Reviewed by: Deborah Cureton
The crew did a wonderful job with our excursion. We enjoyed the beautiful sunset. We learned a great deal about the whales that we saw. And the underwater microphone!
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| Packages: | BYOB Sunset Waikiki Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Fun in the sun! The west side was an awesome escape from Waikiki with gorgeous water and mountain views from the sea! It seems impossible to not see
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I strongly recommend doing it! Funny narrator and crew- adds to the experience. Other than cute little coral fishes- we came to the surface and there was a pod of dolphins swimming next to our shuttle boat! The captain was kind enough to go slowly so we all could enjoy this "after party"! Must do experience, unless you are in the Navy, how often would you be in a sub?
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| Packages: | Atlantis Maui Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We saw lots of fish and turtles almost the whole time snorkeling. I highly recommend this tour. It was only an hour and a half from getting out there in the catamaran to docking back in. The beverages, especially the Mai Tai’s were delicious as well.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/08 |
Reviewed by: やじさん
It was a relatively large boat, so I was wondering if the whales wouldn't come close, but we were able to enjoy various whales, both far and near, including spouts, jumps, and mother-and-calf pairs. The whales in Lahaina, Hawaii during winter met my expectations.
割と大型の船だったので、クジラが近くに来てくれないのかなと思ってましたが、遠くも、近くも、潮吹きやジャンプや親子連れなど、いろんなクジラさんを楽しめました。
冬のハワイのラハイナのクジラさんは、期待通りでした。
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| Packages: | 午前クルーズ<9:45出港> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名社長
As a cruise, it might be fine, but I was disappointed because I had high expectations for whale watching during this season.
クルージングとしてはいいのだろうけど、この時期のホエールウォッチングとしては期待してただけにガッカリでした。
Thank you very much for joining the Star of Honolulu's whale watch cruise. We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the whale sightings. However, we are very pleased to know that you enjoyed the views from the ship. Please do come again. We hope that next time you will be able to see many whales. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
この度はスターオブホノルル号のホエールウオッチクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測が満足されなかったようで残念に思っております。ただ、船からの景色などをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。次回は沢山のクジラの観測が出来ることを願っております。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【お子様乗船料無料キャンペーン】ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/23 |
Reviewed by: MM1
Great experience getting to see the whales up and close. The crew was outstanding and very informative. I highly recommend this excursion if you are ever in the area during the whale’s migratory season. The boat size was perfect. Not too big and crowded and not too small to avoid motion sickness.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch Cruise [Holona Speed Powerboat] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Tatyana S
The crew was attentive and kind. Drinks and snacks were plentiful
And we saw the whales!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Waikiki Whale Watching Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
The crew was amazing and funny also quick to answer any question you had ! Saw at least 10 whales! Would definitely go again!
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| Packages: | [1:00 PM] Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/15 |
Reviewed by: 中年ランナー
It included a pick-up service. They arrive on time. There were only a few Japanese people on the large bus. A Japanese-language video guide was played. After boarding, you can take a seat on the first deck and listen to various explanations (in English), after which you can move freely around the ship. When a whale is spotted, the direction it is seen from the bow is announced based on the clock position, with participants all saying "Keep eyes open" while searching. When someone shouts "8 o'clock!!", everyone looks in that direction. Although we didn't see the whales jumping as in the photos on the website, we could see them spouting water, and there were many moments when we could see their backs quite clearly. I was surprised to see that the whales come so close to downtown Honolulu and Waikiki. The time spent searching for whales was overwhelmingly longer, but it was wonderful to relax while enjoying the pleasant Hawaiian breeze. It's basically a cruise. It might be a bit dangerous for small children running around, and they would probably find it boring anyway. Since this is only available from January to March, I would recommend it to those who can go during this time.
送迎付きでした。時間通りに来てくれます。大型バス乗り合いで日本人は数名程度。日本語の案内ビデオが流れます。乗船後1階デッキに着席し色々説明(英語)を聞いた後は船内を自由に移動できます。クジラが見えたら船首を12時として時計の位置で見えた方向がアナウンスされます。参加者全員が"Keep eyes open"で探しますので、参加者が"8 o'clock!!"と叫ぶと皆8時方角を見る感じです。Webの写真のように飛び上がる姿は見られませんでしたが、潮を吹くと位置が分かり、背が結構見える場面も多かったです。ホノルルのダウンタウン、ワイキキもすぐそこに見える位置までクジラが来ているんだな、と驚きました。クジラを探す時間の方が圧倒的に長いですが、ハワイの心地よい風を浴びながらまったりと過ごす時間は最高でした。基本クルーズですね。小さなお子様は走り回ったりちょっと危険かもしれません、そもそも子供にはつまらないですよね。1月から3月までの限定ですので、この時期に行かれる方にはお勧めしたいです。
Thank you very much for joining the Star of Honolulu whale watch cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. We hope to see you again soon, and next time we would love for you to witness a whale jump. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
この度はスターオブホノルル号のホエールウオッチクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。次回はクジラのジャンプをご観測して頂きたいです。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております
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| Packages: | 【お子様乗船料無料キャンペーン】ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Nikki J.
Go Adventure Hawaii was one of the best experiences we had on Oahu!! Not only did we see at least 10 sharks and a whale, the staff were some of the greatest people we met! All three guys were super informative, accommodating, made us feel super safe and even gave us a bunch of awesome recommendations for the things to do/eat. Highly recommend these guys for a once in a lifetime experience!! If you get a chance, practice snorkeling in the shallow water before just diving in for the first time like we did! Definitely recommend getting the photo package! Can’t wait to get our back!!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! Pelagic Shark Swim & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/12 |
Reviewed by: かなで
Since I was staying at Prince Waikiki, it was very convenient to depart from the harbor right in front of me. I was also very happy to board the boat from the lovely harbor that I could only admire. Both the first and second floors were fully booked! We happened to get a two-person seat on the right side of the second floor. It wasn't by choice; it was just luck. The sun was quite strong, so a hat and sunglasses were a must! However, the wind was also strong, so be careful not to let them fly away! Looking closely at the water, I could see flying fish sparkling! In the distance, there was Diamond Head! The scenery was amazing. Everyone pointed out the whales by saying "There it is!" so I was able to spot them. They were a bit far away, but it was fun to search for them together, shouting "There it is!" The announcements were in English, but they didn't say anything too complicated. It was important to listen carefully to the safety instructions. We were fortunate to have good seats, and whales often appeared on the right side of the boat.
プリンスワイキキに宿泊していたので、目の前のハーバーからの出港で楽ちんでした。
そして、眺めるばかりのステキなハーバーから船にのれたのもとても嬉しかったです。
お客さんは1階席、2階席ともに満席でした!
私達は2階席の右サイドの二人席をたまたまGETできました。選んだわけではなくたまたま。
日差しは強めなので、帽子とサングラスはマストでした!しかし、風も強いので飛んでいかないように注意です!
水面をよくよく見るとトビウオがキラキラ!遠くをみるとダイアモンドヘッド!景色も最高です。
クジラの潮吹きを目印に「いたー!」と、皆が教えてくれるので、ちゃんとみつけられました。少し遠くだけれど、居たぞー!あそこだー!と、みんなで探すのは楽しかったです!
アナウンスは英語ですが、難しい事はあまり言っていません。注意事項はしっかり聴く必要があります。
良い席に恵まれ、船の右サイド側にクジラが現れてくれることが多かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
Reviewed by: けんたま
There is a ticket counter on the seaside of the Hilton where you can also book the same tour. It's significantly cheaper to book from there, but since we have small children, we specifically chose to book here because it offered Japanese narration. However, when we inquired on the day of the tour, we were told there was no Japanese available. In the end, we didn't understand the explanations well and couldn't enjoy it much. I'm really disappointed.
ヒルトンの海側に窓口があって、そこでも同じツアーが申し込めます。
そので申し込む方がかなり安いのですが、小さい子もいるため、日本語ナレーション付きだということでこちらからわざわざ申し込みました。
それなのに、当日潜水艦になって聞いてみると、ノージャパニーズ。と言われました。
結局説明はよくわからず、あまり楽しめませんでした。がっかりです。
アロハ、レビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。全体的な体験が期待外れだったことを知り、とても残念に思っています。ご不便をおかけしたことを心よりお詫び申し上げます。事前に録音された日本語のナレーションを提供するアプリもございますが、それについてご存知なかったことをお詫び申し上げます。https://atlantisadventures.com/narration 将来的にまたお迎えできる機会があることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha, and thank you for sharing your review. We are very disappointed to learn that your overall experience was less than exceptional and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. We do offer the following app with pre recorded Japanese narration and are sorry you were not aware of that. https://atlantisadventures.com/narration We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard in the future. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/04 |
Reviewed by: TOSI
We were able to participate as a family. There was an initial explanation, but I could hardly understand it in English. Just before entering the water, I realized that wearing the rental life jackets was not optional for those diving; everyone had to wear one. It would be easier to understand if there were boards displaying information in multiple languages.
The snorkeling was fantastic, with clear weather and a wonderful encounter with a turtle. There were some waves as we headed out to sea, and I got a bit seasick. Participants should be cautious about that. However, even in that situation, I felt safe. The staff were kind and helped me recover quickly.
At the end, we took a commemorative photo with the staff. It was a great memory to be able to swim with the turtle as well.
家族で参加できました。
最初の説明がありましたが、英語でほとんど理解できず、海に入る直前に、レンタルの救命胴衣は希望者ではなく、潜る人は皆着用必須であることがわかりました。各国語表示の掲示板のようなものがあると理解しやすいのになと思います。
シュノーケリングは天候も快晴でカメさんとの出会いもあり最高でした。
沖合に出るため、多少波があり、波酔してしまいました。参加する人は注意しましょう。しかしそうなっても、安心です。スタッフさんが優しく対応してくれすぐに回復しました。
最後はスタッフさんと記念撮影。亀さんとも一緒に泳ぐことができいい思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Mac
Absolutely loved my excursion with this crew. Hands down the best snorkeling experience I had. There were 4 crew members and all were very nice and accommodating. They made us feel at home with drink service (juice, water, alcohol) as well as an awesome playlist. One of the guys, Justin (with long blonde hair) was in the water with us guiding us to where the turtles were. He even dove with my GoPro and got some epic footage. The trip all-in-all was about 90 min, which is perfect. I think a longer tour would have been too much personally. We spent a little over an hour in the water. HIGHLY recommend booking this trip. Thanks fellas! I had a blast
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/02 |
Reviewed by: J Small
This snorkeling trip was a perfect day for my family. The crew was fantastic. The ship was spotless..the weather and activities were gorgeous. It was a perfect balance of entertaining and relaxing.
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| Packages: | Molokini Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Jim
We saw lots of Mantas. I can't wait to come back and do it again.
Aloha Jim,
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the company of the manta's. We hope to see you in the near future!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Jim
Sea Paradise did a great job. We saw six mantas. I thought the boat trip would be a bit longer. Just a short ride out from shore. So it's not about sailing. But the mantas make up for it.
Aloha Jim,
Mahalo for taking the time to leave us a review. We do offer a shorter boat ride for those who are prone to getting sea sick/don't want to be on the boat for too long. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your manta tour.
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Liz
We had a surprise interaction with a pod of spinner dolphins. It was so unexpected but such a highlight to see them swimming in our wake.
Thank you for the awesome feedback!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Linda
We had such a fun time snorkeling with the mantas. We didn't realize how close they come to you in the water. One of them belly-bumped me by accident. Such graceful sea creatures.
Aloha,
The mantas are truly amazing. Mahalo for choosing Sea Paradise for your manta adventures. We hope to see you soon!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Jack G
The crew was outstanding, the vessel was perfect for viewing, and the whale activity in late January '23 was second-to-none! I highly recommend this experience to both novice and seasoned whale watchers. Pro tip: if there is any shot at rain, invest in a poncho. Regardless of weather, this trip is definitely worth it.
Aloha Jack, wonderful to hear and hopefully we'll see you again the next time that you're on Maui. Mahalo and have a great day!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watch Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Jim
I was a little nervous about snorkeling at night but I'm so glad I went. It's less of a snorkel and more of a snorkel float where you hold onto a floating mat with LED lights underneath. The mantas were swooping underneath us eating the plankton. It was so calm and magical. Highly recommend.
Aloha Jim,
We appreciate your recommendation! It is more of a uniform snorkel and typically not to strenuous. We agree, they are truly magical! We hope to see you in the near future!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Jim
Saw lots of whales. We loved the combination of sailing on a catamaran and seeing whales breaching off in the distance. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii during whale season.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/01 |
Reviewed by: UMM
There were two Japanese staff members who were both very friendly and attentive, which made it easy to enjoy the activities. Despite being fully booked, the staff acted promptly and efficiently, which was truly impressive. I had a personal issue after the event, but they kindly helped me with that as well, and I am really grateful. I definitely want to come back here next time! Thank you so much! 😊
日本人スタッフ2名がいらっしゃりお二人共とてもフレンドリーで気が利く方々でしたので安心してアクティビティができました。満席だったにも関わらずスタッフの皆さんはテキパキと行動されていてとても素晴らしかったです。終了後に個人的なトラブルがありましたがそれにも快く助けて下さって本当に感謝しています。次回も必ずこちらでお世話になりたいです!本当にありがとうございました(^^)
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Luau D
Overall great experience with a good meal, friendly crew, and add-ons to capture the adventure.
I would do it again. But I'd some time of approved boat shoe or water shoe. Not a fan of barefoot in public areas.
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| Packages: | [Oct-Mar] 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
Reviewed by: TJ Norum
This trip is great for families and couples alike. I really enjoyed the fact that the crew helped us locate the whales and went in search of the best viewing spots. Highly recommended for Waikaloa Bay Beach area.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Nikki Clark
First of all, WOW. From beginning to end, this experience was one for the record books.
For $10 this crew sets you up with a wet suit (recommended), and then a snorkel set at no additional charge. Once we boarded, we were met with a warm welcome, and a good belly laugh. Excellent staff! They were informative, safe, and most importantly, knew how to have fun!
During the boat ride we were met with bottle nose dolphins and a humpback whale sighting! The dolphins were curious and playful, and swam all around our boat! I may or may not have shed a tear of joy. It was seriously rad.
Once we got to our destination they gave us a noodle for floating, and set up a large, square floatation device for everyone to hold onto while we watched the mana rays. They are huge! They’re giant, friendly, and bring their appetite for plankton. You’ll also see tons of fish while you snorkel.
After our time was up, and we boarded, they passed out cups of hot chocolate.
The entire experience as a whole was one we will never forget. YOU HAVE TO DO THIS while you’re here!
Thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime! Keep up the good work, guys! Mahalo
Aloha Nikki,
Thank you for the amazing comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.
Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/29 |
Reviewed by: ラッキー
I experienced whale watching starting at 10:30. I set off without much expectation, hoping to enjoy the deep blue sea and sky. After encountering a group of dolphins, we came across several whales. For more than 10 minutes, they swam close by, and although they didn't jump high, they showed us their pectoral fins and tails. Everyone was incredibly excited by the amazing display. We were very lucky.
It's a shame I couldn't take good photos because I was so engrossed in watching!
10時半からのWhale watching を体験。真青な海と空を楽しめればとあまり期待せずに出発。イルカたちが集まっている様子の所に出会った後、数頭のクジラに。10分以上かもっと、すぐ近くを泳いで、大ジャンプこそないものの、胸ビレやtailを見せてくれました。信じられないほどの大サービスに皆が大興奮でした。とても運が良かったです。
見る方に夢中で良い写真が撮れなかったのが残念!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Brett
Perfect family friendly glass bottom boat tour. At ~35 min, perfect length for our four-year old.
Staff very friendly, marine expert was great at pointing out the different species and interesting traits.
Tour also launches from a very nice, calm protected beach which would be worth visiting again, as the calm waters would allow even the youngest children the chance to walk and splash in the water with maybe a few small fish swimming by.
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Grace
A beautiful day on the water. The weather was beautiful and we did manage to see a whale! Very magical
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/27 |
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Aloha Deborah! We are so happy that you enjoyed our Waikiki whale watching tour. Thank you for choosing Iruka. We hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo!