Reviewed by: Mrs. Means
My husband & I are in Oahu in our honeymoon and we saw this and had to book it. The staff is so friendly and helpful! We sat on the nets, which going there was fun and what you would expect, but after snorkeling they take you sailing for a unique look at the island, but beware if you are sitting on the net..you WILL get soaked...but it truly is so much fun! They take you to the reef where turtles go to go their backs cleaned by fish. My recommendation when you swim to watch the turtles is to hang out on the side of the group. Most people will huddle over the turtles, but the have to come up for air, so if you are not in the chunk of people you will get a closer look because they will head your way for air! We saw lots of them and even some baby turtles! The fish in the water are beautiful as well and will swim all around you. I think it is definitely worth the $51! Book today and don't forget your underwater camera like I did!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The shark tour was canceled during departure (due to wave conditions). Given the circumstances with the weather, it can't be helped, but I would have appreciated being informed about the cancellation before departure. Also, I felt a bit uneasy that there were no staff members available who could communicate in Japanese.
今回のシャークツアーに出発途中で催行中止になってしまいました(波の都合で)。さすがに、天候等の都合の事なので仕方がないですが、できたら出発する前に催行中止を教えてほしかったです。また、日本語対応できるスタッフさんがいらっしゃらなかったのが少し不安でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I attended in April, but it was cold. There were a lot of sharks, and it was fun!
4月参加でしたが寒かったです。サメうじゃうじゃ楽しかったー!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/12 |
Reviewed by: リリコイ
I participated in the encounter with my husband and our 1 year and 10-month-old daughter. We joined without transportation, but since it was during spring break, we arrived at the park just as the shuttle bus was arriving too. The ticket counter and the package registration counter were overflowing with people. Those who had signed up for transportation probably received some explanation on how to participate in the package, but we managed to navigate through the crowd (laughs) to sign the waiver, purchase a locker token, and change into our swimsuits after borrowing life jackets in the changing area, getting ready for the experience!
We moved to the dolphin pool and received a safety briefing in English from the local staff (they mixed in some broken Japanese), and then it was finally time to enter the pool! At first, my daughter was scared of the larger dolphins, but gradually she started enjoying it while saying "Dolphin!"
Then it was our turn. First, I got to kiss and touch a dolphin. I couldn't help but get excited seeing the smooth, adorable eyes of the dolphin! Next, my husband and daughter went, and despite my worries that she might cry from being too close, she managed to give the dolphin a kiss!!!
The experience of kissing a dolphin was not only memorable for me, but seeing my daughter's joyful face made it even more special.
I would definitely recommend this to our friends' families!☆
夫と1歳10ヵ月の娘と一緒にエンカウンターに参加しました。
送迎なしで参加したのですが、春休み中ということもありパークに到着したらちょうど送迎バスも到着した時で、チケットカウンターもパッケージ参加受付カウンターも人・人・人であふれかえっていました。送迎ありで申し込んだ人はきっとどのような手順でパッケージに参加するのか説明があったようですが、私たちは溢れる人たちの中なんとか周りの様子を見ながら(笑)ウェーバーにサインをしロッカーのトークンを購入し、更衣スペースでライフジャケットを借り着替えをして準備完了!
ドルフィンプールに移動し、安全ガイドをローカルのスタッフに英語で(カタコトの日本語は交えてましたが)受けていよいよプールに!自分より大きなイルカに初めは怖がっていましたが、徐々にドッフィン!と言いながら楽しんでいました。
そしていよいよ我が家の番。まずは私がイルカとキス&タッチ。すべすべで愛くるしい目のイルカに思わず興奮してしまいました♪次に夫と娘、近すぎて泣いてしまわないかという母の不安をよそにちゃんとキスしてました!!!
イルカとの初キッス体験は私自身もですが娘の喜ぶ顔が見れてとても良い思い出ができました。
お友達家族にもおすすめしたいです☆
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
One word...INSANE! By far one of the coolest things I have ever gotten the chance to do. Some of the sharks even sueface and you can see their fins cutting through the water like Jaws. They are very non-agressive...they know you are there but they could care less...they just want some crab. I was able to go mid-March during whale watching season and the whales gave us a great show...one actually came out of the water about 100 yards from the boat, it was absolutely breath taking. I would definitely go again and drag everyone I know! Thank you North Shore Shark Encounters for an unforgettable experience!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/11 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
This year, I participated with my parents and children, spanning three generations. Since we had children with us, we decided to join the Honolulu for whale watching, as it seemed that the boat activities were not suitable for them yet. I had heard that the area where whales appear is beyond Hawaii Kai, but it seemed that the Honolulu mainly offered sightseeing, as the tour only went as far as providing a view of Waikiki. If you have the time and are mainly interested in sightseeing, it might be fine, but for those hoping for the kind of whale watching advertised, I think other activities would be better.
今年お正月に両親、子供と3世代で参加しました。
子供がいるため、ホエールウォッチングにはまだボートでのアクティビティは出来そうになかったので
ホノルル号で参加を決めたのですが、
ホエールの現れるエリアはハワイカイより先と聞いておりましたが、ホノルル号は遊覧がメインなのか
ワイキキを見渡せるあたりまでの遊覧でした。
時間があり遊覧をメインとされるのであればいいかと思いますが、宣伝で使ってるようなホエールウォッチングを希望される方は
他のアクティビティがいいかと思いました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry to hear that there weren't many whales to be seen on the day you visited. On some days, we are fortunate enough to witness the magnificent sight of whales breaching. If you have another opportunity, please do come back to search for those whales.
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。
お客様がお越しになられた日はあまり鯨が見られなかった様で私共も大変残念に思います。
日によっては鯨のジャンプなど大変素晴らしい光景を目にする事が出来ます。
またの機会がございましたら、是非そんな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family on April 2nd. Since there was no pickup at 8 AM, I was thinking of taking the trolley bus, but it seemed that it wasn't running yet. I heard that I could take the bus, so I waited for the 19 or 20 mentioned in the book, but since I didn't check the schedule, it took a while to arrive. I ended up taking a taxi in a hurry.
The office location was hard to find. I stayed under the Aloha Tower for a while, but since I needed to go to the restroom, I headed towards the large ship and found the office. They take a photo when you board, which costs $18. If the waves are calm, there's no worry about seasickness. You can see the whales' spouts and tails from a distance. They announced that you can only see the high jumps in winter. The kids got bored quickly.
I was able to enjoy a nice nap while being gently hit by the pleasant sea breeze until we returned to the port (laughs). There were a few foreigners eating fruit, so it seems like bringing food is not prohibited...
4/2に家族で参加しました
8時集合の迎えなしだったのでトロリーバスでいこうかとおもっていましたが
まだ運行時間ではなかったようでthe BUSでも行けると聞いたので
本に載っていた19か20を待ちましたが時間を調べなかったのでなかなか来ず
焦ってタクシーで行きました
事務所の場所が分りづらい
アロハタワーの真下にしばらくいましたがトイレに行きたくなったので
大型船の方へ行くと事務所が見つかりました
乗る時に写真を撮ってくれます、18ドルします
波が穏やかであれば船酔いの心配はないです
鯨の潮吹きと尻尾が遠目で見ることが出来ます
ハイジャンプは冬にしか見れないとアナウンスしてました
子供達はすぐに飽きてしまいました
港に帰るまで心地よい潮風に打たれて気持ちよく寝れました(笑)
果物食べてる外人さんが数人いたので持ち込み出来ないことはないようですが…
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
For customers with transportation included, our staff will guide you from the bus to the ship, while customers without transportation check in directly at the office.
I apologize for any confusion regarding the location, as it seems it was difficult to find, despite the sign for Star of Honolulu being displayed.
Due to Coast Guard regulations, outside food and drinks are prohibited. Our staff is instructed to monitor this, but it seems there were no such issues this time. We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the manager to assist with future staff training.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Star of Honolulu
Reservation 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。
送迎付きのお客様はバスから船まで私共のスタッフがご案内いたしておりますが、
送迎なしのお客様は直接オフィスにチェックインをしていただいております。
スターオブホノルルのサインがかかっておりますが、場所が分かりにくかった様で
大変申し訳ございませんでした。
持ち込みはコーストガードの規定により、禁止されております。
お客様がお持込をされた場合はスタッフの方で注意するようにしておりますが、
今回その様な事がなかった様ですので、頂きましたコメントは英訳の上、マネージャーに転送させていただき、今後のスタッフ教育に役立たせていただきます。
この度は、貴重なご意見有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I attended this with my husband and son. They are both strong swimmers, but I am not. I've never snorkeled before, and this is not where I should have tried it for the first time. I had a life jacket on, so I knew I was safe, but the water was very deep, and the water had 4-6 foot swells. We had to swim against the current to get to the turtles. The waves were too much for me, I got tired quickly, I was uncomfortable with it being so deep, and the waves so high, so I got back in the boat. My husband and son enjoyed it though, and got up close to the turtles. At one point some spinner dolphins approached the group, but because everyone is looking down, only a few of the swimmers saw them. The leader stayed with the group, and I felt the staff were excellent. After the snorkeling they put up the sail and we took off past Diamond Head, looking for whales. We didnt see any, but we spotted some bottle nose dolphins in the distance. And the ride was fun. The lunch was very basic
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Reviewed by: yohko
The boat rocked quite a bit. It was difficult to stand, so those who are prone to seasickness might find it a bit challenging. Eating was also difficult in those conditions. The whales didn't show themselves very often. After seeing them spout water a few times, we only caught a glimpse of their backs, but it was still moving. Onboard, there were plenty of fun activities like hula dancing, lei-making, and ukulele lessons. I made a lei to take home. I am grateful for such a valuable and fulfilling experience. I would like to go again as a repeat visitor. Thank you, Alan1, for the wonderful memories. Mahalo~
かなり船が揺れました。立っていられない程なので、船酔いする方は少し難しいかもしれません。食事もその中では難しかったです。クジラもなかなか姿を見せてはくれませんでした。潮を吹いている瞬間を何回か見た後、背中がちょこっと見えただけでしたが、感動しました。船内ではフラ体験やレイ作成体験、ウクレレレッスン等楽しい行事が盛沢山。レイを作って持ち帰りました。とっても貴重な充実した体験をさせて頂き感謝です。またリピーターとして行きたいと思います。alan1さん楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。マハロ~
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It's a challenge that wildlife doesn't always appear as we hope. Wildlife photographers must be very persistent and try many times.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the other activities.
Please come back if you have the opportunity.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
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。野生の動物はこちらが思うようにはなかなか出てくれないのが難点ですね。野生生物の写真家の方はとても粘り強く何度もトライされるのでしょう。
それ以外のアクティビティで楽しんでいただけたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
また機会がございましたらお越しください。
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: | 2012/04/06 |
Reviewed by: パパ犬
I participated in late March, towards the end of the season. It seems that if you can't see any whales, you can get a reboarding ticket, but due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't reboard, so I was worried about whether I would see any whales.
In the end, I was able to see whales up close. I had booked a meal-inclusive course, but if you see a whale, you should focus on watching the whale and interrupt your meal. There is plenty of time for dining.
シーズン終盤の3月下旬に参加しました。
見られない場合は再乗船券をもらえるようですが、スケジュールの都合で再乗船はできないので、クジラが見られるか心配でした。
結果は間近でクジラを見ることができました。食事付きのコースを予約しましたが、クジラが見えたら食事を中断してクジラを見ることに専念すべきです。食事の時間は結構あります。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales despite your concerns about not being able to board.
The feedback from those who actually participated is very useful for those considering a cruise, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
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。最乗船が出来ないという不安の中、クジラが見ることが出来たとのことで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
実際にご参加された方の口コミ情報はこれからクルーズを考えていらっしゃる方にとても有用なので、あらためてコメントをいただけたこと感謝します。
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: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: リンカンぱぱ
The weather was nice on the day of the cruise, and it was a fun experience. The contrast between the buildings of Waikiki and the natural beauty of Diamond Head was very beautiful and moving.
However, it was a bit disappointing for my wife, who had been looking forward to the whale watching cruise since before our trip.
当日は天気も良く楽しいクルージングでした。
ワイキキのビル群とダイヤモンドヘッドの自然の対比が大変きれいで感動しました。
ただ旅行前からホエールウォッチングクルーズを期待していた奥さんにとってはちょっと残念な結果となりました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
私たちは素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。3歳の子供がクジラを見るのを見られてとても良かったです。
We had a great time. It was great to watch out 3 year old to see the whale.
ホノルルのスターを選んでいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
お子様がクジラを見るのを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います!
ぜひまたお越しください。
マハロ
ホノルルのスタークルーズとイベント
予約
Thank you very much for choosing our Star of Honolulu.
We are glad that your child enjoyed seeing whales too !
Please come see us again.
Mahalo
Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
Reservation
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
It wad so fun. Our 3 year old had a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It depends on the luck of the day, but this time we couldn't get close to the dolphins very much. However, the staff really wanted us to meet the dolphins since we had come all the way, and they tried several times, which resulted in us encountering the dolphins. On the way back to the shore, a baby dolphin came close and spun right in front of us, which got the kids very excited.
その日の運にもよりますが、今回はなかなかイルカに近づけませんでした。しかし、スタッフの方たちがせっかくきてもらっているからなんとしてもイルカにあってほしいと何度もトライしてくれた結果、イルカに遭遇できました。岸に帰る途中は、子供イルカが寄ってきて、目の前でスピンをするなど非常に子供たちは興奮していました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ずんずん
The staff provided an explanation about the ecology of whales, which increased my anticipation for discovering mother and baby whales. I was somewhat surprised to learn that the male whale is not the father of the baby but rather a potential mate. The baby whale's spouting was very cute.
係の方が鯨の生態についての説明を入れてくれたので、親子鯨の発見にますます期待が高まりました。雄の鯨は赤ちゃんのお父さんではなく次のお相手だということが多少びっくりでしたが。赤ちゃん鯨の潮吹きがとても可愛かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: marine
We participated as a family of five (two adults and three children).
I was worried about whether my elementary school-aged child could go snorkeling, but the staff provided excellent support, allowing my daughter to see dolphins up close! On that day, we were also lucky enough to see a whale jumping, and the staff was quite excited about it. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling in a spot with high visibility. We encountered not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, making it an absolutely amazing time!
Dancing on the boat, delicious cheeseburgers, hula dance lessons... it was truly a satisfying tour!
This became our family's top memory from our trip to Hawaii!
家族5名(大人2・子供3)で参加しました。
小学生の子供がいてシュノーケリング出来るか不安でしたが、スタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、娘もイルカを間近に見る事が出来ました♪
またその日はラッキーな事に、クジラがジャンプしている姿を見る事も出来、スタッフの方も興奮気味☆☆☆
その後ポイントを変え、透明度の高い場所でのシュノーケリング。
たくさんの魚たちだけでなく海がめやサメとも出会え、本当にサイコーの時間を過ごせました!!
船上でのダンス、美味しいチーズバーガー、フラダンスのレッスン・・・とにかく大満足のツアーです!!
我が家のHAWAII旅行1番の思い出になりました!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on March 22. Since it was near the end of the season, I was worried about not seeing any whales, but I thought it would be good to enjoy the cruising experience. While we were still on our way to the destination, we saw a spout at the back of the boat. There was no announcement at that time. After that, with the captain's announcement, we were able to see spouts and dark bodies multiple times. When the tail fin was visible, all the participants cheered. The wind was strong, but my whole family was satisfied. Thank you very much.
3月22日に参加しました。シーズンの終わりに近かったので、鯨が見れない不安もあったのですが、クルージングを楽しめれば良いと思い参加しました。まだ目的の場所に向かっている途中、船の後方に潮吹きが見れました。そのときは船内アナウンスもありませんでした。その後、船長のアナウンスとともに、何度も潮吹きや黒い体が見れました。尾びれが見えたときは、参加者がみんな歓声を上げていました。風は強かったのですが、家族全員満足しました。ありがとうございました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you encountered whales. Natural creatures have a mysterious power or aura, don't they?
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
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。クジラに遭遇できたと聞いて私どもも大変嬉しく思います。自然の生き物はなんか不思議なパワーというかオーラを感じますよね!
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: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated with our family on March 27. The explanations were only in English (of course...), so the kids seemed a bit anxious, but they were satisfied to interact with the dolphins. The shows in the park were similar to those in Japan.
3月27日に家族で参加しました。説明が英語(当然ですが・・・)だけだったので、子供たちは少し不安に思っていたようですが、イルカと触れ合えて満足していました。パーク内のショー等は日本のものと同じようなものでした。
Thank you for visiting Sea Life Park.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed interacting with the dolphins.
Regarding the explanations provided by our instructors, please note that they are only available in English; however, we do our best to communicate with guests using gestures and some basic Japanese.
We look forward to your next visit.
シーライフパークにお越しいただき有難うございます。
イルカとの触れ合いをお楽しみいただけたようで、嬉しく思っております。
ご指摘いただいておりますインストラクターによる説明に関しましては、英語でのご案内のみとなっておりますが、ジェスチャーや片言の日本語を交えながらお客様とコミュニケーションさせていただいておりますことご了承ください。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: puppies
I didn't feel seasick on the large ship, and there was no rocking. Although I couldn't see anything on the way there, we spotted a whale when we turned around! It was off the coast between Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, showing its back and tail. I was able to capture it on video.
The staff provided explanations, but it was unfortunate that we couldn't hear them well from the first floor. The second floor might be better for staff who want to see far away. I think it's fine for visitors to be on the first floor.
The whale is not visible in the photo. The mountain is Diamond Head.
大きな船で揺れもなく酔いませんでした。
行きは観ることができなかったけれど、Uターンしたところでクジラを発見!ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチの間の沖合辺り。背中と尻尾。動画にも撮ることができました。
スタッフが説明してくれるのですが、1階にいた私たちにはよく聞き取れなかったのが残念です。2階の方が遠くを見渡したいスタッフには良いのかも。見学者は1階でも良いと思います。
写真にはクジラは写っていません。山はダイヤモンドヘッド
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. We apologize for the difficulty you had in hearing the announcements on board. We will strive to improve our service. We look forward to your next visit.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございます。
お楽しみいただけたとのこと、非常に嬉しく思っております。
なお、船内アナウンスが聞き取りづらかったとのこと、申し訳ございませんでした。
サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
またのお越しお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: なっちゃん
I visited Hawaii for the first time and participated in what is considered a classic dolphin tour, and I was surprised by how much entertainment the tour offered. The staff were all very cheerful, fun, and kind. I was moved when they explained that the most important thing is to "have fun!!"
For someone like me, who usually works busy days in Tokyo, it felt like my rigid mindset was being loosened.
I was very excited to swim with the dolphins, and I really appreciated the bright and energetic responses from the staff. I would love to participate again.
初めてハワイに訪れ、定番と思われるイルカツアーに参加したのですが、想像以上にエンターテイメント性溢れるツアー内容に驚きました。
スタッフの皆さんとても明るく楽しく親切でした。
一番大事なのは「楽し~!!」ってことだと説明されて、ホロッときました。
普段は東京で日々忙しく働く自分には、凝り固まった気持ちがほぐれるような感覚でした。
イルカと泳げた瞬間もとても興奮したのですが、スタッフの皆さんの明るく元気な対応にとても好感が持てました。
また参加したいと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: みゆrin
I participated on March 24th. Since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication early, which may have helped, but I did feel a bit nauseous when the waves were rough. However, as soon as we spotted the whale, my seasickness disappeared. The sweet potato-like dish was delicious, and I even had seconds on the cookies. When the whale was spotted, there was a cheer from everyone.
3月24日に参加しました。船酔いするので酔い止めを早めに飲んだせいか、一時波がきつい時だけ酔いましたがその後すぐくじらがみつかり酔いも吹っ飛びました。さつまいもみたいなのがおいしかったのと、クッキーもおかわりさました。
くじらが見えた時は、喚声があがりました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. 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。
鯨の観測をお楽しみ頂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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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Reviewed by: ぴっち
I was truly thrilled to be able to touch the dolphins! Sea Life Park may not be very large, but the location overlooking the ocean is wonderful, and if I had more time, I would have loved to relax and gaze at the sea. There were frequent shows happening in various pools, so I felt like I was running towards the cheers. I wish I could have spent a bit more time there.
One disappointing thing was that we participated in the Dolphin Adventure, but we weren't informed that there were two pools. My mother and sister were waiting with a camera at the main pool, but we ended up in the back pool. It would be great if spectators could also join the pre-briefing.
The prices for photos and DVDs were a bit high, which was painful. However, the cuteness of the dolphins made it all worth it. My sister definitely wants to participate next time.
イルカに触れられて本当に感激でした!
シーライフパークはけして広くはないのですが、海を臨むロケーションは素晴らしく時間があればのんびり海を眺めていたいくらいでした。あちこちのプールで頻繁にショーをやっていたので歓声の上がる方へ走っていくといった感じでもう少し時間が取れれば良かったかな。
ひとつ残念だったことに、私たちはドルフィン・アドベンチャーに参加したのですがプールが二つあることを知らされておらず、母と姉がメインプールでカメラを用意して待ち構えてたにもかかわらず…私たちは裏のプールに。
事前説明会には見学者も同行されると良いですね。
ちょっと高めの写真とDVD購入は痛かったです。
でも、イルカさんたちの可愛さで帳消しです。次回は姉も是非参加したいとのことです。
Thank you for using Alan1.net.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your interaction with the dolphins.
Upon checking with Sea Life Park, I learned that participants and observers are usually guided to act together, and explanations are provided. We apologize for the staff's lack of consideration in this instance. We will work with the operating company to improve our services for better guidance.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you again.
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この度は、Alan1.net をご利用いただきありがとうございます。
イルカとの触れ合いをお楽しみいただけたようで、私どもも嬉しく思っております。
シーライフパークに確認させていただきましたところ、通常、参加者と見学者は一緒に行動してもらうよう誘導しており、説明もさせていただいているとのですが、スタッフの配慮が至らず申し訳ございませんでした。
よりよいご案内ができるよう、催行会社と共にサービスの向上に努めさせていただきます。
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was said that we couldn't get closer than 100 yards (just under 100 meters) for whale protection, but I felt like we could see the whales' tails, spouts, and backs from a few hundred meters away. I chose a plan that included lunch and transportation, but the lunch might have been unnecessary. (During the meal, there were announcements about whale sightings, so I couldn't eat in peace, and the food got cold and wasn't tasty.)
I think it would be better to separate the experiences: a reasonable morning tour focused on whale watching, and a sunset dinner cruise on the same Star of Honolulu for enjoying a meal. Also, since the whales were quite far away, I feel that my child wouldn't be very impressed even when they grow up a bit more. (Unless we were lucky enough to have the whales come closer.)
I chose the transportation option, but the area around Aloha Tower, where the boat departs, has a small mall, and it seemed like a nice place to stroll, so it might be better to take a taxi ourselves.
100ヤード(100メートル弱)以内には、鯨保護のために近寄れないとのことでしたが、感覚的には数百メートル先で鯨さんの尻尾や潮吹き、数回背中などが望めました。 私は1歳8ヶ月の子連れで、ランチつき、送迎付のプランを選択しましたが、ランチは余計だったかもしれません。(食べている間にも鯨発見!のアナウンスが流れたりして落ち着いて食べられず、冷めてしまって美味しくないので)
なので、鯨を見るなら鯨を見る、に集中したリーズナブルな午前中のツアー、お食事を楽しむなら同じスターオブホノルル号で行くサンセットディナークルーズ、と分けたほうが良いような気がしました。 また、あまりに鯨が遠いので、子どもは相当大きくなってもあまり感動しない気がします。(運良く近くに来てくれれば別でしょうけれども)。
送迎付を選びましたが、船の発着するアロハタワー近辺はちょっとしたモールもあって、お散歩するのも楽しそうだったので自分たちでタクシーで行くほうが良いかもしれません。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. Encountering whales really depends on luck. Sometimes the whales come very close, and there are days when they are very active, while other days they are not. We appreciate your understanding that we are visiting their habitat to observe wildlife.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
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。クジラ遭遇については本当に運になります。
クジラのほうがものすごく近づいてくる場合もありますし、とてもアクティブな日もあれば、そうでない日もあります。あくまでも野生生物を見に、彼らの生活圏の中にお邪魔していることをご理解頂けると助かります。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/27 |
Reviewed by: まぁみん
For a long time, a mother and baby whale were near the boat!
I was able to see them flapping their tails and jumping☆
They said it's rare to see this much (^^)
I thought it would be nice just to be on the boat even if I couldn't see them, so I was very happy♪
長いあいだ親子鯨が船の近くに居ました!
シッポをバタバタさせたりジャンプしたりがみれました☆
こんなに見れるのは珍しいと言ってました(^^)
見れなくても船に乗れるだけでもいいかなぁ
と思っていたのでとても嬉しかったです♪
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/26 |
Reviewed by: KEN
I participated in the whale watching tour, but as others have mentioned, it didn't feel like that at all; cruising was the main focus. However, I originally signed up knowing that and thought it would be lucky if I got to see any whales, so I enjoyed it normally. Of course, I didn't see any whales, but I was satisfied...
ホエールウォッチングということで参加しましたが、他の書き込み通りそんな感じはさらさら無い、クルージングがメインです。でも元々それを承知で見れたらラッキーくらいで申し込んだので普通に楽しめました。もちろん?クジラは見られませんでしたけど満足でした。。。
Thank you for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are in contact with other captains to search for whales, but it seems that this information was not communicated to our guests, and we apologize for that. Please understand that due to the nature of wild animals, there may be times during the cruise when we are unable to confirm their presence. We look forward to serving you again.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき有難うございます。
キャプテン同士で連絡を取り合いクジラを探しておりますが、ご参加いただいたお客様にはその旨伝わっていなかったようで申し訳ございません。
野生の生き物のため、クルーズ中にご確認いただけない場合もございますことご理解ください。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The cost performance is really poor. I had some fun, but it was just okay. It felt like you could only touch the dolphins. The response from the Japanese staff was also lacking, and there was no guidance on where to check in. I think improvements are needed in terms of service.
コストパフォーマンス悪すぎですね。
それなりに楽しめましたが微妙です。
イルカに触れることが出来るだけと言った感じ。
日本人スタッフの対応も悪いし、どこで受付すればよいのかの案内もなく、サービス面でも改善されたほうがよいかと。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Hime
This is something that depends on nature, so it's hard to say...
I chose to participate in Navatek because the STAR OF HONOLULU has a larger ship, making it difficult to get a window seat.
I saw the spout and tail fins about eight times, but unfortunately, I couldn't see the main body. However, the weather was pleasant, and I enjoyed the nature tour.
Onboard, the nature guide provided constant commentary (in English). There was one Japanese guide, but their explanations were quite soft-spoken and difficult to hear, which was disappointing. Since there were many Japanese guests, I hope they can improve on this.
There are many decks, so if it’s not crowded, there was plenty of space to wait outside for the whales.
こればかりは自然が相手なので、何とも言えませんが・・・
STAR OF HONOLULUの方は船が大きすぎるので、窓側が
取りにくいだろうとこちらのナバテックに参加しました。
8回ほど、潮吹きと尾びれが見えましたが、本体は残念ながら拝めず。
でも気持ちの良い天気で、Natureツアーを楽しみました。
船内ではネイチャーガイドさんが常に実況中継をしてくれます。(英語)
邦人ガイドさんがお一人いらっしゃいましたが、小声でつかえつかえの
説明なので、かなり聞き取りにくいのが残念なところ。
邦人のお客様も多いので、ぜひ頑張ってください。
デッキの数は多いので、満員でなければ、外でクジラ待ちをするスペースは
じゅうぶんありました。
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise on the day. Regarding the Japanese guide you mentioned, we will take your valuable feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our services.
We look forward to your next visit.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございます。
当日は、クルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思っております。
なお、ご指摘いただきました邦人ガイドにつきましては、お客様からの貴重なご意見を参考に、サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning whale watching cruise with Star of Honolulu (without breakfast buffet).
After boarding, we were guided to seats on the first floor, where everyone listened to a whale watching lecture. There was an explanation in English followed by one in Japanese. Once the lecture was over, we dispersed to wait for the whales to appear at our preferred spots (most people went to the top deck, the fourth floor). The ship also provides free motion sickness medication, but you'll need water to take it.
When a whale is spotted, they announce the direction and distance over the loudspeaker. I was able to catch a glimpse of the spout and tail. You can leisurely enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea, which is nice for those who want to relax, but if you're expecting to see whales up close in a dramatic way, it might not meet your expectations.
By the way, the parking at Aloha Tower costs $3 for the first 30 minutes, and then $3 for every additional 30 minutes, so it might be good to time your arrival with the departure time. In the morning, the shops were still closed. The second floor of the shopping arcade was under renovation and closed.
スターオブホノルルの午前中のホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。(朝食ビュッフェ無し)
乗船して1階の席に案内され、ホエールウォッチングのレクチャーをみんなで聴きます。英語の後、日本語での解説があります。 レクチャーが終わると解散、好きな場所でクジラの出現を待ちます。(ほとんどの方々が最上階・4階のデッキへ)
船内で酔い止めも無料で配ってくれますが、飲むのに水が必要です。
クジラを見つけると、放送で方向と距離を教えてくれます。
潮吹きや尻尾がチラッと見ることができました。
海からのホノルルの街をのんびりと眺めることができるので、
のんびりしたい方には良いと思いますが、クジラを間近で迫力ある姿を期待すると、いまひとつかもしれません。
ちなみに、アロハタワーの駐車場は、最初の30分で3ドル、その後30分毎に3ドル掛かるので、出港時間に合わせて行くのが良いかも。朝はまだお店は開いていませんでした。
ショッピングアーケードの2階は改装中で閉鎖されていました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. Whales can be very active on certain days, and on those days, you can see them jumping high. Please come back to search for such whales if you have the opportunity.
The weekday parking fee at Aloha Tower is $3 for the first 3 hours. After that, an additional $3 is charged every 30 minutes. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is $5 all day (as of 03/25/2012).
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、誠に有難うございました。
クジラは日によってとてもアクティブな時がございます。そんな日は大きくジャンプするクジラの姿を見ることが出来ます。また、機会があればそんなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
アロハタワーの平日の駐車料金は最初の3時間が3ドルです。その後は30分毎に3ドル追加となります。土曜、日曜は一日中5ドルです(03/25/2012現在)。
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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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: しず
We went on a small boat, but there was quite a bit of rocking, so some people felt unwell. → I felt like I was going to throw up...
We go inside a cage, so it's safe, but the waves were pretty rough, which made it quite challenging. Depending on where you are in the cage, you might be able to take good photos or see the sharks up close, so there is some variation. I desperately dove down to take pictures, but since I was using goggles and an instant underwater camera, the subjects were often misaligned, and the shadows didn't come out well, which was disappointing. However, the sharp eyes of the sharks are clearly etched in my memory♪
In March, it’s still cold, so a cover-up is essential. Some people stayed in their swimsuits, but for those not used to the sea, I think a jacket about the thickness of a sweatshirt would be good.
As for my thoughts after the experience, I want to participate again (laughs)♪
小型の船で行きますが、
横揺れがかなりありましたので、
気分が悪くなっている方もいらっしゃいました。
→海にモドシマス。。。
檻の中に入りますので、安全ですが、
波が結構荒くて、大変っていえば大変です。
檻の中の場所によって、
写真がよく撮れたり、サメが近くに見れたり
多少は差があると思います。
私は必死で潜って写真とりましたが、
ゴーグルして、水中カメラ(インスタント)でしたので、
被写体がずれたり、
日陰がうまく写ってくれなくて、悲しかった。
でも、サメの鋭い目は記憶にはっきりとあります♪
3月はまだ寒いので、羽織るものは必須です。
水着のままでいる方もいらっしゃいましたが、
海になれてない方は、
トレーナー位の厚さの上着でも良いと思います。
終わっての感想ですが、
また参加したい(笑)♪
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
Reviewed by: プルメリア
I was moved by the experience of interacting with dolphins and swimming with them. It was a nice keepsake to be able to purchase the photos taken by the photographer.
イルカと触れ合えて一緒に泳げたことに感動しました。カメラマンが撮ったフォトを購入できるので記念になりました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
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We are truly sorry that you could not participate due to the bad weather on the day of the tour. Your safety is our top priority, and we decided to cancel the tour. Additionally, please note that this tour is conducted in English, and there may be instances where the tour is canceled after leaving the hotel due to changing conditions on the North Shore. We appreciate your understanding. We hope you will consider joining us on your next trip to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to your visit!
この度は、当日の悪天候を理由にご参加いただけず誠に残念に思っております。お客様の安全を第一に考え、ツアーの中止を決定いたしました。また、こちらのツアーの催行は英語にて行われており、ノースショアでの状況の変化によりホテル出発後に催行中止が決定する場合もございます。何卒ご理解ください。またハワイにご旅行の際に参加をご検討いただけましたら幸いです。お客様のお越しを心よりお待ちいたしております!