Reviewed by: Rr ❤︎
It’s not that I couldn’t see them, but I thought I would be able to see them much closer. Upon further inquiry, I learned that during the afternoon, the whales are napping, so they are not very visible unless you go in the morning or around evening.
Also, when I tried to book, I wanted to sign up for the Tuesday evening tour, but I could only click on Wednesday evening. So, reluctantly, I clicked on Wednesday night, but I couldn’t make a reservation and was instead offered Tuesday afternoon, which I accepted... but I really wanted to go in the evening.
Then, two days later, while I was taking a walk on the hotel beach, I saw whales... (crying)
見れなかったわけではないのですが…
もっともっと近くで見れると思ってました。
よくよく聞くと、お昼頃はホエールはお昼寝中なので朝もしくは夕方ごろじゃないとあまり見えないそうです。
あと、予約時に火曜日の夕方のツアーに申し込みたいのに水曜日の夕方しかクリックできなかったので仕方なく水曜日の夜をクリックしたら予約できず火曜日のお昼をすすめられたので火曜日のお昼にしましたが…やっぱり夕方に見に行きたかったです。
そして、2日後にホテルのビーチをお散歩してたらホエール見れました…(泣)
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/04 |
Reviewed by: ぷち子
I booked a breakfast buffet plan for the "Whale Watching Cruise - Star of Honolulu" with a choice of cultural experiences.
I didn't include transportation and took an Uber taxi from the hotel to Pier 8.
At that time, the weather in Hawaii was consistently "cloudy with occasional rain and strong winds," resulting in high waves.
<Breakfast>
You can freely choose from bread, rice, scrambled eggs (steamed eggs), American sausage, and cereal, along with coffee, tea, green tea, milk, and orange juice.
Around the time we finished breakfast, they provided an explanation about whale watching. Those who didn't have breakfast had to wait until we finished. The explanation was entirely in English, so I somewhat understood it while reading the translations from Google Translate's microphone mode.
<Cruise>
Announcements like "Let's work together to find the whales!" and "The ecology of whales is..." were continuously made in English. At first, I was full of enthusiasm, but the waves were intense, and the wind was strong. It was rocking a lot. As expected, I got seasick, and it became difficult to focus on whale watching. I usually don't get car or airplane motion sickness, but this was a different dimension. (The foreign guests around me seemed fine.) I couldn't spot any whales, and with the seasickness, it turned into quite a heavy activity.
However, those who couldn't see any whales are issued a ticket for another free cruise.
Due to my travel schedule, I didn't use the ticket, but I think it's great that they offer a chance.
Since this activity depends on nature, I recommend understanding that aspect and being prepared to accept the possibility of not seeing whales when making a reservation.
Also, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
「ホエールウォッチングクルーズ スターオブホノルル号 選べるカルチャー体験」の朝食ビュッフェ付きプランを予約しました。
送迎は付けず、ホテルからpier8までUberタクシーで移動しました。
この時のハワイの天気は、連日「曇時々雨で一日中強風」というタイミングも重なり、波が高かったです。
<朝食>
パン、ごはん、スクランブルエッグ(スチームエッグ)、アメリカンソーセージ、シリアル
コーヒー、紅茶、緑茶、牛乳、オレンジジュース
これらから自由に選べます。
朝食を食べ終わる頃にホエールウォッチングの説明がされます。
朝食を食べ終わるまでの間、朝食なしの人は待っていることになります。
説明は全篇英語なので、Google翻訳のマイクモードで翻訳されたのを読みながら、なんとなく理解しました
<クルーズ>
「みんなで協力しあってくじらを見つけよう!」「くじらの生態は…」というようなアナウンスが終始英語で流れています。
最初はやる気に溢れていたのですが、なんせ波が、すごい。風も、すごい。揺れる。
案の定船酔いしてしまい、途中からホエールウォッチングどころではなくなってしまいました。
車酔いや飛行機酔いはしない方ですが、船は別次元でした。
(周りの外国人の方々は平気そうでした。)
くじらはを見つけることはできず、船酔いをし、なかなかヘビーなアクティビティになりました。
ただ、くじらを見れなかった人にもう一回無料でクルーズできるチケットが発行してもらえます。
旅程の都合でチケットは利用しませんでしたが、チャンスをもらえるのはいいと思います。
自然とのお付き合い次第のアクティビティなので、その点は理解し、諦めを覚悟して予約することをおすすめします。
それと、酔い止めをご持参されることをおすすめします。笑
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to fully enjoy the whale watching this time.
Please come back on a calmer day.
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。
今回はクジラの観測を十分にお楽しみ頂けず、大変残念に思います。
是非また波の穏やかな日にお越し下さい。
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+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Colin
We found this trip rather disappointing. It was supposed to last for an hour but we returned to the pier after 50 minutes. In the event we had probably seen all there was to see after 20 minutes. You see rather dull brown/grey coral, some small blue and yellow fish and some sea urchins - No wrays or sharks or anything unusual. In fact the guide started to describe the history of the buildings on the shoreline as we headed back. Not worth the money.
Sorry to hear that you found our tour disappointing. The tour is one hour from when you get on to when you get off, that does mean that it is about 50 min of actual tour time, we appreciate the insight, maybe we can explore making the tour last a bit longer.
The coral in Hawaii is naturally more neutral in color than other places in the world. However, Kona has amazingly clear waters and colorful fish. Many fish are relatively small so they can live on the reef and fit in the cracks and crevices of the coral. We do not guarantee shark and ray sightings. Though, sometimes we see large interesting creatures like that. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed in what Kona's reef has to offer. Most guests express that they find the natural coral ecosystem to be amazing.
Many passengers are interested in the history of the bay including some of the historic buildings. The time when we are heading back and have a good view of the buildings is the perfect time to discuss it.
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| Packages: | Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Jenna
This tour is one that you won’t forget! During our shark tour, we had 6 sharks around us for most of our time in the water. The cage allows you to get a close view of the sharks while still viewing safe being in the water. You get a beautiful view of the deep blue water that is unlike anything else. The staff was great, informing us of sharks that are often seen as well as educating us on the sharks we were seeing. The staff also gave fun facts about the island during the boat ride. I could not say enough great things about this tour!
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Jenna
This cruise was the perfect way to end one of our days in Maui. The staff gave fun facts about the island during the cruise and would stop along the way to get the perfect view of any wildlife you saw. The staff interacted with everybody on the boat and attended to everybody well to make sure everyone who wanted a drink had one. I highly recommend this cruise if you are wanting a relaxing way end to your day with beautiful views.
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Jenna
Pride of Maui Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkeling Tour is a must do while in Maui. The views both from the boat and in the water were beautiful. The staff was great from giving facts about the island and sea life while on the boat to helping direct your attention to the beautiful sights during snorkeling. The boat has a slide that is a fun way to spend the day when you need a break from snorkeling. This event is a must do while in Maui!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Ashton
Highly, highly recommend these guys! They have bean bags on the net lounge area to sit on which was very nice and made it more comfortable. The crew was so attentive and were constantly making rounds checking on everyone and even told us not to worry about getting drinks ourselves that they would be bringing them around, so we never even had to get up for a refill! They were also so helpful with a proposal that my friend was planning. They made sure that everything went smoothly for them and I can't thank them enough for making their night so special!
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| Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: オラフ
The staff were always smiling, and some could speak Japanese, which made me feel at ease and enjoy my time. I had a great time from the morning with high energy. I was satisfied to see both dolphins and whales! Since I participated in January, I thought it might be cold, but it was much colder than I imagined once we got out of the water. There were small children participating as well, and it was sad to see them shivering, so I think parents should definitely bring warm clothing. Also, the boat sways quite a bit, so even those who usually don’t get seasick should take motion sickness medication. It would be the worst to get sick! It was sad to see the kids unable to eat their hamburgers because they got seasick...
スタッフさんはいつも笑顔で日本語を話せる方もいて、安心して楽しく過ごせました。
朝からテンションも高く楽しかったです。
イルカもクジラも見れて満足でした!
1月の参加だったため寒いかなと思っていましたが、海から上がると想像以上に寒かったです。
小さなお子さんも参加されていましたが、ブルブル震えていてかわいそうだったので、親御さんは防寒用具しっかり持って行った方が良いと思います。
あと船は結構揺れるので普段酔わない人も酔い止めは必須です。酔ったら最悪です!
子供さんが酔ってハンバーガーも食べれずかわいそうでした…
Thank you for participating in Dolphin & You. We are glad to hear that you had a fun time, and our staff is happy as well. Even in sunny Hawaii, the temperature drops a bit during the winter, but there are special benefits during this season, such as the opportunity to see whales. We would be delighted if you could join us again in a different season to experience a different side of Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you!
この度は、ドルフィン&ユーへのご参加ありがとうございます。楽しく過ごしていただき、スタッフも喜んでおります。常夏ハワイでも、冬の時期は少し温度が下がりますが、この時期だけクジラがみられるなどの特典もあります。次回は、また違った季節にご参加いただき、違ったハワイを体験していただけたら嬉しいです。お待ちしています!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/17 |
Reviewed by: ヒロシ
I saw many fish among the wreckage of ships and airplanes. It was impressive to even see a sea turtle. It was a shame that the visibility was slightly poor due to the rain the day before, but I was able to relax and enjoy my time.
船や飛行機の残骸からたくさんの魚が見えました。ウミガメまで見えたのは圧巻でした。
前日の雨で若干透明度が悪かったのは残念だったけど、ゆったり時間を過ごせました。
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your recent experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you again for another underwater adventure in the future! A hui hou (until next time).
5つ星評価のマハロ!あなたが私たちとの最近の経験を楽しんでいると聞いてとてもうれしいです。私たちは、また別の水中の旅のために、将来あなたをお迎えできることを楽しみにしています! A hui hou(次回まで)。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定割引】基本プラン<定員48名> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: The Gilbert Family
We want to thank Mani Kai for a wonderful time! Not only did we see turtles and plenty of fish, but we saw pods of spinner dolphins and whales as well. The views of the Island from the ocean are beautiful. You will enjoy about 1.5 hours of snorkeling. We brought our own snacks and beverages. The captain and his mate were extremely attentive to the needs of the group. We really enjoyed ourselves. This is a must do for couples or Families with older children. This experience was of great value. Thank you!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/04 |
Reviewed by: STEHEN RAYNES
Our experience started good and just got better. From pick up to drop off. The staff made the day from pick up, on the boat from service to knowledge. When we spotted the whales was the icing on the cake. Overall a fully enjoyable day.
Aloha! Thank you for sharing your experience, we’re glad you enjoyed exploring with us. We hope you’ll join us for another whale watch cruise soon! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Whale Watch Cruise with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: ママちゃん
This was my first time visiting Hawaii during this season. I signed up with the mindset of just being lucky if I could see anything, but it turned out to be an amazing memory. I could see the ocean on both the right and left multiple times, and the water was so clear that I could see reflections on the surface. My child was also very happy. I participated in a cultural experience where we had fun making flower crowns together. If I come back during this season, I definitely want to participate again.
この時期のハワイへ行くのは初めてでした。
どれくらい見れるのか?見れたらラッキーだなぐらいの気持ちでの参加申し込みだったのですが、結果は最高の思い出になりました。
右にも左にも何度も見え、海水が綺麗なので水面に姿が見えていました。
子供も大喜びでした。
カルチャー体験にも参加させてもらいました。花冠子供と楽しく作りました。
またこの季節に来たら、ぜひまた参加したいと思いました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: ビギナーハワイアン
Before making the reservation, I was worried because there were many posts from people who didn't see any whales. However, on the day of the trip, the whales showed up as promised. The wind was strong, and my 2-year-old daughter was a bit uncomfortable, but when the whales appeared, she was completely captivated. Additionally, since it had just stopped raining, we were able to see a rainbow from the boat. I had low expectations for the meals included in the breakfast plan, and they turned out to be just as I expected...
予約前は体験談にくじらを見れなかった方の投稿が目立っていたので不安でしたが、当日はちゃんとくじらが出てきてくれました。
風が強くて2歳の娘は嫌がっていましたが、くじらが出てきたらじーっと見ていました。
また、雨上がりだったこともあり、船からは虹が見えました。
朝食付きのプランで食事は最初から期待していなかったのですが、その通りでした…
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. As a future challenge, we would like to work on improvements with all staff members, including the person in charge. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また貴重なご意見、有難うございます。今後の課題として、責任者を含めスタッフ全員で改善に取り組みたいと思います。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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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: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ききき
The cruise itself was very enjoyable, and I was satisfied, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any whales. It seems that whales did appear, but we were facing the opposite direction, and by the time we moved toward where the whales were, it was too late to catch them. Since they did show up, we didn't participate the next day either. It turned out to be a bit of an unfortunate situation...
クルーズ自体はとても楽しく、満足しましたが、肝心の鯨は見れませんでした。実際には鯨は現れたみたいですが、自分たちが反対の方向にいたことや、一瞬しか現れなく鯨のある方向に移動しても間に合いませんでした。現れたことには現れたので次の日も参加には至りませんでした。ちょっと不幸なパターンになりました、、、
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe any whales during this trip. We sincerely hope that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii during whale season. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you back.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: ノンノ
I participated with my sixth grader, high school senior, and my 78-year-old mother, who joined us as an observer. The early morning pickup was a bit sleepy, but the excitement blew away that drowsiness. I thought it would be a matter of luck to meet dolphins, but we were able to see them early on, and two turtles even approached us! We took a lot of photos, and the data arrived via email for $60.
It was cold while the boat was moving due to the wind, but it was more bearable in the sun. I think having a hoodie and a large beach towel would be helpful. The crew members were all fun, and we had a great time. Lunch was a cheeseburger, which was very delicious. Motion sickness medication is a must. Although it was a day with little rocking, about four people had mini buckets.
We also went snorkeling, and the kids said the slide at that time was a lot of fun. All three of us are not great swimmers, but we managed to stay together with everyone. I think such an experience is quite rare. I'm glad I participated.
小6と高3と78歳の母と参加しました
母は見学で参加。
朝早くのピックアップは少し眠いですがその眠さを吹き飛ばしてくれる程の感動でした。
イルカと逢えるのも運もあるだろうな思っていましたが私たちは早い段階で会うことができしかも亀も2匹亀の方から近づいて来てくれました。
写真もとても沢山撮っていただきデータで(60ドル)でメールに届きました。
船が動いてる間は風があるので寒いですが日向に出ればマシでしたがパーカーと大きめのバスタオルがあればいいと思います。
クルーの皆さんも楽しい方ばかりで楽しく過ごすことができました。昼食はチーズバーガーでしたがとても美味しかったです。船酔いの薬は必須です。揺れが少ない日でしたが4人ほどミニバケツを持っていました。
シュノーケルもしましたがその時の滑り台がとても楽しかったと子供達は言っていました。
私達三人共泳ぎは苦手な方でしたがなんとか皆さんと離れることなく行動できました。
こんな体験は中々無いと思います。
参加して良かったです。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University!
It was an early morning pickup, but it was definitely worth waking up early!!!
We hope you will join us again if the opportunity arises.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
本当に、朝早くのピックアップですが、早起きした甲斐があった!!!となりますよね^^
ぜひまた機会がありましたらご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Felipe
Passeio cumpriu com o prometido, porem a vista da baleia pode ser de longe, já que é um grande barco e chegar mais próximo poderia incomodar. Tripulação bem atenciosa. O café do buffet é ok, talvez compense ir em outro local para tomar café melhor pelo mesmo valor.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: きいちゃん
I signed up for the Star of Honolulu tour because it promised less rocking. I didn't know that we had to stay 100 yards away from the whales until we boarded the ship, so I was disappointed by the difference from the impactful photos in the brochure. The crew pointed out the direction of the whales several times, but they mentioned that the splashes were far away, so the people around couldn't see them either.
If you're taking a cruise ship for the first time, I think you'll enjoy the atmosphere. A pod of about 20 dolphins appeared right next to the ship, and there was a cheer from everyone there.
揺れが少ないということでスターオブホノルルのツアーに申し込みました。船に乗るまでクジラと100ヤード離れていなければいけないとしらなかったのでパンフレットの写真のインパクトとの違いにガッカリしました。クルーの人達は何度もクジラのいる方向を教えてくれましたが、遥か彼方で水しぶきがあがっているので周りの人達も見えなかったと言ってました。
クルーズ船に初めて乗るなら雰囲気を楽しめると思います。20匹程のイルカの大群が船の真横に現れてそこだけ歓声が上がっていました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe whales this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board during the next whale season when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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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: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I thought it would be lucky if I could see it, but I was actually disappointed that I couldn't. I kept wondering if it would happen, and then it just ended. I guess it was nice to enjoy the cruise, though. I would like to reboard if possible, but I was told I need to make a reservation by phone, and I'm hesitant because I'm not confident in my English skills.
見れたらラッキーぐらいでしたが、実際見れなくてがっかり。くるかくるかと思いながらおわってしまいました。クルーズを楽しんだと思えばまぁ良かったのかな。できれば再乗船したいのですが、電話予約しないといけないと言われ、英語力に自信ないので、躊躇しております。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe any whales during your trip. We sincerely hope that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii during whale season. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you back. If you would like to make a reservation by phone, we have a Japanese line available, so please feel free to call us.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。お電話でのご予約は、日本語ラインがありますので、お気軽にお電話下さい。
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: ドキンちゃん
I boarded with children aged 5, 3, and 0.
It's a comfortable tour for families!
I didn't mind the rocking at all.
Since it starts early in the morning, we brought sandwiches and snacks.
Snacking while looking at Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach was the best.
Unfortunately, we only caught a glimpse of a whale from a distance.
However, we encountered a pod of dolphins and saw dozens of them!
It was amazing!!
I think it's great for elderly people and families with children.
5、3、0歳の子供と乗船しました。
子連れには快適なツアー!
揺れも気になりませんでした。
朝は早いので、サンドイッチやお菓子を持参。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチを眺めながらのスナックは最高でした。
残念ながらクジラは遠目にチラッと見えた程度。
ただ、イルカの群れに遭遇し何十頭も見れました!
感激!!
高齢者やお子様連れには良いと思います。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to see the whales clearly. However, we are very pleased to hear that your family enjoyed the experience. We will continue to strive for improvement, hoping that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。はっきりとクジラをご覧にならなかっとことは、残念で仕方がありません。でも、ご家族皆さまで楽しんで頂けたことは心より嬉しく感じております。またハワイにお越しの際に再乗船していただけることを願いながら、改善に向け努力を続けてまいります。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Mary O
We had an amazing time! Awesome crew who worked well together to make sure that we all had the best experience. Beautiful day, yummy lunch and the perfect place to see many turtles where we were snorkeling. A dream come true!
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| Packages: | Private 3-Hour Mid-Day Snorkel Sail w/ Lunch (up to 80 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: MsTravelGal
I have to admit, even though I knew I would be swimming safely in a cage, I was still a little nervous. But the crew did a good job of putting my mind at ease. These guys really know their stuff! They've been swimming with sharks and surfing in Hawaii their whole lives. They are like walking encyclopedias!
The tour was fun from start to finish. We got to see whales on the way to and from the dive site (and we could hear them when we were in the water!), we saw the Lost beach where the TV show was filmed, and the view of the North Shore coastline was breathtaking.
Last but not least, the sharks. There were at least five in sight when I got in the cage. It was a dream come true getting to be so close to them and watch them swim around us. And the best part is that this tour only takes out a maximum of 6 people so we got to stay in the cage the whole time!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: なうさん
There were four couples, including us Japanese.
We made the reservation on-site, and everything went smoothly.
There was one staff member who spoke Japanese, but they left to join a sandbar tour partway through, so we received the explanation about the Sea Bob as soon as we arrived at the boat dock.
All explanations on the boat were in English, including how to equalize pressure. It was manageable, but it did make me quite anxious at times.
During our tour, there were five Sea Bobs available. We dove in pairs, but since many participants were in pairs, only one person could prepare at a time, which meant those waiting had to stay on the boat for a bit.
My husband went first, but the other Sea Bob didn't arrive, so I ended up waiting on the boat for over 10 minutes. To make matters worse, they tried to guide the next person, so I hurriedly said, "I haven't gone yet!" and they quickly assisted me, but in the end, I experienced the Sea Bob for less than 10 minutes, including preparation time.
Still, we saw plenty of turtles, the ocean was beautiful, and we encountered a pod of dolphins, so overall, I was satisfied.
While waiting for our turn on the Sea Bob, we could go snorkeling. All explanations for that were also in English. I hope to convey in this review that snorkeling is also available.
As mentioned before, motion sickness medication is absolutely essential!
The stationary boat sways more than you can imagine.
Photos are expensive, but I think they are worth it.
We received a set of our photos and pictures of the turtles, about 20 in total.
It was a unique experience, and if I hadn't had to wait on the boat, it would have been perfect.
日本人は私達夫婦を含め4組でした。
予約は現地で行いましたが何も問題なく催行されました。
日本語を話せるスタッフが1名いましたが、途中からサンドバー付きのツアーについて行ってしまうのでシーボブの説明は船の乗り場に到着後すぐに説明してもらいます。
船上では全て英語の説明でした。耳抜きの仕方なども全て英語。それでも何とかなりますが結構不安になったりします。
私たちのツアーの時はシーボブは5台でした。2人1組で潜りますが(ペアで参加してる方が多いため)準備は1人ずつしか出来ず一緒に潜れないため後から乗る方は船上で少し待ちます。
私は主人が先に行きましたがもう1台のシーボブが来ず結局船上で10分以上待たされました。おまけに次の方を案内しようとされたので慌てて「まだ乗ってない!」と伝えたらすぐに案内してもらえましたが結局シーボブを体験出来たのは準備も含め10分もないくらいでした。
それでもホヌはたくさん見れたし海は綺麗だしイルカの群れにも遭遇出来たのでトータルでは満足です。
シーボブに乗ってない待機中はシュノーケリング出来ます。それの説明も全て英語です。この口コミでシュノーケリングも出来る事を伝えられたらと思います。
既出ですが酔い止めは本当に本当に必須です!
止まってる船上は想像以上に揺れます。
写真は高いですが買う価値はあるかなぁ…と思います。
自分達の写真とホヌの写真がセットでした。20枚くらいです。
中々出来ない体験でしたので船上で待たされた事がなければ最高です。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Love Hawaii
The weather was nice, and we were able to see a big rainbow along the way! The whales didn't show themselves much, but they did blow water and revealed their large bodies above the surface! It was moving! They continued to blow water, but they didn't show themselves much after that; however, this time they showed their big tails! It seemed a bit difficult to see them from the front like in the advertisements, but I'm glad I woke up early to participate! For breakfast, there were bread, sausage, scrambled eggs, rice, and several types of fruit.
天気も良くて途中大きな虹も見ることが出来ました!肝心のクジラはなかなか姿を見せてくれなかったけど、潮を吹いて大きな体を水面から見せてくれました!感動しました!その後も潮を吹くけどなかなか姿は見せてくれませんでしたが、今度は大きな尾っぽを見せてくれました!広告になっていたような頭から姿を見るのはちょっと難しそうですが、早起きして参加してよかったです!朝ごはんはパン、ソーセージ、スクランブルエッグ、ライス、フルーツ数種類ありました。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. It's truly unfortunate that you weren't able to see a whale in its entirety. However, I hope you had the opportunity to witness it spouting several times, making your cruise worthwhile. We would love for you to join us again when you visit Hawaii in the winter.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。クジラを丸ごとご覧にできなかったこと、本当に残念でしたね。でも、潮を吹くところを何度か遭遇されて様で、クルーズにいらしたかいがあったことを願っております。また、冬の時期にハワイにお越しになる際には、ぜひ再乗船していただきたいと思います。
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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: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: yuko
There are plenty of events on the ship, and the staff really knows how to entertain! You can tell they are putting in their all to make it enjoyable. I definitely want to go on this tour again!
船の中ではイベントが盛り沢山で、スタッフの方々がとにかく楽しませてくれる!
全力で楽しませてくれてるのがわかります。
また絶対に行きたいツアーです!
Thank you for your message. Please come back to visit us again. Both the staff and the dolphins are looking forward to seeing you!
書き込みありがとうございます。是非また遊びにいらしてください。スタッフもイルカもお待ちしています!
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| Packages: | 【お得なセット割】7:00出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Lori
When we actually started to see a little bit of activity. They turned back to port. Only saw a few blows and a little bit of the side of a whale. A big disappointment!! That should of been considered a no show and whale watch guarantee should have been applied
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Hannah R.
We had a wonderful time on our whale watching excursion! We were picked up by the bus - it was early/on-time. We made it to the dock, got our picture taken (didn't buy it, it was too pricey!), then on to the boat. The boat was huge and there was plenty of seating inside and on the top deck. We opted out of lunch, which I think was for the best since me and my husband didn't feel that great on the ride out in the open water. But it did look nice and drinks were available for purchase. Once we got out on the water, we started seeing some whale blows and headed more in that direction. We then saw dolphins swimming next to our boat which was just as exciting as seeing the whale! But what was even cooler was once we got closer to the whale, marine biologist said that what we were seeing was the dolphins were playing with the whale, which he hadn't seen in 4 years! He was very informative. We also enjoyed some live music which seemed the bring the whales and dolphins around more! We probably saw about eight whales in all, ten dolphins and one sea turtle. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, aside from feeling a little seasick.
Aloha! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your whale watch cruise with us! Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you aboard again soon. Mahalo and a hui hou (until next time)!
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| Packages: | Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/26 |
Reviewed by: よしおかん
On January 30th, I had high hopes for the season, but unfortunately, I didn't see any whales. I didn't even see any dolphins. The weather was nice, and the cruise itself was good. If you don't see anything, it would be nice to have an option for the next ticket, as some people can go and some cannot, such as offering a "compensation gift."
1/30、時期的にも期待していたが、クジラは残念ながら見られなかった。イルカすら見られなかった。
天気がよく、クルーズ自体は良かった。
見られなかった場合の次の乗船券は行ける人と行けない人がいるので、選択制で「お詫びの品をあげる」等あると良いと思う。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that the whales did not appear. We will share your valuable feedback regarding "offering a token of apology" with our staff and use it as a reference for future improvements. Thank you once again for your patronage.
この度は、スターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。クジラが姿をあらわさず、心より残念に感じております。「お詫びの品をあげる」の貴重なご意見は、スタッフ一同と共有させて頂き、今後の改善の参考にいたします。今回は、本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: hiropon
I was able to see whales from quite a distance. The view of Diamond Head from the ocean was also great, and you can enjoy it even alone. The food was a bit disappointing, so it might be better to eat at the hotel.
かなり遠くですが、クジラ見れました。海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドも良かったし、一人でも楽しめます。
食事はちょっといまいちなので、ホテルで済ませた方がいいかも。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to see the whales clearly. We will share your valuable feedback regarding the meal with our staff and use it for future improvements. Thank you very much once again.
この度は、スターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。はっきりとクジラをご覧になれなかった事は、残念でなりません。食事に関する貴重なご意見は、スタッフ一同と共有し、今後の改善の役にたたせて頂きます。今回は本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Tsunopy
I participated in this tour, departing from the hotel where I stayed, and as others have shared in their experiences, boarding the boat that approaches the beach between the waves left me quite wet, making me wish I had worn my swimsuit. However, I was able to encounter more whales than I had imagined, see whales swimming right beneath the boat, and hear their songs, which created wonderful memories. The crew was also very pleasant, and I had a comfortable time.
宿泊したホテルの前からの出発ということで参加しましたが、波の合間を見計らいビーチに接岸するボートに乗り込むこのツアーは、他の方の体験談通りでしたので、水着にしておけばよかった・・・と思うほどの濡れ具合です。
ただ想像以上に沢山のクジラたちに遭えたこと、船の真下に泳ぐクジラを見ることが出来たこと、クジラの歌ごえを聴くことが出来たことは、素敵な思いでとなりました。
クルーの皆さんもとても感じが良く、心地よい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
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| Packages: | カアナパリビーチ発 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Tsunopy
I participated because I love snorkeling, but I was a little disappointed that I didn't encounter as many fish as I had hoped. However, I think the water clarity around Molokini Island is high, and it's a beautiful sea. Since it was the right season, I was also able to enjoy whale watching.
シュノーケリングが好きなので参加しましたが、思ったほど魚たちには出逢えずちょっぴり残念でした。ただモロキニ島周囲の海水透明度は高く、綺麗な海だと思います。
ちょうど時期でしたので、ホエールウォッチングも楽しむことが出来ました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/29 |
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Thank you for using VELTRA.
We hope you enjoyed the winter whale watching.
We appreciate your understanding regarding the distance, as it is a natural occurrence.
We would be grateful if you could use our VELTRA services for your next trip as well.
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冬のホエールウォッチングをお楽しみいただけましたでしょうか。
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