Reviewed by: Belinda M
Amazing toime beautiful water beautiful boat couldn't ask for more.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: bin
wonderful experience.
However, Lunch was not so good.
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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: | 2016/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: オニ子
When it comes to Hawaii, whale watching is a must! I was really looking forward to it and signed up! The boat was large and had many Japanese and foreign tourists, which was great! Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales. There are certainly whale watching tours every day, and when I think about it, it's not guaranteed that you can see them every day. I had somehow convinced myself that whale watching meant you would definitely see whales, but it seems there are many days when you don't. I received a ticket for the next trip, but I wonder when I will be able to visit Hawaii again... It turned out to be just a cruise instead of whale watching. Well, the scenery was nice, but it got a bit boring after a while. I think I would have preferred to go snorkeling instead, even though there’s a chance of seeing whales, and it would be amazing if we did!
ハワイといえばホエールウォッチング!
楽しみに申し込みしました!
日本人も外国の観光客も多く乗った船も大きくて良かったです!
ただ残念ながらクジラは見られませんでした。たしかに毎日のようにホエールウォッチングツアーはあるだろうし、よく考えたらその毎日が毎日見れるわけじゃないですよね。 ただ、なんでかホエールウォッチングと聞いたら完全クジラに会えるもんだと思い込んでましたが、、見られない日も多いようでした。次回乗船券をいただきましたが、次にハワイに訪れられるのはいつのことか、、、
ホエールウォッチングではなく、ただのクルーズになりました、、まぁ、景色は良かったですがずーっとはちょっと飽きてしまいました。これなら、クジラじゃないけど、シュノーケリングとかしたかったかな、、ただクジラが見られるかもしれないし、見られたら最高だと思います!
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Rush
We had a lot of fun on this cruise. Entertainment was excellent. The service was excellent. We went on the fireworks cruise which was very nice. The crab legs were very good. The food was good, but could have been warmer. It may be hard on such a big boat. The only other thing that could have done better is we took the transportation from hotel to the boat and when we got there and started walking the girl leading us never talked to us just talked to another person and we just tried to keep up her so we knew where to go. When we got to boat we followed her on and went on wrong way and were corrected and told to go on another way. We were just following her on. She never turned around and said go on this way or have a good time. It was a little odd. Other than that it was a good time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/29 |
Reviewed by: まつまつ
I was satisfied to see both dolphins and whales. However, the tour had a Japanese guide whose Japanese was written in romaji on the script, and they were reading it in broken Japanese. I wonder which country the guide is from. When I asked a question, they said, "I don't understand." With this level of quality, a Japanese guide was unnecessary.
イルカもクジラも見えて満足。
但し、日本語ガイド付きのツアーで、案内の日本語が、原稿にローマ字が書いてあって、カタコトの日本語で、読み上げている状態。何処の国のガイドなのか。
質問すると『ワタシ ワカリマセン』と言われた。
このクオリティなら日本語ガイドは必要無かった。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Ike from CA
I really looked fwd to seeing a magnificent show under water of the colorful fish that swim in the area. I just sat on the wrong side of the SUB. Who knew????
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| Packages: | Standard Submarine Tour [Currently Closed] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Vonda
My husband and I had a great time! Cousin K was awesome!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Hula Girl
I love dinner cruises and have been on quite a few over the years, so I knew I had to go during this visit to Hawaii. We chose the One Star since we love crab and love AYCE crab even more!
Our waiter was very attentive and made sure to keep our plates full of crab, our glasses filled with drinks and would let us know when the sunset would be.
The show was fun, and the musicians are top notch! Although the weather did not cooperate, I will definitely go back again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Nanako
We booked for 10 people, but there were no other passengers, so it was a private charter. We enjoyed the leisurely flow of time, the bright blue sky, and the emerald sea while sipping cocktails. Additionally, we were thrilled to see a whale spouting about 200 meters away! The cruiser staff were very friendly, but one small disappointment was that the meeting place was different. It was supposed to be at the pier, but when we arrived on time, we found the reception area at the edge of the hotel building.
10名で申し込みましたが、他に乗船する方が無く、貸切でした。ゆったりと流れる時間と真っ青な空、エメラルドので海、カクテルを飲みながら満喫しました。さらに偶然200メートル位先に、クジラの潮吹きが見れ、とても感動しました!
クルーザーのスタッフはとても親切でよかったのですが、少しだけ残念だったのは集合場所が違っていたことです。桟橋との事で時間までに行ったらホテル建物の端に受付スペースが有ってそちらでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: kouken
I arrived in Hawaii and the next day experienced flying a plane. The following day, we chartered a car to explore from land, and while joking with my family about sightseeing from the sky and land, we made a reservation for the sea at midnight, and when I woke up in the morning, I found out the reservation was successful. We arrived at the meeting point during the day and boarded the boat. I had prepared for getting completely soaked from the splashes of the waves, but there were no waves at all, just a calm sea, and we saw the tail of a whale a couple of times. The view of Waikiki from the sea is special and worth experiencing. If I had to complain, it would be that the operator took time to line up each group for photos before boarding the boat for their business purposes. The goal was to sell the developed photos when disembarking after the cruise, but I thought they should limit that to only those who wanted it. I didn't like their selfishness and had no intention of buying the photos when getting off.
ハワイに到着し、次の日に飛行機操縦体験をし、その次の日は車をチャーターし陸から、そして家族と冗談で空と陸から観光的たので次は海かという話をしながら夜中予約を入れたが朝起きてみたら予約成功。昼間集合場所に着いて船に乗る。波のしぶきで全身濡れるという体験談を見たのでその覚悟で服を用意し乗り込んだが波が全くなく穏やかな海、鯨の尻尾も二回くらい見えた。海から見るワイキキの景色は特別で体験する価値あり。不満を言えば催行者側が商売のために船に乗る前グループ毎に並ばせて写真撮るのに時間かかったこと。クルーズが終わって降りる際に現像した写真を売るのが目的だがそんなもの希望する人だけに絞ればいいのにと思った。その彼らの自分勝手が気にいらず降りる時その写真を買う気なんかしなかった。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/08 |
Reviewed by: シライシ
I participated on February 15th. We were able to see parent and child whales, but more than anything, the silence while waiting for the whales really enhanced the atmosphere. The English announcements on the ship also did a great job of building excitement.
2/15日に参加しました
親子の鯨を見る事が出来ましたが何より鯨を待つ間の静寂が雰囲気を盛り上げていました。船内の英語の放送も上手く盛り上げてくれました。
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.
この度はご乗船いただき誠にありがとうございます。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、是非ご乗船頂けます様、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: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Nunia T.
I attended the Three Star Lobster and Steak Dinner Cruise and I must say I was amazed at the customer service provided. Being on board with 1,000 passengers, the waiters and staffs did an amazing job with serving each guest on time. Our waitress was a doll, I believe Larissa is her name. The view of the sunset, and Diamond Head was breath taking. This tour is a must if you want to experience Paradise away from the city.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Travelooza
Be careful when selecting which type of meal you like because family members don't get to sit together if you eat something different. Otherwise, it was a wonderful time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Takeshi
十分楽しかった。元々食事を期待しての参加では無く、ロブスターやヒレ肉は当然無しのバフェでしたが十分食事を楽しめた。5人家族、子供達も全員成人の構成です。
スタッフは一生懸命楽しませてくれたし、男性歌手はまずまずのエンタテイナーです。
たまたまですが、雲の全くない日で海に落ちる夕日は最高。狙ったとおり金曜の晩のヒルトンの花火も盛り上がりました。
毎年訪れるハワイでの10年ぶりのサンセットディナークルーズでしたが、なかなかバカにしたものではありません。おすすめします。
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す。
サンセットや花火をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
綺麗なサンセットのお写真も掲載して頂き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: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Donna
Excellent experience worth every bit unlimited drinks very friendly and happy crew and the sunset was beautiful a must do
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: DHMN
My wife and I took the Maitai Sunset Sail for our wedding anniversary. Our crew, Ian and Lindsey, made the sail fun and Lindsey made sure that our hands never went without a glass. Water was beautifully calm, view from the waterfront was spectacular, and the fireworks just topped it off. I highly recommend this outing to anyone.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Closed - Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Arlene
We had a lovely time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinner was execelent. The host & entertainment made for a fun evening.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Darren
My girlfriend and I had a fabulous trip going out to turtle Canyon snorkel and then sailing afterwards, the crew was very professional and courteous
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/11 |
Reviewed by: そこそこ
When I looked in the direction I was told, I caught a glimpse of the tail fin. Next, I saw a spout of water and a glimpse of its back. I hope to see it jump someday.
いたよー、と言われた方向を見ると、尾びれがちらりと見えました。次は、プシューッという潮吹きと背中がちらりと見えました。いつかジャンプする姿を見たいものです。。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. On certain days, you can observe active whales. We hope you will come back to search for those whales 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。
日によってはアクティブなクジラを観測する事ができます。
是非またそんなクジラ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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Jensen
My husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The food was excellent and the sunset was beautiful. I just wish it could have been longer.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
This was a great excursion. Saw lots of whales, food was great, fun activities, great crew.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Pat
3 whales about 100 yards away. I wish I could post some whale pictures.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise with Breakfast |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 谷さとみ
I have used this service several times before, but this time I enjoyed it with a total of 11 friends from the yacht club. The men were happily watching as a cute woman set the mainsail and jib. Of course, we savored the beautiful scenery of the sunset cruising off Waikiki, the gentle waves, and the swaying sails catching the wind. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us yacht lovers to enjoy the waters of Hawaii. I was truly delighted to have introduced and arranged this cruise, allowing everyone to share in the excitement together.
今までも何度か利用させていただいてますが、今回はヨットクラブの仲間総勢11名で楽しませていただきました。メインもジブも、キュートな女性がセットする様子を男性陣はニコニコと楽しんでいました。もちろん、ワイキキ沖のサンセットクルージングの風景や風、ここちよい波の揺れと風を受ける帆のゆらぎ、ヨット好きの面子にはたまらないハワイの海を堪能しました。ご紹介して手配して、皆さまをご一緒にクルーズに乗っていただいて感動を共有できましたこと、本当にうれしく思いました。
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| Packages: | 【2023年12月31日まで】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Krish
We had a great day along with our 2 year old daughter
Saw whales quite a few times along with some calves
Even the boat ride was great to get in the views
Taking a camera is a must
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: gacha
It was a sunset that gave me a satisfaction level of 120%, as if to say, "Such a beautiful place exists on Earth." The captain was handsome, haha. Beyond where the captain was pointing, were those whales? Dolphins? I couldn't understand the English, so I wasn't sure, but about two appeared! A few times.
There was no Japanese at all, so I didn't understand any explanations, but that was totally fine, haha. Just a point to note: the cruise ship doesn't have a restroom, so make sure to take care of that beforehand, and you might get wet up to your knees when boarding, so wearing clothes that can get wet and flip-flops is recommended. On the way back, I gave a tip to the captain and the woman who made drinks for us.
Also, before boarding the ship, they take a photo of you, but after it's done, they hand you the finished photo as if it's a complimentary service, but of course, it's not free, haha. It's $20, which is quite expensive, haha. But it made for some really great memories!! I had a lot of fun (^ - ^)
こんな綺麗な場所が地球上にあるんだ。。と言うくらいの満足度120%のサンセットでした。。
キャプテンがイケメンでしたw
そのキャプテンが指差す向こうには、あれはくじら?イルカ?英語が聞き取れなかったのでわからなかったですが、2匹くらい出現しました!何回か。
日本語は一切ないので、説明も一切分かりませんでしたが、全然大丈夫でしたww
ただ注意する点は、クルーズ船にはトイレがないので直前に済ませておくことと、乗り込む時に膝下まで濡れるので濡れていい服、ビーサンなどがオススメです。帰りにはキャプテンとお酒を作ってくれる女性にチップを渡しました。
それと、船に乗り込む前に写真を撮ってくれるのですが、終わった後出来上がった写真をあたかもサービスのようにして渡してきますが、もちろんタダではありませんw
$20で激高ですwww
でも、とてもいい思い出作りになりました!!
楽しかったです(^-^)
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/08 |
Reviewed by: アラフィフ夫婦
I participated with the mindset that it was understandable not to see whales since they are wild creatures, but I was able to confirm several spouts and tails from a distance. What excited me the most was when a pod of dolphins appeared and swam alongside the boat for a long time. I was sitting at the best position at the bow, watching them up close! The staff members were also so engrossed in dolphin watching that they set their work aside—such a laid-back vibe in tropical Hawaii (laughs). I wonder if this is a really rare occurrence.
It felt like the dolphins and whales were welcoming me to Hawaii, and it made me feel so happy.
The Japanese guide's Japanese was quite questionable, though (laughs). At the hotel and restaurants, everyone spoke fluent Japanese, so it stood out even more (laughs). It might not have much meaning if the explanation isn't in Japanese. But I was very satisfied, so I give it ★5!
自然の生き物なのでクジラに会えなくても仕方ないと心づもりして参加しましたが、
遠目とはいえ、何度も潮吹きや尾びれを確認できました。
何といっても興奮したのはイルカの群れが現れ、ずっと船と並走してくれたこと。
ベストポジションの船首に座っていたので、かぶりつきで眺めていました~~
スタッフの人たちもお仕事そっちのけでイルカウォッチングしてて
さすがおおらかな南国ハワイ(笑)もしかしてすごく珍しいことなんでしょうか。
ハワイにようこそ!ってイルカやクジラたちに歓迎してもらったようで、
幸せな気分になりました。
日本語ガイドさんの日本語はかなり怪しかったですけどね(笑)
ホテルでもレストランでもみなさん流暢な日本語を駆使されるので
際立つ怪しさ(笑)解説が日本語でないとあまり意味がないかな。
でも大満足でしたので★5つ!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/27 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
Due to regulations, you can only see from a farther distance than expected. However, I was able to see the spouts and tails. It would be nice to have binoculars, but since they are small, if you lean in to look, you might lose sight of them.
I accidentally watched from the lower deck the whole time, but I think I would have seen more if I had gone to the top. Even if you can't see whales, it's a pleasant cruise where you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the clear sea.
Actually, on the dinner cruise, I happened to see whales, and they were closer there. It's all about luck.
By the way, I opted for the breakfast option, but it might be fine without it. The contents were lettuce, tomato, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange, and pineapple.
規定があるので、思ったより遠くからしか見られません。
でも、潮吹きや尾が見えました。双眼鏡があるといいですが、小さいので、覗きこんでいると、見失ってしまいます。
うっかり下のデッキからずっとそのまま見てしまいましたが、一番上に上がったらもっと見えたと思います。
クジラが見えなくても、晴れた海からワイキキを眺められて気持ちいいクルーズです。
実はディナークルーズでも、偶然クジラが見られて、そちらの方がクジラは近かったです。運次第ですね。
なお、朝食付きにしましたが、なしでもいいかも。
内容は、レタス・トマト・ソーセージ・スクランブルエッグ・オレンジ・パイナップル、以上でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales during both the whale watch cruise and the dinner cruise. Please do come back and join us again on our cruise. 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。
ホエールウォッチクルーズでもディナークルーズでもクジラをお楽しみ頂けました様で
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: | 2016/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーナー
I participated this morning.
The description stating that there would be an explanation by a marine biology expert about whales in Japanese is completely false. All explanations on the Navatic were in English from the pickup bus. I wouldn't have chosen this tour if there was no Japanese explanation, so I would like a refund. I wonder why I compared various tours...
I feel like the experience has been ruined not just on the day of the tour, but from the preparation period leading up to it.
今日の午前中に参加しました。
クジラについての海洋生物専門家による解説(日本語)というのは、まったくの嘘の表記です。
ピックアップのバスから、ナバティック号での説明全てが英語です。
日本語の説明がないなら選ばなかったツアーなので、返金してほしいです。
何の為に色々なツアーを比較したのだか、、、
ツアー当日だけでなく、その前の準備期間から台無しになった気分です。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: なおこ
I was able to see it multiple times! Although we didn't get to see the upper body completely emerge, it was exciting to watch several whales, which appeared to be a mother and her calf, spouting water and floating on the waves with their tails out. Since we had a hotel pickup plan, it was smooth and we didn't have to worry about finding the boarding area.
何回も見ることができました!
上半身がザパーンと出るまでは行きませんでしたが
親子と思われる複数頭が潮吹きをしたり波に浮かんで尻尾を出したり、終始エキサイティングでした。
ホテルに送迎のプランだったので乗り場も迷うことなくスムーズでした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see a mother and baby whale. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございます。
鯨の親子をご覧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<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/05 |
Reviewed by: さくらもち
Since it's near Honolulu, I thought it would be lucky if we got to see whales, and if not, we could enjoy the cruise, so I made a reservation. There are colorful fish in the harbor where the boat docks, so definitely check them out before boarding! The various sizes of yellow and blue fish really get you excited.
For those without meals included, we were guided to the third floor where we received explanations about the whales and the boat before departure, but everything was in English and honestly, it was content you could take or leave. Later, a file with explanations in Japanese was placed on the stage, which was sufficient. Since there was time, many people were having breakfast with the rice balls and bread they brought. Since it was early in the morning, having a meal here might be enough.
Once we set sail, we had free time, so I quickly went up to the observation floor on the fourth deck. About 30 minutes after departure, when we could see Ala Moana, dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!!! Everyone was super excited to see about 20 dolphins! They swam alongside the boat, jumped a little away, and then came back... just this alone felt worth the price, and I was already very satisfied.
After about 45 minutes, we arrived off Diamond Head and stopped. An announcement was made to look for whales. However, during the announcement, we already saw a spout, and when we focused our eyes, we spotted a large tail! It was a bit far, but we could see it perfectly! After that, we spent about an hour and a half moving and stopping while searching for whales, and we were able to see them more than 15 times, which was amazing! In the end, we even saw a mother and calf swimming leisurely about 50 meters from the boat, and I was grateful for the generous spirit of the whales.
After seeing the whales perfectly, we returned to the harbor and were thrilled to also see a turtle swimming smoothly beside the boat during the 4-hour trip!
By the way, I spoke with someone who booked a tour with meals included after disembarking, and they mentioned that during their meal, there was an announcement saying, "A whale has appeared over there," so they kept going back and forth and hardly got to eat, nor did they see the whales. Announcements are made after a whale has already appeared. I think it’s unlikely you’ll see them if you run over after hearing the announcement... it seems like you have a higher chance of spotting them by focusing your eyes on the spouts yourself. Also, I wouldn’t really recommend it for children. Since you can’t approach the whales (but it’s okay if they come close), the whales are far away, and I wonder if they understand when you say, "Over there!"... Many kids seemed to get bored and fussy.
It might be good to participate with the mindset of "If we see them, great; if not, we’ll cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head." That said, it was fantastic as a cruise! Whether you see whales or not might be a matter of luck, but it was a fun experience worth more than the price♪ I highly recommend it for those going to Hawaii during whale season!
ホノルル近郊だし見れたらラッキーくらいで、見れなかったらクルージングとして楽しもうと予約。
船の停泊している港にはカラフルな魚がいるので乗船前にぜひ見てください!黄色や青の大小さまざまな魚でちょっとテンション上がります
食事無しの人達は3階へ誘導され出港前にクジラや船の説明をされますが、すべて英語だし特に聞いても聞かなくても…という内容。後ほど日本語で書かれた説明ファイルがステージに置かれるので、それで十分。時間があるので、持ってきたおむすびやパンで朝食をしている方が結構いました。朝も早いのでここで食事で十分かも
出港してしまえば自由行動なのでさっそく展望フロアの4階へ。出港して30分、アラモアナが見えてきた頃船と並走するようにイルカが!!!
20頭ほどのイルカにみんなで大興奮!!船と並走したりちょっと離れて飛んだりまた近づいてきたり・・・これだけで値段以上のいいものが見れた気がしてすでに大満足w
45分ほどするとダイアモンドヘッド沖まで来て停泊。ここでクジラを探すとアナウンスが。
が、アナウンス中にすでに潮吹きが見れ、目を凝らしてると大きな尻尾!
ちょっと遠くでしたがバッチリ見れました!
そこからは1時間半ほど動いたり停まったりしながらクジラを探してましたが、15回以上は見れて感動!最後には船から50m先くらいにのんびりと親子で泳ぐクジラまで見れ、サービス精神旺盛なクジラに感謝です
ばっちりクジラを見て港へ帰還中、船の横をすぃーっと泳ぐカメまで見れて感動の4時間でした!!
ちなみに下船後食事つきのツアーで申し込んだ方と話したのですが、食事してる時に「あっちにクジラが出た」とアナウンスがかかるため、見に行ったり戻ったりで食事もほぼ出来なかったし、クジラも見れなかったと。
クジラが出る度にアナウンスはかかるのですが、クジラが「出た」あとにかかります。アナウンスを聞いてからそっちへ走ってもほぼ見れないと思います…自分で目を凝らして潮吹きを探した方が確立高いような気がします。
あと、お子様にもあんまりおススメできないかも。クジラに近寄ってはいけない為(クジラが近寄ってくるのはOK)、クジラは遠くだし、「あそこあそこ!」と言ってもわかってるかなぁ・・・って感じです。結構飽きちゃってグズッてるお子様多数でした
「見れたらラッキー、見れなかったらワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドを巡るクルージング」として参加してみたらいいかな。
とは言え、クルージングとしても最高!見れるか見れないかは運かもしれないけど、お値段以上の楽しい体験でした♪
クジラのいる時期にハワイへ行く方にはかなり!おススメです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience.
As you mentioned, there are days when the whales are very active and other days when they are more relaxed, so we believe that keeping an eye out for them will give you the best chance to see them at the right moment.
Regarding meals, please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Recently, the Aloha Tower Marketplace, where the ship departs, has been renovated, and there is now a small supermarket where you can purchase snacks and bento. Additionally, there are open-air tables within the Aloha Tower Marketplace, so if you have booked a cruise without a meal, you might enjoy a light breakfast there before your cruise.
On sunny days, especially in the morning, the cruise is particularly pleasant, so we hope you will visit us again. All of our staff are looking 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す。
クルーズをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
鯨はとてもアクティブな日もあれは、のんびりしている日もございますので、
お客様の仰る通り、お外で目を凝らして鯨を探していただくと、一番良いタイミングでご覧いただけると思います。
お食事の件に付きましては、船内は外からの食べ物、飲み物のお持込は禁止させて頂いております。
最近では、船が出港いたしますアロハタワーマーケットプレイスがリニューアルし、
ちょっとしたスナックやお弁当がご購入できます小さいスーパーマーケットもあり、
また、アロハタワーマーケット内にはオープンエアのテーブルもございますので、
お食事無しのクルーズをお申し込みの場合は、そちらで軽く朝食をされてからクルーズをお楽しみいただいても宜しいかと思います。
お天気の良い日は、特に朝のクルーズは気持ちが良いので、是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
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<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales this time.
We hope you will come again to search for active whales.
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。
今回クジラをご覧いただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
またの機会に是非、アクティブなクジラ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