Oahu
This was my fourth time in Hawaii, and I participated for the first time. I had a great time interacting directly with dolphins and watching the show. My 74-year-old mother also joined, and she had a wonderful experience and was very happy.
4度目のハワイで、初めて参加しました。
イルカと直接触れ合い、ショーを見てとても楽しかったです。
74歳の母も参加しましたが、貴重な体験をし、
とても喜んでいました。
I was able to see sea turtles up close in an unreal space, and I had a great time with the friendly staff! If I have the chance again, I would love to return.
非現実的な空間でウミガメも近くで見ることが出来たうえ、気さくなスタッフの方と一緒に楽しい時間が過ごせました!
また機会がありましたら、リピしたいと思います。
I participated in the afternoon session on March 19. It seems there had been a lot of rain just before, causing many cancellations, but the weather was great that day and I didn't feel cold at all. In any case, I thoroughly enjoyed the wonderful scenery. It was my first experience with the beautiful sea and sandy beach (although the sea didn't completely recede that day...). I was satisfied to see sea turtles, rays, and pufferfish up close. This excitement can't be conveyed through photos alone. I definitely recommend participating. The staff was friendly, and the barbecue was delicious.
3月19日の午後の部に参加しました。直前は雨が多く催行中止が多かったようですが、この日はいい天気で寒さも感じませんでした。ともかくすばらしい風景で満喫しました。きれいな海と砂浜(この日は完全に海水がなくなることはありませんでしたが・・・)で、初めての体験です。ウミガメ・エイ・フグも至近で見られ満足しました。写真だけではこの感動は伝えられません。是非参加されることをお勧めします。
スタッフも親切でバ−ベキュ−もおいしかったです。
I participated in the encounter with my husband and our 1 year and 10-month-old daughter. We joined without transportation, but since it was during spring break, we arrived at the park just as the shuttle bus was arriving too. The ticket counter and the package registration counter were overflowing with people. Those who had signed up for transportation probably received some explanation on how to participate in the package, but we managed to navigate through the crowd (laughs) to sign the waiver, purchase a locker token, and change into our swimsuits after borrowing life jackets in the changing area, getting ready for the experience!
We moved to the dolphin pool and received a safety briefing in English from the local staff (they mixed in some broken Japanese), and then it was finally time to enter the pool! At first, my daughter was scared of the larger dolphins, but gradually she started enjoying it while saying "Dolphin!"
Then it was our turn. First, I got to kiss and touch a dolphin. I couldn't help but get excited seeing the smooth, adorable eyes of the dolphin! Next, my husband and daughter went, and despite my worries that she might cry from being too close, she managed to give the dolphin a kiss!!!
The experience of kissing a dolphin was not only memorable for me, but seeing my daughter's joyful face made it even more special.
I would definitely recommend this to our friends' families!☆
夫と1歳10ヵ月の娘と一緒にエンカウンターに参加しました。
送迎なしで参加したのですが、春休み中ということもありパークに到着したらちょうど送迎バスも到着した時で、チケットカウンターもパッケージ参加受付カウンターも人・人・人であふれかえっていました。送迎ありで申し込んだ人はきっとどのような手順でパッケージに参加するのか説明があったようですが、私たちは溢れる人たちの中なんとか周りの様子を見ながら(笑)ウェーバーにサインをしロッカーのトークンを購入し、更衣スペースでライフジャケットを借り着替えをして準備完了!
ドルフィンプールに移動し、安全ガイドをローカルのスタッフに英語で(カタコトの日本語は交えてましたが)受けていよいよプールに!自分より大きなイルカに初めは怖がっていましたが、徐々にドッフィン!と言いながら楽しんでいました。
そしていよいよ我が家の番。まずは私がイルカとキス&タッチ。すべすべで愛くるしい目のイルカに思わず興奮してしまいました♪次に夫と娘、近すぎて泣いてしまわないかという母の不安をよそにちゃんとキスしてました!!!
イルカとの初キッス体験は私自身もですが娘の喜ぶ顔が見れてとても良い思い出ができました。
お友達家族にもおすすめしたいです☆
I participated in the tour on the afternoon of March 20. The wind was strong and it was a bit chilly. At the shallowest point, it was about knee-deep.
It was indeed a very beautiful view, and the seawater was clear. I was very impressed when we got off the boat and walked to the sandbar. However, once we reached the sandbar, there wasn't much to do. It might be good to bring a beach ball or something, but walking from the boat to the sandbar is quite challenging, so it might be better not to bring anything...
As for activities at the sandbar, the only things to do are taking photos of the guests (for a fee) and filming a DVD (for a fee). So, until that is finished, we couldn't return to the boat, leaving us with nothing to do. Since it's shallow, we couldn't swim either. Most people were just wading in the water (since it gets cold when you get out), almost like taking a bath.
There were many beginners in snorkeling, and with so many people, it was more about following the staff's instructions and just swimming forward rather than enjoying it slowly. I think it would be better to do snorkeling at a different location.
I was a bit disappointed, especially since my expectations were high.
3/20の午後のツアーに参加しました。
風が強くて、肌寒かったです。
一番浅いところで、膝くらいでしたか。
確かにとても美しい眺めで、海水もきれいです。
ボートから降りて、サンドバーまで歩く時はとても感激しました。
ただ、サンドバーについてからはやることがなく、
ビーチボールか何か持っていけば良いのかもしれませんが
おそらくボートから降りてサンドバーまで歩くのは結構大変なので、何も持たない方が良いかと…
サンドバーですることといえば、お客さんの写真(有料)をとることと、DVD(有料)を撮ること。
なので、それが終わるまでボートに帰ることもできず、何もすることがない状態です。
浅いので泳ぐこともできません。
ほとんどの方が海につかって(出ると寒いので)お風呂状態??という感じ。
シュノーケリングも初心者が多く、人数も多いこともあって、ゆっくり楽しむというより、スタッフのかたの指示通り、とにかく泳いで進む!
シュノーケリングは別の場所でやる方が良いと思いました。
期待が大きかっただけに、少し残念でした。
This year, I participated with my parents and children, spanning three generations. Since we had children with us, we decided to join the Honolulu for whale watching, as it seemed that the boat activities were not suitable for them yet. I had heard that the area where whales appear is beyond Hawaii Kai, but it seemed that the Honolulu mainly offered sightseeing, as the tour only went as far as providing a view of Waikiki. If you have the time and are mainly interested in sightseeing, it might be fine, but for those hoping for the kind of whale watching advertised, I think other activities would be better.
今年お正月に両親、子供と3世代で参加しました。
子供がいるため、ホエールウォッチングにはまだボートでのアクティビティは出来そうになかったので
ホノルル号で参加を決めたのですが、
ホエールの現れるエリアはハワイカイより先と聞いておりましたが、ホノルル号は遊覧がメインなのか
ワイキキを見渡せるあたりまでの遊覧でした。
時間があり遊覧をメインとされるのであればいいかと思いますが、宣伝で使ってるようなホエールウォッチングを希望される方は
他のアクティビティがいいかと思いました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry to hear that there weren't many whales to be seen on the day you visited. On some days, we are fortunate enough to witness the magnificent sight of whales breaching. If you have another opportunity, please do come back to search for those whales.
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。
お客様がお越しになられた日はあまり鯨が見られなかった様で私共も大変残念に思います。
日によっては鯨のジャンプなど大変素晴らしい光景を目にする事が出来ます。
またの機会がございましたら、是非そんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
The weather was perfect, and it was the long-awaited paradise of the sea. We walked in the sea (sandbar) that was about 40 centimeters deep, taking photos the whole time. After that, we went snorkeling, but it was difficult for my 9 and 7-year-old children, and they ended up getting bored. It would have been nice if there were other enjoyable activities like craft making on the boat.
天気にも恵まれ、念願の天国の海でした。
深さ40センチほどの海(サンドバー)を歩き、ひたすら写真撮影。その後は、シュノーケリングでしたが、9歳、7歳の子供達には、難しく、時間を持て余しました。(船の中では、他に楽しめるクラフト作りなどがあれば、良かったです)
We participated as a family on April 2nd. Since there was no pickup at 8 AM, I was thinking of taking the trolley bus, but it seemed that it wasn't running yet. I heard that I could take the bus, so I waited for the 19 or 20 mentioned in the book, but since I didn't check the schedule, it took a while to arrive. I ended up taking a taxi in a hurry.
The office location was hard to find. I stayed under the Aloha Tower for a while, but since I needed to go to the restroom, I headed towards the large ship and found the office. They take a photo when you board, which costs $18. If the waves are calm, there's no worry about seasickness. You can see the whales' spouts and tails from a distance. They announced that you can only see the high jumps in winter. The kids got bored quickly.
I was able to enjoy a nice nap while being gently hit by the pleasant sea breeze until we returned to the port (laughs). There were a few foreigners eating fruit, so it seems like bringing food is not prohibited...
4/2に家族で参加しました
8時集合の迎えなしだったのでトロリーバスでいこうかとおもっていましたが
まだ運行時間ではなかったようでthe BUSでも行けると聞いたので
本に載っていた19か20を待ちましたが時間を調べなかったのでなかなか来ず
焦ってタクシーで行きました
事務所の場所が分りづらい
アロハタワーの真下にしばらくいましたがトイレに行きたくなったので
大型船の方へ行くと事務所が見つかりました
乗る時に写真を撮ってくれます、18ドルします
波が穏やかであれば船酔いの心配はないです
鯨の潮吹きと尻尾が遠目で見ることが出来ます
ハイジャンプは冬にしか見れないとアナウンスしてました
子供達はすぐに飽きてしまいました
港に帰るまで心地よい潮風に打たれて気持ちよく寝れました(笑)
果物食べてる外人さんが数人いたので持ち込み出来ないことはないようですが…
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
For customers with transportation included, our staff will guide you from the bus to the ship, while customers without transportation check in directly at the office.
I apologize for any confusion regarding the location, as it seems it was difficult to find, despite the sign for Star of Honolulu being displayed.
Due to Coast Guard regulations, outside food and drinks are prohibited. Our staff is instructed to monitor this, but it seems there were no such issues this time. We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the manager to assist with future staff training.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Star of Honolulu
Reservation 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。
送迎付きのお客様はバスから船まで私共のスタッフがご案内いたしておりますが、
送迎なしのお客様は直接オフィスにチェックインをしていただいております。
スターオブホノルルのサインがかかっておりますが、場所が分かりにくかった様で
大変申し訳ございませんでした。
持ち込みはコーストガードの規定により、禁止されております。
お客様がお持込をされた場合はスタッフの方で注意するようにしておりますが、
今回その様な事がなかった様ですので、頂きましたコメントは英訳の上、マネージャーに転送させていただき、今後のスタッフ教育に役立たせていただきます。
この度は、貴重なご意見有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
The day we went was calm and windless for the first time in a while. The water level was below the knees, but we had a truly valuable and enjoyable time. Above all, the staff were very kind. I want to go again.
私たちが行った日は、久し振りに風もなく、穏やかな日だったようです。水位は、ひざ下でしたが、とても貴重な良い時間を過ごせました。何より、スタッフの皆さんが優しかったです。また、行きたいです。
My kids had a blast!! The minute we arrived, Chris was there to greet us and within minutes my kids were on the banana boat having the time of their lives. They fell off couple of times when the banana boat zipped over the wakes but they swam back, got back on and did it all over again! My kids told me the best part was the bumper tube, they all had some incredible air time LOL. This is such a great activity and as a parent to see my kids have fun, smile and tell me they had soooooooooo much fun..such an incredible feeling! I will definitely recommend this to everyone I know!!!
This was a great tour, but a lot of driving. Our driver, Juan ( might be misspelled) is a native hawaiian and shared a lot of fact and fable. He played a video about how Jurasic Park was made, and as we drove around you can see where parts of the movie were filmed. We had plenty of time at each stop. I thought the fern grotto was a bit lame. The ferns were destroyed in a hurricane years ago, so the ones that were there were small. It wasnt what I expected. And there were mosquitos at the grotto. It would be nice if the driver had bug spray or something. We came back with a lot of bites. The boat ride was frustrating. It is a wide boat, with a low roof. The guide kept talking about the mountains or things on top of the hills, and most of us couldnt see what he was referring to because of the low roof. On one hand, seeing the island through a tour is a great way to learn a lot about the island. On the other hand, renting a car allows you to stop where you want to (little s
The boat rocked quite a bit. It was difficult to stand, so those who are prone to seasickness might find it a bit challenging. Eating was also difficult in those conditions. The whales didn't show themselves very often. After seeing them spout water a few times, we only caught a glimpse of their backs, but it was still moving. Onboard, there were plenty of fun activities like hula dancing, lei-making, and ukulele lessons. I made a lei to take home. I am grateful for such a valuable and fulfilling experience. I would like to go again as a repeat visitor. Thank you, Alan1, for the wonderful memories. Mahalo~
かなり船が揺れました。立っていられない程なので、船酔いする方は少し難しいかもしれません。食事もその中では難しかったです。クジラもなかなか姿を見せてはくれませんでした。潮を吹いている瞬間を何回か見た後、背中がちょこっと見えただけでしたが、感動しました。船内ではフラ体験やレイ作成体験、ウクレレレッスン等楽しい行事が盛沢山。レイを作って持ち帰りました。とっても貴重な充実した体験をさせて頂き感謝です。またリピーターとして行きたいと思います。alan1さん楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。マハロ~
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It's a challenge that wildlife doesn't always appear as we hope. Wildlife photographers must be very persistent and try many times.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the other activities.
Please come back if you have the opportunity.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。野生の動物はこちらが思うようにはなかなか出てくれないのが難点ですね。野生生物の写真家の方はとても粘り強く何度もトライされるのでしょう。
それ以外のアクティビティで楽しんでいただけたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
また機会がございましたらお越しください。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
I participated in late March, towards the end of the season. It seems that if you can't see any whales, you can get a reboarding ticket, but due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't reboard, so I was worried about whether I would see any whales.
In the end, I was able to see whales up close. I had booked a meal-inclusive course, but if you see a whale, you should focus on watching the whale and interrupt your meal. There is plenty of time for dining.
シーズン終盤の3月下旬に参加しました。
見られない場合は再乗船券をもらえるようですが、スケジュールの都合で再乗船はできないので、クジラが見られるか心配でした。
結果は間近でクジラを見ることができました。食事付きのコースを予約しましたが、クジラが見えたら食事を中断してクジラを見ることに専念すべきです。食事の時間は結構あります。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales despite your concerns about not being able to board.
The feedback from those who actually participated is very useful for those considering a cruise, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。最乗船が出来ないという不安の中、クジラが見ることが出来たとのことで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
実際にご参加された方の口コミ情報はこれからクルーズを考えていらっしゃる方にとても有用なので、あらためてコメントをいただけたこと感謝します。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
There is a wide variety of slides that even adults can enjoy. There are some height restrictions, but most slides are accessible for elementary school students in lower grades. However, I don't think it's a place you would want to visit repeatedly.
スライダーの種類が豊富で大人でも楽しめます。一部身長制限がありますが、小学校低学年でもほとんどのスライダー利用可能です。ただ、何度もリピートするほどではないと思います。
We participated as a family of three. The driver picked us up alone.
Since there was no guide, there was no explanation in the car.
We arrived at 10:00. Participants were lined up in a row in front of the gate. There was no explanation of what time the opening was, and we had to wait in the blazing sun until the opening at 10:30. (It was there that we learned it opened at 10:30.)
We headed to the lockers. There were no explanations or Japanese signage, so we had no idea about the system. By watching the people in line at the shop, we learned that you pay for the locker there to receive a key. By the time we figured it out, there was a long line. (Later, I saw Japanese people who arrived after us panicking, thinking there were no available lockers because they saw that the keys were not hanging.)
Perhaps due to a lack of staff, not all slides were operating at the same time. They were alternating with neighboring ones, but we had no idea how long the intervals were. Everywhere we went was closed, and the places that were open had long waits. The lazy river only started operating after 12:00...
There were cockroaches floating in the lazy river...
While I enjoyed the thrilling slides and the wonderful scenery, the lack of understanding of the system meant we could only use a small part of it, resulting in a lot of wasted time. Most of the staff did not speak Japanese. In the end, there were even slides that I never saw operating. It left me feeling that one visit might be enough.
家族3人で参加しました。運転手の方一人でピックアップ。
ガイドがいない為、車内でとくに何の説明もありませんでした。
10時に到着。ゲート前に参加者一列に並ばされました。オープンは何時との説明も無く、ただ炎天下で、オープンの10時半まで待たされました。(そこで10時半オープンと知る)
とりあえずロッカーへ向かう。説明も日本語表記も無いのでシステムが全く分からない。売店に並ぶ人を見て、そこでロッカー代金を支払うと鍵をもえらえる仕組みなんだと知る。知った時には長蛇の列。(後からくる日本人は鍵がぶら下がっていないロッカーを見て、空きがないと勘違いして焦る人も見かけた)
スタッフが少ないのか、スライダーが全て同時に稼働しない。隣り合うものと時間交替になっている。それも何時間で交替なのかも分からない。行くところ行くところクローズばかりで、稼働しているところは順番待ち。流れるプールも12時過ぎてから稼働…
流れるプールにゴキブリが浮いていた…
日本には無いスリルのあるスライダーと素晴らしい景色でそれ自体は楽しめましたが、とにかくシステムが何も分からない事でごく一部しか利用できず、無駄な時間ばかりでした。日本語通じないスタッフがほとんど。結局、稼働したのを一度も見なかったスライダーさえありました。一度行けばいいかなという残念な感じでした。
The weather was nice on the day of the cruise, and it was a fun experience. The contrast between the buildings of Waikiki and the natural beauty of Diamond Head was very beautiful and moving.
However, it was a bit disappointing for my wife, who had been looking forward to the whale watching cruise since before our trip.
当日は天気も良く楽しいクルージングでした。
ワイキキのビル群とダイヤモンドヘッドの自然の対比が大変きれいで感動しました。
ただ旅行前からホエールウォッチングクルーズを期待していた奥さんにとってはちょっと残念な結果となりました。
私たちは素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。3歳の子供がクジラを見るのを見られてとても良かったです。
We had a great time. It was great to watch out 3 year old to see the whale.
ホノルルのスターを選んでいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
お子様がクジラを見るのを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います!
ぜひまたお越しください。
マハロ
ホノルルのスタークルーズとイベント
予約
Thank you very much for choosing our Star of Honolulu.
We are glad that your child enjoyed seeing whales too !
Please come see us again.
Mahalo
Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
Reservation
It wad so fun. Our 3 year old had a great time.
It depends on the luck of the day, but this time we couldn't get close to the dolphins very much. However, the staff really wanted us to meet the dolphins since we had come all the way, and they tried several times, which resulted in us encountering the dolphins. On the way back to the shore, a baby dolphin came close and spun right in front of us, which got the kids very excited.
その日の運にもよりますが、今回はなかなかイルカに近づけませんでした。しかし、スタッフの方たちがせっかくきてもらっているからなんとしてもイルカにあってほしいと何度もトライしてくれた結果、イルカに遭遇できました。岸に帰る途中は、子供イルカが寄ってきて、目の前でスピンをするなど非常に子供たちは興奮していました。
The staff provided an explanation about the ecology of whales, which increased my anticipation for discovering mother and baby whales. I was somewhat surprised to learn that the male whale is not the father of the baby but rather a potential mate. The baby whale's spouting was very cute.
係の方が鯨の生態についての説明を入れてくれたので、親子鯨の発見にますます期待が高まりました。雄の鯨は赤ちゃんのお父さんではなく次のお相手だということが多少びっくりでしたが。赤ちゃん鯨の潮吹きがとても可愛かったです。
We participated as a family of five (two adults and three children).
I was worried about whether my elementary school-aged child could go snorkeling, but the staff provided excellent support, allowing my daughter to see dolphins up close! On that day, we were also lucky enough to see a whale jumping, and the staff was quite excited about it. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling in a spot with high visibility. We encountered not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, making it an absolutely amazing time!
Dancing on the boat, delicious cheeseburgers, hula dance lessons... it was truly a satisfying tour!
This became our family's top memory from our trip to Hawaii!
家族5名(大人2・子供3)で参加しました。
小学生の子供がいてシュノーケリング出来るか不安でしたが、スタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、娘もイルカを間近に見る事が出来ました♪
またその日はラッキーな事に、クジラがジャンプしている姿を見る事も出来、スタッフの方も興奮気味☆☆☆
その後ポイントを変え、透明度の高い場所でのシュノーケリング。
たくさんの魚たちだけでなく海がめやサメとも出会え、本当にサイコーの時間を過ごせました!!
船上でのダンス、美味しいチーズバーガー、フラダンスのレッスン・・・とにかく大満足のツアーです!!
我が家のHAWAII旅行1番の思い出になりました!!
This was fun! The day flew by in no time. It was great that not only the kids but also the adults enjoyed it. The departure time was perfect, but I wished I could have enjoyed it until closing. I wonder if this attraction would never get approved in Japan because it's so close to the edge^^.
これは楽しい!一日の経過があっという間に感じられました。
子供たちはもちろん、大人まで楽しめたのはよかったです。出発時間は最適でしたが、閉演までずっと楽しみたかったです。
日本ではきっと認可が下りないくらいぎりぎりのアトラクションなのではないかなぁ^^
I participated on March 22. Since it was near the end of the season, I was worried about not seeing any whales, but I thought it would be good to enjoy the cruising experience. While we were still on our way to the destination, we saw a spout at the back of the boat. There was no announcement at that time. After that, with the captain's announcement, we were able to see spouts and dark bodies multiple times. When the tail fin was visible, all the participants cheered. The wind was strong, but my whole family was satisfied. Thank you very much.
3月22日に参加しました。シーズンの終わりに近かったので、鯨が見れない不安もあったのですが、クルージングを楽しめれば良いと思い参加しました。まだ目的の場所に向かっている途中、船の後方に潮吹きが見れました。そのときは船内アナウンスもありませんでした。その後、船長のアナウンスとともに、何度も潮吹きや黒い体が見れました。尾びれが見えたときは、参加者がみんな歓声を上げていました。風は強かったのですが、家族全員満足しました。ありがとうございました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you encountered whales. Natural creatures have a mysterious power or aura, don't they?
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラに遭遇できたと聞いて私どもも大変嬉しく思います。自然の生き物はなんか不思議なパワーというかオーラを感じますよね!
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
We participated with our family on March 27. The explanations were only in English (of course...), so the kids seemed a bit anxious, but they were satisfied to interact with the dolphins. The shows in the park were similar to those in Japan.
3月27日に家族で参加しました。説明が英語(当然ですが・・・)だけだったので、子供たちは少し不安に思っていたようですが、イルカと触れ合えて満足していました。パーク内のショー等は日本のものと同じようなものでした。
Thank you for visiting Sea Life Park.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed interacting with the dolphins.
Regarding the explanations provided by our instructors, please note that they are only available in English; however, we do our best to communicate with guests using gestures and some basic Japanese.
We look forward to your next visit.
シーライフパークにお越しいただき有難うございます。
イルカとの触れ合いをお楽しみいただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。
ご指摘いただいておりますインストラクターによる説明に関しましては、英語でのご案内のみとなっておりますが、ジェスチャーや片言の日本語を交えながらお客様とコミュニケーションさせていただいておりますことご了承ください。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
I didn't feel seasick on the large ship, and there was no rocking. Although I couldn't see anything on the way there, we spotted a whale when we turned around! It was off the coast between Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, showing its back and tail. I was able to capture it on video.
The staff provided explanations, but it was unfortunate that we couldn't hear them well from the first floor. The second floor might be better for staff who want to see far away. I think it's fine for visitors to be on the first floor.
The whale is not visible in the photo. The mountain is Diamond Head.
大きな船で揺れもなく酔いませんでした。
行きは観ることができなかったけれど、Uターンしたところでクジラを発見!ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチの間の沖合辺り。背中と尻尾。動画にも撮ることができました。
スタッフが説明してくれるのですが、1階にいた私たちにはよく聞き取れなかったのが残念です。2階の方が遠くを見渡したいスタッフには良いのかも。見学者は1階でも良いと思います。
写真にはクジラは写っていません。山はダイヤモンドヘッド
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. We apologize for the difficulty you had in hearing the announcements on board. We will strive to improve our service. We look forward to your next visit.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございます。
お楽しみいただけたとのこと、非常に嬉しく思っております。
なお、船内アナウンスが聞き取りづらかったとのこと、申し訳ございませんでした。
サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
またのお越しお待ちしております。
I visited Hawaii for the first time and participated in what is considered a classic dolphin tour, and I was surprised by how much entertainment the tour offered. The staff were all very cheerful, fun, and kind. I was moved when they explained that the most important thing is to "have fun!!"
For someone like me, who usually works busy days in Tokyo, it felt like my rigid mindset was being loosened.
I was very excited to swim with the dolphins, and I really appreciated the bright and energetic responses from the staff. I would love to participate again.
初めてハワイに訪れ、定番と思われるイルカツアーに参加したのですが、想像以上にエンターテイメント性溢れるツアー内容に驚きました。
スタッフの皆さんとても明るく楽しく親切でした。
一番大事なのは「楽し~!!」ってことだと説明されて、ホロッときました。
普段は東京で日々忙しく働く自分には、凝り固まった気持ちがほぐれるような感覚でした。
イルカと泳げた瞬間もとても興奮したのですが、スタッフの皆さんの明るく元気な対応にとても好感が持てました。
また参加したいと思いました。
I participated on March 24th. Since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication early, which may have helped, but I did feel a bit nauseous when the waves were rough. However, as soon as we spotted the whale, my seasickness disappeared. The sweet potato-like dish was delicious, and I even had seconds on the cookies. When the whale was spotted, there was a cheer from everyone.
3月24日に参加しました。船酔いするので酔い止めを早めに飲んだせいか、一時波がきつい時だけ酔いましたがその後すぐくじらがみつかり酔いも吹っ飛びました。さつまいもみたいなのがおいしかったのと、クッキーもおかわりさました。
くじらが見えた時は、喚声があがりました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. 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。
鯨の観測をお楽しみ頂けた様で私共も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
I had a great time encountering sea turtles! The hamburgers were delicious, and the staff was very polite and pleasant. However, my third-grade son seemed a bit scared of snorkeling.
ウミガメにも出逢えて楽しかったです!ハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフはとても丁寧で気持ち良かったです。ただ小学3年生の息子はシュノーケリングが少し怖かったようです。
In Japan, there are long lines for attractions, but here in Hawaii, you can wait without much stress, as expected ( ´ ▽ ` ). I went during the peak season, but I chose a weekday.
First, I headed straight to the lockers. After that, I just enjoyed the "less crowded attractions" as much as possible. I chose a course without lunch included, but the hot dogs at the concession stand were delicious. Honestly, when you're hungry, anything tastes good.
I felt it was a waste of time to have lunch, so I picked a course without a buffet, and it was the right choice since my kids were more into playing than eating. However, if you miss the timing to line up at the concession stand, you might lose about 30 minutes… so it's best to buy early.
I want to go again!
日本では長蛇の列…状態のアトラクションもここならそんなにストレスなく待てるのは、さすがハワイ( ´ ▽ ` )
行った時期はオンシーズンだったけど、平日を選んだ。
まずはロッカーにまっしぐら。その後は、とにかく「空いてるアトラクション」から楽しみまくるのみ。
ランチのついてないコースを選んだけど、売店のホットドックは美味しかったよ。てゆーか、腹空いてりゃ何でも美味しいし。
ランチの時間がもったいないからバイキングのついてないコースを選んだけど、子供も「飯より遊び」て感じだったから正解だった。
ただ、売店に並ぶタイミングをミスると30分くらいはロスするかも…
早めに買うべし。
また行きたいな~
WOW! From the moment we arrived at the pier (we drove as we had a toddler with us) Jenner was playful and set a great mood. Everyone was excited for a day on the water, even though the weather didn't look too great. The Sandbar was fantastic, it's a unique experience being in the middle of the ocean, walking around. My husband had NEVER snorkeled before and found it hard to put the experience into words; he saw fish he'd only ever seen in documentaries and he was fascinated by the colours and the way they would swim around him... he's now officially addicted. Lunch was really good; well organised, quick and tasty. Our little one kinda freaked out on the boat and the staff were great with cheering him up. Jenner played his guitar while we ate and I've never felt more relaxed and like I was "in Hawaii". We saw turtles, the coral reef we moved to after the sand bar was unbelievable - the marine life is abundant and a hot cocoa at the end of a day snorkeling in cooler water was a perfect e