Reviewed by: Jenny H
It was a little hard to get to (the hotels are so close together) so remember to get there early! We got there just in time. The boat is beautiful docked on the beach. The crew were so wonderful and friendly. We saw a bunch of turtles! It was amazing when they would surface for air RIGHT NEXT TO US! I wish the water was clearer, but it was still a great experience. Then we got to lounge in the boat and sail over off of Diamond Head. We saw spinner dolphins spinning out of the water. There were about 10 other people on the boat with us, but still cozy. They offer free snacks and you can purchase drinks (water, juice and alcohol) on the boat. We were back in time to join my family for lunch! perfect morning excursion at a great price!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ナナシ
I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. Of course, the trainer spoke English, so I was worried about my limited listening skills, but they kindly taught us using body language, which made it a lot of fun. It might be reassuring to have some basic swimming skills. The dolphins were truly adorable, and both my daughter and I were captivated. Although it was only 25 minutes, I think it was just the right amount of time for a 6-year-old in terms of physical stamina. The next day, my daughter seemed to have the best memories, as she didn't want to leave the dolphin lagoon at all.
6歳娘と参加しました。
もちろんですがトレーナーさんは英語ですので、私のつたないリスニング能力では心配でしたが親切にボディランゲージで教えてくれたのでとても楽しめました。
軽い泳ぎの能力はあった方が安心かもしれません。
イルカは本当に可愛くて、娘も私も虜になりました。
25分ですが6歳児には体力的に丁度良かったと思います。
次の日イルカのラグーンから全然離れないくらい娘には最高の思い出になったようです。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/23 |
Reviewed by: まえっさん
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The customer service was also polite, and the staff were cheerful. Plus, I was able to see the whales up close. It was the best trip ever.
正直、あんまり期待してなかったが、予想以上に楽しめた。接客対応も丁寧で、スタッフさんが明るい。そして、クジラもとっても近くで見ることができた。
最高の旅でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales up close. Please do 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。
鯨を近くで観測いただけたとの事、大変嬉しく思います。
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
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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: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/25 |
Reviewed by: JimbeiDON
I was skeptical about whether I could really see whales up close, but I was able to see them several times. The drinks and snacks on board were plentiful, but unfortunately, I couldn't enjoy them much because the boat was rocking quite a bit.
本当に近くでクジラが見れるのか、疑心暗鬼でしたが何度も近くでクジラを見る事が出来た。船内の飲み物やスナック類も充実していたが、船がかなり揺れていた為実際にはあまり飲むことが出来ずに残念だった。
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: yu_mi
The morning gathering was at 6 AM. You can easily recognize the bus with "Yellow Dolphin Middle School" written on it. They arrived on time for the pickup.
On the way to the port, we quickly arrived thanks to our guide Julie's entertaining rapid-fire talk. The driver was Frank.
The local staff member BJ was also bright and fun.
Fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming.
After that, we all enjoyed a hula lesson and received snacks and juice before returning to the port.
On the way back, we had spam onigiri and juice to eat while returning.
Both the outbound and return trips were smooth without getting caught in traffic, and the entire journey concluded seamlessly.
朝の集合は、6時でした。黄色のイルカ中学と書かれたバスで、一目ですぐ分かります。迎えの時間も遅れずに来てくれました。
行きのバスのなかでは、ガイドのジュリーさんの面白いマシンガントークであっという間に港に着きました。ドライバーは、フランクさんでした。
現地のスタッフ BJも明るく楽しい方でした。
運よく、すぐにイルカの群れと遭遇出来ました。残念ながら、ウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。
その後、みんなで楽しくフラレッスンをして、スナックとジュースをもらって港に帰りました。
帰りのバスで、スパムおにぎりとジュースをもらって食べながら帰りました。
行きも帰りも渋滞に巻き込まれることもなく、スムーズに全行程が終了しました。
Aloha!!!!
Dear yu_mi,
Thank you for enrolling at Dolphin Junior High.
Please come back to swim with the wild dolphins and be rejuvenated.
I hope you can also meet the honu then.
I look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!!!
Aloha!!!!
yu_mi様
この度はイルカ中学にご入学ありがとうございました。
ぜひまた野生のイルカと泳ぎに癒されに来てください。
そのときは!ホヌにも会えますように。
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
Mahalo!!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: yu_mi
I participated on February 11, and it was a bit chilly, possibly because it was early in the morning and it had been raining until a couple of days prior. Everyone rented wetsuits for $10. I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and long pants, but I think I would have been cold without the wetsuit.
About 20 minutes after the boat departed, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and everyone jumped into the sea to help look for them. It felt more like watching them swim from a distance rather than swimming with them. We quickly found another pod of dolphins on the second encounter as well.
Unfortunately, during snorkeling, I didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming. I could only see a hand sticking out from behind a rock at the deep bottom. The hula lesson was also fun.
It was a really enjoyable experience that ended in no time. I participated with my family of four (children in 8th and 11th grades), but since it was a physically demanding activity, I think it might be difficult for small children or elderly people.
2/11に参加したのですが、朝が早いことと2、3日前まで雨が降っていた影響もあってか肌寒く、皆んな 10ドルでウェットスーツを借りていました。長袖、長ズボンのラッシュガードを着てましたが、ウェットスーツがなかったら寒かったと思います。
船が出航して20分くらいでイルカの群れと遭遇、みんなで一斉に海に飛び込み協力してイルカを探します。一緒にイルカと泳ぐというよりは、離れたところで泳いでるのを見るという感じでした。
2回目もすぐイルカの群れを見つけられました。
シュノーケリングでは、残念ながらウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。深い底の岩の影から手だけが見えてました。
フラレッスンも楽しかったです。
すごく楽しくあっという間に終わりました。
家族4人(子供、中学2年と高校3年)で参加しましたが、体力のいるアクティビティなので小さなお子さんやお年寄りには無理かなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
So much fun! We enjoyed every aspect of this. Our guides took time after snorkeling to show us whales and dolphins. It was great!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ceptor
I previously boarded the smaller one, but this time it's the larger one. The cabin is spacious, so I was able to see both sides. I think if there were a system like scattering food from a submarine, we could see many more fish.
以前小さいほうに搭乗しましたが、今回は大きいほう。艦内が広いので両側を見ることができました。潜水艦から餌を撒くような仕組みがあればもっと沢山の魚が見れると思う。
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Bicmac11
Shortly after setting sail, we could see the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head, and we enjoyed the view from the sea. The ship was large, and there was no rocking, so there was no worry about seasickness.
For lunch, we were served turkey sandwiches and roast beef sandwiches, which were delicious.
At that moment, we were able to see four whales about 5 meters from the ship.
出航 してから間もなく、ワイキキのホテルやダイアモンドヘッドが見えて、海からの景色も楽しむことが出来ます。 船も大きく、揺れもありません。船酔いの心配ありません。
ランチで用意されていた。ターキーサンドとローストビーフサンドは、美味しいです。
そんな時に、4頭のクジラが船から5m ぐらいのところで観ることが出来ました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Nero
I took the city bus to Aloha Tower Marketplace (the meeting place). Right next to Aloha Tower Marketplace, there is a boat docked, and the reception is right in front of it. The office opens at 8 AM, but since we arrived early, the reception wasn't open yet, which caused a bit of confusion. For those making their way to the meeting place on their own, I think using the boat next to Aloha Tower Marketplace as a landmark is a good idea.
As soon as we boarded the boat at 8 AM, there was a bit of time (about 45 minutes) before departure. We didn't eat, but you can have breakfast on board.
As for the whales, we were able to see them. When a whale is spotted, the staff will indicate the direction based on the time on the clock. You can see the direction they point to, or others will point as well, so we were able to see the whales multiple times.
However, whales dive quickly, and depending on the location, they can only be seen from a distance, so I recommend bringing a DSLR camera if you have one.
市バス(The Bus)を使って、アロハタワーマーケットプレイス(集合場所)まで行きました。
アロハタワーマーケットプレイスのすぐ横に船が止まっており、その目の前が受付になります。
8時から事務所が開くのですが、私たちは早めに着いていたので、受付が開いておらず少し迷いました。
集合場所まで自力で行く方は、アロハタワーマーケットプレイスすぐ横の船を目印にしたらいいと思います。
8時にすぐに船に乗り込むと、出航までは少し時間(45分ぐらい)があります。私たちは食べませんでしたが、船内で朝食をとることもできます。
肝心のぐじらですが、見ることができました。クジラが見えるとスタッフの方が時計の時間で方向を教えてくれます。その方向を見るか、他の方が一斉に指をさすので何度もくじらを見ることができました。
但し、くじらはすぐに潜ってしまうのと、場所によっては遠くからしか見えないので、一眼レフカメラを持っている方は、持っていくことをお勧めします。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales multiple times. Please do come 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
何度も鯨をご観測いただけたとの事、大変嬉しく思います。
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
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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: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: 爺さん
On February 7, 2018, I went on the long-awaited Whole Watching tour with my wife aboard the Majestic. The weather was nice that day, and the voyage was smooth with little rocking. We encountered whales about ten times, which made us very satisfied.
Since we were staying in Ko Olina, we joined the tour at the meeting point, but it was difficult to find Pier 6. We finally arrived after asking a local near Aloha Tower for directions. I think it would be helpful if a map of how to get there was posted on the website. - A 70-year-old man
2018/02/07妻とマジョスティク号で待望のWhole Wachingに出かけました。当日は天気も良く揺れもすくない航海で、鯨も10回程遭遇し満足しました。
コオリナに滞在していた為、現地集合で参加しましたが、ピアー6が判り難く、アロハタワー付近で現地の方に聞いてやっとたどり着きました。ホームページに行き方地図を掲載された方がいいと思います。70歳男性
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/06 |
Reviewed by: YORI
It was the season, so I was able to see a lot! We even saw breaching! Although it was far away, we saw it twice right in front of us. The Japanese guide also came along and provided explanations about the highlights and why whales inhabit Maui during this time, making it a very fulfilling whale watching experience.
シーズンなのでたくさん見れました!しかもブリーチングまで!遠くでしたが正面に2回も。日本語ガイドさんも来てくださり見所とか、なぜこの時期マウイ島に生息しているのかとか、解説もしていただけたのでとても充実したホエールウォッチングでした。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: mikibuu
The boat was a catamaran. Since we boarded right up to the beach, you should be prepared to get wet. There were no Japanese staff, but we managed just fine. Even though I thought of whales as wild animals, my expectations were high! When a whale came close, it was so exciting. Finally seeing a whale was a dream come true! Thank you for showing up. There were some snacks available, but we were so focused on the whales. The sea conditions were calm that day, with clear skies and little wind, so the conditions were quite good. I think our family was lucky. The next day when we went to the beach, the waves were really strong, and it looked like getting on the boat would be even more difficult. After all, dealing with nature, the weather, sea conditions, and the appearance of the whales, I can only feel gratitude. I will never forget the whales that our whole family got to see.
船はカタマラン。ビーチギリギリまでつけての乗船なので、ハッキリ言って濡れるの覚悟が必要です。
日本人スタッフさんは、いませんがなんとかなりました。
クジラは野生の動物だからと思っていても期待は高まりますね❗️クジラが、近くに出てきてくれた時は興奮ものです。
念願叶ってのクジラさん‼️出てきてくれて、ありがとうでした。
ちょっとした飲食もありましたが、クジラさんで、いっぱい、いっぱいでした。
この日は、海況も穏やかで晴天、風もあまりなく、コンディションは良い方でした。
私達家族はラッキーだと思います。
翌日ビーチに行ってみると、うねりがすごく、船に乗るのがさらに大変そうでした。
やはり自然相手、天気・海況・クジラさんの出現は感謝しかありません。
家族全員で見れたクジラさんは忘れません。
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| Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/21 |
Reviewed by: mikibuu
Meeting up on-site was nerve-wracking, but when we found the boat at the port, I felt a sense of relief and excitement as if the tour had already begun. A Japanese staff member found our family, and we boarded safely. By the way, we were the only Japanese family there. The female staff member was very kind to us.
Since it was early in the morning, breakfast was included on the boat! There was a generous amount of food available. There were also various drinks. Japanese people tend to be reserved, but it felt like we should confidently go for the food and drinks. We enjoyed a hearty lunch as well. It was delicious.
What impressed me was the sunscreen! It was available in bottles for free use, and it was eco-friendly for the ocean and coral! That's quite rare. The atmosphere on the boat was fantastic, with music playing all the time. It was fun.
Snorkeling was the highlight, as we got to see fish and turtles in the clear water while playing with the kids. Moreover, while free diving, we could actually hear the sound of whales! It was clear! On the way back to the port, we encountered whales due to the season, making it a dream-like day.
現地集合は、ドキドキするけど、港でボートを見つけたりした時の‼️ホッとした感やビンゴ‼️感から、ツアーが始まってる気がする。
日本人スタッフさんが、私達家族を見つけてくれて、無事に乗船。
ちなみに、日本人は、私達家族のみでした。
日本人スタッフさんは、女性で、とても親切にしてもらいました。
朝早かったので、船で朝ごはん付き!しっかり食べれる量が揃ってます。
飲み物も一通りありました。日本人は遠慮しがちですが、臆せず食べ物、飲み物を取りに行こうって感じです。
ランチも同様、ガッツリ頂きました。美味しかったです。
流石だなと思うのは、日焼け止めクリーム!
ボトルで、無料で使いたい放題!しかも、海や珊瑚に優しい日焼け止めクリーム‼️なかなかないです。
ボートの雰囲気も最高で、常に音楽がかかってます。楽しいです。
そしてシュノーケルは、透明度の高い水中で魚亀を子供達と見て遊べて最高だった。さらに、素潜りしていたら、なんと‼️クジラの鳴き声が聞こえるんですよ。ハッキリと❗️港までの帰りは、時期的にクジラが出たりで
夢のような一日でした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/20 |
Reviewed by: かおり
I was really worried about whether I would actually see anything, but I was glad that there were plenty of opportunities to see a lot! The operation was smooth, and the explanations on the boat were clear and varied, which made it very enjoyable!
本当に見られるか不安でしたが、実際たくさん見れるチャンスがあり良かったです!オペーレーションもスムーズで、船の上でも分かりやすく色々な説明をして下さりとても楽しめました!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/10 |
Reviewed by: uuuu
I was worried that I might not see any natural creatures, but I was able to see dolphins. I didn't get to swim with them, but I did catch a glimpse of their backs swimming in the distance and saw one for a moment as it swam along the seabed. The sea turtles were relaxed, so I was satisfied to be able to take some photos. The guide seemed to have some mood swings.
自然の生き物なので見れなかったらどうしようかと思いましたが、イルカ、みれました。一緒に泳ぐまではいかない、というか私の時は遠くに泳いでる後ろ姿を見れた、海底を泳ぐ姿を一瞬みれた、くらいでしたが。ウミガメはのんびりしてたので、写真も撮れて満足です。
ガイドの方は気分にムラがあるような感じでした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/03 |
Reviewed by: 蘭ちゃん
Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales. The wind was strong, and it was chilly being outside for a long time. Since I couldn't see any whales, they offered a re-boarding ticket at the end, but I had to decline as I didn't have the time to board again. The meal was average. The ship was nice, and there weren't too many people, so that was a positive aspect.
残念ながらクジラを見ることはできませんでした。
風も強く、ずっと外に出ていると肌寒かったです。
クジラを見ることができなかったので再乗船券を最後に発行してくれますが、日程的に乗船する余裕がなく断念。
食事は普通でした。
キレイな船で、人もそんなに多くなかったので、その点はよかったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/10 |
Reviewed by: maiko☺︎
I had an amazing time!! The big manta rays swam around, and I could watch them for a long time!! It would have been even better if I could have seen more, but I'm satisfied!! I hope that next time I come, I can see even more manta rays, so I give it 4 stars out of 5 ❤︎*.
すごい楽しかったです!!
おっきいマンタがグルグル泳いでくれて、ずーーっと見てられました!!
もっと沢山見れたらもっと良かったけど、満足です!!
また次来る時にはもっと沢山のマンタが見れるといいなという気持ちで星-1で❤︎*。
Aloha, Maiko,
Thank you for participating in the Manta University Tour. We also have scholarship discounts, so please feel free to visit us again when you come to Hawaii!
Dolphin Office
Aloha, maiko様
この度はマンタ大学ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。
奨学金割引きもございますので、またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ遊びに来てくだいさいね!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/06 |
Reviewed by: PIM0912
About seven years ago, I participated in Dolphin University and liked it so much that I wanted to join again for this honeymoon, so I signed up. As expected... Dolphin University is the best!! As soon as we boarded, we were told, "There are dolphins!" We hurriedly prepared, and within 10 minutes of boarding, we met the dolphins!! That day, we got to try it twice, and my husband, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, was super excited! Because we met the dolphins so quickly, we had plenty of time for snorkeling, and we were able to swim with a mother and baby sea turtle, which we couldn't see last time. We also got to experience surfing on a board together and played on the slide from the boat... it was a very satisfying half-day tour!! Additionally, there were snacks and juice on the boat, and on the way back, they provided cheeseburgers and juice♡ What I felt again this time, just like last time, is that not only can you swim with the dolphins, but the fun stories from all the staff and their enjoyment are what make the Dolphin University tour so great♡ I'm really glad I participated in Dolphin University!! Thank you so much!!
7年ほど前にイルカ大学に参加させてもらい大変気に入ったため、今回のハネムーンでも是非参加したいと思い申込みました。やはり…イルカ大学は最高です!!乗船した途端「イルカ先生がいますよ」との事。急いで準備し、乗船10分でイルカに会えました!!その日は合計2度トライさせて頂き、ハワイが初めての旦那様も大興奮でした!イルカに早く会えたことからシュノーケリングの時間もたっぷりあり、前回は会えなかったウミガメの親子とも泳ぐことができました。サーフボードも2人で経験させてもらい、船からの滑り台で遊んで…と大満足の半日ツアーでした!!また、船の上でスナック菓子とジュース、帰りのバスではチーズバーガーとジュースの用意がありました♡今回改めて感じたことは、前回と同様に、イルカと一緒に泳げるだけでなく、スタッフ皆さんの楽しいお話やとっても楽しんでいる姿がイルカ大学のツアーの良さなんだということです♡イルカ大学に参加して本当に良かったです!!本当にありがとうございました!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Amber
Breakfast is good and we saw probably 5-8 whales!! Highly recommend during whale season
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Kyo
I saw whales. There were mostly large whales with spouts and tails, and I saw a pod of 2 to 3 whales about 4 to 5 times. I couldn't see the baby whales with the naked eye, but it was still a valuable experience.
With lunch included, I felt full both in my stomach and heart.
クジラ見えました。潮吹きと尾びれ大きなクジラばかりでしたが、2~3頭の群れのクジラを4~5回、赤ちゃんクジラは肉眼では見えませんでしたが。とでも貴重な体験をしました。
ランチ付きでお腹も心もいっぱいになりました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/08 |
Reviewed by: ふゆみ
I was looking forward to seeing whales, but in the end, I only saw a little bit of a tail far away towards the end of the cruise. The tour company might consider that a success, but I wonder if that's really enough to say we saw whales... Honestly, I was disappointed.
クジラを見るのを楽しみに行きましたが、結局、クルーズ終盤に遠くに少しだけテールが見えたのみ。催行会社としては、あれでも見れた、となるのでしょうが、あれで見れたとするのばいかがなものかと、、、。正直がっかりでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were not able to fully enjoy whale watching this time.
Please do come 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回は十分に鯨の観測をお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
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
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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: | 2018/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/07 |
Reviewed by: たあ子
I frequently saw the backs and tails of whales. Although I couldn't see them jumping like in photos, I was very satisfied with the atmosphere of slowly cruising the waters around Maui for about two hours in the early morning.
クジラの背中や尻尾は頻繁に見えた。写真のようなジャンピングは見れなかったが、早朝から2時間ほど船でマウイ島の海をゆっくりクルージングする雰囲気が大変よかったので満足。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/22 |
Reviewed by: かげぇ
This was my first time participating! I heard that there’s almost a 100% chance of encountering dolphins, but it seemed like we struggled quite a bit this time and had a hard time finding them. Normally, we would have given up, but the instructor's passionate commitment to finding them helped us finally meet the dolphins. Even during the time we couldn’t see any dolphins, there was a lot of thoughtfulness, and it was really enjoyable! I’m not very good at swimming, but I felt quite reassured because they swam with me! The people I shared the experience with were also very cooperative, making it a wonderful memory. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to do this!
初めての参加!
ほぼ、100%に近い確率でイルカに出会えるということでしたが今回はかなりの苦戦だったようで中々出会えず。
本来であれば諦めるべきところだったんですがインストラクターの方の熱い気持ちで必死に探してくれ結果イルカに出会えることができました。
イルカに会えない時間も凄く気配りがありとても楽しかった!
泳ぎがあまり得意でなかったけど一緒に泳いでくれかなり安心できた!
一緒に乗り合わせた方たちも協力的でとてもいい思い出です。
また、ハワイに行くことがあれば絶対に行きたいです!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/08 |
Reviewed by: このみ
I was able to see colorful fish, sea turtles, and sharks! I was moved to see the beautiful ocean. As I leaned forward and gazed out the window, I was occasionally surprised by small fish darting right in front of the window, which made for a fun experience.
カラフルな魚や、ウミガメ、サメを見ることができました!キレイな海を見ることができて感動でした。身を乗り出して窓の外を見つめていると、たまに小さな魚が窓のすぐ近く(目の前)をちょこちょこと横切って驚かされたり、楽しい体験でした。
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| Packages: | スタンダード・サブマリン<定員48名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/17 |
Reviewed by: かおり
【Positive Points】
Everyone in the crew was really nice!
They made an effort to entertain us.
Thank you!!
【Negative Points】
It was way too cold at the beginning of February.
While the cold isn't the crew's fault, it was freezing, and we were served ice-cold juice. Haha.
I wish I had received accurate advice on how to stay warm in advance.
【Did I get to see dolphins?】
This was a bit disappointing!
I couldn't get close enough to swim with them.
It was more like a distance suitable for a cruising tour.
But since they are wild animals and there are laws, it can't be helped. The crew did their best, so I'll definitely try again!
【For those who will participate in the future】
In winter,
you should definitely bring Uniqlo's Ultra Light Down and disposable raincoats if you have them! (A shammy is super useful if you have one.)
Basically, everything gets wet because you put it on over a wet wetsuit. I found the shammy I brought to be incredibly useful! Once the bath towel gets wet, it's useless, so I wiped off as much water as possible with the shammy, then put on the bath towel, wore the 100 yen raincoat to block the wind and moisture, and then put on the Ultra Light Down, which was just right.
Out of 40 people, only 4.5 managed to swim happily without getting seasick until the end.
The rest were all throwing up, and only 4.5 people participated in all three dives.
Those with weak vestibular systems who can't swim will definitely get seasick since they can only float.
I personally have a weak vestibular system, but since I was constantly swimming, I wasn't affected by the swaying, so I managed to get through it.
This is an activity for those who are confident in their physical strength!
【 良かった点】
クルーのみんながいい人ばっかりだった!
楽しませようと努力してくれた。
ありがとう!!
【イマイチだった点】
2月頭には 寒すぎる。
寒いのはクルーのせいではないが、
震えるほど寒いのに、キンキンに冷えたジュースが出てくる。笑
防寒に対しての的確なアドバイスが事前に欲しい。
【イルカに会えたか】
ここがちょっと残念!
一緒に泳ぐほど近くにいけなかった。
クルージングのツアーでも良いくらいの距離。
でも、自然の生き物だし 法律もあるからしょうがない。 クルーもみんな頑張ってくれたからまたリベンジするね!
【これから参加する方へ】
冬であれば
・ユニクロの ウルトラライトダウンと使い捨てのカッパ、あれば絶対持っていくべき! (セームがあれば超使える)
基本的に濡れたウエットスーツの上に羽織るので全て濡れます。 水泳で使うセームを持っていったらめちゃくちゃ重宝しました!! バスタオルは濡れたら終わりなのでセームで水気をできるだけ拭き取ってから バスタオルをはおり、100均のカッパをはおり風と水気を遮ってから その上にウルトラライトダウンを着たのでちょうど良かった。
40人中、酔わないで最後まで元気に泳げたのは4.5人。
あとはみんな 吐いてたし、3回のダイブを全部参加したのはたった4.5人でした。
三半規管が弱くて 水泳ができない人は 浮いているしかないので 確実に酔います。
私自身は 三半規管は弱いですが 常に泳いでいたので揺れに左右されなかったのでクリアできました。
体力に自信のある人向けのアクティビティです!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/06 |
Reviewed by: トツ君
Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the cruise! I would like to try again next time!
残念ながらクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが、景色の良いクルージングをした事は良かったです!次回また、挑戦したいと思っています!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy whale watching this time. Please do come back and try 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。
今回は鯨の観測をお楽しみいただけなく大変残念に思います。
是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
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: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/21 |
Reviewed by: 雪見だいふく
It was tough getting up early, but the ship was luxurious and there was an explanation in Japanese, which was great. However, I suffered from severe seasickness. My friend, who didn't get seasick, said they only saw the whale's tail. The staff were very accommodating, and the person in the hall showed us a video of the whale when it appeared on their phone! This time, I chose not to have breakfast, but the food looked delicious, and I was able to add it for $13 per person.
朝早くからで大変でしたが、船が豪華で日本語での説明もあり、よかったです。ただ、船酔いが酷かったです。船酔いしなかった友人はクジラのしっぽだけは見れたと言ってました。スタッフさんの対応が良く、ホールの方のケータイでクジラが現れた時の動画を見せていただきました!今回、朝食なしを選択したのですが、周りの人が食べているのが美味しそうで1人13ドルで追加できました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We also appreciate your addition of meals.
It seems that you couldn't fully enjoy whale watching this time due to seasickness, so please do come back and give it another try.
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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お食事まで追加して頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回は船酔いで十分に鯨の観測をお楽しみいただく事ができなかった様ですので、
是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/31 |
Reviewed by: のぶひろ
We started with a photo shoot, then boarding, followed by a buffet-style meal, and finally, we set sail. Within about an hour and a half, we encountered multiple whales. However, it seems that seeing whales breach is quite rare. Even so, just being able to see their dorsal fins and flippers up close was exciting! If you let your excitement take over and talk to the international guests, it can lead to great cultural exchanges! I did feel a bit seasick, but overall, I was very satisfied.
写真撮影→乗船→食事(ビュッフェスタイル)→出港の順でスタート。1時間半程度で複数回、クジラに出会えました。ただ、クジラが跳ねるような仕草は滅多に見れないそうです。それでも近くで背びれとヒレを見ることができるだけでテンション上がります!テンションに任せて外国の皆様に話しかけると良い異文化交流にも!船酔いしちゃって辛かったですが、それでも満足度高かったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Laura A Davis
This is a whale watch worth signing up for. The Captain is an utter delight, and her crew were outstanding! The atmosphere on the boat (best looking one in the harbor) was relaxed and friendly. Instructions were given quickly, and we were off. We saw quite a few whales, with Captain & crew pointing them out. The food was a big surprise - it was excellent, and there was plenty of it. It was advertised as “appetizers”, but the chicken wings and ribs were so good, you could make a meal out of them. They also had quite an array of alcoholic beverages to offer. We’ve been on whale watch boat tours before, but this one was the best ever. My husband & I wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Our only complaint was that it wasn’t long enough, but that was because it was so enjoyable we didn’t want it to end.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch - Alii Kai Luxury Catamaran Standard Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/04 |
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アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエスト・オアフを選んでいただき、また、あなたの体験についての心温まるレビューを残していただき、ありがとうございます。あなたの娘さんが素晴らしい体験をしたと聞いて、とても嬉しいです。ドルフィン・クエストでは、私たちのインタラクティブな体験を通じて心と心をつなぐことを目指していますので、体験が楽しかったというあなたのフィードバックを心から感謝いたします。次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひご家族でお越しください。
ドルフィン・クエスト・オアフより、マハロ!
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest Oahu and leaving such a thoughtful review of your experience. We are so happy to hear your daughter had such a memorable experience. At Dolphin Quest, our goal is to touch hearts and minds through our interactive experiences, so we sincerely appreciate your feedback that the experience was enjoyable. We hope to have your family back again on your next visit to Hawaii.
Mahalo from Dolphin Quest Oahu!