Reviewed by: namiko
I attended with my fiancé, who is in his 30s, as we are about to get married soon.
The voucher instructed us to call Dolphin University as soon as we arrived in Hawaii, so I made the call. After being asked for our names, date, and where we made the reservation, we had to wait quite a while, which made me anxious about whether our reservation was actually confirmed.
However, we were indeed booked and were able to participate without any issues. Most of the participants seemed to be in their 20s. There was a lively announcement on the bus as well.
We were able to see dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish. In particular, we got to see the turtles and tropical fish quite closely. I brought a waterproof camera, but when it came time to see the dolphins, I felt a bit uneasy and went into the water without it. In hindsight, I wish I had taken some photos.
We were able to meet the dolphins and turtles without much swimming, but I got tired from the marine sports and ended up just watching. Even just watching was enjoyable.
The photos taken by a professional photographer were sold on DVD and CD-ROM for about $60, which included everyone from the tour. I considered purchasing just the well-taken photos of us, but since the price was somewhat high and there were strangers in the pictures, I decided against it. It would have been nice if they offered individual photo sales.
It was a day with very little wind, and we were able to meet the dolphins close to the shore, but there were some people who got seasick, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to prepare accordingly. Also, even on sunny days with strong sunlight, when you get back on the boat after being in the water, the wind can feel cold, so I think women should either rent a wetsuit ($10) or bring something to cover up.
もうすぐ結婚式を迎える彼(ともに30代)と二人で参加しました。
ハワイについてすぐ、イルカ大学に電話するようにとバウチャーに書いてあったので電話をしたのですが、名前・日付・どこで予約をしたのか等を聞かれたあとに結構待たされ、本当に予約できているのか不安になる電話対応でした…。
実際には予約できていて、きちんと参加できました。
参加者は20代が中心のようでした。
バスの中でも軽快な案内がありました。
イルカもカメも熱帯魚も見ることができました。
特にカメと熱帯魚は、かなり近くで見ることができました。
防水カメラを持って行ったのですが、イルカを見るときには多少の不安もあって持たずに海へ入りました。しかし、やっぱり撮影しておけば良かったかな。
イルカにもカメにも、あまり泳がずに会うことができましたが、マリンスポーツは疲れてしまい、見ているだけになってしまいました。
見ているだけでも楽しかったです。
プロのカメラマンが撮影した写真は、DVDとCD-ROMでの販売で、ツアーで一緒になった人全員分込みで60ドルだったかな…。
よく撮れた自分たちの写真だけ、とかなら購入を検討したのですが、お値段もそこそこするし、見ず知らずの人が写っていても…ということで購入しませんでした。
個別の写真販売があったら良いのになぁ。
風もほとんどなく、岸から近い場所ですぐにイルカと会えた日だったのですが船酔いしている人もいたので、酔い止めが必要な人は用意した方がよいかもしれません。
また、晴れて日差しが強い日でも、海から上がって船が動くと風が冷たく感じるので、女性はウェットスーツ(10ドル)を借りるか、羽織るものを持って行った方がよいと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/03 |
Reviewed by: oyakata16
How many Tokyo Domes is that? It might be true, but it didn't feel that spacious. Considering the price, it felt about right.
東京ドーム○個分? 確かにそうかもしれないが、そんなだだっ広い感じはしなかった。値段からいえば、まあそんなとこかなって感じ。
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| Packages: | BBQランチ食べ放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/10 |
Reviewed by: salejo
There were so many activities. We were able to try most of it - canoes, tattoo, made a bracelet/headband, & we even took pictures with the parrots (extra cost for prints). Alcoholic drinks & the food were good. The white haupia dessert is my favorite, but don't eat more than 3 because it is a laxative. Our favorite part of the luau was of course the fire dance, which was really the only dance I paid most attention to. 5 stars because our bus guide Cousin Rich made this that much more fun for us. Going to Paradise Cove & back was never a sleepy ride & was never boring.
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| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Buffet & Hanauma Bay Shuttle Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/31 |
Reviewed by: salejo
Mandy & Ali were great guides during the entire excursion. We arrived at our destination to pick our food options and grab our snorkeling gear. No restroom on the boat so please go before getting on the boat! You can bring your own drink & snack on the boat since lunch won't be til afterwards. We swam w/ spinner dolphins at our 1st spot. It was so amazing to see the baby dolphins! We explored the reef at our 2nd spot, which had so many different kinds of fishes. Ali swam to us w/ a starfish & other things for pictures & even explained to us what we were holding. After this, they took us out to see the spotted dolphins (Hawaiian name "kiko"). There were sooo many of them riding our waves, swimming under the boat, & flipping in the air. It was so amazing to watch. They explained they were hunting & they hardly see these dolphins. Afterwards, you go back to eat lunch then head back to your hotel. This was the highlight of my trip & I plan to do this again when I come back!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Maribel
It was fun. Had a lot of activities for the young ones to do.
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| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Buffet & Hanauma Bay Shuttle Combo |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/09 |
Reviewed by: 伊達政宗
There were many types of slides, but not all of them were operational. Depending on the time, some were available while others were not, and I didn't quite understand the system. The wave pool was also not always available, and after a long wait, we could only play for a short time after a group using bodyboards had priority. The food stall was quite crowded as well, and we had to wait a long time for the teriyaki burger to be ready. In the end, I even forgot to receive the bacon I ordered, which was frustrating.
The only saving grace was that my 8-year-old son enjoyed himself the entire time we were there, creating good memories for him. He especially loved the kids' slide and went down it over and over again with joy.
For those planning to visit, please note that the ground at the facility gets very hot, and my elderly father burned his toes. Beach sandals are essential for walking. Also, I think choosing a plan that includes bodyboarding in the wave pool would be much more enjoyable. The staff were mostly young and unfriendly, so just keep that in mind when participating in the tour. Additionally, even though we were supposed to enter an hour early, we had to wait over 30 minutes before the children's pool was available, which was unacceptable. It would have been better if there had been prior explanations.
スライダーの種類は多かったのに、全て稼働している訳ではなく、時間によって利用出来たり出来なかったり、システムが良く分かりませんでした。波の出るプールも常時利用出来る訳ではなく、かなり待たされた挙句、ボディボードの集団が優先的に利用した後に、短い時間でしか遊べませんでした。売店もかなりの混み具合で、ここでも照り焼きバーガーが出るまでにかなり待たされ、挙句の果てにオーダーしたベーコンをもらい忘れる羽目になり、散々でした。
唯一の救いは8歳の息子が、施設に入ってから退園するまでずっと楽しんでいたので、子供には良い思い出になったことです。特に、子供用のスライダーは大のお気に入りで、何回も何回も滑って喜んでいました。
これから利用される方に注意点として、施設の地面はかなりの熱さで同行した高齢の父は足の指をやけどしました。歩く時にはビーチサンダルが不可欠です。それから、波の出るプールはボディーボードを利用したプランを選んだ方が全然楽しめると思いました。施設のスタッフは若い人が多く、無愛想なのでそんなもんだと思ってツアーに参加して下さい。また、1時間早く入園出来たはずなのに、子供用のプールが利用出来るまでに30分以上待たされたのは、納得いきませんでした。事前の説明があればよかったのですが。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ichiro
I enrolled in Dolphin University on August 29! The sky was clear and blue, the sea was a transparent emerald blue, and I was able to swim with dolphins and sea turtles along with many other participants from my group, ohana♪ It's only at Dolphin University that I could have such a fun time!! I'm also grateful to Shanti and the staff who guided us. This was an activity I would love to participate in again when I visit Hawaii☆
It's a shame that we ran out of time and had to cut back on some planned activities, but I will definitely try again!!
8/29に、私立イルカ大学に入学しました!
空は青く晴れ、海は透きとおるエメラルドブルー、一緒に参加した大勢のohanaと一緒にイルカやウミガメと泳ぐことができました♪
こんなに楽しい時間を過ごすことができるのは、イルカ大学だからこそ!!
引率してくれたシャンティと、スタッフたちにも感謝です。
ハワイを訪れた際には、また参加したいと思えるアクティビティでした☆
時間が押しちゃって、少し予定のアクティビティが削られちゃったのが残念でしたが、またリベンジします!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/29 |
Reviewed by: OhMyHiroshi
My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time here at Paradise Cove's Luau. As soon as we checked in, we received free maitais! Then as we made our way through the entrance path, we got greeted with lei's by our "Hawaiian Cousins". We then made our way to the bar and started drinking, as we were watching the practices of the "imu ceremony" of the pork, catching of the flowers, and the old way of how the Hawaiians used to catch fish. We then got seated at our tables and were dismissed to go get our food! I had three plates of the finest Hawaiian dishes, and my girlfriend only had one. While we had dinner, the sunset was beautiful at the peak of the ocean. It was simply amazing that we could eat at the beach and have the sunset right at your tables. Finally to conclude the evening right before the show, they dimmed the stage lights and i looked up and saw a dark night with 3 dozen stars. It all looks like a movie but it's pure reality here in Hawaii. My girlfriend and I had a romantic time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/02 |
Reviewed by: toruhi
We participated as a couple with our 9-year-old daughter. We arrived at the venue around 9 AM and stayed until about 3 PM. Initially, I was worried about whether we could enjoy ourselves for six hours, but there were so many attractions, each with slightly different ways to enjoy them, that both our daughter and the adults had plenty of fun. The only downside was that the Shaka was closed. We chose the standard plan, which did not include meals or free drinks, but it was not a problem; in fact, this plan is cheaper, and I would recommend the standard plan. There are height restrictions for some attractions, so I would particularly recommend it for kids around the third grade.
夫婦、娘9歳と参加しました。
9時頃に現地到着、15時頃まで園内にいました。
当初は6時間も遊べるものかと心配しましたが、アトラクションの数が多く、それぞれ楽しみ方が少しづつ異なるため、娘はもちろん大人も十分に楽しめました。
唯一、シャカがクローズされていたのは残念。
食事・フリードリンク共に無しのスタンダードプランでしたが、特に問題ありませんでしたというか、こちらのプランの方が安いですし、スタンダードプランがお勧めです。
アトラクションにより、身長制限がありますので、小3くらいからが、特にお勧めですかね。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ブレア
It was more fun than I imagined. The waiting time was much quicker than at Japanese pools, so I highly recommend it! I suggest taking proper sun protection measures.
想像以上に楽しかったです。待ち時間も日本
プールとは比較にならない位早く、とにかくおすすめします♪
日焼け対策はしっかりすることをオススメします。
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| Packages: | 1日パス |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We went as a family of four with our 4-year-old and 9-year-old children. Since the 4-year-old couldn't really use the slides, we split into two groups to enjoy ourselves. The 4-year-old had plenty of fun in the children's pool and the wave pool, while the 9-year-old had a blast on the slides!
When waiting in line for the slides, you have to go barefoot, but the ground was so hot that it felt like a mild burn... I really hope they can do something about that.
Also, for your reference...
- I think it's best to store valuables in a locker, but you can leave your change of clothes and towels on the chairs around the pool.
- It might be a good idea to separate those waiting for lockers from those securing chairs when entering.
4歳、9歳の子どもをつれて家族4人で行きました。
4歳はスライダーは殆ど出来ませんので、2組に分かれて楽しみました。
4歳も子ども用プールや波のプールで十分楽しめましたし、9歳の子どもはスライダーで楽しみまくりました!
スライダーに並ぶ際は裸足になるのですが、地面が熱すぎて軽いやけど状態になるほど、、。これは何とかしてもらいたいと思いました。
あと、ご参考までに・・・
・貴重品はロッカーにしまうのが良いと思いますが、着替えやタオルなどはプール周りの椅子などに置いても良いと思います。
・入場時に、ロッカーに並ぶ人と椅子を確保する人と分けるといいと思います。
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| Packages: | ソフトドリンク飲み放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
The trip was a wonderful experience for both adults and children. The guides were amazing. They were eager to share their incredible stories. Highly recommend the tour.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
Reviewed by: masu0
It was my first trip to Hawaii. I booked a tour with transportation included through alan1.net. The shuttle bus was shared with others who had booked different tours. Our tour included (1) the shuttle bus and (2) admission passes. (You have to wait for availability for the floaties in the lazy river.)
After entering, we rented a locker (which can be accessed freely). There are large and small sizes, both of which are tall and narrow. For reference, a large locker can fit a tote bag and three pairs of sandals if packed well for a family of three. I believe the price was around $17 for the large locker, including a $5 deposit (which is refunded later with a receipt).
The pool opened at 10:30 AM. Among the many attractions suitable for adults, the highlight was the Tornado. We rode it multiple times as a family. Just before entering the funnel-like section, there’s a very steep drop that gives a pleasant feeling of weightlessness. Another fun ride was the Flying Hawaiian. When you launch off the slide, the drop to the water surface is quite high, and if you're heavier, the splash when you hit the water is impressive.
As for the shuttle bus, it departed from in front of the Hyatt at 9:30 AM and arrived on-site around 10:00 AM. For the return trip, we gathered on-site at 3:15 PM and arrived back at the Hyatt around 4:20 PM. The bus number for the return trip is assigned during the outbound journey, but it is confirmed again on-site based on the number of people returning. The staff will adjust accordingly, so you just need to wait patiently for the results.
初めてのハワイ旅行でした。alan1.netにて送迎つきツアーを申し込みました。送迎バスは他ツアーなどで申し込んだ方と同じバスでした。私たちのツアーでは、(1)送迎バス、(2)入場パスが含まれていました。(流れるプールの浮き輪は、空きを待たないといけない。)
入場後、ロッカー(出し入れ自由)を借ります。ロッカーは大・小サイズがあり、どちらも縦長な形。大だと家族3人の荷物の参考で、トートバッグ×1+サンダル3足が、うまく押し込めば入ると思います。
値段は、大で保証金5ドル(後からレシート提示で戻ってくる)を含めて17ドルだったように思います。
プールは、10:30amにオープンしました。
スライダーなど、大人も楽しめるレベルのものがたくさんある中、一番だったのがトルネード。家族3人で何度も乗りました。ラッパ(?)みたいな場所に入る直前にとても急なところをすべり降り浮遊感が心地よかったです。
他には、フライング・ハワイアンってのが面白かったです。スライドから飛び出したら、水面までが結構な高さで、ドボンと落ちます。体重ある方なら、落ちたときの水のはね方が、すごい感じになりますよ。
それから、送迎バスは、(行き)ハイアット前9:30am出発で10:00ごろ現地着、(帰り)現地15:15集合で16:20頃ハイアット着でした。帰りのバスの号車は、行きの時点で指示されますが、その号車が決まるのは帰りの人数を現地で再確認した後。係りの方が現場で調整してくれるので、その結果を焦らず待つことになります。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/11 |
Reviewed by: マーちゃん
We were able to enter an hour earlier than other options, so we enjoyed our favorite attractions before it got crowded. We especially loved the Tornado and rode it five times together as a family.
There is a similar facility called "Tarsan" in Guam, but W&W is larger in scale, allowing us to play all day long.
I wanted to capture footage from my perspective, so I wore a GO-PRO on my head while riding. After returning from the trip, I was able to "experience" various attractions at home by watching the footage.
他のオプショナルより1時間早く入場できるので、込み合う前にお目当てのアトラクションを満喫できました。特にトルネードにはまり、家族一緒に5回も滑りました。
グアムにも「ターザ」という似たような施設がありますが、W&Wのほうが規模が大きく、1日中思いっきり遊ぶことができました。
自分目線の映像を撮りたくて頭にGO-PROを付けて滑りましたが、旅行から帰って映像を見ることで、自宅でもいろんなアトラクションをを「体験」できました。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Ben
This luau is what you'd expect from a commercial venture. The food is decent, but the entertainment could have been better. I thought the dancers were good, but the other acts were sorely lacking in depth and quality. Our group attendant was great, full of humor and a general pleasure to listen to.
For what it is, I'd say I had a good time. Don't expect any real cultural enrichment though, it's just good mindless fun.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 武山 愛美
Paradise Cove is rich in nature, the sea is beautiful, and the sunset was stunning. The show was, of course, wonderful and fun. What stands out the most in my memory is the tour guide on the bus. I forgot his name, but he was very entertaining, and even though I didn't understand much of the English, my sister translated for me, and we laughed a lot. I was surprised that he remembered all the passengers' names and called them out one by one from the front. Especially considering how difficult Japanese names can be... However, it might be a bit tough for those who don't understand English. Thanks to my sister's translation, we had a very enjoyable time on the bus.
パラダイス・コーブは自然が豊かで海も美しく、夕日もとてもきれいですてきでした。
ショーはもちろん素晴らしくて楽しかったです。
一番心に残っているのはバスの中のツアーガイド
名前は忘れてしまいましたが、彼がとても楽しくて言葉は英語でよく分からなかったのですが(妹が通訳をしてくれました)ほんとによく笑いました。
とにかくバスの乗客の名前を全て覚えてしまって、前から順番に全員の名前を言ったのには驚きました。特に日本人の名前は難しいでしょうに・・
ただ英語は分からない人にはちょっと厳しいかも
私達は妹の通訳のおかげでとても楽しいバスの中でした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Laura
This was a highlight of our trip to Oahu. The staff were great and they feed you well. We saw so many dolphins, sea turtles and fish. We also bought the cd of pictures from a photographer on the boat. Great trip. No complaints!
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| Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Gove
We loved this Snorkel and Snuba Sail . The crew was AMAZING, the fish were friendly, and the sun was shinning. We had a blast!!! I would totally go again!!!
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| Packages: | Sail & Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/24 |
Reviewed by: がっちゃん。
I participated in a course that included pick-up service. The sightseeing bus picked up participants from various hotels and arrived almost on time. Although it wasn't an early entry day, the participants of this tour were allowed to enter a little earlier than the scheduled time, so we could rent lockers without waiting in line and be the first to enjoy the slides, making effective use of our time. I would like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
送迎付きのコースに参加しました。観光バスでいろいろなホテルを回って参加者を拾っていきます。ほぼ時間通りに迎えにきてくれました。その日はアーリー入場の日ではなかったのですが、このツアー参加者は入場開始時間より気持ち早めに入場できたので、ロッカーを借りるのに並ばず、スライダーにも一番乗りで参加できたので時間を有効に使えました。またハワイに行くときには参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
Reviewed by: ぱぴこ
I applied because I was told I could enter an hour early. Only one attraction was open, but since it was not crowded, I was able to ride it three times. Last year I had the deluxe plan, and this year I didn't add anything, but since the cost of lunch and drinks was not much different from the deluxe plan, I think I will apply for the deluxe plan next time.
1時間早く入れるとの事で申し込みました。アトラクションは1個だけしかオープンしていませんでしたが、空いていたので3回も乗れました。
去年はデラックスプランで、今年は何もつけなかったのですが、ランチやドリンクを買うとデラックスプランとたいして料金が変わらなかったので次回からはデラクスプランで申し込もうと思います。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/21 |
Reviewed by: TAKE17
My two sons, aged 10 and 7, were playing happily. It's great that the wait times aren't as long as in Japan. There are also many rides, so we enjoyed the whole day.
10歳と7歳の息子二人は大喜びで遊んでました。日本のように待ち時間が長くないのがいいですね。乗り物の数も多いので一日楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Joanne
Great tour and only gave four stars instead of 5 because we didnt see any dolphins under the water when we got in, we only saw them from afar. Austin, our guide explained it was most likely due to the time of year when the young are born and the dolphins were being overprotective. The staff were fantastic and very helpful throughout the whole tour. Even though we didnt see the dolphins in the water, we were not disappointed as the experience of seeing them in their environment jumping out of the water was awesome in itself. The staff were very apologetic at the dolphins non compliance. It wasnt their fault though, you cant make the dolphins do things they dont want to do!I would highly recommend going
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| Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/19 |
Reviewed by: junichi
"We participated as a family of four in 'Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii - Let's Enjoy the Thrilling Water Slides!' On the day of the event, it was unfortunately raining in the Waikiki area, but we made our way to the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the 8:25 meeting time. The tour bus departed for 'Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii' about 30 minutes later than scheduled. During the ride, they played a DVD explaining the park, and the bus driver provided detailed explanations in English while we were on the H1 Highway. After about a 30-minute drive, we arrived at 'Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii.' The weather here was clear, which was a stark contrast to the rain in Waikiki, so our spirits lifted and everyone was excited. We had the benefit of entering the park an hour early, so we were able to enter ahead of the general admission guests. We quickly rented a locker to lighten our load and had a blast. Before we knew it, it was lunchtime. Since it was a weekday, purchasing lunch went smoothly. The last time we visited was on a Sunday, and there were long lines for lunch then. Unfortunately, many attractions were closed in the afternoon, but we still had a great time until our meeting time for the return to Waikiki at 15:15. On the way back, we checked the bus number written on our strap before boarding, and we arrived in Waikiki around 16:15.
Overall, I felt it was a great deal with the 'park admission + round-trip transportation' and the one-hour early entry benefit."
「ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーを楽しもう!」に家族4名で参加してきました。当日ワイキキ・エリアはあいにくの雨で若干テンション下げながらも8:25集合場所のハイアット・リージェンシーホテルに向かいました。予定よりも約30分遅れてツアーバスは「ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ」に出発しました。車内ではDVDによるパークの説明を流し、H1 HI WAY走行中はバス・ドライバーが丁寧に英語で説明をしてくれました。所要時間30分くらいで「ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイ」に到着。ワイキキの雨が嘘のようにこちらは快晴でしたのでテンションは上昇し皆ワクワク。今回は1時間早めに入場できる特典付きでしたので、一般入場者を横目に優先でパークに入れました。早速、レンタル・ロッカーを借用し身軽になって遊びまくりました。あっと言う間にランチタイム。平日なので、ランチ購入もスムーズにできました。前回来場した時は日曜日だったので、ランチ購入も長蛇の列ができていましたが…。午後からは休止しているアトラクションが多く残念でしたが、ワイキキ戻りの集合時間15:15まで楽しく遊べました。帰りはストラップに記入されたバス番号を確認して乗車し、ワイキキ到着は16:15くらいでした。
感想は「パーク入場+往復送迎付き」1時間早入場特典付きでしたので "お得"でした。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/29 |
Reviewed by: くりん
The park isn't very large, but it's packed with slides! Perhaps because it was a weekday or due to fewer employees, some slides were not operating. They change based on the time. Just when I thought one was running, it would stop, and another that had been off would start... Still, the kids were riding all over the place. We added a free drink option, and that was a great decision! I thought I would only have three cups, but I ended up using it all the way until we left! I heard a storm was approaching, but under the blue sky, I got quite sunburned. I was surprised to hear that it was raining on and off in Waikiki. I felt lucky to have escaped the rain.
園内はそんなに広くないですがスライダーが満載!!
平日だったからか従業員が少ないのか停止しているスライダーがありました。
時間でかわっていくんです。
さっきまでやっていたと思ったら止まり、やってなかったところが動きだし・・・
それでも子供はあっちこっちと乗りまくり。
フリードリンクをつけたのですがこれは大正解!!
3杯飲んだら素がとれると思って頼んだのですが帰りまでしっかり使わせていただきました!
ストームが近づいているといわれていたのですが青空のもと日焼けしまくりでした。
ワイキキのほうは一日降ったりやんだりだったと聞いてびっくりです。
雨から逃げた感じでラッキーでした。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!スタンダード / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/29 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
This time, my 74-year-old mother joined us on the dolphin tour. At the snorkeling point, we were able to see sea turtles up close. There were also plenty of fish. There were two Japanese staff members on board who provided thorough explanations and kind assistance, allowing us to have a very enjoyable time. The lunch was delicious as well. On the way back to the port, we encountered dolphins! The dolphins chased the boat and seemed to be playing while swimming, which was very cute. If given the opportunity, I would definitely like to join this tour again.
今回は74歳の母も一緒にイルカツアーに参加しました。シュノーケリングポイントではウミガメをとても近くで見ることができました。さかなもいっぱいいました。スタッフも日本人の方が2名乗船しており、丁寧な説明と親切な対応をしていただき、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。ランチもおいしかったです。帰港途中でイルカにも遭遇!イルカがボートを追いかけてきて、遊びながら泳いでいる様で、とてもかわいかったです。機会があれば、是非、また参加したいツアーです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/18 |
Reviewed by: John
The boat was very clean and the 2 crewman were very friendly and polite. Although we didn't catch the big fish (was able to reel it in but unable to gaff it), my friends and I found the experience enjoyable. Fish were biting a lot in the AM, but started to stop toward the last half of the trip. I would go back again and with Boom Boom Sportsfishing on my next visit to Hawaii. As with all private charters, try to book it ahead of time.
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| Packages: | Private Charter |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Daniel
Mi familia quedo encantada con este viaje, todo estuvo perfecto, nuestro guía Kaleo fue un excelente persona, amable y nos explico perfectamente toda y cada una de lo que se trataba el luau, thanks. Kaleo. . Recomendable para conocer las fiestas hawaianas.
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| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Buffet & Hanauma Bay Shuttle Combo |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/09 |
Reviewed by: なおみ
There was a pool for small children, and we were able to enjoy it to some extent, but the guide who took us there didn't provide any explanations. Even though we signed up for a tour that promised an early arrival, we ended up not knowing what to do and wasted an hour.
In the morning, most of the slides weren't operating, so we were unsure what to do. The pool itself was crowded, so I think it wouldn't be much different from going to a pool in Japan. It was really crowded, and in the end, I only went on the slide once.
子供がいたけど小さい子用のプールがあり、それなりに楽しめましたが、連れて行ってくれたガイドからは何の説明も無く、せっかく早く到着するツアーに申し込んだのに、結局どうしていいのかわからず、無駄な一時間を過ごしました。
スライダーも朝はやっているものがほどんどなく、どうしていいのやら。
プール自体も混んでいるので、日本のプールに行っても変わらないと思います。すごい混んでいるので、スライダーは結局一度しかやりませんでした。
We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a satisfactory service this time. The driver responsible for the transportation is not a guide, so they do not provide guidance within the park; however, we acknowledge the lack of information provided and will take your valuable feedback into consideration for future improvements. We would be grateful if you could give us another opportunity to serve you. Thank you very much for your feedback.
この度はご満足いただけるサービスをご提供出来ず大変申し訳ございませんでした。送迎を担当するドライバーはガイドではないため、園内の案内などはいたしておりませんが、ご案内不足でございましたこと、お客様からの貴重な意見として受けとめ、今後の改善に努めさせていただきます。もしまた機会があり、ご利用いただけましたら幸いです。ご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Renard
I chose the plan without transportation since I would be using a rental car. The voucher stated a check-in time of 8:30, so I arrived on-site at 8:30. The entrance was closed, and there were no staff in sight. Eventually, I entered at the same time as a bus tour group that arrived at 9:30. It seems that the check-in time on the voucher was actually the meeting time for the bus tour from Waikiki. After waiting for an hour, just when I thought I could finally enter, I was told, "Those without wristbands cannot enter." When I insisted that couldn't be right, it turned out that wristbands were only for the bus tour participants.
I would like to see a clear distinction between the plans with and without transportation, as well as the vouchers.
It seems there is a lack of communication between the tour operating company and the agency, as the local staff do not seem to understand anything other than the bus tour.
I had a great time at Wet'n'Wild.
レンタカーを利用するので送迎無しプランを選択。
バウチャーにはチェックインタイム8:30と記載されていたので現地に8:30に到着。
入口は開いておらず、スタッフも見当たらない。
結局9:30に来たバスツアーの団体さん達と同時に入場、どうやらバウチャー記載のチェックインタイムはワイキキからのバスツアーの集合時間のようだ。
1時間待ち、やっと入れたと思ったら「リストバンドをしていない人は入れない。」と。
「そんなはずはない。」と食い下がるとリストバンドはバスツアーの人達のみ、と判明。
送迎有りと送迎無し、それぞれのプランとバウチャーを明確に分けていただきたい。
ツアー遂行会社と代理店の意思の疎通が曖昧だと思われるため、現地スタッフがバスツアー以外をまるで理解していない。
WET'N WILDは十分に楽しめた。
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused during your trip. Upon investigation, it seems that our staff mistakenly recorded the wrong check-in time. You were originally scheduled to check in at 9:30. We will ensure that we pay careful attention to each task to prevent this from happening again in the future. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback after your return home. We would be grateful if you choose to use our services again.
この度はせっかくのご旅行中にご迷惑をおかけし大変申し訳ございませんでした。お調べしましたところ、弊社スタッフが誤ったチェックイン時間を記載してしまったようです。
本来であれば9:30にチェックインをしていただく予定でございました。今後二度とこのような事がないよう一つ一つの作業に十分に注意し対応させていただきます。
ご帰国後の貴重なお時間を割いてのご投稿、誠にありがとうございます。またご利用いただければ幸いでございます。
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| Packages: | 夏限定プラン!1日パス / 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Felix
This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
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Thank you very much for your patronage. We are sorry to hear that you experienced a long wait time on the day of your visit and that you were not fully satisfied. As this is a very popular activity, we have attached a file titled "Wet & Wild Strategies to Enjoy the Park 10 Times More" in the notes section of the activity page to help enhance your experience. It contains information such as the attraction schedule, and we hope you will find it useful for your next visit. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
この度はご利用誠にありがとうございます。当日は待ち時間が長かったとのこと、十分にご満足いただけなかったようで残念でございます。大変人気のアクティビティでございますため、少しでもご満足いただけるようアクティビティページの備考欄に「パークを 10 倍楽しむウエット&ワイルド攻略法」というファイルを添付しております。そちらにアトラクションのスケジュール等が記載されておりますので是非次回ご利用いただけましたら幸いです。お客様からの貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。