Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My husband and I went on a morning cruise on Valentine's day. We were so excited to spot pods of whales we forgot to go downstairs to join in Hawaiian activities. Unfortunately we couldn't come across impressive acts of whales, but we'll keep it next time.
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: ne-ne
As the reviews suggested, I was really able to see a whale a little! However, I only caught a glimpse of the tail a few times, and it wasn't as impressive as the full body or jumping shots you often see in photos. Just being able to see it was lucky, though... Once they surface for a breath, they don't come back up for about ten minutes, so I didn't get to see them frequently. However, there was drink service, and I didn't feel seasick, so I was able to enjoy the cruising experience comfortably! The view of Waikiki from the sea was also great!
口コミの噂どうり本当に鯨を少し見られました!
ただ尾の方を数回確認しましたが良くある写真みたいに全体やジャンプしてる所ではないので迫力にはかけました。
見られただけでもラッキーなのですが・・・
一度息継ぎに浮上すると10分ほどは浮上してこないので頻繁に見ることはありませんでした。
ただドリンクのサービスもあるし船酔いもなかったのでクルージングを気持ちよく楽しめました!
海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです♪
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: mint-blue
I participated on February 11. The weather was cloudy, there were strong winds at sea, and the air conditioning indoors made it quite cold. However, considering the low budget and that breakfast was included, I was satisfied. I was able to see whales multiple times, which was great. It took about 3 hours and 30 minutes from leaving the hotel to returning, so the schedule was easy to manage.
2月11日に参加しました。天候は曇りで、海上は強風、室内は冷房が効いていたので、実は寒かったです(@_@;)
しかしながら、低予算で朝食付きということもあり、満足しました。肝心のクジラを何度も見ることができましたので、良かったです。ホテルを出発して、戻ってくるまで3時間30分程度だったので、スケジュール的にも楽々でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: こば
This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.
はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. There are days when very active whales come close, so please come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨が近づいてくる時もあるので、
またそんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
皆様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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| Posted on: | 2013/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.
However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.
I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.
朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは?と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
It's amazing that you were able to see whales 21 times!
To protect the whales, we cannot approach within 100 yards, but sometimes they come close and put on a spectacular performance.
It truly is lucky when that happens!
We hope you will come back to see such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
21回も鯨を観れたとはすごいですね!
鯨を守る為、100ヤード以内は近づく事は出来ませんが、鯨の方から近づいてきて、豪快なパフォーマンスを見せてくれる事もございます。
そんな時は本当にラッキーですよね!
是非またそんな鯨を観にいらして下さい。
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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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Nina
I went whale watching from Lahaina on Maui with a Japanese guide named Gaito. At first, I thought we might only see them from a distance, but to my surprise, a mother and baby whale came very close, jumping and waving, and we even got to see the whale's tail up close. Saori from Gaito was very kind, which was great. We also received juice and snack vouchers. It was a very enjoyable two hours that flew by.
マウイ島のラハイナから日本語のガイトさんがのる便で鯨をみに行きました。最初は遠くからしか見えないのかな~と思いましたが、なんと、おやこ鯨が大接近、ジャンプに、手をふったり、鯨のシッポも間近でみれました。ガイトのさおりさんもとても親切でよかったです。ジュースとスナック券ももらいました、とても楽しいあっというまの2時間です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."
However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.
初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。
でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: まあちゃん
Since it's my first time visiting Maui in winter, I definitely wanted to go whale watching, but I wasn't confident in my English, so I joined this tour where a Japanese staff member would be on board.
When I arrived at Lahaina Harbor, I was surprised by the crowd of people. It was a bit difficult to find the tour desk, but after checking in and sitting on a bench, Satomi, the staff member, approached us. Since we were the only Japanese people there, she stayed with us the whole time, sharing lots of information about whales, which felt like a great deal.
Of course, we saw plenty of whales; they were splashing their tails everywhere, and three of them swam right alongside the boat, which made for a very satisfying whale watching experience. The pizza place that Satomi recommended was also delicious.
Thank you very much!
初めて冬のマウイに行くので、ホエールウォッチングは絶対行きたいけれど英語に自信がないので、日本人スタッフが一緒に乗船してくれるこのツアーに参加しました。
ラハイナ港に着くと人人人で人の多さにびっくりです。
ツアーデスクを探すのに、少し見つけにくかったのですが、受付が終わってベンチに座っていると、すぐにスタッフのさとみさんが声をかけてくださり、ちょうど私たちだけが日本人ということで、ずっと付いてくださって、鯨の話をいろいろ聞けてお得感満載でした。
もちろん鯨もたくさん見れて、あちこちで鯨が尾びれをバシャバシャしてましたし、3頭が仲良く船のすぐ近くまで並走してくれたり大満足のホエールウォッチングでした。
さとみさんお勧めのピザ屋さんも美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.
大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。
残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales.
If there is another opportunity, please do come and search for whales with us.
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。
お客様に鯨をご観測いただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非鯨を探しにいらしてください。
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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| Posted on: | 2013/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Light
Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: くじら
Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!
初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います!
ファミリー(未就学生1名)で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か?」「船酔いは?」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと!スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト?な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな?出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので!(食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。)デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを!(ちなみに我が家は購入しました)
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Mint
Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.
On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.
おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。
帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales up close.
Please do come back and join us on our cruise again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
鯨を近くで観測していただけて、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また私共のクルーズに遊びにいらしてください。
皆様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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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Tahlia
Such an amazing experience! The staff were really helpful and friendly and knew a lot about the animals we would be seeing. We got to snorkel with a pod of dolphins for about an hour - an hour and a half, which was fantastic and then they took us to another snorkel reef spot where we saw about 5 sea turtles ! Would definitely recommend it !
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was worried about whether I could wake up properly since we had an early morning meeting, but I did my best to meet Dolphin Sensei. It takes about an hour by car, but the staff member, Julie, was so entertaining that we arrived in no time.
Since it's cold this season, we rented wet suits (for a fee) and set off! Along the way, we encountered sea turtles and whales. Several times!!
However, I was feeling down because we couldn't meet Dolphin Sensei. But the staff worked hard to find them, and in the end, we were able to swim with the dolphins. I'm grateful to the staff for their perseverance.
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute!
朝早い時間の集合だったので、ちゃんと起きられるか不安でいたが、
イルカ先生に会うためにがんばりました。
車で1時間くらいのところなのですが、車中ではスタッフのジュリさんのトークがおもしろくて
あっという間に着きます。
この時期は寒いのでウエットスーツを借りて(有料)出港!
途中ウミガメ、クジラに遭遇しました。何回も!!
しかし、肝心のイルカ先生には会えなくて、ブルーになっていました。
が、スタッフの方が一生懸命さがしてくださり、最後イルカと一緒におよぐことができました。
根気強くさがしてくれたスタッフに感謝です。
親子のイルカ、かわいかたなぁ
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Off Waikiki Beach.
Even though we only went out to where we could see the coastline, we were able to see sea turtles swimming.
I've experienced snorkeling in various countries, but this was my first encounter with sea turtles.
It was truly amazing, and my son was thrilled as well.
There are no life jackets available for rent.
They do provide foam sticks that can be used for underwater relaxation therapy.
I recommend that those who are not confident swimmers bring their own floaties or similar items.
Especially during this time of year, the waves are high and swimming can be difficult.
While sailing, if you are at the front of the yacht, you might get splashed with water.
Be careful in winter as it can be cold.
ワイキキビーチ沖。
海岸が見えるくらいまでしか出ていないのにウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
シュノーケリングは色々な国の海で経験していますがウミガメとの遭遇は初めてでした。
もう大感動です。息子も大喜びでした。
ライフベストの貸し出しはありません。
水中リラクゼーションエステ?で使うような発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくれます。
泳ぎに自信のない方はご自分で浮き輪など用意されることをお勧めします。
特に今の時期は波も高く泳ぎにくいので。
セーリング中はヨットの前方に居ると水をかぶってしまいます。
冬は寒いので要注意です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!
いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、2~3度 鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、 料金もリーズナブルで、 沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も 素敵でした。
一度は ぜひ おすすめコースです!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The ship we boarded wasn't very large and was quite maneuverable, which I thought was very good. However, as I expected, we could only see the whales from a distance, which was a bit disappointing.
乗船した船はあまり大きくなく小回りも利きましたので非常に良かったと思います。しかし、予想はしてましたが、遠くでしかクジラが見えす、少し残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
While there weren't any instances of whales breaching, I was able to recognize whales three times, which was enjoyable. Additionally, shortly after departing, a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, adding to the excitement. It seems to be a time when there are many young whales with their mothers.
さすがにクジラが飛び上がるところはありませんが、クジラだと認識できる機会が3回もあり、楽しめました。
また、出港早々にイルカの群れが並走してくれて盛り上げてくれました。
子供のクジラを連れている時期が頻度が高そうです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: まいぷる
The weather was perfect, and I got to see a lot of wild dolphins, which was incredibly fun.
The snorkeling was in quite rough waters, but I was satisfied because I saw many fish.
Lunch was also very delicious.
天気も最高で、野生のイルカもたくさん見れて、最高に楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングはかなり波が荒いところでした。でも、魚がたくさん見れて満足です。
ランチもとっても美味しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: ミランダ
This was my first time on Maui, and I signed up for the most popular tour. However, it exceeded my expectations! I was able to see many whales and swim with sea turtles, which was a wonderful experience.
There were really very few Japanese people on Maui, and I was worried because the guide who picked us up couldn't speak Japanese, but I was relieved that a Japanese staff member accompanied us and provided thorough explanations. I would love to participate again when I visit Maui next time. I experienced a bit of seasickness this time, so I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication before joining.
今回、初めてのマウイ島でとりあえず、一番人気のこのコースに申し込みました。
ですが、予想以上によかったです! クジラは沢山みれるわ海亀と一緒におよげたし、すばらしい体験ができました。
マウイ島では日本人が本当に少なく迎えにたガイドさんも日本語が出来ない方だったので心配でしたが、ちゃんと日本人スタッフが付き添ってくださり、丁寧な説明もしてくれたのでたすかりました! またマウイ島にいったら参加したいです
私は今回、少し船酔いをしてしまったので、乗り物に弱い肩は是非酔い止め薬を飲んで参加されることをオススメします
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This is my second time at Dolphin University 🎶
I was able to see many dolphins up close again, which was really great! The staff are all very fun people and they kindly teach you a lot of things! If you want to do something other than shopping in Hawaii, I definitely recommend it!\(^o^)/
2回目のイルカ大学です♫
前回よりも近くでまた沢山のイルカが見れたので
すごくよかったです(^^) スタッフの方はとても楽しい人ばっかりで、
また丁寧に色々教えてくれます!
ハワイで買い物以外に何かしたいなら絶対に
オススメです\(^o^)/
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a whale watching experience blessed by good weather, but I only saw a baby whale spouting in the distance at first, and after that, I couldn't see anything else. Well, it's a living creature, so there's nothing we can do about it.
However, the staff with the Japanese guide were wonderful, and it’s not often you get to enjoy the view of the horizon from the boat, as well as Waikiki and Diamond Head, so I had a great time!
Since it's a trip abroad, it might also be nice to hear local recommendations from the Japanese guide.
天候にも恵まれたホエールウォッチングでしたが、
最初に子どもクジラの潮吹きが遠くに見えたっきり、それ以降は見る事ができませんでした。まぁ、生き物なので仕方ないですね。
しかしながら、日本語ガイドのスタッフの対応も素晴らしく、また船上から水平線を眺めたり、ワイキキ&ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺める事が出来る機械はなかなかないので、十分楽しめました!
せっかくの海外ですので、日本語ガイドから現地のおすすめ情報を聞いたりするのも良いかもしれませんよ。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you could only see a whale from a distance, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view from the ship.
All of our staff is 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。
鯨は遠くに少し見えただけだったのは大変残念に思いますが、船からの景色をお楽しみいただけた事はこちらも嬉しく思います。
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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.
イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Whale Watching was fun. The only problem was that we could not hear what was being said over the speakers. Too noisey.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: KOMO
I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.
P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).
絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ!!とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした!
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。
P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう(^^)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Sumbarine was fantastic something you cant do in many places in the world i really enjoyed it!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated while feeling scared because I can't swim, but since I wore a life jacket, I was able to float and had a lot of fun! The staff were cheerful, which lifted my spirits, and I had a wonderful day being healed by the cute dolphins.
泳げないので怖がりながら参加しましたが、ライフジャケット着用だったのでプカプカうけるし楽しく参加できました!
スタッフさんが明るくて気分も上がり、カワイイイルカに癒されたイイ1日になりました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Mezzo piano
I participated in a whale watching tour in late January with my sixth-grade son. We traveled all the way to Maui to show him whales, which are hard to see in Japan, in person.
The boat was large enough to accommodate over 100 people, but there were only a few passengers that day, with four Japanese and a few foreigners on the first floor, allowing for a comfortable seating arrangement. A Japanese guide was also on board, providing detailed explanations.
Before boarding, I was filled with anxiety about whether we would actually see any whales, but shortly after setting sail, we spotted whale spouts in various directions. The captain steered the boat toward them, and we quickly arrived near the whales.
After that, we could see whales all around us without even having to search, and I was able to capture their trademark cute tails on camera. It seems that around February to early March, about 4,000 whales come close to Maui.
Of course, my son was also thrilled with the impressive whales. The two-hour boat ride passed by much quicker than I expected, and I didn’t even have time to feel seasick.
During the cruise, we received a ticket that could be exchanged for either two drinks or a drink and a dessert or snack. I think the cost performance is excellent.
I highly recommend whale watching in Maui during the winter!
一月下旬にホエールウォッチングに参加させていただきました。小6の息子との二人旅。日本では なかなか見ることのできないクジラを生で見せてあげたくて マウイ島まで渡りました。
100人以上乗れる大きな船でしたが、その日は乗客も少なめで一階には日本人が4人と外国人が数人で椅子もゆったり。船には 日本人のガイドの方も一緒に乗っていただいたので
詳しい説明も聞けました。
乗るまでは、本当にクジラが見えるかどうか不安がいっぱいでしたが、出航して間もなくクジラの潮が沖のあちこちに見えました。 船長さんが その方向に舟を走らせます。
あっという間に クジラの近くに到着。
そのあとは、探さなくても 四方八方にクジラが見えてトレードマークのかわいい尻尾も ちゃんとカメラに収めることができました。
大体二月から三月の頭くらいは 約4000頭のクジラがマウイ島の近くにやってくるそうです。
もちろん息子も 迫力満点のクジラに大満足。
二時間の船は 思ったよりあっという間に過ぎてしまい、船酔いする間もありませんでした。
クルージング中に ドリンク二杯か ドリンクとスイーツ、スナックのいづれかと交換できるチケットももらえます。
コストパフォーマンスは 最高だと思います。
冬のマウイ島でのホエールウォッチング、お勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: みずいろ
It was great to be able to participate casually in something like diving, which I don't get to do often. The staff, who spoke fluent Japanese, were kind and said various interesting things to keep us entertained. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles. I expected the water to be a bit clearer. We had to share one window for viewing, and since the seats were cramped, it felt a bit awkward to be looking with a stranger.
海に潜るなんてなかなかないことなので、気楽に参加できて良かったです。
日本語ペラペラのスタッフさんたちが親切で、面白いことを色々言って、楽しませてくれました。
ウミガメには出会えませんでした。
もう少し海の中が澄んでいると思っていました。
ひとつの窓をふたりで覗くのですが、座席を詰められて、知らないおじさんと一緒に見ることになり、ちょっと気まずかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales.
All of our staff look 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。
鯨を観測いただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまた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