Reviewed by: のりぴょん
A few years ago, I signed up for a "surfing experience" here. This time was my second, but since I'm still almost a beginner, I took a beginner lesson. Because the other participants were late, it ended up being a group lesson for just the two of us, which felt like a private lesson. The instructor was friendly and easy to talk to. My Japanese is at a word level, but it wasn't a problem.
As for surfing itself, the instructor pushed me from behind and helped me with the timing, which made it really easy to ride the waves (though it felt a bit like cheating...). I think they will adjust the lessons as your level improves, so I believe it's a great place.
The receptionist speaks Japanese, so I think it's fine even if you're worried about your English. Next time I go, I definitely want to take a lesson here again.
数年前に1回「体験サーフィン」としてここのを申し込みました。
今回は2回目だけどほぼ初心者ということで初心者用レッスンをしてもらいました。
他の参加者が寝坊?だったために二人でグループレッスン=蝉プライベートでした。
先生は気さくで話をしやすかったです。
日本語は単語レベルですが、問題ありませんでした。
サーフィン自体は、先生が後ろから押してくれて、タイミングを教えてくれるという形なのですごく楽に波に乗れました(インチキですが・・・)。
レベルがあがればそれにあわせて教えてくれると思うので、いいところだと思います。
受付の人は日本語問題ないので、英語に不安があっても大丈夫だと思いますよ。
次回、また行く時にはぜひここでレッスンを受けたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Brian
I payed an extra 25 dollars per person for a guaranteed private table but the couples table next to us was maybe 6 inches away. Not very private at all. This issue aside it was a great experience and we had a lot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/04 |
Reviewed by: ryoko
The weather was unfortunately not great that day, and I was wondering how it would turn out, but by the time we boarded the boat, the rain had stopped. It wasn't perfectly sunny, but the weather was decent!
We boarded the boat and arrived at the sandbar. The Japanese guide was a really cheerful lady. It was a bit windy, so it was slightly cold, but the scenery was beautiful and we had a great time. I was moved to see so many sea turtles. The hamburger lunch with patties grilled on the boat's deck was especially delicious!!!
この日はあいにくの天気でどうなるかと思いましたが船に乗るころには雨もやみ、快晴とまでは行きませんでしたがまずまずの天気でした!
船に乗り込みサンドバーへ到着。
日本人ガイドさんもすごくのりのいいお姉さんで^^
少し風が強かったので若干寒かったですがとてもきれいで楽しめました。
ウミガメもたくさん見れて感動しました。
特に船のデッキ、グリルで焼いてくれたパティをはさんだハンバーガーランチはとてもおいしかったです!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/05/01 |
Reviewed by: りりり
I think this tour, where you can play with dolphins, is great for dolphin lovers! I went with my kids, and it became a wonderful memory. They were thrilled to swim and have the dolphins push their feet! However, you need to bring a certain amount of money; otherwise, you might miss out on buying souvenir photos or DVDs. I thought it would be better not to bring too many valuables, so I only brought $70, which wasn't enough. You'll also need money to spend on-site.
イルカと遊ぶこのツアーイルカ好きにはいいと思います!
子供連れで行ったのですがいい記念になりました。
足の裏をイルカにプッシュしてもらって泳いだりと子供も大喜び!
ただある程度お金を持っていかないと記念写真やDVDを買い損ねます。あまり貴重品は持っていかないほうがいいかなと思って70ドルしか持ってなかったら足りませんでした。
現地で使うお金も必要ですね。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since my child is small, the attractions we could enjoy were limited, and the place felt unnecessarily spacious. There were also many attractions that were closed, so I didn't have much fun. The weather was bad and cold; my child was happy, but I don't want to go back.
子供が小さいせいもあるのですが、やれるアトラクションも限られてるし、無駄に広いし、閉鎖されているアトラクションも多くて、あまり楽しくなかったです。
天気も悪くて、寒かったし、子供は喜んでいましたが、もう行きたくないな。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This time, I participated with small children.
I recommend it for those who can't swim, get seasick, or small children who want to see marine life.
You can see a lot of sharks and tropical fish, and the kids were very happy!
Since it's air-conditioned, I recommend bringing a light jacket.
今回、小さい子供を連れての参加です。
泳げない人や、船酔いする人、小さいお子さんで海の生物を見たい人にはお勧めです。
鮫やら熱帯魚やらをたくさん見ることができ、子供たちもご機嫌!
冷房が利いているので、一枚羽織るものを思って行くことをお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/29 |
Reviewed by: こうめ
Since you won't see them if you don't go during this season, I went for the second time. The waves were a bit high, so they didn't appear for a while, but they finally showed themselves. They were a bit farther away than last time, but it was great to feel the size of the whales again. I recommend it for those who can go during the whale season.
この時期に行かないと見ないので、2回目ですが、行ってきました。
少し波が高いので、なかなか現れなかったのですが、ようやく姿を見せてくれました。
前回より遠めですが、改めて鯨の大きさを感じれて良かったです。
鯨のいる季節に行かれる方はお薦めです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales. 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。
お客様に鯨をご観測いただけて、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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/26 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ初心者
We participated as a family of five with children aged 7, 4, and 2. The weather was nice on the day of the event, the sea was calm, and we were able to see sea turtles, making it a very enjoyable experience. The boat was filled only with Japanese participants, and there were also Japanese female staff members, so the children felt comfortable. With around 20 participants, it was easy to interact with nearby families and couples, and at the sandbar, even small children could play leisurely while holding hands with their parents. Only my 7-year-old and I tried snorkeling. There were long floats that allowed us to view the underwater scenery side by side, making it surprisingly easy to see coral reefs and small fish. For lunch, the staff grilled hamburgers on the boat, and we could enjoy our meal while leisurely taking in the scenery. It was a fun tour. For reference, the meeting place was not our accommodation, so I was a bit worried about whether we were in the right spot until the pickup arrived. The bus was shared, and I was concerned that nearly 90% of the passengers were American, wondering if there were no other Japanese participants, but I felt relieved when we met up at the dock. Additionally, my wife mentioned that the staff shared interesting stories on the microphone during the bus ride, but since it was all in English, it was boring if you didn't understand. I thought it would be nice to have books or toys for the children to keep them entertained during the bus ride.
7才、4才、2才の5人家族で参加しました。当日は天候も良く海も荒れず、ウミガメも鑑賞でき大変楽しく参加できました。船も日本人参加者のみで乗船でき日本人の女性スタッフもいましたので子供たちも懐いていました。船も参加人数がごちゃごちゃしない20人程度でしたので程よく近くの家族連れやカップルと交流ができ、サンドバーでは小さい子供も親と手を繋いでのんびり遊べます。シュノーケリングは7才の子と私だけ挑戦しました。2人で並んで水中を鑑賞できる長い浮きなどもあり案外簡単にサンゴ礁や小魚を鑑賞できました。お昼はスタッフが船上でハンバーガーを焼いてくれて船でのんびりと景色を見ながら食べれます。楽しいツアーでした。参考までに集合場所が私たちは宿泊先ではなかったので少々迎えがくるまでここでいいのか心配でした。バスも乗り合いで米国人が9割近く乗車してて日本人はいないのかと心配になりましたが船着き場で合流できたので安心しました。あとバスの中で妻曰くおもしろい話をスタッフがマイクで話していたそうですが、終始英語なので解らないと退屈です。バスの乗車中、本など子供がひまを紛らわせるおもちゃなどあるといいかなと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Before boarding the submarine, we traveled by boat, and the view from the sea was amazing. The performance... I was surprised when the submarine suddenly appeared. I boarded the submarine with high expectations. However, I was disappointed that there were fewer types of fish than I had imagined... I wanted to see turtles.
潜水艦に乗る前に船で行くのですが海から見た景色が素晴らしかった。パフオーマンス・・潜水艦が突然出てきた時はビックリしちゃいました。期待して潜水艦に乗りこみました。でも、自分が想っていたよりも魚の種類が少なかったのがっかり・・亀に会いたかった。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/25 |
Reviewed by: mimimily
It was difficult due to the timing, and I couldn't see any whales. However, the staff were wonderful, and I had a valuable and enjoyable experience. Thank you very much.
時期的に難しくもあり、ホエールをみることはできませんでした。
しかし、スタッフのみなさんもすばらしく、貴重な楽しい体験ができました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/24 |
Reviewed by: AN
We participated as a family, but I felt that the waiting time was quite long, making it seem like a waste of a whole day. However, the kids were really happy to play with the dolphins. Considering the price, I think it would be nice to have a bit more time to interact with the dolphins. The DVD was good.
家族で参加しましたが、けっこう待ち時間があり一日使うにはもったいない気がしました。
ただ、イルカと一緒に遊べたのは子供たちも喜んでいました。
お値段からするともう少しイルカと遊べる時間があっても良いかな?とは思います。
DVDは良かったです。
Thank you for visiting Sea Life Park. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the dolphin interaction program. Please note that transportation is available only twice a day, so we hope you were able to enjoy the free attractions, such as the dolphin show, during your free time. We look forward to your next visit.
シーライフパークに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プログラムをお楽しみいただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。
なお、送迎は1日2回のみとなっておりますので、空いた時間は、イルカのショーなど無料アトラクションをお楽しみいただけましたら幸いです。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/22 |
Reviewed by: aloha
On my twelfth trip to Hawaii, I went whale watching for the first time. I had low expectations, thinking it would be nice if we saw some whales. However, the onboard announcements provided updates on whale sightings, and by patiently watching in that direction, I was treated to an emotional sight. I was deeply moved by the sight of the whales spouting water as they swam with their family.
12回目のハワイで初のホエールウォッチング。
まあ、見れたらいいかな…ぐらいの期待度でしたが船内放送で随時クジラの情報を放送してくれるのでその方向を根気強く見ていると感動の光景が。
何度も家族で泳ぐクジラの潮吹きに大感動でした。
Thank you very much for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We are delighted to hear that you were impressed by the whale watching experience. It is indeed moving to encounter wild animals. As a repeat guest, we would love to invite you to join us for a dinner cruise as well. We look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
この度ご乗船頂いて誠に有難うございました。
ホエールウオッチングに感動して頂き、嬉しく思っております。野生の動物ですから会えると感動的ですね。
リピータの方として是非ディナークルーズもいかがでしょうか。
次回のお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Marc Lubowiecki
My wife found this trip online and thought it would be fun. Was she ever right about that. The bike ride was outstanding. The staff was great, making sure that everyone in the group was comfortable with the bikes and ready for the ride. It was an easy downhill trip, but the views were awesome. After the ride and some lunch we headed off to hike. This was my favorite part of the day. The trail was a bit tougher than I expected, but it was so worth it. Mattius, our guide, made the whole trip so much fun. Hiking through the rain forest to the waterfall was just beautiful. The trail through the bamboo forest was awesome as well. I can't recommend this trip highly enough. I will be spreading the word to all of my friends who plan to visit Oahu.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/19 |
Reviewed by: cococooky
Since it was mid-April, most tours had already ended. Just when I was about to give up, I came across this tour. I participated knowing that the chances of seeing whales were low, but I was able to see several of them. I even witnessed the moment when they dove straight down to the seabed. The other tour participants were also cheering. It was fun. I would like to participate again. Thank you very much.
4月の中旬だったので、ほとんどのツアーが終了されていました。諦めかけていた時にこのツアーに遭遇しました。
クジラに会えない確率の方が高いのを覚悟して参加しましたが、何頭も見ることができました。まっすぐに海底に潜る瞬間の尾ひれも見れました。ツアー客の人たちも歓声を上げていました。楽しかったです。又参加したいです。ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing many whales, even though you joined us at the end of the season.
Perhaps the whales were giving it their all to make an appearance for you.
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。
シーズンの終わりにご参加頂いたにもかかわらず、沢山の鯨をお楽しみ頂けた様で私共も大変嬉しく思います。
鯨も最後の力を振り絞って出てきてくれたのかもしれませんね。
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/18 |
Reviewed by: hawaii biginner
I went to Hawaii for the first time.
We rode a boat with about ten people, but everyone except us was speaking in English, which made me a bit anxious. (They provide the minimum necessary information in broken Japanese.)
Also, the return bus pickup was not smooth, and for us who don't understand English, we were somewhat worried, wondering, "When will they come to pick us up?" "Will they even come to pick us up?" "Are we waiting in the wrong place?"
The staff there will take photos of you while parasailing for $30, so if you want photos, it's better to bring some money. (We only had the bare minimum, so we couldn't buy any.)
The parasailing itself was very enjoyable, and I was extremely satisfied!! Next time, I plan to bring enough money to participate properly.
初めてハワイに行きました。
10人ぐらいでボートに乗って海にでるのですが、
私たち以外全員英語で会話をしているので、弱冠不安でした。
(最低限必要な情報は片言の日本語で説明してくれます)
また帰りのバスの迎えもスムーズではなく、英語がわからない私たちにとっては「いつ迎えにくるのだろう?」「そもそも迎えにきてくれるのだろうか?」「待ってる場所が違うのかな?」など多少不安にかられました。
向こうのスタッフがパラセイリング中の写真を$30で撮ってくれるので、写真を希望する方はお金を持って行った方がいいです。(私達は必要最低限のお金しかもっていなかったので、買えませんでした。)
パラセイリング自体はとても楽しく大満足です!!
次回はちゃんとお金を持って、参加しようと思います。
Thank you for using Hawaiian Parasail.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed parasailing.
As you pointed out, we primarily operate in English, but please understand that we provide explanations in simple Japanese for necessary information.
We look forward to serving you again.
ハワイアンパラセイルをご利用いただき有難うございます。
パラセイリングをお楽しみいただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。
ご指摘いただきましたとおり、基本英語で遂行しておりますが、必要な情報に関しては片言の日本語でご説明させていただいておりますことご了承ください。
またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/17 |
Reviewed by: あーさん
I participated because it departed from the pier in front of the Hilton and the price was low, but we didn't see any whales, and the one-hour sailing ended in no time.
They mentioned that we could only go as far as Diamond Head (in English), and there was no particular explanation on the way back to the harbor. When I asked for water, it smelled musty...
However, I thought of it as sailing on a yacht and gave up.
I wonder if it's better to go on a larger boat when you really want to see whales? I heard that smaller boats can get closer, so I had quite a bit of expectation, but I thought it might be limited to boats that depart from Ko Olina.
ヒルトン前の埠頭から出発ということと、値段の安さで参加したのですが、クジラは見れないまま、一時間のセイリングはあっという間に終わってしまいました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの前あたりまでしか行けないようなことを、言ってはいましたが(英語のみ)港に戻る時もとくに説明はなく、水を頼めば、カビ臭いし、、、
でも、ヨットでのセイリングと思って、あきらめました。
やはり、どうしてもクジラが見たい時は、大型船で行く方が良いのかな?
小型の船のほうが、近くまで行けるようなことを聞いたので、結構期待していたのですが、やはり、コオリナからとか出る船に限られるのかな?と思いました。
Thank you for participating in the whale watching cruise. During whale season, whales appear off the coast of Waikiki, and the captain was searching for them, but it seems we were unable to spot any on that day, which is unfortunate.
As you pointed out, the cruise is only one hour long, so we do not venture too far. We also apologize for any discomfort caused by the water we provided. We will ensure better quality control for the beverages served on board.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき有難うございます。
クジラのシーズンになるとワイキキ沖にもクジラが出現しているため、クジラをご覧いただくためにキャプテンが探しておりますが、当日はご確認いただけなかったようで残念に思っております。
ご指摘いただきましたとおり、クルーズ1時間と短いため、あまり遠くまではでておりませんことご了承ください。なお、提供させていただいた水により不快なお気持ちにさせてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。船上で提供しているお飲み物の品質管理などを徹底させていただきます。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my daughters, both in mid 20's, enjoyed the parasailing, said AMAZING!
my experience was a little unnerving, as I knew what not todo, but wasn't sure what TO DO, couldn't relax for fear of doing wrong thing....More specifics on how one can lean, turn or shift weight, hand position on straps...would be helpful, but perhaps I'll venture To try again.....
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I wanted my 5-year-old child to have an experience, so I participated with them as a dad. I watched from a designated spot a little distance away as an observer. At first, my child was a bit scared, but as they got used to it, the experience ended. Overall, we were very satisfied!
However, since the observation area was surrounded by plants, I ended up getting bitten by mosquitoes a lot... I found myself fidgeting while watching. So, for those who are observing, please be careful!
子供(5歳)に体験させたくて、パパと参加させました。
私は見学者として、指定された少し離れた場所からみていました。初めは、びびっていたのですが・・・だんだんと慣れてきたころに終わりました。でも大満足!
ただ、見学の場所が草木があったところだったからか・・私は蚊にさされまくり・・・途中から落ち着きのない動きをしながら見るはめに・・・見学するかた気をつけてくださいね!
Thank you for visiting Sea Life Park. We are glad to hear that your child ultimately enjoyed interacting with the dolphins. As you pointed out, there are areas within the park that have vegetation. There may also be mosquitoes, so we recommend preparing mosquito repellent in advance just in case. We look forward to welcoming you again.
シーライフパークにお越しいただき有難うございます。
お子様も最終的には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。
ご指摘いただきましたとおり、パーク内には草木がある場所もあります。蚊がいることもございますので、念のため、事前に蚊よけの準備をされますことをおすすめいたします。
またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I handed the voucher to the staff (who didn't speak Japanese) on the bus and received a wristband pass, but when I asked about lunch and the bodyboarding lesson times, I was told, "Your passport is different," and they refused to help. After calling a staff member who understood Japanese and showing my reservation slip, they apologized profusely, saying, "You've completely mismatched your passport," and gave me a different colored passport. The beef for lunch was delicious, but the selection was a bit limited. Also, it seemed that due to a lack of staff, the attractions were alternating between being open and closed, so despite the number of visitors, we had to wait quite a bit to ride anything (it might be different during peak season). The bodyboarding lesson had the wave pool almost to ourselves, and with the assistance of one staff member for timing and a push, I was thrilled to ride the waves beautifully. However, the waves were too high for toddlers, so it might be better not to choose the deluxe plan. On the way back, even though the park closed at 3:30 PM, we had to gather at 2:45 PM, which left us with little time to play, and I felt a bit regretful, wanting to enjoy more.
バスでスタッフ(日本語不可)にバウチャーを渡して腕輪型のパスをもらったが、現地で昼食やボディボードレッスンの時間を尋ねたら「あなたのパスポートは違う」と拒否された。日本語のわかるスタッフを呼び出してもらって予約控えを見せたら「完全にパスポートを付け間違っています、すみません」と平謝りで別の色のパスポートをもらいました。ランチのビーフは美味しかったけどちょっと品数少なめ、またアトラクションもスタッフが少ないためか順々に営業と休止を繰り返しているので入場者の割にどれも結構並ばないと乗れない状態でした(繁盛期は違うのでしょうが)。ボディボードレッスンは波プールが貸切り状態になり、スタッフ1名にタイミングと後押しでアシストしてもらうと綺麗に波に乗れて嬉しかったです。ただ幼児は波が高くてボディボードは無理なのでデラックスプランにしない方が良いかも。帰りは15:30閉園なのに14:45集合で遊ぶ時間が少なくてちょっと心残り、もっともっと遊びたい心境でした。
Thank you very much for visiting Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by our staff's mistake in attaching the wrong passport on the day of your visit.
As you pointed out, during the period you participated, all attractions were operational for your use throughout your stay, but please understand that the operating hours are on a rotation basis. Additionally, we appreciate your understanding that only individuals over 107 cm in height can participate in bodyboarding for safety reasons.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
ウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイにお越しいただき誠に有難うございます。
当日は、スタッフの手配ミスにより違うパスポートをつけてしまい、ご迷惑をおかけしましたことお詫び申し上げます。
ご指摘いただきましたとおり、ご参加いただきました時期は、滞在中に全アトラクションをご利用いただけるよう稼働しておりますが、稼働時間をローテンションでまわしておりますことご了承ください。また、ボディボードは安全上の理由により身長107cm以上の方のみご参加いただいておりますことご理解いただけましたら幸いです。
またのご利用心より待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/16 |
Reviewed by: リリコイ
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☆
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/12 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Rosie
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!!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Reviewed by: yohko
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
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a semi-private lesson with my 11-year-old child. The description states "children who can understand Japanese from age 5 and above," but the application form only displayed a pricing option for "adults aged 14 and above," which raised the question, "Can children participate?" When I inquired by phone, I was told that "for group lessons, we require participants to be 14 years or older." I think it would be better if this information was presented more clearly.
There are Japanese staff members at the office, so you can inquire in Japanese if you have any questions. The lesson coach is a foreigner and does not speak Japanese fluently. However, during the lesson, they provide instructions in simple English and also use Japanese for commands like "right" and "stand up." I think it's okay even if you're not good at English, but it might not be suitable for those who are looking for complete Japanese support.
The lesson content is very kind, and at first, they push out the board at just the right timing, so you can stand on the board relatively quickly. My child doesn't have great athletic ability, but by the third wave, they were able to stand up and had a lot of fun.
I thought the price for the two-hour lesson was a bit high, but since they teach with great care, I would recommend it for complete beginners. For subsequent lessons or for adults only, I think group lessons would be fine.
You cannot bring valuables, but they sell a CD-ROM with lesson photos for $30 afterward.
11歳の子供とふたりでセミプライベートレッスンに参加しました。
説明に「5歳以上の日本語が理解できる子供」と書いてあるのですが、申し込みフォームには「14歳以上から大人」という料金選択しか表示されず、「子供も参加できるのか?」という疑問があり電話で問い合わせをしたところ「グループレッスンの場合は14歳以上を求めている」ということでした。もう少しわかりやすい表示があればよいと思いました。
事務所には日本人スタッフがおり、わからないことは日本語で問い合わせをすることができます。レッスンコーチは外国人で、流暢に日本語を話す、というレベルではありません。しかしレッスン自体は簡単な英会話と、「右」とか「立ってー」とかは日本語で指示してくれます。英会話が苦手でも大丈夫だと思いますが、完全に日本語サポートを求めるかたにはむいていないかもしれません。
レッスン内容はとても親切で、最初はちょうどいいタイミングでボードを押し出してくれるのでわりとすぐボードの上に立てるようになります。子供もあまり運動神経がいい方ではありませんが、3回目くらいの波から立ち上がることが出来てとても楽しんでいました。
2時間のレッスン料金としてはすこし高いと思いましたが、とても親身になって教えてくれるので、まったく初めて、という方にはおすすめします。
2回目以降や大人だけだったらグループレッスンでもいいと思います。
貴重品は持っていけないのですが、レッスン写真を撮ったCD−ROMを1枚$30であとから販売してくれます。
Thank you very much for participating in the Hands Heedman surfing lesson! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed standing on the surfboard. We apologize for any confusion regarding the participation restrictions for children. We will work on improving our guidance to ensure that you can comfortably register your children as well. We look forward to your next visit!
ハンズヒーデマン・サーフィンレッスンにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます!
サーフボードの上に立ちお楽しみいただけたと知り、とても嬉しく思っております。お子様の参加制限についてわかりにくい表記となってしまっておりご不便をお掛けいたしました。安心してお子様にもお申し込みいただけるよう、案内の改善に努めてまいります。
またのお越しをお待ちいたしております!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/05 |
Reviewed by: パパ犬
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: パパ犬
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。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ren
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。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
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Please understand that we have set age restrictions for each attraction to prioritize your safety and enjoyment. Additionally, while we strive to have all attractions available during your stay, please be aware that operating hours may vary depending on the season.
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