Oahu
It was truly a wonderful restaurant. The food and the staff were fantastic, and I enjoyed it from the bottom of my heart. I was worried about my English, but there were no problems at all. I will definitely visit again!
本当に素晴らしいレストランでした。味もスタッフも素晴らしく心から楽しめるレストランでした。英語に不安がありましたが全く問題ありませんでした。また絶対に訪れます!
We played a lot from 10:30 AM until closing time in the evening with the kids. I think the family lockers are sufficient.
Starting around noon, the attractions gradually get crowded, so I recommend conquering the slides first thing in the morning! Also, you might be tempted to take off your sandals and go up to the top of the slide, but the concrete gets extremely hot, and it can burn the soles of your feet, so it's fine to keep your sandals on. (Everyone either held them or slid down while wearing them.)
By early afternoon, it starts to get really crowded, and there can be lines for the attractions. We took that opportunity to have lunch and take a little break. When it was crowded, we played in the lazy river right next to the entrance.
Overall, I didn't get the impression that it was extremely spacious, but on the contrary, I enjoyed not having to walk around too much. I would love for them to spend the whole day playing!
By the way, my child is 13 years old, and this age was just right for the thrill of the slides. There are quite a few that younger kids might not be able to handle, as they are pretty thrilling (maybe too much?).
子供と一緒に、朝の10時半から夕方の閉園までたっぷり遊びました。ロッカーはファミリー用のもので十分だと思います。
昼頃から徐々にアトラクションが混雑していくので、まずは朝イチで続々と滑り台を制覇していくのがオススメ! また、ついサンダルを脱いで滑り台のてっぺんまで行ってしまいそうになりますが、コンクリがものすごく熱くなって足の裏がやけどしそうになってしまうので、サンダルは履いたままでOKです。(皆さん手に持ってか、履いたまま滑っていました)
昼過ぎになると、一気に混み始めてアトラクションも行列ができたりします。うちは、そのタイミングでお昼を食べてちょっと休憩しました。また、混んでいるときは、入口からすぐ横にある流れるプールで遊んでいました。
全体的に、ものすごく広い!という印象は受けませんでしたが、逆にいろいろ歩き回らなくてよかったので楽しめました。一日たっぷり使って遊んでもらいたいです!
ちなみにうちは子供が13歳ですが、滑り台の怖さ的には一番ぴったりの年頃でした。小さいお子さんはできないような、スリリング(すぎる?)のがけっこうあります。
There were no openings for the morning tour, so I ended up on the afternoon one. The sandbar was exposed, so I was really lucky! It was fun walking in the beautiful sea and snorkeling. The hamburger was delicious.
早朝のツアーに空きかないとのことで、午後までの部になってしまいました。
サンドバーは浮き出ていてため、本当に運がよかったです!
キレイな海で歩いたり、シュノーケリングしたり楽しかったです。
ハンバーガー、おいしかったです。
Lots of fun! Worth to go there and they are very friendly =)
The staff, including Umi-san, explained everything clearly, and we were able to see sea turtles and manta rays!
They let us enjoy snorkeling right up until the last moment, and even though it was only in the morning, I was very satisfied. ╰(*´︶`*)╯
スタッフの海サン他が分かりやすく説明してくれて
海亀やマンタを見る事が出来ました♪
シュノーケルも時間ギリギリまで楽しませてくれて
午前のみとは言え、満足できました╰(*´︶`*)╯
It took just under an hour to arrive by shared microbus with various travel companies. There were many thrilling rides to enjoy. It might be nice to have some more standard swimming pools in addition to the drop rides. It felt like there was a bit of downtime for a one-day visit. It's not bad, but it might not be worth going out of your way for a short trip.
いろいろな旅行会社の方と乗り合いでマイクロバスで集合から1時間弱で到着。スリルがある乗り物が多く楽しめました。落下系だけではなく、もうちょっと普通に泳げるプールなどもあると良いかも。一日だと少し時間をもてあます印象でした。悪くはないけど、短い旅行日程でわざわざ行かなくても良いかもしれません。
I was really looking forward to this, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing tour given my expectations. Since we traveled by large bus, even with a 7 AM meeting time, we wasted an hour picking up people in Waikiki (which happens with other tours as well). After arriving, we landed on a narrow sandbar packed with people on two cruisers. Snorkeling felt like a chaotic trial start, bumping into each other while trying to peek into the water. I think the actual time spent on the sandbar and snorkeling was about 30 minutes total. It was just so rushed. Since it’s such a special place, I wish the tour had fewer participants.
とても楽しみにしていたのですが、期待してた分、残念なツアーでした。大型バスで行くため、7時に集合でも1時間はワイキキピックアップで時間が潰れ(これは他でもありますが)、到着後、2台のクルーザーで細いサンドバーにぎゅうぎゅうに上陸笑。シュノーケルも一列でトライアルロンのスタートの様にぶつかりながら軽く海の中をのぞく感じ。実際のサンドバーとシュノーケルは足して30分程度だった気がします。とにかく慌ただしいです。せっかくの特別な場所なので、もっと人数を減らしたツアーだったら良かったなと思いました。
Over the past 7 years we have done many "tours" in Hawaii,, this would be at the very top. It was a great adventure, the staff were great , we liked Jenner entertaining us on the bus going there, the Sandbar was great, the snorkel/fish was the best we have seen in Hawaii,, we saw turtles and the lunch was very tasty,,we had a great day,, well worth the money and then some.
Mixture of comedy, interactive games,music, storytelling,dance and music. Well worth the money. Picture is a bit pricey
The service was great! They accommodated our changes efficiently and we were able to work around our schedule. Our guide Theus was amazing and we shared quite a few laughs and good info during the entire tour. Highly recommend!! We had a great time!
Great show and very entertaining. Music and dances were fun, entertainers were very skilled. Everyone was pleasant and friendly. Food was only fair but I would go again anytime. The Chief was excellent!
I went for the first time. The staff was very polite, and everything we ate was delicious, which got us really excited. I definitely plan to go again if I have the time next time. I recommend it for couples!
はじめていきました。とてもスタッフも丁寧でどれお食べてもおいしくて二人でテンションが上がっちゃいました。次回も時間があれば是非いこうと思います。カップルにおすすめですよ。
I had a great time! (^^)
I rated it 4 stars because of the weather and the cold, but the cruise staff were such fun people and kept us entertained throughout. Perhaps due to the weather, the sandbar was a bit underwhelming, but we were lucky to see sea turtles popping up here and there, and we even spotted a manta ray.
I definitely want to try again on a nice day. More than that... I wanted to join that staff team!
楽しかった~(^^)
天気と寒さで、☆4にしたけれど・・・クルーズスタッフが、楽しい人たちで終始楽しませていただきました。天気のせいかサンドバーは、いまひとつこんなものかな?でしたが、ウミガメがあちこちに顔を見せてくれましたし、マンタまで見れたのはラッキーでした。
是非、お天気のいい時に再挑戦したいです。
とゆうより・・あのスタッフメンバーに入りたいくらいでした!!
Last May, when I went to Hawaii, I went on a dolphin tour, and this time I decided to go see whales. I went this year. The boat was large, and I didn't feel seasick, so it was comfortable. We were able to see whales off the coast of Waikiki. We caught glimpses of their backs a few times. Unfortunately, we didn't see any jumps or big tails, but I was moved by my first encounter with whales. If I get the chance again, I would like to challenge myself to go in the middle of winter.
昨年5月にハワイに行った時イルカのツアーに行って次はクジラを見に行こうということで今年行ってきました。船は大きくて船酔いもなく快適。ワイキキ沖でクジラを見ることができました。背中の一部が数回。流石にジャンプとか大きな尻尾は見ることはできませんでしたが、初めてのクジラ遭遇には感動しました。また機会があれば、真冬にチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales, even just a little. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
鯨を少しでもお楽しみいただけ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
予約課
Fortunately, the weather was nice (though the wind was really strong), and we were able to see a few whales. However, it was indeed difficult to capture them with my iPhone. In the photos, they appear distant, but in reality, they were a bit closer. Filming was also challenging because it was hard to predict where the whales would appear. I missed several opportunities to actually see them because I was so focused on filming. At first, there were announcements indicating the direction to look, but by the time we were heading back, there were no announcements. Just before we arrived, we spotted a whale near the shore, but it's unclear how many people noticed it. There were free activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons on the first floor of the boat, so most people participated. My sister and I didn't join and were on the second or third floor, just gazing out at the sea. I think it was mentioned that the Star of Honolulu tends to sway, but I didn't get seasick. Since the meal wasn't included, we freely ate what we had bought at the supermarket. To be honest, I wished I could have seen more whales jumping out of the water. Lastly, I believe the shuttle service would have cost an extra $12, so we took The Bus number 19 to the event location. On the way back, there was a bus stop very close by, so we were able to return smoothly. (The return bus also had signs indicating stops at Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.)
幸い天気にも恵まれ(風は凄く強かったが)クジラも少しみれた。ただiPhoneで撮影するのはやはり難しい。写真で見ると離れて見えるが実際はもう少し距離が近かった。ビデオ撮影もどこから出現してくるかわからないので、撮影が厳しかった。また撮影に夢中で実際に目でみる機会を何度か失ってしまった。始めのうちはアナウンスで何時の方向に見えると教えてくれるが、帰る頃はアナウンスがない。到着間際に岸の近くにクジラを発見した。ただ気づいた人がどれだけいるかは不明。無料でレイ作りやウクレレなど船の1Fで開催していたので、大抵の人たちが参加していた。私たち姉妹は参加せず2Fだったか3Fだったか?!にいて、海をぼーっと眺めていた。スターオブホノルル号は揺れやすいと掲載されていた気がするが、船酔いもしなかった。食事付きでなかったので、スーパーで買って来た物を自由に食べていた。欲を言えばもっとクジラが海の上に飛び跳ねてる姿を見たかったのが本音です。最後に送迎付きだとプラス$12くらいするはずだったので、ザ・バスの19番に乗って開催場所まで行った。帰りもすぐ近くにバス亭があるので、スムーズに帰れた。(帰りのバスもアラモアナセンターやワイキキビーチ行きとバスに表示が出ていたはず)
Honolulu is hectic enough without worrying how to get places with traffic. The tour is great. The driver knew the ins and outs of the places we went and made our experience worthwhile. I'm glad we could keep our bags on the bus in between places, especially our packed lunch!
Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.
I had a truly valuable experience.
It's something unimaginable in Japan.
I was constantly excited to be so close to wild animals.
I got to see dolphins, of course, as well as sea turtles and whales.
From the exotic boat, I watched dolphins and chased after escaping sea turtles, haha.
Thanks to the captain's arrangements, or perhaps his keen eye, we spotted a whale and even saw it spouting water.
It's an experience unique to traveling abroad that you won't understand until you try it.
I also think the cost performance is quite good.
とても貴重な体験をしました。
日本では考えられない経験です。
野生の動物とこんなに間近で触れ合えて興奮しっぱなしでした。
イルカはもちろん、海ガメ・クジラに会えました。
異国情緒たっぷりな船からイルカをみて、逃げるウミガメを追いかけたりしてw
船長さんのはからいか、神眼かしら?クジラを発見し、潮吹きも見ました。
海外旅行ならでは、行ってみないとわからない体験です。
コスパも悪くないと思います。
Thank you for your valuable comment!
貴重なコメントありがとうございます!
It was my first trip to Hawaii. Since I was going, I really wanted to see the sandbar, so I signed up for this tour.
It was cloudy on the day of the tour, so the water was cold when I got in, but the scenery was amazing.
I was able to see fish and coral while snorkeling.
Fortunately, I also got to see a sea turtle up close.
The hamburger we had for lunch was incredibly delicious!!
I enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the boat while listening to the guide's live performance, gazing at the beautiful sea, and it created wonderful memories.
初めてのハワイ旅行でした。行くからにはどうしてもサンドバー見たいと思いこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
当日は曇りでしたので、海に入ると冷たかったですが、景色はサイコーです。
シュノーケルで魚やサンゴを見ることもできました。
運よくウミガメも間近で見ることができました。
お昼に頂いたハンバーガー、最高に美味しいです!!
ガイドさんの生演奏を聴きながら船の上でのんびり昼食~綺麗な海を眺めとても良い思い出が出来ました。
It was a very impressive ship, and I was excited from the start! The leisurely cruise was very pleasant, and the captain pointed out the direction where we could see the whales, so we didn't miss the opportunity to see them. We were able to see multiple whales, and they put on various performances, leaving me in awe during my first whale watching experience!
とても立派な船で、最初からテンションが上がりました!
のんびりとクルーズする時間はとても心地よく、
船長さん?が、クジラの見える方角を言ってくださるので、タイミングを逃すことなく
見ることができました。
クジラも複数見ることができ、いろんなパフォーマンスを見せてくれ、
初めてのホエールウォッチングで感動しっぱなしでした!
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. The chances of seeing whales are high during this season. If you have another opportunity, please do board again. We look forward to your visit.
Reservation Department
この度はスターオブホノルルをご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
時期的に鯨が見れる確率が高いですね。
またの機会がございましたら是非ご乗船ください。皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
I participated for the first time and was able to enjoy myself to the fullest from morning until evening. I also opted for the meal plan, and while the lunch was a buffet with not too many options, it was delicious. It was great that drinks were also included. I was able to experience all the attractions, which were all very thrilling and something you can't experience in Japan. My spouse and I participated, but I thought it would be nice to bring our children along next time.
初めて参加しましたが朝から夕方までめいいっぱい楽しむ事が出来ました。又、食事付きにしたのですがランチは食べ放題で種類はさほど多くはありませんでしたが美味しかったです。ドリンクの飲み放題も付いていたのが良かったです。全てのアトラクションを体験する事が出来ました。日本では味わう事の出来ないとても迫力のあるものばかりでした。私達は夫婦で参加しましたが子供を連れて来たいな~って思いました。
Sandbar, snorkeling to see coral reefs and tropical fish, and freshly grilled hamburgers for lunch. We also saw sea turtles. Highly recommended!!
サンドバー、珊瑚礁・熱帯魚を見るシュノーケリング、昼食のその場で焼いて創るハンバーガー、ウミガメも見れました。オススメです!!
The distance to the dolphins was far, and the snorkeling experience to see the dolphins was quite short, lasting less than 10 minutes, which was disappointing. However, there was plenty of time for snorkeling with sea turtles after moving to another location, so I wish I could have seen the dolphins a bit longer.
The staff members were very kind.
イルカとの距離が遠く、イルカ見学のシュノーケリング自体は10分弱とかなり短かったのが残念。 その後移動してからのウミガメなどのシュノーケリングタイムはたっぷりあったので、もう少しイルカを見たかったです。
係員の皆様は大変親切でした。
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and I got the chance to attend the Chief’s Luau at Sea Life Park, under the Paradise Package. I usually don’t expect much from the food and drinks at these sorts of events, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good, especially considering that it is a buffet, and the drinks were not watered down. In regards to the show, it was absolutely fantastic. The cast performed dances from the various Polynesian Islands and the entire time, the Chief is telling jokes (the jokes contain a bit of innuendo) and making sure everyone is having a good time. There is a reason Chief Sielu performs all over the island, practically every day: not only is he a very skilled performer, but he is absolutely hilarious. I will definitely be coming again. Please note that the cast does pull members of the audience for different parts of the show, however, it is not the run-of-the-mill “let’s all dance at the end” type thing, they are actually part of the festivities.
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and boarded the Star of Honolulu, on the One Star package. The night started with a Mai Tai, which was quite strong (coming as a surprise to me as in my experience, “welcome drinks” tend to be very watered down), and we were taken to our table with our appetizers ready and waiting for us. The food was fantastic! I’m going to be honest; I had low expectations for the food. All you can eat crab on a ship, generally does not mean “high quality” to me. And boy was I proven wrong. The crab especially was very tasty, and my wife and I definitely took advantage of the “all you can eat” description. The show was also very fun to watch, with examples of dances of different styles from around Polynesia. The service from our waiter, Chad, was excellent as well: my water was never empty, empty plates were taken as soon as I was finished, and the crab kept coming. I’ve already suggested the Star of Honolulu to family members for when they visit.
There is only one water park on Oahu. I went with my elementary school daughter, and we had a lot of fun with the various water slides. We drove there with a rental car (with a navigation system), and thanks to the navigation, we were able to find it. However, the operating hours are short, so it's better to arrive early when they open. Our original planned date was March 24, but the weather was bad that day, a bit chilly with rain, so I called and changed it to the next day. They easily accepted the change, which was a relief. The next day was sunny. The water park does not allow outside food or drinks, including fans. There is a baggage check at the entrance, so be careful.
オアフ島でのウォーターパークはそこしかありません。小学生の娘と行きましたがウォータースライダーが色々あって楽しめました。レンタカーで(カーナビ付き)行きましたが、カーナビのおかげでたどり着くことが出来ました。ただ営業時間が短いのでオープンする時間に早めに行った方がいいです。本当の参加予定日は3/24だったのですがその日は天気が悪く、雨で少し肌寒かったので電話をお願いして翌日に変更してもらいました。あっさり変更オーケしてもらい、ホッとしました。翌日は晴天でした。ウォーターパークは飲食物の持ち込みは出来ません。うちわもです。入口に手荷物の検査があるので注意、です。
I think there are seasonal factors involved, but I was able to see the whale's spout and tail, which looked small. I was very happy to see the dolphins up close instead of the whales! ★
時期的な問題もあると思いますが、くじらの潮吹きやしっぽが小さく見れました。
鯨に代わりにいるかを近くで見れたのでとても嬉しかったです★
It was very good. We used the shuttle from Aulani on February 27 with four children and three adults. We had a lot of fun. I recommend it. There were events on the boat, such as hula dance and ukulele workshops, which were enjoyable. It was unfortunate that the hula dance instructor felt sick from seasickness. However, the boat didn't sway as much as I expected. I think the lunch was reasonably priced.
Perhaps it was the right season, as we were able to see whales multiple times. Also, it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean perspective, as I had never seen them that way before.
In any case, the children were happy, and I highly recommend it!
とても良かったです.アウラニからの送迎で,子供4人大人3人で2月27日に利用させていただきました.とても楽しかったです.お薦めです.舟の中では,フラダンスやウクレレの講習会などのイベントがあり,楽しませていただきました.フラダンスの先生が船酔いで具合悪かったのが,残念でした.とは行っても,舟は思ったほど揺れてませんでした.お昼の食事は,値段相応かと思います.
時季が良かったのでしょうか,クジラを何度も見られました.また,ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドを海からの角度から見たことがなかったので,これもまた良かったです.
とにかく,子供も喜んでいましたし,お薦めです!!
I was able to enter around 10:30 AM. The return bus departs at 3:15 PM, so I started changing around 2:30 PM, and I wished I had a bit more time to enjoy.
The thrill rides were more exciting than I expected. The changing room is combined with the restroom, so it lacks cleanliness.
In addition to fast food, there was a barbecue plate lunch that was very delicious and filling.
When purchasing alcohol like beer, you need to show something that verifies your age, and we were able to buy it by showing a color copy of our passports. Once you show it, they put a band on your wrist indicating that you are over 21.
All the staff were friendly and kind.
10時30分頃に入場出来ました。
3時15分に帰りのバスが出発なので、2時30分頃から着替えをしたので、
もう少し遊ぶ時間があればと思いました。
絶叫系のアトラクションは思った以上にスリルがありました。
更衣室はトイレと一緒なので、清潔感はありません。
食事はファストフードのほかに、バーベキューのプレートランチがありましたが
とても美味しかったし、ボリュームがありました。
ビール等のアルコール購入時には、年齢が確認できるものが必要で、私たちは
パスポートのカラーコピーを見せて買う事ができました。
一度見せると、腕に21歳以上であることのバンドをつけてくれます。
スタッフは皆さんフレンドリーで親切です。
First, please note that snacks will be confiscated, so avoid bringing them.
The pool is spacious enough to keep children entertained. However, on weekdays, there are fewer guests, so attractions operate on a one-open, one-close basis. For the boat slide that requires several people, you need to ensure the total weight is sufficient, so families must calculate accordingly.
I was really looking forward to the lazy river, but it was closed for the entire day...
The food is delicious.
Also, the changing area is located behind the restrooms, so initially, guests who are unaware may get confused and hurriedly change in front of the outdoor lockers. If you go further in, you'll find the changing area, so please look for it.
まず、お菓子は没収されますので持っていかないようにしましょう。
プールは子供連れには飽きさせない広さです。
ただし、平日ではお客さんが少ないのでアトラクションも
ひとつ開けたらひとつ閉める、といった形態です。
数名で乗るボートスライダーも重さが足りないといけないので、
家族連れでも計算して乗らないと大変です。
ゆったり流れるプールを一番楽しみにしていたのに、そこは一日空きませんでした、、、
ご飯は美味しいです。
あと、着替え場所はトイレの裏なので、初め分からないお客さんがみんな迷ったまま、
野外のロッカー前でそそくさと着替えてしまっていました。
ちゃんと奥にいくと着替え場所があるので、探してみてください。