Reviewed by: Mike B
Our travel agent suggested this tour as a great way to see Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu, and she was right on the money! Our guides were friendly and very informative sharing lots of detail, Pearl Harbor was moving and very special, and the USS Missouri was impressive. This is a great tour, though you spend a lot of time on the shuttle while going through Honolulu
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
The wailua river cruise is very unique, we saw a lot of Kauai we didnt know was there, and learned a lot from our guide. The pace of the tour is slow and relaxed.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 辻堂スポーツ
I participated in the morning cruise, but I didn't see any whales. I immediately used the re-participation ticket I received and joined the afternoon cruise, where I was thrilled to see whales. I think that in terms of season, March to April might be better for seeing young whales as they are growing and easier to spot.
午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、クジラは見えず。
頂いた再参加の券を直ちに利用して、昼のクルーズに参加したところ、クジラを見る事ができ感激しました。
季節的には、3-4月の方が、子供のクジラが成長していて見やすいのではないでしょうか~
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The tour to Pearl Harbour and the US Arizona was very interesting and educational. We are not Americans and were impressed at the objectivity apparent in the various museums and displays. The Arizona Memorial is moving, all the more so as it is still leaking oil and we are forced to remember that it is something real, not a recreation or imagined scene.
Our guide, Frank, was personable and full of stories and information. He was fun!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Gary
I have booked all my Pearl Harbor Tours over the years with Hawaii Activities and have always had a great day. This was a new tour being offered and I thought that it would be the perfect tour that would allow me to visit four major WWII sites in one full comprehensive day. It met all of my expectations and then some. The actual tour was very informative and moving. Our driver/guide, Francis, did a fantastic job during a day filled with problems. First, the bus was running late with all the different pick-ups and it didn’t reach my hotel until a half-hour after my scheduled pick-up time. Then we had to meet another bus and transfer all those people to our bus. This made us later yet and put us right in the middle of the slow moving rush hour morning traffic. When we finally got to the Arizona Memorial we were running behind. Then when it was our turn to finally enter the movie room, the electricity went out in the entire Visitor Center. We had to skip the movie and head right
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Sharon
I have been to the North Shore before and enjoyed this trip the most. We enjoyed the Waimia Falls park more due to the guides suggestions. he was very knowledgeable and interesting. I especially enjoyed the turtles. I would recommend it for the young and hardy or an old folk like me. Great fun!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Dave & Joanne
Very entertaining evening. Performers were excellent and involved the audience. Food was very good and a there was a variety of foods to fit most diets. For the more adventurous, poke and poy to try.
Enjoyed all the various polynesian dances--a tour of the south pacific without the boat.
We had an excellent evening and would recommend this to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a whale watching cruise on the large cruise ship Star of Honolulu, with about 200 people on board, including around 20 Japanese passengers.
I thought it would be a group activity with Japanese staff, but there were no Japanese staff on board. The staff explanation about the activities in the cabin before departure was only in English. After departure, we went out on deck to wait for the humpback whales while enjoying the view of the sea and Waikiki. During this time, a recorded explanation about whale ecology was played over the speakers, alternating between English and Japanese. It was mentioned that there were staff who understood Japanese on board, but they advised to ask questions individually.
The whale sighting rate is said to be over 90%, but if you happen to be in a direction where whales are not appearing or if the timing doesn't work out, you can self-report if you didn't see any whales, and they will issue a certificate allowing you to board again for free during the season.
I heard that whales appeared about twice during the trip, but I thought they were too far away to see, so I got the certificate. The staff were friendly and accommodating, always smiling.
大型客船スターオブホノルルを利用したホエールウォッチングクルーズで、200人程度が乗船、日本人は20人程度でした。
日本語スタッフと一緒のグループアクティビティと思っていたのですが、日本人スタッフは乗船せず、出航前のキャビン内でのアクティビティについてのスタッフ説明は英語のみです。出航後は、甲板に出て海やワイキキを眺めながらザトウの出現を待ちます。その際に鯨の生態についての録音説明がスピーカーから流れ、これが英語と日本語の交互説明というもの。日本語がわかるスタッフも乗船しているとのことですが、そちらは個別に質問してください、ということでした。
鯨出現率は90%以上、とのことですが、出現方角でないところにいたり、タイミングが合わなかったりと、個人的に見られなかった場合は、自己申告で、シーズン中に無料で再度乗船できる証明書を発行してもらえます。
今回2回ほど出現したそうですが、私にはあまりに遠くで見えないと思ったので、証明書をもらってきました。スタッフの方々は笑顔親切に気持ちよく対応していただけました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. Customers from various countries have been enjoying this cruise. We usually have staff who understand Japanese on board, and we do our best to assist customers coming from Japan.
If no whales appear at all, or if the captain determines that the sighting quality is low, we issue a rain check that allows you to board again for free during the season. For customers who have time during their trip, we encourage you to board again and search for whales.
It seems that this time the whale sightings were not very good, but if you have the opportunity, please come again to search for whales.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございます。
さまざまな国のお客様にこのクルーズはお楽しみいただいております。
日本語の分かるスタッフは通常乗船いたしておりまして、出来る限り日本からお越しのお客様のお手伝いをさせていただいております。
鯨が全く出現しなかった時や出現したものの、観賞度が低かったとキャプテンが判断した場合、シーズン中再度無料で乗船していただけるレインチェックを発行いたしております。ご旅行中、お時間があるお客様には再度ご乗船いただき、鯨を探していただいております。
今回はあまり良く、鯨は見られなかったと言う事ですが、機会がありましたら、是非また鯨を探しにいらしてください。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/31 |
Reviewed by: GOOD
GOOD
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Reviewed by: bobby
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。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. It seems that on the day you joined us, you were able to see whales jumping, and the whales you saw that day were quite active. Watching wild whales up close is always an emotional experience, isn't it? We, the staff, look 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。
お客様がご参加された日は、鯨のジャンプが見られた様で、その日見られた鯨はアクティブな鯨だった様ですね。
間の前で見る野生の鯨はいつ見ても感動的ですよね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げて降ります。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Reviewed by: MM1221
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。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
The 8:45 AM Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise is a new package that started this season and has been enjoyed by many customers, not just those from Japan.
We are glad to hear that you were able to see whales! We are also pleased that you were satisfied with the scenery.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチングクルーズへのご参加誠にありがとうございます。
8:45出航のアーリーバードホエールウォッチングクルーズは今シーズンから始まった新しいパッケージで割りと日本人以外のお客様にもお楽しみいただいております。
クジラが見れたようでよかったですね!
景色にも満足頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Barry
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.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/14 |
Reviewed by: セツコ
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!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the best tour to start out a trip to Oahu. It let you see what all the island has to offer so you can decide what you want to go back and see more of.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/10 |
Reviewed by: arissa
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
Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve cruise.
The window-side seating plan is available not only for couples but also for families.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, the show, and the main event, the fireworks.
We look forward to serving you again this year.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
窓側席プランはカップルの方だけでなく、ご家族でご参加の方にもお付け頂く事ができます。
お食事、ショー、またメインイベントである花火をお楽しみ頂けた様で、私共も大変嬉しく思います。
今年もまたよろしくお願い致します。
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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| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Bruce
Arizona part was incredible. Missouri tour a little disappointing since my dad served on the ship & I wanted to know more. Tour kind of rushed us thru. Need more time on the MO & less time in Punchbowl.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
Reviewed by: TOmiya
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!!!
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watch cruise.
The whale season has just begun, and since these are wild animals, the chance of seeing them is not 100%. However, we are delighted to hear that you were able to see a whale and were very moved by the experience.
Please do join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
まだクジラのシーズンが始まったばっかりなのと野生動物な為会える確立は100%ではありませんが、クジラに会えてすごく感動していただけたようでうれしく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非ご乗船ください。
スタッフ一同、お客様のお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/06 |
Reviewed by: スギマリ
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。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. When the whales are active, you can really see some magnificent jumps. We hope you get to see those jumps on your next opportunity. All of our staff are looking forward to your return.
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。
鯨がアクティブな時は、本当に見事なジャンプが見れますよね。
またの機会があれば、そのジャンプが見られると良いですね。
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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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
Reviewed by: mama d
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.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
Reviewed by: TAKE
Watching the fireworks from the boat while counting down from various locations was wonderful. The staff was friendly, and I had a great time.
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。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for using our Countdown Dinner Cruise to wrap up the year.
We look forward to serving you in the future.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
1年の締めくくりに弊社のカウントダウンディナークルーズを
ご利用いただきまして有難うございます。
今後とも宜しくお願い申し上げます。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Sheri Scribe
Our tour guide Patty was terrific! She had the task of trying to get a busload of tourists stay on schedule. She was patient and kind even when she should have been frustrated with the people who were consistently late for everything from pickup to meeting up with the rest of the group when assigned, but you would never know it! Due to some of the group being late we were not able to stop and see everything that was on the schedule. Patty did drive us by the sites but we could not stop and take pictures and explore. I guess that is part of being in a tour.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Roger Reschke
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.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/02 |
Reviewed by: シュウ
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。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
As you mentioned, the peak season for whales is from late January to February, so the number of whales may still be fewer compared to that time.
Were you able to receive the seasickness medication on board? We have a herbal remedy called ginger pills, so we recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take it when boarding. If you have the opportunity to join us again, please give it a try.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will use it as a reference for improving our services in the future. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
お客様の言う通り、クジラのシーズンのピークは1月下旬から2月ですので
その時期に比べるとクジラの数はまだ少ないかもしれません。
船酔いのお薬は船の上でもらえたでしょうか?
ジンジャーピルという漢方の酔い止めのお薬がありますので
船に弱い方は乗船時に服用していただくことをお勧めいたします。
もし次回参加される機会がございましたら是非お試しください。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後のサービス向上のために参考にさせていただきます。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Tanya K.
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!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Doucette
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!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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)
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching tour.
Since it is a large boat, it usually doesn't sway much, but perhaps the weather was bad that day? As for the whales, since they are wild animals, it's difficult to predict when they will be seen, but the peak season is said to be from late January to February. On the 28th, about ten were confirmed, so they may have just been diving in the ocean that day.
I apologize for the unpleasant experience regarding the explanations in Japanese due to the shortage of Japanese-speaking staff.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will use it as a reference to improve our services in the future.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチングにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
大きなお船なので通常それほど揺れはないのですが、その日はお天気が悪かったのでしょうか?
クジラについては野生の動物なのでいつ見えるというのは難しいのですがピークは1月下旬から2月と言われております。
今日28日は約10頭確認されておりますのでその日はたまたま海の中にもぐっていたのかもしれません。
日本語での説明に関してですが日本語スタッフ不足の為、大変不快な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後、サービス向上の為参考にさせていただきます。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/28 |
Reviewed by: ケンケン
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。
Thank you for enjoying the wonderful scenery. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the binoculars, as the tour page has not been updated. We will consider your valuable feedback, including improving the time for viewing the sunset. We look forward to your next visit.
素晴らしい景色を楽しんでいただき有難うございます。双眼鏡に関しましては、ツアーページが更新されておらずご迷惑をおかけしました。お客様からの貴重なご意見を参考に、サンセットを眺める時間なども改善を検討させていただきます。またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
It is said that the peak season for whale sightings is from late January to February, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience from the very first day.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございます。
鯨が見られるピークは1月下旬から2月と言われていますが
初日から十分楽しんで頂けたようでうれしく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
貴重なご感想どうもありがとうございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/21 |
Reviewed by: あらん
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。
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/03 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
The peak season for whales is generally said to be from the end of January to February. Since they are wild animals, it's difficult to say definitively, but this year it seems that more sightings have been reported during the daytime cruises.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラのピークシーズンは例年1月末から2月と言われていて、野生の動物なので一概に言うのは難しいですが今年はお昼の時間のクルーズの方が多く観測されているように思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課