Reviewed by: HIROAKI
I was able to see parts of the whale multiple times, but I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the whole body. However, I guess that's just up to the whale's mood. On the ship, I enjoyed hula lessons and making leis until we reached the shore!
くじらのパーツパーツは何回も見れたけれど、体全体がみれなかったのが少し残念。でも、こればかりはくじらの機嫌次第なのでしょうがいない。
船内では、フラレッスンやレイ作りを岸に着くまで楽しめました♪
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Tarito
I participated because it was close to my hotel, departing from Kaanapali Beach. February is said to be a great time for whale watching, and I was able to see many whales up close. Visibility gets poor in the afternoon, so morning is recommended!
カアナパリビーチからの出発で自分の泊まっているホテルから近かったので、参加しました。ちょうど2月はホエールウォッチングに良い時期らしく、とにかくたくさんのクジラを間近で見ることができました。昼は視界が悪くなるので、朝がオススメです!
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| Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発プラン(2017年12月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was early in the morning, but I'm glad I woke up early! Every time I come to Hawaii, I go whale watching, and I was very satisfied this time as well. I want to participate again next time!
朝早かったのですが、早起きしてよかったです!
ハワイに来るたびにくじらを見に行っていますが、今回もとても満足しました。
次回も参加したいです!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to have been able to provide a cruise that satisfied our customers. 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頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お客様に満足いただけるクルーズをご提供できました様で大変嬉しく思います。
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
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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: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: SHO
This is my second time participating, and it met my expectations. Taking photos is difficult without a high magnification telephoto lens, so I was moved by the photos taken by the accompanying photographer. The Japanese guide was also skilled and it was great.
二度目の参加ですが期待通り。写真撮影は相当な倍率の望遠が無いと難しいので同乗したカメラマンの写真を見て感動。日本語ガイドも上手で良かったです。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Kodomo Sencyo
I was able to cruise for a very long time.
I did whale watching, snorkeling, and sailing for lunch—all of it.
I think being out at sea longer than any other boat in the harbor shows the quality of service.
I will definitely use this again when I come to Maui.
とても長い時間をクルージング出来ました。
ホエールウォッチング、シュノーケリング、ランチにセーリング全て出来ました。
港のどの船よりも長い時間海に居れたのが、サービスの良さを表していると思います。
また、マウイ島に来た時は絶対利用します
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2014年12月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Roterts
We had a wonderful time, but wish we had remembered sunscreen. Staff was very laid back but informative. We saw quite a few whales. Would definitely go again!
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Jayson Taylor
My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing a whale tour.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: さやか
It was a calm and sunny day, with little movement on the water. Shortly after departure, within just five minutes, we encountered a mother and baby whale, and they swam alongside us for two hours. It seems that the law prohibits getting closer than 100 meters, so I couldn't take the photos I wanted with my iPhone lens. I recommend bringing a professional camera if you have one. If you have binoculars, you'll be able to see them in even more impressive detail.
穏やかに晴れた日で、揺れも少なかったです。
出港後、5分もしないうちに鯨の親子と遭遇、以降並走するように2時間ずっと一緒でした。
法律で100m以内に近づいていけないそうで、iPhoneのレンズでは思うような写真は撮れませんでしたので、本格的なカメラをお持ちの方は持参されることをお勧めします。
双眼鏡があればさらに迫力のある姿を見ることができると思います。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII BOUND
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE - TOO FUN AND COMFORTABLE A GREAT WAY TO SEE EVERYTHING WITHOUT GETTING WET!
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| Packages: | Standard (No Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/25 |
Reviewed by: JUSTIN AND LINDSAY
THIS WAS ONE OF MANY TOURS WE BOOKED WITH YOU THRU OUR TRAVEL AGENT AND WE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH IT. FROM START TO FINISH EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY!
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| Packages: | Evening Manta Snorkeling Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/14 |
Reviewed by: JUSTIN AND LINDSAY
THIS WAS ONE OF MANY TOURS WE BOOKED WITH YOU THRU OUR TRAVEL AGENT AND WE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH IT. FROM START TO FINISH EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel to Coral Gardens |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/17 |
Reviewed by: 坊さん
There were no Japanese staff, and I felt a bit of a sense of alienation or that I was falling behind because I couldn't catch some of the words. I'm relieved that I was able to see the whales. The boat might be a bit tough for those who are not strong.
日本語スタッフもいないしちょっと言葉が聞き取れずなにか疎外感というか遅れてる感がありました。クジラには会えてほっとしています。船は弱い人にはちょっと厳しいですかね。。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. Regarding the comments about the Japanese-speaking staff, we will translate your feedback into English and forward it to the responsible manager to help improve future cruises.
It was great that you were able to encounter whales.
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。日本語スタッフの件に付きましては、頂きましたコメントを英語訳の上、担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせていただきます。
鯨には出会う事が出来て、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
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: yasuo
Thank you for allowing me to participate in the tour this time. I was glad to be able to see manta rays up close.
Since it was a meet-up tour, I drove to the meeting point. I checked the GPS and the directions to the meeting place, so I didn't get lost. However, when I arrived at the meeting spot, no one was there at the scheduled time, which made me worried. But I was relieved to see the shuttle staff and the guide in the distance, and when I approached, I realized it was our tour. I would have preferred if someone had been at the meeting point.
After receiving the tour explanation, we boarded the boat to the manta ray location. The sea was quite rough during our trip, so the boat rocked a lot. As mentioned in the tour details, it's essential for women to take motion sickness medication. Out of the five women who participated this time, three experienced seasickness.
Once we arrived at the manta spot, we actually entered the water. We spent about an hour observing manta rays, so it gets quite cold in the water. I recommend wearing a wetsuit.
As it gradually got darker, multiple manta rays began to gather and came close to us. Seeing the manta rays up close was quite impressive and moving. Schools of fish also swam nearby, which was enjoyable.
For some people, the cold and seasickness might be challenging, but there's no doubt that you'll have an incredible experience, so I definitely encourage you to participate!
このたびはツアーに参加させてもらいありがとうございました。手の届くところにマンタを観ることができてよかったです。
現地集合ということで、レンタカーで集合場所まで。カーナビ+集合場所までの説明を確認していたので迷うことはなかったです。ただ、定刻になっても集合場所には誰もおらず、心配していましたが、送迎組の方々とガイドさんが遠くの方にいたので近寄るとこちらのツアーだったことがわかりほっとしました。できたら集合場所には誰かいてほしかったです。
ツアーの説明をうけた後で船の乗り込みマンタの場所へ。私たちのときは海が荒れていたので船が結構揺れました。ツアーの詳細に書いてありますが、女性の方は酔い止めは必須です。今回参加した女性5名中3名が船酔いになっていました。
マンタスポットに到着して、実際に海へ。1時間くらいは海の中でマンタを観察することになるので、かなり身体が冷えます。なのでウェットスーツは着た方がいいともいました。
徐々に暗くなるとマンタが複数集まりはじめ、私たちのそばに寄ってきます。近くで観るマンタはかなりの迫力で感動しました。群れで泳いでいる魚も近くをすり抜けていくので楽しいです。
人によっては寒さと船酔いが大変かもしれませんが、感動する体験を味わえることは間違いないのでぜひ参加してみてください!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: しんしん
The whales didn't come as close as I had expected, but I was able to see many of them. We were blessed with good weather, and the feeling of cutting through the calm sea was incredibly refreshing. The view of the mountains from the sea was also fantastic. The staff did not speak Japanese, and about 80% of the participants were foreigners, so a basic understanding of English is necessary to comprehend the situation. Additionally, there was a notification about meeting in the lobby for pickup, but we actually gathered at the car drop-off area just outside the hotel entrance, so be careful about that.
クジラは、思っていたより近くに現れなかったけれど、数はたくさん見ることができました。天候に恵まれて、穏やかな海の上を風をきって進む感じがなんともいえなく爽快でした。海から見える山の景色も最高です。スタッフは日本語を話せず、参加者も8割は外国の方なので、状況を理解する程度の英語力は必要です。またピックアップの際、ロビーという連絡がありましたが実際にはホテルのエントランスを出てすぐの車寄せのところで乗り合わせていたので、注意が必要です。
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| Packages: | 朝食付きプラン[Aベイ出航] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/03 |
Reviewed by: yossy
I went to Hawaii for the first time on my honeymoon. I wanted to do something that felt Hawaiian, so I chose this tour. The tour guide (being a dolphin enthusiast, he humorously called himself the class representative) was very friendly and had a great vibe, making the bus ride to our destination a lot of fun. Fortunately, the weather was clear, and we had great visibility. First, we encountered whales on the boat and were able to see them spouting water several times. We also spotted sea turtles popping their heads up to the surface. When we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins, we all jumped in at once. It was my first time snorkeling in deep water, and I was surprised by how big the waves were. However, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming just below me! We were able to see them in relatively shallow water, and they were huge, which was so moving. To top it off, we even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing! This seemed to be quite a rare sighting, so we were lucky.
We then changed locations to see sea turtles and schools of fish. We were able to swim close to about four sea turtles together. When we fed the fish some cheese, they quickly gathered around us, which was adorable. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to touch any fish.
Being in the ocean was quite challenging, but I got to see so many amazing things, and we were even guided to a power spot, making it a truly wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour!
新婚旅行で初めてハワイに行きました。何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思ってこのツアーを選びました。ツアーの添乗員さん(イルカ中学なだけに肩書きは学級委員さん)はとっても気さくなノリの良い方で、行きのバスからとても楽しい時間でした。運よく晴れて視界も良好、まずはボート上でクジラと遭遇して潮吹きを数回みれました。ウミガメもちょくちょく顔を水面に出して来たのをみれました。イルカの背びれが水面に見えたのを確認してみんなで一斉に飛び込みました。深い海の中でシュノーケリングしたのは初めてでしたが、波がかなり大きくてびっくりしました。ですがイルカがすぐに下にいて興奮!しかも結構海の浅い所でみれたのでめちゃ大きくて感動しました。しかもおっぱいを飲みながら泳ぐ赤ちゃんイルカまで!!!これはかなり珍しいことだったようでラッキーでした。場所を変えて、ウミガメと魚の群れを見に行きました。ウミガメは4匹くらい一緒になっているところを近くで泳げました。魚にはチーズをやるとどんどん寄って来て可愛かったです。残念ながら私は魚を触れませんでした。
すごく海の中にいるのは大変でしたが、こんなにいろいろ見れて、しかもパワースポットまで案内してもらえてすごくいい体験をさせて頂きました。ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: ちっち
The pickup was at the hotel at 9:55 AM. We arrived at the port by 10:30 AM, but after being dropped off at the port, there was no explanation, and the car disappeared. I tried to find the Bodyglobe boat but couldn't locate it. When I asked people around, they said the check-in was at 12:30 PM.
The gap between the pickup time and the check-in time was too wide, which was a problem. As for the whales, I was able to see them, but only a small tail far away... (>_<) It was disappointing, but I did get to see a pod of dolphins on the way back, and we were able to stay on the boat for nearly three hours. While it lacked excitement, it was lucky to see both the whales and the dolphins! The fruit was delicious too!
ピックアップが、ホテルに09時55分でした。港には10時半にはつきましたが、港に降ろされて何も説明なく、車はいなくなってしまい、bodyglobeの船を探したが、見つかりません。周りの人に聞いてみると、12時半チェックインとのこと。
ピックアップ時間と、チェックイン時間に差があり過ぎて困ります。
肝心のクジラは、きちんと見ることが出来ましたが、とても遠くに小さなしっぽだけ…(>_<)残念でしたが、イルカの群れが帰り際に見れたことと、三時間近く船に乗ることが出来ました。迫力は足りなかったけど、クジラとイルカの群れが見れたのはlucky!でした。果物も美味しかった!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/07 |
Reviewed by: sawa
I participated with my 2-year-old and 6-year-old. There were very few changing rooms, and there was only one restroom next door, so waiting in line was quite difficult. I wish there had been a little more time to interact with the dolphins. The other shows were also interesting.
子供2歳と6歳で参加しました。更衣室が数少なく、トイレは隣に1つしかなかったので、順番待ちが大変でした。
イルカと触れ合う時間、もう少しあってもよかったかな。
ほかのショーも面白かったです。
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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 |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Judy M
What an experience to be so close to these huge, beautiful creatures. The guides were friendly and a wealth of information. I learned so much that I was the expert when I returned to the cruise ship we were on and was able to share some impressive information about the hump back whales behaviors. Not to be missed if you are visiting during the winter.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [9:45 AM] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Sandy
Had a great time with friends, the crew was great. Wonderful day!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snack Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/15 |
Reviewed by: momochan
I wish can see more whales..Also I know,Breakfast.is cheap fee but hope change manufacturer items. No need sausages. Too greecy . Need more light manu.. pancake or some
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| Packages: | Early Bird Whale Watch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
Reviewed by: saito
It was a cold, rainy day in late January. I participated without receiving the cancellation notice I was expecting. Even under the gloomy rain clouds, the visibility was high, and I think the scenery would have been breathtaking if it had been sunny.
After moving to a different location, the sun began to peek through, and I enjoyed swimming in the area where the sea turtles were. Both places had clear water, but it was a pity that there were few tropical fish.
1月下旬の寒い雨降りの日でした。期待した中止連絡はなく、参加しました。どんより雨雲の下でも透明度は高く、晴れていれば感動する景色だったと思います。
場所を移動後は徐々に晴れ間も見えてきて、ウミガメのいる場所での遊泳を堪能しました。
どちらも透明な海でしたが、熱帯魚が少ないことは残念でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/27 |
Reviewed by: yoko
This was my second time in Hawaii. The first time, I only did the typical sightseeing around Waikiki and shopping malls, so this time I really wanted to get on a boat and go out to sea. I applied for this tour that was looking for monitors and participated with a friend. There were no issues during the pickup, and on the way to the location, we listened to the tour guide's stories, and since it was early in the morning, we took a nap for the remaining time. On the bus, we were lucky enough to spot a whale! Once we arrived, it was cold, so we put on wetsuits. At that time, all participants paid an additional fee of $10 for the option. After heading out, we had a hard time encountering dolphins, but perhaps due to the season, we spotted several whales! Next, we went snorkeling and encountered a green sea turtle. It was so moving to swim together! After that, we looked for dolphins again but couldn't find any. However, I was very satisfied.
ハワイは二度目でした。一度目はワイキキ周辺やショッピングモールなどの定番観光で終わっていたため、今回はぜひ船に乗り海へ出たいと考えていました。そこで、モニター募集のあったこちらのツアーに応募し、参加させていただきました。友人と二人での参加です。ピックアップの際も問題なく、現地に着くまではツアーガイドの方のお話を聞き、残り時間は早朝だったため仮眠となりました。行きのバスの車中で、ラッキーな事にクジラを目撃することが出来ました!現地についてからは、寒さを感じるためウェットスーツを着用しました。その際、参加者皆さんがオプションで10ドルの追加料金を支払いました。沖に出てからは、イルカになかなか出会えず、しかしながら時期であったためか、クジラを何頭も目撃しました!次にスノーケリングをし、アオウミガメに遭遇しました。一緒に泳ぐ事が出来てとても感動しました!その後もう一度イルカを探しましたが見つからず。けれどもとても満足できました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: yopiko
My husband and our 10-year-old child participated, while my daughter and I observed. I had the impression that the price was high, but since there were programs where you might not encounter dolphins, we decided on this program where we could definitely interact with them. There was an activity where the dolphins pushed the soles of our feet to help us stand. Both my husband and son were able to stand very well, and my son seemed extremely satisfied. It appeared to be quite difficult, as others participating in the program were not successful. For my dolphin-loving son, it turned out to be a fun and unforgettable experience.
夫と10才の子供が参加して、私と娘は見学でした。
料金が高いという印象はありますが、海に出るプログラムだとイルカにあえない事もあるようだったので、
確実にイルカとふれあえるこのプログラムに決めました。
2頭のイルカに足の裏を押してもらって、立つというのがありました。
夫も息子もとてもうまく立てていて、息子も大満足のようでした。
結構難しいようで、プログラムに参加していた他の方達は成功してませんでした。
イルカ好きの息子には楽しくて忘れられない経験になったようです。
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| Packages: | 2頭のイルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・ロイヤルスイム |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Seeing dolphins up close like this was a first for me, and it's a memory that stands out from my trip to Hawaii. I participated with a friend, and there were others who came with friends, couples, and even some solo travelers. On the way to the ocean, it was raining, and I wasn't sure how things would turn out, but by the time we boarded the boat, the weather cleared up, and we were able to swim in the ocean under a blue sky. It was a bit chilly, so I wore a wetsuit, and I was glad I borrowed one.
After the boat set out, we heard there were dolphins, so we jumped into the water. When I looked down at the signal from the instructor, I was truly moved to see so many dolphins. I could even hear their sounds and saw baby dolphins as well. According to the instructor, there were more dolphins than usual in the past few days, and they were swimming close by, so I think it was a really good day for this experience. After that, we moved the boat a bit more and were able to see sea turtles too.
I was worried about seasickness, but none of the participants got sick. The instructor was also really entertaining. Thank you very much. I think this is a wonderful activity that offers a fantastic experience.
イルカをこんなにも身近に見たのは初めてで、ハワイ旅行の中でもとても印象に残る思い出です。
私は友人と2人で参加しました。他の方は友人同士やカップル、お一人で参加されている方もいました。当日、海に向かっているときは雨が降っており、どうなるのかわからないという感じでしたが、いざ船に乗るときは天気が回復し、青空の中海で泳ぐことができました。少し肌寒かったのでウェットスーツを着用しましたが、借りて良かったと思いました。
船が出て少しすると、イルカがいるということで、海に入り、先生の合図で下を見るとイルカがたくさんいて本当に感動しました。イルカの声を聞くこともでき、赤ちゃんイルカも見ることができました。先生いわく、ここ数日で一番イルカたちがたくさんいて、近くを泳いでいるということで、とても良い条件の日だったのだと思います。その後は、また船で少し移動しウミガメも見ることができました。
船酔いが心配でしたが、参加者の誰も船酔いになりませんでした。また、先生が本当に面白い方でした。ありがとうございました。素敵な体験ができるアクティビティだと思います。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/29 |
Reviewed by: 旅ねこ
We went on a cruise on a large ship from the morning. The scenery was absolutely amazing! The special feeling of being able to view the cityscape of Honolulu from the sea and the impressive sight of Diamond Head was fantastic. The ship was big, so I didn't get seasick at all. It had about three floors, and at first, everyone was seated, but once the ship started moving, we could move around freely. Everyone was out on the deck taking lots of photos.
The only disappointment was that we didn't see any whales... The captain and the crew were really persistent in searching with binoculars, but sometimes they just aren't around, even in winter. Since it's all about nature, there's nothing we can do. If you don't see any whales, you can apply for a free ticket to go on another cruise next time. I didn't take it due to my limited stay.
By the way, I opted for a plan that included breakfast, but it was just regular food. When asked if it was delicious... well, it was okay, I guess... However, since we had an early morning gathering, I decided to include it.
Anyway, I felt fully satisfied just thinking about going on a morning cruise!
大きな船に乗って朝からクルージング。とにかく景色が最高でした!海からホノルルの街並みを眺められる特別感、ダイアモンドヘッドを横切る迫力、とてもよかったです。船も大きいので、まず酔いません。3階くらいまであり、最初はみなさん席についていますが、ある程度船が動き出してしまえば、自由に移動。みなさん甲板に出て写真バチバチでした。
残念だったのは、クジラが見られなかったこと・・・。船長さん?や、船員さん達も双眼鏡でかなり粘ってさがしてくれましたが・・・。冬でも見られない時があるのですね。自然が相手のお話なので、しかたありません。見られなかった場合は、また次回クルージングできる無料券を申し込めば貰えます。私は滞在日数の関係上、もらいませんでした。
ちなみに朝食を付けたプランにしたのですが、まぁ普通のごはんです。おいしいか・・・と言われると、う~ん、そこまでか・・も・・・。ただ早朝の集合でしたので、つけました。
ともあれ、朝、クルージングに行ってきた!と思えば、充分満足です。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. Even with good weather, there are times when whales cannot be seen. If you have the opportunity to board again next time, I hope you will be able to see whales.
Mahalo!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号に乗船いただき、有難うございました。天候が良くてもクジラが見えない時もあります。次回乗船していただくことがありましたら、その際はクジラが見れる事を願っております。
マハロ!
MARI
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Shinji & Mieko
We participated as a retired couple. Our second trip to the Big Island had whale watching as our main goal. Although we hadn't planned on snorkeling this time, the manta ray swimming tour we saw on the website caught our attention, so we joined without much expectation. My wife was particularly anxious about snorkeling in the night sea, but by the time we returned to the hotel, she was still buzzing with excitement.
First, we were moved by the sunset from the boat at departure. We encountered a mother whale and her calf, and I was especially touched to see the mother teaching the calf how to swim. Suddenly, the mother whale breached right in front of us, and we felt incredibly lucky. The day before, we had joined a whale watching tour where we saw many whales, but we didn't witness any breaching, so this felt like a true stroke of luck.
I was already satisfied with that alone, but the highlight of the tour, meeting the manta rays, completely overshadowed the emotions from the sunset and the whales. The excitement and amazement were beyond imagination. Several manta rays over three meters long swam gracefully beneath us, and one even circled right in front of my wife as if to touch her. I will never forget that moment. My wife, who had initially been hesitant to join because she loves animals, was also thrilled and extremely satisfied. She even recommended the night manta ray swimming tour to a young couple we met the next day, saying, "It's the best!"
Even though it was snorkeling, we floated safely on large boogie boards with lights and bars, so it was very safe and not tiring at all. After returning home, my wife found videos on YouTube and is excited all over again. To all the staff, I will never forget this excitement and emotion for the rest of my life. Thank you very much. Lastly, while I did take photos of the sunset and the whales, it's a shame I didn't get any pictures of the manta rays.
退職した老夫婦で参加。二度目のハワイ島は、ホエールウォッチングが最大の目的でした。今回はシュノーケリングを予定していなかったので、WEBページで見たマンタと泳ぐツアーが目を引いたものの、あまり期待せずに参加しました。特に妻は、夜の海でのシュノーケリングが不安なようでしたが、ホテルに戻るときは興奮が覚めない様子でした。まず、出発時の船上からの夕陽に感動。クジラ親子にも出会い、特に親クジラが子クジラに泳ぎを教えている姿に感動。突然、親クジラが目の前でブリーチングをし、本当にラッキーでした。前日に参加したホエールウォッチングツアーでは、多くのクジラと出会えたがブリーチングは見られなかったので、本当に幸運でした。もうそれだけで充分満足していたが、本ツアーの目的であるマンタとの出会いでは、夕陽・クジラの感動が吹き飛んでしまう、それはそれは想像を絶する感動と興奮が押し寄せてきました。3mを超えるマンタが何匹も、眼下で悠然と泳ぎ、目の前で妻に触れるかのように大きく旋回していく姿は、一生忘れません。動物が大好き、しかし気が進まずに参加したはずの妻も大興奮、大満足の様子でした。妻は、次日にご一緒した若いカップルに「夜のマンタと泳ぐツアーは最高よ」とすすめていました。シュノーケリングといっても、ライト付き・バーの付いた大きなビート板を数名でにぎり浮かんでいるので、とっても安全、疲れませんでした。帰国して妻は、今、You Tubeで画像を見つけ、また興奮しています。スタッフの皆様、この感動と興奮は生涯忘れません。ありがとうございました。 最後に、夕陽とクジラの写真は撮ったのですが、マンタの写真がないのが残念でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the day of the trip, it was raining and the sea was rough. My younger child quickly got seasick and slept inside the boat the whole time. However, quite a few other people also got seasick. During the two-hour trip, we only saw whales for about 10 minutes, but we were able to see them up close several times, which was nice. The best part was when my older child was looking at the sea from the deck on the opposite side of the boat and said they were happy to have seen dolphins.
I think it would have been fine without the meal. I felt that dining on the boat is not something I would want to do for a while.
当日は雨で海は荒れていました。下の子はすぐに船酔いになりずっと船内で寝ていました。ただ、他の人達も結構の数の人が船酔いになっていました。2時間のうちでクジラを見れたのは10分程度でしたが、近くで何回も見れたのでよかったです。一番よかったのは、上の子がクジラと反対側のデッキで海を眺めていたらイルカを見れたと言って喜んでいたことです。
なお食事は無くてもよかったと思うレベルです。船上での食事は当分いいと思いました。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. I hope this cruise has become a wonderful memory of your stay in Hawaii. If you have the opportunity to board again next time, I wish for good weather.
MAHALO!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきまことに有難うございました。今回のクルーズがハワイでの滞在の良い思い出になっていると幸いです。次回ご乗船していただくことがありましたら、その際は天候が良いことを願っております。
MAHALO!
MARI
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: けろけろ
During my three-night stay, the weather was unstable, but on the morning of January 31, it was sunny, and I was able to see mother and baby whales jumping relatively close by. The staff member, who was a white person fluent in Japanese, provided a detailed explanation, and the atmosphere was very friendly, making it an enjoyable experience.
今回3泊で天気が不安定でしたが、1月31日午前中は晴れた天気で
親子鯨のジャンプを比較的近くで見ることができました。
日本語の上手な、白人のスタッフさんも丁寧に解説してくれて
とてもフレンドリーな雰囲気で楽しめました。
Despite the unstable weather, we are very pleased that you were able to see whales and enjoy the cruising experience. We look forward to having you join us again on the Star of Honolulu!
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department.
不安定な天気の上、鯨を見れることができ、そしてクルージングをお楽しみいただいて、大変嬉しく思っています。
また是非スターオブホノルルをご参加出来る様お楽しみにしています!
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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
Reviewed by: kiiro
The tour was really great. Since I have a diving license, I thought snorkeling might be a bit lacking, but it was actually wonderful.
First, we moved on a small boat. We arrived at the point in about 15 minutes and enjoyed the sunset while waiting for it to get dark. The sunset was incredibly beautiful.
Other diving and snorkeling boats gathered, and the manta ray snorkeling began. Even though it was called snorkeling, we all held a large board (with lights underneath), and the guide pulled the board to the point. It didn't require much physical effort, and we were able to snorkel easily.
As soon as we entered the water, two large manta rays came very close to us. Below, divers were shining their lights while watching the manta rays. From above, our lights illuminated the water, creating a magical atmosphere. During the snorkeling time, we were able to see manta rays the whole time, and they came so close that it was astonishing. We could see inside the manta's mouth and gills remarkably well. I think there were more than ten of them.
The tour itself was really good, but as others have mentioned, the meeting place for the tour was difficult to find. I confirmed by phone and received further explanations, but it was still unclear. This time, the staff were foreigners, and I couldn't tell who the person in charge was, so I had to search after arriving at the meeting place. It was a bit disappointing to feel anxious before snorkeling.
ツアーは大変良かったです。ダイビングライセンスも持っているため、シュノーケリングでは、少し物足りないかなと思っていましたが、すごくよかったです。
まず、ちいさい船で移動しました。15分ほどでポイントに到着し、サンセットを楽しみながら、暗くなるのを待ちした。すごくきれいな夕日が楽しめました。
ほかのダイビングや、シュノーケリングの船も集まり、マンタシュノーケリングが始まりました。シュノーケリングといっても、大きなボード(下にライトがついている)をグループ全員で持ち、そのボードをガイドさんがポイントに引っ張って行ってくれるものでした。特に体力は使わず、シュノーケリングできました。
エントリーしてすぐ、大きい2匹のマンタがすぐ近くに来てくれました。海の下のほうでは、ダイバーさんがライトを照らしながら、マンタを見ていました。上からは、自分たちのライトが光り、幻想的な空間でした。シュノーケリング時間中、ずっとマンタが見れ、あまりにも近くに来てくれた為、びっくりするほどでした。マンタの口の中、エラ等、驚くほど、よく見れました。10匹以上はいたと思います。
ツアーは自体は大変良かったのですが、ほかの方も書かれてるように、ツアー集合場所はわかりにくいです。電話で確認し、再度説明を受けたのですが、わかりにくかったです。今回は、スタッフさんも外人さんで、どの人が担当者かわからず、集合場所についてからも探しました。シュノーケリングの前にひやひやしてしまったことが少し残念です。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/20 |
Reviewed by: hiroki
It was very moving!!!
First, on the way to Manta Bay by boat, we encountered a pod of whales and dolphins while watching the sunset!
I think it was because this is the time of year when dolphins are often seen, but I was already quite excited before even seeing the mantas☆
We were able to see the mantas up close! During about 40 minutes in the water, I think I saw them around 20 times. (I can't say how many different mantas there were since I might have seen the same ones multiple times.)
You can rent a wetsuit for an extra $10, but the sea after sunset in January was definitely cold, so it's best to rent one.
The explanations from the Japanese guide were easy to understand, and it was a fun tour.
On the way back, we were able to see a mother and baby whale illuminated by the full moon, which was very mystical♪
とても感動〜!!!
まず、船に乗ってマンタベイに行く途中で、サンセットを見ながらクジラ&イルカの群れに遭遇!
イルカがよく見れるこの時期だったからだと思いますが、マンタを見るまえからかなりテンションがあがりました☆
マンタもとても近くで見ることができました!40分程度の入水で、20回くらい見たと思います。(同じマンタを何度も見たのかもしれないので、何匹とは言えません)
プラス10ドルでウエットスーツを借りることができるのですが、さすがに1月のサンセット後の海はつめたかったので、絶対借りた方がいいです。
日本語のガイドさんの説明も分かりやすく、楽しいツアーでした。
帰りの船でも、満月に照らされたクジラの親子を見ることができて、とても神秘的でした♪
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/現地集合プラン(1) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/15 |
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Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We are relieved to hear that you enjoyed the cruise. We hope that next time you will be able to see the whales clearly!
MAHALO!
MARI
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。
クルーズを楽しんでいただけたようでクルー一同安心しております。
次の機会にははっきりクジラが見えるように願っております!
MAHALO!
MARI