Reviewed by: Cindi Light
This was my fourth time parasailing....was higher than others I have done and a little rougher due to the ocean conditions but was great. The crew was wonderful and I enjoyed it thouroughly. I have vowed to parasail with each of my seven children during my life time...3 down , 4 more to go!!!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Light
Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: くじら
Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!
初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います!
ファミリー(未就学生1名)で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か?」「船酔いは?」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと!スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト?な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな?出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので!(食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。)デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを!(ちなみに我が家は購入しました)
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Mint
Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.
On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.
おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。
帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The sunset and fireworks were both amazing! However, on that day, the wind was strong and the waves were high, causing quite a bit of rocking on the boat. My companion got seasick, so I had to take care of them, which meant I could only enjoy about half of the experience. Still, I was satisfied. Despite causing some trouble for the staff, they responded with smiles throughout, and I am very grateful for that.
サンセット、花火ともに最高でした!
ただ、この日は風が強く波も高く船の揺れがけっこうあり、連れ添いが船酔いをしてしまい介抱していたため半分位しか楽しめませんでした。それでも満足でした。
スタッフのみなさんに迷惑を掛けたにもかかわらず、終始笑顔で対応していただき感謝・感謝です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Off Waikiki Beach.
Even though we only went out to where we could see the coastline, we were able to see sea turtles swimming.
I've experienced snorkeling in various countries, but this was my first encounter with sea turtles.
It was truly amazing, and my son was thrilled as well.
There are no life jackets available for rent.
They do provide foam sticks that can be used for underwater relaxation therapy.
I recommend that those who are not confident swimmers bring their own floaties or similar items.
Especially during this time of year, the waves are high and swimming can be difficult.
While sailing, if you are at the front of the yacht, you might get splashed with water.
Be careful in winter as it can be cold.
ワイキキビーチ沖。
海岸が見えるくらいまでしか出ていないのにウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
シュノーケリングは色々な国の海で経験していますがウミガメとの遭遇は初めてでした。
もう大感動です。息子も大喜びでした。
ライフベストの貸し出しはありません。
水中リラクゼーションエステ?で使うような発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくれます。
泳ぎに自信のない方はご自分で浮き輪など用意されることをお勧めします。
特に今の時期は波も高く泳ぎにくいので。
セーリング中はヨットの前方に居ると水をかぶってしまいます。
冬は寒いので要注意です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: みー
On the last day, I went with a friend.
There were hardly any Japanese participants, so I really felt like I was abroad.
The captain spoke in English, but even though I didn't understand, I enjoyed the atmosphere. The music playing and everyone getting into the groove was fun, and the sunset was truly moving. I was lucky enough to see a whale and a rainbow.
However, even if the weather is nice, I felt cold, so it's definitely best not to stay in a wet swimsuit. A cover-up is absolutely necessary.
The boat sways due to the waves, but the ride isn't too rough. Drinks were distributed freely, but I hardly drank any because it was cold.
The sunset on the last day was really the best!
最終日に友人と乗りました。
参加メンバーに日本人はほとんどいなくて、海外に来たなぁと感じられます。
なにやら英語でキャプテンが話したりしてますが、分からなくても雰囲気で充分楽しめました。音楽が流れて周りもノリノリになるのも楽しかったですし、
サンセットは本当に感動します。偶然クジラや虹見れました。
ただいくら天気が良くても寒いと感じたので、濡れたまま水着で…とかは絶対にやめた方がいいです。羽織りが必ず必要です。
波によって揺れますが激しい運転ではありません。ドリンクは勝手に配られるって感じでほとんど飲んでません。寒かったので。
最終日のサンセットは本当に最高でした!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!
いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、2~3度 鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、 料金もリーズナブルで、 沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も 素敵でした。
一度は ぜひ おすすめコースです!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The ship we boarded wasn't very large and was quite maneuverable, which I thought was very good. However, as I expected, we could only see the whales from a distance, which was a bit disappointing.
乗船した船はあまり大きくなく小回りも利きましたので非常に良かったと思います。しかし、予想はしてましたが、遠くでしかクジラが見えす、少し残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
While there weren't any instances of whales breaching, I was able to recognize whales three times, which was enjoyable. Additionally, shortly after departing, a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, adding to the excitement. It seems to be a time when there are many young whales with their mothers.
さすがにクジラが飛び上がるところはありませんが、クジラだと認識できる機会が3回もあり、楽しめました。
また、出港早々にイルカの群れが並走してくれて盛り上げてくれました。
子供のクジラを連れている時期が頻度が高そうです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: いちのすけ
The ship was surprisingly large, and there were participants from various countries on board, which made it very enjoyable. It might be due to the season, but it felt a bit chilly while anchored offshore, so I recommend bringing a warm jacket. It's not often you get the chance to see Waikiki from offshore, and with the waves, the background music, and a Mai Tai, I was completely in a good mood.
思いの他大きい船で、乗船される参加者も色々なお国に人が居て、とても楽しかったです。
時期的な事かもしれませんが、沖合いで停泊している間はやや肌寒い感じがしましたので、しっかりと上着を用意する事をお勧めします。
なかなか沖合いからワイキキを見る機会も無いことですし、波とBGMとマイタイで、すっかり良い気分になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a whale watching experience blessed by good weather, but I only saw a baby whale spouting in the distance at first, and after that, I couldn't see anything else. Well, it's a living creature, so there's nothing we can do about it.
However, the staff with the Japanese guide were wonderful, and it’s not often you get to enjoy the view of the horizon from the boat, as well as Waikiki and Diamond Head, so I had a great time!
Since it's a trip abroad, it might also be nice to hear local recommendations from the Japanese guide.
天候にも恵まれたホエールウォッチングでしたが、
最初に子どもクジラの潮吹きが遠くに見えたっきり、それ以降は見る事ができませんでした。まぁ、生き物なので仕方ないですね。
しかしながら、日本語ガイドのスタッフの対応も素晴らしく、また船上から水平線を眺めたり、ワイキキ&ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺める事が出来る機械はなかなかないので、十分楽しめました!
せっかくの海外ですので、日本語ガイドから現地のおすすめ情報を聞いたりするのも良いかもしれませんよ。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you could only see a whale from a distance, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view from the ship.
All of our staff is looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
鯨は遠くに少し見えただけだったのは大変残念に思いますが、船からの景色をお楽しみいただけた事はこちらも嬉しく思います。
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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Sumbarine was fantastic something you cant do in many places in the world i really enjoyed it!!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: みずいろ
It was great to be able to participate casually in something like diving, which I don't get to do often. The staff, who spoke fluent Japanese, were kind and said various interesting things to keep us entertained. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles. I expected the water to be a bit clearer. We had to share one window for viewing, and since the seats were cramped, it felt a bit awkward to be looking with a stranger.
海に潜るなんてなかなかないことなので、気楽に参加できて良かったです。
日本語ペラペラのスタッフさんたちが親切で、面白いことを色々言って、楽しませてくれました。
ウミガメには出会えませんでした。
もう少し海の中が澄んでいると思っていました。
ひとつの窓をふたりで覗くのですが、座席を詰められて、知らないおじさんと一緒に見ることになり、ちょっと気まずかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Gary
We had a very pleasant sunset sail on the MaiTai. The crew was great, the free flowing maitai's tasty, and the sunset beautiful. We managed to see a few whales as well. A fun time. I'd do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I might have had too high expectations. I was able to see the whale several times, but it was quite far away, which made it feel a bit lacking in impact.
期待しすぎていたのかくじらが何度か見ることができましたがかなり遠い!?のか小さいのか少し迫力にかけた感じが残りました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
To protect the whales, we have a rule that prohibits approaching within 100 yards, but sometimes very friendly whales come close to the boat. They also show us some impressive actions.
Please come back to search for such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
鯨を守る為、100ヤード以上は近づいてはいけない事になっておりますが、時にはとてもフレンドリーな鯨がいて船に近づいてくる時もあります。そして大きなアクションを見せてくれる時もございます。
そんな鯨を探しに是非また遊びにいらしてください。
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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/05 |
Reviewed by: mami
I participated in the morning tour on January 3rd. Unfortunately, I didn't see any whales at all. The breakfast included eggs, sausages, and bread, and it was quite substantial for the price.
During the New Year period, the weather in Honolulu was consistently bad with rain coming and going, but thanks to that, I was able to see a big rainbow from the boat.
I have been on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise several times, and during those times, it makes a U-turn just before Diamond Head. However, this tour goes even further. It was interesting to view Oahu from the sea, as well as the backside of Diamond Head.
But I really wanted to see whales...
1/3の午前中のツアーに参加しました。
残念ながらクジラは全く見ることが出来ませんでした。
朝食は卵やソーセージ、パンなどがあり、お値段の割にはしっかりと取れました。
お正月の期間ホノルルはずっと天候が悪く雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、お蔭で船から大きな虹を見ることが出来ました。
スターオブホノルルのディナークルーズに何度か乗ったことがありますが、その際はダイヤモンドヘッドの手前あたりでUターンします。
ですが、こちらのツアーさらにその先まで行きます。
海からオアフ島を、またダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで眺める事ができたのは面白かったです。
でもクジラを見たかった…
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
Winter is the rainy season in Hawaii, so January tends to have a lot of rain.
We are glad that you were able to enjoy the rainbow from the ship.
One of the highlights of the cruise is viewing the backside of Diamond Head, which is not something you can see every day.
Please come back to search for whales on a sunny day.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
冬はハワイの雨季ですので、一月は雨が多いですね。
少なくとも船の上から虹をお楽しみいただけた事、私共も嬉しく思います。
中々普段では見られないダイアモンドヘッドの裏側を眺めるのもクルーズの醍醐味ですね。
是非またお天気の良い日に鯨を探しにいらしてください。
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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather was perfect, and I had a wonderful time. It felt amazing. I had read in the reviews that I might get wet, so I brought a change of clothes, but perhaps because the waves were calm, I didn't get wet at all. It turned out we were the only Japanese people there, which was actually nice. I couldn't communicate in Japanese at all... The meeting place was completely different from what was written. I was glad I had allowed plenty of time, but if I had been cutting it close... The actual yacht was located near the Sheraton. The cocktails were delicious. Everyone I went with was very satisfied. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to go on this again.
天候にも恵まれ、優雅な時間を過ごせました。
最高に気持ちよかったです。
クチコミにも濡れるとあったので、着替えを持って行きましたが、波が穏やかだったからか、全く濡れませんでした。
やはり日本人は私達だけでした。それが逆によかったです。
日本語は全く通じませんでしたが…
集合場所が書いてある場所と全然違います。余裕を持って動いていたのでよかったですが、ギリギリだったら…
実際ヨットがあったのはシェラトン前あたりでした。
カクテルもおいしかったです。
一緒に行ったみんなが大満足でした。
またハワイに行く事があったらまた乗りたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/03 |
Reviewed by: hasuki-PAPA
The weather was bad, I got seasick, and there were no whales; it was the worst.
天候が悪く、船酔いはするは、鯨は居らず最悪でした。
Thank you for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were not able to enjoy your experience.
Please come back on a nice day.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、有難うございました。
お客様にお楽しみにいただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
また、お天気の良い日に遊びにいらして下さい。
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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was worried about the rain until departure, but after we set sail, the rain stopped, and I was able to see the whales I had longed to see (I think it was probably three different whales). The food was just okay. I thought the prices were a bit high, but considering it was a cruise and whale watching, I guess it's understandable. There were other tours available, but it seemed like the Navatek was the one with the highest chance of seeing whales, and I am satisfied.
出港までは雨で心配しましたが、出港後はなんとか雨も止み、念願のくじらを見ることができました(たぶん3頭違うくじらと思います)。食事はまぁ普通。値段も少し高いかなとも思いますが、クルーズかつホエールウォッチングとしてはやむなしかと思います。他のツアーもありましたが、ナバテック号が一番クジラを見られる確率が高そうでしたし、満足しています。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/02 |
Reviewed by: keiko
Looking out at Waikiki Beach from the sea, Diamond Head presented a different view than usual, with the blue sky and blue ocean, and the gentle breeze made it perfect.
Whales appeared on the surface multiple times, and each time we were in a flurry of excitement.
I have visited Hawaii many times, but this was my first whale watching experience. I wasn't very interested at first, but it turned out to be much better than I expected.
ワイキキビーチを海から眺め、ダイヤモンドヘットもいつもと違う景色、青空に青い海、風も穏やかで最高でした。
クジラも何度も水面に姿をあらわし、その度に右往左往。
大きな船で船酔いもせず快適でした。
何度もハワイを訪れてますがホエールウォッチングは初めて、あまり興味なかったのですが思っていた以上でとても良かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The view from the sea is even more beautiful, and we recommend enjoying the scenery of Waikiki from a different perspective. We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
海からの眺めはまたより一層美しく、また違った角度からワイキキの景色をお楽しみいただけるのでお勧めです。
鯨を観測していただけて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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/31 |
Reviewed by: toshi
On January 8, my spouse and I participated. We go to Oahu every year, but we rarely visit during this time, so we joined a whale watching tour for the first time, which can only be seen during this season.
After boarding, the captain provided explanations about the direction of the whales in English, but there was immediately a Japanese interpreter, so it wasn't a problem if you didn't understand English.
The meal was served buffet-style with a wide variety of drinks (alcoholic beverages were cash only) and desserts. When a whale appeared, the captain announced it, and the whale would show up in that direction, but it was a fleeting moment, making it challenging to capture. However, we were lucky to see the whale raise its tail about three times up close.
I had used the Star of Honolulu for dinner cruises a couple of times, and it was enjoyable to experience a different view of Waikiki at night. We participated in a course without transportation, but after disembarking, many shops inside Aloha Tower were closed and it was quite deserted. We took a 10-minute walk to explore downtown and Chinatown.
1月8日に夫婦で参加。
オワフには毎年行っているが、この時期は行くことが少ないので、この時期にしか観られないホエールウオッチングに初めて参加した。
乗船後、船長からクジラが出たときの方角等の説明が当然英語であるが、すぐに日本語通訳の説明があるので英語が分からなくても問題ない。
食事は、ブッフェ形式で飲み物(アルコール類はキャッシュ)、デザート等種類も豊富であった。
クジラが現れると船長のアナウンスがあり、その方向にクジラが出現するが、一瞬なのでタイミングが難しいが、近くで尾を上げる姿等3回ほど観られたのでラッキーであった。
スター・オブ・ホノルル号には夜のディナークルーズに2回ほど利用したが、ワイキキ等夜とは違った景観を楽しむことが出来た。
送迎なしのコースに参加したが、下船後はアロハタワー内の商店は店を閉めているところが多く閑散としているが、10分ほど歩いてダウンタウン、チャイナタウンを散策した。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed a different view compared to the dinner cruise.
Aloha Tower used to have many shops until a few years ago, but unfortunately, most of them are now closed. It might be nice for guests like you to take a short walk and visit Chinatown.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
ディナークルーズとはまた違った景色をお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
アロハタワーは数年前までは沢山のお店がございましたが、今では残念な事に、殆どのお店が閉まっております。お客様の様に少し歩いてチャイナタウンなどにお寄りいただくのもよろしいかと思います。
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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Aファミリー
We participated as a family of four: a second-grade girl (21kg), a fourth-grade girl (28kg), a father (quite large), and a mother (of average size). Although the participation conditions stated that participants should be over 7 years old, we were worried about potential weight restrictions. For the jet stream parasailing, my husband and the second grader sat in the front and back, while I and the fourth grader sat side by side.
It felt like riding a high swing, and the view was absolutely amazing, allowing us to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the ocean side and from a high vantage point. At the end, we were splashed a little in the sea for fun, but the second grader, being in the first pair, didn't know about it and ended up getting water poured over her head, which she said she didn't like.
There was a service to provide photos in digital format for $30, but we declined and took our own pictures and videos.
The most challenging part was on the day of our reservation. We waited for 10 minutes, then 30 minutes, but the pickup car never arrived. When we tried to contact them, we only heard a commercial and couldn't understand what was being said. Eventually, we got help from a staff member at a nearby Quicksilver store who spoke a little Japanese (she kindly made the call for us), and we were able to get a Japanese-speaking staff member on the line. It turned out that the activity was canceled due to mechanical issues with the boat, and they wanted to reschedule. They had contacted the operator, but we received no notification, and the time we spent waiting felt wasted. If they couldn't be reached, they could have at least explained that they weren't coming to the meeting point. Fortunately, we had a day available to reschedule, but if we hadn't, we would have missed out on an activity we were looking forward to.
After rescheduling and changing the time, we found out that the time change hadn't been communicated, and once again, we waited and waited for the pickup that never came... We had to get help from the Quicksilver staff again, who informed us that they were running late. My husband was angry, and I felt the pressure since I was the one who made the reservation (as the mother).
Well, I think these issues were just unfortunate coincidences, and we were very satisfied with the activity, so I definitely recommend it!
私たちは小学校2年生(21kg)女の子、小学校4年生(28kg)女の子、お父さん(かなり大きめ)、お母さん(標準)の4人家族で参加しました。
参加条件に7歳以上と書いてあったものの、体重制限があるかもということで不安でした。このジェットストリームのパラセイルは二人乗りで父と2年生の子が前後並んで乗り、母と4年生の子は横に並んで乗りました。
高いブランコに乗っているような感じで、とっても爽快でワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドを海側から、しかも高い位置から見られるのは何とも言えないくらいいい眺めでした。
最後にお遊びで海にちょっとつけられるのですが、2年生の子のペアは1番だったのでそれを知らなくて海水を頭から浴びたらしく、嫌だったと言っていました。
写真をデータにして渡してくれるサービスがあったのですが
$30だったので、断り、自分たちのカメラやビデオで撮りました。
一番大変だったのが予約していた日、10分待っても30分待っても迎の車が来ず、連絡してもコマーシャルみたいなのが流れているだけで何を言っているか分からず、結局近くのクイックシルバーのお店の少し日本語のしゃべれるスタッフのお姉さんに変わってもらい(電話も快くかけてくれました)日本語のスタッフを出してもらいました。するとその日はボートの機械トラブルで中止。日を変えて欲しいとのこと。催行者には連絡したとのことですが私たちには何の連絡も入らない、しかもその待っていた時間もかなり無駄になりました。連絡が取れないんだったらその待ち合わせ場所に来てないことを説明してくれてもいいんではないでしょうか。たまたま予定がない日があったから良かったのですが、なければ楽しみにしていたアクティビティも出来ないことになります。日にちを変えてもらって、途中で時間の変更もしたのですが、その時間の変更が伝わっておらず、またまた迎の時間に待っても待っても来ない・・・・またまたクイックシルバーのお姉さんに助けてもらい遅れてくるとのこと。
父は怒るし、これでアクティビティにみんなが満足してくれなかったら予約した私(母)の立場が(>_<)
まあそんなことはたまたまあっただけだと思うので、アクティビティには大満足しましたので、オススメですよ!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Glenda
Had great day. My grandsons and self really enjoyed it. Lots of time to wander around. Sam was great. Very knowledgable .answered lots of questions.really appreciated his friendly attitude.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Beautiful way to spend the sunset. A warning to other ladies: no bathroom + strong, unlimited drinks, so plan accordingly.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/26 |
Reviewed by: sana
I was a bit scared of the height during my first parasailing experience, but I was able to enjoy the course of just over 100 meters.
The staff explained everything in simple Japanese, which made me feel at ease.
Above all, the view was incredible, as if I was flying in the sky! It was the most exciting and moving activity of our honeymoon trip.
In the tour I used, they offered photo shooting during parasailing for $30. They took about 90 photos, and in the end, I received an SD card after checking the content. It's quite difficult to take good photos with a regular camera, but the staff, who were flying around freely on the boat, took amazing pictures with a telephoto camera. At first, I thought $30 was a bit expensive, but in the end, I was really glad I ordered it. All four groups who were on the boat with me used the photo service.
Next time I go on a trip where I can do marine sports, I definitely want to try parasailing again.
初めてのパラセイリングで、少し高さに怖がっていましたが、100mちょっとのコースで十分に楽しむことができました。
スタッフはかたことの日本語で説明してれるので、安心できます。
何よりまるで空を飛ぶような景色がものすごい!
今回の新婚旅行のアクティビティの中で、一番刺激的で、感動的でした。
私の利用したツアーでは、30ドルでパラセイリング中の写真撮影をしてくれました。90枚程の写真で、最終的には内容を確認したうえ、SDカードをもらえます。普通のカメラではなかなか撮影しにくい中、ボートの上で自由に飛び回るスタッフが望遠用のカメラで撮影してくれるので、非常にいい写真がとってもらえます。30ドルは少々高い?と初めは思いましたが、結果的には頼んでおいて本当に良かったです。
一緒にボートに乗った4組全員が、写真撮影を利用していました。
また、次回マリンスポーツのできる旅行にいった際には、ぜひパラセイリングトライしたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/24 |
Reviewed by: sana
I used this service during my honeymoon trip to Hawaii in January 2013. I was able to encounter whales several times. When the whales were visible, the staff would announce it and let us know. Until then, we could enjoy lunch and relax comfortably on the boat.
However, there are a few tips to keep in mind for whale watching:
- Whales tend to surface for only a few seconds to a few tens of seconds before returning to the water.
- Even if the staff informs you and you look in that direction, the whales may already be back underwater and not visible.
- Once you've finished your meal, if you go out on deck and leisurely gaze at the sea, you might spot whales even before the staff does, which seems to be a more efficient way to see them.
The onboard announcements were also in Japanese, which made the experience very enjoyable.
2013年1月に新婚旅行ではじめてハワイに行った際に利用しました。
くじらに何度か遭遇することができました。くじらが見える位置にきた際にはスタッフがアナウンスして教えてくれます。それまでは、ランチを楽しんで船内でゆったりくつろぐことができます。
ただし、くじらを見るためのこつとしては、次のポイントは押させていた方がいいかもしれません。
?くじらは、浮かんできても数秒~数十秒くらいでまた海の中に戻ってしまいます。
?スタッフが教えてくれて、その方角を見に行ってももう海の中にいてみれないこともあります。
?ある程度食事がすんだら、自らデッキにでてのんびり海を眺めていると、スタッフよりも早くくじらを発見できるので、こちらのほうが効率にくじらに会えるように思います。
船内では、日本語での案内もあり、とても楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We appreciate your valuable feedback.
Please come back to search for whales again.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
貴重なアドバイスをありがとうございます。
是非また鯨を探しにいらしてください。
皆様のお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/24 |
Reviewed by: アポロチョコレート
I participated with a friend without having breakfast.
I was moved to see both whales and dolphins up close! I was able to see a mother and calf whale passing under the boat as well! The captain and staff provided announcements (in English and Japanese) about where to look for the whales, making it easy to spot them! I would love to participate again!
友人と2人で朝食抜きで参加。
クジラもイルカも近くで見れて感動しました☆
クジラの親子やイルカが船の下を通っているとこも見れました!!クジラが見える方向もキャプテンやスタッフからアナウンス(英語、日本語)が適宜あり、すぐに見つける事ができます!また参加したいと思います♪
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
It was truly lucky to see a mother whale and her calf, as well as dolphins swimming beneath the boat!
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
鯨の親子やイルカが船の下を通ったところを見られたのは本当にラッキーでしたね!
お楽しみいただけた様で私共も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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
Reviewed by: まるさん
- I found it worthwhile to participate, thinking I could experience the feeling of cruising.
- We encountered two whales and were able to see them spouting for a while.
- We frequently spotted dolphins, although they weren't very close.
- The Japanese-speaking guide made frequent announcements, which were easy to understand. Even during times when there were no whales, it was enjoyable to hear explanations about the scenery visible from the boat.
- I participated while carrying a small child in a baby carrier, and it wasn't too bumpy, so there were no issues.
- The restroom was spacious and well-maintained.
- The guide mentioned, "Today the whales are close," but I was surprised, thinking, "Is this really close?!" The visibility was such that I wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't been told it was a whale. When pointed out, I could see the spouting between the waves.
- I was interested in the shopping mall around the pier, so I intentionally chose not to have a shuttle. However, many stores were closed, making it a rather lonely mall. I regretted not taking the shuttle plan to return right away, as there was no value in spending time there after the event. Instead, I visited the palace and Chinatown. It took just over ten minutes on foot through the office district to reach the palace. I returned by bus.
- I chose the breakfast plan. The coffee was decent, but the scrambled eggs were so bad that they made me feel sick just thinking about them. Since there were no whales, I went for a refill, but there was hardly anything left. If you want to eat a lot, be sure to take plenty during the initial serving, as there are very few options, so it's best not to have high expectations.
・クルージング気分を味わえると思えば参加する価値がありました。
・鯨は2頭遭遇でき、潮吹きがしばらく見れました。
・いるかはたびたび見かけました。いるかまでの距離はそれほど近くないです。
・日本語担当のガイドさんが、頻繁にアナウンスしてくれて分かりやすかったです。鯨がいない時間帯も、船から見える景色を説明してくれて楽しかったです。
・小さい子供をおんぶ紐で縛って参加しましたが、それほど揺れないし、問題ありませんでした。
・トイレも広くてきれいにしてありました。
・「今日は鯨が近いよ」とガイドさんが言ってましたが「この遠さで近いのか?!」と逆にびっくりしました。鯨だ!と言われなければ気が付かない程度の見え方です。言われてみれば、波の合間に潮吹きが、というレベル。
・船着き場周りのショッピングモールに興味があり、敢えて送迎なしにしました。しかしながら閉店しているお店も多く、とても淋しいモールでした。イベント後に寄る時間を用意する価値は全くなく、送迎プランですぐ帰った方が良かったと後悔しました。そこで宮殿とチャイナタウンへ寄りました。オフィス街と通って徒歩10分強で宮殿に着きました。帰りはバスで帰りました。
・朝食プランを選択しました。コーヒーは普通においしく、スクランブルエッグが思い出しても気持ち悪くなる程、まずかったです。鯨が出ないのでヒマでおかわりに行きましたが、ほとんど残っていませんでした。沢山食べたい方は、最初の盛り付けでたくさんよそってください。種類はとても少ないので期待しない方が良いです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
While we cannot approach the whales within 100 yards, there are days when the whales come closer to the boat. On days when we encounter active whales, you may even see them jumping. If you have the chance, please come back to look for such whales again.
Aloha Tower Marketplace used to be a bustling place with many shops until a few years ago, but unfortunately, most of the shops are now closed, and as you mentioned, it has become a rather lonely place. I believe that guests like you who extend their visit to Chinatown will have a more enjoyable experience.
Regarding your comments about the meal, I will translate them into English and forward them to the manager in charge to help improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
All of us at Star of Honolulu are looking forward to welcoming you again.
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。
鯨には100ヤード以上近付け無い様になっておりますが、日によっては鯨の方から船に寄って来る事もございます。アクティブな鯨に遭遇出来た日はジャンプをする鯨を見られる時もございます。チャンスがありましたら、またそんな鯨を探しにいらしてください。
アロハタワーマーケットプレイスは数年前までは沢山のお店で賑わった場所でしたが、残念ながら今は殆どのお店は閉まってしまい、お客様のおっしゃる通り寂しい感じのする場所となってしまいました。お客様の様にチャイナタウンまで足を伸ばしていただいた方がお楽しみいただけると思います。
お食事に付きましては頂きましたコメントを英語訳の上担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のサービス改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales up close.
Please do come back and join us on our cruise again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
鯨を近くで観測していただけて、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また私共のクルーズに遊びにいらしてください。
皆様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
予約課