All Reviews for Cruise Ship Shore Excursions

Everything was well organized. Starting with the port side check-in to board the air conditioned travel bus. Bus driver was friendly and information. Check in at the venue was easy and flowing onto the well maintained gardens. Food was delicious and plenty. I really like that the performances provided history and context for the dances; highlighting the multi-cultures that have shaped the Hawaiian people. Hope to return with more family members. Thank you

Yoshi is an excellent tour guide. He took lots of care driving us up the mountain to reach the 10000 ft mark. Once there he took us to a special spot where we saw the beautiful sunset then he set up chairs with blankets and gloves for the cooler temperatures. We saw lots of stars and planets. He is very knowledgeable in relation to stargazing. Highly recommend taking this tour with him!

A fantastic representation to this event of the past. An opportunity to pay your respects to those who lost their lives.

We happened to be the only participants that day, so my wife and I were able to enjoy the wonderful sunset and the starry sky from the summit of Haleakalā in a private-like setting. We also learned some fun techniques for capturing the night sky with an iPhone.

たまたま当日他の参加者なく我々夫婦のみでハレアカラ山頂からの素晴らしい夕陽と満天の星をプライベートプレイスのようなポジションで楽しむことができました。iPhoneでの星空撮影など楽しいテクニックも教えてもらいました。

Overall, this is an excellent option for anyone wanting an easy, affordable, and meaningful visit to Pearl Harbor.

Chief’s Luau was an incredible and lively Polynesian cultural experience from start to finish, with the fire knife dancing as the highlight!

The buffet offered a good variety of dishes, and the Polynesian show was entertaining and lively, adding a fun cultural touch to the cruise!

The Mauka Warriors Luau was an incredible Christmas Eve experience and a great way to celebrate in Hawaii.

Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the highlights of Oahu without the stress of driving as this was an excellent way to experience the island’s beauty, culture, and local spots all in one day.

The dinner had a good variety of traditional Hawaiian foods, and the staff was welcoming and organized from start to finish

Watching the sunset over Waikiki from the water was beautiful and relaxing.

The buffet dinner had a nice variety of food, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the Polynesian show was entertaining and energetic.

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sunset and starry sky due to the rain, but I had a great time participating and learned a lot about Maui's situation from Yamapi's talk.

残念ながら雨で夕陽星空を観れませんでしたが、ヤマピーさんのお話でマウイの事情などよくわかり楽しく参加できました。

Since watching the sunset and stargazing from Haleakalā with Yamapi in "BS12 Hawaii ni Koishite," I had decided to make a reservation whenever I visit Maui. Not only was the guide in the car great, but we also enjoyed the sunset and stargazing from a less crowded spot just outside the busy summit. On the day of our visit, it was a full moon, and despite the rain and dew at the summit, we were able to change locations and received in-depth explanations, which were very informative.

We were fortunate enough to see a moon rainbow, which is rarely visible except during a full moon with rain and dew, and it was both mystical and moving. I hope to participate again as soon as possible, bringing my children along next time.

BS12『ハワイに恋して』で山ピーさんのハレアカラからのサンセットと星空観測を見て以来、マウイ島に行く時には必ず予約しようと決めていましたが、車中のガイドもさることながら、混雑する山頂を若干外したすいている場所からサンセット観賞や星空観測をしていただきました。当日は満月で山頂も雨露がある中、場所を変えながら、内容の濃い説明をしていただき、勉強になりました。
満月で雨露がある時にしか、なかなか見られないというムーンレインボーを見ることができ、神秘的で感激しました。
次回はなるべく早く、子供達も連れて、また参加したいと思います。

Entertaining & educational emcee.
Wonderful food.
Very good dancers.

Although it was disappointing that I couldn't see the starry sky, I was satisfied to meet my primary goal, Mr. Yamapi. Moreover, when I lost my important backpack during the tour, he worked hard alongside me to find it, for which I am extremely grateful. Despite the inconvenience caused to everyone participating in the tour, no one showed any signs of displeasure, and I thank you all for that. I will definitely challenge myself again.

星空は見れなかったのは、残念でしたが、第一目的の山ピーさんに会えて、満足しました。しかも大事なリュックをツアーの途中で紛失した際に、一緒になって一生懸命探し当ててくれて、感謝の限りです。ツアー参加の皆さんも、迷惑をかけたにもかかわらず誰一人として嫌な顔をせず、有り難うございました。
必ず、再度、チャレンジします。

The ride down the river was so peaceful and beautiful. The walk through the fern grotto was also very pleasant.. beautiful things to see.

I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it; the performance was truly amazing!!

I booked the round-trip transportation plan for the Royal seats. It wasn’t cheap, but I’m really glad I chose it. It was absolutely worth it, the performance was truly amazing!!

I chose this tour on a large ship because I was worried about seasickness. The observation deck had some swaying, so I watched from a cabin on the first floor, but I was still able to see the whales' spouts and tails. It seems that those who are less sensitive to motion can see much more from the observation deck. The pineapple banana cake was delicious.

船酔いが心配で大きな船のこのツアーを選びました。
展望デッキは揺れもあったので、1階の客室で見ていましたが、何とかクジラの潮吹きや尾っぽを見ることができました。
揺れに強い方が展望デッキの方がたくさん見れるようです。
パイナップルバナナケーキが美味しかったです。

We had an absolutely incredible experience on our recent stargazing tour with Yoshi. We brought 4 adults and 4 kids (5-8 years old) to the summit and everyone had a blast. You can never predict Mother Nature so while at the summit (which was very windy and cloudy), Yoshi made the decision to change stargazing locations to another spot a little lower on the mountain and his expertise was rewarded as we were able to watch a beautiful sunset and view the stars from our new spot. It was such a memorable experience for everyone, I would 100% recommend this activity to anyone visiting Maui.

Yamapi, our guide, provided an incredibly detailed explanation, and I thoroughly enjoyed the nature of Maui! The sunset and starry sky were the best I've ever seen, and I was very moved! It was also reassuring that they provided transportation to the hotel. I would love to participate again! Thank you!

ガイドのやまぴーさんがすごく丁寧に解説をしてくださり、マウイ島の自然を大満喫できました！サンセットと星空は今まで見た中で最高でとても感動しました！
ホテルまで送迎してくれるのも安心でした
また参加したいです！ありがとうございました！

The tour on the Star of Honolulu was great. They served snacks, and the atmosphere was nice. As for the whales, I think I saw them in the distance, and I might have caught a glimpse of a tail, but I’m not sure if I actually saw them. However, the cruise in the beautiful ocean was wonderful, and the weather was perfect, so I really enjoyed it. It might be best to think of it as a lucky bonus if you get to see whales while participating in the cruise.

スターオブホノルルでのツアー。お菓子もでてきて、雰囲気はよかったです。クジラに関しては、遠くにみえて、しっぽが少し見えた気がしたりなど、見えていないのかもしれません。ただ、美しい海でのクルーズ、気候も良くて本当に楽しむことができました、クルーズとして参加しくじらは見れればラッキーくらいで考えるのがいいかもしれません。

To conclude, I am extremely satisfied! I was thrilled to see whales swimming in the distance several times, catching glimpses of their tails and spouts! Although I couldn't see them up close, it was a wonderful memory of whale watching!

I had always wanted to see whales, and when I decided to go to Hawaii, I came across this tour and knew I had to participate. I was worried about seasickness on a small boat, so I made a reservation on the largest one I found, the Star of Honolulu. When I first boarded the boat, I was a bit anxious thinking it might sway more than expected, but once I went up to the upper deck, I found it wasn't a problem, possibly because I was standing! I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're feeling uneasy.

The boat has four levels, and at first, we enjoyed pineapple banana bread and drinks on the first floor, which had chairs and tables. It was delicious! Once the boat started moving, there was a segment where they explained the size of the whales using ropes, and although I didn't understand much of the English, it was an interesting experience unique to a larger boat. The first floor was quite cold due to the air conditioning, so I recommend bringing a jacket. After the explanation, we were free to move around the boat, but the cold was only on the first floor. The view from the fourth deck was beautiful, with a clear sight of Diamond Head and more. When whales were spotted, an English announcement would indicate the direction, and even if you don't understand English well, the simple language and the fact that everyone moved at once made it clear. Although the whales were far away, I was glad to see them, even if I couldn't see the large ones up close. Whether you see whales or not depends on luck, but I think you can still enjoy cruising on a big boat even if you don't see them. I also think it's a great point of this tour that if you don't see any whales, they provide tickets to try again.

I had actually made a reservation for a certain day, but when I was waiting for the shuttle bus at the bus stop, the bus didn't come. After checking with the hotel staff, I was informed that the tour was canceled that day. Cancellations can happen suddenly due to bad weather, but I felt reassured that I received a full refund.

結論から言うと大満足です！クジラが何回か遠くの方で泳いでいるのが見えて尻尾や潮吹きも見れてすごい！と興奮しました。近くでは見ることが出来ませんでしたがとっても良い思い出になったホエールウォッチングでした！
ずっとクジラを見てみたくてハワイに行くと決まりこのツアーを見かけた時に絶対に参加したいと思い参加しました。小さい船だと船酔いが心配だったので見つけた中で一番大きかったスターオブホノルル号で予約しました。最初船に乗り込んだ時は意外と揺れるかも？と少し不安になりましたが上のデッキに出てからは立ってることもあったからなのか気にならなかったです！不安な方は酔い止めを飲むことを推奨します。
船は4階建てで始めは1階の椅子やテーブルがあるフロアでパイナップルバナナブレッドと飲み物をいただきました。美味しかったです！船が動き出すとクジラの大きさの説明などを実際にロープを使って説明するコーナーがあり、英語であまり内容はよくわからなかったですが大きい船ならではの体験で面白かったです。1階はクーラーが結構効いていて寒かったので上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。説明が終わると船内を自由に移動することができるのですが、寒かったのは1階のみでした。4階のデッキは眺めがよくダイヤモンドヘッドなども見えて綺麗でした。クジラが見えると時計の方向で英語のアナウンスが流れます。英語がわからなくても簡単な英語だったのと皆が一斉に動き出すのでわかります。遠くの方だったので実際に近くで大きいクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが遠くても見ることが出来て良かったです。クジラが見れるかどうかは運に左右されますが、見れなくても大きい船なのでクルージングするだけでも楽しめると思います。見れなかった場合もう一度見れるチケット？が配られるというのもこのツアーの良い点だと思います。
実際に一度予約していた日があったのですが当日バス乗り場でシャトルバスを待っていたらバスが来ず、ホテルのスタッフに確認してもらったところ今日はキャンセルということを伝えられました。天候が悪いと急に当日キャンセルされてしまう事もありますが、しっかりと返金されていたのでそこも安心だと思います。

I've been living in Hawaii for six years now, and I finally participated in a whale watching tour that I've always wanted to do.

Although it was a cloudy day, the weather was just right—not too hot and not too cold. After checking in a bit early, I wandered around the Aloha Tower. When it was time to board, we first had the familiar souvenir photo opportunity that you often find in the U.S. (The staff will come around during the cruise to sell these photos.)

While enjoying coffee and muffins on the first floor, we received explanations (in English, of course), and after departing, we could watch from anywhere on the four-story cruise ship. The crew members were also diligently searching for whales, but unfortunately, we didn't encounter any that day... I definitely want to try again next year.

ハワイに住んで6年目。念願のホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
当日は曇り空ではあったものの、暑くもなく寒くもなくちょうどよい天気でした。
ちょっと早めにチェックイン後、アロハタワーの周りをウロウロ。乗船の合図があったので乗り込むと、まずはアメリカでお馴染みのお土産用写真撮影がありました。
（この写真は、クルーズ中にスタッフが販売しにきます）
1階でコーヒーとマフィンを食べながら説明（もちろん英語）を受け、出港後は4階建てクルーズ船のどこでも好きな場所で見ることができます。
船員さんも一生懸命探してくれたのですが、あいにくこの日はクジラに遭遇することができず・・・。
来年またリベンジしたいと思いました。

The week I visited, there were storm and heavy rain warnings in Hawaii. I was really worried leading up to the day, but miraculously, the tour went ahead. And right away, whales appeared, jumping one after another. It was truly moving. I couldn't capture their magnificent jumps on camera in time, but I have firmly etched it in my memory. It was the day my dream of seeing humpback whales came true. Despite the unfortunate weather, I was really glad to see so many whales. I'm still excited and moved as I watch the videos. I absolutely recommend this. While there's no guarantee you'll see them, it's definitely worth the challenge!

私が訪れた期間はハワイ州に暴風、豪雨警報が出ている週でした。すごく心配して当日を迎えてましたが奇跡的にツアー催行されました。そしてすぐにクジラが現れて、次から次へとジャンプ。もう感動です。カメラが間に合わず華麗なジャンプを納めることは叶いませんでしたが、この胸にしっかり焼き付けました。いつか必ずザトウクジラを見るんだという夢が叶った日です。あいにくの天候でしたがたくさんのクジラを見ることができて本当によかった。今なお興奮冷めやらず動画を見て感動しています。絶対にオススメです。必ず見られる保証はありませんが、挑戦する価値は充分にあります！

I was worried about the weather because it had been rainy, but I was relieved when it was sunny on the day of the trip. The boat was more impressive than I had imagined, and I didn't feel much rocking. While we were leaving the shore, I enjoyed some banana cake and Kona coffee. It was so delicious that I wanted to have seconds!

As we approached the spots, I went up on the deck to enjoy the view. The scenery of Hawaii, the music, and the breeze were all so pleasant and calming. The announcements were in English, but I could somewhat figure out the direction by looking at the clock positions.

I had several chances to see whales, and I was thrilled to see a mother and her calf. The staff were all cheerful, and their smiles were very comforting.

雨続きだったので天候が心配でしたが、当日晴れて安心しました。想像していたより立派な船で、あまり揺れを感じませんでした。陸から離れる間、バナナケーキとコナコーヒーをいただきました。おかわりしたいくらいとっても美味しかったです＾＾
スポットに近づくと船の上に行き、景色を一望して楽しみました。ハワイの景色、音楽、風が心地よく、落ち着きました。
アナウンスなどは英語でしたが、時計の方向などでなんとなくで見える方向がわかりました。
クジラを見るチャンスは何度かあり、親子を見ることもできて嬉しかったです。
スタッフのみなさん明るく、笑顔に癒されました。

We were picked up on time and checked in by a brother with an afro, then we departed for the port on a large bus! This time, we participated with two adults and a one-year-old. The banana and pineapple bread served on the ship was incredibly moist and delicious—I wish I could learn how to make it! Unfortunately, there were no whales that day, but perhaps because we woke up early and were swaying on the boat, I was able to take the most wonderful nap in the rooftop chairs (laughs). Since it was our last day of the stay, we couldn't have a second chance, but I would love to try again the next time I visit Hawaii!

時間通りにお迎えに来ていただき、アフロのお兄さんに受付してもらい大型バスで港へ出発！今回は大人2人と1歳児で参加させていただきました。船内でいただけるバナナとパイナップルのブレッドがすっごくしっとりで作り方を教えて欲しいくらい美味しかったです。残念ながらこの日はクジラが現れなかったのですが、早起きして船に揺られていたからか屋上のチェアで最高に気持ちいいお昼寝が出来ました（笑）滞在の最終日での参加だったためリベンジが出来なかったのですが、またハワイに訪れた際は再チャレンジしたいと思います！

It was an honor and a privilege to experience the tour of Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona, and USS Missouri. Much of the other areas seen were just site seeing. Honolulu was fine but I would like to have seen less of Honolulu and more of Pearl Harbor.

Although we couldn't see the main attraction, the whale, I was overall satisfied. The view of Diamond Head from the boat was very beautiful! Also, the explanations provided by the staff were interesting, and the banana cake they handed out was really delicious!

肝心の鯨は見れませんでしたが、全体的には満足でした。船から見えるダイヤモンドヘッドはとっても綺麗でした！また、スタッフさんがしてくださる説明も面白く、配られるバナナケーキもとっても美味しかったです！

It was a wonderful experience to see mother and baby whales multiple times! My 3-year-old child enjoyed it very much. The crew only speaks English, but they use pictures for explanations and simplify their language (like using words such as "baby") when talking to us, so we could understand somewhat. Additionally, the menu and explanation sheet on the table, as well as the announcements and explanations, are available in Japanese. When there was an announcement about the whales appearing, everyone moved quickly, so even if I couldn't catch everything, I understood what was happening, haha.

The banana bread was very delicious! Tea, coffee, and water are free, while alcohol and juice are available for a fee. They also provide coloring books and workbooks for toddlers.

The restroom on the boat is spacious enough for wheelchair access, so it was no problem for parents to assist their toddlers inside. I had a preconceived notion that a boat restroom might be dirty like a public restroom, but it turned out to be a stylish and clean restroom with nice tile walls.

親子の鯨を何度も見ることができて、とてもいい体験でした！3歳の子供もとても楽しんでいました。
クルーは英語しか話しませんが、写真を使った解説や、こちらに向けて話す時は簡単な英語（babyなど）にしてくれるのでなんとなくわかります。また、テーブルに置いてあるメニュー表兼説明書と、放送での注意説明や解説は日本語もあります。あと鯨が現れたアナウンスがあった時はみんながワッと移動するので聞き取れなくてもわかります笑
バナナブレッドがとても美味しかったです！紅茶、コーヒー、水はフリーで、アルコール・ジュースは有料です。
幼児向けに塗り絵やワークブックを渡してくれます。
船内にあるトイレは車椅子でも入れるように広いので、親が入って幼児の介助をするのも問題ありませんでした。船のトイレというと公衆トイレみたいに汚いかなとなんとなく思っていましたが、壁のタイルがおしゃれな綺麗なトイレでした。