Reviewed by: れもん
On the day we participated, fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins about 10 minutes after the boat departed. The sight of dolphins swimming in the ocean was very magical, and all the participants were captivated, swimming alongside the dolphins. While it's common to see dolphins and sea turtles at aquariums, I think swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles is a rare experience. The staff were also very accommodating, making it a wonderful memory. I believe this tour is worth getting up early for. Since there are no changing facilities at the port, I recommend wearing clothes that are easy to put on and take off.
私たちが参加した日は,幸い,ボートが出港してから10分くらいでイルカの群れに遭遇することができました。海の中でイルカが泳ぐ姿はとても幻想的で,参加者はみんな,夢中になってイルカと一緒に泳いでいました。水族館でイルカやウミガメを見ることはあっても,野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはなかなかできない経験だと思います。スタッフの方々の対応も良く,とても良い思い出になりました。早起きして参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。港には着替える場所が整っていないので,着脱しやすい服がおすすめです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Paul, Dallas, TX
This will truly test your sea legs, which I truly had. So if you get sea sick, I wouldn't recommend it, but maybe some motion sickness pills may help. Once in the water you don't notice anything looking from above, but once you stick your head underneath you are completely surrounded by sharks. It was thrilling and exciting at the same time. My only concern was hoping that my underwater camera was taking some great shots, which later I found out was on the wrong setting. I was tempted to do it again, but luckily I bought the DVD of my swim. I would surly do it again when I return. It was the most thrilling thing that I have done in my life.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Shark Fanatic
This tour is definitely worth the money! We had an amazing time! Make sure to take Dramamine ahead of time and make sure to have enough battery power for your camera because you will take tons of photos. If you have never snorkeled, I recommend figuring out how to snorkel ahead of time. We also saw whales (it was the middle of whale season) and you could here them if you were really quiet under the water. We had to rebook due to weather and the staff was great at getting us a new date/time that worked with our schedule. The only regret I have is the video that was shot for us. It was very expensive for the footage we received (about 10 minutes) and the wrong couple was intereviewed at the beginning of the video and at the end of the video the camera wasn't turned off so we have about 5 minutes of a white wall on the front of the boat. All in all, it was an amazing time and we would definitely do it again!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/21 |
Reviewed by: boogwa
The staff said they counted 15 sharks down there with us and they were all over. It was really neat to get that close to a shark. They were there the minute we got in and put on a good show. Only downside though was that off shore there was a storm off island that were creating a lot of big waves and half the boat got seasick. Take the dremamine when they tell you and it should be a great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Dianne
Did not see whales on first trip. Saw a lot of whales really close up on rebook. Great time.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I really wanted to see dolphins, so I joined this tour.
After about an hour's drive in a van, we arrived at Waianae Yacht Harbor. (The driving in this van was a bit rough...) From there, we moved to the dolphin point on a high-speed Zodiac! They said it was less likely to make you seasick because of the speed, but there were still about three people who got sick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. Also, they provide snacks and drinks on the boat, but if you're prone to seasickness, it's better to hold back on those.
The Zodiac was packed, with nearly 30 people on board, which was surprising!
I’m not sure how far we traveled, but we finally encountered a pod of dolphins!! I immediately jumped into the water to swim with them, but it didn’t go well, so I moved a bit and tried again! This time, the pod was swimming right underneath us, and I was so excited. The water wasn’t too cold, but it was chilly after getting out, so I definitely recommend borrowing a wetsuit. (It was $10 per person, paid after we got back to land.)
After swimming with the dolphins, we moved to a sea turtle spot! The water was so clear that you could almost see the bottom, and it was breathtaking. There were about three turtles as well. After enjoying snorkeling to the fullest, we returned to land. Once we were back, there was quite a bit of waiting time to write our impressions in a notebook and type our email addresses into something like a laptop before heading home. However, we were able to return to Waikiki by around 12:30, so we could enjoy other activities in the afternoon.
The wild dolphins were much smaller and cuter than I imagined. I highly recommend this tour for dolphin lovers!
イルカにどうしても会いたくて、このツアーに参加しました。
バンで1時間ほど走って、ワイアナエ・ヨット・ハーバーに到着。(このバンの運転は、ちょっと荒いです・・・)
そこから高速ソディアックで、イルカポイントへ移動!高速なので、酔いにくいということでしたが、やはり酔っている人が3人ぐらいいたので、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいと思います。
あと、船の上で、お菓子や飲み物などを出してくれますが、酔いやすい人は、控えた方がいいと思います。
ソディアックは、こんなに乗れるの?というぐらい満員で、全員で30人弱ぐらい乗っていたと思います。
どれぐらいの距離を移動したかはわかりませんが、ついに、イルカの群れに遭遇!!
すぐに海に入り、イルカと一緒に泳ごうとしましたが、うまくいかず、少し移動して、もう一度トライ!
次は、ほんとに自分達の真下をイルカの群れが泳いでいて、大興奮でした。
海の中は、そこまで寒くありませんでしたが、水から上がった後が寒いので、ウェットスーツは絶対借りた方がいいと思います。(一人$10で、陸に着いた後、支払いました。)
イルカと泳いだ後は、海ガメスポットへ移動!
水が澄んでいて、底までみえそうなほど綺麗で、感動しました。カメも、3匹ぐらいいました。
シュノーケリングを十分楽しんでから、陸へ。
陸へ上がった後、感想をノートに書いたり、自分のメールアドレスをノートパソコンのようなものに打ちこんだりして、帰るまで、割と待ち時間があります。
でも、ワイキキに12時半ぐらいまでに、帰れるので、昼からは、また違うことをして楽しめます。
野生のイルカ達は、想像よりずっと小さくて、とてもかわいかったですよ。イルカ好きの人には、おすすめのツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Tyler
Totally awesome!!!! Let me tell you, I am one of those people who respect sharks so much, I try everything to stay away from them. I am enthralled with sharkweek on Discovery channel, but terrified of sharks. I was very hesitant in taking this tour, however believe it or not I'm the one who signed my wife and I up for it. I'M GLAD I DID! What an amazing experience. The staff were cool and kept things low key, didn't make any problems for anyone. They both were knowledgeable regarding the sharks we encountered. The only thing I would ask to change would be the viewing glass, not as big as I would have liked it, but then again I'm selfish. The other thing I would ask they enforce, or at least remind those in the cage, please don't let your legs go straight out. I kept getting kicked in the back cause the lady thought she could just hold onto the handrail and let herself strectch out...very annoying. Aside from those things...I'm definately going to do this tour again when I co
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/13 |
Reviewed by: craig34220
AWESOME TRIP, WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT EVEN AFTER GETTING SEASICK.GREAT STAFF.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/10 |
Reviewed by: ドリーミィ
In mid-February, I participated alone. I quickly became friendly with two other solo participants and had a great time. The staff were also enjoyable and helped create a lively atmosphere. Next time, I want to learn from a very charming female photographer and participate in a way that allows me to dive deeper and longer.
2月中旬、一人で参加しました。
すぐに、一人参加の二名の方々とうちとけ、
楽しく過ごせました。
スタッフの方々も、楽しく、盛り上げてくれました。
次回は、とってもチャーミングな女性カメラマンを見習い、もっと深く、長く、潜れるようになって参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/08 |
Reviewed by: ANRI
I boarded the pickup car with sleepy eyes, starting early in the morning. Since the wind was blowing, I asked if it would be shaky, but I was told the boat is fast, so it would be fine. On the way, we passed by the Hitachi tree and the house of a certain famous person, and then we arrived at our destination. After boarding, we had a light snack and headed to the whale watching spot. I was thrilled to see a mother and baby whale!
Next, we went to the dolphin watching point. Dolphins are nocturnal, so they come to shallow waters during the day, allowing us to safely observe them. Of course, we swam with them! They were so cute! It was a rare experience to see such a large group of dolphins.
Next, we went to the diving point.
I was very satisfied with the turtles, many fish, and the beautiful sea.
The staff were kind, fun, and made the experience enjoyable!
早朝スタートで眠い目をこすりながらお迎えの車に乗車☆
風がふいていたのでゆれるんじゃないか…って聞くと船が速いのでだいじょうぶのこと☆
行く途中に日立の木や某有名人のお家を横目に現地に到着☆
乗船後、軽食をとりクジラのウォッチングスポットへ
クジラの親子をみれて感激!!
次にイルカのウォッチングポイントへ…☆
イルカは夜行性なので昼間は浅瀬にくるので浅瀬で安全に鑑賞☆もちろん一緒におよぎました☆
かわいかったぁ☆あんなに大群のイルカをみれるなんて貴重な体験でした☆
次にダイビングポイントへ
亀やたくさんのおさかなときれいな海で大満足☆
スタッフさんも親切でノリがよくてたのしかったです☆
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/07 |
Reviewed by: maki
From Waianae, about an hour's drive west of Waikiki on Oahu, we took a boat towards Ko Olina and headed to Kahe Point.
Right after we set off, we spotted a whale. It was far away, but we could see it clearly.
Then we encountered dolphins!
The water was cold, but the dolphins were amazing!!!
In the morning, it seems the dolphins swim while they are still sleeping. On that day, they were swimming quite slowly, but we couldn't catch up at all! After that, we moved to a spot with lots of fish, where we snorkeled, and then headed to Turtle Point.
Sea turtles are considered the guardians of the Hawaiian sea and are treated with great respect. If you touch one, there's a fine of 500,000 yen, haha.
But we were able to get quite close. Turtles can swim fast when they really try, but generally, they seem to just sway with the waves, and even as a snorkeling beginner, I could swim alongside them quite easily, haha.
Since it was such a great experience, I decided to try again on the last day!
This time, we heard there was a pod of dolphins at Makua, the westernmost point of Oahu, so we tried a different spot!
Makua is considered a sacred place. The sea there is truly beautiful.
Right after we set off, we spotted another whale! This time, we encountered a mother and calf! We were able to see them much closer than before. The largest creatures on Earth, their presence is breathtakingly beautiful.
Then we headed to the dolphin spot! There were even more dolphins than last time, including babies, and we were able to swim up close.
One of my dreams since childhood came true.
Thank you to all the middle school students who made this dolphin experience so addictive!
オアフ島の西、ワイキキから車で一時間くらいの所に有るワイアナエから、ボートに乗りコオリナ方面へボートを走らせカヘポイントへ。
出発早々クジラ発見、遠かったけどその姿はしっかり見れた。
そしてイルカに遭遇!
水は冷たかったけど、イルカ、、感動!!!
朝はイルカも寝ながら泳いでるらしい。この日はかなりゆっくり泳いでいるとか、でも全然追いつけない!その後、魚の多いポイントへ移動、そこでもシュノーケル、そしてタートルポイントへ。
ウミガメはハワイの海の守り神として、とても大事にされている。触ったら罰金50万とかww
でもかなり接近出来ました。亀も本気で泳いだら早いんだろうけど、基本的には波に揺られてる感じだし、シュノーケル初心者の私でもかなり楽に一緒に泳げたw
せっかくだから、最終日にもう一度try!
この日はワイアナエからオアフ島の最西端にあるマクアにイルカの群れがいるとの事で前回とは違うポイントでtry!
マクアは聖地とされている場所。本当に美しい海。
出発早々またクジラ発見!今度は親子のクジラに遭遇!前回より近くに見る事が出来ました。地球上で一番大きな生物。その存在感は息をのむ美しさです。
そしてイルカのいるポイントへ!こちらも前回より群れの数も多く子供もいて、間近に泳ぐ事が出来ました。
子供の頃からの夢の一つがかないました。
かなり癖になりますいるか中学の皆さんありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
my 1st reservatoin was cancelled due to the bad weather. They arranged for the next day. It was very windy and wavely under the water. I bumped to the cage lots of time and hands went outside the cage. I was so scared. I thought the shark would come and bite me. If you are 1st time user of snokel like me better learn it before.
It was amazing as sharks are not interested in human at all. I saw Whale too.
It will be the 1st and the last in my life.
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: kantamama
On February 27th, my family of four (myself, my husband, our 3-year-old son, and my 64-year-old grandmother) participated. It was quite windy and cold that day, so we borrowed wetsuits and set off! We arrived at the dolphin point at a pretty high speed. Along the way, we were able to spot several whales as well!! While slowly swimming beneath many dolphins that were peacefully resting, we also took our time swimming. It was so soothing. My son found snorkeling a bit challenging for the first time, but he was very happy saying, "I saw a dolphin!" We were thrilled to meet many sea turtles and fish at the underwater palace. Yuriko and Ryuichi were also wonderful people, and we definitely plan to visit again!
2月27日、家族4人(私・ダンナ・3歳の息子・64歳のばあちゃん)で参加しました。
当日は、風が強く寒かったのでウエットスーツを借りて出発!かなりのスピードでかっとばしてイルカポイントに到着。途中、クジラも数頭見つけることができました!!眠りながらゆっくり泳ぐたくさんのイルカさん達を真下に見ながら、こちらもゆっくり泳ぎました。癒されますね~。息子は、初めてのシュノーケルが少し難しかったようですが、「イルカ見えた~」ととても喜んでいました。竜宮城では、たくさんの海ガメさんや魚たちにも会えて感激です。ユリコさんや、リュウイチさんもとても素敵な方々で、またぜひ遊びに行きますね!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated because I wanted to visit Sea Life Park, which was used for filming many scenes in "50 First Dates," starring Drew Barrymore from Charlie's Angels. I'm glad I attended as it brought back memories of the movie scenes.
チャーリーズエンジェルのドリュー・バリモアが主演した「50回目のファーストキッス」で多くここシーライフパークが撮影に使われおり、1度は行きたいと思い参加しました。映画のシーンが思い出され参加して良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: sora
I was excited from the morning knowing that we would see dolphins. Once we got on the van, the organizer quickly remembered everyone's names and chatted with us, making the journey enjoyable right from the start!
When we arrived at the port and boarded the boat, we set off. The boat was a bit bumpy and scary, but I was so captivated by the magnificent scenery that I forgot about it. Wild dolphins appeared almost immediately, and one by one, we started jumping in from the boat. The dolphins were coming in groups, and it felt like they were swimming underneath us rather than just following us. It was my first time seeing dolphins in person, and I was so moved, especially when I could even hear their sounds!
After that, we went to see sea turtles. There were about four turtles in deeper water, and I was looking down at them from above. One of them came up to the surface, and it felt so close that I thought I could reach out and touch it! I managed to take some great photos too!
On the way back, we were given light snacks, and it was truly the best experience. It was a bit cold, but we could borrow wetsuits, so we managed to cope with the chill. Thank you, Yuriko and Aya!
イルカが見えるって事で朝からワクワクしていました。
バンに乗り込んで、すぐに主催者の方はすぐにみんなの名前を覚えてくれて、色々話しをしてくれて向かう時から楽しかったです!
港についてボートに乗り込んで、出発☆ボートは少しフワフワして怖かったんですが、雄大な景色に見とれてその事も忘れていました。
野生のイルカはすぐに現れて、あとはボートから順番に次々飛び込んでいって。どんどんイルカの群れが来て追っているというより、下を通って行く感じでした。初めて生でイルカを見て感動なのに、声まで聞こえてきてもっと感動でした♪
その後はウミガメを見に行きました。深い所にウミガメが4匹?ぐらいいて、上から眺めていたんですが、その内の1匹が水面まで上がってきて手が届きそうでした~近い!近い!と思うぐらいだった。そして写真はいいのが撮れました!
帰りは軽食を配って頂いて、本当に最高のいい体験ができました。少し寒いんですが、ウエットスーツも借りれるので寒さはなんとかしのげます。
ユリコさん、アヤさんありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: kazz
Before going, I was surprisingly indifferent, thinking I would only catch a glimpse. After boarding, as soon as we set sail, we saw what seemed to be a spout. Then, while enjoying a meal (which was decent) and Hawaiian music, there was an announcement that we could see something at the 9 o'clock position. From there, it was amazing—two whales performed for about 20 minutes. I was so moved! Thank you very much. I might say it was just luck that I got to see them, but I am very satisfied.
行く前は意外と冷めていましてどうせチラッと観える位だと想って乗船、出港してすぐ潮吹きらしいものが、その後なんとなく姿らしきものが、食事(まあまあ)しながらハワイアン気分の音楽など楽しみながら居ると9時方向に観えるとのアナウンス、それからがもう大変2頭のショーが約20分、
感激です!有難う御座いました、たまたま観れたと言えばそうなのかもしれませんが満足です。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/23 |
Reviewed by: danaj
I never considered swimming with sharks until i came across this on the internet. I am glad i did. It was something different and pretty cool. it honestly feels like you are watching a video of the sharks swimming by. I don't know if it's always this way, but we were surrounded by at least 20 of them...very cool, and again, surreal. the crew of 2 was awesome and entertaining.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/22 |
Reviewed by: mauburu
Once again this year, I had a wonderful time. At first, I heard the conditions were perfect, but unfortunately, I couldn't encounter them! In the evening, I was able to enjoy a cruise off the coast of Honolulu on the famous "Star of Honolulu," which included warm coffee. However, since I had a re-boarding coupon, I decided to give it another try the day before my return! I'm glad I did.
Seeing the whales swimming happily together was truly moving. When the ship was about to leave after the promised 30 minutes, the whales came close to the ship as if to say goodbye.
There were also ukulele performances and cultural activities, but I completely forgot about those and just enjoyed the experience.
I definitely recommend participating. After disembarking, you can climb the adjacent "Aloha Tower" for free, where you can enjoy a stunning view. (There’s also an old-fashioned elevator!)
昨年に続き、今年も楽しませていただきました。
最初は、絶好の条件!とのことでしたが残念ながら
遭遇できず!夜はディナーで有名な「スターオブホノルル」号で、暖かいコーヒーが付いたホノルル沖のクルーズと割り切ってしまうことも出来ましたが、
再乗船のクーポンを頂いていましたので、帰国前日にチャレンジ! 最乗船して良かったです。
親子で、仲良く泳ぐ鯨の姿にもう感動でした。
30分とのお約束があって船がその場を離れようと
していると、別れを惜しむかのように船のすぐ
そばまで寄ってきてくれました。
ウクレレや例のカルチャもあるのですが、
そんなことには、すっかり忘れて楽しみました。
ぜひ、参加をお勧めしたいです。
下船後は、無料で登れますので、隣接の「アロハタワー」に登ってみてください。絶景が楽しめますよ。(年代もののエレベータもあります)
Thank you for reboarding the whale watching tour.
I'm glad you were able to see the mother and baby whales.
We look forward to having you on board again!
From Star of Honolulu.
この度はホエールウォッチングへの再乗船ありがとうございました。
親子クジラを見ることができて良かったですね。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
スターオブホノルルより
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/21 |
Reviewed by: クーコ
I participated in the tour on February 11. I've been to Oahu countless times, but it was my first time in the West Coast area. I was first impressed by the clarity of the water. I wore a rash guard, but I thought it might be a bit cold. However, after borrowing a wetsuit, I found it really warm and comfortable. You should definitely wear one.
We encountered whales right after departing. Moreover, it was a mother and her calf. I was incredibly lucky to see the mother whale teaching her calf how to swim! And they were right next to the boat, spouting water multiple times. I was amazed by their size.
After seeing enough whales, we set off again to search for dolphins. We quickly encountered a pod of dolphins. I often see dolphins in captivity, but it was my first time swimming with so many wild dolphins! It seemed there were several groups, and dolphins kept coming one after another. There was even a group with a baby dolphin, which was incredibly cute.
After that, we went to a spot with fish and sea turtles. There were lots of fish, and I saw two sea turtles. They say swimming with sea turtles brings happiness, and I felt like I received a lot of happiness.
Our guide, Yuriko, also made the tour even more enjoyable with her bright personality. Thank you very much. I will participate again.
2月11日のツアーに参加させていただきました。
オアフは数え切れないほど行っていますが、西海岸エリアは初めて。海の透明度にまず感動。
ラッシュガードは着ていったものの、やっぱり少し寒いかなと思っていましたが、ウェットスーツを借りてきたら、ほんとにあったかくて快適。これは絶対着たほうがいいです。
出港してすぐにクジラに遭遇。しかも親子連れ。なんとおかあさんクジラが子クジラに泳ぎを教えているところ。こんなのが見れるなんてものすごくラッキー!
しかも、ボートの真横。何度も潮を吹いて。その大きさに感動。
充分、クジラを見たあと、イルカを探して再び出発。
イルカの群れにもすぐに遭遇。
飼育されているイルカはしょっちゅう見ていましたが、野生のイルカをあんなにたくさん、しかも一緒に海の中で泳いだなんてもちろん初めて!
いくつかのグループがいたらしく、次から次へとイルカがやってきます。子イルカを連れたグループもいて、すごくかわいかった。
そのあと、お魚&ウミガメスポットへ。お魚いっぱい。2頭のウミガメがいました。ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐと幸せになれるとか。たくさんのしあわせをもらった気がします。
ガイドのユリコさんの明るさもツアーを一層楽しいものにしてくれました。ありがとうございました。また参加します。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were able to see the whales, but it was only in the second half of the trip. The child who was eagerly searching in the first half got bored and fell asleep along the way. However, it was great that we were able to see them. The child enjoyed the lei-making and hula dance lesson experience more than the whale watching.
ちゃんとクジラは見れたのですが、見れたのは後半以降で、前半に張り切って探していた子供は、
途中で飽きて寝てしまいました。でも見る事が出来たので良かったです。
子供はホエールウォッチングよりもレイ作りとフラダンスのレッスンの体験教室の方が喜んでいました。
Thank you for enjoying the whale watching and cultural experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
From Star of Honolulu.
ホエールウォッチング、カルチャー体験をお楽しみいただき、ありがとうございました。またのご乗船お待ちしております。
スターオブホノルルより
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Thought it drug on longer than needed. Enjoyed the first 45 minutes then was ready to go back. Need to start the activities right away not at the end of ride.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We would definitely recommend this cruise. The food was delicious. We saw many whales and one of them even jumped out of the water. It was amazing. There is a lot of space on the ship to spread out and see the whales from many perspectives (I think it holds over 1000 people). And the crew kept us entertained with Hula lessons, lea making, and ukulele lessons. We have a toddler and there was plenty to keep her entertained and happy as well.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/13 |
Reviewed by: kiki
Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/12 |
Reviewed by: aya
We participated as a family, including our 5-year-old child. Since it was an early morning activity, the temperature was quite low and it was really cold. Everything was a first experience after getting on the boat; we saw whales in the distance, and the experience of swimming close to a pod of dolphins is something I will never forget. My 5-year-old daughter, who was afraid of the ocean, was taken care of kindly by the staff member Yuriko, who swam with her the whole time. Even after returning home, we keep talking about the ocean that day with Yuriko. It seems to have become her best memory in Hawaii. I'm really glad we chose this tour among the various dolphin tours available. I definitely want to participate again next time. Thank you very much.
5歳の子供を含む家族で参加しました。
早朝からのアクティビティだったので、気温もだいぶ低くとにかく寒かったです。
ボートに乗ってからは全てが初体験で、鯨も遠くに見えたし、何頭ものイルカの群れを間近で泳いだ体験は一生忘れられません。
海を怖がっていた5歳の娘も、スタッフのユリコさんがずっと一緒に泳いで優しく面倒を見ていてくれて、帰ってからもずっとユリコさんとあの日の海の話をしています。
ハワイでの一番の思い出になったようでした。
色々あるイルカツアーの中でここを選んで本当に良かったです。
次回も是非参加させて頂きます。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was an adveture of a life time. The crew was fantasitc and very understanding. I wasn't sure about going in the cage since it wasn't enclosed completely. But the crew was wonderful and understanding. Once they got me out in the water and the sharks started coming around I had an anxiety attack and didn't know if I could stay in the water very long. The crew members talked me through the whole experience and said they would pull me in I needed. But I needed to do one thning for them. Take a breath and go down to just look once. I did and was able to stay in the cage the whole time. This was an experience that I will never forget and would do again if have the chance.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/02/09 |
Reviewed by: エイトマン
We participated as a family of five on New Year's Eve. We were blessed with clear weather, and it was a fun cruise. When the captain spotted a whale, there was an announcement, and while looking in that direction, we were able to see the whale's spout and back several times, and finally, we also saw its tail, which was great. The food was quite delicious as well. However, while the adults were fine, the children took motion sickness medication, but two out of three of them got seasick. In the latter part of the cruise, they served ginger juice, which helped a bit, but I think it would have been better if it had been offered a little earlier.
大晦日家族5人で参加しました。
晴天にも恵まれ楽しいクルーズでした。
キャプテンが鯨を発見すると場内アナウンスがあり、その方向を探していると鯨の潮吹きや背中が何回か見ることができ、最後に尻尾も見えよかったです。
食事も十分おいしかったです。
ただ大人は大丈夫でしたが、子供は酔い止めを飲んで参加しましたが3人中2人は船酔いしてしまいました。クルーズの後半ジンジャージュースを出してくれ少しよくなりましたが、もう少し早く出してくれるともっと良かったと思います。
Thank you for joining our cruise this time.
It was great to have nice weather and to see whales.
We look forward to your next visit, from all of our staff.
Star of Honolulu
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。
良いお天気で、鯨も見られて良かったですね。
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
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
The tour was cool. The guide was extremely knowledgeable which made the tour more enjoyable. The marine life was awsome. I did not get seasick!!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. and Mrs. Murphy
We were a party of 6, including our newborn granddaughter who was only four days old. The staff went out of their way to be helpful to us. This was a GREAT experience, something we will always cherish! Everything that was offered happened. We seen whales immediately and the food was delicious.Thank You.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had an awesome time. We are not the strongest swimmers, so this was a great experience. Do this! It~s so much fun!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/01/26 |
Reviewed by: a&k
I participated in the dive on January 17th at 11 AM. Unlike the day before when I was informed that the tour was canceled, we were blessed with good weather. The female staff at the pier explained, "Many people get seasick before we reach the open sea due to the high waves, so we sell motion sickness medication on board." It was a bit late for that! I was well-prepared and ready to participate. As expected from a surfing mecca, the boat heading out to sea experienced quite a bit of rolling and pitching. Many people started to feel unwell quite quickly. After a little over 10 minutes, we arrived at the location for the submarine's ascent. We had to wait on the rocking boat for about 15 minutes before boarding after the 10 AM dive guests disembarked. I realized that it’s better to board as late as possible from the front entrance so you can also see what’s happening from the cockpit. I recommend choosing a dive with live Japanese narration. Although the visibility wasn’t perfect, I was satisfied that I could see the blue sea at a depth of 30 meters where light still reached. After disembarking, the female staff at the pier said, "It seems most of the guests got seasick, but you all are okay." The waves were higher than they appeared, and it seems that the afternoon dive was canceled.
Since seasickness can ruin the experience of a dive, please make sure to take proper precautions against it before participating.
1/17日11時ダイプに参加。催行中止となったと聞かされた前日とは違い、好天に恵まれる。桟橋の女性係員が「波が高いので沖合に出るまでに船酔いする人が多いから、酔い止め薬を船内でも売っています」と説明。いまさら遅い!よ。当方準備万端整えて参加しているもんと余裕。サーフィンのメッカだけあって沖合に向かう船はそれなりのローリングとピッチング。はやくも気分を悪くする人多数。10分少々でサプマリン号の浮上場所に到着。10時ダイブの客を降ろした後に乗り込む事になるので揺れる船上で待機すること15分ほど経過。乗り込んで分かったことだが、先頭側入口からなるべく遅く乗る方が操縦席からの様子も見れて良いと思う。また、日本語のナレーションを生で聞ける回のダイブを選択するのがお勧めです。鮮明とはいかないながらも、30メートルの深さでも光が届き、青い海を覗くことが出来たので満足。下船後、桟橋の女性係員「ほとんどのお客さんが酔ったらしいけど、あなたたち大丈夫」と声をかけてきた。見た目以上に波が高く、その日の午後のダイブは催行中止になったらしい。
船酔いではせっかくのダイブも楽しめないので、船酔い対策をしっかりとして参加してください。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/25 |
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Thank you for joining our Star of Honolulu cruise. We're glad you were able to see the whales. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
この度は私共スターオブホノルルのクルーズにご参加頂き有難うございました。
鯨が良く見られて良かったですね。
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。