All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

I participated in this experience to relax from my fatigue in Japan and to be healed by the dolphins. Although I was nervous about the early morning meeting, I got excited with the delicious malasadas, and by the time I boarded the boat, I was filled with anticipation.

At first, I was worried because we couldn't encounter a pod of dolphins, but the experienced staff managed to find them. Once we discovered the pod, we were able to swim multiple times with about 20 dolphins. I also saw a cute mother and baby dolphin. Even though I'm not skilled in marine sports and don't have much interest in them, I completely forgot about that and became absorbed in swimming with the adorable dolphins. We also encountered swimming sea turtles.

Snorkeling with tropical fish is beautiful, but snorkeling with the dolphins is exceptional. I highly recommend going to see the dolphins swimming freely in the natural ocean. It was a more wonderful experience than I had imagined.

The boat ride can be quite windy, so be sure to bring a jacket. Also, don't forget the $10 wetsuit rental fee. Even if you think you'll be fine, it can get pretty cold. The staff provides detailed care, so even beginners can feel at ease. I'm thinking of bringing my parents, who are in their 60s, next time.

日本での疲れを癒すためイルカちゃん達に癒されようと参加しました。
朝早い集合にビビるも、めちゃウマのマラサダでテンションがあがり、船に乗る頃にはワクワクした気分になりました。
最初なかなかイルカの群れに遭遇できず心配していましたが、ベテランのスタッフが群れを探し当ててくれます。ひとたびイルカの群れを発見するや、２０匹ぐらいの群れと一緒に何度も泳ぐことができました。かわいい親子の姿も見ました。マリンスポーツは得意ではなく興味があまりない私でも、そんなことはすっかり忘れ、かわいいイルカたちと泳ぐことに夢中です。ウミガメの遊泳にも遭遇しました。
熱帯魚とのシュノーケルもキレイですが、イルカ達とのシュノーケルは格別です。自然の海の中で自由に泳ぐイルカ達を是非見に行ってみてください。想像するより素敵な経験でした。
船での移動は結構風が強いのでかならず上着は持っていきましょう。またウェットスーツレンタル代１０ドルもお忘れなく。大丈夫と思っても結構寒くなります。
スタッフがきめ細かくケアしてくれるので、初心者でも安心です。次回は６０代の親を連れて行こうかなと思います。

I went on Monday, and there happened to be a group of local high school students there. It seemed like there are usually not many customers.

More than half of the guests were high school students. There was little wait time for any of the attractions.

However, I wanted to try the FlowRider attraction (which has an additional fee), but it was difficult to do because the locals were constantly using it.

But I was very lucky to run into Mao-chan and Mai-chan, who my wife also loves.

　月曜日に行ったのですが、ちょうど現地の高校生らしき団体が来ていました。多分、普段はお客さんが少ないように感じました。
　お客さんの半数以上が団体の高校生でした。どのアトラクションも待ち時間は少なかったです。

　ただ、ダフローライダーという　アトラクション（別料金）に挑戦したかったのですが、ローカルの人たちがずっとやっているので　やりづらかったです。　

でも、うちのカミさんも大好きな、ｍａｏちゃん＆ｍａｉちゃんに、たまたま会うことができたのでとてもラッキーでした。

I have been to Oahu several times and this has been my favorite tour so far!

I graduated from Dolphin University!

On the day of the trip, I woke up early and hopped on the van to Leonard's. There, I enjoyed freshly made malasadas. They weren't too sweet and were very delicious. If you want water, it's an extra charge, so having a bottle of water with you is convenient. While eating the malasadas, we headed to our destination, arriving in less than an hour. The views from the van heading north were quite enjoyable as well.

We boarded the boat and set off! Soon, we were informed that dolphins were nearby. The instructions were brief, and we prepared our snorkels. I was amazed by how efficiently the staff worked. Even though the boat was full of customers, we were ready in no time! For those worried about the cold, you can rent a wetsuit for an additional $10 (it was very nice). It was quite chilly with strong winds, so most women rented one. I rented one too, and it would have been tough without it. It would be great if it were included in the fee, as it's essential. Once we entered the water, we were lucky enough to see dolphins right away. The dolphins travel in pods, and the staff guides us by predicting their movements. Seeing the dolphins from underwater was breathtaking! However, rather than swimming alongside them, the reality is more about chasing and observing them from the sea. The dolphins aren't always close, so we floated and waited, then moved towards them repeatedly. Still, we were able to see the dolphins several times. It was fun to watch them do spin jumps right above the water.

After that, we moved to another spot for snorkeling with tropical fish. At the same time, we could also experience paddle surfing and sea kayaking at no extra charge, which was great. There were sea turtles, but unfortunately, we couldn't see them underwater. However, it was cute to see them come up to the surface to breathe occasionally.

After snorkeling, we enjoyed hamburgers grilled by the captain and listened to the staff's ukulele performance on our way back to the port. Finally, after the boat stopped, we all danced the hula together. The staff kept the energy up, making the time fly by. On the way back, everyone in the van was asleep.

A photographer accompanied us and took lots of pictures. This is an optional service. If you're participating as a group, it could make for great memories.

It was colder than I imagined, so the wetsuit...

イルカ大学を卒業してきました！

当日は朝早く起きて、バンに乗り込みレナーズへ。そこで出来立てのマラサダをいただきます。甘すぎず、とってもおいしくいただきました。お水がほしい方は別料金なので、ペットボトルのお水があると便利です。マラサダを食べながら、目的地へ向かいます。１時間かからないくらいで到着です。北へ向かう車内からの景色もかなり楽しめますよ。

船に乗り込みいざ出発！すると早速イルカがいるとのこと。説明は手短に、シュノーケルの準備です。スタッフさんたちの手際のよさにびっくり。満席状態でお客さんがたくさんいましたが、あっという間に準備ＯＫ！ここで、寒さが心配な人へは追加１０ドルでウェットスーツ（とてもきれいでした）が借りられます。風が強くけっこう寒いので、女性はほとんど借りていました。私もレンタルしましたが、なかったらつらかったですね。料金に含まれているとありがたいなぁというくらい、必需品です。そして海に入ると、ラッキーなことにすぐにイルカを見られました。イルカは群れでいるので、その群れの移動を予測してスタッフさんが誘導してくれます。海の中から見るイルカには感動です！しかしながら、一緒に泳ぐというより、追いかけて海からイルカを見学するというのが現実かと。ずっとイルカが近くにいるわけでもないので、しばらく浮いたまま待機→イルカの方へ移動の繰り返し。それでも、数回イルカを見ることができました。水の上でのスピンジャンプも間近で見られて楽しかったです。

その後、ポイントを移動して熱帯魚とシュノーケル。同時に、パドルサーフィン・シーカヤックも体験できます。追加料金なしで体験できるのはありがたいです。ウミガメもいましたが、水中からは見られず残念でした。たまに水面にあがって呼吸をする姿はかわいかったです。

シュノーケルが終わったら、船長が焼いてくれたハンバーガーを食べ、スタッフさんのウクレレ演奏を楽しみながら港へ戻ります。最後、船が止まってからフラダンスをみんなで踊りました。スタッフさんがずっと盛り上げてくれるので、あっという間の時間です。帰りのバンは、みなさん寝ていました。

カメラマンさんも同行してたくさん写真を撮ってくれています。こちらはオプションです。団体で参加する場合など、良い思い出になりそうですよ。

想像以上に寒かったので、ウェットス

The tour started early in the morning, and the energy in the vehicle was unusually high! I thought to myself, "Really, this early?" as we set off. First, we enjoyed some delicious, freshly made malasadas, and the car headed straight for the West Coast.

We were given a local guide who shared interesting spots like the hospital where Obama was born, the tree from "This Tree, What Tree," and a house reminiscent of Konishiki's sumo stable, keeping us entertained all the way to the harbor.

Finally, it was time to set sail. The boat moved along the coastline we had just traveled, and I was excitedly scanning the area, wondering when dolphins would appear. I noticed other tour boats anchored nearby.

Then, right in front of us, dolphins started to spin and jump! The excitement on the boat skyrocketed as everyone rushed to the side to see.

The dolphins were incredibly playful, swimming close by in turns. The largest group was a stunning pod of about 30 dolphins, swimming just a few meters below us while seemingly chatting away.

Interestingly, there were a few participants who couldn't swim, but everyone was wearing life jackets, and floatation devices were provided. The powerful staff pulled them along with impressive strength, ensuring we all had great positions for dolphin watching, which was reassuring.

As we left the area, the dolphins jumped to bid us farewell, showcasing their playful spirit. After the dolphins, we moved to the sea turtle area, where four turtles greeted us. The water was clear, and there were plenty of fish, creating a lovely atmosphere.

We engaged in kayaking and paddleboarding activities in this area, concluding the second part of the tour.

On the return trip, there was a live show and hula class on the boat, keeping us entertained all the way back to the harbor. I found myself in a daze thinking, "Oh, it's over," but everyone was fast asleep in the car on the way back.

When I asked about the chances of seeing dolphins, I learned that after February, it's 100%, and even before that, it's around 90%. If you don't see them, it’s considered a special day.

Thank you, Yuriko, Captain, and all the staff for a wonderful time.

The cheeseburger was delicious!

早起きからツアーが始まり
乗り込んだ車内は異常にハイテンション！
こんな早朝からマジ？と内心思いつつ車は走りだした。
まずはマラサダを食べ（出来立てで美味しい）
車は一路ウエストコーストを目指す。

オバマさんの産まれた産院や『この木なんの木』の木やら
コニシキの国技館風の家など
ロコならではのガイドをしてくれ、飽きさせない中、
港に到着。

いよいよ船出。
丁度来た道の沿岸を若干戻る感じで船は進み
いつイルカは登場するのかとワクワクしながら
あたりを見渡していると
他のツアーの船が停泊している。

すると手前の海でイルカがスピンジャ~ンプ！
来た~！とばかりに船内のテンションは急上昇。
皆一斉に海に！

イルカはサービス精神一杯で
入れ替わり立ち替わり近くを泳ぎすぎる。
最大の群れは丁度30匹の一団が
何かしゃべりながら数ｍ下を
泳ぎすぎたのは圧巻だった。

なんとツアー参加者に泳げない人が何人かいたが、
皆救命胴衣着用であることと浮のようなのが
用意されており、パワフルなスタッフが
数馬力？のキック力で牽引して
イルカ観察の好ポジションを確保してくれるので安心。

このエリアを離れる時、最後のお別れとばかりに
イルカがジャンプで見送ってくれ
イルカのサービス精神に驚かされる。
イルカも一段落し、2部の海亀エリアへ移動。
4匹のウミガメが迎えてくれる。
透明度の高い海で魚も多く良い感じ。

この海域でカヤックやパドルボートのアクティビティを
行い、第二部終了。

帰りの船内も生ライブショーとフラ教室と
港まで飽きさせない演出があり
ああ終わっちゃったとボ~とするところがない。
帰りの車内は皆爆睡でしたけどね。

イルカに会える確立を聞くと
2月以降は100％、その前も90数％で
会えない日は逆に特別な日という事らしいです。

ユリコさん、キャプテン、スタッフの皆さん
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

チーズバーガー美味かったっす！

It's an early morning tour, but if you want to swim with dolphins, this is the place to go without hesitation!!

They found the best spots, and I was thrilled to swim with a long-awaited pod of wild dolphins. The jumps were dynamic and incredibly exciting.

The veteran staff pointed out the dolphins, and when about 30 dolphins swam gracefully just below me, I was both moved and healed.

Additionally, I was able to experience activities like stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking, making for a very satisfying day.

On the way back, we enjoyed delicious cheeseburgers, fruits, and snacks, along with music and hula dancing. It was a packed tour, and I highly recommend it!

朝早いツアーですが、イルカ達と泳ぎたいなら
迷わずここです！！

最高のポイントを見つけてくれ
待望の野生のイルカの群れと泳ぐことができ感激しました
ジャンプもダイナミックで大興奮でした

ベテランスタッフの方が、イルカの位置を教えてくれ
自分のすぐ下を３０頭ほどのイルカたちが、優雅に
泳いでいった時は、感激そして癒されました

その他
スタンダップ・パドルボードやシーカヤック等の
アクティビティも体験でき大満足の１日を過ごせました

帰りは美味しいチーズバーガーやフルーツ、スナックを食べたり
ミュージック、フラダンスありと盛りだくさんのツアーで
とてもお勧めです

On May 14, I enrolled at the prestigious Dolphin University. Until now, I had participated in similar "swim with dolphins" tours, but unfortunately, I often ended up just snorkeling without seeing any dolphins. This time, after reading reviews, I thought, "This tour is the one!" and decided to join.

What a great decision!!

The early 6 AM pickup was a bit tough, but we started with some hot malasadas. Before we knew it, we arrived at the port.

Once we set out on the boat, there they were!!! The dolphins welcomed us, jumping out of the water in various places! And there were graceful pods of dolphins swimming right nearby!

I was incredibly moved by this experience, which exceeded my expectations!

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the thrill of swimming alongside the dolphins is something you must experience for yourself.

The rental equipment, including snorkeling sets, was clean and in good condition.

The friendly staff, always smiling, were genuinely kind, so there was no need to worry about language barriers. I believe children can play safely and have a great time.

During the canoe experience and on the return boat ride, we were enchanted by hula dancing, ukulele music, and beautiful singing. We were treated to delicious cheeseburgers, fruits, snacks, and drinks.

We even received eco bags as a "graduation certificate," making it a 120% enjoyable experience.

I could feel Yuriko's deep passion for dolphins, and I was able to have this precious experience.

Thank you very much!

5/14、名門イルカ大学に入学しました。
これまで、他にも類似の『イルカと泳ぐツアー』は参加したことがありましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えず、
普通のシュノーケルに終わってしまうことが多く今回は
書き込みを見てこのツアーなら！！と
参加しました

大正解！！

朝は６時ピックアップと早いので、つらいかなぁと思ったのですが、まずは熱々マラサダを食べスタート
そうこうしてると港に到着

船で沖に出るといたぁ！！！
イルカたちが、ようこそ！と言わんばかりに
間近で次々と　あちらこちらで水面からのジャンプでお出迎え！
そして優雅に泳ぐイルカの群れがすぐそこ！

想像以上の体験に大感激！

他の方たちの書き込みにもあるように、イルカの群れと一緒に泳げた感動は
とにかく参加＆体験して、是非、感じて欲しいです

シュノーケルセットなど
レンタル器具も綺麗で良かったです

笑顔が絶えないフレンドリーなスタッフの方々は
本当に親切で言葉などの心配もなく
お子様も安心して十分遊べると思います

カヌーの体験、帰りの船上では
フラダンス、ウクレレと素敵な歌声を聞きながらうっとり
美味しいチーズバーガー、フルーツ、スナック、ドリンクといたれり尽くせりでした

卒業証書？のエコバックまでいただき、１２０％楽しませてくれました

ゆりこさんの真剣なイルカに対する深い想いも感じながら
貴重な体験をすることができました

本当に有難うございました

We did this "tour" on our second trip to Hawaii. It is a great opportunity to experience the North Shore on your own but still get the guided tour experience. This is a "tour" you could take multiple times and have a new experience every time. We loved the options and being able to choose our adventure once we got there.

"Dolphin University" was an exhilarating experience.

Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I wanted to do something that felt uniquely Hawaiian, so I searched for optional tours and decided on "Dolphin University" because of its impactful name.

Even though I was excited to swim with dolphins, I honestly had some concerns about how close we would get and how many dolphins would be there, but those worries vanished as soon as we arrived at the first spot.

There were about 10 dolphins in one pod, and I believe there were over 50 dolphins that day in total.

The water was crystal clear, and light streamed down to the bright white seabed at a depth of about 10 meters. In this beautiful setting, I swam above a pod of about 10 dolphins swimming near the seabed.

When the dolphins came up to the surface for air, I was probably less than a meter away from them. The dolphins were very curious and welcomed us with spins and jumps.

At the second spot, there were five sea turtles, and I was able to swim alongside them as they glided effortlessly without paying much attention to us (I could get close enough to touch them, but it seems that touching is not allowed).

We visited three different spots, and each session lasted about 40 to 50 minutes, which was more than satisfying.

The cheeseburger served for lunch was also excellent, and we headed back while listening to the music of Keoki, who is also a professional musician.

The staff members were very friendly, and you could feel their desire for everyone to have a great time. If you're looking to experience something extraordinary, I highly recommend Dolphin University!

「イルカ大学」大興奮でした。
初ハワイでしたので、何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思い、オプショナルツアーを検索していたところ、インパクトのある名前から「イルカ大学」に決めました。

イルカと一緒に泳げるといっても、何せ野生ですので、どこまで近く、何頭ほどいるのか、など正直不安もありましたが、最初のポイントに到着した途端にそんな不安も吹き飛びました。

一つの群れで10頭程度、その群れがいくつもあり、当日は50頭以上のイルカがいたと思います。

水は透き通り、水深10Ｍ程の真っ白な海底へ光が差し込み、その光の中、海底付近を群れを成して泳ぐ10頭程のイルカの上を、私が泳ぐという構図です。

呼吸の為、水面へ上がってくる時には、イルカとの距離は1Ｍも離れていなかったと思います。イルカも好奇心旺盛で、スピンジャンプなどでお出迎えしてくれました。

2箇所目のポイントには5頭のウミガメがおり、人間を気にせず伸び伸びと泳ぐウミガメと並んで泳ぐことができました（触れる距離まで近づけましたが触ってはダメらしいです）

計3箇所のポイントを回りますが、1回の時間は40~50分程度と十分に満足できました。

昼食として出されるチーズバーガーも絶品で、プロのミュージシャンでもあるKeokiさんの歌を聞きながら、帰路につきました。

スタッフの方々もとてもフレンドリーで、何とか皆に楽しんで帰ってもらおうと気持ちが伝わってきました。
非日常を味わうのであれば、イルカ大学おすすめです！

This was my first time going to Hawaii, and I joined a tour at the invitation of a friend. I had never even seen an aquarium before, so swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles was incredible!

Starting with Leonard's malasadas, we enjoyed a variety of activities: from the car, we listened to "This Tree, What Tree" (Hitachi) → visited the Kōnishiki Palace → and headed to the ocean. The moments with the dolphins and sea turtles, the ocean activities, lunch, singing, and dancing made the time fly by.

I spent a precious and luxurious time surrounded by Hawaii's unique environment, ocean, dolphins, and the warm hospitality of the staff.

There were repeat visitors as well, and I completely understand why! Even on the way to the location and back, there were various activities, making it a fulfilling experience that offers satisfaction beyond the cost of participation!

Every day, I was overwhelmed with work and living a stressful life, but the great outdoors healed my mind and body. I highly recommend participating!

ハワイに行くのが初めてな私、友人に誘われてツアーに参加しました。
水族館ですら見た事が無かったのに、野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳げるなんて！

レナーズのマラサダに始まり、
車中内からの「♪この木なんの木」（日立）→小錦御殿見学→海へ
イルカやウミガメとのひととき、
海上アクティビティーにランチ、歌に踊りと盛りだくさんのメニューであっという間に時間が過ぎていきます。

ハワイ独特の風土と海とイルカ、そしてホスピタリティ精神あふれるスタッフとともに、貴重で贅沢な時間を過ごしました。

リピーターの方も参加していましたが、納得＠です！
現地に着くまでや帰路過程でも、色々なアクティビティーがあり、充実した内容なので、参加費用以上の満足が得られますよ！

毎日仕事に追われ、殺伐とした生活を送り、ストレスの溜まっていた私の心と体を大自然が癒してくれました☆是非参加してみてください！

We took the tour that left at 7am. This tour was great! We saw plenty of dolphins, and even had the opportunity to get into the water with them. The ways that the dolphins interacted with each other was an amazing thing to witness. Learning how to hula was an interesting experience. It will give you an opportunity to laugh at your friends and loved ones when you realize how uncoordinated they are.

On May 11, I participated in a dolphin university tour with a friend. This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time joining a tour to swim with dolphins, so I was half excited and half wondering if I would actually get to see them.

We started by enjoying hot masala while heading out to sea, welcomed by cheerful staff.

After a short time on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We hurried into the water. In the clear sea, we chased after the dolphins, watched them jump, and felt the unique sounds they make underwater. The dolphins even came right up close to us, which was incredibly exciting.

Still buzzing with excitement, we headed to the turtle spot. As soon as the boat arrived, a turtle popped its head up to greet us. That day, there were five turtles, and we got astonishingly close to one, about 50 centimeters away!

While kayaking, we saw dolphins swimming beneath us again, and I had a wonderful, healing time swimming with dolphins and turtles, which I usually only see at aquariums.

On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers made by the captain while listening to music and watching hula dancing as we returned to the port.

Before signing up, I thought the price was a bit high, but after participating, I believe it was worth every penny.

Yuriko and the rest of the staff were all very kind. Participating in the tour, swimming, and seeing the beautiful scenery helped relieve my stress.

I would love to come back for more healing experiences!

5/11、イルカ大学ツアーに友人と共に参加しました。ハワイに旅行するのは５回目でしたが、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加するのは初めてだったので見れるのかなーという気持ち半分、期待半分で参加しました。

最初に熱々のマサラダを食しながら海へ☆陽気なスタッフに迎え入れられ沖に出ました。

少し船に乗った頃、イルカの群れに遭遇！急いで海の中へ。澄んだ海の中でイルカの姿を追いかけたり、ジャンプを見たり、イルカが出す特有の音を海の中で感じたり。イルカも私たちのすぐそばまできて大感激。

興奮冷めやらぬまま海がめのスポットへ。船が着いた途端にひょっこり顔を出してお出迎え。その日は５匹の亀がいましたが、その中の１匹となんと50センチくらいまで大接近!!驚きです。

その後もカヤックに乗っているときも再びイルカが下を通りぬけたりと、いつもは水族館でしか見れないイルカや海がめと泳げ、いい癒しの時間を持てました。

帰りも船長が作ってくれたチーズバーガーを食べながら歌を聴いたり、フラを踊ったりしながら港へ戻りました。

申し込む前は、お値段は少し高いかな？と思いましたが、実際参加してみてお値段以上の価値はあると思います。

ユリコさんを始めスタッフの方たちは皆親切な人ばかり。ツアーに参加して、泳ぐこともキレイな景色を見たこともストレス解消になりました。

また癒されに来たいです☆

I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I could hear their voices, and I felt like I wanted to watch them forever.
The staff were cheerful and kind, so I never felt bored on the boat.
After seeing the dolphins, I was able to borrow a kayak without any additional charge, and the cheeseburger was delicious, leaving me very satisfied.

I love turtles, so I wished I could have seen a few more turtles...

I resonated with the staff's spirit of cherishing dolphins and nature.
I definitely want to participate again.

Staff member J is surprisingly handsome☆ He teaches a cheerful dance at the end☆

イルカにたくさん会えました。
声が聞こえて、いつまでも見ていたい気持ちでした。
スタッフの方が明るく、やさしくて船の上でも退屈しなかったです。
イルカを見た後は、追加料金なしでカヤックなども借りれて
、チーズバーガーも食べれておいしくて大満足でした。

わたしは亀がだいすきなのでもうすこし亀を見ていたかったのですが、、

スタッフの方のイルカや自然を大切にする精神が共感できました。
またぜひ参加したいです。

スタッフのＪ君は何気にイケメン☆最後に陽気なダンスをおしえてくれます☆

Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.

From the moment the boat set sail, dolphins began to come alongside us one after another. They swam slowly with us, and I was able to meet many dolphins, which made me extremely satisfied! It was so healing.

At first, you might think this tour is a bit pricey when you sign up, but I believe it's worth participating!

On the way to the harbor, we had breakfast at Leonard's with their famous malasadas, and not only did we swim with dolphins in the ocean, but we also got to swim with sea turtles and snorkel in a place that felt like a dragon palace! We also had the chance to kayak. And just when we were getting tired, we enjoyed freshly made cheeseburgers.

The breeze felt nice, the scenery was amazing, and it was a truly healing moment.

All the staff were wonderful! (＾＾)

I want to make this a regular event whenever I go to Hawaii.

船が出港して間もない頃から、
次々とイルカが船のそばに来てくれました。
一緒に泳ぎだしてからもゆっくり泳いでくれて、
たくさんのイルカと会うことができて大満足！！
癒されまくりです。

このツアーは、申し込む段階ではちょっと高いかな？
と思いがちですが、参加して損はないと思います！

港までの道のりでレナーズのマサラダで朝食、
海ではイルカだけでなくウミガメとも泳げて、
龍宮城のようなところでシュノーケリング！
カヤックもさせて頂きました。
そして疲れた頃に焼きたてのチーズバーガー◎

風も気持ちいいし、景色も最高で癒しのひと時でした。

スタッフの方もいい方ばかりです♪（＾＾）

ハワイに行く時の恒例行事にしたいです。

This was my second time snorkeling with wild dolphins and sea turtles. During my first experience at a different location, the instructions were not clear, and I ended up swallowing seawater at the beginning, which was quite frustrating. However, I really wanted to see dolphins, so I decided to try at "Dolphin University." The staff were kind and friendly, which made the experience very enjoyable. Dolphins swam right below me, and sea turtles gracefully glided beneath as well. When I fed them a little bread, the yellow fish came close and touched my hand, which was adorable. The weather was perfect too. I will definitely come back when I visit Hawaii again.

２回目の野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　
初回は、違うところで体験したのですが、説明がきちんとなく、始めの方は海水飲んだりと散々でした。
　でもイルカが見たくって、『イルカ大学』でチャレンジ
スッタッフの方も親切でフレンドリーでとてもよかったです。
真下をイルカが通り、海亀も真下で優雅に泳いでいました。
パンを少しづつあげると、黄色の魚が寄ってきて、手に触ってくるのが、かわいくて
天気もよく最高でした。
また、ハワイにいったらお願いします。

I participated in September 2009. The pickup was on time, and the bus was clean, allowing us to arrive at the destination comfortably. The local representative was Japanese and kindly guided us, making for a very enjoyable time.

2009年9月に参加しました。
ピックアップも時間どおりでバスもきれいで、快適に現地まで到着しました。
現地の担当者も日本人で親切に案内していただき、大変楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. The staff members were very good at Japanese and many were very caring, so my daughter was very satisfied.

It was my first time seeing dolphins and sea turtles up close! I was moved. The performance by the staff and the captain was excellent and fun.

The hula lesson in the great outdoors was also very pleasant and I was very satisfied.

For those worried about seasickness, it seems advisable to bring motion sickness medication.

５歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
スタッフの方々が、日本語が上手でとっても子煩悩な方が多かったので娘も大満足でした。

イルカやウミガメを近くで見たのは初めて！感動しました。
スタッフ＆船長のパフォーマンスの最高で楽しかったです。

大自然のなかのフラのレッスンも気持ちがよくて大満足でした。


船酔いが心配な方は、酔い止め薬は、持参した方がよさそうです。

I made a reservation on-site and participated with a friend.

At first, I thought it would only be Japanese people, but there were also various people from Europe and America, which made me really excited. The inside of the boat was clean, and the restroom was nice too.

As we set off, the captain immediately started explaining in English, and I thought, "I don't understand this at all (#^.^#)," but then, to my surprise, Jin-kun appeared, speaking Japanese fluently (and he was handsome too)! He asked, "Are there any Japanese people here?" It was so cute and hilarious!!

Thanks to that, I was sure I could enjoy myself without worry!

The sea was incredibly beautiful, with different shades of blue depending on the location, and the breeze felt nice. I didn't want to go back, even though we had just started.

Before long, we spotted dolphins, and they kept coming one after another!!! In the end, there was a huge group of over 20 dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and they were so cute, I was extremely satisfied☆

After that, during snorkeling, I swam with sea turtles and fish, feeling like I had become a fish myself. It was quite cold after snorkeling, but there were four showers with warm water, so I was able to warm up.

And finally, it was time for lunch☆ While preparing lunch, Jin-kun jokingly asked about the chicken, "Is this your first time eating dolphin?" which surprised me and made me laugh a lot☆

The lunch was delicious, and I ended up eating a lot (*^_^*).

When my friend felt a bit seasick, Jin-kun noticed and asked, "Are you okay?" He was very considerate and gave various advice, which was really helpful. He's a thoughtful guy.

In the end, I took a photo with Jin-kun and reluctantly headed back (__).

As you can see, I really became quite fond of Jin-kun on this tour!!!!!!!

It was an absolutely wonderful tour that I definitely want to go on again☆☆☆

現地で予約して友達と2人で参加しました。

初めは日本人だけかと思いきや、欧米の方達も色々いて、
すごくワクワクしました。
船の中は清潔でトイレもきれいでした。

出発すると、すぐにキャプテンが英語で説明してくれて、わかんないやこりゃ(#^.^#)と思っていたら、なんと！！！
日本人より流暢と言っていいほどの日本語を話す（しかもイケメン）ジン君が登場！！
「え~、日本人の方いますか~？」
って、キュン殺＆超うけました！！

そのおかげで、安心して楽しめると確信！！

沖のほうは海がすっごく綺麗で、青色が場所によって違って、風も気持ち良いし、帰りたくない！！と出発したばかりなのに、思ってしまうほど。


そうこうしてるうちに、イルカが見えてきて、しかも次々に！！！
しまいには、２０匹以上かと言うくらいの大群が船のすぐ傍をずっと泳いでいて、かなり可愛くて、大満足☆


その後、シュノーケリングでは海がめや魚達と一緒に泳いで、自分も魚になったような気分でいました。
シュノーケリングの後はかなり寒かったのですが、ちゃんと温かいお湯の出るシャワーが４つもあり、温まる事ができました。


そして、いよいよlunch☆
lunchの準備中、またまたジン君がチキンの事を
「イルカ食べるの初めてです？」
とかいう、冗談言うもんだから、
めちゃびっくりして、大笑いしました☆

lunchがまたおいしくて、いっぱい食べちゃいました(*^_^*)

友達が少し船酔いしていると、ジン君が気づいて、
「大丈夫ですか？」
と、気遣ってくれて、色々アドバイスくれたので、助かりました。気が利く子です。


最後にジン君と写真撮影して、泣く泣く帰りました(__)



と、お分かりの通りこのツアー、私はかなりジン君がおきにいりになりました！！！！！


絶対また行きたい大大大満足のツアーでした☆☆☆

The dolphin tour had several options, and I was unsure which to choose, but I picked this one and it was the best decision. The boat was a large catamaran, spacious, clean, fast, and felt safe. We first went to the dolphin point and after seeing the dolphins, we headed to see whales. We spotted a spout in the distance and approached it quickly because the boat was fast, allowing us to get close in no time. After chasing and watching the whales for a while, we returned to the dolphin point for snorkeling. The equipment was clean, and the staff took great care of my 4-year-old grandson. There was a staff member named Tamiko who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. She taught the Japanese guests with great care. At the snorkeling point, by chance, while my grandson and I were playing near the boat, a large sea turtle surfaced right beneath us, coming up very close. I was so surprised that I took off my snorkel and shouted, "It's a turtle!" This stroke of luck was shared by the two of us and two foreign guests nearby. The others were away from the boat and missed this fortunate encounter. After that, we had lunch, which was luxurious and surprisingly impressive for a meal on a boat. The drinks included unlimited beer and Hawaiian cocktails, and we could eat wherever we liked on the boat. During that time, the boat cruised even further than the whale sighting point, making for a very satisfying watching cruise. My wife was also very satisfied, and I think we will definitely become repeat customers. I highly recommend it. There are other tours nearby, but they can't compare in terms of luxury.

イルカツアーはアランさんのなかでもいくつかあり、迷いましたが、このツアーにして最高でした。船も大きな双胴船で、広くてきれいで速くて安心でした。最初にイルカポイントへ行きイルカを見た後今度はクジラをミニみにいきました。遠くに潮を吹いているのを見つけて近づくのですが船が速いのですぐに近くまで行けました。そこでしばらくクジラを追いかけてウォッチングをした後またイルカポイントへ戻りそこでシュノーケリングです。道具もきれいで4歳の孫にはスタッフの方がいろいろと世話をしてくださいました。日本語の出来るタミ子さんという方がおられたので安心でした。日本人には彼女が丁寧に教えてくれました。シュノーケルポイントではたまたまですが私と4歳の孫が船の近くで遊んでいたら真下から大きなウミガメが浮上したきて、すぐそばに浮き上がり、あまりの驚きにシュノーケルを外して『カメだー』と叫んでしまいました。この幸運は私たち二人と近くにいた外人さん二人の４にんでした。たの人たちは船から離れていてこの幸運に遭遇できませんでした。その後はランチでしたがこれが豪華で船の上の食事とはおもえないくらいの感動ランチでした。飲み物もビールはもちろん、ハワイアンカクテルも飲み放題で船の上で好き勝手な場所で食事でした。その間また船はクジラを見たポイントよりもまだ先までクルーズしてくれて大満足のウォッチングクルーズでした。
家内も大満足で多分リピーターになると思います。
絶対オススメ。近くに他のツアーも来ていますが豪華さでは比較になりませんよ。

We had a great time on this tour. The staff was great and it was a very laid back atmosphere. The weather even cooperated with us. We would defintely recommend it to others.

I really had a great time...I was looking for snorkeling and that was the best part of the day. Then we also saw the turtles beach and the Haleiwa town...really a lot of fun! I'd do it again if I will ever go back to Hawaii :)

This was my third time to Oahu. I was looking for a North Shore tour that offered a visit to Haleiwa and Waimea Falls, this was the only tour that offered both!! The tour was fantastic and I would definitely partake again. Cheers : )

I'm thinking of going in March♪ Is it okay if I have tattoos??

3月に行こうと思ってます♪
タトゥーが入っていても大丈夫でしょうか？？

Unfortunately, the sea was rough on the day I participated, and I couldn't see any dolphins or whales, which lowered my overall rating a bit.

However, the staff were friendly, and although I didn't get to meet any dolphins, I enjoyed the other activities.

I hope to participate again someday and swim with the dolphins next time.

There was an option to purchase photo data taken by the staff, and I signed up for it, but after returning home, I thought it might have been better to just stick with the photos we took ourselves. The slideshow included photos from other participants for $75, so... (In the end, I found that creating my own slideshow with just our photos turned out better.)

私が参加した日は残念ながら海が荒れていて、
イルカもクジラも全く見れなかったので
ちょっと評価が低くなってしまいました。

スタッフの方たちのフレンドリーなところや、
イルカに会えなかったのですが、
他のアクティビティには楽しませてもらいました。

またいつか参加して、今度こそイルカと泳ぎたいです。

スタッフが撮った写真データの販売があって、
申し込みましたが、
自分たちで撮った写真だけで良かったかなぁと
帰国してから思いました。
他の参加者たちの写真も入ったスライドショーで
７５ドルなので。。。
（結局自分たちだけのスライドショーを
　後で自分で作った方が良い出来でした）

I participated in the Christmas season last month. Since it was winter, the sea was a bit rough, but it was such an amazing tour that I didn't mind at all. We saw a lot of dolphins, and they were really close! I was also surprised to see a whale for the first time! The staff were incredibly kind, which warmed my heart. The taro burger for lunch was delicious—I want to eat it again! The hula instructor was also very entertaining, making it a tour that any Hawaii lover would enjoy, allowing you to truly experience Hawaii. I've participated in other dolphin tours, but I think Dolphin and You is by far the best. Honestly, the quality of the staff and the content is unmatched compared to other dolphin tours. If you're looking for a satisfying tour, I absolutely recommend it!!!

先月クリスマスシーズンに参加しました。
冬ということで海はちょっと荒れ気味？だったけど、そんなこと気にならないくらい、超最高のツアーでした。イルカもたくさん見れたし、本当近かったです。クジラも初めて見てビックリしました！スタッフの皆さんもすごく親切で、心があったかくなりました♪ランチのタロイモのハンバーガー美味しかった~！また食べたいです。フラの先生もとっても面白くてハワイ好きにはたまらない、ハワイをしっかり体感できるツアーです。
他のイルカツアーも参加したことあるけど、やっぱりドルフィンアンドユーがダントツ一番と思います。正直、他のイルカのツアーと比べ物にならないくらい、スタッフも内容も質が高いです。
満足いくツアーを求めるなら絶対お勧めです！！！

I really wanted to swim with dolphins, so I considered various options, including theme parks, but I chose this one because it had so much to offer.

On the day of the tour, the sea was quite rough, and many people got seasick. I felt scared at first, but the photographer, Shera, smiled and said, "The captain is a veteran, so there's nothing to worry about!" This eased my tension, and I ended up having fun with the other participants. Thankfully, I was able to meet the dolphins without feeling seasick. They performed front flips and spin jumps right in front of me, and I was so impressed!!!

It seems that this was the only tour where I could swim with dolphins that day. This was all thanks to the veteran Captain Papa and the other staff who patiently searched for them. By the way, we also got to see a whale's tail and a jump.

I hope the sea is a bit calmer next time...

For those participating, I recommend preparing for seasickness and the cold. I think the best way to combat seasickness is to chat and have fun with the people around you!

とにかくイルカと泳ぎたくて、テーマパークも含めいろいろ検討しましたが、内容が盛りだくさんだったので、こちらを選びました。

当日は、結構海が荒れていて、船酔いする人も続出。
私も最初は怖さを感じていたのですが、カメラマンのSheraさんが「キャプテンはベテランだから怖がらなくて全然大丈夫！」と笑顔で言ってくれたことで緊張が解け、その後は他の参加者とはしゃいでいました。
そして、船酔いと無縁のまま、イルカに出会うことができました。
目の前でフロントフリップやスピンジャンプを見せてくれて、大感激！！！

この日海に入り、イルカと泳げたのはここのツアーだけだったようです。
これもベテランのキャプテンパパさんや他のスタッフのおかげです！本当に根気強く探してくれました。
ちなみに、クジラのおしりとジャンプも見られました。

次回はもうちょい海が穏やかだったらいいなぁ。。。

参加する方には、船酔い対策と寒さ対策をしておくことをお勧めします。一番の船酔い対策は、周りの人とたくさんおしゃべりをして、はしゃいじゃうことだと思います！

Wild Dolphin and Sea Turtle Snorkeling - Luxurious! Prestigious Dolphin University! (Oahu)

I participated on New Year's Eve this time, but the sea was rough... the boat was swaying... both my partner and I ended up feeling unwell (many others were also feeling sick).

However! Even in rough seas, there were good things, like the humpback whales performing spectacular high jumps!!! They jumped quite close to us, which was very exciting!

Unfortunately, there was no duet swim with dolphins as originally intended, as mentioned on the website and in the information; we only saw the pilot whales swimming from the boat.

At the end, we returned to the cove to play a bit, and the cheeseburgers that came out during that time might have been the best part... (I did jump into the rough sea once, but I didn't encounter any dolphins and felt like a passenger escaping from a sinking ship...)

The captain and the staff were very fun and nice people, so I didn't have any unpleasant experiences, and it was enjoyable. However, since we couldn't achieve the original goal, I give it three stars.

野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　豪華！名門イルカ大学！（オアフ島）

今回は大晦日に参加しましたが、海があれてあれて・・・船がゆれてゆれて・・・私も彼女もダウンしてしましました
（他にもけっこうダウンされてました）

しかーし！荒れた海でもいいことはあるもので、ザトウクジラがハイジャンプの嵐！！！かなり近寄っても跳んでくれたので、とても興奮しました！

ただ残念ながら、本来の目的であったHPや案内にあるようなイルカとのデュエットスイムはまったく無し、ゴンドウイルカの泳ぎを船の上から見るだけでした。

最後に入り江に戻って軽く遊ぶのですが、その時に出てくるチーズバーガー始め、その時間がいちばん良かったかも・・・（一回は荒れた海に飛び込んだのですが、イルカとも遭遇せず、且つ沈没する船から逃げた乗客のようでした・・）

船長はじめ、スタッフはとても楽しくいい人たちなので嫌な思いは一切しませんし、楽しかったです。ただ本来の目的が達成できず、ということで星三つです。

We had a great time with our kids aged 6 and 8 - we could go on all rides - except our 6 year old was not tall enough for a few. Tornado was great - so was the Shaka. Raging River was our favourite family ride. Wave pool was fun too. No lineups - so we went full on for 4 hours. $240 for our family for the 4 hours seemed like a lot though - not including lunch. Nice change of pace from Waikiki though.

This way a great way to explore the North Shore without having to do the driving. The driver, Keoki, was great! He showed much aloha which made this trip very special. Thanks again Keoki!