Reviewed by: あおと
I never thought I would have the same experience after reading stories about others who had issues with their arrangements. However, when I arrived on the day of my cruise, I was told that my reservation had not been made. The staff only spoke English, and it was a situation where someone who struggles with English would likely give up.
Although I'm not very good at English, I had planned my travel schedule based on the cruise reservation, so I desperately negotiated. I had to change my plans, but I was able to switch to a cruise two days later. In the end, it turned out well, but it's really disappointing to have such issues in a place where communication is difficult. The cruise itself was pleasant, and I'm glad I had the experience.
ここで、手配ができていなかったという体験談を読んでいてまさか自分が同じ経験をするとは思っていなかったけど、当日時間通りに行くと、なんと予約がされていない、と言われてしまいました。相手は現地の英語しか話さないスタッフで英語が苦手な人はまずあきらめてしまう状況でした。
私は英語が得意ではないけれど、その日にクルーズの予約をしているうえでの旅行のスケジュールを立てていたので、必死で交渉しました。
予定を変えないといけなかったけど、なんとか2日後のクルーズに変更することができました。結果オーライだったからよかったけど言葉が満足に通じないところでこういうことは本当に残念です。クルーズ自体は気持ちよく、体験してよかったと思えました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Ken M
We had a great time, with a very attentive and fun crew, and the open bar was a real plus!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Flam mom
Wow oh wow! I took my beautiful family out on my husband and my favorite sunset cruise! The service, music, and overall experience were incredible! What a great way to start off our trip. We have used this company several times and highly recommend this to others!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Mswahili
Previously, I had an experience with Navatek's sunset cruise, and I didn't find it particularly special, so I hadn't planned to include a sunset cruise this time. However, I made a reservation because the price was low, it departed from Waikiki Beach, and it was my wife's first time in Hawaii.
The meeting point at the beach was just a few minutes from our hotel, which was convenient. Before 5:30 PM, I took off my sandals and boarded barefoot. I found a seat, and the crew started cheering as we set off. Occasionally splashed by the waves, we headed out while enjoying the view of the hotels lining the coastline, making our way past Diamond Head.
Along the way, we enjoyed drinks like Mai Tais and beer while feeling the wind all around us. The drinks were free and unlimited. I thought the Mai Tai might not have had alcohol in it because I didn't feel drunk at all, even after having several.
When the sails were raised and the engine was turned off, the only sounds were the waves cutting through the water and the wind. Standing on the side of the boat, I could see the passing scenery and feel the waves right at my feet, which was completely different from going on a large cruise ship and was truly enjoyable.
That day, there were many clouds, so we couldn't see a beautiful sunset. Perhaps because of that, we returned to the beach before sunset, which was a bit disappointing. We returned at 7 PM instead of the scheduled 7:30 PM. Since it was Friday, we stayed to watch the fireworks from Hilton, and it was nice that we secured a good spot, so an early return was actually beneficial.
The price was reasonable, and I would recommend it as long as the weather is good.
以前、ナバテックのサンセットクルーズの経験があり、そんなに特別な印象がなかったので今回当初の予定ではサンセットクルーズは入ってなかったのですが、料金が安いこと、ワイキキビーチから出ること、妻がハワイが初めてだったことで予約しました。
集合場所のビーチがホテルから数分だったので便利でした。
17時半前にサンダルを脱いで裸足で乗り込みました。適当に座り、船のクルーが雄たけびを上げ出発。
たまに波のしぶきを浴びながら沖に出て、海岸線に並ぶホテルを見ながらダイアモンドヘッドの更に先まで向かいます。
途中でマイタイやビールなどのドリンクを飲みながら風を全身に浴びて船は進みます。
ドリンクもフリーで飲み放題。マイタイはアルコールが入ってなかったんじゃないかと思うほど飲んでも全く酔わなかった。
帆を上げ、エンジンを切って風で進むと聞こえるのは波を切る音と風の音だけ。船のサイドに立ち、流れていく風景を見ながらすぐ足元に波を感じることができるのは大きなクルーズ船で行くのとは全く違い本当に気持ちが良い。
当日は雲が多く綺麗なサンセットは観れなかった。そのせいか日の入り前にビーチに戻ってしまった。そこが少し残念だった。予定の19時半ではなく19時だった。
金曜日だったのでヒルトンから上がる花火を見るために、そのまま宿泊していたリーフのビーチまで戻った。良い場所を確保できたので早目の帰港で良かったかな。
値段もリーズナブルだし、天気さえ良ければおススメです。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Cmaher55
*Written by the teenager
My parents and I went on this snorkel trip as kind of a last minute thing and it was absolutely amazing. There is usually about 25 people on the boat but we got lucky and were aboard the boat with just one other family of three, also with a teenager. The snorkeling spot is perfect! I would definitely recommend bringing fins, they aren't provided or required but your experience will be much better with them. There are lots of fish but not a huge variety. The main thing is the turtles and there's plenty of those! They chill at the bottom and occasionally come up for air. If you have fins you can dive down about 15 feet and be near them. It's incredible being face to face with a turtle. The boat provides you with fun noodles if you would like to float at the top and look and that helped out the people who didn't bring fins. They also have one guy out there diving with you and keeping an eye on things which makes you feel really safe while snorkeling. After about 45 mins-hour, we got back on the boat and ate some sandwiches. There's drinks for sale as well. We then went on an hour long sail pretty far out there. If you don't mind getting wet you can sit or lay across the nets in the front and it's really fun. If you have younger kids or aren't comfortable in the water then I think you'll need to bring your own lifejacket. I'm sure they probably had them someplace on the boat but they weren't given to you and you don't really need them. All in all the trip was extremely fun and well worth the price ( which is better than any others we could find). Would definitely recommend this and we might even do it again before leaving for home.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Lala
Had a blast! Booze cruise all the way! Travis was our crew guy and he was awesome. Captain Terry was cool calm and collective and chillen the entire trip. Take a wind breaker jacket cuz it gets kinda chilly. Two thumbs up
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Edward
Beautiful cruise with great views. Fun crew and great atmosphere.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/12 |
Reviewed by: cocom
I was filled with excitement as I boarded the car for my first submarine experience.
I felt thrilled even while on the boat from Ala Moana Harbor to the offshore location. When we arrived at the point, the announcement mentioned that the previous submarine was surfacing. Bubbles formed, and in no time, the submarine appeared right in front of us. Finally, it was our turn to board. Due to the steep stairs, we slowly descended backwards into the submarine.
My first impression was that, despite being a premium experience, the windows inside the submarine were quite small. Following the crew's guidance, I took my seat. The dive began, and we descended to the seabed. Since I participated in the Japanese tour, I had no trouble with the language, and the explanations were easy to understand. However, depending on the direction we were seated, the season, and the ocean currents, visibility was not very clear, which was disappointing. Given my high expectations, I felt let down.
初めての潜水艦乗船に、わくわく気分で迎えの車に乗車。
アラモアナハーバーから沖合いまでの船の中でもわくわく。
ポイントに着くと船内放送にて前の潜水艦が浮上して来るとのこと。泡が立ちアッという間に潜水艦が目の前に浮上。
やっと順番が来て乗船開始。急な階段の為、後ろ向きにてゆっくり、ゆっくり下り船内に。
第一印象は、プレミアムの割には、船内の窓が狭い。船員さんの案内に従い着席。
潜水が開始され海底へ。
日本語ツアー参加なので言葉には困らず、案内も分かりやすかったが、座る方向、季節、海流にもよるのだろうか?あまり鮮明に見えず残念。
期待が大きかった分、がっかりしてしまった。
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/22 |
Reviewed by: Shelby
It was a great family trip with awesome views and great crew as well.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Paul
Highly recommend, nice for all ages. Great service from Veltra.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Jovi
Really enjoyed this ride. We saved it for our last day in Hawaii. The water was beautiful. Plenty of room on the boat for maybe 30 people. I counted 23 but it didn't feel crowded at all. They serve drinks and play music.
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| Packages: | Tradewind Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sandra - from VA
Our sunset catamaran cruise was very nice. We were promptly greeted and seated on time, offered our choice of beverages and entertained by both passengers and crew. The cruise itself was calm and uneventful providing an ideal view of the coastline and the sunset. Travis (crew) bent over backwards to ensure all had a positive experience!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/19 |
Reviewed by: コッコ
This was my several times visiting Hawaii, and since there was a whale watching tour available, I signed up with high expectations.
We were able to see the whales spouting water and occasionally showing their tails in a location not far from Honolulu, but there were no jumps or anything like that; it felt more like they were swimming gracefully, which lacked a bit of excitement. So, I was a bit disappointed...
However, the weather was nice, and I didn't have to worry about seasickness. Among the boats around us, the Star of Honolulu was the largest and most stylish!
Next time, I definitely want to see them jump and get my revenge!
何度目かのハワイで、ホエールウォッチングの設定がある時でしたので、期待して申込ました。
ホノルルからさほど離れていない場所で潮を吹くところや尾びれをちらっと見せたりと見ることは出来ましたが、ジャンプするとかは無く優雅に泳いでる感じで迫力に欠けたかなという事で、う~ん!少し残念・・・
でも、お天気も良く船酔いする心配もなく、周りにいた船のなかでは一番大きくてカッコイイスターオブホノルル号でした!
次回はぜひジャンプを身にリベンジしたいです。
Thank you for joining our whale watching tour. We look forward to having you on board again during your next trip to Hawaii.
私どものホエールウォッチングにご乗船頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイへのご旅行の際には、またご乗船頂けるよう、スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/10 |
Reviewed by: kdub
Good drinks!! Great hosts!! Would book again!!!!!!!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Marisa
As soon as I walked on to the Spirit of Aloha boat, I knew it was going to be a good time. It wasn't too full, and it allowed for more room and comfort on the ride. Captain Dustin gave us a run down of the tour, and gave us free reign of the boat (less the Captain's chair of course). Masa helped us with our gear and Brad swam out to the snorkel spot with us. Yes, Brad knows where the turtles are. We saw tons of turtles, all with big personalities that were bigger than there shells. We twice got to see a turtle swim up to the surface! I never expected to see such humongous turtles. I named one of them Soldier because he was missing one flipper and the shell was pretty damaged, but he swam quite happily. I saw a pair of turtles even hold fins like buddies. It was too cute. The water was perfect and it was a beautiful day. We got back on the boat and Brad helped us with lunch. I highly recommend this snorkel cruise!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Cara
It was a fantastic experience! We loved every minute of it! Snorkeling with turtles was amazing! Would definitely recommend! Great tour and fun activity
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/05 |
Reviewed by: JDR
A pleasant late afternoon! Good crew and good company. Beautiful views!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Young
It was really great! People was really kind! Fishing was really good!
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| Packages: | Daytime Fishing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/03 |
Reviewed by: くうく
During my trip to Hawaii during Golden Week, I made a reservation in advance from Japan to participate. I boarded the boat directly from the beach at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and enjoyed the wonderful scenery. Since I was the last to board, there were no seats available, and I ended up sitting at the back of the boat, but it was the best spot. I was lucky to be in a place where I could stretch my legs and take in the view. I highly recommend this for anyone going to Hawaii. You will get wet when boarding, so it's a good idea to wear beach sandals. It gets cold after sunset, so bringing a long-sleeve shirt is advisable.
ゴールデンウィークにハワイに旅行した時に、事前に日本より予約して参加しました。
シェラトンワイキキホテルのビーチから直接船に乗り、素晴らしい景色を楽しみました
最後に乗ったので、席がなく船の後方に座ったのですが、それが最高 足をのばして
景色を見渡せる場所でラッキーでした
ハワイに行かれる方はぜひおすすめします
乗るときに濡れますので、ビーチサンダルで参加するとよいです。日暮れから寒くなりますので長袖を持っていくとよいです
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
Reviewed by: こうとも
On December 30, 2013, I participated with my family of six. Whether or not we encounter whales is purely a matter of luck, so there's nothing we can do about that. What we saw were the distant spouts and the tail of a whale. Unfortunately, we couldn't have an experience that we could truly say was "seeing a whale." The weather was nice, so I comforted myself by thinking of it as a cruise. Since it was early in the morning, we opted for a breakfast plan, but given the price, I didn't have high expectations, and it turned out as expected. There was quite a bit of time before we reached the whale watching point, so it might be nice to have a light snack and drink some coffee while passing the time. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have issues seeing the whales, but it would have been great if we had encountered them. What a shame.
2013/12/30に家族6名で参加しました。くじらに巡り合えるかどうか、こればかりは運ですので仕方ありませんが、見えたのは遠~くのくじらの潮吹きとくじらの尾びれでした。
残念ながら”くじらを見た”と言える体験はできませんでした。お天気はよかったので、クルーズをしたと思って自分をなぐさめました。朝早かったので、朝食つきプランにしましたが、まあこの値段ですし期待はしていませんでしたが予想どおり。くじらのポイントまではけっこう時間があったので、軽く食べてコーヒーでも飲みながら時間をつぶすにはいいのではないでしょうか。人が多すぎてクジラがみえないとかそういうことはなかったので、くじらにさえ出会えていればよかったですね。残念。
Thank you for choosing our cruise. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
この度は私どものクルーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございます。またのご乗船を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: | 2014/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl
Highly recommend! I've been to Hawaii multiple times and this was my first time on this dinner cruise. The views of Waikiki from the boat are a must. The show was great and so was the food.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/01 |
Reviewed by: あつし
The crew was really cheerful and fun! I had a great time with the other passengers. The waves were high and we got soaked, but it was a memorable cruising experience.
クルーたちはほんとに陽気で楽しい!
周りの乗客とともに楽しいひと時を過ごしました。
波が高くてずぶぬれになりましたが、思い出に残るクルージングでした。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/15 |
Reviewed by: BEAU
I was a wonderful trip. Staffs and all are very nice. I saw couple turtles under water and another during the time we were sailing around the Waikiki area. It was a great time ever.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/04 |
Reviewed by: よしたく
I was taken to a place with sea turtles while snorkeling, and I was able to experience the sensation of swimming alongside them. The moment I surfaced to breathe was very cute.
During sailing, it started to rain, and it was cold...
シュノーケリングはウミガメのいる場所に連れて行ってもらい、一緒に泳ぐ感覚を味わえました。呼吸をするために顔を出す瞬間がとてもかわいかったです。
セーリング中は雨が降ってきて、寒かったです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Pandora
It's best to take Premium tour if you want to see. The tour guide was very funny. We enjoued ourselves. We like how colors break down as you descend into ocean floor.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Patrick Wilson
The food was great, but the service was fantastic! Brina really made out night special! Thank you so much!
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| Packages: | Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Vicki PN
The most spectacular sunset I have seen. Sailing combined with a wonderful crew bringing drinks. Fantastic !
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Vicki PN
The turtle snorkel trip was fantastic. Great activity for teenagers and adults. Fantastic crew. A holiday highlight.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snack Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/24 |
Reviewed by: leslie
Had a great time! Would recommend to everyone! Show was way better than we expected! Dinner was great! Views were incredible!
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| Packages: | Three Star Classic Steak & Lobster Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/10 |
Reviewed by: つばき
This time, we traveled with our children, but we participated in this tour as a couple. It was fun to see sea turtles up close and observe tropical fish. If you have children who can swim, around elementary school age, they can participate with confidence. (In fact, there were also children who appeared to be in elementary school with us.) The guide spoke in English and was very kind.
今回は子供たちも一緒の旅行だったのですが、このツアーは夫婦で参加しました。ウミガメが本当に近くにいて、熱帯魚も観る事ができて楽しかったです。小学生くらいの泳げるお子さんなら安心して参加できます。(現に、小学生らしき子供たちも一緒でした)ガイドさんは英語でお話しされていましたが、とても優しかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/19 |
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