Reviewed by: Ryo&seiko
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╰(*´︶`*)╯
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Angelia Turberville
Absolutely loved it. Thou our bus was 30 minutes late, had to call to find out where they were. Once again was ask for a gratuity. Asi stated on previous reviews I found this offensive I am not tipped for doing my job. Gratuity is for servers/waitresses who make like $2.00.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/23 |
Reviewed by: GUNMA-CHAN
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。
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| Packages: | ソフトドリンク飲み放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: なみな
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。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/10 |
Reviewed by: JeffW
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.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
Mixture of comedy, interactive games,music, storytelling,dance and music. Well worth the money. Picture is a bit pricey
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Bee
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!
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| Packages: | 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Schiefelbein
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!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/28 |
Reviewed by: jpendleton4
This was my second trip to Paradise Cove and it was wonderful. The food was fantastic, the show was amazing and the overall experience was something everyone should enjoy. Even the bus ride was a party.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/20 |
Reviewed by: haru
I had a great time. I made a lei and experienced poi balls. The food was, of course, delicious!! I definitely want to go again next time.
とっても楽しかったです。レイを作ったり、ポイボールを体験したり。お料理はもちろんおいしい!!ぜひこんども行きたいです。
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| Packages: | オーキッド・ルアウ・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/21 |
Reviewed by: JMDZ
Firstly, the bus was very very very very late. Not fun when you have a bunch of know-it-all tourists waiting to get someplace. We ended up driving ourselves, even though we had paid for transportation there and back.
Secondly, the food was average, at best. The pasta salad was bland, the macaroni salad too mayonnaisey, the fried chicken was old and you could taste the freezer-burn, the desserts were average and dry and the drinks weren't strong enough. The only reason we are rating this "average", rather than Bad, is because the view/scenery was spectacular!
Never again!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Dinner Package - VIP Royal Box Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/16 |
Reviewed by: miwa
My husband and I went to Hawaii for the first time. Since the tour was mostly free, we decided to explore and have dinner at our accommodation on the first night. It was a weekend special with an all-you-can-eat seafood menu, so we enjoyed fresh oysters, crab, and a variety of other seafood dishes, which made us very satisfied! I want to go back and eat there again!!
夫と2人で初ハワイに行きました。ツアーがほぼフリーだったので、こちらで色々と探して、滞在初日に宿泊先で夕食を取ろうと決めました。週末限定でシーフード類が食べ放題という事もあり、生カキやカニなど、新鮮な魚介類の他にも色々なメニューが食べれたので大満足でした!また食べに行きたいです!!
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| Packages: | 金曜日~日曜日プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/13 |
Reviewed by: パピー
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。
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| Packages: | ディナープラン(Aコース) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/27 |
Reviewed by: ヨッシ-
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!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Brenda C
We enjoyed this tour. Without this we wouldn't have seen half the wonders of this island. Dennis was very informative and gave lots of information. We were all tired by the end of the day. It's a lot of information to soak up in that amount of time.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/13 |
Reviewed by: funa
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)
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: smichels
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!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Jay
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.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: The Morgan's
There was always something for us to be involved in. Between the games and shows we had an absolutely wonderful time. Good food and great location. Easy to park as we had our own car. On the beach with a perfect sunset over one of the shows that was going on. Nothing but Fun!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: ヤギタ
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!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
Reviewed by: nico
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。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: megyu
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/17 |
Reviewed by: リベロ
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。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/10 |
Reviewed by: CACCI
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!!
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| Packages: | Captain Bob's Sailing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/04 |
Reviewed by: さくらん
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。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Kendall
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.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Kendall
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.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: かえでとはるか
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。
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/24 |
Reviewed by: chobi
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★
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| Packages: | お得な午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/23 |
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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