Reviewed by: K Born
For any first timer to the island of Oahu, this is a must. Plan on an early morning tour or visit to Pearl Harbor. The afternoons can bring wind or rain. If the winds are to harsh, (whitecaps) they will shut down the boat ride over to the memorial. Acouple of things to consider while there, 1) tour the submarine located at the center, 2) tour the USS Missouri (I think) that is located across the water, but adjacent to the Arizona Memorial. We were not aware of either and wished to have seen.
For those serving our country - THANK YOU
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
well my husband and i drove there and we got there really early about 45 min before check in. the staff said they wont start boarding everyone till 1145 . so we walked around and returned at 1130. they were boarding already and we were last in line. i was really disappointed because i wanted window seat. well that didnt happen we sat in the middle of the ship. they started serving food right away. the food was ok it was a buffet so that was good since we didnt eat breakfast. we were out on the ocean for about 45 min before they found any whales. about 15 min before the ship started heading back they finally found the whales but they were sooo faw away that we couldnt see them. then they started heading back after like 3 spottings. i recommend rent your own boat and go or make sure you are first in line and you bring binoculars with you.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a very good value tour first thing in the morning. I was very satisfied to see whales.
朝一番のとてもお得なツアーでした。
クジラも見れて大満足です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: でんでん
Since it was a day with strong winds, we took motion sickness medication for both ourselves and the kids. The breakfast selection was limited, but the taste was quite good with sausage, rice, and oranges. For about 45 minutes after boarding, we only saw the whales spouting a couple of times, but then we got to see their tails and fins coming up and down several times, as well as some backflips, which was incredibly exciting through the binoculars from the fourth deck. My husband filmed it, so the kids could watch it later (the kids stayed with their mother on the boat). While on board, they prioritized explanations in Japanese (on the deck, they provided Japanese guidance after the English announcements, but by then the whales had already submerged), and there were several staff members who spoke Japanese, with the captain even playing with our child. I recommend staying on the fourth deck even if you don't understand English, as it's easier to see from above. We were lucky. Thank you, Joy.
風の強い日の参加だったので、子供共々酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。朝食の種類は少ないですが、味はソーセージ、ご飯、オレンジなど結構美味しかった。乗船して45分くらいは2.3度の鯨の潮吹きだけでしたが、そのうち鯨のしっぽや横向きでヒレを何度も上げ下げしたり背面ジャンプしたりと4階から双眼鏡越しに大興奮。横の主人がビデオ撮影してくれたので後から子供もゆっくり見られました(子供は母と船内で)。船内にいる間日本語での説明を優先してくれたり(デッキにいると英語の後に日本語案内、でもその時には鯨は潜ってしまう)、日本語の話せるスタッフが何人かいらっしゃり、キャプテンはうちの子供と遊んでいてくれていました。英語が分からなくても4階デッキにいることをおすすめします、上から見るほうがわかりやすいので。ラッキーでした。ジョイありがとう。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are glad to hear that you encountered active whales on the day of your visit.
We are also very pleased that your children enjoyed themselves.
Please do come back with everyone again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming 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。
お客様のご参加された日はアクティブな鯨に遭遇出来た様で良かったですね。
お子様にもお楽しみいただけた様で、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同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: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the tour because the opportunity to ride a submarine is rare. However, I didn't see the kind of scenery that I expected from the website. I'm not sure if it was because the seabed was murky, but we couldn't see fish swimming all the time while submerged. Just when I thought I couldn't see anything, I would catch a glimpse of some fish or see the condition of a ship on the ocean floor, which wasn't quite what I had anticipated. Still, I believe the experience of riding a submarine was valuable.
潜水艦に乗る機会は珍しいためツアーに参加しました。ホームページで見る様な景色はあまり見られませんでした。海底が濁っていたためなのかはわかりませんが、潜水中にずっと魚が泳いでいるところを見れるわけではありません。何も見えないと思っていると少し魚が見えたり、海の底にある船の様子が見えたりと、期待していた感じではありませんでした。潜水艦に乗れたという経験は貴重だったと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: yume
We participated as a family on January 2nd, and unfortunately, the weather was not great. I have seen whale watching up close in Japan, so it was just okay for me. We did see whales, but because the boat was large, we could only see their backs from a distance. However, the food was better than I expected, and I think it was nice to view Honolulu from the sea, especially since I've been there many times.
1月2日にファミリーで参加、あいにくの天候でした。
ホエールウオッチングは日本でも間近で見ているのでまあまあかな?と言う感じでした。
クジラは見れましたが舟が大きいせいもあり、遠くに背中が少し見える程度でした。でも思っていたより食事はおいしかったし、何度も行っているホノルルを海から眺めるのは良かったとおもいます。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise this time. The view from the ship is always wonderful, isn't it? Please do come back with your family again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming 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。
船の上からの眺めはいつ見ても良いものですよね。
また、是非ご家族で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: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: KAITO
I had a great time at the beautiful sea, and the instructor's explanations were easy to understand. I was very satisfied.
きれいな海で インストラクターの方の説明もわかりやすくたのしい時間をすごすことができました。大満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in whale watching for the first time. I was worried because the weather was bad, but I was able to see baby whales spouting water and jumping several times!! It was truly moving to see even the baby whales. Both my family, who visited Hawaii for the first time, and I, who have been to Hawaii multiple times, enjoyed it.
There was a bit of wind, but I think the boat didn't sway too much. However, since I usually get motion sickness easily, I took some motion sickness medication and wore a motion sickness band, but I still felt a little nauseous... If you're prone to motion sickness, you might need to take precautions.
初めてホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
天気が悪かったので心配だったけど、子供のクジラが潮を吹いたり、ジャンプするのを何度も見られました!!
子供のクジラでも見られるとやっぱり感動です。
初めてハワイに行った家族でも、ハワイは何回も行っている私でも楽しめました。
風は少しありましたが、揺れはそれほど無かったほうだと思います。
でも普段から酔いやすい私は、酔い止め薬を飲んで、酔い止めバンドをしていましたが、少し酔いました。。。
酔いやすい方は酔い止め対策が必要かも。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/19 |
Reviewed by: るるこっちゃ
It was a 2 to 3-hour cruise, and the weather was great, the scenery was beautiful, and we even saw a rainbow, making it an excellent tour. I wasn't expecting to see many whales, but we saw more than I anticipated, and the kids were thrilled. I didn't think we would see so many. The breakfast was also good. (The air conditioning on the boat was a bit too cold.) I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
2~3時間のクルージングでしたが、天気もよく景色もよく虹も見えて非常にいいツアーでした。
クジラはあまり期待していなかったのですが、期待以上に沢山見ることが出来、子供も喜んでおりました。
あんなにたくさん見れるとはおもいませんでした。
朝食もよかったです。
(船内のエアコンが効きすぎていてちょっと寒かった)
また機会があれば参加したいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that your children enjoyed seeing many whales. Please do come again with your family to see the 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。
お子様にも沢山の鯨をお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また、ご家族で鯨を見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: | 2013/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Richard Lang
First time to Hawaii and first time for whale watching. The ship is big and nice, staff are friendly, and we get to see whales multiple times, sometimes at very close range, maybe 60 ft from the ship. Very good experience, and the price for morning shift is only $29.99, unbeatable. Overall very good!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning activities. I only used Star of Honolulu for the dinner cruise, but I wish there was an afternoon whale watching + sunset dinner cruise.
Considering the cost, it was affordable and I got to see whales, so that's okay?
Last March, I had a lot of fun with a large pod of dolphins, whales, and snorkeling.
Please come up with various plans.
午前中のものに参加しました。スターオブホノルルはディナークルーズでしか、利用しなかったのですが、午後ホエールウオッチ+サンセットクルーズディナーが、あればいいのにと思いました。
コスト的にはお安く鯨がみえたので、まあいいか?
昨年、3月は、イルカの大群と鯨とシュノーケルで随分楽しみました。
色々な企画を考えてください。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales. We also offer a fireworks cruise on the Starlight on Fridays, so please be sure to try that as well. All of our staff sincerely look 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。
鯨をご覧いただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
金曜日に花火の見えるクルーズをスターライト号で行っておりますので、是非そちらもお試し下さい。
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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| Posted on: | 2013/01/17 |
Reviewed by: 風ちゃん
It was my first time participating.
And it was with a pair of women over 50.
I was worried about feeling out of place and getting seasick, but participating turned out to be more fun than all my various anxieties.
I had a great time!
On the day of the event, I was worried about the strong winds and whether I would get seasick or be able to fly, but from the shuttle, I was in a great mood, and I was able to understand the explanations in simple Japanese perfectly.
You can purchase an SD card for $30.
I recommend buying it as it makes a great keepsake.
The total payment, including tips, was $40.
The staff was also very pleasant!
はじめての参加でした。
それも、50歳越えの女子二人組。
場違いや、船酔い、いろいろ心配でしたが、
参加してみて楽しさの方が、いろんな不安を打ち消してくれました。
楽しかった~
当日、風が強く船酔いや、飛べるのかな~?と心配していましたが、送迎のトローリーからノリノリのテンションで、
説明も簡単な日本語で充分に理解できました。
SDカードを30ドルで購入出来ます。
いい記念になるので購入される事をお勧めします。
チップ込みで、40ドルのお支払。
スタッフも、感じ良かったですよ!!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This trip was very informative. We enjoyed the knowledge we gained while there. It was a sad experience but a rewarding one.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We really enjoyed our day. The staff was great and we saw at least 2 pods of wales. Not sure if they are called pods but we saw them. The breakfast was good but the eggs were a bit grainey. It was worth the price we paid.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/15 |
Reviewed by: さわだ
As soon as we set sail, a whale jumped for us. It was a bit far away, though.
I recommend heading to the deck as soon as you set sail.
出港してすぐに、クジラがジャンプしてくれました。ちょっと遠かったけど。
出港したらすぐに甲板に出ることをお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I saw a humpback whale for the first time. It was a moment of deep emotion, and I thought I might not get to see it, but after witnessing the spout, I saw its tail and then saw it two more times, for a total of four sightings. The 90% encounter rate is no lie.
ザトウクジラをはじめて見た。
感動の一瞬であり、みれないかもとおもったが、潮吹きをみたあと、おびれがみれその後2回、計4回みれた、遭遇率90%はうそじゃない。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/13 |
Reviewed by: ゆーたん
We participated in a breakfast course with three family members. We saw the tail just once, but our child is only five years old, so we didn't have time to lift them up and see it properly. The breakfast was delicious. Since we ate in the dining room on the first floor, it didn't have the excitement of a 3-star or 5-star cruise. If a whale had appeared, it would have been more lively, but without that, we were just staring at the waves, which became boring. I think snorkeling would be better for families with children.
家族3人で朝食つきコースに参加しました。
一回だけ尻尾がでたのですが、子供はまだ5歳。
もちあげる時間もなく、見ることはできませんでした。
朝食はおいしかったです。
一階の食堂で食べるので、3スターや、5スターのクルーズの楽しさはありません。
くじらが出れば、まわりも盛り上がるのでしょうが、出ないとただ波間を眺めているだけなので、退屈してしまいました。
子供連れの方は、スノーケリングのがいいと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that your children were unable to observe whales this time.
During the cruise, we exchange information with other boats and strive to ensure that everyone can see the whales.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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す。
今回はお子様に鯨をご観測いただけ無かった様で、大変残念に思います。
クルーズ中は他の船との情報交換を行っており、皆様に鯨をご覧いただける様努めております。
貴重なご意見、誠に有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I love high places, so I was excited to participate. The staff was absolutely amazing! We spent quite a long time up there, the view was great, we even saw a rainbow, and they took a lot of photos for the optional photography session. I'm very satisfied! ❤️
高いところが大好きなのでワクワクして参加。スタッフの方もとっても最高!
けっこうあがっている時間も長いし、景色も良かったし、虹も見られたし、オプションの写真撮影もたくさん撮ってくれたし、とっても満足してます❤
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning tour. I only caught a glimpse of a whale from a very far distance just once. I was looking for spouts and saw something black come up to the surface, but honestly, I couldn't tell if it was a whale or not. After the tour, there was a recheck desk, but I didn't have time, so I got off without receiving a reboarding ticket.
How many whales can you actually see on this tour? Can you see them up close like it says on the website or in guidebooks? From the experiences I've read, it seems like about half of the people see whales and half do not, but if those who saw them only caught a distant glimpse like I did, I don't think it's worth participating. I was able to see whales from a distance later at Kamaole Beach in Maui.
However, since it's quite a nice boat, if you think of it as a cruise, you won't feel too disappointed.
午前中のツアーに参加しました。一度だけすごく遠くから鯨がチラッと見れただけです。水吹きを探して、何か黒いものが水面に上がったのを見ましたが、正直鯨かどうかもわかりませんでした。ツアー終了後Recheckの受付はありましたが、時間がないので、再乗船券をもらわずに降りました。
そもそもこのツアーはどのぐらい鯨が見られるんでしょうか?ホームページやガイドブックに載っているような、すごい近くで見ることができるんでしょうか?体験談を見ると、見れない人と「見た」人半々ぐらいですが、もし「見た」人も私のように遠くから見ただけなら、あまり参加しなくてもいいと思います。その後マウイのカマオレビーチで普通に遠くから鯨が見れましたから。
ただし、結構立派な船なので、クルーズだと思ってしまえば、そんなに損した気分にはならないです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to observe any whales this time.
During the cruise, we exchange information with other boats to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to see whales.
The whale watching cruise is a limited-time offering from December to April, so the re-boarding tickets we distributed are only valid during that period. We sincerely apologize to travelers who do not have time to re-board.
Regarding the distance from the whales, due to legal regulations, boats must maintain a distance of 100 meters from the whales.
Your valuable feedback will be translated into English and forwarded to each manager to help improve future cruises.
Thank you very much.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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す。
今回は鯨をご観測いただけ無かった様で、大変残念に思います。
クルーズ中は他の船との情報交換を行っており、皆様に鯨をご覧いただける様努めております。
ホエールウォッチクルーズは12月から4月までの期間限定のクルーズですので、お配りしている再乗船券はその時期のみ有効となります。再乗船する時間の無いご旅行者の方々には、大変申し訳なく思います。
鯨の見える距離ですが、法律により、船は鯨より100メートル離れてなければいけない規則になっております。
お客様の貴重なご意見は英訳の上、各マネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。
誠に有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/11 |
Reviewed by: kristin
What was great was that there were no other Japanese people besides us. When you often book optional marine sports tours, they tend to be filled with Japanese participants, but in this case, there were no other Japanese except for us. Consequently, the language spoken by the instructor was English, which might be tough for those who don't speak it. Additionally, only the minimum safety instructions for snorkeling were provided, so beginners might feel anxious. That said, when I did snorkeling for the first time, I just jumped in and copied what I saw, so it might be okay even for complete beginners.
On the day of the tour, I made a mistake with the meeting time and was late, but as soon as I realized my mistake and called, they laughed and said they would wait for me. That was a relief...
The snorkeling spot was amazing; there were so many turtles, and I encountered a lot of turtles and fish! After snorkeling, we had a cruise from off Waikiki to around Diamond Head, which was also great! I would love to join this tour again.
良かったのは、なによりも日本人が私たち以外いなかったこと。
良くマリンスポーツのオプショナルツアーを申し込むと、日本人だらけのツアーになりがちなのですが、これは日本人は私たち以外いませんでした。
必然的にインストラクターの喋る言語は英語なので、英語が出来ない人には辛いかもしれません。
また、シュノーケルに関する最低限の注意事項のみしかレクチャーされないため、シュノーケルが初めての人は不安に感じるかもしれません。
といっても私も初めてシュノーケルをやった時は見よう見真似でいきなりやったので、全くの初心者でも大丈夫なのかもしれませんが。
当日、集合時間を間違え遅刻をしたのですが、その間違いに気が付いた瞬間、電話をしたら、笑って待っててもらえました。良かった・・・。
シュノーケルをしたポイントは、本当に亀がいっぱいいたので、沢山の亀と魚に出会えましたよ!
シュノーケル後は、ワイキキ沖からダイヤモンドヘッドあたりまでのクルーズがついていたので、それも良かったです!
またこのツアーに参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
At first, my husband said he wanted to go skydiving, but we had to give it up due to weather conditions, budget, and time constraints. I thought about something fun for our first experience, and choosing parasailing was definitely the right decision.
I brought an underwater camera and my iPhone in a waterproof case, but I was worried about whether I could take good pictures, so I requested a paid photo service. I thought it was expensive, but they took a lot of great shots, so I was satisfied.
It went by in a flash, but I definitely want to participate again!
はじめは旦那がスカイダイビングをしたいと言ったのですが、
天候にも左右されるし、予算と時間の都合上断念しました。
何か初体験で楽しめるものをと思い、パラセイリングを選んで大正解でした。
水中カメラと防水ケースにいれたiPhoneは持って行きましたが、
ちゃんと撮影できるか心配だったので
有料のデジカメ撮影をお願いしました。
高いな~と思っていたのですが、バッチリいっぱい撮れていたので満足です。
あっという間でしたが
是非また参加したいです!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Zippy
We participated in a tour on the morning of December 19, just as the season started, as a couple. Although we only got to see a dolphin briefly, it was not a disappointing experience, and we were satisfied with the cruise, which had a different charm from the sunset dinner. If I had to point out a downside, it would be that the background of the photo taken during boarding included an old warehouse and a cargo ship. (However, since it was a keepsake, I ended up purchasing it...) The food was cheap. Since we were returning home the next day, the reboarding ticket seems like it will go to waste, but I was satisfied as it provided a good conversation starter.
今シーズンがスタートしたばかりの12/19の午前中のツアーに夫婦で参加しました。
イルカをちょっと見られただけで、残念な結果ではありましたが、サンセットディナーとは趣の違うクルーズで満足でした。
敢えて苦言を呈するなら、乗船時の写真撮影で、背景に古ぼけた倉庫と貨物船が写っていたこと。(でも、記念なので購入しましたが・・・)。食事がチープ。
翌日帰国だったので、再乗船のチケットは無駄になりそうですが、話のタネとして満足でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy the whales.
Thank you for your feedback regarding the meals and photos.
We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the respective managers to help improve future cruises.
Thank you very much.
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。
鯨をお楽しみいただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
お食事や写真の件に関しましてのご意見有難うございす。
頂きましたコメントは英訳の上各担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。
有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Andrea Burbach
My husband and I went on this adventure for our honeymoon. I would recomend it to my friends and family. It wasnt what we thought it was going to be tho. We still had fun but wouldnt do it again.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The last time I participated, I got completely soaked and it was fun, so this time I prepared a bath towel with the expectation of getting wet again. However, there were no waves, and it was just a regular yacht sailing. I guess it's just the nature of the activity. I think I will try it again next time without being discouraged. It's a short experience and the price is reasonable, so I think it's great for those who don't have much time.
以前参加した時はびしょぬれになって面白かったので、今回も濡れる事を前提にバスタオルを用意して乗船したのですが
波がなく普通のヨットセーリングでした。
自然相手なのでしょうがないかなと思います。
次回もこれに懲りず又乗ってみようとは思います。
短時間で参加できるし値段も安いので時間のない方にはいいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/06 |
Reviewed by: natsumi
I had the opportunity to experience this for the first time, and even though I'm not good with heights, I had a great time! Also, I was most happy that they understood we are hearing impaired!
初めて体験をさせていただき、高いところが苦手な私でも大変楽しめました!
また、私たち聴覚障害者だと理解してくれたことが一番嬉しかったでした!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/06 |
Reviewed by: Lisa W.
We booked the early bird whale watching tour in early January. The ship, crew and food were great but we didn't see as many whales as I had hoped. We did find two whales swimming together and the ship was able to follow them for awhile so we got a few good pictures of the whales blowing water up, their backs surfacing and their tails coming out of the water.
It sounds like that was considered a good trip for Honolulu whale watching so I was happy with it. A lady we talked to had gone out on the same tour the day before and she didn't see anything so she came back out with our group the next day.
If you're looking to really see the whales, I would suggest going to Lahaina in Maui if possible. My husband and I booked an island tour of Maui later on in our vacation and we saw more whales in a shorter time period by driving down the coast near Lahaina than we did on our whale watching tour in Honolulu. It's still a good tour for those in Oahu though!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/06 |
Reviewed by: ちーこ
I had never visited Hawaii during the winter season, so I was looking forward to whale watching. The boat was large and more than adequate, but since it carried many passengers, I wished they had made some efforts to gather information about the whales in advance with smaller boats, so that the guests could enjoy the experience more. Because the boat was so big, it couldn't maneuver easily, and while the captain was likely focused on finding the whales, I felt there could have been a bit more creativity in their approach. Additionally, they offered tickets for another trip if we didn't see any whales, but since the validity period was only until March, it limits those who can return to Hawaii soon. I think at least a one-year validity would be more reasonable. I was also told that the only time available for a second trip was the same morning time, but if they truly wanted to provide good service, they should accommodate afternoon times as well. Everyone has their schedules set while in Hawaii, so I believe that kind of flexibility is necessary.
冬の時期にハワイを訪れたことがなかったので、ホエールウォッチングは楽しみにしていました。船は大きく申し分ありませんでしたが、乗船客もたくさん乗せているので、鯨がいくら自然の生き物であっても、先に小さめの船で鯨の情報を集めておくとか、少しでもお客さんが楽しめるように工夫をしてほしかったです。船が大きいために、小回りが利かないし、船長も鯨を求めて操縦しているのでしょうけれども、もう少し工夫ができるのではないかと感じてしまいました。さらに、鯨に会えなかったら、再度乗船できるチケットを配っていましたが、乗船できる期間も3月まででは、もう一度ハワイにすぐ来れる人は限られてしまうので、せめて有効期限は1年間にしてほしいと思います。乗船できる時間も朝の同じ時間しか無理だと言われましたが、本当に再度乗船してほしいというサービス精神があるのならば、午後の時間でも対応してほしいです。みんな、それなりにハワイでのスケジュールが決まっていると思うので、そのくらいの対応は必要だと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to observe any whales this time.
During the cruise, we exchange information with other boats to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to see whales.
The whale watch cruise is a limited-time offering from December to April, so the re-boarding tickets we distributed are only valid during that period. We sincerely apologize for travelers who do not have time to re-board.
If you are willing to pay an additional fee for the morning cruise re-boarding ticket, you can also participate in the afternoon cruise, but we apologize for not providing that explanation.
Your valuable feedback will be translated into English and forwarded to each manager to help improve future cruises.
Thank you very much.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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す。
今回は鯨をご観測いただけ無かった様で、大変残念に思います。
クルーズ中は他の船との情報交換を行っており、皆様に鯨をご覧いただける様努めております。
ホエールウォッチクルーズは12月から4月までの期間限定のクルーズですので、お配りしている再乗船券はその時期のみ有効となります。再乗船する時間の無いご旅行者の方々には、大変申し訳なく思います。
午前中のクルーズの再乗船件に追加料金をお支払いいただければ午後のクルーズにご参加いただく事もできますが、その説明が無かった様で申し訳ございませんでした。
お客様の貴重なご意見は英訳の上、各マネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。
誠に有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the first day of this tour, we didn't see any whales at all. We were in the afternoon group, but it seems the morning group had the same experience. We just ended up enjoying a leisurely cruise.
このツアーが始まった初日だったせいか、クジラの姿は、全く見られませんでした。私たちは、昼からだったのですが、午前の部も同様だったそうです。ゆったりクルージングを楽しんだだけで終わりました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
In the past, there have been seasons where whales could be seen from the first day, but unfortunately, we were unable to see them this time.
We do provide re-boarding tickets in case whales are not observed, but we sincerely apologize to customers who may not have the opportunity to return during their trip.
Please do come back to Hawaii to search for whales again.
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。
初日から鯨が見られるシーズンも過去にございましたが、今回は残念ながら見る事が出来ませんでした。
鯨が観測出来なかった場合は再乗船券をお配り致しておりますが、ご旅行中に再乗船に来られる機会がないお客様には大変申し訳なく思います。
是非またハワイにお越しを際は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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
At the beginning of the tour, I saw a glimpse of a whale's tail, but after that, nothing at all. It started to rain, which was a bit disappointing. Well, since it's nature, I guess there's nothing you can do about it.
ツアーのはじめの方で、クジラのしっぽが少し見えたのですが、その後は全く。雨も降ってきてしまい、ちょっと残念な結果でした。ま、自然相手なので、仕方ないかな、と思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are sorry to hear that you were only able to see a few whales.
If you have the opportunity, please come back to search for whales again.
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す。
鯨をほんの少ししかご覧になって頂けなかった様で残念に思います。
機会がございましたら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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/04 |
Reviewed by: kinayomonazu
I was able to see the whale perfectly. I'm also satisfied with the ray I created. However, I was surprised by how expensive the parking fee was.
くじらは、バッチリ会う事ができました。
レイも作成して、満足です。
ただ、パーキング代の高いこと、びっくりしました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales.
Parking fees will be charged according to the pricing structure of the Aloha Tower Marketplace parking lot. Depending on the pricing structure, if you park for a long time, additional fees may apply, which could result in higher charges. It might be a good idea to check for parking options near Aloha Tower in advance.
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、誠に有難うございました。
鯨をご観測いただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
パーキングはアロハタワーマーケットプレイスの駐車場料金設定によってチャージされます。料金設定上、長い時間停める場合は追加料金が加算されてしまうので、高くチャージされてしまう事がございます。
アロハタワーの近くのパーキング場を予めお調べいただくのも良いかもしれません。
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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/04 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied.
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。
ご満足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