Reviewed by: Becky
My husband and I were celebrating our 20 year anniversary and we chose the Paradise Cove Luau. What a great choice we made! The food was great as well as the atmosphere. We had a wonderful time!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Yvette
Al our tour guide knew Oahu inside and out. He really made the tour special to us. Very enjoyable! It is lengthy for young children we started at 7 and it ended at 5 young ones got a little disquieted. Understandably!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/09 |
Reviewed by: MOESYN
FIRST TIME LUAU AND IT WAS GREAT!
A LOT OF ACTIVITIES, BEAUTIFUL DANCERS, GREAT FOOD!
FROM THE SHUTTLE BUS RIDE FROM WAIKIKI TO PARADISE COVE TO THE BUS RIDE BACK TO WAIKIKI.... EVERYTHING WAS GOOD TIMES!
"COUSIN JACKIE", BUS #3 WAS VERY COOL, WE HAD A BLAST : )
WILL DEFINITELY DO AGAIN!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Dave Carmichael
We only had one day on Oahu. We were interested in an overview of Pearl Harbor and Oahu. This tour more than fulfilled this objective. Our tour guide was very experienced, enthusiastic, clever, and he treated us like valued customers.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Pearl Harbor is a must for any hot blooded American. I was on the brink of tears most of the time. Our carefree life in the USA is provided by countless sodiers, policemen, and firemen. They are true heros.
The circle the island tour is a good way to see Oahu within hours. My only suggestion is to have lunch at one of the shrimp trucks instead of a restaurant. Honey's Restaurant is decent but hardly unique. I'd rather have a plate of shrimps on rice from a truck. That, to me, is uniquely Oahu.
The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly, deserving of praise.
It's $ worth spending if one has never been to Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Ed and Linda in LV
Our tour guide was great and had lots of useful tips and information. The Arizona Memorial was great. Tour was a little long. Stopping at the Dole "plantation" is kind of a joke...it's just a gift shop. Other than Pearl Harbor, Ohau is overrated.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/03 |
Reviewed by: ann
I participated with my husband and our 4-year-old daughter. The weather was terrible—cloudy with occasional rain, and I think the temperature was quite low.
Our child was super excited and having a blast, but the water was cold, and she was shivering the whole time.
There were very few things available for small children (it's really unfortunate that the only warm facility, the SPA, is not accessible when it's cold). The place isn't very large, and there aren't many activities, so it might be more fun at "Hawaiians in Japan" (maybe because I'm familiar with that place locally...!?).
The weather got in the way, but even if we went on a sunny day, I might not be that impressed.
Overall, I felt that the cost was a bit high.
主人・私・娘(4才)で参加しました。
天気は最悪の、曇り(時々雨)、気温もかなり低かったと思います。
子供はテンション上がりまくりの、大はしゃぎでしたが、水も冷たく、終始ブルブル震えていました。
小さな子供が利用できるものが少なく(あったかい唯一の施設、SPAが使えないのは、寒い時ホント可哀想。)そんなに広くなく、あまり豊富な遊びがあるわけではないので、『日本のハワイアンズ』の方が楽しいかも。。。(地元でそちらを知ってしまってるから・・・!?)
天気が邪魔をしてくれましたが、晴れている時に行っても、ワタシはさほど感動はないかも。。。
といぅのを総評して、コストが割高な気もしました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Jim & Carol Love
The depth of Kenn's knowledge, the professional delivery of his information and the feeling that we were visiting the island with a friend who wanted to make sure we discovered its many wonders made our day delightful.
We have been on many tours throughout our traveling days and this was one of the best we've ever been on.
Thanks for a marvelous day!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Lisa T.
This was a very nice dinner cruise. It wasn't too long and it delivered on a great sunset.
The food was delicious too. We did the 1 Star package which came with crab legs, steak and mashed potatoes. Everything was better than I had expected it to be. It came with a complimentary Mai Tai which was also very good.
The Hawaiian music was good and the dancers were a lot of fun. My hubby and I got a really nice photo from them too.
I would recommend this to any couple looking for a little romance on their trip to Hawaii.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It was really worth the experience. Ken, the tour guide/driver made us very much "informed travellers".
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
A great experience -- to see whales, especially baby whales-- was an experience of a lifetime. Thanks for a great day at sea. The music was especially good; and I was able to make my own lei. Thanks for a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a wonderful experience! Would do again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
We really enjoyed the activity and the scenery was beautiful. It was great to view the island from a different vantage point. The friendly staff and food was great! It was definitely worth the money.You can be as active or as relaxed as you want to be.The staff was great with the kids.Unfortunately , it rained on our day so it kind of put a damper on things. The staff did their best to make it up to us. I would only recommend to bring extra clothes and a raincoat of some kind just in case.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Sharyl
We had so much fun on this tour! We had a great tour guide, Kanoelani! She was really funny, engaging and knowledgeable. I would recommend that you take this tour on your first full day on the island because you will see lots of things that you are going to want to go back to and see on your own. Bring your camera because you are going to have tons of photo opportunities!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a beautiful day for our snorkeling trip, we could not have asked for more beautiful weather. The crew was friendly and the boat was really nice and modern. We saw some dolphins out in the distance although they barely came above the surface and we saw a few turtles. There were no whale sightings on our cruise. The snorkeling was a little disappointing because the water was really choppy and we were dealing with an extremely strong current. There really wasnt a lot to see underwater. It was a little scary for the first time snorkelers and a few people got sea sick. We had a really large group (over 30 people) which made it difficult to move around the boat and it also made it difficult to move around out in the water without getting hit in the face by another persons fins. I think this cruise would have been a lot more enjoyable had there been 20 people or less on the boat.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I was travelling alone, but with all the cousins I met I had a blast. Even the bus ride to Paradise Cove was fun because cousin Trina was awesome! I enjoyed all of the activities and the show was great. The property is georgeous and beautiful sunset photos here. I payed for the Deluxe VIP package and was happy with it because as soon as I was at my table I didn't have to leave. I was brought my very tasty dinner to my table, as well as drinks whenever I needed. I would definately recommend this especially for groups or people celebrating something. I want to go to Paradise Cove again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Well worth the money...thank you!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: watanabe
This time, participating in the Luau & Hula Hawaiian Show was a truly memorable day. As mentioned in the title, there was a bit of a mishap. The bus was supposed to pick us up from the hotel for the tour, but we completely misunderstood the meeting point for tomorrow's tour and ended up at the gathering place for the Hyatt Regency at 4 PM instead of Ohana Waikiki West! Well, since the tour bus had arrived there before 4 PM, we were waiting in line without any worries, but the guide seemed to notice something was off. It was then that we realized we had made a mistake and hurried to Ohana! Half of us ran, while the other half lagged behind! It turned out that the bus was indeed for that tour… The latecomers managed to get on the bus, while half of us didn’t.
Somehow, we managed to get on the bus and became quite famous among the passengers. Most of the participants were foreigners, and since the guide didn't speak Japanese, that added to the confusion. However, since we were in a foreign country, we wanted to be as far away from Japanese people as possible. Everyone was friendly, and even with broken English, it was more than enough! The attractions before dinner and the show were also great. We got to ride in a canoe, make head leis, and play around with various activities. Before we knew it, it was time for the show!
The show was incredibly impressive. We are quite familiar with Hawaii (having been there 7 or 8 times), but this was a really good tour with rich content that allowed us to enjoy both the foreign atmosphere and Hawaii. I think it’s a fantastic tour. On the way back, they even took photos for us until the very end. That’s probably why so many foreigners gather for it. I would love to participate again.
今回、このルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショーに参加させて頂きとても思い出になる一日でした。タイトルにある様にハプニングというのは、ツアー参加のためにホテルまでバスで迎えに来て貰えるのですが、なんと私達は明日のツアーの集まる所と全く勘違いをしていて私達は4時にオハナワイイキキウエストなのにハイアットリージェンシーの集まり場に来てしまっていて!まぁそこに4時前にそのツアーのバスは来ていた為、何も気にせずに並んでたのですがガイドさんが何かおかしい様子。そこで私達も集まる所を間違ったと気づき急いでオハナへ!が我々の半分は走り、半分は少し出遅れ!所がそのバスはそのツアーのバスだった様で…。出遅れチームはバスに乗れ、半分は…。
とか何とかでなんだカンダでバスに乗れ一躍バスの中では有名人。そう、なんとこのツアーはほとんどが外人。ガイドも日本語通じないのでこんな事に。が、やはり海外に来たからには日本人とはなるべく離れたい。皆フレンドリーで片言英語でも十分!また内容も夕食&ショーの前のアトラクションがまたいい。カヌーに乗ったり頭のレイやプレス、色々遊んでくれました。あっという間に時間がたちショーの時間!
これまた迫力ありあり。私たちは結構ハワイのリピーターですが(7.8回)行ってますが。なかなか良いツアーで内容濃いし外国またハワイを堪能でき、すごく良いツアーだと思います。帰りも最後まで写真の対応をしてくれたり。だからこそ外国の方々も集まるのだろう。また参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Darlene
The beach was beautiful. Very good for boogie boarding but snorkeling was not happening unless you took a thirty minute walk to get there with all of your equipment. To get to the beach was a five minute walk which was not bad but there was no transportation offered to the family to get to the snorkeling part of the beach. Really this outing was over priced. Carrying four boogie boards, towels, and snorkeling gear with kids is not fun. So we did not to get to go snorkeling here. There should have been a small shuttle offered to get to certain areas of the beach. Who wants to be carrying this equipment back and forth to the beach. The meals offered was good but again we had to wait till just before leaving to eat because the food services are back at the rental facility. All they need to offer is a shuttle and I would not hesitate returning.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/08 |
Reviewed by: リンク
I participated with lunch and transportation included. The lunch was okay. For the transportation, I realized it’s better to speak up when you see a bus that looks like it belongs to the tour, rather than just waiting at the pickup spot. This applies not only to this tour but also to others.
It seemed fine to be picked up at the hotel and to stay at Aloha Tower on the way back (since the number of people going and returning was different).
Now, there were quite a few people on board, and I thought we probably wouldn’t see any whales. So, I was in a complete state of giving up, just looking at the sea while saying, “I heard they give you a ticket to ride again.”
Then, my child started to fuss about being hungry, and while I was asking, “Do you want to eat?” there was an announcement on the boat saying, “There’s a whale at 2 o'clock.”
Suddenly, the boat was buzzing with excitement, and everyone was thrilled when they saw the whale's tail! We were able to see the tail multiple times, but since it’s a wild animal, it was at the whale's pace. We kept looking at the sea, and it was like, “Oh, it just spouted! I saw the tail!”
I was wondering, “Aren’t whales usually in groups?” and then we spotted another whale at 9 o'clock!
It was quite exciting! It was more thrilling than when we went to see dolphins. The dolphins were cute, but the whales gave a sense of the grandeur of nature, which was incredibly moving. It felt like discovering Mount Fuji??? Maybe because you can’t see them in aquariums?
On the boat, there were various activities like hula and ukulele lessons, and making leis, which were fun. It was a moment that everyone from children to the elderly could enjoy.
However, coffee, tea, and fruit punch were free, while other soft drinks and alcohol were at an additional charge... I thought it would have been nice if at least one drink was free.
Also, they take the promised photo when boarding. It’s a nice keepsake, so we always buy it, but the boarding process takes quite a while for the group to gather, so be prepared to wait patiently.
ランチ・送迎付きでの参加です。
ランチはまあまあ。送迎は、ピックアップ場所で待ってるだけよりは、それらしいバスを見かけたら自分から声をかけた方がいいなと実感しました。これは、このツアーだけでなく、他のツアーに参加するときもそうです。
ホテルで拾ってもらって、帰りはアロハタワーに残る事もOKのようでした。(行きと帰りの人数が違っていたので)
さて、乗船人数はかなり多かったですが、私たちはクジラはもう見れないかなーと思っての参加でした。
だから「再度乗れるよっていう券、くれるらしいよ~」なんて言って完全諦めモードで海を眺めてました。
そのうち、子供がおなかがすいたとぐずりだしたので「食べる?」なんて言ってたら、「クジラが2時の方向に居る」との船内放送がありました。
そうしたら、船内がザワザワというかキャー!というか、もうみんな浮き足立って
クジラのシッポが見えると 大歓声!
何度もシッポを見る事はできましたが、やはりそれは自然の生き物なのでクジラのペースです。
ずーっと海を見ていて 「あ、今、潮吹いた!シッポが見えた!」という感じでした。
「クジラって群れで居ないのかなー」って言ってたら、今度は9時の方向でもクジラが!
かなりエキサイティングでしたよー。
ドルフィンを見に行った時よりも盛り上がりました。
ドルフィンは「かわいい!」って感じでしたが、ホエールはなんか大自然の雄大さを感じるというか感激度もすごかったです。富士山を発見した時のような感じ???水族館などでも見れないという事からですかね?
船内では、フラ、ウクレレのレッスン・レイを作るなど様々な催しがあり、楽しかったです。
子供からお年寄りまでたのしめたひと時でした。
ただ、コーヒー、紅茶、フルーツパンチは無料。それ以外のソフトドリンクとアルコールが別料金だったので・・・・
どうせなら1杯は無料とかだと良かったのにな~と思いました。
あと、乗船の時に お約束の写真を撮ります。
記念になるので我が家では絶対に買うのですが、撮影で乗船時にかなりもたつきます。グループで全員揃って、気長に待ってね。という感じです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. R
The tour was an awesome experience. This tour is a must for anyone traveling to Hawaii. The tour guide by the name of Ken was outstanding and very knowledgeable about the island and its history. Got to see the sights and beaches on the whole island in a day which gave us the opportunity to go back and revisit some of the sights and beaches at a later date. Again Awesome tour and well worth the money!!! Mahalo!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/03 |
Reviewed by: hawaii大好き♪
We participated as a family. The "Shaka" experience was incredibly scary, something you can't experience in Japan. My husband and I have recently gained some middle-aged weight... As we slid down, the speed was intense. Foreigners sitting on the bench were laughing at us! Of course, my husband was calm, while my face was pale and I was silent with fear, which made them laugh even more! Every attraction was terrifying for me (TT). But of course, the kids were having a great time, cheering and going from one ride to the next. After experiencing it a few times, I started to shift from fear to enjoyment. The artificial waves were quite strong. I couldn't ride the waves well and was quickly thrown out... But I didn't give up and kept challenging myself.
We arrived early in the morning and had plenty of time to enjoy until lunchtime. If you're with small children, a hamburger might be enough, but if you're with middle school, high school, or college students, you might need to spend a bit more on lunch.
However, we had a lot of fun. Since we left early, we could relax back in Oahu, which I think is great.
The pool is also quite nice, so please give it a try.
家族で参加させて頂きました。
日本では体験できないような「シャカ」とにかく怖かった。
主人と私は最近中年太り...。重さが均等なのか滑って行くとスピードも半端なくすごくてすごくて。
ベンチに座っている外国人の方も私達を見て大爆笑!
もちろん、主人は余裕顔。私の顔面蒼白な顔と声にならない声を聞いてまたまた爆笑!
どの、アトラクションも私にとっては怖くて怖くて(TT)
でも、勿論子供達は楽しく歓声をあげて次から次へ。
何度か体験していくうちに私も恐怖から楽しみに変わっていきました。
人工波もかなり強い波がやってきます。私はうまく波に乗ることが出来ずアッと言う間に波の外...。
でも、諦めずに何度もチャレンジしました。
朝一番に到着して、お昼を食べて帰る時間まで余裕で過ごせます。小さな子供さん連れならハンバーガーで充分かもしれませんが中学、高校、大学生連れともなると結構お昼代にお金が必要かもしれません。
でも、とても楽しく過ごせます。
時期的に帰りの時間も早いのでオアフへ戻ってのんびりできるのでとてもいいと思います。
プールも中々いいもんですよ、一度、行ってみて下さい。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Q-Texans
We enjoyed every minute of our visit there. Would make sure you look at the ocean and cove when you get there. We were having so much fun, didn't look, and couldn't see after dark. Food was plentiful. I think the best part was the show and the staff. They where wonderful and we truly felt like cousins.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/22 |
Reviewed by: usa-shirotan
I participated with my son. Until the day of the flight, I actually intended to pilot the plane myself, but since my middle school son was allowed to take the controls, he ended up piloting it^^. I observed from the back seat. A professional pilot sat next to him, holding the control stick at the same time and providing detailed instructions for takeoff. So there was no fear. We were able to see the beautiful Diamond Head and the blue ocean from directly above. At first, my son was quite nervous about his first flight, but as the Cessna glided through the sky, his tension eased, and he enjoyed piloting. The runway at Oahu Airport looked different from the view we usually have from commercial planes. It was also fun to taxi down the runway in the Cessna like a car. It was an experience we can't usually have! We enjoyed that together as parent and child.
Before boarding the Cessna, we received an explanation in front of the cockpit and went through a health check. The staff were very friendly. Inside the office, there were many photos of celebrities taken with the Cessna in the background. I feel like I’ve seen the pilot's face on TV before.
We created wonderful memories together as a parent and child. There’s a video of the flight, and watching it still makes me excited. My son's current dream is to become a pilot^^. I definitely want to repeat this experience when we go to Hawaii!
息子と二人で参加しました。当日まで、ホントは私が操縦するつもりで居たのですが、中学生の息子でも操縦させてもらえるということで・・・息子が操縦しました^^そして私は後部座席から見学。きちんとプロの操縦士の方がお隣に座り、その席で同時に操縦桿を握ってくれて、細やかな指示で離陸。だから怖さはありません。美しいダイアモンドヘッドや青い海を真上から見ることができました。最初息子も初フライトにかなり緊張していましたが、セスナが上空を滑るように飛んでいるうちにその緊張も解け、操縦を楽しんでいました。オアフ空港の滑走路もいつもの旅客機からの眺めとは違って見えました。滑走路の中を車みたくセスナで走ったのも面白かったです。なかなか普段できないこと!親子でそれを体験してきました。
セスナに乗り込む前に、操縦席の写真を前に説明を受けたり、健康状態のチェックなどしました。スタッフの皆さんがとてもフレンドリーでした。事務所の中にはセスナを後ろにして写した、沢山の芸能人の写真が飾られていました。確かに、操縦士さんのお顔を以前テレビで見たような気がします。
親子でとても素敵な思い出ができました。フライトの様子を映したビデオがありますが、それを見ると今でもわくわくしてきます。息子の今の夢は・・・パイロットになることです^^
ハワイに行ったときは是非リピートしたいです!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Beautiful boat and very well run. The staff was great and we got to see whales.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Dianne
Did not see whales on first trip. Saw a lot of whales really close up on rebook. Great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Good food. Good drinks. It was fun.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/15 |
Reviewed by: C Quinn
This was the first Luau we had ever gone to and it exceded our expectations. The setting was amazing. It was truly a paradise. There were so many activities to participate in, the shows were beautifully performed, and all of the staff were so pleasant and helpful and the food was delicious. We have recommended it to everyone. It is an experience you don't want to miss. When we come back to Oahu, I know that the Paradise Cove Luau is one of the first things we will sign up for.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/12 |
Reviewed by: ドリーミィ
In mid-February, I participated alone. I quickly became friendly with two other solo participants and had a great time. The staff were also enjoyable and helped create a lively atmosphere. Next time, I want to learn from a very charming female photographer and participate in a way that allows me to dive deeper and longer.
2月中旬、一人で参加しました。
すぐに、一人参加の二名の方々とうちとけ、
楽しく過ごせました。
スタッフの方々も、楽しく、盛り上げてくれました。
次回は、とってもチャーミングな女性カメラマンを見習い、もっと深く、長く、潜れるようになって参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Sue
Kenn made the tour!! He was wonderful! The tour was wealth worth the money, I would travel and tour with you again!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/08 |
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This is the Star of Honolulu.
We are pleased to hear that whales were observed on the day of your cruise. Since they are natural creatures, there are times when they may not appear, even on days when guests are scheduled to return the next day, so we believe you were truly lucky.
If you have the opportunity, please consider using the Star of Honolulu again. Thank you for sailing with us this time.
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スターオブホノルルです。
お客様のご乗船された日にクジラが観測されたそうで、私どもも嬉しく思います。(そこはやはり自然の生き物なので、本当に「明日お帰りになられる」というお客様が乗られた日であっても出ないことがあるので、お客様の場合本当にラッキーだったと思います。
また機会がございましたらスターオブホノルルをご利用くださいませ。この度はご乗船ありがとうございました。
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