All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I enjoyed the various slides! As a participant, here are a few things I noticed:
- Walking barefoot is quite hot!! But it's more efficient (laughs).
- There is free rental for floaties, but the clear floaties in the lazy river and wave pool seem to be first come, first served... Of course, you can also rent another floatie for about $10.
- The all-you-can-drink plan is great, but ordering juice takes quite a bit of time, so it's best to drink heavily when it's not crowded!
- Carrying the large floaties for the slides requires quite a bit of stamina (laughs).
If you join an optional tour, there are time constraints, so please enjoy it as efficiently as possible!

色んなスライダーが楽しめて良かったです♪
体験者として、いくつか気づいたことです。
・裸足で歩くとかなり暑い！！でも、裸足の方が効率的（笑）
・浮き輪の無料レンタルとありますが、流れるプールと波が出るプールにある透明の浮き輪は早い者勝ちのような感じです。。。もちろん10ドルくらいで、別の浮き輪を借りることも出来ます。
・飲み放題プランですが、ジュースを頼むのも結構時間がかかるので、空いてる時にガッツリ飲むのが、BEST♪
・スライダーで使う大きい浮き輪を運ぶのはかなり体力がいります（笑）
オプショナルツアーで参加すると、時間に制約があるので、なるべく効率的に楽しんでくださいね♪

This was an excellent day out for the two of us. Unfortunately I had difficulty snorkelling but was not pressured by the staff to keep trying. My boyfriend saw some amazing sights while snorkelling and snuba-ing, including a turtle (see photo). We received complimentary drinks (including alcohol) and lunch was either a chicken or pulled pork sandwich which was lovely. Cameron the snuba instructor was very nice and informative and tried his best to give us an enjoyable trip.

Enjoying Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii with bus transportation included. I had a decent time. There’s a play area for small children, and although I didn’t try it, there’s a super scary roller coaster as well. However, I rented a float for a fee, but there were also free floats available, and the explanation about that was a bit unclear... Still, it was fun, so I might go again next time.

バスの送迎付きで楽しむ、ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ。
それなりに楽しみました。小さい子供用の遊び場もあるし、体験しなかったけど、超怖そうな
ジェットコースターまがいもあり。ただ、有料で浮き輪を借りたんだけど、無料の浮き輪もあり、その辺の説明がいまいち不親切で、、、。でも、楽しかったから、次も行くかも。

Pickup at the Hilton Hawaiian Village was smooth; the bus filled up just from our location, allowing us to head straight to our destination without stopping at other hotels. We were able to line up near the front of the gate, making entry seamless.

The wristband we received when boarding the bus clearly indicated the bus number for our return, as well as the numbers for the lunch and drink pickup locations on the map, which was very helpful.

The lockers require a check-in process at the counter rather than using coins, so if you delay, you might end up in a line. It's also a good idea to secure shaded deck chairs early.

The slides had almost no wait time, with the longest one, RAGING RIVER, taking about 15 minutes. We were able to enjoy all the slides except for the children's and those that were closed.

The BBQ lunch was delicious, and since we could eat at tables in a covered area, I felt it was a great choice.

After 3 PM, the women's changing room (with partitions and curtains) gets crowded. Many people seemed to be changing in the restroom stalls, so if you want to use the changing space, it's best to go with some extra time.

宿泊先のヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでピックアップ、ここだけでバス1台がいっぱいになり、他のホテルに寄ることなく目的地に直行、ゲートの先頭近くに並ぶことができ、入場までスムーズでした。

バス乗車時に付けてもらったリストバンドに、帰りのバスの番号、昼食場所やドリンク受取場所の、案内図上の番号も書いてあり、わかりやすいです。

ロッカーは、コインを入れるタイプではなく、カウンターで手続きをしなければいけないので、出遅れると行列になります。日陰のデッキチェアも早めに確保したほうが良いです。

スライダーは、ほとんど待ち時間無しで、一番長かったRAGING RIVERで15分ほど。子供用と休止中以外のスライダー全てに乗れて、満喫できました。

BBQランチも美味しく、屋根付きスペースで、テーブルで食べられるので、このコースにして良かったと思います。

3時過ぎから、女性用の更衣室（仕切りとカーテン付）は混みます。お手洗いの個室で着替えている方も多かったようですが、更衣スペースを使いたい方は、時間に余裕を持って行ったほうが良さそうです。

Since it was a weekday, there was no waiting time, and we fully enjoyed the water slides! I was thrilled by the exhilarating four-person and two-person boats, as well as the slide where you go down in a forward-leaning position, which you can't experience in Japan! There’s also a kids' pool and a wave pool, so both children and adults had a great time. I want to go again when I visit Hawaii!

平日だったのもあり、待ち時間もなくウォータースライダーを満喫！日本では味わえないスリル満点の4人乗りボートや2人乗りボート、前傾姿勢で滑るスライダーに感激しました！
キッズプールもあるし、波のプールもあるので子供から大人まで楽しめました。
またハワイに行ったら行きたいです！

Waking up early was worth it.

I was able to swim with a large pod of wild dolphins and even with false killer whales. The captain was flexible and extended our time by about an hour, and we were also able to do activities like stand-up paddleboarding.

There were many people who got seasick, so I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication if you're feeling anxious.

朝は早いですが、早起きして頑張って行った甲斐がありました。

野生のイルカの大群、そしてオキゴンドウとも泳ぐことが出来ました。
船長さんが臨機応変に移動してくださり、1時間ほど延長しましたが、SUP等もできました。

船酔いされてる方がたくさんいたので
不安な方は酔い止めを飲んでおいたほうがいいと思います。

Since they are wild dolphins, I hoped to see them, but I thought I shouldn't get my hopes up too much. However, I was able to encounter a pod of dolphins!

I spent too much time with the dolphins, and unfortunately, I couldn't do the paddle surfing I was looking forward to. I chose this place instead of a middle school for marine sports...

野生のイルカなので、観れるといいなー、でも期待しすぎ無いようにしないとなー、と思ってましたが、イルカの群れに会えました！

イルカの方に時間を費やしすぎて、楽しみにしていたパドルサーフィンができなかったのが残念でした。
マリンスポーツをするためにいるか中学ではなくこちらにしたので。。

I used a one-day pass. I arrived a little early by rental car. Even when the time came, I couldn't find anyone from Veltra, so I waited for a while. When I asked someone nearby, I was told to present the voucher at the reception, and from there I was able to enter. I thought the deck chairs and floaties would be prepared in advance, but it turned out to be first come, first served, and I felt like I completely missed out.

As for the pool, it was just as the reviews said, with many slides and plenty of lifeguards, so I was able to enjoy myself safely. The wave pool was much deeper and had stronger waves than in Japan, and even adults seemed like they could almost drown. I was a bit anxious about going to a pool while in Hawaii, but unlike in Japan, there weren't long lines for the slides, and I had a great time.

1日パスの利用でした。
レンタカーで時間少し前に到着。
時間になっても、ベルトラの方が見つからず、しばらく待って
近くにいた別の人に聞くと、受付にバウチャー券を出すよう言われ、
そこから入場。デッキチェアーや浮き輪も事前に準備されているのかと
思っていたら、早いもの勝ちなだけで、キープされていたわけではなく、
完全に出遅れた感じでした。

プールの内容は口コミ通り、スライダーも多く、監視員さんも
たくさんおられ、安心して楽しむことができました。
波のプールが日本よりとても深く、激しい波で、大人でも溺れそうでした。
ハワイにきてまでプール、、、、と少し不安でしたが、日本のようにスライダーに
長蛇の列をなすこともなく、とても満喫できました。

What a great time! Crew was awesome, kind and patient. Tended to everyone's needs to make sure the trip was enjoyable. Thanks to Doug for taking my call (every morning) to see if we would be able to snorkel since the weather wasn't cooperating. Christine from jersey.

On August 24, 15 (Monday), we went with three family members using a rental car. We chose Monday because we heard weekends can be crowded, and it was definitely the right choice!! We arrived right at 10:30 when the park opened. After presenting our voucher at the ticket booth and receiving our admission tickets, we were able to enter smoothly. It was almost like having the place to ourselves! We enjoyed all the attractions without any waiting time. However, we did have to wait a bit for the Shaka ride. Both adults and kids had a great time. Every ride was thrilling. We thoroughly enjoyed experiences that you can't have in Japan. Thanks to that, we played until 4:00 PM. Weekdays might be the way to go!!!

15年8/24（月）に、家族3名でレンタカー利用で行きました。週末は混雑するとの事で月曜日にしたのですが大正解でした！！　10:30開園丁度に到着。チケット売場でバウチャー提出して入場券をもらったらスムーズに入る事が出来ました。殆ど貸切に近い状態でしょうか！どのアトラクションも待ち時間なしで楽しめました。でも、シャカは意外と並びましたがね。大人も子供も楽しめましたよ。どれも絶叫です。日本じゃ味わえない楽しみをジックリ堪能しました。お陰で16:00まで遊びつくしました。平日は狙いかな!!!

I participated with my elementary school children and family. As soon as we arrived, we eagerly challenged ourselves to the slides. I thought the kids might be scared and not ride the big slides, but that worry was unnecessary. The two children kept challenging themselves to various slides multiple times.

For lunch, I thought we would just grab something simple at the food court, and when I placed my order, I was surprised by the American-sized portions after a long time. I couldn't help but exclaim, "What on earth is this...?" After eating, we floated in the lazy river with rented inner tubes. We had a great time as a family.

As for the deck chairs available on-site, they were quite full everywhere. There is a resting area in the middle of the lazy river, and it seemed to be the least crowded spot.

小学生の子供と、家族で参加しました。まず現地に着くと、手当り次第、スライダーに挑戦。子供たち、怖がって大きいスライダーには乗らないかと思っていたけど、不要な心配でした。子供二人だけで、いろんなスライダーに何度も挑戦していました。

お昼は、フードコートで簡単なものですませようと思い、注文したところ、久しぶりのアメリカンサイズにびっくり。思わず、これはいったい、、、と声に出てしまいました。食べたら、レンタル浮き輪で、流れるプールをぷかぷか。家族で存分に遊びました。

現地に用意されているデッキチェアですが、結構どこもいっぱいになっていました。流れるプールの真ん中にも休憩スペースがあるのですが、そこが一番すいている気がしました。

My daughter (5 years old) is quite timid and could only go to the baby pool, but she was very happy with the various types of slides available.

It was a crowded day, so there were no free rental floaties for the wave pool. (I was dissatisfied that bringing our own floaties was prohibited.)

Without a life jacket, we weren't even allowed into the wave pool area, and when I tried to borrow one, there was a long line, so I gave up.

Also, since we didn't opt for a meal plan, it took about 20 to 30 minutes to place an order at the concession stand around 11:30, and it took about 15 minutes to receive the items.

I regretted not choosing the lunch package.

うちの娘（５歳）は怖がりで赤ちゃんプールしか行けませんでしたが
滑り台などいろんな種類がありとても喜んでました＾＾

混んでいた日だったので、波のプールの無料貸し出しの浮き輪など
ない状態でした。（自分の浮き輪持ち込みが禁止なのが不満です）

ライフジャケットがないと、波のプールエリアにすら入れてもらず
借りようと思っても長蛇の列で諦めました

あと、ご飯付きにしなかったので、１１時半くらいから売店が
注文するのに２０〜３０分で、商品を受け取るのに
１５分程度かかってしまいました

ランチ付きコースにしたほうがよかったと後悔しました

I enrolled the day after arriving in Hawaii. The pickup for enrollment was at 6:10 AM. We had orientation on the bus. Thanks to the staff, I was sleepy at this point but gradually got more excited. In the first hour, I got to meet several dolphin professors, and then we changed locations to meet a large number of faculty members. I was very satisfied to see the dolphin professors perform their spins. In the second hour, at first, the turtle professor was in a bad mood and we couldn't meet him. Just when I thought he finally showed up, he appeared right in front of me. By this time, I was quite tired, and keeping up with the classes at my age was a bit challenging... The staff noticed I was tired and handed me a buoy, which was a great help. In gym class, there were some waves, and I tried stand-up paddleboarding but couldn't stand up well, so I got back on the boat early and went for lunch. After that, I had a really fun time with hula, and I graduated safely. Thank you to all the staff, dolphin, and turtle professors.

ハワイに着いた翌日に入学しました。入学は早朝6時10分にピックアップ。
バスの中でのオリエンテーション。スタッフのおかげで、この時点で眠いけど徐々にテンション上がる。一時間目のイルカ教授の時間は一度目は数等のイルカ教授に会うことができ、もう一度場所を変え、今度は、大量の教授陣。イルカ教授のスピンを見ることができ大満足。二時間目は最初、亀教授はご機嫌斜めでなかなか会えず。やっと登場したと思ったらなんと目の前に。このあたりでかなり疲れ、還暦にはちょっと授業についていくのが・・・スタッフが疲れたのを察知し浮きを渡してくれ、助かりました。体育の授業は少し波が有りスタンドアップパドルに挑戦しましたがなかなか立てず、早々にボートにあがり、給食に。そのあとフラと本当に楽しく、そして無事、卒業。スタッフの皆さん、イルカ、亀教授ありがとう。

We went to Hawaii as a family of four. Since our kids prefer the pool over the ocean, we spent the whole day playing there. The variety of slide pools made the kids very happy. There are attractions that you can't find in Japan, so I think it's worth a visit for families with small children. However, closing at around 3:30 PM seems a bit early, doesn't it?

家族4人でハワイに行ってきました。子供が海よりプールが好きなので、1日遊んできました。
スライダープールの種類が多いので、子供は大喜びでした。日本にはないタイプのアトラクションもあるので小さな子供がいる家族連れなら行く価値はあると思います。ただ、15時半頃閉園というのは少し早いのでは？

I went with my son. When he was three years old, he couldn't ride the slides, but this time he was able to play on almost all of them, so we were satisfied. I think it's a facility that children over 122 cm can enjoy.

息子と2人で行きました。
3歳の頃はスライダー類は乗れませんでしたが、今回はほぼ全てのスライダーで遊べたので満足です。
122cm以上の子供さんが行くと楽しめる施設かなと思います。

We were visiting Hawaii with three girls - ages 8, 8 & 10. They love water parks and we wanted a day away from the usual things, so we booked the deluxe package at Wet'n' Wild. The bus pick-up was convenient and on time. Upon arrival, there is some disorganization, and they have to "unload" and "check-in" the buses one by one. After this 15 minute delay, we were given tote bags (fairly decent logo shopping bags, that can hold a towel and some clothes) and the park was open! We had a delightful "private body board lesson", which is essentially private access to the wave pool for 30 minutes...well worth it! The rides are as advertised, very good to excellent for water parks. If you like big drops, Flyin' Hawaiian is it! The barbecue that is included is worth it: good salad, fruit, hot dogs, barbecue chicken and beef strips, all all you can eat. THIS IS A BIG DEAL, AS YOU CANNOT BRING FOOD INTO THE PARK, AND IF YOU HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING, THE LINES ARE LONG AND YOU WILL SPEND $15-20 FOR FRIES AND A BURGER. The unlimited soft drinks are a great deal also (you go to the "receipts" line at the snack bar and skip the big line to buy things...and it is all you can drink...be sure to grab one for the road). You will need a locker ($14-19, you get $5 back), but all else is included. A very enjoyable day, and a good deal for the price. It is very much worth paying the premium for the deluxe package.

This was our second time on this tour, it's beautiful.

Last time, I chose the all-you-can-eat BBQ plan, and honestly, I thought I didn't need the BBQ plan, so I switched to this plan. However, I still think bodyboarding is necessary. It's not possible with this plan... I don't need the all-you-can-eat option, but I do want to go bodyboarding.

前回は食べ放題ＢＢＱプランにして正直ＢＢＱプランはいらないなと思い、こちらのプランに変更しました。　しかしやはりボディーボードは必要ですね。このプランでは出来ないので・・
食べ放題はいらないですが、ボディーボードはやりたいです。

I participated with my husband. All the attractions were so much fun that we were running around trying to experience everything. We rode the Tornado at least six times!

Since it was a tour, we could enter before the general public and reserve seats (make sure to grab a covered seat in front of the wave pool!). We were able to ride multiple times before it got crowded, so it was definitely worth participating.

The all-you-can-drink option might not be necessary! There were only drinks like cola, Sprite, and some sweet or sour beverages, so bringing a bottle of water is sufficient. We love carbonated drinks, so we drank a lot.

As for food, as others have mentioned, it is on the expensive side, around 8 to 10 dollars each! But theme parks in Japan are usually pricey too, so it's about the same. The taste was good! We had pizza and spring rolls.

During lunchtime, there can be lines, so it's a good idea to adjust your timing, or you can have so much fun that you might not even need to eat lunch!

There are height restrictions for small children, but everyone seemed to be having a great time! Surprisingly, adults might enjoy it even more!

The tour guides were nice, and the park staff were friendly too! The park isn't very large, so you can conquer everything. The timing was just right, and the facilities were clean.

It was really fun!

旦那と２人で参加しました。とにかくすべてのアトラクションが面白く全部制覇しようとずっと走り回ってました。特にトルネードは６回は乗りました♪笑
ツアーだとチケット購入がない為、一般の方より先に入れてくれるし、先に席取りはできるし（波のプール前の屋根付き席ゲットすべし♪）、混雑前に何回も乗れるので参加して良かったです。
飲み放題はあってもなくてもいいかも！コーラ、スプライト、甘い？酸っぱい？飲み物ぐらいしかないので、水だけは１本持ってけるのでそれでも十分かと♪私達は炭酸好きなので飲みまくりました。
ご飯は皆さんの書き込み通り高めです。１個８～１０ぐらい！でも日本でもテーマパークって大体高めなのでこんなもんかと。味は美味しかったですよ！ピザと春巻き食べました♪
昼時は並びますので、時間をずらしたり、もはや昼ごはん食べなくても平気なぐらい遊びまくれます♪
小さいお子さんは身長制限もありますが、みんな楽しそうでしたよ♪でも、大人の方が意外と楽しんじゃうかも♪笑
ツアーの人もいい人ですし、パークの方も優しかったですよ！
パークはそんなに広くないので、逆に全部制覇できます。時間もちょうどいいです。
施設もきれいです。
本当楽しかったのです♪笑

I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the crew's performance was amazing! Occasionally, it turns into a club on the boat, haha. It seems that some people experienced seasickness, so let's make sure to take proper precautions before going! I've heard there are seasickness bands available now!

イルカもウミガメもみれたし、クルーのパフォーマンスには圧巻！たまーに船上のクラブと化します笑
船酔いするかたもいたようなので、しっかりと対策をしてからいきましょう！！最近は船酔いバンドなるものもあるみたいです！

I was nervous during my first snorkeling experience, but I was able to see dolphins perfectly! I encountered a pod of dolphins multiple times, and I was truly moved when a baby dolphin jumped. When I entered the water, I could see many dolphins swimming below me. They came so close that I felt like I could almost touch them (though you're not supposed to). However, keeping up with the guide was quite a challenge (laughs). It requires quite a bit of stamina. After the dolphins, we enjoyed touch-up paddling, kayaking, and snorkeling around the rocks. The snacks and cheeseburgers we had when we got hungry were delicious! On the way back, we all danced the hula happily before disembarking! The half-day was so much fun that I didn't feel any seasickness at all. I fell asleep on the bus ride back, and we were dropped off in front of the hotel in the early afternoon, leaving plenty of time for sightseeing. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii! By the way, I purchased some photos. They are a bit pricey, but they make for wonderful memories, so I think it's a good idea to actively engage with the photographer!

初めてのシュノーケリングで緊張しましたが、ばっちりイルカに会うことができました！
イルカの群れには何度も会うことが出来、赤ちゃんイルカがジャンプした時は本当に感動しました♡
海に入ったら自分の下をたくさんイルカが泳ぐ姿が見えます。
本当に近いところまで行けて、あと少しで触れるんじゃないかと思うほど(触ってはいけませんが)
ですがガイドさんについて行くのはなかなか必死でした(笑)
結構体力が必要です。
イルカの後はタッチアップパドルやカヤック、岩場でシュノーケリングも楽しめます(*^o^*)
お腹が空いた頃に頂けるスナックやチーズバーガーも美味しかったです★
帰りは楽しくフラをみんなで踊って下船しました！
半日楽しすぎて全く船酔いする気配はありませんでした。
帰りのバスは爆睡、お昼過ぎにホテル前で降ろされて、まだ十分観光ができました♡
またハワイに行ったら絶対参加したいと思います！
ちなみに写真を購入しました。
ちょっと高いですが、とっても良い思い出になりますのでぜひ積極的にカメラマンにアピールされるといいと思います！

It's fun, but the attractions start operating at random intervals every 30 minutes due to service interruptions, so I wish they would prioritize customer experience.

It's a bit of a hassle if you can't speak any English. (Even broken English is okay.)

There are many Koreans, and their manners are poor. Westerners and Japanese guests have good manners.

楽しいのですが、運休・30分毎・きまぐれで
アトラクションが動き出すので、
顧客第一でやってほしい。

英語がまったくできないと
ちょっと面倒ですね。
（かたことでもＯＫ）

韓国人が多く、マナーは悪いです。
欧米人、日本人客はマナー〇です。

We decided to take our very first helicopter ride on the North Shore, and it was so much better than we could have asked for! Pilot Bob was great - super friendly, funny, and provided us with facts about everything we saw on our trip. We fell in love with the North Shore, and it was so incredible to see some of our favorite spots from an aerial view. We would totally recommend this to anyone who is staying in Oahu!

We had an awesome time. We saw Dolphins almost immediately once on the water. I swear I had Dolphins swim under me and to see the little babies was great too. We saw turtles as well which is always great. The crew were great and informative. An all round excellent day and looking forward to the photos from Lexi.

I went with my grandchild. As we challenged ourselves with thrilling water slides and various attractions, I, at 75, and my husband, who is approaching 80, felt a bit anxious. However, perhaps with divine help, we became close with a wonderful family visiting from Yokohama, and my grandchild was completely welcomed into their group, which made for an incredibly fun experience. While waiting with my camera for the Tornado ride, I heard joyful screams as they came down. I can't express enough gratitude for such wonderful memories. They were celebrating their golden wedding anniversary and had come together, and we also enjoyed a trip as a couple after our daughter took care of our four cats. I spent a relaxing time chatting with others of a similar age on a bench in the shade, while my grandchild tackled most of the attractions with kids of a similar age, and it was so much fun. It was a day that will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you very much.

孫と行きました。絶叫ウォータースライダーや色々なアトラクションに挑戦すると、張り切っている孫に７５の私、８０歳を目前の主人は不安でした。所が、神の助けか横浜から来られていた、素敵なご家族と親しくなり孫はすっかりその一員に加えて頂いてとてもとても楽しい思いをさせて頂きトルネードなどカメラを構えて待っているとキャーキャー言って降りてきました。こんなに楽しい思い出が出来るなんて本当に感謝の気持ちは言い尽くせません。金婚式を迎えられて皆さんで来られていて私たちも又、金婚式で４匹の猫の世話を娘が見てくれて久しぶりの夫婦での旅行でした。私は似た歳のもの同士木陰のベンチで楽しいお話をしてゆったりと時を過ごし孫は似た年頃のお孫さんとほとんどのアトラクションを攻略させて頂いてめっちゃ楽しかった、ズーッと心に残る１日でした。有難うございました。

　

We jumped into the Pacific Ocean from the boat to go snorkeling in search of dolphins, so children who can't snorkel won't be able to participate. Since they charge from the age of 2, I thought we would be able to see something, but my husband stayed on the boat to take care of the kids, and in the end, I was the only one who got to go into the water. I also read in a magazine that unlike other tours, this one is divided into two hours like a university class, and I thought we would get to see sea turtles properly. However, it wasn't actually divided that way, and we could only do marine activities near the point where we could see the sea turtles, so we only had 30-40 minutes to do both and couldn't manage to do everything. Additionally, they sell photos at the end, but charging USD 60 for just the data and USD 65 for a USB is too expensive. I don't even know how much of us is in the photos, and I wish they would offer a more reasonable price.

太平洋に船から”どぼん”と入ってシュノーケルでイルカを探しに行くので、シュノーケルのできない子は無理です。2歳からお金をしっかり取られるので見れるのかと思いましたが、うちはパパが子供の面倒を見るのに船に残り、結局、海に入って見れたのは私一人でした。また、雑誌で読んだのですが、他のツアーと違い、1時間目、2時間目と別れて大学の授業風になっており、ウミガメをしっかり見れるのかと思いましたが、実際にはそんな風に分かれておらず、ウミガメを見るポイントの近くでマリンアクティビティをできるとのことで両方やるには30-40分しかないので両方できませんでした。。。また、最後に写真を販売するのですがデータのみでUSD60ドル、USB付きでUSD65は高すぎと思います、自分たちがどのくらい映っているのかもわからず、もう少し良心的な値段にしてほしいです。

He was visiting Hawaii for the second time, while it was my first time in Hawaii and my first time snorkeling as well. I was excited but also anxious, worried about seasickness, but the crew really lifted my spirits and my worries disappeared! I hoped to see wild dolphins even just once, but I was amazed to see so many up close, even more than I expected. I also got to ride a kayak and took a lot of photos, which made for wonderful memories. I want to meet the dolphins again when I come back to Hawaii!

彼は2回目のハワイで私は初めてのハワイでシュノーケリングも初めてでした。
ワクワクしつつも、不安もあり、船酔いも心配でしたが、クルーの方々が盛り上げてくれて不安は一気にとびました！
一目でも野生のイルカを見れたらいいなぁと思っていましたが、予想以上に近くで沢山見れてすごく感動しました。
カヤックにも乗れて、写真を一杯撮っていただきすごく思い出に残りました。
また、ハワイに来た時にはイルカに会いたいです！

We participated as a family of five: two adults and three children, including an infant. My wife and the infant stayed on the boat to watch while the rest of us went into the sea. Our accommodation was at Aulani, a Disney Resort. We participated on July 26.

It took about 20 minutes by car from Aulani to the port.

There were no changing rooms at the port, just a dirty public restroom. I was glad we wore our swimsuits beforehand.

There were about 30 participants, all Japanese. The staff included a Japanese host, while the others were locals. The boat felt quite old.

Once we left the port and headed out to sea, we started to see wild dolphins and sea turtles, which really got us excited.

The boat continued to the point where the dolphins were. I learned that the way to see the dolphins was to first spot them from the boat, then maneuver the boat ahead of where the dolphins were swimming. When the captain shouted "GO! GO! GO!", everyone quickly jumped into the sea to see the dolphins swimming.

While I was okay with it, my 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter could only swim about 10 meters, so jumping into the sea from the boat was quite scary for them. I had to more or less push them in, and honestly, it seemed very frightening for them.

Additionally, during our first encounter with the dolphins, my daughter needed to use the restroom, which caused us to miss the timing to jump in. It’s better to take care of that beforehand.

Fortunately, we were able to jump in during the second dolphin encounter and saw dolphins swimming underwater, but it seemed that some other participants missed out.

After that, we had cheeseburgers on the boat for a break and headed to the sea turtle encounter point. Unfortunately, there were no sea turtles, but we had a lot of fun kayaking together with the kids.

Finally, we all danced a Hawaiian dance on the boat before returning to the port.

It was quite hard both mentally and physically, but we were able to see dolphins, and the kids said they had a great time. I think it was a wonderful experience. At the end, the kids received small dolphin plush toys as gifts, and they were really happy about that.

夫婦＋子供2人＋乳児1人の5人家族で参加。
妻と乳児は海には入らず船の上で見学。
滞在先はディズニーアウラニ。
参加日は7/26。

アウラニから港までは車で20分程度でした。

港には更衣室等はなく、汚い公衆トイレがあるだけ。事前に水着を着用しておいてよかったです。

参加者は30名くらいで全員日本人でした。スタッフは司会進行(？)の方が日本人で、他は現地の方。船はわりと古い感じ。

港を出て沖に出ると、野生のイルカやウミガメがちらほら見えてきて、気分が盛り上がってきます。

そのまま船は進んでイルカがいるポイントへ。

その時知りましたが、イルカを見る方法というのは、
　まず船の上からイルカを目視で見つけて、
　イルカが泳ぐ先へ船で先回りし、
　船長が「GO!GO!GO!」と叫んだら
　みんなで大急ぎで海に飛び込み、
　イルカが泳ぐ姿を見る、
というものでした。

自分はいいとして、9歳の息子と7歳の娘はまだ10mくらいしか泳げないので、船の上から海に飛び込む、というのはかなり怖かったと思います。半分放り込むような形で飛び込ませたのですが、正直かなり怖かったみたいです。

あと娘が1回目のイルカ遭遇時、大きい方を催してトイレに行き、そのせいで飛び込むタイミングを逸してしまいました。トイレは事前に済ませておいたほうがいいです。

幸い我々は2回目のイルカ遭遇時に飛び込んで、海中を泳ぐイルカを見ることができましたが、他の参加者さんは見られなかった人もいたようです。

その後船上でチーズバーガーを食べて休憩し、ウミガメ遭遇ポイントへ。
残念ながらウミガメはいませんでしたが、子供たちと一緒にダブルカヤックでたのしくあそばせてもらいました。

最後に船上でみんなでハワイアンダンスを踊って港に戻りました。

精神的にも肉体的にもけっこうハードでしたが、イルカに会うことができて、子供たちはすごく楽しかったと言ってました。いい経験になったと思います。
最後に子供たちへのプレゼントで小さいイルカのぬいぐるみをもらってましたが、それもすごく喜んでました。

We participated as a family of five: two adults, two children, and one infant. Our accommodation was at Aulani, a Disney Resort. The participation date was July 22, and we opted for the deluxe package.

The shuttle vehicle was a cool van wrapped in a Wet 'n' Wild design. We were the only passengers in the van. It took about 10 minutes by car from Aulani to the location.

Upon arrival, there was a line of cars in front of the parking lot, but since we were in a shuttle, we were able to bypass that and park right in front of the entrance. There were long lines at the ticket booth and entrance gate, but the shuttle driver brought a red paper band and wrapped it around our wrists, allowing us to skip the line and enter directly.

I later learned that this time of year is busy due to local students being on their last summer break.

Before playing, I thought about storing our valuables in a locker, but there was a long line there too. Not wanting to wait, I decided to carry our valuables with me, even though it was a bit inconvenient.

All the slides looked fun, but it was crowded, and we could only do two or three of them. There were no wait time displays, making it difficult to manage our time.

For lunch, we had the BBQ buffet included in the deluxe package. I didn't have high expectations, but the BBQ meat was grilled on-site and was quite delicious. I think it would have tasted even better with some soy sauce.

My son and daughter enjoyed bodyboarding, and they seemed to have a great time.

Our return was scheduled for 3:15 PM, which felt quite early, and due to the crowds, we didn't get to enjoy as much as we had hoped, leaving us a bit unsatisfied.

Also, I intended to rent towels on-site, but there were no towel rentals available, which was a bit of a hassle. I had to make do by drying off with a hand towel and letting myself air dry.

夫婦＋子供2人＋乳児1人の5人家族で参加。
滞在先はディズニーアウラニ。
参加日は7/22。デラックスパッケージ。

送迎車はウェット・アンド・ワイルドのデザインのかっこいいラッピングされたバン。乗客は自分たち家族だけでした。
アウラニから現地までは車で10分程度。

現地につくと駐車場前に乗用車の列ができていましたが、送迎車なのでスルーして入口前に停めてました。
チケット売り場、入園ゲートも長蛇の列ができていましたが、送迎車の運転手が赤い紙のバンドをもってきて腕に巻いてくれて、そのまま列をスルーして入園することができました。

あとで知りましたが、この時期は現地学生の夏休み最後の時期なので混雑するんだそうです。

遊ぶ前にまず貴重品をロッカーにあずけようと思いましたが、ここも長蛇の列。並ぶのが嫌だったので、邪魔でしたが貴重品は持ち歩くことにしました。

スライダー系はどれも楽しそうでしたが、混んでいて2,3個だけしかできませんでした。待ち時間表示もないので、時間の調整も難しいです。

ランチはデラックスパッケージについてたBBQブッフェ。あまり期待してなかったけれど、BBQの肉はその場で焼いていて、なかなか美味しかったです。肉にしょうゆをつけたらもっと美味しく食べられたんじゃないかと思います。

息子と娘がボディボードをやってましたが、楽しそうでした。

帰りが3時15分とかなり早く、また混んでいたこともあり、思っていたより遊べなくて、ちょっと物足りなかったです。

それとタオルは現地でレンタルしようと思ったのですが、タオルレンタルがなくて困ってしまいました。仕方なくハンドタオルで全身を拭いて自然乾燥でなんとか乗り切りました。

It was truly amazing! ♡
The weather, the waves… everything was perfect!

I even encountered a large group of dolphins…
and got to swim with sea turtles…

And above all, the crew I went with was just fantastic!
It was only half a day, but it was a tour packed with the essence of Hawaii!

With ukulele and hula dancing…
Ah, it was just so much fun!!! Aloha~

本当に最高でした♡!
この日は天気も波も…全てが最高!

イルカの大群にも出逢えたし…
ウミガメとも泳げたし…

そして何より一緒に行けたクルーが
最高すぎました!
時間にすると1日の半分なんですけど
ハワイが凝縮されたツアーでした!

ウクレレにフラダンスに…
あ〜もお楽しすぎました!!!アロハ〜