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シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

With dolphins and friends. イルカとお友達に

Reviewed by: toshiaki yamashita

This time, I went to Sea Life Park. It was my first visit, and I was excited to play with the dolphins as I headed to the pool. What awaited me was a large dolphin. I received a warm welcome and immediately shook hands and kissed the dolphin. It was such a wonderful welcome. I remember feeling so happy that my heart was racing. After that, I swam together with the dolphin and had a fun day. I definitely think everyone should go; you won't regret it. The excitement continues to linger.

今回はシ-ライフパ-クにいきました。初めてでしたがイルカと遊ぶを楽しみに、ワクワクしながらプ-ルにいきました。待っていたのは大きなイルカでした。歓迎を受けて早々握手を行いすぐさまイルカとキスをしました。なんとすばらしい歓迎でした。とにかく嬉しくて心臓がドキドキしたのを覚えています。その後一緒に泳いだり、楽しい一日を過ごしました。
皆さん絶対行って損はないとおもいます。感動がつづくこのごろです。

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Packages: イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/30
Activity Date: 2014/06/05

Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

Great Whale Watching Trip

Reviewed by: Mike

Had a blast on the whale watching trip - nice boat, great crew and lots of whales. Perfect for small children, too. Thanks!

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Packages: Early Bird Special - 7:30 am Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/29
Activity Date: 2015/04/24

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発/日本語ナレーション(要事前ダウンロード)>

I was a bit disappointed because I had high expectations. 期待し過ぎでチョット残念

Reviewed by: Michi-Hiro

The scheduled date was canceled due to rough waves and was carried out the next day. I participated this time as a preview, thinking of joining with my grandchildren next time. I heard that the person who participated with me was doing this for the fifth time, and I joined with high expectations, but it turned out to be quite ordinary, which was a bit disappointing. I think it would be great if someone fluent in English could explain. I believe the person explaining should incorporate unique stories to make it even better. I think my grandchildren will have to give up next time due to language barriers.

予約した日程は、波が荒く中止で翌日に実行。次回、孫達と一緒にと思い、下見で今回参加しました。一緒に参加した人は今回で5回目だと聞き、期待度ピークで参加したら、余りにも普通で、期待外れでチョット残念。英語が堪能な方は最高だと思いました。説明する方がユニークな話を交えて最高だと思います。次回孫達は言葉の関係が有り断念せざるを得ないと思っています。

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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: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/28
Activity Date: 2015/04/26

ノースショア・シャーク・アドベンチャー 迫力満点!至近距離で野生のサメを見学 <送迎可>

It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: ぷっくん

I participated with my 10-year-old and 7-year-old children. It was English-only, but there was a brochure written in Japanese, so I didn't have any particular difficulties. The waves were calm, but there was enough rocking that I felt a bit seasick even after taking motion sickness medication. However, once we were in the cage, there were so many sharks that I forgot about the seasickness and had a great time. My 7-year-old son loves sharks, so he was very excited. When he drew a picture of a shark and gave it to the captain on the way back, the captain was very happy. Later, I heard from a local that many participants were from Australia, and while there are shark tours in Australia, they are extremely expensive, so everyone seems to do them here. I bought the DVD for $75, and it became a wonderful memory. I want to go again, but I'm a bit scared of seasickness...

10歳と7歳の子供と参加しました。
英語オンリーですが日本語で書かれたパンフレットもあり、特に困った事はありませんでした。
波は穏やかでしたが酔い止めを飲んでても酔うくらいの揺れはありました。
でも、檻に入ったらたくさんのサメがいて酔いも忘れるほど楽しかったです。
7歳の息子はサメが大好きなので大興奮してました。
息子が帰りにサメの絵を描いて船長さんに渡したらとても喜んでくれました。
後で現地の方に聞いたら、オーストラリアの参加者のかたが多くオーストラリアにもサメツアーはあるのですがものすごく高いので皆さんこちらでやられるそうです。
DVDが75ドルで買いましたがとても良い思い出になりました。
また行きたいけど、船酔いが恐いかな…

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Packages: 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き>
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/28
Activity Date: 2015/04/04

マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>

Seasickness, cold, and manta rays... 船酔いと寒さとマンタ…

Reviewed by: 池田ジョージ

The guides were very kind! We even saw a whale by chance✨ We also saw a manta ray do a full circle right in front of us! However, I wonder if April was not the right season... I almost lost consciousness on the way back due to the cold and seasickness. I'm usually strong enough to read a book in the car without getting sick, but at that moment, the manta ray was so close that I was so moved that my seasickness disappeared. I recommend going during a time when the sea is calm and warm...

案内してくださる方々は、とても優しいです!クジラも偶然見れました✨マンタも目の前でグルっと二回!しかし、4月は時期ではなかったのでしょうか…寒さと船酔いで帰りは意識を失いかけました。車中でも本が読めるほど、酔いなどには強い方なのですが、、
ただ、マンタがあまりに近かったので、その時だけは感動で酔いは吹っ飛びました。
海が穏やかで暖かい時期はおすすめです…

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Packages: 現地集合プラン<2015年5月末まで>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/27
Activity Date: 2015/04/20

【冬季限定!1/3~3/21】ホエールウォッチ スターオブホノルル号 1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船!軽食&ドリンク付き<ワイキキ送迎可>

I could faintly see a tail in the distance. 遠くに微かに尻尾が見えました。

Reviewed by: リボ子

We participated as a family. I think more than half of the guests were Japanese. After we set sail for a while, the captain stopped in an area where whales might be and made announcements in English about which direction they were located. Everyone then rushed over to that side, straining their eyes and holding their breath, staring at the sea. (That silent moment felt strange.)

In my case, there were about 5 or 6 instances like that, but I hardly saw anything. (The photo was taken with a super telephoto lens.) Even if a whale spouted water occasionally, it was hard to tell where it would appear in the vast ocean, and most of the time it was either very far away or a fleeting moment that I missed. No matter how brief or distant it was, if a whale appeared, it would count as an "encounter," so it seems we wouldn't receive a free ticket for the next time.

However, it really seems to be a matter of luck. A lady I met on the boat said that the last time she went, a whale came very close, and it was an impressive sight!

家族で参加しました。お客さんの半分以上は日本の方だったと思います。出港してしばらくすると、船長さんが鯨のいそうなあたりを探して泊まり、英語でどこの方角に居ますとかアナウンスが入ります。すると皆一斉にそっちへ行って目を凝らして海をジッと固唾をのんで目つめます。(そのシーンとした時間が変な感じでした)
私の場合はそういうのが5~6回あって、ほとんどが見れなかった。(写真はカメラの超望遠です)たまに潮ふいたとしても、広い海のどこに出るかわからないし、すんごい遠くにだったり、一瞬の出来事で見逃してしまうのがほとんどかも。どんなに一瞬でも、どんなに遠くでよく見えなくても、現れれば「遭遇した」となるので、次回の無料券はもらえないみたい。
でも、ほんとに運みたいで、船上であったご婦人は、前に乗ったときはすぐ近くに鯨がきて迫力だったわ!なんて仰っておりました。

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Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again during your next visit to Hawaii.

この度は、ご乗船頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイのお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。

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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: 2015/04/23
Activity Date: 2015/01/04

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

It was a family trip. 家族旅行でした

Reviewed by: kokata

I won't forget the excitement of being close to the dolphins, but I also won't forget the wonderful view of the mountains from the sea! It became a great memory with the kids ❤️

イルカがすく近くにいたときの感動も、忘れませんが、海から見た山々の景色の素晴らしさも忘れません!子供達とのいい思い出になりました❤️

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Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!

ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!

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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: 2015/04/23
Activity Date: 2015/04/20

2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

Navatek whale watch

Reviewed by: Mary

End of season for whale watch so we didnt get to see one but it was lovely just to cruise around the ocean. Nice weather on that day. Free transportation pick up and friendly staff. Got free re sail voucher but upgraded mine to atlantis submarine which was amazing to see things underwater. Will sign up to this in the future again

  • About to sail

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Packages: Morning Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/21
Activity Date: 2015/04/17

Premium Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watching, Lunch Buffet & Drinks - Ocean Joy Cruises

Second time around!

Reviewed by: Glenn (NZ)

Had a fantastic day. We got really close to a family of hump back whales and some dolphins as well. The crew were so nice and friendly made us feel really welcome. This was our second time on the Kai Oli Oli. We had such a good time the first time, this time we bought our family along for the experience.Well worth it!!

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Packages: Morning Snorkel Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/20
Activity Date: 2015/04/16

2.5 Hour Honolulu Whale Watch Cruise on the Majestic with Waikiki & Diamond Head Views [Dec - Apr]

pleasant surprise

Reviewed by: Ron and Sylvia Davis

Very helpful, pleasant and friendly crew. The lunch was a pleasant surprise as it was not only very tasteful but also well organized and there was more than enough. Actually seeing whales was thrilling and very exciting.

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Packages: Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/20
Activity Date: 2015/04/16

Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec - Mar]

Great time

Reviewed by: Steve

I recommend the whale watching with Hawaii Nautical. The crew was fabulous and very friendly. We got lucky because our family was the only one on board that day. We saw some green sea turtles and some spinner dolphins but the whales were very elusive that day. The captain tried his best and even gave us some extra time to try and catch sight of some whales. He felt very bad that we did not get to see some whales up close. We were not disappointed, we just enjoyed the cruise. But he gave us some coupons for another free trip with them anyways. Next time we are in Hawaii, we will go with them again for sure!

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Packages: 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/20
Activity Date: 2015/03/25

【冬季限定!1/3~3/21】ホエールウォッチ スターオブホノルル号 1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船!軽食&ドリンク付き<ワイキキ送迎可>

I was extremely satisfied to encounter a large number of mother and calf humpback whales. 凄く沢山の親子のザトウクジラに遭遇出来て、大満足でした。

Reviewed by: めんちゃん42

It was the right choice to select the largest boat in Hawaii since our family is prone to seasickness. There was absolutely no rocking, so we had no worries about seasickness and thoroughly enjoyed the lunch buffet. While eating lunch, we were able to see many humpback whales spouting, dorsal fins, and tail fins, which got the kids really excited. Onboard, we made leis using orchids that were sized to be worn on our heads, and my daughter had the opportunity to present in front of everyone after taking a hula dance lesson, which made her very happy. The men who took the ukulele lesson also had a performance, and the host sang famous songs from the area where the American guests were from, playing the ukulele and really engaging the guests onboard. It was truly entertaining. For the Japanese guests, they played and sang "Ue o Muite Arukou" on the ukulele, and it was really fun.

船酔いし易い親子なので、ハワイで一番大きな船を選んで正解でした。
全く揺れず船酔いの心配は皆無で、ランチバイキングも存分に満喫できました。
ランチを食べながら沢山の親子のザトウクジラの潮吹き、背びれ、尾びれ等が見られ、子供達も大興奮。
船上では蘭を使って頭に乗せるサイズのレイを作り、フラダンスの講習を受けた娘の頭に乗せて、皆の前で発表もする機会があり、娘も大満足。
ウクレレ講習を受けた男性陣の発表もあり、司会進行役の方はアメリカのお客さんが来た地区に合わせて、その地区の有名な歌をウクレレで唄い、凄く上手に船内のお客さんを盛り上げてくれていて、本当にエンターテイナーでした。
日本人に対しては、ウクレレで「上を向いて歩こう」をウクレレで弾きながら唄い、本当に楽しかったです。

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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you and your children enjoyed it without any seasickness.
And it's great that you were able to encounter the main attraction, the whales!
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
船酔いもなく、お子様にもお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
そして、メインの鯨にも出会えて良かったですね!
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。

スターオブホノルル
予約課

  • 雨季にも関わらず、晴天で気持ちの良い日でした。

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Packages: ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで>
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2015/04/19
Activity Date: 2015/03/26

シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

It was moving! 感動‼︎

Reviewed by: ひろこ

My child wanted to touch a dolphin directly, so it was our first experience! Both the child and adults were moved, and I'm glad we went! However, since we booked the earliest time, the water in the pool was cold and it was chilly... Next time, I think I'll book around lunchtime so we can enjoy it more (laughs). After that, we watched the sea lion show, fed the birds, and enjoyed the scenery.

子供がイルカに直接触れたいと言うので初めての体験‼︎子供も大人も感動♫行って良かったと思います‼︎ただ朝1番ので申し込みしたのでプールの水が冷たくて寒かった...
次行った時もまた行きたいのでお昼ぐらいので申し込みしようと思います(笑)
その後はアシカショー見たり、鳥にエサをあげたり、景色を見たりしました。

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/18
Activity Date: 2015/03/30

Turtle Reef Kayak Tour in Maui - Snorkel with Sea Turtles at Makena Landing & Winter Whale Watching

Awesome guide

Reviewed by: Kim Hamilton

Steve was our guide who has 24 years of experience and knew exactly where to take us to find the best marine life. We saw an eel, octopus, lots of beautiful turtles and tons of fish! We will do it again next time we come back. Mahalo Steve!

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Posted on: 2015/04/17

South Maui Premier Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Paddle Makena Bay and Swim with Hawaiian Sea Turtles

Awesome guide

Reviewed by: Kim Hamilton

Steve our guide was so knowledgeable and took us to the best places to see marine life. We saw an eel, octopus, turtles and plenty of fish! Will do it again next time we come back :)

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Posted on: 2015/04/17
Activity Date: 2015/04/14

マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>

No manta rays appeared. マンタ現れず

Reviewed by: kazuchann

The Japanese guide spoke brokenly and had difficulty communicating. The participants were just my spouse and another young woman who seemed to speak English well, so there didn't seem to be any issues there. However, even though we were in Hawaii, it wasn't warm after the sun set, and the manta rays didn't appear. We had to float in the water for a long time waiting, and the only item to warm our chilled bodies was a single blanket. There seemed to be hot cocoa available if you didn't get seasick, but I felt nauseous and couldn't accept it. I was invited to join again the next day for free since I couldn't see anything, but I declined. To be honest, I wanted a refund for the participation fee. I felt unwell throughout the trip and couldn't enjoy my meals, and planning the manta night at the beginning of the trip was a mistake. As a professional, they should have considered the sea conditions and the needs of older guests better. The guide was overly excited and it became awkward.

日本語ガイドは片言で会話も不自由、参加者は私たち夫婦ともう一人若い女性でその方は英語が話せるようで問題なさそうでしたが、うねりがあってハワイといっても日が沈むと暖かくはなくマンタが現れないので、海の中に長い時間漂って待、冷えきった身体を温めるアイテムもブランケット一枚。船酔いでなければホットココアがあったようですが、吐き気がして受け付けません。見る事ができなかったので翌日無料で参加できますと誘われたけど、断ってきました。はっきりって参加費返してもらいたいくらいでした。旅行中ずっとグワイが悪くて、食事も美味しく食べる事ができず旅行の最初にマンタナイトを計画したのが間違いでした。プロなんだから海の状況でマンタが現れないとか、高年齢のお客への配慮が足りない。ガイドだけが勝手にキャキャハイテンションでしらけてしまった。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are truly sorry that you were unable to have a satisfying experience despite choosing our service.

Regarding the tour you participated in, we hope you understand that the appearance rate of manta rays can vary depending on the conditions of the day. If you were unable to see them, we offer a complimentary invitation to join again. However, we are very disappointed that you felt unwell and as a result, could not enjoy the manta rays.

We will communicate your feedback regarding the service to the operating company and discuss improvements.

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable experience with us.
VELTRA Customer Support Team

この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
せっかくご利用いただきましたのに満足行く体験ができなかったこと、大変残念に思います。

ご参加いただきましたツアーにつきまして、当日の状況によりマンタの出現率は変動しますことご了承いただければ幸いです。
ご覧いただけなかった場合は、もう一度無料でご招待というサービスを提供させて頂いておりますが、
ご気分を悪くされ結果としてマンタをご観賞いただけず誠に残念でございます。
今回ご意見頂きましたサービス面に関しましては、催行会社にお伝えさせていただき、改善できるようお話させていただきます。

お忙しいところ貴重な体験談のご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム

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Packages: 現地集合プラン<2015年5月末まで>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2015/04/16
Activity Date: 2015/04/10

【冬季限定!1/3~3/21】ホエールウォッチ スターオブホノルル号 1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船!軽食&ドリンク付き<ワイキキ送迎可>

I was able to see a whale, but... クジラ見れましたが・・・

Reviewed by: カメハメハ

I participated in the tour on April 11. I opted for the shuttle service, but there was only one other group besides my child and me. The bus driver was very pleasant and made sure to check if the air conditioning was too cold for us. The tour guide was also very nice.

When we arrived at the port, it seemed that the other tour guests had come on their own, and I thought we could have taken The Bus as well. Once on board, we were given a file with explanations about the ship and whales in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, and we were instructed to wait in the cabin until the captain's speech was over.

Until we reached the viewing point, announcements about whales and viewpoints on Oahu were made in Japanese as well. When we stopped at the point, we were able to see some whales after a while, but only a little bit of spouting, backs, and tails were visible from the waves. If you’re not carefully watching the surface of the water, you might miss them, so if you're expecting to see big jumps like in photos, you might be disappointed. However, it was great to see the large cruise ships, Waikiki, and Diamond Head from the sea.

Once we were out at sea, the wind was strong, and there were moments when the boat rocked quite a bit, so if you tend to get motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication beforehand. On the way back, I asked the driver to drop us off at the Ward Shopping Center near the port instead of our hotel in Waikiki, which helped shorten our travel time, and that was great.

4月11日にツアー参加。
送迎有りにしましたが、利用したのは私達親子の他、もう一組のみでした。バスのドライバーさんは感じがよく、エアコンが寒くないか等気遣って頂きました。
添乗員さんもすごく感じが良かったです。
港まで行くと他のツアー客は自力で来た様で、ザ・バスでも行けたなと思いました。
乗船すると、船やクジラの説明が記載された(英語、日本語、中国語、韓国語)ファイルを渡され、船長のスピーチが終わるまで船室で待つようにとのことでした。
ポイントに着くまで、クジラやオアフ島でのビューポイント等の説明が日本語でもアナウンスされていました。
ポイントで停泊し、しばらくするとクジラは見れましたが、波間からほんの少し潮吹きや背中や尾ビレが見えるくらいでした。
注意深く海面を見ていないと見逃してしまいそうな程でしたので、写真で見る大ジャンプ等を期待して行くとがっかりします。
でも海上から大型クルーズ船やワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッドを見れたのは良かったです。
沖に出ると風が強く、大きく揺れる場面もあったので、乗り物酔いする方はあらかじめ薬を飲んでおいた方がよいかもしれません。
帰りはドライバーさんにお願いして、ワイキキのホテルではなく、港近くのワードショッピングセンターで降ろしてもらいましたので、移動時間を短縮する事ができ、良かったです。


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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the views from the ship.
We hope you will be able to see the magnificent jumps of the whales next time!
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.

Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department

この度は私共のクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
船上からの景色をお楽しみいただけました様で大変うれしく思います。
今度は鯨の豪快なジャンプが見られるとよいですね!
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

  • 風が強すぎて、髪が〜

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【冬季限定!1/3~3/21】ホエールウォッチ スターオブホノルル号 1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船!軽食&ドリンク付き<ワイキキ送迎可>

I think you can still have fun even if you don't see any whales. クジラに会えなくても楽しめると思います。

Reviewed by: 思い出は心に

Since it's nature, I prepared myself for the possibility that I might not see any whales (but deep down, I really wanted to). The weather was nice, so I thought just seeing the hotels in Waikiki from the ocean would be a good experience. However, I did get to see the whales! (I’m not sure how low my expectations were, but it felt like I encountered more than I had anticipated. Once they started appearing, they were quite visible almost continuously.) I didn’t get to see the dynamic jumps like in the tour's promotional photos, but I did see them spouting water, and I enjoyed watching what seemed to be a mother and calf taking breaths in succession multiple times.

I think taking photos is quite challenging. By the time you think, "There it is," they dive back down, so with a smartphone camera, by the time you press the shutter, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll only capture waves (laughs). My mother was using a compact camera, but when I looked at the photos later, it was like, "Hmm?? Where??" Unless you have the right skills and a camera (with zoom and continuous shooting), I recommend just imprinting the experience in your memory.

I didn’t fully understand what "English guide" meant, and I was actually a bit anxious, but I think it probably means that the guide who assists during pickup will only speak English. It seems that as long as you can say your name (the applicant's name) at the reception, there won’t be any issues. After confirming the name, I was given a sticker as a boarding pass. I boarded a large shared bus (like a tour bus) at the Sheraton, and after getting on, a video with announcements in Japanese played inside the bus. Once on board, the captain and guide greeted us and provided information, all in English. They explained how long we would be traveling, when lunch would start, and which direction to look for whales. After the explanations, a recorded announcement in Japanese was played.

The announcements regarding the whales were also in English, but since everyone else on board looked in the same direction, it was okay even if you couldn’t catch everything in English.

I brought my grandmother, who has difficulty walking, but even without going out to the third-floor observation deck, we could see the whales (spouting water) well from inside the cabin.

My 11-year-old son was so excited that he forgot to eat. I even thought it might have been fine without a meal.

As we approached the time to return to land, an experience program started on the boat. I participated in a lei-making experience, which was a great experience. In the hula class, the little hula girls were dancing with all their might. The ukulele class seemed popular with the fathers, and at the end, there was a collaboration with the little hula girls that turned into a mini showtime, allowing even the other passengers who weren’t participating to enjoy it together.

This tour, where you might get to see humpback whales that you can't see at an aquarium, is definitely worth participating in. I didn’t need it, but for those who might be anxious, I think it would be good to bring motion sickness medication.

対、自然のことなので、クジラには会えないかもという心づもりで(でも本心は会いたい)臨みました。
天気がよかったので、滞在しているワイキキのホテル群を沖から見るだけでもいい経験だと思います。
ですが、ちゃんとクジラたちには会えました!
(どんだけ期待値低かったのかはわかりませんが)思っていたよりたくさん遭遇できたように感じます。見えだしたらけっこう絶え間なく見えます。
ツアーの商品紹介の写真のようなダイナミックなジャンプを見ることはかないませんでしたが、潮を吹くところも見れましたし、親子でしょうか立て続けに息継ぎをする様を何度も楽しむことができました。
写真を撮るのは至難の業だと思います。
「出た」と思ったらすぐに潜ってしまうので、スマホのカメラですとシャッターを押すころにはほぼ間違いなく波しか写っていません(笑)
母はコンデジで撮っていましたが、後から見ましたら「う~ん??どこ??」な感じでした。
それ相応のテクとカメラ(望遠・連写)をお持ちの方でないならば自分の目に焼き付けることをお勧めします。

<英語ガイド>というのがよく理解できていなくて、実は内心不安でしたがおそらく送迎時に対応してくれるガイドの方が英語しか話せませんよという意味でしょうか。
受付の時に自分の(申込者)名前さえ言えれば問題ないようです。
名前のチェックが済むと乗車券がわりのシールを渡されました。
シェラトンで乗合の大型バス(観光バスのようなもの)に乗ったのですが、乗車後に車内のビデオで日本語の案内が流れます。
乗船してから船長やガイドの方があいさつや案内があります。これはすべて英語です。
今からどれくらい移動するとか、何時ごろランチが始まるとか、クジラが見える方向はガイドが教えますとか、そういったことを説明しているようです。
一通り説明が終わると日本語で録音されたアナウンスが流れます。

肝心のクジラが見えだしてからのアナウンスも英語ですが、一緒に乗船している他の方が一斉にその方向を見ますので、英語が聞き取れなくても大丈夫でした。

足の悪い祖母を連れて行きましたが、3階の展望デッキに出なくとも、室内からでも十分クジラの姿(潮を吹く様)を見ることができました。

11歳の息子は興奮しっぱなしで、食事をするのも忘れるほどでした。
食事なしでもよかったかもと思うくらい。

陸に戻る時間になると、船内で体験プログラムが始まります。
レイ作り体験を体験しましたが、とてもいい経験になりました。
フラ教室ではチビッコフラガールたちが一生懸命踊っていました。
ウクレレ教室はお父様方に人気のようで、最後にチビフラガールたちとコラボでミニーショータイム状態になって盛り上がり参加していない他の乗客たちも一緒に楽しめました。

水族館では見ることができないザトウクジラに会える(かもしれない)ツアー、
是非参加されると良いでしょう。
私は必要ありませんでしたが、不安な方は酔い止めを持参されるとよいと思います。

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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ありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、とても嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、是非ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。

  • スマホだと波しか撮れません

  • 沖から見るホテル群を見れただけでも満足♪

  • 母のコンデジ画像(これでもマシな方)

  • 弟のSLT-A99Vの画像

  • 同じく弟カメラ

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Activity Date: 2015/03/26

ホエールウォッチ マジェスティック号 横揺れが少ない最新テクノロジー採用の次世代クルーズ船<アロハタワー発/12/26~3/31>

I could see a little bit. 少しだけみえました

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The view from the boat and the color of the sea were very beautiful. Perhaps because of the season, we saw a mother and baby whale just a little. We enjoyed the sightseeing from the boat.

船からみる眺めや海の色はとても美しかったです。時期的なものか、親子のクジラが少しだけみえました。船での観光を楽しめました。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

great snorkelling

Reviewed by: sharon

Really good trip and got to see turtles up close, highly recommend

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Whale Watching Sail in Waikiki on the Honu Lani with Optional Transportation Available [Dec - Mar]

Waiiki Whale Watch Cruise

Reviewed by: Sharon & Jim

Dave and the crew of the Honi Olani catamaran were very friendly and welcoming to their tour guests. We enjoyed our late morning cruise on a bright, sunny day which featured panoramic views of Honolulu, Waikiki and Diamond Head.
Unfortunately, following a through search with all eyes focused on the horizon, we did not see any whales during our late in the season (end of March) cruise. We did see several sea turtles which thrilled the children on board.
At the end of the cruise we received vouchers for another Hawaii Nautical tour which we plan to use on our next visit to Hawaii.
Although we didn't see any whales we would recommend this tour - how often do you have the opportunity to take a catamaran cruise in Hawaii!

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Posted on: 2015/04/10
Activity Date: 2015/03/30

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

It was fun! 楽しかった!

Reviewed by: わきみや

It can be cold when you get back on the boat after swimming with the dolphins, depending on the season! Also, you shouldn't expect too much from the lunch burgers. That said, I had a great time and would love to go again!

季節によりますが、イルカと泳いだ後、船にあがったときは寒いです!
また、昼食のハンバーガーはあまり期待しないほうがよいです。
以上をふまえても、とても楽しく、また行きたいと思います!

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Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!

ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

It was tough... つらかった・・・

Reviewed by: MHS

The event that was supposed to be fun turned out differently... The kids got seasick. One dropped out before boarding. Just when we were about to snorkel in the sea, another one got seasick and dropped out. We participated as a group of four, but none of us could get into the water... We only saw dolphins from a distance... However, it seems that a large pod of dolphins came that day, and the other participants were happy. It seemed to be a bit tough for the kids who are not used to traveling.

楽しいはずのイベントが・・・子供たちがバスに酔い。乗船前に一人脱落。シュノーケルつけて海へ!って時に船酔いでもう一人脱落。4人で参加して一人も海に入れず・・・。イルカも遠まきにちょこっとみただけ・・・。
ただ、この日はイルカの大群が来ていたみたいで参加のみなさんは喜んでました。
旅慣れしてない子供にはちょっと厳しいツアーだったようです。

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Thank you for participating. It's very unfortunate that everyone couldn't enjoy it. I hope you'll definitely come back for a rematch. Please be sure to bring motion sickness medication next time.

ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。皆さんでお楽しみ頂けなかったのは非常に残念です。是非またリベンジして頂きたいと思います。その時には酔い止めを是非ご持参下さいね。

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I saw dolphins and sea turtles! イルカもウミガメも見れた!

Reviewed by: khpapa

I was woken up early in the morning by a wake-up call, and my kids were grumpy as we bounced around on the bus for about an hour. We arrived on the West Coast and set sail with a high-energy instructor and a group of nice guys. To our surprise, we encountered a pod of dolphins just three minutes in, and we were instructed to jump in!

I thought the dolphins would be easy to spot in the clear water since they are large, but visibility was limited, and you couldn't tell they were nearby. Following the instruction to look down, I continued swimming and, sure enough, there was a pod of dolphins right below us! We enjoyed swimming with the dolphins for about ten minutes, wondering if it was really this easy to see them.

Next, we moved to the sea turtle point. There were so many fish that if you fed them, they would swarm around you. Those who wanted to have fun enjoyed marine sports while swimming and spotted sea turtles. It was moving to see them swimming leisurely, seemingly oblivious to the humans around.

I wanted my 5-year-old and 3-year-old to try swimming with the sea turtles, but since it was their first time swimming in the ocean, snorkeling was too much for them, and they quickly got back on the boat. Even from the boat, we could see dolphins swimming right below us and turtles occasionally popping their heads above the surface, making the boat ride itself a great memory. I hope they can practice swimming and try again.

A beautiful photographer was also on board, and she captured stunning photos for us (for an additional fee). Overall, I was very satisfied! However, since we are dealing with nature, there's no guarantee you'll see them, but this tour has a high probability of encounters.

早朝からモーニングコールで起こされ、子供も不機嫌なままバスで揺られること1時間ほど
西海岸に到着し、ハイテンションなインストラクターとナイスガイ軍団とともに出港 なんと3分でイルカの群れに遭遇し、飛び込め!の指示が!
イルカは大きいので澄んだ海の中ならすぐに見えるだろうと思いきや、やはり視界に限界があり、そばにいないとわからない 下を見て!の指示に従い泳ぎ続けると、たしかに真下にイルカのむ群れが!こんなにEasyに見られていいのかと思いながら10分ほど皆でイルカとの遊泳を楽しみました。
さらに移動してウミガメポイントへ。ここは魚がたくさんいて餌をやろうものならそれこそ入れ食い状態。で、楽しみたい人たちはマリンスポーツを楽しみながら遊泳し、ウミガメ発見。人間など眼中にないかのごとく悠々と泳ぐさまに感動しました。
5歳と3歳のこどもがウミガメとの遊泳にチャレンジしてもらおうと思いましたがいかんせんまともに海で泳ぐのが初めてではシュノーケルは無理ですぐに船にあがってしまいました。船の上からでもま真下を泳ぐイルカやたまに顔を水面に出すカメを見ることができ、また、乗船自体もいい思い出になったようです。水泳の練習をして再チャレンジを期待したいところです。
船には美人カメラマンも乗船し、見事な写真の数々をデータにしてもらえました。(別料金)
全体として大満足!ただし、相手は自然なので必ずあえるとは限らないが、このツアーがかなりのか確率で会えるとのことです。

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Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!

ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!

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Maui Whale Watch Cruise from Lahaina -Temporarily Not Available [Dec-May]

So much fun!!!

Reviewed by: Rachel

Had a fantastic time! Lots of whales to see. Can't wait to do this again the next time we're in Maui.

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シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

This is my second time. 2回目です

Reviewed by: えみりー

I participated in this tour about seven years ago, and I decided to join again this time. The program content and the pool have changed due to renovations since my last visit. The value felt much better back then.

The program lasted about 30 minutes, during which we listened to the staff's instructions and explanations. We mainly interacted with the dolphins by extending both hands forward to have the dolphin rest its chin on them for a smile photo towards the camera. Another pose was a handshake with both hands. Unfortunately, that's all there was for interaction.

Since the counterpart is an animal, the pricing might be higher, but previously, activities that included swimming with the dolphins were offered at a lower price. So, I can't help but feel disappointed. Since my children are no longer toddlers, I don't think we'll participate in this tour again in the future. However, it might be a suitable program for small children or elderly individuals. If you're bringing children in upper elementary school, I think including programs where they can swim together would enhance their satisfaction.

By the way, after the nearly 30-minute photo session, you can purchase photos for about $18 each (though I'm not entirely sure, that's what I remember), around $30 for two, and a little over $40 for three. Previously, you would buy printed photos, but now it's available as data on a CD. This aspect has improved.

7年ほど前に1度参加させていただいたことがあるツアーでしたが、今回2回目の参加を決めました。
以前とはプログラムの内容やプールが改修等により変わっていました。
お得感は断然昔の方がありました。
30分ほどのプログラムになりましたが、スタッフの方から注意事項や説明を聞き、主にイルカと触れ合えるのは両手を前に出して、そこのイルカの顎を乗せてもらいカメラに向かってスマイル写真を撮影。もう1パターンは両手で握手のポーズで撮影。
触れ合いと言ったら残念ながらこれだけです。
相手は動物。とゆうことで料金設定も高めなのかもしれないですが、以前は一緒に泳げるアクティビティがこの料金以下のプライスで含まれていたので、やはり残念感は否めません。
子供たちも幼児ではなくなったこともあって、次回以降のこのツアーの参加は・・・ないかなぁと。
ただ、小さいお子さんやご年配の方にはちょうどいいプログラムなのかもしれません。小学校高学年以上のお子さんをお連れなら、一緒に泳げるなどのプログラムが含まれていた方が満足感は得られるような気がします。
ちなみに30分弱の写真撮影のプログラムを終えたあとは、1枚18ドル(確かではないですがそう記憶しています)2枚で30ドルちょっと、3枚で40ドルちょっとの写真を購入することも可能です。
以前は現像した写真を購入する形でしたが、今はCDRのデータで購入になっています。
この点は良くなったところかな。

  • 12時半からスタートしたイルカショーは人気でした!

  • 景色は絶景です

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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Great trip

Reviewed by: NZ family

We really enjoyed the Early bird cruise with breakfast - so much so that we did it the next day too! We didn't see whales the first day and only had a few days left of our trip so used the whale check the next day and had just as good a time. The food was fine, the staff knowledgable and there were plenty of great spots to be on the boat. I enjoyed being right up the top - great view, warm from the engine vents and speakers so I could hear the commentary.

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Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Rachel

Great experience. We booked quite last minute but they still managed to confirm our booking quite quickly. Although the submarine ride is only 45 minutes, transporting out there was also great for sight seeing. No fluffy colorful coral, but lots of fish and some turtles! Tour guide also gives some history of the sites. Educational and fun experience- felt like discovery channel.

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Posted on: 2015/04/07
Activity Date: 2015/04/03

ホエールウォッチ マジェスティック号 横揺れが少ない最新テクノロジー採用の次世代クルーズ船<アロハタワー発/12/26~3/31>

I was able to see it 2 to 3 times. 2~3回見れました

Reviewed by: RYO

The Japanese guide staff were very kind to my child, and we really appreciated it! Thank you! We were able to see the whales' spouts and tails 2 to 3 times. When we spotted the whales, my child's excitement was through the roof, and they looked so happy! I'm glad we got to see them♪ If we're lucky, we might also see dolphins and sea turtles, or even a whale jump, so I would love to go again if we have the chance♪

日本語ガイドスタッフに子供が懐いて、大変よくして頂きました!ありがとうございました!私たちはクジラの潮吹きと尻尾を2~3回、見ることが出来ました。クジラを見つけた時は、子供のテンションが上がりまくりでとても嬉しそうでした!見られて良かったです♪
運が良ければ、イルカやウミガメも一緒に見れたり、クジラのジャンプが見れるそうですので、また機会があれば、見に行きたいです♪

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Packages: <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/07
Activity Date: 2015/03/22

シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

Wolfin was really cute! ★ ウォルフィンとっても可愛いかったです★

Reviewed by: RYO

Our family of four, including my wife, our 6-year-old son, and our 4-year-old daughter, all participated! Due to age restrictions, we couldn't swim together, but we were all very satisfied as we kissed, shook hands, and touched the half-whale, half-dolphin, known as a wolphin! Our daughter, who isn't very comfortable in the water, was also overjoyed, so it must have been quite a thrill for her. The adults were also very excited! The wolphin is said to be unique in the world, and since our group happened to interact with a wolphin, the staff told us we were very very very ×3 lucky! Next time, I would like to interact with regular dolphins as well!

家族4人、妻、6歳の息子、4歳の娘と全員参加しました!年齢制限で一緒には泳げなかったですが、クジラとイルカのハーフのウォルフィンとキスしたり、握手したり、体を触ったりと、家族全員大満足でした!水が得意でない娘も大喜びでしたので、よっぽど嬉しかったのでしょう。大人も大興奮でした♪ウォルフィンは世界にここにしかいないと言われていて、たまたま、私たちのグループのお相手がウォルフィンだったので、スタッフからは very very very ×3 Lucky!!!と言われました。今度は、普通のイルカとも触れ合ってみたいです♪

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Packages: 無料この木なんの木送迎シャトル付き!イルカと遊ぶドルフィン・エンカウンター
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2015/04/07
Activity Date: 2015/03/23