Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The ship we boarded wasn't very large and was quite maneuverable, which I thought was very good. However, as I expected, we could only see the whales from a distance, which was a bit disappointing.
乗船した船はあまり大きくなく小回りも利きましたので非常に良かったと思います。しかし、予想はしてましたが、遠くでしかクジラが見えす、少し残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
While there weren't any instances of whales breaching, I was able to recognize whales three times, which was enjoyable. Additionally, shortly after departing, a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, adding to the excitement. It seems to be a time when there are many young whales with their mothers.
さすがにクジラが飛び上がるところはありませんが、クジラだと認識できる機会が3回もあり、楽しめました。
また、出港早々にイルカの群れが並走してくれて盛り上げてくれました。
子供のクジラを連れている時期が頻度が高そうです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
Reviewed by: まいぷる
The weather was perfect, and I got to see a lot of wild dolphins, which was incredibly fun.
The snorkeling was in quite rough waters, but I was satisfied because I saw many fish.
Lunch was also very delicious.
天気も最高で、野生のイルカもたくさん見れて、最高に楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングはかなり波が荒いところでした。でも、魚がたくさん見れて満足です。
ランチもとっても美味しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This is my second time at Dolphin University 🎶
I was able to see many dolphins up close again, which was really great! The staff are all very fun people and they kindly teach you a lot of things! If you want to do something other than shopping in Hawaii, I definitely recommend it!\(^o^)/
2回目のイルカ大学です♫
前回よりも近くでまた沢山のイルカが見れたので
すごくよかったです(^^) スタッフの方はとても楽しい人ばっかりで、
また丁寧に色々教えてくれます!
ハワイで買い物以外に何かしたいなら絶対に
オススメです\(^o^)/
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a whale watching experience blessed by good weather, but I only saw a baby whale spouting in the distance at first, and after that, I couldn't see anything else. Well, it's a living creature, so there's nothing we can do about it.
However, the staff with the Japanese guide were wonderful, and it’s not often you get to enjoy the view of the horizon from the boat, as well as Waikiki and Diamond Head, so I had a great time!
Since it's a trip abroad, it might also be nice to hear local recommendations from the Japanese guide.
天候にも恵まれたホエールウォッチングでしたが、
最初に子どもクジラの潮吹きが遠くに見えたっきり、それ以降は見る事ができませんでした。まぁ、生き物なので仕方ないですね。
しかしながら、日本語ガイドのスタッフの対応も素晴らしく、また船上から水平線を眺めたり、ワイキキ&ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺める事が出来る機械はなかなかないので、十分楽しめました!
せっかくの海外ですので、日本語ガイドから現地のおすすめ情報を聞いたりするのも良いかもしれませんよ。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.
イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/09 |
Reviewed by: KOMO
I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.
P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).
絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ!!とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした!
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。
P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう(^^)
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Sumbarine was fantastic something you cant do in many places in the world i really enjoyed it!!
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated while feeling scared because I can't swim, but since I wore a life jacket, I was able to float and had a lot of fun! The staff were cheerful, which lifted my spirits, and I had a wonderful day being healed by the cute dolphins.
泳げないので怖がりながら参加しましたが、ライフジャケット着用だったのでプカプカうけるし楽しく参加できました!
スタッフさんが明るくて気分も上がり、カワイイイルカに癒されたイイ1日になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/07 |
Reviewed by: みずいろ
It was great to be able to participate casually in something like diving, which I don't get to do often. The staff, who spoke fluent Japanese, were kind and said various interesting things to keep us entertained. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles. I expected the water to be a bit clearer. We had to share one window for viewing, and since the seats were cramped, it felt a bit awkward to be looking with a stranger.
海に潜るなんてなかなかないことなので、気楽に参加できて良かったです。
日本語ペラペラのスタッフさんたちが親切で、面白いことを色々言って、楽しませてくれました。
ウミガメには出会えませんでした。
もう少し海の中が澄んでいると思っていました。
ひとつの窓をふたりで覗くのですが、座席を詰められて、知らないおじさんと一緒に見ることになり、ちょっと気まずかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles felt like a dream☆ I also got to see whales, and it was truly fun. The malasadas and homemade cheeseburgers were amazing as well.
And I can't say enough about the wonderful staff! They were the best^^ I will definitely join again! Please take care of me next time♪
野生のイルカ、海ガメと泳げるなんて夢のようでした☆クジラも見れて、本当に楽しかったです。マラサダに手作りチーズバーガーも最高でした。
そして、なんといっても素晴らしいスタッフの方々!最高です^^また参加しますね!その際は宜しくお願い致します♪
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I might have had too high expectations. I was able to see the whale several times, but it was quite far away, which made it feel a bit lacking in impact.
期待しすぎていたのかくじらが何度か見ることができましたがかなり遠い!?のか小さいのか少し迫力にかけた感じが残りました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
To protect the whales, we have a rule that prohibits approaching within 100 yards, but sometimes very friendly whales come close to the boat. They also show us some impressive actions.
Please come back to search for such whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
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。
鯨を守る為、100ヤード以上は近づいてはいけない事になっておりますが、時にはとてもフレンドリーな鯨がいて船に近づいてくる時もあります。そして大きなアクションを見せてくれる時もございます。
そんな鯨を探しに是非また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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/05 |
Reviewed by: mami
I participated in the morning tour on January 3rd. Unfortunately, I didn't see any whales at all. The breakfast included eggs, sausages, and bread, and it was quite substantial for the price.
During the New Year period, the weather in Honolulu was consistently bad with rain coming and going, but thanks to that, I was able to see a big rainbow from the boat.
I have been on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise several times, and during those times, it makes a U-turn just before Diamond Head. However, this tour goes even further. It was interesting to view Oahu from the sea, as well as the backside of Diamond Head.
But I really wanted to see whales...
1/3の午前中のツアーに参加しました。
残念ながらクジラは全く見ることが出来ませんでした。
朝食は卵やソーセージ、パンなどがあり、お値段の割にはしっかりと取れました。
お正月の期間ホノルルはずっと天候が悪く雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、お蔭で船から大きな虹を見ることが出来ました。
スターオブホノルルのディナークルーズに何度か乗ったことがありますが、その際はダイヤモンドヘッドの手前あたりでUターンします。
ですが、こちらのツアーさらにその先まで行きます。
海からオアフ島を、またダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側まで眺める事ができたのは面白かったです。
でもクジラを見たかった…
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
Winter is the rainy season in Hawaii, so January tends to have a lot of rain.
We are glad that you were able to enjoy the rainbow from the ship.
One of the highlights of the cruise is viewing the backside of Diamond Head, which is not something you can see every day.
Please come back to search for whales on a sunny day.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
冬はハワイの雨季ですので、一月は雨が多いですね。
少なくとも船の上から虹をお楽しみいただけた事、私共も嬉しく思います。
中々普段では見られないダイアモンドヘッドの裏側を眺めるのもクルーズの醍醐味ですね。
是非またお天気の良い日に鯨を探しにいらしてください。
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: | 2013/02/03 |
Reviewed by: hasuki-PAPA
The weather was bad, I got seasick, and there were no whales; it was the worst.
天候が悪く、船酔いはするは、鯨は居らず最悪でした。
Thank you for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were not able to enjoy your experience.
Please come back on a nice day.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、有難うございました。
お客様にお楽しみにいただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
また、お天気の良い日に遊びにいらして下さい。
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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was worried about the rain until departure, but after we set sail, the rain stopped, and I was able to see the whales I had longed to see (I think it was probably three different whales). The food was just okay. I thought the prices were a bit high, but considering it was a cruise and whale watching, I guess it's understandable. There were other tours available, but it seemed like the Navatek was the one with the highest chance of seeing whales, and I am satisfied.
出港までは雨で心配しましたが、出港後はなんとか雨も止み、念願のくじらを見ることができました(たぶん3頭違うくじらと思います)。食事はまぁ普通。値段も少し高いかなとも思いますが、クルーズかつホエールウォッチングとしてはやむなしかと思います。他のツアーもありましたが、ナバテック号が一番クジラを見られる確率が高そうでしたし、満足しています。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The waves are high in winter, and even with taking motion sickness medication, I got seasick. I ended up feeling unwell before I could meet the dolphins, and in the end, I couldn't do anything. It was also very cold on the boat. Since we were on the boat for about three hours, it might be tough for those who are prone to seasickness. I did see a few dolphins, but it seemed quite difficult to swim with them on the day I participated. The staff members were all very nice and seemed to be having fun. Summer is said to have relatively calm waves, so I recommend participating in the summer.
冬は波が高く、酔い止めを飲んでいても船酔いしました。
イルカに出会うまでにダウンしてしまい、結局何もできなかったです。そして船の上はとても寒かったです。
船には3時間ほど乗っていますので、船酔いしやすいかたは大変かもしれません。
イルカは少し見れましたが、私が参加した日は一緒に泳ぐのがなかなか難しかったようです。
スタッフの方たちはとても良い方たちばかりで、楽しそうでした。
夏は波が比較的おだやからしいので、夏の参加がおすすめです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/01 |
Reviewed by: keiko
Looking out at Waikiki Beach from the sea, Diamond Head presented a different view than usual, with the blue sky and blue ocean, and the gentle breeze made it perfect.
Whales appeared on the surface multiple times, and each time we were in a flurry of excitement.
I have visited Hawaii many times, but this was my first whale watching experience. I wasn't very interested at first, but it turned out to be much better than I expected.
ワイキキビーチを海から眺め、ダイヤモンドヘットもいつもと違う景色、青空に青い海、風も穏やかで最高でした。
クジラも何度も水面に姿をあらわし、その度に右往左往。
大きな船で船酔いもせず快適でした。
何度もハワイを訪れてますがホエールウォッチングは初めて、あまり興味なかったのですが思っていた以上でとても良かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The view from the sea is even more beautiful, and we recommend enjoying the scenery of Waikiki from a different perspective. We are very pleased that you were able to observe whales. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
海からの眺めはまたより一層美しく、また違った角度からワイキキの景色をお楽しみいただけるのでお勧めです。
鯨を観測していただけて大変嬉しく思います。
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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/31 |
Reviewed by: toshi
On January 8, my spouse and I participated. We go to Oahu every year, but we rarely visit during this time, so we joined a whale watching tour for the first time, which can only be seen during this season.
After boarding, the captain provided explanations about the direction of the whales in English, but there was immediately a Japanese interpreter, so it wasn't a problem if you didn't understand English.
The meal was served buffet-style with a wide variety of drinks (alcoholic beverages were cash only) and desserts. When a whale appeared, the captain announced it, and the whale would show up in that direction, but it was a fleeting moment, making it challenging to capture. However, we were lucky to see the whale raise its tail about three times up close.
I had used the Star of Honolulu for dinner cruises a couple of times, and it was enjoyable to experience a different view of Waikiki at night. We participated in a course without transportation, but after disembarking, many shops inside Aloha Tower were closed and it was quite deserted. We took a 10-minute walk to explore downtown and Chinatown.
1月8日に夫婦で参加。
オワフには毎年行っているが、この時期は行くことが少ないので、この時期にしか観られないホエールウオッチングに初めて参加した。
乗船後、船長からクジラが出たときの方角等の説明が当然英語であるが、すぐに日本語通訳の説明があるので英語が分からなくても問題ない。
食事は、ブッフェ形式で飲み物(アルコール類はキャッシュ)、デザート等種類も豊富であった。
クジラが現れると船長のアナウンスがあり、その方向にクジラが出現するが、一瞬なのでタイミングが難しいが、近くで尾を上げる姿等3回ほど観られたのでラッキーであった。
スター・オブ・ホノルル号には夜のディナークルーズに2回ほど利用したが、ワイキキ等夜とは違った景観を楽しむことが出来た。
送迎なしのコースに参加したが、下船後はアロハタワー内の商店は店を閉めているところが多く閑散としているが、10分ほど歩いてダウンタウン、チャイナタウンを散策した。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed a different view compared to the dinner cruise.
Aloha Tower used to have many shops until a few years ago, but unfortunately, most of them are now closed. It might be nice for guests like you to take a short walk and visit Chinatown.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
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。
ディナークルーズとはまた違った景色をお楽しみいただけた様で大変嬉しく思います。
アロハタワーは数年前までは沢山のお店がございましたが、今では残念な事に、殆どのお店が閉まっております。お客様の様に少し歩いてチャイナタウンなどにお寄りいただくのもよろしいかと思います。
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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple with our 5-year-old. Since we had a young child with us, when the staff instructed another staff member to swim with us, they clearly looked displeased. Seeing that made our spirits drop significantly, and our child became scared of the ocean, so we couldn't go in for a while.
At one point, when our child got tired and fell asleep, there was a photo session, and even though they said they would take pictures later, they completely forgot about it until the end. After the tour, while others were chatting about the photos they had taken and whether to buy them or not, we felt forgotten, which left us with a bad feeling.
That day wasn't particularly crowded, but we felt treated carelessly, which diminished our enjoyable memories of the day.
5歳と夫婦で参加しました。幼児連れなので、スタッフの方が泳ぐ際、私たちと泳ぐようにと別のスタッフの方に指示した時、明らかに嫌そうな顔をされました。それを見て、かなりテンションが下がってしまい、子供も海を怖がったので、しばらく入れませんでした。
途中、子供が疲れて寝てしまったときに、写真撮影があり、寝ているのを見て、後で撮ると言っていたのに、最後まで忘れていました。
ツアーが終わった後、他の方は撮った写真を見て買うか買わないか雑談していましたが、私たちは忘れられていたので、嫌な気分ばかり残りました。
その日は、そんなに混雑していたわけではなかったのですが、雑に扱われ、楽しい思い出が半減した一日でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We left the hotel while it was still dark, and the weather was uncertain, but it turned out sunny and we were able to see two rainbows, which was great. On that day, we were able to see several whales up close and encountered many dolphins, which was wonderful, but we ran out of time and missed out on marine sports. I was a bit disappointed about that since I chose to go to university instead of junior high for that reason.
まだ暗いうちにホテルを出発で天気も不安だったんですが、晴れて虹も2本かかっているのも見れて良かったです。この日は、くじらが何頭も近くで見えたりイルカにもたくさん会えてよかったんですが、その分時間が無くなって、マリンスポーツがなくなりました。それがあるから中学の方でなく大学を選んでただけに少し残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/26 |
Reviewed by: sana
I used this service during my honeymoon trip to Hawaii in January 2013. I was able to encounter whales several times. When the whales were visible, the staff would announce it and let us know. Until then, we could enjoy lunch and relax comfortably on the boat.
However, there are a few tips to keep in mind for whale watching:
- Whales tend to surface for only a few seconds to a few tens of seconds before returning to the water.
- Even if the staff informs you and you look in that direction, the whales may already be back underwater and not visible.
- Once you've finished your meal, if you go out on deck and leisurely gaze at the sea, you might spot whales even before the staff does, which seems to be a more efficient way to see them.
The onboard announcements were also in Japanese, which made the experience very enjoyable.
2013年1月に新婚旅行ではじめてハワイに行った際に利用しました。
くじらに何度か遭遇することができました。くじらが見える位置にきた際にはスタッフがアナウンスして教えてくれます。それまでは、ランチを楽しんで船内でゆったりくつろぐことができます。
ただし、くじらを見るためのこつとしては、次のポイントは押させていた方がいいかもしれません。
?くじらは、浮かんできても数秒~数十秒くらいでまた海の中に戻ってしまいます。
?スタッフが教えてくれて、その方角を見に行ってももう海の中にいてみれないこともあります。
?ある程度食事がすんだら、自らデッキにでてのんびり海を眺めていると、スタッフよりも早くくじらを発見できるので、こちらのほうが効率にくじらに会えるように思います。
船内では、日本語での案内もあり、とても楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We appreciate your valuable feedback.
Please come back to search for whales again.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your visit.
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。
貴重なアドバイスをありがとうございます。
是非また鯨を探しにいらしてください。
皆様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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/24 |
Reviewed by: mg12
In winter, the waves are particularly rough, and you may get seasick. The seawater is also murky, so while they do provide snorkeling gear, it might not be that impressive. It gets quite cold on the boat, so the chill after getting out of the water can be tough; those who are concerned about their health should take care. Additionally, the BBQ on the boat only includes hamburgers, so it might be best not to have high expectations.
冬は特に波が荒く、船酔いします。
海水も濁ってますのでシュノーケルもつれてってくれますが、そこまで感動はないでしょう。
相当船の上は寒いので水から上がってからの寒さは大変ですので、体調に不安がある方は気をつけた方が宜しいかと。
また、船上BBQはハンバーガーだけですので、期待はなさらない方がいいかと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/23 |
Reviewed by: アポロチョコレート
I participated with a friend without having breakfast.
I was moved to see both whales and dolphins up close! I was able to see a mother and calf whale passing under the boat as well! The captain and staff provided announcements (in English and Japanese) about where to look for the whales, making it easy to spot them! I would love to participate again!
友人と2人で朝食抜きで参加。
クジラもイルカも近くで見れて感動しました☆
クジラの親子やイルカが船の下を通っているとこも見れました!!クジラが見える方向もキャプテンやスタッフからアナウンス(英語、日本語)が適宜あり、すぐに見つける事ができます!また参加したいと思います♪
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
It was truly lucky to see a mother whale and her calf, as well as dolphins swimming beneath the boat!
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
鯨の親子やイルカが船の下を通ったところを見られたのは本当にラッキーでしたね!
お楽しみいただけた様で私共も大変嬉しく思います。
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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
Reviewed by: まるさん
- I found it worthwhile to participate, thinking I could experience the feeling of cruising.
- We encountered two whales and were able to see them spouting for a while.
- We frequently spotted dolphins, although they weren't very close.
- The Japanese-speaking guide made frequent announcements, which were easy to understand. Even during times when there were no whales, it was enjoyable to hear explanations about the scenery visible from the boat.
- I participated while carrying a small child in a baby carrier, and it wasn't too bumpy, so there were no issues.
- The restroom was spacious and well-maintained.
- The guide mentioned, "Today the whales are close," but I was surprised, thinking, "Is this really close?!" The visibility was such that I wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't been told it was a whale. When pointed out, I could see the spouting between the waves.
- I was interested in the shopping mall around the pier, so I intentionally chose not to have a shuttle. However, many stores were closed, making it a rather lonely mall. I regretted not taking the shuttle plan to return right away, as there was no value in spending time there after the event. Instead, I visited the palace and Chinatown. It took just over ten minutes on foot through the office district to reach the palace. I returned by bus.
- I chose the breakfast plan. The coffee was decent, but the scrambled eggs were so bad that they made me feel sick just thinking about them. Since there were no whales, I went for a refill, but there was hardly anything left. If you want to eat a lot, be sure to take plenty during the initial serving, as there are very few options, so it's best not to have high expectations.
・クルージング気分を味わえると思えば参加する価値がありました。
・鯨は2頭遭遇でき、潮吹きがしばらく見れました。
・いるかはたびたび見かけました。いるかまでの距離はそれほど近くないです。
・日本語担当のガイドさんが、頻繁にアナウンスしてくれて分かりやすかったです。鯨がいない時間帯も、船から見える景色を説明してくれて楽しかったです。
・小さい子供をおんぶ紐で縛って参加しましたが、それほど揺れないし、問題ありませんでした。
・トイレも広くてきれいにしてありました。
・「今日は鯨が近いよ」とガイドさんが言ってましたが「この遠さで近いのか?!」と逆にびっくりしました。鯨だ!と言われなければ気が付かない程度の見え方です。言われてみれば、波の合間に潮吹きが、というレベル。
・船着き場周りのショッピングモールに興味があり、敢えて送迎なしにしました。しかしながら閉店しているお店も多く、とても淋しいモールでした。イベント後に寄る時間を用意する価値は全くなく、送迎プランですぐ帰った方が良かったと後悔しました。そこで宮殿とチャイナタウンへ寄りました。オフィス街と通って徒歩10分強で宮殿に着きました。帰りはバスで帰りました。
・朝食プランを選択しました。コーヒーは普通においしく、スクランブルエッグが思い出しても気持ち悪くなる程、まずかったです。鯨が出ないのでヒマでおかわりに行きましたが、ほとんど残っていませんでした。沢山食べたい方は、最初の盛り付けでたくさんよそってください。種類はとても少ないので期待しない方が良いです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
While we cannot approach the whales within 100 yards, there are days when the whales come closer to the boat. On days when we encounter active whales, you may even see them jumping. If you have the chance, please come back to look for such whales again.
Aloha Tower Marketplace used to be a bustling place with many shops until a few years ago, but unfortunately, most of the shops are now closed, and as you mentioned, it has become a rather lonely place. I believe that guests like you who extend their visit to Chinatown will have a more enjoyable experience.
Regarding your comments about the meal, I will translate them into English and forward them to the manager in charge to help improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
All of us at Star of Honolulu are looking 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。
鯨には100ヤード以上近付け無い様になっておりますが、日によっては鯨の方から船に寄って来る事もございます。アクティブな鯨に遭遇出来た日はジャンプをする鯨を見られる時もございます。チャンスがありましたら、またそんな鯨を探しにいらしてください。
アロハタワーマーケットプレイスは数年前までは沢山のお店で賑わった場所でしたが、残念ながら今は殆どのお店は閉まってしまい、お客様のおっしゃる通り寂しい感じのする場所となってしまいました。お客様の様にチャイナタウンまで足を伸ばしていただいた方がお楽しみいただけると思います。
お食事に付きましては頂きましたコメントを英語訳の上担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のサービス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。
皆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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/22 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
well my husband and i drove there and we got there really early about 45 min before check in. the staff said they wont start boarding everyone till 1145 . so we walked around and returned at 1130. they were boarding already and we were last in line. i was really disappointed because i wanted window seat. well that didnt happen we sat in the middle of the ship. they started serving food right away. the food was ok it was a buffet so that was good since we didnt eat breakfast. we were out on the ocean for about 45 min before they found any whales. about 15 min before the ship started heading back they finally found the whales but they were sooo faw away that we couldnt see them. then they started heading back after like 3 spottings. i recommend rent your own boat and go or make sure you are first in line and you bring binoculars with you.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a very good value tour first thing in the morning. I was very satisfied to see whales.
朝一番のとてもお得なツアーでした。
クジラも見れて大満足です。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
ご満足いただけて大変嬉しく思います。
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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: でんでん
Since it was a day with strong winds, we took motion sickness medication for both ourselves and the kids. The breakfast selection was limited, but the taste was quite good with sausage, rice, and oranges. For about 45 minutes after boarding, we only saw the whales spouting a couple of times, but then we got to see their tails and fins coming up and down several times, as well as some backflips, which was incredibly exciting through the binoculars from the fourth deck. My husband filmed it, so the kids could watch it later (the kids stayed with their mother on the boat). While on board, they prioritized explanations in Japanese (on the deck, they provided Japanese guidance after the English announcements, but by then the whales had already submerged), and there were several staff members who spoke Japanese, with the captain even playing with our child. I recommend staying on the fourth deck even if you don't understand English, as it's easier to see from above. We were lucky. Thank you, Joy.
風の強い日の参加だったので、子供共々酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。朝食の種類は少ないですが、味はソーセージ、ご飯、オレンジなど結構美味しかった。乗船して45分くらいは2.3度の鯨の潮吹きだけでしたが、そのうち鯨のしっぽや横向きでヒレを何度も上げ下げしたり背面ジャンプしたりと4階から双眼鏡越しに大興奮。横の主人がビデオ撮影してくれたので後から子供もゆっくり見られました(子供は母と船内で)。船内にいる間日本語での説明を優先してくれたり(デッキにいると英語の後に日本語案内、でもその時には鯨は潜ってしまう)、日本語の話せるスタッフが何人かいらっしゃり、キャプテンはうちの子供と遊んでいてくれていました。英語が分からなくても4階デッキにいることをおすすめします、上から見るほうがわかりやすいので。ラッキーでした。ジョイありがとう。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are glad to hear that you encountered active whales on the day of your visit.
We are also very pleased that your children enjoyed themselves.
Please do come back with everyone again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
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。
お客様のご参加された日はアクティブな鯨に遭遇出来た様で良かったですね。
お子様にもお楽しみいただけた様で、大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the Dolphin Encounter Tour at Sea Life Park. I was very satisfied with the local staff and the tour content. During the interaction with the dolphins, there were photo and DVD opportunities available for purchase later. After the Dolphin Encounter, you can freely explore the shows within the facility. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.
シーライフパークのドルフィンエンカウンターツアーに参加しました。現地スタッフやツアー内容にはとても満足しています。イルカと触れ合っているところは、写真やDVDの撮影があり、後で購入できます。ドルフィンエンカウンターが終わった後は施設内のショーを自由に見学することができます。
全体的に大変満足のいくツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the tour because the opportunity to ride a submarine is rare. However, I didn't see the kind of scenery that I expected from the website. I'm not sure if it was because the seabed was murky, but we couldn't see fish swimming all the time while submerged. Just when I thought I couldn't see anything, I would catch a glimpse of some fish or see the condition of a ship on the ocean floor, which wasn't quite what I had anticipated. Still, I believe the experience of riding a submarine was valuable.
潜水艦に乗る機会は珍しいためツアーに参加しました。ホームページで見る様な景色はあまり見られませんでした。海底が濁っていたためなのかはわかりませんが、潜水中にずっと魚が泳いでいるところを見れるわけではありません。何も見えないと思っていると少し魚が見えたり、海の底にある船の様子が見えたりと、期待していた感じではありませんでした。潜水艦に乗れたという経験は貴重だったと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/20 |
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Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you could only see a whale from a distance, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view from the ship.
All of our staff is looking forward to your next visit.
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。
鯨は遠くに少し見えただけだったのは大変残念に思いますが、船からの景色をお楽しみいただけた事はこちらも嬉しく思います。
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。
スターオブホノルル
予約課