Reviewed by: TOmiya
I participated in whale watching. Right from the start, I could see splashes of water in the distance. I thought it was a motorboat, but the foreigner next to me was pointing and saying something. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a whale's breath. Amazing!!
We soon got closer, and I could see the whale's back. Wow, we met one!! I was so moved. For a while, the boat stayed there. Eventually, it started heading towards Diamond Head. Just as we were about to turn back, a whale swam up from the opposite side. Two of them were gracefully swimming together, right next to the boat!! It was so touching!!! Then the boat made a U-turn and followed the whales for a while. I was so happy!!
However, time was running out, and we had to head back. I was really impressed! I'm so glad I participated!!!
ウォエールウォッチングに参加しました。
スタートからすぐに沖のほうから水しぶきが見えました。
モーターボートが走っていると思っていたら、隣の外人が指をさして何か言っています。よーく見ると、クジラのブレスでした。すごーい!!
すぐにちかくになり、クジラの背中がみえてきました。
すごーい、会えた!!大感激です。
しばらく、そこで船は待っててくれます。やがてダイヤモンドヘッドに向かって走り始めました。
そろそろ引き返したとき、クジラが反対側からおよいできました。2頭のつがいで優雅に泳いでゆきます。船のすぐ横を!!感動です!!!そしたら船はUターンして、しばらくクジラを追ってくれました。嬉しい!!
しかし、時間がなくなり戻ることとなりました。
とても感激しましたよ!
参加してよかったです!!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/06 |
Reviewed by: スギマリ
This was my fourth time whale watching. I got hooked on my first participation when I saw a whale jump, and now I join whale watching every time I go to Hawaii. The last three times, I only saw the back or nothing at all, which was a bit disappointing, but seeing that jump is the best. Since they are wild animals, it can't be helped. This time, I went on an early cruise without a meal, but I was able to participate very cheaply thanks to booking online, so that was great.
今回で、4回目ほどのウォッチングでした。
はじめての参加で、クジラがジャンプする姿を見てはまってしまい、ハワイに行くたびにホエールウォッチングに参加しています。後3回は、見えなかったり、背だけとかで、寂しい思いをしますが、あのジャンプが見えたら最高です。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないです。
今回は、早めのクルーズで、食事なしでしたが、インターネットでの申込みをしてからの旅行で、とても安く参加する事が出来たので、良かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. When the whales are active, you can really see some magnificent jumps. We hope you get to see those jumps on your next opportunity. All of our staff are looking forward to your return.
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。
鯨がアクティブな時は、本当に見事なジャンプが見れますよね。
またの機会があれば、そのジャンプが見られると良いですね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
Reviewed by: mama d
Everyone should experience this tour sometime during their life. The memorial is a tragic, yet holy and beautiful tribute to our fallen military who died so suddenly on Dec. 7, 1941.
The tour operator was very informative and treated everyone like family. The downtown tour was full of history and tidbits shared by our driver, "Cousin Jerry", a full blooded older Hawaiian gentleman.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/05 |
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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| Posted on: | 2011/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Sheri Scribe
Our tour guide Patty was terrific! She had the task of trying to get a busload of tourists stay on schedule. She was patient and kind even when she should have been frustrated with the people who were consistently late for everything from pickup to meeting up with the rest of the group when assigned, but you would never know it! Due to some of the group being late we were not able to stop and see everything that was on the schedule. Patty did drive us by the sites but we could not stop and take pictures and explore. I guess that is part of being in a tour.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/03 |
Reviewed by: シュウ
While I was moved by seeing the whale's blow and its back and tail for the first time, I didn't get to witness breaching or experience the true size of the whale. The timing in late December might not have been ideal. It might be better to go from late February after they give birth. If you're prone to seasickness, it's better to skip lunch. My wife ended up not eating anything. I think about 10-20% of the people couldn't eat. The buffet itself didn't have much in terms of food either.
初めて見たクジラのブロー(潮吹き)や、クジラの背中や尻尾には感動をしたものの、ブリーチング(ジャンプ)等は見られず、クジラの大きさを体感できるものではなかった。
12月下旬という時期がいまいちだったかもしれないかな。子供を産んでからの2月下旬からがお勧めかも。。
船に弱い方は、ランチ無しにした方がいいですよ。うちの奥さんは結局何も食べられなかった。1~2割くらいの人が食事できていなかったのではないかなぁ。ブッフェ自体の料理もそうたいした物は無かったですよ。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
As you mentioned, the peak season for whales is from late January to February, so the number of whales may still be fewer compared to that time.
Were you able to receive the seasickness medication on board? We have a herbal remedy called ginger pills, so we recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take it when boarding. If you have the opportunity to join us again, please give it a try.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will use it as a reference for improving our services in the future. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
お客様の言う通り、クジラのシーズンのピークは1月下旬から2月ですので
その時期に比べるとクジラの数はまだ少ないかもしれません。
船酔いのお薬は船の上でもらえたでしょうか?
ジンジャーピルという漢方の酔い止めのお薬がありますので
船に弱い方は乗船時に服用していただくことをお勧めいたします。
もし次回参加される機会がございましたら是非お試しください。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後のサービス向上のために参考にさせていただきます。
お客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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| Posted on: | 2011/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Tanya K.
My husband and I spent our last night in Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu's Three Star Cruise and it is one of our fondest memories. The crew was great, the view incredible, and the food was top notch. Watching the sun set from the top of the Star of Honolulu was an incredible treat! Thank you and I cannot wait to go again!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Doucette
This tour was fantastic and was the second time we had taken it. The first time was five years ago and we took it again this time with a friend. She thought we would be bored but not at all as we learned even more about the island. Our driver grew up on the island and was able to tell us stories going back generations. This tour is a must see for anyone visiting the island! Aloha!
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The shaking was really intense, and it was tough. Also, I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales.
There are staff members who can explain in Japanese, but they don't translate the other explanations, which I thought was a bit unfriendly, especially since over 60% of the tourists were Japanese. (It might be understandable since it's a foreign country, though.)
たまたまなのか揺れがすごくて大変でした。
また、クジラは見えず、がっかりでした。
日本語で説明してくれるスタッフはいるのですが、
その他の説明部分を翻訳してくれるわけでもなく、
6割以上が日本人観光客であるにもかかわらずちょっと不親切かな、と思いました。
(外国なので仕方がないのかもしれませんが)
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching tour.
Since it is a large boat, it usually doesn't sway much, but perhaps the weather was bad that day? As for the whales, since they are wild animals, it's difficult to predict when they will be seen, but the peak season is said to be from late January to February. On the 28th, about ten were confirmed, so they may have just been diving in the ocean that day.
I apologize for the unpleasant experience regarding the explanations in Japanese due to the shortage of Japanese-speaking staff.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will use it as a reference to improve our services in the future.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチングにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
大きなお船なので通常それほど揺れはないのですが、その日はお天気が悪かったのでしょうか?
クジラについては野生の動物なのでいつ見えるというのは難しいのですがピークは1月下旬から2月と言われております。
今日28日は約10頭確認されておりますのでその日はたまたま海の中にもぐっていたのかもしれません。
日本語での説明に関してですが日本語スタッフ不足の為、大変不快な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後、サービス向上の為参考にさせていただきます。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning plan of the whale tour that started on the 15th. Since it was the first day, I thought we might not see any whales, but we were able to see them five times! One of those times was a close-up jump. During the times we didn't see any whales, the staff continuously engaged with us, taking photos and making us feel very welcomed. I thought the morning plan was great because the air is clear and cool, allowing us to focus on searching for whales.
15日から始まるホエールツアーの午前プランに参加しました。初日なので見れないのではと思っていたのですが、5回も鯨を見ることができました!うち一回は至近距離でのジャンピングです。
見れない時間、スタッフの人が次々と声をかけてくださり写真を撮ってくださったりとても温かみを感じました。
午前プランですと、空気も澄んでいて涼しいですし、鯨探しに集中できるのでいいなと思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
It is said that the peak season for whale sightings is from late January to February, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience from the very first day.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございます。
鯨が見られるピークは1月下旬から2月と言われていますが
初日から十分楽しんで頂けたようでうれしく思います。
お客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。
貴重なご感想どうもありがとうございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Overall the tour was very good with visits to many points of interest around Honolulu in the morning and then tour the PCC in the afternoon. Dinner was quite nice and the "breath of life" show as wonderful!
However, we wish that the driver would let us know that there would not be any time for lunch once inside the PCC as the activities inside the PCC would be jam packed. The bus driver should gave us 15 to 30 more minutes inside the Dole Plantation Center so that we could get a light lunch before we head off to the PCC.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/03 |
Reviewed by: hojin141
During my trip to Hawaii for New Year's, I went on a whale watching tour with the Star of Honolulu. I thought it would be great because even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy it as a regular cruise. We did see a mother and baby whale in the distance, but it was disappointing that we couldn't see them up close or witness any jumps. However, I understand that they keep their distance for whale protection. On the boat, there was a lei-making class, which was fun. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
お正月にハワイに行った時に
スターオブホノルル号のホエールウォッチングに
行きました。
もしクジラが見られなくてもリベンジできるという
ことと普通のクルーズとして楽しめるからと
思ったからです。
クジラは親子クジラが遠くに見えました
あまり近くで見れなかったりジャンプ等は見れなかったので残念ですが、クジラ保護のため
あまり近寄らないとのこと。
船内ではレイ作りのスクールがあったりして楽しかった。酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方がいいです
Thank you very much for sending your feedback on the whale watching experience.
The whale watching cruises will soon begin again this season. Just like last season, our staff will do our utmost to ensure that many customers can enjoy watching whales in Hawaii.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度はホエールウォッチングのご感想を送って頂き、誠に有難うございました。
また今シーズンもホエールウォッチングのクルーズがもうすぐ始まります。
昨シーズン同様、沢山のお客様にハワイで鯨を見て頂き、お楽しみ頂けるクルーズになる様、スタッフ一同全力を尽くして参ります。
皆様のまたのお越しを心より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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| Posted on: | 2010/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Wally F
Our group thoroughly enjoyed this excursion. Our tour guide/bus driver, Garfield, was amusing and extremely knowledgeable. The bus was very comfortable.
We recommend this excursion to anyone interested in seeing the WWII sites at Pearl Harbor as well as the Punchbowl Cemetery.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
The food wasn't as good as i expected, but i think you are mainly paying for the cruise. the mai tais were great! steak could have been cooked a little more. i dont like crab, but my boyfriend loved it! this is def a great activity for a little romance for couples for a nice evening.
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/21 |
Reviewed by: Meg Amor
This Home of the Brave tour was absolutely fantastic. We looked at a lot of tours but this one sounded the most interesting. And it certainly out to be so.
From start to finish our brilliant tour guide Olav told us fascinating and riveting information on the Pearl Harbour attack - a lot that we didn't know! He is a mine of information and as a tour guide he was one of the best I've ever been on a tour with. Great easy style, marvellous interesting information, and a good sense of humor. He got everyone organized without any fuss or muss and was fun to be with.
What this man doesn't know about Pearl Harbour - I wouldn't think is much. He had pictures and played big band music, clips, and riveting information on all sorts of levels, fun, factual, historical, the spies, the politics, the battle. Very very good.
I would highly recommend this tour. Nice smallish group - about 20 people and it was easy. Loved this tour. Excellent leader and well worth the money. Thanks
Aloha Meg,
Thank you for joining us on Home of the Brave Tours. Olav has been with our company for many years now. We are so proud to have him be a part of our team. Your positive reviews continue to inspire us to keep doing what we do best - making history come alive. Thank you so much!
Aloha,
Janet Tomlinson
Home of the Brave Tours
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time. Sam made the trip very enjoyable. Would highly recommend!
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Incredible. A nature so vast that it leaves you speechless awaited me. This island, with a completely different nature than Oahu, is definitely worth a visit. There was a bit of rain, but it created a rainbow, producing a magical landscape.
すごい。言葉にならないほどの大自然が待っていた。
オウフとはぜんぜん違う自然を擁するこの島は一度は訪れるべきだろう。若干の雨があったがそれが虹を生み、幻想的な風景を生み出していた。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Nat C
My husband and I took this tour recently while in Hawaii and it rocked! Our driver was Sam and he was great. Very knowledgable about Hawaii and offered some really interesting tidbits of info. He was laid back, friendly and very engaging. This tour is great because you have the freedom to choose your activities and even traveling in a group you are not forced to select the same options. You can add activities on site which was also a plus. We were dropped in each location for about two hours and were free to eat, wander and otherwise do as we chose. There was a lady in our group that was by herself and she really enjoyed herself as well. Hailewa town was cool to wander around in and my husband even had time to kayak there and join me at the shops. Free water and juice was also a nice bonus. I highly recommend this tour if you are headed to Oahu!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Roy C.
We took the tour on the first day after arriving and it was too much too soon. I am sure we would have enjoyed it more had we been rested but we were worn out.
The tour does go to all of the spots but you get very little time at any of them and the stop at the Dole Plantation is not long enough to do much of anything.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The entertainment on this dinner cruise was exceptional; there is so much culture, talent, and professional attention to detail! I really appreciate how dedicated the dancers and musician were to their crafts!
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/23 |
Reviewed by: marcelo
Everything ok.
Just some delayed pick up at hte airport.
Very good service.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great trip but I would like it better not to have to listen so hard to understand what the guide is saying his acent (italian) was hard to know what he was saying more then half the time.
Also he mentioned Obama all the time not a big fan of Obama so was bothered about all the refereneces to the President.
other then the guide the trip was great and had a lot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Bob
Visiting Pearl Harbor was the main reason I wanted to go to Hawaii. This tour was Superb!!! Nick was our tour guide, and he was so good at showing us everything and telling us things that you'd never find otherwise. I absolutely recommend this tour and, if I ever go back to Hawaii, I will go on it again.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Sue from Sydney Australia
When I booked this trip I had researched many other companies and chose this one as it concentrated on Pearl Harbor offerring a full day comprehensive tour of this amazing site .
The tour exceeded our expectations, with Wes our informed and humorous bus driver and the amazing guides at various parts of the Pearl Harbor site all contributing to a very positive experience at this awesome harbor. It is an awe inspiring experience to stand at the place where the war commenced for the USA with the horrible loss of precious lives ,and even more spine tingling, standing at the exact spot where the treaty to end the war took place. The experience was enhanced by amazing informative guides and I would strongly recommend this particular tour for anyone going to Pearl Harbor.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Grace
The family really enjoyed this tour. It was very informative and gave you lots of information regarding the Island, we got to see all of the major points interested, and our tour guide Dennis L. also made the trip fun. The Pearl Harbor tour took your breath away, it really made you value the sacrifice our military, air force, and navy gave to keep our country free.
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Russ & Barb
My father was stationed in Pearl Harbor for four (4) years commencing one (4) month after the attack. I wanted to at least have a hands on experience as to what he went through and the conditions during that specific timeframe.
Jim was the consummate tour guide. His knowledge of the "inside" and side-bar stories of the Pearl Harbor attack, many focusing on the US Army Air Corps participation, enhanced all of the stops we made: the USS Arizona Memorial, Wheeler Field, Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl National Cemetery). These stories fill in the spaces that most of us have in our knowledge of the attack. In fact, I was extremely impressed with Jim’s knowledge in areas that I had not heard and/or read about over the years of conversation with my Mom and Dad and/or studies associated with this part of our history.
I especially enjoyed Jim’s setting the scene at all of the stops. He wants to place you in that place at that
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| Posted on: | 2010/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Ron and Gayle Colby
This tour was booked as a surprise to me by my husband, Ron, and our daughter on the occasion of my 70th birthday, along with a two-week vacation to Hawaii. I have long wanted to see the USS Arizona Memorial, as my father and stepfather were both in the armed services during World War II. The tour is given by a sharp US Navy crew and the dignity and remembrance of our gallant fighting men of all armed service branches is preserved. There are always some in the tour group, usually under 30, who haven't a clue as to what the horrors of war are; their actions echo their folly. The Royal Star drivers were knowledgeable and humorous when appropriate. The tour on the USS Missouri was given by Marc and you would've thought he was there as he described the battleship's statistics and history. The reality of what war does to people who are in it, no matter what side they are on, was once again brought home. I am so glad this was arranged by my thoughtful family. It took awhile for me to
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/29 |
Reviewed by: 花
I chose the canyon course, and we really just went a little way up a "mountain." The ups and downs were quite steep, which kept things interesting. We were able to ride for a solid hour and a half, so I felt very satisfied. The horses were well-trained and smart, allowing even beginners to feel safe and comfortable. My mother, who is in her sixties, seemed very satisfied as well.
The staff only spoke English, so it would have been even more enjoyable if I could speak English... The nuts they showed us with gestures were delicious! Thank you very much!
渓谷コースを選択しましたが、ほんとにちょっと
した「山」を進んでゆきます。
上り下りも結構急で、飽きません。
がっつり1時間半乗馬できるので、満足感があります。
お馬さんはきちんと調教されておりお利口なため、
初心者でも安心して身をゆだねることができました。
一緒に行った還暦の母も大満足だったようです。
ついてくれるスタッフの方は英語のみなので、
英語が出来れば更に楽しかっただろうなぁ。。。
ジェスチャーで教えてくれた木の実、美味しかったです!どうもありがとうございました!
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Motoki
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the Sunset tour. The instructor was really nice and instructed very well on how to ride the Segway for the first time. Even though our tour did not hit the popular sites but it was nice to ride around the beach and enjoy the sunset. We will definately recommend it to anyone that wants to do something different and interesting.
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/16 |
Reviewed by: al becker
what a fun time we had the food was very good.the show you cant miss this one,the service was excellent ,the sunset awsome.do not let this dinner cruise get away from you.....mahalo al n kathie becker
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| Posted on: | 2010/09/06 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our whale watch cruise.
The whale season has just begun, and since these are wild animals, the chance of seeing them is not 100%. However, we are delighted to hear that you were able to see a whale and were very moved by the experience.
Please do join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
まだクジラのシーズンが始まったばっかりなのと野生動物な為会える確立は100%ではありませんが、クジラに会えてすごく感動していただけたようでうれしく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非ご乗船ください。
スタッフ一同、お客様のお越しを心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課