Reviewed by: ばにーちゃん
I was worried about seasickness, but it wasn't a big deal and the boat was comfortable. The food was tastier than I expected. I was lucky to see whales multiple times and was able to take great photos. The onboard cultural programs were diverse, and I enjoyed participating in activities like lei making and hula dance lessons.
船酔い心配しましたが、たいしたこともなく快適な船でした。食事は思ってたよりおいしかったです。クジラ、ラッキーにも何度も見れ、写真もしっかりとれました。船内のカルチャープログラムも多彩でレイ作り、フラダンス講習など楽しんで参加できました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/21 |
Reviewed by: jpendleton4
Great time on the ocean. We saw both dolphins and whales and the weather was perfect.
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Last May, when I went to Hawaii, I went on a dolphin tour, and this time I decided to go see whales. I went this year. The boat was large, and I didn't feel seasick, so it was comfortable. We were able to see whales off the coast of Waikiki. We caught glimpses of their backs a few times. Unfortunately, we didn't see any jumps or big tails, but I was moved by my first encounter with whales. If I get the chance again, I would like to challenge myself to go in the middle of winter.
昨年5月にハワイに行った時イルカのツアーに行って次はクジラを見に行こうということで今年行ってきました。船は大きくて船酔いもなく快適。ワイキキ沖でクジラを見ることができました。背中の一部が数回。流石にジャンプとか大きな尻尾は見ることはできませんでしたが、初めてのクジラ遭遇には感動しました。また機会があれば、真冬にチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales, even just a little. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を少しでもお楽しみいただけ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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Dan from England
If your thinking of watching whales in Oahu look no further! Do not be fooled by the big excursions with hundreds of other whale watchers obscuring your view. This trip is exactly as described. Very personal crew who clearly love their work along with a great boat. We enjoyed many sightings including an extremely close up encounter which will stay with us forever. Thank you.
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| Packages: | Morning Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/09 |
Reviewed by: funa
Fortunately, the weather was nice (though the wind was really strong), and we were able to see a few whales. However, it was indeed difficult to capture them with my iPhone. In the photos, they appear distant, but in reality, they were a bit closer. Filming was also challenging because it was hard to predict where the whales would appear. I missed several opportunities to actually see them because I was so focused on filming. At first, there were announcements indicating the direction to look, but by the time we were heading back, there were no announcements. Just before we arrived, we spotted a whale near the shore, but it's unclear how many people noticed it. There were free activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons on the first floor of the boat, so most people participated. My sister and I didn't join and were on the second or third floor, just gazing out at the sea. I think it was mentioned that the Star of Honolulu tends to sway, but I didn't get seasick. Since the meal wasn't included, we freely ate what we had bought at the supermarket. To be honest, I wished I could have seen more whales jumping out of the water. Lastly, I believe the shuttle service would have cost an extra $12, so we took The Bus number 19 to the event location. On the way back, there was a bus stop very close by, so we were able to return smoothly. (The return bus also had signs indicating stops at Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.)
幸い天気にも恵まれ(風は凄く強かったが)クジラも少しみれた。ただiPhoneで撮影するのはやはり難しい。写真で見ると離れて見えるが実際はもう少し距離が近かった。ビデオ撮影もどこから出現してくるかわからないので、撮影が厳しかった。また撮影に夢中で実際に目でみる機会を何度か失ってしまった。始めのうちはアナウンスで何時の方向に見えると教えてくれるが、帰る頃はアナウンスがない。到着間際に岸の近くにクジラを発見した。ただ気づいた人がどれだけいるかは不明。無料でレイ作りやウクレレなど船の1Fで開催していたので、大抵の人たちが参加していた。私たち姉妹は参加せず2Fだったか3Fだったか?!にいて、海をぼーっと眺めていた。スターオブホノルル号は揺れやすいと掲載されていた気がするが、船酔いもしなかった。食事付きでなかったので、スーパーで買って来た物を自由に食べていた。欲を言えばもっとクジラが海の上に飛び跳ねてる姿を見たかったのが本音です。最後に送迎付きだとプラス$12くらいするはずだったので、ザ・バスの19番に乗って開催場所まで行った。帰りもすぐ近くにバス亭があるので、スムーズに帰れた。(帰りのバスもアラモアナセンターやワイキキビーチ行きとバスに表示が出ていたはず)
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: megyu
It was a very impressive ship, and I was excited from the start! The leisurely cruise was very pleasant, and the captain pointed out the direction where we could see the whales, so we didn't miss the opportunity to see them. We were able to see multiple whales, and they put on various performances, leaving me in awe during my first whale watching experience!
とても立派な船で、最初からテンションが上がりました!
のんびりとクルーズする時間はとても心地よく、
船長さん?が、クジラの見える方角を言ってくださるので、タイミングを逃すことなく
見ることができました。
クジラも複数見ることができ、いろんなパフォーマンスを見せてくれ、
初めてのホエールウォッチングで感動しっぱなしでした!
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. The chances of seeing whales are high during this season. If you have another opportunity, please do board again. We look forward to your visit.
Reservation Department
この度はスターオブホノルルをご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
時期的に鯨が見れる確率が高いですね。
またの機会がございましたら是非ご乗船ください。皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
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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: | 2013/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/17 |
Reviewed by: chobi
I think there are seasonal factors involved, but I was able to see the whale's spout and tail, which looked small. I was very happy to see the dolphins up close instead of the whales! ★
時期的な問題もあると思いますが、くじらの潮吹きやしっぽが小さく見れました。
鯨に代わりにいるかを近くで見れたのでとても嬉しかったです★
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| Packages: | お得な午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/23 |
Reviewed by: zenhappy
It was very good. We used the shuttle from Aulani on February 27 with four children and three adults. We had a lot of fun. I recommend it. There were events on the boat, such as hula dance and ukulele workshops, which were enjoyable. It was unfortunate that the hula dance instructor felt sick from seasickness. However, the boat didn't sway as much as I expected. I think the lunch was reasonably priced.
Perhaps it was the right season, as we were able to see whales multiple times. Also, it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean perspective, as I had never seen them that way before.
In any case, the children were happy, and I highly recommend it!
とても良かったです.アウラニからの送迎で,子供4人大人3人で2月27日に利用させていただきました.とても楽しかったです.お薦めです.舟の中では,フラダンスやウクレレの講習会などのイベントがあり,楽しませていただきました.フラダンスの先生が船酔いで具合悪かったのが,残念でした.とは行っても,舟は思ったほど揺れてませんでした.お昼の食事は,値段相応かと思います.
時季が良かったのでしょうか,クジラを何度も見られました.また,ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドを海からの角度から見たことがなかったので,これもまた良かったです.
とにかく,子供も喜んでいましたし,お薦めです!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/01 |
Reviewed by: ゆみ0202
The morning started off with a leisurely pickup, and the bus was comfortable. The boat was very clean, making it enjoyable for families, couples, and friends alike!
I had heard in a post that we might only see small whales, so I honestly approached it with a cruising mindset, but we were fortunate enough to see mother and baby whales jumping one after another!
The lunch was delicious, and the afternoon workshops, including ukulele, hula, and lei-making, were fun and enjoyed by everyone.
At the end, they asked if there were any birthday celebrants or newlyweds, and when the honeymooners gathered in front, they sang Hawaiian songs with a guitar, creating a wonderful time for everyone to celebrate.
I highly recommend it!
朝もゆっくりピックアップで、バスも快適。
船もとてもきれいで、家族、カップル、友達同士どんな旅行でも
楽しめる内容でした!
投稿で『小さい鯨の姿が見える程度』と聞いていたので、正直
クルージング感覚で行きましたが、鯨の親子が次々にジャンプ!
とても恵まれていました。
ランチも美味しいし、午後のワークショップもウクレレ、フラ、レイ作りと
楽しく皆満喫していました。
最後には誕生日の方か新婚さんはいますかー?前に出てーっと言われて、
ハネムーナーが前に集まると、ギターでハワイアンソングを歌ってくれて、
みんなで祝福する素敵な時間となりました。
本当におすすめですよー
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are glad you were able to encounter an active mother and baby whale!
It seems you also enjoyed the lunch and cultural lessons, which makes us very happy.
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。
アクティブな鯨の親子に遭遇できて良かったですね!
ランチやカルチャーレッスンもお楽しみいただけた様で私共も大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | 家族割引キャンペーン!ゆったり午後プラン (昼食付き) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/18 |
Reviewed by: やっしー
In March, there is a high probability of seeing whales raising their young near Diamond Head, so I decided to join the tour. During the first trip, I spotted a spout and moved the boat closer, but I couldn't observe anything further. However, this tour offers a free reschedule if you don't see anything, so I participated again for a second chance. During the second trip, I saw about 20 spouts, around 20 tail flukes, and three dives, so I was very satisfied with the experience. I would like to join again.
3月はかなりの確率でダイヤモンドヘッド付近において子育て中のくじらを見ることができるということで参加しました。1回目は潮吹きを確認し船を進めるもののそれ以上の観測はできませんでした。しかし、このツアーは見れないときは無料で次回の振替権をくれたので、リベンジをすべく2回目に参加しました。2回目では潮吹き20回くらい、尾びれも20回くらい、ダイビングも3回ととても旺盛に動いてくれたので大満足でした。
また、参加したいと思います。
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| Packages: | お得な午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
My family is in town visiting so we decided to take a trip to North Shore for the day and found an awesome whale watch tour to partake in! Once we left the harbor we saw a few whales breaching out in the distance, but unfortunately we were not going out that far.
We stayed in about a mile or two offshore and let the whales come to us, and we saw quite a few up close. While none were jumping or dancing too close, there were a lot out that day and we could see some on all sides of the boat enjoying the sunshine, like us! All in all, a great day and a fun time on a beautiful boat, the perfect way to show visitors the aloha spirit.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Kimikimi
I had so much fun watching the whales that I lost track of time. I want to go again. Next time, I will bring binoculars. However, when it was time to take the bus back, I was late getting off the boat, so I had to look for the bus.
くじらを見ることに時間を忘れるほど
楽しかった。また、行きたい。今度は双眼鏡を持って行きます。ただ、帰りのバスに乗る時に、船から降りるのが遅かったので、バスを探しました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales. We sincerely apologize for the delay on your return. We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the respective managers to help improve our services in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback. All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しくおもいます。
お帰りはお時間がかかってしまった様で大変申し訳ございません。
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、今後のサービス改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: くまちゃん
Since nature is the main factor, I didn't have overly high expectations, but I was able to see many whales and dolphins. I think I was just lucky. The price was also reasonable, and I was very satisfied. Additionally, I had no issues with seasickness, which was my biggest concern.
自然が前提なのであまり過度な期待はしなかったのですが、鯨も、そしてイルカもたくさん見ることができました。たまたまラッキーだったんだと思います。
お値段も安かったし、大満足です。
そして一番心配だった船酔いも全く問題ありませんでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only the whales but also the dolphins.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。鯨だけでなくイルカ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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: soramame
It's surprisingly small, and since you can't see it up close, if you have too high expectations, you might think it's not much. When a whale is spotted, there will be an announcement in the direction it was seen, so I think it's important to dash and secure a good spot. If you don't make an effort to move, you might end up not seeing anything at all.
意外と小さいくて、あまり近くではみれないので、あまり期待し過ぎてるとこんなもんかと思ってしまいます。
クジラが見えたら見えた方向の放送がはいるので、ダッシュしていい場所が取れるかが重要だと思います。
頑張って移動したりしないと見れないで終わってしまったりもあり得ると思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. As you mentioned, during the whale watching cruise, moving around a bit increases the chances of seeing whales. We hope you will visit us 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。
お客様のおっしゃる通りホエールウォッチングクルーズでは、ある程度歩き回っていただいた方が、鯨をご覧になっていただける確率が高いと思います。
是非また遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申しあげております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ愛好家
As a whale watching experience, it was very disappointing. This is all we saw (and everything was very far away).
- A couple of brief spouts
- A fleeting glimpse of a tail
Additionally, there were so many people on the deck that if a large person was in front, I couldn't see anything at all. I could only see people's backs and heads.
I understand that how active the whales are depends on luck, but it was just too disappointing for the price. Since large boats can't get close, even if we saw big movements like breaching, it would still be a distant event.
I would have preferred to enjoy other activities for this time and cost. I definitely cannot recommend this to acquaintances.
ホエールウォッチングとしては、とてもがっかりする内容でした。
見たのはこれだけでした。(しかもどれもとても遠くで。)
・一瞬の潮吹きを2,3回程度
・尾ひれを一瞬
また、デッキにとても人が多いため、体の大きな人が前にいると全く見えません。人の背中と頭しか見えない状況でした。
くじらがどれだけ活発に動いてくれるかは運次第なのだとも分かっていますが、
価格に見合わず、あまりにも残念でした。
大型船では近くまで行けないので、たとえブリーチのような大きな動きを見れたとしても遠くの出来事なのだろうと思います。
この時間と料金で他のアクティビティを楽しんだ方が良かったです。
知り合いには絶対にお勧めできません。
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| Packages: | お得な午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a whale watching cruise for the first time in Hawaii.
I saw them!! Whales!!
I saw them multiple times. It was amazing.
And I also saw dolphins.
The dolphins jumped close to the boat.
Even though it was a whale watching tour, I was really lucky to see dolphins too.
As expected, in February in Hawaii, you can see both whales and dolphins. I was lucky.
I heard there are days when you can't see them.
You don't even need to go to the upper deck; the second floor was enough to see well.
On the contrary, you can see the dolphins much closer from the second floor.
The upper deck was packed with people!!
I hope everyone who participates gets to see them too!
Hawaiiで初めてホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
見えましたよ!!ホエール!!
何回も見えました。見ました(^_-)-☆
何頭もいました。感動です。
そして、ドルフィンも見ました。
ドルフィンは、船の近くでジャンプもしてくれました。
ホエールウォッチングなのに、ドルフィンも見れてすごくラッキーでした。
やっぱり2月のHawaiiでは、ホエールもドルフィンも見えるんですね。っていうかラッキーでした。
見えない日もあるみたいですよ。
船の上の階にいかなくても、2Fでも充分見れました。
逆にドルフィンは2Fの方が、すごく近くで見れますよ。
上の階は、人でいっぱい!!
参加した方が、みなさん見れますように(^_-)-☆
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
It was truly lucky to see both dolphins and whales.
It seems you participated on a wonderful day, especially getting to see dolphins jumping near the boat.
Please come back and visit us 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。
イルカも鯨も見られて本当にラッキーでしたね。
船の近くでジャンプするイルカに会えたなんて本当に良い日にご参加いただいた様ですね。
是非また遊びにいらしてください。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time participating, and I was able to see a lot from a distance! I booked the option without meals, and I think that was a good choice.
About 20 minutes after departure, we started to see whales, so those who were at the buffet couldn't concentrate on their meals anymore. If you choose the meal option, I think it's better to finish eating early as the ship departs.
I was able to see more than I expected, and I was very satisfied!
初めて参加しましたが、やや遠目にたくさん見れました!
食事なしのものを予約しましたがそれでよかったように思います。
出港して20分くらいでクジラが見え始めたので、ビュッフェ中の人は食事に集中できなくなってました。
食事つきにするのなら、船の出港とともに早めに食べ終えたほうがいいと思います。
思ったよりたくさん見れて、大満足でした!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing many whales. Please come back to see the whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
沢山に鯨をお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また鯨に会いにいらしてください。
皆様のお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/03 |
Reviewed by: 鈍行富士
Perhaps my expectations were too high, or the brochure was just that wonderful, or maybe the whales were not in a good mood...
I only saw a few distant tail slaps and spouts, but there was no dynamic breaching.
It might be that the timing was just too late.
The waves were mild, but I still think motion sickness medication is necessary. It is available at ABC (with Japanese signage), so you can easily get it on-site.
期待が大きすぎたのか、パンフレットが素晴らしいのか、
それともクジラのご機嫌が悪かったのか・・・・
潮吹き、尻尾は遠くに数回見えただけで
ダイナミックなブリーチングはありませんでした。
やはり時期が遅すぎるかもしれません。
揺れは少ないですがやはり酔い止めは必要と思います。
ABCで売っています(日本語表示)ので現地調達可能です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My husband and I went on a morning cruise on Valentine's day. We were so excited to spot pods of whales we forgot to go downstairs to join in Hawaiian activities. Unfortunately we couldn't come across impressive acts of whales, but we'll keep it next time.
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: ne-ne
As the reviews suggested, I was really able to see a whale a little! However, I only caught a glimpse of the tail a few times, and it wasn't as impressive as the full body or jumping shots you often see in photos. Just being able to see it was lucky, though... Once they surface for a breath, they don't come back up for about ten minutes, so I didn't get to see them frequently. However, there was drink service, and I didn't feel seasick, so I was able to enjoy the cruising experience comfortably! The view of Waikiki from the sea was also great!
口コミの噂どうり本当に鯨を少し見られました!
ただ尾の方を数回確認しましたが良くある写真みたいに全体やジャンプしてる所ではないので迫力にはかけました。
見られただけでもラッキーなのですが・・・
一度息継ぎに浮上すると10分ほどは浮上してこないので頻繁に見ることはありませんでした。
ただドリンクのサービスもあるし船酔いもなかったのでクルージングを気持ちよく楽しめました!
海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです♪
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: mint-blue
I participated on February 11. The weather was cloudy, there were strong winds at sea, and the air conditioning indoors made it quite cold. However, considering the low budget and that breakfast was included, I was satisfied. I was able to see whales multiple times, which was great. It took about 3 hours and 30 minutes from leaving the hotel to returning, so the schedule was easy to manage.
2月11日に参加しました。天候は曇りで、海上は強風、室内は冷房が効いていたので、実は寒かったです(@_@;)
しかしながら、低予算で朝食付きということもあり、満足しました。肝心のクジラを何度も見ることができましたので、良かったです。ホテルを出発して、戻ってくるまで3時間30分程度だったので、スケジュール的にも楽々でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales.
All of our staff 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。
鯨を観測いただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまた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: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: こば
This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.
はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. There are days when very active whales come close, so please come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨が近づいてくる時もあるので、
またそんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
皆様のお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.
However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.
I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.
朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは?と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
It's amazing that you were able to see whales 21 times!
To protect the whales, we cannot approach within 100 yards, but sometimes they come close and put on a spectacular performance.
It truly is lucky when that happens!
We hope you will come back to see such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
21回も鯨を観れたとはすごいですね!
鯨を守る為、100ヤード以内は近づく事は出来ませんが、鯨の方から近づいてきて、豪快なパフォーマンスを見せてくれる事もございます。
そんな時は本当にラッキーですよね!
是非またそんな鯨を観にいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."
However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.
初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。
でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.
大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。
残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales.
If there is another opportunity, please do come and search for whales with us.
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。
お客様に鯨をご観測いただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非鯨を探しにいらしてください。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Light
Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: くじら
Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!
初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います!
ファミリー(未就学生1名)で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か?」「船酔いは?」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと!スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト?な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな?出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので!(食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。)デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを!(ちなみに我が家は購入しました)
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Mint
Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.
On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.
おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。
帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales up close.
Please do come back and join us on our cruise again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を近くで観測していただけて、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また私共のクルーズに遊びにいらしてください。
皆様のお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!
いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、2~3度 鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、 料金もリーズナブルで、 沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も 素敵でした。
一度は ぜひ おすすめコースです!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
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Thank you very much for using Star of Honolulu today. I'm glad to hear that seasickness wasn't a significant issue. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the whales, cultural program, and hula dancing. We look forward to serving you again!
本日、スターオブホノルルをご利用いただきまことに有難うございました。船酔いがたいしたことでなく良かったです。クジラ、カルチャープログラム、フラダンスなど楽しんでいただいてとてもうれしいです。またのご利用をお待ちしております!