Reviewed by: Jen Chen
I flew from Los Angeles to celebrate a best friend's birthday in January 2017, and made up another friend's and my own birthday (in November). I treated my friends and myself with the Five Star - Luxury French Cuisine with Live Jazz. It's was a great evening with the hula dancer's Happy Birthday song to my friend, the waiters cordial and professional service, delicious meal, conversation/fellowship time, pianist and jazz music performance which was very interactive with the guests, and nice view of the Sunset, Wikikki hotel "forest" and Diamond Head. Everything was perfect! Absolutely loved it. And it's a great and memorial experience for my friends, too! Thank you all for serving us!
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/18 |
Reviewed by: jonathan
I participated in the tour during my honeymoon.
Due to the timing, there were about 30 participants in the tour. The guide's explanations were bright, making the tour enjoyable.
Since we were informed in advance to wear swimsuits, we were able to smoothly enter the sea. It was a bit chilly because it was the rainy season, but there were warm drinks available after returning to the boat, which was a relief.
The air conditioning on the return bus was a bit strong, so I recommend changing properly after getting out of the sea.
ハネムーンで参加しました。
時期もあり、30名前後でのツアーとなりました。
ガイドの説明が明るく、つターが楽しくなりました。
事前に水着着用の連絡があったため、スムーズに海に入ることができました。
雨季ということもあり、少々海が冷たかったですが、船に戻ってから温かい飲み物もあり、助かりました。
帰りのバスが、少々エアコンがきいていたので、海に入った後は、きちんと着替えることをお勧めします。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 10年目
I was glad that I could sign up at the last minute. It was really beautiful. However, I felt a bit disappointed that the day I participated was cloudy, but I was happy to be able to join.
直前に申し込み可能で助かりました。凄く綺麗だった。ただし参加した日が曇りで少し残念の気持ちがあったが、参加できて嬉しかったです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Simon
This time we went with a group of friends, and had a wonderful day - everybody truly enjoyed themselves. We will book again next time in Honolulu. Recommended!!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
This was our second time on the Holokai Catamaran, and again we had a fabulous day. Great crew! We would book again!!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/10 |
Reviewed by: あるぱか
It was a tour of about two and a half hours. There were explanations about whales in Japanese, and we were able to see whales as well. Since there is a meal included, I think you can enjoy it while taking breaks.
約2時間半ほどのツアーでした。
日本語でのクジラの説明等もありながら、クジラも見ることができました。
食事もあるので、休憩しながら楽しめると思います。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
All was good, only thing that could improve is the lunch. Spend at least $10 per person on lunch
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Bob
Beautiful cruise overlooking the Waikiki beach front. The buffet was good with plenty of variety and tasty food. wonderful on board entertainment with passenger participation wife has a bad knee and the crew went out of their way to get a wheelchair and move around to and from the bus to ship to the bus.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Javier Manuel mejia
It was my first time going to Oahu n I was really excited to go on STAR OF HONOLULU n I absolutely loved it so much That I am already planning to come back again this year...
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Ems
I was so excited to see whales and I wasn't disappointed! Guaranteed indeed.
We saw a few pod of whales and it was always entertaining to watch them swim by and see their blows. I actually saw one that threw its tail out of the water up close when I was heading to the restroom, but very quickly that no one noticed it I think. I just got lucky, haha!
It was a nice cruise, great customer service from the crew, delicious food, and gorgeous views of the Waikiki coastline and Diamond Head! There were fun activities on board too like lei making, ukulele lessons, and hula lessons. I really enjoyed the trip! I was with a group of friends but as a mom, I would definitely recommend this for families with young children as well, it's a great activity for all ages so anyone are welcome!
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| Posted on: | 2017/02/03 |
Reviewed by: ウルプア
We participated as a couple in our 40s. We arrived at the port in no time while laughing at the guide's broken Japanese jokes on the bus ride there. When it was time to split into two boats, they asked for preferences between a Japanese-only boat and an international boat. Since it was a special occasion, we chose the international boat. That said, the woman who guided us was Japanese, so we felt reassured. The BBQ lunch was truly delicious, just as the reviews said! After the meal, the male guide entertained us with his beautiful singing while playing the guitar. There were some lucky people who encountered a sea turtle while snorkeling. We could only see it from the boat, but it was a very satisfying tour.
40代の夫婦で参加しました。行きのバスでのガイドさんの片言日本語ジョークに大笑いしながらあっという間に港に到着。二隻の船に分かれる際、日本人のみの船とインターナショナル船に希望を募ってくれました。私たちはせっかくだからとインターナショナル船へ。とは言え案内してくれた女性は日本人だったので安心でした。BBQランチは口コミ通り本当に美味しかった!!食後はバスでガイドをしてくれた男性がギター片手に美声を披露してくれました。シュノーケリング中にウミガメに遭遇することができたラッキーな人もいましたよ。私たちは船上からしか見えませんでしたが大満足のツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/06 |
Reviewed by: ヒョウゴ
It was truly a vacation!
I had an incredibly refreshing time.
The voice of the male bus guide for the shuttle was really great!
He had some funny commentary too.
まさにバケーション!
最高に爽快な時間が楽しめました。
送迎のバスガイド(男)の声が、メッチャえー声!
チョット笑えるトーク付きでした。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/27 |
Reviewed by: KMB
I booked a plan without pick-up. The check-in location listed on the voucher is the Paradise cruise office, but in reality, there is no such office, so you need to check in at the Stat of Honolulu reservation office.
The breakfast isn't particularly delicious, but I was able to enjoy warm dishes and coffee.
About two hours after departure, we spotted a whale just 20 meters from the boat! We were lucky to see it.
Since the boat is quite large, positioning is also important.
送迎無しのプランを予約。バウチャー記載のチェックイン場所はParadise cruise officeとありますが、実際にはそんなオフィスは無く、Stat of Honolulu reservation office にてチェックインを行うので注意が必要です。
朝食は大して美味しくありませんが、暖かい料理とコーヒーを楽しめました。
出発から2時間ほどすると、船から20メートル先にクジラが!!運良く見ることができました。
船はかなり大きい為、ポジショニングも大事になると思います。
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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: | 2017/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/29 |
Reviewed by: にゃんたろー
The scrambled eggs were a bit hard, I felt (^_^;)
But it was great to see the whales, and my family was happy!
The whales were amazing, and the scenery was incredibly beautiful; I was moved!
スクランブルエッグが少し硬かったかなーと言う感じでした(^_^;)
でも、クジラも観れて家族もよろこんでいたので良かったです!
クジラもですか、景色が凄くキレイで感動しました!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales and the scenery. It sounds like you participated on a beautiful day! The photos you shared are also very beautifully taken. 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。
クジラや景色をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
お天気のとても良い日にご参加だったのですね!
掲載いただきましたお写真もとても綺麗に撮れていますね。
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
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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: | 2017/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Jim W
We had a great crew. Kept it fun and entertaining. We are planning on taking this cruise every month to get out on the ocean and do some great snorkeling.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Pete J
Overall the tour was well organised and professional. However due to low visibility from low cloud and rain, the helicopter part of the tour was cancelled and refunded. Since the hotel pick up was 6am, we had already flown to the big island before that decision was made, therefore the package became just an expensive day trip bus ride. We would have preferred to cancel the whole trip if we had known the helicopter portion was not gonig ahead, althought that is the decison of the pilots.
The bus tour and guide was very good and knowleldgeable and could not fault what we did experience.
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| Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/24 |
Reviewed by: MeSoHappy
This was a great trip to go on. The check-in went smooth and the staff were friendly. The ocean was rough but the boat was so stable that I did not even get sea sick. While we were not able to go snorkeling because of this, we saw a whale and lots of dolphins! The morning sunshine made for a beautiful backdrop to the Waianae coastline. Ocean Joy is environmentally friendly to the dolphins and we normally would get to snorkel- just not with the dolphins since it disturbs them.
Our photographer gave everyone a 50% discount on our normally $40 photo package and the photos turned out great! We appreciated the treatment of the crew and everyone had fun even though we did not snorkel. Drinks and lunch were served and everything was tasty. I had fun and look forward to going with this crew again someday. Thanks to Veltra for a smooth confirmation process. It could not have been easier to book a fun outing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/30 |
Reviewed by: MTK
Had so much fun at this show and the good was great!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/27 |
Reviewed by: amie
I participated in daytime sailing. The view of Waikiki from the sea was refreshing, and even though it was January, it wasn't cold and was a comfortable sailing experience. There were few Japanese people, mostly Westerners, allowing me to enjoy the atmosphere of being abroad. I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication in advance. The sailing lasted longer than I expected, so by the end, I did feel a bit nauseous.
昼間のセーリングに参加しました。
海から見るワイキキは新鮮で、一月でしたが寒くもなく、快適なセーリングでした。
日本人は少なく、ほとんど欧米の方で、外国に来た雰囲気を味わえます。
車酔いや船酔いをしやすい方は事前に酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。
結構思ったよりも長いセーリングだったので、最後の方はさすがに気持ち悪くなりました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/23 |
Reviewed by: まっさん
I took my mother who uses a wheelchair. The ship had elevators, and we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast while experiencing a graceful cruise. Of course, we were able to see whales multiple times, and I am very satisfied.
車椅子利用の母を連れていきました。船内にはエレベーターもあり、ゆったりと朝食をいただきながら優雅なクルーズを楽しめました。
もちろんクジラも複数回見ることができ、満足しています。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching. Please do come again with your mother. 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。
ホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお母様とご一緒にいらして下さい。
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: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/19 |
Reviewed by: K-point
I went during the May holiday. I checked the tide chart in advance and aimed to book on the day with the lowest tide during my stay. While riding the boat from the harbor to the point, I could see the sandbars, but unfortunately, by the time we arrived, the tide had come in.
Still, we were blessed with good weather, and the white sand, combined with the blue sky, created a beautiful scenery. On the way to the point, we also saw many turtles.
It's important to choose a day and time with good conditions; otherwise, it will just be a shallow area. I recommend checking the tide chart in advance.
5月の連休に行きました。潮見表で事前に滞在期間の中でも最も潮の引いている日を狙って申し込みました。ハーバーからボートに乗り、ポイントに向かっているときには砂洲が見えていましたが、残念ながら到着したときには潮が被ってしまいました。
それでも天気に恵まれ白い砂が透けて青空と相まって美しい景色が広がりました。途中ポイントに向かう前に亀もたくさん見れました。
コンディションの良い日と時間を選んで行かないと、ただの浅瀬になってしまいますので事前に潮見表での確認をお勧めします。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: ごーの
It's the sea in January, and as mentioned in other experiences, it’s quite cold. I brought plenty of warm clothing, and that was the right choice. There were efforts to make the tour enjoyable, but the satisfaction really varies greatly depending on the conditions of the day. Personally, I found the Kayama Island tour in Ishigaki Island to have prettier corals and fish.
1月の海ですが、他の体験談にもある通り結構寒いです。
防寒着いっぱい用意してもっていきましたが正解でした。
ツアーを楽しませようという工夫はありましたが、やっぱり当日の
コンディションで満足度は大きく変わりますね。
個人的には石垣島のカヤマ島ツアーの方がサンゴも魚も綺麗でした。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/18 |
Reviewed by: ALOHA
I was able to experience a different kind of great nature compared to the Big Island and Maui. I felt very energized at Waimea Canyon and the Fern Grotto.
ハワイ島やマウイ島とはまた一味違う大自然を感じることが出来ました。
ワイメアキャニオンやシダの洞窟ではとてもパワーを貰えました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/25 |
Reviewed by: JTran
This is my second time going to Oahu but was traveling with friends who have never gone. One was really interested in whale watching so we saw links for the Honi Olani Catamaran Sail and decided to try this one out. We're super glad we did because this was such a great tour!
The staff are extremely friendly and they provide such a great experience. The first time we went, we didn't see any whales but that may have been because of the strong waves and number of boats sailing around which might have scared them away.
Regardless of seeing whales, the cruise was awesome. It was really nice to be able to feel the sun on the catamaran and have a nice beverage while we enjoyed the weather. The tour was nice to give us a free voucher to ride again to see if we can spot whales the second time and we did! We ended up seeing a mother whale teaching her male calf how to breach!
I would definitely cruise again with this crew when I come back to Oahu. Mahalo for the great experience guys
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watch [2 hours] (until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/26 |
Reviewed by: DannaJ
We got to see several whales and got some great pictures of breaches and blows. I was skeptical but was very happily surprised and would do it again next time I'm in Hawaii!
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Afternoon Premier Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/26 |
Reviewed by: bel
We had a fantastic time. Highly recommended!! Thankyou
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/24 |
Reviewed by: いしだ
I participated in the tour from the morning. As it's called the "Heavenly Sea," the water was beautiful and great for photos. However, since it was winter in Hawaii, the water was unfortunately cold. Also, snorkeling was included, but due to the continuous rain, the water was murky, and I couldn't see many fish.
朝からのツアーで参加しました。
天国の海とゆうだけあって、水は綺麗で写真映えしました。
ただハワイも冬だったので、水が冷たかったのが残念です。
またシュノーケルがついていましたが、連日の雨で水が濁っていて、魚などがあまり見えませんでした。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Bee
This was the first tour we took on our first trip to Hawaii in April of 2016. It was absolutely amazing. We had a good time on the Star of Honolulu except it was rather windy that day. Had a blast, regardless! There were several whale sightings but, not close enough to see them which was disappointing. The breakfast was fantastic. We spent time walking about the ship taking some wonderful photos. We would definitely book another cruise when we return again.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/07 |
Reviewed by: La Von
This was the first tour I took on my first trip to Hawaii. It was absolutely amazing.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/21 |
Reviewed by: かなぶん
It was January, winter, with low temperatures and strong winds, along with occasional rain. It was just cold. When it rained like a downpour, it was a hellish scene. Nothing was enjoyable. I wasted both time and money. I should have researched the timing and weather properly. I recommend making reservations on-site based on the weather.
However, I have set a goal to definitely seek revenge on my next trip to Hawaii.
時期が1月と言う冬で、気温が低めでかつ天気は強風&時々雨。
とにかく寒い。スコールみたいに降った時は地獄絵図でした。
何も楽しくなかったです。時間とお金を無駄に浪費しました。
時期と天気はしっかり調べるべきでした。
天気を判断して、現地で予約をオススメします。
しかし次回のハワイは絶対リベンジしようと目標は決めれました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service that met your expectations.
I understand that you must have felt disappointed that the tour you were looking forward to turned out this way due to the bad weather and low temperatures on the day. I hope you will consider visiting the sandbar again on a warm, sunny day. You can also find information about the tides on the tour page. I would appreciate it if you could refer to this for your next visit.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当日は悪天候で気温も低く、せっかく楽しみにされていたツアーがこのような結果となってしまい、残念なお気持ちだったかと察します。天候の良い温かい日に、是非またサンドバーにお出かけいただければと思います。潮の満ち引きの情報もツアーページから御覧いただけます。次回はこちらもご参照いただければと幸いです。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/21 |
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Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、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。