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The optional tour we had planned was suddenly canceled due to bad weather, so we made a last-minute reservation to participate that morning. The sea was very pleasant, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. After a while, we encountered a mother whale and her calf, along with a pod of dolphins! They were very close, and we could hear the sounds they made when they spouted water. They stayed near the surface for a long time, allowing us to watch them for quite a while, which was incredibly moving! While the whale was diving, we enjoyed watching the dolphins jump, making for a very fulfilling experience.
予定していたオプショナルツアーが天候不良により急遽中止になってしまったため、当日朝に予約しての参加でした。
海上はとても気持ち良くキレイな景色を楽しめました。
しばらく船を進めるとくじらの親子とイルカの群れに出会える事が出来ました!
とっても近かったので、潮をふく時の音も良く聞こえ、海面付近にずっといてくれたので長い時間見ている事が出来てとても感激しました!
くじらが潜っている間はイルカのジャンプを楽しめ、とても充実した時間でした。
アロハ、レビューをありがとうございます!アトランティスクルーズのマジェスティック号で楽しいクジラ観賞クルーズをお楽しみいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです。フィードバックに感謝し、またお会いできることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha and thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable whale watch cruise aboard the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises.
We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
The meeting place was easy to find♪
It was my first time snorkeling in Hawaii♪♪
I got to see sea turtles, and the time after snorkeling became a wonderful memory. I want to participate again♪
My waterproof camera was a big help✧‧˚
集合場所も分かりやすかったです♪
初めてのハワイでのシュノーケリングでした♪♪
ウミガメも見れて、シュノーケリングの後の時間もとてもいい思い出になりました。また参加したいです♪
防水カメラが大活躍でした✧‧˚
I was able to see whales a few times, and the view from the ocean near Waikiki and Diamond Head was amazing. The top observation deck is great, but the lower level had fewer people and might have been even better.
鯨が何回か見れて、ワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの海上からの眺めは最高でした。一番上の展望デッキもよいけれど、下の階も人が少なくよりよかったかも。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views of Waikiki. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next 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。
鯨の観測やワイキキの景色を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
The weather was nice, and I was glad to be able to see whales.
Even though it's always summer in Hawaii, the sea was cold in February. I wore warm clothing and a hood, so I managed to stay comfortable. It's necessary to prepare for the cold.
I quickly realized that whales were visible thanks to the announcements from the guide and captain.
The whales that appeared repeatedly flapped their tails, almost as if they were waving.
天気も良くて、クジラも見ることが出来て良かったです。
常夏のハワイとは言え、2月の海上は寒かったです。
防寒着を着てフードを被っていたので、どうにか快適に過ごすことが出来ました。
寒さ対策は必要です。
ガイドや船長のアナウンスでクジラが見えた事は直ぐに分かりました。
現れたクジラはテールフラップを何度も繰り返してくれて、まるで手を振っているようにも感じました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
This February has been much colder than usual, with some days requiring a jacket.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sight of the adorable whales.
Please come 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。
今年の2月は例年に比べとても寒い日が続きました。ジャケットが必要な日もございます。
可愛い鯨の姿をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい
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
I participated in February, which is winter and the rainy season in Hawaii. Although the wind felt a bit chilly, the weather was pleasant and enjoyable. Our shuttle bus driver, Pete, had a friendly and relaxing talk in Japanese that made the ride to the port fun from the start.
My partner, who has had ear surgery in the past, was a bit scared of the water, but the supportive staff and the variety of activities helped ease those worries. They explained that the boat would sway due to the wind, and they sold anti-nausea products for those who didn't bring medication or couldn't take it. We purchased some, and they worked very well for us. On our return flight, the plane was quite bumpy, and many people felt nauseous, but thanks to the anti-nausea products we bought, we were fine. It turned out to be a surprisingly good purchase (it's a good idea to bring cash in dollars if you plan to buy).
Once on the boat, our Japanese guide, Izumi, began her explanation. Izumi's explanations were excellent, clearly outlining what to do and what not to do, which was very impressive. We were excited to be there, but she emphasized the importance of following proper etiquette, not putting ourselves in danger, and not enduring discomfort if we felt unwell. She also mentioned that touching sea turtles incurs a fine of 350,000 yen. It was truly educational, as she provided explanations not found in the guidebook about protecting the environment for future visits.
The captain also tried to keep the boat steady and moved slowly. After about 20 minutes on the boat, we arrived at the planned beach location. Unfortunately, it wasn't a beach, but the shallow waters were calm and very beautiful.
We chose not to participate in snorkeling and instead enjoyed activities on the sandy bottom. The staff was engaging and made it easy to communicate any needs or issues.
Moreover, two sea turtles came close to us!
A cool foreign staff member took photos for us.
We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch on the boat, which was filling and a lot of fun!
From start to finish, it was an exciting and enjoyable experience! Thank you to all the staff.
Thank you, Hawaii! I want to participate again.
ハワイでは真冬で雨季の2月に参加しました。
やや風が冷たく感じましたが、それも気持ちよく感じるような良いお天気でした。
お迎えバスのピートさんのトークは緊張をほぐしてくれるフレンドリーな日本語トークで朝から楽しく港まで到着しました。
過去に耳鼻の手術を受けている相方さんは、水に潜れなくはないのですが、少々水が怖いので楽しめるか心配だったのですが、そんな心配を吹き飛ばしてくれるスタッフの皆さんのサポーティプな対応と、アクティビティの豊富さでした。
風があるので船が揺れるから船酔いや、波酔いの説明があり、薬を持ってこなかった人や飲めない人用に酔い止めグッズを販売してくれてます。私たちは購入しました。
私たちにはとても効果がありこの日の酔い止め効果も抜群でしたが、帰国の飛行機がかなり揺れて酔ってる人が多かったのですが、購入した酔い止めグッズを使用して酔わずに済みました。思わぬ良い買い物までできました。(購入するなら現金ドルを持って行くといいですよ)
船に乗ると日本人ガイドのIzumiさんの説明が始まります。Izumiさんの説明が秀逸でしっかりと良いこと、ダメなことをわかりやすく教えてくれて感動ものです。
私たちは楽しみにここに来ていること。
でも、楽しむためにはしっかりとマナーを守り、自分を危険に晒さないことはもちろん、具合悪かったら我慢しないことや、海ガメに触ると罰金35万円かかることなど。また次も気持ちよく参加ように環境を守る。ことのガイドブックには載っていない説明など本当に勉強になりました。
キャプテンもできるだけ揺れないようにゆっくりと船を走らせてくれました。船に乗ること20分くらいでビーチ予定の場所に到着。
残念ながらビーチにはなってませんでしたが、浅瀬で波も穏やかなのでとっても綺麗でした。
シュノーケリングには参加せず砂地でアクティビティを楽しむ方を選びました。
スタッフのみなさんが楽しくもりあげてくれて、いつでも必要なものや困りごとを伝えられる状態になってます。
しかも、海ガメさんたちが2匹も寄ってきてくれました。
写真もスタッフの外国人のカッコいいお兄さんが撮ってくれました。
船上で食べるブッフェランチもお腹いっぱい美味しく食べて、最高に楽しかったです!
最初から最後までずっと楽しくワクワクでした!
スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。
ありがとう、ハワイ!
また参加したいです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating. Thank you for the detailed report!! We are honored that you even remembered the names of our staff. From your writing, it is clear that you enjoyed the tour. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
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。 詳細なレポートありがとうございます!!そして、スタッフの名前まで覚えていてくださり、光栄です。文章から、ツアーを楽しんで頂いた様子が伝わってきました。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。
At first, I was a bit discouraged when I saw the full down dive and it didn't come back after 10 minutes, but when another whale appeared and I witnessed it slapping its tail multiple times, I was so moved that tears came to my eyes! I'm really glad I participated.
初めはフルークダウンダイブする姿を見て、10分過ぎても出てこず、少し諦めていましたが、もう一頭のくじらが出現し、何度もテールスラップする姿を見たときは感動して涙が出て来ました!
本当に参加してよかったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the adorable sight of the whales slapping their tails. The photos you took are also very well-timed! Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
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。
鯨のテールスラップする可愛い姿をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
お写真もとてもタイミングよく撮れてますね!
是非またお越し下さい。
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
It was easy to participate since they came to pick me up at the hotel!
The people were very friendly, and I was able to have enjoyable conversations.
They took a lot of photos (for an additional fee), and I received beautiful pictures.
I had a great time with stunning views of Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience filled with fun and excitement!
ホテルまで迎えに来て頂いたので参加しやすかったです!
とてもフレンドリーな方々で、楽しくお話することも出来ました。
沢山写真も撮っていただき(別料金)、綺麗な写真も手に入りました。
ハワイの景色が一望でき、楽しさと感動でとにかく楽しかった思い出になりました!
The ship was fine, but the trip was disappointing, since we didn't see any whales. We did the trip in the second half of January in 2018.
This is my second time using the service. It was good last time, so I decided to use it again. They usually arrive on time, which is reassuring. The drivers are always friendly as well.
今回二回目です。前回よかったので今回も利用しました。ほぼ時間通り来てもらえるので安心です。
運転手さんもいつも感じのいい人ばかりです。
JC was a wonderful guide and super easy to hang with for our tour. Would definitely recommend!!
We are so pleased. Please come back and visit us soon. We enjoyed having you on our tour.
I waited in front of the hotel in the rain, but about ten minutes later, the driver called my name, and I felt relieved to get on. We picked up about three more guests at hotels, and the driver dropped us off at the airline booths at the airport. I appreciated the driver taking care of everything by himself while getting wet.
雨の中、ホテル前で待機していましたが、約10分前に、運転手が、名前をコール、一安心で、乗りました。約3つほどホテルで客を拾い、空港では航空会社ごとのブースに降してくれました。濡れながら、運転手1人で世話してくれ感謝。
It was cold, but beautiful! I think I could have enjoyed it even more if it were summer. I'm very satisfied because I got to see a sea turtle.
寒かったけど、キレイだった!
夏だともっと思い切って遊べたのかもと思う。
ウミガメとも会えたからとても満足です。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating this time. Hawaii is often associated with a tropical image, but it does have a winter season. The sea temperature can indeed be cold. However, during winter, the colors of the sea and sky are crystal clear, making it beautiful to see! We hope you will join us again in the summer to compare the experiences! All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
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。 常夏なイメージのハワイですが、ハワイにも冬があるんです。海水温は確かに冷たいですよね。ただ冬は、海の色や空の色は透き通るので、綺麗に見えるんですよ!!是非次回は夏にも参加して頂き、比べてみてくださいね!!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。
We enjoyed the Dinner cruise very much.The food and entertainment were great.Right from the transport pick up everything very well organised.It was a beautiful evening and lovely to see Waikiki from the oceon,I also saw a Whale jump right out of the water for the first time.
We took the 12 pm tour and boarded the catamaran from the beach. It only took 10 minutes to motor out to the snorkel site so it was not far from shore. There were 3-4 other boats with groups in the same area but there was plenty of space. We snorkeled until everyone had returned to the boat. Then the crew raised the sail and we had a great time coasting over the beautiful blue water, returning just inside of the 3 hour advertised time. Free snacks (chips, granola bars) were provided and you could buy drinks.
The crew were funny, friendly, and gave clear instructions. They kept watch over us during the snorkel. They regularly checked up on each guest after the snorkel to make sure everyone was comfortable. I wear glasses, and have a -5.25 prescription. They had prescription goggles on board that were -6.0 and I was able to see so clearly without my glasses! We saw a group of spinner dolphins on the way out, and I saw 5 different sea turtles below us during the snorkel. Several of them surfaced to breathe close by which was amazing! We saw a baby octopus, and lot of beautiful fish. The crew member in the water with us was good to caution people to give the turtles their space which was important.
Advice: you are barefoot to board the boat and on the boat, and you store your bag and shoes in cubby holes on board. It's good to bring a sun shirt so your back doesn't burn. You do get cold while snorkeling, but less so if you keep moving. Bring a towel and warm clothes to wear after if you tend to get cold. Hats will fly away easily so you need one with a draw string. They provide sunscreen if you forget your own. I took gravol before the trip, so I'm not sure if I needed it!
I could only see it from a distance. It was disappointing that they didn't accept American Express cards for purchasing onboard commemorative photos.
遠くに見えたくらいです。
船内記念写真の購入では、アメックスカードの取扱いがないのは残念でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On certain days, the whales can be very active and may even show us their jumps, so please come back to look for those whales. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨がジャンプなどを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またいらして下さい。
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
They arrived right on time to pick me up. The driver only spoke English, but since all you need is the name of the airline, I think even those who can't speak English can use this service with confidence. When using shuttle services from different companies, sometimes you end up in a limousine, and I dislike the awkward time of sitting face-to-face with strangers in that cramped space, so I would like to continue using this service in the future.
予定の時間ぴったりに迎えに来てくれました。
ドライバーさんは英語のみですが、利用する航空会社位しか必要ないので英語が話せない方でも安心して利用できると思います。
違う会社の送迎を利用するとたまにリムジンになり、
あの狭い空間に知らない人と向い合せに座る気まずい時間が嫌なので
これからもこちらを利用したいと思います。
I previously went on the Angel Sea Tour and had a great experience, so this time I invited my friend's family to join. They were also very happy, and I was pleased that the Japanese female guide remembered me. The tour included lunch, and I think it's a great deal.
以前、天使の海ツアーに行きとても良かったので、今回は友人家族を誘って参加しました。 友人家族も大変喜んでおり、ガイドの日本人女性が私を覚えていてくれて、これも嬉しかったです。 ランチも付いてのツアーで、格安だと思います。
The horseback riding experience allowed us to spend a very slow time. My wife also enjoyed her first horseback riding experience. The scenery was wonderful with the ocean and mountains, but the fact that it was a filming location for Jurassic Park was a bit underwhelming as a selling point. The weather was bad, but we were prepared for rain, which was helpful (I was almost about to buy a windbreaker). However, the lack of enthusiasm from the staff who accompanied us was disappointing... Even though the horseback riding started at 11:00, we were picked up at 6:50 and had nothing to do for two hours, which was frustrating. After the horseback riding, we had to wait an hour for the shuttle, and since the location is Kualoa, it might be far, but I wish there was a way to improve that. If that could be resolved, it would be perfect.
乗馬体験は、非常にSLOWな時間を過ごすことが出来ました。奥さんも初めての乗馬体験で楽しんでいました。
景色も海や山と素晴らしかったですが、ジュラシックパークのロケ地というのは、ちょっとうたい文句にしてはいまいちでした。
天気が悪かったですが、雨雲用意されており助かりました。(もう少しでウィンドブレーカーを買うところでした)
ただ、同行していただいたスタッフの方のやる気のなさには・・・
乗馬が、11時スタートなのに6時50分ピックアップ2時間何もすることがなく時間を持て余す事態に・・・乗馬後も送迎までに1時間待ち、場所がクアロアなので遠いこともあるでしょうがもう少し何とかならないものかと、そこが解消されれば最高ですね
I sent an urgent email because I might not be able to go due to sudden circumstances, and I was very grateful for the quick response. It was relatively uncrowded, and I was able to create wonderful memories. However, it was disappointing that there were many attractions that were not operating.
急遽の都合で行けなくなるかもしれないことになってしまうということで緊急のメールを送ったところ、迅速に対応していただきとても助かりました。比較的空いていてとても良い思い出作りができました。ただやっていないアトラクションが多かったのが残念でした。
Thrilling and amazing! I was able to see landscapes I've never seen before in the great outdoors. It's okay if you don't understand English, but it might have been even more enjoyable if I could understand the staff's English... The apple bananas we had along the way were also delicious.
スリリングで最高!大自然の中で景色も今まで見たことないものを見られました。英語わからなくても大丈夫ですが、スタッフの方の英語がわかればもっと楽しかったかも…途中でいただいたアップルバナナなども美味しかったです
There was a Roberts Hawaii desk right at the group exit, which was easy to find. As soon as I mentioned my voucher and name, they guided me right away! The staff and driver were friendly, which was great.
I stayed at the Coconut Waikiki Hotel, and we went around to the hotels in order, arriving in Waikiki in about 40 minutes. The bus was really cold! I thought I might catch a cold on the first day (crying).
団体出口すぐの場所にロバーツハワイのデスクがあり分かりやすかったです。バウチャー&名前を言うとすぐに案内してくれました!愛想の良いスタッフさん&ドライバーさんで良かったです。
ココナッツワイキキホテルへ宿泊でしたが、順にホテルを回っていきワイキキへは40分程で到着していました。バス車内はめっちゃ寒かったです!初日で風邪をひくかと思いました(泣)
There were few visitors, so we were able to enjoy various attractions with almost no wait time. It was a bit disappointing that a couple of attractions were closed. The place was smaller than I had imagined, but there were thrilling attractions, and we had a lot of fun going on them multiple times. The weather was a bit chilly, so three hours was more than enough. Perhaps because there were few visitors, the staff was sparse, and the atmosphere felt similar to that of a community pool. The food at the concession stand had large portions, so sharing one was more than enough.
来客数も少なく、色々なアトラクションは待ち時間ほとんどなく楽しめました。閉まっているアトラクションも2.3個あったのが少し残念でした。
想像していたよりもこぢんまりとした所でしたが、スリリングなアトラクションもあり何度もいってみたりと、たっぷり楽しめました。
天候も肌寒かったので、3時間もあれば十分でした。来客数が少ないからか、店員さんもまばらな感じで対応も市民プールくらいの雰囲気でし
た。
売店の食事は、量が多かったので、1つをシェアしても十分でした。
I was disappointed because they seemed to have an attitude of arriving late and getting in the car without getting out.
If it were an activity, I wouldn't mind a slight delay, but since it was a transfer to the airport, I was very anxious.
時間に遅れてくるし、車から降りないで勝手に乗ってきてみたいな雰囲気だったから、がっかりでした。
アクティビティとかなら多少の時間の遅れは気にならないけど、空港への移動だったのでとても不安でした。
I made a same-day reservation for a private plan through the app and arrived. After parking my car, I went to the reception where I was told to leave my belongings in the car and only take my phone.
I put on a helmet and received an explanation along with three other customers.
Huh?? A private plan..!?
The staff kindly explained everything. At one point, I was handed a smartphone, and we all read the instructions written in Japanese together.
After that, we set off. Just before departure, it started to rain, and they lent me a rain jacket.
During the horseback riding, there was one staff member assigned to each group. The horse I rode on started to relieve itself right away and then immediately went off to eat grass, which was quite challenging.
I tried to follow the initial instructions, but when I called for the staff, they seemed a bit annoyed while helping me.
Perhaps because it started to rain, the horse became grumpy and suddenly crouched down. At that moment, one of my legs got pinned underneath. It was my first time riding, and I was really surprised by the suddenness of it, but the staff scolded the horse, and since I wasn't injured, I was able to return safely.
After that, there was no particular follow-up, and since I settled the payment through the app, it ended with a casual "thank you for your hard work." I was really looking forward to it, but I returned home feeling a bit unsettled.
Tipping wasn't specifically requested; there was a jar in the waiting area where you could drop in tips.
By the way, it takes about 10 minutes by car to get to Giovanni, famous for its garlic shrimp.
アプリから貸切プランで当日予約し、伺いました。
駐車場に車を止め、受付に行くと車内に荷物を置き携帯電話だけ持つよう言われました。
ヘルメットを被り、他のお客さん3名と説明を受けます。
あれ???貸切・・!?
スタッフさん方は愛想よく説明してくれました。途中でスマホを渡され、みんなで日本語で書いてある説明を読みます。
その後出発しました。出発前に雨が降ってきてレインジャケットを貸してくれました。
乗馬はグループごとに1人スタッフさんがついてくれて行きました。
私が乗った馬は開始早々大も小もしはじめて、更にすぐに草を食べに行ってしまうのですごく大変でした。
なんとか最初に説明を受けた通りにしていましたが、スタッフさんを呼ぶとめんどくさそうな感じで対応してくれました。
途中雨が降ってきたからか、馬が不機嫌になり、急にしゃがんでしまいました。
その時私の片足が下敷きになりました。
初めての乗馬でしたし、突然のことですごく驚きましたが、スタッフさんが馬を叱って?くれ、怪我もしていなかった為無事に戻れました。
その後特にフォローはなく、清算もアプリからしていたので、お疲れ様〜って感じで終わりました。すごく楽しみにしていたのですが、なんかもやもやしながら帰りました。
チップは特に求められず待合所?にビンが置いてあってチップを入れるみたいでした。
ちなみにガーリックシュリンプで有名なジョバンニへは車で10分くらいで行けます。
I booked this tour back around August of 2018 for a February 2019 trip. The original date was supposed to be Sunday morning on their first tour; however, they reached out to us on Saturday morning to notify us rescheduling might be required, as the island was going to be hit with an extremely severe storm over the weekend. Sure enough, Sunday morning came, and it was determined the waters were too unstable to enjoy a safe snorkeling experience. We were able to re-book to Monday afternoon, with the hopes the waters would mellow out and clear up by then. We arrived at the meeting spot, and right as we were about to disembark, we were notified the waters were still too dangerous. We were then given the option to either reschedule, or go sail with them for an hour or so, and get a refund on the snorkeling portion. Given we were leaving the following day, we were unfortunately unable to reschedule, and opted for the sailing. The captain, Ryan, and the rest of the crew were all wonderful, and made it a memorable experience. We were out sailing for around an hour and a half, and the views were breathtaking. They also provided everyone a few free drinks to help make up for the inconvenience, and the free snacks provided were much appreciated. While we never got to enjoy the snorkeling itself, I can vouch for the company and their customer service. Thank you for turning lemons to lemonade! Also, in February it was a bit chilly, so I would recommend a light jacket, and definitely sunglasses :)
I surprised my boyfriend with a trip to Hawaii for his birthday, and on our list of activities was this helicopter tour. He has always wanted to ride in a helicopter, and this ended up being the perfect addition to our itinerary. We went on a Friday morning, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming, as well as informative on what to expect. For the approximately hour long flight, our wonderful pilot Margot (my deepest apologies if this is not spelled correctly) gave narrative to what we were seeing, as well as provided jokes and reassurance any time the flight even remotely became rocky. The views were breathtaking, and this was the perfect way to appreciate how green and full of life this island is. We both felt this was more than worth the money, and we enjoyed every moment. It seems like it can get quite chilly up there though, so I would recommend a jacket.
This was my ninth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time traveling in February, so I made a reservation. I was able to see both whales and dolphins, and the view of Waikiki from the boat was incredibly beautiful, creating wonderful memories.
9回目のハワイでしたが、2月に旅行が初めてだったので、予約しました。
クジラもイルカも見れて、また船からのワイキキもすごく綺麗に見れて
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 observing the whales and dolphins. Please come 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した。
クジラやイルカの観測を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
When the weather is nice, you can clearly see Waikiki and Diamond Head, which feels great. At first, I couldn't see anything at all and almost gave up, but they finally appeared towards the end. However, while I did see whales, they were far away, so it wasn't as impressive as what you see in the brochures; it was more like, "Is that it?" Well, since it was a large ship, I didn't experience any seasickness, so I think that was a good thing.
天気が良いとワイキキやダイヤモンドベッドがクッキリと見えて気分が良いかと。最初は全然見えなくて諦めかけましたが、最後の方でやっと現れました。でも、確かにクジラは見えたけど遠かったので、パンフにあるような迫力ではなく、あれか、という感じです。まあ、大型船なので船酔いもなかったので、良かったかなと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
On some days, you may see very active whales jumping, so please come back to look for those whales.
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した。
日によってはとてもアクティブなクジラがジャンプを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに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
The ship was large and there was little rocking. However, it was a bit disappointing that I could only see the whale briefly as it moved from starboard to port. But since I did see it, I hope to see more next time. I was able to take photos of the dolphins.
船が大きくて揺れも少なかったです。
ただクジラが現れてから右舷、左舷と移動していたら
少ししか見えなかったのは残念です。
でも見えたので次回はもっと見たいですね。
イルカは写真撮れました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On some days, you may see very active whales jumping, so please come back to look for those whales. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨がジャンプなどを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またいらして下さい。
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 backstage tour is truly a VIP experience. The "green room" pass handed out at check-in, the table code, the table napkins, and the survey forms are all green.
The term "green room" is said to have originated from Elvis Presley, who kept many plants in his dressing room for his throat.
Upon entering, I was guided to the green room where I was surprised by a welcome from Michael Jackson! I even got to take a photo with him. I enjoyed welcome champagne and snacks while chatting with a hula dancer.
After a while, the manager came to guide us. We walked through a hallway with the performers' schedules posted and finally headed to the stage.
I could see the audience dining through a thin curtain. They showed us how to change the stage lighting and change colors, and explained that the performers enter and exit through a stretch curtain. It was a space unlike anything I had ever seen.
Backstage, there were many costumes for quick changes. They explained that each performer has to change in a very short time, which conveyed the difficulty of their work. I got to wear a large headdress for Tahitian dance. It was so big that I discovered I had to maintain my balance while dancing.
I was so impressed when I saw this show about two years ago that I decided to take the backstage tour this time. Seeing a world I didn't know made me feel closer to the performers, and I enjoyed it even more than last time.
The behind-the-scenes of the stage is a world you can't see in everyday life. I had a truly wonderful time.
バックステージツアーは、とにかく VIP待遇です。チェックインの時に渡される 「グリーンルーム」のパス、テーブルコードも テーブルナプキンも アンケート用紙も グリーン。
「グリーンルーム」とは、エルビスプレスリーが 喉のために植物を沢山置いていた楽屋にちなんで 楽屋のことをそう呼ぶようになったのだそうです。
真っ先に入場すると グリーンルームに案内されマイケルジャクソンの歓迎!にはビックリしました。一緒に写真を撮ってもらいました。
ウェルカムシャンパンとつまみを フラダンサーとお話ししながら頂きました。
しばらくすると マネージャーが案内のために来てくれました。演者のスケジュールが貼られた廊下を通り いよいよステージへ。
薄い幕越しに食事中の客席が見えます。ステージのライティングの指示をして 色を変えて見せてくれたり 演者の出入り幕がストレッチであることを教えてくれたり 見たことのない空間でした。
舞台袖には 早変わり用の衣装が沢山置いてあります。それを 各々が自分で本当に短い時間で変えなければならないと説明してくれて 出演者の大変さが 伝わってきました。タヒチアンダンスの大きな髪飾りを被らせてもらいました。大変大きいので バランスをとりながら踊らなければならないという新しい発見もありました。
2年程前にこのショーを観て とても感激したので 今回はバックステージツアーにしました。知らない世界を見て 演者さんとの距離が縮まったような気がして 前回以上に楽しむことが出来ました。
ステージの裏側は、日常では見ることの出来ない世界です。とても素晴らしい時間を過ごさせてもらいました。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you come to Hawaii again.
この度はご来場頂きまして、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、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。