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The Dolphin Hawaii's boat is a small, engine-powered catamaran. The weather was cloudy with quite a bit of wind, and there was occasional rain coming from the side. On days when the weather isn't great, or on cloudy days in February, it seems necessary to wear a nylon jacket and dress warmly. On windy days, the boat sways quite a bit, but for those who enjoy amusement park rides, the rocking from the waves and the boat's movement can be quite enjoyable.
On the day of the experience, a pod of dolphins was swimming very close to the small catamaran, repeatedly surfacing and diving right in front and beside us. The distance between the dolphins and the boat was quite close, and I was thrilled to watch them swim. We saw a whale for a brief moment, just enough to catch a glimpse of its tail.
There was warm tea provided, and a sports bar where we could freely grab snacks, both of which were delicious and greatly appreciated on the chilly boat. The crew provided friendly and detailed explanations about the ecology of dolphins and whales. I was impressed by the wonderful teamwork of the captain steering the boat and the two staff members who handled explanations and customer interactions.
イルカハワイさんの船は、エンジンで動かされる小さな小さな双胴船です
天気は曇りで結構な風の日でした
時折横からの雨もありました
天気がそんなによくない日や２月の曇り日には、ナイロン製の上着やある程度は着込んで行く必要がありそうです
風がある日は船は結構揺れますが
遊園地アトラクションなどが好きな人には波と船の走りからくる揺れも楽しめるかと思います
体験した当日はイルカの群れが小さな双胴船の直ぐ近く、前や横で浮いたり潜ったりゎ繰り返し、並走したりと、イルカと双胴船からの水面上の距離はかなり近く、イルカの泳ぎを見ていて興奮しました
クジラは少しでしたが一瞬尾びれが見えました
提供された温かいお茶や自由にとって食べられるスポーツバーもありいずれも美味しく肌寒い船上にてかなりありがたく頂けました
イルカやクジラの生態など詳しくフレンドリーに解説してくれたり
操舵される船長さんと解説や客対応をして下さった二人の働き方は素晴らしく感心しました
I had an amazing time. I highly recommend it.
めちゃくちゃ楽しめました
お勧めします
Aloha! Thank you, Mike, for joining the Waikiki Sunset Cruise. We also appreciate your five-star rating. It was lucky that dolphins came so close to the boat!! Thank you for your comments about the cold weather preparations and the staff. Please come back and visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! マイクちゃんまさま。ワイキキサンセットクルーズに参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。イルカが船の間近に来てくれたとは幸運でしたね!! 寒さ対策やスタッフに関するコメントもありがとうございます。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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I arrived in Honolulu on the morning flight the day before and went whale watching on the first evening with Dolphin Hawaii on their small, small catamaran. This time, I had the experience of whale watching on consecutive days. On both days, I was able to see whales.
On the small, small catamaran, I enjoyed watching a pod of dolphins swimming alongside us and what appeared to be a family or siblings playing right next to the boat. However, for those who are prone to seasickness or sensitive to the rocking of the boat, I think it would be more reassuring to board the Star of Honolulu, where you wouldn't have to worry as much about seasickness.
If you're looking for a more thrilling and intimate marine experience, I recommend the small, small catamaran. On both days, I was able to see whales from either boat.
前日にホノルル朝便到着し初日夕刻にイルカハワイさんの小さな小さな双胴船でホエルウォッチングに出ていました
今回は連日でのホエルウォッチング体験でした
前日、今回とクジラ見ることが叶いました
小さな小さな双胴船では
イルカの群れが並走？並泳？していたり双胴船の直ぐそばで家族？兄弟兄妹？が遊びたわむれていると思われる様子を堪能出来ました
ただ、船酔いする方や揺れや遊園地のアトラクションに弱い方には
スターオブホノルルに乗船する方がより船酔いを心配せずに安心していられるかと思います
より迫力ある身近な海洋体験だと小さな小さな双胴船をお勧めします
今回はどちらの船でも両日共にクジラ見られました
If you are prone to seasickness or are sensitive to amusement park rides, I recommend the Star of Honolulu. A small yacht can be quite challenging on windy or rainy days. However, for those who really
船酔いする方、遊園地アトラクションに弱い方はスターオブホノルル号を
小さな船ヨットは風ある日や雨降りだと結構辛い
ただ、とにかく傍でイルカだと言う方には小さな双胴船を勧めます
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. We also appreciate your advice comparing the Star of Honolulu with the catamaran. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the relaxing views from the ship. We look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。スターオブホノルル号とカタマランとの比較のアドバイスも有難うございました。スターオブホノルル号でゆったりと船上からの景色も楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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It was disappointing that I couldn't experience the whale watching I was looking forward to, but I was able to see the views from the backside of Diamond Head, which made for a valuable experience.
期待していた様なホェールウォッチングが出来なかったのは残念でしたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の景色なども見られ、貴重な体験になりました。
The coffee was sold out, so I had tea instead, but later I was able to have coffee as well. ☕
珈琲が売り切れで、紅茶にしましたが、後で珈琲も頂けました☕
Thank you very much for joining us on the Star of Honolulu with your friends. We are sorry that you were unable to see the whale behaviors you were hoping for, but we are very pleased that you enjoyed the views from the boat and the morning cruise. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご友達とお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。期待されていた様なクジラの生態を見れなかったことが残念でしたが、船上からの景色と朝のクルーズも楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。また次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
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My wife and I booked the morning 2hr whale watch cruise and it was breathtaking. The views all the way throughout the cruise was the highlight. Not to mention the whales we spotted in the distance. The cruise staff were all very helpful and welcoming. The pineapple banana bread was one of the best I have ever had! I would recommend this activity to all friends and family that come to Oahu
Take ginger pills or gravol if you are sensitive to motion
Most of the guests were from Europe and America, with a few Japanese and Korean people. The guide spoke only in English, mixing in jokes, which made for a lively conversation. I didn't understand everything, but it was fun!
As for the whales, we saw them a few times, but they were quite far away and only surfaced for a few seconds, so we couldn't take any photos. However, the excitement in the air was palpable. If I could wish for something, it would be that other boats were able to see them up close while we were always a bit far away.
The most moving moment was during sunset. The shots with the beautiful yacht were the highlight of this trip.
ほとんどの客は欧米の方々で一部日本人、韓国人。ガイドは英語のみでジョークをまじえ軽快なトークを楽しめました。意味はすべてはわかりませんが笑
肝心のクジラは何回か見えましたが結構遠くで浮上は数秒なのでカメラ撮影はできませんでしたが歓声が沸き場は盛り上がりました。欲を言えば他船は近くで見れていたのにこっちは毎回遠かったことです。
1番の感動はサンセット時。綺麗なヨットとのショットは今回の旅で最高でした。
I was fine, but my wife started to get seasick halfway through. It seems that the medication didn't help, so those who are sensitive might want to refrain from it.
私はなんでもなかったのですが妻は途中から船酔いになりました。薬を飲んでも効かなかった様子なので弱い方は遠慮した方がいいかもしれません。
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Swimming with sharks was an experience I honestly couldn't imagine at all, and I felt a bit anxious about it. However, after being introduced to it by a friend, I decided to take the plunge and give it a try.
I was really nervous right up until the moment I entered the water, but once I was in the ocean, I found that the sharks swam gracefully and calmly. Being able to swim alongside them and see them up close turned out to be a very enjoyable experience.
The speed at which they swam was not as fast as I had expected, and I was able to swim right above them. While it was thrilling, the sense of awe I felt was much greater than any fear, making it an unforgettable time.
The tour was conducted in English only, but the staff occasionally spoke to us in Japanese, which made me feel more at ease. Additionally, I had heard from friends who participated in other tours that they had trouble receiving their photos, but in this tour, the photos were sent immediately after we arrived at the port, making the process very smooth. (There were no issues even with an Android phone.)
サメと一緒に泳ぐという体験は、正直なところまったく想像がつかず、少し不安もありましたが、友達に紹介してもらったことをきっかけに思い切って挑戦しました。
直前までとてもドキドキしていましたが、いざ海に入ってみると、サメはとても悠々と落ち着いて泳いでいて、その姿を間近で見ながら一緒に泳ぐことができ、とても楽しい体験となりました。
泳ぐスピードも思っていたほど速くなく、サメのすぐ上を並んで泳ぐこともできました。迫力はありつつも、怖さよりも感動の方が大きく、忘れられない時間になりました。
ツアーは英語のみでしたが、スタッフの方が時折日本語を交えながら話しかけてくださり、安心して参加することができました。
また、他のツアーに参加した友達からは、写真の送付がなかなか届かないといったトラブルを聞いていましたが、このツアーでは港に到着後すぐに写真を送信してくださり、とてもスムーズでした。（携帯の機種がAndroidでも問題ありませんでした。）
I recommend taking motion sickness medication. Also, since it's not a very large ship, I think it's best to keep your luggage compact.
酔い止めを飲むことをお勧めします。
またあまり大きな船ではないので、荷物はコンパクトにしておくのがよいと思います。
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The wind was strong and the waves were high, so unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. However, the boat hardly rocked, and we enjoyed delicious pineapple banana cake and coffee. The information about the whales was only in English, but they talked a lot, and I was able to learn various things using Google Translate. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was very impressive. If we can't see the whales, we received a ticket to try again for free during the season, so I think I'll give it another shot.
風が強く波が高かったせいか、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、船はほとんど揺れずにパイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒーを美味しく頂きました。
クジラに関しての情報も英語のみでしたが、沢山話してくださり、Google翻訳を活用して色々と学ぶことができました。
海側からみるダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキがとても印象的でした。
クジラが見れない時は、シーズン中であれば再度無料でチャレンジできる券も頂けたので、もう一度チャレンジしてみようと思います。
Since the ship is large, I think it's more about enjoying the cruise while seeing the whales from a distance rather than getting close to them.
船が大きいので、クジラに近づくと言うよりは、クルーズを楽しみながら遠目にみる感じだと思います。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. Although we were unable to see any whales this time, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the morning cruise. The views from the ship are quite impressive, aren't they? We hope that next time you will be able to see some whales.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回クジラを見ることができませんでしたが朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。船上からの景色もとても印象的ですよね。次回は是非ともクジラが見れると良いですね。
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We participated in a whale watching tour as a family of four. The size of the boat was large, it swayed little, and it was comfortable. The hospitality and the cake were delicious. However, it was a bit disappointing that we didn't see the whales we were hoping for.
But we were able to see Diamond Head and Aloha Tower from the sea, which can only be viewed from the land, and the vast ocean that stretched on endlessly provided breathtaking views that exceeded our expectations. Although we didn't see any whales, the stunning scenery we experienced more than made up for it.
I believe the various people from different countries who joined the tour were also satisfied. Since we participated from Japan, it’s difficult to visit again soon, but I look forward to joining again next time. Thank you very much.
家族4人でホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
船の規模も大きく揺れも少なく快適、おもてなしのケーキも美味しかったです。
ただ期待してた鯨が見れなかったのが少し残念です。
でも陸地からしか見れないダイアモンドヘッド、アロハタワーを海側から見れたり、ずっと続く広大な海海、期待以上の絶景の展開ばかりでした。鯨が見れなかったけれど、見られた絶景が十分カバーされていました。
一緒にツアーに参加していたいろいろな国々の方も満足されたと思います。
日本からの参加なので、すぐにまた訪れることは難しいですが、次に参加した時に楽しみにしたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Whales are whimsical.
I think you can expect a stunning view from the ocean side.
鯨は気まぐれです。
海側からの絶景は期待していいと思います。
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard the Star of Honolulu. We are sorry that you were unable to see the whales, but we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the morning cruise. We also appreciate the wonderful photos you shared. The view of Diamond Head from the ship is truly exceptional, isn't it? Thank you for your positive review. We look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。クジラの生態が見れなかったのが残念でしたが、朝のクルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。素敵なお写真も有難う御座います。船上から見るダイヤモンドヘッドもまた格別ですよね。ポジティブな口コミも有難うございました。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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The banana cake served on board was delicious! There were paper captain hats and coloring pages available for the kids, which made our time on the ship enjoyable and meaningful. Additionally, thanks to the staff's encouragement, we were all excitedly focused on the directions where we might see something, and when we finally spotted it, we all celebrated together. It was a wonderful experience.
船内で提供されるバナナケーキがおいしかったです！子ども用に紙の船長キャップや、塗り絵が用意されていて、船内での時間を有意義に過ごすことができました。また、スタッフの方の声かけで、見える可能性のある方向をわいわい注目して、見えた瞬間にみんなで喜べたことがとても良い時間でした。
It is recommended to bring your mobile phone with a strap. It can be nerve-wracking as it feels like it might fall.
携帯などは紐をつけて持ち込むことをお勧めします。落としてしまいそうでヒヤヒヤします。
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard the Star of Honolulu. We also appreciate the wonderful review and photos that capture the joyful voices of your children. It is an honor for all of our staff to have been able to help create wonderful memories in Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。お子様たちの楽しい盛り上がった声が聞こえてくるようなステキな口コミとお写真も有難うございました。ハワイでの素敵な思い出作りのお手伝いができた事をスタッフ一同光栄に思っております。またハワイでお待ちしております。
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The crew will kindly guide you to the directions where you might see the best views! I was very satisfied to see the spouting and jumping, and at the end, two whales crossing paths.
クルーの方が、親切に見える可能性のある方向を教えてくれます！潮吹きやジャンプ、最後には2頭のクジラが交差するところをみられて大満足です。
On days when the wind is strong, I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold prepare something to wear over their clothes.
風が強い日もあるので、寒がりな方は羽織るものをご準備されることを薦めます。
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard the Star of Honolulu. We are truly delighted to have seen the whales spouting and jumping, as well as two whales together. We also appreciate your very positive review. We look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。クジラの潮吹きやジャンプそして、2頭のクジラたちも見れて本当に嬉しく思っております。そして、大変ポジティブな口コミも有難う御座います。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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After setting sail in nice weather, we waited while enjoying pineapple banana cake and coffee as we approached the point. The crew provided explanations about whales, but it was disappointing that I couldn't understand the English. Just when I was starting to give up thinking we might not see any whales today, they finally made an appearance, so I felt lucky.
お天気が良い中の出航後、パイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒーをいただきながらポイントへ近づくのを待ちます。クルーの方から鯨についての説明もありましたが、英語がせっかくのお話が分からなかったので残念。なかなかクジラが現れずに今日はダメかな？と諦めかけた頃にやっと姿を現してくれたのでラッキーでした。
When a whale was about to appear, there was an announcement saying, "It's in which direction," so it was fine even if you didn't understand English.
クジラが現れそうになると「何時の方向にいる」とアナウンスがあるので英語が分からなくても大丈夫でした。
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. We are truly delighted that you were able to see the whales at the end of your trip. The weather was nice as well, which is great. Thank you for the photos too. We look forward to welcoming you back in Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。最後にクジラの姿が見られて本当に嬉しく思っております。お天気も良くて良かったですね。お写真も有難うございました。次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
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The weather was nice, and I thought I would encounter whales, but they didn't show up... However, the view of Waikiki from the sea was amazing! The staff's service was also polite and great 🎵 I hope to see them next time!
天気も良くクジラに出会えると思ったけど姿を現してくれなかった｡｡
でも海からのワイキキの景色見れて最高でした
またスタッフの対応も丁寧で良かった🎵
次回は会えますように！
Thank you very much for coming aboard the Star of Honolulu with your spouse. Unfortunately, we were unable to see any whales, but we are very pleased that you enjoyed the beautiful weather and the views from the boat. We hope that next time you will be able to see whales jumping as well. We look forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。残念ながらクジラの姿は見れなかったですが、お天気も良くて船上からの景色も楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。次回は是非ともクジラのジャンプ等見れたらいいですね。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
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We had some free time during our company trip, so we participated as a pair. First, we were greeted by a sea turtle at the port, which was quite refreshing since I had no image of sea turtles being at ports in Japan!
When we set out on the boat to search for dolphins, we all sang a prayer to respectfully enter their natural habitat and threw plumeria flowers into the sea. After the prayer, as we moved the boat forward, we were surprised to see a whale spouting water and showing its fin—it's amazing how easily we could spot such creatures!
While we were searching for dolphins, Ryuichi-san explained the mountain range on the west coast, and the sight of the mountains at sunrise was very impressive. Towards the end of our trip, many dolphins appeared, and we were able to take photos right next to the boat!
Unfortunately, the type of dolphin we encountered couldn't swim alongside us, and the waves were a bit high that day, so we couldn't dive at the snorkeling spot with fish and coral reefs. I really hope to swim with them next time!!! 🐬
Thanks to Shanti, Koa, and Ryuichi-san, we made the best memories. Thank you so much!!
社員旅行で自由時間が出来たので2人で参加させていただきました。
まず、港にウミガメがお出迎えしてくれ、日本ではウミガメが港にいるイメージが全くなかったのでなんだか新鮮でした！
いざイルカを探しにボートを出すと、
まずは自然界にお邪魔しますのお祈りをみんなで歌い、プルメリアを海へ投げました。
そしてお祈り後にボートを進めていくと、鯨が潮を吹いたり、おびれを見せてくれて、そんなすぐに見つかる生き物なのかとびっくりしちゃいました！
イルカを探す間、りゅういちさんは西海岸にある山脈の説明をしてくれて、朝焼けの山脈がとても綺麗だったことが印象的です。
イルカは終盤の方に沢山出てきてくれ、
船のすぐ側で写真撮影できました◎
そのイルカの種類が一緒に泳げないイルカだった事と、その日は少し波が高く、魚や珊瑚礁があるシュノーケリングポイントで潜れなかったので、次回こそ一緒に泳ぎたいです！！！🐬
シャンティ、コア、りゅういちさん3人のお陰様で最高の思い出ができました。ありがとうございます！！
When searching for dolphins, we always go out on a boat, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit (available for rent) or a rash guard in January!
イルカを探す時は常にボートを出していますので、1月はウェットスーツ（レンタルあり）やラッシュガードを着る事をおすすめします！
Aloha! Yurika. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. I'm sorry we weren't able to meet any dolphins to swim with on the day of the tour. I appreciate your five-star rating despite that. It was great to encounter humpback whales that are unique to this season and to see many dolphins up close from the boat! Thank you also for your comments about our Japanese guide, Ryuichi, as well as Shanti and Koa. I'm glad to hear that you have an interest in Hawaiian culture and the mountains of the West Coast. Please do come back and try swimming with the dolphins again when you visit Hawaii! Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ゆりさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。ツアー当日は一緒に泳ぐことの出来るイルカに出会えず残念でした。そんな中での五つ星評価に感謝いたします。この時期ならではのザトウクジラに遭遇したり沢山のイルカたちを船から間近で見ることができて良かったです!! また、日本語ガイドのりゅういちをはじめシャンティとコアに関するコメントもありがとうございます。ハワイの文化や西海岸の山々に関しても興味を持っていただき嬉しく思います。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはイルカと一緒に泳ぐことに再挑戦しに遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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I was able to see sharks swimming slowly around the cage I was in. It was my first experience, and I had a lot of fun. I was worried about getting seasick, but thanks to the motion sickness medication I took, it wasn't a problem at all.
自分が入っているゲージの周りをゆっくり泳ぐサメを見ることが出来ました。初めての体験でとても楽しかったです。心配していた船酔いは、酔い止めを飲んでいたおかげもあって問題なかったです。
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I was really looking forward to it because there was a guarantee that we would definitely see whales, but we hardly saw any. There were announcements that the tail had come up to the surface two or three times, but by the time we went to look, they had already disappeared. I didn't get to see the whales' large forms at all. I came all the way here in winter for this, so I was a bit disappointed.
必ずホエールが見れる保証がついてるのですごく期待していましたが、ほとんど見れませんでした。
2、3回尾鰭が水面に出たと放送があって見に行ったらすでに消えました。
全然ホイホイ大きな姿が見れることがありませんでした。
せっかくこれのために冬に来たのですが少しがっかりしました。
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I enjoyed cruising the waters of Hawaii. I thought I might be lucky enough to see something, but unfortunately, I didn't.
もあこんなもの。
ハワイの海のクルージングを楽しんできました。
運が良ければ見れると思っていたけどやっぱり見れないと残念。
Don't expect too much, but if you get to see it, consider yourself very lucky. However, if you don't ride, you definitely won't meet it.
期待しないで乗ってみてもし見れたら大幸運と思って下さい。
でも乗らなければ絶対会えません。
Thank you very much for bringing your family aboard our Star of Honolulu. Unfortunately, we were unable to see any whales, but I am confident that you enjoyed the morning cruise. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hawaii next time.
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。残念ながらクジラが見れなかったですが、朝のクルーズを楽しんでいただけたかと確信しております。次回もまたハワイでお待ちしております。
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This was my first time participating in a whale watching tour. I requested a hotel pickup, and the pickup location was at the Hyatt at 7:25 AM. We arrived at 7:10 AM. There were various tour buses coming and going, and starting around 7:20 AM, I began asking the drivers of the arriving buses if they were the one we were supposed to take.
The bus finally arrived at 7:35 AM, and I felt relieved. I informed an elderly couple who were also participating and we boarded the bus. However, we didn’t leave right away; it seemed the staff were waiting for other participants who hadn’t arrived yet. The missing participant showed up at 7:45 AM, and we finally departed. However, at two more pickup locations, we waited for additional participants, and we arrived at the port at 8:50 AM. I was impressed by the staff's dedication in waiting for everyone.
After that, we boarded the boat, but it seemed we were the last ones from the bus, as the other participants had already finished their snacks. I looked for an available seat and took a moment to relax, but I didn’t know where the snack area was. I then noticed that others from our bus had snacks, which helped me find out where the snack area was.
The staff at the snack area were very polite, and when I later asked about the restroom, they kindly explained in English so I could understand. We set sail shortly after, and the other participants began heading to the deck, so I hurried to grab a snack and followed them.
Once on the deck, I was amazed by the views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the vastness of the ocean. Just that alone made me feel glad I participated. Thanks to the hard work of the captain and crew, we were able to see whales a few times, even from a distance. I would definitely like to do this again.
今回初めてホエールウォッチしたに参加しました
ホテル送迎でお願いして、ピックアップ場所はハイヤットで7:25でした、私達は7:10に到着しました
そこは様々なツアーバスが入れ替わり立ち替わり来ていて、7:20頃から到着したツアーバスの方に当該バスかを尋ねて行きました
7:35に当該バスが到着して、ほっとして、同じく参加される年配ご夫婦にも伝えてバスに乗り込みました、その後直ぐ出発しなくて、どうやらまだ来てないツアー参加者をスタッフが待っているようでした、7:45にその方が来て漸く出発しました、しかしその後の2か所のピックアップ場所で、来ない参加者を待ち、港に到着したのは8:50でした、スタッフの方の懸命に待つ姿に感銘しました
その後、船に乗船しましたが私達バス参加者が最後のようで、他の参加者は軽食を食べ終わっていました、空いている座る場所を探して、一息ついて軽食の場所が分からず、一緒のバス参加されるが軽食持っている事に気づいて、軽食の場所がわかりました
軽食場所のスタッフは丁寧に対応して下さり、その後にトイレの場所を聞いた時も丁寧に分かるように英語で説明して下さりました
その後直ぐ出航したので、他の参加者は、船のデッキへ向かい始めたので、急いで軽食頂いて後に続きました
デッキに上がるとワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドや海の雄大さに感激しました
これだけでも参加して良かったと思いました
船長始め乗組員達の懸命な働きにより数度遠いながら鯨を見る事が出来ました
またリベンジしたいと思います
The tour bus was a large sightseeing bus dedicated to the Star of Honolulu. If more than 5 minutes have passed since the pickup time, it's best to contact them without hesitation. Since the snacks are
ツアーバスは、スターオブホノルル専用の大きい観光バスでした
ピックアップ時間が5分以上経過したら遠慮なく連絡した方が良いです
軽食は手掴みなので、ウェットティッシュ持って行くべき
Thank you very much for coming aboard our Star of Honolulu with your spouse. We also appreciate the long review and the photos! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the views from the ship and were able to see whales. We are very happy that you enjoyed the cruise. We look forward to seeing you again in Hawaii!
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。大変長い口コミとお写真も有難うございます！船上からの景色やクジラも見れて良かったですね。クルーズを楽しんで頂き大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイでお待ちしております。
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I was able to see whales a few times, and I also got to see dolphins up close along the way, making it a satisfying tour. The only downside was that the whales were far away, so I couldn't really grasp their size. The crew also kept things lively during the tour, which was fun. It was great to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the sea as well.
クジラを数回見ることができ、また、途中でイルカをまじかに見ることもでき、満足いくツアーでした。残念なことは、クジラが遠く、大きさを実感できなかったことです。クルーの皆さんも、ツアーの間いろいろ盛り上げてくれて、楽しかったです。ワイキキビーチやダイアモンドヘッドを海から見れたこともよかったです。
There will be no guidance at the location until just before the meeting time. If you arrive too early, it might feel a bit unsettling, but participants will start to gather eventually. Although a publ
集合時間直前までは現地に案内がありません。あまり早くいくと少し不安ですが、そのうち参加者が集まってきます。現地の目印に公衆トイレが記載されていますが、使えないと思ってください。
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It was disappointing that we couldn't see any whales. We did see a few dolphins. It seems that once a whale dives, it doesn't surface for several hours, so we couldn't see any during the two-hour tour.
鯨は見れず残念でした。
イルカが少し見れました。鯨は一度潜ると数時間浮上しないらしく2時間のツアー中は見れませんね
I guess the probability is lower than the announcement.
アナウンスより確率は低いかな
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We had an incredible experience. It was early in the season so we didn’t think we were going to see anything. The crew told us to hurry and board as some other boats had said they saw some whales out there. We had been out for maybe 20 minutes and we saw a couple of spouts in the distance between two boats. We were all looking way out at those spouts when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a male humpback jumped straight up out of the water and breached about 15 yards in front of our boat!!! No one got a picture because we weren’t expecting it and we all just watched it unbelievably in that moment! It doesn’t get any better than that! The captains were so helpful and knowledgeable!
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but I was satisfied to watch sea turtles and 5-6 F22s taking off and climbing rapidly in their training. The zodiac was very fast, more thrilling than a roller coaster, and my family was overjoyed! I would love to ride it again.
残念ながらクジラは見れなかったのですが、海亀とF22が次々と5-6機、離陸し急上昇する訓練を見れて満足いたしました。ゾディアックはスピードが速く、ジェットコースターよりスリリングで、家族は大喜びでした！また乗りたいと思います。
If you board with the feeling that it would be lucky to see a whale, I think you can still have a great time even if you don't see one.
クジラを見れたらラッキーという気持ちで乗れば、見れなくても十分楽しめると思います
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Fortunately, we were blessed with good weather, had a great guide on a new boat with a small group, and even encountered dolphins!
Elementary school children can participate with peace of mind!
Thank you, Captain Jason, Crew Lucas & Ryuichi, for a wonderful trip.
運が良いことに、天候にも恵まれ、新しい船で、少人数でばっちりガイドしてもらって、イルカとも出会えました☆
小学生の子供も安心して参加できます！
Thank you Captain Jason, Crew Lucas & Ryuichi for wonderful trip.
In December, it's safer to rent a wetsuit.
12月は、ウェットスーツ借りた方が無難です。
Aloha! Thank you, Ane-kun, for participating in Dolphin Middle School. I'm glad to hear that your family enjoyed the encounter with dolphins set against the beautiful nature of West Oahu. I also appreciate your comments about Jason, Lucas, and Ryuich, as well as the five-star rating. Please do re-enroll with your family when you visit Hawaii again. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! アネくんさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。オアフ西部の大自然を舞台にしたイルカとの出会いをご家族で楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思います。Jason、Lucas 、Ryuichに関するコメントならびに五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはご家族みんなで再入学してくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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It's something you should experience at least once in your life. Just being able to ride in a submarine is thrilling, and to see a downed airplane is truly overwhelming.
人生で一回は体験すべきものです
潜水艦に乗れるだけでも感激なのに、撃墜した飛行機が見れるなんて感無量てまし
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My daughter tends to get seasick, so I was worried about the boat ride to the submarine, but it turned out to be much faster and more refreshing than I expected. We could see Oahu Island from the ocean, and the sense of satisfaction was incredible. It was fun!
娘が酔いやすかったので潜水ボートまで船移動が心配だったが、実はこの船移動が思っていたより高速で爽快。沖からオワフ島を見れたし満足感が半端ない。楽しかった。
My daughter got seasick on the submarine. If you're prone to motion sickness, please prepare some medication.
潜水ボートの方が娘は酔っていました。酔いやすい人は薬をご準備。
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For those who are not proficient in English, there was no explanation in Japanese at all. I understand that there were only two of us Japanese participants along with one other person, but... Also, there was a sign saying there would be snacks and drinks, but we ended up not knowing when we could use them. This is because the whale watching point was really close by, and while we were looking for whales on the deck, it all ended before we knew it. By that time, the food had been taken away, and everyone was looking for something to eat, but there was nothing to be found. While I was indeed moved to see the whales, the staff on the boat were lacking. The hula dance on the boat was just a simple hula dance by a young girl from the staff? The staff seemed to be having fun, but... In the end, most people didn't put anything in the tip box. I did put in a little because it was mentioned in the tour description that tips were necessary, but I don't think it was really needed.
英語が得意でない方は、まずは何も日本語の説明はありません。日本人参加は私達2人とあと1人のみで仕方ないとは思いますが…そしておやつや飲み物がありますとの表示ですが、いつ利用できるのかわからないまま終わってしまいました。なぜなら鯨ポイントは本当にすぐ近くで、デッキで鯨を探しているうちに終わってしまい、その頃には食べ物も下げられ、食べ物をみんな探していましたがどこにも見当たらず。確かに鯨は見れて感動しましたが、船のスタッフがイマイチ。船の上のフラダンスも、船に乗っていたスタッフの若い女の子の簡単フラダンス？スタッフは盛り上がっていましたが…最後チップを入れるBOXにもほとんどの人が入れてなく…とりあえずチップ必要と、ツアーの説明に書いてあったので少しは入れましたが必要ないかと。
Aloha,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for your honest and valuable feedback. We are truly pleased to hear that seeing the whales was an emotional experience for you. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the many aspects of the tour's operation and guidance that did not meet your expectations.
First, we deeply regret that there was very little explanation in Japanese, and we acknowledge that we did not adequately consider customers who are not proficient in English. Regardless of the number of Japanese participants, we should provide clearer guidance, and we will take this to heart as a point for improvement moving forward.
Additionally, we apologize for the unclear timing of the snacks and drinks, which ultimately led to you not being able to utilize them. Even if the schedule changes due to the appearance of whales, there should have been clear announcements from the staff. We will share this point among our team and strive to improve.
We also take seriously the fact that we did not meet your expectations regarding the onboard entertainment, staff responses, and information about tipping. While tipping is entirely voluntary and not mandatory, we regret that the explanation was insufficient, causing you any anxiety.
The feedback you provided is extremely important for our future service improvement. We will share it with all staff and aim for a tour operation that provides greater satisfaction.
Once again, thank you for your valuable comments. We will strive to welcome you in a better way if there is another opportunity.
Mahalo!
アロハ、
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、また率直で貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラをご覧いただけたとのことにつきましては、感動的な体験となったご様子を伺い、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。一方で、ツアー全体の運営やご案内面において、ご満足いただけない点が多々あったこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
まず、日本語での説明がほとんどなかった点につきまして、英語が得意でないお客様への配慮が十分でなかったことを深く反省しております。日本人のお客様の参加人数に関わらず、より分かりやすいご案内を行うべきであり、今後の改善課題として真摯に受け止めてまいります。
また、軽食やお飲み物の提供タイミングが分かりにくく、結果的にご利用いただけなかったこと、大変申し訳ございませんでした。クジラの出現状況によりスケジュールが前後する場合でも、スタッフからの明確なアナウンスがあるべきでした。この点につきましても、スタッフ間で共有し、改善に努めてまいります。
船上でのエンターテインメントやスタッフの対応、チップに関するご案内についても、ご期待に沿えなかったことを重く受け止めております。チップはあくまで任意であり、必須ではございませんが、その説明が十分でなかったことでご不安な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
今回いただいたご意見は、今後のサービス向上のために非常に重要なものです。すべてのスタッフと共有し、よりご満足いただけるツアー運営を目指してまいります。
改めまして、この度は貴重なご指摘をありがとうございました。
また機会がございましたら、より良い形でお迎えできるよう努めてまいります。
マハロ！
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I was able to see whales! The ehomai was also very interesting, and the snacks were really helpful.
クジラを見ることができました！
エ・ホ・マイもとてもおもしろかったですし、軽食などもとても助かりました。
Aloha,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. Congratulations on being able to see the whales! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed "E Ho Mai" on board. We hope it was a moment where you could truly feel the Hawaiian atmosphere. We also appreciate your kind words about the snacks.
Every encounter with whales is special, and we are thrilled that you shared that excitement with us. When you come back to Hawaii, we would love for you to join us again on another tour. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Mahalo!
アロハ、
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
そして、クジラをご覧いただけたとのこと、本当におめでとうございます！
船上での「エ・ホ・マイ」を楽しんでいただけたようで、とても嬉しく思います。ハワイらしい雰囲気を感じていただけるひとときになっていれば幸いです。また、軽食についてもお役に立てたとのお言葉をありがとうございます。
クジラとの出会いは毎回特別なものですので、その感動を共有していただけたことをスタッフ一同大変嬉しく思っております。
またハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひ再びツアーにご参加ください。心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ！
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Crew were fun, views awesome & a great time had by all
I participated on December 5, 2025. It seemed a bit early for the peak season (winter from January to March), and unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales (tears). I really appreciate that the captain searched diligently, and whether or not we see them might be a matter of luck. However, I would have liked to have some sort of remedy, such as the option to reboard in cases like this!
2025年12月5日に参加しました。
ピークシーズン(冬の1月〜3月)には少し早かったようで、残念ながら鯨を見ることは出来ませんでした(涙)
Captainは一生懸命に探してくれたことはとても感謝してますし、見られる見られないは時の運かもしれませんが、このような場合の救済措置として再乗船の計らいなどが欲しかったです！
When you go out to the open sea, it can sway quite a bit, so if you're prone to seasickness, it's better to take some motion sickness medication. Also, since you'll get splashed with water, it's a goo
外洋に出るとかなり大きく揺れるので船に弱い方は酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いです。また、水しぶきもかかるので多少は濡れても大丈夫な格好が良いと思います。
英語ツアーでしたが、英語が堪能でなくても楽しめます。
Aloha, thank you very much for participating in the tour on December 5, 2025. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
We are truly sorry to hear that you were unable to see any whales that day, especially since it was the beginning of the season. However, we are grateful for your kind words about the captain's service.
Whale watching is dependent on nature, and there may be times when encounters are not possible. To address this, we offer a "Whale Guarantee," which allows you to reboard for free until whales are spotted.
We hope that when you visit Hawaii again, you will take advantage of this guarantee and join us for another tour. Your advice regarding the boat's movement, splashes, clothing, and motion sickness remedies will be very helpful for future guests. We also appreciate your feedback about the English tour, as your comment that "you can enjoy it even if you're not fluent in English" will encourage many others.
We will do our utmost to ensure that you can see the magnificent whales next time. We look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!
アロハ、この度は、2025年12月5日にツアーへご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
また、貴重なお時間を割いてレビューをお寄せいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。
当日はシーズン初期ということもあり、残念ながらクジラをご覧いただけなかったとのこと、大変心苦しく思っております。そのような中でも、キャプテンの対応について温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラウォッチングは自然相手のため、どうしても遭遇できない場合がございますが、当社では「クジラが確認できるまで無料で再乗船いただける保証制度（Whale Guarantee）」をご用意しております。
次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひこちらの制度をご利用いただき、改めてツアーにご参加いただければ幸いです。
また、船の揺れや水しぶき、服装や酔い止めに関するアドバイスも、これから参加されるお客様にとって大変参考になるご意見です。英語ツアーについても「英語が堪能でなくても楽しめる」とのお言葉をいただき、安心材料として多くの方の励みになると思います。
次回こそは、迫力あるクジラの姿をご覧いただけるよう、スタッフ一同全力でサポートいたします。
またお会いできる日を、心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ！
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We were so lucky to see many whales. It was a great experience. The crew was wonderful also!
The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting local stories. Well-organized and a great way to see the island’s highlights in one day.
