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The pickup at the hotel was about 10 minutes late, but they arrived properly! The roads were slightly congested even for the morning flight, but we arrived in about 20 minutes.
On a personal note, during the immigration process, I realized I didn't have my phone. After returning home, I emailed Roberts Hawaii (they provided support in Japanese) regarding the lost phone, and it turned out I had dropped it on the bus! They responded quickly, and although there will be shipping costs, they assured me they would send it to my home, which puts my mind at ease.
I had given up hope, but I'm grateful they found it. I will definitely rely on them for transportation the next time I come to Hawaii!
ホテル前ピックアップ10分程遅れて来ましたがちゃんと来てくれました!
朝の飛行機でも道路はやや混み初めておりましたが20分程で到着しました。
私事ですが出国審査中に,携帯が無いことに気付き帰国後,ロバーツハワイさんにメールで(←日本語対応でした)携帯紛失の件で伺ったところバス車内に落としていた事が判明しました!!迅速に対応してくださり送料は掛かりますが自宅に発送してくれるとの事で安心しております。
諦めていましたが見つけてくれたことに感謝です。またハワイへ来た際の送迎はこちらに頼みます!
It was my first time paragliding, and it was incredibly fun. However, I was disappointed that I couldn't do it solo (everyone had to go within an hour) and that it was only for 10 minutes, which was short.
初めてのパラセイリングでしたが最高に楽しかったです。ただ、残念なのは単独ではできなかったこと(1時間以内にすべての人を実施する)と10分間と短かったことです。
I encountered wild dolphins.
I found a mother and baby dolphin in the pod, and they were very cute.
The tour guide and the crew were incredibly cheerful and it was a lot of fun.
I was worried about getting seasick, but the enjoyable atmosphere made it completely fine.
The hamburger on the boat was also very delicious.
However, the water was colder than I expected.
I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard.
It was a very good experience.
野生のイルカに出会えました。
群れの中に親子のイルカを見つけましたが、とてもかわいかったです。
ツアーガイドさんも船のクルーの方たちもすごぐ明るくて楽しかったです。
心配していた船酔いも楽しい雰囲気だったので全く大丈夫でした。
船の上でのハンバーガーもとてもおいしかったです。
ただ、海の中は思ってたより寒かったです。
ラッシュガードを持参した方がいいと思います。
とても良い体験でした。
Don’t worry about the early pickup to get you to the west side of Oahu. After swimming with dolphins and seeing at least 10 whales including a mother and calf, you will be wide awake. Sleeping is for the shuttle back home after such a fun-filled adventure. Do it, you won’t regret it!
Mahalo Mike for your kind feedback. We hope to see you guys again, bright and early. :) Lisa
We departed from the ship and gradually increased in height while enjoying the wind. I chose the 150m plan, and I felt almost no fear, fully enjoying the views of Hawaii's cityscape and mountains from the sea. The round-trip transportation was provided by someone who spoke Japanese, and I was able to hear helpful advice about shopping and other useful information.
船上から出発して、風を見ながら徐々に高さが増していきました。150mのプランにしましたが、恐怖心はほとんどなく、海上からハワイの街並みや山を満喫できました。
往復の送迎は日本語の分かる方で、買い物のアドバイスなど、参考になる話を聞かせていただけました。
I was able to encounter eight whales safely. I was surprised that we could see them without going too far after departure. Thanks to that, we didn't have to rush the boat around searching for whales, and I didn't get seasick. A baby whale was jumping and playing several times. It’s quite difficult to take good photos.
無事に8頭のクジラに出会えました。出航後あまり遠くにも行かないで見られたのにはびっくり。おかげで船が疾走してクジラを探し回ることもなく、船酔いもせずに済みました。子クジラが何度もジャンプして遊んでいましたよ。写真を上手く撮るのはなかなか難しいです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
A horseback riding experience that you can't enjoy in Japan. Above all, riding in the vast land felt stress-free for the horses, and they walked calmly. The course was familiar to the horses, and I was impressed by how smart they were.
日本では味わえない乗馬体験。何よりも広大な土地での乗馬は、馬もストレスなく、歩いてくれる感じ。
コースも馬が知っていて、お利口なお馬に感激でした。
The round-trip boat ride was thrilling and a lot of fun, with plenty of speed. The weather was great, with a nice breeze, making it perfect for sailing. Even taking photos with my smartphone brought a smile. It's a unique experience that you can't usually have, and I highly recommend it for those who love heights.
往復のボートもスピードを出してくれてスリル満点でとても楽しかった。
お天気も良く、適度に風がふいて、絶好のセイリング日和でした。
スマホで撮影してもニッコリ
普段できない、体験を味わえて、高いところが大好きな方には、おススメです。
I participated with nine friends.
There was a guide who was familiar with Japanese, and the humorous people made it a wonderful memory!
It was my first time surfing, and I really appreciated the guide who joyfully celebrated when I caught a wave, as well as the guide who took photos for us. Thank you!
The shallow water and the many cuts from the coral are also part of the memories.
友達9人で参加しました。
日本語に慣れてるガイドさんがいたり、楽しませてくれるユーモアな方々で素敵な思い出になりました!
初めてのサーフィンでしたが波に乗れたことを全力で喜ぶガイドさん、写真撮ってくれるガイドさん、ありがとうございました!
浅く、サンゴで生傷が多々出来たことも思い出です。
As soon as you exit the airport, there are staff wearing aloha shirts waiting for you, so it's easy to find them. There's no confusion at all. Once I gave them my name, they quickly took my luggage and guided me. The wait time was minimal, allowing us to head to Waikiki city quickly, so I highly recommend it.
空港出てすぐアロハを着用したスタッフが待っていてくれるので,すぐわかります。とても分かり易く迷うことはありません。名前を伝えるとすぐに荷物を持って案内してくれました。待ち時間も少なく,早くワイキキ市内に向かうことが出来るので,お勧めです。
In Hawaii, there are many shuttles and buses from Roberts Hawaii, so I thought it would be reliable and made a reservation. Unfortunately, I feel that I never want to use it again. The shuttle from the airport to Waikiki had no issues at all.
However, the return shuttle from Waikiki to the airport arrived 50 minutes past the scheduled pickup time. When I inquired after 15 minutes, I was told that the road was congested and it would arrive in about 5 or 6 minutes. Yet, even after another 10 minutes, it still hadn't arrived. When I inquired again, I was informed that it was delayed at the previous hotel and was still there, but would arrive soon. In the end, the shuttle that came to pick us up was empty, so they may have sent out a new shuttle, but I wished they had handled the situation more quickly.
We were picked up and headed to the next hotel, but the people who were supposed to board from that hotel were no longer there. With a 50-minute delay, we should have already arrived at the airport, and since we were late, there was already a long line for check-in. If only we had received a prompt update, we could have used our time more effectively. It was disappointing that there was no communication until we inquired, and even then, the responses were not accurate.
I considered taking a taxi several times, but since they said it would arrive soon, I kept waiting, only to regret not taking a taxi. Next time, I plan to use another company.
I recommend the shuttle from the airport to Waikiki as there are always staff on site to assist you immediately, but I cannot recommend the shuttle from Waikiki to the airport.
ハワイではロバーツハワイのシャトルやバスが沢山走っているので,信頼出来ると思って申し込みましたが,残念ながら二度と利用したくないと思っています。往路,復路とも申し込み,空港からワイキキへ向かうシャトルは全く問題ありませんでした。
復路のワイキキから空港へ向かう便は,ピックアップ時間から50分も過ぎてから来ました。15分経過したところで問い合わせると,道が混んでいてあと5,6分で着きますという返事でした。しかし,10分経っても来ず,もう1度問い合わせると,前のホテルで時間がかかっていて,まだ前のホテルにいますので,もうすぐ到着します,との返事でした。結局,迎えにきたシャトルには誰も乗っていなかったので,新たにシャトルを出していただいたのかもしれませんが,もう少し早く対処していただきたかったです。私たちをピックアップし,次のホテルに向かいましたが,次のホテルから乗るはずの人はもう居ませんでした。50分もあれば空港に着いているはずの時間ですし,到着が遅かったのでチェックインもすでに長蛇の列が出来ていました。せめて,早く連絡をいただければもっと時間を有効に使うことが出来たのに,こちらから問い合わせるまで連絡がなく,問い合わせに対しても的確な返事が得られず残念でした。
タクシーで向かおうと何度も思いましたが,電話ではもうすぐ着くという旨だったので待ち続けましたが,タクシーで向かえばよかったと後悔しました。次回は他社を利用しようと思います。
空港→ワイキキは常にスタッフが常駐しており,すぐに案内していただけるのでお勧めしますが,ワイキキ→空港はお勧めできません。
I participated in this as one of the activities for my honeymoon! I was worried because the weather forecast predicted rain, but on the day of the event, it was beautifully clear, and the view from above was amazing!! I did feel a bit seasick on the boat after the parasailing experience, which was a little tough, but since the boat was moving relatively fast, the wind felt nice, and I managed to endure it while others were experiencing the activity! I also purchased the photos they took, and there were some great shots of the surrounding scenery! I think it's best to keep your luggage to a minimum and wear something over your swimsuit.
新婚旅行のアクティビティの1つとして参加しました!天気予報が雨だったので心配しましたが、当日はとても快晴で空からの眺めは最高でした!!私はパラセーリングの体験の後の船で船酔いし、少し辛かったですが、比較的スピードを出して動いているので風が気持ちよく、他の方が体験されている間なんとか耐えられました!写真も撮ってもらったデータを購入しましたが、周りの景色などの写真もありとても良かったです!!荷物は最小限で水着の上に何か羽織っていくと良いと思います。
We participated with two adults and children aged 2 and 0. The shuttle bus accommodated our stroller, and we arrived at the departure port. Since it was early in the morning, we bought some bread to eat after boarding. The ship was wheelchair accessible, making it easy to move around with the stroller.
After we set sail, there was an announcement that whales could be seen. We spotted whales jumping and spouting water several times. It seemed like it was raining a bit in the distance, and we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow, capturing both the rainbow and the whales in photos, which made us feel very fortunate.
大人2人 2歳0歳の子連れで参加しました。
送迎車にはベビーカーも積んでもらい、出発港に到着しました。
朝早かったため、パンを買っておき乗船後に食べました。船内はバリアフリーになっているためベビーカーでの移動も楽々でした。
出航してからしばらくしてクジラが見えるとのアナウンスがありました。
ジャンプしたり潮を吹くくじらが何度も見えました。遠くで少し雨が降っていたのか、ダブルレインボーも見られ、虹とくじらが同時に写真におさめられ、とてもラッキーな気持ちになりました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
I participated on Valentine's Day, February 14.
The weather forecast had predicted rain and even thunderstorms.
However, on the day itself, although it was quite cloudy, I was able to see many whales.
Right after the boat set out, I was lucky enough to see a big rainbow in the distance, the first one of this trip.
It was windy and cold, but I desperately filmed videos.
There were quite a few baby whales.
They seemed to be jumping with all their might, which was adorable.
If the weather had been nice, I would have seen the most beautiful scenery, but overall, I was satisfied.
Like me, most people were watching from the top deck, but actually, viewing from around the second deck might have been better because it was closer.
参加したのは2/14バレンタインデー。
ずっと天気予報は雨、更に雷マーク。
でも当日は雲が多めだったものの、沢山の鯨を見る事が出来ました。
船が出て直ぐに、今回の旅で初めての遠くにかかる大きな虹まで見られてラッキー。
風が強くて寒かったものの、必死に動画撮影しました。
ベイビー鯨が多めでした。
一所懸命にジャンプしているようで可愛かった。
もしお天気が良かったなら最高に美しい景色が見られたはずでしたが、概ね満足。
私もそうでしたが、皆さんも最上階で見ている方が殆どでしたが、実は2階辺りで見るのが距離が近くて良かったかも?
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
activity instructions were not clear as there are 2 Outrigger hotels on Waikiki beach- maybe that can be made clear for future bookings.
safety instructions were good and snorkelling excellent with 2 helpers in the water to show where the turtles and fish were and keep you in the area. Waves were picking up when we left and I'm not a good sailor, so I didnt have any snacks or drinks . Sails were raised and all the crew were very good for the sail around the harbour.
I went with my sixth-grade child. It was a bit pricey, but I'm glad we signed up! (^o^)/ You don't need to understand English! The staff communicate with gestures and really try to help, and even if you don't understand half of it, you can still have fun.
You'll get used to the zip line after a few tries, and you'll have the chance to take photos and videos. Some people might find the first ride a bit scary, but surprisingly, it goes smoothly.
For the second activity, we played at the Adventure Tower. A staff member guided us, and of course, she was a foreigner and not great at English! But it was fine; you can understand through gestures. It was as fun as Ariyoshi said during the summer vacation!
There were some parts that felt a bit scary (up high), so I thought, "This is definitely free!" and I kept shouting "NO!" while only letting the kids go. They were overjoyed. We played until around 2:00 to 2:30.
I highly recommend you go at least once! There were also quite a few older ladies in their 60s to 70s there.
小学六年生の子どもと一緒に行きました。
少しお高めですが、申し込みして良かったです(^o^)/
英語がわからなくても大丈夫!
スタッフの人も身振り手振りで教えてくれるし、頑張ってコミュニケーションをとろうとしてくれるが、半分もわからないが楽しめます。
ジップラインは何回かするので、すぐに慣れて
写真動画を撮る余裕がでてきます
初めの一回目が少し怖い人もいるかもしれないが、案外ス〜っといけますよ。
二つ目は、アドベンチャータワーで遊びました。
お姉さんが指導してくれました。
もちろん外国人です英語苦手❗
でも大丈夫なんとなく身振りでわかります。
有吉夏休みでやってたとおり楽しかったです❗
少し怖いと思うところ(上のほう)があったのでここは絶対無料って思ったのでNO〜〜〜と叫びまくり子どもだけ行かせました
子どもは大喜び
けっこう2時〜2時半くらいまで遊びました。
ぜひぜひ一度行って下さい\(^o^)/
けっこう年のいった60〜70代ぐらいのおば様方もいてましたよ
Turtle Bay is quite a distance from Waikiki, so taking a tour is definitely the best option!
Old downtown on the North Shore was as lovely as the rumors suggested! The garlic shrimp, which you can reserve during the tour, was exquisite! After strolling through the town, we went horseback riding.
Since the horseback riding club is located within the Turtle Bay hotel, the horses were wonderful, and enjoying a ride on the private beach was an unforgettable experience! The location is truly deserving of being a filming site for various movies. All the horses were charming, and it was a satisfying long ride.
The tour guide provided a lot of insights about the buildings and behind-the-scenes stories along the Highway, and I thoroughly enjoyed their rich experience and knowledge!
Thanks to this tour, I got to know Hawaii beyond just Honolulu, and it was a wonderful experience that greatly exceeded my expectations.
Thank you!
タートルベイはワイキキからかなりの距離があるのでツアーが断然良いです!
ノースショアのold downtownは噂に違わず素敵な街並みでした!ツアー途中で予約受付してくれるガーリックシュリンプは絶品!街並みも散策してから、いざ乗馬に。
タートルベイのホテル内にある乗馬クラブなので馬も素晴らしくら何になりプライベートビーチを乗馬で楽しむのは変え難き経験でした!
さまざまな映画のロケ地になったのが納得のロケーションです。馬も皆チャーミングで納得のロングライドでした。
ツアーガイドの方はHighwayの途中、建物や裏話など色々ガイド頂き豊富なご経験、知識に楽しませて頂きました!
このツアーのお陰げてホノルルだけでは無い、ハワイを知れて、期待を大幅に超える素敵なツアーでした^ ^
ありがとうございました!
I saw it two years ago, and this time I watched it from the Diamond Seat. As expected from a Hilton show, the level of the dancers was high, and my whole family was very satisfied. However, I'm concerned about what would happen if it started to rain heavily, although it was just a light rain this time and it stopped quickly.
2年前にも見ましたが、今回もダイヤモンドシートで見ました。やはりヒルトンのショウだけあって、ダンサーのレベルも高く、家族全員大満足でした。ただし心配なのは今回は小雨ですぐやんだので大丈夫でしたが、途中で大雨になったらどうなるのかな??
The transfer from the hotel to the airport was a bit challenging. On the way there, the meeting point was at the farthest bus terminal within the vast hotel grounds, which took about 15 minutes to reach the accommodation building. The slope and uneven surfaces made it difficult to move with my luggage. On the return trip, I realized that the pickup location on the opposite side of the hotel was closer, so I requested a change to pick up in front of that hotel, including other optional tours. This made it much easier to get to the airport, even with more luggage. I appreciate your assistance. Thank you.
ホテルから空港への送迎。行きは到着場所が広大なホテル敷地内の一番奥のバスターミナルでであったため、宿泊棟まで15分くらいかかってしまい坂道で段差があり、コロコロ引いての移動は大変でした。帰路は、反対側のホテルのピックアップ場所の方が近いことがわかり、他のオプショナルツアーも含めてそのホテル前に、現地から変更をお願いしましたので、荷物が増えても楽に空港に行けました。お手数をおかけしました。ありがとうございました。
Shuttle transportation from Honolulu Airport to the hotel. I have used it every year. They are very kind, and they handle the luggage carefully, which is reassuring. Thank you.
ホノルル空港から、ホテルまでのシャトル輸送。毎年利用しました。大変親切で、荷物の扱いも丁寧で安心です。ありがとう。
The pickup arrangements at the hotel were poor, and it took a long time to get on the bus.
Whether or not you can see whales really depends on luck...
This time, I was able to see the back and tail fins about two or three times. I think it was more impressive from the bottom deck?
A friend who participated on a different day mentioned that they missed seeing a whale because there was an announcement while they were eating, so that's something to take personal responsibility for. There are plans that include meals and various experiences, but it really depends on what you want to focus on.
ホテルでのピックアップの段取りが悪く、なかなかバスに乗れなかった
クジラが見える見れないは本当に運しだいなので。。。
今回は2~3回背中と尾ひれが見れました。
一番下のデッキで見たほうが迫力あったかな?
別の日に参加した知人は食事をしている途中にクジラ発見のアナウンスがあり見逃してしまったと言っていたので、そこらへんは自己責任ということで。
食事や、各種体験付きのプランありますが、どこに主眼を置くかってところですね。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise this time.
Also, thank you for sharing so many photos of the whales.
Regarding the transportation, we will share your comments internally and use them for future improvements.
We appreciate your valuable feedback.
Please do visit us again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
そして沢山の鯨のお写真を掲載していただき、有難うございました。
送迎に付きましては、頂きましたコメントを社内で共有させて頂き、今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
是非またお越しください。
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
I had my first horseback riding experience with my 9-year-old son and my husband. My horse and my husband's horse were calm and followed the staff's horse, but there were times when my son's horse wouldn't move away from the line, which made me think that my son might have been a bit nervous, and that might have been communicated to the horse. The horses started walking at the staff's cue. We were able to leisurely explore nature and ride the horses, which was very soothing.
One disappointing thing was that the staff explained how to ride and the precautions in English, so I couldn't understand much. However, my son seemed to have enjoyed it and said he would like to ride again when we come back.
9歳の息子と主人と3人で初乗馬体験しました。
主人と私の馬は大人しく並んでスタッフの馬の後ろを付いていたが、
息子の馬が列を離れて動こうとは、しない事があったので少し息子も緊張してたのが馬にも伝わったのかなぁと思いました。スタッフの掛け声で馬は歩きだしました。自然の中をゆっくり見て回れて馬にも普通に乗れて癒されました。
残念な事は、スタッフが最初に乗り方や注意事項を説明されたが、英語だったので、あまり理解出来ませんでした。でも息子は、楽しかったみたいで又、来た時は乗りたいと云ってました。
アロハ!レビューをありがとうございます。お子様が素晴らしい時間を過ごされたことをとても嬉しく思います!またお会いできることを願っています!マハロ!
Aloha! Thank you so much for your review and we are very glad that your son had a wonderful time! We hope to see you all again! Mahalo!
There is a dock about an hour from the hotel by shuttle bus, where we take a boat to the sandbar.
The area where the boat arrives at the sandbar was about waist-deep, but in some places, it was shallow enough to reach just below the knees.
While the sand did not emerge above the water's surface, the view was absolutely stunning! It felt surreal to walk in the middle of the ocean.
As soon as we arrived, we were able to see sea turtles swimming near the anchored boats, and during snorkeling, we saw sea turtles resting on the coral and many fish.
The staff spoke Japanese and made the experience very enjoyable.
I’m really glad I participated in the tour.
One thing to note is that this activity is weather-dependent. I participated in February, which is not only the rainy season but also when the water can feel cold. If it’s not sunny, the view may not be as breathtaking. Additionally, the UV rays are strong.
I recommend applying sunscreen, wearing a rash guard, bringing a slightly larger towel to dry off after getting out of the boat, and bringing something like a hoodie to wear.
送迎バスでホテルから1時間ほどのところに船着き場があり、船でサンドバーに向かいます。
サンドバーは、船が到着する場所は腰ぐらいの深さでしたが、場所によっては膝下ぐらいまでになるところもあります。
砂が水面から顔を出すことはありませんでしたが、大絶景!です。
海の真ん中を歩く非日常感。
停泊している船の近くを泳ぐウミガメを到着してすぐに見ることができ、シュノーケリングでは海底のサンゴの上で休んでいるウミガメとたくさんの魚を見ることができました。
スタッフさんは日本語で盛上げてくれるのでとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。
ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
注意点としては、天候に左右されるアクティビティであることです。
2月に参加していますが、この時期は雨季であるばかりでなく、海に入ると寒く感じます。
晴れていない時は大絶景とまではいかないかもしれません。
そして、紫外線は強いです。
日焼け止めを塗り、ラッシュガードを着用することと、船から上がったら体をしっかり拭くことができるように少し大きめのタオルを用意すること、パーカー等の羽織る物を持参することをおすすめします。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. We appreciate your kind words, "I'm really glad I participated in the tour!" As the staff operating the tour, this feedback motivates us for the future. Thank you also for sharing your notes. February, which is winter in Hawaii, can indeed be quite chilly on some days. The water temperature can also be cold. Since we head out into the middle of the ocean, it's a good idea to have a jacket, not just in winter but also in summer. We look forward to welcoming you back again!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。 『ツアーに参加して本当に良かった』とのお言葉、ありがとうございます!ツアーをオペレートしているスタッフとして、今後の励みになります。注意点のシェアもありがとうございます。ハワイの冬である2月は、日によってはそれなりに寒い時もあるんですよね。水の温度も、冷たくなりますしね。海のど真ん中に向かうので、冬だけでなく、夏の参加でも上着があると安心ですね。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。
Whale watching with my parents! The sea was a bit chilly with some wind, but we were able to see whales about three times. Besides the whales, we also enjoyed views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean, making it a wonderful memory!
両親を連れてのホエールウォッチング!
海は風があり少し寒めでしたが、
クジラは3度ほど見れました
クジラ以外にも海からワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドが見れて良い思い出になりました!!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching with your parents. Thank you also for sharing the beautiful photos. We hope to see you all again soon. Our staff is looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
ご両親とホエールウオッチングをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
綺麗なお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
是非また皆様でお越し下さい。
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
The tour took place in Hawaii under unusually low and rough weather conditions. Right after departure, many people started feeling seasick, but it turned out to be a lucky day, as we encountered a large pod of dolphins that swam leisurely beside us and even surfaced, which the crew described as a miracle. During snorkeling after the dolphins, we also had the rare chance to see a ray.
The weather changed rapidly, with rain, sunshine, and clouds, but thanks to that, we were able to see a double rainbow. The strong winds made it difficult to stop shivering on the boat. There was no place to change out of wet swimsuits, so we had to dry off with towels and put on a jacket while still wet. Those who are not confident in the cold should be cautious on cloudy days. For those worried about seasickness, I recommend starting with a shorter dolphin tour.
ハワイでは滅多にない気温が低く荒れ気味の天候の元でのツアーでした。出航直後から船酔いする人続出でしたが、イルカの大群に出会えた上、イルカ達がずっと私達のそばを悠々と泳いだり、水面に浮かび上がって来たりすらクルー曰く奇跡のようなラッキーデーでした。イルカの後の亀とシュノーケリングの際も珍しくエイに出会えたりしました。
途中雨が降り、晴れ間が出たり曇ったりと目まぐるしく天気が変わりましたがお陰でダブルレインボーまで見られました。
風が強くて船上で体の震えが止まらず辛かったです。濡れた水着を着替える場所は無いのでタオルで拭いて濡れたまま上に上着を羽織るしかありません。寒さに自信のない人は曇りの日は要注意です。船酔いの心配な人はまずは時間の短いイルカ中学に入学する事をお勧めします。
The weather in Hawaii is very changeable. One delightful feature of this is that you can often see rainbows. Sometimes, you can even catch a beautiful double rainbow forming a perfect semicircle on the horizon. In Hawaii, the strong sunlight can make cloudy days or windy conditions feel much cooler, so please remember to prepare for the cold!
ハワイの天気はとても変わりやすいです。
その効果で虹が多く見られるのは嬉しい特徴ですね。
水平線上に綺麗に半円のダブルレインボーなんかも見れることがあります。
ハワイでは日差しが強い分、曇りの日や風が吹くととても体感が下がるので、皆さん忘れずに防寒対策をお願いします!
I might have misunderstood ^^; I thought it was horseback riding and a car, but it was only horseback riding for two hours. Moreover, I assumed there would be something like a hamburger included, but there was no meal provided, which was a bit disappointing.
When I showed the voucher at the counter, they told me to drop off my belongings in a locker and come to the horse registration by a certain time. With less than half an hour until that time, there was only one small café-like place to eat, so I ended up riding on an empty stomach. You can leave your hat at the horse registration desk.
At the horse registration, I was shown a video explanation in Japanese, put on a helmet, climbed onto a platform, and started horseback riding. The horse was smart, so even though I had almost no experience riding, I had no problems at all. The staff leading us definitely communicated well, using whistles and such.
However, two hours is long!! My rear started to hurt a bit towards the end... I wonder if choosing an early morning course would have avoided the two-hour horseback riding only option?
We gathered in front of the Ilikai Hotel around 10 AM, so by the time we arrived, it was almost lunchtime. When we got on the bus, there were many other guests already on board, and my family ended up sitting separately, so we didn't have much to talk about and naturally fell asleep until we reached the ranch. After the horseback riding, there was no time left, and we just headed back.
What saved the experience was that riding the horse through the scenery, including filming locations from movies, turned out to be quite an interesting experience. I wanted to explore by car for the second hour, but while riding, I could see the ocean, which was nice. However, due to the season, it rained a little, and it was quite cold because of the low temperatures, so I thought I would shiver unless I wore a T-shirt or long-sleeve shirt with a jacket, long pants, socks, and shoes.
There were three of us in my family, along with one woman who joined us, and we rode with the staff leading the horses. For our belongings, we had to keep our phones in a place where they wouldn't fall out and were easy to access. We could either have the staff take pictures while leading the horses or take our own. The staff did take some photos at the beginning, which they sell later.
私が勘違いしていたのか^^; 乗馬と車だと思ってたら 乗馬のみ2時間でした。
しかも、ハンバーガーくらい付いてるのかと思い込んでて、何にも食事は付いてませんでしたので、少しがっかりしました。
バウチャーを カウンターで見せたら、
○時に 馬の受付に 持ち物をロッカーに預けてからきてねと 言うことで、その時間までに半時間もないし、食べるところなんて 一ヶ所カフェみたいな小さいところがあるだけで、ほぼないようなところなので、お昼抜きで 乗る羽目になりました。 帽子はお馬さんの受付で棚に預かってもらえます。
そして、そのお馬さんの受付で
日本語のビデオの説明を見せられて、ヘルメットをかぶり、 台の上に上がり 乗馬になりました。賢い馬なので、今までほぼ全く乗ったことがない位の 私でも 全く問題なく乗れました。先導するスタッフの言うことは 間違いなく聞きました。口笛とかで、です。
ただ、2時間は長い!!お尻が少しですが最後の方には痛くなってきました、、、
朝早くのコースにしたら、2時間乗馬のみ、のコースにならなかったのかなあ??
10時台のイリカイホテルの前での集合で 行くコースだったので、着いたらほぼお昼だし、バスは乗るときには 前に
沢山の先客が乗ってきていて、家族がバラバラになって座って乗ったので、話すこともなく、自然に牧場に着くまで 寝てました。 そして、お馬さんが終われば、時間もなく、帰るだけ、でした。
救われたのは、映画の撮影地を含む、景色の中 お馬さんに乗ってたことが、なかなか面白い経験になったことです。
1時間乗ったら 後の1時間、車で回りたかったけど、、(・・;) 乗馬しながら 海が見えたり、はして 良かったけど、
天候が季節的に 雨が多いので、雨にも少しだけ降られました。 また、季節的にも、近年にはなくも、気温が 低いために 結構寒いので、Tシャツか長袖シャツに上着、長ズボン、靴下に靴、でないと 震えると思いました。
私達家族三人と あと一人で参加した女性に、お馬さんを先導するスタッフの人で回りました。
荷物は、携帯だけは 落とさないところで、出しやすいところに入れて持っておかないと 映像は途中お馬さんを先導するスタッフの人に撮ってもらうか、自分で映します。一応 乗り始めのあたりで
スタッフの方が写真は撮り、後で売ってますが。
We boarded the boat as a family of four with our 2-year-old and 11-month-old baby! We were excited and a bit nervous wondering if we would see whales, but we enjoyed exploring the boat and taking in the scenery without getting bored. Since it was the rainy season in February, it was a bit chilly, so warm clothing was necessary.
The staff were wonderful; they played with the kids and smiled at them, gave us paper caps as gifts, and showed us videos and photos of whales and dolphins they had filmed in the past. They were very kind to the children.
As for the whales, we were able to see the spouting whales, their backs, and tails! When we saw them, everyone cheered, and it was more moving than we expected! I want to go again when the kids are older.
2歳児と11ヶ月の赤ちゃんをつれて家族4人で乗船しました!
クジラ、見れるかな〜〜とドキドキワクワクしながらも、船の中を散策したり、景色を楽しんだり、飽きることなく楽しめました。
2月の雨季の時期だったので肌寒かったので防寒具は必要でした。
スタッフのかたも子供たちをみるとみんな笑顔で遊んでくれたり、紙製のキャップをプレゼントしてくれたり、過去に自分たちが撮影したクジラやイルカの群れの動画や写真などを見せてくれて、子供たちにとても優しかったです。
肝心のクジラですが、潮吹きークジラの背中や尾びれ、見れました!
みれた瞬間はみんな大歓声で、思ったよりも感動しました!!
子供たちが大きくなったらもう一度見に行きたいと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that your children enjoyed it as well. Please do come back with your family again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございます。
お子様にもお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またご家族で遊びにいらしてください。
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
On the morning of the day, when the shuttle bus arrived at the location, I was told that it was canceled. The day before, there had been bad weather, and as a result, the sea was murky. I changed my reservation to the latest time at 3 PM, thinking it might be better in the afternoon. However, the visibility was only about a meter. I felt that this was unacceptable, especially since I had paid over 15,000 yen. I think it would be completely different if I went on a nice day. I wish there had been a half-price refund system.
当日朝、送迎バスが現地に到着したときに、キャンセルになりましたと言われました。前日天候が悪い日があり、そのため海が濁ってるとのこと。午後ならいけるかもしれないと予約を変更して一番遅い3時になることに。しかしながら透明度がメートルほどでした。一万五千円以上払ってるのに、これはないなぁと思ったりもしました。天気の良い日に行くと全然違うんですよね、多分。半額バック制度があればよかったなー
アロハ、レビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。あなたの体験が期待以下だったことを知り、とても残念に思います。貴重なフィードバックを感謝し、チームと共有いたします。マハロ!
Aloha, thank you for taking time to share your review with us. We are very disappointed to learn that your experience was less than exceptional.
We appreciate your valuable feedback and will share it with our team. Mahalo!
I thought it would be difficult to catch it due to timing, and that turned out to be true. I'm glad I was able to see a bit of it towards the end. I appreciate the crew for their efforts.
なかなかタイミングが合わないと見れないと思っていたがその通りでした。終盤に少し見れたのでよかったです。クルーの方々には感謝したします。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. This time, it seems we had just a "little bit" of whale sightings, but there are days when they appear frequently. We hope you will come back to search for those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございます。
今回は”ちょっとだけ”の鯨の観測の様でしたが、日によっては頻繁に姿を現してくれる時もございます。
是非またそんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
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
The guide was supposed to be in English, but the Movie Tour was conducted in Japanese. However, the guide was very friendly, and we were very satisfied with the tour, including our 3-year-old child. I would like to participate again when I visit Hawaii.
英語でのガイドということでしたが、Movie ツアーについては日本語でのガイドでした。また、とてもフレンドリーなガイドさんでしたので、3歳の子供含め大変満足なツアーでした。またハワイに行った際には参加してみたいと思います。