Reviewed by: Mickie
This is a wonderful whale watching tour. The crew is super knowledgeable and entertaining. We spotted a bunch of whales and had a great time. We would highly recommend this tour! Sam and Ryan are awesome!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/13 |
Reviewed by: KKS
Very knowledgeable staff and super friendly. Good adherance to the COVID protocols. Food was delicious and better than we expected. The only bummer was we were sitting on the wrong side of the ship to watch the sunset:(
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| Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones
Our captain and Amy were Amazing! We saw so many schools of spinner dolphins. Amy told us when to look and where to see some amazing things. They let us enjoy our ride and even almost got to see a whale, it got away. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Private Glassbottom Reef Tour (up to 24 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Jones
Nick, Liz and the other girl whos name I can't remember were amazing! They accommodated all our needs and beyond. Sea Quest is awesome. They charged my phone for me while we went out, because my battery was almost dead. Came back and had 74%. Thanks so much to our Captain, our mermaids lol and the rest of the amazing team, for an amazing time and for an unforgettable memory
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Ricardo B
It was really great, nice view of the sharks, enough time, just enough people in the cage, perfect, I will just suggest that the guides are a little more excited about the tour itself, maybe they were not excited because it was 1 p.m.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Dive |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/29 |
Reviewed by: AZfitmama
WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE experience!!!!!
My husband and I are both scared of sharks and he is very claustrophobic. We were worried how he would do in the cage. This was our FAVORITE part of Hawaii! As soon as you get to the spot, you immediately see sharks. They knew what we were doing there and they remember that the guides feed them, so they were all over the boat. Such a gnarly thing to see fins coming up right next to the boat!
There were eight of us on the boat and we were able to split into two groups so we could all have space and time inside the cage. It was SO COOL!! There were 8-12 Galapagos sharks swimming right next to us. They come so close to the cage, you could easily reach out and touch them, but do NOT do that lol.
We could not believe how much we loved this adventure. We recommend to everyone!!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Flo
I couldn't imagine it being any more amazing. The tour guides were all really professional and a safety diver made sure we didn't accidentally swim into the boat. We got very good diving glasses as well. The sharks themselves were really calm and didn't show any aggression at all and none of us got afraid once they did show up. If i had to describe it, I'd say it feels a bit like standing in front of a cow, a horse, or a dolphin. You know they are multiple times as big as you and could easily kill you, but there is no danger as they simply don't behave like that. And the same goes for the sharks.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Silas
Great experience. It is worth the price. I've never been the ocean that far away from shore.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Daytime Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/23 |
Reviewed by: PJJ
We had a truly beautiful time during this crazy pandemic. Social distancing was done well. Dinner was yummy!
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| Packages: | Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Ocean Quest Vessel] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/24 |
Reviewed by: Cali Family
We had a great time, learned a lot about whales and the Hawaiian Islands. we saw quite a few whale tails and heard them singing under water!!
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Whale Watching Cruise [9:15 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Bhargavi
very friendly people, good customer service, best water experience
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/21 |
Reviewed by: ふよん
コロナ前ですが、クジラを遠くに見ながらジェットフォイル船でお酒を飲んで楽しかったです。60over二人を連れてても全然問題なかったです。また行けるといいなー。
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watch Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Ohio Couple
Captain Woody and Jacob were very knowledgeable, engaging and personal. We wanted to snorkel for 1 -2 hours and did not need drinks and food, just a couple of relaxing hours in the water and sitting. This was very affordable and low key. The turtles did not disappoint us as we followed and observed several along with a multitude of fish.
The trip does not include flippers so we rented 2 pairs for 10.00 total from the Waikiki Dive Shop on Nahua St., a short walk away.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/07 |
Reviewed by: ...
Great view & vibes♂️. The trip was great. Thank you
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Tracy B
We had a great time. This was our first whale watching tour and we saw multiple whales . I recommend this to anyone. Great Job
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Standard Whale Watching Cruise (9:00AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Amanda K
An amazing boating and snorkeling experience with an incredibly reasonable price! The crew was friendly and good-looking, the boat was beautiful, and the trip was just long enough to get a good fix of the sea without getting too cooked on the water. Plus with snorkeling gear (sans fins) and drinks!
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Sean G.
Staff was awesome and boat was great. One of the few attractions ope. During the pandemic as Hawaii was coming out of mandatory quarantine (Oct. 2020). Had a great time. Would recommend this excursion/activity.
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
We had a wonderful time and even saw Hammerhead sharks!
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Carlos
We saw a lots of turtles and dolphins. It was a great experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Drinks Included |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/11/12 |
Reviewed by: ブラザー!
It was far away, but I somehow saw a whale (^_^;) While I can't expect much from the meal, it's nice that the ship itself is large and spacious. Since it's nature, you can't always expect things to go as planned, but if you're lucky, you might see some jumps. Please join with an open heart.
遠くですが、なんとなく(^_^;)クジラさんが見えました。お食事は期待できませんが船自体が大きくてゆったりできるのは良いですね。自然の事なので常に期待通りとはいきませんが、運が良ければジャンプとか見られるそうです。広い心で参加して下さいね。
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーンで初ハワイ
The weather was nice and it felt very pleasant. I was able to see it a few times, but I had imagined there would be many more up close, so it was quite far away and a bit disappointing. I thought it might be dangerous to get too close, but it was too far to feel the impact. I think it's good to go with the mindset of just wanting to see a little bit! I wasn't able to see the appearance like in the image photos.
天気もよくてとても気持ちよかったです。
何度か見ることができましたが、もっと近くにたくさんいるのを想像していたので、かなり遠くて少し残念でした。おそらく近づきすぎたら危険だからかなと思いましたが、遠すぎて迫力はなかったです。少しでも見れたらいいな、という気持ちで行くといいと思います!イメージ写真のような姿は見れませんでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/09 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
We participated as a family, but the sea was rough, and seasickness peaked, plus we were disappointed that the whales didn't show up. The kids enjoyed the scenery from the boat.
家族で参加をしましたが、海も荒れていて船酔いがピークな上、クジラも姿を現さずに残念でした。子供は船から景色を楽しんでいました
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: まさき
The sea is beautiful!
There were a few waves, but the water was very clear, and I could see the fish perfectly.
The staff on the boat were very friendly and engaged with us, making it a fun tour.
とにかく海がキレイ!!
波が少しあったけど、透明度が高く、魚もしっかり見えて言うことなし。
船内でもスタッフの方が色々と声をかけてくれて、楽しいツアーとなりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/18 |
Reviewed by: みほこ
A pod of dolphins came over to us about five times, and we were able to see many dolphins. I was really happy to meet a turtle as well. I would love to participate again!
イルカさんの群れが5回くらいこちらによってきて、たくさんイルカさんを拝むことが出来ました。
カメさんにも会えて本当に嬉しかったです。また参加したいと思います!
Congratulations on your graduation from Iruka Junior High School.
I'm very happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the time when the dolphins were very friendly.
Please come again; we look forward to seeing you!
Mahalo!
イルカ中学ご卒業おめでとうございます。
この時期はとてもイルカがフレンドリーな日が続いてみなさま楽しんで頂けたようでとても嬉しいです。
ぜひまたいらしてください、お待ちしております!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Blackadder
I was able to see whales quite well. However, it may depend a lot on luck. When I went, it seemed that there was only one whale nearby, and I saw it come up to the surface a few times. There are times when you can see multiple whales. You can't get too close to the whales (it seems that getting too close is prohibited). Also, when they come up for air, they dive back down, so you have to wait for a while for them to surface again. The whales are great, but the rainbow was very beautiful, and you can also see Waikiki Beach from the ocean side. That view was nice as well.
鯨はしっかり見られました。
ただしかなり運にも左右されるかもです。自分が行ったときには一頭しか近くにはいなかったようで,それが海面まで上がってくるのを何回か見た感じです。
何頭も見られるときもあるようです。
鯨はそこまで間近で見られるわけではありません(あまり近づくのは禁止されているようです)
また息継ぎをすると潜ってしまうので,次上がってくるのをしばらく待つことになります。
鯨も良いですが,虹がとてもきれいに見え,またワイキキビーチを海側から見えます。そちらの眺めも良かったですね。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共の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。
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
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
Reviewed by: miyupan
I participated in whale watching. I was able to see 4 or 5 whales spouting in the distance. I was thrilled to see the whales, but it was also great to be on a boat with many native speakers, which added to the atmosphere.
ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。遠くのかなたで潮を吹いているクジラを4、5頭見られました。くじらを見たことも感激しましたが、ネイティブの方が多く乗っている船で、その雰囲気がよかったです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: まりん
I saw a manta tour on a TV program about the Big Island of Hawaii. After seeing those impressive scenes, I thought I would definitely join a manta tour when I visited the Big Island. This time, I was greeted by a Japanese woman who provided clear guidance. The manta tour instructor was a handsome half-Japanese guy who spoke a mix of Gifu and Nagoya dialects. (He mentioned that his mother is from Nagoya and he lived in Japan until elementary school.) We took quite a boat ride from the port to the manta point, but we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset along the way. Once we arrived at the point, we quickly put on our masks and snorkels and jumped into the sea. Holding onto a square rubber boat about the size of two tatami mats, I peered into the water and saw small fish gathering around the light. After waiting for a while, a manta appeared at the seabed about 10 meters deep. The manta swam into the light, allowing us to see it well. After that, one or two more mantas passed by. One manta even swam close to our boat, and I was moved by its impressive presence. Even in Hawaii, March can be a bit chilly, so a wetsuit was necessary.
以前TV番組でハワイ島のマンタツアーを見ました。その迫力あるシーンを見てハワイ島に行ったら絶対マンタツアーに参加しようと思っていました。今回は」出迎えは日本人の女性で分かりやすく案内してくれました。マンターツアーのインストラクターは岐阜弁と名古屋弁が混ざったイントネーションの日本語を話すハーフのイケメンでした。(お母さんが名古屋出身で本人は小学校まで日本に住んでいたとのこと)港からマンタポイントまで結構船に乗りましたが途中きれいなサンセットを堪能することができました。ポイントに着くとマスクとシュノーケルを着けて直ぐに海に飛び込みました。2畳ほどの大きさのある正方形のゴムボートに掴り、海中を覗くとライトの光に小魚の群れが集まってきました。しばらく待っていると水深10メートルくらいの海底にマンタが1枚現れました。ライトの光が当たる場所にマンタが入りよく見ることが出来ました。その後も1枚2枚とマンタが通り過ぎて行きました。その中で私たちのボートの近くまでマンタが泳いで来て、その迫力に感動しました。ハワイと言えども3月は少し寒いので、ウエットスーツは必要でした。
Thank you for joining us.
I see that intonation was a Nagoya and Gifu dialect.
Please come back to meet Manta and our cheerful staff again; we look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo!
ご参加ありがとうございます。
あのイントネーションは名古屋と岐阜訛りだったんですか、なるほどです。
マンタと陽気なスタッフにぜひまた会いに来てください、お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: マロン
There were mostly Japanese groups. We were the only group of individual applicants, and I was worried about whether we would see whales. There were many announcements in Japanese, and we were able to see whales several times right next to the boat. Even dolphins came close to the boat. I am very satisfied.
日本人は、団体ばかり。個人申込の日本人グループは自分たちだけ、クジラも会えるか心配でした。
日本語の案内も多く、クジラも何度も船のそばで見る事ができました。イルカまで船の近くまでやって来ました。大満足です。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed observing dolphins and whales up close. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
イルカやクジラの観測を近くから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。
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
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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: | 2020/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ホクラニ
I was lucky to participate just before the travel ban to Hawaii. I was surprised to learn that dolphins can be found surprisingly close to the shore (though it might have just been that time).
Things I hope can be improved and some disappointments:
- Since I prefer renting a car during my stay, I didn't need transportation, so it would be nice to have a discount system for that.
- The term "light snack" was used, but it was more like a snack. It definitely wasn't a meal.
- I was told there would be a graduation gift, but there was no such present at all. Even a single pen would have been a nice keepsake, so it was disappointing.
ハワイ渡航禁止になる直前に参加できたのはラッキーでした。
イルカは意外と岸に近いところに居るもんだと、初めて知りました。(この時だけだったのかもしれませんが)
改善していただけたらと思うことや、残念だったこと。
・当方は滞在中レンタカー派なので、送迎不要だったのですが、その場合は少しはディスカウント制度があればありがたいかと。
・軽食という表記ですが、あれなスナックですね。決して食事ではなかったです。
・卒業記念品をいただけるとのことでしたが、全くそういうプレゼントは無かったです。たとえボールペン1本でも記念になるのにと残念でした。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the encounter with the dolphins.
However, I understand that there were some aspects that did not meet your expectations, which is unfortunate.
Regarding the snack options you mentioned, please note that we categorize the spam musubi as a light snack.
Additionally, as stated on the tour page and voucher, the method for receiving the graduation memorabilia will be explained by the guide on the day of the tour. It will be provided at our Waikiki office, so we appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your cooperation.
VELTRA
ツアーにご参加くださりありがとうございます。
イルカとの遭遇はお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけなかった点もいくつかあったようで、残念なお気持ちだったかと察します。
ご指摘いただいております軽食表記につきましては、スパムおむすびのサービスをさせていただいておりますため、軽食と位置付けておりますことご了承ください。
なお、卒業記念品につきましては、ツアーページやバウチャー上でもご案内させていただいております通り、当日ガイドより受け取り方法をご案内させていただいております。ワイキキオフィスにてお渡しとなっておりますことご理解のほどよろしくお願いします。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRA
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/05 |
Reviewed by: しょこ
When you arrive at the park, a staff member who speaks Japanese will guide you around the park. When it's time, you'll change into your swimsuit in a restroom-like area! Life vests are distributed, and then it's off to the dolphin pool! The dolphin instructor speaks entirely in English. They explain various things about the dolphin's body, but even if you don't understand English, there's no need to worry as they use body language to show you when it's okay to touch the dolphin!
During the tour, each person receives a photo with the dolphin as a gift! It was a wonderful keepsake!
The dolphin show afterward was also enjoyable, and I participated in the feeding experience, which required an additional fee.
This park is highly recommended if you visit Hawaii! Along the way, you can also see Sunday Beach, and the scenery is fantastic!
パークに到着すると、日本語担当の方がパークの案内をしてくれます
時間になるとお手洗いのようなところで水着にチェンジ!
ライフベストを配られいざイルカさんのプールへ!
イルカインストラクターの方はオールイングリッシュ。
イルカの体の作りなど色々説明してくれます。
英語がわからなくても、ボディランゲージで今イルカにさわっていいよ!など教えてくれてるので心配無用です!!
ツアーでは一人一枚イルカさんとのお写真プレゼント!とっても記念に残りました!
そのあとのイルカショーも楽しく、フィーディング体験もできたので追加料金がかかりますが参加しました!
ハワイに行ったらぜひぜひオススメのパークです!
途中、サンデイビーチなどもみえ、景色も最高です!
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| Packages: | 【2-4月限定!】イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・アドベンチャー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/07 |
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to review your Whale Watch cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and got to see so many Humpbacks. We also appreciate your comments about our crew (we have to agree, Captains Sam and Ryan are both great guys, and we're honored they choose to work with us).
We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you next time you're in "our neighborhood"!
Mahalo