Reviewed by: マッシー
I participated because I wanted to see whales that are unique to this season. I didn't have high expectations since I heard mixed reviews about whether people saw them or not, but luckily, the weather was clear and hot that day, and I was able to see 5 to 6 breaches! I think I was very lucky. Since photos capture moments, it might be better to use video instead. Also, I opted for the breakfast option, but if you take your time eating, you might miss the moments, so it might not have been necessary. Sorry to the tour staff.
この時期ならではのホエールを見たくて参加。クチコミはあまり見れなかったとか見れたとか色々で運不運もあるかと期待しなかったのですが、この日は晴天で暑かったことも幸いしてか、5~6回の背うちが見れました!とてもラッキーだったと思います。写真は瞬間なので難しいのでムービーかビデオがいいかもしれません。それと朝食付きにしたのですが、ゆっくり食べていると瞬間見逃す場合もあるので無くてもよかったかもしれません。ツアーの方すみません。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
Reviewed by: kummy
What a rich experience it was to go on a yacht cruise. On top of that, the snorkeling tour was a great value for the price. Although I couldn't speak any Japanese, I managed just fine with gestures. The captain and the staff who assisted with snorkeling were friendly and pleasant.
なんともまあ、リッチな気分でヨットクルーズ。おまけにシュノーケリングツアーまでついてコスパ的に申し分なしですよ。
日本語は全く通じないけど、身振り手振りでどうにかなります。キャプテンもシュノーケリングのお世話をしてくれるスタッフもフレンドリーで感じがよかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Heather
What a fantastic time my daughter and I had snuba diving, all three guys were just great and so informative, this was the best part of our trip.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooner
My wife and I had a great time on this boating excursion/snorkeling trip today! Kudos to the captain and crew for accommodating the windy conditions and incorporating a whale watching excursion. Really down to earth and relaxed... I will recommend this trip with you to everyone that is visiting Maui. Fun time!!!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Marvel
I was nervous at first but the staff made it easy to get into the BOB. The divers were excellent and guided me at first and then sent me on my way. I've done other excursions and saw more fish and turtles on this trip. The pictures turned out very professional. I have told my daughter and her fiancé to definitely do this next month on their visit.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/12 |
Reviewed by: ユチマル
I signed up because I wanted to take pictures of whales. Since it was the end of the season on April 13, and someone who went in January said they "didn't see any," I participated without much expectation... But, wonderfully, the whales showed up! In fact, they appeared 4 to 5 times (their heads?). I couldn't hear the captain's (or guide's?) announcements about whale sightings well in English, but I followed the dash of the foreign children, and somehow managed to take some pictures. It would have been perfect if I could have taken photos a bit closer, but seeing this much is enough, right!? I signed up without lunch this time, and it was the right choice because if I wanted to keep taking pictures, there wouldn't have been time to eat.
クジラの写真を撮りたくて申し込みました。
4/13ということでシーズン終わりで、1月に行った人が「見れなかった」と言っていたので、期待せず参加しましたが・・・。
見事、クジラさん出てくれました!それも4~5回(頭?)も!
船長(?)によるクジラ発見案内は英語でよく聞き取れなかったのですが、外国の子供たちの歓声とともにダッシュする後をついて行って、写真を何とか撮ることが出来ました。
もう少し近くで撮影することができれば最高ですが、これだけ見れれば十分でしょう!?
今回ランチなしで申し込みましたが、常に写真を撮りたかったら食事している暇はなかったので正解でした。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. I'm glad you were able to see whales, even though the season is coming to an end! We look forward to your next visit to take more wonderful photos.
Mahalo!
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。 シーズン終了間近でしたがクジラが見れたようでよかったですね!素敵な写真を撮りにまたのご乗船をお待ちしております。
マハロ!
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: yabooboo
I was able to see 3 to 4 whales spouting water and showing their dorsal fins and tails at the surface of the sea. They appeared quite frequently, so it was a satisfying tour overall. It would have been amazing to see them jump, but perhaps they were tired, as they only swam at the surface.
3~4頭の鯨の潮吹きや背びれ・尾ひれを海面に出すところを見ることができました。結構な頻度で姿を現したので、それなりに満足できるツアーでした。
ジャンプまで見れれば最高でしたが、お疲れなのか海面を泳ぐまででした。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Jesse
This was a great adventure! The staff was quite fun to be around. One of the crew-- Alex (I believe) was especially great in providing information and he had great energy and an awesome attitude!
We would definitely recommend this cruise!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Matt Buckland
Amazing experience! Well over a dozen sharks swimming around, close to the cage. Plenty of time in the water. I would definitely recommend the video which probably adds a few minutes to your experience and is reasonably priced. The staff was personable and safety focused making for a great experience. Of all the activities we have done this trip this is the one we will do again our next time out.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/11 |
Reviewed by: arisa
I had heard that it was the season to see a lot of whales, so I was a bit anxious about whether we would see any... but I was very satisfied because we saw plenty. The boat was also large, so I was glad I didn't get seasick. It was great that it was a morning tour, allowing us to return to the hotel around noon, so we could enjoy plenty of activities in the afternoon.
クジラが多く見れる時期と聞いていたので、見れるのかなぁ...と不安でしたが、いっぱい見れて満足でした。
船も大きかったので、船酔いしなくて良かったです。
朝からのツアーで、お昼頃にはホテルに帰ってこれるので、午後にたっぷり遊べるのも良かったです。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
Although the season was coming to an end, it was great to hear that you were able to see many whales.
All of our staff looks forward to your next visit.
Mahalo.
この度はスターオブホノルル号に乗船いただきありがとうございました。
シーズン終了間近でしたが、クジラが沢山見れたようでよかったです。
またのご乗船をスタッフ一同お待ちしております。
マハロ
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: umehara kanichi
I stayed at a guesthouse in Kaanapali next to Lahaina. We departed at 6:50 AM, took 5 minutes to reach the public parking lot, and then walked for another 5 minutes to the meeting point. There were already a lot of tourists gathered.
We boarded at 7:30 AM for a 2-hour whale watching tour. I was hoping to see whales like in the pictures, but all we saw that day was just a glimpse of a tail. It felt like the end of the season. I want to try again next year.
Lahaina隣のKaanapaliの民宿に宿泊、6時50分出発、パブリック駐車場迄5分、その後5分歩いて集合場所に行った。すでに大勢の観光客が集まっていた。
7時半に乗船し2時間のウオッチング。写真で見るようなクジラを期待していたが、この日は少し尾ひれが見えただけ。シーズン終わりの感がした。来年再チャレンジしたい。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Clash56
The submarine tour is really amazing. How often can you say that you were in an actual submarine. The sub is air conditioned and really very spacious and comfortable. There is never a dull moment. Fish, coral eels and ship wrecks. Plenty to see and experience.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: cheryl
The best kick ass time in Hawaii, the divers were very attentive. Seeing the ocean from underneath is awesome for this non-swimmer.Younger kids could enjoy this. Bring cash for the pictures as credit cards not accepted.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Funky Oyaji
On the third day of our family's first 3-night, 5-day trip to Maui, we joined an early morning tour that was a good deal, even though it wasn't the time for the Japanese guide. We thought we might see whales while looking at the ocean. It seemed like we went out far enough where other tour boats didn't go. We even encountered whales crossing right in front of our boat. ...And the guide exclaimed "Incredible!" because we took the best photos. And it was all with an iPhone. It was the best whale watching experience on our first trip to Maui. I would love to participate again.
家族4人の3泊5日初マウイ弾丸旅行の3日目、日本語ガイドが乗る時間帯ではないが海を見ていればクジラが観れるだろうと早朝のツアーが割安だったので参加しました。ほかのツアーの船がいかない沖まで行っていたように思えます。船のすぐ前を横切るクジラにも会えました。・・・そしてなんとガイドさんもIncredible!と叫ぶほど最高の写真が撮れました。しかもiPhoneでです。初マウイで最高ホェールウォッチングでした。また参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: mamazo
After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.
シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/30 |
Reviewed by: NAOMI
To fulfill my mother's dream of swimming with dolphins, we participated in "Dolphin Adventure." My mother, who can't swim, was anxious, but the staff were very friendly and kind, and she was able to realize her dream safely! We touched and kissed the dolphin LAKA, and swam together! In reality, the swimming lasted only about 10 seconds, but both my mother and I were super excited! It was a valuable experience for us. Thank you, LAKA!
イルカと泳ぎたい!という母の夢をかなえるため、“ドルフィンアドベンチャー”に参加しました。
泳げない母は不安になっていましたが、スタッフの方もとてもフレンドリーで優しく、無事に夢をかなえることができました‼︎
イルカのLAKAちゃんに、触れたり、キスしたり、そして一緒に泳ぎました!実際、泳いでるのは10秒ないくらいのあっという間の時間でしたが、母も私も大興奮‼︎
貴重な経験をさせて頂きましたo(^▽^)o
LAKAちゃん、ありがとう♡
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・アドベンチャー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Olesons
This cruise was awesome, the staff were very knowledgable, fun and professional all at the same time. We had a lot of fun. Saw a few whales as well
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Jill
This was probably the best experience in my life. So awesome and a must do if you're in Oahu! I'm definitely doing it again and bringing more friends! The sharks come so close and if you get lucky like us, you'll see some whales! Definitely do it!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/06 |
Reviewed by: ひらりん
I decided to join this tour after seeing the reviews, as it seemed interesting. Our hotel was in Waikoloa, and since there are five of us in the family, I wanted to minimize expenses by opting for a local meeting point. However, since there was no transportation available for the return, I chose the option with pick-up. The young man who came to pick us up was very friendly. He couldn't speak Japanese, but he had a name similar to my son's, which helped us bond quickly and made it enjoyable.
It was a bit chilly, so I borrowed a wetsuit. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to stay out long because it was too cold. It was everyone's first time going out into the night sea, and we were all nervous, but our guide, Leon, provided great support, making it enjoyable even for my first grader. (He speaks Japanese almost like a native.) I was worried that my child might be screaming out of fear, but it turned out to be excited shouts as the manta rays came so close they almost bumped into us. Although we shouldn't touch them, they were so close that we truly felt the wildness of the experience.
The water was so clear that we could see the bottom (it was dark, but occasionally the lights illuminated it), and many manta rays' white bellies floated up, creating an exhilarating and moving sight! It was definitely worth it. I'm really glad we went!
Leon said, "The joy of this job is knowing that the kids will remember today for a long time," which left a strong impression on me. We also visited Oahu during this trip, and when I asked the kids what they remembered most, they said it was this "Manta Tour." It's that impactful of an experience. I highly recommend trying it!
書き込みを見て、このツアー面白そうと思い決めました。ホテルがワイコロアだったのですが、家族5人なので少しでも支出を抑えたくて現地集合にしようと思いましたが、帰りの交通手段がなかったので送迎つきにしました。でも、お迎えに来てくれた青年がとても気さくで、日本語は話せませんが、息子と名前が似ていたのですぐ打ち解けて楽しかったです。
肌寒かったのでウエットスーツを借りました。着ないとと寒くて長くは見ていられなかったでしょう。夜の海に出るのは皆初めてでドキドキでしたが、ちゃんとガイドのリオン君がサポートしてくれたので、小1の子も楽しめました。(日本人なみに日本語話せます)怖さで絶叫しているのかと心配していたら、マンタがぶつかる位接近してくるので、興奮しての雄叫びでした。触れてはいけないのに、マンタからぶつかってくるので、まさしく野性を肌で感じられるツアーです。海の底が見える程の透明度のなか(暗いけど時折ライトで底が見える)、沢山のマンタの白いお腹が浮かび上がり、その迫力に興奮と感動!間違いなしです。本当に行って良かった!
リオン君が「子ども達が、今日のことをずっと覚えていてくれる事が、この仕事をやっている喜び」と言っていたのが印象的でした。今回の旅行はオアフ島にも行ったのですが、子ども達に何が一番心に残ったか聞いたら、この「マンタツアー」でした。それ位キョーレツなツアーです。是非おためしを!
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| Packages: | ワイコロア以北方面送迎プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jenn
I went on this with my boyfriend and we had lots of fun! Def was not scary but very neat to see the sharks from a different perspective.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Phil
Very good 2.5 hours spent aboard the catamaran. The crew seemed knowledgeable and were happy to point out a whole host of things to look at. We managed to see about 10 sightings of whales, some jumping out of the water, some 'blowing' and some fantastic tail shots. Would recommend to others.
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Andrew C
We had a great time. There were sea turtles everywhere. We really enjoyed lounging in the nets during the sail portion. Thanks!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/04 |
Reviewed by: まるまる
I'm glad I got to see wild whales for the first time, but they didn't jump or anything, so I didn't feel much excitement. But I guess that's just how whales are (laughs). They seemed to swim alongside us for a long time, occasionally blowing air and showing their backs. The staff were all very nice, and you could tell they wanted to make it enjoyable for everyone. It's a big boat, so it's less likely to make you seasick, but it's still a good idea to take some motion sickness medication just in case.
野生のクジラを初めて見れてよかったですが、ジャンプなどしてくれるわけでなかったので迫力は感じられませんでした。でもこれはクジラの気分なのでしょうがないです(笑)
ずっと横には泳いでいたようなのですが、時々潮を吹いて背中が見えるくらい。
スタッフはみなさん感じがよく、楽しませようという感じが伝わってきました。
大きい船なので酔いにくいですが、酔い止め薬を飲んでおいた方が安心です。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
I hope you enjoyed the whale watching.
We look forward to your next visit when you come to Hawaii.
Mahalo!
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただき有難うございました。
クジラウォッチングを楽しんでいただけたでしょうか。
ハワイに来られた際はまたのお越しをお待ちしております。
マハロ!
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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: | 2014/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Timothy Lam
It was a great whale watching tour for family. The crews are friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the time a lot...
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Petals4Zuzu
The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Xis
We had a great time! The food was good and we loved the view of the ocean. When we first arrived they took a family picture of us. It was nice to have a group picture. :) Even though it was windy that day we still saw some whales. It was amazing to see whales!!! It was too bad that it didn't jump high, but it was still exciting to see their backs and tails. The leis and ukulele class were on at the same time. It did go by fast so we didn't get to join both classes. However, we loved making leis with real flowers!! We had a wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Premier Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: YUKA
I only saw one manta in the distance. It just passed by in an instant. The water was cold, like a punishment game. The staff was friendly. I was able to walk from the office to the boat.
マンタは遠くに一匹のみ。
一瞬通り過ぎただけでした。
水は冷たく、罰ゲームのようでした。
スタッフはフレンドリー。
事務所から船までも歩けました。
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip.
Mahalo,
Sea Paradise
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip.
Mahalo,
Sea Paradise
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: masa
On the day of the event, the waves were high and the weather wasn't great, but the staff's strong desire for the participants to see the dolphins really came through. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to see the dolphins up close, even if it was just for a short time. Next time, I would like to join this tour again on a day with better weather.
当日は波も高く天候もすぐれてはなかったけど、スタッフの皆さんの何とかイルカを参加者に見てほしいという気持ちがとても伝わりました。その甲斐あってわずかの時間でしたがイルカをまじかで見ることができました。次回は天候のいい日にもいう一度こちらのツアーでお願いします。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
Reviewed by: KUMIKO
My friend was visiting Oahu for the first time, so I chose this experience thinking we could enjoy various aspects of Hawaiian culture on board. We made leis, danced hula, and played the ukulele. Since it was a weekday, there were no group tours, so we didn't have to wait in long lines for the buffet. Depending on where you sit, it seems you could also see dolphins and whales. It might be worth a visit.
お友達が、オアフ島への訪問が初めてだったので・・船内でハワイの文化を色々体験できると思い選びました。レイを作ったり、フラダンスを踊ったり、ウクレレを弾いたり、平日だった為か団体ツアーが入っておらずバイキングでも長蛇の列を並ぶ必要はありませんでした。座る場所次第でイルカやクジラも見えた様です。行ってみても良いかも。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it with your friends.
We look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただき有難うございました。
お友達とご一緒に楽しんでいただけたようでよかったです。
またの乗船をお待ちしております。
マハロ!
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Jay T.
What a great crew!! Cap is so knowledgable and so chill. Me and my friend had a great time here.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/01 |
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Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. I'm glad to hear you were able to see whales. We look forward to your next voyage in the upcoming season.
Mahalo!
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。
クジラが見れたようでよっかたですね。 次シーズンのご乗船お待ちしております。
マハロ!