Reviewed by: Jenny
When I booked the Early Bird Whale Watch Cruise for the 15th April, it was my only opportunity to possibly see some whales. I knew it was the last day of the Star of Honolulu Whale Watch Cuises and I may not necessarily see any whales, and unfortunately we didn't. But that didn't stop me from having an absolutely wonderful time. There were not may 'tourists' on this cruise, probably because it was the end of the season, and we were allowed to wonder about the boat freely. The staff were very informative, and really made us all feel very welcome. I spent my time walking about the ship taking some wonderful photos and talking to other tourists and staff. It was a beautiful sunny day, though a bit windy. To be out on the water on such a beautiful day with some fantastic people was a joy. It was a disappointment we didn't see whales, but a gamble I took when booking. The company guarantees you will see whales, in the event that you dont, they give vouchers for a free cruise, valid for 12 months.
Next time I go to Oahu it will be in January, and I can redeem the free cruise voucher.
I would recommend the Star of Honolulu whale watch cruises, the ship is beautiful and clean, the staff are fantastic, and the scenery is beautiful.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Mary
Great family activity for all ages. The naturalist on the boat was very nice and obviously loves his job. He was very knowledgeable and was very funny as well. Even though it was almost the end of the season 4/1 we did see several whales. The boat was very smooth sailing and the lunch buffet was nice. Nice way to start out a vacation after a long day of travel.
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/01 |
Reviewed by: けなぽ
I was looking forward to whale watching! I was worried about whether I would actually see a whale, but I was able to see them properly. I saw a mother and calf whale.
After that, a few more showed up, but they were quite far away, just showing a bit of their bodies above the surface, and there wasn't the big splash I was hoping for. However, the scenery was wonderful, and I enjoyed the cruise, so I was very satisfied.
I want to see a whale make a big splash someday, so if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii, I definitely want to participate again.
楽しみにしていたホエールウォッチング!クジラが実際に見られるか不安でしたがちゃんと見ることできました。
親子クジラ見えました。
その後も何頭か姿を見せてくれましたが、距離的には遠く水面から少し胴体を出すくらいで、期待していた胴体を水面にザッパーンとかはありませんでした。
ですが、景色も素晴らしかったしクルーズとしても楽しめたので大満足でした。
いつかザッパーンするクジラが見たいのでハワイに行く機会があったら是非また参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | お子様乗船料無料キャンペーン!午前プラン(朝食付き)+ワイキキ往復送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/10 |
Reviewed by: John
My wife and I decided to go whale watching and the first time out we did not see any whales. However, they have a guarantee so we went out a second time a few days later and saw lots of whales. It was fun and exciting. It was really enjoyable and the cruise back to Honolulu was relaxing. I would recommend this to anyone and I would definitely do this whale watching cruise again.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Jane
We had a great time out with a fabulous, fun and friendly crew. We loved being on this particular boat. You can stand really close to the edge or laze out in the middle over the netting. Oh and the whales were entertaining too. We even saw one breech! Will definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch [2 hours] (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/26 |
Reviewed by: ATSUSHI
I came back again this year. The scenery on this cruise was amazing. Unfortunately, I didn't see any whales, but I definitely want to plan for next year and participate again.
去年に続き、やってきました。このクルーズ景色はサイコーでした。
残念でしたがホエールは見れませんでした、来年も計画して是非参加したいです。
Thank you very much for joining us again this year. We are very sorry that you were unable to encounter any whales this time. Please do try again next year! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit!
Star of Honolulu
去年に引き続き、ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
今回はクジラに遭遇できなかったという事で、私共も大変残念に思います。
是非来年またチャレンジして下さい!
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: | 2016/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: みぃちゃん
I participate every year. Since my flight from Haneda is in the evening, I check out of the hotel and use the time until my return. The purpose is whale watching, so I don't include meals. If I eat on the boat, I would miss the precious opportunity. We spend the entire time on the deck, and thanks to that, we get to see whales!
毎年参加しています。羽田便が夕方なので、ホテルをチェックアウトして、帰国までの時間を使っています。ホエールウォッチングが目的なので、お食事はつけません。船内で食事をしてては、せっかくのチャンスを逃してしまいます。最初から最後までデッキで過ごすのが私たち流ですが、おかげでクジラに出会えます!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/02 |
Reviewed by: michorin
I was worried that I wouldn't encounter any whales today, but then there was an announcement saying that a whale was spotted in the distance! I hurried to the area, but I couldn't see it with my naked eye. After this happened twice, I finally managed to see a whale clearly. After that, I was able to see whales spouting water and even jumping multiple times, making for a very satisfying whale watching experience! I also encountered a mother and calf whale. After the whale expert's explanation in English, there was also a Japanese explanation, which was very clear and helpful.
The ocean was quite windy and chilly, so I think it would be good to have an extra layer of clothing. The view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the sea was exceptional. I found myself thinking that I would love to come back again while enjoying the view.
なかなかクジラに遭遇できず、今日はダメかなあと思っていたら、遠くにクジラが見えますとアナウンスが!!あわてて見えた方に移動するも肉眼では確認できず。このようなことが2回あったあと、ようやく肉眼でクジラを見ることができました。その後は何度も何度も潮を吹くクジラやジャンプ?するクジラを見ることができて大満足のホエールウォッチングでした!!親子クジラにも遭遇しました。クジラ博士の英語の説明のあと日本語の説明もあり、とてもわかりやすくてよかったです。
外海はとても風が強くて肌寒かったので、一枚羽織るものがあると良いと思います。
海から見るワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドは格別でした。
また、来たいなーと思いながら眺めていました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Mama
Very nice experience! I was going with my 8yd son. Very impressive!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Mama
Very nice experience! I was going with my 8yd son. Very impressive!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch [2 hours] (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 坪内 裕
The whale watching cruise was great. I was worried about seasickness, but the Navatek was a large ship, and it didn't sway at all, so I was fine. The breakfast served was also delicious. From the ship, the view of Waikiki Beach, the hotels, and Diamond Head, which I climbed yesterday, was stunning against the blue sky. That scenery can only be seen from the ship. As for the whales, they were there. They jumped out of the water twice. Unfortunately, I couldn't take any photos. I also saw a lot of bubbles during their breathing. The captain pointed out the bubbles while chasing them, and I was able to see the tail fin. To be honest, I didn't think I would see them, but I saw them perfectly. It was amazing.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズ,船酔いが心配でしたが、ナバテック号は大きな船で、全然揺れず、大丈夫でした。付いた朝食もおいしく頂きました。船からは、ワイキキビーチ、ホテル群、昨日登ったダイヤモンドヘッドが青空に映え、素晴らしい景色でした。あの風景は、船からしか見られませんね。鯨ですが、いました。2度も海面上に飛び上がってくれました。残念ながら写真は撮れませんでした。後は、呼吸時の泡が沢山見えました。船長さんが、泡を指差しながら、追いかけてくれ、尾びれを見る事が出来ました。正直言って見れるとわ思いませんでしたが、バッチリ見ました。最高でした。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/12 |
Reviewed by: AYM080808
Since this was my first time in Hawaii and I was staying at Aulani, I signed up for this tour because it was affordable and included transportation. We participated as a group of four adults and three children (ages 7, 3, and 1). It seemed that we were the only Japanese family among about ten other guests.
Our guide was a second-generation Japanese American, and after explaining in English, he also provided explanations in Japanese, which was very helpful. Shortly after we set sail, we were lucky enough to spot two turtles on the surface of the water! The guide mentioned they might be dead, but they were alive, and both the kids and adults got really excited. A little later, the guide shouted, and when we went out to the deck, we saw a whale spouting water and lifting its tail. We even got to witness a spectacular jump from one of the whales!! We also saw whales seemingly communicating with each other by blowing saltwater. I had heard that there are days when you might not see any whales, so I went with half-hearted expectations and half hope, but I never imagined we would see a jump, so it was truly amazing. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.
初めてのハワイでアウラニに宿泊するので、送迎付きで安かったのでこのツアーを申し込みました。大人4人、子供3人(7歳、3歳、1歳)で参加しました。ガイドが英語となっているだけあってか、日本人はうちのファミリーのみでほか10名ほどほかのお客さんと一緒でした。
ガイドさんが、日系2世の方で、英語での説明の後に日本語でも説明してくれてとても助かりました。出航後すぐ、偶然にもカメ2匹が海面に!死んでいるかもしれないとのガイドさんの言葉でしたが、生きていて子供たちも大人もテンションが上がりました。少しするとガイドさんが叫び、デッキへ出てみるとクジラが潮を吹いたり、尾ひれをあげたりとしていました。1頭の、豪快なジャンプも見ることができました!!その後も塩を吹いてクジラ同士が会話をしているような姿も見ることができました。クジラを見れない日もあるとのことで、半分あきらめと半分期待で行きましたが、まさかジャンプまで見れるとは思ってもいなかったのでとってもよかったです。またハワイに行くことがあったらまた参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 木・金・日プラン(~2020年11月5日) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Linn
I didn't see any tails splashing, but I did see whales multiple times and also witnessed spouting. I opted for the breakfast option, and it had more variety than I expected and was delicious, so I'm glad I chose it. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the restroom was clean. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was also wonderful! Even if you don't see whales, you can still enjoy the cruise. I would love to participate again.
しっぽバッシャーンのような姿は見られませんでしたが、何度もクジラの姿が見られたし、潮吹きも見られました。朝食付きにしましたが、思っていたよりも種類もあったしおいしかったので付けてよかったです。大きな船だったので船酔いもなく、トイレもきれい、海から見るワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドの姿も素晴らしかったです!もしクジラが見られなくてもクルーズを楽しめます。また参加したいです。
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 aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。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: | 2016/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/29 |
Reviewed by: みーさん
The main event of this trip to Hawaii (laugh) was the whale cruise. The crew members were using binoculars on deck to search for whales, but we didn't see a single one... However, on the way there, we saw a small shark, and on the way back, three dolphins swam alongside the boat, so that was nice. I guess we were a bit late in the season... I'll try again next year.
今回のハワイ旅行のメインイベント(笑)である、クジラクルーズ。
乗組員のスタッフさん達が甲板で双眼鏡を使って探してくれていましたが、一頭も見られませんでした。。。
でも、往路では小さなサメ 復路の埠頭内ではイルカが三頭船に並走してくれたので それだけでもよかったです。
時期が遅すぎたのでしょうか、、、、
来年にリベンジします
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We 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<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/20 |
Reviewed by: サエコばあちゃん
This time in Honolulu, we chose whale watching as a memory for my grandchildren during spring break. The moment we spotted a whale spouting while gazing out at the vast ocean, everyone got excited and shouted loudly. I will never forget this emotion; I enjoyed it as well.
今回のホノルルは、春休みに孫たちの思い出としてホエールウォッチングを選びました、
大海原に目を肥やしながら潮を吹くクジラを見つけた瞬間みんな興奮し大きな声で叫びました
この感動は忘れないでしょう、私も楽しみました。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Francis W
Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/02 |
Reviewed by: 芙蓉Japan
It was perfect weather, and the cruising on the stable Navatek was comfortable. I was able to see the whales raising their fins from a distance during the whale watching, but... It was a fun tour enjoyed separately from my family, but the excitement of the watching experience was lacking.
絶好のお天気、揺れないナバテック号に快適なクルージングでした。
ホエールウォッチングは遠目にひれを挙げているところが見れましたが・・・
家族とは別行動で楽しみのツアーでしたが、ウオッチングの感動はありませんでしたね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano
I think it is a tourist trap. We were very disaponted. We felt they were bot looking fot whales but that they allready had a route fixed
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Crystal
We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: ココス
I participated in January 2015.
The regulations state that you cannot approach whales within a certain distance, but I was pleasantly surprised when a whale surfaced nearby, causing the boat to back up.
On the way back, I encountered a sea turtle, which allowed me to conclude the enjoyable experience on a high note.
2015年1月に参加しました。
条例では、クジラに一定の距離以内に近づいていけいないことになっているが、
偶然近くに浮上してきたため、船がバックするハプニングがあり、逆にうれしかった。
帰りの航路では、ウミガメと遭遇し、楽しい体験を締めくくることができました。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: みぃこ
Since it was a living creature, it depended on luck, but from a distance, I was able to see the spouting and the tail multiple times. I saw the body jump once and the tail slap once, which drew cheers from those on board.
I had heard that there were no explanations in Japanese, but this time there was a Japanese staff member on the boat who provided a simple explanation in Japanese following the English commentary. I was quite torn between this plan and another boat's plan, but I think choosing the Navatek was definitely the right decision. This boat seems to maneuver well, and it turns the bow towards the direction where the whales are spotted, allowing everyone on the deck at the front to see the same moment almost simultaneously.
Also, the sunlit surface of the sea was quite dazzling, so I thought it was essential to position ourselves with the sun behind us to see the whales.
Another boat was nearby, and it actually seemed closer to the whales, but given the direction of the sun, I think it would have been quite blinding. I believe it would have been challenging to keep focusing in that direction. Additionally, in a situation where we had to rush to the deck side to see the whales, it seemed difficult for all family members to witness the same sight. So, even though it was a bit pricey, I really felt it was worth it to choose the Navatek. However, I thought the pickup fee was a bit high. Since it wasn't far from Waikiki, I think it would have been fine to take a taxi if we had participated with multiple people.
生き物相手なので運しだいということでしたが、遠目ですが潮吹きや尻尾は何度も見れたし
体のジャンプが1回、尻尾を打ち付けるのが1回見られて船内から歓声があがっていました。
口コミで日本語での説明がないということでしたが、今回は日本人のスタッフが同船していて
英語の解説に続き日本語でも簡単な説明をしてくれていました。
もう一つの船のプランとかなり迷ったのですが、ナバテック号にして大正解だと思いました。
こちらの船は小回りが利くらしく、くじらが見えた方向に船首を向けてくれるので
デッキのある前方で目をこらしている客は全員ほぼ同じ瞬間を見られます。
また日のあたる海面はかなりまぶしいので、太陽を後ろにした位置どりをしてくれるのも
クジラを見る必須条件だと思いました。
もう一つの船も近くにいて、実際にはそちらの船の方がクジラから近かったように見えましたが
太陽の向きだったのでかなりまぶしかったんじゃないかと思います。
そちらの方向に目をこらし続けるのは大変だったと思います。
またクジラが見えるデッキ側へ急いで移動しなくてはならない状況では
同行した家族全員が同じ光景を見るのは難しかったように思いましたので
少し高かったけれどナバテック号にして本当によかったと思います。
ただ送迎料金が少し高いかなと思います。
ワイキキから距離は全然なかったので、複数人での参加だったら
タクシーで行っても問題なかったかなと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/13 |
Reviewed by: AMO
I was able to see about 10 whales! It was amazing!
Since they weren't that close, I wish I had brought binoculars.
The ocean and sky were beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly.
I opted for the lunch option, but I wanted to see the whales and stayed on the deck the whole time, plus I had a bit of seasickness, so I couldn't eat at all. Personally, I think it was fine not to have lunch included.
I had a great time!
10頭くらい見れました!感動!
そんなに近くはないので、双眼鏡を持っていけばよかったです。
海も空もきれいでダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見えました☆
ランチ付きにしましたがクジラを見たくてずっとデッキにいたのと、軽い船酔いで全く食べられなかったので個人的にはランチ付けなくてよかったです(^^;;
楽しかったです♪
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. It was lucky to encounter as many as 10 whales! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery as well. 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。
10頭もの鯨に遭遇できたなんてラッキーでしたね!
景色もお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/11 |
Reviewed by: あああ
I participated thinking there would be activities enjoyable for small children. We were able to see whales and turtles! The crew and all the other participants were from English-speaking countries, but we had no trouble enjoying ourselves.
小さい子供連れでも楽しめるアクティビティをと思って参加しました。
クジラもカメも見られました!
クルーも他の参加者もすべて英語圏の方々でしたが、支障なく楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 木・金・日プラン(~2020年11月5日) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr&Mrs Imagawa
This tour was conducted in English, so there were mostly Westerners.
I could see the spouting in the distance, and although I couldn't capture it in photos, I did catch a glimpse of the head and tail quite close for a moment.
I lowered my rating a bit because I couldn't take photos, but that's not the fault of the tour.
The staff were also very considerate when my daughter felt unwell.
このいツアーは英語のツアーでしたので西洋人がほとんどでした。
遠くに潮吹きが見えたり、写真には残せませんでしたが、
結構近くに一瞬頭やしっぽが見えたりしました。
写真が残せなかったので少し評価をさげましたが、これはツアーの精ではないです。
スタッフも、娘が気分が悪くなった時などは、色々と気を使ってくれました。
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| Packages: | 木・金・日プラン(~2020年11月5日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
Reviewed by: ひろみん
I was hoping to see whales up close, but it felt like I was viewing them from a distance. I was able to see the spouts and tails several times, but I couldn't see the body or size of the whales; they were too far away to see clearly, which was different from what I expected. However, the view from the boat and the comfort inside the ship made it enjoyable, so I had a good time overall. (*^-^*)
近くでくじらを見れるのかなぁと思ってましたが遠くに見る感じでした。何回も潮吹きやしっぽは見れましたがくじらの胴体や大きさは見れず、、遠すぎてあまりよく見えず、思っていたのとは違いました。でも船の上からの景色や船の中も快適でクル-ズしたと思えば楽しかったです(*^-^*)
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you come to Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイに来られた時には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie M.
We went on the afternoon cruise on Valentine's Day 2016 that was suppose to leave at 3 p.m. We ended up leaving about 15 minutes late because we had to wait for a van coming from Waikiki with more riders and they were late. We did see whales about 2 miles off the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel. The crew was very friendly and we enjoyed the open bar. It was like a whale watching party on someone's private boat! We had so much fun, that we booked the 5:30 p.m. boat cruise that very same day! Again, the only disappointment was that the boat was suppose to depart at 5:30 p.m., but this time it did not depart until 6:15 p.m. (45 minutes later!) because again, we were waiting on a van that had gone to hotels in Waikiki to pick up more riders and they were late due to traffic. Our boat cruise was cut short by 45 minutes and we only stayed out on the ocean until 7 p.m. so we felt cheated out of ocean time. Again, the crew was friendly but when I pay to spend time on the ocean, I expect and want to spend the entire one and a half hours on the ocean. In the future, I would suggest to the boat company, not to wait for a late van of riders and penalize those who were on time. Or, make sure that your riders get their full time on the ocean by staying out longer if you depart late.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch [2 hours] (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Ken
We woke up early and went, and we were able to see whales beautifully, so the whole family was satisfied and came back happy. If we have the chance to come to Hawaii again in winter, I would like to participate again.
朝早起きして行きましたが見事にクジラを見ることが出来て家族全員満足して帰ってきました、また冬にハワイに来る機会が有れば参加してみたいです。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/08 |
Reviewed by: coco
A Japanese guide accompanied us on the shuttle bus, and there were announcements in English followed by Japanese translations on the ship. There was also another Japanese staff member on board.
I was able to spend the time without any inconvenience at all.
There were no participants on the breakfast course. Even without that option, coffee and tea were available for free. With just under 40 people in total, it felt very relaxed.
As for the whales, we were able to see them spouting several times. Although they were a bit far away, it was exciting to see them both over there and here.
Even without specific announcements, everyone was helpful, and I was able to enjoy my time with people from other countries!!
I was worried about seasickness since I was with my mother, but it was so calm that I hardly noticed we had set sail, and there was no rocking at all.
送迎バスから日本人ガイドが同行、船内のアナウンスも英語の後に日本語の通訳の説明がありました。船内にはもう一人日本語スタッフがいらっしゃいました。
全く不自由なく過ごせました。
朝食付きコースの方はいなかったです。無しのコースでもコーヒーや紅茶は飲み放題です。全員で40名弱、とても少なかったのでゆっくりできました。
肝心なクジラですが何度も潮吹きが見られました。少し遠いいですがあっちもこっちもという感じで盛り上がりました。
特にアナウンスがなくても皆さんが教えてくれるので他の国の方々と楽しく過ごせました!!
母と一緒で船酔いを心配していたのですが、出航したのもわからないくらい静かで全く揺れはなかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/29 |
Reviewed by: nagase yoshinori
I was anxious about whether we would see whales, but luckily we encountered them. They showed us spyhopping and breaching, which was very moving. The crew members were cheerful and kind, making it easy to participate with peace of mind. Since breakfast was included, I planned to eat after watching the whales, but when I returned to the boat, they had started clearing away breakfast, so I couldn't eat at my leisure, which was disappointing.
クジラが現れるかどうか、不安だったけど・・運よく遭遇でき・・スパイホップやブローも見せてくれ、とても感動しました。
クルーのメンバーも明るく親切で、安心して参加できました。
朝食付きだったので、クジラを見て朝食を食べようと、船内に戻ったら、朝食の片付けが始まっており、ゆっくり食べることが出来ず、残念でした。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Chris
The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
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この度、スターオブホノルル号にご乗船頂き、誠に有難うございました。
お楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思っております。
皆様の又のお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
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