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It was a large ship, so there was no rocking, and it was a comfortable cruise. At the point where we could see whales, I was nervously staring at the surface of the water when one of the crew shouted, "Whale!" When I looked in the direction he pointed, I saw two whales jumping and showing their tails as they dove. I was thrilled to see "real whales" for the first time.

大きな船だったので揺れもなく、快適なクルーズでした。
クジラの見えるポイントで、ドキドキしながら海面を凝視していたら、クルーの一人が、”ホエール！”と叫んで指差した方向をみると、２頭のクジラが、ジャンプし、潜る際に尾びれも見せてくれました。初めての”リアルクジラ”に感激しました。

I participated in a cruise that departed at 8:45 AM just a few days ago.

On our boat, there were relatively few Japanese people, and most of the participants were foreign families and groups of friends, but I felt very comfortable joining.

There were friendly foreign staff who spoke Japanese, and they helped with anything that was difficult to understand. The whale watching guide was provided in both English and Japanese.

Since it was a plan without meals, coffee and sandwiches were available for an additional charge of $3. Water and hot water were free.

The announcements for whale sightings indicated the direction in terms of clock positions, saying things like "There is a whale at 3 o'clock." When the announcement was made, everyone rushed to the deck to see.

We were only able to see whales twice, but we went quite far out, so the scenery was great and I was very satisfied.

I went to Aloha Tower on my own. While waiting for the bus at the Saratoga bus stop in Waikiki, the bus didn't come as expected. Just as I started to feel anxious, a female taxi driver passed by, and I was able to go from Waikiki for about $16 plus tip.

There is also a hotel pickup option, and after this tour ends, it returns to a hotel in Waikiki, so if you want to go somewhere else from Aloha Tower, I recommend going on your own.

I also easily found Pier 8.

朝8：45出航のクルーズに参加させていただきました。
つい数日前のことです。

私たちの船では、日本人も割と少なめで
外国人のファミリーや友人たちグループの参加が
多かったですが、
とても居心地良く参加できました。

日本語を話せる親切な
外国人スタッフがおり、分かりにくいことは
教えていただきました。
ウオッチングの案内の用紙も
英語、日本語両方の表記になっています。

食事なしのプランなのでコーヒー、サンドイッチのほしい方は
別料金＄3です。
水、お湯は無料です。

クジラのアナウンスも現れる位置が
時計方向の表示になっており
アナウンスが
何時方向にクジラいます。などと
アナウンスがかかります。
かかると一斉にデッキに駆け寄り
見てました。

クジラが2回だけしかみることができませんでしたが
かなり沖まで行っていただけるので
景色もよくとても満足できました。

アロハタワーまでは自分で行きました。
ワイキキのサラトガの
バス停でバスを待っていても
思うような時間に来ません。
焦りはじめたところで
女性ドライバーのタクシーが通りがかり
ワイキキから
＄16ほど＋チップで行くことができました。

ホテル送迎コースもあり、
このツアーが終了すると
またワイキキ方面のホテルに戻るので
アロハタワーから別の場所に遊びに行きたい方は、
自分たちで行く方がお勧めです。

ピア8もすぐ分りました。

The staff was very nice and the boat ride was relaxing but the Fern Grotto itself was less than I expected, and I wasn't expecting much.
You don't go inside the cave. You just look at it from a distance.
You can see ferns growing from the face of a rock cliff where the cave is located. You view it from a platform where weddings are performed these days. You can't go inside to see the area where 100 people can gather.

Last year, my son and his wife participated in a tour and said, "It was really great!" so I decided to join as well.

It was surprisingly cold for Hawaii, but they provided warm clothing, and the stunning scenery made me forget the cold!

You can overlook the sea of clouds and watch the sunset from the mountaintop, which looks like a sunrise despite being a sunset, so I used the photos taken there for my New Year's cards♪

The starry sky was also amazing, and I was able to refresh my mind so much that I forgot about the busyness in Japan.

If you're going to the Big Island, this is definitely a tour you can't miss!

昨年、息子夫婦がツアーに参加し、「とてもよかった！」と言っていたので参加してみました。

ハワイとは思えない寒さでしたが、防寒具も貸してもらえるし、寒さも忘れるほどのすばらしい景色！


雲海を見下ろし、山頂でサンセットを見ることができるのですが、サンセットでありながら日の出のように見えるので、ここで撮ってもらった写真を年賀状の写真にしました♪

星空もすばらしく、日本での忙しさを忘れるほど「心のリフレッシュ」ができました。

ハワイ島にいくなら絶対に外せないツアーです！

This time, we added a window-side seat with a bottle of champagne as an option. Since the surrounding guests were mostly couples, it seemed unusual to have two women, but I recommend a couple's seat since you will be seated at a round table. The meal was luxurious, featuring a whole lobster! We were able to enjoy a wonderful countdown while watching fireworks rising towards Waikiki. Additionally, the hula dance show was impressive, and I wished I could have watched more. Alan.1 offers tours at lower prices compared to other tour companies. They accommodated us at a lower price this time as well due to such circumstances. I have posted an article about the cruise on my blog. I hope it conveys some of the fun we had. Please take a look if you're interested! ♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html

今回はボトルシャンパン付の窓際席をオプションとして追加しました。
周りはカップルばかりだったので女性2人は珍しいようでしたが、円卓では相席になってしまうのでカップル席をオススメします♪
お料理はロブスター1尾付で豪華です！
ワイキキ方面に上がる花火を見ながら素晴らしいカウントダウンが出来ました。
また、フラダンスショーは見応えがあって、もっと見ていたかったです。
alan.1では他のツアー会社より高いツアーは安くして下さいます。
今回もそのような事情でお安く対応して下さいました。
クルージングの記事をブログに載せています。
少しでも楽しさが伝わるといいです。
良かったら見てみてくださいね♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html

I participated in whale watching. Right from the start, I could see splashes of water in the distance. I thought it was a motorboat, but the foreigner next to me was pointing and saying something. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a whale's breath. Amazing!!

We soon got closer, and I could see the whale's back. Wow, we met one!! I was so moved. For a while, the boat stayed there. Eventually, it started heading towards Diamond Head. Just as we were about to turn back, a whale swam up from the opposite side. Two of them were gracefully swimming together, right next to the boat!! It was so touching!!! Then the boat made a U-turn and followed the whales for a while. I was so happy!!

However, time was running out, and we had to head back. I was really impressed! I'm so glad I participated!!!

ウォエールウォッチングに参加しました。
スタートからすぐに沖のほうから水しぶきが見えました。
モーターボートが走っていると思っていたら、隣の外人が指をさして何か言っています。よーく見ると、クジラのブレスでした。すごーい！！
すぐにちかくになり、クジラの背中がみえてきました。
すごーい、会えた！！大感激です。
しばらく、そこで船は待っててくれます。やがてダイヤモンドヘッドに向かって走り始めました。
そろそろ引き返したとき、クジラが反対側からおよいできました。２頭のつがいで優雅に泳いでゆきます。船のすぐ横を！！感動です！！！そしたら船はUターンして、しばらくクジラを追ってくれました。嬉しい！！
しかし、時間がなくなり戻ることとなりました。
とても感激しましたよ！
参加してよかったです！！！

This was my fourth time whale watching. I got hooked on my first participation when I saw a whale jump, and now I join whale watching every time I go to Hawaii. The last three times, I only saw the back or nothing at all, which was a bit disappointing, but seeing that jump is the best. Since they are wild animals, it can't be helped. This time, I went on an early cruise without a meal, but I was able to participate very cheaply thanks to booking online, so that was great.

今回で、４回目ほどのウォッチングでした。
はじめての参加で、クジラがジャンプする姿を見てはまってしまい、ハワイに行くたびにホエールウォッチングに参加しています。後３回は、見えなかったり、背だけとかで、寂しい思いをしますが、あのジャンプが見えたら最高です。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないです。
今回は、早めのクルーズで、食事なしでしたが、インターネットでの申込みをしてからの旅行で、とても安く参加する事が出来たので、良かったです。

Everyone should experience this tour sometime during their life. The memorial is a tragic, yet holy and beautiful tribute to our fallen military who died so suddenly on Dec. 7, 1941.

The tour operator was very informative and treated everyone like family. The downtown tour was full of history and tidbits shared by our driver, "Cousin Jerry", a full blooded older Hawaiian gentleman.

Watching the fireworks rising from various locations while counting down from the boat was a great experience. The staff was friendly, and I had a lot of fun.

I felt very rich in spirit.

　何か所からも上がる花火を船から見ながらのカウントダウン
スタッフもフレンドリーだし、楽しかったです。

とってもリッチな気分でした。

A good show, we were sitting back by the food line and the sound was unclear. Several of us at the table were having difficulty hearing the varoius people on the stage talking, causing some of the dancing questionable such as the cowboy. The dance was very good but we didn't understand how it fit in until I did research.
A very good effort by all your people.
Some hard feelings by those standing for quite a while and then the prefered guest march in and are given the best seats. You need to find a better way to do that.

While I was moved by seeing the whale's blow and its back and tail for the first time, I didn't get to witness breaching or experience the true size of the whale. The timing in late December might not have been ideal. It might be better to go from late February after they give birth. If you're prone to seasickness, it's better to skip lunch. My wife ended up not eating anything. I think about 10-20% of the people couldn't eat. The buffet itself didn't have much in terms of food either.

初めて見たクジラのブロー（潮吹き）や、クジラの背中や尻尾には感動をしたものの、ブリーチング（ジャンプ）等は見られず、クジラの大きさを体感できるものではなかった。
１２月下旬という時期がいまいちだったかもしれないかな。子供を産んでからの２月下旬からがお勧めかも。。
船に弱い方は、ランチ無しにした方がいいですよ。うちの奥さんは結局何も食べられなかった。１~２割くらいの人が食事できていなかったのではないかなぁ。ブッフェ自体の料理もそうたいした物は無かったですよ。

My husband and I spent our last night in Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu's Three Star Cruise and it is one of our fondest memories. The crew was great, the view incredible, and the food was top notch. Watching the sun set from the top of the Star of Honolulu was an incredible treat! Thank you and I cannot wait to go again!

This tour was fantastic and was the second time we had taken it. The first time was five years ago and we took it again this time with a friend. She thought we would be bored but not at all as we learned even more about the island. Our driver grew up on the island and was able to tell us stories going back generations. This tour is a must see for anyone visiting the island! Aloha!

The shaking was really intense, and it was tough. Also, I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales.

There are staff members who can explain in Japanese, but they don't translate the other explanations, which I thought was a bit unfriendly, especially since over 60% of the tourists were Japanese. (It might be understandable since it's a foreign country, though.)

たまたまなのか揺れがすごくて大変でした。
また、クジラは見えず、がっかりでした。

日本語で説明してくれるスタッフはいるのですが、
その他の説明部分を翻訳してくれるわけでもなく、
６割以上が日本人観光客であるにもかかわらずちょっと不親切かな、と思いました。
（外国なので仕方がないのかもしれませんが）

The views of both the sunset and the starry sky were absolutely amazing. I specifically planned this Hawaii trip with this as the main focus, checking the new moon and making reservations, so the starry sky was perfect. The only slight disappointment was that we arrived near the summit a bit late, which left us with little time to enjoy the sunset. From there, we walked to the actual summit (for those who wanted to), but the sun had already set before we reached the top. Additionally, it was mentioned that binoculars would be provided, but in reality, there were only warm clothing and nothing like that. On the way back, I sat near the driver's seat, so I was able to hear various local information from the guide, which was very easy to understand. I recommend sitting near the driver's seat as it allows for more conversation.

サンセット＆星空ともに最高の景色が楽しめました。特に今回のハワイ旅行はこれをメインと考えて、新月を調べて予約しましたので満点の星空で最高でした。少し残念なのは、頂上付近に到着するのが少し遅く、サンセットを眺める時間が短かったことです。そこから、本当の山頂まで歩いたのですが（希望者のみ）、山頂到着前に日が沈んでしまいました。それから、双眼鏡つきと記載されていましたが、実際には防寒着だけでそのようなものは無かったです。帰りは運転席近くに座っていたのでガイドの方からいろいろな現地情報も聞け、大変分かりやすかったので運転席近くの席のほうが雑談が出来るのでお薦めです。

I participated in the morning plan of the whale tour that started on the 15th. Since it was the first day, I thought we might not see any whales, but we were able to see them five times! One of those times was a close-up jump. During the times we didn't see any whales, the staff continuously engaged with us, taking photos and making us feel very welcomed. I thought the morning plan was great because the air is clear and cool, allowing us to focus on searching for whales.

15日から始まるホエールツアーの午前プランに参加しました。初日なので見れないのではと思っていたのですが、5回も鯨を見ることができました！うち一回は至近距離でのジャンピングです。
見れない時間、スタッフの人が次々と声をかけてくださり写真を撮ってくださったりとても温かみを感じました。
午前プランですと、空気も澄んでいて涼しいですし、鯨探しに集中できるのでいいなと思いました。

You can visit all the highlights of Kauai Island in one day. I joined an English tour with participants from America, Australia, and Japan, and we all got along well and had a great time on the bus. It was nice that the guide played the ukulele and sang along at various points during the tour. For lunch, we went to a restaurant in a golf course. The view was great and the food was delicious.

1日でカウアイ島の見どころを回ってしまいます。
英語ツアーでアメリカ、オーストラリア、日本からの参加者でしたが、みなさんと仲良くなりバスの中でも盛り上がりました。途中途中でガイドさんがウクレレを弾きながら歌ってくくださるのもよかったです。
ランチは、ゴルフ場の中のレストラン。景色もよくおいしかったです。

Overall the tour was very good with visits to many points of interest around Honolulu in the morning and then tour the PCC in the afternoon. Dinner was quite nice and the "breath of life" show as wonderful!

However, we wish that the driver would let us know that there would not be any time for lunch once inside the PCC as the activities inside the PCC would be jam packed. The bus driver should gave us 15 to 30 more minutes inside the Dole Plantation Center so that we could get a light lunch before we head off to the PCC.

Very nice, small group with a well informed guide.

During my trip to Hawaii for New Year's, I went on a whale watching tour with the Star of Honolulu. I thought it would be great because even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy it as a regular cruise. We did see a mother and baby whale in the distance, but it was disappointing that we couldn't see them up close or witness any jumps. However, I understand that they keep their distance for whale protection. On the boat, there was a lei-making class, which was fun. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

お正月にハワイに行った時に
スターオブホノルル号のホエールウォッチングに
行きました。
もしクジラが見られなくてもリベンジできるという
ことと普通のクルーズとして楽しめるからと
思ったからです。
クジラは親子クジラが遠くに見えました
あまり近くで見れなかったりジャンプ等は見れなかったので残念ですが、クジラ保護のため
あまり近寄らないとのこと。
船内ではレイ作りのスクールがあったりして楽しかった。酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方がいいです

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Our tour guide/bus driver, Garfield, was amusing and extremely knowledgeable. The bus was very comfortable.

We recommend this excursion to anyone interested in seeing the WWII sites at Pearl Harbor as well as the Punchbowl Cemetery.

I had high expectations while waiting for the hotel pickup, but once the tour began, the enjoyable stories and detailed explanations made the journey to the destination fly by, and before I knew it, we were at the main event: the sunset. The view was breathtaking, far exceeding my expectations. The stargazing afterward was also fantastic. The explanations of the constellations were clear and excellent. The overall itinerary was challenging due to the location, but the tour guide was always attentive to the participants' well-being, which was reassuring. It was a very memorable tour. Thank you very much.

かなりの期待をしてホテルまでお迎えに来てくださるのを待っていましたが、いざツアーが始まると現地到着までの楽しいお話と詳しい説明であっという間にメインイベントのサンセットを迎えました。予想をはるかに超えた絶景でした。その後の星空鑑賞も言うことなしでした。星座の説明も分り易く最高でした。全体の行程は場所が場所だけにハードですが、ツアーガイドの方が常に参加者の体の状態に気を配って下さるところも安心できました。とても記憶に残るツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

The food wasn't as good as i expected, but i think you are mainly paying for the cruise. the mai tais were great! steak could have been cooked a little more. i dont like crab, but my boyfriend loved it! this is def a great activity for a little romance for couples for a nice evening.

Had a great time. Sam made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

This was the first thing my husband and I did on our first trip to Maui--we did it the first full day we were there, and that turned out to be best because we were sort of awake to catch our 2:15 am tour bus (we are from the east coast, and were very early risers the whole trip)

Our guide was very knowledgable about the volcano and surrounding area, and took us on a very nice tour. he even slowed and pointed out a pair of nene for us. On the downside, there were some spots we would have liked to spend more time, but this can't be helped with an organized tour. On our next trip, we'd likely do this on our own, but its smart to take the tour your first time.

The pickup was slightly delayed due to Hawaii time, and the borrowed warm clothing wasn't very clean, but other than that, I was very satisfied.

A highlight was our guide, Yamachan. Initially, a man from Osaka sitting next to me on the bus said, "You were lucky to have Yamachan. I've requested him five times." I thought, "Really?" but it turned out to be true luck.

His commentary on the bus was full of humor and hit all the interesting points, and he even made a stop at a supermarket for those who didn't rent a car. Yamachan even taught me how to choose Kona coffee.

As for the tour itself, the star observation was quite different from other companies. The observation with two large telescopes was great, but Yamachan and another staff member provided plenty of explanations about the constellations with a laser pointer, creating a natural planetarium experience. While other tour buses were heading down the mountain, our tour enjoyed the starry sky for over an hour.

It's not an exaggeration to say I was amazed at how bright the stars were, and even I, with poor dynamic vision, saw shooting stars seven times. I'm really glad I chose Masashi Tour. The bento was delicious too. My husband and I often talk about wanting to go again. I tell all my friends, siblings, and colleagues, "If you go, request Yamachan."

I'm sorry, I wanted to show you the photos, but I couldn't upload them properly.

ピックアップがハワイタイムで多少の遅れはあったのと、貸してくれる防寒着があまりきれいでなかったのを除けば、他は大満足です。
特筆すべきはガイドのヤマちゃん。
最初にバスの中で隣に座った大阪からの男性に「ヤマちゃんでラッキーでしたね。僕はいつもヤマちゃんご指名で５回目ですよ。」と言われ「ホンマかいな。」と思いましたが、まさにラッキーでした。
バスの中の解説もユーモアたっぷりで興味のあるツボを押さえ、帰りはレンタカーを借りていない方々のためにスーパーに寄ってくださるというサービスも。
私はヤマちゃんにコナコーヒーの選び方まで教えてもらいました。
肝心のツアーの中身ですが、星の観察が他社とはだいぶ違っていたようです。
大きな望遠鏡２台での観測も良かったですが、ヤマちゃんともう1人のスタッフがレーザーポイントで星座の解説をたっぷりしてくれて、天然のプラネタリウム状態。
他のツアーバスがどんどん山から下りてゆく中我々のツアーは１時間以上も満天の星を堪能しました。
大げさでなく、星空があんなに明るいというのに驚き、また動体視力の鈍い私でさえも７回流れ星を見ました。
本当にマサシツアーで良かったです。
お弁当もおいしかったですよ。
夫婦で、また行きたいねとしょっちゅう話しています。
友だちや兄弟、同僚みんなに「行くならヤマちゃんご指名」と言っています。
すみません、写真を見ていただきたかったのですが、うまく取り込めませんでした。

Incredible. A nature so vast that it leaves you speechless awaited me. This island, with a completely different nature than Oahu, is definitely worth a visit. There was a bit of rain, but it created a rainbow, producing a magical landscape.

すごい。言葉にならないほどの大自然が待っていた。
オウフとはぜんぜん違う自然を擁するこの島は一度は訪れるべきだろう。若干の雨があったがそれが虹を生み、幻想的な風景を生み出していた。

My husband and I took this tour recently while in Hawaii and it rocked! Our driver was Sam and he was great. Very knowledgable about Hawaii and offered some really interesting tidbits of info. He was laid back, friendly and very engaging. This tour is great because you have the freedom to choose your activities and even traveling in a group you are not forced to select the same options. You can add activities on site which was also a plus. We were dropped in each location for about two hours and were free to eat, wander and otherwise do as we chose. There was a lady in our group that was by herself and she really enjoyed herself as well. Hailewa town was cool to wander around in and my husband even had time to kayak there and join me at the shops. Free water and juice was also a nice bonus. I highly recommend this tour if you are headed to Oahu!

I was looking forward to the cruising, and just as I thought, we were the only Japanese people there, but we were able to enjoy it enough. However, I regretted forgetting my motion sickness medication. Unfortunately, we couldn't see any dolphins, so we're saying we should try again.

楽しみにしていたクルージング、思っていた通り日本人は私たちだけでしたけど充分楽しむ事が出来ました。ただ、酔い止め薬を忘れた事が悔やまれました。残念ながらイルカが見れなかったのでもう一度チャレンジしようて言ってます。