All Reviews for Ko Olina & West Coast

The slider here is amazing! I jumped down without thinking, and it was quite an experience. It's guaranteed to be thrilling and exciting. Since the ground below is hot, I recommend bringing flip-flops.

ここのスライダーはすごい！の一言です。何も考えずに飛び降りましたが、もう大変でした。すごい刺激で興奮すること請け合いです。下の地面が暑いのでビーチサンダルを持っていくことをお勧めします。

The Surf Bus tour to the North Shore was the best tour that we took. Our driver Justin was awesome. On the tour of the island he was very knowledgable and pointed out lots of things that we would have missed if we had just taken a rental car. This tour also gave us lots of options as far as activities and a choice of beaches to spend time at. Waimea Bay was the best beach on the island and the jumping rock was a lot of fun. I would recomend this tour to anyone!

This time, I went with my family of six.

There were some attractions under construction, which was a bit disappointing, but we had so much fun that we could have stayed all day without getting bored.

In particular, the attractions are more enjoyable with a larger group, as the height differences are more thrilling.

I think it's more fun with a big group than just a couple.

Also, the wave pool was a blast with waves coming one after another, and I ended up with muscle soreness the next day.

I would love to go again when I visit Hawaii.

今回は家族6人で行ってきました。

工事中のアトラクションがあり少し残念でしたが、一日中いても飽きないほど楽しかったです。

特にアトラクションは人数が多いほど、高低差が大きく楽しめます。

カップルよりも大人数での方が楽しめると思います。

あと、波の出るプールは次々来る波がとても楽しく次の日は筋肉痛になっていました。

また、ハワイに行ったときは行きたいです。

This time, I went with my family of six.

There were some attractions under construction, which was a bit disappointing, but we had so much fun that we could have stayed all day without getting bored.

In particular, the attractions are more enjoyable with a larger group, as the height differences are greater.

I think it's more fun with a big group than just a couple.

Also, the wave pool was a lot of fun with waves coming one after another, and I ended up with muscle pain the next day.

I want to go again when I visit Hawaii.

今回は家族6人で行ってきました。

工事中のアトラクションがあり少し残念でしたが、一日中いても飽きないほど楽しかったです。

特にアトラクションは人数が多いほど、高低差が大きく楽しめます。

カップルよりも大人数での方が楽しめると思います。

あと、波の出るプールは次々来る波がとても楽しく次の日は筋肉痛になっていました。

また、ハワイに行ったときは行きたいです。

I participated with my husband and our 4-year-old daughter. The weather was terrible—cloudy with occasional rain, and I think the temperature was quite low.

Our child was super excited and having a blast, but the water was cold, and she was shivering the whole time.

There were very few things available for small children (it's really unfortunate that the only warm facility, the SPA, is not accessible when it's cold). The place isn't very large, and there aren't many activities, so it might be more fun at "Hawaiians in Japan" (maybe because I'm familiar with that place locally...!?).

The weather got in the way, but even if we went on a sunny day, I might not be that impressed.

Overall, I felt that the cost was a bit high.

主人・私・娘（４才）で参加しました。
天気は最悪の、曇り（時々雨）、気温もかなり低かったと思います。

子供はテンション上がりまくりの、大はしゃぎでしたが、水も冷たく、終始ブルブル震えていました。

小さな子供が利用できるものが少なく（あったかい唯一の施設、SPAが使えないのは、寒い時ホント可哀想。）そんなに広くなく、あまり豊富な遊びがあるわけではないので、『日本のハワイアンズ』の方が楽しいかも。。。（地元でそちらを知ってしまってるから・・・！？）

天気が邪魔をしてくれましたが、晴れている時に行っても、ワタシはさほど感動はないかも。。。

といぅのを総評して、コストが割高な気もしました。

Would have liked to have seen more fish on the snorkel trip, but nice crew.

We had a beautiful day for our snorkeling trip, we could not have asked for more beautiful weather. The crew was friendly and the boat was really nice and modern. We saw some dolphins out in the distance although they barely came above the surface and we saw a few turtles. There were no whale sightings on our cruise. The snorkeling was a little disappointing because the water was really choppy and we were dealing with an extremely strong current. There really wasnt a lot to see underwater. It was a little scary for the first time snorkelers and a few people got sea sick. We had a really large group (over 30 people) which made it difficult to move around the boat and it also made it difficult to move around out in the water without getting hit in the face by another persons fins. I think this cruise would have been a lot more enjoyable had there been 20 people or less on the boat.

Biking the North Shore was awesome

We participated as a family. The "Shaka" experience was incredibly scary, something you can't experience in Japan. My husband and I have recently gained some middle-aged weight... As we slid down, the speed was intense. Foreigners sitting on the bench were laughing at us! Of course, my husband was calm, while my face was pale and I was silent with fear, which made them laugh even more! Every attraction was terrifying for me (TT). But of course, the kids were having a great time, cheering and going from one ride to the next. After experiencing it a few times, I started to shift from fear to enjoyment. The artificial waves were quite strong. I couldn't ride the waves well and was quickly thrown out... But I didn't give up and kept challenging myself.

We arrived early in the morning and had plenty of time to enjoy until lunchtime. If you're with small children, a hamburger might be enough, but if you're with middle school, high school, or college students, you might need to spend a bit more on lunch.

However, we had a lot of fun. Since we left early, we could relax back in Oahu, which I think is great.

The pool is also quite nice, so please give it a try.

家族で参加させて頂きました。
日本では体験できないような「シャカ」とにかく怖かった。
主人と私は最近中年太り...。重さが均等なのか滑って行くとスピードも半端なくすごくてすごくて。
ベンチに座っている外国人の方も私達を見て大爆笑！
もちろん、主人は余裕顔。私の顔面蒼白な顔と声にならない声を聞いてまたまた爆笑！
どの、アトラクションも私にとっては怖くて怖くて（ＴＴ）
でも、勿論子供達は楽しく歓声をあげて次から次へ。
何度か体験していくうちに私も恐怖から楽しみに変わっていきました。
人工波もかなり強い波がやってきます。私はうまく波に乗ることが出来ずアッと言う間に波の外...。
でも、諦めずに何度もチャレンジしました。

朝一番に到着して、お昼を食べて帰る時間まで余裕で過ごせます。小さな子供さん連れならハンバーガーで充分かもしれませんが中学、高校、大学生連れともなると結構お昼代にお金が必要かもしれません。

でも、とても楽しく過ごせます。
時期的に帰りの時間も早いのでオアフへ戻ってのんびりできるのでとてもいいと思います。

プールも中々いいもんですよ、一度、行ってみて下さい。

Guides Justin & Gabe were great. North Shore is amazing-must do if staying on Oahu. We got to see sea turtles, Waimea Falls, the Bonzai Pipeline & surfing was even an option.

In mid-February, I participated alone. I quickly became friendly with two other solo participants and had a great time. The staff were also enjoyable and helped create a lively atmosphere. Next time, I want to learn from a very charming female photographer and participate in a way that allows me to dive deeper and longer.

2月中旬、一人で参加しました。
すぐに、一人参加の二名の方々とうちとけ、
楽しく過ごせました。
スタッフの方々も、楽しく、盛り上げてくれました。
次回は、とってもチャーミングな女性カメラマンを見習い、もっと深く、長く、潜れるようになって参加したいです。

Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!

Not only was this my first time on the beautiful island of Hawaii it was also the first time I had ever been on a helicopter. I spent 9 nights on the island and the helicopter tour was, by far, the most enjoyable hour during my entire stay. The pilot was very knowledgeable of the areas we toured and informative. His sidekick, (Ziggy), was a hit with everyone in our group. I would highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island. You couldn't find a better attractiion on the entire island than this tour. I am returning to the island in August and I'm hopeful we can get as good a rate then, like we did last October. Thanks again and see you in August.

My real name;

Larry Debo
West Chester, Ohio

Our tour guide Justin picked us up promptly outside our hotel when expected. He was very laid-back and friendly. We had a small group of 10. The bike ride was wonderful!! I would recommend it to everyone. Justin pointed out the must-see beaches (Pipeline, Sunset, Waimea) and north shore roadside eateries. North shore was unbelievable, unlike anything I've ever experienced. On the second half of the tour, we rode paddle boards which was also a blast! It was quite an upper body workout and was inexpensive too. Justin was very knowledgeable about the history of HI and kept us entertained during the drive. I would highly suggest everyone take this tour!

As a result, I chose the early morning plan, but unfortunately, I couldn't see the dolphins. (It was just bad luck.)

However, I was able to interact closely with the turtles and enjoy snorkeling! Above all, Peter, the local staff member, was very fluent in Japanese, provided excellent explanations, and was wonderful in his responses. We were able to chat during the transfer, and I was very satisfied with the experience.

As a side note, during the transfer from the hotel to the site, I was able to see the high school that President Obama attended and the Hitachi tree, and the staff during the transfer were also very good.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I think I will choose this plan again.

結果としては早朝プランにしたがイルカにあることは出来なかった。（これは運が悪かった）

しかし、亀にはすぐ近くで触れ合うことができたし、
シュノーケリングを楽しむ事ができた！
なにより現地のスタッフであるピーターさんが
非常に日本語も流暢であり、説明もうまく、
対応もすばらしかった。
移動中もいろいろと話ができ、とても満足のいく内容ｘでした。

補足ですが、ホテルからのピックアップから現地への
移動中にオバマ氏出身高校や、日立の木を見る事ができ、
移動スタッフの対応もよかったです。

次回ハワイにいけるようでしたら、またこのプランを
選ぼうと思います。

I signed up because my elementary school child wanted to. I thought I might not enjoy the thrilling activities, but I ended up having a great time on almost all of them. The meals included were also nice, and thanks to the instructor, bodyboarding was really fun and the time flew by. I thought I wouldn't be able to ride the shark, but since my child wanted to try, I gave it a shot, and it was over in no time. Overall, the weather turned out great, and it was a fun day.

小学低学年に引っ張られて、申し込みました。
ダメかもと思ってたスリリング系もほとんどのって、とても楽しみました。
食事付もよかったし、
ボディボードも、インストラクターのおかげで、とても楽しく、時間が短かく思った程です。
シャカは無理っと思ってたけど、
低学年が乗りたがって、乗ってみたら、あっという間でした。
とにかく、天気も良くなって楽しい日でした。

I personaly would have booked this attraction for all 5 days of our vacation. The staff was awesome, even our shuttle driver to and from the attraction made this activity worth every penny!!!

This time, I signed up for a plan that included transportation but no meals, just drinks. A Japanese guide came to pick us up, and we were able to get to the location smoothly. It was a bit chilly on the day due to strong winds, but we enjoyed the attractions enough. I think it's suitable for families and groups of friends.

今回は送迎付きの食事なし、飲み物のみのプランに申込ました。ピックアップは日本人のガイドの方が来てくれ、スムーズに現地まで行くことが出来ました。当日は風が強かった為少し肌寒かったです。でもアトラクションは十分楽しめました。家族連れや友達同士に向くアトラクションだと思います。

This was, without question, the best thing we did on our stay. It was incredible to see the island from the air and scout places that we wanted to see. If you can handle flying in small aircraft, you can handle the helicopter!

J.D.

We participated as a family of four on Christmas Day. This has been our annual tradition of traveling to Hawaii for the past ten years, and for the last two or three years, we had been really interested in the dolphin tour. I'm so glad we decided to sign up this time. My daughters (22 and 20 years old) were truly thrilled to see such cute dolphins so close... They were really impressed, saying it was a tour that perfectly matched the name Dolphin You "Dolphins and Me"! When we got on the boat, it was incredibly cold, but the warm hospitality from the staff and the delicious cheese taro burgers we had, along with sweet cakes for Christmas, made us feel pampered. Everyone was very satisfied with Dolphin You. If we have the chance, we would love to join this tour again! Thank you very much.

家族4名でクリスマスの日に参加。10年前からの、毎年恒例のハワイ旅行で、ここ2、3年、ずーっと気になってたイルカツアー。思い切って今回申し込んでよかったです。娘達は（22歳、20歳）可愛いいイルカがあんなに直ぐ側で見られるなんて・・・とホントに大感激しておりました。まさに、ドルフィンユー「イルカとわたし」のネーミングにぴったりなツアーだ！と妙に感心しておりました~♪船にあがると、ものすごく、寒かったですけど、暖かいスタッフの皆様のおもてなしと、美味しいチーズたろいものバーガーをいただいたり、クリスマスということで、甘いケーキまで、ご馳走になり、何から何まで、至れりつくせりのドルフィンユーにみんな大満足でした。機会があれば、また、このツアーに参加したいです！！ありがとうございました。

There are many attractions that you can't find in Japan, and the wave pool felt more intense than those in Japan. Even just watching the surfing area was enjoyable.

I was looking forward to the barbecue, as it's something you associate with America, but it didn't compare to the cheap all-you-can-eat options in Japan, and to be honest, it wasn't very tasty. It didn't really feel like barbecue... Maybe it would have been better to eat something else, like a hamburger from within the park!?

I had fun at the pool, so I would like to participate again.

日本にはないアトラクションが沢山あり、
波のプールも日本より激しい感じがしました。
サーフィンの出来るところも見ているだけでも楽しめました。

バーベキューはアメリカというだけ合って楽しみにしていましたが、日本の安い食べ放題より物はないし、はっきり言って美味しくありませんでした。あれはバーベキューとは言えない様な、、、。
食事は別で、園内にあるハンバーガーなどを食べたほうが良かったかも！？

プールは楽しかったのでまた参加したいと思います。

We did a circle island flight, and it was AWESOME. The pilot, Josh was very funny and friendly, as well as his co-pilot ziggy (cute dog). The view from the sky is a lot different for sure. I was able to see all the surfers on the northshore. The sheer vastness of the ocean surprised us. Such an beautiful place. Highly recommended!

This time, my husband and our sons, who are in first and sixth grade, participated. They seemed very happy to see a pod of wild dolphins up close, which they had been looking forward to. They were also impressed by the sea turtles, beautiful fish, and the clear ocean. They happily talked about how delicious the hamburger made with taro bread was, which they ate on the boat, and how they danced the hula after getting off the boat.

During this trip, I let the kids experience various activities, but the most fun thing they both said was the "dolphin tour!" I'm glad we participated.

今回、夫と小１・小６の息子たちが参加しました。
楽しみにしていた野生のイルカの群れを間近に見ることができて、とてもうれしかったようです。
また、海ガメやきれいな魚たち、透き通った海に感動していました。
また、船の上で食べたタロイモのパンで作ったハンバーガーがとても美味しかった事、船を降りてからフラダンスを踊ったことを楽しそうに話してくれました。

今回の旅行では子供達にいろいろ体験させたのですが、一番楽しかったことは「イルカツアー！」と二人揃って言っていました。参加させてよかったと思います。

the sun was shining, the wind was blowing, the dolphins were swimming, the reef was closer to the surface. But it wasn't, not any. No sailing because of no wind. No sun. No dolphins. I'm near sighted, so the reef, in the sunless water, was too darn deep for me to really see. Got a re-ride ticket - but what good is that going to do me? This was a once in a lifetime trip. I didn't score it worse, cause the "catatonics" helped my mood, and I absolutely love the ocean, no matter what.

I only had experience with pools in Japan, but this pool is definitely worth a visit. I think it's a pool that can be used in various ways. For those who want to practice boogie boarding in the ocean, you can practice here and then challenge yourself in the ocean the next day... There are many attractions that families can enjoy together, so I really recommend this pool.

日本で流れるプール程度しか経験がなかったですが、このプールは一回はいく価値あり。いろんな使い方ができるプールだと思います。
　ブギーボードを海でする人は、ここで練習をしてから次の日に海で挑戦するとか・・・・　
　家族の人は家族一緒に楽しめるアトラクションが多数あり本当にお勧めなプールです。

Despite the poor conditions, I was able to encounter many dolphins, and it was really fun. I could see that all the staff were making great efforts to ensure the participants enjoyed themselves. I was a bit nervous since I easily get seasick and can't swim, but the friendly atmosphere created by the staff, the encounters with the dolphins and turtles, and the delicious hamburgers made it a wonderful experience! I'm glad I participated. If I have the opportunity next time, I would like to join again in good weather conditions during a better season.

条件の悪い中でしたが、
たくさんのイルカと出会うことができて、
とっても楽しかったです。
スタッフの皆さんいずれも参加者を楽しまそうと
大変努力してくださっているのが良くわかりました。
船に酔いやすく泳げない私は多少緊張してましたが、
スタッフの皆さんの和やかな雰囲気とイルカやカメとの遭遇
それに美味しいハンバーガーで
ずいぶんと楽しませていただきました！
参加してよかったです。
次回機会があれば天候のよいシーズンによい条件の中でもう一度参加してみたいです。

Everything was amazing!! The dolphins, snorkeling at the coral reef, the cheeseburgers, and the hula dancing were all wonderful♪ It was so much fun. I want to participate again!!

何もかもが最高でした！！
イルカも珊瑚礁のポイントでのシュノーケルもチーズバーガーもフラダンスも♪
とても楽しいです。また参加したいです！！

I had been curious about the tour where you can swim with dolphins for a long time. Previously, I participated in a "dolphin watching tour" where I could only see dolphins from a boat. It was enjoyable, but just watching felt a bit unsatisfying, so I definitely wanted to join a tour where I could swim with dolphins next time.

After considering various tours, I was drawn to this one not only because you can swim with dolphins, but also because it includes a "chant" (prayer) before entering the water and hula lessons, allowing me to experience Hawaiian culture. I decided to sign up. I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but once I got into the water, I forgot all about that, and when I saw the dolphins up close, all my worries disappeared!

They picked me up early in the morning from a nearby hotel, and after about an hour, I was moved by the sunrise over Diamond Head that I could see from the car. My anticipation for the tour grew. As soon as we arrived at the harbor, we boarded the boat. The staff welcomed us with ukulele music. After chanting and offering flowers to the sea, dolphins quickly gathered around the boat, and we jumped into the water right away.

I was truly amazed to see dolphins swimming so close! There were about 30 of them, including mother and baby dolphins. The water was beautiful, and I could see all the way to the bottom just with snorkeling. At that time, I was also able to see honu (sea turtles) and rays!

On the boat, the staff entertained us with various performances.

This experience will definitely be unforgettable in my life. I truly felt it was worth participating.

ずっ~と前から気になっていたイルカと一緒に泳げるツアー。
以前、単なる船上からイルカを見る「イルカウォッチングのツアー」に参加した事があったのですが、楽しくはあったけど、見るだけではなんだか物足りなさを感じ、次回は絶対自分も一緒にイルカと泳げるツアーに参加したいと思っていました。
そして色々なツアーを検討した結果、こちらのツアーの、イルカと一緒に泳げるのはもちろん、海に入る前に「チャント(お祈り)」をするところや、フラレッスン等、ハワイの文化にも触れられる事に魅力を感じ、申し込みする事に決めました。
今回は一人での参加で楽しめるのかどうか不安もありましたが、実際に海に入ってしまえばそんな事は気にならず、イルカを目の前にしたら、そんな不安も吹き飛びました!

早朝近くのホテルまで迎えに来てくれ、そこから約１時間、
途中、車の中から見えたダイアモンドヘッドの朝焼けにも感動。これからのツアーの期待が膨らみました。
港に着きすぐに乗船。スタッフがウクレレを演奏し私達を迎えてくれました。
そして、チャントを唱えお花を海に捧げると、すぐにイルカ達が船の周りに集まっていて、早速海に飛び込みます。

本当に間近をイルカ達が泳いでいるのに感動!!
しかも30頭ぐらいの大群。親子のイルカもいました。
海も綺麗で、シュノーケルだけでも充分海の底まで見えます。
この時は、イルカの他にホヌ(海亀)や、エイなども見ることができました!!

船上でも、スタッフの方達が色々なパフォーマンスをしてくれ、私たちを楽しませてくれました。

この感動は、人生の中でも忘れられないものになると思います。
本当に参加して良かったと思いました。

It was very thrilling and satisfying ★

とってもスリルがあり満足★

I had a great time! Everything was thrilling and something you can't experience in Japan. The surfing lesson was fun. I was a bit disappointed that I had to leave early.

とっても楽しめました！日本では味わえないスリルのあるものばかり。波乗りレッスンたのしかったです。帰る時間が早かったのがちょっと残念でした。