All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated in late March, towards the end of the season. It seems that if you can't see any whales, you can get a reboarding ticket, but due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't reboard, so I was worried about whether I would see any whales.

In the end, I was able to see whales up close. I had booked a meal-inclusive course, but if you see a whale, you should focus on watching the whale and interrupt your meal. There is plenty of time for dining.

シーズン終盤の3月下旬に参加しました。
見られない場合は再乗船券をもらえるようですが、スケジュールの都合で再乗船はできないので、クジラが見られるか心配でした。

結果は間近でクジラを見ることができました。食事付きのコースを予約しましたが、クジラが見えたら食事を中断してクジラを見ることに専念すべきです。食事の時間は結構あります。

私たちは素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。3歳の子供がクジラを見るのを見られてとても良かったです。

We had a great time. It was great to watch out 3 year old to see the whale.

I participated on March 22. Since it was near the end of the season, I was worried about not seeing any whales, but I thought it would be good to enjoy the cruising experience. While we were still on our way to the destination, we saw a spout at the back of the boat. There was no announcement at that time. After that, with the captain's announcement, we were able to see spouts and dark bodies multiple times. When the tail fin was visible, all the participants cheered. The wind was strong, but my whole family was satisfied. Thank you very much.

3月22日に参加しました。シーズンの終わりに近かったので、鯨が見れない不安もあったのですが、クルージングを楽しめれば良いと思い参加しました。まだ目的の場所に向かっている途中、船の後方に潮吹きが見れました。そのときは船内アナウンスもありませんでした。その後、船長のアナウンスとともに、何度も潮吹きや黒い体が見れました。尾びれが見えたときは、参加者がみんな歓声を上げていました。風は強かったのですが、家族全員満足しました。ありがとうございました。

I participated on March 24th. Since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication early, which may have helped, but I did feel a bit nauseous when the waves were rough. However, as soon as we spotted the whale, my seasickness disappeared. The sweet potato-like dish was delicious, and I even had seconds on the cookies. When the whale was spotted, there was a cheer from everyone.

３月２４日に参加しました。船酔いするので酔い止めを早めに飲んだせいか、一時波がきつい時だけ酔いましたがその後すぐくじらがみつかり酔いも吹っ飛びました。さつまいもみたいなのがおいしかったのと、クッキーもおかわりさました。
くじらが見えた時は、喚声があがりました。

Mario was an excellent bus/tour driver! I would definitely recommend getting a longer tour that allows for the USS Missouri tour. A Sunday tour was the best - least amount of traffic, which allowed for more time at Pearl Harbor. Mario also allowed us out of the bus to take pictures at the King Kamehameha statue.

It was said that we couldn't get closer than 100 yards (just under 100 meters) for whale protection, but I felt like we could see the whales' tails, spouts, and backs from a few hundred meters away. I chose a plan that included lunch and transportation, but the lunch might have been unnecessary. (During the meal, there were announcements about whale sightings, so I couldn't eat in peace, and the food got cold and wasn't tasty.)

I think it would be better to separate the experiences: a reasonable morning tour focused on whale watching, and a sunset dinner cruise on the same Star of Honolulu for enjoying a meal. Also, since the whales were quite far away, I feel that my child wouldn't be very impressed even when they grow up a bit more. (Unless we were lucky enough to have the whales come closer.)

I chose the transportation option, but the area around Aloha Tower, where the boat departs, has a small mall, and it seemed like a nice place to stroll, so it might be better to take a taxi ourselves.

100ヤード（100メートル弱）以内には、鯨保護のために近寄れないとのことでしたが、感覚的には数百メートル先で鯨さんの尻尾や潮吹き、数回背中などが望めました。　私は1歳8ヶ月の子連れで、ランチつき、送迎付のプランを選択しましたが、ランチは余計だったかもしれません。（食べている間にも鯨発見！のアナウンスが流れたりして落ち着いて食べられず、冷めてしまって美味しくないので）
なので、鯨を見るなら鯨を見る、に集中したリーズナブルな午前中のツアー、お食事を楽しむなら同じスターオブホノルル号で行くサンセットディナークルーズ、と分けたほうが良いような気がしました。　また、あまりに鯨が遠いので、子どもは相当大きくなってもあまり感動しない気がします。（運良く近くに来てくれれば別でしょうけれども）。　
送迎付を選びましたが、船の発着するアロハタワー近辺はちょっとしたモールもあって、お散歩するのも楽しそうだったので自分たちでタクシーで行くほうが良いかもしれません。　

I participated in the morning whale watching cruise with Star of Honolulu (without breakfast buffet).

After boarding, we were guided to seats on the first floor, where everyone listened to a whale watching lecture. There was an explanation in English followed by one in Japanese. Once the lecture was over, we dispersed to wait for the whales to appear at our preferred spots (most people went to the top deck, the fourth floor). The ship also provides free motion sickness medication, but you'll need water to take it.

When a whale is spotted, they announce the direction and distance over the loudspeaker. I was able to catch a glimpse of the spout and tail. You can leisurely enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea, which is nice for those who want to relax, but if you're expecting to see whales up close in a dramatic way, it might not meet your expectations.

By the way, the parking at Aloha Tower costs $3 for the first 30 minutes, and then $3 for every additional 30 minutes, so it might be good to time your arrival with the departure time. In the morning, the shops were still closed. The second floor of the shopping arcade was under renovation and closed.

スターオブホノルルの午前中のホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。（朝食ビュッフェ無し）

乗船して１階の席に案内され、ホエールウォッチングのレクチャーをみんなで聴きます。英語の後、日本語での解説があります。　レクチャーが終わると解散、好きな場所でクジラの出現を待ちます。（ほとんどの方々が最上階・４階のデッキへ）
船内で酔い止めも無料で配ってくれますが、飲むのに水が必要です。

クジラを見つけると、放送で方向と距離を教えてくれます。
潮吹きや尻尾がチラッと見ることができました。
海からのホノルルの街をのんびりと眺めることができるので、
のんびりしたい方には良いと思いますが、クジラを間近で迫力ある姿を期待すると、いまひとつかもしれません。

ちなみに、アロハタワーの駐車場は、最初の３０分で３ドル、その後３０分毎に３ドル掛かるので、出港時間に合わせて行くのが良いかも。朝はまだお店は開いていませんでした。
ショッピングアーケードの２階は改装中で閉鎖されていました。

It was wonderful to be able to ride a horse while gazing at the blue sea! ♪

青い海を眺めながら乗馬できたことがとてもよかったです♪

I was surprised by the number of foreign participants, more than I expected. We were able to see the whale's tail and spouting, and the children were very happy. Aloha Tower is a stop for the Waikiki Trolley, so if you participate in the afternoon, you might not need transportation. Our family used the morning service, so we opted for transportation, but on the way back, we asked the driver to drop us off at Ala Moana Center. I would like to participate again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

思ったより外国人の参加が多く驚きました。
クジラのしっぽと潮吹きが確認でき、子どもたちも大喜びでした。
アロハタワーはワイキキトロリーの停留所なので、午後の参加なら送迎は不要かも。我が家は午前利用だったので送迎付きにしましたが、帰りは運転手さんに申し出てアラモアナセンターで降ろしてもらいました。
また機会があれば参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, the whales did not appear, but we enjoyed the cruise. Since it's nature, it was just unlucky. Even though breakfast was included, we were offered drinks for an additional charge, which left us feeling dissatisfied with the tour. What a shame.

残念な事にホエールが現れず、遊覧を楽しみました。
自然の事なので、アンラッキーでした。
朝食付きなのに、ドリンクを別途代金で勧められたり
不満の残るツアーでした。
残念

I participated with a friend.
This was the cheapest morning course, which didn't include breakfast.
Shortly after boarding the boat, we were able to see a whale's tail just once. After that, they didn't appear much, and my friend and I were talking about how it was nice to enjoy the beautiful sea and the scenery of Oahu, even if it was cheap. Then, towards the end, we were able to see many whales.
I was so focused on watching that I couldn't take good photos, but it was truly moving to see the whales.
Also, the sea is beautiful, so just cruising is really enjoyable.
Next time, I want to save money and try a dinner cruise as well.

友人と２人で参加しました。
ブレックファーストも付いていない、一番安い午前のコースです。
船に乗ってから割とすぐに、１度だけクジラの尾ひれを見ることができました。その後は、なかなか現れてくれず、友人とも、まぁ安かったしクルージングできれいな海やオアフ島の様子を見られるだけでも気持ちいいし良かったよねと話していたら、最後らへんでたくさん姿を見せてくれました。
見るのに必死で写真はうまく取れませんでしたが、クジラの姿を見られた時は感動しますよ。
また、海がきれいなので、クルージングするだけでも本当に気持ちいいです。
今度はお金をためて、ディナークルージングにも参加してみたいなと思います。

I'm glad I was able to make effective use of my time from the morning. I was able to see whales up close several times.
The information on the website regarding whether meals are included is unclear.
Also, while the meal upgrades are a bit pricey, they are within an acceptable range.

朝から時間を有効活用できてよかった。クジラも近くで何度か見ることができた。
食事付きかどうかなど、ホームページの表記がわかりにくい。
また、食事のアップデートは割高だが、許容範囲。

My daughter participated because she wanted to ride a horse. It seems she was able to ride quite seriously, which is great.

娘が馬に乗りたくて参加しました。かなり本格的に乗ることができたようでよかったみたいです。

I decided to participate in whale watching since it was only available during the winter season. I opted for the transportation service, which made getting around easy. I was torn between taking a small boat, but I chose this larger boat because I was worried about seasickness. In reality, the waves were quite high, so I think it’s better for those who are prone to seasickness to choose this boat. I was able to see whales several times. However, since they weren't very close, it wasn't that moving. Still, the view from the sea was very beautiful, so I think it’s worth participating at least once.

ホエールウォッチングは、冬のシーズンだけということだったので参加してみました。
送迎付きにしたので移動が楽でした。
小さい船にするか迷ったのですが、船酔いが心配だったのでこちらの大きな船にしたのですが、実際結構波が高かったので、酔いやすい人はこの船にした方がいいと思います。
クジラは何度か見れました。ただ、間近ではないのでそんなに感動はしませんでした。でも、海からの景色もとてもきれいだったので、一度参加してみるのもいいかなと思います。

It was disappointing that I couldn't see it very clearly.

あまりハッキリ見れなくて残念でした。

Incredible! Everyone should see this as a reminder of the sacrifice of war.

This was my first time participating, and I had the chance to see whales about three times. The captain announces the direction to look for them, but since the ship's viewing area isn't structured for a full circle, if you're too far forward and a whale appears on the opposite side, it might be gone by the time you move across the ship. To avoid missing a fleeting opportunity, it might be safer to stay around the center. The whales appear small and distant, surfacing only briefly, so capturing a photo can be quite challenging.

Also, just before returning to the port, the ship unexpectedly stopped, and we were about 45 minutes late. There was no announcement explaining why we were stopped, so I spent that time not really knowing what was going on.

初めて参加しましたが、クジラは３回ほど見るチャンスがありました。
船長さんがアナウンスで何時の方向に見えるか教えてくれますが、船の展望スペースは一周できる構造になっていないため、あまり船の先頭にいると、反対側にクジラが現れた場合船内を移動している間にいなくなってしまいます。一瞬のチャンスを逃さないためにも中央らへんにいるのが安全かもしれません。クジラは遠くの方に小さく見えるだけで、海面に一瞬現れるくらいなので写真に収めるのもなかなか難しいです。
また、港に戻る手前でなぜか船が止まってしまい４５分程オーバーしました。なぜ止まっているのか船内アナウンスはなく、よく分からないまま暇な時間を過ごしました。

Very moving experience, made all the more meaningful by an excellent tour - on time and very insightful.

I have a lasting impression from a horseback riding experience along the beach in Oahu, and this time I finally participated since my child is old enough to ride. I had imagined a light gallop, so I felt a bit underwhelmed by the well-behaved horses that walked slowly in a line. However, my children, who were experiencing riding (handling the reins themselves) for the first time, and my 63-year-old mother enjoyed it innocently.

At the beach, we were fortunate to see wild sea turtles and seals up close, and the Japanese guide was very unique, making it a truly enjoyable activity. Since it was my first time staying at the Sheraton, I didn't know where the Aloha Landing was, which caused a delay in our departure, and I regretted not being able to give a tip to the guide, whom I was very grateful to. I think I will request a different activity next time.

Please say hello to Kozo for me!

昔オアフでビーチ沿いを走る乗馬体験をしたのがとても印象に残っていて、今回はやっと子供が乗馬できる年齢になったので参加しました。
軽く疾走するくらいのイメージだったので、きちんと列になりゆっくり歩くお利巧なお馬さんたちに若干の物足りなさはあったものの、乗馬（自分で手綱をさばく）初体験の子供たちと63歳の母は無邪気に楽しんでいました。
海岸では幸運にも野生の海がめとアザラシを間近に見れたし、日本人ガイドのおじさんもとってもユニークで本当に楽しいアクティビティでした。
シェラトンの宿泊は初めてだったので、アロハランディングの場所がわからず行き違いで出発が遅れてしまったり、ガイドの方にとても感謝したのでぜひ渡したかったチップを渡しそこなったり、すこし後悔が残ったので、また次回は違うアクティビティでお願いしようと重います。

コウゾウさんによろしくお伝えください！！

The tour was neither good nor bad. It was a nature tour where I caught a glimpse of a whale's spout and saw a bit of its tail, so I guess that's a plus. Breakfast was average. It was disappointing that the air conditioning on the boat was too cold! I was relieved when the air conditioning was turned off after we started heading back to port.

I appreciated that they provided interpretation in Japanese every time.

可もなく不可もないといったツアー。
自然相手のツアーで、クジラの潮吹きがちらっと見えて、尾ひれも少し見えたのでまあイイ方かな。
朝食は普通です。船内がクーラーで寒過ぎたのが残念！
帰港し始めてからはクーラーが消えていてほっとしました。

日本語で毎回通訳してくださるのは良かったです。

I was amazed by the size of the whales!
I enjoyed the breaching, which is a big jump, and various dives.
The sight of them spouting water all around seemed to symbolize the richness of the Hawaiian sea.
It was a fun tour.
However, I was disappointed that I couldn't catch the English guide's explanation about the bones.

クジラの大きさに感動！
ブリーチングと言われる大ジャンプやさまざまな潜水が楽しめました。
あちこちで潮吹きをしているようすがハワイの海の豊かさを象徴しているようでした。
楽しいツアーでした。
ただ、英語ガイドの骨の説明が聞き取れなかったのが残念でしたが。

My husband and I recently went on the Starf Honolulu on a whale watching Cruise. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the boat, we boarded the boat and it was all fun from there. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone. We actually got to see a couple of whales so that made the day even more memorable.

I participated in a trip with a silver couple.
Since I chose to meet on-site, I took THE BUS from my hotel in Waikiki to ALOHA TOWER. I was advised to arrive about 10 minutes early for the 8:00 AM meeting time, so I arrived about 30 minutes early. However, the OFFICE opened at 8:00 AM, and the STAFF arrived shortly after, so I think it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.
The whale watching was amazing; the STAFF and the captain provided detailed explanations about the whales' ecology before and after departure. I was deeply moved to see them spouting water multiple times and raising their tails.

シルバー夫婦の旅行で参加しました。
現地集合を選びましたのでワイキキのホテルからTHE BUSで
ALOHA TOWERまで行き、８時集合で10分前位には来るようにとあったので、30分ほど早めに到着しましたが、OFFICEは８時OPENとなっていてSTAFFが来たのも８時過ぎで、もう少し遅めでもよかったと思います。
ホエールウォッチングは鯨の生態など出航前後にSTAFFや船長が詳しく説明をされ、実際何度も潮を吹いている姿や尾ひれを上げたところなど見ることができて感動でした。

I participated on my honeymoon. I was able to see whales multiple times. While we were eating, whales kept appearing, and we were going back and forth between our seats and the deck. Looking back, I should have eaten first; the delicious food ended up getting cold...
Onboard, there were also activities like lei-making and hula classes, and I had a very enjoyable time.

ハネムーンで参加しました。クジラを何度も見る事ができました。ご飯を食べている間に何回もクジラが出てきて席とデッキを行ったりきたりでした。今思えばご飯を先に食べるべきでした、せっかく美味しい物が冷めてしまった…
船内ではレイ作り、フラ教室なども開催され、とても楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

This is a beautiful attraction and great for first timers. Persons visiting must be able to walk and climb long distances. The view is great!

The wind was strong and the boat rocked, but I was satisfied to see the rare breaching. I wasn't sure where the meeting place was, but a Japanese person in line helped me by telling me to hand the printed reservation form to the counter to get the sticker to put on my clothes. I would like to participate again.

風が強くて船もゆれましたが、めずらしいブリーチングも見れて満足です。
集合場所がよくわからず、列に並んでいる日本人の方に、プリントアウトしたした予約用紙をカウンターで渡し、服に貼るシールをもらうことを教えてもらいました。
また、参加したいと思いました。

I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.

I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.

The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.

Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.

Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."

お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。

クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。

けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。

総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった（クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった）のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。

Went on the morning whale watch and had a grand time. Easy pick-up from downtown Waikiki, took you to the boat and boarded. Get to take a picture as a family, and then they give you an in depth description about humpback whales and their migratory patterns and everything else you wanted to know!

They have a kids program too, where they take the extra time after they explain it to everyone to make sure the little ones understand everything they said!

Saw a few whales this morning, unfortunately none of them were jumping, but they were very awesome none-the-less! I highly reccomend this activity to anyone who has never seen whales in the wild before, as it was definitely an experience I will never forget!

The Star of Honolulu is also an boat in excellent condition and they take care to make sure each and every passenger gets to spot a whale!

I participated with four people, including his parents.
We saw the whales spouting water and their tails a few times.
I felt more movement than I expected, so for those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking the motion sickness medication that was distributed right after boarding.

It felt like an elegant cruising experience, so I think families can enjoy it.
However, for those who really want to see whales up close, a smaller boat might be better.
The ukulele and hula dance lessons were very enjoyable.

彼の両親と4名で参加しました。
クジラは塩を吹く所と尾びれが数回見られました。
思ったよりも揺れを感じたので、船酔いがひどい方は乗船後すぐに配られていた酔い止めを飲むといいかと思います。

優雅なクルージングをしている感じだったので、ファミリーで楽しめると思います。
がっつりクジラを見たい！という人は小型の船の方がいいのかな、と思います。
ウクレレやフラダンスのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。

I received a boarding pass for those who couldn't see the whale.

くじらが見れなかった人の乗船券をもらいました