Oahu
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!
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
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.
We had a great time! We had everything explained to us very well numerous times. Very nice sand bar. Snorkeling was great! We were able to see many sea turtles. Great lunch. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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。
My husband and I had a great time! Cousin K was awesome!
In February, it's winter in Hawaii, so it gets a bit chilly when the wind blows, and I brought a hoodie with me. Since I went in the morning, maybe because of the tide, the seawater was up to my thighs, and it was quite windy, so it was cold. But it was incredibly beautiful! I encountered both sea turtles and manta rays. The sandwich was delicious! I want to go again!
2月はハワイも冬なのですこし風が吹くと肌寒く、パーカーを持って行きました。
午前に行ったから?潮の引き具合で、海水が腿の付け根くらいまであって、風も結構強かったので寒かったです~
けど、すご~く綺麗でした!
ウミガメにもマンタにも遭遇出来ましたよ
サンドイッチが美味しかったです!
また行きたいな~~
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!
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。
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.
Saw everything and had a FABULOUS tour bus driver that explained everything to us as we went and we learned so much about Hawaii and the entire area.... thoroughly enjoyed it!
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!
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
The Pearl Harbor Heroes Adventure Tour brings a key pages from the 20th Century history to life. It is a excellent tour for people who have deep interest in history and those whose only brush with history is at the movies. The tour covers all the key points of interest at Pearl Harbor including the USS Arizona, USS Missouri, Pacific Aviation Museum and the USS Bowfin. Although it is a full day you will not have time to view all the sites in detail. One recommendation, tour the USS Bowfin before you venture in to the museum as you will not have time to do both. Overall this was money well spent and will probably do it again next time I visit Hawaii.
The staff on this cruise were very respectful and down to earth. They wanted to make sure you were comfortable at every moment. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone, Any age. When we decide to visit Hawaii again in a few years this be on our to do list. I cant remember their names, But the man that played the guitar while we were on the sand bar was awesome. Def a people person with a big heart.
We had a lovely time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinner was execelent. The host & entertainment made for a fun evening.
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
The crew were very pleasant and helpful, somewhat informative. Drinks were available to anyone who wanted them that early in the morning, and there were many who did. Unfortunately,only a few tails sighted. Boat/captain only went about 3 miles out, where every other boat had gone to whale watch - and no one had any luck. I'm guessing a combination of too many boats, too much noise, and the slight delay in migration everyone talked about b/c of el Nino.
Thank you very much for your help this time!
Fortunately, the weather was clear, the water depth was shallow, and it became a great memory!
I would love to go again during the full moon's high tide...
Thank you to everyone who guided us so enjoyably!
今回は大変お世話になりました!
運良く快晴で、水深も浅く、いい思い出になりました!
満月の満ち潮のときに、また行ってみたいものです…。
楽しくガイドしてくださった皆様ありがとうございました!
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.
This was a great excursion. Saw lots of whales, food was great, fun activities, great crew.
3 whales about 100 yards away. I wish I could post some whale pictures.
I participated in a morning tour with a friend. The sandbar we aimed for had water levels up to about knee height since it was in the morning. I was impressed that the guide took photos for us without other people in the background.
As for snorkeling, we followed a designated course back and forth. There were many people, and it was quite crowded, so those with snorkeling experience might want to manage their expectations. Also, the shuttle bus had strong air conditioning, so I recommend wearing a hoodie or something similar.
午前中に終わるツアーに友人と2人で参加しました。
目的のサンドバーは午前中ということもあり、膝上くらいまで水位がありました。ガイドさんが他の人が写らないように写真を撮ってくださったのが印象的でした。
シュノーケルについては、決められたコースを往復しました。人が多く、行列状態で他の人とぶつかったりもするので、シュノーケル経験のある方はあまり期待しない方がいいと思います。
あと、送迎バスが結構冷房が効いてて寒かったのでパーカー等羽織って行く方がいいと思います。
Unlike the dolphin snorkeling activity from the day before yesterday, I was surprised to participate in this super beginner-friendly marine experience. The sandbar, just a few centimeters deep, was beautiful and perfect for taking photos. However, this tour, which ends in the morning, was a bit lacking in snorkeling. It felt like a guided exploration of the coral edges with a vibe similar to an elementary school camp. If you choose a plan that includes lunch, it seems there’s also some free snorkeling time at a different location. While it's appealing to return to Waikiki by noon, if you're focused on snorkeling, I recommend opting for the lunch barbecue option.
前々日のイルカのシュノーケリングのアクティビティと違い、超初心者用のマリン体験にびっくりしながら参加。膝上数センチのサンドバーは綺麗で写真を撮るには最高。ただし、午前中で終わるこのツアーは、シュノーケリングが、今ひとつ。まるで小学生の林間学校的なガイドの引率でサンゴの縁を探索するが、今ひとつ。昼食付きのプランだと、もう少し違う場所で自由なシュノーケリングの時間もあるらしい。昼にはワイキキに帰られるのは魅力だが、シュノーケリング重視で参加するなら、昼のバーベキュー付きをお勧めする。
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
It's a shame that I couldn't experience the beach in its full glory, perhaps due to the timing. On the other hand, it was incredibly lucky to see sea turtles. I want to participate again next time! It was fun.
本当は砂浜が浮き出ててる状態で体験出来なかったのが残念、時期的に不可能だったから?
その代りにウミガメが見れたのが最高にラッキーでした。次の機会にもう一度
参加したい!、楽しかった
I absolutely wanted to go to the island of heaven, and I signed up for this angelic sea. I'm glad we could make a reservation here for the same place we wanted to visit. I intended to speak in English, but the staff were so good at Japanese that before I knew it, I was speaking in Japanese. The local staff were very friendly, and it was a lot of fun. It was a tour that made me want to go again.
絶対行きたかった、天国の島??? がいっぱいで こちらの天使の海に申し込みしました。
行きたい場所は同じでこちらで予約が取れてよかったです。
英語でお話しているつもりがスタッフの方が日本語がとてもお上手で気づいたら日本語を話していました。
とってもフレンドリーな現地スタッフの皆さんでとても楽しかったです。
また行きたいと思わせてくれるツアーでした。
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!
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
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。
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