Reviewed by: snoopy0821
I participated with my one-and-a-half-year-old child.
We clapped our hands in joy, so it was a really great experience!
My child was hesitant to touch the dolphins, but we had fun.
It seems there were two people who could speak Japanese; one of them explained things right after we entered, and their Japanese was fluent.
When we interacted with the dolphins, the person explaining was a bit hesitant in their speech, but I understood most of what they wanted to say!
It's small, so you can look around quickly.
The dolphin show was also great.
1歳半の子供と参加しました。
手を叩いて喜んでいたので
とてもいい経験が出来ました!
イルカに触るのは嫌がりましたが楽しかったです。
日本語喋れる人が2人居るみたいで
1人は、入園してすぐ説明してくれて
カタコトじゃなかったです。
イルカと触れ合う時、説明してる人がカタコトだったんですけど、大体言いたいことはわかりました!
狭いのであっという間に見て回れます。
イルカショーもよかったです。
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| Packages: | 濡れずにイルカと触れ合える!ドルフィン・アロハ(2020年9月30日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 関西出身のおっさん
With excitement in our hearts, we boarded the luxurious cruise ship "Star of Honolulu." We chose the "no meal option," but since the gathering was early in the morning, many people were enjoying a buffet breakfast on board.
As we cruised off the coast of Waikiki, we spotted about three whales, but we could mostly see just their backs. Just when we were about to give up, we finally witnessed a blow (spouting) scene, which brought us a sense of relief.
期待に胸膨らませながら豪華クルーズ船「スターオブホノルル号」に乗船。
我々は「食事なしコース」を選択しましたが、集合が早朝だったので船内でブッフェ形式の朝食を摂っている人たちも多くいました。
ワイキキ沖合をクルーズしていると、3頭ほど鯨が見られましたがほとんどが背中の部分のみ、諦めかけていた時ついにブロー(潮吹き)シーンが見られ、まあ何とか安堵の気持ちになりました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/25 |
Reviewed by: さくら
We participated in the Mini Dolphin Encounter with my 6-year-old child and my husband. I was prepared for the English explanation after seeing other people's comments, but perhaps due to the rainy season and the chilly weather, there were only the three of us. At the reception, they asked if we preferred the explanation in English or Japanese, and to my pleasant surprise, we received the entire explanation in Japanese (there was a trainer who spoke Japanese). Thanks to the kind trainer, my child was initially scared but ended up enjoying it, and I was glad we participated. Even though I didn't join in, I was very satisfied because I could watch closely from the side of the lagoon!
6才の子供と主人二人でミニ・ドルフィン・エンカウンターに参加しました。 他の方のコメントを見て英語の説明を覚悟してましたが 雨季で肌寒かったせいか参加は二人だけ。 受付で説明は英語と日本語どちらがいいですか?と聞かれ、嬉しい誤算で終始日本語の説明受けられました。(日本語話せるトレーナーいました) 子供も優しいトレーナーのおかげで初めは怖がってましたが最後は楽しんでる姿見て参加して良かったです。 参加しなかった私もラグーン脇から間近で見る事が出来たので大満足です!
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| Packages: | イルカに触れる!ミニ・ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/24 |
Reviewed by: RACCHAN
The moment I entered the sea, I encountered a sea turtle! After that, I was lucky enough to see dolphins from the boat! The staff were very kind and made me feel comfortable participating in the tour! ❤︎ I definitely want to use this service again.
海に入った瞬間ウミガメに会えました!
そのあと船からイルカも運良く見ることができました!
スタッフの方もとても優しく接してくれたため安心してツアーに参加できました!❤︎
また是非利用したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/01 |
Reviewed by: どうだだ
On February 9th, our family of seven participated. We chose the option with transportation, and the pickup was smooth. Upon arrival, we boarded the boat and immediately had breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, sausages, bread, watermelon, pineapple, and drinks of coffee and orange juice—please refer to the photos. After breakfast, we enjoyed about an hour and a half of cruising. The weather was great that day, and we had a wonderful view of the streets of Hawaii and Diamond Head. As for the whales, we saw them very well. At first, there was one, and later on, two came to visit us, and we could see their tails clearly. I believe everyone who participated that day had the best smiles. I read in other reviews that some people experienced seasickness, but since it’s nature, I think it can’t be helped. We were lucky to have a calm sea cruise under clear skies, so we didn’t get seasick. This event was suggested by my wife, and I truly think it was a great decision to go. Thank you very much to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience and memories of our trip.
2月9日に家族7名で参加しました。送迎付きを選択しましたが、スムーズにピックアップしてもらいました。到着し船に乗りすぐに朝食でしたが、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、パン、スイカやパイナップル、飲み物はコーヒーとオレンジジュースで、写真を参考にして下さい。朝食後、約一時間半のクルージングでしたが、当日は天気も良く、ハワイの街並み、ダイアモンドヘッドも良く見え素晴らしいものでした。あと、肝心のクジラですが、本当に良く見えました。最初は一頭、最後の方には二頭がやって来てくれ、いずれも尻尾が良く見え、当日、参加した人全員が最高の笑顔だったと思います。他の人の口コミで船酔いをしたとの書き込みがありましたが、自然相手のことですので仕方ないのではないかと思います。私達は晴天の中で静かな海のクルージングでしたので、船酔いをしなかったのは、本当に幸運でした。今回のイベントは妻の提案で行くことになりましたが、行って本当に良かったと思います。スタッフの皆さん、旅の思い出として、とても良い経験をさせていただき本当にありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching without any seasickness. Please do come back with your family. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
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。
船酔いもなくクジラの観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変うれしく思います。
是非またご家族で遊びにいらして下さい。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
I took this tour in March as I wanted to find a tour that would take me snorkeling but not spend a half a day or more doing so. This boat trip was perfect! The catamaran took us just a short ride to swim with turtles. We saw 4 turtles and were able to get super close! Then we took the boat around and saw a TON of dolphins. The crew was awesome and this tour is great if you want a little bit of everything in just 2 hours. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Buy One, Get One FREE - Book Now |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/02 |
Reviewed by: こっちゃん
I actually wanted to go to Maui, but since I didn't have the time or money, I looked for tours on Oahu. I chose this tour on a whim, thinking that a smaller boat might allow for closer views than a larger one. Plus, it was a bit pricey for a morning tour to ensure I could board again if I didn't see anything. The hotel pickup was on time. I was unsure whether to wear flip-flops or shoes, but since I could leave my shoes before boarding, either option worked.
I thought we would go further out, but we only went to a point where we could see the hotels along Waikiki Beach, heading towards Diamond Head. After a while, I spotted the dorsal fin of a baby whale in the distance, and I was thrilled to see it raise its tail and dive! We stopped there and waited for it to resurface, but it never showed itself again.
We went a bit further but still didn't see any more whales, so we turned around to head back. On the way there and back, we saw a pod of dolphins swimming close enough to capture on camera. However, I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see more whales. I wondered if the larger, famous boat we passed had gone further or if the afternoon tour would have been better. I can't say for sure if my choice was the right one.
I want to feel satisfied that I saw at least one whale, but I can't shake the feeling that if we had gone further, we might have seen more. So, that's why I gave this rating. Well, I guess it's just the nature of wildlife (laughs).
本当はマウイに行きたかったけれど時間もお金も無いのでオアフ島でツアー探しました。
大きな船よりは小さいほうが至近距離で見れることもあるかと一か八かこのツアーにしました。
しかも見れなかった時に最乗船出来るように少々高い午前中のツアー。
ホテルへのお迎えも時間どおり。
ビーサンで行くか靴で行くか迷ったけど靴は乗船前に預かってもらえたからどちらでも。
もっと沖に行くのかと思いきや、ワイキキビーチのホテル群が見えるくらいの所をダイヤモンドヘッド方向に。
しばらくしたらやや遠くに子クジラの背鰭が見えて尾びれを上げて潜る所は見れて大興奮!
そこで停船し再浮上待つもその後姿を見せることはなく。
また少し先に行くも再びクジラを見ることはなく方向転換して帰路へ。
行きと帰りにイルカの群れが至近距離を泳ぐ姿はカメラにも納められるくらいの時間で見れました。
が、もうちょっとクジラを見れてれば、と思ってたので少しがっかり。
すれ違った大型の有名な船はもっと先まで行っていたのであちらのが良かったのか、はたまた午後のが良かったのか、と色々後悔とまではいかないけれど自分の選択が正解かどうかがわからない。
クジラが一回でも見れたから良しとしたいところですがあの一回が無ければもっと先に探しに行って貰えてもっと見れたのでは、などとのもやもやは消えず。なのでこの評価です。
まあ生き物なので仕方ないかな(笑)
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/16 |
Reviewed by: ミーサン
I was glad to see many whales, but I thought I would be able to see them a bit closer. Overall, I am satisfied.
たくさんクジラが見れたので良かったのですが、もう少し近くで見られると思ってました。
おおむね満足です。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are delighted to hear that you were able to observe many whales. Please come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
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。
沢山のクジラをご観測頂けました様で嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 38915
I participated on a sunny day in February. The staff were cheerful and bright, making it a fun experience. We were able to see wild dolphins. However, we didn't see as many as we had hoped from the photos, and the time we spent watching them was brief. This can depend on the weather and luck. On the day we participated, it was quite windy and the waves were high, which made it cold and required some stamina. Some participants experienced seasickness.
They put a lot of effort into searching for dolphins. It took a while to find them, and we ran out of time for snorkeling, but we did see whales as well.
Since our belongings got wet from the high waves, I recommend protecting anything you don't want to get wet with sturdy plastic. Also, due to the dolphin search and road congestion, the return time can be a bit delayed, so it's better not to schedule anything too tight after the tour.
2月の晴れた日に参加しました。スタッフのみなさんは笑顔で明るく楽しかったです。野生のイルカが見られました。写真で期待していたほどは見られず、見た時間は少しでした。これについては天候や運もあります。参加した日は風が強く、波も高かったので寒くて体力もいりました。参加者の中には船酔いする人もいました。
イルカ探しを一生懸命してくれます。イルカ探しに時間がかかり、時間切れでシュノーケリングができなくなりましたが、クジラも見られました。
高波で荷物が濡れたので、濡らしたくないものはしっかりビニールで防ぐことを勧めます。
イルカ探しや道路混雑で帰りの時間が少し遅くなることもあるので、ツアー後の予定をギリギリに入れない方が良いです。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It was very lucky to see whales on the tour.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo
Iruka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
クジラも見れたツアーで、とてもラッキーでしたね。
また次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/09 |
Reviewed by: きむにぃ
I participated this week. I was given headphones for the audio guide, but the audio guide was not available in Japanese channels, nor in Chinese or Korean. My mother and my two daughters were disappointed because they were told there would be a Japanese guide, but it didn't play. I also applied under the assumption that there would be a Japanese guide, and I feel very dissatisfied. Please convey this to the organizing company so they can address it in the future.
今週こちら参加してきました。
音声ガイド用のヘッドフォンを渡されたのですが、日本語チャンネルだけではなく中・韓などの言語のチャンネルも音声ガイドは流れませんでした。
母と娘二人に日本語ガイドがあるからといっていたのにガイドが流れずに残念がっていました。
私も日本語ガイドがあるという前提で申し込んだのに大変不満を感じております。今後は善処するよう主催会社にお伝えください。
Dear Kimuni,
Thank you for using VELTRA. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the audio guide not functioning during your experience. Upon checking with the operating company, it seems that the volume of the device may have been turned down. Additionally, we received feedback from the operating company that they will improve their support for customers when using the equipment.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We will continue to work closely with the local operating company to enhance our services so that we can provide satisfaction to as many customers as possible.
We appreciate your continued support.
Sincerely,
VELTRA Consultant
きむにぃ様
VELTRAをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
この度は音声ガイドが流れなずご利用いただけなかったとのこと、誠に申し訳ございません。
催行会社に確認しましたところ、機器のボリュームが下がっていたかもしれないとのことでした。
また催行会社より機器使用時はお客様のサポートをするよう改善をするとの回答をいただきました。
この度は貴重なお時間を割いてのご投稿、誠にありがとうございます。
1人でも多くのお客様にご満足いただけるサービスが提供できるよう、現地催行会社と協力しサービスの向上に努めてまいります。
今後とも何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRAコンサルタント
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Kana
I participated in this tour because it allows you to get close to whales on a small boat during whale watching. There were four Japanese participants, including my mother and me. The rest were all travelers from the mainland United States, including some small children. The captain's guidance and announcements were all in English, but he entertained us with his cheerful demeanor and acrobatic maneuvers.
The boat sped out to sea faster than I had imagined. Passengers clung to the ropes attached to the boat, and the small children were held by their mothers. The first sighting was a pod of dolphins. Their synchronized swimming was very soothing. Additionally, we were fortunate enough to encounter a group of manta rays, which seems to be rare. As for the whales, at first, we could only see them blowing water from a distance, but in the end, we saw one diving right next to the boat. It was thrilling to see it swim directly beneath us.
We had a juice and snack break on board, and on the way back, we encountered another pod of dolphins. The captain created round waves on the surface with his acrobatic steering, and the dolphins joyfully jumped in, which was incredibly cute! It was a thoroughly satisfying tour.
However, I forgot to take motion sickness medication and ended up feeling a bit groggy, so I definitely recommend taking it. Also, since the boat moves at quite a high speed, it might be a bit dangerous for those who are not confident in their ability to hold on or for elderly individuals. I highly recommend this tour for those who love thrill rides or want to see marine animals up close!
ホエールウォッチングの中でも小さな船でクジラに近付けるということで、こちらのツアーに参加しました。日本人参加者は私と母を含めて4人。ほかは全員アメリカ本土からの旅行者で、中には小さなお子さんも。船長のガイドやアナウンスはすべて英語ですが、ノリのよさとアクロバティックな操縦で楽しませてくれました。
船は想像していた以上のハイスピードで沖へ。乗客は船についているロープにしがみつき、小さなお子さんはお母さまが抱いていらっしゃいました。最初に現れたのはイルカの群れ。規則的にグループで泳ぐ姿にとても癒されました。また、これは珍しいようですがマンタの群れにも遭遇することができました。そして肝心のクジラですが、最初は遠くのほうで潮を吹いている姿しか見られなかったものの、最後には船のすぐそばで潜水。そのまま船の下を通っていく姿を間近でしっかりと見られて感動しました。
船上でのジュース&お菓子タイムを挟みつつ、帰り道にはまたもイルカの群れに遭遇。すると船長がアクロバティックな操縦で水面にまあるい波を起こし、そこにイルカたちが楽しそうに飛び込んできてとてもかわいかったです...!最後まで大満足のツアーでした。
ただ酔い止めを飲み忘れてしまいグロッキーになったので笑、必ず酔い止めは飲んだほうがいいです。また船はかなりのハイスピードで進むので、つかまる力に自信がない方やお年寄りには少し危ないかもしれません。絶叫マシンが好きな方や海の動物を近くで見たい方にはとってもおススメです!
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| Packages: | 15:30出発プラン <火曜日のみ> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Jane
We had the best adventure. After seeing so many other cruises going out looking crowded and rushed we were a bit concerned.
Turned up at 8.30, check in process easy and efficient =)
Great weather, even better staff.
And best of all plenty of space for all on the catamaran. We were blessed with a small group.
Short cruise out and we were already spotting turtles.
All our equipment checked, help given if needed and off we went. 2 hours of watching dozens of green sea turtles in their natural environment. AMAZING!!
having Zac in the water with his trusty surf board gave everyone a great sense of ease.
On our tour was a gentleman who didn't feel to sure in the water but the boys went out of their way to get him an extra floatation buoy and stayed close til he felt more comfortable.
I would recommend Ruski (?) and Zac and the Mana Kai tour to anyone who asked.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 瀬戸田
This is my second time participating. Last time, I only caught a glimpse of the tail towards the end of the cruise, but this time, I was able to see both the spout and the tail several times! If you go expecting something like the promotional photos, you might feel disappointed. Everything from check-in to disembarking the boat is in English, so I was a bit worried about what to do in case of an emergency, but the boat itself was large and stable, so I felt safe on board. It was great to see the views of Waikiki and the east side of Diamond Head from a different perspective.
2回目の参加です。前回は、クルーズ終わり頃に尾がチラッと見えただけでしたが、今回は、潮吹きも尾も何度か見ることができました!
宣伝写真のようなのを期待して行くと、残念な気になると思います。
受付から船を降りるまで、すべて英語なので、万が一の時はどうしよう•••と思いましたが、船自体は大きくて揺れも少なく、安心して乗っていられました。
沖からのワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドの東側など普段と違う方角からの景色が観られて良かったです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Astrid
This boat trip was amazing! The captain was extremely knowledgeable and even looked out for dolphins and whales for us! We werent able to see any dolphins, but we were able to see a whale. We also saw some honu's, (green sea turtles) and some really cool fish. He also had a lot of great jokes, which made me smile! Well worth it!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Daytime Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/24 |
Reviewed by: AKI
It was a rare perfect sunny day for winter. The view of the Waikiki skyline and Diamond Head from the boat was different and wonderful compared to seeing it from land. I was able to see whales five times, but they only appeared a bit far away, which was a little disappointing.
冬の時期にしては珍しく完璧な快晴。船から見るワイキキのビル群、ダイヤモンドヘッドは陸から見るのと違い良かった。クジラは5回見ることができたが少し遠くにしか現れずちょっと不満でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
Due to regulations, we cannot approach whales within 100 yards, but there are times when friendly whales come close to us.
Please come back to search for such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
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。
規制により100ヤード以上鯨に近付く事は出来ませんが、フレンドリーな鯨が近づいてきてくれる時もあります。
そんな鯨を探しにまたいらして下さい。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: PiPi
I participated in mid-February. What I was really glad to have were the wetsuit, a large plastic bag for my belongings, and an underwater camera.
It was a cool day, and I was worried about the cold, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. Sitting in the shade of the boat was really cold, so it was definitely the right decision to rent it. My belongings were stored under the seat, but of course, waves came into the boat. Since clothes and bags got wet, it was also a good idea to bring a large plastic bag. I bought an underwater camera for this trip, and I was really satisfied that I could capture great photos and videos of the dolphins!
The Japanese guide was adorable, and the local crew members were all very friendly, making it a really fun tour! At first, we didn't encounter any dolphins and only saw whales, but in the end, we came across a pod of dolphins and were able to swim with them! I definitely want to participate again next time.
2月中旬の参加です。あってよかったなと思ったのは、ウェットスーツと、荷物を入れる大きなビニール袋と、水中カメラでした。
その日は涼しく、寒さが心配のためウェットスーツを$10で借りました。船の日陰のとこに座っていたら、ほんとに寒くて借りて正解でした。また荷物は座席の下に入れますが、もちろん船に波が入ってきます。洋服とかバッグとか濡れるので、大きなビニール袋も持って行って正解でした。またこの旅行のために水中カメラを購入しましたが、バッチリとイルカの姿を写真でも動画でも撮れたのが自分的には満足でした!
日本人のガイドさんは可愛い方で、また乗組員の現地の方もノリがいい方々ばかりで、ほんとに楽しいツアーでした!
最初はなかなかイルカに出会えず、クジラばかり目撃してましたが、最後にはイルカの群れに出会い、一緒に泳げました!
またぜひ、次回も参加したいです。
Thank you for your nice suggestion about using plastic bags since water comes in on the boat! It seems that it was a whale tour instead of a dolphin tour for a while, but I'm glad you were able to meet Dolphin Sensei in the end. Please come back to visit Dolphin Sensei and Professor Whale again; we look forward to seeing you!
船の上は水が入ってきますので、ビニール袋のナイスなご意見ありがとうございます!
しばらくはイルカでなくクジラツアーだったようですが、最後にはイルカ先生と出会えたとのことでよかったです。
またイルカ先生とクジラ教授に会いに遊びに来て下さいね、おまちしています!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: みやちゃん
This whale watching experience was amazing. I was impressed by the onboard buffet as well. Another thing that moved me was the clear blue sea. I wonder how it becomes such an emerald green?
今回のホエールウォッチは最高でした。見れたこともありますが船内バイキングに感動してました。
もうひとつ感激したのは青く澄み渡った海です。どうしてこんなエメラルドグリーンになるんだろうか?
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. Please come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
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。
大変お楽しみいただけました様でとても嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!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: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: メンズひとり旅
I participated from the morning of February 22, and the shuttle driver was a nice person. I chose the no-meal plan. Once on the ship, we were guided based on whether we had a meal or not. It felt like there was a designated meal time. During that time, guests without meals were left waiting. Fortunately, it was sunny, and I think we could enjoy the cruise comfortably. We were able to catch a glimpse of a mother and baby whale's backs. So, it might be better not to expect jumping or anything like that. If you're hoping to see at least their backs, there are many spots on land where you can observe them, so I feel this tour is worthwhile for those who want to enjoy the cruise without regrets.
2月22日朝からの参加で送迎のお兄さんもいい方でした。食事無プランを選択。船内へ入ると食事有無で案内されます。説明も兼ねてでしたが、食事の時間が設けられていたように感じました。その間、無しのお客さんは待っている状態です。幸いな事に晴れていてクルーズ自体気持ち良く楽しめると思います。メインの鯨も親子で背中をチラッと拝むことが出来ました。なので、ジャンピング等は期待せず行った方が良いかもしれません。背中だけでも見れたらな。という方は陸から観れるスポットも多々あるので、クルーズも楽しみたい方は後悔しないツアーだと感じます。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On certain days, the whales are very active and show off impressive jumps. Please come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨が豪快なジャンプを見せてくれます。
そんな鯨を探しにまたいらして下さい。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/22 |
Reviewed by: おやじ星人
I visit Hawaii every year, but embarrassingly, this was my first time on Maui. Since winter in Maui is known for whale watching, I woke up early to participate. The reason for the early morning plan was to ensure parking at the public parking lot and to go for brunch afterward.
The crew definitely helped us spot whales, and their explanations about their behavior, including when the next jump would happen, were spot on. I truly enjoyed the experience. I believe the cost performance is excellent as well. Please be generous with tips when disembarking.
毎年ハワイに来ますが恥ずかしながらマウイ島は初めて。マウイ島の冬はホエールウォチングということで、早起きして参加しました。早朝プランと早起きの理由は、パブリックパーキングに確実に駐車すること、終了後ブランチに行くことにしていた為です。
クルーは確実にクジラを発見してくれ、その生態から次にジャンプが来る等の説明も的確で本当に堪能しました。
コストパフォーマンス的にも最高かと思われます。下船時にはチップを弾んでください。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/23 |
Reviewed by: TSS
I was a bit worried because there were many experiences saying they couldn't see anything, but I was able to see it right after departure. In fact, I saw it multiple times. I thought a smaller boat would allow for a closer view, and I was unsure which to choose, but in this case, the size of the boat didn't matter. The transportation was perfect. As for breakfast, to be honest, it wasn't good.
見えなかったという「体験談が多かったので、少し心配していましたが、出航後すぐに見えました。それも何度も。
小さい船の方が近くで見えるかと思い、どちらにしようかと迷いましたが、今回に限って言えば、船の大きさは関係なかったです。
送迎は、パーフェクト。
朝食は、はっきり言っておいしくない。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales multiple times, which is different from the usual experience. We hope you will visit us again.
Regarding the dining experience, we will share your comments internally and use them to improve in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
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。
体験談とは違い、何度も鯨をご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
お食事の件に付きましては、頂きましたコメントを社内で共有させて頂き、
今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
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
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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: | 2019/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 嵐の夜に
The weather was wonderful, and I was able to see a pod of dolphins! I also saw turtles and colorful fish, making it an amazing experience. Personally, I think I saw more beautiful fish than in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. My solo trip, which took over a month traveling through Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and Hawaii, ended in Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience. The president of the company that organized this optional tour was also a very nice person, and our conversation was enjoyable. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.
天気にも恵まれ、イルカの群にも会うことができました!
亀やカラフルな魚も見れ、最高な体験となりました。
個人的には、オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフよりも綺麗な魚たちが見れたと思います。
1ヶ月以上をかけてアジア・欧州・東欧・ハワイを巡る1人旅の最終地がハワイでしたが、その中でも思い出深い経験となりました。
参加されていた、このオプショナルツアーの会社の社長さんもとても素敵な方で、話しも楽しく、またハワイに行くことがあったら参加したいです。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Please do come and visit Dolphin Middle School and University again when you come to Hawaii! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! ツアーを心より楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです♪ また是非、ハワイにお越しになられた際はイルカ中学・大学に遊びに来てくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/25 |
Reviewed by: void
I was able to see dolphins, turtles, and even whales in the distance. However, it was disappointing that towards the end of snorkeling, while I was in the restroom, my gear was put away, and I wanted to swim a bit longer.
イルカや亀、遠くでしたがクジラも見れました。ただシュノーケリングの最後の方でトイレに入っていたら、道具が片されてしまいもう少し泳ぎたかったのが残念でした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. We are sorry for the unfortunate moments despite your enjoyment. We will share your comments with the boat crew.
この旅は、ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。楽しんでいただいていましたのに、残念な場面があり申し訳ありませんでした。こちらのコメントはボートクルーとシェアさせていただきます。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Bee
I participated in the Dolphin University about five years ago and had such a great time that this time I decided to join Dolphin Junior High. Last time, I joined in August, so it wasn't too cold, but this time, since I participated in February, it was chilly in Hawaii during the mornings and evenings, and honestly, the water was quite cold.
Since we spent a long time on the boat, with the wind blowing, I strongly recommend dressing warmly. Last time, I was able to see dolphins, but only from a distance, and there were few of them, so we moved by boat and dove about three times just to catch a glimpse of them. This time, I was lucky enough to swim with the dolphins for a long time after just one dive.
We were very close to them, and thanks to the dolphins coming back multiple times, we were able to see them continuously. It was truly moving to swim with the dolphins at a distance where I felt I could reach out and touch them. The weather was also great, and the water was so clear that I was able to see many fish and baby sea turtles while snorkeling.
The photographer Mike was great at creating a fun atmosphere and took lots of pictures while making everyone laugh. I realized that the vibe of the tour and how well the participants are engaged is really important. There were about 800 photos in total, and it would cost around $50 for the data, but since there were about 30-40 tour guests, the photos with us in them were just a small part, and since everyone was wearing wetsuits and goggles, it was hard to tell who was who (laughs).
Of course, there were many beautiful underwater photos, but I thought $50 was a bit steep, so I decided not to purchase them. I think if the price were a bit more reasonable, more participants would buy them. Also, I thought last time that the cleanliness of the portable toilets at the port was unbearable... It takes about one to one and a half hours to return to Waikiki after that, so we have no choice but to use the port facilities. However, for Japanese people, that toilet is quite a painful experience...
It would be helpful if we could at least be driven to a nearby restroom. This is a tour I definitely want to participate in again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope you will consider it. The person who joined me had never been to Hawaii before, and when I asked him what his best memory from this trip was, he immediately replied, "Dolphin Junior High!!!" (laughs) It truly became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
イルカ大学に5年ほど前に参加して、とても楽しかったので今回はイルカ中学に参加することにしました。
前回は8月に参加したため、そこまで寒くはなかったですが、今回は2月参加のため朝晩は冷えるハワイで、増してや海の中は正直かなり寒かったです。
船に乗って長時間移動するので、風も吹きますし、暖かい格好で行くことを強くオススメします。
前回もイルカを見ることができたのですが、遠目でしかみれなかったり、イルカの数も少なかったので3回ほど船で移動してダイブして、なんとかイルカを見れた!という感じでした。
今回はついていたのか、1回のダイブだけでずーーーっとイルカ達と泳ぐことが出来ました。
距離もとても近かったですし、イルカ達が何度も戻ってきてくれたおかげでひっきりなしに会えました。
手を伸ばせば届きそうな距離でイルカ達と泳げて本当に感動しました。
天気もとても良く、海底まで透き通って見えていたのでシュノーケリングもたくさんの魚達や赤ちゃんウミガメにも会うことが出来ました。
カメラマンのマイクも盛り上げ上手でたくさん写真を撮ってはみんなを笑わせてくれますし、このツアーはやっぱり雰囲気というか、どれだけ参加者を盛り上げられるかが大事なんだなと感じました。
写真は全部で800枚程度あり、データで50ドル程かかるとのことでしたが、30-40人ほどのツアー客がいるので自分達が写っている写真はほんの一部ですし、みんなウェットスーツとゴーグルをしているため誰が誰だかわかりません(笑)
もちろん写真は水中のものなど素敵なものが多かったですが50ドルは高いなと思い購入は諦めました。
もう少し求めやすい価格にすれば多くの参加者が購入するのでは?と思いました。
あと前回も思ったのですが、港での仮設トイレ(ぼっとん)の汚さは耐えられないレベルです…その後ワイキキまで戻るのに1時間から1時間半くらい?はかかるので港でするしかないのです。
ただ、日本人にはあれはなかなかの苦痛なトイレです…。
せめて、近くのトイレまで車で移動して頂けると助かります。
次回もハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したいツアーなのでご検討よろしくお願いします^^;
一緒に参加した彼は人生初ハワイでしたが、この旅で1番の思い出は?と聞くと、イルカ中学!!!と即答してました(笑)
本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you, Bee. We look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo Beeさん、
ありがとうございます、また是非お待ちしてお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: ダリア
This time, my spouse and I participated with our parents, a total of six people.
In the morning, we took a taxi to the location for our 8 AM checkout! It was surprisingly close and cost about $18, so I thought taking a taxi was a better deal with a larger group!
We chose a tour that only included sightseeing without meals.
The cruise lasted about two hours, and we were able to see whales, plus the ocean was really beautiful, which made both our parents very happy.
However, one point to note: since it was a large boat, we couldn't get too close, so if you're looking for a more thrilling experience up close, you might find this tour a bit lacking!
今回は私たち夫婦の両両親と6人で参加。
あさ、8時にチェックアウトのために、
私たちはタクシーを使って現地に向かいました!案外近くて18ドルくらいでしたので、
人数が多ければタクシーの方がお得だなとおもいました!
わたしたちは、食事をつけず見るだけのツアーにしました。
クルーズ時間は2時間くらいでしたがちゃんとクジラもみれ、さらに海が本当に綺麗で、両親共大喜びでした。
ただ一点。大きな船なので近寄らず、
もっと近くの迫力を求めるなら、物足りないと思ったツアーでした!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that your parents also enjoyed it. Please do come back with everyone again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
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。
ご両親にもお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越しください。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: えっこ
I attended with my 1 year and 4 month old son, and I was happy that the crew members were so affectionate towards him. Since he doesn't understand things like whales yet, I thought it might be nice to participate again when he does. I didn't sign up for breakfast, but from what I saw at the buffet, I think it was a good decision not to sign up.
1歳4ヶ月の息子を連れて参加しましたがクルーの皆さんが息子を可愛がってくれて嬉しかったです。
まだ今はクジラなど分からないのでまた分かるようになったら参加してもいいかなっと思いました。
私は朝食を申し込みませんでしたがブッフェ台を見た感じ申し込まないでよかったと思いました^^;
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
I hope your children enjoyed it as well.
Please come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
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。
お子様にもお楽しみ頂けましたでしょうか?
是非またお越しください。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Mike
For a quick tour where you will more than likely run into several honu, the Mana Kai Catamaran morning snorkel is a great value. We not only ran into 5-6 large honu at the shell cleaning station, we also found a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain careful followed the dolphins at a safe distance, so we managed to snap some great pics.
Will definitely do again upon my next return!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/17 |
Reviewed by: baobab
My first whale watching experience! I had always wanted to see it at least once. In February, I went to Maui. Since it was the season, my expectations were high! However, the tour times and arrival times were a bit tricky, and I wasn't sure when to book. I particularly wanted to know which time would be best for viewing. In the end, I decided to join the tour at 2 PM, which had English announcements and seemed to fit my schedule. The tour captains were indeed professionals. They communicated with other boats and searched around, ultimately taking us to a spot where we could see the whales up close. I was pleasantly surprised; I didn't need to brace myself for disappointment. It was more about trusting the process rather than worrying! I was moved to see them up close. It was a satisfying tour.
初めてのホェールウオッチング!一度は観てみたいと思ってました。2月にマウイ島へ。
ちょうどシーズンということで、期待は大!
でもツアー時間と到着時間が微妙でいつ取ればいいのか。特にどの時間が見やすいのか。どうせなら見やすい時間に参加したいと思ったのですがよく解らずで…。結局は時間的に間に合いそうな英語アナウンスの午後2時からに参加しました。でもツアーキャプテン達はやはりプロでした。周りの船と情報交換しながらあちこちを探して、結果近くに見えるところまで連れて行ってくれました。あまりだったね…なんて覚悟はいりませんでした。心配するより信じろ!でしたね。近くで見れて感動しました。満足できるツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Judy
Trip was really fun. I was afraid of getting sea sick but the water was calm. I’ve been on many snorkel trips in Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas that take you out on a boat for 5 hours or so and provide lunch. Those I felt were way too long and you lose half the day. This one was only about 2.5 hours in the morning which was perfect. We had our 10 year old son with us and his attention span is short and he tires out after 30 minutes of snorkeling. Best part was we got on and off the boat at Waikiki Beach and did not have to drive to a harbor so we saved another hour or so. We saw lots of turtles right away and our son loved snorkeling with the turtles even though he was not a good swimmer. They provide life vests to everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: なおみ
I participated on February 13. At first, I couldn't see anything at all, but after heading offshore, I saw it a couple of times, albeit small. Just like when I went dolphin watching before, it's really up to luck on the day. However, the weather was nice, and I was satisfied because I could see Diamond Head beautifully. The food was as expected, with limited variety and average taste. When I had dinner on the same boat before, the all-you-can-eat crab was really delicious, and there was a show, so I thought the evening experience might be more worthwhile.
2月13日に参加しました。
初めは全く見えませんでしたが沖合いに出てから二回ほど小さく見えました。
以前にイルカウォッチングに行った時と同じくこればかりは当日の運次第です。
でも天気が良くてダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗に見えたので満足です。
食事は予想通り種類も少なくてお味も普通です。
以前同じ船にディナーで乗った時のカニ食べ放題は本当に美味しくショーもあったのでやっぱり夜の方がお得かなと思いました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We were glad to have good weather!
Please come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
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。
お天気に恵まれて良かったですね!
是非またお越しください。
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
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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: | 2019/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Great choice for a whale watch especially if you have children or people in your group who are more sensitive to motion sickness. The thing that sets this whale watch apart from all the others is size and stability of the boat and all of the activities available on board while heading out to look for whales. This could almost be described as a fun Hawaiian tropical lunch cruise with whales. In addition to a delicious lunch buffet and frequent whale sightings there is also hula lessons, lei making and ukulele lessons. The captain and crew are always on the look out for whales, so while you are doing the activities the captain will announce which side of the boat the whales are on so you do not miss any of the whale action while eating or participating in the activities. With whales being wild animals and not always predictable in where they will be, having activities to keep the kids occupied makes this a great option for families
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/22 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On certain days, the whales are very active and show off their impressive jumps. We hope you will come back to search for such whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨が豪快なジャンプを見せてくれます。
そんな鯨を探しに是非またお越し下さい。
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