All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

The staff were all very cheerful, and I had a great time on the boat!

I saw a lot of dolphins, and there was even a sea turtle right next to me (laughs). The taro burger after swimming was also really delicious!!

I'm very satisfied!

とにかくスタッフの方がみんなノリが良くて、船の上がすごく楽しかったです♪

イルカもたくさん見れて、ウミガメなんてすぐ隣にいました（笑）泳ぎ終わった後の、タロイモバーガーもすごく美味しかったです!!


満足です(^O^)

After seeing the dolphins, while moving to a point where we could see sea turtles, we were stopped in the water due to engine trouble. We returned to port safely on the one boat that was functioning. The hula dance lesson, the staff's planned dance on the boat, and the BBQ lunch (which had been cooked on the boat but was cold) were held at a park instead.

It seemed to be an unexpected trouble, but the staff were smiling, kind, and fun, which made me forget that we hardly got to do any snorkeling or experiences like kayak surfing or paddle surfing.

However, what was disappointing was the company's response. Despite the schedule changes due to the boat trouble, the apology was simply a discount on the DVD (which could be purchased by those who wanted it) from 8,000 yen to 3,000 yen. At that moment, everyone was tired from seasickness and agreed to it, but considering that some might not want to purchase it, I found it strange.

It was truly disappointing, especially since all the staff were great. Among the group, I was the only one participating for the second time, and knowing how much fun I had the first time made me feel sorry for my friends who joined me this time. Even though it was an unexpected trouble, I believe such situations could happen again in the future, and I hope they will consider a proper response.

I appreciate the participants and the staff for their efforts. Thank you very much.

イルカを見たあとに、ウミガメのみれるポイントに移動中、
エンジンのトラブルで、海の上で足止め、
二つのうち一つ無事なほうで、帰港しました。
フラダンスレッスン、船上で予定していたスタッフのダンス、BBQランチ（船で焼かれたものを持ってきてあり、冷えてました）は公園で行われました。
予想外のトラブルだったようですが、スタッフの方たちは、笑顔で優しく楽しく、結局シュノーケリングがほとんどできなかったこと、カヤックサーフィンやパドルサーフィンなどの体験もできなかったことを忘れさせてくれる気がしました。

ただ、残念なのが、会社の対応です。船のトラブルで、スケジュールに変更があったにもかかわらず、お詫びが『（希望者のみ購入する）DVD8000円を3000円に割引します』といったものでした。その場では、皆船酔いなどの疲れもあり、了承しましたが、購入しない場合もあることを考えるとおかしいと思います。

スタッフの方たちが、全員よい方だっただけに本当に残念です。グループで参加の中、私だけ二回目参加で、一回目とても楽しかったことを知っていただけに一緒に参加した友人にも申し訳ない気持ちになりました。
予想外のトラブルとはいっても、今後もあり得ることだと思いますし、キチンとした対応を考えていただきたいと思います。

参加者のかたたち、スタッフのみなさんの対応には感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

I was nervous at first because it was a rubber boat but it was a wonderful experience and if you go purchase the CD that is taken with your group.. It came this week. Wonderful.

I thought there would be more attractions and that it would be larger, but surprisingly, I managed to cover most of it quickly. The water is really cold.

けど、もっと広くてたくさんアトラクションあるかと思ったら
以外とすぐだいたい制覇してしまった。
水がすげー冷たいです。

I've been on a few excursions. . .all have been fun, but this was my favorite. I highly recommend it! The staff was great fun and very knowledgeable. We saw so many dolphins, a sea turtle, and a sting ray. We were able to snorkel along side and enjoy! It was a bonus they had a photographer on board that took underwater pictures so we have our memories in pictures of all we enjoyed that day. You won't be disappointed!!

My husband, 7 month old son, and I had a great experience with this activity during snorkeling and snuba. We got lucky, and one of the guest/crew members watched our son (who mostly slept) so we had the opportunity to both go together for the snorkeling and snuba. The catamaran we took was a great ship. The crew was very accommodating, nice, funny, and took care of everyone, including a woman who lost her camera in the water, and when my hubby got a little overwhelmed in the beginning during snuba. The food was okay, but definitely helped after a good amount of time time in the water. I would defintely do it again. The great crew actually made a huge difference too!

Thank you for allowing me to participate in the tour. I was satisfied to meet the dolphins and also saw sea turtles. It wasn't as cold as I thought it would be, and it became a great memory. Thank you!

この度はツアーに参加させていただきありがとうございました。イルカにも会えて満足です。ウミガメにも会えました。思ったよりも寒くなかったですし良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

I participated with the expectation of meeting dolphins and possibly swimming with them. However, it seems to be a rare case, but I didn't see any dolphins at all, and there weren't many turtles or fish either, which was disappointing. The staff were all very friendly, and the atmosphere was good, but I was really let down that I couldn't see the dolphins, which I was looking forward to the most. It's understandable since it's nature, but...

イルカに会える、しかも一緒に泳げるかもしれない、と、期待して参加しました。ところが、まれなケースみたいですが、全くイルカには会えず、亀や、魚も目立つようには居なかったり、残念でした。
スタッフは、楽しい方ばかりで、雰囲気は良かったんですが、一番楽しみにしていた、イルカを見ることも出来なかったのは、本当にがっかりでした。自然相手ですから、当たり前なんですが・・・

I think it's great that you can visit the west coast of Hawaii, which you wouldn't go to otherwise, on this tour. The staff is full of energy and keeps you entertained. You can eat malasadas, swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, enjoy a simple cheeseburger, go paddle boarding, and even dance a little hula—it's a packed tour.

Swimming while snorkeling and having wild dolphins swim right in front of you is moving and very healing, but it was unfortunate that when I participated, the wind was strong and the sea was a bit murky, and it took time to find the dolphins, so I couldn't go paddle boarding. It's a busy tour because of all the activities, but I recommend it for those who want a fulfilling experience.

このツアーでなかったら行かないハワイの西海岸にいけるのが良いと思います。スタッフも元気いっぱいでたのしませてくれるし、マラサダを食べて、イルカと泳いで、ウミガメも見られて、シンプルですがチーズバーガーも食べられてパドルボートもできてフラダンスもちょっとだけ踊れる盛りだくさんのツアーです。
シュノーケルで泳いでいると野生のイルカが目の前を通り過ぎて行くのは感動でとても癒されますが、参加した時は風が強くて海が少し濁っていたのが残念だったのと、いるかを見つけるのに時間がかかったので、パドルボートが出来なかったのが残念でした。盛りだくさんな分忙しめのツアーですが充実したい方にはオススメです。

This was my third time participating. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the dolphins for the first time... But I had a great time with the crew and other guests. I participate about once every six months, but I was most disappointed that my favorite crew member, a boy, had left.

今回３回目の参加でした☆
残念ながら初めてイルカと会えず。。。
でもクルーの方たちやほかのお客さんと楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
半年に１回のペースで参加していますがお気に入りのクルーの男の子がやめてしまっていたのが一番残念だったなぁ。。。

This is my third time using ALAN1.

The pick-up was on time, and the guide was Japanese, so I felt安心して利用できます (safe to use).

I would like to use it again next year.

ALAN1さんで申し込み、今回で3回目の利用です。

送迎も時間とおりで、ガイドも日本人のため
安心して利用できます。

また、来年も利用したいです。

I decided on this tour after reading various experiences. We gathered early in the morning and traveled to the site by bus. The boat was beautiful, and there were drinks and light snacks like cupcakes and yogurt available for us to enjoy at any time. For lunch, there was a light buffet with hamburgers, rice, meat, and potatoes, but I couldn't eat much due to fatigue, seasickness, and drowsiness. I had lunch again separately after returning.

Most of the participants were foreigners, with only a few Japanese. The tour guide was American, but there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, providing explanations in Japanese after the English ones.

The weather was nice that day, but we had a hard time spotting dolphins and turtles. We stopped for about an hour to enjoy snorkeling. The water was crystal clear and beautiful. It was fun to throw food and have many fish come right up to me. I was considering diving the next day, but snorkeling was enjoyable enough.

After that, we returned to the boat and finally encountered dolphins. About ten dolphins swam near the boat, seemingly playing with us, and they were really cute.

It was early November, and the sea wasn't too cold, but it did get chilly after being in the water for a long time. You can rent a wetsuit for about ten dollars at the port's reception, not through the tour company. They sell snacks, drinks, and port T-shirts and goods, resembling a souvenir corner, but I didn't see anyone buying anything in particular.

As for wallets, you can leave your belongings or towels on the tables or chairs inside the boat, so it's better not to carry cards or large amounts of cash just in case. It was mentioned that you should bring your passport if you plan to drink alcohol, but I wasn't asked to show it. So, it would be good to have about twenty dollars in a pouch just in case, but I ended up not using any cash at all.

Also, after swimming, it gets cold, so a bath towel and a hoodie or T-shirt to wear on top are essential.

Even if you don't usually get seasick, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. The boat isn't that small or shaky, but since we left early in the morning and I hadn't eaten much for breakfast, I did feel a bit nauseous.

After about an hour of snorkeling and sunbathing for a long time, the early morning conditions were surprisingly tiring, and most people were fast asleep on the bus ride back in the afternoon.

体験談を色々読んでこちらに決めました。朝早く集合してバスで現地まで移動。船は綺麗で、室内にはいつでも自由に飲食できる飲み物、カップケーキやヨーグルトなど軽食がありました。昼食も軽いビュッフェ形式のハンバーガー、ご飯、お肉、ポテト、など出ましたが、疲れや酔いと眠気が手伝ってあまり食べれず。帰って別でまた昼食をとりました。

ほとんどの参加者が外国人で、日本人は少しだけ。ツアー催行者の方もアメリカ人ですが、一人日本語がペラペラな方がいて、日本人にも英語の説明の後に日本語で説明してくれます。

この日は天気は良かったのですがなかなかイルカもカメも見つからず、とりあえず停舶して1時間ほどスノーケリングを楽しみました。海の中は透き通ってすごく綺麗。エサを放り投げてたくさんの魚が目の前まで来て楽しかったです。ダイビングを次の日に考えてましたが、スノーケリングで十分楽しめます。

その後、船に戻ってようやくイルカに出会えました。本当にわざとやってるのかと思うほど１０頭ほどのイルカが船の近くで一緒に「遊ぼう！遊ぼう！」と泳いで、とてもかわいかったです。

１１月始めですが、さほど海は冷たくなかったですが、長いこと入っていると寒くなってきます。ウェットスーツは１０ドルかな？でツアー会社ではなく港の受付で借りれます。ここではお菓子、飲み物や港のTシャツやらグッズ等が売っていて、お土産コーナーのようですが、特に何か買ってる人はいなかったです、、。

お財布などは船内のテーブルや椅子の上に荷物やタオルを置いておくかんじなので、カードや大金は念のため持ち歩かないようにしたほうがいいです。お酒を飲む場合のパスポート持参と書かれていましたが特に提示を聞かれませんでした。なので、ポーチに万が一のために２０ドルくらい入れていけばいい感じですが、結局一銭も現金は使っていません。

あとは、泳いだ後が寒いのでバスタオルと上に着るパーカーもしくはTシャツは必須です。

あまり乗り物に酔わない人でも酔い止めは持参したほうがいいです。そこまで小型で揺れる船ではないですが、朝早いので朝食をあまりとってなかったりすると酔います。

1時間ほどのスノーケリング、日差しの下で長い間日焼け、朝早いというコンディションは意外に疲れ、昼の帰りのバスはほとんどの人が爆睡してました。午後からアク

If I had to express a complaint, it would be that several people mentioned the rental goggles did not fit well and water was getting in.

Also, please check for wear and tear over time.

Additionally, we couldn't get as close to the dolphins as I expected.

不満をいえば、レンタルのゴーグルのフィット性が悪く、水が入ってくるって言っている方が数人いたようでした。

経年劣化もあるので、チェックおねがいします。

あと、思ったよりもイルカの近くには寄れません。

This was our second visit with this company and we were even more pleased this time than we were before!

This is a well run company staffed by people who know how to please! Captain Jenna and First Mate Katie were both superb! There was little wasted time looking for dolphins and turtles as Jenna knew right where to go to find them. She also ensured we had the maximum time in each area. We came away very satisfied.

Yes, we would even entertain another visit and hopefully bring friends.

Also, Jim Ward was a very personable photographer who was very prompt in send out his photos for download.

First, we went to eat a treat called malasada. It was freshly fried and very delicious. On the bus, they passionately talked about snorkeling precautions and Hawaii in Japanese.

Once we boarded the boat, the lively crew welcomed us, and we had a great time. We were particularly fine with seasickness, but some people felt unwell, so those who are worried might want to bring motion sickness medication. Also, they will take photos for you, but since you'll have to buy them later, if you want to avoid spending money, it might be better to take your own pictures.

When we got out to sea, the weather was fantastic, and we were able to see over 100 dolphins, which was truly moving. It was a wonderful experience to see dolphins right in front of us. We only saw one turtle, but I think it offers a different kind of excitement compared to seeing turtles in an aquarium. I highly recommend this tour.

最初に、マラサダというお菓子を食べに行きました。揚げたてでとてもおいしかったです。バス内では日本語でシュノーケリングの注意事項やハワイについて熱く語ってくれます。
船に乗ると、ノリのいいクルーたちが出迎えてくれてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。私たちはとくに船酔いは大丈夫でしたが、何人かの方が気分が悪くなっていたので心配な方は乗り物酔いの薬を持って行った方がよいかも。また、写真を撮ってくれますが、後で買うことになるのでお金をかけたくない方は、無理してでも自ら写真を撮った方がいいかも。
私たちが海に出た時はとても天気がよくイルカたちにも100頭以上あうことができ感動しました。目の前でイルカを見れるのでとてもいい経験をすることができました。カメは一頭しかみれませんでしたが、水族館で見るカメとは違う感動を味わうことができると思います。お勧めのツアーです。

Found 50 dolphins for us to swim with. Great crew.

This is my third time participating.

I was able to see a pod of bottlenose dolphins, which is said to be very rare♪

It seems they are a different species than the ones usually seen.

I swam with them, and a turtle was also swimming nearby.

Then, right in front of me, it popped its head up from the water and showed me its cute face, which was so exciting.

It's something you can't easily do in Japan, so I highly recommend it!

こちらは３度目の参加です。

バンドウイルカの群れが見ることができ、それはとてもとても貴重だとのこと♪

ふだんよく見られるのとは違う種類だそうです。

一緒に泳ぎ、また、亀さんも近くでおよいでました。

すると目の前で水中からポコッと顔をだしてくれかわいい顔をみせてくれたので興奮しました。


日本では、なかなかできないことなのでおすすめです！

The trip to Hawaii was the best!
This course is truly fulfilling!
In the morning, you can enjoy the famous malasadas,
and since there are both Japanese staff and locals,
I really felt the experience of being abroad!
Even as a first-timer, they taught me patiently,
and when I was feeling anxious, they swam with me, which made it really easy.
I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

ハワイの旅行で一番よかったです。
このコースはほんとに充実してます！
朝は名物のマラサダが食べれるし、
日本人スタッフと現地の方両方いるので
海外にきた感と味わえました！
初めての私でも丁寧に教えてくれるし、
不安にしていると一緒に泳いでくれたのでほんとに
やりやすかったです。
またハワイに行ったら必ず参加したいと思います。

"I want to swim with wild dolphins!"
"I want to see sea turtles!!"
"I want to eat malasadas!!!"
They covered all my selfish wishes.

On the day of the tour, the staff called my hotel room before the meeting time to confirm, which was very considerate. Thanks to that, I was saved from almost oversleeping.

When I actually saw the wild dolphins, I was surprised at how close they were! I might have been lucky, but I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close, and I was very satisfied.

I definitely want to join again the next time I go to Hawaii!!

「野生イルカと泳ぎたい！」
「ウミガメ観たい！！」
「マラサダ食べたい！！！」
って言う、ワガママな私の願いを全部網羅してくれました。

当日は集合時間前に担当のスタッフさんがホテルの部屋まで
確認の電話をしてくれる丁寧さ。
お陰で危うく寝過ごしそうになるのを救われました。

で、実際の野生イルカも想像以上にの近さにビックリ☆
運が良かったのかもしれないけど、
何頭ものイルカの群れを間近でみることができ、
大満足でした。

次にハワイ行ったときも、ぜひ参加したいです！！

Great time, great guide, lots to see and a ton of information!

The park has several types of pools and slides, and it is pleasantly spacious. Perhaps because it was a weekday, the park was not crowded, and we were able to use the slides without waiting.

It takes about 40 minutes from Waikiki using the freeway. If you rent a car, it might feel wasteful to leave it parked while you enjoy the park, so I recommend opting for a plan that includes transportation. Since many foreign tourists also ride the shuttle bus, the atmosphere can be lively if there are cheerful people on board.

程良く広いパーク内には何種類かのプールとスライダーがあります。
平日だったせいか、パーク内は空いており、スライダーは並ばずに利用することができました。

ワイキキからはフリーウェイを利用して４０分ほど掛ります。
レンタカーを利用すると遊んでいる間、車を停めっぱなしでもったいないので、送迎プラン付のものをオススメします。
送迎バスには外国人観光客の方も沢山乗るため、陽気な方がいらっしゃれば車内は盛り上がります。

Did the Oahu Circle Tour and LOVED it. The pilot was awesome and informative as well as the staff. Thanks Guys!

On the day, I only encountered three dolphins and couldn't swim with them, which was a bit disappointing. However, I was satisfied because I got to swim with turtles up close instead. The staff was amazing and really made it fun!!

当日はイルカ3頭としか遭遇せず、一緒に泳げなかったことは少し残念だったが、その代わりにカメとは至近距離で一緒に泳げたので満足しています。
スタッフは最高に盛り上げてくれたのでとても楽しかった！！

I was disappointed that I didn't encounter any dolphins, but the staff were lively and great at keeping the energy up, so overall I was satisfied. There were similar tours available, but I participated because a friend recommended it. I don't think the experience is the same every time due to seasonal variations, so it's a tour I would like to experience multiple times. Next time, I want to join a different tour for comparison.

イルカにはなかなか遭遇できなかったのが残念でしたが、スタッフの人達が元気に盛り上げ上手でトータル的には満足でした。類似のツアーが他にもありましたが、友人お勧めでしたので参加しました。季節的にも毎回同じではないと思いますので何回も体験したいツアーです。　次回は別のツアーに参加して比較したいと思います。

We participated as a couple, and it was fun.
The shuttle bus picked us up at the hotel and arrived before the park opened.

There were many slides, and it was really great. The attractions were unlike those in Japan.
Even though we went on a weekend, it wasn't crowded, so we could ride right away.

I will definitely go again the next time I visit Hawaii.

夫婦２名での参加でした。たのしかったです。
ホテルまで送迎バスが迎えに来てくれて、開園前にバス到着。

スライダーがたくさんあってとてもよかったです。日本ではないアトラクション満載です。
行った日は週末なのに空いていたのですぐに乗れました。

次ハワイに行くときも絶対行きます。

I chose this tour again because I saw dolphins and turtles last time. I'll probably choose this tour again next time as well.

前回もイルカや亀が見れたので、またこのツアーにしました。
多分また次回もこのツアーにします。

We went as a couple, but there were various people, including families and friends.

There are thrilling slides, a gentle wave pool, and a heated pool for when it gets chilly, so you can have a great time.

*The showers only provide cold water, so it would have been better if they had hot water available.*

We particularly enjoyed the thrilling rides, and there are many types of pools that you can't find in Japan, so I highly recommend it!

夫婦で行きましたが、ファミリー、友人同士など色々な方がいらしていました。

絶叫系スライダーからゆるい波のプール、冷えた時には温水プールもありますので楽しめます。

※シャワーは冷水しか出ないので、温水が出るともっと良かったです。


特に私たちは絶叫系を楽しみましたが、日本にないようなタイプのプールが多く、おすすめです！

I participated once about five years ago, and this time I joined with the deluxe package. There were new attractions added, and I was able to spend a fulfilling day. The sliders located on the high ground offered a view of the distant Ko Olina area, and I could also see Aulani. The day I visited was cloudy with occasional sunshine, but the strong winds made it a bit cold when moving between attractions. Since it was a weekday, the park wasn't too crowded, and I enjoyed my favorite sliders multiple times.

The best part was the bodyboarding lesson. The last time I participated, there were quite a few people, so I ended up not really understanding much, but this time there weren't many participants, allowing me to practice riding the waves until the end. I had quite a bit of muscle soreness the next day, but it was a great experience.

The food was average, but the unlimited drinks were appreciated. The air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it cold. I was glad I brought a thick hoodie as I had anticipated that.

If I had to mention one area for improvement, it would be the pickup method. Before boarding the bus, the staff put on separate fee wristbands for each person and provided a usage explanation for each group, which took quite a bit of time as they had to circulate through the hotels before leaving Waikiki.

５年位前に一度参加したことがありましたが、今回もデラックスパッケージで参加しました。
新しいアトラクションなども増えており、充実した１日を過ごすことができました。
高台にあるスライダーなどは、遠くにコオリナ地区が見渡せ、アウラニも見ることができました。参加した日は曇り時々晴れでしたが、風が強いのでアトラクション移動は寒い時もありました。
平日だったこともあり、園内もそれほど込み合ってなく、気に入ったスライダーは、何度も並んで楽しみました。
一番良かったのは、ボディボードのレッスンでした。
前回利用したときはかなりの人数がいたので、なんだかよくわからないまま終わってしまいましたが、今回は波を取りあうほど参加者もいなく、最後まで波に乗る練習ができました。次の日かなりの筋肉痛でしたが、いい経験になりました。
食事は普通でした。ドリンク飲み放題はありがたかったです。
帰りのバスのエアコンが効きすぎて寒かったです。予想して厚手のパーカーを持って行って正解でした。
唯一の改善点を言うなら、ピックアップ方法だと思います。ピックアップしてバスに乗せる前に、料金別リストバンドを一人ずつスタッフの方が付けてくださり、１グループごとに園内利用説明をされるために、ホテルを巡回しワイキキを出るまで相当の時間がかかったのが残念でした。

I had a great time! Actually, I got seasick and spent most of the time on the boat, but I was happy that the staff were concerned about me.

It seems that the dolphins were a bit nervous because a baby had just been born, so I was able to see them from the boat, but it looks like the people swimming couldn't see them.

My daughter said she was disappointed about not seeing the dolphins, but she was moved when she saw the sea turtles.

That said, the staff were really fun and felt like family!

The hula was surprisingly enjoyable too (^_^)v

This is a tour I would like to join again when I go to Hawaii!

とても楽しかったです　実は私は船酔いしてしまいほとんど船の上でしたが．．.
スタッフの皆が心配してくれて嬉しかったです

イルカは赤ちゃんが生まれたてで神経質になっているらしく船上の私からは見れましたが　泳いでいる人からは見れなかったみたいです

娘はイルカは残念だったけどウミガメを見たとき感動したと言っていました

それにつけてもスタッフの皆さんがとても楽しくオハナでした！


フラも意外と楽しかったです(^_^)v

またハワイに行ったときには参加したいツアーです

The tour we participated in was something that my daughters went on about a week ago and were very impressed by. Hearing this, my husband and I eagerly joined, believing without a doubt that we would get to see dolphins. The tour description did mention that since it involves nature, there are rare occasions when you might not see them. However, we didn't see a single dolphin, and only a few fish. I was really disappointed to see such a big difference from what we expected. We did receive a half-price voucher for the next time, but I don't think we'll participate for a while.

That said, the performance of the staff was very good.

私たちが参加したこのツアーは、娘たちが、一週間ほど前に行って、感激したものでした。この話を聞いた私と主人は　もう疑いなくイルカに会えるものだと、意気込んでの参加でした。ツアーの説明には、自然が相手の物なので、会えないことも稀にある旨のことは、もちろん書いてありましたが。本当に一頭のイルカとも会えず、魚もほんの少し。その時々で、こんなに違うものか、と、本当にがっかりしました。次回半額券はいただきましたが、しばらくは、参加できないと思います。
ただ、スタッフの方たちのパフォーマンスは、大変良かったですよ。