Reviewed by: mblock
I went out with my brother and it was our first time going to the West Side. we absolutely loved it!
The vessel is brand new and it comfortably accommodates all guest. The crew is very knowledgeable and professional, after the safety briefing they served us a continental breakfast, with a nice variety of fresh fruits and cakes.
By the moment we left the harbor we could already see lots of wild Hawaiian dolphins swimming close to the boat. We were lucky enough to even spot 4 humpback whales, if you are visiting the Island during the winter months you will have big chances of seeing them also.
We've stopped at Makaha Caverns to snorkel. It's absolutely beautiful! The guide was swimming with us around the area and we surrounded by turtles and beautiful colorful fishes.
Lunch was served right after snorkel time, we could make our own sandwiches and choose from barbecue pork, tuna salad, deli meats, cheese, chips and pasta salad. Delicious!
It was a delightful morning, this snorkel tour was amazing! Definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical to everyone seeking for a good time in paradise!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Marcio Rodrigues
My daughter told me about this tour when I was planing my trip to Hawaii. I booked it through hawaiiactivities.com website and I had no problems. They even called me one day prior to my activity to remind me of my pick up time and location.
The shuttle was there on time to pick me up and during the drive and took us the check-in location. After the safety briefing we started the tour.
The crew was really nice and informative. They are very professional and committed to provided us a unforgettable experience.
While waiting for our turn to go, we spend some time snorkeling and relaxing on the boat, Maunalua Bay is a paradise.
Once underwater you have a guide taking care of you during the whole time. It's so wonderful to see all the marine life coming right next to you, I saw dozens of colorful fishes and a lot of turtles.
The underwater scooter was for sure one of the coolest thing I have ever done.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
Reviewed by: こづれ
Even my older child with pool experience and my second grader managed to keep up. A year later, they still haven't forgotten, so it seems like it will be a lifelong memory.
プール経験のある年長と小2のこどもも何とかついて行けました。1年たっても 忘れていないので一生の思い出になりそうです。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/21 |
Reviewed by: mauru
I participated with my 5-year-old and 1-year-old children. It was a rare experience to interact with dolphins, and both of them were very happy. There aren't many activities available for children starting from 1 year old, so it was definitely the right decision to make a reservation from Japan. However, I had booked for 9:30, but for some reason, it was changed to 11:00 when I checked in on-site. I thought it might be related to not having a shuttle service and going by rental car, which made me a bit anxious. However, it actually allowed us to take a light look around the park before that, and we were able to navigate the park efficiently, so I recommend 11:00 for those who are going by rental car.
5歳と1歳の子供を連れて参加してきました。
イルカと触れ合うなんてなかなかできない体験で、二人ともすごく喜んでくれました。
1歳から参加できる、アクティビティはあまりないので、日本から予約をして参加して大正解でした。
ただ9:30で予約していましたが、現地でチェックインした際になぜか11:00に変更されてしまいました。今回送迎なしで、レンタカーで行った関係かなと思い、少し不安がありましたが、逆にそれまでにパーク内を軽く見ることができ、効率よくパークを回ることができたのでレンタカーで行かれる方は11:00がおすすめです。
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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: | 2015/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: CLT
Could not have been better; we specifically chose this shark encounter since they book fewer people on the boat and it was just what I had in mind. We had 10 total on the boat. The captain and mate were both knowledgeable and professional but definitely made it fun. Took a few extra minutes to show us the whales also. Highly recommend these guys.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: a.m
During the bus ride, they talked about various things related to Hawaii, so I wasn't bored at all. I only saw a few dolphins, but it was still quite fun. We moved by boat in search of dolphins → spotted dolphins and jumped into the sea → chased and swam after the dolphins!! → moved by boat again → jumped into the sea and swam!! It was quite physically demanding with all that repetition.
バスの移動中から色々とハワイのことをお話してくださったりして退屈しませんでした。イルカはボチボチくらいしか見れませんでしたけど、まぁまぁ楽しかったです。船でイルカを求めて移動→イルカ発見で海へ→ひたすらイルカを追いかけ泳ぐ!!→また船で移動→海へ飛び込み泳ぐ!!の繰り返しで結構、体力的にしんどいです。
Thank you for participating. 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。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<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Hideko
I was worried about seasickness, but since it was a large boat, I was completely fine, and the view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was wonderful.
In the reviews, it mentioned that whales could only be seen from a distance, so I didn't have high expectations, but when we went out to sea and stopped the boat, a mother and baby whale swam right next to us, and we were able to see them up close. I was so moved when I saw them spouting water and their backs and tails that I couldn't help but cheer.
Since there was a campaign where one child could join for free with each adult, I was able to have this valuable experience at a great price, and I'm glad I participated in this tour.
船酔いが心配でしたが、大きな船だったのてぜんぜん大丈夫で、海側からのワイキキのホテル群やダイヤモンドヘッドの景色も素晴らしかったです。
口コミでは、遠くでしかクジラがみれなかったとあったのであまり期待はしてなかったのですが、沖にでて船を停めてると親子のクジラが船のすぐそばを泳いで行き間近でみれました。
潮を吹いて、背中、尾びれが見えた時は思わず歓声をあげてしまうほど感動しました。
大人一人につき子供一人無料のキャンペーンだったので、お得に貴重な体験をさせてもらいこのツアーに参加してよかったです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We 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、とても嬉しく思います。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、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: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/01 |
Reviewed by: こたみわ
We participated with our 6-year-old and 1-year-old children. Our older child is not very good at swimming, so they were able to ride on a float and saw many dolphins! Both of us had a great experience ⭐️ We would love to participate again when we visit Hawaii!
うちは6才と1才の子供を連れての参加でした。
上の子は泳ぎが得意ではないので浮輪に乗せてもらい沢山のイルカを見たそうです!親子共に良い体験させてもらいました⭐️またハワイに行った折には参加したいです‼︎
Thank you for participating. We are 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<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/14 |
Reviewed by: cfu15270
I participated in this tour seeking to interact with dolphins. It’s a popular tour, and since there were no openings at my preferred time, I joined the 9:30 start course. However, we arrived at Sea Life Park after 9:30, and perhaps to shorten the program time, the distance we swam with the dolphins was shorter than expected, which was disappointing. (Those in the later program swam a longer distance with the dolphins.) Aside from that, I was satisfied to swim with the dolphins. Two dolphins pushed against the soles of my feet, and I was able to hold onto their dorsal fins while swimming. As a 55-year-old man, I felt a bit shy about kissing a dolphin. My wife took some great photos of the moment. The Royal Swim program is a bit pricey, but you can't swim with them in other programs. I recommend the later time slots.
イルカとのふれ合いを求めてこのツアーに参加しました。
人気ツアーで、希望時間に空きが無かったので、9:30スタートのコースに参加しましたが、シーライフパーク到着は9:30を過ぎてしまっており、プログラムの時間短縮を目指してなのか、イルカと泳ぐ距離が短かく残念でした。(遅い時間のプログラムの人は長い距離をイルカと泳いでいた。)
その点を除き、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができ満足でした。
2頭のイルカが足の裏を押してくれたり、2頭の背びれにつかまって泳いだりできました。
55歳の男にとっては、イルカとキスをするのは照れました。写真は家内にしっかり撮ってもらいましたが・・・。
ロイヤルスイムのプログラムは少し高価ですが、その他では一緒に泳げません。遅い時間のプログラムがお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
Reviewed by: paulaf
this was a great value for money tour, nice people running trip with loads of knowledge, reasonably priced snacks.... All ages loved it.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/02 |
Reviewed by: tomiyo
I participated alone, but I had a great time! I was able to see whales a few times (although they were quite far away (ー_ー)!!). It was a wonderful experience.
一人参加でしたが、とても楽しめました!
クジラも何度か見る事が出来ました(ただ、かなり遠くて(ー_ー)!!)
いい体験でした
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、とても嬉しく思います。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、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+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Susan
This was exactly what my husband and I had hoped for in a whale watching experience. By being on a sailing craft we were able to enjoy a sail as well as watching for those amazing humpback whales. The crew was fantastic and very informative. Our driver Shannon picked us up at our hotel and was delightful. Chad the captain of the catamaran was most interesting and had a lot to share about the island and the activities.
After hearing that Hawaii was the place to see the humpbacks during the winter months this was a "must do activity", we were not disappointed.
Great Experience - We would do it again.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/01 |
Reviewed by: よっち。
We participated in an early morning tour. Since we don't understand English, we were hoping for a tour with a Japanese guide, but we were told, "It's the next tour." I wish we had known when the Japanese guide would board.
For now, we boarded the ship. We were the only Japanese people on it.
A crew member was explaining something about whales, but we couldn't understand at all. However, we did understand when she said, "Wow! Splash!" when the whale spouted water. It was amazing to see the tail and pectoral fins flapping up close.
When we went, it was the best season, and we were able to see whales probably within 15 meters of the boat. I think we could have enjoyed it even more if we understood English.
早朝のツアーに参加。英語がわからない私たちは、日本語ガイドさんがいるツアーだ、と期待指定して行ったけど、「次のツアーです」と言われました。いつ日本語ガイドが乗船するのかわかるようになっていればよかったなぁ。と。
とりあえず、乗船。日本人は私たちだけ。
クルーのお姉さんが何やらクジラの事を説明してくれているのだけどさっぱりわからない。。
くじらが潮を吹く時に「うぁ〜おぉ!スプラ〜シュッ!!」と言うのはわかりました。尾びれや胸びれをばたつかせるのが間近で観れて感動☆
行った時は最高のシーズンで船のたぶん15m近くでクジラを観る事が出来ました。
英語がわかればもっと楽しめたと思います。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/09 |
Reviewed by: ミキティ
The pickup was smooth without any waiting, and the boat was average. Since it was a no-meal course, my main goal was to see whales, but in the end, I could only see the whales' backs. The locals mentioned that there have been fewer sightings this year, and I didn't see any jumping. It's partly luck, and it's understandable since they are wild animals.
On the way back, I wanted to walk to downtown instead of taking the bus, so I communicated that to the driver, who kindly agreed and even guided me along the way.
ピックアップも待つことなくスムーズで船も普通で食事なしコースだったので鯨を見るだけが狙いでしたが…結局鯨の背中しか見ることができませんでした。今年は少なくジャンプしてる姿は見ていないと地元の方もおっしゃっていました。半分は運ですね。自然の生き物だから仕方ないですね。
帰りもバスに乗らず歩いてダウンタウンに行きたかったからドライバーさんに伝えると気持ちよくOKして道案内までしていただきました。
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、とても嬉しく思います。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/15 |
Reviewed by: hgbrsa
Saw more whales than we had ever seen before. Our guide was very informative and knew his stuff.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/15 |
Reviewed by: sakko
I participated on March 9. While I didn't see any spectacular jumps from the whales, I was able to catch glimpses of their backs and tails. I originally joined with the mindset of "It would be nice to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the ocean while also seeing some whales," so I was satisfied to see the beautiful scenery from offshore and get a close look at the whales. It was also great to see Diamond Head from a direction I had never seen before.
I chose a plan without meals, but since the boarding time wasn't very long, it felt like a waste to spend time eating, so I think it was a good choice. The price with transportation included is very reasonable, and I was glad to make good use of my morning. I recommend bringing binoculars.
3月9日に参加しました。
クジラそのものは豪快なジャンプが見られたわけではなく、背中や尻尾をみることができたくらいではあったのですが、元々「船に乗って沖からワイキキを眺め、ついでにクジラも見られるといいな」というくらいの気持ちで参加したので、沖合からの素敵な景色も見られてクジラも近くで見ることができて満足でした。
ダイヤモンドヘッドも見た事のない方向から見ることができてよかったです。
食事なしのプランを選びましたが、乗船時間があまり長くはなく食事をしている時間はもったいないような気がしますので、これでよかったのではないかと思います。
送迎付きでこのお値段はとてもお得ですし、午前中の時間を有意義に使えたので参加してよかったです。
双眼鏡を持って行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 enjoyed our morning cruise. The view of Diamond Head from a different angle is truly one of the highlights of the cruise experience. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
私共の朝のクルーズをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
違う角度からのダイアモンドヘッドの眺めはクルーズならではの醍醐味ですね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申しあげております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/09 |
Reviewed by: たくゆう
I booked a whale watching tour on the last day of March. The boat itself seemed to have little rocking, and it looked like those participating in wheelchairs were comfortable. There were plenty of observation spots on the deck, and the weather was nice, so I had high hopes, but unfortunately, we didn't encounter any whales. The guide even came to let us know that we could try again that afternoon or on another date, but I had to decline this time due to scheduling constraints. I hope to try again someday.
3月の最終日にホエールウォッチングを申し込みました。
船自体は揺れも少なかったように思います。車椅子で参加されている方も快適にされているように見えました。
デッキでの観察場所も十分ありお天気も良かったので期待しましたが、残念ながらクジラには出会えませんでした。
ガイドの方がわざわざ同日午後や別日程で再チャレンジできることも伝えに来て下さったのですが、今回は日程に余裕がなく断念しました。いつか再チャレンジしてみたいと思います。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Washington family
The 4 of us had a great time! We have 2 14 year old boys with us. They saw turtles, large ones, fish, etc. The guys on the catamaran were really nice; a really fun cruise. My son wants to go again; we'll see.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Mark Taisey
We had a very good time, we got to see many whale while we were out on the ocean.
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Maiwayalways1
The staff gets two stars for doing their job but the excursion itself is misleading and therefore gets zero stars. We had three children ages 5, 7 and 9. We unfortunatlely sat in the last two rows of the pontoon and pretty much missed the entire dolphin and whale sightings due to the stingy adults who would immediately stand up and hog the sights with their cameras. One of the sweet staff boys did accompany our 5 and 7 year olds to the front of the boat during the first sighting but then a few adults moved to that same spot to crowd so the kids moved back to the end with us. Complete inconsideration but perhaps I am more conscious of sharing space and views with others.
Anyway, we snorkeled for roughly thirty five minutes in one spot, jumped on the pontoon and cruised in a large circle outside the industrial plant for about an hour and a half then anchored for a second snorkel location. This time only about eight people snorkeled (40 people) due to exhaustion and boredom... And to top it off, the lunch was either room temp chicken thigh or room temp shredded pork, questionably warm pineapple and strawberry salad and an oversized bun with generous lettuce and tomatoes. Overall this activity should have been thirty dollars max and lunch optional since it was inedible. If you have small children under 12, and actually want to snorkel longer than forty five minutes, then seek else where.
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/29 |
Reviewed by: brittany
My husband and I had such a great experience! The catamaran was huge and very clean. The crew was very knowledgeable and always made sure your drink was full (did I mention that beer and wine drinks were only $1?? Can't beat that!) We felt that we were on a private, luxury tour the way that we were treated! Not to mention that we got up close and personal with an entire family of humpback whales!!! We followed them for awhile, watching them play and jump. It was the best tour we did in Hawaii and will definitely be doing it again next time we visit Hawaii!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Angela
I really enjoyed this trip! The boat was comfortable and crew very nice. It was a great experience with whale sightings that even the crew was excited to run out and see! Unfortunately, not easy to capture on camera. The whole trip was well organized and easy for the attendees.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/25 |
Reviewed by: zenm
My family and I went to a afternoon 2 hours whale watching. We couldn't see whales this time but we all enjoyed on catamaran cruise.
I love this catamaran, we sat on front of boat most of the time. We saw great views of the ocean, harbor, beach, diamond head,
coco head, and building of waikiki city. We also saw beautiful rainbow.
The captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable. They provided us free snack and soft drinks, you can get beer if you pay $1 that is good deal.
The captain gave us a free ride ticket because we did not see whales. So, we definitely come back to tour again when we come back to Hawaii!!
I also satisfied customer service of Hawaii activities when I book this tour. They also called me for remind the tour the day before,which is help us.
I definitely recommend this whale watching tour book by Hawaii activities.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Kenny
I was told that the ship had already departed when I arrived at Ticket Street at 2 PM. I was surprised. The receptionist felt sorry and changed my reservation to a dinner cruise starting later that night, but it was a few hours later, and since I wanted to go whale watching, it felt like a waste. It was disappointing.
ここは、チケット通りの午後2時に行ったら、何んと船が出港済みですと言われました。びっくりでした。受付の人が気の毒がって、夜からスタートのディナークルーズに変えてくれましたが、数時間後スタートであり、且つ、自分が行きたかったのはホエールウォッチだったので、無駄にしました。残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the discrepancy in the displayed time. Since this was based on a reservation made two years ago, we are unable to verify the experience you shared with the tour operator. We appreciate your understanding in this matter. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide even more satisfying services in the future. Thank you for your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、表示時間が違っており、お客様にご迷惑をおかけいたしましたこと、大変申し訳ございません。
2年前のご予約内容でしたので、ご投稿いただきました体験談は催行会社では確認をさせていただくことができかねますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
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VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Maui girl
Felt like I was on a cattle boat. Too many people. Hard time seeing anything. The whole time I was wishing I had researched better and booked on a smaller more intimate boat. Hardly any fish at Molokini then went to rocks south of Wailea and saw much more, but had just been there the day before on our own.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/23 |
Reviewed by: TOYA BISHOP-ALESCIO
SPECTACULAR, HOWEVER I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN SOME DOLPHINS ALONG WITH THE WHALES.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Afternoon Premier Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Crystal Liu
There were not many fishes as I thought, but I saw two sea turtles.
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| Packages: | Standard Submarine Tour [Currently Closed] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Unju Rogers
This is by far the best whale watch in Honolulu. I've been on both Navatek and Star of the Sea whale watches and they do not compare to the experience you get with this whale watch. The catamaran is very clean and the crew was great! They were not only observant to everyone's safety on board they were hilarious! My family (including a two year old toddler) had an amazing time. I was very fortunate to have found this activity through Veltra. I was hosting a friend who had never been on a whale watch and it was an amazing experience. We chose the late morning tour and it was perfect. The boat went out and the crew was able to find whales within 30 minutes from take off. There were an estimated 5 male humpback whales swimming together and we circled them while they dove. They were so magnificent and during the time we were watching them the crew members told us much about their behaviors. they told us why it wasn't unusual that a group of males would be traveling together and they also told us what would've been different if we had spotted a mama and her calf. Although none breached out of the water we saw them come to the surface many times. It was so amazing to see so many of them at once! At one point we saw all five come to the surface and blow water from their backs at the same time. Talk about a magical vacation moment!
I'd book this again in a heartbeat!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Iowa Family
Great afternoon with a wonderful crew. The boat was wonderful, the crew was very nice and helpful and we totally enjoyed ourselves. Would give the whole experience and A+++. Enjoyed the drinks and snacks. Drinks very very affordable and snacks were free and good. We also got to see whales so that made it even better.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch [2 hours] (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/26 |
Reviewed by: (☆∀☆)
I participated at the end of February! Waking up early in the morning was tough, but there were so many dolphins that it was incredibly moving!! I was told that if you stop breathing through the snorkel, you can hear the dolphins, but there were so many dolphins that even while breathing normally, I could constantly hear their sounds!
Unfortunately, the waves were too high, so we couldn't do any marine sports, and the speaker broke, so we couldn't do the hula dance either. We were sent back to the hotel 1 hour and 30 minutes earlier than planned. I was happy to see a lot of dolphins, swim with turtles, and even see whales, although they were far away, but I wonder about the schedule not being adjusted despite the issues? Because of that, I didn't leave a tip.
I understand it's a business, but $60 for the photo CD is expensive! My friend wanted it, so I ended up buying it, but it's disappointing that we had to pay a high price for a CD that included other people besides us. I was advised not to take a camera while snorkeling with the dolphins, so I left it behind, but now I regret not bringing it.
2月末に参加しました!
朝早くから起きるのは大変でしたが、イルカがこれでもか!?っと言うほどいっぱいいて、超感動!!
シュノーケルの呼吸を止めるとイルカの声が聞こえると言われましたが、イルカが居すぎて、普通に呼吸していても、常時キュ~と言う声が聞こえていました~!!
残念なのは、波が高すぎて、マリンスポーツをやれず、またスピーカーが壊れてしまい、フラダンスも出来ず、予定より1時間30分早くホテルに帰されてしまいました。イルカもいっぱい見れて、亀と泳ぎ、遠かったけどクジラも見れてHAPPYでしたが、色々とスケジュールが抜けてもそのまま、っていうのはどうなんだろ?
そのため、tipは払いませんでした。
あと、商売なのは分かるけど、写真のCDR$60は高い!友人が欲しい!!っと言っていたので、結局買いましたが、自分達以外の人とかが載ったCDRを高額で買わなきゃならないのは残念。
イルカのシュノーケルの時にカメラを持って行くのはお勧め出来ないと言われ、カメラを置いて泳ぎましたが、持って行けば良かったと後悔してます。
Thank you for using our services.
However, we sincerely apologize for the change in schedule due to poor wave conditions.
Upon confirming with the operating company, we were informed that many passengers experienced seasickness due to the unfavorable wave conditions on that day, which is why the schedule was moved up by 30 minutes.
Additionally, I believe our guide provided information regarding the schedule change, but it seems that it was not communicated clearly to you, and we are truly sorry for that.
Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide services that will further enhance your satisfaction, and we appreciate your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用いただきまして、ありがとうございます。
しかし、波の状況が悪くスケジュールが変更になりましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社に確認をしましたところ、当日波の状況が良くなく船酔いをされたかたも多かったため、30分スケジュールを早めたと報告がきております。
また、担当ガイドからスケジュール変更に関して案内をさせていただいたかと思うのですが、きちんとお客様に伝わっておらず、大変申し訳ございません。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/29 |
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