Reviewed by: Nancy Brown
If I could give this cruise more than five starts I would!! This Whale watching cruise was the highlight of my visit to Oahu! The crew Josh, Julia and Jacob were outstanding! The perfect hosts! We witnessed several whale sightings and the crew was very informative about the whales, answering every and all of the guests questions. The catamaran we sailed on was very well kept and we felt safe on our ride out into the Ocean, we traveled at low speeds making the ride very pleasurable. I recommend this tour above any whale watching tour in Oahu, you will not be disappointed! Thank you again to Josh, Julia and Jacob you all were amazing!!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: kujira
The waters around Maui were calm because they are surrounded by islands. There were whales everywhere, and I was wondering which one to see up close. The schedule was perfectly on time. The course we chose departed at noon, but since we had to spend a lot of time outside the boat while watching the whales, the sunlight was quite strong, so I recommend a course that finishes in the morning. It seems that more whales will be coming in mid-February. Our Japanese guide, Taka, was very kind and taught us many things. Thank you very much.
マウイ島の海は、島々に囲まれているため海が穏やかでした。
いたるところにクジラがいて、どのクジラを近くで見ようかな?といった具合でした。
スケジュール進行もばっちり時間通りでした。
私たちの選んだコースは12時発だったのですが、クジラを見る際、どうしても船の外にいる時間が長く日差しがきつかったので、午前に終われるコースがお勧めです。
これから2月中旬にかけて、もっとクジラがやってくるみたいです。
日本人ガイドのタカさんは、とても親切で色々な事を教えていただけました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr.Jim
Great Experience for all, Would do this one again.
Wish it was a longer dive with more to see but over all, Great...
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: noraチャン
I didn't have time to go to Lahaina to see the whales, so I was a bit unsure if I would be able to see them in Waikiki while participating in the Navatek cruise. However, I felt reassured by the onboard lunch and the explanations about the whales, as well as the guidance from our tour guide, who had been an English teacher in Fukui Prefecture. So, did we see any whales? Yes, we saw a lot!
ラハイナまでクジラを(ホエール)見にいく時間が無く、ワイキキで見れるのか
少し疑問にしながらのナバテック号の参加でしたが。船内のランチタイムや鯨の説明
福井県で英語の教師をしていたガイドさんの案内などで安心して参加出来ました。それで
鯨は見れたのか??、沢山見れました。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: しょーこ
I had to wait for almost an hour until the others arrived to board the submarine, and the boat was rocking, making me feel sick. The weather was bad, it was cold, and the visibility was almost zero; I couldn't see anything. It was the worst.
潜水艦に乗る移るまであとの人たちが来るまで1時間近く待たされ、船が揺れて気持ち悪くなった。天候も悪く、寒くほとんど透明度がなく、何も見えなかった。最悪。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Roger
What a wonderful experience. We got to see whales and dolphins just a couple miles off shore. Whales breaching the surface constantly for 2 hours. We had one breach the water within 100 feet of the boat! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Thank you for the great review. We look forward to your return. Next timeyou may want to consider trying our Manta Ray Snorkel adventure. Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
this was a great surprise for my mum....getting to see the whales out in the ocean was such a surprise. the breakfast buffet was amazing and the scrambled eggs are amazing. we saw dolphins as well...and the cruise was so smooth. this will definitely be a memory that myself as well as my mum and kids will never forget
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
This is such a great activity especially for the young kids..getting to experience a world under water and seeing all of the beautiful fish.
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| Packages: | Standard Submarine Tour [Currently Closed] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Kamerin
I participated on the last day. In the morning, we got on the boat, and there were many people from overseas who were excited, shouting "Yay!!!" when the whales appeared. My experience during the New Year was just the beginning, but from now until around March, humpback whales will be migrating south to Hawaii, so they can be seen quite well. The lookout staff and the captain pointed out, "Over there!" As we moved closer, we saw a mother and calf, along with various other forms, spouting water and showing their tails as they dove... Towards the end, they chased the boat and swam underneath it. Such an experience is hard to come by, but those who are prone to seasickness should be careful.
最終日に参加しました。
午前中にふねにのりましたが、海外からの方が多くクジラが出てくると
のりのりで『イエ〜〜〜〜〜〜イ!!」
私の行った年末年始はまだ序の口のようですがこの後3月くらいまでハワイではザトウくじらが散乱の為に南下してきますからよく見えます。
見張り役の方々とキャプテンがあの辺り!火事を進めて行くと2匹親子で、雄のみなど様々な形態で
潮を吹き尻尾を見せて潜ったり・・・・最後の方は船を追いかけてくぐって行きました。
こんな体験はなかなか出来ませんが、船酔いする方は注意してくださいね
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Amazing experience! I Definitely will be back and bring the family. Great friendly crew as well.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Stefanie
Had a great tine. They we able to accommodate us last minute. The guides were great and helpful. Saw a lot of turtles and they even took the time to take us to a group of dolphins that swam around and under our catamaran it was a highlight of our vacation
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: junko
It was exactly as I imagined seeing the whales. I was able to see them spouting water, diving with their backs showing, and their tails. The boat was anchored at the whale watching point, so the kids got a bit bored along the way. Since it was just a little extra to add breakfast when ordering a juice, I thought it might be nice to book the breakfast plan next time.
想像通りのクジラの見え方でした。潮を吹いているところ(潮のみ)、背中から潜って尾ひれが見えるところ、を見られました。クジラのいるポイントで船が泊まっているので、子供は途中で飽きてしまいました。ジュース単品代金にちょっと追加するだけで朝食付きとなったので、次回は朝食付きプランで申し込んでもいいかなと思いました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船、誠にありがとうございます。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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Turtle
On Monday, January 5, 2015 my husband, son, and I went on the Whale Watch Cruise out of the Haleiwa Harbor. It was very early in the season and we did not see any whales which was disappointing, but also kind of expected when you are relying on creatures of nature as they are never predictable. The boat ride on the catamaran was very enjoyable as we cruised parallel to the shoreline down toward Pipeline and back to the Harbor. The coastline is absolutely beautiful and to see it from the ocean was breathtaking. However, the disappointing part was the lack of interaction and education from our crew. The captain done a nice job explaining where the drinks and life vest were and the first mate made sure everyone that want a drink had it just shortly after leaving the dock that was about all the interaction we had. They did stop 1 time and put the sonar on the speaker and mentioned that they didn't hear any whales in the area but that didn't mean we couldn't still see some. There was nothing to educate us main landers about whales and whale watching. Like where to look or how to spot a whale. How many come in during a season and how long each whale stays. Just some basic knowledge about whales for us Hallies would have been nice.
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| Packages: | Day Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: AKI
After taking a bus to the coast and boarding a boat, just three minutes later, we were lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins! I was really happy because I had heard that sometimes you have to search for wild dolphins. The guides were also very enthusiastic and made the experience so much fun!
バスで海のほうまで移動しボートに乗って三分後!幸運なことにすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇することができました!
野生のイルカだから探しまわるときもあると言われていたのでホントに嬉しかったです。ガイドさんたちもテンション高く盛り上げてくれてとっても楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: ほーさん
As soon as we set sail, we encountered several whales near the city, and we ventured quite far, making for a fulfilling two hours. Thanks to choosing the early morning plan, not only was the price affordable, but we also enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, and the boat was not crowded, allowing us to move around to see the whales in different directions. Additionally, we were able to easily park at the Public Parking near the dock.
出航してすぐ、街の近くでも複数のクジラに会えましたが、結構遠くまで足を延ばしてくれ、充実した2時間でした。
早朝プランにしたおかげで、料金が安いだけでなく、綺麗な日の出も楽しめ、船内が空いているのでクジラの出る方向に合わせて前後左右へ移動できたのも良かったです。また、船着き場近くのPublic Parkingにも簡単に停められました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: リエイ
I experienced this with my 2-year-old son. He is the youngest of three brothers, and the older two also had this experience when they were 2 years old. Every time we come, the whole family feels rejuvenated! Seeing my son, who looked so happy after kissing a dolphin, made me really glad I brought him here. This place, where you can also meet Wolfin (a half dolphin, half whale), is a power spot.
2歳の息子と体験しました。彼は三兄弟の三男で、上二人の息子も、それぞれ2歳の頃に体験。
来るたび家族みんなで癒されます‼︎
イルカとチューしたーと嬉しそな息子を見てやっぱり連れて行ってよかったな、と。
ウォルフィン(イルカとクジラのハーフ)にも会えるここはパワースポットです。
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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: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: sarahbrien
it was a great day, the boat was really nice, we sat up the front with our legs dangling off the boat. we had two snorkel spots, both great, the water was a little murky but still saw a lot of pretty fish and some turtles. good equipment, nice friendly staff. the lunch was good. I have also been snorkelling at Waikiki but this was far superior. good eqipment, great day, highly recommend.
Thank you for the review! We're glad you had a great time and can appreciate the high quality equipment we provide for your snorkel tour. Hopefully we see you again, until then, we hope you enjoy Hawaii and Aloha! Your friends at Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
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| Packages: | Sail & Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Karen
They prepared us by saying its early in the season you may not see anything, we did - a group of whales which we followed around. We didn't see a full breach but you can't have it all! Its exciting, you will be some distance from the whales but there's still a thrill when you catch sight of them. Good value. I'm glad we just did the tour and not the buffet - not sure I would bother with that.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Marin
We were literally swimming next to wild dolphins! The crew was very helpful. Though we would like more time for snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/28 |
Reviewed by: KATO's family
The sunrise tour on Maui was great, but honestly, there wasn't much else to do, and since there were no Japanese people around and my English isn't very good, I thought I probably wouldn't come back. I joined this tour on a whim the day before... I even booked it in the evening local time and printed out the voucher at the hotel. However, I was able to have various conversations with the guide, who was very considerate, and most importantly, I got to see sea turtles and many fish right in front of me, and I spotted whales multiple times during the trip... It was moving. And the lunch was delicious too.
マウイ島はサンライズツアーして良かったけどそれ以外に何もないし日本人が全く居なくて英語が得意じゃないからもぅ、来ることも無いかなぁ〜って正直思っていたし、このツアーに参加したのもダメ元で前日に…しかも現地時間夕方に申し込みホテルでバウチャーのプリントアウトした程でした……が、ガイドさんとは色んな話ができたし細やかな配慮して頂いたし何よりも海亀や沢山の魚が凄い目の前で見れて移動中に何度も何度も鯨が見れました……感動的です。そしてランチも美味しかった
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: David
My wife and I seen many whales and they where very entertaining. The crew was very hospitable,it was a great experience,
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| Packages: | [09:30 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/12 |
Reviewed by: H&K
I was hoping to see the whales swimming, but it seems it was still too early for that season, and all I could see was the tail of a whale swimming in the distance. I understand it's nature, so there's not much I can do about it, but I really wished I could have seen them up close.
くじらの泳ぐ姿を見られるのかな~と思っていましたが、時期的にまだ早かったらしく、遠くで泳いでいたくじらの尻尾だけしか見れませんでした。
生き物相手なので仕方がないかなと思いましたが、もっと近くで見てみたかったな~。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: mao
We participated as a couple. It was a very large ship, and we boarded with many foreign guests. For breakfast, soy sauce was provided, which made us feel that consideration was given to Japanese guests. During our last visit to Hawaii, I heard that whales can be seen in January, so I signed up and was able to see live whales. I was moved by the large tail of the mother whale and the small tail of the baby whale. Next time, I plan to bring binoculars to enjoy the experience even more!
夫婦で参加しました。とても大きな船で、多くの外人客とともに乗船しました。朝食には醤油が用意され、日本人に配慮されていることを感じました。前回ハワイ訪問時、1月はクジラが見れるとのことで参加を申しみ、なまクジラを拝見出来ました。親子クジラの大きな尻尾と小さな尻尾には感動する覚えました。次回はオペラグラスを用意して、見学したいと思います!
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. If you have another opportunity, please do challenge yourself again! We look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船頂き、誠に有難うございました。
またの機会がございましたら是非またチャレンジしてみてください!
皆様のまたのお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Penny M
This was our third time on this particular whale watch and we keep coming back because we enjoy the small group size, the friendluness, and the knowledge of the staff,We took first time visitors to Maui with us and they are now hooked. We had a blast!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Nasha Bahasoean
We had a wonderful sailing adventure.The passenger on the boat was full, about 19 people, including me and my brother. As soon as we left the harbour, the sails were up, and we enjoyed 2+ hours of truly amazing sunset sailing. It was really fun to watch the whales for the first time! We had a perfect day for sailing with a very nice breeze that kept us sailing magnificently and a glorious sunset. We sat at the front of the catamaran (which is beautiful and big) where we had great views and got splashed by water, it was just really fun. Once we spotted a whale, they headed to it and we were able to follow it for a good length of time. Very cool. Overall, it was a great excursion for us. Warning - the bulk of the time is spent leisurely motoring the seas so relax and enjoy getting away from the city!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
Reviewed by: きょんまま
I participated in November. After confirming the reservation, I was contacted about changing the date due to a boat inspection or upgrading to a university for free. Since my child is only 4 years old, I hesitated about the change to the university, but since changing the date was not possible, I reluctantly decided to switch to the university and participate. As a result, it was a great decision. It was my husband who took him, and contrary to my worries, he came back overjoyed. Even now, after some time has passed, he often talks about wanting to go again and says it was the most fun he’s ever had before bed. We are going to Honolulu this month, so I plan to let him participate again, of course at the university. This time, at his request, we intend to participate twice during our stay.
11月に参加しました。
予約確定後にボートの点検の為日にちの変更か無料で大学へランクアップするように連絡がありました。
子供がまだ4歳なので大学への変更は躊躇しましたが日にちの変更は無理だったので仕方なく大学へ変更して参加しました。
結果、大正解でした。
私ではなく主人が連れて行ったのですが私の心配とは裏腹に大喜びで帰ってきました。
時間が経った今でももう一回行きたい、今までで一番楽しかったと寝る前にしょっちゅう話してくれます。
今月ホノルルへ行くのでまた参加させてあげようと思います。勿論大学へ。
今度は息子の希望もあって滞在中に2回参加するつもりです。
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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: | 2015/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/04 |
Reviewed by: y.shimamura
The level of service, including pick-up and drop-off, was very high. The attention to detail in diving and the commitment to safety made for a very intense experience. It was enjoyable to swim, and above all, safety was prioritized. The fish points were amazing, and at $30, I thought the price was quite reasonable. Lastly, the guide diver explained everything very clearly in Japanese, and we dove continuously for over 60 minutes. Thank you for your hard work. I will participate again, so please take care of the new points until then. Thank you.
迎えから送迎を含み非常に高いレベルでした。
潜水の気配り、安全性のこだわりなど非常に緊迫したひと時でした。
楽しく遊泳 何より安全だと言うことと、写真も商売とは言え魚ポイント
がすばらしく 金額も30ドルと決して高くはなかったと思います。
そして最後に案内のダイバーの方 日本語も非常にわかりよく説明してくださり
60分以上潜りっぱなしでエスコート ご苦労様でした。
また参加いたしますのでその時まで新しいポイントをよろしくお願いいたします。
ありがとう。。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: USA
I was able to see several heads and also got to see dolphins. I would like to participate again. The snacks were delicious too.
何頭も見られて、イルカも見ることができました。
また参加したいと思いました。
お菓子も美味しかったです。
アロハ、
素晴らしいフィードバックをありがとうございます。10時のクジラウォッチでクジラやイルカを見ることを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います。
ハワイにいらっしゃる際には、またお会いできることを楽しみにしています。
ありがとうございます!
オーシャンスポーツクルー
Aloha,
Mahalo for the wonderful feedback. We are happy you enjoyed seeing whales as well as dolphins while out on the 10am whale watch with Ocean Sports.
We hope to see you again the next time you are in Hawai'i.
Thank you!
Ocean Sports Crew
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: トレリカ
The North Shore in winter... I imagined the waves would be high. But it was a calm morning... Fortunately, none of my family got seasick, and we were able to experience it safely. The sharks seemed to be well-fed, as they only attacked the cage a few times, but for a fifth-grade boy, it was just the right amount of excitement.
冬のノースショア…。さぞ波が高いことだろう。と思っていたら、穏やかな朝…。
幸い我が家族は、誰も船酔いすることなく、無事に体験出来ました。
サメくんたちは、お腹は充分満たされていたのか、ケージにアタックは
数回しかなかったけれど、小学5年生の男の子には、刺激が強すぎるので
丁度良いあんばいでした。
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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 |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Erin
You can't help mother nature -- we only saw one manta ray during our tour and the water was really choppy. The captain and crew were friendly, but had us wait for some other people that didn't show. I also don't feel they connected with us as a group, which was unfortunate.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/06 |
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We sincerely apologize that the activity you participated in did not meet your expectations. Upon checking with the operating company, we have been informed that the trolley you were on became stranded due to an accident involving construction vehicles. We are sorry for not providing a proper explanation regarding this matter. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide services that will ensure your satisfaction in the future. Thank you for your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
このたびはご利用頂きましたアクティビティがご満足いただける結果となりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社に確認しましたところ、お客様が乗車されておりましたトロリーが、工事車両のアクシデントで立ち往生してしまったと報告をうけております。
きちんとご説明ができておりませんでしたこと、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