All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

It was early in the morning, but everything was so enjoyable that I forgot about my sleepiness! The staff were friendly and seemed to prioritize making everyone have a good time, which impressed me.

Seeing wild dolphins up close and being able to enter the sea with them was like a dream come true. The hula was also fun!

Thank you!

朝早くからでしたが
全てが楽しくて眠気なんか忘れるほどでした！
スタッフのかたも気さくでみんなを楽しませる
ことを1番に考えているのだなと感心しました。

野生のイルカを生で見ることができ、一緒の海に入ることができたのは夢のような時間でした。
フラも楽しかったです！

ありがとう！

To sum it up, I was disappointed that we didn't encounter any dolphins this time.

According to the guide, who has been working for 9 years, this was only the second time they haven't encountered dolphins. They mentioned that previously, they had only one instance of not seeing dolphins. Simply calculating the probability, there's about a 0.1% chance of not encountering dolphins. Conversely, there's about a 99.9% chance of encountering them. <<No encounters 2 times ÷ (5 days a week x 4 weeks x 12 months x 9 years) x 100% = Probability of not encountering 0.09%>>

Therefore, generally speaking, you can expect to encounter dolphins, so there's no need to worry about that. Additionally, if you don't encounter dolphins, you can participate for free next time.

Regardless of whether you encounter dolphins or not, this tour will create wonderful memories for active individuals. However, for those who want to relax on vacation in Hawaii or are prone to seasickness, it might be a bit of a bitter experience.

Here's a brief overview of the tour process. The meeting point is where you will be picked up from your accommodation. The time is very early, around 6:10 AM. I believe the time may vary slightly depending on the season (I participated in December). During the journey, you will have a complimentary piece of fried bread. Also, the Japanese guide will engage the participants with conversation to boost their spirits. It takes about an hour to reach the harbor where the boat is docked.

As soon as we arrive at the harbor, we board the boat. If anyone needs to use the restroom, they can use the boat's restroom, which is not very clean. We search for dolphins, and if we find them, we swim together. This time, since we didn't find any, we went snorkeling where there were fish and sea turtles. If there's extra time, you can try paddleboarding or kayaking. We have a hamburger lunch on the boat, and we finish with everyone dancing on the way back. The tour ends around 1 PM.

結果から言うと、今回はイルカに遭遇できず残念でした。

9年間務めているガイドによると、これまでに1回だけイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことです。そして、今回が2度目にあたるそうです。
単純に確率を計算すると、約0.1％の確率でイルカに遭遇できません。逆に約99.9％の確率でイルカに遭遇できるということです。<<遭遇不可2度÷(週5日x4週x12か月x9年間)x100%=遭遇できない確率0.09%>>

したがって、一般的にはイルカに遭遇できるので、この点は心配いりません。
また、イルカに遭遇できなかった場合、次回無料で参加できます。

イルカの遭遇成否に関わらず、このツアーはアクティブな人であればとても良い思い出になるでしょう。しかし、ハワイでゆっくりバカンスを過ごしたい方や、船酔いする方にとっては、ちょっと苦い思い出になるかもしれません。

簡単にツアーの流れを紹介します。
集合場所は、宿泊先に迎えが来ます。時間はとても早いです。午前6時10分でした。シーズンによって時間は若干変わると思います。(12月参加)　道中に揚げパン1つ食べます。サービスです。また、日本人ガイドが参加者のテンションを上げるべくトークをします。船を泊めているハーバーまで約1時間です。
ハーバーに到着するとすぐに船に乗り込みます。トイレに行きたい人は、船のトイレを使用します。船のトイレですので、あまりきれいではありません。
イルカを探し、発見したら一緒に泳ぎます。今回は、発見できなかったので、魚やウミガメがいるところでシュノーケリングをしました。時間が余れば、パドルボードやカヤックを体験できます。船上でハンバーグの昼食をとります。帰りに皆でダンスをして終了です。午後1時頃には終了します。

This is a very worthwhile tour where you can swim with dolphins and even enjoy popular malasadas. I had participated in dolphin watching before, but when I found a tour that allowed swimming with them, I was skeptical and signed up, wondering if it was really true.

After joining the tour, I was truly amazed. I was able to see dolphins swimming right in front of me up close. On top of that, I even got to see a baby dolphin!

Additionally, the cheeseburger we had on the boat was delicious. I would love to repeat this experience the next time I go to Hawaii. It’s a wonderful tour that makes dreams come true, and I would definitely recommend it to my friends.

イルカと泳ぐ事ができ、人気のマラサダまで食べれるとてもお得なツアーです。
今までイルカウォッチングは参加した事があったのですが、一緒に泳ぐ事が出来るツアーを見つけ、本当？と半信半疑で申し込みました。
ツアーに参加してみて本当びっくり。イルカが目の前を泳いでいくのを間近で見る事ができました。おまけに赤ちゃんイルカまで見れました。
また、船の上で食べるチーズバーガーも美味しかった。
次にハワイに行くときも、リピートしたいです。
夢を実現できる素敵なツアーですので、友人にもおススメしたいです。

A dolphin swam right in front of me, and it was amazing. She was a little clumsy, but there was no problem because we had life jackets. The crew was all fun and fantastic!

イルカが目の前をとおり、感動です。彼女が金槌でしたがライフジャケットがあるので問題なし。クルーもみんな楽しくてさいこーでした。

This was my second time in Hawaii, and I went again.
All the slides are fun, but the Tornado is especially amazing.
Definitely give it a try.
The shuttle bus is cold, so it's essential to have something to wear over your clothes. Some buses have restrooms while others do not, but it would have been better if all of them had restrooms. It's cold, and you'll need to use the restroom often.

今回二度目のハワイでまた行ってきました。
どのスライダーも楽しいですが、トルネードは特にすごいです。
ぜひ一度お試しください。
送迎のバスが寒いので羽織るものは必須です。バスにトイレがついているものとついていないのがあるのですが、すべてについていると良かったです。寒くてトイレ近くなります。

On the second day of my arrival in Hawaii, I went on an excursion. The bus came to pick us up at the scheduled time, and we boarded. The bus's air conditioning was a bit cold σ(^_^;). It took about an hour to reach the destination, which is quite far from Waikiki.

Once inside, I borrowed a locker key at the reception to change clothes. (The reception staff can speak Japanese.) There are both large and small lockers, but the small ones are about the size of a shoe box, so they might not be suitable for those with a lot of luggage. I think the small locker was $12 and the large one was $17. When I returned the key, I received a $5 refund.

The changing room is located next to the restroom. That day, it wasn't very sunny, so it felt a bit chilly, but I had a great time on the thrilling water slides. It was a bit disappointing that some slides were not in operation, but the ones that were running were all very exciting. The slide shaped like a trumpet was particularly scary, almost like a roller coaster (laughs).

Most of the slides required you to ride on a boat, so at the exit, you would receive a boat from the person who just slid down and carry it back to the loading area.

ハワイ到着の2日目に行ってきました。
集合時間にバスの迎えが来てバスに乗り込みました。
バスのクーラーがちょっと寒かったσ(^_^;)
ワイキキからは離れていて1時間ほどで現地に到着しました
中に入り受付でロッカーの鍵を借りて着替えます。（受付は日本語OKです）ロッカーは大と小があるのですが小は下駄箱サイズなので荷物が多い人にはちょっと入らないかもです。
小が12ドル大が17ドルだったかな~
帰りに鍵を返すと5ドルの返金がありました。
更衣室はトイレにあります。
その日はあまり日が照ってなかったのでちょっと肌寒かったですがスリルあるウォータースライダーの数々で楽しかったです。いくつか動いていないスライダーがあったのが残念ですが、動いていたスライダーはどれも迫力満点で特にラッパの形をしたコースがあるスライダーは怖かったです。
まるでジェットコースターです(笑)
ほとんどのスライダーがボートに乗ってすべるのだったので
出口で滑ってきた人からボートを受け取りそれをもって乗り場までいきます。

The cruise was pleasant, and I was able to see a lot of fish. Most importantly, I was thrilled that dolphins came close and I could swim with them!

The hula dance lesson was also fun. I enjoyed both the sea and the land!

クルーズも気持ち良かったですし、
魚も沢山見れました。
なんといっても、近くにイルカが来てくれて
一緒に泳げたことに感動！

フラダンスレッスンも、楽しかったです。
海陸両方で満喫♪

There were more slides than I expected, and I had a lot of fun. However, it was disappointing that two slides alternated with a 30-minute break each. Next time, I want to go on a hot summer day.

思っていたよりたくさんのスライダーがありとても楽しめました。ただ、30分ずつ2つのスライダーが交互に休止になるのが残念でした。今度は真夏の暑い日に行きたいです。

I swam with dolphins for the first time.

Although I couldn't touch them, I was moved to see a pod of dolphins up close while snorkeling and to hear their calls.

The staff were warm and I had a comfortable time.

It must have been hectic on a busy day, but they made sure to attend to each person carefully without making us feel that rush.

初めてイルカと一緒に泳ぎました。

触れることはできませんでしたが、
シュノーケルをしながら間近でいるかの群れをみること、
鳴き声にふれることができ感動しました。


スタッフの皆様も暖かく、心地よい時間を過ごせました。

満員の日でばたばたしたでしょうが、そういったことを感じさせず一人一人に丁寧に接してくれたのが印象です。

There are many slides, and it's really fun. Personally, I recommend Shaka. The slides close about every 30 minutes, so it might be better to go when it's less crowded.

たくさんのスライダーがありとっても楽しめます。個人的にはshakaがオススメ。30分位毎にスライダーがクローズします。空いているときにやった方が良いかも。

There are a lot of slides, and it's really fun. Personally, I recommend the Shaka slide. The slides close approximately every 30 minutes, so it might be better to go when it's less crowded.

たくさんのスライダーがありとっても楽しめます。個人的にはshakaがオススメ。30分位毎にスライダーがクローズします。空いているときにやった方が良いかも。

I was really wondering if I would encounter dolphins, but when they appeared right in front of me, it was so moving! I didn't feel seasick at all, and it was very pleasant.

本当にイルカに出会えるかなぁと思ってましたが、
目の前に表れた時は感動でした！
船酔いもなく、とても気持ち良かったです。

It was a bit early to gather before 6 AM, but I was glad to experience the refreshing Hawaiian morning. The tour included a lot of activities such as searching for dolphins, snorkeling, BBQ, and hula lessons. The crew was very enjoyable, and I made great memories. However, I felt it was more about observing the dolphins rather than swimming with them, so I wish there had been an option to choose life jackets according to our comfort level. Also, it would have been even better if we had a bit more time for snorkeling.

朝は６時前に集合のため少し早起きですが、
すがすがしいハワイの朝を体験することができよかったです。ツアー内容もイルカを探し、シュノーケリング、BBQやフラレッスンと盛りだくさんでした。
クルーの方々もとても楽しく、よい思い出ができました。
ただ、イルカと泳ぐというより観察する感じだったので、レベルに合わせてライフジャケットの着用を選べたりすればよかったなぁと思うのと、シュノーケリングの時間をもう少しとってもらえたら、尚よかったかなと思いました。

This was my first time participating in a dolphin tour. The weather wasn't great, but I had a lot of fun meeting many wild dolphins. I was able to see dolphins both in the water and from the boat, including some that jumped like in a show. Surprisingly, I also saw a whale, which I thought was too early for this time of year. I can only say I was lucky.

During the snorkeling at a different spot, I encountered many fish, turtles, and even stingrays. I didn't expect to see so many marine creatures, so I was excited the entire time I was snorkeling. I had heard that kayaking was an option, but I completely forgot about it. The guides were kind and made the experience enjoyable. I was surprised to see that they were all handsome.

I read experiences about severe seasickness, so I made sure to take medication before participating, which helped me avoid getting sick. It was cold when I got out of the water, so it's better to have a jacket.

今回初めてイルカツアーに参加しました。
天気はイマイチでしたが、たくさんの野生のイルカたちに会うことができてとても楽しかったです。
イルカは海の中でも船の上からでも見ることができました。
ショーのようにジャンプするイルカも。
そしてなんとこの時期にはまだ早いと思うのですがクジラもみれました。これは運が良かったとしかいえないです。
ポイントを変えてのシュノーケルではたくさんのお魚とカメ、そしてエイにも会いました。
こんなにたくさんの海の仲間に会えるとは思っていなかったのでシュノーケルの間は興奮しっぱなし、
カヤックもできると聞いていたのですがすっかり忘れてました。
ガイドの皆さんも親切で楽しませてくれてました。
イケメンぞろいでびっくりです。

船酔いが大変だったという体験談を読みしっかりと薬を飲んで参加しましたので酔うことはなかったです。
海から上がると寒かったので上着はあったほうがよいですね。

Professional Staff! Incredible views over the north shore & country side that you simply cannot get on ground level. This was my first time in a helicopter...totally recommend for anyone.

There were a lot of slides, and it was really fun.
The lunch bento was delicious and very filling!
Since there were many customers, we had to wait in line for the popular slides...

たくさんのスライダーがありとても楽しかった。
お昼のお弁当もおいしくてボリューム満点！
お客さんがたくさんいたので、人気のスライダーは順番待ちでした・・・

This trip was the most fun I've ever had. There were dolphins right under the boat, and I was so excited because they were close enough that I felt like I could reach out and touch them. The staff were all very energetic and friendly, which was great. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. However, since you spend a long time on the boat, I think it's a good idea for those who get seasick to take motion sickness medication. There were a few people who got sick during our trip as well.

今回の旅で一番楽しかった。
船の真下にイルカがいて、足を垂らしていたら届いてしまうのではという近さで大興奮です。
スタッフの方も皆テンション高くフレンドリーで良かったです。
また、ハワイに行くときはぜひ参加したいです。
ただ、長時間船に乗っているので船酔いする方は酔い止め薬を服用してたほうがいいと思います。私達のときにも酔っている方が何人かいました。

There is a wide variety of water slides, and the thrills are abundant. I highly recommend it for those staying long-term who are looking for activities beyond the beach.

ウオータースライダーの種類が豊富で、スリルも満点。
長期滞在で海以外にもって方にはとてもお勧めです。

The day before, I participated in an activity with another company and it was a disappointment, so I thought about canceling. However... it was way beyond my expectations and absolutely amazing!!

I had to wait 30 minutes because they didn't show up at the meeting time (laughs), but the guide was really nice and it was a lot of fun. The captain and all the staff were also entertaining. They danced on the boat, and the hamburgers were delicious, plus we had pineapple and taro!? We got to see sea turtles and dolphins, which was fantastic, and the half-day went by in no time. After getting back on land, I learned hula from a hula teacher, which was a great experience.

This is definitely worth participating in!!!

前日にほかの会社のアクティビティーに参加してはずれだったので、前日にキャンセルしようかと思いましたが。。。
全然、期待以上に最高でした！！

朝待ち合わせ時間にこなくて30分待たされましたが（笑）
ガイドさんも、めっちゃいい人で楽しかったし
船の船長さんはじめスタッフのかたもみんな面白かったです。
船の上でダンスしてくれて、ハンバーガーはおいしくて
パイナップルとかタロイモ！？もでました。
ウミガメもイルカもみれて最高なうえ
半日あっという間でした。
陸に上がってからは、フラの先生にフラを教えてもらって
いい経験になりました。
これは、参加する価値ありです！！！

The staff was very accommodating, and overall, I had a good time. However, the main focus of this tour was supposed to be "swimming with dolphins." The time spent seeing dolphins in the water was surprisingly short, just a few seconds, and they were quite far away. I thought there would be more to it, but I was quickly told to return to the boat, and then we moved on to a spot with turtles and tropical fish. During the transfer, I saw another company snorkeling very close to dolphins jumping, and I was really envious. They must have noticed the short time we had with the dolphins, as we went back to the dolphin point at the end, where we could see them from the boat. However, if the tour is just about seeing dolphins, there are cheaper options available. I hate to be repetitive, but "swimming with dolphins" was the reason I joined this tour... I understand that they are wild animals, but I wish we had been taken to another dolphin point instead of the turtle point after the first stop.

スタッフの方の対応もよく、全体的には楽しめました。
が・・・このツアーのメインは“イルカと泳ぐ”のはず。海の中でイルカを見られたのは驚くほど短く、ほんの数秒。しかもかなり遠い。まさかそれで終わりではないだろうと思っていたのに、すぐに船に戻れと言われ、その後はカメや熱帯魚のいるポイントへ。移動中、別の会社がイルカのジャンプしているすぐ近くでスノーケルしているのが見えて、とってもうらやましかったです。さすがにメインのイルカの時間の短さを気にして下さったのか、最後に再度イルカのポイントへ行き、船の上からイルカを見ることはできましたが、イルカを見るだけのツアーならもっと安いツアーがあります。しつこいようですが、“イルカと泳ぐ”がこのツアーに参加した目的だったのに・・・
野生の生き物なのでしょうがないという気持ちもありますが、最初のポイントの後に、カメポイントではなく、別のイルカポイントに連れて行ってほしかったです。

I joined to see dolphins. The tour was amazing as I got to see the beautiful scenery of the West Coast and meet dolphins. The staff's service was also wonderful, and I had a great time. Thank you very much.

イルカを見たくて参加しました。
西海岸のきれいな景色を見て、さらにイルカにも会えて、最高なツアーでした。
スタッフの方の対応もすばらしく、とても楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。

The shuttle service was punctual, which is great for Japanese guests. The pool had many slides that you don't typically find in Japan, so the kids were thrilled and had a lot of fun!

送迎の時間などがキッチリしていて、日本人向けでとてもいいです。
プールは日本にないようなスライダーが沢山あったので
子供達も大興奮で楽しめました♪

I participated with a friend.

First, the hula instructor teaches in a fun way. They also lend you props, so even those who are not feeling motivated will get excited (laughs).

Next, we went to the sea to meet dolphins! Although the time we spent swimming together was short, we were able to swim with dolphins and turtles! Even if you don't encounter dolphins, I think it's a tour that can still be enjoyed thanks to the various performances by the staff on the boat (including dance and jokes).

I definitely want to participate again♪

By the way, it gets quite cold after swimming, so don't forget to bring a jacket!!

友人と2人で参加しました。

最初にフラ、フラの先生が楽しく教えてくれます。
小道具も貸してもらえるので、気乗りがしない人でもテンションがあがりますよ（笑

次にイルカに会いに海へ！
間近で一緒に泳げた時間は少なかったのですが、イルカ＆亀と泳ぐが出来ました!
最悪イルカと遭遇出来なくても、船上スタッフのいろいろなパフォーマンス（ダンスあり、ギャグあり）があるので、それなりに楽しめるツアーだと思います。

是非、また参加したいです♪

ちなみに、泳いだ後はかなり寒いので上着を忘れずに！！

I was moved to see dolphins swimming right in front of me (tears). It's wonderful to be able to swim with them♪( ´▽｀)

イルカが目の前で泳いでるのに感動（泣）
一緒に泳げるって素敵だよ♪( ´▽｀)

The guide who took care of us was very cheerful and made everyone around us enjoy themselves!!! Although the snorkeling time was shorter than I expected, I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close, and I had a really fun time!!! I would love to have their help again when I go to Hawaii♪ Thank you very much!!! The taro chips and hamburger were delicious too---☆

お世話になったｶﾞｲﾄﾞさんは皆とても明るくてで周りを楽しませてくれました!!!
思ったよりｼｭﾉｰｹﾘﾝｸﾞの時間は少なかったけれど、
イルカの群れを間近でみることが出来て、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました!!!
またＨａｗａｉｉへ行ったらお世話になりたいです♪
ありがとうございました!!!
ﾀﾛｲﾓ(～)チップス・ハンバーガーも美味しかったですよ---☆

We had a great time during our trip! The service we received from the whole staff was exceptional! Everyone was very helpful and fun! They made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. I was also impressed that they gave extra attention to my dad who is a senior and took care of him. I am so glad I took my friends and family on this adventure and will definitely recommend this excursion to friends visiting Oahu!

There are pools with height restrictions, but both children and adults can enjoy themselves thoroughly.

身長制限があるプールもありますが、子供達はもちろん大人も十分に楽しめます。

I had a great time. There were thrilling attractions that you don't find much in Japan, and I was able to enjoy myself for half a day. I wasn't expecting much from the wave pool, but the waves were surprisingly high... I almost felt like I was going to drown if I wasn't careful! (laughs) The FlowRider is basically done one person at a time, so you become the center of attention for a lot of guests (laughs). If you're confident, go for it!

とても楽しかったです。日本ではあまりないようなスリリングなアトラクションがあって、半日しっかり楽しめました。
波の出るプールもさほど期待していなかったのですが、あそこまで高波とは・・・。油断すると溺れそうになりました。笑
ダ・フローライダーは基本的に一人づつやるので、たくさんのお客さんの注目の的になります笑。自信のある方はどうぞ。

(Positive Points)
○ I was moved to see wild dolphins swimming while snorkeling.
○ I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to the staff who kept things fun and lively, I didn't have time to feel sick and had a great time.
○ The bread from Leonard was delicious.
○ They entertained us with singing, dancing, and provided fruits and snacks, which made for a very enjoyable experience on the boat.
○ We had plenty of time to play, and it was truly the best activity. I think it was worth more than the price.

(Negative Points)
○ There wasn't much time to enjoy the stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing.
○ I participated in the second trip, but the boat's restroom became full and was unusable, which was a bit tough.

（良かった点）
○野生のイルカが泳いでいるのをシュノーケリングをして見ることができて感動。
○船酔いが心配だったが、スタッフの方が楽しく盛り上げてくれたおかげで、船酔いする暇もなく、楽しく過ごすことができた。
○レナードのパンも食べれておいしかった。
○歌ったり、踊ったり、フルーツやお菓子の差し入れがあったりと、船の上でも楽しくもてなしてくれて、とてもよい対応だった。
○たっぷりと遊べて、本当に最高のアクティビティ。値段以上の価値があると思う。

（残念だった点）
○スタンディングボードやカヌーを楽しむ時間があまりなかった。
○２便に参加したが、船のトイレがいっぱいになってしまい、使えなかったのが少しつらかった。

The weather was great, and I got to see a lot of dolphins and sea turtles. The staff were very lively and made the experience enjoyable from early in the morning until the end. It wasn't just about meeting the dolphins; the entire tour was fun.

お天気がよくたくさんのイルカとウミガメに会えました。
スタッフの方たちがとてもいい感じに盛り上げてくれて、朝早くから解散までたのしく過ごせました。ただイルカに会えるだけじゃなくて、ツアーの内容全体が楽しかったです。