Reviewed by: YY Brasilからきました
On February 25, 2017, I went on an overseas trip with my wife for the first time in 30 years to go whale watching. I thought it would be lucky if we saw any whales, but to my surprise and amazement, humpback whales appeared one after another.
Actually, I had previously gone to see whales at Cape Shionomisaki on the Kii Peninsula in Japan, where I saw dolphins and pilot whales, but this was my first time seeing such large humpback whales. It was magnificent and truly moving.
The trick is to look out at the sea and spot the spouts; then you can see their backs, and finally, the tails. However, taking pictures with a mobile phone is quite challenging. I ended up purchasing a photo from a professional photographer on board for $20!
I highly recommend this experience for nature lovers.
2017/02/25
30年ぶりの 家内との海外旅行 ホエールウォッチングに行ってきました.
見れたら ラッキーぐらいにおもっていたら
次々 ザトウクジラは あらわれて 驚きと 感動に つつまれました.
実は 以前日本の 紀伊半島 潮岬で 鯨を見に行きましたが イルカとゴンドウは見れましたが
今回のように 大きなザトウクジラは初めて.壮大で 感動しました.
コツは 海を眺めて 潮吹きをみつけること そのあと背中が見えて 最後に 尾が見れます.
でも 携帯で 撮るのは かなりハードルがたかいです.
乗船していた プロカメラマンの写真を $20で購入しました!
自然の好きな方には とっても おすすめです.
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/25 |
Reviewed by: ぱんなこった
Since I was going during whale season, I made a last-minute reservation on a day when I had free time. I was worried because I heard that people who went two days prior didn't see any whales, but we saw plenty! When a whale appeared, they made it easy to understand by indicating the direction using the hands of a clock. We got to see whales swimming and jumping energetically, and I'm really glad I made the reservation. During the trip, we enjoyed views of Oahu from the sea, experiencing scenery that we usually can't see. We could depart leisurely in the morning, and even without breakfast included, we had plenty of fun on the water. I definitely want to participate again next year.
せっかくクジラの時期に行くのだからと予定が空いている日に直前の予約を入れました。
2日前にホエールウォッチングに参加した人は、見られなかったと聞いていたので、心配していましたが、たくさん見られました!
クジラが現れると分かりやすく、時計の針に例えて方角を教えてくれました。
泳いでいるクジラも、元気に跳ぶクジラも見れ、本当に予約してよかったと思います。
移動中は海からオアフを眺められ、普段見ることのできない風景を楽しみました。
朝はゆっくり出発できますし、海の上を楽しむために、朝食は付けなくても十分楽しめます。
来年もぜひ参加したいです。
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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: | 2017/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
Reviewed by: じゅんじゅん
In February, I participated in whale watching in Hawaii. I was able to see the whales' spouts and bodies several times! The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the boat, as well as the cruising experience, were also enjoyable.
2月のハワイということでホエールウォッチングに参加しました。クジラの潮吹きと体を何度か見ることができました!船上からみるワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッド、クルージングもたのしかったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/25 |
Reviewed by: hinnga
On the morning of March 10th, I went with breakfast included. It was a buffet-style meal, and I thought I would take a little bit of everything like in Japan, but there was only one type of bread, one type of muffin, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and cereal (laughs). The American in front of me piled the same food high on their plate, and I thought, "If you put that much on, you can't add more!" but it seems that was the right approach (laughs). I don't eat a lot in the morning, so it was fine, but I couldn't help but laugh at the limited variety ((´∀`*)).
As for the main event, the whale just kept blowing water and showing its back a little, and I didn't even get to see the sea turtles that you always spot when you're out at sea... it left me feeling a bit disappointed. However, the view of Honolulu from the ocean was great ( ◠‿◠ ).
3月10日午前中、朝食付きで行ってきました。
ブュッフェタイプの食事で、日本のつもりでちょっとずつ色々取ろう!と思ったら。パン一種、マフィン一種、白米、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、シリアルだけでした(笑)私の前のアメリカ人が同じものを山盛りお皿に盛り、あんなに入れたら数乗せられないじゃない?と見てたけどアレが正解だった模様(笑)朝からモリモリは食べないから良いんだけど、種類の少なさに笑っちゃいました((´∀`*))
メインの鯨は潮吹きと背中チラ見せを繰り返すだけで、海に出ると必ず見かけるウミガメも見れずう〜〜ん・・・な不発気分でした。海からのホノルルの眺めは良かったですよ( ◠‿◠ )
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to fully enjoy the meals and whale watching.
We will share your comments internally and use them to improve future cruises.
If you have the opportunity, please try our other packages as well.
All of our staff look forward to serving you again.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
お食事や鯨の観測を十分にお楽しみいただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
いただきましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせて頂きます。
機会がございましたら、私共の他のパッケージもお試しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/10 |
Reviewed by: さとポン
The weather on the day was decent. The day before, I had seen whales from the balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so I boarded the shuttle bus with high expectations.
We took a family photo when we boarded the boat (they will come around later to sell it for $20).
Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but the family was satisfied to see Diamond Head, which can't be seen from Waikiki Beach. The breakfast was also decent.
当日の天気はまずまず。前日にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのホテルのバルコニーから、クジラが見えたことから『昨日見れたから期待大!』という気持ちで迎えのバスに乗り込みました。
船に乗船すふ時に家族で写真を撮ってもらいました。(後で20ドルで売りに来ます。)
結局、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、ワイキキビーチから見れないダイヤモンドヘッドを見れて家族は満足してくれました。朝食もまずまずの内容でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are also disappointed that no whales were observed this time. We are glad you enjoyed the view of Diamond Head from the sea. 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、鯨は観測されなかったとの事、私共も残念に思います。
海からのダイアモンドヘッドの景色をお楽しみいただけて幸いです。
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
Reviewed by: ananas
I went on the cruise when my parents visited from Japan in mid-February, but we didn't see any whales. However, when I went again with my husband at the beginning of March, they appeared frequently. So, is the probability 50%? I heard that the chances are better around February to March. Also, whales tend to be less active in the morning.
I debated whether to include breakfast or not, but since it was just a 2-hour early bird cruise, it didn't have a luxurious atmosphere, and breakfast wasn't necessary (I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but quite a few people brought snacks and drinks). The view from Waikiki to Diamond Head is fantastic. Therefore, my parents were quite satisfied even though they didn't see any whales. The kids seemed to get bored, which was a bit unfortunate.
I think it's best to consider the primary purpose of the cruise as enjoying the scenery, and if you happen to see whales, that's just a bonus.
2月半ばに両親が日本から遊びに来た時に乗りましたが、鯨は現れず、再乗船券をもらって3月頭に夫と乗ったときにはバンバン現れました。ですので確率は50%?
確率の高さとしては2月~3月頃が良いと聞きました。
あと朝は鯨があまり活動しないとか。。
朝食付きか無しで悩みましたが、たったの2時間のアーリーバードなので豪華クルーズという雰囲気もあまりなく、朝食無しで十分でした(良いのか悪いのか分かりませんが、結構みなさん、スナックや飲み物を持ち込んでいました)。ワイキキからダイアモンドヘッドにかけても眺めは素晴らしいです。ですので、両親も鯨が見れなくてもけっこう満足していました。お子さんたちは飽きてしまってかわいそうでしたけれど。
単に船に乗って景色が見れるのを第一目的として、鯨が見れたらめっけもん程度に考えて乗られたらよいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, but we are also disappointed that you did not see any whales. While we ask that you refrain from bringing your own food and snacks, there are tables in the courtyard area of the Aloha Tower Marketplace where you can have a light meal before boarding. If you have the opportunity, please come again with your parents. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you.
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、景色をお楽しみいただけました様ですが、鯨に付きましては私共も残念に思います。
お飲み物やスナック類を含むお食事のお持込はご遠慮いただいておりますが、
アロハタワーマーケットプレイス内では、コートヤードエリアにテーブルなどがございますので、
そちらで軽くお食事されてからご乗船いただいても良いかと思います。
機会がございましたら、ご両親とまた一緒にいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2017/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
Reviewed by: たまこ
I was able to see whales about four times, and it was really exciting!
However, since the captain's greetings and everything were in English, I was quite nervous (laughs). I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could properly understand English. The food seemed delicious, but I couldn't handle the smell, so I couldn't participate in the cultural experience (^^;;)
クジラは4回くらい見ることができて、すごく盛り上がりました!
が、船長さんの挨拶や諸々が全て英語だったので、、結構緊張しました(笑)
ちゃんと英語がヒアリングできたらもっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました。
ご飯は美味しかったみたいですが、私は匂いがダメで・・文化体験も萎縮してしまって参加できませんでした(^^;;)
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Most of our staff speak English, and we regularly interact with customers from various countries, so we are happy to assist even with language barriers. Next time, please be sure to dive into that American and Hawaiian experience! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
S. 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。
鯨の観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
私共のスタッフは英語を話す者がほとんどですが、
日ごろより様々な国のお客様と接しておりますので、
言葉の壁があっても喜んでお手伝いさせていただいております。
次回は是非、そんなアメリカン、ハワイアン体験に飛び込んでみてください!
スタッフ一同皆様のまたのお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
ス他オブホノルル
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/05 |
Reviewed by: hasu
The rain and wind were strong, and unfortunately, the weather was not good. The captain announced that a whale had been spotted, but I couldn't see it at all. It's unfortunate, but there's nothing that can be done.
雨風共に強く、あいにくのお天気でした。キャプテンはクジラを発見したと放送がありましたが、まったくわかりませんでした。仕方ありませんが残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to enjoy whale watching this time.
If you have the opportunity, please come back and give it another try.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回は鯨の観測をお楽しみいただけなかった様で大変残念に思います。
機会がございましたら、またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2017/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/01 |
Reviewed by: 孫悟空
I planned a trip to Hawaii during this season because I wanted to see whales. Believing that we would meet them, eight of us joined this option! We set off with excitement. However, the result was… disappointing. But still, I was gazing at the vast ocean the whole time on board, and it was a very pleasant cruise. We were lucky to have good weather. On the ship, my companion tried making a lei and got a lovely hair accessory. During lunch, while waiting in line, one of my companions got seasick, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication. We could also see the hotels in Waikiki from the sea, making it a fun cruise. Thank you to the crew!
クジラさんが見たくて、この時期にハワイへ行く計画を立てました。クジラに会えると信じて、8名でこのオプションに参加!ルンルンで出発です。でも、結果は…残念でした。でもでも、私は乗船中、ずっと大海原を眺めていたのですが、とても気持ちの良いクルーズができました。天気に恵まれたのはラッキーでした。船内では、ツレがレイ作りに挑戦し、素敵な髪飾りをゲットしていました。ランチは順番を立って待っている時、船酔いしたツレもいたので、酔い止めをお勧めします。ワイキキのホテル群も海側から見られ、楽しいクルーズになりました。クルーさんたち、ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、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+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/04 |
Reviewed by: HulaHoney
We enjoyed this cruise. There are activities besides whale watching (lei making, ukulele lessons and hula lessons). We saw whales and dolphins. This is great for all ages.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Kelsey
We went out w Capt and Sammy and had such a fun day whale watching. It was an awesome experience and they really made us feel at ease. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/04 |
Reviewed by: がっかり母さん
If I had known the shuttle bus route, I wouldn't have used it. I can't believe it took an hour...
The air conditioning was too strong, and I got cold.
The breakfast was so bad and disappointing that I was speechless...
In bad weather, I strained my eyes on the deck for an hour, but the whales didn't show up; all I could see were small boats...
The worst part was that someone who got seasick had vomited, and it was left unattended for a long time...
I woke up early to go, but...
I would have been better off sleeping at the hotel. It was disappointing...
送迎バスのルートを知っていたら使いませんでした。まさか1時間もかかるとは、、
クーラーの効きすぎで身体が冷えました。
朝食もまずくてショボすぎて絶句…
悪天候の中デッキで目を凝らすこと1時間、、くじらはあらわれず、見えるのは小型ボートのみ、、
最悪なのは船酔いされた方が嘔吐したものが長時間放置されていたこと、、
せっかく早起きして行ったのに・・
これならホテルで寝てれば良かったです。残念でした、、
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will work on it as a future challenge.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。貴重なご意見、ありがとうございました。今後の課題として取り組みたいと思います。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/28 |
Reviewed by: FOO
In February, known as the rainy season, I participated in my first whale watching cruise. After doing some research, I found that larger boats tend to sway less, which is reassuring for those prone to seasickness, so I signed up for this one. Since I am prone to motion sickness, I made sure to have a hearty breakfast before boarding, opting for a simple plan without breakfast.
On the day of the cruise, there was an unexpected heavy rain that surprised even the locals, but since there was no cancellation notice, we headed to the meeting point. However, after being taken to the port by bus, the tour guide strangely walked at the back of the line, leaving those of us at the front unsure of where to go in the rain. Once on board, no one provided any guidance (or any explanation at all), which led to people mistakenly going to the wrong deck or stopping confused near the entrance. Even after entering the ship, breakfast began without any proper explanation, so those on the no-breakfast plan were probably eating on their own.
I felt a bit nauseous from the smell of food around me, so I went out to the deck to look at the sea as soon as we set sail. Just listening to the announcements from the naturalist was enjoyable. The sea was quite rough with whitecaps, and even when the captain and naturalist announced they spotted a whale, it was honestly difficult for amateurs like us to see. If the weather had been clear and the sea calm, it might have been easier to spot them. It was disappointing, but since the weather and whale appearances are left to chance, I’ve come to accept it. Now I have a reason to try again someday.
However, I can't help but feel that if the care before and after boarding had been a bit more thorough, my overall satisfaction would have been much higher, leaving me with a sense of regret.
雨季と言われる2月、初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
色々と調べた結果、酔いやすい人は大きな船の方が揺れが少なくて安心、と見たのでこちらに申し込みました。酔いやすいので朝ごはんもしっかり食べてから乗船しましたので、朝食も無しのシンプルプランで。
当日は現地の方も驚く豪雨でしたが、欠航の連絡もないのでひとまず集合場所へ。
しかしバスで港まで連れて行かれた後、添乗員の方は何故か列の最後方を歩いており、先頭あたりにいた私たちは、雨の中どこへ向かえばいいのかも分からず…
乗船後も誰も案内(というか一切の説明)をしてくれないので、間違ったデッキに上がってしまったり、訳が分からず入り口付近で立ち止まってしまう人ばかり。
船内に入った後も、特にちゃんとした説明もないまま朝食が始まったので、おそらく朝食無しプランの方も勝手に食べていたのではないでしょうか。
私は周囲の食事の臭いで酔いそうだったので、出港早々デッキに出て海を眺めていましたが、Naturalistのお姉さんのアナウンスを聞いているだけでも楽しかったです。
さすがに海は荒れて白波が立っており、CaptainやNaturalistの方がクジラを見つけたとアナウンスしてくれても、正直素人には発見は難しかったです。晴れて海面が穏やかなら、もう少し探しやすかったのでしょうか。
残念でしたが、お天気とクジラの出現は運任せですので、仕方なかったかなと諦めています。いつか再挑戦する名目ができました。
ただ乗船前後のケアがもう少ししっかりしていたら、全体的な満足度はもっと高かったんじゃないかと思うと、こちらは悔しい思いが残りました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are truly sorry that the weather on the day of your participation was unfortunate, and we also regret that the guidance provided was insufficient. We will share your comments internally and use them to improve our future cruises and services. Thank you for your valuable feedback. If there is another opportunity, we would be delighted to welcome you again. All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
ご参加の日はあいにくのお天気で、私共も残念に思います。
また、案内が十分でなかったとの事で、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
戴きましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後のクルーズ、サービス改善に役立たせていただきます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
またの機会がございましたら、非是いらして下さい。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/11 |
Reviewed by: きむちゃん
I participated in a whale watching plan that included breakfast and hotel transfers! To be honest, the breakfast was not great, but it was nice to have the opportunity to eat breakfast on the sea, so I’m glad I included it. The inside of the boat was air-conditioned and a bit chilly, so it's better to bring a jacket. As for the whale watching, I saw a few whale spouts, but I didn’t actually see any whales. Since it’s nature, there’s nothing that can be done about that. However, I was satisfied with the cruise as I could leisurely enjoy the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat!
朝食付きのホエールウォッチング、ホテルからの送迎付きのプランに参加しました!朝食は正直いまいちですが、海の上で朝食を食べる機会はそうそうないので朝食を付けて良かったです。船内は冷房が効いていて肌寒かったので、上着を持っていったほうが良いですね。肝心のホエールウォッチングですが、数回クジラの潮吹きが見れましたが、クジラは見れませんでした。。自然のことなので、こればかりは仕方ないですよね。船の上からゆっくりとワイキキの街並みやダイアモンドヘッドが見れたのでクルーズとしては満足でした!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the views from the ship. We hope that next time you will also enjoy the spectacular jumps of the whales. If you have another opportunity, please come and search for those active whales with us. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
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。
船上からの景色をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
次回は豪快な鯨のジャンプもお楽しみいただきたく思います。
またの機会がございましたら、そんなアクティブな鯨を私共と一緒に探しにいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2017/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/27 |
Reviewed by: MISA
I used this service with my mother. We opted for the premium course that included lunch, but unfortunately, the food was not very good for the price we paid, which was disappointing.
Additionally, while it was said that we could experience various activities, I couldn't understand the explanations about the whales since I don't speak English. The only information provided was a paper outlining the day's schedule, which wasn't very detailed.
There were no signals for when things were supposed to start, so I felt like I had to keep checking the time and act on my own. Many people also experienced seasickness, and overall, it was an activity that I wouldn't want to do again.
母親と利用させて頂きました。
ランチ付きのプレミアムコースにしましたが、まずは、食事が値段の割にはあまり良いものがなく、残念でした。
また、色々な体験が出来るとの事でしたが、英語が分からないのでクジラの説明も分からず、説明の紙も1日の流れが書いてあるのみで、あまり詳しく書いてありませんでした。
全て、始まる合図等ないので、時計を見て自身で行動する感じです。
船酔いの人もとても多く、もう一度利用したいとは思わなかったアクティビティでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We sincerely apologize for any announcements regarding activities and meals during the cruise that may not have been clearly communicated to you. We will share your feedback internally and use it to improve future cruises. Thank you for your valuable comments. All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
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。
クルーズ中にアクティビティやお食事などのアナウンスがその都度ございますが、
お客様にちゃんと伝わらなかった事、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
戴きましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後のクルーズ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+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/14 |
Reviewed by: マサタカ
Due to the timing or weather, we were able to see the whales, but only for a brief moment as they surfaced. I think it also depends on luck, so we were just enjoying the cruise experience in the meantime.
時期的か天候の為かクジラは見えましたが背中が一瞬見える程度でした。運もあると思いますので僕たちはクルーズ気分を味わうついでにって感じでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are sorry to hear that you only saw the back of a whale this time.
Sometimes, you can witness the spectacular jumps of whales, so if you have another opportunity, please come and look for those active whales.
All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
今回は鯨の背中しかご覧にいただけなかったとの事、残念に思います。
時にはとても豪快な鯨のジャンプなどご覧にいただけますので、
またの機会がございましたら、そんなアクティブな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2017/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/23 |
Reviewed by: James
I will definitely recommend to my friends. It's great!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
Reviewed by: James
I will definitely recommend to my friends. It's great!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/07 |
Reviewed by: ミッキー
Unfortunately, I could only see a glimpse of the whale's tail spouting water from a distance, and that was it. Before disembarking, I received a ticket for free boarding on a later date as a form of recovery response. I believe the recovery ticket had a validity of about three months, but I didn't have the time to use it during my stay.
残念ながら、遠くで潮を吹いたクジラの尾びれが少しだけ見えましたが、それだけでした。
下船前の船内で、翌日以降に無料で乗船できるチケットをもらい、一応のリカバリー対応はありました。
リカバリーチケットは3カ月程度の有効期限が有ったと思いますが、滞在中に時間が取れず利用はしませんでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are sorry to hear that you were not able to observe whales well on the day of your visit.
We hope you will come again to search for the magnificent whales.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
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。
お客様のご参加された日は、あまり良く鯨をご観測いただけなかった様で、残念に思います。
是非またの機会に、豪快な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+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ぼんちゃん
This time, since my 9-year-old nephew was with us, I really wanted to show him, but we couldn't see any whales, as they are wild animals. It's disappointing. ><
今回は9歳の甥っ子も一緒に行っていたため、ぜひ見せてあげたいと思っていたのですがやはりクジラも自然の動物会えませんでした。残念><
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/03 |
Reviewed by: めろんぱん
We boarded the cruise with the mindset that it would be lucky if we encountered anything, especially with our 6 and 3-year-old children. Once on board, we started with lunch. The lunch included pork curry (the potatoes were huge!) along with a salad and a bit of meat dish. There were cut fruits, which the kids happily enjoyed. After about 40 minutes on the cruise, there was an announcement to head to the deck to see the spouting! There were Japanese staff members, and all the announcements and explanations were provided in Japanese. We spent time on the deck enjoying the sea breeze and looking for whales ourselves. We saw spouts about ten times, and during two or three of those, parts of the whale's body were visible on the surface. The kids, who had caught on to the technique, were thrilled to spot them with their own eyes. We were also delighted to see a turtle swimming and a pod of dolphins just before returning to the port. It was a very satisfying experience!
6才3才の子供連れで、出会えたらラッキーだよね、くらいの気持ちで乗船。乗船したらまずはランチ。ランチはポークカレー(じゃがいもデカ!)と他、サラダとお肉料理が少々。カットフルーツがあり、子供たちは喜んで食べていました。乗船して40分くらいでしょうか。潮吹きが見られるからデッキへ!とアナウンス。日本人スタッフもいて、全ての案内、解説は日本語で聞けました。潮風とクルーズ、そして自分でホエールを発見するために、デッキで過ごしました。潮吹きは10回くらい、そのうち2、3回はホエールの体の一部も海面に見え、コツをつかんだ子供も自分の目で発見し、喜んでいました。ホヌが泳いでいたり、帰港直前にドルフィンが群れで泳いでいたりと、大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/22 |
Reviewed by: 花★花
It was my first time going whale watching. I joined with the mindset that it would be lucky if I got to see any, but I was able to see them multiple times. I learned that whales surface for air about once every 15 minutes, so once we spotted one, we could see it several times. It was a bit far away, but it was incredibly impressive. I'm glad I participated.
生まれて初めてのホエールウォッチング。見れたらラッキー程度の気持ちで参加しましたが、何回も見ることができました。
クジラは息継ぎの為に15分に1度くらいで浮上してくるそうなので、一度見つけたら何回も見ることができました。
少し遠かったけど大迫力でした。
参加してよかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales multiple times. Please do come and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
何度も鯨を観測頂けたの事、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また遊び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
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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: | 2017/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Kookie
I was hoping to see maybe a blow or just a brief glimpse of a whale but we saw a whale show like I could never imagined. They called it the running of the bulls and it was whales breaching the water together jumping and showing off like they new we were there to see them. Breakfast was good a few more options for the price would have been appreciated, maybe bacon, potatoes, or some veggies and cheese to go with the scrambled eggs.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
Reviewed by: るぅたん
The day before was rainy, and there were strong winds on the day itself, so I understood to some extent, but I was unable to see any whales. The sea was rough, and even though it was a large ship, it was rolling and certainly not in a comfortable environment.
I understand that nature is unpredictable, so I can accept not seeing anything, but it left me feeling dissatisfied that there was no interaction at all on the ship or the return bus before we parted ways.
I at least wanted a word of acknowledgment.
前日雨、当日強風という日でしたのですある程度理解はしていましたが、クジラは見る事ができませんでした。
海はシケていたので、大型船ですがうねりながらと決して快適とも言えない環境でした。
見れなかったことに対しても自然が相手だからわかりますが、船でも、帰りのバスでも全く触れないまま解散と、なんだか不満だけが残りました。
せめて、ひと言欲しかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that the weather was not good and that you could not enjoy whale watching.
We also apologize that the announcement regarding the possibility of not seeing whales did not reach you on board.
We hope you will join us again in the future.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
天候があまり良くなく、鯨の観測もお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
また、鯨の見れなかった場合のアナウンスも船上で行っておりますが、お客様にはそのアナウンスが届かなかった事、
大変申し訳ございませんでした。
ぜひ、またの機会にいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2017/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I didn't feel any seasickness on the large ship at all. The curry was delicious, and the staff were very pleasant. I saw whales about ten times. I gradually got used to it and was able to film some videos. If I could wish for more, I would have liked to see the whales closer and also meet dolphins and turtles.
大型船で船酔いはまったくなかったです。カレーも美味しかったし、スタッフも感じがよかったです。クジラは10回ぐらい見えました。だんだん慣れてきて動画も撮影できました。欲を言えばもっと近いところでクジラを見たかったし、イルカや亀にも会いたかったです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
Reviewed by: ko_mori1531
I was picked up by a large bus in front of the hotel and headed to Aloha Tower. It was reassuring to have a Japanese-speaking staff member accompanying us, which made the experience enjoyable. Before boarding, there was a commemorative photo opportunity, and I purchased it for $30 (which included a photo and a commemorative cover with a mount, and they also sent the file to my email). There were other options available for just the photo or just the file.
Once on board, we started lunch (a buffet) in a spacious indoor area with a great view (it had a bit of a party venue atmosphere). The meal included curry, chicken, cold pasta, and four types of fruit. Alcohol was available for an additional charge, but coffee and tea were free. I would have appreciated a few more menu options, but the taste was good.
We waited for whales on the covered deck on the top floor. There was an announcement when a whale was spotted. After it spouted water, we were able to see its tail sinking into the sea multiple times. It was smaller and farther away than I expected, and it was just a fleeting moment, but it was still quite moving. I also enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and planes taking off from the airport from the boat. This became the best memory of my trip to Hawaii.
ホテル前で大型バスにピックアップされ、アロハタワーに向かう。日本語のスタッフ同行で安心して楽しめた。乗船前に記念撮影があり、記念に$30(写真と記念の表紙付き台紙、メールアドレスにファイルも送ってもらえた。他にも写真のみやファイルのみの選択肢があった)で購入した。乗船した客より見晴らしの良い広い室内(ちょっとしたパーディー会場の雰囲気)で昼食(ブッフェ)がスタート。食事はカレー・チキン・冷製パスタ・フルーツ4種など。アルコールは別途有料だったが、コーヒー・紅茶はフリー。もう少しメニューが多いと嬉しいが、味は良かった。最上階の屋根付きデッキでクジラを待つ。クジラが発見されるとアナウンスあり。潮吹き後、尾が海へ沈む姿を何回も見ることができた。思っていたより遠くで小さくて一瞬だが、それなりに感動だった。船から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドや空港から飛び立つ飛行機などの様子も見られて良かった。ハワイ旅行の一番の思い出となった。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/23 |
Reviewed by: eponta
As soon as we set sail, there was a whale at 3 o'clock!
Could it be a cute baby whale?
It even showed us its bridge style!
We also saw a mother and baby whale's backs while being sent off by dolphins and in the harbor upon our return!
I was so happy to see so many!
出港するやいなや、3時方向にクジラが!と。
まだかわいらしい子クジラでしょうか?
ブリッジスタイルもしてくれました❗
イルカの見送りや帰港の湾内では親子クジラの背中が!
たくさん会えて嬉しかったです!
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 back on board when you visit Hawaii again.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして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+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/22 |
Reviewed by: L. Burrell
My family went on this amazing trip expecting to see whales spray and slap their tails against the water. We did get that and so much more. We got to see at least two whales breaching numerous times and just playing, diving in and out of the water. It was so incredible. That early wake up was 100% worth it. The boat was very spacious and I really enjoyed the ride. The crew narrator was very informative and the whole crew, especially the captain were very professional. Highly recommend this outing.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/19 |
Reviewed by: さあちゃんママ
I went whale watching with my one-year-old daughter, and the crew was very friendly, there was a show, and the food was delicious✨ Above all, we encountered whales right away, and my excitement was through the roof!! I also really enjoyed participating in the hula experience. I would love to try other tours as well!
一歳の娘を連れてのホエールウォッチングに行ったのですが、クルーの皆さんもとてもフレンドリーだし、ショーもあり、食事も美味しい✨何より、クジラにもすぐに出会えて、私のテンションは上がりっぱなしでした!!フラ体験もとても楽しく参加させていただきました。他のツアーにも参加してみたいです!
Thank you for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board during your next visit to Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして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+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: | 2017/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Jim
The staff was great - very nice and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | Power Catamaran Cruise (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/15 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe many whales this time. Please do come visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
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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。
今回は沢山の鯨をご観測いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非、また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