Reviewed by: Gary
This is a new show being offered by the Royal Hawaiian. I had attended their old show several years ago and enjoyed it so much that I thought I would check out this one. I was not disappointed! This is a great show with a wonderful easy to follow storyline. The performers were extremely talented and appeared to truly be enjoying what they were doing. I should comment that this show is designed for a more adult/senior audience where the recommended dress is less casual and the menu is very extensive and in a more formal type dining atmosphere.
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/09 |
Reviewed by: arissa
This time, we added a window-side seat with a bottle of champagne as an option. Since the surrounding guests were mostly couples, it seemed unusual to have two women, but I recommend a couple's seat since you will be seated at a round table. The meal was luxurious, featuring a whole lobster! We were able to enjoy a wonderful countdown while watching fireworks rising towards Waikiki. Additionally, the hula dance show was impressive, and I wished I could have watched more. Alan.1 offers tours at lower prices compared to other tour companies. They accommodated us at a lower price this time as well due to such circumstances. I have posted an article about the cruise on my blog. I hope it conveys some of the fun we had. Please take a look if you're interested! ♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html
今回はボトルシャンパン付の窓際席をオプションとして追加しました。
周りはカップルばかりだったので女性2人は珍しいようでしたが、円卓では相席になってしまうのでカップル席をオススメします♪
お料理はロブスター1尾付で豪華です!
ワイキキ方面に上がる花火を見ながら素晴らしいカウントダウンが出来ました。
また、フラダンスショーは見応えがあって、もっと見ていたかったです。
alan.1では他のツアー会社より高いツアーは安くして下さいます。
今回もそのような事情でお安く対応して下さいました。
クルージングの記事をブログに載せています。
少しでも楽しさが伝わるといいです。
良かったら見てみてくださいね♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
Reviewed by: TAKE
Watching the fireworks from the boat while counting down from various locations was wonderful. The staff was friendly, and I had a great time.
I felt very rich in spirit.
何か所からも上がる花火を船から見ながらのカウントダウン
スタッフもフレンドリーだし、楽しかったです。
とってもリッチな気分でした。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for using our Countdown Dinner Cruise to wrap up the year.
We look forward to serving you in the future.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
1年の締めくくりに弊社のカウントダウンディナークルーズを
ご利用いただきまして有難うございます。
今後とも宜しくお願い申し上げます。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Mike Radke
Great trip.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/08/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The show was very entertaining, and the children were completely satisfied!
It was a show that everyone, from adults to kids, could enjoy.
The fire show was thrilling, and the kids were having a blast!
There were many dishes that resembled local cuisine,
and I was able to fully enjoy the true essence of Hawaii.
I highly recommend this show.
ショーがとても面白く、子供たちも大満足!
大人から子供まで楽しめるショーでした。
火を使ったショーは迫力満点で、子供達もおおはしゃぎ!
お料理も郷土料理?見たいな物がたくさんあって、
これぞハワイ!っていうハワイを堪能できました。
お勧めのショーです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had always wanted to see it at least once.
However, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery before it started!
A prime seat with a view of Diamond Head!
The show was, of course, very good as well.
I was able to enjoy the coveted fire performances and Polynesian show.
一回は見て見たかったのです。
しかし、始まる前に美しい景色に驚きました!
ダイアモンド・ヘッドが見渡せる特等席!
ショーももちろんとても良かったです。
憧れの火を使ったパフォーマンスやポリネシアンショーを堪能できました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/06 |
Reviewed by: 山ちゃん
The seat we were guided to was right next to the stage!
In front of us was the ocean, and we could see the diamonds.
It was the best location.
We were blessed with good weather, and we thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the waves and the gradually darkening sky!
Of course, the Polynesian show and fire dance were amazing!
We were captivated and enjoyed a delightful meal.
The buffet had a wide variety of dishes, and there were plenty of desserts to choose from!
案内された席はステージ横!
目の前に広がる海、ダイヤモンドが見渡せる
最高の場所でした。
お天気に恵まれ、波の音やだんだんと暗くなっていく空の雰囲気も楽しめ大満足!
もちろんポリネシアンショーやファイヤーダンスも最高!
見惚れながら楽しいお食事を堪能できました。
ビュッフェの品数も豊富!デザートも選び放題!
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/02 |
Reviewed by: hanako*
Fire performances and dances like hula!
Traditional Hawaiian cuisine was all there!
I was very curious about all the things I had never eaten before!
I added another valuable experience in Hawaii.
I had a really fun night.
火を使ったパフォーマンスやフラなどのダンス!
料理も伝統的なハワイアン料理が勢ぞろい!
食べたことないものばかりで興味津々!
ハワイでの貴重な体験が一つ増えました。
とっても楽しい夜を過ごすことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/08/02 |
Reviewed by: H.Y
The welcome from the admired Lei, the band, and the hula, along with the Tahitian show, was incredibly satisfying!
The show was wonderful, but the scenery was also amazing! The buffet had a variety of local dishes, and I felt like I could fully enjoy Hawaii on this tour.
There were few Japanese participants, mostly Americans, but I was able to enjoy the meal happily.
憧れのレイの歓迎、バンドやフラ、
タヒチアンショーを楽しめ大満足!
ショーも素晴らしかったけど景色も最高!
ビュッフェも郷土料理が揃っており、
思いっきりハワイを満喫できるツアーだと思いました。
日本人の参加者は少なくほとんどアメリカ人でしたが、
楽しくお食事を楽しむことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
In the background, there was Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach dyed in the sunset! It was so beautiful. My first Polynesian dance was truly wonderful and moving!
I really felt like I was in Hawaii, and it became a great memory.
バックには夕焼けに染まった
ダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチ!
とてもキレイでした。
初めてのポリネシアンダンスが
とても素晴らしく感動!
ハワイに来たぁ~って感じがあり、
良い思い出となりました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/27 |
Reviewed by: jiroyuta
It started with a sunset while enjoying dinner, and I had the main dish of lobster. My hands got a bit messy, but it was delicious. I wish there had been a special spoon for crab so I could have eaten everything. It would have also been nice to have extra napkins. I thought a finger bowl would have been even better. The steak was a reasonable size and very tasty. I reserved a window-side seat, but during the fireworks, everyone gathered on the right side, and only a couple of groups were seated to watch. Luckily, I was able to join one of those groups. I enjoyed the night view of Honolulu and was able to watch the spectacular fireworks while seated, making it the best night ever. The entertainment until we returned to port included Hawaiian and jazz performances, and we all got excited dancing together at the end. The traffic on the way back to the hotel was as expected and took a while, but compared to the traffic in Tokyo, it wasn't too bad. The fare was nearly double what it was on the way there, but I was able to get some great information from the taxi driver during our conversation.
DINNERを楽しみながらのSUNSETから始まり、MAIN DISHのROBSTOR少し手は汚れましたが美味しくいただきました。蟹専用のスプーンがあれば全てを食べつくせたのに残念でした。またナプキンが余分に置いてあれば良いのですが?フィンガーボウルがあればさらに良かったと思いました。ステーキも手ごろな大きさで美味しくいただきました。WINDOW SAIDEの席を予約いたしましたが花火のときは右舷に全員が集まり座席で座って見ているのは2.3のGROOPのみで運良くそのGROOPに入ることが出来ました。HONOLULUの夜景を楽しみさらに盛大な花火を座って見ることが出来最高の夜をすごすことが出来ました。帰港するまでのENTERTAINMENTもHAWAIAN & JAZZの演奏最後は全員参加での踊りで盛り上がりました。帰りのHOTELまでの渋滞は予想通りでしばらくかかりましたが東京での渋滞に比較すればさほどではありませんでした。行きの倍近くの料金になりましたがTAXI DRIVERとの会話でとっておきの情報をGETすることが出来ました。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu for the Independence Day fireworks cruise on July 4th. Fortunately, thanks to the stabilizers, the ship was able to remain steady even when passengers gathered on one side. (The ship often tilts during sunset as well.) Staying in Hawaii during the festive atmosphere is also a delight.
Thank you for your comments. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
7月4日独立記念日の花火のクルーズにご乗船いただき有難うございました。
幸い安定機のおかげ?で船が傾くほど乗客の皆様が片側に寄られても
大丈夫に出来ております。(サンセットのときもよく船が傾いています。)
ハワイ州全体がお祭りムードの時のご滞在もまた一興ですね。
コメント有難うございました。またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great way to end our holiday. Very tastefully done and orchestrated. Service, food, entertainment, all excellent. No complaints at all. Recommend highly to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2010/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Denise Joyce
Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.
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| Posted on: | 2010/05/10 |
Reviewed by: mariannnu
I made a reservation on-site and participated with a friend.
At first, I thought it would only be Japanese people, but there were also various people from Europe and America, which made me really excited. The inside of the boat was clean, and the restroom was nice too.
As we set off, the captain immediately started explaining in English, and I thought, "I don't understand this at all (#^.^#)," but then, to my surprise, Jin-kun appeared, speaking Japanese fluently (and he was handsome too)! He asked, "Are there any Japanese people here?" It was so cute and hilarious!!
Thanks to that, I was sure I could enjoy myself without worry!
The sea was incredibly beautiful, with different shades of blue depending on the location, and the breeze felt nice. I didn't want to go back, even though we had just started.
Before long, we spotted dolphins, and they kept coming one after another!!! In the end, there was a huge group of over 20 dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and they were so cute, I was extremely satisfied☆
After that, during snorkeling, I swam with sea turtles and fish, feeling like I had become a fish myself. It was quite cold after snorkeling, but there were four showers with warm water, so I was able to warm up.
And finally, it was time for lunch☆ While preparing lunch, Jin-kun jokingly asked about the chicken, "Is this your first time eating dolphin?" which surprised me and made me laugh a lot☆
The lunch was delicious, and I ended up eating a lot (*^_^*).
When my friend felt a bit seasick, Jin-kun noticed and asked, "Are you okay?" He was very considerate and gave various advice, which was really helpful. He's a thoughtful guy.
In the end, I took a photo with Jin-kun and reluctantly headed back (__).
As you can see, I really became quite fond of Jin-kun on this tour!!!!!!!
It was an absolutely wonderful tour that I definitely want to go on again☆☆☆
現地で予約して友達と2人で参加しました。
初めは日本人だけかと思いきや、欧米の方達も色々いて、
すごくワクワクしました。
船の中は清潔でトイレもきれいでした。
出発すると、すぐにキャプテンが英語で説明してくれて、わかんないやこりゃ(#^.^#)と思っていたら、なんと!!!
日本人より流暢と言っていいほどの日本語を話す(しかもイケメン)ジン君が登場!!
「え~、日本人の方いますか~?」
って、キュン殺&超うけました!!
そのおかげで、安心して楽しめると確信!!
沖のほうは海がすっごく綺麗で、青色が場所によって違って、風も気持ち良いし、帰りたくない!!と出発したばかりなのに、思ってしまうほど。
そうこうしてるうちに、イルカが見えてきて、しかも次々に!!!
しまいには、20匹以上かと言うくらいの大群が船のすぐ傍をずっと泳いでいて、かなり可愛くて、大満足☆
その後、シュノーケリングでは海がめや魚達と一緒に泳いで、自分も魚になったような気分でいました。
シュノーケリングの後はかなり寒かったのですが、ちゃんと温かいお湯の出るシャワーが4つもあり、温まる事ができました。
そして、いよいよlunch☆
lunchの準備中、またまたジン君がチキンの事を
「イルカ食べるの初めてです?」
とかいう、冗談言うもんだから、
めちゃびっくりして、大笑いしました☆
lunchがまたおいしくて、いっぱい食べちゃいました(*^_^*)
友達が少し船酔いしていると、ジン君が気づいて、
「大丈夫ですか?」
と、気遣ってくれて、色々アドバイスくれたので、助かりました。気が利く子です。
最後にジン君と写真撮影して、泣く泣く帰りました(__)
と、お分かりの通りこのツアー、私はかなりジン君がおきにいりになりました!!!!!
絶対また行きたい大大大満足のツアーでした☆☆☆
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/29 |
Reviewed by: 関野
The dolphin tour had several options, and I was unsure which to choose, but I picked this one and it was the best decision. The boat was a large catamaran, spacious, clean, fast, and felt safe. We first went to the dolphin point and after seeing the dolphins, we headed to see whales. We spotted a spout in the distance and approached it quickly because the boat was fast, allowing us to get close in no time. After chasing and watching the whales for a while, we returned to the dolphin point for snorkeling. The equipment was clean, and the staff took great care of my 4-year-old grandson. There was a staff member named Tamiko who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. She taught the Japanese guests with great care. At the snorkeling point, by chance, while my grandson and I were playing near the boat, a large sea turtle surfaced right beneath us, coming up very close. I was so surprised that I took off my snorkel and shouted, "It's a turtle!" This stroke of luck was shared by the two of us and two foreign guests nearby. The others were away from the boat and missed this fortunate encounter. After that, we had lunch, which was luxurious and surprisingly impressive for a meal on a boat. The drinks included unlimited beer and Hawaiian cocktails, and we could eat wherever we liked on the boat. During that time, the boat cruised even further than the whale sighting point, making for a very satisfying watching cruise. My wife was also very satisfied, and I think we will definitely become repeat customers. I highly recommend it. There are other tours nearby, but they can't compare in terms of luxury.
イルカツアーはアランさんのなかでもいくつかあり、迷いましたが、このツアーにして最高でした。船も大きな双胴船で、広くてきれいで速くて安心でした。最初にイルカポイントへ行きイルカを見た後今度はクジラをミニみにいきました。遠くに潮を吹いているのを見つけて近づくのですが船が速いのですぐに近くまで行けました。そこでしばらくクジラを追いかけてウォッチングをした後またイルカポイントへ戻りそこでシュノーケリングです。道具もきれいで4歳の孫にはスタッフの方がいろいろと世話をしてくださいました。日本語の出来るタミ子さんという方がおられたので安心でした。日本人には彼女が丁寧に教えてくれました。シュノーケルポイントではたまたまですが私と4歳の孫が船の近くで遊んでいたら真下から大きなウミガメが浮上したきて、すぐそばに浮き上がり、あまりの驚きにシュノーケルを外して『カメだー』と叫んでしまいました。この幸運は私たち二人と近くにいた外人さん二人の4にんでした。たの人たちは船から離れていてこの幸運に遭遇できませんでした。その後はランチでしたがこれが豪華で船の上の食事とはおもえないくらいの感動ランチでした。飲み物もビールはもちろん、ハワイアンカクテルも飲み放題で船の上で好き勝手な場所で食事でした。その間また船はクジラを見たポイントよりもまだ先までクルーズしてくれて大満足のウォッチングクルーズでした。
家内も大満足で多分リピーターになると思います。
絶対オススメ。近くに他のツアーも来ていますが豪華さでは比較になりませんよ。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Rosie
My husband and I, had such an enchanting evening! Aha Aina is different from your typical "hula hula" type of luau. This event is authentic and very respectful. You have a wonderful storyteller "Uncle Joe", telling his stories about the hotel and his life growing up in Hawaii and how times have changed. You have tasty, mouthwatering appetizers that melt in your mouth! Delicious fruit drinks made upon your request with servers eager to assist you. This was such a wonderful change from those typical luaus that you would attend around the islands..such grand entertainment, succulent food and exceptional service! I would highly recommend this dinner show for people who want to experience what Hawaii actually has to offer!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: しゃくなげ
Last year, I watched the New Year's Eve fireworks on the beach in Waikiki, and this year, I signed up to see the fireworks from the sea while enjoying delicious food. Upon entering the main entrance of DFS Galleria, I was greeted by a staff member in uniform. I was guided by bus to Aloha Tower, and there were guides at key points, which made me very excited about the upcoming cruise. Once on board, I was welcomed with champagne, and on the tables were props like hats and whistles to enhance the atmosphere, building up the excitement. Inside the ship, lively band music filled the air, and songs from various countries were performed upon request. Dishes were served on plates at the tables, and although I dislike meat, the lobster dish was more than enough for me. After a fun time with a dance segment for newlywed couples, the hula dance began. As various hula dances concluded, the countdown started, and fireworks and sounds echoed from Ko Olina and other places. Finally, a grand fireworks display began from the ship in front of Aloha Tower. Overwhelmed by the magnificence of the fireworks up close, I offered words of gratitude for the past year and prayed for a good year ahead for myself and my family, enjoying a wonderful moment. I sincerely thank everyone who made this amazing experience possible.
昨年ワイキキの浜辺で大晦日の花火を見て、今年は、美味しい食事を食べながら、海から花火を見ようと申し込みをしました。DFSギャラリアで、正面玄関に入っていくと制服を着た方が出迎えてくれました。アロハタワーまでバスで案内されましたが、要所要所で案内が立っており、これからのクルーズが、とても期待が持てました。船内に入るとウエルカムシャンペンをいただき、席には、帽子や笛など会場を盛り上げる小道具が置いてあり、いよいよ雰囲気が盛り上がります。船内では、軽快なバンドの音が鳴り響き、リクエストに応じて各国の歌が披露されていました。プレートに盛り付けた料理が卓上に置かれ、私は、肉が嫌いでしたがロブスター料理で十分でした。新婚さんカップルに対するダンスタイムなど楽しい時間の後、いよいよフラダンスの始まりです。さまざまなフラダンスが終了し、カウントダウンが始まるころコオリナや各地で花火や音が鳴り響きます。最後にアロハタワー前の船上から盛大な花火が始まりました。間近で見る花火の盛大さに圧倒されながら、過ぎゆく年に感謝の言葉を捧げながら、本年も私や家族にとって良い年でありますようにとお祈りしながら、楽しいひと時を過ごしました。素晴らしい時間を経験させていただいた皆様方に心から感謝申し上げます。
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. We sincerely appreciate you joining the Star of Honolulu Cruise this time.
たいへん素晴らしいコメントをいただきましてありがとうございます。この度はスターオブホノルルクルーズにご乗船いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Mr. John Walters
It was my first time visiting Hawaii, and I took my family to the Royal Celebration. We had a great time as a family learning, and experiencing the Hawaiian culture. It was a very unique and quiet interesting. The food was beyond my expectations, so so delicious, and the outdoor venue is perfect to watch the Waikiki Sunset, view of Diamond Head, and to watch some waves coming in to shore. Beautiful pink hotel and we can't wait to do it again in our next visit to Hawaii. It was definitely a different and once in a lifetime experience. It is not your typical Luau, this is royalty style celebration, and we loved every minute of it.
Thank you for the great experience!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Kalani
Seating began a traditional ‘Oli (prayer) in the hall of the Royal Hawaiian. It was nice to know Hawaiians stick with protocol nowadays. One could almost feel as if being present at a Royal ball, after all, that is exactly what this Hotel was built for in the first place; which made the atmosphere quite unique.
As you approach the lawn and with your first drink you are invited to spooned portions of fresh Ahi Poke, Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, and Poi. Story-teller Joe starts by introducing himself and went directly into explaining what ingredients each spoon held and how it applied to Hawaiian post-western contact life. At the same time others from the hula halau demonstrated how kapa was made, inks were produced and designs printed. Ropes were intertwined by hand and foot and other chores were explained by docent-like-ladies-in-waiting. The Pupu platter was my favorite with the skewered chicken, crab cakes, and Butterfish that melted in your mouth.
With a unique approach, each en
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was such a unique and a culture learning experience. We had a great time celebrating the history of Hawaii and its main events that occurred in the past. The food was delicious and quiet filling. The appetizer and the entree were my favorites. YUM! As you entered the Aha Aina, you're welcome with the many smiles from the staff, with their signature drink and their delicious pupus of Kalua pork, ahi poke, or poi. The staff were friendly, and the service was excellent! We will definitely recommend this event to our friends and family. We will do this again on our next visit to Hawaii!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Cindy Devlin
But hated wearing the "bright yellow floaties". At first, when these were pulled out, I was saying..."oh crap, you've got to be kidding!" But then when we hit the water, I realized it's not such big deal to look like a dork, we all do. The water was amazing until I got hit in the nose by a fellow dork. My snorkling was done at that point. I was greeted by the friendly on board crew and a warm shower. The entire trip was completely worth it. The two above neg's were not a big deal. The crew, the sites, the water, the food, drinks and friendly banter of fellow passengers was great. I highly recommend this cruise. Thank you.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The crew was amazing and knowledgable. The only snorkel/sunset cruise I could find. A Blast!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/19 |
Reviewed by: ごん
First, it was quite challenging to get on the bus to the port. The staff made a mistake with the passenger list, so we couldn't board right away. There were mostly Japanese people gathered, but there was someone who could speak English, which was helpful for conversation.
Since it was a one-star experience, my wife and I had our meal at a shared table, reminiscent of a school trip. The food was simple, but I wasn't concerned since I didn't have high expectations for the meal from the start. The waiter was the same person who made the mistake with the bus list. Overall, the service felt a bit casual, or you could say it had a homey atmosphere.
During the meal, a show and live performances started, but with the sunset, about half of the guests got up to take pictures outside or enjoy the view from the ship.
Since it was a large ship, it didn't sway much, which was nice.
As night fell, the Independence Day fireworks began. The ship docked right in front of the launch site. I had heard from locals that the fireworks were smaller compared to those in Japan, but perhaps because it was the 50th anniversary, they were quite satisfying.
In higher classes, there might be a dress code, allowing for a more relaxed dining experience while watching the fireworks.
On the way back, there was a tremendous traffic jam. It usually takes about ten minutes to get back to the Marriott Hotel, but it took over an hour. If you are in a group, it might be nice to walk back while enjoying the scenery.
まず、港までいくバスに乗るまでが大変でした。
スタッフのかたが乗車名簿を間違えてしまい、すぐに乗ることができませんでした。日本人ばかりで集まっていましたが、英語を話せる方がいたのでいろいろと話をしていただいて助かりました。
ワンスターだったので、まるで修学旅行のような、相席のテーブルで妻と食事をとりました。
食事はシンプルなものでしたが、最初から食事に関して期待していなかったため気になりませんでした。
担当ウェイターはバスの名簿を間違えた人でした。接客は全体的になぁなぁな感じで、よくいえばアットホームなとでも言えましょうか。
食事中にショーやライブが始まりましたが、サンセットも重なり半分くらいの人が席を立って外で写真撮影や船上からの景色を眺めたりしていました。
大きな船ということもあり、さほど揺れもきになりませんでした。
いよいよ夜になり、独立記念日の花火大会が始まりました。船は打ち上げ場所の目の前で停泊。花火は日本と比べて小規模だと現地の方から伺っていましたが、50周年記念ということもあってか、結構満足のいったものでした。
もっと上のクラスではドレスコードもあり、ゆったりとクルージングディナーをして座りながら花火を観ることができたのですかね。
帰りがものすごく渋滞して、マリオットホテルまで帰るのに普段10分くらいなのですが1時間以上かかりました。複数でいたら散歩しながら帰るのもいいかもしれません。
Thank you very much for participating in our Independence Day special cruise.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は独立記念日のスペシャルクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Would have liked to have seen more fish on the snorkel trip, but nice crew.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a beautiful day for our snorkeling trip, we could not have asked for more beautiful weather. The crew was friendly and the boat was really nice and modern. We saw some dolphins out in the distance although they barely came above the surface and we saw a few turtles. There were no whale sightings on our cruise. The snorkeling was a little disappointing because the water was really choppy and we were dealing with an extremely strong current. There really wasnt a lot to see underwater. It was a little scary for the first time snorkelers and a few people got sea sick. We had a really large group (over 30 people) which made it difficult to move around the boat and it also made it difficult to move around out in the water without getting hit in the face by another persons fins. I think this cruise would have been a lot more enjoyable had there been 20 people or less on the boat.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/04/17 |
Reviewed by: kiki
Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ぐっち
As a result, I chose the early morning plan, but unfortunately, I couldn't see the dolphins. (It was just bad luck.)
However, I was able to interact closely with the turtles and enjoy snorkeling! Above all, Peter, the local staff member, was very fluent in Japanese, provided excellent explanations, and was wonderful in his responses. We were able to chat during the transfer, and I was very satisfied with the experience.
As a side note, during the transfer from the hotel to the site, I was able to see the high school that President Obama attended and the Hitachi tree, and the staff during the transfer were also very good.
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I think I will choose this plan again.
結果としては早朝プランにしたがイルカにあることは出来なかった。(これは運が悪かった)
しかし、亀にはすぐ近くで触れ合うことができたし、
シュノーケリングを楽しむ事ができた!
なにより現地のスタッフであるピーターさんが
非常に日本語も流暢であり、説明もうまく、
対応もすばらしかった。
移動中もいろいろと話ができ、とても満足のいく内容xでした。
補足ですが、ホテルからのピックアップから現地への
移動中にオバマ氏出身高校や、日立の木を見る事ができ、
移動スタッフの対応もよかったです。
次回ハワイにいけるようでしたら、またこのプランを
選ぼうと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Benhams
I personaly would have booked this attraction for all 5 days of our vacation. The staff was awesome, even our shuttle driver to and from the attraction made this activity worth every penny!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Lisa B
I had never snorkeled before and they really walked you through everything. Got to see lots of neat fish, no dolphins however. We did see several turtles. Weather was a bit spotty and we were in some pretty good size swells. I don't know that I would recommend this for smaller children. They have spotters in the water, but it is open ocean and alot can happen,
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: Oklahoma Girl
I went on this cruise with a few of my friends, and it was worth every penny. It was one of the best things that we did in Hawaii. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable and we found schools of both spinner and bottlenosed dolphins. The crew took the time to share their knowledge of these gorogeous creatures and the captain made sure to stay with them long enough that every single person on the cruise got plenty of great pictures. Then came the snorkleing which was both unique and beatuiful. They fed the fish which allowed all of us to see the beautiful sea life up close and personal. We even saw sea turtle. On the way back the food was fantastic and the ride on the boat was just perfect. I would recommend this to anyway. We went on the 11:30 cruise and i think the dinner cruise would be fantastic as well. Great time, and highly recommeneded.
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/28 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve cruise.
The window-side seating plan is available not only for couples but also for families.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, the show, and the main event, the fireworks.
We look forward to serving you again this year.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
窓側席プランはカップルの方だけでなく、ご家族でご参加の方にもお付け頂く事ができます。
お食事、ショー、またメインイベントである花火をお楽しみ頂けた様で、私共も大変嬉しく思います。
今年もまたよろしくお願い致します。
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