Reviewed by: TAKAYUKI
It was a large ship. There were many Americans and English speakers on board. When we reached the point, there was an announcement about the direction at around 〇〇 o'clock, and we were able to see something that looked like a whale, but we couldn't see its face. However, we were able to confirm several instances of it spouting water, so that was good.
大きな船でした。アメリカ人?英語を話す人が非常に多く乗船していました。ポイントに来ると〇〇時の方向とアナウンス、鯨らしきものは見ることが出来ましたが顔は見ることが出来ませんでした。でも何回か潮を噴き上げる場面は確認出来たので良かったです。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Ron Morton
This was a very good day trip to the Island of Kauai. While the logistics of the trip were well organized and executed despite a few bumps in the road (an auto accident on the main route upon arrival that forced the planned schedule to be reorganized and a delay on the return flight to Oahu), the very best part of the journey had to be the tour guide, Keone (Juan), who was a virtual encyclopia of Kauai history and culture. Truly an entertainer, funny, insightful and sensitive to the needs of his passengers. Every tour should have a Juan on it. Kauai is a beautiful, quiet island devoid of the chaos and traffic of Oahu. It is especially friendly and laid back. The day trip is a great introduction to planning a return visit for a longer stay. And Waimea Canyon is breathtaking.
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| Packages: | Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai [Original Package] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/28 |
Reviewed by: jlev
The driver was very friendly and very informative. Would do this again and will highly recommend this tour to friends and any one else who is thinking. About snorkling .
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: おちょ
It was advertised that if you couldn't see anything, the next time would be free. Although it was within one season... Occasionally, there were announcements about what could be seen in the direction of a certain time, but the atmosphere among the passengers was quite dull, thinking it might not be possible to see anything, or that it might be a lie. However, by chance, I was able to see just the tail of a whale! My husband said he saw it from the back. I never expected to see it so close to the hotels in Honolulu. Still, since most people couldn't see anything, they announced that the next time would be free. I didn't order food, but when I asked for coffee, refills were free. It's cold during this season, so a windproof jacket is necessary. I was also wearing several long sleeves underneath.
見れなかったら次回無料というフレコミでした。1シーズン内ではありますが・・
たまに〇時の方向に何が見えるとかのアナウンスがあるのですが、見れなそう~、ウソなんじゃない~、と乗客一同ダルダルな雰囲気でしたが
偶然にもくじらのしっぽだけを見れました!主人は背中の方から見れたそうです。
まさかホノルルのホテル群が間近にある海で見られるとは思いもしませんでした。
それでも殆どの方は見れなかったので、次回無料のアナウンスになっていました。
ご飯はオーダーしませんでしたがコーヒーを頼んだところ、レフィルは無料でした。
この季節は寒いので風を通さない上着が必要です。下にも何枚も長袖を着ていました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/02 |
Reviewed by: りりぃ
I participated with my 10-year-old daughter. We were blessed with good weather and were able to see whales. It seemed a bit high and scary for my daughter, but it turned out to be a valuable experience for her. Since we didn't have anyone else with us, there was no one to take our picture when we were up, so it might be nice to have someone join us on the boat. There is a paid photographer who can take pictures, which is sufficient for those who prefer that, just for reference.
10歳の娘と二人で参加しました。天気にも恵まれてクジラも見ることができました。
娘には少々高く怖かったようですが、貴重な体験にはなったようです。
他に連れが一緒にいなく上がっている時に写真を撮ってくれる人がいなかったので、ボートに一緒に乗ってくれる人がいるといいかもしれないです。有料でカメラマンが撮ってくれるのでそれで充分な人はいいと思いますが、参考までに。
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| Packages: | 高さ120メートル<送迎設定保存用> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: ako
I participated at my husband's request. Everyone else was from Europe or America, but the staff spoke some broken Japanese, and there were Japanese notes for instructions, so it was fine.
We started flying about 10 minutes out on the boat. It felt amazing, and we even saw a whale by chance (we could see its tail). However, my husband got seasick and ended up throwing up a little in the sea. (^_^;)
The boat didn't move much in the open water, and it often stopped riding the waves, so it was quite rocky. Other tours might have similar experiences, but I strongly recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it. (By the way, those who are fine with it shouldn't have any problems. My husband was the only one out of ten participants who got sick.)
The flight time isn't very long, but you can see beautiful scenery and the horizon, and it gives you an indescribable sense of freedom. I couldn't take photos myself, but you can buy the ones taken by the staff with their DSLR camera. They seem to burn a lot of photos and videos directly onto a DVD for you. (I think it was around $30 or $40?)
There were also some strong individuals using waterproof cameras and selfie sticks. There was nothing particularly scary, and I thought that if it was like this, I would be happy to do it again and again.
主人の意向で参加。
私たち以外は全員欧米人だったのですが、スタッフさんは片言の日本語と、注意書きの日本語メモもあったので大丈夫でした。
船で沖に10分位進んだところで飛行スタート。
すごく気持ちよかったし、偶然クジラも見ることができました。(尾ひれも見えました)
ただ、主人が船に酔ってしまい、軽く海に吐いてしまいました。(^_^;)
沖では船はあまり進まず、波に乗って停止することも多いので揺れるんですね。。。
ほかの船に乗って行くツアーも一緒なのでしょうが、日ごろ酔いやすい方は酔い止めを強く勧めます。(ちなみに平気な方はまったく問題がないはずです。酔っていたのは、参加者10人中、うちの主人だけでした)
飛行時間はそんなに長くないですが、きれいな景色と水平線が見えますし、なんとも言えない開放感を感じることができます。
写真は自分では撮れなかったので、スタッフさんの一眼レフで撮ってくれたものを買う事ができます。たくさんの写真と映像をそのままDVDに焼いてくれるようです。(30ドルだか40ドルだかだったかな?)
防水対応のカメラで、自撮り棒を駆使している強者もいましたよ。
特に怖いこともなく、こんな感じなら私は何度でもやって良いなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/27 |
Reviewed by: pepperloni
The food was delicious, and I wanted to eat more. I also enjoyed the flower lei class. I would like to participate again.
食事がおいしく、もっとたくさん食べたかったです。
フラワーレイの教室も楽しめました。
また参加したいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the lei-making class.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
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。
レイメイキングのクラスもお楽しみいただけまし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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Miki
We came to Hawai to celebrate my father's 70th birthday, and one of his must-do lists was the whale watching cruise.
We arrived at the harbor and the stuffs were very friendly and happy to assist us. The check in (as well as the reservation though the Veltra) was smooth and easy.
They offered us free non alcoholic beverages and snacks(fruits, chips and etc) at the bar on the cruise.
Once we left the harbor, the stuffs toughly us about the whales we were about to see. They were super friendly, and we learned a lot about the whales from them from this cruise which was awesome.
It was less than a 2 hr cruise with lots of focusing trying to find whales!! We saw at least 10 whales actions like a humpback breaching and tail-slapping!!
We all enjoyed it!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Whatnao
It was ok at best. There were three crue members in this activity and beverage(Approx. five kinds of Juice) and Snacks(Chips, Cookies, Apples, and Oranges) were provided. All crue members are friendly and helpful. Clean Deck and Interior.
You hope for the whale shooting out of the water with the earth shaking splash....keep hoping. Animals are unpredictable. We did see them blow air up it, but it was very far away and nothing like the pictures! I think it is all about the "right" timing to see something like "the" picture scene. Not worth the money in my opinion. Although all crues are friendly and helpful, obviously there is nothing they can do about the whales.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Kate
Our Pearl Harbor Deluxe Motorcoach shuttle tour was one of our favourite experiences on our hawaii holiday. We were welcomed by a friendly and humerous tour guide who made our tour fun and very informative. We started our information session on the Arizona memorial which included a screening of a video clip looking back into the era of the invasion of the japanese into pearl harbor and the demolage that was to take place. We learnt that on that fatal day the Japanese bombed that no one at pearl harbour that day were aware of the Japanese planes nearing and were not prepared for the carnage that was to follow. We then took the ferry over to the Arizona memorial where we got to look upon the sunken Arizona battleship and pay respect to all those who deceased on that ship. We then caught the ferry back and then took a bus over to the U.S.S Missouri ship where a tour guide explained the importance of the ships past etc. where the japanese signed the treaty with the u.s. to end the war and its use in three wars. We were then able to explore the ship by ourselves and see where the soldiers once bunked, ate, and took to everyday duties on the ship. We then bought a few items from the gift shop and met our motorcoach tour guide back at the coach to continue on to see the sights of Punch Bowl cemetary and Honolulu. Our tour guide continued to show us important sights and buildings around honolulu.
We got to see the beauty of the honolulu landscape which include tropical and international plant life and amazing architecture. We were then taken back to our hotel where we were dropped right outside and thanked our amazing tour guide for a great day had.
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/22 |
Reviewed by: あや&みぃ
The scenery was beautiful, and I was able to go snorkeling, plus the lunch was freshly made and delicious! However, the bus ride was extremely cold, and since we left early in the morning, I just wanted to sleep... I couldn't rest on the bus because the guide kept speaking in English, and when I dozed off during the boat ride, I was woken up. The return bus was also unusually cold (even though my body was wet), and I couldn't stand it, so I got off partway. I'm not sure if I would want to participate again...
景色はよくて、シュノーケリングもできたし、昼ごはんもできたてでおいしかったです!
ただ、移動のバスがすんごく寒かったのと、朝早くに出発なのでせめて寝てたいのに。。。バスでも英語でガイドずーっとされて眠れず、ボートで移動している間うとうとしてたら起こされ、帰りのバスも(体が濡れてるのに)異常に寒くて、たえきれなくて途中下車しました。
ちょっとまた参加したいとは思えないかも・・・
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: ホリケン
I wanted to show my wife the snorkeling experience I had at Hanauma Bay during my single days, so I participated again.
We were able to rent wetsuits on-site for a fee. The goggles and snorkels provided were not the usual worn-out ones, but rather well-maintained equipment. Thanks to that, it was a very warm and comfortable ocean adventure. I highly recommend the wetsuits.
Last time I came, I just floated in the shallow waters, but this time, our guide and instructor, Chie, who is a certified diver, took us out to deeper waters. My wife hadn't swum in a while, but since she held my hand the whole time, she was able to keep up without any issues. The fish were adorable, and I was surprised when a turtle swam right past us!
Thank you for such a dreamlike experience.
以前、独身時代に経験したハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングを奥さんにも見せたくて参加しました。
現地にてウェットスーツを有料でお借りすることが出来ました。
メガネ、シュノーケル含め、よくあるボロボロのではなく、しっかり手入れされたものをお借り出来ました。
その御蔭でとてもあたたかく、快適な海の旅でした。スーツお勧めです。
前回来た時は浅瀬でぷかぷか浮いていたものですが、ガイド兼インストラクターのチエさんはダイビングの資格をお持ちとのことで、その経験を活かして沖合の方まで連れて行ってくださいました。奥さんは泳ぎは久しぶりだったのですが、ずっと手をつないでくれていたので、問題なくついていくことが出来ました。
魚は可愛かったし、目の前を亀が通過していったのにはびっくりしました!
本当に夢の様な時間をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Reviewed by: taku
We participated as a couple with our one-year-old child. We saw something that looked like a whale, but it was quite far away and just barely visible. According to the staff, there was a big whale breach yesterday, so it seems like you need a bit of luck to see that. If we had seen it, we would have been very satisfied, but since we didn't, I gave it three stars. Overall, it felt like a tour that’s okay to do just once. It was nice that there was one Japanese staff member as well.
1才の子供連れで夫婦で参加しました。鯨らしきものは見えましたが、結構遠くちょっと見えるくらいでした。スタッフが言うには昨日は鯨が大きく跳ねたらしく、それを見るには運が必要なのかなーっていう感じです。それが見れたら大満足だったんですけど、見えなかったので星三つにしました。まぁ一回参加すればいいかなって感じのツアーでした。スタッフの感じは日本人も一人いてよかったです。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
Reviewed by: のんた
Due to scheduling conflicts, I joined the tour that started at 1 PM, knowing it might be difficult.
There were no other Japanese people, just cheerful Americans, which added to the exotic atmosphere.
I requested a pickup from Waikiki, and although the pickup vehicle was slightly late, I felt reassured when I called and was kindly assisted by a Japanese staff member.
Once we arrived at the North Shore, we had about 30 minutes of free time, enough to grab a meal from the shrimp wagon. I was told I could eat, but since I had heard the boat would be rocky, I only took motion sickness medication.
The cruising was incredibly pleasant, and I thought I might not need the motion sickness medication, but once we were in the cage, it rocked so much that even while holding on, my legs hit the cage and I ended up with bruises, making me feel a bit nauseous.
It was tough because I was so focused on searching for sharks that I ended up colliding with the cage.
There were tiger sharks, but I was told that there weren't many today as they had escaped; I only saw two, but I was glad they were there.
When we returned, the public restroom introduced by the staff was closed, and the staff left on bicycles or cars, leaving me anxious as the pickup vehicle hadn't arrived.
As everyone mentions in their reviews, it was really cold after coming out of the water; I was wearing a thin down jacket from Uniqlo and still felt a bit chilly.
In winter, if you're lucky, you might see whales.
For repeat visitors, I recommend trying it at least once. Be sure to prepare for motion sickness and the cold, and I suggest going as early as possible.
日程の関係で無理を承知で午後1時からのツアーでした。
日本人は他に一人もいなく、陽気なアメリカンばかりで異国情緒を味わいました。
ツアーはワイキキからの送迎付きをお願いし、やや集合時間にピックアップの車は遅れてきましたが、電話をすると日本人のスタッフが丁寧な応対で安心しました。
ノースショアに着いてから30分程時間があり、シュリンプワゴン等で食事が出来るほどでした。実際食べてきていいよ!!と言われましたが…船が揺れると聞いていたので酔い止めをのんだだけでした。
クルージングは最高に気持ち良く酔い止めを飲むほどではないかもと途中思いましたが、ケージに入ってからが揺れて揺れてつかまっていても脚などケージに打ち付けてしまいアザだらけになるほどで少し気持ちも悪くなりそうでした。
サメを夢中になって探しているとケージに激突してしまうので大変でした。
タイガーシャークがいて今日はサメが逃げてしまいあまりいないとのこと、二匹しか見えませんでしたがまあいてくれて良かったです。
戻って来たときにはスタッフに紹介されたパブリックのトイレはしまっているし、スタッフは自転車や車で先に帰ってしまうし、送迎車は来ないし不安になりました。
皆さんがクチコミで言うように、海から出た後は本当に寒く、私はユニクロの薄いダウンを羽織ってもやや寒いくらいでした。
冬場は運が良いとクジラも見えるそうです。
リピーターの方1度は行ってみてください。
酔い止めと寒さ対策、そしてなるべく早い時間をおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/22 |
Reviewed by: 名古屋から家族で
There is a shuttle service to the hotel. The cheerful driver, Yano-san (who also takes turns as the captain), explains the city in clear and friendly English throughout the ride. When I asked if parasailing was difficult, he assured me that it was neither difficult nor dangerous, and that the parasailing company is very steady with no accidents reported. The two captains on the boat today were also veterans (he mentioned he is a veteran too), so there was no need to worry.
In fact, I was able to wear my glasses while parasailing, and it was mostly calm and stable with hardly any swaying. I felt reassured that even children could enjoy it at a reasonable height without any concerns. As we approached nearly 100 meters, the rope got a bit longer, and I started to feel a slight sway, but they began to lower us down just then. We landed smoothly, being gently guided back to the original spot by the rope. Just before landing, they playfully let our feet touch the water. They took plenty of photos (for $30, and they made sure to show me the images). At noon, it just happened to be my family of three, but there were about ten people on the previous course (including two young Japanese couples), and there were about ten more after us (no Japanese, but a lively group of three girls waiting who were very excited and even had head cameras ready).
While waiting for the return car, a cheerful and lively girl at the reception offered us juice and snacks, and during the ride back, she gave us very cold juice with ice. The boat ride was pleasant as it cut through the wind. I didn't need any motion sickness medication at all. I felt inclined to give a tip naturally! (I gave $30).
ホテルまで送迎あり。日系人(沖縄系)のとっても陽気なドライバー/ヤノサン(船長も交代でしているとのこと)が、乗っている間中わかりやすい英語でフランクに街中の説明をしてくれる。パラセールは難しいかと聞くと、まったく難しくもなく危険でもない、パラセール社はとてもステディな会社で無事故と言っていた。また今日の船の船長二人もベテランで(自分もベテランだけど)心配ないと。
実際、パラセイルは眼鏡もしたままで大丈夫だったし、ほとんど揺れもなく静かで安定していた。これなら子供でもそこそこの高さなら全然心配ないと納得した。100m近くなるとちょっとロープも長くなり、揺れもわずかに出てきて気になりだした時には下がり始めた。ちゃんと元の場所にロープに惹かれて着地する。途中着艦直前に御愛嬌で足を軽く水面に触れさせてくれる。写真もたくさん撮ってくれた(30ドル、画像確認もちゃんとしてくれた)。12時はたまたま私たち家族3人だけだったが、前のコースは10人ほどいたし(若い日本人カップル2人も)、後にも10人くらいいた(日本人はなし、待っていた元気な女の子3人組もヘッドカメラまで準備してとても楽しみにしていた)。帰りの車を待っているときは、受付のこれも陽気で快活な女の子がジュースやお菓子を出してくれ、帰りの車中でも氷ですごく冷えたジュースをくれた。
船も風を切り気持ちよかった。まったく酔い止めも必要なかった。チップも自然と弾みたくなる!(私は30ドル)
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| Packages: | 高さ90メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/22 |
Reviewed by: tsuki1278
I was a bit nervous at first because I have a fear of heights, but it wasn't scary at all! Even at 90 meters, it felt low. The weather was great on the day I participated, and there was no wind at all, so it was refreshing! I highly recommend it!
高所恐怖症なため最初はちょっとビクビクしてましたが全然怖くないです!
90メートルでも低いくらいです。
参加日は天気も良く、風も全くなかったので爽快でした!おすすめです
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Liza Cocks
I wish I do air tour again. thank you we love it so much.
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| Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Paul Viator
Got to see 2 sightings of whales. Was able to get pictures both times.
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Reviewed by: ニックLOVE
The staff were all high-energy and friendly! There were so many handsome guys, which made it worth participating just for that. (laughs) On the day of the tour, the sea was rough, and it took a while to find the dolphins, but I was moved to be able to swim with them. However, since we had to jump off the boat into the open sea, it was a bit tough for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer.
スタッフの方がハイテンションで元気よく良い人ばかりでした!
イケメンばかりで、それだけでも参加した価値あり。笑
当日は海が荒れていてイルカを探すのに時間がかかったけど、無事イルカと泳げて感動しました。
でも沖に出て船から飛び込むので、泳げなに自分には少しきついツアーでした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please join us again on your next visit to Hawaii.
ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Nancy Brown
If I could give this cruise more than five starts I would!! This Whale watching cruise was the highlight of my visit to Oahu! The crew Josh, Julia and Jacob were outstanding! The perfect hosts! We witnessed several whale sightings and the crew was very informative about the whales, answering every and all of the guests questions. The catamaran we sailed on was very well kept and we felt safe on our ride out into the Ocean, we traveled at low speeds making the ride very pleasurable. I recommend this tour above any whale watching tour in Oahu, you will not be disappointed! Thank you again to Josh, Julia and Jacob you all were amazing!!!
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
Awesome day. You don't need experience at all. My wife and I have never been Kayaking and we did fine. Explored outer islands no problems. Highly recommend this place. Very friendly staff.
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| Packages: | Double Kayak Rental |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
We had a great time, a truly awesome experience! The tour itself is a truly educationaland an emotional place, and the memorial is just absolutely beautiful. It had always been a goal to be able to make it to the Pearl Harbor Memorial, and I was finally able to make it thanks to this tour! We had a splendid tour guide, which made things even better. Patrick, our tour guide was great, informative, and friendly! I will definitely be doing this trip again up my return to Honolulu, Hawaii with my family, and hopefully we have Patrick or another great tour guide like him. I enjoyed all of the lovely sites to see. It was a gorgeous tour, I definitely recommend this trip to all my family and friends, actually in general I recommend this tour to any and everyone. :)
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Historical City Tour 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/17 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きっ子
I tried parasailing for the first time. I went higher than I expected, which was a bit scary, but the strange feeling of flying in the blue sky and the fun of it outweighed my fear. I want to try it again.
パラセーリングは初めてやりました。
思ったよりも高く上がって少し怖い気もしましたが、青空を飛んでいる不思議な感覚とおもしろさのほうが恐怖心を上回りました。またやってみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
Reviewed by: HIROMI
The pickup was loose from the start. Just when I thought I should call after 10 minutes had passed, the ride finally arrived. From a distance, I heard a loud voice calling out, "Hurry up and come here," gesturing with his chin. If I had been short-tempered, there would have been a fight right there. After riding the bus for almost an hour, as soon as we arrived, the Japanese guide spoke so quickly and provided so much information that it was absolutely impossible to understand everything for the rest of the day. The only things I remembered were where and how to exchange for lunch and that our company had four showers. We were handed a special envelope for tips with instructions. The sea kayak guide confidently said, "Even if you capsize, I can right the boat and lift a person weighing 200 kg, so you'll be fine." However, as time passed, despite it being a guided tour, he said, "I'm not going today; only the customers will go." In the end, during the final briefing, the guide decided to join us. It was quite careless. Of course, we had to carry the boats ourselves to the sea. The paved road was fine, but it was quite heavy on the grass and sand. We finally arrived at the beach, and it was a struggle to float the boats and get on. The guide was nowhere to be seen; he was already at the starting point. There was quite a distance from the water's edge to the starting point. Was it our responsibility to get there? Perhaps that fast-paced explanation was for this reason?
In the end, we had to rely on the help of some Americans we didn’t know, and not the guide, to start paddling. Once we finally reached the starting point, it was just a matter of paddling. It didn’t matter whether the guide was there or not. We just had to paddle to avoid capsizing. We safely arrived at the uninhabited island and circled it. The guide explained various things here. On the way back, we paddled again. When we could see the starting point, the guide said, "Paddle over after I reach the shore." I understood that the guide was ahead because the beginning and end were difficult, so I paddled as instructed. Maybe I believed somewhere in my mind that he would help us if we capsized.
And then we capsized. Everything turned upside down, and I couldn’t tell right from left or up from down. But no help came. Right the boat? 200 kg? Those words felt empty.
My expensive shirt and hat, which I had just bought at the store right before the sea kayak tour, were swept away. I was so angry that I stayed in the water for a while until the guide finally came. All I could say was "the worst." I really wanted to say, "Everything about this tour is the worst!" Covered in sand and soaking wet, we carried the heavy boat. The guide had already gone far ahead. When we arrived at the store, I desperately looked for a shower. I couldn’t find the four showers they had boasted about. When I asked, I was pointed to a single outdoor water pipe with four faucets that were not spaced apart, none of which were even waist-high. One of them had a hose attached.
I realized that the high-quality showers often found at beach entrances were the best. The one in front of me couldn’t wash off the sand from my head or face; it could only manage to rinse off the sand from my feet. Despite this situation, the bus that had been so late in the morning was waiting. The fast-talking Japanese guide kept looking at the clock while saying, "No need to hurry," and stood right at the bus entrance. We stuffed our wet belongings in a mess and ran. There was even a 75-year-old grandfather with us... I couldn’t even confirm if we had forgotten anything. I still think that a tip is unnecessary for such a tour, but my family put in a tip above the going rate into the designated box and even handed over Japanese souvenirs, making me tear up at how naive they were.
I never thought I would feel one of the most frustrating experiences of my life in Hawaii. There was nothing about this tour that was satisfacto
ピックアップからしてルーズ。10分過ぎて電話しなければと思ったところに迎えが来た。遠くから大きい声で呼び捨て。あごで「早くこっち来い」。私が短気だったらここで喧嘩だよ。小一時間もバスに乗り、着いた途端、説明ガイドは日本人なのにあまりの早口と大量の説明。あれで今後のすべてを理解しろというのは絶対に無理。昼食を引き換える場所と方法、私たちの会社はシャワーを4つ持っている、ということだけ記憶した。チップは専用封筒を渡され指示された。シーカヤックのガイドは「たとえ転覆しても自分は船を元に戻すことができるし、200kgの体重の人を引き上げて助けるから大丈夫」と安心感100%の言葉。しかし時間が経つと、ガイド付きツアーなのに「今日は自分は行かない」「お客さんだけ行きます」と。結局最終説明ではガイドも行くことに。かなりいい加減である。もちろん海まで自分たちが船を運ぶ。舗装道路はいいけれど、草や砂の上はかなり重たい。やっと海辺に到着し、水際に浮かべ乗り込むのに一苦労。ガイドの姿なんてどこにも見えない。とっととスタート地点にいた。水際からスタート地点までもけっこうな距離がある。スタート地点に行くまでは自己責任なのだろうか?もしかしてあの早口の説明はこのせいだったのか?
結局全然知らないアメリカ人の手を借り、ガイドではなく彼らの力で私たちは漕ぎ出した。やっとスタート地点に着いたら、後はひたすら漕ぐだけ。ガイドなどいようといまいと関係ない。転覆しないように漕ぐだけだ。無事に無人島に着き、島を一周。ガイドはここであれこれ説明してくれた。帰りはまたひたすら漕ぐ。スタート地点が見えガイドは「私が陸に着いてから漕いで来て」と言う。最初と最後は難しいからガイドが先なのだろうと納得し、言われた通りに漕ぎ出した。どこかで「転覆しても助ける」ということばを信じていたのかもしれない。
そして私たちは転覆した。すべてのものが逆さになり、右も左も上も下もわからない。でも助けは来ない。船を元に戻す? 体重200kg? そんなことばが空々しい。
シーカヤック直前にツアーのその店で買ったばかりの高いシャツも帽子も流された。あまりに頭にきてしばらく海から出なかったらやっとガイドはやってきた。「最低」のことばしか出なかった。本当は「このツアーのすべてが最低!」と言いたかった。砂だらけで水浸しのまま重い船を運ぶ。ガイドなんてずっと先を行ってしまった。店に着いたらとにかくシャワーを探した。4つあると自慢していたシャワーがわからない。仕方ないので聞いたら「そこ」と指差された。腰の高さもない外にある一本の水道管に間隔のない蛇口が4つ。その1つにホースがつながっていた。
よくビーチの入口にある、砂を落とすためのシャワーは最高級だと知った。目の前にあるものは頭や顔の砂など落とせない。足の砂落としが精いっぱい。そんな状態なのに、朝はあんなに遅れたバスが待機している。早口日本人ガイドは「急がなくていい」と言いながら時計を何度も見てバスの乗り口にピタッといる。ベチャベチャに濡れたまま荷物をぐちゃぐちゃに突っ込み走る。75才のおじいちゃんもいるのに…。忘れ物がないのかもさえ確認できない。こんなツアー、チップなんて必要ないと今でも思っているが、家族は相場以上のチップを専用ポストに入れ、さらに日本土産まで渡し、どこまでお人良しなのかと涙が出てくる。
人生で一、二番目に腹の立つ思いをハワイでするなんて思わなかった。
このツアーは、どれをとっても満足できるものは何一つない。
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| Packages: | 日本語ガイド付きカヤックツアー(送迎付き)(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: プルメ
I had a great time.
The two-person seats are arranged side by side, so it was much more comfortable and enjoyable than sitting vertically. You can also purchase photos for $30, and I'm looking forward to seeing them when I get home! 😊
凄く楽しかったです。
二人のりのシートも横に並んでるので縦に二人より凄く快適に楽しめました♪写真も30ドルで購入できるし、帰って見るのが楽しみです♪(^-^)
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| Packages: | 高さ110メートル スタンダードライド!<2015/11/30まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr.Jim
Great Experience for all, Would do this one again.
Wish it was a longer dive with more to see but over all, Great...
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr.Jim
Was a very nice and helpful greeting..
The Lei and Greeter was very Nice.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/10 |
Reviewed by: noraチャン
I didn't have time to go to Lahaina to see the whales, so I was a bit unsure if I would be able to see them in Waikiki while participating in the Navatek cruise. However, I felt reassured by the onboard lunch and the explanations about the whales, as well as the guidance from our tour guide, who had been an English teacher in Fukui Prefecture. So, did we see any whales? Yes, we saw a lot!
ラハイナまでクジラを(ホエール)見にいく時間が無く、ワイキキで見れるのか
少し疑問にしながらのナバテック号の参加でしたが。船内のランチタイムや鯨の説明
福井県で英語の教師をしていたガイドさんの案内などで安心して参加出来ました。それで
鯨は見れたのか??、沢山見れました。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/15 |
Reviewed by: しょーこ
I had to wait for almost an hour until the others arrived to board the submarine, and the boat was rocking, making me feel sick. The weather was bad, it was cold, and the visibility was almost zero; I couldn't see anything. It was the worst.
潜水艦に乗る移るまであとの人たちが来るまで1時間近く待たされ、船が揺れて気持ち悪くなった。天候も悪く、寒くほとんど透明度がなく、何も見えなかった。最悪。
We sincerely apologize that the activity you participated in did not meet your expectations. Upon checking with the operating company, we have been informed that the trolley you were on became stranded due to an accident involving construction vehicles. We are sorry for not providing a proper explanation regarding this matter. Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to provide services that will ensure your satisfaction in the future. Thank you for your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
このたびはご利用頂きましたアクティビティがご満足いただける結果となりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社に確認しましたところ、お客様が乗車されておりましたトロリーが、工事車両のアクシデントで立ち往生してしまったと報告をうけております。
きちんとご説明ができておりませんでしたこと、申し訳ございません。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Vincent & Linda - NY
WE had the perfect night. The luau was everything we dream it would be. The Chief and his staff were wonderful! Totally worth it!!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Tips and suggestions
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
You can observe whales just outside Waikiki and Aloha Tower.
On certain days, you may encounter very active whales, and you can see their spectacular jumps.
It's unfortunate that it turned into a rain check, but please do come back and challenge it again.
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。
ワイキキやアロハタワーを出てすぐの所で鯨が観測できます。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨に遭遇する事ができ、鯨の豪快なジャンプなども見られます。
レインチェックになってしまったのは残念ですが、是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
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