All Reviews for For 2 Year Olds

Since it was a day with strong winds, we took motion sickness medication for both ourselves and the kids. The breakfast selection was limited, but the taste was quite good with sausage, rice, and oranges. For about 45 minutes after boarding, we only saw the whales spouting a couple of times, but then we got to see their tails and fins coming up and down several times, as well as some backflips, which was incredibly exciting through the binoculars from the fourth deck. My husband filmed it, so the kids could watch it later (the kids stayed with their mother on the boat). While on board, they prioritized explanations in Japanese (on the deck, they provided Japanese guidance after the English announcements, but by then the whales had already submerged), and there were several staff members who spoke Japanese, with the captain even playing with our child. I recommend staying on the fourth deck even if you don't understand English, as it's easier to see from above. We were lucky. Thank you, Joy.

風の強い日の参加だったので、子供共々酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。朝食の種類は少ないですが、味はソーセージ、ご飯、オレンジなど結構美味しかった。乗船して４５分くらいは２.３度の鯨の潮吹きだけでしたが、そのうち鯨のしっぽや横向きでヒレを何度も上げ下げしたり背面ジャンプしたりと４階から双眼鏡越しに大興奮。横の主人がビデオ撮影してくれたので後から子供もゆっくり見られました（子供は母と船内で）。船内にいる間日本語での説明を優先してくれたり（デッキにいると英語の後に日本語案内、でもその時には鯨は潜ってしまう）、日本語の話せるスタッフが何人かいらっしゃり、キャプテンはうちの子供と遊んでいてくれていました。英語が分からなくても４階デッキにいることをおすすめします、上から見るほうがわかりやすいので。ラッキーでした。ジョイありがとう。

We participated as a family on January 2nd, and unfortunately, the weather was not great. I have seen whale watching up close in Japan, so it was just okay for me. We did see whales, but because the boat was large, we could only see their backs from a distance. However, the food was better than I expected, and I think it was nice to view Honolulu from the sea, especially since I've been there many times.

1月２日にファミリーで参加、あいにくの天候でした。
ホエールウオッチングは日本でも間近で見ているのでまあまあかな？と言う感じでした。
クジラは見れましたが舟が大きいせいもあり、遠くに背中が少し見える程度でした。でも思っていたより食事はおいしかったし、何度も行っているホノルルを海から眺めるのは良かったとおもいます。

I participated in whale watching for the first time. I was worried because the weather was bad, but I was able to see baby whales spouting water and jumping several times!! It was truly moving to see even the baby whales. Both my family, who visited Hawaii for the first time, and I, who have been to Hawaii multiple times, enjoyed it.

There was a bit of wind, but I think the boat didn't sway too much. However, since I usually get motion sickness easily, I took some motion sickness medication and wore a motion sickness band, but I still felt a little nauseous... If you're prone to motion sickness, you might need to take precautions.

初めてホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
天気が悪かったので心配だったけど、子供のクジラが潮を吹いたり、ジャンプするのを何度も見られました!!
子供のクジラでも見られるとやっぱり感動です。
初めてハワイに行った家族でも、ハワイは何回も行っている私でも楽しめました。

風は少しありましたが、揺れはそれほど無かったほうだと思います。
でも普段から酔いやすい私は、酔い止め薬を飲んで、酔い止めバンドをしていましたが、少し酔いました。。。
酔いやすい方は酔い止め対策が必要かも。

I visited Wet 'n' Wild for the first time. I took my 11-year-old and 7-year-old sons, and they said it was really fun. Even small children who can't swim can enjoy it, but I think the water slides are mainly for upper elementary school students and adults. We went at the end of December, but there was no heated pool, and the water felt cold. I would recommend going in early spring when the water temperature is a bit warmer. The water slide where multiple people can ride together on a boat was a fun attraction that you can only experience here. My two sons were also excited.

初めてウェット＆ワイルドへ行きました。11歳と7歳の息子を連れ行ってきましたが、とても面白かったと息子たちは言っていました。泳ぎができない小さなお子様でも十分楽しめるでしょうが、ウォータースライダー系は、小学生高学年～大人迄が対象であると思いました。12月の年末に行きましたが、温水プールはなく、水は冷たく感じます。お勧めはもう少し水温があがる春先かなと思います。家族で複数人乗ってボートで滑り落ちるウォータースライダーは、ここでしか体感できない楽しいアトラクションでした。息子二人もエキサイトしていました。

Captain and crew,
Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
As the only Japanese participant, I greatly appreciated the individual explanations in Japanese.
I joined this time alone, and at first, I was a bit worried, but thanks to the crew's support, I was able to become friendly with the other participants, even exchanging handshakes and saying "thank you."
Thank you for the truly wonderful time and kindness.
I am considering participating again in two years.

キャプテン始めクルーの皆さま
大変楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
日本人が私1人という事で、個別に日本語で説明をして頂き。大変助かりました。
今回は1人での参加でした。最初は少し心配をしておりましたが、参加された方々とは「サンキュー」といって握手を交わし合うまで、親しくなれたのもクルーの皆さまのフォローがあったからです。
本当に素敵な時間と、やさしさをありがとうございました。
2年後になりますがまた是非、参加したと考えております。

It was a 2 to 3-hour cruise, and the weather was great, the scenery was beautiful, and we even saw a rainbow, making it an excellent tour. I wasn't expecting to see many whales, but we saw more than I anticipated, and the kids were thrilled. I didn't think we would see so many. The breakfast was also good. (The air conditioning on the boat was a bit too cold.) I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

２～３時間のクルージングでしたが、天気もよく景色もよく虹も見えて非常にいいツアーでした。
クジラはあまり期待していなかったのですが、期待以上に沢山見ることが出来、子供も喜んでおりました。
あんなにたくさん見れるとはおもいませんでした。
朝食もよかったです。
（船内のエアコンが効きすぎていてちょっと寒かった）
また機会があれば参加したいです。

First time to Hawaii and first time for whale watching. The ship is big and nice, staff are friendly, and we get to see whales multiple times, sometimes at very close range, maybe 60 ft from the ship. Very good experience, and the price for morning shift is only $29.99, unbeatable. Overall very good!

I participated in the morning activities. I only used Star of Honolulu for the dinner cruise, but I wish there was an afternoon whale watching + sunset dinner cruise.

Considering the cost, it was affordable and I got to see whales, so that's okay?

Last March, I had a lot of fun with a large pod of dolphins, whales, and snorkeling.

Please come up with various plans.

午前中のものに参加しました。スターオブホノルルはディナークルーズでしか、利用しなかったのですが、午後ホエールウオッチ＋サンセットクルーズディナーが、あればいいのにと思いました。

コスト的にはお安く鯨がみえたので、まあいいか？

昨年、３月は、イルカの大群と鯨とシュノーケルで随分楽しみました。

色々な企画を考えてください。

On the day of our visit, we were informed that some attractions were temporarily closed due to a pipe malfunction, but we decided to go anyway since we were already there.

When we arrived, there were only a few people, likely due to the malfunction, and we were the only Japanese visitors.

Despite that, there were many different types of attractions, all of which made us want to slide down repeatedly. Some of the staff members spoke Japanese, but the primary language was English. However, this was not a problem at all.

In the afternoon, the attractions were back up and running, and the number of visitors increased, but we never had to wait too long throughout the day.

There were many attractions that you can't find in Japan, and we were able to enjoy a different kind of experience than at the beach, so I highly recommend it!

当日はバスの迎えの時点で、前日にパイプ？の故障により一部アトラクションが停止中とのことでしたが、せっかくだから...と思い行ってきました。

着いてみると、故障のせいもあってか人数はパラパラと人がいるくらいで日本人は私たちだけでした。

それでも、アトラクションはたくさん種類があり、何度もすべりたくなるようなものばかりでした。係りの方々の中には日本語を話せる方もいるようでしたが、基本は英語でしたね。でも、全く問題はなかったです。

午後になると、アトラクションこ復旧し人数も増えてきましたが、かなり待たされるということは一日を通してなかったです。

日本にはないアトラクションがたくさんありましたし、ビーチとは違う楽しみ方ができたのでおすすめです！

We really enjoyed our day. The staff was great and we saw at least 2 pods of wales. Not sure if they are called pods but we saw them. The breakfast was good but the eggs were a bit grainey. It was worth the price we paid.

As soon as we set sail, a whale jumped for us. It was a bit far away, though.

I recommend heading to the deck as soon as you set sail.

出港してすぐに、クジラがジャンプしてくれました。ちょっと遠かったけど。

出港したらすぐに甲板に出ることをお勧めします。

I saw a humpback whale for the first time. It was a moment of deep emotion, and I thought I might not get to see it, but after witnessing the spout, I saw its tail and then saw it two more times, for a total of four sightings. The 90% encounter rate is no lie.

ザトウクジラをはじめて見た。
感動の一瞬であり、みれないかもとおもったが、潮吹きをみたあと、おびれがみれその後２回、計４回みれた、遭遇率９０％はうそじゃない。

The cruising experience was enjoyable. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales. Since they didn't search for whales very much, it's better not to have high expectations.

クルージングは普通に楽しめました。
残念ながらクジラは見れませんでした。
クジラを見るのは、あまり探してくれなかったので、期待しすぎないほうがよい。

We participated in a breakfast course with three family members. We saw the tail just once, but our child is only five years old, so we didn't have time to lift them up and see it properly. The breakfast was delicious. Since we ate in the dining room on the first floor, it didn't have the excitement of a 3-star or 5-star cruise. If a whale had appeared, it would have been more lively, but without that, we were just staring at the waves, which became boring. I think snorkeling would be better for families with children.

家族３人で朝食つきコースに参加しました。
一回だけ尻尾がでたのですが、子供はまだ５歳。
もちあげる時間もなく、見ることはできませんでした。
朝食はおいしかったです。
一階の食堂で食べるので、３スターや、５スターのクルーズの楽しさはありません。
くじらが出れば、まわりも盛り上がるのでしょうが、出ないとただ波間を眺めているだけなので、退屈してしまいました。
子供連れの方は、スノーケリングのがいいと思います。

Thank you for your support at the end of last year.

Thanks to the friendly staff, I was able to have a great time even though I participated alone.

I was truly happy to play with my favorite dolphins, but it seemed like there were fewer dolphins than usual??? Well, I guess that's just how it is with wild animals...

I was also moved to encounter other rare characters besides the dolphins!! Especially being able to see a humpback whale's tail up close and witnessing the relaxed姿 of the honu (sea turtle) underwater made for an amazing escape from reality, and I am very grateful for the wonderful memories I have kept in my heart♪

When I go to Hawaii again, I look forward to your support! _(._.)_

昨年末はお世話になりました。

気さくなスタッフのおかげで一人参加にもかかわらず
楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

大好きなイルカと戯れることができて本当に幸せでしたけど
例年よりもイルカの数が少なかったような？？？
まぁ、野生だから仕方ないですけど･･･

イルカ以外の貴重なキャラクターにも出逢えて感動でした!!
特にザトウクジラのテールを真近で見れたり、
ホヌのまったりした姿を海中で見れたりして最高な現実逃避に
とても素敵な思い出を胸に秘められて感謝です♪

またハワイへ行った際には、どうぞよろしくお願いします_(. .)_

I participated in the morning tour. I only caught a glimpse of a whale from a very far distance just once. I was looking for spouts and saw something black come up to the surface, but honestly, I couldn't tell if it was a whale or not. After the tour, there was a recheck desk, but I didn't have time, so I got off without receiving a reboarding ticket.
How many whales can you actually see on this tour? Can you see them up close like it says on the website or in guidebooks? From the experiences I've read, it seems like about half of the people see whales and half do not, but if those who saw them only caught a distant glimpse like I did, I don't think it's worth participating. I was able to see whales from a distance later at Kamaole Beach in Maui.
However, since it's quite a nice boat, if you think of it as a cruise, you won't feel too disappointed.

午前中のツアーに参加しました。一度だけすごく遠くから鯨がチラッと見れただけです。水吹きを探して、何か黒いものが水面に上がったのを見ましたが、正直鯨かどうかもわかりませんでした。ツアー終了後Recheckの受付はありましたが、時間がないので、再乗船券をもらわずに降りました。
そもそもこのツアーはどのぐらい鯨が見られるんでしょうか？ホームページやガイドブックに載っているような、すごい近くで見ることができるんでしょうか？体験談を見ると、見れない人と「見た」人半々ぐらいですが、もし「見た」人も私のように遠くから見ただけなら、あまり参加しなくてもいいと思います。その後マウイのカマオレビーチで普通に遠くから鯨が見れましたから。
ただし、結構立派な船なので、クルーズだと思ってしまえば、そんなに損した気分にはならないです。

It was cold due to the rainy season. I would like to visit again during a warmer time.

雨季ということもあり、雨で寒かった。
暖かい時期にもう一度行ってみたいと思いました。

Great, very enjoyable!!!

This was my tenth trip to Hawaii, and it was my first time participating in this tour. With the theme of memories over material things, I joined this tour to swim with dolphins. I was thrilled to meet wild dolphins. And above all, the tour staff were excellent at creating a lively atmosphere. Their hospitality truly shone through, making it an unforgettable experience.

ハワイは今回で１０回目にして、初めての参加となりました。モノより思い出のテーマで、今回イルカと泳ごうとこのツアーに参加しました。自然のイルカに会うことができ大興奮でした。そしてなんといってもツアーのスタッフの盛り上げ上手なこと。スタッフのおもてなしの気持ちがぐんぐん伝わって最高の思い出になりました。

This is my second time, following last year. It was a bit cold last year, so I was hoping this year would be better... but it was even colder. I chose a different tour this year, and the staff's response was good. Last year, my mother suddenly decided not to go at the last minute, so this year I let her participate without saying anything. On January 3rd, it was winter in Hawaii as well, but everyone was swimming while saying it was cold. We got to see sea turtles and manta rays, and we enjoyed beach volleyball at a beautiful sandbar. The tour company from last year took photos of each group and posted them online, but this time we only took photos ourselves, so I wished they had taken pictures of each group.

昨年に続き２度目です。昨年はちょっと寒かったので今年こそは・・・もっと寒かった・・・。昨年と違うツアーにしましたが、スタッフの対応も良く、去年母が突然間際になって行かないと言いだしたので今年は黙って参加させました。１月３日はハワイも冬でしたが、寒い寒いと言いながら皆さん泳いでいました。ウミガメとマンタも見れて、きれいなサンドバーではビーチバレーを楽しんでいました。昨年のツアー会社は１組ずつ写真を撮ってくれてＷＥＢ上に載せてくれましたが、こちらは写真を各自で撮るだけでしたので、１組ずつ撮ってくれたらと思いました。

I was able to see dolphins up close!!

I also spotted a whale in the distance♪

It was my first time snorkeling, and it was so much fun (^^)

I was also happy to meet a handsome crew member (laughs)

The boat was beautiful, and it was a very high-quality tour!

It's one of my best memories from my trip to Hawaii (* >ω<)

いるかを近くで見る事ができました！！

遠くにですが、くじらも見えました♪

シュノーケリングも初めてでしたが、すごく楽しかったです(^^)

あと、イケメンのクルーに会えた事が嬉しかったです(笑)

船がキレイでクオリティーの高いとても良いツアーでした！

ハワイ旅行の～１の思い出です(* >ω<)

We participated in a tour on the morning of December 19, just as the season started, as a couple. Although we only got to see a dolphin briefly, it was not a disappointing experience, and we were satisfied with the cruise, which had a different charm from the sunset dinner. If I had to point out a downside, it would be that the background of the photo taken during boarding included an old warehouse and a cargo ship. (However, since it was a keepsake, I ended up purchasing it...) The food was cheap. Since we were returning home the next day, the reboarding ticket seems like it will go to waste, but I was satisfied as it provided a good conversation starter.

今シーズンがスタートしたばかりの12/19の午前中のツアーに夫婦で参加しました。
イルカをちょっと見られただけで、残念な結果ではありましたが、サンセットディナーとは趣の違うクルーズで満足でした。
敢えて苦言を呈するなら、乗船時の写真撮影で、背景に古ぼけた倉庫と貨物船が写っていたこと。（でも、記念なので購入しましたが・・・）。食事がチープ。
翌日帰国だったので、再乗船のチケットは無駄になりそうですが、話のタネとして満足でした。

The weather was a bit bad and cold, but the captain and the staff were so warm-hearted that I forgot about the cold and was able to enjoy myself. Additionally, one of the female staff members had her child with her, and they worked hard to take care of the guests, adding an extra layer of fun to the experience. I definitely want to enjoy my next visit with the wonderful staff again.

天候が少々悪く寒かったですが船長はじめ、スタッフの方々の対応が心温かくて、寒さを忘れてエンジョイ出来ました。また、女性スタッフの方のお子さんが添乗しいて、お客さんのお世話を一生懸命して大変楽しい時間にプラスαを加えてくれました。次回もまた是非素晴しいスタッフの方々のもとでエンジョイしたいと思います。

We booked the early bird whale watching tour in early January. The ship, crew and food were great but we didn't see as many whales as I had hoped. We did find two whales swimming together and the ship was able to follow them for awhile so we got a few good pictures of the whales blowing water up, their backs surfacing and their tails coming out of the water.


It sounds like that was considered a good trip for Honolulu whale watching so I was happy with it. A lady we talked to had gone out on the same tour the day before and she didn't see anything so she came back out with our group the next day.


If you're looking to really see the whales, I would suggest going to Lahaina in Maui if possible. My husband and I booked an island tour of Maui later on in our vacation and we saw more whales in a shorter time period by driving down the coast near Lahaina than we did on our whale watching tour in Honolulu. It's still a good tour for those in Oahu though!

I had never visited Hawaii during the winter season, so I was looking forward to whale watching. The boat was large and more than adequate, but since it carried many passengers, I wished they had made some efforts to gather information about the whales in advance with smaller boats, so that the guests could enjoy the experience more. Because the boat was so big, it couldn't maneuver easily, and while the captain was likely focused on finding the whales, I felt there could have been a bit more creativity in their approach. Additionally, they offered tickets for another trip if we didn't see any whales, but since the validity period was only until March, it limits those who can return to Hawaii soon. I think at least a one-year validity would be more reasonable. I was also told that the only time available for a second trip was the same morning time, but if they truly wanted to provide good service, they should accommodate afternoon times as well. Everyone has their schedules set while in Hawaii, so I believe that kind of flexibility is necessary.

冬の時期にハワイを訪れたことがなかったので、ホエールウォッチングは楽しみにしていました。船は大きく申し分ありませんでしたが、乗船客もたくさん乗せているので、鯨がいくら自然の生き物であっても、先に小さめの船で鯨の情報を集めておくとか、少しでもお客さんが楽しめるように工夫をしてほしかったです。船が大きいために、小回りが利かないし、船長も鯨を求めて操縦しているのでしょうけれども、もう少し工夫ができるのではないかと感じてしまいました。さらに、鯨に会えなかったら、再度乗船できるチケットを配っていましたが、乗船できる期間も3月まででは、もう一度ハワイにすぐ来れる人は限られてしまうので、せめて有効期限は1年間にしてほしいと思います。乗船できる時間も朝の同じ時間しか無理だと言われましたが、本当に再度乗船してほしいというサービス精神があるのならば、午後の時間でも対応してほしいです。みんな、それなりにハワイでのスケジュールが決まっていると思うので、そのくらいの対応は必要だと思います。

On the first day of this tour, we didn't see any whales at all. We were in the afternoon group, but it seems the morning group had the same experience. We just ended up enjoying a leisurely cruise.

このツアーが始まった初日だったせいか、クジラの姿は、全く見られませんでした。私たちは、昼からだったのですが、午前の部も同様だったそうです。ゆったりクルージングを楽しんだだけで終わりました。

At the beginning of the tour, I saw a glimpse of a whale's tail, but after that, nothing at all. It started to rain, which was a bit disappointing. Well, since it's nature, I guess there's nothing you can do about it.

ツアーのはじめの方で、クジラのしっぽが少し見えたのですが、その後は全く。雨も降ってきてしまい、ちょっと残念な結果でした。ま、自然相手なので、仕方ないかな、と思います。

I was able to see the whale perfectly. I'm also satisfied with the ray I created. However, I was surprised by how expensive the parking fee was.

くじらは、バッチリ会う事ができました。
レイも作成して、満足です。
ただ、ﾊﾟｰｷﾝｸﾞ代の高いこと、びっくりしました。

This cruise was def. something worth seeing! It gets a little chilly out on the ocean; should bring a jacket, but it def. was amazing and beautiful! I totally recommend it to anyone!

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see any whales this time, but I did get to see dolphins. There were a few people who joined alone, so it's a tour that you can easily participate in. Next time, I definitely want to see whales in person!!

残念ながら今回はクジラを見ることはできませんでしたが、イルカを見ることはできました。一人で参加の方も数名いましたし、気軽に参加できるツアーです。次回こそはクジラを生で見てみたいです！！