Reviewed by: Hiromi Takagi
I was half in doubt about whether I could really see whales, but I was able to see a mother and baby whale perfectly! The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the staff were cheerful and friendly, making conversation and being very kind. At the end, when I mentioned that my husband had forgotten his camera lens on the bus, they responded with great care and arranged to help us find it. I'm really glad I used this tour. My friend is traveling to Hawaii this summer, and I plan to recommend this tour as a reliable option. Thank you very much!
クジラ、本当に見ることが出来るのか、半信半疑でしたが、バッチリ親子クジラを見れました!そして、船は大きくて酔うこともなく、スタッフの方々は明るくて気さくに話しかけてきてくれて、とても親切でした。最後に行きのバスに主人がカメラのレンズを忘れてきてしまったのを伝えると親身に対応してくださり、ちゃんと手配して探してくださいました。このツアーを利用してよかったです。夏にお友達がハワイに旅行に行くのですが、ここのツアーは安心出来るとお勧めするつもりです。本当にありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/19 |
Reviewed by: masayuki
There was supposed to be an explanation in Japanese, but it was only in English. The meal had seasonal fruits, but there was no tea. Overall, it was not good. I recommend the course without meals.
日本語の説明有りとあったが、英語のみだった。
食事は季節のフルーツ、紅茶もなかった。とりあえず、不味い。
食事なしコースがオススメ。
We are very sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your experience. We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the responsible manager to help improve future cruises. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
お客様にご満足いただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
頂きましたコメントは英語訳の上、担当のマネージャーに転送させていただき、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせていただきます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/16 |
Reviewed by: AM1
Went out on the whale watch tour today and we saw 4 whales - 2 large whales together at first and then a mother and calf. They popped up several times during the cruise and saw their tails in the air a few times. They also came quite close to the ship at times. Recommended to do a whale watching tour. Our naturalist onboard (Dez) was knowledgeable about whales and their migration patterns. There is some periods throughout the cruise where you just have to be patient for 10-15 minutes at a time until they pop back up or another whale is spotted but it's worth the wait. The tour felt a little short as I wanted to see more however it was probably the right amount of time. The whales even waved goodbye as we headed off.
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| Packages: | Early Bird Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Gerry
We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/03 |
Reviewed by: HIROAKI
I was able to see parts of the whale multiple times, but I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the whole body. However, I guess that's just up to the whale's mood. On the ship, I enjoyed hula lessons and making leis until we reached the shore!
くじらのパーツパーツは何回も見れたけれど、体全体がみれなかったのが少し残念。でも、こればかりはくじらの機嫌次第なのでしょうがいない。
船内では、フラレッスンやレイ作りを岸に着くまで楽しめました♪
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We are relieved to hear that you enjoyed the cruise. We hope that next time you will be able to see the whales clearly!
MAHALO!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。
クルーズを楽しんでいただけたようでクルー一同安心しております。
次の機会にははっきりクジラが見えるように願っております!
MAHALO!
MARI
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Katie at Mode Travel
We stopped on Oahu on our way home from a week in Maui. It was my husband, stepdaughter, three sons, and my parents - so 8 of us that took a limo around the island. We had Frank as our driver, he was wonderful! We had plenty of time to see the North Shore and Pearl Harbor. We were picked up and dropped off at the airport, very smooth deal!
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| Packages: | Hummer H3 [up to 10 passengers] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was early in the morning, but I'm glad I woke up early! Every time I come to Hawaii, I go whale watching, and I was very satisfied this time as well. I want to participate again next time!
朝早かったのですが、早起きしてよかったです!
ハワイに来るたびにくじらを見に行っていますが、今回もとても満足しました。
次回も参加したいです!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to have been able to provide a cruise that satisfied our customers. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お客様に満足いただけるクルーズをご提供できました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Yamasan
I participated in a morning dolphin snorkeling tour and then joined the Mauna Kea summit tour. Despite the tight schedule for pickup, they made sure we arrived on time. The beauty of the sunset from 4,200 meters is unforgettable. Even with the half-moon's light, I was able to see the winter diamond stars clearly. More than that, our guide, Ha, provided exceptional service. The convenient information about the Big Island was incredibly helpful for my future travels. They took many photos of us in various poses, and I think it's a wonderful service that the photos can be downloaded for free. Even though I had an upset stomach, I recovered with a delicious Japanese bento. On the way back, they kindly stopped at a supermarket, thinking I might need a late-night snack. Thank you very much. If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would love to join the Mauna Kea summit tour once more, preferably on a new moon day.
午前中ドルフィンシュノーケルツアーに参加し、マウナケア山頂ツアーにはしごさせていただきました。
送迎時間がギリギリだったにもかかわらずきちんと間に合うようにしていただきました。
4200mから見る夕陽の美しさは忘れられません。星空は半月の月明かりでもしっかり冬のダイアモンドを見ることができました。
それ以上にガイド葉さんのサービスが素晴らしかったです。ハワイ島の便利情報が後日の旅行に大変役立ちました。いろいろなポーズの写真をたくさん撮っていただきました。また写真は無料でダウンロードできるのは大変うれしいサービスだと思います。胃を壊していたのにおいしい日本食のお弁当で復活。帰りに夜食が必要でしょうとスーパーマーケットに寄っていただきました。本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島に行く機会があればまたマウナケア山頂ツアーに参加したいと思います。次は新月の日に。
Thank you again for your message, Yamasa-san.
Our guide, Ha, is a young man born in Guam and raised in Japan. Although he is relatively new to guiding, he has the vitality to absorb everything with his youth.
He is also polite, honest, and serious. We are very grateful for your kind words, and we will continue to work hard, so please come back to the Big Island next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
Yamasan様、またまた書き込みありがとうございました。
ガイドの葉はグアム生まれの日本育ちの好青年です。ガイド歴は浅いですが、その分若さでなんでも吸収しようとするバイタリティーがあります。
また礼儀正しく、素直で真面目です。この様に大変うれしいお言葉をいただき益々頑張りますのでどうぞ次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
Reviewed by: TRAVIS AND JESSE
LOVED THE DO IT YOURSELF TOUR AND THE EMOTION WE EXPERIENCED IS UNDESCRIBALE.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: TRAVIS AND JESSE
WHAT A GREAT EXCURSION - HAD A BLAST. WILL NEVER FORGET THIS ADVENTURE
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| Packages: | Segway Intro Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 坊さん
There were no Japanese staff, and I felt a bit of a sense of alienation or that I was falling behind because I couldn't catch some of the words. I'm relieved that I was able to see the whales. The boat might be a bit tough for those who are not strong.
日本語スタッフもいないしちょっと言葉が聞き取れずなにか疎外感というか遅れてる感がありました。クジラには会えてほっとしています。船は弱い人にはちょっと厳しいですかね。。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. Regarding the comments about the Japanese-speaking staff, we will translate your feedback into English and forward it to the responsible manager to help improve future cruises.
It was great that you were able to encounter whales.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。日本語スタッフの件に付きましては、頂きましたコメントを英語訳の上、担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせていただきます。
鯨には出会う事が出来て、良かったですね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: ちっち
The pickup was at the hotel at 9:55 AM. We arrived at the port by 10:30 AM, but after being dropped off at the port, there was no explanation, and the car disappeared. I tried to find the Bodyglobe boat but couldn't locate it. When I asked people around, they said the check-in was at 12:30 PM.
The gap between the pickup time and the check-in time was too wide, which was a problem. As for the whales, I was able to see them, but only a small tail far away... (>_<) It was disappointing, but I did get to see a pod of dolphins on the way back, and we were able to stay on the boat for nearly three hours. While it lacked excitement, it was lucky to see both the whales and the dolphins! The fruit was delicious too!
ピックアップが、ホテルに09時55分でした。港には10時半にはつきましたが、港に降ろされて何も説明なく、車はいなくなってしまい、bodyglobeの船を探したが、見つかりません。周りの人に聞いてみると、12時半チェックインとのこと。
ピックアップ時間と、チェックイン時間に差があり過ぎて困ります。
肝心のクジラは、きちんと見ることが出来ましたが、とても遠くに小さなしっぽだけ…(>_<)残念でしたが、イルカの群れが帰り際に見れたことと、三時間近く船に乗ることが出来ました。迫力は足りなかったけど、クジラとイルカの群れが見れたのはlucky!でした。果物も美味しかった!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Judy M
What a great experience. The tour guide was so informative just made the experience so much more profound. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Circle Island Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/30 |
Reviewed by: saya
I wanted to see the sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday, but all the sunset tours were fully booked. Just when I was about to give up, I found this site offering a starry sky and sunrise tour, and only Masashi Nature School had availability, so I joined immediately. With guidance from Masashi, who is not the president, we had a clear explanation of the starry sky using a laser pointer at the Onizuka Visitor Center, and we were able to see Saturn through a telescope (we could see the rings!). I was thrilled because my own camera couldn't capture the stars. The starry sky is truly beautiful—it's so stunning that words and photos can't do it justice. After enjoying warm drinks and sandwiches, we all climbed a nearby hill to watch the sunrise. I was moved by the sunrise emerging from the white sea of clouds. Although the road to the summit of Mauna Kea was closed due to snow, I was able to see the snow-covered Mauna Kea from the hill, which became a wonderful memory. For cold weather preparation, they provided thick jackets, pants, gloves, and hats, but since I'm sensitive to the cold, I wore two layers of Heattech, a fleece, a down jacket, a jumper, leggings, ski socks, and pants, which was just right. I was worried about altitude sickness, but thanks to Masashi's thoughtful care, we all had no issues, as we stopped to see the stars along the way and were allowed to take a nap near the visitor center. A person from the OP tour company who sat next to me on the flight from the Big Island to Honolulu mentioned that the sunset tour is also great, so I would like to participate in the sunset and starry sky tour next time.
母の還暦祝でマウナケア山頂からの夕日&星空が見たかったのですが、夕日のツアーはどこも一杯で取れず諦めていたらこちらのサイトで星空&朝日のツアーが、しかもマサシネイチャスクールさんだけ空いており即参加。社長さんではない方のマサシさんの案内でオニヅカビジターセンター側でレーザーポインターを用いて分かりやすい星空の説明と望遠鏡を使って土星(輪が見えました!)を見せて頂いたり、写真を撮って頂きました。持参したカメラでは星空が取れなかったので嬉しかったです☆星空は本当に綺麗です。写真や言葉では表現出来ないくらい綺麗です。温かい飲み物とサンドウィッチを頂いた後、近くの丘に全員で登り朝日を見ることが出来ました。白い雲海から出てくる朝日に感動しました。マウナケアは積雪でロードがクローズしており山頂からの朝日は見れませんでしたが、丘から雪で真っ白なマウナケアも見る事が出来たのでそれはそれで良い思い出になりました。防寒対策ですが、分厚い上着とズボン、手袋や帽子まで貸して頂けますが、寒がりなので中にヒートテック2枚、フリース、ダウン、ジャンバー、スパッツ、スキー用靴下、ズボンをはいて丁度良いくらいでした。心配していた高山病も途中車を降りて星空を見せて頂いたり、ビジターセンター近くまでは仮眠させて下さったりとマサシさんの気配りで全員問題ありませんでした。ハワイ島からホノルルまでの飛行機で席が隣だったOPツアー会社の方が夕日ツアーも良いと話されていたので次回は夕日&星空ツアーに参加したいと思います。
Dear Saya,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Stars and Sunrise Tour. We are truly delighted that our staff could take your mother on this tour to celebrate her 60th birthday. We hope it was a memorable and satisfying experience for her.
Next time you visit the Big Island, please consider joining our Sunset Tour. All of our staff are looking forward to your participation.
(Please make your reservation early.)
Nature School
Shizuka
saya様
この度は弊社催行のマウナケア山頂 星と朝陽のツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。お母様の還暦のお祝いとのことで、弊社スタッフがお母様をツアーにお連れできたこと、大変嬉しく思います。 お母様にとっても思い出深い、ご満足いただけるツアーとなったことを願っております。
次回、ハワイ島へお越しの際は、ぜひぜひ弊社催行の夕陽のツアーへご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同、saya様のご参加を心よりお待ち申し上げております。
(ご予約はお早目にされてくださいね。)
ネイチャースクール
シズカ
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
Reviewed by: シンチャン
The summit was closed due to strong winds, so we did the sunset and stargazing at the Onizuka Visitor Center. However, I was very satisfied. Our guide, Matsuzaki, was great. He mentioned that he studied hard for this tour, focusing on constellations and photography. While it's expected for a guide to study constellations, his photography skills were a huge help. He took a two-shot photo of my wife and me with Orion in the background and uploaded it online. My friend, who had climbed to the summit the day before, was really envious of this service. It seemed that his guide only provided standard explanations. The sunset photo I posted was also taken with a small digital camera, and I learned how to shoot in backlight conditions.
山頂は強風の為、道路が閉鎖されてまして、サンセットも星空観察も
オニズカヴィジタセンターで行いました。しかし、十分満足しました。
ガイドの松崎さんが良かったです。このツアーのガイドになって、
星座と写真撮影を懸命に勉強したと言ってました。ガイドだから星座の
勉強は、まあ当たり前だろうと思いますが、写真は大助かりです。
オリオン座を背景にした家内とのツーショット写真を撮ってくれて、
ネットにアップロードしてくれました。
前日に山頂まで登れた友人に、このサービスをすごく羨ましがられました。
友人たちのガイドは、とおり一遍の説明だけだったようです。
投稿したサンセットの写真も小さなディジカメで撮りましたが、
逆光の際の撮り方を教わって撮りました。
Dear Shinchan,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Tour.
Indeed, the weather on the Big Island has been unstable lately, and we were also concerned about whether the tour would meet your expectations. It is a tour that is greatly affected by the weather.
We are very pleased that, despite not being able to reach the summit this time, you were still satisfied with the tour. Our staff, especially Matsuzaki who was in charge, is particularly delighted.
The free photo upload service has been very well received by everyone.
We hope that you and your friends will join our tours again when you visit the Big Island next time. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you very much.
Nature School
Shizuka
シンチャン様
この度は弊社催行のマウナケア山頂 夕陽と星のツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
そうですね、最近のハワイ島のお天気は不安定で、お客様にご満足いただけるツアーになるか、こちらも心配しています。お天気がかなり左右されるツアーですよね。
今回は、山頂に上がれなかったにも関わらず、ご満足いただけるツアーとなったこと、スタッフ一同、とても嬉しく思います。特に担当させていただいた松崎は喜びもひとしおです。
写真の無料アップロードは皆様に大変喜ばれております。
シンチャン様もお友達の方も次回ハワイ島へいらっしゃる際は、ぜひぜひ弊社ツアーへご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
シズカ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Jesse Maldonado
We alway do the star of Honolulu. Dinner is awesome. Lobster mmmm. Drinks. A little dancing at the end. With a great view
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Alberta visitors
Good circle trip of island. Saw many beautiful vistas, temple, beaches. Good way to see things you may want to go back to but is a long day. Driver was also tour guide which probably shouldn't have been... Felt that was distracting and dangerous.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/19 |
Reviewed by: momochan
I wish can see more whales..Also I know,Breakfast.is cheap fee but hope change manufacturer items. No need sausages. Too greecy . Need more light manu.. pancake or some
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| Packages: | Early Bird Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
My wife and I had a great time! The food was good and the staff were all extremely polite and enthusiastic. The show was a treat and the dancers were all very gracious and patient about taking pictures with the guests. The views from the boat of the city and Diamond Head alone were worth the money. We'll surely do it again on our next trip back.
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| Packages: | Three Star with FREE Airport Shuttle Service |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/16 |
Reviewed by: りぃ・Y
At the end of January, I participated in a tour for my honeymoon. The staff, tour content, and meals were all extremely satisfying, just as the reviews said. Usually, I purchase photos, but the staff took pictures with their own DSLR camera, which we could download for free online, so that was great. I will definitely join again when I visit the Big Island. Thank you very much.
P.S. The choice of background music in the car was nice (laughs).
1月末新婚旅行でツアーに参加させて頂きました。
スタッッフ、ツアー内容、食事すべて口コミ通り大満足でした。
普通写真は購入する事が多いですが、スタッフの方自前の一眼レフで写真を撮ってくれ、ネットで無料でダウンロードでできるので良かったです。
またハワイ島へ行った時は参加させていただきます。ありがとうございました。
PS:車内のBGMチョイスナイスでした(笑)
Dear Rii Y,
Thank you for participating in our tour and for your satisfaction. All of our staff are very pleased to hear this. The free photo upload service has become a cherished memory for our customers who join us, and they greatly appreciate it.
Next time you visit the Big Island, please consider joining our Mauna Kea Summit Stars and Sunrise Tour. This tour has also received wonderful feedback from our customers. I recently participated in the tour for my studies, and I never expected to hear about "Scorpio Woman" at the summit! (laughs)
Thank you very much.
Nature School
Shizuka
りぃ・Y 様
この度は、弊社ツアーにご参加いただき、ご満足いただき、スタッフ一同、とても嬉しく思います。
写真の無料アップロードは、ご参加いただいたお客様にはご旅行の記念となり、非常に喜ばれているサービスとなっております♪
次回、ハワイ島へいらっしゃる際は、ぜひぜひマウナケア山頂 星と朝陽のツアーへご参加くださいませ。 こちらもとてもお客様にご満足いただけているツアーとなっております。
私も、最近、勉強の為、ツアーに参加いたしましたが、まさか、山頂で”さそり座のおんな”を聞くとは思ってもいませんでした~(笑)
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
シズカ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 旅ねこ
We went on a cruise on a large ship from the morning. The scenery was absolutely amazing! The special feeling of being able to view the cityscape of Honolulu from the sea and the impressive sight of Diamond Head was fantastic. The ship was big, so I didn't get seasick at all. It had about three floors, and at first, everyone was seated, but once the ship started moving, we could move around freely. Everyone was out on the deck taking lots of photos.
The only disappointment was that we didn't see any whales... The captain and the crew were really persistent in searching with binoculars, but sometimes they just aren't around, even in winter. Since it's all about nature, there's nothing we can do. If you don't see any whales, you can apply for a free ticket to go on another cruise next time. I didn't take it due to my limited stay.
By the way, I opted for a plan that included breakfast, but it was just regular food. When asked if it was delicious... well, it was okay, I guess... However, since we had an early morning gathering, I decided to include it.
Anyway, I felt fully satisfied just thinking about going on a morning cruise!
大きな船に乗って朝からクルージング。とにかく景色が最高でした!海からホノルルの街並みを眺められる特別感、ダイアモンドヘッドを横切る迫力、とてもよかったです。船も大きいので、まず酔いません。3階くらいまであり、最初はみなさん席についていますが、ある程度船が動き出してしまえば、自由に移動。みなさん甲板に出て写真バチバチでした。
残念だったのは、クジラが見られなかったこと・・・。船長さん?や、船員さん達も双眼鏡でかなり粘ってさがしてくれましたが・・・。冬でも見られない時があるのですね。自然が相手のお話なので、しかたありません。見られなかった場合は、また次回クルージングできる無料券を申し込めば貰えます。私は滞在日数の関係上、もらいませんでした。
ちなみに朝食を付けたプランにしたのですが、まぁ普通のごはんです。おいしいか・・・と言われると、う~ん、そこまでか・・も・・・。ただ早朝の集合でしたので、つけました。
ともあれ、朝、クルージングに行ってきた!と思えば、充分満足です。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. Even with good weather, there are times when whales cannot be seen. If you have the opportunity to board again next time, I hope you will be able to see whales.
Mahalo!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号に乗船いただき、有難うございました。天候が良くてもクジラが見えない時もあります。次回乗船していただくことがありましたら、その際はクジラが見れる事を願っております。
マハロ!
MARI
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The admired Subaru Observatory, with the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and the starry sky, was wonderful. I hadn't considered the moon phase, so the moon was dazzling, but it looked beautiful in a different way than usual.
Along the way, we combined with another group, and two drivers/guides prepared and explained everything, allowing us to spend our time efficiently.
The miso soup we had at the Onizuka Center was unexpectedly served in a bowl, but it was delicious. On the way back from the Big Island, I visited the Onizuka Museum next to the airport, as recommended. Thank you, Ha-kun!!
The deciding factor for this tour was that I couldn't find any other organizer that offered transportation to my hotel, but I am satisfied with the content, the guide, and the lunch.
憧れのスバル展望台、雲海に沈む夕日も、星空も素敵でした。
月齢を考えていなかったので月が眩しかったですが、月もいつもと違って綺麗に見えます。
途中2台合同になり、2人のドライバー兼ガイドさんが準備と説明をしてくれて時間も無駄なく過ごすことが出来ました。
オニヅカセンターで頂いたお味噌汁、まさか、お椀で頂くとは思っていなかったですが美味しかったです。ハワイ島の帰りには教えてもらった空港脇のオニヅカ博物館に行ってきました。
葉くんありがとう!!
今回のツアーの決め手は、宿泊先のホテルへの送迎がこちらの主催しか見つからなかったという消去法ですが、内容・ガイド・お弁当ともに満足しています。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. Our guide's photography skills are also advanced. Please consider joining a different tour the next time you visit the Big Island. Thank you very much.
Nature School
Tomoe
ツアーご参加誠にありがとうございました。弊社のガイドは写真の技術も♡も上級です。また次回ハワイ島にお越しのさいはぜひまた違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
どうもありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the day of the trip, it was raining and the sea was rough. My younger child quickly got seasick and slept inside the boat the whole time. However, quite a few other people also got seasick. During the two-hour trip, we only saw whales for about 10 minutes, but we were able to see them up close several times, which was nice. The best part was when my older child was looking at the sea from the deck on the opposite side of the boat and said they were happy to have seen dolphins.
I think it would have been fine without the meal. I felt that dining on the boat is not something I would want to do for a while.
当日は雨で海は荒れていました。下の子はすぐに船酔いになりずっと船内で寝ていました。ただ、他の人達も結構の数の人が船酔いになっていました。2時間のうちでクジラを見れたのは10分程度でしたが、近くで何回も見れたのでよかったです。一番よかったのは、上の子がクジラと反対側のデッキで海を眺めていたらイルカを見れたと言って喜んでいたことです。
なお食事は無くてもよかったと思うレベルです。船上での食事は当分いいと思いました。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. I hope this cruise has become a wonderful memory of your stay in Hawaii. If you have the opportunity to board again next time, I wish for good weather.
MAHALO!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきまことに有難うございました。今回のクルーズがハワイでの滞在の良い思い出になっていると幸いです。次回ご乗船していただくことがありましたら、その際は天候が良いことを願っております。
MAHALO!
MARI
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Phyllis LaForge
excellent. Jason was amazing. His knowledge of the area extensive
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: けろけろ
During my three-night stay, the weather was unstable, but on the morning of January 31, it was sunny, and I was able to see mother and baby whales jumping relatively close by. The staff member, who was a white person fluent in Japanese, provided a detailed explanation, and the atmosphere was very friendly, making it an enjoyable experience.
今回3泊で天気が不安定でしたが、1月31日午前中は晴れた天気で
親子鯨のジャンプを比較的近くで見ることができました。
日本語の上手な、白人のスタッフさんも丁寧に解説してくれて
とてもフレンドリーな雰囲気で楽しめました。
Despite the unstable weather, we are very pleased that you were able to see whales and enjoy the cruising experience. We look forward to having you join us again on the Star of Honolulu!
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department.
不安定な天気の上、鯨を見れることができ、そしてクルージングをお楽しみいただいて、大変嬉しく思っています。
また是非スターオブホノルルをご参加出来る様お楽しみにしています!
スターオブホノルル
予約課。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: masato
Although the weather was bad on the day, I insisted on having our guide, Yamapi, take us to various places. Along the way, we stopped at a power spot, and enjoyed Lolee's Shave Ice and Blackjack, which were a lot of fun.
Thank you, Yamapi, for being so flexible and accommodating. I definitely want to come back again.
当日天候が悪くてハレアカラには行けなかったけど、無理を言ってガイドの山ピーにいろんなところに連れて行ってもらいました。
途中、パワースポットによったり、ロリーンのシェイブアイスやブラックジャック楽しかったです。
臨機応変に対応してくれた山ピーありがとうごさいました。
是非また来たいと思います。
The weather wasn't very good on the day, so it was a good decision to change to West Maui. Aunt Loreen from the warm-hearted village of Kahakuloa is a kind person like a god. Haha! Next time, please enjoy the stars at Haleakalā!
当日は天気があまりよくなく西マウイツァーに変更して正解でしたね。心温かいカハクロア村住人ロリーンおばさんは神様みたいに優しい人なのです。笑
次回はハレアカラで星を見てくださいね!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ari
There were no issues despite the last-minute booking.
It was great that everyone enjoyed whale watching together. The cruising on the large boat was surprisingly pleasant.
直前申し込みでしたが問題ありませんでした。
ホエールウォッチングみんなで楽しめてよかったです。
大きな船でのクルージング思いのほか気持ちよかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the cruise.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クルーズをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Yamahan
I went to Maui to participate in the Maui Oceanfront Marathon, and there was a place I absolutely wanted to visit during my stay before the marathon... the summit of Haleakalā. I was the only Japanese person there, but I waited for the sunrise with the other foreigners and shared that moment. It was the best time... the emotions were conveyed even without speaking English. I was able to understand parts of the guide's talk, and I'm really glad I participated! The breakfast after the sightseeing was also delicious, enjoyed at a beautiful spot in the golf course clubhouse!
マウイ・オーシャン・フロント・マラソンに参加するためマウイ島へ、
マラソンまでの滞在時に絶対に訪れたかった場所・・・ハレアカラ山頂
日本人は私1人でしたが、周りの外人さんと一緒にサンライズを待ちその瞬間を共有・
最高のひと時・・感動は、英語が話せなくても伝わりました。
ガイドさんのお話もところどころ理解でき、参加して本当に良かった!!
観光後の朝食も、ゴルフコースのクラブハウス景色の良い場所でいただき美味しかった!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Koji
I participated on January 24th. While moving to the point where we could see whales, we enjoyed a buffet-style meal. I wasn't expecting much, but it was delicious.
When we arrived at the point, we were able to receive explanations in English about the ecology of whales, and they pointed out the direction where we could see them. Although it was a bit far, I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their tails.
1/24に参加しました。クジラの見えるポイントに移動しながら、ビュッフェ形式の食事を頂きました。期待していませんでしたが、おいしかったです。
ポイントに着くと英語でクジラの生態の事など説明して頂く事もでき、クジラが見える方向を教えて頂けました。
少し遠かったですが、潮を吹いている様子やしっぽも見えて感激しました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the meals and whale watching. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事や鯨の観賞をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Kauai Val
This is an awesome activity. I love the leisurely cruise up the river, the beautiful tropical foliage, the traditional Hawaiian music and the hula entertainment. This is the best bang for your buck in the islands. Definitely a must do!
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/25 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed a comfortable journey on the ship.
Thank you for your heartwarming comments. We are grateful as well!
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き、誠に有難うございました。
快適な船の旅をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
心温まるコメントを有難うございました。こちらの方こそ、感謝です!
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課