Oahu
I would highly recommend this tour. It was very fun, staff were all amazing and we got amazing photos and views of Honolulu. Great short trip (a few hours). We got to see a school of dolphins swimming along the boat which was also amazing.
The seats you are guided to when you board the ship are just for the initial explanation, so don't worry if your seat doesn't have a view of the sea. After the explanation, you can freely go out to the deck. Since the wind can be cold, I recommend bringing something to wear. I was able to see the whales jumping clearly. I also saw swimming sea turtles. Everything was explained in English.
船に乗り込んだときに案内される席は、
最初の説明を受けるだけの席なので
海が見えない席でも安心してください。
説明終了後に自由にデッキに出られます。
風が冷たいので羽織るものを持参されると良いと思います。
くじらのジャンプをしっかり見ることができました。
泳いでいるウミガメも見れました。
すべて英語の説明でした。
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。
It was great to see the humpback whales swimming right in front of us multiple times and to witness them spouting water. My children and my mother-in-law were also delighted.
Since it was a live event, I was worried about various risks such as weather and the possibility of not seeing the animals, but everything turned out perfectly. Additionally, making leis at the craft event, where the whole family created the same lei to take home, became a wonderful memory.
Next time, I would like to come with my own parents.
ザトウクジラの泳ぐ姿が何度も目の前で見られたり、潮を吹くのを見れ、子供も帯同した義母も喜んでもらえ、よかったです。
ナマモノなイベントだけに、天候リスク、動物が出てこないリスクなどをいろいろと心配しながらも、すべてがパーフェクトにでき、かつ民芸イベントでのレイ作りは、家族みんなで同じレイを作り、持って帰れ、良い思い出になりました。
次回は、自分の両親と来たいな、と思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased that the weather was favorable and that you were able to observe whales. Please do come and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
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。
お天気にも恵まれ、また鯨もご観測頂けたの事、大変嬉しく思います。
是非、また遊びにいらして下さい。
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
Entire family had a wonderful experience. The crew was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Plenty of time to enjoy the Kaneohe Bay sandbar and snorkel around the coral reef. Saw sea turtles and hand fed fish at the reef. They spent time teaching people who had never snorkeled before. And they provided all sizes of equipment from kids to oversize adults. Simple lunch of cheeseburgers with all the fixings, chips, bbq beans and fruit was plenty. Price was as reasonable as any other tourist activity on the island but a lot more fun.
I chose this plan because I had children with me, but there were so many people that it took a long time to get into the water, to board the boat, and for the snorkeling instructions. In total, we spent about 15 minutes actually in the water.
We snorkeled just a little off the sandbar, forming a long line with a large group, which made it difficult to move freely. The visibility underwater wasn't great, possibly due to the clouds, and because there were so many people, we quickly received an announcement to return to the boat, which ended the experience in about 5 minutes.
Since I usually do skin diving, I felt that this was not really at the level of snorkeling.
The point where we saw a turtle had good visibility and looked interesting, but we could only see it from the boat.
With a large number of participants and many people who seemed unfamiliar with the sea, those who usually enter the water themselves might find the waiting time too long and unsatisfying.
The boat was clean, large, and comfortable. There were also several types of drinks available during the trip.
子供がいたのでこのプランにしましたが、人数が多くて海に入るまでに
時間がかかり、船に上がるのにも時間がかかり、シュノーケルの説明にも
時間がかかりと、実際海に入っている時間はトータル15分くらいでした。
シュノーケルはサンドバーからほんの少しそれたところへ、大人数で列を
なして進み、自由に動けないのと曇りのせいか海中の透明度もよくなく、
また人数が多いせいか、すぐに船にもどってくださーいというアナウンスが
あり、5分程度で終わりました。
普段スキンダイビングをしているため、こちらはシュノーケルとはいえない
レベルの内容でした。
途中亀を見たポイントは透明度も高くて面白そうでしたが、これは船から見るのみ。
ツアー人数も多く、海に慣れていない人も多い様だったので
普段自分で海に入る人には、待機時間が長すぎて物足りないかもしれません。
船は綺麗で大きく、快適でした。
途中でもらえる飲み物も何種類もあります。
It was a tour to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. However, they took us far to search for them, which is not a usual route, and they entertained us with dances, so we didn't feel bored at all.
During snorkeling, we got to see a sea turtle! Although we couldn't swim together, we were able to see dolphins up close, which is a rare sight.
For me, the highlight was that the captain let me sit in the driver's seat; I was truly happy to have such a precious experience! ❤️
On the way back, since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, they gave us a half-price voucher and shared a video taken with a drone, showing the staff's wonderful consideration. Thank you very much!
イルカと泳ぐツアーでしたが、残念ながらイルカと会えなかったんです。でもいつもは行かない遠いところまで探しに行ってくれたり、ダンスをして楽しませてくれたりと退屈せずに過ごせました。
シュノーケリングでは、ウミガメさんに会えました!そして、一緒に泳ぐことはできないけれど、滅多に見れないイルカを間近でも見れました。
わたしにとっては何より、船長さんが操縦席に座らせてくれたこと、こんな貴重な体験ができるなんて本当に幸せでした!❤️
帰りのバスでは、イルカと泳げなかったので半額になるバウチャーをくれたり、ドローンで撮影した動画をくれたりと本当にスタッフさんの気配りが素敵でした。
ありがとうございました!
We took a large bus from the designated hotel and arrived in about 30 minutes. After waiting for about 10 minutes, we entered the park. It was quite spacious with many thrilling attractions. We opted for lunch, which was a buffet, and the meat was very delicious. We also got to experience bodyboarding, which became a memorable moment. The park closed around 4 PM, and I wished we could have stayed a little longer.
指定ホテルより送迎の大型バスで向かい30分程で到着。10分ぐらい待ってから入園。なかなかの広さで激しいアトラクションがたくさんありました。昼食付きにしました。ブュッフェ形式で肉がとても美味しかったです。ボディーボードも体験できて、思い出になりました。16時ぐらいに閉園だったのでもう少し長くいれたらなと思いました。
Great tour! We saw male whale showing off plus momma whale with baby!
The tour was well-organized, and having a Japanese guide made me feel very reassured. We arrived at the sandbar about an hour after low tide, so the water was knee-deep, but instead, we were able to borrow snorkeling gear on-site and practice snorkeling before the main event. After that, we boarded the boat and moved to the snorkeling spot (the reef) to enjoy the actual snorkeling, but the time went by so quickly that I wished we could have stayed longer. Some lucky people were able to swim with sea turtles at both the sandbar and the snorkeling spot. Since the bus ride back was cold, I recommend changing clothes in the restroom (there are no changing rooms).
きちんとしたツアーで、かつ日本人のガイドさんもいたので、とても安心感がありました。
サンドバーは干潮から一時間後に到着したため、膝下ほどの潮の高さでしたが、代わりにその場でシュノーケリング道具を借りて、本番の前にシュノーケリングの練習ができました。
その後、船に乗りシュノーケリングスポット(リーフ)に移動して、本番のシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、シュノーケリング時間があっという間で、もっといたかったです。
運が良い人は、サンドバーとシュノーケリングスポットと両方でウミガメと一緒に泳げたそうです。
帰りのバスが寒いので、トイレで着替えることをおすすめします(更衣室はありません)
The cost is a bit high, but it was a fun and thrilling experience that you can't have in Japan! The lockers are expensive, with not much difference in size between the large and small ones (the large one is $18). However, you can't ride the slides with your belongings, so I had no choice but to use them. It was helpful that the lockers allow for free in-and-out access.
However, not all attractions operate at the same time; they switch every 30 minutes with 2 to 3 attractions opening at once. As a result, people tend to crowd around the attractions that are currently open. If it’s time for the attraction switch, even if you were in line earlier, you may be told to go to another attraction, so be careful during the switch times.
Because of this, if you don’t time your rides well, you won’t be able to experience everything, but if you manage to time it right, you can have an amazing time. There are many downsides compared to pools and attractions in Japan, but even considering that, I recommend it for those who want to experience unknown thrills!
費用は割高ですが、日本では味わえないスリリングな体験ができて楽しかったです!
ロッカーは、大と小の大きさにあまり差がない上、高いです(大は18$)
しかし荷物があってはスライダーに乗れないので、仕方なく利用しました。ロッカーが出し入れ自由なのは助かりました。
ただ、アトラクションは全てが一気に稼働しているわけではなく、30分ごとに2~3個ずつ稼働するアトラクションが切り替わります。そのため、稼働しているアトラクションに一気に人が集中して混みます。
アトラクションの切り替え時間になってしまうと、それより前の時間に並んでいても、他のアトラクションに行くように言われてしまいますので、切り替え時間には要注意です。
そのため、タイミングよく乗らないと全部回れませんが、うまく回れば最高に遊べます。
日本のプールやアトラクションにはないマイナス点が多くありますが、それをふまえた上でも、未知のスリルを味わいたい人にはおすすめです!
We got so lucky, getting to see a few different pods of whales! The boat was about 50 feet away, so the views of the whales (including Waikiki and Diamond Head as the backdrop) were spectacular!
The lunch buffet was excellent. Plenty of yummy options to choose from.
After lunch, activities were set up - lei making, plus ukulele and hula lessons. The cruise was a great way to spend the day!
I didn't know that winter whales come around the Big Island until I went there. I really wanted to see them, so I quickly signed up for a tour after arriving and participated with my family. I had two concerns: getting to the boarding area from the hotel and seasickness, but thanks to this tour, I managed to get through it safely. When traveling to an unfamiliar destination, even if you know the port's name, you can be troubled by not knowing the distance from the hotel or the means of transportation, but it was a great decision to have them pick us up at the hotel! Additionally, the boat was luxurious and hardly swayed, so I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about. On top of that, I was able to see dolphins and whales, which was wonderful!
ハワイ島に行くまで冬期くじらがハワイ島周辺に来ていることを知らなかった。
是非見てみたいと思い、現地に行ってから急きょ申し込みをし、家族で参加した。
ホテルから乗船場までの足と船酔いの二つの懸念があったがこのツアーのお陰で無事乗り切れた。
慣れない旅行先では港の地名を知っても、ホテルからの距離や交通手段もわからずこまるがホテルでピックアップしてもらえたので正解!! また船は豪華船でほとんど揺れもなく心配した船酔いもなかった。
その上で、いるかやクジラも見ることができたのでよかった!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed observing dolphins and whales without experiencing any seasickness. 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。
船酔いも無く、いるかや鯨の観測をお楽しみ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
We are local and go whale watching at least once a year. We have been whale watching on four islands and on as many different boats. As for comfort and ease of viewing we enjoyed "The Majestic" the most.
The trip was EXTREMELY fun but if i had to change one thing, it would have been to actually swim with the turtles instead if just seeing them. Other than that the food was fresh, crew was funny, and it really is worth every penny!
The food was very good, the entertainment showcased many island cultures, and the extra activities were fun. Thank you for this wonderful insight into the island cultures. The fire dancers were amazing!!!!!
This is my second winter in Hawaii, and I have always wanted to go whale watching. After some deliberation, I chose a tour that included breakfast. We had our meal as soon as we boarded. I felt like I could have used more vegetables in the meal.
After eating, we waited on the deck for the whales to appear. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful! This was my first time seeing it. I was excited, holding my camera and gazing at the ocean.
When the captain announced, "I have good news," everyone hurried to the indicated direction… the boat tilted! But I kept looking at the surface of the water. I was expecting to see a dynamic adult whale, so I was a bit disappointed by the cute little whale's spout and tail, but we definitely saw it. I wanted to see more, but it was time to head back to the port. I know I can't expect to see a magnificent sight on a one-time cruise, so I would like to join another opportunity next time.
I opted for the pickup service, but I didn't really need it. They arrived very early, and we left our hotel right away, but we were made to wait a long time at the next hotel, and the air conditioning in the car was too cold. I thought it would have been better to take a taxi.
The tour was conducted entirely in English, but the crew was kind, and even though I only understood a few words, I still enjoyed it.
Please continue to plan fun tours!
冬のハワイは2度目ですが、
以前から ホエールウォッチングには行ってみたいと思っていました。
悩んで 朝食付きのツアーに。乗船してすぐ食事。食事の内容は 野菜が欲しかったなぁという感想。
食後、デッキで 鯨が現れるのを待ちます。
海から見るワイキキの街、ダイヤモンドヘッドの美しいこと! これは素晴らしい。初めて見ました。
わくわくしながら、カメラを持って海を眺める。
キャプテンの「いい知らせです」というアナウンス、みな慌てて 指示された方向へ移動… 船が傾いてる‼ でも、海面を眺めます。
ダイナミックな大人クジラの姿を期待していたので、ちびっこクジラのかわいい潮吹きと シッポには ちょっとガッカリでしたが、間違いなく見えました。
もっと見ていたかったけど、時間がきて 港へ引き上げ。一度っきりのクルーズで、写真集のような立派な姿が見られるわけないし、また 次のチャンスに参加してみたいと思います。
送迎付きにしましたが、送迎はいらないです。
すごく早く迎えに来られて、私たちのホテルは すぐに出発したのですが、次のホテルで散々待たされ、車内のエアコンは効きすぎていて寒かったのです。あれなら、タクシーで行ったほうが良かったなぁーと思いました。
ツアーは 送迎から全て英語の案内のみでしたが、クルーは親切で 単語しかわからない私でも楽しめました。
これからも 楽しいツアーを企画してください。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe the whales, even if just a little. On some days, it is possible to witness the spectacular sight of whales jumping, so please come back to look for those active whales when you have the opportunity.
Regarding the transportation service, we will share your comments internally and use them to improve our future services. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
少しでも鯨の姿をご観測いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
日によってはジャンプする鯨の豪快な姿を観測できる時もございますので、
機会がございましたそんなアクティブな鯨を探しに、またいらして下さい。
送迎に付きましては、いただきましたコメントを社内で共有させて頂き、
今後の送迎サービスの改善に役立たせていただきます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
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
Unfortunately, it was cloudy. The weather had been nice until the day before, but it started raining at night, and even after getting on the shuttle bus, the mountains ahead were covered in clouds and the roads were wet. Once on the boat, I felt a chill. However, during the sea turtle watching, I was able to see them up close multiple times, and I even encountered a family of manta rays, which is a rare sight. If only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect... (The next day was clear.)
あいにくの曇天。
前日までは天気が良かったのに、夜からの雨で、迎えのバスに乗ってからも前方の山には雲がかかり道路は濡れている。船に乗ってからは、寒さを感じるほど。
でも、ウミガメウォッチングでは、間近で何度も見ることができたし、めったに見られないマンタの家族にも会えた。
これで天気が良かったら、最高だったのに…(翌日は、快晴でした)
Toa was a great guide. He was very enjoyable to listen to. Enjoyed the day.
On the day of the trip, it was cloudy, so we didn't have the clear skies we hoped for at the sandbar, but considering the weather forecast predicted a "storm," we could say we were lucky.
We landed on the sandbar just after 11 AM (about an hour after low tide), and the water level was about knee-deep. After enjoying taking photos and playing water volleyball for about an hour, the water level rose to around mid-thigh when we returned to the boat. It's essential to check the tide levels in advance, as you can't land when it's close to high tide.
The BBQ hamburger for lunch was grilled on the boat, creating a great atmosphere and it tasted good.
During the post-lunch sea turtle watch, we spotted a few from the boat, but it was truly moving to see a large sea turtle swimming right below us during snorkeling. However, it was a bit cold.
The Japanese tour guide, Yukiko (I believe), was cheerful and very good at talking, and she was very kind, taking various photos of our family.
I highly recommend this tour.
当日は曇り空で、快晴のサンドバーとはいきませんでしたが、天気予報が「嵐」だったことからすれば、ラッキーと言えるでしょうか。
午前11時過ぎ(干潮時刻から約1時間後)にサンドバーに上陸しましたが、水かさはひざ下程度でした。小一時間ほど写真を撮ったり水上バレーボールを楽しんだ後、船に戻る際にはひざ上程度になりました。満潮に近いと上陸できないので、事前に潮位を調べておくことが不可欠です。
昼食のBBQハンバーガーは船上で肉を焼くので、雰囲気がよく味も良かったです。
食後のウミガメウォッチでは船上から数匹見つけましたが、その後のシュノーケルの際に大きなウミガメが真下を泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。でもちょっと寒かったです。
日本人添乗員のユキコさん(だったと思います)は明るくとても話し上手で、我々家族の写真も色々と撮ってくれるなど、とても親切でした。
おすすめのツアーです。
Great food, great entertainment, so much fun! Highly recommend! So romantic and even better with the fireworks. So happy I did this for my husband and I.
We encountered a whale right after departing! I was surprised to see it so close to the shore. It wasn't exactly "right in front of us," but while enjoying the view of the sea from Honolulu and taking a leisurely cruise, we occasionally heard announcements from the captain. When we looked in the direction of the announcements, there was a whale! We had a wonderful time.
出港してすぐにクジラと遭遇!
あんなに岸から近くに居るなんてびっくりでした。
決して「目の前で!」って訳ではありませんが、
ホノルルの海からの景色を楽しみながら、
ゆっくりしたクルーズを楽しみつつ、
時々船長のアナウンスが入って、
アナウンスのあった方向を見ると、クジラが!
楽しい時間を過ごせました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. Also, thank you for sharing your beautiful photos! 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、鯨の観測や、船からの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。
また、綺麗なお写真の掲載も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
It was beautiful as expected, but it felt like the sea was a bit dirtier compared to the past! The boats were newer and more comfortable than before.
やっぱり綺麗でした、昔に比べたら少し海が汚れた気がしました!
昔に比べて、船が新しくなってて快適でした。
On February 25, 2017, I went on an overseas trip with my wife for the first time in 30 years to go whale watching. I thought it would be lucky if we saw any whales, but to my surprise and amazement, humpback whales appeared one after another.
Actually, I had previously gone to see whales at Cape Shionomisaki on the Kii Peninsula in Japan, where I saw dolphins and pilot whales, but this was my first time seeing such large humpback whales. It was magnificent and truly moving.
The trick is to look out at the sea and spot the spouts; then you can see their backs, and finally, the tails. However, taking pictures with a mobile phone is quite challenging. I ended up purchasing a photo from a professional photographer on board for $20!
I highly recommend this experience for nature lovers.
2017/02/25
30年ぶりの 家内との海外旅行 ホエールウォッチングに行ってきました.
見れたら ラッキーぐらいにおもっていたら
次々 ザトウクジラは あらわれて 驚きと 感動に つつまれました.
実は 以前日本の 紀伊半島 潮岬で 鯨を見に行きましたが イルカとゴンドウは見れましたが
今回のように 大きなザトウクジラは初めて.壮大で 感動しました.
コツは 海を眺めて 潮吹きをみつけること そのあと背中が見えて 最後に 尾が見れます.
でも 携帯で 撮るのは かなりハードルがたかいです.
乗船していた プロカメラマンの写真を $20で購入しました!
自然の好きな方には とっても おすすめです.
Since I was going during whale season, I made a last-minute reservation on a day when I had free time. I was worried because I heard that people who went two days prior didn't see any whales, but we saw plenty! When a whale appeared, they made it easy to understand by indicating the direction using the hands of a clock. We got to see whales swimming and jumping energetically, and I'm really glad I made the reservation. During the trip, we enjoyed views of Oahu from the sea, experiencing scenery that we usually can't see. We could depart leisurely in the morning, and even without breakfast included, we had plenty of fun on the water. I definitely want to participate again next year.
せっかくクジラの時期に行くのだからと予定が空いている日に直前の予約を入れました。
2日前にホエールウォッチングに参加した人は、見られなかったと聞いていたので、心配していましたが、たくさん見られました!
クジラが現れると分かりやすく、時計の針に例えて方角を教えてくれました。
泳いでいるクジラも、元気に跳ぶクジラも見れ、本当に予約してよかったと思います。
移動中は海からオアフを眺められ、普段見ることのできない風景を楽しみました。
朝はゆっくり出発できますし、海の上を楽しむために、朝食は付けなくても十分楽しめます。
来年もぜひ参加したいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe many whales this time. Please do come visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
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。
今回は沢山の鯨をご観測いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非、また遊びにいらして下さい。
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
予約課
In February, I participated in whale watching in Hawaii. I was able to see the whales' spouts and bodies several times! The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the boat, as well as the cruising experience, were also enjoyable.
2月のハワイということでホエールウォッチングに参加しました。クジラの潮吹きと体を何度か見ることができました!船上からみるワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッド、クルージングもたのしかったです。
We participated as a couple ^_^
We were overwhelmed by the numerous slides we had never seen before (´-`)
This time, we were picked up from the nearest hotel, but the distance to the pool was quite long, which left an impression on us. It took about 40 minutes.
We stayed from 11 AM to 3 PM, which was a short time, and the slides in the pool had time restrictions, so we were worried about whether we could ride all of them within that time. However, there were not many people in the pool, and we were satisfied that we could ride all the slides.
Especially, the slide called the FlowRider allowed us to experience a surfing-like sensation, which was a distinctly different kind of fun compared to the other slides.
Also, when you think of pools in Hawaii, there's a strong image of many foreigners, and I was somewhat looking forward to seeing white people in bikinis, but surprisingly, there were quite a few Japanese people as well. In the end, I was just chasing after my girlfriend in her bikini (laughs). In that sense, I definitely recommend it for couples (laughs).
All in all, Wet 'n' Wild had great facilities in the pool, and we had a lot of fun!!
カップルで参加しました^_^
見たこともないスライダーの数々に圧倒されましたよ(´-`)
今回は最寄りのホテルから送ってもらったのですがプールまでの距離が長かったのが印象的でした。だいたい40分くらいですかね。
私たちは11-15時と滞在時間が短く且つプール内のスライダーが時間によって制限されており、時間内に全て乗れるか不安でしたがプール自体の人も少なく全部のスライダーに乗れて満足しました。
特にフローライダーと呼ばれるスライダーはサーフィンのような感覚で波に乗れることができその他のスライダーと比べ一際違った楽しみ方ができました。
またハワイのプールと言えば外人が多いというイメージが強く若干白人のビキニ姿等も楽しみにしていたのですが意外と日本人も多く結局僕は彼女のビキニ姿ばかり追いかけていました(笑)
そういう意味ではカップルで行く方には是非オススメです(笑)
なんだかんだ言ってプール内の施設も充実してて楽
しかったウェットアンドワイルドです!!
On the morning of March 10th, I went with breakfast included. It was a buffet-style meal, and I thought I would take a little bit of everything like in Japan, but there was only one type of bread, one type of muffin, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and cereal (laughs). The American in front of me piled the same food high on their plate, and I thought, "If you put that much on, you can't add more!" but it seems that was the right approach (laughs). I don't eat a lot in the morning, so it was fine, but I couldn't help but laugh at the limited variety ((´∀`*)).
As for the main event, the whale just kept blowing water and showing its back a little, and I didn't even get to see the sea turtles that you always spot when you're out at sea... it left me feeling a bit disappointed. However, the view of Honolulu from the ocean was great ( ◠‿◠ ).
3月10日午前中、朝食付きで行ってきました。
ブュッフェタイプの食事で、日本のつもりでちょっとずつ色々取ろう!と思ったら。パン一種、マフィン一種、白米、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、シリアルだけでした(笑)私の前のアメリカ人が同じものを山盛りお皿に盛り、あんなに入れたら数乗せられないじゃない?と見てたけどアレが正解だった模様(笑)朝からモリモリは食べないから良いんだけど、種類の少なさに笑っちゃいました((´∀`*))
メインの鯨は潮吹きと背中チラ見せを繰り返すだけで、海に出ると必ず見かけるウミガメも見れずう〜〜ん・・・な不発気分でした。海からのホノルルの眺めは良かったですよ( ◠‿◠ )
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to fully enjoy the meals and whale watching.
We will share your comments internally and use them to improve future cruises.
If you have the opportunity, please try our other packages as well.
All of our staff look forward to serving you again.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
お食事や鯨の観測を十分にお楽しみいただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
いただきましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせて頂きます。
機会がございましたら、私共の他のパッケージもお試しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
The weather on the day was decent. The day before, I had seen whales from the balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so I boarded the shuttle bus with high expectations.
We took a family photo when we boarded the boat (they will come around later to sell it for $20).
Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but the family was satisfied to see Diamond Head, which can't be seen from Waikiki Beach. The breakfast was also decent.
当日の天気はまずまず。前日にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのホテルのバルコニーから、クジラが見えたことから『昨日見れたから期待大!』という気持ちで迎えのバスに乗り込みました。
船に乗船すふ時に家族で写真を撮ってもらいました。(後で20ドルで売りに来ます。)
結局、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、ワイキキビーチから見れないダイヤモンドヘッドを見れて家族は満足してくれました。朝食もまずまずの内容でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are also disappointed that no whales were observed this time. We are glad you enjoyed the view of Diamond Head from the sea. 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、鯨は観測されなかったとの事、私共も残念に思います。
海からのダイアモンドヘッドの景色をお楽しみいただけて幸いです。
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
I went on the cruise when my parents visited from Japan in mid-February, but we didn't see any whales. However, when I went again with my husband at the beginning of March, they appeared frequently. So, is the probability 50%? I heard that the chances are better around February to March. Also, whales tend to be less active in the morning.
I debated whether to include breakfast or not, but since it was just a 2-hour early bird cruise, it didn't have a luxurious atmosphere, and breakfast wasn't necessary (I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but quite a few people brought snacks and drinks). The view from Waikiki to Diamond Head is fantastic. Therefore, my parents were quite satisfied even though they didn't see any whales. The kids seemed to get bored, which was a bit unfortunate.
I think it's best to consider the primary purpose of the cruise as enjoying the scenery, and if you happen to see whales, that's just a bonus.
2月半ばに両親が日本から遊びに来た時に乗りましたが、鯨は現れず、再乗船券をもらって3月頭に夫と乗ったときにはバンバン現れました。ですので確率は50%?
確率の高さとしては2月~3月頃が良いと聞きました。
あと朝は鯨があまり活動しないとか。。
朝食付きか無しで悩みましたが、たったの2時間のアーリーバードなので豪華クルーズという雰囲気もあまりなく、朝食無しで十分でした(良いのか悪いのか分かりませんが、結構みなさん、スナックや飲み物を持ち込んでいました)。ワイキキからダイアモンドヘッドにかけても眺めは素晴らしいです。ですので、両親も鯨が見れなくてもけっこう満足していました。お子さんたちは飽きてしまってかわいそうでしたけれど。
単に船に乗って景色が見れるのを第一目的として、鯨が見れたらめっけもん程度に考えて乗られたらよいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, but we are also disappointed that you did not see any whales. While we ask that you refrain from bringing your own food and snacks, there are tables in the courtyard area of the Aloha Tower Marketplace where you can have a light meal before boarding. If you have the opportunity, please come again with your parents. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you.
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。
今回は、景色をお楽しみいただけました様ですが、鯨に付きましては私共も残念に思います。
お飲み物やスナック類を含むお食事のお持込はご遠慮いただいておりますが、
アロハタワーマーケットプレイス内では、コートヤードエリアにテーブルなどがございますので、
そちらで軽くお食事されてからご乗船いただいても良いかと思います。
機会がございましたら、ご両親とまた一緒にいらして下さい。
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
I was able to see whales about four times, and it was really exciting!
However, since the captain's greetings and everything were in English, I was quite nervous (laughs). I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could properly understand English. The food seemed delicious, but I couldn't handle the smell, so I couldn't participate in the cultural experience (^^;;)
クジラは4回くらい見ることができて、すごく盛り上がりました!
が、船長さんの挨拶や諸々が全て英語だったので、、結構緊張しました(笑)
ちゃんと英語がヒアリングできたらもっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました。
ご飯は美味しかったみたいですが、私は匂いがダメで・・文化体験も萎縮してしまって参加できませんでした(^^;;)
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Most of our staff speak English, and we regularly interact with customers from various countries, so we are happy to assist even with language barriers. Next time, please be sure to dive into that American and Hawaiian experience! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
S. 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。
鯨の観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
私共のスタッフは英語を話す者がほとんどですが、
日ごろより様々な国のお客様と接しておりますので、
言葉の壁があっても喜んでお手伝いさせていただいております。
次回は是非、そんなアメリカン、ハワイアン体験に飛び込んでみてください!
スタッフ一同皆様のまたのお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
ス他オブホノルル