Reviewed by: nancy
I never expected to see whales so close to the shore. It was incredibly moving.
The view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was also stunningly beautiful.
The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated.
I definitely want to use this service again.
あんな岸から近い場所でクジラが見れるなんて思ってもみませんでした。大感動です。
船からみるダイヤモンドヘッド,ホノルルの景色も最高にキレイでした。
料金もとてもリーズナブルで有難かったです。
また是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/02 |
Reviewed by: かのち
As soon as we set sail, a small whale appeared in the distance.
After that, we moved around the sea, but we couldn't see any more.
出港して直ぐに遠くに小さなクジラ出ました。
その後は、海をあっち、こっち、移動しましたが見られずでした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
When I rode on a larger ship in the past, although I could see whales, the experience was not very moving because the ship was too big. From that experience, I chose a smaller boat this time. It was nice that there were about 10 participants, mostly older couples, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Since it was a smaller boat, we could get within a few dozen meters of the whales, which was truly moving! It was also reassuring that there was someone on the crew who could speak Japanese.
昔大きめな船に乗った時は、船が多き過ぎて一応クジラは見えたものの、あんまり感動が少なかった。その経験から今回は小さい船を選びました。参加者が10名程度でほとんどが年配のご夫婦でゆったりした雰囲気なのも良かったし、小さい船なのでクジラに数10メートルと近寄れたので感動でした!!クルーに日本語が話せる人が居たのも安心できました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ぴこね
I went there. I saw a whale.
The boat sways quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
行ってきました。くじら見えましたよ。
船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め飲むことをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see the whales spouting. There was no shuttle service, but you can take TheBus E directly from Waikiki to Aloha Tower (be careful about the drop-off location). Since you never know when the whales will appear, I hurriedly ate breakfast on board (buffet style). There was a Japanese interpreter on the boat.
鯨の潮吹き見られましたよ。送迎なしでしたが、ワイキキからTheBusのEでアロハタワーまで一本で行けます(降車場所注意)。鯨はいつ出てくるのかわからないので船内の朝食(バイキング形式)は慌しく食べました。日本人の通訳さんが乗船してました。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It's impressive that you are navigating the city buses in Hawaii!
Aloha Tower is indeed a bit outside of Waikiki, but it's still an area that can be easily accessed by city buses. You can also visit Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and Chinatown from there, so it's great to extend your exploration like this!
Thank you for boarding with us this time. We look forward to your next visit!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。ハワイで市バスを乗りこなしていらっしゃるとは!
アロハタワーは確かにワイキキからは外れますが、それでも十分市バスなどで
いらっしゃることの出来るエリアです。そのままイオラニ宮殿やカメハメハ像、
チャイナタウンを見て回ることも出来るので、こんな風に足を伸ばされるのもいいですね!
この度はご乗船有難うございました。またのお越しをお待ちしております!
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: さくらんぼ
I was worried because there were no Japanese staff, but I was impressed by how they explained everything politely in Japanese. I was also happy to see dolphins and flying fish in addition to the whales! I was going back and forth to the restroom and outside due to seasickness, but I was glad to see at least a little bit of the whales.
日本人のstaffがいなくて不安だったけど、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたのが印象的でした。
くじらの他にイルカや飛び魚が見れたのも嬉しかった♪
船酔いでトイレと外の往復だったけど(^^;)少しでもクジラが見れて良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On January 17, I boarded with my husband and our 5-year-old son.
The sea was rougher than usual that day, rated about an 8 out of 10 (with 10 being very rough).
Initially, we were given "ginger and mint capsules" as a motion sickness remedy. I received two larger capsules. This was explained as a supplement rather than medication (I recommend bringing medicine from Japan for those who are anxious).
Since I am prone to motion sickness, I lay down on the long bench from the start. There were quite a few others lying down as well.
My child, on the deck of the rocking boat, was running around and claimed to have seen five whales.
It was nice that they kindly informed us in both English and Japanese, saying things like "There are mother and baby whales at 〇 o'clock" and "You can see the spouting." I also thought it was considerate that they brought the boat closer to the whales.
There was also a Japanese crew member (I'm not sure if they are always on board), who was very attentive to the seasick guests, which was reassuring. Thank you very much.
I wanted my child to have an experience that can't be had in Japan, so it turned out to be a memorable and good activity.
Additionally, since it was close to Ala Moana, we took a taxi both ways and enjoyed lunch and shopping on the way back.
1月17日に、夫と5歳の息子と乗船しました。
この日は海がいつもより荒れていて、
10段階でいうと8くらいだったそうです(10が大荒れ)。
はじめに酔い止めとして、”ジンジャーとミントのカプセル”を頂きました。大きめのカプセルを2つ。
これは薬ではなく、サプリメント的なニュアンスの説明で渡されました(不安な方は日本から薬をもって行くことをお勧めします)。
私は、乗り物に弱いので、初めから長椅子に横たわっていました。同じく横たわっている人は結構いました。
わが子は、大揺れする船のデッキで、あっちへ行きこっちへ行きで、5頭の鯨を見たそうです。
英語と日本語で「○時の方向に親子鯨がいます」や、「潮吹きが見られます」等、親切に教えてくれるので良かったです。
また、鯨の近くへ船を寄せてくれるので、親切だと思います。
日本人の乗船員さんもいらして(常駐かどうかは不明です)、酔ったお客さんを気遣ってくださり、とても心強かったです。ありがとうございました。
子供に、日本では味わえない経験をさせたかったので、結果的に印象に残る、良いアクティビティでした。
また、アラモアナへ近いので、我が家は行きも帰りもタクシーにし、帰りはランチ&ショッピングを楽しみました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
The sea is usually relatively calm, but especially in winter, it can occasionally become rough due to the weather.
The ginger pills we provide are made from ginger and mint, so you can take them with peace of mind.
It seems the sea was rough, but I was relieved to see that the whales made an appearance.
This cruise, in particular, is designed for enjoying nature, making it an ideal choice for customers with children.
We hope you will visit us again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your return.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
通常は比較的穏やかな海ですが、特に冬はお天気によって海が荒れる事が稀にございます。
私共ご用意しているジンジャーピルは生姜とミントで出来た漢方の様なものなので、ご安心してお取りいただけます。
海は荒れていた様ですが、クジラは姿を現せてくれた様で安心いたしました。
特にこちらのクルーズは自然を楽しめるクルーズなので、お子様ずれのお客様には
最適なクルーズと思います。
ぜひ、また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: | 2012/01/24 |
Reviewed by: たらこパスタ
I signed up because the whale encounter rate was over 90%. The whales didn't appear for a while, and soon the observation deck was left with just a couple from China, an elderly couple from the West, and our group of six.
After about 45 minutes, the elderly couple spotted a whale and informed us, as we were busy taking photos! In the end, we were able to see three whales. It seemed like we only had about 15 minutes left to watch them, but at the last moment, one whale jumped out of the water with a splash.
On the way back, while I was gazing at the sea from the second deck, a sea turtle swam incredibly close to the boat. This was unexpectedly moving! 😊
クジラ遭遇率90%以上ということで、申し込ませていただきました。
中々クジラが現れず、展望デッキには中国人?!のカップルと欧米人の老夫婦、私たちの6名のみになってしまいました。
45分を過ぎたあたりでしょうか、老夫婦がクジラを発見!し、写真撮りに夢中になっていた私たちに教えてくれました!!
結果3頭のクジラを見ることができました。
帰る時間が迫っていたようで、15分くらいしか見ることができませんでしたが、最後に1頭が「ざっぷーん」とジャンプらしきことをしてくれました。
帰りに、2階デッキでずーっと海を見ていたら、船のすっごい近くをウミガメが泳いでいきました。
これは思いがけず感動しました^^
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/23 |
Reviewed by: maria
I participated at the request of a child who loves whales. Since I had only seen them on TV, I was thrilled to see a real whale's tail. The meal was just okay.
クジラが大好きな子供のリクエストで参加致しました。
テレビでしか見た事が無いので、本物のクジラのしっぽを見られて
大喜びでした。
食事はまあまあでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are delighted that your child, who loves whales, enjoyed the whale watching experience. On certain days, we can see very active whales. The sight of them jumping with their large bodies is truly moving. We hope your child will have the chance to see such whales someday.
If you have another opportunity, please come and see the whales again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラが大好きなお子様にホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただき、嬉しく思います。
日によっては大変行動的なクジラを見る事ができます。あの大きな身体でジャンプをする姿は本当に感動的です。いつかそんなクジラをお子様にも見ていただきたく思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非またクジラを見にいらしてください。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
When making the reservation, I read some experiences and saw comments saying "we didn't see any whales," which made me a bit hesitant. However, since we come to Hawaii every year and my husband's mother was visiting Hawaii for the first time, we thought it would be nice to participate and enjoy the view of the Waikiki hotels from a large boat. We didn't see any whales, but we were able to spend a relaxing time.
予約する時、体験談を読んで
「くじら見えなかった」と言うコメントがあり少し迷いましたが私たちは、毎年ハワイに来ているけど、主人の母は初めてハワイに来たので、大きな船に乗って海の上からワイキキのホテルを眺めるのもいいかな・・・という気持ちで参加しました。
くじらは見えなかったけど、ゆっくりと時間を過ごせました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales.
Our daytime cruise offers activities such as hula lessons and lei-making, so I believe it would be especially enjoyable for first-time visitors to Hawaii.
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。
お客様に鯨をご覧になっていただく事が出来なかった様で大変残念に思います。
こちらのお昼の時間のクルーズはフラレッスンやレイ作りなどのアクティビティーもござますので、特にハワイ初めてのお客様にはお楽しみいただけると思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ちも仕上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were blessed with clear skies, and we were able to see the tail fin clearly. We also got to see baby whales, so we thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching experience. The guide was American, but it seemed he had studied Japanese well, as he spoke clearly and explained the location and direction of the whales, which was very helpful.
晴天に恵まれ、尾びれもしっかりみれました。
子供のクジラもみれたので、しっかりホエールウォッチを堪能できました。ガイドの方もアメリカ人の方でしたが、しっかり日本語を勉強されているようで、聞き取りやすい発音で、クジラがみつかった位置や方位など説明してくださり、助かりました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/15 |
Reviewed by: miio
The timing was just right, and I was able to see whales perfectly! It was moving! I definitely recommend it.
時期がちょうどいいこともあり、クジラばっちり見れました☆感動しました☆ぜひおすすめです。
This is Star of Honolulu.
It's the seasonal whale watching. I definitely recommend it to customers visiting this season. Thank you for your comment.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
季節モノのクジラウォッチングです。ぜひこのシーズンにいらっしゃるお客様にはオススメですね。コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/15 |
Reviewed by: スターエアー7
I thought it might be too early to see whales, but I was able to catch a glimpse of a whale's back. It wasn't an impressive whale watching experience, but I feel lucky just to have seen it. Seeing a lot of fish at the Aloha Tower harbor was an unexpected stroke of luck.
クジラを見るにはまだ時期が早かったかと諦めムードの時にクジラの背中を見ることができました。迫力のあるクジラ観賞でなく、なんとも地味~なものでしたが、見れただけラッキーと納得しています。アロハタワーの港でたくさんの魚を見れたのは想定外のラッキーなものでした。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. The appearance of whales really varies from day to day, and there's nothing we can do about that.
However, it seems that you had a lucky experience, which is a bit reassuring. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again if the opportunity arises.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラの現れ方は本当に日によってなので、
こればっかりは人間にはどうしようもありません。
ですがお客様のほうでラッキーだったという経験もされていらっしゃるようですので、
ちょっと安心いたしました。また機会がございましたら再度のご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/14 |
Reviewed by: まっぽん
I saw it~☆ After about 30 to 40 minutes on the boat, we spotted a whale in the distance☆ But then, for a while, we didn't see anything... Just as the announcement of "We're heading back to port" came on, a moment of disappointment washed over us, and then suddenly, about two whales appeared really close by~~ They raised their tails and splashed down!! It was amazing!! I was so moved that I forgot to take pictures...
見ちゃいました~☆
乗って3~40分で少し遠目ですが、クジラが見えた☆
でも、それからしばらく何も見えず。。。
「帰港します」
のアナウンスが流れて。。。
ちょっとがっかり感が漂った瞬間に、
すごく近くで2頭くらいかな~~
尾ひれを上げてザブーン!!
スゴかったです!!感動!!
見とれてしまって写真を撮るのを忘れてしまいました。。。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It was truly wonderful to see whales up close at the very end (and even two of them!).
Taking photos can be quite challenging. Instead, let's say it was good because it was etched in my "mental camera"! (laughs)
We look forward to having you on board again!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。最後の最後に近くで(しかも2頭も!)クジラが見られて本当に良かったですね。
写真を撮るのはなかなか難しいです。その代わりに「心のカメラ」に焼きついたので良し!としましょう(笑)。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/13 |
Reviewed by: kimipon
I used the service on January 8. We were able to see the tails of whales about three or four times off the coast of Honolulu. The meals were satisfactory and matched the price. On the way back on the boat, there were also activities like lei-making and hula dance classes, which everyone enjoyed. I think it's a tour that is definitely worth participating in.
1月8日に利用しました。
ホノルル沖で、3、4回クジラの尻尾だけでしたが見ることができました。食事も価格相応の内容で満足いくものでした。船の帰りには、レイ作り、フラダンス教室等も開催され、皆さん楽しんでいました。
十分に参加する価値があるツアーだと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. This cruise offers not only whale watching but also cultural experiences such as lei making. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
こちらのクルーズはホエールウォッチのみでなく、レイ作りなどの
カルチャー体験もお楽しみいただけます。
お客様にもご満足頂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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: aiai
I applied with some hesitation, but I was truly moved to see whales! The kids were also impressed, and it became a great winter vacation memory. I've been to Hawaii quite a few times, but I had never participated in something like this, so I especially recommend it for families with children. The food was enjoyable too! I would love to participate again.
半信半疑で申し込みましたが、本当にクジラを見れて感動!子供達もインパクトがあり、いい冬休みの思い出になりました。ハワイはかなり行ってますが、こういうものに参加したことがなかったので、子供がいる人には特におすすめです。ご飯も楽しめました!又、参加したいですね。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It truly helps us when our guests understand that there may be times when wildlife is not seen, especially when going out to see them. It was really lucky that whales were spotted on the day you boarded. We are very happy to think that it became a memorable experience for your child.
Thank you for boarding with us.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。やはり野生生物を見に行く以上、
見られない場合もあるということをご了解いただいていると本当に助かります。
お客様がご乗船された日にクジラが出てくれたのは本当にラッキーでしたね。
お子様の思い出にもなったと思うと、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: いがぽん
I participated with my 1 year and 9-month-old child.
Having joined other whale watching tours in the past, I can share my thoughts for comparison:
If you really want to see whales, you should go on a small, fast, and maneuverable boat.
I recommend a small group tour that stops the boat if dolphins are spotted and allows you to dive into the sea.
However, for those with children or those who may feel uneasy about small boats, this large boat tour might be the right choice.
It might be better to join with the mindset of hoping to see whales while enjoying a lunch cruise. The food is quite delicious, and there are events on board, so I think it's a tour that won't disappoint.
1歳9ヶ月の子供を連れての参加です。
過去、他にもホエールウォッチングに参加していますので、
比べた感想を言いますと、
クジラを本当に見たいのなら、速度の速い、小回りのきく
小さい船でいくべきです。
クジラのほかにもイルカが見えたら船を止め、
海にもぐらせてくれるような、
そんな少人数のツアーがお勧めです。
しかし子連れや、船酔いなど、小型の船が不安な人にとっては
この大型船のツアーは正解かと思います。
ランチクルーズしたついでに、クジラが見えればいいかな、
という考え方で参加したほうがいいかもしれません。
でも料理はなかなか美味しいですし、船内のイベントもありますし、はずれのないツアーかと思います。
Thank you for your comment. Our whale watching rate is quite good as well! However, since we are going to see wildlife, it's best to keep in mind that there may be times when you won't see any.
Each cruise has its strengths and weaknesses, so as you mentioned, it would be good for customers to choose based on their own circumstances.
Thank you for boarding with us.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。弊社のクジラ観測率もなかなかですよ!
しかしそこはやはり野生生物を見に行くのですから、見られない場合もあるということを
心に留めて置かれるほうがいいですね。
それぞれクルーズによって得意分野、不得意分野があるかと思いますので、
お客様がコメントされたように、お客様の事情にも合わせてお選びいただけるかとよろしいかと思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It's just a short distance from the hotel to the boat, so we easily participated as a family. What surprised me was encountering whales just a stone's throw away from Waikiki. I was amazed that whales were swimming so close. I felt the depth and endless charm of Hawaii.
ホテルから船までもスグですし、かなり気軽に家族で参加しました。
驚いたのはワイキキ目と鼻の先でクジラに出会えたことです。こんなに近い所にクジラが泳いでるなんてビックリ。ハワイの懐の深さや尽きない魅力を感じました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I couldn't see any whales. The boat was large and I didn't feel much rocking. The top deck was very pleasant. However, there were only a few chairs, so it's best to be at the top from the start. If you don't see any whales, you can get a free ticket for another ride, but there was a long line. There were many foreigners, but there were also Japanese announcements, so there were no particular issues.
クジラは見れませんでした。
船は大きくあまり揺れも感じませんでした。
一番上のデッキはとても気持ち良かったです。
でも、椅子が少ししかないので、最初から一番上にいたほうがベストです。
見れなかった場合、再度の無料乗船券をもらえますが、長蛇の列でした。外国人の方が多かったですが、日本語の案内もあり特に問題ありませんでしたよ。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to observe whales this time. If there is another opportunity, we would love for you to come back and try again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
この度はお客様に鯨を観測していただく事が出来なかった様で大変残念に思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非再度チャレンジ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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ゆー
I participated in whale watching on New Year's Day. Since it was my first time in Hawaii, it felt great to look at Waikiki from the sea and enjoy the refreshing breeze. Although I didn't see any spectacular whale jumps, I was able to spot spouts and their backs. I hope to see more next time.
元旦にホェールウォチングを・・・と思い参加しました。
ハワイは初めてなので、海からワイキキを眺めたり、爽やかな風でとても気持ちが良かったです。
鯨の豪快なジャンピングなどは見られませんでしたが、潮吹きや背中などは確認できました。
次回は、期待したいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see it up close. I was surprised. It's a great memory.
近くで見れました。びっくりしました。いい思い出です。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
It seems that whales were spotted nearby, so you are truly lucky!
For wildlife protection, we are prohibited from approaching whales within 100 yards. However, if a whale happens to come close to us, that is a different situation.
Perhaps the whale came over to say hello!
Thank you for your comment.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラが近くで見られたということですので、お客様は本当にラッキーな方です。
野生生物保護のため、クジラにはこちらからは100ヤード以下に近づくことが
禁じられております。但し、こちらが避けようも無くクジラが寄ってきた場合は別です。
きっとクジラがごあいさつ(~!)に寄ってきたのかもしれませんね。
コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning plan on December 26. I had joined two years ago, but I could only see something that looked like a whale in the distance, so since it was my last day before returning home, I thought I would enjoy the view from the sea one last time. However...!! From around Diamond Head, whales appeared here and there, jumping one after another!! Everyone was cheering and overjoyed. I saw the very jumps that are often featured in photos on the website right in front of me. I had my digital camera ready and was randomly pressing the shutter, and to my surprise, quite a few good shots came out!! I think whether or not you see whales is a matter of luck, but I never expected such a big show!! It was so much fun. The two hours flew by. The transportation was also very efficient, and I didn't have any issues. You can enjoy the scenery alone, but seeing the whales jump is incredibly exciting!! I definitely want to participate again when I go in the winter.
12月26日午前プランに参加しました。2年前にも参加したのですが、遠くにクジラらしき物が見えた程度だったので、帰国する日だったし、最後に海から景色を楽しもうと思って参加しました。ところが・・・!!ダイヤモンドヘッド沖辺りからクジラがあっちにもこっちにも現れ・・・次々にジャンプするではありませんか!!もう、みんな歓声をあげて大喜びです。よく、ホームページ等に載っている写真そのもののジャンプが目の前で見られました。持っていたデジカメを見当をつけて構え、適当にシャッターを押していたのですが、結構写っていてこれもびっくり!!クジラが現れるかどうかは運しだいだと思うのですが、こんなにも大サービスしてくれるとは!!とっても楽しかったです。あっという間の2時間でした。
送迎もてきぱきしていて困ったことはありませんでした。景色だけでも楽しめますが、やはりクジラのジャンプを見られると大興奮です!!また冬に行ったときには絶対参加したいと思っています。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments that convey the excitement of our guests so well!
Whether or not you see whales really depends on luck.
You were truly lucky!
We look forward to your next boarding.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様の興奮がとてもよく伝わってくるコメント有難うございます!
クジラが見えるかどうかは本当に運にかかっているかと思います。
お客様は本当にラッキーでしたね。
またのご乗船をお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/01 |
Reviewed by: こあらっぱな
There were a lot of whale families. The prices are reasonable, and meals are included, so families traveling to Hawaii during this time should definitely participate. My family was very pleased.
クジラのファミリーが沢山いました。
金額も安いし 食事もついているので家族連れでこの時期にハワイに行かれる方は絶対に参加したほうがいいです。
家族にとても喜ばれました。
It's the Star of Honolulu.
The whale season has arrived again. This year, the boat will start from December 26, 2011, due to dry dock maintenance.
As mentioned in the comments, we definitely want our Japanese customers to see the natural humpback whales. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラのシーズンがまたやってきました。今年は船がドライドック(定期点検)のため
2011年12月26日からスタートです。
コメントに頂いたように是非是非日本のお客様にも自然のザトウクジラをご覧頂きたく思います。コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/10/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with my mother and aunt. Since it was my first time riding a boat in Hawaii, I was filled with excitement, but perhaps I was a bit too optimistic, as it turned out to be somewhat disappointing... All I saw were the spouts and part of the tail of a whale. However, the crew did their best to follow the whales and keep the guests entertained, which I appreciated. Since we are dealing with wild animals, it's really a matter of luck.
初めてのハワイ旅行の母と叔母と一緒に参加
ハワイで船に乗るのが初めてというのもあって、期待に胸を膨らませすぎていたせいか、ちょっと期待はずれ・・・・
見えたのは クジラの潮吹きと尾びれの一部。
でも、船はクジラを追って移動してくれるので、お客様を楽しませようとしている姿勢は感じられました。
野生の動物相手ですから、こればっかりは運任せですね。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
We will translate the comments we received into English and forward them to the manager in charge to help improve future cruises. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
頂きましたコメントは英訳の上担当のマネージャに転送させて頂き今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。貴重なご意見有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/26 |
Reviewed by: 土生
I happened to sign up for the tour during the season when whales can be seen. Also, I thought that even if I couldn't see any whales, just being able to see Waikiki from the sea would be good enough, so I signed up with a light heart.
As a result, it was really great.
1. I was able to see the blue whales multiple times.
2. The food was much more delicious than what I had during the magic show, and even when the whales appeared, I was watching from the dining area while eating.
3. My wife usually gets seasick within an hour, but she didn't feel the engine's vibrations and was surprised by how little the boat rocked.
4. While Diamond Head is a great way to get a view of Waikiki, from the sea, we could see all the way to downtown.
5. I experienced my first ukulele class with Americans, Spaniards, and Hawaiians, which was an unexpected experience. It was also fun to see a white girl enjoying hula dance with sparkling eyes.
たまたま鯨が見れるシーズンだったのでツワーに申込ました。また、鯨が見れなくても海上からワイキキが見れれば、それだけでも良いと軽い気持ちで申込ました。
結果として、すごく良かったです。
1.シロナガス鯨を何度も見ることが出来ました。
2.マジックショー等で食べた食事より数段美味しい料理 で、鯨が現れても食事をしながら食堂から見てました。
3.1時間もすれば船酔いする妻ですが、エンジンの振動も 感じられず、揺れの少なさにもびっくりです。
4.ワイキキを一望する方法としてダイヤモンドヘッドもい いですが、海上からだとダウンタウンまで一望できまし た。
5.アメリカ人、スペイン人、ハワイアンの人達と初めての ウクレレ教室を体験し、予定外の体験をすることができま した。白人の女の子が目を輝かせながらフラダンスに興じ ているのを見るのも楽しかったです。
Thank you very much for your many comments. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time. The humpback whale visits the waters around Hawaii, but it's amazing that the blue whale also appeared. You must have had great weather and an enjoyable cruising experience. Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
たくさんのコメント有難うございました。楽しいひと時を過ごしていただいたようで
私どもも大変嬉しく思います。ハワイ近海におとずれるのはザトウクジラですが、
シロナガスクジラも現れたとはすごいですね。きっとお天気にも恵まれて楽しいクルージングになったのでしょう。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/26 |
Reviewed by: ちょいデブおやじ
I participated for the first time in late March, as I visit the Hawaiian Islands every year between December and April for child-rearing. We had the option to choose between two sizes of cruising boats, and after some hesitation, I decided to go with the smaller boat that seemed more maneuverable.
"Bingo!" On that day, we were able to see a mother humpback whale and her calf up close, which was truly moving. It seemed we were very lucky.
The breakfast included was disappointing, but since the whales were the main attraction, I guess it was acceptable?
毎年12月~4月の間に 子育てのためハワイ諸島近海を訪れるという事で初めて(3月下旬)参加しました。クルージング船が大小2種類のうちの選択でしたが、迷ったあげく、小回りの利きそうな双同船を選ぶことにしました。
「ビンゴ!」私たちは当日、ザトウクジラの親子を目の当たりに見ることができ、感動致しました。とてもラッキーだったようです。
朝食付きの「朝食」は期待外れでしたが、でもクジラがメインでしたのでよしとするかな?
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| Posted on: | 2011/04/17 |
Reviewed by: ひろ
I previously experienced dolphin watching in Guam, but this time it was whale watching. I was told that the chances of seeing them were fifty-fifty, but I was able to see them multiple times. The boat didn't rock much, and I didn't get seasick. It was comfortable!!
いるかウォッチングは以前、グアムで経験しましたが、今回はクジラ。会えるかどうかは五分五分といわれましたが、何回も見ることができました。
船もあまり揺れず、船酔いもなし。快適でした!!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales, which are wild animals, multiple times. You were lucky!
We also appreciate your comments about having a comfortable experience during the cruise.
Thank you for boarding with us this time!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
野生動物であるクジラを何回も見ることが出来たとのことで、
私どもも大変嬉しく思います。お客様はラッキーでしたね。
クルーズ中快適に過ごしていただいたとのコメントもありがたく思います。
この度はご乗船有難うございました!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The long-awaited whale appeared right away (laughs), and after enjoying a leisurely view, I had a nice nap on the boat☆
念願のクジラはすぐ現れて(笑)ゆっくり眺めた後は、船上でゆっくりお昼寝をたのしませていただきました☆
It's the Star of Honolulu.
It seems you enjoyed a relaxing vacation in Hawaii (laughs).
I'm glad that the whales appeared right away.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
ゆったりとハワイでのバケーションを楽しんでいただいたようですね(笑)。
すぐにクジラが現れてくれたとあって、良かったです。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ずきん
We participated as a couple.
It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies, making it a great day for a cruise!
About 80% of the participants were Japanese, and 20% were from Western countries.
We took a bus to the boat, and after getting off, we were guided by the staff to our seats, so being towards the front allowed us to sit by the window.
The air conditioning on the boat was the strongest I experienced during my time in Hawaii, so it would have been nice to have something to wrap around me. However, you can help yourself to warm drinks.
Seeing whales depends on luck, but we were able to see them from a distance. Having seen them up close before, I wished we could have seen them a bit closer this time. But it was still exciting!
The meal was a buffet, and everything was delicious. However, the desserts were quite sweet, so I left some behind.
After the meal, we experienced making a lei. I had never done it before, so it was fun! You can take it home with you. The cost is included in the tour.
This was more than just whale watching; it was a really great cruise experience!
夫婦で参加しました。
雨季の時期でしたが快晴に恵まれ、クルーズをするにはとてもいい日でした!
参加者は日本人8割、欧米人2割といった感じです。
バスで船まで向かうのですが、バスを降りてからスタッフに連れられ船に向かうとそのまま順番に席に案内されるので、前のほうにいたおかげで窓側に座ることができました。
船内はハワイで過ごした中で1番冷房が効いていたので、はおるものがあればいいかなと。でも温かい飲み物をセルフで飲めます。
クジラはその日の運ですが、遠くで見ることができました。以前に近くで見たことがあるだけに、もう少し近くで見たかったです。でもやっぱり興奮します!
食事はバイキングで、どれもおいしかったです。ただスイーツはかなり甘いので、残してしまいました。
食事の後にレイの花輪づくりを体験しました。経験したことがなかったので、楽しかったです♪そのまま持ち帰れます。金額はツアーに入ってます。
今回はホエールウォッチングとしてより、クルーズとしてはすごくよかったです!
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching lunch cruise.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching, lunch, and lei-making activities.
Whether or not you see whales, and how close they are, really depends on the luck of the day, so we hope you will come again next time and have a closer encounter!
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチランチクルーズにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
ホエールウォッチ、ランチ、レイ作り、どれも楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
クジラが見れるか見れないか、近くか遠くかは本当にその日の運なので
是非、次回またお越しになって今度は近くで見れるといいですね!
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/20 |
Reviewed by: なび
Within five minutes of departing, a whale appeared, and we were all so excited! At first, we could only see it from a distance, but eventually, the whale came closer, and cheers erupted all around the boat. It's also reasonably priced, so I highly recommend it!
出港して5分もしないうちにクジラが現れ、大興奮!
最初は遠くでしか見ることが出来ませんでしたが、最終的にはクジラから近づいて来てくれて、船のいたるところで歓声が上がっていました。
金額的にも手頃ですし、本当におすすめです!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The day you joined us was the perfect day to see whales, and we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. All of our staff is 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。
お客様のご参加された日は鯨をご覧になるのに最高の日で、お楽しみ頂けた様で
私共も大変うれしく思います。
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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/16 |
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It's the Star of Honolulu.
Could it be that the day your customers boarded was the day a whale came into the harbor? In fact, it was reported on the news that night in Hawaii!
It was truly a "once in a blue moon" event. The whale came right up to where the Star of Honolulu was docked! All the reservation office staff actually went outside to see the whale too (laughs).
Please come again, we look forward to your visit!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様がご乗船された日はひょっとしてクジラが港の中にまで入ってきた日ではないでしょうか?実はハワイでもその夜のニュースで放送されていましたよ!
何しろ『めったにないこと』だったんです。スターオブホノルルの停泊しているスグそばまできてましたね!実は予約オフィススタッフも全員外に出てクジラを見ました(笑)。
また是非お越し下さい、お待ちしております!
予約課