Oahu
I was able to see whales.
It all depends on the whales and luck, but I was able to see them jumping in the distance and swimming nearby.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to participate again.
クジラを見ることができました。
全てはクジラ次第で時の運ですが、遠くでジャンプ姿、近くで泳ぐ姿を確認でした。
機会があればまた参加したいです。
We were blessed with clear weather and boarded the boat with the guarantee of seeing whales, but all we caught a glimpse of was a faint black object in the distance, and we couldn't tell if it was a whale or not... However, we did encounter a pod of dolphins! It seems that we still get to say we "saw" something. Since it's nature, it can't be helped, but I recommend participating with the mindset of "it would be lucky if we see something" rather than having too high expectations.
晴天に恵まれ、クジラが見られる保証付きということで期待して乗船しましたが、遠くの方に微かに黒い物体がチラッと見えただけでクジラかどうかも分からず…その代わりにイルカの群れに遭遇することはできましたが!
それでも一応は「見えた」という扱いになってしまうようです。自然のことなので仕方ないですが、期待し過ぎず「見えたらラッキー」くらいの気持ちで参加することをお勧めします。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
It was a two-hour cruise, and we encountered whales. I was a bit surprised because it was not far out at sea, and we could see the hotels in Waikiki. We saw a mother and baby whale, and the baby seemed to be practicing various things, surfacing and diving repeatedly. The mother whale appeared to be swimming alongside, and it was very heartwarming to watch. It was wonderful! ♬
2時間ほどのクルーズでしたが、クジラに出会えました。
そう遠い沖ではなくワイキキのホテル群が見えるようなところだったので、少し驚きました。
出会ったのは親子のクジラで子クジラが色々と練習しているようで何度も何度も顔を出しては潜っていました。お母さんクジラは伴走しているようでとても微笑ましく見入ってしまいました。よかったです♬
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. The sight of a mother whale swimming with her calf is truly adorable, isn't it? Please come back to see those whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
クジラの親子が一緒に泳ぐ姿は本当に可愛らしいですよね!
是非またそんなクジラ達に会いにいらして下さい。
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
Yes, I was actually brought to tears by seeing these amazing animals so close. I unfortunately didn't get any photos of the whales themselves because I was so mesmerized by them. This Majestic whale watch cruise did a great job of spotting whales and getting closer to them (but not too close). We were able to have amazing sightings of these graceful creatures, even though weather and ocean conditions weren't ideal. I'd do this every single day if I could!
Aloha! We’re grateful to hear you had an amazing day witnessing these beautiful creatures! Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope you'll join us again soon! Mahalo!
I was very moved to be able to easily interact with dolphins.
We participated as a family of four, and each of us was satisfied.
I definitely want to experience it again.
We are also grateful to the bus driver for their attentive service.
Thanks to the driver's support, our trip to Hawaii became even more wonderful.
Thank you.
イルカに実際に手軽に触れ合えてとても感動しました。
家族4人での参加でしたがそれぞれに満足できました。
また是非体験してみたいと思いました。
またチャーターのバスの運転手様の親身な対応に家族4人で感謝しております。
運転手様の対応でハワイ旅行がさらに素晴らしいものになりました。
ありがとうございます。
The conditions on the day were poor, but I was able to see it about three times.
When you go out on the deck, there are considerable waves and sudden rain, so it's a good idea to wear something that can get wet or bring a towel.
If you have binoculars, that would be great.
Onboard, soft drinks and coffee are available for $4, and alcohol (Budweiser, wine, etc.) can be purchased for $8.
It is also possible to change to a breakfast option later, which costs $15 for adults and $9 for children.
Since the pickup is early in the morning, it can be chilly. The outside of the boat is also cold, so it's advisable to bring a long-sleeve shirt.
The wind is strong, so it's a good idea to put your hat in your bag to prevent it from blowing away.
当日のコンディションが悪かったが、約3回は見る事が出来た。
デッキに出ると、かなりの波と突然の雨があるので、濡れてもよい格好かタオルなどを用意して行くと良い。
持っていれば、双眼鏡があると良い。
船内では、ソフトドリンクとコーヒーが$4、アルコール(バドワイザー、ワインなど)が$8で飲むことが出来る。
後から朝食付きへの変更も可能で、大人は$15、子供は$9で利用出来る。
早朝に送迎なので、肌寒い。
船外も寒いので、長袖を用意すると良い。
風が強く、帽子は飛ばされやすいので、バッグにしまうと良い。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
Although the weather was unfortunate, we are very pleased that you were able to encounter whales.
We hope you will come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
生憎のお天気でしたが、クジラに遭遇頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I made a reservation to see the whales that can only be seen during this season! Honestly, after reading the reviews, I was a bit anxious because it seemed like there were days when they appeared and days when they didn't, almost a 50/50 chance.
However, on this day, we were able to see many whales, and the announcements in Japanese were clear, so we could spot them right away!
The weather was also nice, and we could enjoy the view of the town from the sea, making it a pleasant cruise overall!
Since I opted for the shuttle service, I was able to board the boat with priority, which was great! There were plenty of buses on the way back, but since I received a sticker on the way there, I was able to get on the return bus without any confusion!
この時期にしか見られないというクジラを見るために予約しました!正直口コミを見ていると、現れる日もあれば、現れない日もあるようでちょうど半々な感じで不安でした。
ですが、この日はたくさんクジラを見ることができ、日本語でのアナウンスもわかりやすかったため、すぐに見つけることができました!
また天気も良く、街並みも海から眺めることができたので普通にクルーズとしても気持ちよかったです!
送迎付きにしていたため、船にも優先的に乗ることができたのもよかったです!帰りもたくさんバスがありましたが、行きにシールをもらっていたので迷うことなく帰りのバスにも乗ることができました!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the scenery. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
We enjoyed a cruise with our family. We were very satisfied as we were able to see whales multiple times within the allotted time. The shuttle service was also clear and timely, which was great.
家族でクルーズ船に乗って楽しませていただきました。時間内に何度も鯨を見る事が出来てとても満足です。送迎車も時間内でわかりやすく良かったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Please do come again with your family. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測を十分にお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またご家族でお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
Boat was nice and lots of room. Found a mom and baby whale and the captain did a good job of keeping us jn the right spot.
The morning meeting time was just right, and we were able to do the zipline option in the afternoon. The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, which made it really enjoyable! I didn't see the big whale I was hoping for, but I did see a baby whale. Next time, I want to participate again hoping to see a big adult whale!
朝の集合時間も丁度よくて、午後からジップラインのオプションも行けたし、
船も大きくて船酔いしなかったのでとっても楽しめました~
期待してた大きいクジラは見れなかったけど、子供クジラは見れました
次は大きな大人クジラを期待して参加したいです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
If you have various plans for the day, we highly recommend this morning cruise!
Please come back to search for the big whales again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
一日に色々ご予定を入れられたい場合はこの朝のクルーズがお勧めです!
是非また大きなクジラを探し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
I was able to see one blow, but I couldn't confirm anything else. I heard that two days before my experience, a relative who went on the same tour saw a mother whale and her calf, and they saw many blows and jumps, so I wonder if it varies by day. I hope to see more if I go again someday!
1回潮吹きが見れましたがそれ以外確認できませんでした、、体験2日前に親族が同じツアーに行った際はクジラの親子がいて潮吹き、ジャンプがたくさん見れたと聞いていたので日によるのかな、、またいつか行く時は見れればなと思います!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We hope that next time you will be able to observe even more whales! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
次の機会には、もっとたくさんのクジラが観測できると良いですね!
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
I was thrilled when I saw two whales swimming and spouting water just when I thought I wouldn't see any more whales towards the end of the tour.
ツアー終盤でもう鯨は見れないかと思ったときに、2頭の鯨が潮を噴きながら泳ぐ姿を見たときは感激しました。
I thought it would be difficult to see whales, but we were able to see them quite easily! It was a great experience with my child. I believe it will be a memorable cruise.
クジラはなかなか見れないのかなと思ってましたが、普通に見れました!
子供と一緒にいい体験が出来ました。記憶に残るクルーズになると思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching with your child. Please do come again with everyone. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
お子様とクジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I was a bit anxious because of the rain and wind, and I could feel the boat swaying, but I was able to see the tail fin and the back, as well as the spinning movements that I had seen in videos. I was really happy to capture the tail fin flapping on video while I was prepared to film! If the weather had been nice, I would have wanted to go outside to see, but since it was raining this time, I watched from indoors. However, it was still visible from inside, so the rain wasn't too much of a concern. In that sense, it was a fun activity even in rainy weather, so I was glad. I would like to go again when I visit in winter!
雨で風もあり少し船の揺れを感じていたのでどうなるかなと不安でしたが、なんども尾びれや、背中、動画などで見るようなばしゃんと回転するような姿もみれ、少し構えて動画撮影したいたら尾びれバタバタが撮られていてとても嬉しかったです!天気だったら外に出て見たかったですが、今回は雨だったので室内から見ました。でも、室内からでもみられるため雨でもそこまで気になりませんでした。そういう意味では雨天でも楽しめるアクティビティでしたので良かったです。また、冬にいくときは行きたいと思います!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. Despite the unfortunate weather, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. We hope you will visit us again. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
生憎のお天気にもかかわらず、クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I was able to see it right after we set out, and I got to see it many more times after that! It was amazing that it showed up again just when we were about to return to the port! It was also fun to see everyone moving along with the captain's announcements about the direction!
出向してすぐに見れてその後も何度も見れました!最後もう港に戻ると言う時にも姿を見せてくれて最高でした!キャプテンの何時の方向というアナウンスと共に皆んなが移動するのも楽しかったです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
This tour was amazing.
I participated with a friend and had my first experience with an underwater scooter.
The sea was so clear that I could see the sand from the boat, and I could also see fish swimming.
I wasn't quite sure how to operate the scooter during the sea floor walk, but the instructor was pushing down on the handlebars, so it was fine to keep my hands inside the helmet.
I imagined there would be a variety of colorful fish swimming around, but only the same fish kept coming close, so I look forward to next time.
It felt warm inside the helmet, but the water was cold.
When we were signaled to dive deeper, my ears popped!
There was a signal to pinch my nose through the helmet.
I recommend pinching your nose and exhaling right away. I ended up with ear pain later, so I wish I had done it more frequently.
Those who wanted to could borrow a wetsuit for free, but it was damp and cold.
After the underwater scooter experience, we had free time.
There were snorkels, goggles, fins, and life jackets available for us to use freely.
I thought we would experience snorkeling in shallow water, so it took some courage to enter the deep sea from the boat for my first snorkeling and fin experience, but since I was wearing a life jacket, I wouldn't sink, so I boldly jumped in.
Snorkeling was fun!
With the fins, I could move quickly and discovered three sea turtles on the sea floor.
When we drifted away from the boat, we were gestured to head towards the shore.
I wish I had brought an underwater camera; it was a shame I couldn't take pictures of the sea turtles.
Since there were many people, the snorkeling time was long.
Just floating in the water was enjoyable.
It was really cold on the boat, so having a larger towel or something to wear would be good.
We were free to eat chips and drink water.
They took photos and videos of us with the underwater scooter, and they showed us the photos on the boat.
Maybe because we were buying together, they gave us a discount on the video as well.
Payment is made on the boat.
When we got off, there was a guy with a tip box.
The photos will be sent via email (link) after 5 PM on the day of the tour, but I could only see some of the photos from my phone.
The videos can only be viewed from a computer.
The download deadline is two weeks.
このツアー最高でした。
友人と参加しました。水中スクーター初体験。
船から覗く海も砂が見えるくらい透明度があり
魚が泳いでるのも見えます。
海底散歩でスクーター操作はいまいちわからず
ハンドルを握る上からインストラクターさんが押してたので
手をヘルメットの中に入れていても大丈夫でした。
色とりどりの魚が泳いでるイメージでしたが、
同じ魚ばかり寄ってきたので、次回に期待です。
ヘルメットの中は温かく感じられ、海の中は寒かったです。
深いところに潜るよという合図で、耳がキーン!
ヘルメット越しに鼻をつかむ合図があります。
すぐに鼻をつまんで息を吐く様にする事をお勧めします。
あとから耳が痛くなったので、こまめにしておけば良かったな。
ウエットスーツは上半身だけ希望者は無料で借りれました。
生乾きだったので冷たかったです。
水中スクーター体験が終わると、自由時間。
シュノーケル&ゴーグル、フィンと救命胴着が
置いてあるので自由に装着し、自由に遊べます。
浅瀬で、シュノーケル体験すると思っていたので、
初シュノーケル&フィンで船から深い海に入るのは最初勇気が
いりましたが、救命胴着をきているので沈まないので、
思い切って海に入りました。
シュノーケル楽しい!
フィンもあるから移動も早く海底にいる
ウミガメ3匹発見。
船から外れるとジェスチャーで岸側の方向へ行ってと指示がありました。
水中カメラ持ってくればよかったな。ウミガメ撮影出来ず残念。
人数が多かったのでシュノーケル時間が長かったです。
海の中をただ浮いているのも楽しかったです。
船の上は、とにかく寒い。大きめのタオルや着るものがあるといい。
ポテチとお水は自由に食べて飲んでOKでした。
水中スクーターの写真と動画を撮影してくださり、
写真と動画は、船の中で撮影写真を見せてくれました。
友人とまとめてだったからなのか、
動画も買うとディスカウントしてくれました。
お金は、船でお支払いします。
降りるとき、チップボックスを持ったお兄さんがいました。
写真は、当日の17時以降からメール(リンク)に送られますが、
携帯からは一部の写真しか見れませんでした。
パソコンからでないと動画はみれません。
ダウンロード期限は2週間でした。
I never thought I would enter the ocean since I can't swim, but I participated somewhat reluctantly with my friends. The person who picked us up only spoke English, but they were very nice. When we arrived, about 12 other people were already waiting. There was also a fourth-generation Japanese person who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.
The bench in the morning shade was cold, and it was chilly in light clothing. The boat with the underwater scooters departed first, and then the participants boarded another boat to set off. There was a Japanese explanation of the underwater movements on the boat, which made me feel at ease. There was also an English explanation, but I couldn't understand it at all.
While waiting, we were free to eat snacks, but the bread next to us was fish food, so we couldn't eat that. My friend unknowingly ate some and said it was delicious.
Finally, it was my turn, and as I descended the ladder, I was scared and had a hard time getting into the water. I was called a chicken, but I managed to get in. I straddled the underwater bike, and the instructor operated the handlebars. When I threw the bait, the fish came close, which was fun. While taking photos, the instructor made a ring of air to entertain us.
Getting back on the boat was scary because I had to dive into the water, but the instructor supported me, and I was able to get back up safely. It was a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
泳げない私が海の中に入るなんてありえないと思っていましたが、
仲間と一緒に半強制的に参加しました。
ピックアップしてくれた方は、英語のみでしたが感じの良い方で
私たち以外にもピックアップして現地に着くと12人くらいがすでに
待っていました。日本語を話せる日系四世の方もいて安心でした。
朝の日陰のベンチは寒くて、薄着では寒かったです。
水中スクーターを乗せた船が先に出発、
そのあと参加者が別船に乗船し出発。
船の中で日本語で水中の中の動作等説明があり安心でした。
英語の説明もありますが全く分かりませんでした。
待っている間、お菓子は自由に食べていいのですが、
隣にあるパンは魚のえさですので食べてはいけません。
友達は知らずに食べてました。おいしかったとの事。。
いよいよ、順番がまわってきてラダーを降りていくも
怖くてなかなか海に入れず、チキン呼ばわりもされましたが
なんとか入ることができました。
水中バイクにまたがり、ハンドルはインストラクターが操作してくれました。
まき餌を振ると魚が寄ってきて楽しいです。
写真撮影をしてるときインストラクターが空気の輪っかを作って
楽しませてくれました。
船に上がるときは、海に潜るので怖かったですがインストラクターが
サポートしてくれ無事にあがることが出来ました。
一生に一度の思い出です。
I was looking forward to seeing a lot of fish while moving around underwater on a scooter.
Descending the ladder from the boat and entering the sea was thrilling, and I went in wearing a helmet that looked like something from outer space. At first, I couldn't get in properly, but the instructor supported me, so I managed to get in on my second try.
Inside the helmet, I could breathe easily and even took videos with my handheld camera. When I looked around, I was a bit disappointed because there were no fish at first, but after a while, while holding the handle and moving with the instructor, I was instructed to shake something in the net, and then, fish appeared!
A lot of horse mackerel came around. Some unfamiliar fish also approached, and I was able to touch them directly. The sea was clear, and it felt like my feet were almost touching the sand. Searching for sea turtles was also fun.
海の中を水中スクーターで移動しながらお魚沢山みれると思い
楽しみにしていました。
船からラダーを降りて海の中に入るのもドキドキで、
宇宙のヘルメットみたいなのに潜って入ります。
最初うまく入れなかったのですが、インストラクターが
サポートしてくれるので二回目はうまく入れました。
ヘルメットの中では呼吸も楽にでき手持ちの携帯カメラで動画も
とることができました。
周りを見渡すと、あれ、魚がいない。と残念な気持ちでしたが
しばらくハンドルを握りながらインストラクターと共に移動し
網金具に入ったものを振ってくださいとジェスチャーで指示が
あり、ふってるとお魚キター!
アジ?がたくさん周辺に来てくれました。みなれないお魚も
寄ってきて直接手で触れることもできました。
海は透明度があり、砂に足がつきそうでつかないです。
ウミガメ捜索も楽しかったです。
The day I participated in the tour, the weather was great, and I was very satisfied to encounter whales, turtles, and many dolphins. However, I thought I was lucky since there were some acquaintances I didn't get to meet. (According to the guide, the encounter rate with dolphins is 95%.)
ツアーに参加した日はお天気も良くて、クジラやカメやたくさんのイルカに出会うことができ大満足でした。
ただ、知り合いで出会えなかった方もいたので運がよかったのかなと思いました。(ガイドの方のお話だと、イルカとの遭遇率は95%とのことです。)
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School!
We have a 95% encounter rate with dolphins, but since they are wild, there are days when you might not see them.
It was a wonderful day where you got to meet many dolphins in great weather!
Please join us again if you have the opportunity.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
イルカ遭遇率95%のイルカの学校ですが、やはり野生のイルカ。見れない日もあります。
お天気の良い中でたくさんのイルカに会えた素敵な日でしたね♪
ぜひまた機会がございましたらご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております!
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
We boarded the bus at the meeting point, but it took some time to pick up more passengers at a hotel along the way before reaching the boarding location. I had been on the ship before, but its aging was quite noticeable.
集合場所からバスに乗り込みましたが、途中のホテルでまた乗客を乗せ乗船場所には時間がかかりました。船は以前にも乗ったことがありましたが老朽化が目立ちます。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. We would like to work on improvements as a team, including our management staff, as a future challenge. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また貴重なご意見、有難うございます。今後の課題として、責任者を含めスタッフ全員で改善に取り組みたいと思います。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます
I experienced a underwater scooter, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling.
While I was stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, it was a bit windy, which made it feel colder. I could see corals, but there were hardly any fish.
The underwater scooter was really great! Fish came close, but unfortunately, they didn't have that tropical fish vibe and looked more like a school of mackerel (laughs).
I took photos with my smartphone and videos with an underwater camera, but there was an additional charge. Moreover, even though I paid, the photos taken with my smartphone were not sent to me.
水中スクーターとスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケル体験しました。
スタンドアップパドルとシュノーケルを体験中は若干風が強かったので体感温度が下がり寒かったです。
サンゴは見れますが魚は殆どいませんでした。
水中スクーターはとっても良かったです!魚が寄ってきましたが残念な事に熱帯魚感がなくサンマの群のようでした(笑)
スマホで写真、水中カメラで動画を撮っていただきましたが別料金がかかります。
しかもお金を払ったのにスマホで撮った写真は送られて来ませんでした。
My mom had been wanting to do a whale watch cruise for a very long time now and she was very excited when I booked this tour to do with her. Once the boat had departed they had told us that lunch will be open the entire trip. We did not want to miss seeing the whales so we went to get lunch as soon as they announced that it was open. While eating our lunch the captain had announced that they had spotted a whale and that was the first time we were able to see whales on our tour. For the entire time we followed the same mother and calf whale that we had spotted in the beginning. We were able to spot them many times during the duration of the tour! My mom was also able to see some dolphins during the tour as well. It was such an amazing experience for both my mom and I and we both would love to go and do this tour again next whale watching season!
Aloha! We’re so happy you and your mom enjoyed your whale watch cruise with us! Thank you for sharing your experience and recommendation. We can't wait for you to join us again in the future! Mahalo!
It was my first time in Hawaii, and we were blessed with beautiful weather. We started with an optional tour on a boat, where we went snorkeling at a sandbar. The water was crystal clear, allowing us to swim with fish and observe coral.
After snorkeling, we experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). At first, it was challenging to maintain balance, but thanks to our guide's instructions, I was able to ride confidently.
For the final activity, we switched to a different boat for the underwater scooter. While exploring underwater, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle. We attracted fish with bait for some great photos, and at the end, we were able to purchase the photos for $40.
初めてのハワイでしたが天候にも恵まれ、とても快晴でのオプショナルツアーで、初めに船に乗りサンドバーの浅瀬でのシュノーケリングをしました。
海が透き通っていて魚と一緒に泳いだりサンゴを観察することができます。
シュノーケリングの後はSUP体験で、初めはバランスを取るのが大変ですがガイドさんのご指導のおかげでしっかり乗る事ができました。
最後の水中スクーターは違う船に乗り換えました。水中スクーターで海の中に入り進んでいる途中運が良くウミガメをお目にかかる事ができました。魚の餌で魚たちをおびき寄せ写真をたくさん撮っていただき、最後に40ドルで頂くことができました。
I was able to see the whales' spouts and backs! It was more fun than I expected to be so close to the whales. We also saw a turtle right after we set sail. Although we didn't see any jumps, the view of Waikiki from the ocean was very beautiful!
クジラの潮吹きと背中を見ることができました!思っていたよりも近くにクジラがいて楽しかったです。出航してすぐに亀も見れました。
ジャンプは見れませんでしたが、海側から見るワイキキの風景はとても綺麗でした!!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery and whale watching. We hope to see you next time when you can witness the whales jumping! All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き有難うございました。
景色やクジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
次回はクジラのジャンプが観られると良いですね!
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
I've been on 3 trips in the last 2 months with activities scheduled everyday for jet skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, etc. and this was the most fun I have had doing any of them.
My wife is claustrophobic and just couldn't do it, so I took her turn and did it twice. There is a bag of fish food on the front of the scooter, and you squeeze it and wave it around and the fish go nuts literally right in front of you and eat from your hand. I saw 6 different species of colorful fish and a sea turtle so close I could have touched it.
They videotape you doing it and take photos, so you can show your friends who aren't going to understand unless they see it. When they do see it, they all want to do it too. Would definitely do this again.
I was surprised to see whales so close to the coast. I was also happy to see them spouting several times. The ship was large and impressive, and I didn't get seasick.
海岸からあれほど近くに鯨がいるなんて驚きでした。潮吹きも何度も見られて嬉しかったです。
船は大きくて立派で、船酔いもしませんでした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
The president's dog accompanied us on the tour, and it was so cute. In the first half, we alternated between stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, but I ended up playing with the dog instead of focusing on snorkeling. The dog was a great swimmer, friendly, and very well-behaved! In the second half, we enjoyed underwater scooters. There was no trouble communicating with the instructor using gestures. It might be a good idea to review how to equalize your ears beforehand. For those with claustrophobia, it might be a bit tough, but I had a great time. I was able to see turtles up close, and the fish came to the food in my hands. Photos are $40, videos are $40, and both together are $60. I purchased both as a keepsake.
社長さんのワンコがツアーに同伴してくれてとても可愛かったです。
前半はスタンドアップパドルボートとシュノーケリングを交代でしたのですがシュノーケリングそっちのけでワンコと遊でしまいました
泳ぎも上手で人なくっこくてとても良い子!
後半は水中スクーターを楽しみました。
インストラクターさんとは身振り手振りで意思の疎通にも困ることはありませんでした。
参加の前に耳抜きの仕方だけ予習しておいたほうがいいかもしれません。
閉所恐怖症の方はもしかしたらキツイかもしれませんが私は楽しめました。
亀も近くで見れたし魚も手元の餌に寄ってきてくれました。
写真だけ40ドル、動画だけ40ドル、両方なら60ドルです。
記念に両方購入しました。
I participated in early February. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales and just ended up cruising. I was really hoping to see whales, so it was disappointing. They did issue a free boarding ticket for the next time, but it only covers the boarding, and you have to pay for the trip to the location yourself. Due to scheduling conflicts, I had to give up on it. I think those who are planning to participate should consider their schedule in case they don't see any whales.
2月上旬に参加しました。クジラは見れずただクルーズして終わりました。
クジラを見たい!との思いで参加したので残念でした。
一応、次回乗船無料券の発行がありましたが、これ乗船のみで、現地迄は自腹との事。スケジュールの都合もあるので断念しました。
これから参加の方は見れない時の為の考慮して日程を組んだ方が良いと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy whale watching this time. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回はクジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けず、大変残念に思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
I read in the reviews that it could be far away or hard to see, so I planned the next day as a backup just in case I couldn't see anything. At first, the blowhole was far away, and I couldn't really understand what I was supposed to be looking at, but while I was eating, I saw a whale very close by. When I hurried outside, a mother and calf showed themselves to us. On the way back, I also saw a turtle, which was very lucky. I chose not to use the shuttle service and got off at Kakaako on the high bus and walked, but the breeze felt nice, and I was able to make good use of my time, so it was great.
口コミに遠かったり見られない事も多いと書いてあったので、見られなかった時の為に次の日を予備日として、計画をたてました。
はじめは潮吹きも遠く、言われたところを見てもよくわからなかったのですが、ご飯を食べていたら、すぐ近くにくじらが見えて、急いで外へ出たら親子で姿を見せてくれました。帰りにはカメも見られて、とてもラッキーでした。
送迎なしを選んで、ハイバスのカカアコで降りて歩いていきましたが、風が気持ち良くて時間も有効利用出来たので良かったです。
Aloha! Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you had a great time, and we enjoyed exploring with you. Please join us for another adventure soon. Mahalo!
アロハ!レビューありがとうございます。私たちはあなたが楽しい時間を過ごしてくれてうれしいです、私たちはあなたと一緒に探索を楽しみました。すぐに別の冒険に参加してください。マハロ!
It was a bus pickup at Hilton Grand Vacations. The woman who confirmed the reservation didn't understand any Japanese at all. We managed to grasp the meaning through some words, but those who only understand Japanese seemed confused. For tours with many Japanese reservations, it might be reassuring to have someone who can speak even a little.
Since the pickup time for the tour was a bit late, by the time we arrived at the boarding area, all the spots with a good view outside were taken. However, since it was a bit cold this season, we took seats indoors on the second floor and had lunch before going outside to take a look.
They also make announcements in English when a whale approaches, so you can stick to the glass window and watch (laughs). This time, it was a smaller whale, so we couldn't see it clearly, but we were able to see it nonetheless.
ヒルトングランドバケーションのバス駐車場ピックアップでした。
予約確認の女性は、全く日本語わかりません。
私たちは、単語などでなんとなく意味わかりましたが日本語しかわからない方は、戸惑ってました。日本人の予約が多いツアーは、少しでいいから話せる方だと安心できるかもと思いました。
ツアーの方は、迎えの時間が遅めのため
乗り場に着いた時は、外の眺めのよさそうなとこは全部埋まってました。
でも、この季節は、寒めなので二階の室内で席を取って昼食も食べてから
外に出て見に行っても大丈夫です。
ホエールが近づいたら放送もしてくれるので(英語)
ガラス窓にピタッてくっついて見ても見れます(笑)
今回は、小さめなのではっきり見えませんでしてが一応見ることできました
Thank you for the review! We are very happy to hear that you had a wonderful time with us. We hope to have the opportunity to adventure with you again soon! Until next time!
レビューのマハロ!あなたは私たちと素晴らしい時間を過ごしたと聞いてとてもうれしいです。すぐにあなたと一緒に冒険する機会があることを願っています!ホイホウ(次回まで)!