All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

There are several thrilling water slides, and I had a great time! You can experience a level of excitement that you can't find in Japan! I rode the slides while filming with a waterproof digital camera, and when I watched the footage later, it turned out to be really funny! It seemed like some slides were closed due to the off-peak season, which was disappointing, but then I noticed that one lifeguard was alternating between two slides, allowing us to slide about every 30 minutes. So, I was able to ride almost all the slides, which was great. The showers in the changing room don't have hot water... It's a bit cold, so it might be better to warm up in the jacuzzi before getting out! The wind was strong and a little chilly. Climbing the stairs to the slides while carrying a float is quite tough, but you'll want to ride them multiple times! There's also a kids' pool area with an athletic course and slides, which I think they will enjoy! I definitely recommend it.

絶叫ウォータースライダーが数種類あり、とても楽しかったです♪日本にはないスリルが味わえます！！防水用のデジカメで動画撮影しながらスライダーに乗りましたが、後から観たらとても面白い動画が撮れていました♪♪閑散期なのか、スライダーが休止中の物があり、ショックーーと思っていたら、二つのスライダーを１人の監視員さんが交替交替で観ているのか、およそ３０分毎くらいに隣同士入れ替わり入れ替わりで滑れるようになっていました。なのでほぼ全部のスライダーは乗ることが出来たので良かったです。更衣室のシャワーはお湯は出ません。。。少し寒いので、着替える前にジャグジーで体を温めてから上がった方がいいかも！風が強く、少し寒かったです。スライダーに乗る前の階段が浮き輪などを持って登るのはかなりきついですが何回も乗りたくなりますよ☆お子様用のプールコーナーもアスレチックやスライダーがあり、楽しめると思います♪ぜひお勧めです。

I think it's smaller than I imagined.
I believe you'll want to secure a spot first, but be careful as the area around the bodyboarding attraction gets wet from the splashes.
If you're expecting something as massive as Nagashima Spa Land, you might be mistaken, but if you don't mind the rough, American vibe, I think you'll enjoy it.

イメージしているより小さいと思います。
最初に場所取りをすると思いますが、ボディボードのアトラクション周辺は水しぶきで濡れますので注意した方が良いです。
長島スパーランドのような巨大な物を期待していくと間違いですが、アメリカンな大雑把な雰囲気が嫌いでないのであれば楽しめると思いますよ。

My best memory is encountering 100 dolphins. Swimming with wild spinner dolphins is a lifelong memory for me. To see dolphins again, we took a boat out to Yokohama Beach on the west coast, which had a completely different scenery compared to the east coast. The land shaped like a god with outstretched arms, a power spot, was so shockingly beautiful that it still comes to mind vividly. I can't swim, but since there were many children among the guests, there were plenty of staff members, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. My husband was thrilled to dive at his own risk. The color of the sea was just like Blue Hawaii. It was a wonderful day.

イルカに１００ぴき出会えたことが一番の思い出です。
野生のハシナガイルカと一緒に泳いだことは、一生の思い出です。
またイルカに会うために、西海岸のヨコハマビーチ辺りまで船を出していただいたのですが、また東海岸とはぜんぜん違う景色で、パワースポットである、神様が手を広げた形の大地は、今でも目に浮かぶほど衝撃の美しさでした。
わたしは泳げませんが、ゲストにお子さんが多かったためスタッフの方もたくさんいて、安心して、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
夫は、自己責任ですもぐりをさせてもらって喜んでました。
海の色がまさにブルーハワイ。
すばらしい一日でした。

We did several tours and the North Shore was our favorite. The North Shore was gorgeous. There were a bunch of awesome little shops and art galleries. We rode bikes and went snorkeling. It was awesome!

This type of pool... I don't think there is anything like it in Japan? Anyway, it's so exciting!! It was great to receive the floatation devices down below and carry them up to slide down. It felt very homey... However, the equipment for the tornado was quite heavy. It was tough for us, with two adults and two young children!! But once you slide down, you forget all that effort and get really pumped up! No matter who you are, you feel like a kid again...

こんなタイプのプール。。日本にないのではないでしょうか？ とにかくエキサイティング！！ 下で浮き輪というか、乗る物を受け取って自分たちで運んで上から滑ってくるのが良かった。。何かとてもアットホームな感じで。。でも、トルネードで乗るものはかなり重くて。大人プラス低学年2人に私たちには辛かった！！ でも、滑るとその苦労も忘れるくらい、テンション上がります！ 誰が言っても子供に帰ります。。

TRAVELING: MOM/DAD/a 16 year old/3 year old / a 6 month old infant :)

Overall:
It was a good experience. But if I had to do it again, I would just stay on beautiful Waikiki beach.

RIDES:
Park is great and have a few good rides. It is not huge. The wave pool is the best :) Also they have some good pools and small slides for the 3-year old to have a lot of fun. Water was not 100% clean but acceptable. wave pool was very clean :)

FOOD: BAD BAD BAD!
Only negative is the food. They tell you "NO OUTSIDE FOOD" but the food court is really below average quality. Even for a park. And pricey. Eat a good/healthy breakfast and bring in a few granola bars, ... to keep me going until 3:30 when they close. It is not that long... you dont want to fill yourself up with greasy food when you are going on rides, anyway :) $9 french fries were really old and not attractive at all.

Transportation was great, on time, and friendly.

Overall we had fun and it was a good memory. Thanks.

After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.

シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。

Many attractions were closed on weekdays, which disappointed the kids. The all-you-can-eat barbecue included steak, chicken, potatoes, and salad, but the selection was lacking. I can't recommend this. However, I suggest that first-time visitors go during the hotter months.

平日だったのでやってないアトラクションが多々あり子供は残念がっていました。
食べ放題のバーベキューはステーキとチキン、ポテトにサラダと品数が？？これはおすすめできません。
まぁ、はじめて行かれる方は暑い時期に行かれることをお勧めします。

The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.

On the day of the event, the waves were high and the weather wasn't great, but the staff's strong desire for the participants to see the dolphins really came through. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to see the dolphins up close, even if it was just for a short time. Next time, I would like to join this tour again on a day with better weather.

当日は波も高く天候もすぐれてはなかったけど、スタッフの皆さんの何とかイルカを参加者に見てほしいという気持ちがとても伝わりました。その甲斐あってわずかの時間でしたがイルカをまじかで見ることができました。次回は天候のいい日にもいう一度こちらのツアーでお願いします。

Choosing Paradise Helicopters was the best thing I've done while in Hawaii. The staff was courteous and very professional. You knew right away you and your family were in good hands. The ride was superb and worth the money you pay! They don't charge as much as other companies do!!

I signed up on a whim considering the local weather, but I was able to participate without any worries thanks to the courteous service. It was a lot of fun.

現地で天候を考えながら思いつきで申込みましたが、丁寧な対応で不安なく参加できました。とても楽しかったです。

Absolutely fantastic! Our pilot, Josh, was extremely knowledgeable about Oahu and the sites we flew over. Had the one hour tour and was able to get fantastic photos. Strongly recommended to anyone wanting an informed view from the skies.

Wow! what an entertainer Harry was & related so well to us being Aussies & accustomed to the surfing fraternity. We're recently retired & I was on crutches after an operation & nothing was too much trouble. He made special trip in between activities to come & pick me up from Waimea Falls to save me walking. We couldn't praise him enough. Go Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for a wonderful insight into life on the North Shore of Oahu.

It was truly a wonderful tour!! I got to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the staff were cheerful and made it so much fun. Normally, I get seasick, but I forgot about it and had the best time ever*\(^o^)/* Thank you very much.

本当に素敵なツアーでした！！
イルカもウミガメも会えて、スタッフの皆さんも明るくてとても楽しかったです。
普段は船酔いしちゃう私ですが酔うことも忘れて最高の時間を過ごすことができました*\(^o^)/*
ありがとうございました。

I was able to see dolphins after all. First, I want to commend the crew for their cheerful attitude. Despite it being early in the morning, their energetic greetings of "alo-----ha------!!!!!!!" and "HAHAHA" instantly lifted my spirits. The brightness they exuded is something you can't experience in Japan. It was a brightness that blew away the typical Japanese shyness of wanting to do something but feeling embarrassed. Next, I want to highlight that I got to see dolphins twice. However, I can't forget the shock of jumping in. Make sure to hold your goggles tightly, and when you jump in, first! Breathe out! If you mistakenly inhale like I did, you'll have a painful experience. It's literally painful, so be sure to listen carefully to what the crew says. But once you get past that, you can see the crystal-clear water, the white sandy ocean floor (have you seen it?), and the dolphins! Additionally, those who have been good in their daily lives might even get to meet Mr. Turtle and Mr. Octopus.

I'm really glad I chose this place to create memories at the end of my student life. MAHALO~.

　とにかくイルカには会えました。まず評価したいのはクルーのみなさんの笑顔の対応です。早朝にもかかわらず「alo-----ha------!!!!!!!」「HAHAHA」という元気な挨拶でテンションがいっきにあがります。日本人にはない明るさは、日本では味わえません。日本人の特徴としてある、したいけどできない恥ずかしさを吹き飛ばすような明るさでした。次に評価したいのは、イルカに二回も会えたこと。ただし、飛び込むときの衝撃は忘れられません。しっかりゴーグルをおさえて、飛び込んだら、まず！息を！吐く！私のように間違えて吸ってしまうと、痛い目にあいます。文字通り痛い目にあうので、クルーのいうことはよく聞きましょう。でもここを乗り越えると、透き通った水、白い海底の砂（みたことあります？）そしてイルカ！が見られます。さらに日頃の行いの良い人はウミガメ先生や、タコくんにも会うことができます。
　学生生活の最後の思い出づくりにここを選んでほんとによかったです。MAHALO～。

The Japanese staff explained everything from start to finish, so I was able to participate with peace of mind.
There were waves, and I got seasick, feeling quite ill even in the water. But I was really happy to see so many dolphins!
For lunch, I had a burger made by the captain! It was incredibly delicious!!!
I also got a tattoo sticker, which made for a nice memory!
I only had a little time for hula, but since it's not something I get to do often, I was glad to experience it.
It truly became a wonderful memory!

日本人の方が最初から最後まで説明してくれるので、安心して参加できました☆
波があったので、船酔いしてしまい、海の中でも波がひどく酔ってしまいました。でも、イルカがたくさんいてすごく嬉しかったです！
昼食は船長が作ったバーガーを食べました！すごく美味しかったです！！！
タトゥーシールも付けてもらえて良い記念になりました！
フラは少しだけの時間でしたが、あまりできないの体験なので、フラができてよかったです♪
本当に楽しい思い出になりました☆

This was an excellent short intro adventure helicopter tour. The staff was professional, friendly and accomodating from the moment we arrived. My wife, daughter and her friend thorougly enjoyed this and will be looking forward to doing it again when we return.

Good Time. Had a wonderful day. The tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of interesting facts and trivia about Oahu on the drive up, as well as the trip back. Once at the North Shore the choice activities and the loosely organized agenda made for an enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend. Great value.

First, I recommend securing a spot. The area near the wave pool is a great choice!

There is surprisingly little shade, so aim for the shade of the trees!

There are also plenty of slides, which are a lot of fun. Shaka has appeared on TV, so definitely check it out! The prices are reasonable, and I'm satisfied!

まずは場所の確保をオススメします。波のプール近くがオススメですよ
日陰が意外と少ないので木の陰を狙って下さい！

スライダーもたくさんあって楽しいです。シャカはＴＶにも出ているので是非！
お値段も手頃で満足です！

I participated in late January. It was cold and windy from the morning, and the sea was rough. According to the staff, the tours had been canceled the day before and the day before that due to bad weather, and even when they went ahead, they couldn't encounter any dolphins. However, on the day we participated, we were fortunate enough to meet many groups of dolphins. There were even baby dolphins swimming, which was very moving. After finishing swimming and getting back on the boat, it was incredibly cold, but the staff cheered us up with their cheerful attitude, making it a really great experience.

1月下旬に参加しました。朝から強風で肌寒く、海が荒れていました。スタッフによると前日や前々日も悪天候のためツアー自体がキャンセルになったり、決行してもイルカに遭遇できなかったようですが、私たちが参加した日は幸いなことにたくさんのイルカの群れに出会うことができました。赤ちゃんイルカも泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。泳ぎ終わって船上に上がってきてからが寒くて仕方なかったですが、スタッフの皆さんが陽気に盛り上げてくれてすごくいい体験ができました。

We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.

We went with my wife to this location during our vacations in Oahu and really enjoyed ourselves. The facilities are well mantained and most of the slides are close together, so it's easy to move around changing from one to another. The staff was very friendly and helped a lot to get the most of this experience.

I previously participated in a dolphin tour in Guam, but unfortunately, I only saw their fins at that time, so I didn't have high expectations this time. However, it was amazing.

Seeing a large group of dolphins from the water, rather than from the boat, was truly magical.

It seemed there were several pods of dolphins, and I was glad to see quite a few of them.

Also, this time of year is apparently when whales are raising their young, and I was lucky enough to see a whale. It became a wonderful memory.

以前グアムでイルカツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、その時は残念ながら背びれくらいしか見えなかったので過度の期待はしてなかったのですが今回は最高でした。

船からではなく海に入って海の中から見るイルカの大群はとても幻想的でした。

いくつかのイルカの群れがいたようでかなりのイルカが見れて良かったです。


又、この時期はクジラが子育ての時期らしく、なんとクジラを見ることができました。
いい思い出になりました。

It's a water slide that feels like it's not in Japan! A couple in their late 20s had a great time!

However, even with the all-you-can-drink option, I honestly only had about two drinks.

As for the lunch buffet, it might be better not to have high expectations for the price?! There’s plenty of junk food available, so that was totally fine for me.

日本ではないようなウォータースライダー！
20代後半カップルでも、十分楽しめました！！

ただ、ドリンク飲放題つけててもドリンク正直2杯くらいしか飲まなかった。

ランチビュッフェはお値段のわりに、あまり期待しないほうがいいかも？！
ジャンクフードが普通に売ってるのでそれで全然オッケーだったなぁと

Last time, I participated in the Dolphin Middle School program, and this time I joined the university program. I was expecting to see a lot since I saw many last time, but I only got to see a few dolphins this time. It's natural, so there's nothing that can be done about it. However, the atmosphere on the boat was friendly, and I had a great time! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate.

前回はイルカ中学に参加させてもらったので、
今回は大学に参加させて貰いました。
前回は沢山見られたので期待していたのですが
イルカが見れたのは少しだけ…
自然のものなのでしかたないんですけど
でも船の中はフレンドリーで楽しめますよ！
また機会があったら参加させて貰います。

I went for the first time.
It was a Saturday, but it was not crowded, so it was nice not to have to wait in line.
However, not all facilities are open all the time, so it might not be ideal for those who want to visit the same facility multiple times.
Also, if you have small children, the places to play are limited, so the cost-performance ratio decreases quite a bit. I took my 4-year-old, and while there were plenty of options in the children's pool, we were able to have a good time.

初めて行きました。
土曜日でしたが空いていて、並ばず混まずで、よかったです。
ただし、全ての施設が常時開いているのではないので、同じ施設に何度も行きたい人にはいまいちかも。
また、子供が小さい場合は、遊べるところが限られるのでコスパはかなりさがりますが、4歳児を連れていきましたが子供用プールも充実していたので、それなりに遊べました。

I was really happy to meet the dolphins, but the sea conditions on the day were not very good, so it was quite rocky. There were about 4 to 5 people who got seasick, and when we entered the water, the waves were high, making it difficult to search for the dolphins.

I was a bit surprised that, besides the dolphins, there were no beautiful fish in the sea at all. Perhaps it was because the waves were high and we were close to the shore? I was expecting to see the fish I had seen in the waters of Guam, so it was disappointing. Even while snorkeling, I didn't see many fish.

However, the staff's response was very good. I would like to try again someday. Thank you very much.

イルカに会えて、すごく嬉しかったですが当日の海のコンディションがあまりよくなかった為かなり揺れました。酔ってしまった方も、4〜5名おり、海に入った時も波も高くイルカを探すのが大変でした。
少しびっくりしたのが、イルカの他に海にキレイな魚など、全くいなかったことです。
波が高く、陸から近かったからかな？グアムの海でみた魚達を想像してたので残念でした。シュノーケルでも、魚はあまり見れなかったです。
しかし、スタッフの対応はとてもよかったです。いつかリベンジしたいです。ありがとうございました。

How many times has it been?! It's so much fun! This time, we participated because my 8-year-old son was able to ride all the attractions! If you have the time, I definitely recommend going at least once.

何度目でしょうか？！？！？！楽しいです！今回は8歳の男の子がすべてのアトラクションに乗れるようになったため参加！時間がある方は是非一度行くのをお勧めします。

I visited with my 7-year-old, 4-year-old, and 7-month-old children. They had a decent time at the wave pool and the kids' pool, but the other activities like water slides seemed unsuitable for them. I want to let them try those when they are a bit older!

This time, we used a plan that included transportation and free drinks, but the counter for redeeming drinks at the food court was not open very often, and we waited in line for about 30 minutes... Lunch can only be purchased at that food court, so there was always a long line. Since outside food is completely prohibited, I wish there were more dining options available! The food was also not that great...

Additionally, there is hardly any shade, so I recommend that families with small children secure a paid space.

Children in upper elementary school might enjoy it enough.

7歳、4歳、7ヵ月の子どもを連れて利用しました。
波の出るプールやキッズ用プールは、そこそこ楽しめましたが、その他のウォータースライダー等のアクティビティは、うちの子どもたちには不向きだったようです。もっと大きくなってから挑戦させたいです！

今回、送迎とフリードリンク付きのプランを利用しましたが、ドリンクを引き換えるフードコートの窓口があまり開いておらず、３０分くらい並んで待ちました。。。ランチも、そのフードコートでしか購入出来ないので、常に長蛇の列。持込みが全く出来ないので、もっと食事が出来る設備が欲しかったです！味もイマイチです。。。
それから、日陰がほとんどないので、小さなお子さんがいる方は、有料のスペースを確保することをおすすめします。

小学校高学年のお子さまくらいからなら、十分楽しめるかもしれません。