Reviewed by: Scott Taylor
Picked up on time from our Hotel. Driver was very friendly, his helper was kind enough but quite young and she decided to get some sleep on the way to the ship, she must have had a late night bless her!(Not very professional!).
Onboard, breakfast was good and definitely worth the extra, you could help yourself as much as you like. Unfortunately we didn't actually get to see any whales on this trip so we were offered a free ticket for another day, which is very fair, however we did have to pay again for transportation which I think should have also been included. We also paid again for breakfast because it was worth it.
Our second cruise however we did finally get to see some whales which was great, as this was our main reason for coming to Oahu at this time of year.
Overall it's a very worthwhile trip to go on, even just for the views of Honolulu and the Breakfast.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Chris
We were picked up by a friendly gentleman who treated my older travelers very respectfully. When we got to the harbor the captain was very thorough yet fun with the way he spoke to us. We knew exactly what to expect and what to do.
When we got going, the crew was very friendly and spent a lot of time talking to us about whales and whatever else we wanted to ask about. They were very upbeat and wiling to get us drinks at any time. The boat was clean and the music was good.
I've been on many whale watching cruises and I would recommend this outfit to anyone. From the captain, who speaks fluent Japanese, all the way down the crew these people have passion for what they do and it shows.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa Zhang
Totally exceed my expectation, fantastic! Good for take pictures and great for snorkel.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Arysa
We started our activity by getting picked up at our hotel by a friendly shuttle driver. We were with my mother-in-law and her sister. The driver suggested they used hotel restroom before we left, which was very nice, considering they were elderly and the restroom on the boat can be a little tricky to say the least.
When we got to the shipyard we were greeted by the captain and the crew. They were very thorough and professional.
We set off to find whales and the crew was very accommodating and interacted with everyone. They always asked if we needed anything.
We didn't have much luck spotting whales this day. We spotted a few in the distance and finally a mom and baby after looking an extra 30 minutes past our scheduled time.
Not really their fault, but a little disappointing.
I would recommend these folks. They are a good crew.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Johnson
If you are contemplating going, don't think - just book it! Rock-a-Hula is by far one of the more entertaining shows here on Oahu. You can only watch so many luaus before getting sick of them. If you enjoy Vegas shows, this is on the same scale. Also make sure to book the VIP backstage package. It was definitely worth having the show producer show us the entire stage, meet and greet with the crew, etc. - especially if anyone in your group is interested in theater. The food was several times greater than what we ate at other shows that cost more as well, with a 4-course surf and turf. The end dessert was delic'. The entire staff was very professional and you could tell they wanted you to really enjoy their performance as they must put a lot of work making the magic happen. My mother in law thought Elvis looked more handsome than the real deal. The mannerisms of all the characters were spot on. Bravo to the dancers, especially to the fire juggler. I especially enjoyed the incorporation of Hawaii's cultural aspects into the show for that local touch.
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| Packages: | Green Room & Dinner Show 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Haehyun Kim
I went to the show with my parents and my husband. It was our first time in Hawaii, so we had little clue what to do, what to see and where to go. My parents found out about the show from some Korean TV show(they came from Korea) and told me about it, so I got the VIP tickets. We stayed in Waikiki so we could Walk to the theater.
The producer showed us the behind scene such as dressing rooms and even let us walk on the stage. There was a Hawaiian Flame show(I don't know the official name). It was actually my favorite part of the whole show. I was thrilled. I wanted to take a pictures with him but only the singers were out waiting for the photo time. That was disappointing.
There were a lot of Hawaiian dances. I thought the this Hawaiian dance part is something that I wouldn't be able to see in any other cities.
And "Michael Jackson" had the same nose job as the real Michael Jackson. Haha. His moon walk was great.
The dinner was served right before the show for about an hour and the food was very delicious. I was in the VIP seat so I was served the full course dinner. The dessert, molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was heavenly.
The only downside I thought about the show was the fewer numbers of the legend singers than I would like to see. I was expecting about five singers but it was 1 hour and 20 minutes show with three singers.
I was just glad that my mom loved the show. She doesn't speak English but music doesn't require languages. It is all about the showman ship and atmosphere.
Overall it was a good show and I recommend this show to everyone!
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| Packages: | Green Room & Dinner Show 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
I participated in January. There were many tour participants, so the snorkeling time was short, and my satisfaction level was low. I think my satisfaction would have been higher if there had been a bit more snorkeling time.
1月に参加しました。ツアー参加者が多かったのでシュノーケリングの時間が短く、満足度が低いです。もう少しシュノーケリングの時間があれば満足度が高くなったと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/12 |
Reviewed by: kaorin
I participated in January, but I couldn't see anything due to the weather (cloudy skies). Please understand that there is a possibility of not being able to see anything when you participate. However, I was able to see flying fish and a U.S. Navy submarine.
1月に参加しましたが、天候の関係(曇天)?のため見られませんでした。
見られない可能性もある事を理解して参加願います。
ただし、トビウオとアメリカ海軍の潜水艦を見ることができました。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Kim
I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanama Bay! The tour guide, Dan was amazing. Although I had previous snorkel experience, the tour guide reviewed basic rules for snorkeling and I was given an opportunity to practice in shallow water. I really appreciated snorkeling beyond the reef because this is were I saw a turtle!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/04 |
Reviewed by: Serena Copley
This was one of the most memorable days of our holiday. We all enjoy Hawaii 50 but my son is a huge fan. Meeting Amy who has so much insider knowledge and a lovely and fun person made this day super special.
Driving around in the jeep was fun and as we stopped Amy played a clip of the scene on her iPad of where we were. This was great.
Really recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: ふりっぷ
I had some doubts about how much we would be able to see, but we were able to observe a baby whale showing its tail and spouting water. The location was off the coast of the Kahala Hotel.
どれだけ見ることができるのかは疑問があったものの、子供鯨が尾びれを見せたり、潮吹きをしたりするところを観察できました。場所は、カハラホテル沖でしたね。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watch cruise. The photos you shared were taken at a great moment. We hope you can encounter a whale jump next time. All of our staff look forward to your return.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
掲載いただいたお写真、とても良いタイミングで撮れましたね。
今度は鯨のジャンプに遭遇できると良いですね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げます。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Paul Viator
Very entertaining and nice experience. The food was a little disappointing, could have been better for the price.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 孫悟空
I always wanted to visit Sea Life Park! It felt like I was really in Hawaii, and I participated with excitement. The dolphins were so cute, and it was very healing for my heart. To get to Sea Life Park, you would need to use a trolley if you don't have a rental car, which could be time-restricted, so I signed up for this tour. I'm glad I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
一度は行きたかったシーライフパーク!ハワイに来たという感じで、ワクワクしながら参加しました。イルカがとても可愛くて、心が癒されました。シーライフパークに行くにはレンタカーがなければトロリー利用になり、時間の制約ありそうなので、このツァーに申込みました。ゆっくり楽しめてよかったです。
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| Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Gill Hills
What a fantastic day we had that more than lived up to our expectations. Our tour guide was an amazing lady, she was so passionate about the show and had video clips so we could relate to what was filmed where in various episodes. We were joined by Zoom, her husband who was flowing in another jeep with a family of 4. We even went inside Steve McGarrett's house (Jack Lord) and met Duke. Of course there was no guarantee we'd meet one of the cast, guess we were very lucky. I'd recommend this tour to any Hawaii 5 O fan, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for a memorable day:>)
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Virginia Chan
I enjoy the friendly service in this place. Everyone gives warm, friendly greetings and gives clear instructions. The Jet Ski Tour and Tandem Ride starts promptly.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Tandem Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
We were greated as promised with two beautiful fresh lei's and a very polite helpful young girl. She was so pleasant and helped us order a shuttle to our hotel. Our lei lasted nearly 6 days!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Happyutahfamily
The staff at Hans Hedeman surf school in Waikiki Went above and beyond to make sure my family had an enjoyable safe experience.
C.J. Was waiting for us in our hotel lobby with a big smile and welcoming personality.
Everyone from classroom to water were friendly and knowledgeable. I had the upmost confidence that my kids were in safe hands at all times.
The instructors did a great job and all three of my kids were able to get up and stay on their boards immediately.
Thanks to the Hans Hedeman school, my family had a great experience with memories they can keep for years ( and video to prove it !)
So glad you and your family had a great time and a great experience! Thank you for your kind words. We certainly love what we do and love sharing it with others. We hope to see you again if you have the opportunity!
Much Aloha,
The Staff at Hans Hedemann Surf School
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| Packages: | Group Lesson (2 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: CrazyS
Speaking of Hawaii, I thought of surfing and decided to try surfing for the first time.
I couldn't ride the waves at all, but I was really excited and had a great time.
If you have energy, you can do anything!!
ハワイといえばサーフィンと思い、
初めてサーフィンにチャレンジしてきました。
全然、波に乗ることはできなかったのですが、テンションはすごく上がって楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
元気があれば何でも出来ます!!
Hello!
We look forward to seeing the energetic cRAZY S again next time!
こんにちは!
次回も 元気なcRAZY Sさん お待ちしています!
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| Packages: | グループレッスン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Stephen Bernstein
You guarantee seeing whales and that is just what we did. It was very exiting for my first time.
Everyone was professional, well informed and provided great service.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Joe
Great atmosphere and the service was fantastic. the employees do a great job making the best experience for the guests. Food was amazing! Well worth any $ spent!
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/07 |
Reviewed by: SHINSHIN
Initially, I had a rather casual expectation, but from the very beginning, I was able to experience a lot of surprises and excitement, and I am very satisfied.
最初勝手なイメージで、期待はそこそこだったのですが最初から驚きと
感激が多く味わう事が出来、大変満足しています
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| Packages: | スタンダード・サブマリン<定員48名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: ハワイF
I participated in the lunch package from the Ko Olina area. There were few participants from Ko Olina, just two groups including us. However, we were warmly welcomed by a large bus. The buffet was more delicious and varied than I expected, but while we were away from our seats to see the whales, we couldn't access the food area anymore. It seems better to keep your seat before getting up. We were able to see quite a few whales! I couldn't take many photos, but I would love to participate again.
ランチ付をコオリナ地区から参加しました。
コオリナからの参加者は少なく私達をふくめ二組でした。しかし、大型バスで丁寧にお迎えきました。
そして、ビュッフェは予想よりは美味しいく種類豊富、しかし、クジラ見に席離れている間に料理のスペースは入れなくなりました。
席立つ前にキープした方が良さそうです。
肝心クジラは結構みれました‼写真には中々撮れなかったけど。また、参加したいです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、是非ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しあげます。
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| Packages: | 【早割】 ゆったり午後プラン(昼食付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: わいわい
We participated as a family of four.
The height is 90 meters!!
I was a bit worried that my younger son, who is 8 years old, would say he was scared, but he smiled the whole time (^ - ^)
He was satisfied.
There were two other groups, but it felt like the higher we went, the longer the time lasted.
Especially, there was no big shaking of the boat, and we could easily enjoy marine sports♪
ファミリー4人で参加しました。
高さは90メートル!!
下の息子が8歳。怖いと言うのでは…と少し不安でしたが、終始笑顔(^-^)
満足していました。
他に2組いましたが、高さが高いほど、時間が長いように感じました。
特に船も大きな揺れもなく、手軽にマリンスポーツを楽しむことができます♪
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/11 |
Reviewed by: なんち
Since it was close to a new moon, unfortunately, the sandbar had quite a bit of water depth, up to about my knees. I wasn't planning to snorkel, so I intended to keep my upper body dry, but the water depth at the entry point to the sandbar was about chest-high for me at 158 cm. My grandmother, who is shorter, seemed to have a bit of a hard time.
Lunch was wonderfully delicious. Also, the water in the sea was clear, and we were able to see turtles.
新月に近かったのでサンドバーは残念ながら水深がけっこうありました。膝くらいまで。私はシュノーケルするつもりがなかったので、上半身は濡れないつもりでいましたがサンドバーに入るポイントの水深は158cmの私で胸元までつかるぐらいありました。身長の低い祖母は少し大変そうでした。
昼食は素晴らしく美味しかったです。また、海の水もきれいでした。亀も見ることができました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: TOMO
This time, we participated with four people, including my 8-year-old daughter, and we were more satisfied than we expected. Initially, we planned to request another company, but there were no openings, so we signed up here because there was availability. In the end, we were glad we chose this option, and my daughter was thrilled!! We are going to Hawaii again this summer, so we plan to sign up with my parents next time. We're looking forward to it!!
今回8歳の娘を入れて4名で参加しましたが、予想以上の満足でした。
初めは他社で依頼予定でしたが空きがなく、日時があったからという理由での申し込みでした。
結果こっちでよかったねと娘も大喜び!!
今年の夏もハワイへ行きますので、今度は両親も一緒に申し込みをする予定でいます。
次回も楽しみです!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/06 |
Reviewed by: うーち
Anyway, the staff were warm. They were all bright, kind, and gentle people. The lunch was also delicious.
とにかく、スタッフさんたちがあったかい。
明るく親切で優しい方ばかりでした。
ランチも美味しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ABC
I was worried because I had small children with me, but they took safety into consideration, and we were able to enjoy it without any issues. I think it was a great experience to fly high in the sky.
小さな子供も居て心配でしたが、安全には気を使ってくれており、無事にできました。空高く飛べるいい経験になったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I used the service at the end of January. The shuttle was 30 minutes late without any notice, and the light snacks were stale. The staff couldn't speak any Japanese at all. I didn't see any whales anywhere.
1月末に利用しました。
送迎は連絡もなく30分遅刻、軽食のスナックはしけてました。スタッフは日本語は全く喋れません。クジラもどこにも見れませんでした。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/29 |
Reviewed by: kyaonkeo
December is indeed cold. I think it's a good idea to research various factors like the season and tide to see landscapes like the one in the sandbar photo. The snorkeling after the sandbar was incredibly beautiful. I've been to many places in Southeast Asia, but the snorkeling spots here are really great. Luckily, I encountered a sea turtle swimming right below me twice. However, it can be really cold in December if the weather is bad. There were also some participants in the tour who didn't go into the water.
12月はやはり寒いです。
またサンドバーの写真のような風景を見るためには季節や、潮位など色々調べた方がいいと思います。
サンドバー後のシュノーケルは、すごくキレイでした。今まで東南アジア等たくさん行ってきましたが、ここのシュノーケルポイントはすごくいいです。
運よくウミガメも私のすぐ下を泳いでいて2回も遭遇しました。
でも12月で天気が悪いと本当に寒いです。
ツアー参加の方のなかで海に入ってない方もいました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: もすっこ
I highly recommend it! They provided life jackets for children and were very considerate of families with kids. Although it was only half a day, I was extremely satisfied. They also took great photos. As the trip was nearing its end and I was getting tired of the meals, playing in the sea felt refreshing, and the ham and cheese sandwich served on the boat tasted surprisingly delicious.
オススメです!
子供用のライフジャケットも用意してあり、子連れにもちゃんと配慮してくださり、半日でしたが、大満足です。写真もちゃんと撮ってくださいました。
旅行も終盤で、食事にあきていましたが、海であそんで気持ちよく、船上で出された、ハムとチーズだけのサンドイッチがかなり美味しく感じました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
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Hi Kim, thanks for the positive words. Hope to see you again. Diving.
Dan