Reviewed by: savvy
I went with my two sisters in late March. My sister and I were a bit nervous since it was our first experience, but the instructor was such a nice person (and super cute!!) that all our tension disappeared.
With her assistance, all three of us were able to stand up, and we were so thrilled!! Three hours flew by in no time. It was so much fun that we immediately made a reservation for the next day. We were completely captivated by the waves in Hawaii for two days.
I definitely want to rely on Girls Who Surf again next time!!
3月下旬に3姉妹で行ってきました。
私と妹は初体験だったので、少し緊張していましたが、インストラクターのお姉さんが、それはもういい人で(しかも超カワイイ!!)さっきまでの緊張はどこへやら・・
お姉さんにアシストしてもらいながら、3人とも立てるようになり、大感激!!
3時間なんてあっとゆう間でした。
あまりの面白さに、次の日も即予約^^
2日間ハワイの波に夢中でした。
次回も必ずガールズ・フー・サーフさんにお世話になりたいと思ってます!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
During a company trip to Hawaii, I had been there a few times before, but for others, it was their first time. So, we decided to book parasailing, something we could all enjoy together for the first time.
We went quite far out, and the boat was pretty fast, but I didn't feel seasick at all! There was one American family besides us. A really cute little girl (maybe around 5 years old?) looked scared at first as she went up with her dad, but when they came back, she was all smiles!
We rode on a sort of two-person bench and went really high up, which allowed us to see quite far into the mountains—it felt great! When we came down, before returning to the boat, the staff played their usual prank of dipping just our bottoms in the sea, which was quite cold, but it was fun to take pictures of that moment from the boat.
Also, I was thrilled when dolphins swam around us after we went out! That's Hawaii for you! We all happily took pictures together. I think it's a great activity for families, even with small children, and I would recommend it to those who aren't into intense activities!
社員旅行で訪れたハワイ、私は何度か来たことがありましたが、他の人は初めてだったので、何かみんなで楽しめるものを、ということで、初めてこちらのパラセイリングを予約しました。
だいぶ沖に出るのですが、結構船のスピードは速いです。でも酔うようなことはありませんでした☆
私たち以外にはアメリカ人のご家族が1組。すごく可愛い女の子(まだ5歳くらいかな?)も最初は怖そうにパパと上がっていきましたが、帰ってきたときにはニッコニコでした!
二人がけのベンチのようなものに乗って、かなり高くまで上がるので、結構遠くの山が見えて気持ちがよかったです♪
下に降りてきたときは、船に戻る前にスタッフがお決まりのいたずらで、おしりだけ海にちょっとつけられるので、結構冷たいですが、その瞬間を船から写真で撮りあったりして面白かったです。
また、沖に出てからイルカが周りを泳いでくれたのに感動!さすがハワイ!みんなで喜んで写真を撮りました☆
小さい子供さんがいても家族で楽しめるし、激しいアクティビティが苦手な方にもお勧めだと思います♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The location was hard to find, and when I called, a foreigner answered and hung up on me. When I returned after it was over, there was a sign out. The content was very good.
場所がわかりにくくTELしたけど外人が出て切れて
しまった。終わってから戻ったら看板が出してありました。
内容はとても良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Biking the North Shore was awesome
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Charles Sartin
Originally from Florida, fishing trips are familiar to me. This trip was a complete disappointment! Thank goodness the scenery was beautiful. The fishing lines didn't use steel leaders, the hooks were the size of hooks used for small freshwater fish such as bluegill. certainly not for the likes of a saltwater fish. Also I felt like a child when the crewman handed me one "dixie" cup with bait to share with the two friends that came with me.
The fishing excursions I've taken in Florida included unlimited bait, each person receiving a bucket of their own and unlimited trips back to fill the bait bucket as needed, LARGE hooks and STEEL leaders on large shark type poles. There is never any guarentee of catching anything, but at least if you hook one you havwe the ability to reel it in. The one fish I did hook was to big for the supplied equipment. That's no fun and certainly not sporting.
Very disappointing :(
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/03 |
Reviewed by: リンク
I participated with lunch and transportation included. The lunch was okay. For the transportation, I realized it’s better to speak up when you see a bus that looks like it belongs to the tour, rather than just waiting at the pickup spot. This applies not only to this tour but also to others.
It seemed fine to be picked up at the hotel and to stay at Aloha Tower on the way back (since the number of people going and returning was different).
Now, there were quite a few people on board, and I thought we probably wouldn’t see any whales. So, I was in a complete state of giving up, just looking at the sea while saying, “I heard they give you a ticket to ride again.”
Then, my child started to fuss about being hungry, and while I was asking, “Do you want to eat?” there was an announcement on the boat saying, “There’s a whale at 2 o'clock.”
Suddenly, the boat was buzzing with excitement, and everyone was thrilled when they saw the whale's tail! We were able to see the tail multiple times, but since it’s a wild animal, it was at the whale's pace. We kept looking at the sea, and it was like, “Oh, it just spouted! I saw the tail!”
I was wondering, “Aren’t whales usually in groups?” and then we spotted another whale at 9 o'clock!
It was quite exciting! It was more thrilling than when we went to see dolphins. The dolphins were cute, but the whales gave a sense of the grandeur of nature, which was incredibly moving. It felt like discovering Mount Fuji??? Maybe because you can’t see them in aquariums?
On the boat, there were various activities like hula and ukulele lessons, and making leis, which were fun. It was a moment that everyone from children to the elderly could enjoy.
However, coffee, tea, and fruit punch were free, while other soft drinks and alcohol were at an additional charge... I thought it would have been nice if at least one drink was free.
Also, they take the promised photo when boarding. It’s a nice keepsake, so we always buy it, but the boarding process takes quite a while for the group to gather, so be prepared to wait patiently.
ランチ・送迎付きでの参加です。
ランチはまあまあ。送迎は、ピックアップ場所で待ってるだけよりは、それらしいバスを見かけたら自分から声をかけた方がいいなと実感しました。これは、このツアーだけでなく、他のツアーに参加するときもそうです。
ホテルで拾ってもらって、帰りはアロハタワーに残る事もOKのようでした。(行きと帰りの人数が違っていたので)
さて、乗船人数はかなり多かったですが、私たちはクジラはもう見れないかなーと思っての参加でした。
だから「再度乗れるよっていう券、くれるらしいよ~」なんて言って完全諦めモードで海を眺めてました。
そのうち、子供がおなかがすいたとぐずりだしたので「食べる?」なんて言ってたら、「クジラが2時の方向に居る」との船内放送がありました。
そうしたら、船内がザワザワというかキャー!というか、もうみんな浮き足立って
クジラのシッポが見えると 大歓声!
何度もシッポを見る事はできましたが、やはりそれは自然の生き物なのでクジラのペースです。
ずーっと海を見ていて 「あ、今、潮吹いた!シッポが見えた!」という感じでした。
「クジラって群れで居ないのかなー」って言ってたら、今度は9時の方向でもクジラが!
かなりエキサイティングでしたよー。
ドルフィンを見に行った時よりも盛り上がりました。
ドルフィンは「かわいい!」って感じでしたが、ホエールはなんか大自然の雄大さを感じるというか感激度もすごかったです。富士山を発見した時のような感じ???水族館などでも見れないという事からですかね?
船内では、フラ、ウクレレのレッスン・レイを作るなど様々な催しがあり、楽しかったです。
子供からお年寄りまでたのしめたひと時でした。
ただ、コーヒー、紅茶、フルーツパンチは無料。それ以外のソフトドリンクとアルコールが別料金だったので・・・・
どうせなら1杯は無料とかだと良かったのにな~と思いました。
あと、乗船の時に お約束の写真を撮ります。
記念になるので我が家では絶対に買うのですが、撮影で乗船時にかなりもたつきます。グループで全員揃って、気長に待ってね。という感じです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Patricia & Cas
The staff quality was absolutely great. We had a great time doing parasailing and it was wonderful that they walked us through every step especially since it was the first time we ever had done it. I recommend first timers to definitely go b/c it is a thrilling adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was truly moved by how beautiful and emotional the sunset sinking into the vast ocean was, as I felt like I was monopolizing the great outdoors. Perhaps it was because of the relatively small size of the boat, or maybe it was the kindness of the captain, but I was able to enjoy the cruise right next to the helm, experiencing a refreshing feeling as if I were steering the boat myself.
Both the drinks and meals were delicious, and there weren't too many passengers, so everyone was able to enjoy themselves. The captain, who personally provided transportation, was very skilled in Japanese and had a wonderful service spirit; he was truly a fantastic person.
大海原に沈む夕日がこんなにもきれいで感動的なものかと思うほど大自然を独り占めしてきました。余り大きくない船のせいか、それとも船長さんが優しいのか操縦席のすぐ横でのクルーズを楽しむことができ自分で操縦してるような爽快感を堪能できました。
ドリンクも食事もおいしく乗客も余り多くなく皆で楽しめました。
船長さん自らの送迎で日本語もとてもうまくサービス精神旺盛なとってもすてきな人でした
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Parasailing was the first tour my boyfriend and I decided to do in Oahu. It was very beautiful from 700 feet up in the air and very peaceful. The staff did a wonderful job and we were very pleased. The only disappointment was the $20.00 bills taped up and down the railing of the boat making sure that you knew to tip $20.00. We also did the Shark Tour and ATV Tour and no where else was tipping mentioned like it was here. The staff didn't insist that you tip but the dollar bills there pretty much insisted it which made it a bit uncomfortable. Overall, parasailing was a great choice and we would definitely do it again on a future trip!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/21 |
Reviewed by: boogwa
Don't really remember how high I went, but it was great. Only think I was missing was a cold drink while I was up there. The staff were great and even gave us a little dunk as they brought us in for fun. Great time for anyone and what a great view.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Beautiful boat and very well run. The staff was great and we got to see whales.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Guides Justin & Gabe were great. North Shore is amazing-must do if staying on Oahu. We got to see sea turtles, Waimea Falls, the Bonzai Pipeline & surfing was even an option.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Dianne
Did not see whales on first trip. Saw a lot of whales really close up on rebook. Great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: BigDaddy
Please go and pay your respects! Tour bus picks you up and tells you how everything goes. We got right in when on some days you must wait an 1 or so. There's a short film before you are boated over to the memorial. It's awe inspiring.
Our drive was a cocky know it all rude person. Well, at least he thought he knew it all. He really sounded uneducated and told us things we did not need to hear. He also took about 12 cig breaks.
Overall great price and pretty good service.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was our second time to Oahu and our second sunset cruise. The first time was with Navatek and that was a nice cruise but we felt that one was overcrowded (we upgraded our cruise on both trips). The cruise on the Star of Honolulu was much more expensive than our upgraded Navatek cruise so we were looking for a much improved experience.
The Star of Honolulu cruise was VERY personal as there were very few people who upgraded to the upper deck package. Matt and Captain Roy were extremely attentive and a pleasure to be around.
Unfortunately it was very overcast and the ocean choppy for our voyage but the dining experience was first class. The jazz show was phenomenal as well.
The coach ride felt like herding cattle, and at the price of our ticket I would expect a more personal form of transportation (I realize a personal car required an additional upgrade, but would have expected something more intimate than a full sized tour bus). There was little to no information given
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Super Dave
We had a lot of fun. Cooking and sharing the catch was a treat. Don't expect gormet food, but it was OK. Also don't expect to catch a lot of fish or anything BIG. Fishing around the island does not compare with deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Take it for what it is, a fun time and a great view of Waikiki, at a reasonable price! We will do it again next time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Bonnie
The Catamaran was great. Hosts were very friendly. We saw whales and dolphins. This is well worth the price. My whole family enjoyed the ride. Hawaii was more than we ever imagined. The view from the catamaran was great. See a couple of pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The view of Waikiki from the ocean is wonderful, and enjoying drinks while mingling with a diverse group of people and watching the sunset was truly delightful. I highly recommend it!
海からのぞむワイキキの風景もさることながら、お酒を飲んでわいわい多国籍の人たちを盛り上がりながら、サンセットをみるのは、とっても素敵でした。ぜひぜひおすすめ。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/25 |
Reviewed by: John
Our cruise on the Makani was amazing! The crew was superb and really made us feel like one of the family. Captain Jon was highly skilled, very confident, which made us all feel very safe, which was even more important because we had small children on board. We thank the crew for their service and we will definitely return!
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/25 |
Reviewed by: kazz
Before going, I was surprisingly indifferent, thinking I would only catch a glimpse. After boarding, as soon as we set sail, we saw what seemed to be a spout. Then, while enjoying a meal (which was decent) and Hawaiian music, there was an announcement that we could see something at the 9 o'clock position. From there, it was amazing—two whales performed for about 20 minutes. I was so moved! Thank you very much. I might say it was just luck that I got to see them, but I am very satisfied.
行く前は意外と冷めていましてどうせチラッと観える位だと想って乗船、出港してすぐ潮吹きらしいものが、その後なんとなく姿らしきものが、食事(まあまあ)しながらハワイアン気分の音楽など楽しみながら居ると9時方向に観えるとのアナウンス、それからがもう大変2頭のショーが約20分、
感激です!有難う御座いました、たまたま観れたと言えばそうなのかもしれませんが満足です。
Thank you for joining our Star of Honolulu cruise. We're glad you were able to see the whales. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
この度は私共スターオブホノルルのクルーズにご参加頂き有難うございました。
鯨が良く見られて良かったですね。
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。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/23 |
Reviewed by: mauburu
Once again this year, I had a wonderful time. At first, I heard the conditions were perfect, but unfortunately, I couldn't encounter them! In the evening, I was able to enjoy a cruise off the coast of Honolulu on the famous "Star of Honolulu," which included warm coffee. However, since I had a re-boarding coupon, I decided to give it another try the day before my return! I'm glad I did.
Seeing the whales swimming happily together was truly moving. When the ship was about to leave after the promised 30 minutes, the whales came close to the ship as if to say goodbye.
There were also ukulele performances and cultural activities, but I completely forgot about those and just enjoyed the experience.
I definitely recommend participating. After disembarking, you can climb the adjacent "Aloha Tower" for free, where you can enjoy a stunning view. (There’s also an old-fashioned elevator!)
昨年に続き、今年も楽しませていただきました。
最初は、絶好の条件!とのことでしたが残念ながら
遭遇できず!夜はディナーで有名な「スターオブホノルル」号で、暖かいコーヒーが付いたホノルル沖のクルーズと割り切ってしまうことも出来ましたが、
再乗船のクーポンを頂いていましたので、帰国前日にチャレンジ! 最乗船して良かったです。
親子で、仲良く泳ぐ鯨の姿にもう感動でした。
30分とのお約束があって船がその場を離れようと
していると、別れを惜しむかのように船のすぐ
そばまで寄ってきてくれました。
ウクレレや例のカルチャもあるのですが、
そんなことには、すっかり忘れて楽しみました。
ぜひ、参加をお勧めしたいです。
下船後は、無料で登れますので、隣接の「アロハタワー」に登ってみてください。絶景が楽しめますよ。(年代もののエレベータもあります)
Thank you for reboarding the whale watching tour.
I'm glad you were able to see the mother and baby whales.
We look forward to having you on board again!
From Star of Honolulu.
この度はホエールウォッチングへの再乗船ありがとうございました。
親子クジラを見ることができて良かったですね。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
スターオブホノルルより
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/21 |
Reviewed by: MKK
Until now, I had only been on large ship cruises, but this time I chose a yacht. Besides us, everyone else was foreign, and I liked that it didn't feel like a "Japanese option." After boarding, the staff provided explanations in English, and although there were parts I didn't understand, it added to the excitement of being in a foreign land! The boat advanced into the sea, splashing water, and it was a luxurious experience to be so close to the staff as they raised the sails and steered the boat. We didn't see any dolphins or whales, though...
I would like to use this service again.
今までは大型船のクルーズばかりでしたが、
今回はヨットにしました。
私たちのほかは、みんな外人で、”日本人向けオプション”ではない感じが良かったです。
乗船後は、スタッフから英語で説明があり、わからない部分もありましたが、またこれが異国の地だという感じで気分が高揚します!
船は水しぶきをあびながら、海へつきすすみ、
帆をあげ、舵をとるスタッフの方々も間近で、
なんともいえない贅沢な時間でした。
イルカもくじらも見ることはできませんでしたが・・・。
また利用したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a unique experience for me because I have never been on any sort of cruise ship before. Although the waves were a little choppy, overall I had a great time. The food is great (one star), service is good, and the atmosphere is satisfying. Just a little advice for all the couples out there who want a special "one-on-one" type of evening, spend the extra money to get a table for two. If not, you may end up sharing a table with another couple. I lucked out and the couple that was supposed to show, didn't. This is also a type of outing that is geared more towards tourists. So this may not be so entertaining for many of the locals. It also does get a little chilly, so bring some sort of jacket (for the men), or a jacket/shawl (for women). Overall, I enjoyed the quality and experience this activity had to offer. I would definitely do it again sometime.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were able to see the whales, but it was only in the second half of the trip. The child who was eagerly searching in the first half got bored and fell asleep along the way. However, it was great that we were able to see them. The child enjoyed the lei-making and hula dance lesson experience more than the whale watching.
ちゃんとクジラは見れたのですが、見れたのは後半以降で、前半に張り切って探していた子供は、
途中で飽きて寝てしまいました。でも見る事が出来たので良かったです。
子供はホエールウォッチングよりもレイ作りとフラダンスのレッスンの体験教室の方が喜んでいました。
Thank you for enjoying the whale watching and cultural experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
From Star of Honolulu.
ホエールウォッチング、カルチャー体験をお楽しみいただき、ありがとうございました。またのご乗船お待ちしております。
スターオブホノルルより
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Marc
DID THIS OVER PRO BOWL WEEKEND....GREAT STAFF, FUN TIMES MEETING PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY & OF COURSE, A SIMPLY AWESOME EXPERIENCE 700+ FEET IN THE AIR....
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Surfin' Steve
Learning to surf must be on just about everyone's 'must-do' list when they come to Hawaii. It was on mine because my Dad surfed in California while he was with the Marines.
I rented a board in Waikiki and went out on my own. Paddling is great exercise but I wasn't even able to stand up. I found an ad for Girls Who Surf in the Army MWR magazine and called them. At my first lesson, I was able to stand up and ride on a half dozen waves!
I went for another seven lessons over the next five months progressing from using a 12-foot board to being able to surf with a 7-foot board. I wanted to progress fast and the instructors at Girls Who Surf gave me the skills to do it.
Through Girls Who Surf, I gained confidence, strength endurance in my upper body and have improved my balance skills. My first lesson wore me out paddling for waves. Eight months later, I was able to paddle a mile to a surf-break then surf for an hour-and-a-half and still had energy to spare
My friend Jackie wa
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Thought it drug on longer than needed. Enjoyed the first 45 minutes then was ready to go back. Need to start the activities right away not at the end of ride.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We would definitely recommend this cruise. The food was delicious. We saw many whales and one of them even jumped out of the water. It was amazing. There is a lot of space on the ship to spread out and see the whales from many perspectives (I think it holds over 1000 people). And the crew kept us entertained with Hula lessons, lea making, and ukulele lessons. We have a toddler and there was plenty to keep her entertained and happy as well.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Everyone who visits Honolulu needs to go Pearl Harbor. We learned so much about that moment in history...how it happened...why we weren't able to stop it. And it was very meaningful to remember the lives of those who were lost and all that they stood for. We had a toddler with us and it was a good experience for all of us.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: S. Moore
The men's spa experience would've been 5 star if they had the following:
- Larger sitting area separate from the sauna/jacuzzi area...it got
a little hot, waiting to be called for massage treatment.
- Shower area should be separate from spa area
- Light refreshments (i.e. fruit/cookies/nuts/bottled water/juice)
Overall impressions were very favorable. It was tranquil, peaceful, is a worth while luxury that everyone deserves every now and then.....(the massage therapist almost got a marriage proposal...LOL...she was that good.......deep tissue sports massage is the way to go!!)
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
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This is the Star of Honolulu.
We are pleased to hear that whales were observed on the day of your cruise. Since they are natural creatures, there are times when they may not appear, even on days when guests are scheduled to return the next day, so we believe you were truly lucky.
If you have the opportunity, please consider using the Star of Honolulu again. Thank you for sailing with us this time.
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お客様のご乗船された日にクジラが観測されたそうで、私どもも嬉しく思います。(そこはやはり自然の生き物なので、本当に「明日お帰りになられる」というお客様が乗られた日であっても出ないことがあるので、お客様の場合本当にラッキーだったと思います。
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