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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。
This was awesome!!! We not only saw dolphins but we saw humpback whales at the end of their migration. They also took us to a reef where we snorkeled with a sea turtle and saw tons of tropical fish. The girls on the boat crew were awesome. Highly educated about the ocean environment and the sea creatures. This was definitely one of the highlights of our Hawaii vacation. Don't miss this activity. Especially if you can do it during the whale migration season. Also, Domingo, our shuttle driver that picked us up from the hotel was a great tour guide as well.
I had a great time! (^^)
I rated it 4 stars because of the weather and the cold, but the cruise staff were such fun people and kept us entertained throughout. Perhaps due to the weather, the sandbar was a bit underwhelming, but we were lucky to see sea turtles popping up here and there, and we even spotted a manta ray.
I definitely want to try again on a nice day. More than that... I wanted to join that staff team!
楽しかった~(^^)
天気と寒さで、☆4にしたけれど・・・クルーズスタッフが、楽しい人たちで終始楽しませていただきました。天気のせいかサンドバーは、いまひとつこんなものかな?でしたが、ウミガメがあちこちに顔を見せてくれましたし、マンタまで見れたのはラッキーでした。
是非、お天気のいい時に再挑戦したいです。
とゆうより・・あのスタッフメンバーに入りたいくらいでした!!
Last May, when I went to Hawaii, I went on a dolphin tour, and this time I decided to go see whales. I went this year. The boat was large, and I didn't feel seasick, so it was comfortable. We were able to see whales off the coast of Waikiki. We caught glimpses of their backs a few times. Unfortunately, we didn't see any jumps or big tails, but I was moved by my first encounter with whales. If I get the chance again, I would like to challenge myself to go in the middle of winter.
昨年5月にハワイに行った時イルカのツアーに行って次はクジラを見に行こうということで今年行ってきました。船は大きくて船酔いもなく快適。ワイキキ沖でクジラを見ることができました。背中の一部が数回。流石にジャンプとか大きな尻尾は見ることはできませんでしたが、初めてのクジラ遭遇には感動しました。また機会があれば、真冬にチャレンジしたいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales, even just a little. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を少しでもお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
Fortunately, the weather was nice (though the wind was really strong), and we were able to see a few whales. However, it was indeed difficult to capture them with my iPhone. In the photos, they appear distant, but in reality, they were a bit closer. Filming was also challenging because it was hard to predict where the whales would appear. I missed several opportunities to actually see them because I was so focused on filming. At first, there were announcements indicating the direction to look, but by the time we were heading back, there were no announcements. Just before we arrived, we spotted a whale near the shore, but it's unclear how many people noticed it. There were free activities like lei-making and ukulele lessons on the first floor of the boat, so most people participated. My sister and I didn't join and were on the second or third floor, just gazing out at the sea. I think it was mentioned that the Star of Honolulu tends to sway, but I didn't get seasick. Since the meal wasn't included, we freely ate what we had bought at the supermarket. To be honest, I wished I could have seen more whales jumping out of the water. Lastly, I believe the shuttle service would have cost an extra $12, so we took The Bus number 19 to the event location. On the way back, there was a bus stop very close by, so we were able to return smoothly. (The return bus also had signs indicating stops at Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach.)
幸い天気にも恵まれ(風は凄く強かったが)クジラも少しみれた。ただiPhoneで撮影するのはやはり難しい。写真で見ると離れて見えるが実際はもう少し距離が近かった。ビデオ撮影もどこから出現してくるかわからないので、撮影が厳しかった。また撮影に夢中で実際に目でみる機会を何度か失ってしまった。始めのうちはアナウンスで何時の方向に見えると教えてくれるが、帰る頃はアナウンスがない。到着間際に岸の近くにクジラを発見した。ただ気づいた人がどれだけいるかは不明。無料でレイ作りやウクレレなど船の1Fで開催していたので、大抵の人たちが参加していた。私たち姉妹は参加せず2Fだったか3Fだったか?!にいて、海をぼーっと眺めていた。スターオブホノルル号は揺れやすいと掲載されていた気がするが、船酔いもしなかった。食事付きでなかったので、スーパーで買って来た物を自由に食べていた。欲を言えばもっとクジラが海の上に飛び跳ねてる姿を見たかったのが本音です。最後に送迎付きだとプラス$12くらいするはずだったので、ザ・バスの19番に乗って開催場所まで行った。帰りもすぐ近くにバス亭があるので、スムーズに帰れた。(帰りのバスもアラモアナセンターやワイキキビーチ行きとバスに表示が出ていたはず)
They pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the west side. They gear you up, they advise you not to touch or chase. You get on the water and if you're lucky, like us, you spot a pair of hump back whales. Then when they locate the dolphin herd, you get to swim among them for about an hour. Then you get to spend almost as much time over a reef, where you can swim with sea turtles and other fish. It was just terrific.
Then you get a decent sandwich and a drink, because you will be hungry after a full morning. Then they drive you back to Waikiki.
Excellent photo disk available to chronicle your trip, at a good price, if you wish. 400 photos of your trip + bonus file with great pics of dolphins, whales, and the area.
Only negative was no changing facility, public restrooms only. Also no bathroom on the boat so be prepared.
Definitely worth the price for this experience.
Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.
Honolulu is hectic enough without worrying how to get places with traffic. The tour is great. The driver knew the ins and outs of the places we went and made our experience worthwhile. I'm glad we could keep our bags on the bus in between places, especially our packed lunch!
Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.
I had a truly valuable experience.
It's something unimaginable in Japan.
I was constantly excited to be so close to wild animals.
I got to see dolphins, of course, as well as sea turtles and whales.
From the exotic boat, I watched dolphins and chased after escaping sea turtles, haha.
Thanks to the captain's arrangements, or perhaps his keen eye, we spotted a whale and even saw it spouting water.
It's an experience unique to traveling abroad that you won't understand until you try it.
I also think the cost performance is quite good.
とても貴重な体験をしました。
日本では考えられない経験です。
野生の動物とこんなに間近で触れ合えて興奮しっぱなしでした。
イルカはもちろん、海ガメ・クジラに会えました。
異国情緒たっぷりな船からイルカをみて、逃げるウミガメを追いかけたりしてw
船長さんのはからいか、神眼かしら?クジラを発見し、潮吹きも見ました。
海外旅行ならでは、行ってみないとわからない体験です。
コスパも悪くないと思います。
Thank you for your valuable comment!
貴重なコメントありがとうございます!
It was my first trip to Hawaii. Since I was going, I really wanted to see the sandbar, so I signed up for this tour.
It was cloudy on the day of the tour, so the water was cold when I got in, but the scenery was amazing.
I was able to see fish and coral while snorkeling.
Fortunately, I also got to see a sea turtle up close.
The hamburger we had for lunch was incredibly delicious!!
I enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the boat while listening to the guide's live performance, gazing at the beautiful sea, and it created wonderful memories.
初めてのハワイ旅行でした。行くからにはどうしてもサンドバー見たいと思いこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
当日は曇りでしたので、海に入ると冷たかったですが、景色はサイコーです。
シュノーケルで魚やサンゴを見ることもできました。
運よくウミガメも間近で見ることができました。
お昼に頂いたハンバーガー、最高に美味しいです!!
ガイドさんの生演奏を聴きながら船の上でのんびり昼食~綺麗な海を眺めとても良い思い出が出来ました。
It was a very impressive ship, and I was excited from the start! The leisurely cruise was very pleasant, and the captain pointed out the direction where we could see the whales, so we didn't miss the opportunity to see them. We were able to see multiple whales, and they put on various performances, leaving me in awe during my first whale watching experience!
とても立派な船で、最初からテンションが上がりました!
のんびりとクルーズする時間はとても心地よく、
船長さん?が、クジラの見える方角を言ってくださるので、タイミングを逃すことなく
見ることができました。
クジラも複数見ることができ、いろんなパフォーマンスを見せてくれ、
初めてのホエールウォッチングで感動しっぱなしでした!
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. The chances of seeing whales are high during this season. If you have another opportunity, please do board again. We look forward to your visit.
Reservation Department
この度はスターオブホノルルをご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
時期的に鯨が見れる確率が高いですね。
またの機会がございましたら是非ご乗船ください。皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
I participated for the first time and was able to enjoy myself to the fullest from morning until evening. I also opted for the meal plan, and while the lunch was a buffet with not too many options, it was delicious. It was great that drinks were also included. I was able to experience all the attractions, which were all very thrilling and something you can't experience in Japan. My spouse and I participated, but I thought it would be nice to bring our children along next time.
初めて参加しましたが朝から夕方までめいいっぱい楽しむ事が出来ました。又、食事付きにしたのですがランチは食べ放題で種類はさほど多くはありませんでしたが美味しかったです。ドリンクの飲み放題も付いていたのが良かったです。全てのアトラクションを体験する事が出来ました。日本では味わう事の出来ないとても迫力のあるものばかりでした。私達は夫婦で参加しましたが子供を連れて来たいな~って思いました。
Sandbar, snorkeling to see coral reefs and tropical fish, and freshly grilled hamburgers for lunch. We also saw sea turtles. Highly recommended!!
サンドバー、珊瑚礁・熱帯魚を見るシュノーケリング、昼食のその場で焼いて創るハンバーガー、ウミガメも見れました。オススメです!!
I arranged this greeting for my family as a surprise and they loved it! We felt like VIP's at the arrivals gate and the Leis were absolutely beautiful. Our greeter was lovely and showed us where to meet our rental car shuttle after we got our bags. Thank you!
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。
Overall, this place is mainly about interacting with dolphins. It is well thought out, and if you love dolphins, I think you'll be very satisfied. The scale as a marine theme park is not very large, so you might find yourself with some free time before the bus departs. If possible, visiting by rental car might help you make better use of your time.
You can't bring cameras into the dolphin interaction pool, so you'll need to purchase photos and videos, but they take beautiful pictures, making the seemingly high cost of the photos feel worthwhile. However, it is still expensive.
とにもかくにもイルカとの触れ合いがメインの場所。それ自体はよく考えられていてイルカが好きならとても満足出来ると思う。海洋テーマパークとして規模もあまり大きくなく、帰りのバスの出発まで時間を持て余すかも。出来ればレンタカーで訪れた方が時間を有効に使えるかもしれない。
イルカと触れあうプールにはカメラを持ち込めないので写真やビデオは購入することになるが、綺麗な写真を撮ってくれるので高いと感じる写真代も惜しくはない感じはする。が、やはり高い。
It's great that you can ride on a real submarine and enjoy the view of Waikiki from offshore during the transfer to the submarine. However, the underwater scenery from the submarine wasn't as impressive as I had hoped. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. After the tour, I was informed that there was a free shuttle to Ala Moana, which I decided to use, but it came with the condition of visiting a coral jewelry store... If you're interested in coral jewelry, it might be worth it, but if you're not, it's better not to take it to avoid wasting time.
本物の潜水艦に乗れる、潜水艦までの移動で沖合からワイキキを眺められるといった所が良い。
潜水艦からの海底の風景は期待したほどではない。スタッフは皆親切で好感が持てる。
終了後にアラモアナまでのフリーシャトルに乗せてくれると説明されて利用してみたが、珊瑚のジュエリー販売店での見学が条件だった・・・。珊瑚のジュエリーに興味があれば別だが、興味ない人は利用しない方が時間を無駄にしない。
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and I got the chance to attend the Chief’s Luau at Sea Life Park, under the Paradise Package. I usually don’t expect much from the food and drinks at these sorts of events, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good, especially considering that it is a buffet, and the drinks were not watered down. In regards to the show, it was absolutely fantastic. The cast performed dances from the various Polynesian Islands and the entire time, the Chief is telling jokes (the jokes contain a bit of innuendo) and making sure everyone is having a good time. There is a reason Chief Sielu performs all over the island, practically every day: not only is he a very skilled performer, but he is absolutely hilarious. I will definitely be coming again. Please note that the cast does pull members of the audience for different parts of the show, however, it is not the run-of-the-mill “let’s all dance at the end” type thing, they are actually part of the festivities.
My wife, 11 month old daughter, and boarded the Star of Honolulu, on the One Star package. The night started with a Mai Tai, which was quite strong (coming as a surprise to me as in my experience, “welcome drinks” tend to be very watered down), and we were taken to our table with our appetizers ready and waiting for us. The food was fantastic! I’m going to be honest; I had low expectations for the food. All you can eat crab on a ship, generally does not mean “high quality” to me. And boy was I proven wrong. The crab especially was very tasty, and my wife and I definitely took advantage of the “all you can eat” description. The show was also very fun to watch, with examples of dances of different styles from around Polynesia. The service from our waiter, Chad, was excellent as well: my water was never empty, empty plates were taken as soon as I was finished, and the crab kept coming. I’ve already suggested the Star of Honolulu to family members for when they visit.
There is only one water park on Oahu. I went with my elementary school daughter, and we had a lot of fun with the various water slides. We drove there with a rental car (with a navigation system), and thanks to the navigation, we were able to find it. However, the operating hours are short, so it's better to arrive early when they open. Our original planned date was March 24, but the weather was bad that day, a bit chilly with rain, so I called and changed it to the next day. They easily accepted the change, which was a relief. The next day was sunny. The water park does not allow outside food or drinks, including fans. There is a baggage check at the entrance, so be careful.
オアフ島でのウォーターパークはそこしかありません。小学生の娘と行きましたがウォータースライダーが色々あって楽しめました。レンタカーで(カーナビ付き)行きましたが、カーナビのおかげでたどり着くことが出来ました。ただ営業時間が短いのでオープンする時間に早めに行った方がいいです。本当の参加予定日は3/24だったのですがその日は天気が悪く、雨で少し肌寒かったので電話をお願いして翌日に変更してもらいました。あっさり変更オーケしてもらい、ホッとしました。翌日は晴天でした。ウォーターパークは飲食物の持ち込みは出来ません。うちわもです。入口に手荷物の検査があるので注意、です。
I think there are seasonal factors involved, but I was able to see the whale's spout and tail, which looked small. I was very happy to see the dolphins up close instead of the whales! ★
時期的な問題もあると思いますが、くじらの潮吹きやしっぽが小さく見れました。
鯨に代わりにいるかを近くで見れたのでとても嬉しかったです★
It was very good. We used the shuttle from Aulani on February 27 with four children and three adults. We had a lot of fun. I recommend it. There were events on the boat, such as hula dance and ukulele workshops, which were enjoyable. It was unfortunate that the hula dance instructor felt sick from seasickness. However, the boat didn't sway as much as I expected. I think the lunch was reasonably priced.
Perhaps it was the right season, as we were able to see whales multiple times. Also, it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean perspective, as I had never seen them that way before.
In any case, the children were happy, and I highly recommend it!
とても良かったです.アウラニからの送迎で,子供4人大人3人で2月27日に利用させていただきました.とても楽しかったです.お薦めです.舟の中では,フラダンスやウクレレの講習会などのイベントがあり,楽しませていただきました.フラダンスの先生が船酔いで具合悪かったのが,残念でした.とは行っても,舟は思ったほど揺れてませんでした.お昼の食事は,値段相応かと思います.
時季が良かったのでしょうか,クジラを何度も見られました.また,ワイキキとダイアモンドヘッドを海からの角度から見たことがなかったので,これもまた良かったです.
とにかく,子供も喜んでいましたし,お薦めです!!
I was able to enter around 10:30 AM. The return bus departs at 3:15 PM, so I started changing around 2:30 PM, and I wished I had a bit more time to enjoy.
The thrill rides were more exciting than I expected. The changing room is combined with the restroom, so it lacks cleanliness.
In addition to fast food, there was a barbecue plate lunch that was very delicious and filling.
When purchasing alcohol like beer, you need to show something that verifies your age, and we were able to buy it by showing a color copy of our passports. Once you show it, they put a band on your wrist indicating that you are over 21.
All the staff were friendly and kind.
10時30分頃に入場出来ました。
3時15分に帰りのバスが出発なので、2時30分頃から着替えをしたので、
もう少し遊ぶ時間があればと思いました。
絶叫系のアトラクションは思った以上にスリルがありました。
更衣室はトイレと一緒なので、清潔感はありません。
食事はファストフードのほかに、バーベキューのプレートランチがありましたが
とても美味しかったし、ボリュームがありました。
ビール等のアルコール購入時には、年齢が確認できるものが必要で、私たちは
パスポートのカラーコピーを見せて買う事ができました。
一度見せると、腕に21歳以上であることのバンドをつけてくれます。
スタッフは皆さんフレンドリーで親切です。
First, please note that snacks will be confiscated, so avoid bringing them.
The pool is spacious enough to keep children entertained. However, on weekdays, there are fewer guests, so attractions operate on a one-open, one-close basis. For the boat slide that requires several people, you need to ensure the total weight is sufficient, so families must calculate accordingly.
I was really looking forward to the lazy river, but it was closed for the entire day...
The food is delicious.
Also, the changing area is located behind the restrooms, so initially, guests who are unaware may get confused and hurriedly change in front of the outdoor lockers. If you go further in, you'll find the changing area, so please look for it.
まず、お菓子は没収されますので持っていかないようにしましょう。
プールは子供連れには飽きさせない広さです。
ただし、平日ではお客さんが少ないのでアトラクションも
ひとつ開けたらひとつ閉める、といった形態です。
数名で乗るボートスライダーも重さが足りないといけないので、
家族連れでも計算して乗らないと大変です。
ゆったり流れるプールを一番楽しみにしていたのに、そこは一日空きませんでした、、、
ご飯は美味しいです。
あと、着替え場所はトイレの裏なので、初め分からないお客さんがみんな迷ったまま、
野外のロッカー前でそそくさと着替えてしまっていました。
ちゃんと奥にいくと着替え場所があるので、探してみてください。
The morning started off with a leisurely pickup, and the bus was comfortable. The boat was very clean, making it enjoyable for families, couples, and friends alike!
I had heard in a post that we might only see small whales, so I honestly approached it with a cruising mindset, but we were fortunate enough to see mother and baby whales jumping one after another!
The lunch was delicious, and the afternoon workshops, including ukulele, hula, and lei-making, were fun and enjoyed by everyone.
At the end, they asked if there were any birthday celebrants or newlyweds, and when the honeymooners gathered in front, they sang Hawaiian songs with a guitar, creating a wonderful time for everyone to celebrate.
I highly recommend it!
朝もゆっくりピックアップで、バスも快適。
船もとてもきれいで、家族、カップル、友達同士どんな旅行でも
楽しめる内容でした!
投稿で『小さい鯨の姿が見える程度』と聞いていたので、正直
クルージング感覚で行きましたが、鯨の親子が次々にジャンプ!
とても恵まれていました。
ランチも美味しいし、午後のワークショップもウクレレ、フラ、レイ作りと
楽しく皆満喫していました。
最後には誕生日の方か新婚さんはいますかー?前に出てーっと言われて、
ハネムーナーが前に集まると、ギターでハワイアンソングを歌ってくれて、
みんなで祝福する素敵な時間となりました。
本当におすすめですよー
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are glad you were able to encounter an active mother and baby whale!
It seems you also enjoyed the lunch and cultural lessons, which makes us very happy.
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。
アクティブな鯨の親子に遭遇できて良かったですね!
ランチやカルチャーレッスンもお楽しみいただ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 previously went to a place in Guam with a similar attraction and had a great time, so I found Wet 'n' Wild online and made a reservation. There were so many different attractions, and it was fun, but perhaps due to the lack of staff? It felt like after one attraction was operated, it would close and they would operate another, so not all attractions were running at the same time. However, it wasn't too bothersome, so that was good.
The attractions were all things that would definitely be considered too dangerous to create in Japan, but everyone was having fun without getting hurt. However, at the very end, I ended up hitting my back hard while going down a slide on a five-person inflatable raft. I was so breathless that I felt a moment of panic and fear from getting injured in a foreign country. A staff member came to help, but it didn't feel like they were going to take me to the hospital; after checking my condition, they just suggested icing it, and they didn't really explain what my injury was like.
After returning to Waikiki, I bought some pain relief patches at an ABC Store and applied them for a couple of days, which helped the pain go away, so that was good. However, since I got injured, I think someone else might get hurt as well. I believe it's important to consider this and ensure that small children are kept safe from injuries.
以前グアムのプールで同じようなアトラクションがある所に行き、とても楽しかったのでネットでウェット&ワイルドを見つけ予約しました。すごく色んなアトラクションがあって楽しかったのですが、従業員が少ないからか?笑 一つのアトラクションを運営した後それは休止して他のアトラクションを運営させるという感じで常に全部のアトラクションが動いてあるという感じではなかったです。でもそれはあまり気にならなかったので良かったですが。
アトラクションは日本では絶対危険すぎてありえない、作れないだろうというアトラクションばかりですが皆さん怪我することなく遊んでいて楽しかったです。しかし私は最後の最後で5人乗りで浮き輪のようなものに乗ってスライダーを降りるやつで背中を強打してしまいました。本当に息ができないくらいで異国で怪我したので一瞬頭が真っ白になるくらい不安で怖かったです。ドクターというか係員が来てくれたのですが、病院に連れて行くという感じではなく、状態を見た後は氷で冷やすという感じで終わってしまい、怪我がどんな感じなのかというのもあまり言ってくれませんでした。その後ワイキキに戻った後ABCストアで湿布を買って2、3日貼っていたら痛みはひいて治ったので良かったのですが、私が怪我をしたということは誰かしらまた怪我することがあると思います。そのことも検討して小さい子どもには怪我をさせないよう考えた方が良いと思います。
There are various water slides, and both adults and children can enjoy them. If the temperature were a bit higher, I think you could spend the whole day there without getting bored. However, it's unfortunate that, perhaps due to the low number of customers on weekdays, the attractions change every hour, so there were many times when I couldn't do what I wanted to do.
色々なウォータースライダーがあり、大人も子供も楽しめます。
もう少し気温が高ければ 1日中いても飽きないと思います。
ただ残念なのが、平日でお客も少ないせいかアトラクションが
時間ごとに入れ替わるので やりたいと思った時に出来ない事も
多々ありました。
The ocean in Hawaii was beautiful. I have also been on Atlantis in Guam, but I feel like the ocean was clearer in Hawaii. I was able to see turtles too!
ハワイの海、きれいでした。グアムでもアトランティスに乗ったことがあるのですが、
グアムより海がきれいだった気がします。
カメも見ることができましたよ!
We were met as we emerged from the restricted area by a beautiful young lady who held a sign wishing our grandson Aloha to Hawaii. She presented him with a gorgeous white and purple lei that smelled so nice. It kept for a week in the fridge. We were all happy with the way it went and she even posed for a picture with him. Keep up the good work. I recommend them 100% Thanks, a happy customer.