Reviewed by: きらこ
We participated with 10 family members and friends.
We were able to see whales, of course!
The staff promptly informed us when the whales appeared.
There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, so they provided interesting and easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese.
In addition to the whales, our family participated in a hula dance lesson, which was a lot of fun.
I also joined a ukulele lesson with my friends.
Additionally, they provided live music, which kept things engaging.
The food was better than I expected.
家族、友人と10名参加しました。
クジラはもちろん見れました!!
スタッフの方がクジラが出てきたら、すぐに教えてくださいます。
日本語が話せるスタッフもいらっしゃったので、日本語で面白くわかりやすく説明してくれました。
また、クジラ以外でも、フラダンスのレッスンに家族で参加し、とても盛り上がりました。
ウクレレレッスンにも友人と参加しました。
あと、生演奏もしてくれ、飽きさせないところが良いです。
食事も思ったより美味しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Linda
Having lived on Oahu for 5.5 years in the 50s, my sister and I were anxious to visit old haunts, outside the Waikiki area and this tour certainy accomplished that for us. Our guide, Greg, went above and beyond the list of attractions/sights we were scheduled to see and had such a breadth of knowledge about the islands' history, culture and general Hawaiian topics that we came away from the tour much more informed than when we started it. He was witty, caring and very dedicated to his job, making all his passengers feel very special for a day.
From giving us hints about how to get the best seats on the boat for the Arizona Memorial in the morning until the time he dropped us off - exhausted - at the end of the day, touring with Greg was like being part of an extended family.
If there were more than 5 stars, this tour and the guide would get them. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - on the first day of our 10-day trip - and set the standard by which we judged the others we took
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Linda
Having lived on Oahu for 5 1/2 years in the '50s and never having visited any of the other islands, my sister and I were expecting to see something different and unique. This tour certainly filled the bill and was both those things - and more! Our tour guide - Patty -was very knowledgeable about local and island history and places of interest. She stopped at more than the expected stops and we had plenty of time at each one of them to take pictures, visit any shops that were there and generally get a feel for the place. The fact that we were a small group - just 8 of us on a mini-bus - was fantastic and we turned into a group of 6 after lunch after dropping one couple off back at their Kauai hotel.
It was wonderful to see the unspoilt beauty of Kauai, much as Oahu was when we knew it and before development spoiled it. We were so happy to hear that there has been a limit put on the number of stories hotels there can have, albeit after Marriott built their 8-storey one. At lea
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The whale watching this time was very enjoyable.
We were able to see whales multiple times during the trip.
The staff kindly announced the direction where the whales could be seen, so we had no trouble spotting them.
They provided assistance in English, but they were also very thorough in Japanese.
Even during the times when we couldn't see any whales, we enjoyed the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea!
今回のホエールウォッチングは非常に楽しかったです。
乗船中クジラを何度も見ることができました。
係員の人がクジラの見える方向を丁寧にアナウンスしてくれたので苦労することなくクジラを見れました。
英語での対応はもちろんですが日本語をでの対応もかなりきちんとしてくれていました。
クジラが見えなった時間帯でもワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの景色を海から楽しめました!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We went with a group of friends this past Saturday on the Early Bird cruise and it was fabulous! We saw whales pretty much the moment we left the harbor and we got lots of pictures. It wasn't too crowded at all. The ship is very nice, very well maintained and clean. The crew was very friendly and helpful.
I recommend motion sickness medication if you're prone to it. I am, and even though I took it beforehand I still got seasick.
We saw a pod of three whales, dolphins, and albatross. A very neat experience for us and the kids.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/14 |
Reviewed by: 小春
I participated in an early morning cruise. When it comes to the winter sea, it's all about whales. I was torn between a whale tour and this one, but I decided to take a chance on the winter sea and chose this tour.
Although it was a dolphin tour, we stopped at a point where we could see whales at the beginning of the cruise, and I was able to see my long-awaited whales. I was also satisfied to see a mother and baby whale!
Then, we encountered many dolphins, and just when I thought we found one, a group of a dozen dolphins appeared, which was so exciting! The snorkeling afterward was also great, as I saw a lot of fish.
I'm not a strong swimmer, but thanks to the life jacket, I was able to snorkel with peace of mind. This time, there were three generations participating, from 0 to 71 years old, and my 3-year-old son enjoyed snorkeling, while my in-laws also had a great time on the cruise and snorkeling.
There was a staff member who was fluent in Japanese, which was reassuring. I couldn't eat lunch on the boat due to a bit of seasickness, but the staff kindly packaged it for me to take home. I ate it at the hotel after returning, and it was light and delicious.
早起きクルーズに参加しました。
冬の海といえばクジラ。クジラツアーと悩んだのですが、
冬の海に賭けて、こちらのツアーを選択しました。
イルカツアーでしたが、クルーズのはじめはクジラが見えるポイントへも寄ってくれて、念願のクジラを見ることができました。親子クジラにもあえて満足!
そして、本題のイルカにもたくさんあえました。1頭見つけたと思ったら十数頭のイルカの群が現れて大興奮!
その後のシュノーケリングもお魚がたくさんみえました。
私はカナヅチなのですが、ライフジャケットのお陰で安心してシュノーケリングできました。
今回三世代で0歳~71歳の参加でしたが、3歳の息子もシュノーケリングを楽しみ、義両親もクルーズ&シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
スタッフは日本語の堪能な方がいて安心できました。
昼食はちょっと船酔いのため船内で食べられなかったのですが、スタッフのかたが配慮くださり、お持ち帰り用にまとめてくださいました。帰宅後にホテルで食べたのですがあっさりしていて美味しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went for the first time, and it was so much fun with an intensity that you don't find in Japan!
The wave pool had incredible waves, and I couldn't move forward at all.
It was on a completely different level compared to the wave pools in Japan.
If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate!
Next time, I want to go when it's hot!
(The weather was bad and cold~!!)
初めて行きましたが、日本にはない激しさで、とても楽しかったです♪
波のプールが半端ない波で、全然前に進めませんでした。
日本の波のプールと桁違いでした。
またハワイに行くことがあったら、是非参加したいです。
今度は暑いときに!
(お天気が悪くて寒かった~!!)
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/10 |
Reviewed by: 鎌倉市在住
We participated as a family of four (two children, a middle schooler and a high schooler). It was a one-day course, but since it was only about four hours in total from 10 AM to around 2 PM, we felt like we could have used more time. In the morning, we arrived at the meeting point on time, and a large bus came to pick us up. We chose a plan to do bodyboarding at the location, which seemed to be especially fun for the kids.
夫婦と子供2人(中学生・高校生)で参加。1日のコースでしたが、10時から2時ごろまでの実質4時間だったので、もっと時間があればと感じました。朝は集合場所に時間通り、大型バスが迎えにきました。現地ではボディーボードをするプランにしたので、それが子供たちには特に楽しかったようです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Jack
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Jon and crew. As a sailor, my enjoyment was enhanced by Capt. Jon's tales of building the vessel and sailing itr from the Caribbean to Hawaii. He is justly proud having built a beautiful and very comfortable boat. As hoped, we were able to watch whales within sight of the beautiful Hawaiian coast and also enjoyed some great sailing. Great trip, great boat and great crew and great value!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time on this cruise/snorkel activity. The staff on the boat were friendly and knowledgeable. The snorkeling on the reef was awesome with lots of colorful corals and many different fish. We saw a turtle in the water while we were snorkeling and followed it for awhile. We played water volleyball on the sandbar and it was lots of fun. The boat stopped at a spot where there are green turtles and we saw lots of them. The guitar serenade during lunch was a nice touch. I would recommend this cruise to others.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/03 |
Reviewed by: ゴマッタ
I participated in whale watching during my mother and aunt's first trip to Hawaii, as it was the season for it. If you're expecting the spectacular jumps often seen in whale photos, you might be disappointed. However, if you approach it with the mindset of leisurely enjoying a cruise in Hawaii, you might feel lucky and satisfied to see some whales as a bonus.
They made sure we could see the whales well by moving around to chase them, and with lunch included, I think the price is reasonable.
I chose this tour because it was offered in Japanese, and while there were Japanese announcements during the cruise, it was disappointing that the staff's explanations about the whales right after departure were only in English.
母と叔母の初めてのハワイ旅行でホエールウォッチングのシーズンだったので参加しました
よくクジラの写真であるような 豪快なジャンプを期待していたらだめです。
ハワイのクルーズをのんびり楽しむくらいの気持ちで参加すれば、おまけにクジラが見られてラッキーと満足できるかも
ちゃんとクジラが良く見られるように、クジラを追いかけ移動もしてくれたし、ランチもついてこの値段だったらOKなのではないでしょうか
ただ、日本語対応コースだったので参加したのですが、航行中のテープアナウンスは日本語もありましたが、出航直後のスタッフのクジラの説明など英語のみだったのが残念でした
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The captain and the entire crew are dedicated to ensuring that our guests have the opportunity to see whales, and we are constantly on the lookout for them. On some days, we are fortunate enough to witness very active whales performing impressive jumps.
Our Japanese-speaking staff usually accompany the cruise and do their best to assist our guests from Japan. However, we sincerely apologize for any shortcomings in our service. Thank you for your valuable feedback; we will use it to improve our services in the future.
We look forward to welcoming you all back again.
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。
キャプテンまた、クルー一同、お客様に鯨をご覧になって頂きたい一心で、目を見張り鯨を探しております。
日によっては、とても行動的な鯨で見事なジャンプを見せてくれる事もございます。
日本語のスタッフは通常クルーズにご一緒させて頂いておりまして、出来る限り、日本からのお客様のお手伝いをさせて頂いております。
ただ、サービスが至らないところがございました様で、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。今度のサービス改善に役立たせて頂きます。
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。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I saw the tail fin while the water was splashing and the back was moving. Considering that there are times when you can't see anything at all, I think I was lucky, but it still feels unsatisfying if you can't see the whole jump. Even though the time is long, around 2 to 3 hours, it can get sleepy since there isn't much movement. It might be nice for enjoying a leisurely time on the sea.
潮吹きと背中が動いているところ、尾びれが見えました。全く見えないこともあることを考えるとラッキーだったのだと思いますが、やはりジャンプなど全体が見れないと物足りないです。時間が2~3時間と長い割に、特に移動をしないので眠くなります。のんびり海の上の時間を楽しむにはいいかも。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. It seems that on the day you participated, you could only see the back and tail of the whales, but there are days when we encounter very active whales. If you have the opportunity, please come back to look for those active whales. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
お客様の乗られた日は背中や尾びれしか見られなかった様ですが、日によってはとても行動的な鯨に遭遇する事もございます。
また、機会があればそんなアクティブな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Sunbrn
The tour and the tour bus were excellent. We got tickets to the Arizona shuttle/tour as advertised and the driver was fun and informative. Worth the price for the "front of the line" tickets at the Arizona. Family of 6 really enjoyed the experience and it was the right duration for the youngest (5).
The instructions for pickup at 635am were vague enough to cause a little confusion for us because the hotel where we were picked up is closed and under renovation. And the point of contact number on the voucher was not answered at that time of the morning to make sure we were at the correct location. A little "personal attention to detail" giving more information would have gone a long way to make the pickup less stressful. This is our only complaint... minor.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/27 |
Reviewed by: makko
The tour guide was a wonderful Japanese lady who was very kind.
It was a lucky day; I was able to swim with dolphins (although they were a bit far away), see whales, and swim very close to turtles.
On the way back, I was thrilled to see a larger dolphin that rarely appears!
The lunch burger was really delicious, and those who wanted to could also enjoy kayaking, making for a very fun experience.
The local guides and hula dance instructors were also very warm and wonderful people, creating great memories.
There were couples, solo travelers, and groups of two girls, among others.
The boat swayed a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication!
I highly recommend this tour!!
ツアーのガイドさんも日本人の素敵なお姉さんで、とても親切でよかった。
その日はラッキーデーで、イルカとも泳げたし(ちょっと遠かったけど)クジラも見れて、カメともとても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました。
帰りがけにたまにしか現れない大きめのイルカも見ることができて感動!!
途中のランチのハンバーガーがとってもおいしかったり、カヤックも希望者は乗せてもらえてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
現地のガイドサンやフラダンスの先生たちもとても温かく素敵な人で、いい思い出ができました。
カップル、一人旅、女の子二人組みいろいろな方がいました。
船は少し揺れるので酔い止め飲んでおいたほうがBETTER!
おススメのツアーです!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Herberger
While it was a very successful trip, viewing is still somewhat limited. I love your having a professional photographer on board who got us great pictures of the whales. I would like to be able to get a flashdrive or have the pictures emailed to me for printing on higher quality paper. But overall a very good experience.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Azalea G.
Everyone was extremely helpful. My husband and I were directed to our table right away. When we decided to go up deck for the view we went back to our table and had our salads waiting for us. The lobster was delicious and they even helped crack it open. The entertainment was fun and engaging and when it came to disembark the ship, it was fast and painless...no line! My favorite part was the view of Honolulu and Waikiki at sunset.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Amy
I went on Captain Bob's Snorkeling Adventure with 4 friends last week and we all agreed that it was the BEST day we spent in Hawaii. The crew was FANTASTIC; fun, entertaining, knowledgeable, laid back... perfect!
The ocean volleyball and snorkeling at our own reef was a welcome change from the crowds in Waikiki.
I highly recommend this trip to everyone visiting Oahu! We have all decided to bring our kids and do this trip again on our next visit to the island.
Thanks to Daniel-son, Jenner, Macho Taco, Kelly and the rest of the crew for a perfect day!
Love,
The Colorado Girls
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The last time I used this service, I only saw a breach at the very end, but this time it was amazing!! After departing and finishing breakfast at the buffet, when I went out on deck, one of the crew members told me, "There’s a whale over there." I hurriedly called my family out to the deck, and there were three pairs of mother and baby whales surrounding our boat.
For over 30 minutes, we could see whales in every direction. The crew was excitedly saying, "It's rare to see this many. Plus, the baby whale is breaching multiple times." There was a Japanese staff member among the Navatek crew, so after the English explanation, they translated it into Japanese, which helped us understand a lot.
Relatives who went on another tour the next day said they only saw a tail once. Whether you encounter whales or not is a matter of luck, but the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from Navatek is very beautiful. I definitely recommend it as a cruising experience.
以前利用した際は最後の最後にブリーチングが見えただけでしたが、今回は最高!!
出発して朝食のバイキングを食べ終わり、デッキに出たらクルーの一人が「あっちにクジラがいるよ。」と教えてくれました。急いで家族を呼んでデッキに出たら、三組もの親子クジラが私たちの船を囲んでいました。
それから30分以上どの方向にいても、クジラが見える状態。
クルーも「こんなに見れるのは珍しいよ。しかも赤ちゃんクジラがブリーチングを何度もしているなんて。」と興奮気味に語っていました。
ナバテックのクルーの中に日本人スタッフがいたので、英語の説明のあと日本語に翻訳してくれたので色んなことがわかりました。
次の日に他のツアーで行った親戚は尻尾が一度だけしか見れなかったと言っていました。
クジラと出会えるかどうかは運次第ですが、ナバッテックから見るワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドはとてもきれいです。
クルージングも兼ねて是非おすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family.
The sea was rough, so it was very rocky.
Many people were feeling unwell.
I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
There was a Japanese staff member, but their service was not very attentive, which was disappointing.
It was great to see a lot of whales.
家族で参加しました。
海が荒れていたので、とても揺れました。
気分が悪くなっている人が多かったです。
酔い止めを持参する事をすすめます。
日本人のスタッフの方がいましたが、あまり丁寧な対応ができていませんでした。それが残念でした。
鯨は、たくさん見れて良かったです。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. Your comments will be translated into English and sent to all relevant department managers. We will use them to improve our services. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
この度はご乗船有難うございます。また貴重なご意見有難うございました。
頂いたコメントは英訳の上、全ての関係部署のマネージャーに送られます。
サービス向上に役立たせていただきます。
コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Feb72011
Tours are only as good as it's tour guides and Kenn was good. Travelling with 3 generations of women, I was able to sit back, relax and let Kenn do his magic. A Morgan Freeman like masterpiece, The women, mother, wife and niece, were bringing up his name long after the tour ended. The 11 hours passed by quickly. Well worth the money. Mahalo
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
What a tremendous pleasure it was to be on this tour. The guide, Greg was very good at his job. Loved it. Helps to know what to come back to investigate further and come back we will.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great tour! Kenn was an awesome tour guide.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: YUKO
On February 4, 2011, I participated in a whale watching tour with a friend and my friend's mother, making it three of us.
I had joined a dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu last summer, so this was my second time on this ship.
Since the season and time of day were different from my last visit, I was deeply moved by the view of Waikiki and the lush Diamond Head from the sea.
Even when I thought I could enjoy this scenery without seeing any whales, a whale appeared, and I was further touched to see dolphins swimming alongside the whale, playing together.
I would love to book a tour with Alan1 again.
Thank you for the wonderful memories!
2011年2月4日に友人と友人のお母さまと私という3人でホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
私は昨年の夏、スターオブ・ホノルル号でディナークルーズに参加したので、この船は2回目の乗船でした。
前回とは季節も時間帯が違うので、海からのワイキキや緑の多いダイヤモドヘッドの眺めに大変感動しました。
クジラが見えなくてもこの景色で十分楽しめたなぁと思っていたら、クジラが現れ、さらにイルカもクジラと遊ぶように一緒に泳ぐ姿が見られて心から感動し、癒されました。
またalan1でツアーを予約したいなぁと思いました。
良い思い出をありがとうございました!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for boarding with us for the second time.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only the whale watching but also the dolphins and the scenery.
Thank you for your wonderful comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
2度目のご乗船有難うございます。
クジラウォッチングだけではなく、イルカや景色も楽しんでいただけたとのことですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
このような良いコメント、有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike B
Our travel agent suggested this tour as a great way to see Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu, and she was right on the money! Our guides were friendly and very informative sharing lots of detail, Pearl Harbor was moving and very special, and the USS Missouri was impressive. This is a great tour, though you spend a lot of time on the shuttle while going through Honolulu
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 辻堂スポーツ
I participated in the morning cruise, but I didn't see any whales. I immediately used the re-participation ticket I received and joined the afternoon cruise, where I was thrilled to see whales. I think that in terms of season, March to April might be better for seeing young whales as they are growing and easier to spot.
午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、クジラは見えず。
頂いた再参加の券を直ちに利用して、昼のクルーズに参加したところ、クジラを見る事ができ感激しました。
季節的には、3-4月の方が、子供のクジラが成長していて見やすいのではないでしょうか~
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
The peak season for whales is generally said to be from the end of January to February. Since they are wild animals, it's difficult to say definitively, but this year it seems that more sightings have been reported during the daytime cruises.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラのピークシーズンは例年1月末から2月と言われていて、野生の動物なので一概に言うのは難しいですが今年はお昼の時間のクルーズの方が多く観測されているように思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The tour to Pearl Harbour and the US Arizona was very interesting and educational. We are not Americans and were impressed at the objectivity apparent in the various museums and displays. The Arizona Memorial is moving, all the more so as it is still leaking oil and we are forced to remember that it is something real, not a recreation or imagined scene.
Our guide, Frank, was personable and full of stories and information. He was fun!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Don C
Paradise Cove was suggested to us by our travel agent and she was right! The bus was a little noisey for us but everyone was having a great time! The activities before the show were a lot of fun, the food was delicious and the entertainment was top notch. This was a great experience and we will certainly return!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Don C
Our travel agent suggested this tour and she did a great job! The boat is wonderful as was the staff. We had a delicious breakfast and did see whales surfacing and diving, which was very unique and special to us. Thanks agian!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Gary
I have booked all my Pearl Harbor Tours over the years with Hawaii Activities and have always had a great day. This was a new tour being offered and I thought that it would be the perfect tour that would allow me to visit four major WWII sites in one full comprehensive day. It met all of my expectations and then some. The actual tour was very informative and moving. Our driver/guide, Francis, did a fantastic job during a day filled with problems. First, the bus was running late with all the different pick-ups and it didn’t reach my hotel until a half-hour after my scheduled pick-up time. Then we had to meet another bus and transfer all those people to our bus. This made us later yet and put us right in the middle of the slow moving rush hour morning traffic. When we finally got to the Arizona Memorial we were running behind. Then when it was our turn to finally enter the movie room, the electricity went out in the entire Visitor Center. We had to skip the movie and head right
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a whale watching cruise on the large cruise ship Star of Honolulu, with about 200 people on board, including around 20 Japanese passengers.
I thought it would be a group activity with Japanese staff, but there were no Japanese staff on board. The staff explanation about the activities in the cabin before departure was only in English. After departure, we went out on deck to wait for the humpback whales while enjoying the view of the sea and Waikiki. During this time, a recorded explanation about whale ecology was played over the speakers, alternating between English and Japanese. It was mentioned that there were staff who understood Japanese on board, but they advised to ask questions individually.
The whale sighting rate is said to be over 90%, but if you happen to be in a direction where whales are not appearing or if the timing doesn't work out, you can self-report if you didn't see any whales, and they will issue a certificate allowing you to board again for free during the season.
I heard that whales appeared about twice during the trip, but I thought they were too far away to see, so I got the certificate. The staff were friendly and accommodating, always smiling.
大型客船スターオブホノルルを利用したホエールウォッチングクルーズで、200人程度が乗船、日本人は20人程度でした。
日本語スタッフと一緒のグループアクティビティと思っていたのですが、日本人スタッフは乗船せず、出航前のキャビン内でのアクティビティについてのスタッフ説明は英語のみです。出航後は、甲板に出て海やワイキキを眺めながらザトウの出現を待ちます。その際に鯨の生態についての録音説明がスピーカーから流れ、これが英語と日本語の交互説明というもの。日本語がわかるスタッフも乗船しているとのことですが、そちらは個別に質問してください、ということでした。
鯨出現率は90%以上、とのことですが、出現方角でないところにいたり、タイミングが合わなかったりと、個人的に見られなかった場合は、自己申告で、シーズン中に無料で再度乗船できる証明書を発行してもらえます。
今回2回ほど出現したそうですが、私にはあまりに遠くで見えないと思ったので、証明書をもらってきました。スタッフの方々は笑顔親切に気持ちよく対応していただけました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. Customers from various countries have been enjoying this cruise. We usually have staff who understand Japanese on board, and we do our best to assist customers coming from Japan.
If no whales appear at all, or if the captain determines that the sighting quality is low, we issue a rain check that allows you to board again for free during the season. For customers who have time during their trip, we encourage you to board again and search for whales.
It seems that this time the whale sightings were not very good, but if you have the opportunity, please come again to search for whales.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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す。
さまざまな国のお客様にこのクルーズはお楽しみいただいております。
日本語の分かるスタッフは通常乗船いたしておりまして、出来る限り日本からお越しのお客様のお手伝いをさせていただいております。
鯨が全く出現しなかった時や出現したものの、観賞度が低かったとキャプテンが判断した場合、シーズン中再度無料で乗船していただけるレインチェックを発行いたしております。ご旅行中、お時間があるお客様には再度ご乗船いただき、鯨を探していただいております。
今回はあまり良く、鯨は見られなかったと言う事ですが、機会がありましたら、是非また鯨を探しにいらしてください。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/31 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our whale watch cruise. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the hula lesson, ukulele lesson, and the whales.
When you visit Hawaii again, we also offer sunset dinner cruises and dolphin watch cruises, so please enjoy those as well.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
フラレッスン、ウクレレレッスン、クジラ、全てにおいて満足頂けたようでうれしく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は他にもサンセットディナークルーズやドルフィンウォッチクルーズもございますので、是非そちらもお楽しみください。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課