All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I was surprised that the attractions were operated on a timed basis. I think it was probably due to the New Year period and the lack of staff. I expected there to be fewer visitors than there actually were, so I thought I could ride multiple times, but in the end, because of the timed system, there were crowds at the popular attractions, and the wait time was about 20 to 30 minutes, which was disappointing.
If you purchase the most expensive ticket, you can experience the surfing attraction. I recommend that for those who want to surf.

アトラクションの運営が時間制になっていたのは驚きでした。おそらく、お正月時期で、監視員が少なかったからだと思います。利用客が思ったほど少なかったので、何回も滑れるかと思ってましたが、結局、時間制だったため、人気のアトラクションに人が貯まっていて待ち時間が２０～３０分くらいあったことが残念でした。
一番高いチケットを購入すると、波乗りのアトラクションを体験することができます。波乗りしたい方はそちらの方をお勧めします。

It's a really fun water park that meets expectations! My daughter (8 years old), who loves thrilling rides, was very satisfied with the exciting water slides suitable for adults as well. Even with small children, they can play in the kids' pool, and there are plenty of reclining chairs to relax in. The food is just light snacks like pizza and fries, and the taste is okay. By the way, the drinks are mostly carbonated, and other than Pepsi, they taste like diluted syrup for shaved ice, which isn't very good. Food and drinks are not allowed to be brought in, so let's give up on lunch for the day! Instead, let's have a blast playing!

期待通りかなり面白いウォーターパークです！！
大人も十分エキサイティングできるウォータースライダーも含め娘（8歳）は絶叫系の乗り物が大好きなだけにかなり大満足したようです。
小さい子供がいても子供用プールで遊べるし、リクライニングチェアーも数が多いのでゆっくり休むことも可能。食事はピザやポテトなど軽食だけど味はまあまあです。
ちなみに飲み物は炭酸ものばかりだし、ペプシ以外はかき氷のシロップを薄めたような味でおいしくないです。飲み物、食べ物は持ち込み禁止なのでこの日のランチはあきらめましょう！
その分思いっきりあそびましょう！！！！！！！！！！！

I was able to encounter not only dolphins but also, if I was lucky, sea turtles! The staff were very kind, and I had a wonderful time that flew by!

イルカはもちろん、運が良かったのかウミガメにも遭遇することができました！スタッフのみなさんも非常に優しく、あっという間に楽しい時間を過ごす事ができました！

It was amazing to encounter wild dolphins. I wanted to go to a spot with clearer water and more fish for snorkeling. Overall, it was an activity worth the cost.

野生のイルカにあえて最高でした。シュノーケルはもう少し透明度と魚が多い場所に行きたかった。全体的にはコストに見合うアクティビティーでした。

I’m very disappointed that I couldn’t see any dolphins... but since they are wild dolphins, it can’t be helped! I felt that the crew and the captain were determined to keep searching, so I was satisfied! The wind was strong, but they took us close to the beach where we could experience kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. As a result, we returned to the hotel later, but I appreciated the consideration from the guide and crew. Although I didn’t see any dolphins, I was able to snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish. It was amazing to have a sea turtle come so close! The crew also made various efforts to keep us entertained, which was great! I especially felt that there was consideration for the children, allowing them to snorkel safely. Given the season, it gets cold after coming out of the water, so I think renting a wetsuit is a must. You can rent one for $10 per person on-site! The malasadas are warm and delicious when freshly made. I was worried about getting seasick, but surprisingly they weren’t greasy at all, and I could easily eat one. For lunch, if you don’t want to eat the cheeseburger on the boat, you can take it to go. It’s truly disappointing that I went to see dolphins and didn’t get to see any, but I think I can be satisfied knowing I cruised in such beautiful scenery. I want to try again someday!

大変残念ですがイルカには会えませんでした。。。野生のイルカなので仕方ないですね！クルーの方やキャプテンの方が諦めずに探してくれていたのを感じたので満足です！風が強かったのですがビーチ沿いに寄っ てくれてカイヤックやスタンドアップパドルを体験させてくれました。その分、ホテルへの帰着時間は遅くなりましたが、ガイドさんとクルーさんの配慮を感じ ました。イルカには会えなかった分、海亀や熱帯魚とはシュノーケルできました。海亀が近くまで来てくれるのには感動しますよ～。クルーの皆さんも飽きない ようにいろいろ工夫してくれてよかったです！特に子供達には配慮があって安心してシュノーケルさせられるなと感じました。時期的にも海から上がった後は寒 いので、ウエットスーツを借りるのはマストだと思います。現地で一人10ドルで借りれますよ！マラサダは出来立てが暖かくておいしいです。酔うのが心配で したが意外に脂っこくなくてペロッと１個いけちゃいます。ランチのチーズバーガーも船上で食べたくない人はお持ち帰りできますよ。イルカに会いに行ってイ ルカに会えなかったのは本当に本当に残念ですが、素晴らしい景色の中でクルージングできたと思えば満足かな？いつかリベンジしたいです。

It was a fun tour. During the first and second attempts, we didn't see many dolphins, but thanks to the third attempt, we were able to see a lot of dolphins up close. We also saw sea turtles. I felt that I had signed up for a good tour since they took us until we could see the dolphins. I would like to use this service again next time!

楽しいツアーでした。
１回目、２回目はあまりイルカが見れませんでしたが、
３回もチャレンジしてくださったお陰で、イルカをたくさん間近でみることができました。海がめも見れました。
イルカを見れるまで連れて行ってくださるので、いいツアーに申し込んだなと思いました。次回も利用したいと思いました♪

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old child. It was fun. The child was able to enjoy snorkeling, and there were many sea turtles, which was great. The view of Waikiki from the ocean was also nice. Above all, I liked the relaxed style of enjoying time on the water without any rush. You can drink alcohol, and the boat was very nice and spacious.

However, even though it was the peak season at the end of the year, I thought over $400 for three people was a bit high. The shuttle service at $30 per person seemed expensive. Moreover, it was supposed to depart from Waianae, but it actually left from a port just past Ala Moana. If that was the case, I could have just driven there myself.

Most participants were American, and the style was American as well. It felt friendly, cheerful, and laid-back. The shuttle time changed by 30 minutes without notice, and I only found out after calling. All the explanations on the boat were in English, and there was no special consideration just because we were Japanese. Therefore, I think those who cannot speak English at all might feel a bit confused. On the other hand, I believe this type of tour, with its American style, is suitable for those who do not particularly like the intense atmosphere of Japanese-style optional tours. I heard that there are Japanese staff on some days.

Since we are going abroad, I think it would be more interesting to participate in a tour like this, with American participants and style, rather than one that is mostly Japanese.

Also, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. My wife felt seasick towards the end and had a tough time, even though she rarely gets motion sickness in cars.

6歳の子供を連れて家族3人で参加。
楽しかったです。
子供も楽しくシュノーケル出来ましたし、海亀達も沢山いて楽しかったです。海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです。
何より、あくせくせず、ゆったりと海の上の時間を自由に楽しむスタイルが良かったです。お酒も飲めるし、船はとても素敵で、ゆったりしてました。
たた、年末のピーク時期とは言え、3人で400ドル超は高いかなと
送迎が一人30ドルってのが高い。
しかも、ワイアナエ出航のはずが、アラモアナの先のすぐそばの港発になってましたからね。それなら自分で運転して行ったっつーの。

参加者の殆どはアメリカ人でしたし、スタイルもアメリカ式でした。
フレンドリー、陽気、自己責任、いいかげん。といった感じです。
送迎時間が勝手に30分変わってて、電話で聞いて始めて知る。とかね。
船内でも説明はすべて英語、日本人だからといって、特別に気を使われるわけではないです。
ですので、英語が全くできない方の場合、ちょっと戸惑うと思います。
逆に、日本式のオプショナルツアーの暑苦しい感じがあまり好きでない方には向いてると思います。
日によっては、日本人のスタッフもいるそうです。

せっかく海外に行くのですから、日本人ばかりいるオプショナルツアーに行くよりは、参加者もスタイルもアメリカ式のこういったツアーに参加した方が面白いかなと思います。

おと、酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いと思います。嫁さんは後半船酔いしてしまい辛くなっちゃいましたので。
車では滅多に酔わない程度の強さはあるのですが。

I was very satisfied with the experience. I got to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles), and we were able to view a sacred spot from the boat (it looked like hands were joined together). I hope it brings good fortune for next year. The hula performance on the boat was also a nice memory. It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon. Thank you to all the staff. If I go to Hawaii again in a few years, I would love to participate again.

満足のいく内容だった。イルカにも会えたし、ホヌにも会えて、船から神聖なスポットも見る事ができた。（手のひらを合わせている？様に見える場所）来年に向けご利益があればいいなぁ。最後の船上のフラも記念になった。新婚旅行のいい思い出になりました。スタッフの皆さまありがとうございます。また数年後ハワイに行く事があれば参加したいです。

This is a pool located about a 40-minute drive from Waikiki. In December, the wind can feel a bit chilly, but it's not too bothersome if the sun is out. The attractions change every 30 minutes, but you can easily tell which rides are operating by the lines of people. It was unfortunate that the Tornado was closed all day. It's quite rare in Hawaii to enjoy both alcohol and tobacco together (you receive a wristband when you order alcohol).

ワイキキから車で40分程度のところにあるプールです。12月は風が若干肌寒く感じますが、日差しがあればそこまで気になりません。稼働中のアトラクションは30分ごとに入れ代わりますが、動いている乗り物は人が並んでいるのですぐにわかります。トルネードが終日クローズだったのが残念でした。ハワイでは非常に珍しく、アルコールとタバコを一緒に楽しめます。（酒を頼むとリストバンドを付けられます。）

To be honest, I had an amazing time. It was quite refreshing and enjoyable to think of the tour as a school and go through it like a class. For those who are not good on boats, it seemed like seasickness was quite challenging, but since we kept our spirits high, I feel like there were relatively few issues.

はっきりいって、ものすごく楽しかったです。
ツアー自体を学校と仮定し授業していく、というのも中々新鮮で楽しかったです。
船が苦手な人は船酔いが大変そうでしたが、テンション高く進んでいくので比較的少なかった気がします。

When the crew shouted "Look! Look!" and we looked into the sea, we saw many dolphins! ★ On the day of the tour, the weather and sea conditions were not very good, and we were told, "You might not see any..." so I was very moved when I was able to swim with the dolphins! Also, during the trip, there were talks, live performances, and hula dancing by the crew, so we had a great time on the boat as well. It was my first time participating in a tour, but if I come to Hawaii again, I would love to join again!

クルー達の「シタミテ！シタミテ！」の合図で海の中を見てみるとたくさんのイルカ達★
ツアー参加日当日は天候・海の状況があまり良くなく、「もしかしたら会えないかも…」と言われていたので、イルカ達と泳ぐことができたときはとても感動しました!!
また、移動中はクルー達によるトークやライブ、フラダンスなどあり、船の上でも楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
初めてのツアー参加でしたが、次回ハワイに来ることがあれば、また参加したいと思います!!

I was able to swim with dolphins and see sea turtles, it was amazing. The staff's talk was also fantastic. It would have been perfect if they sold the photos as digital files.

イルカとも一緒に泳げたし、ウミガメも見れたし、最高でした。
スタッフのトークも最高でした。
写真がデータだけで売ってもらえれば、いうことなしです。

I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I did get to meet them, and I was able to swim with sea turtles! You can have a great time even if you're not confident in your swimming skills. The tour was packed with activities, including snorkeling with fish.

However, the boat was very rocky. For those who are prone to motion sickness, the level of rocking might be significant enough that taking motion sickness medication won't help. If you go to Hawaii, you should definitely go to the ocean! It's a recommended tour, but please be careful if you get motion sickness...

イルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、イルカに会えましたし、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことも出来ました！
泳ぎに自信がなくても問題なく楽しめます。魚と一緒にシュノーケリングが出来たりと盛りだくさんのツアーでした。

ただし、船はとっても揺れます。乗り物に酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでも意味がないレベルの揺れです。
ハワイに行ったら海に行くべき！オススメのツアーですが、乗り物に酔いやすい方は気を付けてください。。。

This was an awesome tour. The driver was local and gave lots of information about the area...what it used to be and what it is now. Many changes in 45 years. There was plenty of free time to explore. That was the best!

Harry is a great guide with plenty of energy, he will make sure you have a good time and show you some of the best places to hang out. You can lay on the beach and chill out of take part in a host of activities.

This is our third time at Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii, and we always look forward to it as a family. This time, we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest within the time we had. We want to come back again next year!

今年で３回目のウエット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイですが毎回家族で楽しみにしています
今回も時間内でめいいっぱい楽しみました。
又来年も利用したいです!

We had a blast! It was the coolest experience we have ever had!

It had an intensity that you don't find in Japan, and it was fun. There were slides named Tornado and Twist, and they were indeed just as described.

日本にはない激しさがあり、楽しかったです。トルネードやツイストというネーミングのあるスライダーがあり確かにその通りでした

I apply for this tour every year, and every year, Japanese student part-timers have handled the reception (name verification and wristband distribution). However, this year, the driver (who did not speak Japanese) managed everything alone, which caused a significant delay at the reception, resulting in a departure that was 50 minutes late from the scheduled time. This is the only negative point.

It seems to be due to cost-cutting on labor, but since this is a service industry aimed at Japanese customers, I believe that if the service in this area deteriorates, the number of participants will decrease. The facility itself was the same as always, and I was able to enjoy it.

毎年このツアーを申し込んでいますが、毎年、日本人の学生のアルバイトの方が、受付（氏名確認やリストバンド配布）などを行っていたのですが、今年はドライバーの方（日本語NG）が一人でやっていたため、受付に大変時間がかかり、集合時間の50分遅れで出発となりました。この点だけマイナスポイントです。
人件費削減等によるものと思われますが、日本人相手のサービス業なので、
この辺のサービスが悪くなると参加者が減ると思います。
施設自体はいつもと変わりなく、楽しむことが出来ました。

The girls were very knowledgeable and friendly - Jenna even made a nest of life jackets for me in the bow to lay out and get some sun when I was done swimming! They took us to an area with plenty of dolphins to see, and a few were as close as 5 feet away!

I participated in the second session on October 30th!! I was truly moved and excited the whole time! It has become my best memory from my stay in Hawaii! I will definitely participate again.

10月30日の2部で参加しました！！
本当に感動と興奮しっぱなしでした！私のハワイ滞在の一番の思い出になってます！
絶対また参加します

I stayed at Aulani in October. Although I was alone, there were staff members who spoke Japanese and provided thorough explanations, so I had no issues. I didn't get to see any dolphins, but I was able to see many sea turtles while snorkeling, and I enjoyed spending an hour in the ocean, which was great. For breakfast, I had pastries, and for lunch, I made sandwiches with bread, vegetables, cheese, and ham as I liked. Eating after snorkeling on the yacht was very delicious and satisfying. However, there was one issue. I happened to share the same last name with another group of Japanese guests, and it was mistakenly noted that I wasn't participating. After returning home, I contacted them, and they responded politely, which was good. When I go to Hawaii again in July next year, I would like to participate with my family.

１０月アウラニ宿泊時に利用しました。１人でしたが、日本語を話せるスタッフがいて、しっかり説明をしてくれたので問題はありませんでした。イルカには会えませんでしたが、シュノーケルでウミガメをたくさん見られ、１時間じっくり海で楽しめたので良かったです。朝食には菓子パン、昼食はパンに野菜やチーズ、ハムを好きに挟んで食べました。ヨットの上でシュノーケル後に食べるととても美味しく満足でした。ただ一点問題がありました。もう一組の日本人とたまたま同姓で、私が参加していないことになっていました。帰国後連絡したところ、丁寧に対応していただけましたので良かったです。来年７月にハワイに行く時は、家族と一緒に参加したいと思います。

The "Surf Bus" Rocked my world, got timed out and lost my heartfelt compliments. I can't rewrite my praises. It does not do justice. Going to try:
Sam was an amazing guide, the playing, eating, and listening on the North Shore, my taste of heaven. Just visualize; Sea Turtles, tidal pools and an eye to eye with an Eagle Ray, food to die for, and 1000 reasons to keep coming back. An awesome "build your own burger". Surprise yourself and go for it! Not a sit and stare tour, unless your waiting for a set, or focused on sea turtles. You still get to do your driving. Came back exhausted and completed. 50 years in and now I figure out happy. Better late than never.
Mesmerized by the bright smiles, and sense of community that emerged as we talked through our day. 20 people, 5 countries and a bevy of dialects. It was right Kraky, but no worries mate.
@Sam, the Tiki was truly over that rainbow.
Mahalo nui loa!!!

This was my second time participating, and I was able to see many more dolphins compared to the last time. The dolphins swam slowly around us in a circle, making me feel welcomed! The staff were also kind, and the few hours flew by. Thank you very much.

今回2度目の参加となりましたが、前回に比べてたくさんのイルカに会えることができました。
イルカの群れが自分たちの周りをクルクルゆっくりと泳いでくれて、歓迎してくれているような気分になりました！
スタッフのみなさんも親切で、あっという間の数時間でした。
ありがとうございました。

I had so much fun participating. I was a bit worried about not being able to meet the dolphins, but that didn't matter at all. They came to meet us. The dolphins were very graceful.

I also want to live my life with grace and composure every day.

Additionally, the motto "Always be positive" really resonated with me. I will take it as a life lesson. "Always be positive" and "Even in tough times, never lose your smile."

参加してほんとーーーーーーに楽しかったです。
イルカに会えなかったらどうしようって若干不安でしたが、そんなの関係なし。
向こうから会いに来てくれました。
イルカ先生とても優雅でした。

私も優雅に過ごせるよう余裕を持って毎日を過ごしていきたいと思いました。

あと、”いつもまえむき”のモットーは私にとても響きました。
人生の教訓にします。
”いつもまえむき””苦しいときほど笑顔を絶やさず”

When entering, the baggage inspection is very thorough, so please be aware that snacks and candies will be confiscated. The poolside can get very hot when walking barefoot, so be careful. As rumored, the thrilling water slide is very intense and full of excitement. The hours vary depending on the type of pool, so it would be good to enjoy it while keeping that in mind.

入園の時に手荷物検査がとても細かく行われるもで、お菓子、スナックなどは没収されますので、ご注意してください。プールサイドはとても素足で歩くととても暑いので気をつけてください。噂道理、絶叫ウォータースライダーはとても激しく、スリル満点でした。プールの種類によって時間帯がちがいますので把握しながら楽しまれるといいとおもいます。

It was pleasantly quiet, and we were able to enjoy ourselves without any waiting time. All the attractions made the kids very happy, but perhaps because it was the off-peak season, they were operating every 30 minutes. We opted for the free drink plan, but I was disappointed that the juice didn't have much carbonation.

良い意味で閑散としていて待ち時間もなく遊べました。どのアトラクションも子供も大喜びだったのですが…閑散期？のためか、各30分間隔での運行になっていました。フリードリンクのプランにしましたが炭酸があまり効いていないジュースでがっかりしました。

We use this place every time as a family. Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii is the best deal for this tour, in my opinion. You can enter one hour before the park opens, so you can secure beach beds. However, most of the pools are not accessible until the official opening time, so basically, you spend that hour relaxing. This time, several slides were operational, and we enjoyed them with the kids. Since you can play on the slides with hardly any waiting, you can also spend the afternoon relaxing or taking a nap. The water activities in Hawaii are fantastic and, above all, being able to enjoy the slides without much waiting is something you can't find in Japan.

家族で毎回利用しています。ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ　はこのツアーが一番お得だとおもいます。入園時間より１時間前に入れるので、ビーチベットも確保できます。ただし、プール自体は、ほとんどがオープン時間になるまで入れませんので、基本的に、のんびり１時間すごす、というかんじになります。今回は、スライダーがいくつか動いていたので、それを子供と楽しみました。スライダーがほとんど並ばずに遊べるので、午後はのんびり、お昼寝などしてすごすこともできます。海とはまた違う、ハワイの水遊びは最高ですし、なんといっても、スライダーがほとんど並ばずにできるというのは、日本ではないことだと思います。

There are two adjacent kids' pools, and we spent a relaxing time in the area suitable for the smallest children. We couldn't use floaties, so we brought arm rings from Japan to play with. In addition to the children's pool, there are also a lazy river and a wave pool that even small children can enjoy, so we visited those as well. On the return shuttle bus, the kids were very satisfied and fell into a deep sleep. Unlike the sea, the water isn't salty, so I felt安心 even when their faces got wet.

キッズ用のプールが隣り合わせ２か所あり、一番小さい子供が遊べる場所で、ゆったりと過ごしました。浮き輪が使えなく、アームリングを日本から持参して、遊びました。子供プールのほか、流れるプールや、波のプールも、小さい子供でも利用できるので、そちらにも足を運び、帰りの送迎バスでは、子供たちも大満足で爆睡しました。海と違い、塩水ではないので、顔がぬれても、安心でした。

I thought we could get off the bus at the malasada shop, but it was just a stop for the staff to pick up malasadas...
The lunch on the boat looked like they were grilling on board in the photos, but I couldn't tell if they were actually grilling or if it was pre-cooked; it just felt like they handed it to us sandwiched in bread.
I was really thrilled to see the dolphins, but I had high expectations for other aspects as well...

マラサダのお店でバス降りれるのかと思いきや、そこはただスタッフがマラサダを取りに停車するだけ・・・。
船上ランチ、写真では船上で焼いてくれてるイメージだったのに、焼いてたのか焼いてあったのかわからないが、パンにはさんで渡されただけって感じでした。
イルカを見れたのは、とっても感激しましたが、その他のところにも期待していただけに・・・。