Reviewed by: Gavin O
This was the second time we did this dinner Cruise but this time we took our family with us. We were not disappointed. The care with the service and entertainment was excellent. We would gladly recommend this everyone. The only problem was that my wife does not eat crab but made do with what was available to eat.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Dennis and Marsha
Fantastic view, great food, enjoyable entertainment, friendly and professional staff. Felt like king and queen for the night.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/03 |
Reviewed by: constance hilliard
Overall the cruise was pretty great. Every time ive been i get sea sick and usually its very easy to get the drink mixture for seasickness but my waiter sucked he was unprofessional and never came back without tracking him down. If that wasnt bad enough he never came back to give me more crab legs. Thats one of the main reasons my wife and come on this cruise. This experience was worse than before. I feel as though maybe he was new.i WOULD DEFINITELY recommend this cruise to anybkdy looking for something nice for a date night.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Chris
The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 京都市 音響職人
I could see a bit of the tail in the distance, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see it well. (I was hoping to see it up close!) As for the tour, the meals were of sufficient quantity, and while they weren't particularly delicious, they were average, so I was generally satisfied.
遠くに尾びれが少し見えましたが、良く見えなくて残念でした。(もっと近くで見えるのか?!と期待していたのですが...)
ツアーとしては、食事も十分な量,質も特に美味しい!という訳では無いですが普通なので、概ね満足でした。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Yue
We were lucky enough to see whales jumping out of water many times. Crew members were professional. They gave clear and accurate instructions on directions to which whales were just coming up to surface. Besides whale watch, the cruise trip itself was awesome. We had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline of Oahu.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Afternoon Premier Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: yuri
Transportation was completely hassle-free, allowing for a worry-free experience. During the cruise, the wind was incredibly strong, so women should pay attention to their clothing. I saw whales! Thank you for the amazing experience.
送迎などはまったく問題なく安心して参加できます。クルーズ中は風がものすごく強いので女性は服装に注意。クジラ見れました!感動体験をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching. Also, thank you for sharing the wonderful photos. 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
また、素敵なお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: みちみち
It was comfortable without any rocking on the large ship. I was lucky to see whales. I also enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, making it a great cruise experience.
大きな船で揺れる事もなく快適でした。くじらを見る事ができてラッキーでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色も見られて、クルーズとしても楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales. Please come back to see the 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またクジラに会いにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申しあげております。
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: | 2016/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: 初のカウアイ
I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, but it was my first time coming in January, so it was my first whale watching experience! Although it said "pickup available," adding the pickup increased the price, so I took The Bus. Ideally, I should have gotten off at the corner of Nimitz Highway on routes 19 or 20, but since those buses were taking a while to arrive, I ended up taking an E bus and got off at the corner of Alakahi Road. At that point, I was about 10 minutes late for the 8:00 AM meeting time, and in a panic, I walked another 10 minutes to arrive, only to find that many people were still checking in (the boat's departure time was 8:45 AM).
Once the boat departed, I had breakfast, and as soon as I went out on deck, we spotted a whale! It showed its belly and splashed down dramatically! After that, we saw two more whales that stayed close to us, and on our way back, we spotted another whale on the Waikiki Beach side. The weather was nice, the sea was calm, and most importantly, I was very satisfied to see the whales.
20回近く来たハワイだが、1月に来たのは初めてだったので、初のホエールウォッチング!
「<送迎あり>」と書いてあるけれども送迎をつけると料金が増すので、The Busで行き、本当は19番20番でニミッツハイウェイの角で降りればよいのだが、19番20番がなかなか来ないので、来たEかなんかに乗ってしまい、アラカイロードの角で下車。その時点で集合時刻とされた8時を10分ぐらい過ぎていたが、大焦りでさらに10分ほど歩いて到着してみると、まだたくさんの人が受付をしているところだった。(船の出航時刻は8時45分。)
船が出発し、朝ごはんを食べ、甲板に出るとすぐにクジラ発見!おなかを見せてダイナミックにバッサーン!その後も別な2頭のクジラがつかず離れずいて、折り返して戻る途中にもワイキキビーチ側にまた別なクジラを発見。天気も良く海は凪いで、なによりクジラが見られたので大満足。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first whale watching cruise and were able to see active whales. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでアクティブな鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Dahlia
The entertainment was nice, food was good. We enjoyed the fireworks show
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Jacob Parent
This luau was the best ever for my first luau! so funny! everyone was friendly and the food was so fantastic!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/21 |
Reviewed by: フラプヨ
I couldn't see it.
There are about two days like that in a month.
It's disappointing, but there's nothing we can do about it.
I received a ticket to ride again during this season.
見られませんでした。
1ヶ月に2日くらいはそういう日もあるということ。
残念でした。こればっかりはしょうがないですね。
今シーズン中にもう一度乗れるチケットをいただきました。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We hope you will be able to see whales on your next voyage.
この度はご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございます。次回ご乗船の時には鯨が見られる事を願っております。
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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: | 2016/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: bin
wonderful experience.
However, Lunch was not so good.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: オニ子
When it comes to Hawaii, whale watching is a must! I was really looking forward to it and signed up! The boat was large and had many Japanese and foreign tourists, which was great! Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales. There are certainly whale watching tours every day, and when I think about it, it's not guaranteed that you can see them every day. I had somehow convinced myself that whale watching meant you would definitely see whales, but it seems there are many days when you don't. I received a ticket for the next trip, but I wonder when I will be able to visit Hawaii again... It turned out to be just a cruise instead of whale watching. Well, the scenery was nice, but it got a bit boring after a while. I think I would have preferred to go snorkeling instead, even though there’s a chance of seeing whales, and it would be amazing if we did!
ハワイといえばホエールウォッチング!
楽しみに申し込みしました!
日本人も外国の観光客も多く乗った船も大きくて良かったです!
ただ残念ながらクジラは見られませんでした。たしかに毎日のようにホエールウォッチングツアーはあるだろうし、よく考えたらその毎日が毎日見れるわけじゃないですよね。 ただ、なんでかホエールウォッチングと聞いたら完全クジラに会えるもんだと思い込んでましたが、、見られない日も多いようでした。次回乗船券をいただきましたが、次にハワイに訪れられるのはいつのことか、、、
ホエールウォッチングではなく、ただのクルーズになりました、、まぁ、景色は良かったですがずーっとはちょっと飽きてしまいました。これなら、クジラじゃないけど、シュノーケリングとかしたかったかな、、ただクジラが見られるかもしれないし、見られたら最高だと思います!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales this time.
We hope you will come again to search for active 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回クジラをご覧いただけなかった事、大変残念に思います。
またの機会に是非、アクティブなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Rush
We had a lot of fun on this cruise. Entertainment was excellent. The service was excellent. We went on the fireworks cruise which was very nice. The crab legs were very good. The food was good, but could have been warmer. It may be hard on such a big boat. The only other thing that could have done better is we took the transportation from hotel to the boat and when we got there and started walking the girl leading us never talked to us just talked to another person and we just tried to keep up her so we knew where to go. When we got to boat we followed her on and went on wrong way and were corrected and told to go on another way. We were just following her on. She never turned around and said go on this way or have a good time. It was a little odd. Other than that it was a good time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Hula Girl
I love dinner cruises and have been on quite a few over the years, so I knew I had to go during this visit to Hawaii. We chose the One Star since we love crab and love AYCE crab even more!
Our waiter was very attentive and made sure to keep our plates full of crab, our glasses filled with drinks and would let us know when the sunset would be.
The show was fun, and the musicians are top notch! Although the weather did not cooperate, I will definitely go back again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: シライシ
I participated on February 15th. We were able to see parent and child whales, but more than anything, the silence while waiting for the whales really enhanced the atmosphere. The English announcements on the ship also did a great job of building excitement.
2/15日に参加しました
親子の鯨を見る事が出来ましたが何より鯨を待つ間の静寂が雰囲気を盛り上げていました。船内の英語の放送も上手く盛り上げてくれました。
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.
この度はご乗船いただき誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私ども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、是非ご乗船頂けます様、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: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Nunia T.
I attended the Three Star Lobster and Steak Dinner Cruise and I must say I was amazed at the customer service provided. Being on board with 1,000 passengers, the waiters and staffs did an amazing job with serving each guest on time. Our waitress was a doll, I believe Larissa is her name. The view of the sunset, and Diamond Head was breath taking. This tour is a must if you want to experience Paradise away from the city.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Travelooza
Be careful when selecting which type of meal you like because family members don't get to sit together if you eat something different. Otherwise, it was a wonderful time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Takeshi
十分楽しかった。元々食事を期待しての参加では無く、ロブスターやヒレ肉は当然無しのバフェでしたが十分食事を楽しめた。5人家族、子供達も全員成人の構成です。
スタッフは一生懸命楽しませてくれたし、男性歌手はまずまずのエンタテイナーです。
たまたまですが、雲の全くない日で海に落ちる夕日は最高。狙ったとおり金曜の晩のヒルトンの花火も盛り上がりました。
毎年訪れるハワイでの10年ぶりのサンセットディナークルーズでしたが、なかなかバカにしたものではありません。おすすめします。
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
サンセットや花火をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
綺麗なサンセットのお写真も掲載して頂き有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Arlene
We had a lovely time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinner was execelent. The host & entertainment made for a fun evening.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: そこそこ
When I looked in the direction I was told, I caught a glimpse of the tail fin. Next, I saw a spout of water and a glimpse of its back. I hope to see it jump someday.
いたよー、と言われた方向を見ると、尾びれがちらりと見えました。次は、プシューッという潮吹きと背中がちらりと見えました。いつかジャンプする姿を見たいものです。。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. On certain days, you can observe active whales. We hope you will come back to search for those 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
日によってはアクティブなクジラを観測する事ができます。
是非またそんなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
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
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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: | 2016/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Craig
This is the second time for us but we had family guests who had not been before. Last time we took the tour, our guide was excellent, informative, fun. This time we were not as happy with the guide. The first thing he did was tell us about himself and he played football. That took 10 min. He went extensively into the history of the island but did not touch on some of the things that were current such as the Hawaiian housing we drove through, no gangs. He was very monotone. I know he said he had been doing this for 30 years but we paid over $600. and he was boring and not as informative as he could be
Kelly Craig
Catasauqua, pa
Aloha. We are very humbled and grateful that you chose E Noa Tours to help introduce your friends to Oahu. Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Having said that, however, we are extremely disappointed to hear that the tour guide did not meet your expectations. E Noa Tours is proud of each and every one of its drivers and tour guides. And they, in turn, are proud to talk about their island home. Our guests always return with glowing reviews about their tour guides, who normally are entertaining and informative. It sounds like the tour guide who took care of you that day, needs a pep talk from our management team. Please accept our apologies for your negative experience. We hope that your friends still had fun on the tour and walked away with fabulous photos. Warmest aloha to you.
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Jensen
My husband and I really enjoyed this cruise. The food was excellent and the sunset was beautiful. I just wish it could have been longer.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
This was a great excursion. Saw lots of whales, food was great, fun activities, great crew.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
Due to regulations, you can only see from a farther distance than expected. However, I was able to see the spouts and tails. It would be nice to have binoculars, but since they are small, if you lean in to look, you might lose sight of them.
I accidentally watched from the lower deck the whole time, but I think I would have seen more if I had gone to the top. Even if you can't see whales, it's a pleasant cruise where you can enjoy the view of Waikiki from the clear sea.
Actually, on the dinner cruise, I happened to see whales, and they were closer there. It's all about luck.
By the way, I opted for the breakfast option, but it might be fine without it. The contents were lettuce, tomato, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange, and pineapple.
規定があるので、思ったより遠くからしか見られません。
でも、潮吹きや尾が見えました。双眼鏡があるといいですが、小さいので、覗きこんでいると、見失ってしまいます。
うっかり下のデッキからずっとそのまま見てしまいましたが、一番上に上がったらもっと見えたと思います。
クジラが見えなくても、晴れた海からワイキキを眺められて気持ちいいクルーズです。
実はディナークルーズでも、偶然クジラが見られて、そちらの方がクジラは近かったです。運次第ですね。
なお、朝食付きにしましたが、なしでもいいかも。
内容は、レタス・トマト・ソーセージ・スクランブルエッグ・オレンジ・パイナップル、以上でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales during both the whale watch cruise and the dinner cruise. Please do come back and join us again on our cruise. 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ご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ホエールウォッチクルーズでもディナークルーズでもクジラをお楽しみ頂けました様で
大変嬉しく思います。
是非また私共のクルーズに遊びにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: なおこ
I was able to see it multiple times! Although we didn't get to see the upper body completely emerge, it was exciting to watch several whales, which appeared to be a mother and her calf, spouting water and floating on the waves with their tails out. Since we had a hotel pickup plan, it was smooth and we didn't have to worry about finding the boarding area.
何回も見ることができました!
上半身がザパーンと出るまでは行きませんでしたが
親子と思われる複数頭が潮吹きをしたり波に浮かんで尻尾を出したり、終始エキサイティングでした。
ホテルに送迎のプランだったので乗り場も迷うことなくスムーズでした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see a mother and baby whale. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございます。
鯨の親子をご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/05 |
Reviewed by: さくらもち
Since it's near Honolulu, I thought it would be lucky if we got to see whales, and if not, we could enjoy the cruise, so I made a reservation. There are colorful fish in the harbor where the boat docks, so definitely check them out before boarding! The various sizes of yellow and blue fish really get you excited.
For those without meals included, we were guided to the third floor where we received explanations about the whales and the boat before departure, but everything was in English and honestly, it was content you could take or leave. Later, a file with explanations in Japanese was placed on the stage, which was sufficient. Since there was time, many people were having breakfast with the rice balls and bread they brought. Since it was early in the morning, having a meal here might be enough.
Once we set sail, we had free time, so I quickly went up to the observation floor on the fourth deck. About 30 minutes after departure, when we could see Ala Moana, dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!!! Everyone was super excited to see about 20 dolphins! They swam alongside the boat, jumped a little away, and then came back... just this alone felt worth the price, and I was already very satisfied.
After about 45 minutes, we arrived off Diamond Head and stopped. An announcement was made to look for whales. However, during the announcement, we already saw a spout, and when we focused our eyes, we spotted a large tail! It was a bit far, but we could see it perfectly! After that, we spent about an hour and a half moving and stopping while searching for whales, and we were able to see them more than 15 times, which was amazing! In the end, we even saw a mother and calf swimming leisurely about 50 meters from the boat, and I was grateful for the generous spirit of the whales.
After seeing the whales perfectly, we returned to the harbor and were thrilled to also see a turtle swimming smoothly beside the boat during the 4-hour trip!
By the way, I spoke with someone who booked a tour with meals included after disembarking, and they mentioned that during their meal, there was an announcement saying, "A whale has appeared over there," so they kept going back and forth and hardly got to eat, nor did they see the whales. Announcements are made after a whale has already appeared. I think it’s unlikely you’ll see them if you run over after hearing the announcement... it seems like you have a higher chance of spotting them by focusing your eyes on the spouts yourself. Also, I wouldn’t really recommend it for children. Since you can’t approach the whales (but it’s okay if they come close), the whales are far away, and I wonder if they understand when you say, "Over there!"... Many kids seemed to get bored and fussy.
It might be good to participate with the mindset of "If we see them, great; if not, we’ll cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head." That said, it was fantastic as a cruise! Whether you see whales or not might be a matter of luck, but it was a fun experience worth more than the price♪ I highly recommend it for those going to Hawaii during whale season!
ホノルル近郊だし見れたらラッキーくらいで、見れなかったらクルージングとして楽しもうと予約。
船の停泊している港にはカラフルな魚がいるので乗船前にぜひ見てください!黄色や青の大小さまざまな魚でちょっとテンション上がります
食事無しの人達は3階へ誘導され出港前にクジラや船の説明をされますが、すべて英語だし特に聞いても聞かなくても…という内容。後ほど日本語で書かれた説明ファイルがステージに置かれるので、それで十分。時間があるので、持ってきたおむすびやパンで朝食をしている方が結構いました。朝も早いのでここで食事で十分かも
出港してしまえば自由行動なのでさっそく展望フロアの4階へ。出港して30分、アラモアナが見えてきた頃船と並走するようにイルカが!!!
20頭ほどのイルカにみんなで大興奮!!船と並走したりちょっと離れて飛んだりまた近づいてきたり・・・これだけで値段以上のいいものが見れた気がしてすでに大満足w
45分ほどするとダイアモンドヘッド沖まで来て停泊。ここでクジラを探すとアナウンスが。
が、アナウンス中にすでに潮吹きが見れ、目を凝らしてると大きな尻尾!
ちょっと遠くでしたがバッチリ見れました!
そこからは1時間半ほど動いたり停まったりしながらクジラを探してましたが、15回以上は見れて感動!最後には船から50m先くらいにのんびりと親子で泳ぐクジラまで見れ、サービス精神旺盛なクジラに感謝です
ばっちりクジラを見て港へ帰還中、船の横をすぃーっと泳ぐカメまで見れて感動の4時間でした!!
ちなみに下船後食事つきのツアーで申し込んだ方と話したのですが、食事してる時に「あっちにクジラが出た」とアナウンスがかかるため、見に行ったり戻ったりで食事もほぼ出来なかったし、クジラも見れなかったと。
クジラが出る度にアナウンスはかかるのですが、クジラが「出た」あとにかかります。アナウンスを聞いてからそっちへ走ってもほぼ見れないと思います…自分で目を凝らして潮吹きを探した方が確立高いような気がします。
あと、お子様にもあんまりおススメできないかも。クジラに近寄ってはいけない為(クジラが近寄ってくるのはOK)、クジラは遠くだし、「あそこあそこ!」と言ってもわかってるかなぁ・・・って感じです。結構飽きちゃってグズッてるお子様多数でした
「見れたらラッキー、見れなかったらワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドを巡るクルージング」として参加してみたらいいかな。
とは言え、クルージングとしても最高!見れるか見れないかは運かもしれないけど、お値段以上の楽しい体験でした♪
クジラのいる時期にハワイへ行く方にはかなり!おススメです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience.
As you mentioned, there are days when the whales are very active and other days when they are more relaxed, so we believe that keeping an eye out for them will give you the best chance to see them at the right moment.
Regarding meals, please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Recently, the Aloha Tower Marketplace, where the ship departs, has been renovated, and there is now a small supermarket where you can purchase snacks and bento. Additionally, there are open-air tables within the Aloha Tower Marketplace, so if you have booked a cruise without a meal, you might enjoy a light breakfast there before your cruise.
On sunny days, especially in the morning, the cruise is particularly pleasant, so we hope you will visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
クルーズをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
鯨はとてもアクティブな日もあれは、のんびりしている日もございますので、
お客様の仰る通り、お外で目を凝らして鯨を探していただくと、一番良いタイミングでご覧いただけると思います。
お食事の件に付きましては、船内は外からの食べ物、飲み物のお持込は禁止させて頂いております。
最近では、船が出港いたしますアロハタワーマーケットプレイスがリニューアルし、
ちょっとしたスナックやお弁当がご購入できます小さいスーパーマーケットもあり、
また、アロハタワーマーケット内にはオープンエアのテーブルもございますので、
お食事無しのクルーズをお申し込みの場合は、そちらで軽く朝食をされてからクルーズをお楽しみいただいても宜しいかと思います。
お天気の良い日は、特に朝のクルーズは気持ちが良いので、是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております!
スターオブホノルル
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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: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きっこ
The breakfast was decent, but I was very moved to see the whales. There were many announcements in English on the ship, but everyone moved in the direction of the whales, so I didn't have any particular difficulties.
朝食はそれなりですが、くじらを見られてとても感動しました。
船内の案内は英語が多いですが、くじらのいる方向にみなさん動くので、特に不自由ありませんでした
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see the whales. Please do come back and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
くじらをご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
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
予約課
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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: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: nopco
I attended with my mother in her 70s (who speaks almost no English). There was a guide assigned to our large hotel shuttle bus, and even with few Japanese people around, they made the journey comfortable and checked on us at the venue, which was very reassuring. At the show venue, the robust performers guided us with smiles, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
We were seated in the center front row, and across from us was a pair of older white individuals who seemed to be a mother and son, so it was easy to chat and we felt relaxed. There were also younger white groups in the back who were lively, but for us, being small, the Royal Plan was great as we had a clear view of the stage.
As soon as we were seated, we were hit by a heavy rain for about ten minutes. We put on the raincoats provided on the table to take cover, and when we returned to our seats, the salad and drinks that had already been served were soaked. The main dish was protected with a lid, so we managed to eat it. After the first few songs of the show (before the real dancing began), they came to clear our plates while we were still eating, so I thought it wise to finish quickly.
The main male performer was truly entertaining, very skilled at engaging the audience and bringing people on stage, far surpassing typical comedians. His interactions with the lively middle-aged Japanese group in the audience were particularly exquisite, making me feel a bit embarrassed to be Japanese, but he managed to involve the entire venue in laughter.
On the other hand, he also shared touching stories about family and couples' love, making it a heartwarming show. At the end, we all held hands with the cool performers and other guests, singing and dancing together, creating a sense of full participation.
My mother understood most of the meaning and laughed along with everyone at the same timing, expressing her joy and desire to come again. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises! I would be happy to know the name of the main performer!
70代の母(英語はほぼ不可)と参加しました。ホテル送迎の大きなバスにそれぞれ担当の案内係の方がいて、日本人が少ない中も、道中車内を和ませてくださり、会場でも気にかけてくださってとても安心できました。ショー会場でもごついパフォーマーの方々が、笑顔で誘導してくださり、雰囲気はとても良かったです。
席はど真ん中の最前列で、向かいにはもっとご高齢の母息子らしき白人ペアと4人だけで、お話もしやすく気楽に過ごせました。他の後方の席では若い白人グループが盛り上がっているところもあったので、体も小さい私たちにはステージも丸見えのロイヤルプランで良かったです。
着席してすぐ激しい雨に10分ほど見舞われ、テーブルに用意された雨合羽を着て避難し、席に戻るとすでにサーブされていたサラダや飲み物などびしょ濡れでした。メインのお皿は蓋で保護されなんとか食べられました。ショーの最初数曲の歌のみが終わると(本格的な踊りが始まる前に)、食事もまだ終わらないうちに下げに来られましたので、早く食べ終わるのが賢明と思いました。
メインの男性は、本当にお話が面白く、ステージにたくさん人を上げてはみんなをいじるのがとても上手で、そんじょそこらのお笑いの人など比較にならないほどでした。
特にお元気な中高年の日本人グループのお客さんのいじり方が絶妙で、若干日本人であることが恥ずかしく思えるような部分もありましたが、会場全体を笑いの渦に巻き込んでいました。
その一方で、家族や夫婦の愛情について感動的なお話もされ心温まる素敵なショーでした。
最後には、かっこいいパフォーマーのお兄さんたちや他のお客さんたちとみんなで手をつないで歌を歌い踊って全員参加といった感じで終わりました。
母もだいたい意味が分かってみんなと同じタイミングで笑っており、大変喜んでまた来たいと申しておりました。
また機会があれば是非参加したいと思います!
あのメインのお方のお名前がわかると嬉しいです!
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| Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
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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ありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私ども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、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。