

Since the weather on the day of participation didn't seem good, I requested a change on-site, and they kindly agreed. As soon as we set sail that day, dolphins appeared, and it was a lot of fun. When I mentioned that I wasn't a strong swimmer, they were considerate and took care of me. I felt reassured.

It was clear that all the staff were making an effort to entertain the participants. We were able to see both dolphins and turtles!

Thank you very much!

参加日の天気が良くなさそうだったので現地で変更をお願いしましたら快諾していただきました。
当日は出航してすぐにイルカも姿を現し、とても楽しかったです。
泳ぎが得意ではないことを申告したら気を遣っていただき対応してくださいました。
安心感があります。

スタッフみなさんが参加者を楽しませてくれるよう努力されてるのが伝わってきました。
イルカも亀も見れました！

本当にありがとうございました！

Josh was an amazing pilot who made us feel so safe! Our 7 year old daughter loved every minute! We only did 20 minutes and that was definitely not enough! We will be back!

Four years ago, I participated with my family, and this time I joined for my honeymoon. Even on days when we couldn't see dolphins, sea turtles, or whales, everyone was able to see them.

４年前に家族と、そして今回は新婚旅行で参加しました。
イルカ、ホヌ、くじら　見えない日もあるというのにみんな見ることができました。

There are many attractions like slides, an athletic course, a wave pool, and a lazy river, and my sixth-grade daughter and third-grade son really enjoyed themselves!

The shuttle service timing was just right! I definitely want to go again!

たくさんの滑り台やアスレチック、波のでるプール、流れるプールなど、たくさんのアトラクションがあり、６年生の娘と３年生の息子もとても楽しんでいました^_^

送迎の時間もちょうど良かったです！
ぜひまた、行きたいです☆

In the early morning, still feeling sleepy, the bus from Dolphin University came to pick us up at the hotel. Once we got on the bus, the morning assembly began, and I felt a sense of focus.

When we arrived at the port, dawn was breaking. I was anxious before departure, but it was a relief to be able to rent a wetsuit. We prayed before setting off, and then we were on our way.

We headed towards the area where the dolphins were, and before long, we saw a large group of dolphins. My excitement grew, and I jumped into the sea. There were so many dolphins around! There were also other groups of dolphins. Even from a distance, we spotted a whale swimming! I was overwhelmed to see two sea turtles swimming as well!

On the way back, our guide, Julie, said, "I hope you don't forget to smile when you return to reality." Her words really touched me. It might be difficult, but I want to keep that in mind!

早朝、眠気が残っている中、イルカ大学のバスが
ホテルにお迎えに。バスに乗り込むと朝礼が
始まり気が引き締まります。
港に到着すると夜が開けてきて
出発前は不安だったけどウェットスーツを
レンタルできて助かりました。
出港前にお祈りをしていざ出発。
イルカのいる場所に向かうのですが
しばらくするとイルカの群れがたくさんいます。
気持ちが高まり海に飛び込みます。
するとたくさんのイルカの群れがいました。
他のイルカの群れもいます。
さらに遠くからなんとクジラが泳いでいました！
ウミガメも2匹泳いでて感無量です！

帰りに担当のジュリさんが
「帰国して現実に戻っても笑顔を忘れないでほしいの。」
という言葉にぐっときました(;_;)
難しい事かも知れないけど
そう出来るように心がけたいと思います！

The pickup location at the place we were staying was under construction, so we had to meet at the neighboring hotel, which was quite nerve-wracking. I felt relieved when the bus arrived, but one group was missing... The guide called out for them, but they weren't there, so we left. Even while driving, they were looking for them along the road. This really boosted my impression of the service.

As for the dolphins, they weren't swimming right next to us, but there were plenty swimming at our feet, and they swam alongside the boat while we were moving, which was incredibly exciting.

It was very disappointing not to encounter a honu. The snorkeling was cloudy, and it was different from what I had imagined. The weather is something you can't help, though.

But I was very satisfied. Nothing was as delicious as the malasadas on the boat!

泊まっていた場所のピックアップ場所が工事中で、隣のホテルで待ち合わせでかなりドキドキしました。バスが来たときにほっとしましたが、もう一組がいない・・・ガイドさんが声をかけてもいないので出発してしまったのですが、走っている最中も道路を見ながらいないか探されていました。ここで高感度があがりました。
肝心のイルカですが、近くで泳ぐ！！というわけではないのですが、足元でいっぱいのイルカが泳ぎ、船で走行中も並走して泳いだりしてもう大興奮でした。
ホヌに遭遇できなかったのはとても残念です。シュノーケル中も曇っていて、想像していたシュノーケルの感じとは異なりました。天気は仕方のないことですね。
でも大満足です。船上のマラサダほど美味しかったものはないです！！

We did the early excursion and were happy we did as our group only had 9 people and I felt we were able to see more activity. We rented wet suits since the water was just a bit cooler than our liking, and they worked great. The views on the way to the snorkeling spot are breathtaking as you see the sunrise behind a mountain range. We saw several whales and could hear their chatter in the water, an indescribable experience. We snorkeled with tropical fish, sea turtles, and dolphins. Then, we enjoyed a delicious lunch. Only wish we had more time.

The crew and shuttle driver were great! They even returned our beach towels, which we forgot at Spinner's. This excursion definitely under promised and over delivered.

We paid $50-$60 for the professional photographs, which was well worth it to us as it was impossible to capture everything. Can't wait to see them in a couple weeks!

This was my first trip to Hawaii. While searching for activities that I could enjoy with my 6th-grade daughter, I came across this tour. When I told my daughter about it, she immediately responded, "I want to go!" It's not every day you get a chance to meet wild dolphins.

I had some hesitation, wondering if I could wake up at 5 AM with the jet lag, if I would be okay since I'm not a strong swimmer, and if I might get seasick. I was filled with more anxiety than excitement. After much deliberation, I decided to go for it and signed up.

On the day of the tour, I was so excited that I woke up earlier than planned. I took my motion sickness medication and boarded the boat. After a few minutes, I heard the staff say that dolphins were nearby, and one by one, we jumped into the sea.

Honestly, it was a bit scary at first. I struggled to put my face in the water. I desperately searched for dolphins. Then, when I looked down… there they were right below me!! A pod of dolphins! Before I knew it, I was diving down and taking pictures, completely captivated. It was an emotional experience. My daughter seemed to see them well too. Although I joined the tour for her sake, I might have enjoyed it even more (laughs). After that, we also got to see a honu (sea turtle). It was amazing to see it swimming so close!

It was a dreamlike experience that went by in an instant. The staff were friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with them. I've been to various places, but this became my best memory in Hawaii. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate in this tour again.

As many have mentioned, I think it's a good idea for those who are worried to take motion sickness medication. Thank you very much.

初めてのハワイ旅行。小学6年生の娘と楽しめるアクティビティはないかと色々探していたところ、このツアーが目にとまりました。娘に話した所、「行きたい！」と即答。野生のイルカに会えるツアーなんてなかなかありません。
私も行きたいなと思いながらも迷いがありました。時差ボケもあるのに朝5時に起きられるのか。あまり泳ぎが得意ではないのに大丈夫か。船酔いするんじゃないか。期待以上に不安もイッパイ。迷いに迷って思いきって申し込みました。
当日は楽しみで予定より早く起きてしまいました。酔いどめもしっかり飲んで船に乗り込むこと数十分。
イルカがいるというスタッフの方の声を聞いて、次々と海に飛び込みます。
正直ちょっと怖かった。最初はなかなか顔もつけられなくて。必死でイルカを探します。そして、ふと下をみると…真下にいました！！イルカの群れが！気がつくと夢中で潜って写真をとっていました。感動でした。娘もしっかり見れたようです。娘のために参加したツアーでしたが、私のほうが楽しんでいたかも(笑)。そのあとホヌもみることができました。本当にすぐそばで泳いでいてびっくり！！
あっという間の夢のような時間でした。
スタッフの方もフレンドリーで色々お話できて楽しかったです。
色々な所に行きましたが、ハワイでの一番の思い出になりました。
またハワイに行く機会があったらぜひ参加したいです。
みなさんかいてありますが、心配な方は酔い止めを飲んだほうがいいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

I stayed at the Sheraton in Waikiki for 5 nights and 7 days. I paid an additional fee for the convenience of being transported to the hotel by a large bus. It was very convenient since using public transportation with children is quite difficult, and I didn't rent a car. I was also worried about how much a taxi would cost and whether taxis are safe, even in Hawaii.

I went with my two elementary school-aged sons, my mother in her 50s, and myself, a group of four. There were many slides and a pool with waves, as well as a pool suitable for small children. The kids seemed to have a great time.

There is a bag check, and outside food is not allowed. The locker usage fee is around $13 for a smaller one and about $18 for a larger one, which seemed a bit expensive. We ate hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken, and fries. The weather was sunny, and we had a lot of fun! Also, there were lifeguards present, so it felt safe.

5泊7日でﾜｲｷｷのｼｪﾗﾄﾝに宿泊。
表示の追加料金を払いましたが、大型バスでホテルに送迎してくれたので、とても便利でした。
子連れではなかなか交通機関を使った移動は難しいし、ﾚﾝﾀｶｰも借りてないし、タクシーだといくらかかるか、ハワイといえどもタクシーじたいが安全なのか不安なので。
小学生の息子2人、50代の母と私の4人で行きました。
たくさんのｽﾗｲﾀﾞｰや波がでてくるプール。小さな子でも遊べるようなプールもありました。
子どもたちはとにかく楽しそうでした。
バッグの持ち込み検査があるのと、食べ物は持ち込み不可。ロッカー使用料は暗証番号で何度も開閉できるけど、13ドルぐらいの小さめと18ドルぐらいのがあり高いな、、といった印象。
食べ物はホットドッグ、チーズバーガー、チキン、ポテトなどを食べました。
晴天だったし、楽しかったです！あと監視員みたいな人がちゃんといるので、安全です♪

There are many attractions like the Jumbo Ocean Pool at Nagashima Spa Land. Moreover, the wait time is almost zero! I had a great time. However, due to the limited number of staff, there were some slides that couldn't be enjoyed at certain times, so you'll need to plan accordingly to experience all the rides.

ナガシマスパーランドのジャンボ海水プールみたいなアトラクションがたくさんあります。
しかも待ち時間ほぼ０！とても楽しめました。
ただ、スタッフが少ないからなのか、時間帯によっては楽しめないスライダーもあったので、全種類遊ぶためには工夫する必要があります。

I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!

I decided to go to Wet 'n' Wild after being recommended by my sister who lives in Hawaii. After arriving in Hawaii, I signed up and participated with my son and niece. Since we drove there with a rental car, my wife and daughter went shopping at a nearby shopping mall.

We arrived at the venue about five minutes after the opening time, but the ticket booth was open, and I was able to receive my tickets immediately after showing the voucher. Since bringing food and drinks into the park is prohibited, we had to dispose of our partially consumed drinks at the entrance. The lockers are assigned automatically; you just enter your preferred PIN, and you get a locker right away. A single large locker was sufficient for the three of us.

The facilities have a great variety of slides! Despite it being the year-end holiday season, we were able to ride most of the slides without any wait. There are single and three-person tubes available. You can freely take the tubes placed near the slide exits. We enjoyed our favorite slides and screamed together, having a fantastic time. (The Tornado was closed, and only two boats were in use for the Raging River, so we waited about an hour.)

When I asked the kids if they wanted to have lunch, they said it would be a waste of time, so we enjoyed the attractions, including the lazy river and wave pool, for as long as we could.

Hawaii has great beaches, but Wet 'n' Wild is definitely an experience I recommend! I look forward to enjoying it again next time!

ハワイ在住の妹から勧められ、ウェット・アンド・ワイルドに行くことを決めました。ハワイ到着後に申し込み、息子と姪の３人で参加しました。レンタカーで行ったので、妻と娘はすぐ近くのショッピングモールで買い物です。
開場時刻を５分ほど過ぎて現地に着きましたが、発券所は空いており、バウチャーを見せたらすぐにチケットを受け取ることが出来ました。
園内への飲食物は持ち込みが禁止されているため、飲みかけのドリンクは入り口で捨てていくことになりました。ロッカーも自動販売機で、好きな暗証番号を入力すればすぐにロッカーが割り当てられます。３人分の荷物も大サイズ１つで十分な大きさでした。

施設はスライダーが充実！年末の休暇中にもかかわらず、ほとんどのスライダーに待ち時間なく乗ることが出来ました。浮き輪も１人乗りから３人乗りまであります。スライダーの出口付近に置いてあるものを自由に持っていきます。それぞれ気に入ったスライダーを楽しんだり、３人で一緒に絶叫したりと、思いっきり盛り上がりました。
（トルネードは休止中で、レイジングリバーはボートが２つしか使われてなかったため、１時間ほど待ちました。）
子どもたちにランチを食べるかと聞いたら、遊ぶ時間がもったいないからということで、流れのあるプールや波の出るプールなど、時間いっぱいアトラクションを楽しみました。

ハワイは海もいいけれど、ぜひ体験してほしいウェット・アンド・ワイルドでした。
次回もまた、楽しみたいと思います！

I finally fulfilled my dream of swimming with dolphins! I was worried that the sea in December would be cold, but the weather was nice, and thanks to borrowing a wetsuit, I didn't feel cold at all. The crew spoke Japanese very well, which made me feel at ease.

The view from the boat while searching for dolphins was beautiful, with the green mountains and blue sea being absolutely stunning! With my heart racing, the time finally came to enter the water! Once in the sea, the crew dove down and brought up a starfish! Immediately, the photographer took pictures.

While we were doing this, I was told to look down, and when I did, I saw a pod of dolphins! I was so excited to see dolphins swimming so close and followed the pod. I encountered the dolphins multiple times, and I even got to see them jump out of the water, which was exhilarating the entire time!

I wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding during my free time, but due to the sea conditions, I couldn't, which was a bit disappointing. However, I did get to encounter a sea turtle, and I had a wonderful time!

The hamburgers made on the boat were delicious, and the photographer played the ukulele very well. The woman who danced the hula was also skilled, and there were many entertaining elements that kept us engaged.

At the end, we had photo opportunities at the helm, took pictures with the crew, and had a group photo with all participants, which was a lot of fun!

Since there were some people who got seasick, it might be a good idea for those who are anxious to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind.

ずっとイルカと泳ぎたいと思っていた夢が、やっと叶いました！
12月の海は冷たいかと心配していましたが、天気も良く、ウェットスーツを借りたおかげもあって寒さは感じませんでした。クルーの方が、日本語がお上手なので安心です。
イルカを見つけるまでの船からの景色も、とてもキレイで、山の緑と海のブルーが素晴らしかったです！
ドキドキしながら、いよいよ海に入る時が来ました！
海に入ると、クルーの方が潜ってスターフィッシュを取ってくれました！
すると、すかさずカメラマンの方が写真を撮ってくれました。
そうこうしていると、下を見て〜と言われ、下を見るとイルカの群れが！
こんなに近くを泳ぐイルカを見て興奮しながらイルカの群れについて行きました。
何度もイルカの群れに遭遇できたし、水上でイルカのジャンプも見れ、終始大興奮でした！
自由時間に、スタンドアップパドルに挑戦してみたいと思っていたのですが、海の状況で、できないとのことで、少し残念でした。
でも海ガメにも遭遇できとても楽しい時を過ごす事ができました！
そして、船上で作られたハンバーガーもおいしかったし、カメラマンのウクレレ演奏もお上手だし、フラを踊られた女性もお上手で、飽きさせない工夫がされていました。
最後は操縦席での写真撮影や、クルーの方達との写真撮影、参加者全員での写真撮影もあり、みんなで楽しむ事ができました！

船酔いされてる方がいたので、不安な方は酔い止めのお薬を飲まれた方が安心かもしれませんね。

We went as a family of four on December 27. The weather was nice, but the water was so cold that I ended up not swimming at all. My husband and sons enjoyed the slides, wave pool, and lazy river while saying, "It's so cold!" but ultimately, we left early. Unfortunately, the jacuzzi was closed that day. I regret that if it had been open, we could have warmed up our chilled bodies while having fun.

12月27日に家族4-人で行きました。お天気はよかったのですが、水が冷たくて冷たくて、結局わたしは全く泳ぎませんでした。主人と息子たちは、寒い～寒い～といいながら、スライダー、波のプール、流れるプールを楽しんでいましたが、結局、早めにかえりました。この日は、ジャグジーが閉鎖中でした。あいてたら、冷えた体を温めながら楽しめたかなと残念です。

I participated with my 4-year-old son and his dad in November. My son insisted that he wanted to go again, so we repeated the experience. As a result, he is saying he wants to go again. It's been about a year since we participated, but he still wants to go.

１１月に４歳の息子とパパで参加しました。
息子がどうしてももう一度行きたいと言うのでリピートしました。
結果・・また行きたいと言っています。
参加してから約一年たちましたがまた行きたいそうです。

I was able to swim! ^^

When I signed up, I hesitated. In the end, I decided to enroll to fulfill my partner's wish of "wanting to swim with dolphins."

Even with a life jacket on, I felt anxious. When I jumped in, my heart rate increased, and I couldn't breathe properly, so at first, I swam with my face mostly above water.

However, the crew was persistently encouraging, saying "Dive down, it's okay, it's okay," and after about five minutes, I managed to get my face in the water! (For someone who isn't good at swimming, those five minutes might be tough.)

I'm so grateful! Once I got my face in the water, it felt like a different world. There was a huge group of dolphins, probably around twenty. I was able to keep my face in the water longer because I wanted to see more. I knew I shouldn't move my fins, but out of fear, I was flailing them. However, realizing that the dolphins would swim away, I stopped moving my fins and just floated gently with the help of the life jacket.

I also got to see a sea turtle, and by that time, I was swimming at the front, sticking close to the crew.

This tour gave me a sense of security, knowing that they would help if anything happened. My enthusiasm to see the dolphins helped me learn to swim, and later, I found myself swimming without a life jacket on the beach. I'm so thankful.

I’ve decided to repeat this experience. This might be the first time I want to repeat an optional tour. The transportation to the Kahala Hotel (the meeting point was a five-minute walk from the hotel at Kahala Bridge) was also a nice touch.

泳げるようになっていました^^;

申込の際、迷いました。
最終的には相方の"イルカと泳ぎたい"という希望を叶えるため申込。

ライフジャケットをつけても不安。
飛び込んでも心拍数が上がって上手に息をすることができず、最初はほぼ顔出しで泳ぎました。

で、でも、クルーの方が粘り強くひつこいくらい「潜って潜って」「大丈夫大丈夫」と
言ってくださって、5分後には何とか顔に水をつけられるように！
（泳ぐのが苦手な人にとってはこの5分間はしょうがないかもしれません）

感謝です！顔に水をつけるとそこは上とは別世界。
20匹はいるであろうイルカの大群。
もっと見たいとずっと顔を水につけることができました。
フィンを動かしてはいけないとわかっていたのに怖さからばたつかせていたのですが、
イルカが逃げてしまうと知り、フィンは動かさずライフジャケットの力だけを
借りてそうっと浮かんでいました。

ウミガメも見ることができ、そのころにはクルーの方にくっついて先頭を
泳いでいる私。

このツアーには「何かあれば助けてくれる」という安心感がありました。
イルカを見たい、という熱意で泳げるようになり、その後、ビーチで
ライフジャケットもなく泳いでいる私がいました。感謝感謝です。

リピート決定。
オプショナルツアーでリピートしたいと思ったのははじめてかもしれません。
カハラホテル（集合はホテル徒歩5分のカハラブリッジ）への送迎もあったのも
よかったです。

Me and my boyfriend had a great time on this sail. The crew was so friendly, made us feel right at home. We like to snorkel every chance we get - and we love when the crew will show us specific cool finds - like sea turtles and dolphins! The food was delicious as well. We like more intimate sails, and there were only about 15 people on our boat, with 4 crew members - PERFECT! Overall just a great tour and exactly what we were looking for. Wish it would have lasted longer! 4 hours on the dot. Thanks again guys.

Thrilling! There are many slide rides that are like roller coasters, which are rare in Japan! A 90-degree drop is just the norm, and you might get thrown off your float, no mercy! Haha.
However, be careful as no one speaks Japanese here. I struggled to operate the unmanned machine that only had English instructions for setting the passcode for the coin lockers.
But since there aren't any large-scale pools like this in Japan, if you have the time during your travels, why not give it a try? 😊

スリル満点！日本では少ないジェットコースターみたいなスライダーがたくさん！！90度降下も当たり前、浮き輪から投げ出されようが容赦ない！！笑
ただ、ここは日本語が全く通じないので注意です。コインロッカーも英語表記のみでパスコードを設定する無人の機械を操作するのは苦戦しました。
でも日本にはここまで大規模なプールはないので、旅行に余裕がある方には一度来てみてはいかがでしょうか(^^)

This tour is full of Aloha hospitality. On the day I participated, I was lucky enough to encounter wild dolphins at two different points. The American crew was fantastic. The guide who swam with the dolphins was clear and kind in their instructions, and they were experienced in catering to each passenger's needs. I attended with a friend, but I noticed that they provided excellent care for families with children, which was appreciated. The guide's freediving underwater was artistic, almost like a dolphin! On the way back, they performed bright and beautiful prayer songs with sharp dancing.

For those who will be participating, I recommend taking measures against seasickness and bringing a waterproof outdoor jacket. I don’t get seasick, but quite a few people were feeling unwell and couldn’t enjoy the beautiful scenery of the boat trip, which was unfortunate to see. Additional investments to enhance your experience include seasickness medication, which is available at Japanese airports, and a $20 wristband that is introduced on the bus ride to the destination. Also, depending on where you sit on the boat, you may get splashed by the waves. Having a lightweight, water-resistant jacket would make your experience more comfortable.

アロハホスピタリティ満点のツアーです。私が参加した日は、ラッキーなことにポイント２ヶ所で野生のイルカと遭遇できました。アメリカ人のクルーも大当たりでした。イルカと泳ぐガイドもわかりやすく親切に案内してくれましたし、乗客の方それぞれにあった対応も慣れていて、私は友人との参加でしたが、家族連れには子供へのケアが厚く、ありがたい様子でした。水中でのガイドのフリーダイビングも芸術的で、まるでイルカみたいでした！帰りは明るくて祈りの歌が上手でキレッキレのダンスを披露してくれました。
これから参加される方には、酔い止め対策を取られること、Waterproofのアウトドアジャケットを持参されることをお薦めします。私は船酔いしないのですが、結構な方がダウンされていてせっかくの船旅の景色を楽しむことができず見ていて気の毒でした。体験を良くするための追加の投資は酔い止め薬は日本の空港でも売っていますし、往路のバスで$20のリストバンドが紹介されます。また船での移動は座る場所によって波しぶきがかかります。水を通さないタイプの薄手のジャケットがあると快適に過ごせると思います。

It was an awesome day for us! Love the crews, the beautiful ocean

At first, I didn't include a plan with transportation, but when I asked to be let on the bus halfway through, the bus driver kindly let me on. However, after getting off the bus, I paid for the bus fare, and it was really expensive (laughs). But I'm grateful to the bus driver!

最初、送迎こみでのプランにしていなかったのですが、バスに乗せてくださいと途中で言ったのにもかかわらず
バスの運転手さんが乗せてくださいました。
ただバスを下りてから、バスのお金を払いましたが、凄く高かったです(笑)
でも、バスの運転手さんには感謝です！