Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning whale watching cruise with Star of Honolulu (without breakfast buffet).
After boarding, we were guided to seats on the first floor, where everyone listened to a whale watching lecture. There was an explanation in English followed by one in Japanese. Once the lecture was over, we dispersed to wait for the whales to appear at our preferred spots (most people went to the top deck, the fourth floor). The ship also provides free motion sickness medication, but you'll need water to take it.
When a whale is spotted, they announce the direction and distance over the loudspeaker. I was able to catch a glimpse of the spout and tail. You can leisurely enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea, which is nice for those who want to relax, but if you're expecting to see whales up close in a dramatic way, it might not meet your expectations.
By the way, the parking at Aloha Tower costs $3 for the first 30 minutes, and then $3 for every additional 30 minutes, so it might be good to time your arrival with the departure time. In the morning, the shops were still closed. The second floor of the shopping arcade was under renovation and closed.
スターオブホノルルの午前中のホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。(朝食ビュッフェ無し)
乗船して1階の席に案内され、ホエールウォッチングのレクチャーをみんなで聴きます。英語の後、日本語での解説があります。 レクチャーが終わると解散、好きな場所でクジラの出現を待ちます。(ほとんどの方々が最上階・4階のデッキへ)
船内で酔い止めも無料で配ってくれますが、飲むのに水が必要です。
クジラを見つけると、放送で方向と距離を教えてくれます。
潮吹きや尻尾がチラッと見ることができました。
海からのホノルルの街をのんびりと眺めることができるので、
のんびりしたい方には良いと思いますが、クジラを間近で迫力ある姿を期待すると、いまひとつかもしれません。
ちなみに、アロハタワーの駐車場は、最初の30分で3ドル、その後30分毎に3ドル掛かるので、出港時間に合わせて行くのが良いかも。朝はまだお店は開いていませんでした。
ショッピングアーケードの2階は改装中で閉鎖されていました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was surprised by the number of foreign participants, more than I expected. We were able to see the whale's tail and spouting, and the children were very happy. Aloha Tower is a stop for the Waikiki Trolley, so if you participate in the afternoon, you might not need transportation. Our family used the morning service, so we opted for transportation, but on the way back, we asked the driver to drop us off at Ala Moana Center. I would like to participate again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.
思ったより外国人の参加が多く驚きました。
クジラのしっぽと潮吹きが確認でき、子どもたちも大喜びでした。
アロハタワーはワイキキトロリーの停留所なので、午後の参加なら送迎は不要かも。我が家は午前利用だったので送迎付きにしましたが、帰りは運転手さんに申し出てアラモアナセンターで降ろしてもらいました。
また機会があれば参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you encountered whales. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラに遭遇できたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Unfortunately, the whales did not appear, but we enjoyed the cruise. Since it's nature, it was just unlucky. Even though breakfast was included, we were offered drinks for an additional charge, which left us feeling dissatisfied with the tour. What a shame.
残念な事にホエールが現れず、遊覧を楽しみました。
自然の事なので、アンラッキーでした。
朝食付きなのに、ドリンクを別途代金で勧められたり
不満の残るツアーでした。
残念
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your understanding of whale watching as part of "nature." Regarding the drinks, for those with breakfast included, we offer "coffee, tea, and orange juice."
However, we also provide other drinks (which are available for a fee). Our staff reached out to inquire if you would like any of those, but it seems we may have caused you some discomfort, for which we sincerely apologize. We have translated all your comments into English and forwarded them to the relevant departments.
Thank you for sailing with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラウォッチングは『自然のこと』として受け止めていただいて感謝します。ドリンクの件ですが朝食つきの方には『コーヒー、紅茶、オレンジジュースが含まれて』おります。
ただそれ以外のドリンクも提供しており(こちらは有料)そちらの方はいかがですか?ということでスタッフはお声をかけさせていただいたのですが、お客様に不愉快な思いをさせてしまったようですので、お詫び申し上げます。頂いたコメントは全て英訳の上、関係部署に転送しております。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend.
This was the cheapest morning course, which didn't include breakfast.
Shortly after boarding the boat, we were able to see a whale's tail just once. After that, they didn't appear much, and my friend and I were talking about how it was nice to enjoy the beautiful sea and the scenery of Oahu, even if it was cheap. Then, towards the end, we were able to see many whales.
I was so focused on watching that I couldn't take good photos, but it was truly moving to see the whales.
Also, the sea is beautiful, so just cruising is really enjoyable.
Next time, I want to save money and try a dinner cruise as well.
友人と2人で参加しました。
ブレックファーストも付いていない、一番安い午前のコースです。
船に乗ってから割とすぐに、1度だけクジラの尾ひれを見ることができました。その後は、なかなか現れてくれず、友人とも、まぁ安かったしクルージングできれいな海やオアフ島の様子を見られるだけでも気持ちいいし良かったよねと話していたら、最後らへんでたくさん姿を見せてくれました。
見るのに必死で写真はうまく取れませんでしたが、クジラの姿を見られた時は感動しますよ。
また、海がきれいなので、クルージングするだけでも本当に気持ちいいです。
今度はお金をためて、ディナークルージングにも参加してみたいなと思います。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you saw many whales.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
(Please do come on our dinner cruise as well!)
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。たくさんクジラが見られたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
(是非ディナークルーズにもお越しくださいね!)
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/17 |
Reviewed by: えいじ
I'm glad I was able to make effective use of my time from the morning. I was able to see whales up close several times.
The information on the website regarding whether meals are included is unclear.
Also, while the meal upgrades are a bit pricey, they are within an acceptable range.
朝から時間を有効活用できてよかった。クジラも近くで何度か見ることができた。
食事付きかどうかなど、ホームページの表記がわかりにくい。
また、食事のアップデートは割高だが、許容範囲。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you were able to see whales.
We look forward to your next voyage with us!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラが見られたとの事ですので私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/16 |
Reviewed by: ゆう
I decided to participate in whale watching since it was only available during the winter season. I opted for the transportation service, which made getting around easy. I was torn between taking a small boat, but I chose this larger boat because I was worried about seasickness. In reality, the waves were quite high, so I think it’s better for those who are prone to seasickness to choose this boat. I was able to see whales several times. However, since they weren't very close, it wasn't that moving. Still, the view from the sea was very beautiful, so I think it’s worth participating at least once.
ホエールウォッチングは、冬のシーズンだけということだったので参加してみました。
送迎付きにしたので移動が楽でした。
小さい船にするか迷ったのですが、船酔いが心配だったのでこちらの大きな船にしたのですが、実際結構波が高かったので、酔いやすい人はこの船にした方がいいと思います。
クジラは何度か見れました。ただ、間近ではないのでそんなに感動はしませんでした。でも、海からの景色もとてもきれいだったので、一度参加してみるのもいいかなと思います。
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comment. The Star has three stabilizers, making it a relatively stable ship that minimizes motion. However, seasickness can vary from person to person, so if anyone is concerned, we have ginger pills, a herbal remedy made with ginger and mint, available for use.
Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, we cannot approach whales within 100 yards. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery as well.
Thank you for boarding.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。スター号は3種類の安定器がついた船ですので、比較的ゆれを感じにくい船です。それでも船酔いは人によりますので、もしご心配な方がいらっしゃる場合、ジンジャーピルと呼ばれる、生姜とミントを配合した漢方系のお薬をご用意しておりますので、そちらをご利用いただいてもよろしいかもしれません。
野生生物保護法の下、クジラには100ヤード以下に近づくことが出来ません。景色共々楽しんでいただけたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/12 |
Reviewed by: ゆう
It was disappointing that I couldn't see it very clearly.
あまりハッキリ見れなくて残念でした。
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comments. As it involves wildlife, there are days when you can see them well and days when you cannot. If you are still interested, please try to join us again. Thank you for boarding this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。やはり野生生物ですので日によってよく見られる日とそうでない日がございます。またご興味がございましたら、再度のご乗船をトライしてみてください。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/12 |
Reviewed by: honu
This was my first time participating, and I had the chance to see whales about three times. The captain announces the direction to look for them, but since the ship's viewing area isn't structured for a full circle, if you're too far forward and a whale appears on the opposite side, it might be gone by the time you move across the ship. To avoid missing a fleeting opportunity, it might be safer to stay around the center. The whales appear small and distant, surfacing only briefly, so capturing a photo can be quite challenging.
Also, just before returning to the port, the ship unexpectedly stopped, and we were about 45 minutes late. There was no announcement explaining why we were stopped, so I spent that time not really knowing what was going on.
初めて参加しましたが、クジラは3回ほど見るチャンスがありました。
船長さんがアナウンスで何時の方向に見えるか教えてくれますが、船の展望スペースは一周できる構造になっていないため、あまり船の先頭にいると、反対側にクジラが現れた場合船内を移動している間にいなくなってしまいます。一瞬のチャンスを逃さないためにも中央らへんにいるのが安全かもしれません。クジラは遠くの方に小さく見えるだけで、海面に一瞬現れるくらいなので写真に収めるのもなかなか難しいです。
また、港に戻る手前でなぜか船が止まってしまい45分程オーバーしました。なぜ止まっているのか船内アナウンスはなく、よく分からないまま暇な時間を過ごしました。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments. Reviews from those who have actually participated are useful for those considering a cruise, and they also help us improve our services.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。実際にご参加された方の口コミはこれからクルーズをお考え頂いている方にも有用ですが、私どもにとってもサービス向上に役立ちます。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The tour was neither good nor bad. It was a nature tour where I caught a glimpse of a whale's spout and saw a bit of its tail, so I guess that's a plus. Breakfast was average. It was disappointing that the air conditioning on the boat was too cold! I was relieved when the air conditioning was turned off after we started heading back to port.
I appreciated that they provided interpretation in Japanese every time.
可もなく不可もないといったツアー。
自然相手のツアーで、クジラの潮吹きがちらっと見えて、尾ひれも少し見えたのでまあイイ方かな。
朝食は普通です。船内がクーラーで寒過ぎたのが残念!
帰港し始めてからはクーラーが消えていてほっとしました。
日本語で毎回通訳してくださるのは良かったです。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments. It seems that air conditioning is often too strong everywhere in Hawaii. It might be just right for Westerners.
Even in Hawaii, a light jacket is a necessity (according to our local staff). We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。ハワイはどこへ行ってもクーラーが効き過ぎの感があります。おそらく欧米人の方にはちょうどいいのかもしれません。
ハワイとはいえ羽織物は必需品です。(現地スタッフ談)とりあえず楽しんでいただけたと聞いて私どもも嬉しく思います。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Se
I was amazed by the size of the whales!
I enjoyed the breaching, which is a big jump, and various dives.
The sight of them spouting water all around seemed to symbolize the richness of the Hawaiian sea.
It was a fun tour.
However, I was disappointed that I couldn't catch the English guide's explanation about the bones.
クジラの大きさに感動!
ブリーチングと言われる大ジャンプやさまざまな潜水が楽しめました。
あちこちで潮吹きをしているようすがハワイの海の豊かさを象徴しているようでした。
楽しいツアーでした。
ただ、英語ガイドの骨の説明が聞き取れなかったのが残念でしたが。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment.
We are very pleased to hear that you saw whales.
We will translate your comment into English and forward it to all relevant departments.
Thank you for boarding with us.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。
クジラが見えたとのことで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
頂いたコメントは英訳の上、全ての関係部署に転送させて頂きます。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Jen
My husband and I recently went on the Starf Honolulu on a whale watching Cruise. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the boat, we boarded the boat and it was all fun from there. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone. We actually got to see a couple of whales so that made the day even more memorable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a trip with a silver couple.
Since I chose to meet on-site, I took THE BUS from my hotel in Waikiki to ALOHA TOWER. I was advised to arrive about 10 minutes early for the 8:00 AM meeting time, so I arrived about 30 minutes early. However, the OFFICE opened at 8:00 AM, and the STAFF arrived shortly after, so I think it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.
The whale watching was amazing; the STAFF and the captain provided detailed explanations about the whales' ecology before and after departure. I was deeply moved to see them spouting water multiple times and raising their tails.
シルバー夫婦の旅行で参加しました。
現地集合を選びましたのでワイキキのホテルからTHE BUSで
ALOHA TOWERまで行き、8時集合で10分前位には来るようにとあったので、30分ほど早めに到着しましたが、OFFICEは8時OPENとなっていてSTAFFが来たのも8時過ぎで、もう少し遅めでもよかったと思います。
ホエールウォッチングは鯨の生態など出航前後にSTAFFや船長が詳しく説明をされ、実際何度も潮を吹いている姿や尾ひれを上げたところなど見ることができて感動でした。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time on board.
If you have another opportunity, please do come again.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。お船の上では楽しい時間を過ごしていただいたようで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非お越し下さい。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on my honeymoon. I was able to see whales multiple times. While we were eating, whales kept appearing, and we were going back and forth between our seats and the deck. Looking back, I should have eaten first; the delicious food ended up getting cold...
Onboard, there were also activities like lei-making and hula classes, and I had a very enjoyable time.
ハネムーンで参加しました。クジラを何度も見る事ができました。ご飯を食べている間に何回もクジラが出てきて席とデッキを行ったりきたりでした。今思えばご飯を先に食べるべきでした、せっかく美味しい物が冷めてしまった…
船内ではレイ作り、フラ教室なども開催され、とても楽しい時間をすごすことができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
Whales can appear at any time, so there may be moments when it gets a bit busy with eating and going outside to see the whales.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the culture class as well.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
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す。
クジラはいつ姿を現す分かりませんので、ご飯を食べたり、クジラを見に外に出たりと少し忙しくなってしまうと時がございますね。
お客様にはカルチャークラスの方もお楽しみ頂け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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The wind was strong and the boat rocked, but I was satisfied to see the rare breaching. I wasn't sure where the meeting place was, but a Japanese person in line helped me by telling me to hand the printed reservation form to the counter to get the sticker to put on my clothes. I would like to participate again.
風が強くて船もゆれましたが、めずらしいブリーチングも見れて満足です。
集合場所がよくわからず、列に並んでいる日本人の方に、プリントアウトしたした予約用紙をカウンターで渡し、服に貼るシールをもらうことを教えてもらいました。
また、参加したいと思いました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
I understand that the day you boarded, the wind was strong, but it seems you were able to witness a rare breaching, which makes us very happy.
Thank you for your comment. We look forward to your next boarding!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
ご乗船された日は風が強かったとのことですが、めずらしいブリーチングを
見ていただくことも出来たようですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
コメント有難うございました。またのご乗船をお待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.
I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.
The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.
Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.
Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."
お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。
クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。
けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。
総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった(クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった)のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the meals, there are port regulations that prohibit bringing outside food and drinks on board. (Similarly, it is also not allowed to take items provided on the ship outside.) We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。お食事に関しては港湾の規制があって外の食べ物飲み物の持込が禁止されております。(同じように船内で提供されたものを外へ持ち出すことも不可です)ご不便をおかけし申し訳ございませんでした。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Went on the morning whale watch and had a grand time. Easy pick-up from downtown Waikiki, took you to the boat and boarded. Get to take a picture as a family, and then they give you an in depth description about humpback whales and their migratory patterns and everything else you wanted to know!
They have a kids program too, where they take the extra time after they explain it to everyone to make sure the little ones understand everything they said!
Saw a few whales this morning, unfortunately none of them were jumping, but they were very awesome none-the-less! I highly reccomend this activity to anyone who has never seen whales in the wild before, as it was definitely an experience I will never forget!
The Star of Honolulu is also an boat in excellent condition and they take care to make sure each and every passenger gets to spot a whale!
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/09 |
Reviewed by: tomo
I participated with four people, including his parents.
We saw the whales spouting water and their tails a few times.
I felt more movement than I expected, so for those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking the motion sickness medication that was distributed right after boarding.
It felt like an elegant cruising experience, so I think families can enjoy it.
However, for those who really want to see whales up close, a smaller boat might be better.
The ukulele and hula dance lessons were very enjoyable.
彼の両親と4名で参加しました。
クジラは塩を吹く所と尾びれが数回見られました。
思ったよりも揺れを感じたので、船酔いがひどい方は乗船後すぐに配られていた酔い止めを飲むといいかと思います。
優雅なクルージングをしている感じだったので、ファミリーで楽しめると思います。
がっつりクジラを見たい!という人は小型の船の方がいいのかな、と思います。
ウクレレやフラダンスのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. This cruise not only includes whale watching but also offers Hawaiian culture lessons, making it especially enjoyable for families. On certain days, there are very active whales that may perform large actions close by. If you have the opportunity, please come back to search for such whales. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
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す。
こちらのクルーズはクジラを探しに行く他にハワイのカルチャーレッスンのクラスなどがあり、特にご家族連れにはお楽しみいただけるクルーズとなっております。
日によってはとてもアクティブなクジラがいて近くで大きなアクションをしてくれる場合もございます。
またの機会がございましたら、是非そんなクジラを探しにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I received a boarding pass for those who couldn't see the whale.
くじらが見れなかった人の乗船券をもらいました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to see the whales.
If there is another opportunity, please do come back and try 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。
お客様にクジラをご覧になっていただく事ができなかった様で大変残念に思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非再度チャレンジしにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/08 |
Reviewed by: くるみ
I didn't encounter the powerful scenes of whales in the ocean like those seen on television, but I was moved by the steam from their breaths and the glimpse of their tails.
テレビなどで見る海にいる鯨、のような迫力あるシーンには出会えませんでしたが息継ぎの水蒸気、チラッと見えた尾に感動しました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Please understand that the jumps you see on TV and in photos are not guaranteed every time, and some customers ride multiple times.
We appreciate your understanding that these are natural creatures.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
テレビや写真で見るようなジャンプが毎回見られるわけではないので、
中には何度も乗られるお客様もいらっしゃいます。
自然の生き物であることをご理解いただければ幸いです。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/07 |
Reviewed by: nancy
I never expected to see whales so close to the shore. It was incredibly moving.
The view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was also stunningly beautiful.
The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated.
I definitely want to use this service again.
あんな岸から近い場所でクジラが見れるなんて思ってもみませんでした。大感動です。
船からみるダイヤモンドヘッド,ホノルルの景色も最高にキレイでした。
料金もとてもリーズナブルで有難かったです。
また是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。
It's the Star of Honolulu.
Could it be that the day your customers boarded was the day a whale came into the harbor? In fact, it was reported on the news that night in Hawaii!
It was truly a "once in a blue moon" event. The whale came right up to where the Star of Honolulu was docked! All the reservation office staff actually went outside to see the whale too (laughs).
Please come again, we look forward to your visit!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様がご乗船された日はひょっとしてクジラが港の中にまで入ってきた日ではないでしょうか?実はハワイでもその夜のニュースで放送されていましたよ!
何しろ『めったにないこと』だったんです。スターオブホノルルの停泊しているスグそばまできてましたね!実は予約オフィススタッフも全員外に出てクジラを見ました(笑)。
また是非お越し下さい、お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/02 |
Reviewed by: George Skelton
This is our second Sunset Cruise and we had a wonderful time. Service and Entertainment was outstanding. Food was average, and uneventful. We are not fans of meat cooked rare and would have liked to had the meat cooked to our liking. We look forward to taking this dinner cruise again, when we are in Honolulu.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see the whales spouting. There was no shuttle service, but you can take TheBus E directly from Waikiki to Aloha Tower (be careful about the drop-off location). Since you never know when the whales will appear, I hurriedly ate breakfast on board (buffet style). There was a Japanese interpreter on the boat.
鯨の潮吹き見られましたよ。送迎なしでしたが、ワイキキからTheBusのEでアロハタワーまで一本で行けます(降車場所注意)。鯨はいつ出てくるのかわからないので船内の朝食(バイキング形式)は慌しく食べました。日本人の通訳さんが乗船してました。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It's impressive that you are navigating the city buses in Hawaii!
Aloha Tower is indeed a bit outside of Waikiki, but it's still an area that can be easily accessed by city buses. You can also visit Iolani Palace, the King Kamehameha Statue, and Chinatown from there, so it's great to extend your exploration like this!
Thank you for boarding with us this time. We look forward to your next visit!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。ハワイで市バスを乗りこなしていらっしゃるとは!
アロハタワーは確かにワイキキからは外れますが、それでも十分市バスなどで
いらっしゃることの出来るエリアです。そのままイオラニ宮殿やカメハメハ像、
チャイナタウンを見て回ることも出来るので、こんな風に足を伸ばされるのもいいですね!
この度はご乗船有難うございました。またのお越しをお待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On January 17, I boarded with my husband and our 5-year-old son.
The sea was rougher than usual that day, rated about an 8 out of 10 (with 10 being very rough).
Initially, we were given "ginger and mint capsules" as a motion sickness remedy. I received two larger capsules. This was explained as a supplement rather than medication (I recommend bringing medicine from Japan for those who are anxious).
Since I am prone to motion sickness, I lay down on the long bench from the start. There were quite a few others lying down as well.
My child, on the deck of the rocking boat, was running around and claimed to have seen five whales.
It was nice that they kindly informed us in both English and Japanese, saying things like "There are mother and baby whales at 〇 o'clock" and "You can see the spouting." I also thought it was considerate that they brought the boat closer to the whales.
There was also a Japanese crew member (I'm not sure if they are always on board), who was very attentive to the seasick guests, which was reassuring. Thank you very much.
I wanted my child to have an experience that can't be had in Japan, so it turned out to be a memorable and good activity.
Additionally, since it was close to Ala Moana, we took a taxi both ways and enjoyed lunch and shopping on the way back.
1月17日に、夫と5歳の息子と乗船しました。
この日は海がいつもより荒れていて、
10段階でいうと8くらいだったそうです(10が大荒れ)。
はじめに酔い止めとして、”ジンジャーとミントのカプセル”を頂きました。大きめのカプセルを2つ。
これは薬ではなく、サプリメント的なニュアンスの説明で渡されました(不安な方は日本から薬をもって行くことをお勧めします)。
私は、乗り物に弱いので、初めから長椅子に横たわっていました。同じく横たわっている人は結構いました。
わが子は、大揺れする船のデッキで、あっちへ行きこっちへ行きで、5頭の鯨を見たそうです。
英語と日本語で「○時の方向に親子鯨がいます」や、「潮吹きが見られます」等、親切に教えてくれるので良かったです。
また、鯨の近くへ船を寄せてくれるので、親切だと思います。
日本人の乗船員さんもいらして(常駐かどうかは不明です)、酔ったお客さんを気遣ってくださり、とても心強かったです。ありがとうございました。
子供に、日本では味わえない経験をさせたかったので、結果的に印象に残る、良いアクティビティでした。
また、アラモアナへ近いので、我が家は行きも帰りもタクシーにし、帰りはランチ&ショッピングを楽しみました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
The sea is usually relatively calm, but especially in winter, it can occasionally become rough due to the weather.
The ginger pills we provide are made from ginger and mint, so you can take them with peace of mind.
It seems the sea was rough, but I was relieved to see that the whales made an appearance.
This cruise, in particular, is designed for enjoying nature, making it an ideal choice for customers with children.
We hope you will visit us again.
All of our staff are looking forward to your return.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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した。
通常は比較的穏やかな海ですが、特に冬はお天気によって海が荒れる事が稀にございます。
私共ご用意しているジンジャーピルは生姜とミントで出来た漢方の様なものなので、ご安心してお取りいただけます。
海は荒れていた様ですが、クジラは姿を現せてくれた様で安心いたしました。
特にこちらのクルーズは自然を楽しめるクルーズなので、お子様ずれのお客様には
最適なクルーズと思います。
ぜひ、また遊びにいらしてください。
皆様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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/24 |
Reviewed by: maria
I participated at the request of a child who loves whales. Since I had only seen them on TV, I was thrilled to see a real whale's tail. The meal was just okay.
クジラが大好きな子供のリクエストで参加致しました。
テレビでしか見た事が無いので、本物のクジラのしっぽを見られて
大喜びでした。
食事はまあまあでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are delighted that your child, who loves whales, enjoyed the whale watching experience. On certain days, we can see very active whales. The sight of them jumping with their large bodies is truly moving. We hope your child will have the chance to see such whales someday.
If you have another opportunity, please come and see the whales again.
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。
クジラが大好きなお子様にホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただき、嬉しく思います。
日によっては大変行動的なクジラを見る事ができます。あの大きな身体でジャンプをする姿は本当に感動的です。いつかそんなクジラをお子様にも見ていただきたく思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非またクジラを見にいらしてください。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
When making the reservation, I read some experiences and saw comments saying "we didn't see any whales," which made me a bit hesitant. However, since we come to Hawaii every year and my husband's mother was visiting Hawaii for the first time, we thought it would be nice to participate and enjoy the view of the Waikiki hotels from a large boat. We didn't see any whales, but we were able to spend a relaxing time.
予約する時、体験談を読んで
「くじら見えなかった」と言うコメントがあり少し迷いましたが私たちは、毎年ハワイに来ているけど、主人の母は初めてハワイに来たので、大きな船に乗って海の上からワイキキのホテルを眺めるのもいいかな・・・という気持ちで参加しました。
くじらは見えなかったけど、ゆっくりと時間を過ごせました
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales.
Our daytime cruise offers activities such as hula lessons and lei-making, so I believe it would be especially enjoyable for first-time visitors to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
お客様に鯨をご覧になっていただく事が出来なかった様で大変残念に思います。
こちらのお昼の時間のクルーズはフラレッスンやレイ作りなどのアクティビティーもござますので、特にハワイ初めてのお客様にはお楽しみいただけると思います。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ちも仕上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/16 |
Reviewed by: miio
The timing was just right, and I was able to see whales perfectly! It was moving! I definitely recommend it.
時期がちょうどいいこともあり、クジラばっちり見れました☆感動しました☆ぜひおすすめです。
This is Star of Honolulu.
It's the seasonal whale watching. I definitely recommend it to customers visiting this season. Thank you for your comment.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
季節モノのクジラウォッチングです。ぜひこのシーズンにいらっしゃるお客様にはオススメですね。コメント有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/15 |
Reviewed by: スターエアー7
I thought it might be too early to see whales, but I was able to catch a glimpse of a whale's back. It wasn't an impressive whale watching experience, but I feel lucky just to have seen it. Seeing a lot of fish at the Aloha Tower harbor was an unexpected stroke of luck.
クジラを見るにはまだ時期が早かったかと諦めムードの時にクジラの背中を見ることができました。迫力のあるクジラ観賞でなく、なんとも地味~なものでしたが、見れただけラッキーと納得しています。アロハタワーの港でたくさんの魚を見れたのは想定外のラッキーなものでした。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. The appearance of whales really varies from day to day, and there's nothing we can do about that.
However, it seems that you had a lucky experience, which is a bit reassuring. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again if the opportunity arises.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラの現れ方は本当に日によってなので、
こればっかりは人間にはどうしようもありません。
ですがお客様のほうでラッキーだったという経験もされていらっしゃるようですので、
ちょっと安心いたしました。また機会がございましたら再度のご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/14 |
Reviewed by: まっぽん
I saw it~☆ After about 30 to 40 minutes on the boat, we spotted a whale in the distance☆ But then, for a while, we didn't see anything... Just as the announcement of "We're heading back to port" came on, a moment of disappointment washed over us, and then suddenly, about two whales appeared really close by~~ They raised their tails and splashed down!! It was amazing!! I was so moved that I forgot to take pictures...
見ちゃいました~☆
乗って3~40分で少し遠目ですが、クジラが見えた☆
でも、それからしばらく何も見えず。。。
「帰港します」
のアナウンスが流れて。。。
ちょっとがっかり感が漂った瞬間に、
すごく近くで2頭くらいかな~~
尾ひれを上げてザブーン!!
スゴかったです!!感動!!
見とれてしまって写真を撮るのを忘れてしまいました。。。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It was truly wonderful to see whales up close at the very end (and even two of them!).
Taking photos can be quite challenging. Instead, let's say it was good because it was etched in my "mental camera"! (laughs)
We look forward to having you on board again!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。最後の最後に近くで(しかも2頭も!)クジラが見られて本当に良かったですね。
写真を撮るのはなかなか難しいです。その代わりに「心のカメラ」に焼きついたので良し!としましょう(笑)。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/13 |
Reviewed by: kimipon
I used the service on January 8. We were able to see the tails of whales about three or four times off the coast of Honolulu. The meals were satisfactory and matched the price. On the way back on the boat, there were also activities like lei-making and hula dance classes, which everyone enjoyed. I think it's a tour that is definitely worth participating in.
1月8日に利用しました。
ホノルル沖で、3、4回クジラの尻尾だけでしたが見ることができました。食事も価格相応の内容で満足いくものでした。船の帰りには、レイ作り、フラダンス教室等も開催され、皆さん楽しんでいました。
十分に参加する価値があるツアーだと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. This cruise offers not only whale watching but also cultural experiences such as lei making. We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
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。
こちらのクルーズはホエールウォッチのみでなく、レイ作りなどの
カルチャー体験もお楽しみいただけます。
お客様にもご満足頂け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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Reviewed by: aiai
I applied with some hesitation, but I was truly moved to see whales! The kids were also impressed, and it became a great winter vacation memory. I've been to Hawaii quite a few times, but I had never participated in something like this, so I especially recommend it for families with children. The food was enjoyable too! I would love to participate again.
半信半疑で申し込みましたが、本当にクジラを見れて感動!子供達もインパクトがあり、いい冬休みの思い出になりました。ハワイはかなり行ってますが、こういうものに参加したことがなかったので、子供がいる人には特におすすめです。ご飯も楽しめました!又、参加したいですね。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It truly helps us when our guests understand that there may be times when wildlife is not seen, especially when going out to see them. It was really lucky that whales were spotted on the day you boarded. We are very happy to think that it became a memorable experience for your child.
Thank you for boarding with us.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。やはり野生生物を見に行く以上、
見られない場合もあるということをご了解いただいていると本当に助かります。
お客様がご乗船された日にクジラが出てくれたのは本当にラッキーでしたね。
お子様の思い出にもなったと思うと、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/10 |
Tips and suggestions
Reply from activity provider
An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. Whales can be very active on certain days, and on those days, you can see them jumping high. Please come back to search for such whales if you have the opportunity.
The weekday parking fee at Aloha Tower is $3 for the first 3 hours. After that, an additional $3 is charged every 30 minutes. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is $5 all day (as of 03/25/2012).
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
クジラは日によってとてもアクティブな時がございます。そんな日は大きくジャンプするクジラの姿を見ることが出来ます。また、機会があればそんなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
アロハタワーの平日の駐車料金は最初の3時間が3ドルです。その後は30分毎に3ドル追加となります。土曜、日曜は一日中5ドルです(03/25/2012現在)。
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
予約課