Reviewed by: ちゃみー
I woke up early with the kids and was excited to go.
I had heard that the captain would let us know if there were whales, but I couldn't understand in English, so I hurried to follow everyone else. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any whales. It's a natural occurrence, so I understand, but I started to think that maybe I don't need to try again.
However, the staff was kind, and the boat was wonderful!
子供達と朝早起きしてワクワクしていきました。
くじらがいたら、キャプテンがお知らせしてくれると聞いていたけど
英語で分からず、皆が動く方へ急いでついて行ったけど
くじらの姿は見れなくて残念でした。
自然のものなので、仕方ないけど
リベンジはもういいかなって思ってしまいました
でもスタッフさんは親切で素敵な船でした!
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: リボンのママ
We gathered in the morning and took a bus to the dock. The boat was large and impressive, and it was great that it didn't sway much. Fortunately, we encountered a pod of whales several times. Although we were a bit far from them, we could definitely feel their presence, which was very fulfilling. It seems that the encounter rate is high, so I think it's worth going during whale season.
朝集合し、バスで船着場から船へ。大きくて立派な船で、そんな揺れもなくてよかったです。
幸いクジラの群れに何度も遭遇できました。船からの距離は少し離れていたものの、その存在はしっかり感じられて、充実感がありました^_^
遭遇率も高いようなので、クジラのシーズンには行って損はないと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy the experience, despite encountering whales multiple times. 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。
何度もクジラに遭遇出来き、お客様にもお楽しみ頂けました様で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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: MK365
We boarded a large ship and headed offshore from Honolulu. We could see the Honolulu skyline and Diamond Head, and we searched for whales at a distance quite close to the land.
When a whale is spotted, there’s an announcement on the ship saying, “There it is at the direction of ◯ o'clock,” so we can move smoothly. (laugh)
In the first half, the whales were so far away that we couldn’t see them at all without binoculars, and I wasn’t excited at all. However, in the second half, suddenly two whales came close to the ship! I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their fins with the naked eye! I felt the grandeur of nature. I highly recommend it! 😊
大きな船に乗ってホノルルの沖合へ。
普通にホノルルのビル群や、
ダイヤモンドヘッドが見える、
陸からかなり近い距離でくじらを探します。
見つかったら船内アナウンスで、
◯時の方向にいますよー
って放送があるので、
スムーズに移動しましょう。笑
前半はまったく近くに見えず、
双眼鏡が必要なレベルの遠い距離にいるだけで、
まったくテンション上がりませんでした。
しかし、後半になって、急に二頭のクジラが
船のそばへ!
肉眼で潮を吹く様子や、ヒレが見えて感動!
自然の雄大さを感じました。
とてもオススメです(^^)
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching up close. Please do visit us 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。
クジラの観測を近くから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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ子
It was my first whale watching cruise. Since you can't guarantee a sighting, I was nervous, but I'm glad we were able to see them safely.
We didn't see the spectacular jumps like in the photos, but a baby whale popped its head up several times, and it was very cute. I wonder if it was practicing its jumps?
The cruise was longer than I expected, and even if we hadn't seen any whales, I think I would have been fully satisfied just enjoying the beautiful sea and scenery of Hawaii.
By the way, we took the bus from our hotel in Honolulu to the meeting point, and even as a first-time bus rider in Hawaii, I arrived safely. However, the bus frequency is low, so be careful with the timing.
Next time, I hope to see some impressive jumps!
初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでした。必ず見れるわけではないので、ドキドキでしたが、無事に見れて良かったです。
写真で見るような豪快なジャンプは見れませんでしたが、赤ちゃんクジラが何度も顔を出してくれて、とても可愛かったです。ジャンプの練習してたのかな?
思ったよりクルージングも長く、もしクジラが見れなかったとしても、ハワイの綺麗な海と景色が見れて充分満足だったと思います。
ちなみに、集合場所までは自分たちでホノルルのホテルからバスで行きましたが、ハワイのバス初体験の私でも無事に到着できました。ただし、バスの本数は少ないので、時間には要注意です。
次回は、豪快な迫力あるジャンプが見れれば良いなと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are glad you were able to encounter the adorable baby whale!
We are also very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
We hope to see you next time for some spectacular jumps!
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
可愛いクジラの赤ちゃんに遭遇出来てよかったですね!
お楽しみ頂けました様で私共も大変嬉しく思いまうす。
次回は豪快な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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: わさび
I participated in a morning plan that included breakfast. I thought it would be unlikely to see whales, but shortly after we set sail, there was an announcement that whales were nearby. We were able to see the whales' backs and their spouts up close. The boat drifted near the whales for a while, and we continued to see their backs and spouts. Although it was a wonderful breakfast buffet, I was so captivated by the whales that I hardly ate, and I wondered if breakfast was even necessary. On the way back to the port, we were also able to see a rainbow over the island. While we didn't see the kind of jumps often featured in photos, I was still very satisfied.
午前中の朝食付きのプランで参加しました。くじらはなかなかみられないだろうなと思いながら参加しましたが、出航してすぐにくじらがいると放送があり、くじらが近くにいて、くじらの背中と潮吹きがみられました。その後もくじらの近くを船が漂い、ずっとくじらの背中や潮吹きがみられました。せっかくの朝食ビュッフェでしたが、くじらに夢中であまり食べられず、朝食はなくてもよかったのかなと思いました。帰港中に島にかかった虹もみることができました。写真でよくみるようなジャンプはみられませんでしたが、満足でした。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。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。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: みっくん
We experienced it as a family of six, but it's hard to say we saw a whale! We only caught a glimpse of its back.
家族6人で体験したけど、クジラを見た!とはなかなか言いにくい感じでした
背中の少し見えただけ?でした!
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe whales this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board during the next whale season 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、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Mimi
I participated with my elderly mother and husband. The food was very delicious, and the show was wonderful. In particular, the host's talk was entertaining, and we were enveloped in laughter and emotion. The guide was also kind and spoke slowly in easy-to-understand English for Japanese people, which was reassuring. After the show, we immediately got on the bus, so I thought it would be good to use the restroom after finishing the meal. The return bus had quite strong air conditioning, so a jacket is definitely necessary.
高齢の母と主人と3人で参加いたしました。食事もとても美味しくショーも素晴らしかったです。
特に司会の方のトークが面白くて笑いと感動に包まれました。ガイドの方も親切で、日本人にはわかりやすい英語でゆっくり話してくれますので、安心です。ショーが終わったらすぐにバスに乗りますので、食事が終わったところでトイレに行っておくといいと思いました。帰りのバスはかなり冷房がきいていますので必ず上着が必要です。
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| Packages: | 【1-3月限定割引キャンペーン】/基本プラン<サイドまたは後方席> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆうた
I went whale watching in early February 2020. The weather was nice, but we couldn't see any whales. I thought maybe it was a bit early in the season since they apparently don't jump until after giving birth. The hotel sent a bus to pick us up, but it arrived more than 10 minutes late, which made me anxious that we might have gone to the wrong meeting place. Once the bus arrives, they call out names, so there's no need to worry while waiting. I opted for the breakfast option, but there wasn't much time, and the menu was quite limited, which was disappointing. The good thing was that the sea was beautiful! I hope this helps you.
2020年2月初旬にホエールウォッチング。天気良かったけれど、クジラは観れず。子供を産んだ後でないと飛び跳ねないらしく、ちょっとシーズン早かったのかなっと思った。ホテルにバスが迎えにきてくれたが、10分以上遅れてバスが到着。集合場所を間違えたのかと不安になってしまった。バスが来たら名前で呼んでくれるから心配せずに待ってればいい。朝食付きの物にしたが時間が少なく、またメニューもかなり少ないので残念。良かったのは海が綺麗だったってことですかね!参考にしてもらえればと思います。
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。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 母娘2人旅
I was worried about whether I would really be able to see anything based on the reviews, but from about 30 minutes after departure, I was able to see continuously. I couldn't see the large figure right in front of me, though... I didn't include breakfast, so I went outside early and watched from above. There were English announcements followed by explanations in Japanese, so I think it would be fine for those who don't understand English. Since this ship is large, I think even those who are prone to seasickness would be okay. On the way back, I asked the driver if I could be dropped off at Ala Moana, and I thought he said okay, but in the end, I was just passed by. However, I was able to get off without going to the pickup location, which saved me time for my plans afterward. Next time, I want to go on a slightly smaller ship.
口コミをみて、本当にみられるか心配でしたが、出航して30分くらいからずーっとみれました。
大きな姿を目の前で!というわけにはいかなかったのですが…。
朝食はつけなかったので、早めに外に出て上の方から見てました。
英語のアナウンスに続いて日本語の説明もあり、英語が分からないひとでも問題ないかと思います。
この船は大きいので、酔いやすい人も大丈夫だと思います。
帰りに、アラモアナで降ろしてもらえるかドライバーに聞いたのですが、OKと言ったと思っていたら結局素通りされてしまいましたが、ピックアップの場所まで行かなくても、降りることが出来たので、その後の予定への時間を節約でしました。
次はもう少し小さい船で行きたいと思います。
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.
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/12 |
Reviewed by: mica
The weather was nice, and I was able to see two whales. The sea breeze felt good, and it was wonderful to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the ocean, making Oahu look beautiful.
良い天気で、2匹の鯨を見ることができました。
海風も気持ちよく、ワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドも見えて海から見るオアフ島も素敵でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching. Please 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。
くじら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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Swan1427
We did the EarlyBird Breakfast Cruise on Jan. 22, 2020. It was wonderful. Easy to arrive and enjoy some breakfast before leaving. Food and drinks were well worth the price.
Shortly after leaving we saw the whale breaching amd we were all amazed.
Capt. Mike and crew did an amazing job.
Highly recommend!!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/22 |
Reviewed by: mru
At first, there were no whales, so we enjoyed a leisurely cruise. The weather was nice, and it felt great to relax while taking in the views of the sea and mountains.
In the end, there was a rush of whale sightings! We all reacted to the captain's announcements of "Look in the direction of 3 o'clock!" and moved around the boat together. We were thrilled to see about three whales spouting water and showing their tails as they dove!
初めはクジラが現れなかったのでゆったりクルージング。お天気も良く海や山等、景色を眺めながらゆっくり過ごして気持ちよかったです。
最後にクジラさん出現ラッシュ!
5回くらい船長の「何時の方向に見えました!」と言うアナウンスに反応し乗客みんなで船上を移動。3頭くらいのクジラが塩を吹いたり、潜るのに尾ビレを見せたりする姿が見え感動しました!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the scenery with us. 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私共と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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/26 |
Reviewed by: Rie
I think this is all about luck. Just when we had given up on seeing whales today and were on our way back to the port, an American woman we had been talking with found a whale spouting in the distance! When we shouted, the boat went closer to the whale...
It's strange that even with more than ten crew members on deck standing by to look for whales, the crew couldn't find any. I hope the whale spotting crew will try a little harder next time!
こればかりは運だと思います。
もう今日はクジラは無理だとあきらめて港へ帰る途中に、私たちファミリーと
一緒にお話ししていたアメリカ人女性が遠くで潮を吹くクジラを見つけました! 私たちが声を上げたので、それから船がクジラの近くに行ってくれたりしましたが。。。
デッキ上にボートクルーも10人以上もクジラ探しでスタンバイしているのに
クルーがクジラを見つけられなかったのが不思議です。
次回はクジラ発見隊クルーにもうちょっと頑張ってほしいです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We will share your comments internally. We appreciate your valuable feedback. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
頂きましたコメントは社内で共有させて頂きます。
貴重なコメント有難うございました。
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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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/14 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
All the young men took very good care of my friend in a wheelchair. they made her feel welcomed. The dancers were grate and the food was fun (they could have done better on the desert). the food line went fast.
The bathrooms could have been a little better.
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| Packages: | Royal Package w/ Pick-up: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: GOSSH!!
I'm grateful that the captain tells us which direction to look for the whales. In fact, there were several whales in that direction, but we could only see their dorsal fins, which was disappointing.
A small boat was quite close to the whales, so even though it was a bit rocky, being in a smaller boat might allow you to feel the size and power of the whales more.
Breakfast was delicious, but I felt it was a bit pricey for what you get...
クジラがいると船長さんが何時の方向に見えますと言ってくれるのでありがたいです。
実際その方向にクジラが何頭かいましたが背鰭しか見えず残念でした。。
小さなボートがかなりクジラに接近していたので、揺れがキツくても小さなボートの方がクジラの大きさや迫力は感じられるかもしれません。
朝食は美味しかったですが、お値段の割にはお高く感じました…
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. I am sorry to hear that your encounter with the whales was not very clear. We will share your feedback regarding breakfast with our staff and use it as a reference for future improvements. Thank you very much for this time.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございます。あまりはっきりとしたクジラとの遭遇でなかったようで、心が痛みます。朝食の関するご意見は、スタッフ一同と共有し、今後の改善の参考とさせていただきます。今回は、本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Holly P.
This was a great tour! Our driver/guide had lots of fun stories about history and culture of everything we saw. It was a good amount of time at each place.
The USS Missouri is great. Take the guided tour! Our guide had some great stories. I also enjoyed having time to explore on my own.
The USS Arizona Memorial and other memorials were very humbling. So grateful for the men and women who sacrificed their lives that day so I can enjoy the freedom I now have. It was quite humbling to stand over the tomb of those men in the USS Arizona. I also enjoyed the Walk of Honour. My only regret was not having enough time to explore the other things in and around that site.
This was a great starter tour to show me what I might like to do next time. The company from booking to resort pick-up and drop off to not having to navigate the traffic made it well worth the investment. I highly recommend this for everyone. I learned a lot!
I also greatly appreciated the poncho to use as we had rain off and on all day. Unexpected but awesome bonus!
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Katsu
This time it was rainy, so we couldn't see any whales. It's a natural occurrence, so there's nothing we can do about it, but it's disappointing.
I'll try again next time.
今回は雨で、ホエールも観れませんでした。
自然なものなので仕方ありませんが、残念でした。
次回再チャレンジします。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to see any whales during this cruise. We always wish we could control that. We hope you will consider reboarding when you visit Hawaii again in the winter. Thank you once again for your patronage.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。今回おクルーズではクジラに会えなくて本当に残念で仕方がありません。我々がコントロールできれば、といつも思っております。また、冬の時期にハワイにお越しになる際に、再乗船していただけることを願っております。今回は本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/15 |
Reviewed by: イーヨー
I parked at Pier 5.6 an hour ago, thinking there was a whale watching booth there, but it turned out that the Star of Honolulu was a five-minute walk from there, so I was cutting it close on time. The whale watching at Pier 5.6 is operated by a different company called Atlantis, so be careful about that. The parking fee is a maximum of $30, and I paid $27, so it wasn't much different. Once on board, we listened to the explanation and then went outside to look for whales, but in the end, we couldn't find any. The scenery was amazing.
1時間前からピア5.6の駐車場に停めてそこにもホエールウォッチングのブースがありそこかと思っていたらスターオブホノルルはそこから徒歩5分のところだったので時間ギリギリでした。
ピア5.6のホエールウォッチングはアトランティスという別会社なので注意が必要です。
駐車場はMAX 30ドルで、私は27ドルだったので対して変わりませんでした。いざ乗船して説明聞いてから外に出てクジラを探しましたが結局クジラはみつかりませんでした。景色は最高でした。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to encounter any whales. It is genuinely disappointing when it is something beyond our control. We hope you will consider reboarding during your next visit to Hawaii in the winter, and we will continue to strive for improvement. Thank you very much.
この度は、スターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございます。クジラに出会えなかったことは、心より残念に感じております。我々がコントロールできないことで、本当に辛い気持ちです。また、冬の時期にハワイにお越しに際に再乗船していただけるのを願い改善に努力してまいります。本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/07 |
Reviewed by: yaku
The weather was nice and sunny on the day, but unfortunately, we didn't see any whales. I was told there was a 95% chance of seeing them, which was disappointing. The interior of the boat was clean, the cocktails were delicious, and the scenery was beautiful.
当日は晴れて天候は良かったのですが、
ホエール見えず 見える確率95%と言われましたが残念でした。船内は綺麗でカクテルは美味景色も良かったです。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to encounter any whales. Our staff also waits for the whales during this season with hopeful hearts. We hope you will join us again when you visit Hawaii in the winter, and we will continue to strive for improvements. Thank you.
この度は、スターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございます。クジラに出会えずに本当に残念に感じております。我々スタッフもこの時期は、祈るような気持でクジラを待っております。また、冬の時期いハワイにお越しの際に再乗船していただけることを願い、より改善に向け努力してまいります。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Soumdita
The experience was great. We loved the view from the ceiling and the Luau dance. One thing that could have been done better is the food choice (given the culinary taste that different people have). We didn’t like the fish and chicken served. Overall it was good.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/06 |
Reviewed by: ぷち子
I booked a breakfast buffet plan for the "Whale Watching Cruise - Star of Honolulu" with a choice of cultural experiences.
I didn't include transportation and took an Uber taxi from the hotel to Pier 8.
At that time, the weather in Hawaii was consistently "cloudy with occasional rain and strong winds," resulting in high waves.
<Breakfast>
You can freely choose from bread, rice, scrambled eggs (steamed eggs), American sausage, and cereal, along with coffee, tea, green tea, milk, and orange juice.
Around the time we finished breakfast, they provided an explanation about whale watching. Those who didn't have breakfast had to wait until we finished. The explanation was entirely in English, so I somewhat understood it while reading the translations from Google Translate's microphone mode.
<Cruise>
Announcements like "Let's work together to find the whales!" and "The ecology of whales is..." were continuously made in English. At first, I was full of enthusiasm, but the waves were intense, and the wind was strong. It was rocking a lot. As expected, I got seasick, and it became difficult to focus on whale watching. I usually don't get car or airplane motion sickness, but this was a different dimension. (The foreign guests around me seemed fine.) I couldn't spot any whales, and with the seasickness, it turned into quite a heavy activity.
However, those who couldn't see any whales are issued a ticket for another free cruise.
Due to my travel schedule, I didn't use the ticket, but I think it's great that they offer a chance.
Since this activity depends on nature, I recommend understanding that aspect and being prepared to accept the possibility of not seeing whales when making a reservation.
Also, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
「ホエールウォッチングクルーズ スターオブホノルル号 選べるカルチャー体験」の朝食ビュッフェ付きプランを予約しました。
送迎は付けず、ホテルからpier8までUberタクシーで移動しました。
この時のハワイの天気は、連日「曇時々雨で一日中強風」というタイミングも重なり、波が高かったです。
<朝食>
パン、ごはん、スクランブルエッグ(スチームエッグ)、アメリカンソーセージ、シリアル
コーヒー、紅茶、緑茶、牛乳、オレンジジュース
これらから自由に選べます。
朝食を食べ終わる頃にホエールウォッチングの説明がされます。
朝食を食べ終わるまでの間、朝食なしの人は待っていることになります。
説明は全篇英語なので、Google翻訳のマイクモードで翻訳されたのを読みながら、なんとなく理解しました
<クルーズ>
「みんなで協力しあってくじらを見つけよう!」「くじらの生態は…」というようなアナウンスが終始英語で流れています。
最初はやる気に溢れていたのですが、なんせ波が、すごい。風も、すごい。揺れる。
案の定船酔いしてしまい、途中からホエールウォッチングどころではなくなってしまいました。
車酔いや飛行機酔いはしない方ですが、船は別次元でした。
(周りの外国人の方々は平気そうでした。)
くじらはを見つけることはできず、船酔いをし、なかなかヘビーなアクティビティになりました。
ただ、くじらを見れなかった人にもう一回無料でクルーズできるチケットが発行してもらえます。
旅程の都合でチケットは利用しませんでしたが、チャンスをもらえるのはいいと思います。
自然とのお付き合い次第のアクティビティなので、その点は理解し、諦めを覚悟して予約することをおすすめします。
それと、酔い止めをご持参されることをおすすめします。笑
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to fully enjoy the whale watching this time.
Please come back on a calmer day.
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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十分にお楽しみ頂けず、大変残念に思います。
是非また波の穏やかな日にお越し下さい。
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
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/11 |
Reviewed by: ママちゃん
This was my first time visiting Hawaii during this season. I signed up with the mindset of just being lucky if I could see anything, but it turned out to be an amazing memory. I could see the ocean on both the right and left multiple times, and the water was so clear that I could see reflections on the surface. My child was also very happy. I participated in a cultural experience where we had fun making flower crowns together. If I come back during this season, I definitely want to participate again.
この時期のハワイへ行くのは初めてでした。
どれくらい見れるのか?見れたらラッキーだなぐらいの気持ちでの参加申し込みだったのですが、結果は最高の思い出になりました。
右にも左にも何度も見え、海水が綺麗なので水面に姿が見えていました。
子供も大喜びでした。
カルチャー体験にも参加させてもらいました。花冠子供と楽しく作りました。
またこの季節に来たら、ぜひまた参加したいと思いました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. 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。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。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。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: ビギナーハワイアン
Before making the reservation, I was worried because there were many posts from people who didn't see any whales. However, on the day of the trip, the whales showed up as promised. The wind was strong, and my 2-year-old daughter was a bit uncomfortable, but when the whales appeared, she was completely captivated. Additionally, since it had just stopped raining, we were able to see a rainbow from the boat. I had low expectations for the meals included in the breakfast plan, and they turned out to be just as I expected...
予約前は体験談にくじらを見れなかった方の投稿が目立っていたので不安でしたが、当日はちゃんとくじらが出てきてくれました。
風が強くて2歳の娘は嫌がっていましたが、くじらが出てきたらじーっと見ていました。
また、雨上がりだったこともあり、船からは虹が見えました。
朝食付きのプランで食事は最初から期待していなかったのですが、その通りでした…
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. As a future challenge, we would like to work on improvements with all staff members, including the person in charge. 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。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: ききき
The cruise itself was very enjoyable, and I was satisfied, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any whales. It seems that whales did appear, but we were facing the opposite direction, and by the time we moved toward where the whales were, it was too late to catch them. Since they did show up, we didn't participate the next day either. It turned out to be a bit of an unfortunate situation...
クルーズ自体はとても楽しく、満足しましたが、肝心の鯨は見れませんでした。実際には鯨は現れたみたいですが、自分たちが反対の方向にいたことや、一瞬しか現れなく鯨のある方向に移動しても間に合いませんでした。現れたことには現れたので次の日も参加には至りませんでした。ちょっと不幸なパターンになりました、、、
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe any whales during this trip. We sincerely hope that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii during whale season. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you back.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: Felipe
Passeio cumpriu com o prometido, porem a vista da baleia pode ser de longe, já que é um grande barco e chegar mais próximo poderia incomodar. Tripulação bem atenciosa. O café do buffet é ok, talvez compense ir em outro local para tomar café melhor pelo mesmo valor.
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: きいちゃん
I signed up for the Star of Honolulu tour because it promised less rocking. I didn't know that we had to stay 100 yards away from the whales until we boarded the ship, so I was disappointed by the difference from the impactful photos in the brochure. The crew pointed out the direction of the whales several times, but they mentioned that the splashes were far away, so the people around couldn't see them either.
If you're taking a cruise ship for the first time, I think you'll enjoy the atmosphere. A pod of about 20 dolphins appeared right next to the ship, and there was a cheer from everyone there.
揺れが少ないということでスターオブホノルルのツアーに申し込みました。船に乗るまでクジラと100ヤード離れていなければいけないとしらなかったのでパンフレットの写真のインパクトとの違いにガッカリしました。クルーの人達は何度もクジラのいる方向を教えてくれましたが、遥か彼方で水しぶきがあがっているので周りの人達も見えなかったと言ってました。
クルーズ船に初めて乗るなら雰囲気を楽しめると思います。20匹程のイルカの大群が船の真横に現れてそこだけ歓声が上がっていました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe whales this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on board during the next whale season 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、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I thought it would be lucky if I could see it, but I was actually disappointed that I couldn't. I kept wondering if it would happen, and then it just ended. I guess it was nice to enjoy the cruise, though. I would like to reboard if possible, but I was told I need to make a reservation by phone, and I'm hesitant because I'm not confident in my English skills.
見れたらラッキーぐらいでしたが、実際見れなくてがっかり。くるかくるかと思いながらおわってしまいました。クルーズを楽しんだと思えばまぁ良かったのかな。できれば再乗船したいのですが、電話予約しないといけないと言われ、英語力に自信ないので、躊躇しております。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We are also disappointed that we were unable to observe any whales during your trip. We sincerely hope that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii during whale season. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you back. If you would like to make a reservation by phone, we have a Japanese line available, so please feel free to call us.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。また、今回は鯨の観測が出来なかった事は、私共も残念に思っております。次回鯨のシーズンにハワイへお越しの際には、再乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。お電話でのご予約は、日本語ラインがありますので、お気軽にお電話下さい。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: ドキンちゃん
I boarded with children aged 5, 3, and 0.
It's a comfortable tour for families!
I didn't mind the rocking at all.
Since it starts early in the morning, we brought sandwiches and snacks.
Snacking while looking at Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach was the best.
Unfortunately, we only caught a glimpse of a whale from a distance.
However, we encountered a pod of dolphins and saw dozens of them!
It was amazing!!
I think it's great for elderly people and families with children.
5、3、0歳の子供と乗船しました。
子連れには快適なツアー!
揺れも気になりませんでした。
朝は早いので、サンドイッチやお菓子を持参。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチを眺めながらのスナックは最高でした。
残念ながらクジラは遠目にチラッと見えた程度。
ただ、イルカの群れに遭遇し何十頭も見れました!
感激!!
高齢者やお子様連れには良いと思います。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are truly sorry that you were unable to see the whales clearly. However, we are very pleased to hear that your family enjoyed the experience. We will continue to strive for improvement, hoping that you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。はっきりとクジラをご覧にならなかっとことは、残念で仕方がありません。でも、ご家族皆さまで楽しんで頂けたことは心より嬉しく感じております。またハワイにお越しの際に再乗船していただけることを願いながら、改善に向け努力を続けてまいります。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Mary
From the moment Sean picked us up we knew we were going to have a great time with his warm welcoming fun personality and his Aloha Spirit.
His knowledge of both 5-0 series was incredible along with life on the island and other filming areas that go on on the island as well as several historic events for the islands.
He showed us the offices for both series as well as where they lived on the series. As he try to take us by the studio it was blocked off because of the recent tragic deaths of one of Honolulu’s officers Processions was about to begin. He pointed out where the tragedy had occurred.
We went to the Overlook where Danny goes during the show often then off to McGarret’s House for lunch.
Lunch was very good and he pointed out several things that have been shot there from the show.
He was very gracious and was always there to take any and all photos we want it. He made sure before we moved on we had all of her questions at He was very gracious and was always there to take any and all photos we want it. He made sure before we moved on we had all of our questions answered and photos taken.
We even had the opportunity to meet the owners of the house which was very nice.
He had information on where one of the photo shootWe even had the opportunity to meet the owners of the house which was very nice.
He had information on where one of the filming was going to occur. By the time we got there it had moved even though we were at the end of the tour he made every attempt to see where they moved and if it was OK with everybody if we still wanted to go there even though we were running slightly over schedule. Since it was OK with the entire group he took us by there.
He went above and beyond to make sure that this was an experience of a lifetime for everyone on this tour.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Love Hawaii
The weather was nice, and we were able to see a big rainbow along the way! The whales didn't show themselves much, but they did blow water and revealed their large bodies above the surface! It was moving! They continued to blow water, but they didn't show themselves much after that; however, this time they showed their big tails! It seemed a bit difficult to see them from the front like in the advertisements, but I'm glad I woke up early to participate! For breakfast, there were bread, sausage, scrambled eggs, rice, and several types of fruit.
天気も良くて途中大きな虹も見ることが出来ました!肝心のクジラはなかなか姿を見せてくれなかったけど、潮を吹いて大きな体を水面から見せてくれました!感動しました!その後も潮を吹くけどなかなか姿は見せてくれませんでしたが、今度は大きな尾っぽを見せてくれました!広告になっていたような頭から姿を見るのはちょっと難しそうですが、早起きして参加してよかったです!朝ごはんはパン、ソーセージ、スクランブルエッグ、ライス、フルーツ数種類ありました。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. It's truly unfortunate that you weren't able to see a whale in its entirety. However, I hope you had the opportunity to witness it spouting several times, making your cruise worthwhile. We would love for you to join us again when you visit Hawaii in the winter.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。クジラを丸ごとご覧にできなかったこと、本当に残念でしたね。でも、潮を吹くところを何度か遭遇されて様で、クルーズにいらしたかいがあったことを願っております。また、冬の時期にハワイにお越しになる際には、ぜひ再乗船していただきたいと思います。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy whale watching this time.
We also offer dinner cruises, so we would be happy to see you again.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
ディナークルーズなどもございますので、またお会いできれば幸いです。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
スターオブホノルル