Reviewed by: s.yuki
I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with my family. We took a taxi from our hotel in Waikiki to the pier, checked in, and boarded the ship! I was a bit anxious about the language barrier since everything was in English, but there were Japanese announcements, so I didn't have much trouble. There were quite a few Japanese guests as well. The cruise started in the morning with great weather, and since we chose a plan without meals, we stayed on the top deck enjoying the sea and the scenery. As for the whales... we saw them! We could see the spouts and dorsal fins every few minutes, and it felt like we were cruising alongside them, which was very pleasant; I wanted to keep watching. I also hope to see them jump next time!
初めてのハワイ旅行で家族と一緒に参加しました。ワイキキのホテルからタクシーで船着場まで行きチェックインして乗船!英語ばかりだったらと少し不安でしたが日本語のアナウンスもあったので大して困ることもありませんでした。日本人客もけっこういました。朝からのクルーズで天気も良く、食事なしのプランにしたのでずっと一番上のフロアにいて海と景色を楽しみました。肝心のクジラですが、、、見えました!何分か置きに潮吹きや背びれが見えて一緒に平行してクルーズしているようでとても気持ちが良く、ずっと見ていたいなーと思いました。ジャンプも見てみたいと思いましたが次回に期待します!
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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: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/24 |
Reviewed by: こうちゃん
It was a lot of fun to experience the boat trip with my friends. The boat was small and swayed a bit, but after having a cocktail, I felt energized. When I went out on deck, suddenly a whale appeared, surfacing multiple times and spouting water—it was a surprising and happy moment. We had a great view of Diamond Head, and the sunset was absolutely perfect for the mood. Just when I thought it was time to head back, the whale showed its tail several times, as if inviting us to come back to the waters of Hawaii. I plan to come again next year. The sunset cruise was amazing!
友人夫婦と一緒に初体験船は小さいがとても楽しかったです。船は少し揺れカクテルを少し頂いたら元気になれ甲板に出ると突然鯨が~背中を何度も出し潮吹きを目のあたりし驚き幸せのひと時でしたダイヤモンドヘッドが良く見られ日が落ちるサンセットはムード最高でした。そろそろ帰るのかな~と思っていると又クジラが尾びれを何度も見せていただき又ハワイの海に来て~
て行っているようでした。来年も来る予定です。サンセットクルーズは最高~です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Merrifield Family
This was exactly what we were hoping for. It would have only been better if we saw dolphins as well. The staff was friendly and knowledgable, the food was great, and the whales were perfect!
Great job!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/03 |
Reviewed by: Tom
It was an amazing time !! Was more than we could have ever hoped for !! We highly recommend this to anyone who comes to hAwaii
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Nic
This was a great experience. Very knowledgable naturalist. The first cruise out we didn't see any whales, but they guarantee sightings, so they gave everyone a voucher for a free second trip. I went right back out on the lunch cruise and we saw a bunch of whales! We even followed (at a respectful distance) a mom and baby for about an hour. She breached right in front of our boat! The food was very good (especially because I originally signed up for the breakfast cruise so I wasn't counting on eating). Staff was great, I'd recommend this to anybody!
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ----------RHO----
It was an amazing way to spend the day out on the bay! I have heard so much about how beautiful whale watching is, and they are not wrong. The captain and the naturalists on board knew everything and anything there is about humpback whales. They even have library books on their tables for everyone to read and learn. Lunch was great with an endless buffet of local food. The whales were awesome! They were flapping their tales every 5 minutes. We found a pod of about 6 whales. None of them however jumped or stood out of the water, but that is not a problem. We were fortunate to have found them in 20 minutes of departure. We had a good 2 hours of observing and trying to take as much pictures as we could.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Patricia
I would strongly recommend organization for doing a sail and snorkel activity.
The crew was informative, very helpful, and made the afternoon totally enjoyable.
Aftersnorkeling there was a report of a whale and that had just calved. The crew took us to the area where the whale was sighted and we, too, were able to see multiple sightings of the whale.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
Reviewed by: うぃる
I enjoyed a leisurely breakfast while searching for whales and relaxing by the shores of Waikiki. There were staff members who took photos for us, making the experience even more enjoyable.
のんびり朝食を食べクジラを探したりワイキキの海岸沿いを眺めながらゆったりゆらゆら 写真を撮ってくれるスタッフさんもいたりして気持ちよく過ごせました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy some relaxing time. It was great that you encountered a turtle! 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す。
リラックスタイムをお過ごしいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
亀にも遭遇出来て良かったですね!
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: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Yocchin
It was a wonderful cruising experience, and I felt very good. You can feel the wind and waves much closer than on a large cruiser. If you come to Hawaii, you definitely should go on this.
素敵なクルージングで とても気持ち良かったです。
大型のクルーザーより 風も波も近くに感じられます。
ハワイに来たなら 絶対乗るべきです。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/28 |
Reviewed by: takk
I intentionally chose the Navatek and participated. It was a great decision! The number of people was just right, and I think we were in a spot where everyone could see well. When someone spotted a whale, we quickly moved to that position. We even encountered a large group of dolphins that felt almost like a performance! Although we couldn't see the whale in its entirety (is that how it usually is?), I was able to confirm it with my own eyes!
あえてナバテック号を選んで、参加しました。
大正解!
人数的にもちょうどよく、みんなが見えやすい場所にいたと思います。
誰かが、クジラの気配を見つけると、割と小回り良くそのポジションに移動しました。
演出?!と思うくらいのイルカの大群にも出会え、、、肝心のクジラも姿丸ごとは観れませんでしたが(そうそうそういうもの?)
この目でしっかりと確認できました!!
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/16 |
Reviewed by: GUCCI
We took a catamaran ride as a couple in our 50s. The two handsome crew members didn't speak Japanese, but they were friendly and we managed with their broken English. My wife can't swim, but they provided life jackets and simple floaties, so there were no issues. Above all, the experience of swimming with sea turtles was invaluable. The free hamburgers they provided were also delicious. However, be careful as the meeting point is at the left end of Outrigger Beach facing the sea, and it was hard to find. There were no signs or anything.
50歳台の夫婦2人でカタマラン号に乗りました。
イケメンのクルー2人は日本語を話せませんが、フレンドリーで、片言の英語で何とかなります。妻は泳げませんが、救命胴衣をや簡単な浮き輪を貸してくれるので、問題ありませんでした。
なんといっても、ウミガメと一緒に泳げる体験は貴重です。無料でくれるハンバーガーも美味しかった。
ただ、集合場所がアウトリガーの浜の、海に向かって左端で、わかりにくかったので気を付けて。看板などはありません。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: じゅんぴ
I participated with two female friends. There were few Japanese people, and the staff communicated entirely in English, so the explanations were a bit lacking, but I could generally understand the atmosphere of the place. Even though I couldn't understand the words, I found myself laughing as everyone got excited. The sunset was beautiful! However, it was quite cold, and although there was an all-you-can-drink alcohol option, I couldn't drink that much. I realized that a thick hoodie is essential during this time of year.
女ともだち2人での参加です♪
日本人の人は少なく、スタッフの方もオールイングリッシュだったので説明などはいまいちでしたが、その場の雰囲気で大体わかりますし、みんながワーッと盛り上がっていたら言葉はわからないけど笑えてきました。笑
サンセットも綺麗でした!
が、どうにも寒くアルコールも飲み放題ですがそんなに飲めませんでした。この時期は厚手のパーカーなどが必須だなと実感しました。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Debbie
Highly recommend it! Crew was wonderful. Made sure we had drinks and the appetizers. View of Waikiki absolutely breathtaking!the sunset was magical! Also saw humpback whales as a bonus! Would do it again.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Snyder
Great time. Plenty of booze, great staff. We actually saw a humpback whale!! Highly recommended. Do the Friday sunset tour, then grab a drink at shore bird , and watch fireworks from the beach. Did I mention the humpback whale!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: くま
I was able to see a lot of whales! The prior explanation by the tour guide was in English, and then there was an announcement in Japanese, which made it easy to understand.
The reason for the four-star rating is the weather. Unfortunately, it happened to be cloudy with rain, which was disappointing. Thanks to the meal plan, I was able to warm up my chilled body with coffee and tea, which was a great help!
たくさんくじらを見ることができました!事前の説明も添乗員さんが英語でした後に日本でアナウンスが流れ、分かりやすかったです。
☆4の理由は天気。たまたま天気が曇りのち雨と悪かったのが残念でした。食事付きプランにしたおかげでコーヒーや紅茶で雨で冷えた身体を温めることができ、助かりました!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing many whales. We hope you can join us on a sunny day next time! 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。
たくさんの鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
次回はお天気の日に参加できると良いですね!
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: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 原田栄
I was able to see the tail fin and spouting a few times, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see them well because they were far away. I didn't know there was a rule that you can't get closer than 100 meters. It's understandable since it's nature. The sea was calm, and I enjoyed the cruise. The photo sales were a bit too expensive, so I didn't buy any.
尾ビレと潮吹きが何回か見れましたが、遠くて良く見えなかったのが残念でした。100m以内迄近づくことができないルールがあるとは知らなかった。自然相手なので仕方無し。海は穏やかでクルーズは楽しめた。写真販売はちょっと高過ぎて買わず。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Amy M
Highly recommended! The whole group bonded over whale watching and guava juice/rum libations. The crew was friendly, accommodating, and chill. Awesome experience!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: elton
Loved it. Kids lived it the entertainment was fun and the crab was endless.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: はらきち
The weather was very nice, but I couldn't see any whales. I did see dolphins, but it was disappointing. I would have liked a more detailed explanation based on my level of knowledge.
天気は非常によかったのですが、クジラには会えませんでした。イルカには会えましたが、残念でした。解説の方も自分が知っている知識レベルで、もう少し詳しい解説が聞きたかったです。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/15 |
Reviewed by: wooron
I was able to see the whale's tail, back, and spouting. Four dolphins were jumping. It was moving.
クジラの尾びれ、背中、潮吹き、見れました。
イルカが4頭、ジャンプしていました。
感動しました。
Thank you for joining our cruise.
It was lucky to encounter the whales jumping!
All of our staff look forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、有難うございました。
鯨のジャンプの遭遇できてラッキーでしたね!
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: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Val
did not make it out as it was too windy but company was great to deal with
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/13 |
Reviewed by: biwako
I was finally able to ride the catamaran that I've wanted to try for a long time. Most of the people around me were foreigners, and there was no Japanese spoken, but even with my limited language skills, I had a great time! The crew was really nice! There are free drinks available, but be careful not to drink too much since there are no restrooms. Overall, I felt amazing. I will definitely do this again!
以前から乗りたかったカタマランに初めて乗ることができました。周りは殆どが外国の方で、日本語は無でしたが、片言しか話せない私でも十分!!楽しめました。クルーもかなりの、nice guy!!!フリードリンクで飲み放題ですが、トイレはないので飲み過ぎに注意。取りあえず、気分は最高。また、リピートします!!
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Prater
The dinner cruise was amazing and even though we had over cast of Vog and spinkles all day we still captured a beautiful sunset from the ships deck. The food was delicious and staff was wonderful - would highly recommend
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Jason
Our family had a great time!! Started with a very nice breakfast, and got to see some great up close whale activity. Worth every penny! Mahalo and Aloha!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
Reviewed by: AMAM
We liked this. There were very few food options. The crew were friendly and the view stunning.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Gary
Should have offered a soda with dinner. The complimentary Mai tai was nice.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/12 |
Reviewed by: akak
The whales always come close to the boat, making it easy for small children to spot and enjoy them. Inside the boat, there were displays featuring whale sounds, which kept the kids entertained without getting bored. However, I found the photos available for purchase to be quite expensive. I would have liked to buy one if they were a bit cheaper. The coffee and tea were self-serve, and I appreciated that there was decaf coffee available since I was nursing. On the way back, we could get off the bus freely, so we got off at Alamoana and spent the afternoon there. Both the kids and adults had a great time!
常に船頭にクジラが来るようにしてくれるので小さな子供でもクジラが探しやすく楽しめました。
船内にはクジラの鳴き声などの展示があり子供は飽きることなく楽しめました。
ただ、自由購入の写真が高かったなぁと。もう少し安かったら買いたかったんですが。
コーヒー紅茶はセルフですが、コーヒーはデカフェがあり授乳中の私は助かりました。
帰りのバスは自由に降りれたのでアラモアナで降りて午後の時間をすごしました。
かなり子供も大人も楽しめました!
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/25 |
Reviewed by: yno
On the day of the trip, the waves were high, and it seemed there were few whales. I was starting to think it might not happen, but finally, I was able to see a few. Perhaps because of the high waves, I started to feel a bit seasick. If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication. Initially, I planned to take pictures of the whales, but they would dive before I could focus, so I gave up and enjoyed watching them with my own eyes. Binoculars are nice, but I realized that when there are only a few whales, they can actually make it harder to spot them.
On the way back, there were hula dance lessons and ukulele lessons, which were enjoyable. Even if you don't understand English, I think it's fine because basic information is broadcast in Japanese.
当日は波が高く、クジラが少なかったようです。なかなか見つからず、ダメかなと思っていたところ、やっと何回か見れました。波が高かったせいか、船酔い気味になりました。乗り物酔いに弱い人は酔い止めの薬は飲んだほうがいいかもしれません。当初の予定では、クジラを写真におさめようと思っていたのですが、ピントを合わせる前にもぐってしまうので、諦めて、肉眼で楽しみました。双眼鏡もいいのですが、たくさんクジラがいるときはよくても、数回しか見れないときには双眼鏡はかえって見つけにくくなることがわかりました。
帰り途中フラダンスレッスンやウクレレレッスンもあり、楽しめました。英語はわからなくても基本的な情報は日本語放送があるので大丈夫だと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales despite the high waves. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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した。
波が高い日のご参加との事でしたが、鯨をご覧いただけて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あげております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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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: | 2015/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/05 |
Reviewed by: ジュニママの千恵。
Within less than 10 minutes of departure, I spotted them jumping. I was inside the boat, but I couldn't help but rush to the bow to see them jump continuously. While they were diving, I found myself enjoying the anticipation of where they would come up next. It was a fleeting two hours. I guess it's just a matter of luck! It felt like I used up all my luck for the year. I was able to spend a precious time.
出航して、10分足らずで、ジャンプしている姿を目視した。船内に居たけど、立て続けにジャンプしてくれる為に、思わず船首へ。海底へ潜っている間、次はどこからでてきてくれるのか? 楽しんで予測している自分に気が付く。あっと言う間の2時間でした。luckyの一言なのでしょうかね! 今年一年間の運を使ってしまった感じがした。
貴重な時間を過ごせた。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/09 |
Reviewed by: いとう
I was able to see whales!! The sea was beautiful, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a sea turtle as well. The lunch was delicious too, which was great.
クジラ見れました‼︎海もキレイでよかったです。思いがけずウミガメも見れたし、お昼もおいしくてよかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. It was lucky that you encountered not only whales but also sea turtles! Please come 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。
クジラだけでなく、ウミガメにも出会えてラッキーでしたね!
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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| Packages: | 【早割】 ゆったり午後プラン(昼食付き) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/06 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased that you were able to see whales on such a beautiful day. We also hope that our guests can enjoy watching the whales jump. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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