Reviewed by: Alexandre Nowosad
Good folk activities, good food, good drinks (only wish they accepted credit cards), good dancing and good fire playing.
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| Packages: | Standard Hawaiian Buffet |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/28 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ愛好家
As a whale watching experience, it was very disappointing. This is all we saw (and everything was very far away).
- A couple of brief spouts
- A fleeting glimpse of a tail
Additionally, there were so many people on the deck that if a large person was in front, I couldn't see anything at all. I could only see people's backs and heads.
I understand that how active the whales are depends on luck, but it was just too disappointing for the price. Since large boats can't get close, even if we saw big movements like breaching, it would still be a distant event.
I would have preferred to enjoy other activities for this time and cost. I definitely cannot recommend this to acquaintances.
ホエールウォッチングとしては、とてもがっかりする内容でした。
見たのはこれだけでした。(しかもどれもとても遠くで。)
・一瞬の潮吹きを2,3回程度
・尾ひれを一瞬
また、デッキにとても人が多いため、体の大きな人が前にいると全く見えません。人の背中と頭しか見えない状況でした。
くじらがどれだけ活発に動いてくれるかは運次第なのだとも分かっていますが、
価格に見合わず、あまりにも残念でした。
大型船では近くまで行けないので、たとえブリーチのような大きな動きを見れたとしても遠くの出来事なのだろうと思います。
この時間と料金で他のアクティビティを楽しんだ方が良かったです。
知り合いには絶対にお勧めできません。
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| Packages: | お得な午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
There are dynamic attractions that you can't experience in Japan, and I had a lot of fun. However, I think I could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been better. Also, it was nice that it wasn't crowded, but on the downside, there were fewer staff members, and some attractions were closed, which was a bit disappointing. Nevertheless, I enjoyed each attraction, so it's a place I would like to visit again.
日本では体験できないようなダイナミックなアトラクションがあり、とても楽しめました。
ただ、天候に恵まれたらもっと楽しめたのかなと思います。
また、空いていたのでよかった反面、その分職員の人数も少なく、閉まっているアトラクションまいくつかあったので、少し残念でした。
しかし、一つ一つのアトラクションが楽しめたのでまた行きたいと思えるところでした。
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| Packages: | 1日パス |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a whale watching cruise for the first time in Hawaii.
I saw them!! Whales!!
I saw them multiple times. It was amazing.
And I also saw dolphins.
The dolphins jumped close to the boat.
Even though it was a whale watching tour, I was really lucky to see dolphins too.
As expected, in February in Hawaii, you can see both whales and dolphins. I was lucky.
I heard there are days when you can't see them.
You don't even need to go to the upper deck; the second floor was enough to see well.
On the contrary, you can see the dolphins much closer from the second floor.
The upper deck was packed with people!!
I hope everyone who participates gets to see them too!
Hawaiiで初めてホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
見えましたよ!!ホエール!!
何回も見えました。見ました(^_-)-☆
何頭もいました。感動です。
そして、ドルフィンも見ました。
ドルフィンは、船の近くでジャンプもしてくれました。
ホエールウォッチングなのに、ドルフィンも見れてすごくラッキーでした。
やっぱり2月のHawaiiでは、ホエールもドルフィンも見えるんですね。っていうかラッキーでした。
見えない日もあるみたいですよ。
船の上の階にいかなくても、2Fでも充分見れました。
逆にドルフィンは2Fの方が、すごく近くで見れますよ。
上の階は、人でいっぱい!!
参加した方が、みなさん見れますように(^_-)-☆
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This time, we went to Hawaii for our university graduation trip with four girls. While planning our trip, we were considering which optional tours to take, and that's when we learned about Wet 'n' Wild from a magazine. Wet 'n' Wild is the only water theme park in Hawaii, and we found out it has over 25 thrilling attractions, covering an area equivalent to three Tokyo Domes. We thought, "This is something we absolutely can't experience in Japan!" and decided to include this in our travel plan.
On the day of the pool visit! When we woke up in the morning, it was cloudy. When we stepped outside, it was slightly chilly in short sleeves. Everyone was worried as we boarded the bus, heading to Wet 'n' Wild. It took about an hour by bus to reach Wet 'n' Wild on the west coast from Honolulu.
Even though Hawaii never drops below 20 degrees Celsius year-round, it was technically winter, so we heard it was much less crowded than usual. As we passed through the entrance gate, we were overwhelmed by the scale of the place. Looking up, we were in awe. It truly felt like America! Our energy, which had been low due to sleepiness and the cold, suddenly shot up. We quickly changed into our swimsuits, applied sunscreen, and set out! First, we headed to the wave pool to get used to the water. Japan also has wave pools, but the waves here were definitely different! Once we got into the pool, we forgot about the cold. The water was as beautiful as Waikiki Beach. We sat on inflatable rings, playing and getting swept away by the big waves alongside the kids. There was a break every 30 minutes, so during the wave breaks, we headed to the attractions.
The first ride we tried was "Shaka." My honest reaction when I first saw it was, "What is this?!" It was a simple yet thrilling ride where two people ride on an inflatable ring and slide down a U-shaped board. Excited screams echoed from those who were falling. As thrill-seekers, we quickly climbed the stairs to the ride. However, when we reached the top, our legs felt weak. The height and drop were more than we expected. But there was no time to be scared; before we knew it, we were falling. Since two people ride facing each other on the ring, one person falls backward while the other falls forward. I fell forward, and it felt just like a roller coaster.
今回私たちは大学の卒業旅行で女子4人でハワイに行きました。旅行プランを考えるにあたり、オプショナルツアーを何にしようか考えていたところ、雑誌であwet and wildの存在を知りました。wet and wildはハワイで唯一の水のテーマパークであり、東京ドーム3個分の広さに加え、スリル満点のアトラクションが25以上あると知り、これは日本では絶対に体験できない!!と思い、このプランを私たちの旅行プランに取り入れるとこに決定しました。
プール当日!朝起きると、なんと曇り。外に出ると半袖で若干肌寒いくらいでした。みんな心配しながらバスに乗り、いざwet and wildへ。ホノルルから西海岸にあるwet and wildに向かうまではバスで約1時間ほどかかりました。
1年中20度を下回ることが無いというハワイでも季節的には冬季ということもあり、シーズンよりもだいぶ空いているという話でした。いざ、入場ゲートをくぐり中へ入るとそのスケールの大きさに圧倒。上を見上げ驚愕といった様子でした。
さすが、アメリカ!と感じました。さっきまで寝むさと寒さで下がり気味だったテンションも一気にハイテンションへ。すぐに水着に着替え、日焼け止めをばっちり塗り出陣!まずは身体を水に慣らすために波のプールへ。日本にも波のプールは有りますが、やはりアメリカ。日本とは波の大きさが違う!一度プールの中に入ってしまえば寒さも忘れてしまいました。プールの水もワイキキビーチのように綺麗でした。浮き輪の上に座って大きな波に流されながら子どもたちに混ざって遊んでいました。波は30分おきに休憩タイムがあるので、波がお休みの間はアトラクションへ。
最初に乗ったのは「シャカ」です。初めて見たときは何これ!というのが素直な感想でした。U字の板の上を2人乗りの浮き輪に乗り滑り落ちるといったシンプルな絶叫マシーン。落ちて行く人たちからは楽しそうな悲鳴が響き渡っていました。絶叫好きな私たちはすぐに階段を上り、乗り場へ向かいました。しかし、いざ上に立つと足がすくみました。予想以上の高さと落差。しかし、怖がっている暇もなく気が付いたら落ちていました。2人が向かい合って浮き輪に乗って落ちるため、1人は後ろ向きに、もう1人は前向きに落下することになります。私は前向きに落下したのですが、まさにジェットコースターの様でした。こんな
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time participating, and I was able to see a lot from a distance! I booked the option without meals, and I think that was a good choice.
About 20 minutes after departure, we started to see whales, so those who were at the buffet couldn't concentrate on their meals anymore. If you choose the meal option, I think it's better to finish eating early as the ship departs.
I was able to see more than I expected, and I was very satisfied!
初めて参加しましたが、やや遠目にたくさん見れました!
食事なしのものを予約しましたがそれでよかったように思います。
出港して20分くらいでクジラが見え始めたので、ビュッフェ中の人は食事に集中できなくなってました。
食事つきにするのなら、船の出港とともに早めに食べ終えたほうがいいと思います。
思ったよりたくさん見れて、大満足でした!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed seeing many whales. Please come back to see the whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
沢山に鯨をお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また鯨に会いにいらしてください。
皆様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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/03 |
Reviewed by: C
I visited during my university graduation trip. I thought it would be a waste to go to a pool in Hawaii, but a friend recommended it, saying it was really fun, so I went. In conclusion, all six of us said it was the most enjoyable part of our Hawaii trip. Since it was late February, it was a bit cold to go into the ocean. The pool felt cold at times, but we were blessed with good weather, and it was bearable.
The most fun part was the slide that six of us could ride together. A friend jokingly said they felt a sense of danger, as it was full of thrills. Also, the wave pool had waves that were so powerful compared to those in Japan, and even while floating on a ring, if you accidentally caught a wave, you would be swept all the way to the shore, which was a lot of fun. The lazy river didn’t flow very fast, but it was nice to float slowly and relax. The slides operated in 30-minute intervals. I think it was because there were few people, but I had checked reviews beforehand, so it wasn't a problem.
We ate pizza, hamburgers, and hot dogs, and they weren't as bad as I had read in the reviews. I recommend bringing a wrap towel because the changing area has the same floor as the restrooms, and the curtain dividers aren't sufficient.
大学の卒業旅行で訪れました。
ハワイに来てプールに行くなんて勿体無いと思ったりしましたが
別の友人から、とても面白かったから是非!とオススメされていきました。
結論としては、六人全員がハワイ旅行の中で一番楽しかったと
言っていました。
時期が二月後半だったので、海に入るには少し寒かったからと
いうのもあります。
プールも寒く感じることもありましたが、お天気にも恵まれ、
寒さにも耐えられる程度でした。
一番楽しかったのは6人で乗れるスライダーでした。
友人は命の危険を感じた笑 と言っていたくらい、スリル満点でした。
また、波のプールは日本のものとは比べものにならないくらい、迫力ある波で、浮き輪でぷかぷか浮いていても、うっかり波に乗ってしまうと波打ち際まで流されてしまってとても楽しかったです。
流れるプールはなかなか流れませんでしたが、ゆっくり流れていてのんびりできて楽しかったです。
スライダーなどは30分交代で稼働していました。人が少ないからだと思いますが事前に口コミなど見ていたので問題ありませんでした。
ご飯はピザ、ハンバーガー、ホットドッグなどを食べましたが口コミで見ていたほど悪くはありませんでした。
着替えの場所がトイレと同じ床なこと、しきりのカーテンが十分ではないので、まきまきタオルを持ってくことをオススメします。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: 鈍行富士
Perhaps my expectations were too high, or the brochure was just that wonderful, or maybe the whales were not in a good mood...
I only saw a few distant tail slaps and spouts, but there was no dynamic breaching.
It might be that the timing was just too late.
The waves were mild, but I still think motion sickness medication is necessary. It is available at ABC (with Japanese signage), so you can easily get it on-site.
期待が大きすぎたのか、パンフレットが素晴らしいのか、
それともクジラのご機嫌が悪かったのか・・・・
潮吹き、尻尾は遠くに数回見えただけで
ダイナミックなブリーチングはありませんでした。
やはり時期が遅すぎるかもしれません。
揺れは少ないですがやはり酔い止めは必要と思います。
ABCで売っています(日本語表示)ので現地調達可能です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Dee
This is the best Luau and a must see!
From the beginning of the bus ride out of Waikiki to the final drop off this was a treat. Everyone going to Hawaii should see this at least once.
Cousin Mo was so funny and informative on the bus that it really made it fun. There are great activities at the Luau and you really experience the hospitality and sprit of Aloha.
This was my second time to Paradise cove and it did not dissapoint. I took my brother and he loved it.
We bought the front row tickets and had great seats....just don't expect your ticket price to deliver a top notch dinner. The food is good and the pork exceptional but not what I would spend $120 on. All the other inculsions make it really worth it.
I would go back again and again
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My husband and I went on a morning cruise on Valentine's day. We were so excited to spot pods of whales we forgot to go downstairs to join in Hawaiian activities. Unfortunately we couldn't come across impressive acts of whales, but we'll keep it next time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: ne-ne
As the reviews suggested, I was really able to see a whale a little! However, I only caught a glimpse of the tail a few times, and it wasn't as impressive as the full body or jumping shots you often see in photos. Just being able to see it was lucky, though... Once they surface for a breath, they don't come back up for about ten minutes, so I didn't get to see them frequently. However, there was drink service, and I didn't feel seasick, so I was able to enjoy the cruising experience comfortably! The view of Waikiki from the sea was also great!
口コミの噂どうり本当に鯨を少し見られました!
ただ尾の方を数回確認しましたが良くある写真みたいに全体やジャンプしてる所ではないので迫力にはかけました。
見られただけでもラッキーなのですが・・・
一度息継ぎに浮上すると10分ほどは浮上してこないので頻繁に見ることはありませんでした。
ただドリンクのサービスもあるし船酔いもなかったのでクルージングを気持ちよく楽しめました!
海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: mint-blue
I participated on February 11. The weather was cloudy, there were strong winds at sea, and the air conditioning indoors made it quite cold. However, considering the low budget and that breakfast was included, I was satisfied. I was able to see whales multiple times, which was great. It took about 3 hours and 30 minutes from leaving the hotel to returning, so the schedule was easy to manage.
2月11日に参加しました。天候は曇りで、海上は強風、室内は冷房が効いていたので、実は寒かったです(@_@;)
しかしながら、低予算で朝食付きということもあり、満足しました。肝心のクジラを何度も見ることができましたので、良かったです。ホテルを出発して、戻ってくるまで3時間30分程度だったので、スケジュール的にも楽々でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales.
All of our staff look 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。
鯨を観測いただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまた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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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: こば
This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.
はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. There are days when very active whales come close, so please come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨が近づいてくる時もあるので、
またそんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
皆様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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.
However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.
I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.
朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは?と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
It's amazing that you were able to see whales 21 times!
To protect the whales, we cannot approach within 100 yards, but sometimes they come close and put on a spectacular performance.
It truly is lucky when that happens!
We hope you will come back to see such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
21回も鯨を観れたとはすごいですね!
鯨を守る為、100ヤード以内は近づく事は出来ませんが、鯨の方から近づいてきて、豪快なパフォーマンスを見せてくれる事もございます。
そんな時は本当にラッキーですよね!
是非またそんな鯨を観にいらして下さい。
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: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."
However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.
初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。
でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/27 |
Reviewed by: eli
The movie location tour was very interesting. Not only did we see Jurassic Park, but we also got to see sets from Godzilla and Journey to the Center of the Earth 2. At the site of the large tree used in Jurassic Park, we could get off the bus and take photos. It was fun to drive around the vast Kualoa Ranch by bus. From what I could see from the bus, horseback riding just looked like sitting on a horse and walking, so it didn't seem very exciting. Riding in the jeep on the bumpy road was quite thrilling.
映画ロケ地巡りがとても面白かったです。
ジュラシックパークだけではなく、ゴジラやセンターオブジアース2等のセットも見ることが出来ました。
ジュラシックパークで使われた大木の所では、バスから降りて写真撮影も行えます。
広大なクアロア牧場をバスでぐるっと回れて楽しいです。
このバスから見えた限りでは、乗馬はただ馬に跨って歩いているだけに見えたので、あまり面白そうには思えませんでした。
ジープではでこぼこ道を走ってなかなかスリルがありました。
Dear Eli,
Thank you for visiting us.
It seems you enjoyed the movie village bus tour.
Horseback riding may look like a leisurely stroll, but you can experience unique views and interactions with the horses that you can only see while riding.
Next time, please give it a try!
eli様
ご来場いただき、有難うございました。
映画村バスツアーを楽しんでいただけたみたいですね。
乗馬は、のんびり歩いているだけのように見えますが、騎乗してのみ見える景色、馬とのふれあいなど、貴重なご体験をしていただけますよ。
今度はチャレンジしてみてください!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/25 |
Reviewed by: eli
At first, it's fun just to watch others fly, but as the number of participants increases, the waiting time gets longer, which might lead to boredom. The boat that operates the parachute also sways quite a bit, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. Sunglasses are a must due to the strong sunlight.
最初は他人が飛んでいるのを見ているだけでも楽しいのですが、参加人数が多いほど待ち時間も長くなっていき、飽きてくるかもしれません。
パラシュートを操縦するボートも結構揺れるので、船酔いしやすい方は注意した方がいいと思います。
日差しが強いのでサングラス必須です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The tour provided a thorough explanation in Japanese, and the guide had a great sense of humor. Although there were about 20 people on the tour, we quickly became friendly through activities like beach volleyball and sea turtle watching. The ocean was beautiful, with visible coral reefs and many fish. I went in February, and while it was a bit windy and cold at times, the staff thoughtfully prepared warm drinks for us. The hamburgers for lunch were also very delicious! It was a truly memorable tour!
ツアーでは日本語で丁寧に解説してくれて、ガイドの方もとてもユーモアがあり、また20人くらいでのツアーですが、ビーチバレーやウミガメウォッチングなどで仲良く慣れます☆海もとても綺麗で、サンゴ礁も見えたしたくさんの魚もいました(^O^)二月に行ったのですが、少し風が強く寒いと感じることもありましたが、スタッフの方が気を利かせて暖かい飲み物を用意してくれます。昼食のハンバーガーもとても美味しい!!!!とっても心に残るツアーでした!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.
大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。
残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales.
If there is another opportunity, please do come and search for whales with us.
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なかった事、大変残念に思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非鯨を探しにいらしてください。
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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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Seasoned Hawaii Traveler
We signed up for a Lei Greeting to surprise the couple who went with us to Hawaii for the first time. We signed up several months in advance and in our busy schedules never remembered to check back with Hawaiia Activities to insure they would be there. When our flight arrived late to our delight a professionally dressed lady was there waiting with our names and 4 leis (2 women's 2 men's). The qualify was beyond any lei I have had before. It was fresh and very well made. She took pictures for us and even escorted us to baggage claim. We toted the leis from Oahu to the Big Island and a week later they were still in pretty good shape. We finally dismantled them (so not to put the plastic string into the ocean) and put only the organic material into the ocean at southpoint as we made our individual wishes. We are so glad we did this for our new Hawaii travelers as it really made great start to another magical Hawaiian trip. We plan to use Hawaii Activities again when we go nex
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The Lei greeting at the Honolulu airport was very exciting. The young lady that met us was very helpful, taking photos and escorting to baggage pickup along with directions for car rental shuttle.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Light
This was my fourth time parasailing....was higher than others I have done and a little rougher due to the ocean conditions but was great. The crew was wonderful and I enjoyed it thouroughly. I have vowed to parasail with each of my seven children during my life time...3 down , 4 more to go!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Light
Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/22 |
Reviewed by: くじら
Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!
初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います!
ファミリー(未就学生1名)で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か?」「船酔いは?」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと!スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト?な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな?出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので!(食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。)デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを!(ちなみに我が家は購入しました)
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Mint
Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.
On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.
おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。
帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales up close.
Please do come back and join us on our cruise again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your 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。
鯨を近くで観測していただけて、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また私共のクルーズに遊びにいらしてください。
皆様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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Tahlia
Such an amazing experience! The staff were really helpful and friendly and knew a lot about the animals we would be seeing. We got to snorkel with a pod of dolphins for about an hour - an hour and a half, which was fantastic and then they took us to another snorkel reef spot where we saw about 5 sea turtles ! Would definitely recommend it !
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: alice
The island wasn't completely exposed; at the shallowest point, the water was up to my ankles, but it was beautiful and fun enough. I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling, and the lunch was very delicious. It was also lucky to encounter sea turtles while moving by boat. As an optional tour, I was quite satisfied, but the air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the port back to the hotel was too strong, making it tough on my chilled body after coming out of the sea. Other participants were also shivering and saying it was cold. I recommend bringing something like a thicker hoodie to wear.
It's a tour I would like to experience at least once.
島が完全に出ていた訳ではなく、1番浅いところで
くるぶし位まであったけど、充分綺麗で楽しかったです。
ビーチバレーやシュノーケリングも楽しかったし、ランチも大変美味しかったです。
船で移動中に海亀達に遭遇したのも、ラッキーでした。
オプショナルツァーとしては、充分満足でしたが、
帰りの港からホテルへの送迎バスのエアコンが効きすぎていて、海から上がって冷えた身体には、厳しかったです。
他の参加者も寒い寒いと震えていました。
少し厚めのパーカーなど、はおれるものを持参する事をお勧めします。
一度は行ってみたいツァーです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!
いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、2~3度 鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、 料金もリーズナブルで、 沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も 素敵でした。
一度は ぜひ おすすめコースです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was really looking forward to catching sharks on my first day of sightseeing in Hawaii, but there was absolutely no sign of any fish. I got really seasick, and even after taking both the anti-nausea pills and drinks, nothing helped! The rocking was that bad! Well, I guess I can accept that since it was mentioned in the precautions, but the staff from the pickup service who came to the hotel arrived late without any apology. They made us get into a rundown van without getting out of the car or even opening the windows, just waving us over with their fingers through the glass. No friendliness at all. When we got to the boat, another staff member was sulking and seemed in a bad mood while preparing. I feel like I could overlook it since it's America, but of course, I didn't give a tip. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone on their first trip to Hawaii. Even if we didn't catch any sharks, I wish they would stop showing an attitude like "it can't be helped." We understand that sometimes you don't catch anything when you sign up...
初めてのハワイ観光で初日に入れてサメが釣れると楽しみにしていましたが、釣れる気配全くなし。船酔いも酷く酔い止めの錠剤とドリンク両方飲んでも効き目無し!それ程酷い揺れ!まぁこの辺の事は注意事項に書かれていた事なので良しとしますが、ホテルに迎えに来たPic Upのスタッフが遅れてやってきて謝りもなし、ボロボロのバンに乗って車から降りずに窓も開けずにガラス越しに指でコッチに来いと言わんばかりにチョイチョイっとする。愛想も無し。船に着いたらもう一人のスタッフも機嫌悪そうにふてくされながらの支度。アメリカだから大目に見ても有り余る気がします。もちろんチップは渡しませんでした。初めてのハワイ旅行の方にはお勧めできない気がします。サメ釣れなくても「しょうがねえだろ」って態度に出すのはやめてもらいたい。釣れない事もあるってのはしょうがないのは参加した時点で解ってるんだから...
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
It was truly lucky to see both dolphins and whales.
It seems you participated on a wonderful day, especially getting to see dolphins jumping near the boat.
Please come back and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
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。
イルカも鯨も見られて本当にラッキーでしたね。
船の近くでジャンプするイルカに会えたなんて本当に良い日にご参加いただいた様ですね。
是非また遊びにいらしてください。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