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On the last day in Hawaii, I was looking for an easy activity that I could do in a limited amount of time, and I found availability here. Despite making a reservation on the morning of the same day, the process went very smoothly, which was great. The reception location was a bit hard to find, but there was a van with the company name on it as a landmark. There were two young women at the reception (one of whom was fluent in Japanese), and the crew consisted of two young men who spoke English, but there were no communication issues. The ride to the spot felt like a fast cruise, which was enjoyable in itself. I had some slight anxiety about how the landing would go during the parasailing, but it was operated very skillfully, and I naturally landed behind the boat. It was a truly valuable experience.
ハワイの最終日を前に、なにか手軽に限られた時間でできるアクティビティがないかと探していたところ、こちらに空きがありました。当日の午前中に予約したにもかかわらず、大変スムーズに手続ができ良かったです。受付場所はややわかりにくかったですが、社名の入ったバンが止まっているのが目印です。受付は若い女性２名（1名は日本語堪能）、クルーは若い男性２名で英語でしたが、コミュニケーションに問題はなかったです。スポットに着くまでは高速でのクルーズという感じでそれ自体が楽しかった。パラセイリングも、着地する際はどうするのかななど若干不安がありましたが、非常に上手に操作されて、自然とボートの後ろに着陸するようになってました。大変貴重な体験ができました。
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On the day of the event, I was worried because the wind was strong, but it seems that the staff's response was good, and my daughters had a great time. Unfortunately, even after taking motion sickness medication, I still got sick, which was disappointing. I can't help my condition, though...💦
当日は風が強く、大丈夫かなって不安はありましたが、スタッフの方の対応も良くかったみたいで娘たちは楽しい時間を過ごしました。酔い止めを飲んでも酔ってしまったので、そこが残念でした。体調はしょうがないのですが…💦
Motion sickness medication is essential.
酔い止め必須。
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Luau was awesome, and the shuttle to the luau is so convenient!
Listen to when people tell you to go for the ATV tour, what a perfect way to see Kualoa!
Really wonderful to upgrade to this awesome dinner schedule
These horses are treated with love you can tell! They were very calm during our ride.
Not only do you get a great show you get a great laugh throughout - perfect balance!
Sunset views from the deck were absolutely stunning, and the buffet had a great variety of delish foods!
Overall a fun night out with great food, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable show.
This tour was awesome - the waterfall is breathtaking and I loved being able to take my time, enjoy the scenery, and snap great photos along the way
On top of the ATV part, I enjoyed learning more about the land and local agriculture.
Instructor was extremely patient as well as encouraging which definitely made me feel completely comfortable as a beginner
Aloha ʻo Kara,
We are so glad to hear that you had a great time during your Private Surf Lesson. That you felt comfortable, safe, and encouraged by our team! Our teams first priority is your sense of safety and comfortability, and we are so happy to hear that is what you felt. We hope to see you back on the water with us soon!
Mahalo Nui
It was great, it's just that the ocean wasn't cooperating that day but the crew and ride were very good. If the waves were bigger it would have been awesome.
Aloha,
Mahalo for sharing your feedback and for joining us on the water. We’re truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed our crew and the overall ride experience.
As much as we would love to curate perfect conditions every day, weather and ocean patterns are entirely out of our control. Conditions can shift quickly and are guided solely by nature. For this reason, our experienced watermen carefully evaluate the environment prior to each departure to ensure that safety always remains the highest priority.
While we cannot influence the elements, we remain deeply committed to delivering a safe, professional, and memorable experience through the service and care of our team. We would be grateful if you might reconsider your rating based on the service and hospitality provided by our crew, rather than the natural conditions that were beyond our control.
We sincerely appreciate your time and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Wonderful evening!
Delicious dinner, polite efficient staff
My outrigger canoe surfing was a blast! My rowing crew was great...friendly and fun! Photographer on the surfboard capturing my adventure was a nice touch!
Aloha ʻo Debbie,
We are so happy to hear your time on the canoe was a blast. Hopefully a memory you will cherish forever. Our canoe captain team works very hard to ensure each canoe ride is safe, fun, and friendly! So happy you enjoyed having the photographer there as well to capture this special moment you shared. We hope you come back again soon.
Mahalo Nui Loa
This is by far the best adventure we had on our vacation in Honolulu. An experience underwater with the aquatic life was truly one of a kind. We will do this again when we return next season.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the view from off the coast of Waikiki was amazing. On the way back to the harbor, a pod of dolphins approached the boat and entertained us. If you're traveling during that season, they give you a ticket to board again, so I think it's a good idea to make a reservation for an early travel date.
残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたがワイキキ沖から眺める景色は最高です。帰港途中にドルフィンの群れが船に近づいて楽しませてくれました。
そのシーズン中ならもう一度乗船出来るチケットをくれるので渡航日程の早い日に予約されると良いと思います。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. Unfortunately, we were unable to see any whales this time, but we are very pleased that you enjoyed the morning cruise and the pod of dolphins. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。残念ながらクジラは今回見れませんでしたが朝のクルーズとイルカの群れの生態を楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
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Wanted to surprise my partner with her first traditional Hawaiian 🌺 lei greeting :) both beautiful and smelled amazing !
You can experience it if you can give simple instructions to the horse. It was a very valuable experience. However, in the sample photos of the experience, it looks like you could go deeper, but in reality, you only go around a large rock.
簡単な馬への指示ができれば体験可能です。
とっても貴重な経験でした。
ただ、体験見本の写真ではもっと奥深くまで行けそうな感じですが、実際は大きな岩を一周するだけでした。
The shuttle bus driving was rough? I usually don't get car sick, but I felt like I was going to throw up this time. (It might also be because the traffic was slow due to a jam.) If you tend to get mot
送迎のバスの運転が荒く？普段車酔いした事はありませんが珍しく吐きそうになりました。（渋滞が起きたためノロノロ運転だったのもあるかも）
酔う方は酔い止め必要です。
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We are a couple who are not good at mountain climbing, but the Diamond Bed is different. We both felt it was worth climbing. While experiencing various histories, the view from the summit is exceptional. Also, the driver who provided the transportation was very kind and truly a wonderful person.
山登りが苦手な夫婦です。ダイヤモンドベッドだけは違います。登る価値があると夫婦で感じました。色んな歴史に触れながら、頂上の風景は格別です。
それと、送迎をしてくださったドライバーさんがとても親切で本当に良い方でした。
Even if you're not good at mountain climbing, please make sure to visit at least once. I think you'll feel the change in the scenery you see.
山登りが苦手な方でもぜひ一度は訪れてみてください。みる景色が変わって感じると思います。
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Great fun, atv easy to drive, scenery gorgeous , tour guides great, interacted with guests, took pictures for us, great personalities lots of photo opts. Highly recommend
Dusty, hang onto your phone!!! Lots of bumps
I signed up for this thinking it would be enjoyable with a baby. Since it’s a large boat, the swaying is less intense, strollers are allowed, and light snacks are included, I chose this whale watching tour among many options.
I opted out of the shuttle service, so I took a taxi from the hotel to the location. It took about 20 minutes to arrive from the center of Waikiki. The rush hour traffic wasn't too bad, so we arrived smoothly.
The passengers were mostly from Europe and America, and everyone was cheerful. There were many families with babies and children, and they even set up a coloring corner for kids, which was a great way to keep them entertained.
The boat swayed more than I expected, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication just in case. We were able to see whales a few times from a distance, which was very satisfying. My child was also delighted.
Additionally, the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful, making it a great experience in terms of enjoying the scenery from the water.
ベビー連れで楽しめるコンテンツと思い、申し込みました。
大型船なので揺れがマシ、ベビーカーOK、軽食付きということで数多あるホエールウォッチングツアーの中からこちらをセレクト。
送迎無しにしたので、現地まではホテルに頼んでタクシーで移動。ワイキキ中心部から20分ほどで到着。通勤ラッシュもさほどひどくなかったのでスムーズに到着できました。
乗船客は欧米人が多い印象で、皆さん陽気でした。ベビー連れや子連れも多く、子供向けに色塗りコーナーなども作ってくれていて、飽きない工夫満載です。
船は想像以上に揺れたので、念の為酔い止めを飲んでいて正解でした。
クジラは遠目からですが何度か見ることができ、大満足です。
子どもも喜んでいました。
また、海から眺めるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗で、海からの眺めを楽しむという意味でもいい経験になりました。
I think it's safer to take motion sickness medication.
酔い止めは飲んだ方が安心だと思います
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard the Star of Honolulu. We are delighted to hear that your children enjoyed themselves. We are also truly happy that you were able to see whales and that the weather was nice. Thank you for your review and the photos. We look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。お子様も楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思っております。そして、クジラも見れて天候も良くて本当に嬉しく思います。口コミとお写真も有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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I was nervous until I joined, but the video explanation in Japanese and having instructors at the front and back made me feel at ease. It was a bit funny that everyone was called by their horse's name during the ride. The horses were well-trained and followed the horse in front without breaking the line, so I didn't have to worry much about handling the reins. After about the first five minutes, my tension eased, and I was able to enjoy the magnificent scenery. It was an extraordinary experience, like stepping into a movie. Thank you for the wonderful program; I would love to participate again!
参加するまでは緊張していたのですが、日本語でのビデオ説明や、先頭と一番後方にインストラクターが付いてくれるので安心できました。乗馬中はお馬さんの名前で皆さん呼ばれていたのがちょっと面白かったです。お馬さんもよく調教されていて、決して列を乱すことなく前を歩くお馬さんの後に勝手に付いて行ってくれたので、心配していた綱捌きが必要な場面はあまりありませんでした。最初の５分程度で緊張感もほどけて、あとは雄大な景色を満喫。映画の中に入り込んだような非日常の体験を得られました。素敵なプログラムをありがとうございました、また参加したいです！
While riding, there is a protrusion called a horn that you can grab onto to maintain your balance. There is a small, simple bag that can be hooked onto it and hung down on either side, so it's recomme
乗馬中、手で掴んでバランスをとるホーンと呼ばれる突起があるのですが、そこに引っ掛けて左右に垂らすことができる簡易的な小さなバッグがある程度ですので、荷物はスマホくらいがおすすめです。
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I was healed by the vast nature and the cuteness of the horses. The staff accompanying the horseback riding tour spoke the necessary Japanese, making the instructions easy to understand. After arriving, I had some time before check-in, so I brought breakfast and ate it. The driver was very talkative in the car early in the morning, which was a bit annoying.
広大な自然と、馬のかわいさに癒された。乗馬ツアーの同行スタッフは必要な日本語が話せるため、なんの指示か分かりやすい。到着後、チェックインまで時間があるので朝ごはんを持って行って食べた。ドライバーは早朝なのに車の中でずっとしゃべりっぱなしでうるさかった。
The café at Kualoa Ranch was just okay in terms of taste, so it's better to either bring your own lunch or eat after returning to Honolulu.
クアロアランチのカフェは味はまぁまぁだったから、昼ごはんは持って行くか、ホノルルに戻ってから食べるのがいい。
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We had a great time taking a shuttle up to the ranch and going on the Hollywood Movie Sites 90-minute tour. Our shuttle driver/tour guide was awesome and we loved the T-Rex photo he took for us. We had an awesome lunch while we waited to return to Waikiki, including a fantastic Dole Whip shake.
The entertainment was top-notch and the food was delicious. I loved the different portions of entertainment that were designed around the various cultures that came together through history to make Hawaii what it is today. It was exactly the kind of experience and education I was hoping for.
Our tour bus did get stuck in some traffic and was slower due to picking up guests from multiple locations, and while I felt like that luau did their best to hold off on the main event (dinner and show) until we arrived (which I greatly appreciated), we did miss out on getting the full experience listed on the events description (i.e. "Interact up close and personal with your Pacific Island hosts with Hawaiian crafts, hula lessons, coconut husking, fire making, weaving, tattooing, and more. ") So if those activities are important to you, you might want to consider booking private transportation to the luau instead of taking the group shuttle option to make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get the full experience.
Tips on taking private transportation as opposed to a group bus are suggested in my main review.
The day of our participation had bad weather, but we set sail as usual. Since it was a large ship, there was no rocking, which was reassuring. For a while, we spent time in the first-floor cabin enjoying coffee and pineapple bread, but then there was an announcement in English about a whale sighting, so we hurried up to the upper deck. At first, we could only see a blow in the distance, but before we knew it, the whales were right next to the ship, appearing with a loud blow. Four of them swam slowly right in front of us, and I was lucky to capture many photos of the blows, backs, and tails with my smartphone. Although we didn't see any jumps, the whale watching experience was more thrilling than I had expected.
参加日は悪天候でしたが、普通に出航。大きな船なので揺れはなくそこは安心でした。しばらくは１階船室でコーヒーやパイナップルブレッドを食べて過ごしていましたが、英語でクジラ発見のアナウンスがあり、急いで上の階へ移動しました。初めは離れた海面にブローが見えるだけでしたが、気が付くと船のすぐ近くに来ていて大きなブローの音と共に姿を現しました。４頭がすぐ目の前を一緒にゆっくり泳いでいたので、ブロー、背中や尻尾をスマホでたくさん撮影出来てラッキーでした。ジャンプは見られませんでしたが、期待以上に迫力あるホエールウォッチングでした。
The deck is windy and cold, so I think it's better to have a jacket. I recommend shooting video.
デッキは風が強くて寒いので、上着があった方が良いと思います。撮影は動画がお勧めです。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. We are truly glad that you were able to see the whales' behavior, which exceeded your expectations. All of our staff are very pleased. Thank you for your review and the whale photos as well. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回は期待以上のクジラの生態が見れて本当に良かったですね。スタッフ一同大変嬉しく思っております。口コミとクジラのお写真も有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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The cheerful crew kept us entertained throughout.
Even if you're not good with thrills, you can still enjoy it, so definitely give it a try!
陽気なクルーの方が終始楽しませてくれました。
絶叫が苦手でも楽しむことができたのでぜひやってみてください。
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It was my first time on a boat, and I was very excited to see so many fish. I also loved the photos (keychain) that were taken, and even after returning home, I attached it to my bag and occasionally take a peek at it♪
はじめての船、たくさんのお魚に大興奮でした。撮って頂いた写真（キーホルダー）も気に入って、帰国後もカバンに付けて時折覗き込んでいます♪
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We did the 2 hour UTV tour with a family of four. This was our favorite thing we did. Get a little bit of movie history, a lot of nature, and some light thrills. Ben was our guide and was amazing. He mad the experience so fun and memorable. We had some intermittent rain on our day and it was still amazing. I could not recommend this place more.
