Reviewed by: unno
I think it was especially valuable for us as a senior couple. We went through all the routes and were able to get on and off multiple times, which I believe was a great deal. I definitely think seniors should take advantage of this.
私達夫婦はシニアでの購入でしたから、特に価値あるものだったと思います。全ルートを回りましたし、何度も乗降を繰り返す事が出来て超お値打ちと思います。
シニアの方は絶対に利用すべきだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Max
The tour was what you'd expect about the Pearl Harbor experience. Our driver was exceptional! He was really friendly, helpful, and went beyond our expectations. At one point as I was talking to my wife on the cell phone (in Fl), I gave him the phone and he talked to her. When the Punchbowl visit was closed for some reason, he took us to another location to enjoy. He offered to drop us off at the swap meet and come back for us at a later time, which wasn't even a part of our tour. Our hotel wasn't a designated drop-off point but he took us there and dropped us off there anyway. I'd definitely book with this company again!
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/08 |
Reviewed by: あき
After whale watching, having a meal while enjoying Hawaiian music on a leisurely cruise is the best. Unfortunately, the whales were only small dots in the distance... However, I was able to see whales up close the day before during a dinner cruise, so I was able to accept it. It's all about timing.
ホエールウォッチングをしたあと、ゆったりとしたクルージングでハワイアンミュージックを聴きながらの食事は最高です。残念ながら、クジラは小さく見えただけでしたが・・・
実は前の日にディナークルーズに参加した時に近くでクジラを見ることができがので、あきらめがつきました。
タイミングですね。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Jes
The 6 of us were in Hawaii at Christmas 2009. Our ages ranged from 60 down to 5. We enjoyed this tour & "owboy" was great. He was so knowledgable & definetly had a sense of humor. He treated everyone of us like very good friends. We all felt really special. He gave us many tips of beating the crowds & best seating areas at the Arizona Memorial. We were taken to many great places all around the island. It was nice to be able to get out of the vehicle to actually stand on the beaches & get wet. The Mac Nut Farm had free tasting. YUM... We witnessed a pineapple carving at the Dole Plantation. We saw new pineapple fields & a religious shrine area. The tops of the cliffs gave us awesome sights. We even saw some whales playing out in the ocean along with watching the blow hole. Cowboy even gave my grandaughters some very cute young coconut souveniors that he picked up & made faces/heads out of. He explained many different features of the islands including a lot of history to help us understa
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/08 |
Reviewed by: ふー
We were able to see a mother and baby whale right after we set sail. I was surprised because I thought we wouldn't see them unless we went further offshore! Amidst the cheers of the people around us, we took lots of photos. Soon after, we spotted more whales... When we returned to the cabin, lunch was already prepared. The meal was just okay, I would say. We also got to participate in a ukulele class with the kids, which was a lot of fun.
出航してすぐに親子のクジラを見ることができました。沖合に出なければ、見られないと勝手に思っていたので、びっくり!!
まわりの人々の大きな歓声の中、写真もいっぱい撮りました。そのあとすぐにまた他のクジラ・・・船内に戻るともうランチの用意ができていました。食事はまあまあ、といったところでしょうか。子どもとウクレレ教室にも参加でき、楽しく過ごすことができました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise this time.
We're glad you were able to see whales.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
鯨を見る事が出来て良かったですね。
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。
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/05 |
Reviewed by: 3人の子供のパパ
On March 26, 2010, I participated with my family of five (myself, my wife, our 14-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter, and 9-year-old son). It was a tour with lunch included but no transportation provided. We took The Bus from Waikiki to Aloha Tower. At check-in, we received a green sticker to wear on our chests, and when we arrived at the ship's entrance, a handsome man who appeared to be the captain welcomed us. I asked if we could take a picture together, but he firmly declined.
There were different entrances for those with lunch included and those without (yellow badge). We, who had the lunch included, enjoyed unlimited welcome coffee (hot) and cold water on the first floor. While seated, a vendor came around selling paid juices, but about half of the guests did not order any. After an explanation in English and a brief one in Japanese, we set sail around noon. During the explanation, seasickness medication was offered for free to those who wanted it. It was mentioned that the lunch buffet would start around 12:30, followed by activities like lei-making and hula dancing on the same floor.
After that, we had free time and went to the observation area on the third or fourth floor. There were several summer beds on the fourth floor where you could lie down. We searched for whales at the front of the fourth floor. However, it wasn't easy to spot them, and before we knew it, it was already 12:30... At that moment, an announcement came over the speaker: "A whale has appeared at 3 o'clock!" The whale spouted water into the air, and the ship erupted in cheers! When the dorsal fin became visible, there was another round of applause, and finally, when the tail fin was seen, there was yet another cheer.
It was past 12:30, and lunch had started on the first floor, but since the whale continued to appear, we decided to postpone lunch and keep watching. After about 20 minutes, we moved to the first floor and had lunch while still watching the same whale. Our seats had been assigned beforehand, and we could see the whale from our seats. Later, an announcement said, "Unfortunately, we must say goodbye to this whale as 30 minutes have passed." We were able to enjoy watching for a full 30 minutes, and our family was very satisfied.
After that, lei-making, hula dancing, and ukulele classes began. After lunch, those without lunch also entered the first-floor area, but I’m not sure if similar classes were held on the second floor. However, someone who came in said, "It's cool in here!" so the area where those without lunch were might have been hot. Additionally, we participated in lei-making during the latter part of lunch.
2010.3.26 家族5人(私、妻、長男;14歳、長女12歳、次男9歳)で参加しました。ランチ付き・送迎なしのツアーです。ワイキキからはザ・バスに乗ってアロハタワーまで行きました。チェックイン時、胸に張るシール(緑色)をもらい、船の入口に行くと船長さんらしき格好良い方がお出迎えしてくれました。そこで、写真を一緒に撮って欲しいとお願いしましたが、きっぱりと断られました。乗船はランチ付きとランチ無しコース(黄色いワッペン)で入口が異なりました。私たちランチ付きコースの人は1階でウエルカムコーヒー(ホット)と冷水が飲み放題でした。座っていると有料のジュースを売りに来ましたが半分くらいの方は頼んでいませんでした。英語の説明と日本語の簡単な説明のあと、12時頃、出航しました。説明の際、酔い止めの薬(?)が無料で希望者に配られました。説明では12時30分頃からランチバイキングが始まり、その後、同じフロアーでレイ作りやフラダンスの催しが行われると言ってました。そして、自由行動となり、3階もしくは4階の展望コーナーへ行きました。4階には寝そべることができるサマーベットも数台ありました。私たちは4階の先頭で鯨を探しました。とはいえ、そう簡単に見つかるわけもなく、あっという間に12時30分・・・・。そのとき、放送で「3時の方向に鯨が出現!」。鯨は上空に潮を吹き、船上は大喝采!。そして背びれが見えると、また大喝采!、そして最後に尾ひれが見え、再度、大喝采がおきました。12時30分を過ぎており、1階ではランチが始まっていましたが、鯨が継続して現れるので家族でランチを後回しにしてずっと見てました。20分ほど見た後、1階に移動し、ランチを食べながら同じ鯨を見ました。席は始めに決められており、席からも鯨を見ることが出来ました。その後、放送で「30分が経過したため残念ですがこの鯨とお別れです。」という放送が流れました。30分、たっぷり鑑賞でき、家族一同、大満足でした。その後、レイ作りやフラダンス、ウクレレ教室が始まりました。ランチ終了後、ランチ無しの方々も1階のフロアーに入ってきましたが、2階でも同様な教室が開けれていたのかどうかはわかりません。しかし、入ってきた方が、「ここは涼しい!」って言っていたのでランチなしの方が居るフロアは暑かったのかもしれません。また、私たちはランチ後半からレイ作りな
Thank you for all the comments about Star of Honolulu. They will be helpful for those who will participate in the future. Thank you for boarding this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。たくさんのコメント有難うございました。
これから参加される方にも参考になりますね。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The tour was wonderful!! The driver was very knowledgeable and funny. He made the tour fun and exciting. Beautiful scenary and lots of hawaiian history. Loved it!!! Thanks
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had heard that you can't see them up close on Oahu, so I didn't have high expectations, but I was able to see breaching at very close range!!
At first, I only saw a little bit of spouting and the back of the whale, but suddenly there was a big jump right next to the boat! It was like a scene from a TV show happening right in front of me, and the other guests were also very excited, cheering and clapping.
Even the staff who are on board every day said it's a rare occurrence to see it once every week or two, so I felt really lucky.
Of course, the whale watching was amazing, but the lunch buffet had everything from salads to meat, fruits, and desserts. We also enjoyed hula and ukulele lessons, and a cruise with a view of Waikiki and Diamond Head all at once. I think it’s a very worthwhile tour.
The announcements were in both English and Japanese, and all the staff were friendly, which made me very satisfied!
I definitely want to participate again! ♪
オアフ島ではそれほど近くでは見れないと聞いていたので、
あまり期待してませんでしたが、
至近距離でのブリーチングが見れました!!
最初は潮吹きや背中がちらっと見えたりする程度でしたが、
突然船のすぐ横で大きなジャンプ!
テレビで見るようなシーンが目の前で起こって、
他のお客さんたちも大興奮、拍手喝さいで盛り上がりました。
毎日乗船しているスタッフの人でも
1,2週間に1度見れるか見れないかの珍しいことだそうで、
すごくラッキーでした。
ホエールウォッチングはもちろん、
サラダからお肉、フルーツやデザートまでそろったランチビュッフェ、
フラやウクレレ、レイメイキングのレッスン、
ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドが一望できるクルージングがいっぺんに楽しめて
とってもお得なツアーだと思います。
アナウンスも英語と日本語の両方であったし、
スタッフの人たちもみんなフレンドリーで、大満足!
是非また参加したいです♪
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. I'm glad you were able to see whales. I'm also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the other activities. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
鯨が見れて良かったですね。また、その他のアクティビティもお楽しみいただけた様で嬉しく思います。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。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/29 |
Reviewed by: VMJTexas
A wish of a lifetime fulfilled. No disappointments here.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Midge - Texas
A great overview of the Island. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Ron and Alicia Gurtiza
The staff was magnificient. The cruise along the sunset waters of Oahu was romantic and picture perfect. Great entertainment and food. We had the 3 star VIP with Dom Perignon. Wonderful night. Perfect for couples. And if you are thinking of Proposing, this itinery is perfect. Alo'ha!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Oregon Traveler
I looked at several sites trying to decide which tour to use for our Pear Harbor Tour and chose using Hawaiian Activities because they provided the best description of the tour companies. It was easy to book on-line and when I called to ask what time the bus would pick us up at the hotel, the customer service agent immediately called the company to find out. That to me is service so I booked with them. Booking before you arrive on the island makes life so much easier because everywhere you look, there are tours being promoted and it can be confusing.
The company I chose did a marvelous job. Our coach was clean and air conditioned and the driver/tour guide was marvelous. He told us so much about the history of Hawaii that his narration brought so much more value to the tour. The same applied to the tour guide we had for the USS Missouri. He brought the signing of the armistice with General McArthur, the Allies and the Japanese to life in ways no history book can.
I will def
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Dave Anderson
The only thing I would say is get there early, but it was the finest experiences I have had. We got to see what we wanted to see and I went to Ernie Pyle's marker. I went to Indiana University and the Joun Bldg is named for him.
Peace and Freedom
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/16 |
Reviewed by: Suzette
We had a great time on this tour. The staff was great and it was a very laid back atmosphere. The weather even cooperated with us. We would defintely recommend it to others.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Shayna
I have always had great respect and admirsation for the men and women of our armed forces, but attending the tour of Pearl Harbor increased that exponentially. I had tears in my eyes at the USS Arizona Memorial. The aren't words to describe the experience of learning what happening to all of those men on December 7, 1941. After we left the memorial we went on the Circle Island tour. As a first time visitor to Hawaii, I was in awe of the beauty this island possesses. The staff on the tour was great! Kanoelani and Ken were amazing, insightful, friendly, and very informative. They made a GREAT tour spectactular!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/08 |
Reviewed by: Val
This was the best way for a first-timer to the island to visit all the high notes of the island. Our tour guide Garfield was great -- knowledgeable, courteous, and amusing. My boyfriend and I had driven around the island by ourselves the day before and it was nice to get the information on the places we had stopped at and seen, but didn't know about.
I would recommend this tour to anyone vacationing on Oahu for the first time.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: ゆずぽん
On the day of the reservation, there was a tsunami warning in Honolulu due to an earthquake in Chile. Transportation in the city was halted in preparation for the tsunami. I called the staff and was able to reschedule for the next day. I was relieved that there were staff members who spoke Japanese.
As for the whales, I was glad to see several of them. The kids were very excited, and I was satisfied with that. However, the lunch package was a bit chaotic; with the announcement of "There are whales!" everyone was too distracted to enjoy the meal, so it might be better to go without lunch.
予約当日、チリの地震の影響でホノルルは津波警報。市内は津波に備え交通もストップ。スタッフに電話して翌日に振り替えてもらいました。日本語OKなスタッフで安心しました。
肝心のクジラですが、数頭見ることができてよかったです。子供も大興奮、これには満足です。ただしランチ付きのコースは「クジラがいた!」とのアナウンスで食事そっちのけで右へ左へで落ち着かないのでランチなしがいいかも…。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It seems that the timing of the whales appearing coincided with the meal time. Still, I'm glad to hear that you were able to see the whales.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラが現れるタイミングとお食事のタイミングが
重なってしまったようですね。それでもクジラが見られたとのことですので
良かったです。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Rosie
Me and my family had a wonderful time on board the Star of Honolulu, despite my son being seasick due to the south swells! Charmaine, who was absolutely wonderful, gave my son some medicine and she was very attentive towards our needs and checking up on us to assure he was o.k.. Nana, another staff member also helped my 4 year old daughter make leis! We did see some whales and some dolphins. Food was good, service was great! Hopefully next time we do this, my son wont be so sick!
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/23 |
Reviewed by: 藤森未裕輝
I have been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first time participating.
I was so moved to see a whale jump right in front of me!
I was able to see it multiple times, it was the best!
I also got to make a fresh flower lei, and it was really nice to wear it for photos at the party the next day.
The food was delicious too.
I want to participate again. Thank you!
ハワイへ何度か行きましたが、初めて参加しました。
目の前にクジラのジャンプ!!を見て、メチャ感動!!!
何回も見る事が出来て、最高☆
生花のレイも作れた、次の日のパーティでレイをかけて写真を写す事が出来て、本当に良かった♥
食事も美味しかった
また参加したいです。ありがとうございました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are delighted to hear that you were able to see the whales so well. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
とても良く鯨が見えたようで、私共も嬉しく思います。
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。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide (Hana) was wonderful. He made the entire tour worth it. The Pearl Harbor part of the tour is very moving. And the sites of the Island were just amazing. Even got to see them making a movie about the girl that was surfing and lost her arm to a shark a few years ago. The movie will be called "Lone Surfer".
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Luca
I really had a great time...I was looking for snorkeling and that was the best part of the day. Then we also saw the turtles beach and the Haleiwa town...really a lot of fun! I'd do it again if I will ever go back to Hawaii :)
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Metal Maiden
This was my third time to Oahu. I was looking for a North Shore tour that offered a visit to Haleiwa and Waimea Falls, this was the only tour that offered both!! The tour was fantastic and I would definitely partake again. Cheers : )
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/19 |
Reviewed by: olymas
On the day, the wind was strong and there were splashes from the waves, making it difficult to see the whales' spouts clearly. However, there were many activities on the boat, such as lei-making and hula lessons, which kept the children entertained, and we had a great time. My child continued to practice the hula we learned even after returning to Japan.
当日は風が強く、波しぶきが立っていたので鯨の潮吹きがわかりにくく、あまり良く見えなかったのですが、船内でのレイの作成やフラレッスンなど、子供が飽きない催しも多く、大変楽しめました。
子供は日本に帰ってからも教えていただいたフラを家でやっていました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
One of the strengths of the "Premier Whale Watch Cruise" is that it offers enjoyment beyond just whale watching. It might be especially good for customers with children.
Thank you for your comment.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラウォッチング以外でも楽しめるのが「プレミアホェールウォッチクルーズ」の
強みです。お子様がいらっしゃるお客様には特にいいかもしれませんね。
コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a large ship... so I felt a bit anxious, but my intuition was right.
I recommend it for those who get seasick or are going whale watching for the first time! Since it's a large ship, you can relax and enjoy your time on board.
However, for those who just want to see whales, a slightly smaller boat might be better.
It's great for those who want to enjoy meals and hula lessons!
As for me... I don't get seasick, so I found it a bit lacking...
大きな船・・・。というので、ちょっと不安がありましたが・・・。予感的中でした。
船に酔う方や、初めてホエールウォッチングをされる方には、オススメですよ!!大きな船ですので、船の上でゆっくりとすごせます。
が、鯨を見たいだけの方には、もう少し小さい船のほうがよいかな~とおもいます。
食事やフラレッスンなどを楽しみたい方にはオススメですね!!
私は・・・。船には酔わないので、ちょっと物足りなかったです・・・。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your feedback. It seems like it could be helpful for other customers as well!
We look forward to having you on board again.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
フィードバック有難うございます。他のお客様にも参考になりそうですね!
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend on February 4th. I had heard that whales can only be seen in the winter, so I thought it was a great opportunity and signed up. According to the captain, they have been able to see them almost every day recently, so we were looking forward to the trip. Both my friend and I are prone to seasickness, so we brought medication from Japan. There were courses that included meals, but anticipating that eating might make us feel sick, we deliberately chose the most economical option without meals; however, drinks were included, so it turned out to be a good choice.
As for the whales, unfortunately, we didn't see any jumping up close, but during the two-and-a-half-hour cruise, we were able to see their backs several times as they spouted water and dove, which was very moving. The view of Waikiki from the boat was also beautiful. However, it was much windier on the boat than expected, and it was very cold, so I definitely recommend bringing a long-sleeved hoodie that blocks the wind. Even so, when it got too cold, it felt nice to go up to the upper deck where the sun was warm.
2月4日に友達と2人で参加しました。クジラは冬の時期しか見られないと聞いていたので、良いチャンスだと思い申し込みました。船長さんの話では最近はほぼ毎日見る事が出来るという事でしたので、楽しみにして出発しました。私も友人もとても船酔いしやすい体質なので、薬は日本から持参しました。食事付などのコースもありましたが、食べると気分が悪くなる事を予測して、あえて一番お得な食事無しのコースにしましたが、飲み物は付いているので結果的には良かったと思います。
肝心のクジラは残念ながらすぐ近くでジャンプ、とは行きませんでしたが、2時間半のクルーズの間何度も塩を吹いたり潜ったりする背中を見る事ができてとても感動しました。船の上から見るワイキキもとてもキレイでした。ただ船の上は予想以上に風が吹いて非常に寒いので風を通さない長袖のパーカーなどを持っていく事を是非オススメします。それでも寒い時はいっそ屋上階に出てしまった方がお日様がぽかぽか当たって気持ちが良かったですよ。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales.
We look forward to your next boarding.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラが見られたようで私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Hiroe
On February 5th, I went whale watching for the first time and was able to see a pod of five whales and one whale twice!
I was worried about getting seasick, but once I spotted the whales, I was so excited that I completely forgot about it and had a blast! The pod of five whales swam slowly alongside the boat just ten minutes after we set sail, off the coast of Aloha Tower. According to the naturalist's explanation, it's rare to see five whales together like that?!
After observing the pod for about 30 minutes, we moved to another location to search for the next whale, which was time for a lunch buffet. I filled up on everything from salad to chicken, roast beef, fruit, and dessert! After lunch, I had the experience of making a lei with plumeria flowers.
Since I was full and had enjoyed a cultural experience, I thought I’d take a moment to enjoy the view outside, and suddenly, a whale jumped out of the water!!! It leaped four or five times, splashing as it performed!
I was moved by the whales' dynamic performance, and I had a wonderful time with the cultural experience as well. Next time, I’ll go with my family and friends!
2月5日に初めてホエールウォッチングに、5頭のクジラの群れと1頭のクジラ、2回見ることができました!
船酔いの心配もあったんだけど、クジラを見つけて大興奮していたら、そんなことすっかり忘れておおはしゃぎ☆
5頭からなるクジラの群れは、出港してから10分ととたたないうち、アロハタワーの沖合いで船の横をゆ~っくりと泳いでいました。ナチュラリストさんの説明によると5頭一緒に見かけるのは珍しいのだとか?!
30分くらいクジラの群れを観察してから、次のクジラを探しに場所を移動するとのことだったので、お昼ご飯ビュッフェに。
サラダからチキン、ローストビーフ、果物、デザートまでおなかいっぱいに!
ランチの後は、プルメリアでレイ作りを体験♪
おなかもいっぱいになったし、カルチャー体験もしたから、ちょっと外で景色でも見ようかなっと思って景色を眺めていたらクジラが大ジャンプ!!!4、5回水しぶきを上げて大ジャンプを披露してくれました!
クジラのダイナミックなパフォーマンスに感動できたし、カルチャー体験もできたし、と~っても楽しませていただきました。今度は家族や友達と一緒にいきます!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
It's clear from your message that you truly enjoyed your experience.
I will translate this into English and include it in the report for the ship's managers.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
We look forward to your next visit.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様が本当に楽しんでくださったことが、文面から伝わります。
英文に訳した上で、船のマネージャーたちへのリポートにも載せさせて頂きます。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
またのお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/09 |
Reviewed by: karya
I participated in a seaside horseback riding plan with my mother on January 20th.
On this day, there were four participants in total: the two of us at the seaside and two in the valley.
Unfortunately, we couldn't stop by Moanalua Gardens as it was under construction, but we made a special stop at the Healing Stones in Wahiawa before heading to Dole Plantation. We had a good amount of time there, allowing us to leisurely enjoy the famous Dole Whip pineapple soft serve.
We also tried our hand at turtle watching on the North Shore beach, but the waves were high that day, and no turtles came ashore.
At 11 AM, we had lunch in Haleiwa. Our guide took us to the restaurant we wanted, and we had garlic shrimp at MACKY'S. The lemon pepper flavor was refreshing and highly recommended.
At noon, we dropped off the two participants from the valley horseback riding plan at Happy Trails, and we headed to Turtle Bay Resort, the seaside horseback riding point. Luckily, we spotted a whale from the car window during our drive!
Our horseback riding experience started at 12:30 PM, and during this time, it was just the two of us. We were lucky! I have some riding experience, but it was my mother's first time, so we decided to join this beginner-friendly plan. However, I found it a bit lacking for experienced riders since we weren't allowed to canter. Still, the scenery was beautiful with both bush and seaside views, so we could enjoy the atmosphere.
The ride was conducted at a walk to a brisk walk, which I think would be perfectly fine for beginners or those with little experience, and I was very satisfied with the content. There were some ups and downs along the way. The horses seemed well-trained, making them very easy to ride.
For the seaside horseback riding, the riding instructions were briefly explained by our guide/driver in the car, and there were none at the site. We were immediately assigned our horses and got on. Because of this, we had a solid 45 minutes of riding!
I think it was a great tour in terms of being able to enjoy horseback riding casually.
As a side note, one of the participants in the valley horseback riding fell off while dismounting and ended up muddy when we went to pick them up. For those going in the future, please enjoy yourselves without letting your guard down until the end!
母と2人で海辺乗馬プランに参加(1/20)しました。
この日の参加者は私たち海辺2人+渓谷2人の計4人。
残念ながらモアナルアガーデンは工事中ということで立ち寄ることができず、今回は特別にワヒアワのヒーリングストーンに寄って、ドールプランテーションへ。しっかり滞在時間を取ってくださったので、名物のパイナップルソフトクリームのドールホイップをゆっくり食べることができました。
ノースショアのビーチでウミガメウォッチングにもチャレンジしましたが、この日は波が高くて浜辺に上がってくる奇亀はいませんでした。。
11時にハレイワでランチ。希望のお店に連れて行ってくださったので、MACKY’Sでガーリックシュリンプを食べました。レモンペッパー味がさっぱりでおすすめです。
12時に渓谷乗馬プランの2人をハッピートレイルズで降ろして、私たちは海岸乗馬ポイントであるタートルベイリゾートへ。移動中、運よく車窓からクジラが観測できました!
12時30分から乗馬体験。この時間帯は私たち2人の貸し切りでした。ラッキーです☆
私は乗馬経験者ですが、母は初体験でしたので、今回はこの初心者向けのプランに参加することにしたわけですが、やはりどーしても経験者には物足りないです。。駈歩はやらせてもらえませんからね。が、ブッシュあり海辺ありで、景色はとても良いので雰囲気だけは楽しめます。
常歩~速歩程度で行われるので、初めての人や経験の少ない人には問題なく、大満足の内容になってると思いました。わりとアップダウンはあります。馬はよく調教されているようでしたので、とても乗りやすかったです。
なお、海辺乗馬の場合は、乗馬の注意事項は車内でガイド兼運転手さんから簡単に説明があっただけで、現地ではまったくなし。いきなり馬がセレクトされ、騎乗する流れでした。その分、45分しっかり乗れます!!
気軽に乗馬が楽しめる点においては、とても良いツアーだったと思います。
余談ですが、渓谷乗馬の1人が下馬する時に落ちてしまったそうで、迎えに行った時に泥んこになってました。これから行かれる方は最後まで気を抜かずに楽しんで来てください。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on January 22. I thought it might be too early to see much, so I expected to only catch a glimpse from a distance, but I was thrilled to see it up close multiple times! Various groups appeared all around, and the staff mentioned that it was rare to see so many up close, so I felt very lucky. My daughter seemed to enjoy searching for whales too, and she was excited when she spotted one over there! On the way back, my husband took a ukulele lesson while my daughter and I had fun making leis. My husband had learned a bit of ukulele before, so he was happy to have a mini concert with the teacher at the end. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the ocean was amazing, and we created many wonderful memories. I'm glad we participated.
1月22日に参加しました。
少し時期が早いので遠くで見れる程度かなぁと思っていたけど、すぐ近くで何度も見れて大興奮でした!
色んな集団があちこちに出現し、スタッフの方が「こんなに沢山近くで見れるのは珍しい」と言っていたけど、大変ラッキーでした。
娘はクジラを探すのも楽しかったみたいで、あっちにいたぁ!と見つけたときは嬉しかったみたいです。
帰りには、主人はウクレレのレッスン、私と娘はレイを作って楽しかったです。
主人は少しだけウクレレを習ったことがあるので、最後にウクレレの先生と一緒に発表会ができ、嬉しかったようです。
海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色もサイコーでしたし、いい思い出が沢山でき、参加して良かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only whale watching but other activities as well. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
鯨の観測だけでなく、他のアクティビティーもお楽しみ頂けたようで私共も嬉しく思います。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。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Bob Johnson
My 16yr old son and I really enjoyed our tour. Our guide "Nick" added so much to the tour. Nicks knowledge of the tour facts and the history involved were incredible! Nick lead us on a fantastic journey of information. We were totally taken care of and treated like family! I highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it! On behalf of my son and I, thankyou Hawaii Activities! P.S. Thanks Nick!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Ken
Keloni our tour guide was not only knowledgeable, but very personable. Within moments she was calling all 18 of us by our first name. Impressive! the tour gave us enough info as to where to visit during our vacation. Two thumbs up.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/25 |
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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。
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。