Reviewed by: ダンテ
I was worried about whether I would see any whales on my long-awaited whale watching tour, but I was able to meet many whales.
At first, they were far away, and I couldn't see them up close, so I thought maybe that was all there was. Just as I started to relax and have lunch, I was able to see a whale jumping through the glass! It was from the side, so it was beautifully visible, and everyone on board applauded enthusiastically. So, I realized that even when the sea is calm, we should never let our guard down!
I also participated with my 3-year-old child, and there were plenty of activities, plus meals with rice and noodles that my child enjoyed. There were both paid and free drinks, which was great!
Even after leaving the whales, the scenery, the color of the sea, and the color of the sky were all wonderful, making it a very satisfying tour!
I definitely plan to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
念願のホエールウォッチングで、見れるか心配だったけど、沢山のクジラたちに会えました。
始めは遠くにいてなかなか近くで見れなかったので、もうこのくらいなのかなぁと油断してランチを始めたら、ガラス越しにジャンプするクジラを見ることが出来ました!!それも、横からだったのでキレイに見れて参加者全員拍手喝采でした❇
なので、海面が穏やかでも油断大敵だなと思います!
また、3歳の子どもと参加しましたが、アクティビティも沢山あったし、食事もライスも麺もあったので食べてくれましたし、飲み物も有料や無料があってどちらも良かったです!
そして、クジラたちたちと離れても景色も海の色も空の色も素晴らしいので大満足なツアーでした!
また、ハワイに行くときは必ず参加しようと思います!
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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: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
Reviewed by: aki
It was an experience that is hard to come by in Japan, so I participated. I was really lucky to see a sea turtle! The cruise before boarding the submarine was also very pleasant.
日本ではなかなか出来ない体験でしたので、参加しました。
ウミガメを見ることが出来て、本当にラッキーでした!
潜水艦に乗り込むまでのクルーズも気持ちよかったです。
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/01 |
Reviewed by: aki
I was able to encounter a whale! The explanations were thorough, and they were very kind when I forgot something. It was a great experience. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
クジラには、なんとか遭遇できました!
説明もしっかりしてくださったし、
忘れ物をしてしまった時の対応も親切でしたし、
とても良かったです。
機会があればまた参加したいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you encountered whales this time. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回クジラと遭遇出来たとの事、大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Mayo
It was amazing and the crew was awesome very friendly!!! Seen dolphins and a whale and it was just beautiful we will do more with this tour
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
Reviewed by: yuyu
This is my third time using this service. I signed up for private lessons for my 11-year-old child, and it seems that the surf lessons here are the most fun! We are planning to join a surf camp next year. Thank you very much!!
今回3回目の利用です。11歳の子供のためプライベートレッスンで申し込みしましたがやはりここのサーフレッスンが一番楽しいようです!来年はサーフキャンプに入ろうと計画中です。ありがとうございました!!
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the lesson for the third time. I am very happy to hear that your child had a wonderful time. In private lessons, we can tailor the sessions to each individual customer, so I'm glad we could meet your needs. We look forward to your participation in the surf camp next time!
MAHALO!
Aloha,
三回目のレッスン参加ありがとうございます。お子様が楽しいひと時をお過ごしになられて、大変嬉しく思います。
プライベートレッスンですと、お客様一人ひとりに合ったレッスンが出来ますので、ご要望に応えられて良かったと思います。
次回はサーフキャンプでのご参加お待ちしてます!
MAHALO!
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| Packages: | プライベートレッスン(5歳以上) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/25 |
Reviewed by: ちゅとむ
It was my first time, but I chose the most expensive course. I was amazed that I could see everything from Diamond Head to the west, and it felt like I could see Japan. They also took photos for a low price and gave them to me on an SD card. This has definitely become an activity I want to do again next time.
初めてでしたが、1番高いコースを選びました。ダイアモンドヘッドから西まで全てが見れて日本が見えるんじゃないかと感動しました。写真も安く撮ってくれてSDカードでもらいました。次回も絶対やりたいアクティビティになりました。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
Reviewed by: rei
For my first parasailing experience, I chose to go up to 150 meters to reach the highest point. Perhaps because we were over the ocean, it surprisingly didn’t feel very high, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Among the participants, we were the only Japanese, but the staff made an effort to communicate in broken Japanese, which was nice. The atmosphere on the boat was very fun. I would love to try it again if I get the chance.
初めてのパラセーリング、どうせなら一番高くまで上がろうと、150メートルを選択しました。
海の上だからか、意外と高度感は無く、ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドの美しい景色を楽しめました。
参加者中、日本人は私達だけでしたが、スタッフが片言の日本語で気を使ってくれます 笑
船上はとても楽しい雰囲気でした。また機会があればやってみたいです。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/28 |
Reviewed by: mas
I used it on the last day in Hawaii. It was much more comfortable than I expected, with very little rocking. However, since there are no walls on the yacht, it can get cold when the wind blows, so I recommend preparing warm clothing.
ハワイ最終日に利用させていただきました。
予想していたほど揺れはなく、非常に快適でした。
ただ、ヨットには壁等はなく、風が吹くと寒いので、
防寒着だけはしっかり用意した方が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/01 |
Reviewed by: pirocky
We participated as a family of four. It was greatly appreciated that the children's fees were free. We didn't know if we would see whales until we boarded, but we joined with the expectation that if we didn't see any, we could still enjoy cruising on the Star of Honolulu! Fortunately, we were lucky enough to see whales three times. While we couldn't see the whales' faces, we were able to see their spouts and impressive tails, which left both the kids and adults very satisfied.
家族4人で参加しました。子供の費用が無料だったのは大変ありがたかったです。
鯨が見れるかは乗船してみるまでわからないけど、まあ見れなかったらスターオブホノルルでクルージングを楽しむ!という期待感で参加しましたが、ラッキーなことに3回も鯨を見ることができました。
さすがに鯨の顔を見ることはできませんでしたが、潮吹きと立派な鯨の尻尾を見ることができて、子供も大人も大満足でした。
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、誠にありがとうございました。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私ども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には、ご乗船頂けます様、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: | 2017/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/30 |
Reviewed by: いずみ
We participated as a couple. We were picked up almost on time at the meeting point. The vehicle was a blue van, and we were the only two passengers at that time. Inside the car, we were asked if we were Japanese, given a Japanese waiver to sign. After about 10 minutes, we arrived at the Ala Moana Yacht Harbor, where we showed our voucher and were told to wait for a while.
After about 20 minutes, all participants gathered, and as the previous group returned, we boarded the boat and set off. There were 8 participants this time, and aside from us, everyone else was from abroad. Onboard, there was a brief explanation in English, and for photo shooting, we were informed that data could be saved to an SD card for $35, and if we wanted it, we should inform the staff before parasailing.
This was our first time parasailing in Hawaii, and since it was the rainy season, we were worried about the weather, but fortunately, it was nice, and we enjoyed wonderful views. It felt incredibly high and was fun, but also a bit scary. However, the views and experience were invaluable. If I have the opportunity to go again, I would definitely like to experience it. I think the actual airtime was just under 10 minutes, but it felt much longer.
After that, we gradually descended, got wet up to our chests in the sea twice, and then smoothly returned to the boat. I took motion sickness medication in the morning out of concern for seasickness, but in the end, I didn't get seasick (one person who was with us looked a bit unwell).
For the photos, we could choose to pay in cash with a tip on the boat or with a credit card after disembarking. Some of the photos were blurry, but they took about 20 pictures, including the views from the boat, which made for great memories. Since we were the second-to-last group, we got quite wet, but after arriving at the port, we quickly got into the car and returned to the hotel, so we didn't have time to change clothes and sat on towels in the seats. Therefore, I think it's better to bring a bath towel.
It was so much fun that I would like to participate again!
夫婦2人で参加しました。
集合時間にほぼ時間通りにピックアップされました。車は青いバンで、その時に乗ったのは私たち2人だけでした。車内で日本人?と聞かれ、日本語の誓約書を渡され、サインをしました。10分ほどでアラモアナのヨットハーバーでに着き、スタッフにバウチャーを見せてしばし待つように言われました。
20分ほど待つと参加者が全員揃い、そして前の回の船が戻ってきたので入れ替わりで乗り込んで出発しました。今回の参加者は8人で、私達夫婦以外はみんな外国の方でした。
船上では英語で簡単に説明があり、写真撮影はSDカードにデータを入れて35ドルで、希望があればパラセイリングの前にスタッフに伝えてくださいとのことでした。
今回ハワイでのパラセイリングは初めてで、また雨季だったので天気も心配していましたが、幸い天気も良く、素晴らしい景色が見られました。ものすごく高く感じて楽しかった反面、少し怖かったです。ですが、あの景色や体験は何にも代え難いです。また行く機会があれば是非体験したいと思いました。実際の滞空時間は10分弱程度だったと思いますが、とても長く感じました。
その後徐々に高度が下がり、胸まで海に二回浸かり、その後スムーズに船に戻ることができました。
船酔いを懸念して酔い止めを朝に飲んで臨んだのですが、結局船酔いにはなりませんでした(一緒に乗っていた1人の方は少し気分が悪そうでした)
写真はチップとともに現金で船上では支払うか、クレジットカードで下船後に払うか選べました。写真はボケているものもありましたが、船上からの景色も含めて全部で20枚程度撮っていてくれて良い思い出になりました。
私たちは最後から二番目の組だったので、結構濡れていましたが、港に着いてからはすぐに車に乗りホテルまで帰ったので、服を着替える時間はなかったので、座席にタオルを引いて乗りました。なのでバスタオルを持って行ったほうがいいと思います。
とても楽しかったので、また参加したいです!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/20 |
Reviewed by: かおり
I searched for a short cruise without meals and participated. The weather was nice that day, so it wasn't too cold in the evening, and the scenery was amazing! I could see Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach from the sea, and even a whale spouting in the distance! It was the perfect cruise that I could join between daytime activities and dinner time, yet it felt relaxed and enjoyable! This time, it was just the two of us, but next time I want to encourage our kids to join as well!
短時間で乗れる食事の付かないクルーズをさがして参加しました。
当日お天気が良かったため、夕方からもそれほど寒くなく、景色が最高でした!
ダイヤモンドヘッド、海からのワイキキビーチ、遠くにクジラが潮を吹いているのも見えました!
昼間の遊びの時間と晩御飯の時間の間に参加出来る、しかし、ゆったりした最高のクルーズでした!
今回は夫婦2人の参加でしたが、次回は子供たちにも参加を勧めたいと思っています!
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/02 |
Reviewed by: fcevallos
If you must do 1 thing in Hawaii then chose this one and forget everything else! This is a true experience of a life time. There is nothing above ground that could get similar to this Dive.
I had never done this before and my wife and I decided to try it for the first time. The instructors are super knowledgeable and will show you each and every step of the way. From the very basic hand signals used under water all the way down to show you an octopus once you are at the bottom of the ocean.
I brought a gopro camera with me but I forgot to get the case to go below 33feet under water so I couldn't take any pictures myself but the instructor took one of us and sent us via Facebook.
These guys are amazing and I would love to do it again; in fact, we are going to do Scuba Diving again in Florida and the Bahamas since we loved it so much
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| Packages: | Two Tank Introductory Boat Dive for Beginners |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/27 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ
It was over in a flash, but I had a great time. I think even those who feel scared can enjoy it. I highly recommend it.
あっと言う間でしたが、楽しかったです。
怖く感じる方でも楽しめると思います。
とてもおすすめです。
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| Packages: | 高さ45メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/30 |
Reviewed by: いちごの木
It was my first time stand-up paddleboarding, but I was taught from the basics and was able to stand up right away. I want to try it again. I had someone take photos, and it became a great memory.
初SUPでしたが、基礎から教えて貰い、すぐに立てる様になりました。また挑戦したいです。写真とってもらい、いい思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Amy Ryan
Hawaii is expensive let's be honest. This is a great trip for the money. We had a group of 15 from age 3-65. It was an amazing adventure for all. When we finished snorkeling, the boat ride around diamond head with cocktails and great music was perfect. Thank you to our Captain Ryan and crew for a laidback barefoot excursion. We will definitely do it again.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/01 |
Reviewed by: 佐々木
As the title suggests, the beauty of the scenery and the number of marine creatures visible greatly differ depending on where you sit. Inside the submarine, the seating is divided into the right and left rows, and this time, the left row was overwhelmingly better (we were in the right row). However, for us ordinary people who rarely have the chance to explore the ocean, it is undoubtedly a valuable experience. I believe this is one event you should definitely participate in when you come to Hawaii.
タイトルの通り、座る席で景色の美しさや見られる海洋生物の数が大きく異なる。潜水艦の中は右列と左列で分かれており、今回の潜水は圧倒的に左列が良かった(※自分達は右列でした)。ただし、なかなか海の中を冒険する機会がない我々一般人にとっては、貴重な体験となることは間違いない。
是非、ハワイに来た際は参加すべきイベントの1つだと思います。
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Beginner_Surfer
This is the 1st time I have enrolled with Hans Hedemann and staff. Staff was really nice as my son and I took the surf class in the 2hr group lesson. Two hours is plenty of time for the group size and I did not have to wait for other surfers on the water at all. I had taken the KOA lessons (also on Waikiki) earlier and Hans' School is much better in terms of distance to paddle to get to the surf location as well as the student to instructor ratio. Our package also included shuttle, pictures and a T-shirt which is awesome. My son (14yrs) said it was the best activity of the trip which is great since it's so hard to impress teens now-a-days. Because of the inclusiveness of the package and the surf location, we would definitely repeat and highly recommend this school.
Aloha,
We are so happy you and your son enjoyed the lesson! Here at Hans Hedemann Surf School we strive for excellence. We appreciate your great review and we hope to see you again in the future. Mahalo for surfing with us!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson (2 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/28 |
Reviewed by: mimi
As soon as we boarded, we had a buffet-style lunch. After finishing, we went out to the deck and felt the wind while heading out to Waikiki. The view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head was stunning, and just that alone made me feel great and glad to have participated.
The long-awaited whales appeared, with a pod of about four spouting water and showing their backs and tails repeatedly.
And then, one finally jumped! It leaped vertically, showing us its white and black mottled belly. Lucky!
During the latter part of the cruise, many participants had returned inside the ship, so it was worth staying outside. It was sudden and brief, so I couldn't take a photo, but it was a whale watching tour that left a lasting impression and was very satisfying.
乗船してすぐブッフェ式のランチ。食べ終えて外のデッキへ出て風に吹かれながら、ワイキキ沖へ出て行くと、ワイキキのホテル群、ダイヤモンドヘッドの景色が素晴らしく、まずはそれだけでも気持ちよくて、参加してよかったと思いました。
待望のクジラは、四頭ほどの群れが潮吹き、背中や尻尾を何度も何度も見せてくれました。
そして、ついに一頭がジャンプ!
縦に垂直に上半身あたり(?)まで飛んで、こちらに白っぽくて黒いまだら模様のあるお腹側を見せてくれました。ラッキー!
クルージング後半で、参加者の多くは船内に戻っていた時間帯、外で頑張っていた甲斐がありました。突然で、一瞬だったので写真は撮れなかったけど、目に焼き付けて大満足のホエールウォッチングツアーとなりました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Veronica
My husand and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with this romantic sunset dinner cruise. The atmosphere, entertainment, and food was perfect. Thanks for helping make our anniversary special! !!!!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/31 |
Reviewed by: mrk2040
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. However, we had a beautiful view of Waikiki and Diamond Head. They were distributing free tickets (without meals) when we got off. We didn't order any meals, but it was possible to order meals on the day of the event.
残念ながら、クジラは見れませんでした。でも、ワイキキの街とダイヤモンドヘッドがとてもきれいに見れました。降りる際に、無料の券(食事はつかない)を配布していました。私たちは、食事を申し込みませんでしたが、当日でも食事の申し込みは出来ました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are sorry that you were unable to observe any whales this time. Please do come back to search for whales again! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回は鯨を観測いただく事が出来ず残念に思います。
是非また鯨を探しにいらして下さい!
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: gregory
VERY FRIENDLY STAFF BOTH AT SUTTLE PICK UP AND ON THE CRUISE. THE MAJESTIC (ATLANTIS) SHIP IS VERY CLEAN AS EXPECTED WITH VERY GOOD CREW MEMBERS. THE NATURALIST EXPLAINED WHAT WHALES ARE DOING IN THE HAWAII AREA. FOR ALL OF MY FAMILY THE SEAS AND WEATHER WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SIZE OF THIS VESSEL. SEAS WERE ABOUT 3 TO 4 FEET WITH TRADE WINDS AT 15 MPH. SO FOR ALL OF US VERY NICE. REMEMBER THIS IS HAWAII. WARM YES.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Cody Staggs
Private instruction was greatly informative. The group class should have been segregated from private and semi-private classes since they were not supervised as they should have been. they were like herding cats and safety was compromised.
Aloha Cody,
We would like to thank you for your time at Hans Hedemann Surf School. Your review is greatly appreciated and your feedback will be used to better our services for the future. We hope you enjoyed your lesson regardless of the chaos in the water. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Private Lesson (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: kai
The meeting point is in front of the Duke statue. It takes about 15 minutes to the dock. During that time, I was asked to sign an English waiver. There were just over 10 participants, and we were the only Japanese. The others spoke English, Korean, and Filipino.
At check-in, you need to present payment or a voucher to receive a ticket with the length of the rope indicated. When boarding the boat, you hand the ticket to the crew, but I don't think they check the rope length very carefully. I felt that everyone was treated the same during parasailing.
Once we headed offshore on the boat, we were fitted with parasailing equipment in the order we sat. There is storage for personal belongings at your feet, but since things can get wet and you might move seats, it's better to bring less.
Parasailing started with upbeat music playing loudly. We flew in pairs. The thigh straps served as a seat, making for a comfortable ride, similar to being on a high swing.
There were three unexpected things.
The first was that as a service, at the end of the parasailing, they drop you into the water. Americans love this kind of thing and everyone was really excited. An American on board even requested to do it twice! As a Japanese person, I wasn't quite prepared for getting wet.
The second was that a long time ago, when I did parasailing in Waikiki, it was near the beach, so I could see the coral well. This time, we were further out, so the water was deep and I couldn't see any coral, which was disappointing. There were also parasailing boats near the beach, so I think it's good to choose a tour based on your preference.
The third was that we were asked for tips on the boat. Since I participated with the mindset of a Japanese tour, I didn't have many small dollar bills on hand, which made me feel a bit apologetic.
The weather was perfect, the scenery was beautiful, and it was a very enjoyable experience without anything scary. For those considering participation, as mentioned earlier, you will get quite wet, so don't forget a bath towel. Also, bring some cash for tips.
集合はデューク像前。船着場まで約15分。その間、免責関係の英語の書面にサインを求められた。参加者は10名強。日本人は私たちのみ。他には英語、韓国語、フィリピン語…の人たち。
チェックイン時、支払いかバウチャーを提示し、ロープ長の記されたチケットをもらう。船に乗り込む際、チケットを乗務員に渡すのだが、ほぼロープ長は確認していないと思う。パラセーリング中も全員同じだとおもった。
ボートで沖合に出ると、座った順にパラセーリングの装備をつけてもらう。手荷物などは足元に収納があるが濡れたり、席を移動していくので少なめにした方が無難。
ノリノリの音楽を大音量でかけながらパラセーリングがスタート。2名ずつのフライ。
太ももの装備がイス代わりで乗り心地(?)も上々、高めの空中ブランコのような乗り心地。
3つ想定外な事があった。
1つ目はサービスでパラセーリングの最後に水中へドボンしてくれる。アメリカ人はこういう事が大好きでみんな大興奮。同乗のアメリカ人は2回つけて!とリクエストするくらい。日本人としては「え〜濡れる!」とやや心の準備が足りなかった。
2つ目は大昔、ワイキキでパラセーリングをしたときはビーチ近くでしたので珊瑚がよく見えた。今回は沖の方だったので海が深く珊瑚が見えず残念… ビーチの方でもパラセーリングのボートが出ていたので好みでツアーを選んでも良いと思う。
3つ目は船の中でチップを求められた事。日本のツアーの気分で参加したので少額のドル紙幣の持ち合わせがあまりなくちょっと申し訳なかった。
お天気も最高だったので、景色もよく、怖いこともなく、非常に楽しく参加できた。参加を検討されている方、前述の通りしっかり濡れるので、バスタオルをお忘れなく。また、チップも。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/28 |
Reviewed by: MTsukakoshi
I participated in a morning tour without breakfast. It's convenient because you can go shopping in the afternoon after joining the morning tour. However, the tour only had explanations in English, which was very inconvenient. We saw the tails of three whales. The journey took about two and a half hours out at sea.
早朝の朝食なしツアーに参加しました。早朝のに参加すると午後ショッピングに出かけられるので便利です。ツアー自体は英語の説明だけでしたのでとても不便でした。クジラは3頭テール(尻尾)が見れました。海に出て約2時間半くらいの行程です。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On some days, the whales are very active and jump high out of the water. We hope you will come back to see such whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨で、大きくジャンプしてくれる時もあります。
是非またそんな鯨を見にいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お客様のまたのお越しを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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Cody
We had a great time on our trip and the guys were funny. We went on the last trip of the day and it felt a bit rushed. I paid extra for the Xtreme Parasail package which advertises 10-12 minutes but only got just over 6 minutes from my recorded GoPro time. We ended up going with the photo package and the pics turned out great. Thank you for the great experience.
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| Packages: | X-Treme Ride [1000 feet] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Nick
We enjoyed the cruise. The staff was very attentive to us. Dinner was first. Unfortunately the dinner lasted through the sunset and we were seated on the opposite side of the boat. So didn't really see the sunset. We did the crab legs dinner. It was nice. Make sure you get seconds when they offer. They come around a 1 time. The entertainment was fun. The dancers performed in the middle of the deck. That is why dinner is quick. The Honolulu lights at night are a pretty sight. The night was breezy so bring a sweater to through on in case.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: レインボークルー
I went with my 5-year-old and 8-year-old. The kids were super excited as we occasionally got splashed by the waves. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset due to the clouds, but we got close to Diamond Head and enjoyed some great views.
5歳と5歳と8歳の子連れで乗りました
波しぶきがたまにかかったりして、子ども達は大興奮でしたね
残念ながら雲で日没は見えませんでしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドにも近づいたり、いい景色が見られました
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/29 |
Reviewed by: たかまお
This time, due to time constraints, we opted for this optional tour separate from the travel agency's tour. We chose the highest height of 150 meters. There were four other groups besides us, making a total of five groups. First, we gathered at the Ambassador Hotel near our accommodation and took a trolley, arriving at the port in about 10 minutes. The check-in was quick, as we just showed the voucher saved on our smartphone, and it was done in five minutes! Then we set sail!
There were some waves, but it wasn't enough to make anyone seasick. However, one lady from the first pair slipped and hit her bottom hard (laughs). The other three groups finished without any issues. The Chinese couple in front of us handed us their smartphone, and we took a ton of pictures from takeoff to landing (including one where they were kissing).
When it was our turn, the staff asked in English, "Shall we take a photo? It's $35," to which I replied, "YES," and we got ready to fly. We were told that using a selfie stick was at our own risk, but we brought one along. The height of 150 meters was scarier than I imagined, but I got used to it after a while and was very satisfied with the views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and even whales!!! It was also fun when the staff playfully lowered us to the point where our feet got wet before we were picked up.
Since we were the last group, it felt like we flew for a bit longer. In the end, we received an SD card and paid $35 plus a tip. On the way back, instead of taking the shuttle bus, we walked along Waikiki Beach and stopped by Ala Moana Center before heading home.
We anticipated some splashes while on the boat, so we wore swimsuits. I think it's better to wear a swimsuit or clothes that can get wet. After returning, I was very satisfied to see that they had taken 70 photos for us. I highly recommend everyone to join this tour!!!
今回は時間の都合もあり旅行会社のツアーとは別にこのオプショナルツアーを申し込みました。高さは一番高い150メートルを選択しました。
自分たちの他に4組いたので計5組でした。まず宿泊していたホテルの近くにあるアンバサダーホテルに集合してトロリーに乗りそこから10分程で港に到着しました。手続きもスマートフォンに保存していたバウチャーを見せて5分で終了!そして出航!
波は少しありましたが船酔いで吐くほどではありませんでした。しかし、最初のペアの1人のおばちゃんが滑ってお尻強打してました(笑)他の3組は何事も無く無事に終了。
私達の前の中国人カップルにはスマホを渡され飛び立つところから回収されるところまで写メを爆裂撮りました。(チューしてるところも)
私達の順番になりスタッフから「写真撮ろうか?35ドルだよ」と英語で言われ「YES」と答え飛ぶ準備をしました。自撮り棒は自己責任でということだったのですが持って飛びました。
150メートルという高さは想像以上に高くて怖かったのですが、しばらくすれば慣れてしまいワイキキの景色、ダイヤモンドヘッド、クジラも見えて大満足でした!!!回収される前にスタッフのイタズラで足が水に浸かるぐらいまで降ろされたのも楽しかったです。
最後の1組だったため飛んでる時間も若干長かった気がします。最後にSDカードをもらい35ドル+チップを払いました。帰りは、送迎のバスに乗らずワイキキのビーチを歩いてアラモアナセンターに寄って帰りました。
船に乗っている間水しぶきがあると予想していたので私達は水着を着用していきました。水着を着用するか、濡れても良い服を着て行った方が良いと思います。
帰ってから撮って頂いた写真を見ると70枚も撮ってくれていて大変満足でした。
皆さん是非このツアーに参加することをお勧めします!!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/高さ150メートル エキストリームライド |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/19 |
Reviewed by: mrfujisan
crew was competent and friendly. it was an easy boat ride to turtle canyon. crew kept close eye on snorkelers for swimmer safety and protection of turtles. I saw the crew actually pick up plastic bag debris drifting by the site (left by someone else) to prevent the turtles from ingesting it. That's my kind of tour operators!!! After snorkeling, Holokai set sail and we had a fantastic wind powered ride. it was great. I will use them again, and I will recommend them to my friends for when the come to Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/26 |
Reviewed by: ハムスター
My wife wanted to go, so we included it in our itinerary. Surprisingly, I didn't feel much fear; once we were up in the air, it was a world of silent wind and scenery, and I truly felt like a bird. The time spent up there wasn't very long, but the satisfaction was high.
In the tour we participated in, the staff had a playful spirit, and there were some fun little anecdotes before and after landing (I'll keep the details to myself). Overall, it was a great experience.
家内が行きたがっており、旅程に組み込みました。
案外怖さは感じず、上空に上がると音のない風と景色だけの世界で、まさに鳥になった気分でした。時間はそう長くありませんでしたが、満足度は高いです。
私たちの参加したツアーでは、スタッフさんに茶目っ気があり、着水前後にちょっとした小ネタがありました(詳細は伏せます。)。それも含めて、楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 1番人気!高さ150メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/08 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. It was lucky that you were able to see the whales jumping! You never know when the whales will appear, so it's hard to take your eyes off the sea. However, I am truly glad that you were able to witness that moment while enjoying your meal. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラのジャンプが見られたとは、ラッキーでしたね!
クジラはいつ姿を現せてくれるか分かりませんので、なかなか海から目が離せませんね。
でも、お食事をしながらもその瞬間をご覧いただけたのは本当に嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル