Reviewed by: いがぽん
I participated with my 1 year and 9-month-old child.
Having joined other whale watching tours in the past, I can share my thoughts for comparison:
If you really want to see whales, you should go on a small, fast, and maneuverable boat.
I recommend a small group tour that stops the boat if dolphins are spotted and allows you to dive into the sea.
However, for those with children or those who may feel uneasy about small boats, this large boat tour might be the right choice.
It might be better to join with the mindset of hoping to see whales while enjoying a lunch cruise. The food is quite delicious, and there are events on board, so I think it's a tour that won't disappoint.
1歳9ヶ月の子供を連れての参加です。
過去、他にもホエールウォッチングに参加していますので、
比べた感想を言いますと、
クジラを本当に見たいのなら、速度の速い、小回りのきく
小さい船でいくべきです。
クジラのほかにもイルカが見えたら船を止め、
海にもぐらせてくれるような、
そんな少人数のツアーがお勧めです。
しかし子連れや、船酔いなど、小型の船が不安な人にとっては
この大型船のツアーは正解かと思います。
ランチクルーズしたついでに、クジラが見えればいいかな、
という考え方で参加したほうがいいかもしれません。
でも料理はなかなか美味しいですし、船内のイベントもありますし、はずれのないツアーかと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I couldn't see any whales. The boat was large and I didn't feel much rocking. The top deck was very pleasant. However, there were only a few chairs, so it's best to be at the top from the start. If you don't see any whales, you can get a free ticket for another ride, but there was a long line. There were many foreigners, but there were also Japanese announcements, so there were no particular issues.
クジラは見れませんでした。
船は大きくあまり揺れも感じませんでした。
一番上のデッキはとても気持ち良かったです。
でも、椅子が少ししかないので、最初から一番上にいたほうがベストです。
見れなかった場合、再度の無料乗船券をもらえますが、長蛇の列でした。外国人の方が多かったですが、日本語の案内もあり特に問題ありませんでしたよ。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to observe whales this time. If there is another opportunity, we would love for you to come back and try again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございます。
この度はお客様に鯨を観測していただく事が出来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: | 2012/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see it up close. I was surprised. It's a great memory.
近くで見れました。びっくりしました。いい思い出です。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
It seems that whales were spotted nearby, so you are truly lucky!
For wildlife protection, we are prohibited from approaching whales within 100 yards. However, if a whale happens to come close to us, that is a different situation.
Perhaps the whale came over to say hello!
Thank you for your comment.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラが近くで見られたということですので、お客様は本当にラッキーな方です。
野生生物保護のため、クジラにはこちらからは100ヤード以下に近づくことが
禁じられております。但し、こちらが避けようも無くクジラが寄ってきた場合は別です。
きっとクジラがごあいさつ(~!)に寄ってきたのかもしれませんね。
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: | 2012/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Neko
The crew also joined in the fun, making it a very enjoyable event. I participated in the romance dinner, and the jazz performance was wonderful, with all the food being delicious, which made my family happy as well. The only disappointment was the bus transportation; I understand it was New Year's Eve, but the waiting time for both the outbound and return trips was quite long, and I hope for improvements in that area.
船員さん達も一緒になって盛り上がり、大変楽しいイベントでした。ロマンスディナーで参加しましたがジャズ演奏も素晴らしく、料理も全て美味しく、家族も喜んでいました。
唯一残念だったのはバス送迎で、大みそかで仕方ないとは思うのですが往復とも待機時間がかなりかかり改善を願いたいところです。
Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise. We apologize for the delay in transportation.
We will translate this comment into English and forward it to each manager to help with future improvements.
We are very pleased to hear that you and your family enjoyed the cruise. Spending New Year's in Hawaii with your family is wonderful!
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブファイヤーワークスクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。送迎にお時間がかかってしまった事はお詫び申し上げます。
こちらのコメントは英訳の上、各マネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後の改善に役立たせていただきます。
クルーズはご家族でお楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思います。
ご家族でハワイで年越しなんて素敵ですね!
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: | 2012/01/04 |
Reviewed by: タケ凡
I wanted to ride the Star of Honolulu again after my last trip to Hawaii, and while searching, I discovered a fireworks viewing and countdown course on December 31. Since it was a special countdown, I decided to sign up for a more extravagant and memorable experience.
The Star of Honolulu is not just a simple dinner cruise where you enjoy a meal and the night view; it’s a meaningful experience where you sing and dance with the staff. We welcomed the countdown on the deck, and we were able to see fireworks from both the Ala Moana area and the Kahala area, as well as fireworks from various other districts, making for a truly luxurious time.
I also ordered champagne, but when I requested to change it to a non-alcoholic option (Shanmeri) on-site, they handled it without any complaints, and the staff was very kind and helpful. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
前回の渡ハの時に乗船したスターオブホノルルに再度乗りたく思い、探していると12月31日の花火観賞&カウントダウンってコースがあるのを発見。
折角のカウントダウンなので、ちょっと豪勢に、そして記憶に残るカウントダウンにしたくて申し込みました。
このスターオブホノルル、ただ食事をして夜景を見て楽しむ単純なディナークルーズではなく、スタッフと一緒に歌って踊ってこそ意味のあるコースです。
カウントダウンは、デッキで迎えた訳ですが、アラモアナ地区であがる花火とカハラ地区?であがる花火を両方(その他色々な地区の花火も見える)見ることができ、とても贅沢な時間を迎えることが出来ました。
追加で、シャンパンを頼んでいたのですが、現地でノンアルコール(シャンメリー)に変更をお願いしたのですが嫌な顔ひとつせず対応してくれましたし、スタッフも親切で助かりました。
また機会があったら参加したいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise. This special cruise allows you to enjoy the fireworks from the ship and experience the countdown. We are very pleased that you were able to enjoy a different way of welcoming the new year with us.
We look forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブファイヤワークスクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。このスペシャルなクルーズでは船の上から花火を観賞していただき、カウントダウンをお楽しみただけるクルーズとなっております。
また一つ違った年越しを私共と一緒にお楽しみ頂けた様で私共も大変嬉しく思います。
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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning plan on December 26. I had joined two years ago, but I could only see something that looked like a whale in the distance, so since it was my last day before returning home, I thought I would enjoy the view from the sea one last time. However...!! From around Diamond Head, whales appeared here and there, jumping one after another!! Everyone was cheering and overjoyed. I saw the very jumps that are often featured in photos on the website right in front of me. I had my digital camera ready and was randomly pressing the shutter, and to my surprise, quite a few good shots came out!! I think whether or not you see whales is a matter of luck, but I never expected such a big show!! It was so much fun. The two hours flew by. The transportation was also very efficient, and I didn't have any issues. You can enjoy the scenery alone, but seeing the whales jump is incredibly exciting!! I definitely want to participate again when I go in the winter.
12月26日午前プランに参加しました。2年前にも参加したのですが、遠くにクジラらしき物が見えた程度だったので、帰国する日だったし、最後に海から景色を楽しもうと思って参加しました。ところが・・・!!ダイヤモンドヘッド沖辺りからクジラがあっちにもこっちにも現れ・・・次々にジャンプするではありませんか!!もう、みんな歓声をあげて大喜びです。よく、ホームページ等に載っている写真そのもののジャンプが目の前で見られました。持っていたデジカメを見当をつけて構え、適当にシャッターを押していたのですが、結構写っていてこれもびっくり!!クジラが現れるかどうかは運しだいだと思うのですが、こんなにも大サービスしてくれるとは!!とっても楽しかったです。あっという間の2時間でした。
送迎もてきぱきしていて困ったことはありませんでした。景色だけでも楽しめますが、やはりクジラのジャンプを見られると大興奮です!!また冬に行ったときには絶対参加したいと思っています。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments that convey the excitement of our guests so well!
Whether or not you see whales really depends on luck.
You were truly lucky!
We look forward to your next boarding.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様の興奮がとてもよく伝わってくるコメント有難うございます!
クジラが見えるかどうかは本当に運にかかっているかと思います。
お客様は本当にラッキーでしたね。
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 |
| Posted on: | 2012/01/01 |
Reviewed by: こあらっぱな
There were a lot of whale families. The prices are reasonable, and meals are included, so families traveling to Hawaii during this time should definitely participate. My family was very pleased.
クジラのファミリーが沢山いました。
金額も安いし 食事もついているので家族連れでこの時期にハワイに行かれる方は絶対に参加したほうがいいです。
家族にとても喜ばれました。
It's the Star of Honolulu.
The whale season has arrived again. This year, the boat will start from December 26, 2011, due to dry dock maintenance.
As mentioned in the comments, we definitely want our Japanese customers to see the natural humpback whales. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラのシーズンがまたやってきました。今年は船がドライドック(定期点検)のため
2011年12月26日からスタートです。
コメントに頂いたように是非是非日本のお客様にも自然のザトウクジラをご覧頂きたく思います。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: | 2011/10/14 |
Reviewed by: M Ramsburg
The whole evening went very smooth, from the Transportation pick up to the actual cruise. Very well organized and the food was really good. The entertainment was very enjoyable as well, and everyone in our dinning area seemed to enjoy the evening. The sunset was very nice even on a cloudy evening. The view back into Waikiki was amazing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with my mother and aunt. Since it was my first time riding a boat in Hawaii, I was filled with excitement, but perhaps I was a bit too optimistic, as it turned out to be somewhat disappointing... All I saw were the spouts and part of the tail of a whale. However, the crew did their best to follow the whales and keep the guests entertained, which I appreciated. Since we are dealing with wild animals, it's really a matter of luck.
初めてのハワイ旅行の母と叔母と一緒に参加
ハワイで船に乗るのが初めてというのもあって、期待に胸を膨らませすぎていたせいか、ちょっと期待はずれ・・・・
見えたのは クジラの潮吹きと尾びれの一部。
でも、船はクジラを追って移動してくれるので、お客様を楽しませようとしている姿勢は感じられました。
野生の動物相手ですから、こればっかりは運任せですね。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
We will translate the comments we received into English and forward them to the manager in charge to help improve future cruises. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
頂きましたコメントは英訳の上担当のマネージャに転送させて頂き今後のクルーズの改善に役立たせて頂きます。貴重なご意見有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Kathy Autry
The dinner cruise was awesome. We really enjoyed the show, dinner, and staff. The all you can eat crab legs really hit the spot. Thanks for making our last night in Hawaii a memorable one.
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Ms Rosie
Sunset Dinner Cruise, Cocktails, Dancing.. what a fun night! Let me tell you, seeing a sunset in Hawaii is wonderful but seeing it from the ocean, its like a paint brush painted the skies for the evening. Perfect for that special romantic moment with your loved one!
Unfortunately, I did not see the mystical green flash, but we did see several dolphins and the sunset over the water, magical!
Staff was very attentive and came by my dinner table through out the evening to make sure I was taken care of. Everyone on-board participated in the dancing. Thank you so much for a wonderful Sunset Dinner Cruise!
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| Posted on: | 2011/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My wife and I took this cruise and had a great time!
Being new to the area, we asked for some suggestions and several people mentioned the Star of Honolulu to us. So we gave it a shot, and we are so glad we did.
It was easy to get to the pickup point right from our hotel, we actually walked! And then the dinner was great. I am a big eater, and a self-professed food snob, but that lobster and five-course meal was truly amazing. Fireworks capped off the night with a bang, and it was just wonderful.
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| Posted on: | 2011/06/29 |
Reviewed by: 土生
I happened to sign up for the tour during the season when whales can be seen. Also, I thought that even if I couldn't see any whales, just being able to see Waikiki from the sea would be good enough, so I signed up with a light heart.
As a result, it was really great.
1. I was able to see the blue whales multiple times.
2. The food was much more delicious than what I had during the magic show, and even when the whales appeared, I was watching from the dining area while eating.
3. My wife usually gets seasick within an hour, but she didn't feel the engine's vibrations and was surprised by how little the boat rocked.
4. While Diamond Head is a great way to get a view of Waikiki, from the sea, we could see all the way to downtown.
5. I experienced my first ukulele class with Americans, Spaniards, and Hawaiians, which was an unexpected experience. It was also fun to see a white girl enjoying hula dance with sparkling eyes.
たまたま鯨が見れるシーズンだったのでツワーに申込ました。また、鯨が見れなくても海上からワイキキが見れれば、それだけでも良いと軽い気持ちで申込ました。
結果として、すごく良かったです。
1.シロナガス鯨を何度も見ることが出来ました。
2.マジックショー等で食べた食事より数段美味しい料理 で、鯨が現れても食事をしながら食堂から見てました。
3.1時間もすれば船酔いする妻ですが、エンジンの振動も 感じられず、揺れの少なさにもびっくりです。
4.ワイキキを一望する方法としてダイヤモンドヘッドもい いですが、海上からだとダウンタウンまで一望できまし た。
5.アメリカ人、スペイン人、ハワイアンの人達と初めての ウクレレ教室を体験し、予定外の体験をすることができま した。白人の女の子が目を輝かせながらフラダンスに興じ ているのを見るのも楽しかったです。
Thank you very much for your many comments. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time. The humpback whale visits the waters around Hawaii, but it's amazing that the blue whale also appeared. You must have had great weather and an enjoyable cruising experience. Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
たくさんのコメント有難うございました。楽しいひと時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。ハワイ近海におとずれるのはザトウクジラですが、
シロナガスクジラも現れたとはすごいですね。きっとお天気にも恵まれて楽しいクルージングになったのでしょう。
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: | 2011/04/26 |
Reviewed by: ひろ
I previously experienced dolphin watching in Guam, but this time it was whale watching. I was told that the chances of seeing them were fifty-fifty, but I was able to see them multiple times. The boat didn't rock much, and I didn't get seasick. It was comfortable!!
いるかウォッチングは以前、グアムで経験しましたが、今回はクジラ。会えるかどうかは五分五分といわれましたが、何回も見ることができました。
船もあまり揺れず、船酔いもなし。快適でした!!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales, which are wild animals, multiple times. You were lucky!
We also appreciate your comments about having a comfortable experience during the cruise.
Thank you for boarding with us this time!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
野生動物であるクジラを何回も見ることが出来たとのことで、
私どもも大変嬉しく思います。お客様はラッキーでしたね。
クルーズ中快適に過ごしていただいたとのコメントもありがたく思います。
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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/04/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The long-awaited whale appeared right away (laughs), and after enjoying a leisurely view, I had a nice nap on the boat☆
念願のクジラはすぐ現れて(笑)ゆっくり眺めた後は、船上でゆっくりお昼寝をたのしませていただきました☆
It's the Star of Honolulu.
It seems you enjoyed a relaxing vacation in Hawaii (laughs).
I'm glad that the whales appeared right away.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
ゆったりとハワイでのバケーションを楽しんでいただいたようですね(笑)。
すぐにクジラが現れてくれたとあって、良かったです。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ずきん
We participated as a couple.
It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies, making it a great day for a cruise!
About 80% of the participants were Japanese, and 20% were from Western countries.
We took a bus to the boat, and after getting off, we were guided by the staff to our seats, so being towards the front allowed us to sit by the window.
The air conditioning on the boat was the strongest I experienced during my time in Hawaii, so it would have been nice to have something to wrap around me. However, you can help yourself to warm drinks.
Seeing whales depends on luck, but we were able to see them from a distance. Having seen them up close before, I wished we could have seen them a bit closer this time. But it was still exciting!
The meal was a buffet, and everything was delicious. However, the desserts were quite sweet, so I left some behind.
After the meal, we experienced making a lei. I had never done it before, so it was fun! You can take it home with you. The cost is included in the tour.
This was more than just whale watching; it was a really great cruise experience!
夫婦で参加しました。
雨季の時期でしたが快晴に恵まれ、クルーズをするにはとてもいい日でした!
参加者は日本人8割、欧米人2割といった感じです。
バスで船まで向かうのですが、バスを降りてからスタッフに連れられ船に向かうとそのまま順番に席に案内されるので、前のほうにいたおかげで窓側に座ることができました。
船内はハワイで過ごした中で1番冷房が効いていたので、はおるものがあればいいかなと。でも温かい飲み物をセルフで飲めます。
クジラはその日の運ですが、遠くで見ることができました。以前に近くで見たことがあるだけに、もう少し近くで見たかったです。でもやっぱり興奮します!
食事はバイキングで、どれもおいしかったです。ただスイーツはかなり甘いので、残してしまいました。
食事の後にレイの花輪づくりを体験しました。経験したことがなかったので、楽しかったです♪そのまま持ち帰れます。金額はツアーに入ってます。
今回はホエールウォッチングとしてより、クルーズとしてはすごくよかったです!
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching lunch cruise.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching, lunch, and lei-making activities.
Whether or not you see whales, and how close they are, really depends on the luck of the day, so we hope you will come again next time and have a closer encounter!
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチランチクルーズにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
ホエールウォッチ、ランチ、レイ作り、どれも楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
クジラが見れるか見れないか、近くか遠くかは本当にその日の運なので
是非、次回またお越しになって今度は近くで見れるといいですね!
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/20 |
Reviewed by: なび
Within five minutes of departing, a whale appeared, and we were all so excited! At first, we could only see it from a distance, but eventually, the whale came closer, and cheers erupted all around the boat. It's also reasonably priced, so I highly recommend it!
出港して5分もしないうちにクジラが現れ、大興奮!
最初は遠くでしか見ることが出来ませんでしたが、最終的にはクジラから近づいて来てくれて、船のいたるところで歓声が上がっていました。
金額的にも手頃ですし、本当におすすめです!
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The day you joined us was the perfect day to see whales, and we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. All of our staff is 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。
お客様のご参加された日は鯨をご覧になるのに最高の日で、お楽しみ頂けた様で
私共も大変うれしく思います。
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: | 2011/03/16 |
Reviewed by: きらこ
We participated with 10 family members and friends.
We were able to see whales, of course!
The staff promptly informed us when the whales appeared.
There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, so they provided interesting and easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese.
In addition to the whales, our family participated in a hula dance lesson, which was a lot of fun.
I also joined a ukulele lesson with my friends.
Additionally, they provided live music, which kept things engaging.
The food was better than I expected.
家族、友人と10名参加しました。
クジラはもちろん見れました!!
スタッフの方がクジラが出てきたら、すぐに教えてくださいます。
日本語が話せるスタッフもいらっしゃったので、日本語で面白くわかりやすく説明してくれました。
また、クジラ以外でも、フラダンスのレッスンに家族で参加し、とても盛り上がりました。
ウクレレレッスンにも友人と参加しました。
あと、生演奏もしてくれ、飽きさせないところが良いです。
食事も思ったより美味しかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watch cruise. We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with the hula lesson, ukulele lesson, and the whales.
When you visit Hawaii again, we also offer sunset dinner cruises and dolphin watch cruises, so please enjoy those as well.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservations Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
フラレッスン、ウクレレレッスン、クジラ、全てにおいて満足頂けたようでうれしく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は他にもサンセットディナークルーズやドルフィンウォッチクルーズもございますので、是非そちらもお楽しみください。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We went with a group of friends this past Saturday on the Early Bird cruise and it was fabulous! We saw whales pretty much the moment we left the harbor and we got lots of pictures. It wasn't too crowded at all. The ship is very nice, very well maintained and clean. The crew was very friendly and helpful.
I recommend motion sickness medication if you're prone to it. I am, and even though I took it beforehand I still got seasick.
We saw a pod of three whales, dolphins, and albatross. A very neat experience for us and the kids.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/03/14 |
Reviewed by: ゴマッタ
I participated in whale watching during my mother and aunt's first trip to Hawaii, as it was the season for it. If you're expecting the spectacular jumps often seen in whale photos, you might be disappointed. However, if you approach it with the mindset of leisurely enjoying a cruise in Hawaii, you might feel lucky and satisfied to see some whales as a bonus.
They made sure we could see the whales well by moving around to chase them, and with lunch included, I think the price is reasonable.
I chose this tour because it was offered in Japanese, and while there were Japanese announcements during the cruise, it was disappointing that the staff's explanations about the whales right after departure were only in English.
母と叔母の初めてのハワイ旅行でホエールウォッチングのシーズンだったので参加しました
よくクジラの写真であるような 豪快なジャンプを期待していたらだめです。
ハワイのクルーズをのんびり楽しむくらいの気持ちで参加すれば、おまけにクジラが見られてラッキーと満足できるかも
ちゃんとクジラが良く見られるように、クジラを追いかけ移動もしてくれたし、ランチもついてこの値段だったらOKなのではないでしょうか
ただ、日本語対応コースだったので参加したのですが、航行中のテープアナウンスは日本語もありましたが、出航直後のスタッフのクジラの説明など英語のみだったのが残念でした
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. The captain and the entire crew are dedicated to ensuring that our guests have the opportunity to see whales, and we are constantly on the lookout for them. On some days, we are fortunate enough to witness very active whales performing impressive jumps.
Our Japanese-speaking staff usually accompany the cruise and do their best to assist our guests from Japan. However, we sincerely apologize for any shortcomings in our service. Thank you for your valuable feedback; we will use it to improve our services in the future.
We look forward to welcoming you all back again.
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。
キャプテンまた、クルー一同、お客様に鯨をご覧になって頂きたい一心で、目を見張り鯨を探しております。
日によっては、とても行動的な鯨で見事なジャンプを見せてくれる事もございます。
日本語のスタッフは通常クルーズにご一緒させて頂いておりまして、出来る限り、日本からのお客様のお手伝いをさせて頂いております。
ただ、サービスが至らないところがございました様で、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。今度のサービス改善に役立たせて頂きます。
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。
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I saw the tail fin while the water was splashing and the back was moving. Considering that there are times when you can't see anything at all, I think I was lucky, but it still feels unsatisfying if you can't see the whole jump. Even though the time is long, around 2 to 3 hours, it can get sleepy since there isn't much movement. It might be nice for enjoying a leisurely time on the sea.
潮吹きと背中が動いているところ、尾びれが見えました。全く見えないこともあることを考えるとラッキーだったのだと思いますが、やはりジャンプなど全体が見れないと物足りないです。時間が2~3時間と長い割に、特に移動をしないので眠くなります。のんびり海の上の時間を楽しむにはいいかも。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. It seems that on the day you participated, you could only see the back and tail of the whales, but there are days when we encounter very active whales. If you have the opportunity, please come back to look for those active whales. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
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。
お客様の乗られた日は背中や尾びれしか見られなかった様ですが、日によってはとても行動的な鯨に遭遇する事もございます。
また、機会があればそんなアクティブな鯨を探しにいらして下さい。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Azalea G.
Everyone was extremely helpful. My husband and I were directed to our table right away. When we decided to go up deck for the view we went back to our table and had our salads waiting for us. The lobster was delicious and they even helped crack it open. The entertainment was fun and engaging and when it came to disembark the ship, it was fast and painless...no line! My favorite part was the view of Honolulu and Waikiki at sunset.
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family.
The sea was rough, so it was very rocky.
Many people were feeling unwell.
I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
There was a Japanese staff member, but their service was not very attentive, which was disappointing.
It was great to see a lot of whales.
家族で参加しました。
海が荒れていたので、とても揺れました。
気分が悪くなっている人が多かったです。
酔い止めを持参する事をすすめます。
日本人のスタッフの方がいましたが、あまり丁寧な対応ができていませんでした。それが残念でした。
鯨は、たくさん見れて良かったです。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We also appreciate your valuable feedback. Your comments will be translated into English and sent to all relevant department managers. We will use them to improve our services. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
この度はご乗船有難うございます。また貴重なご意見有難うございました。
頂いたコメントは英訳の上、全ての関係部署のマネージャーに送られます。
サービス向上に役立たせていただきます。
コメント有難うございました。
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/14 |
Reviewed by: YUKO
On February 4, 2011, I participated in a whale watching tour with a friend and my friend's mother, making it three of us.
I had joined a dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu last summer, so this was my second time on this ship.
Since the season and time of day were different from my last visit, I was deeply moved by the view of Waikiki and the lush Diamond Head from the sea.
Even when I thought I could enjoy this scenery without seeing any whales, a whale appeared, and I was further touched to see dolphins swimming alongside the whale, playing together.
I would love to book a tour with Alan1 again.
Thank you for the wonderful memories!
2011年2月4日に友人と友人のお母さまと私という3人でホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
私は昨年の夏、スターオブ・ホノルル号でディナークルーズに参加したので、この船は2回目の乗船でした。
前回とは季節も時間帯が違うので、海からのワイキキや緑の多いダイヤモドヘッドの眺めに大変感動しました。
クジラが見えなくてもこの景色で十分楽しめたなぁと思っていたら、クジラが現れ、さらにイルカもクジラと遊ぶように一緒に泳ぐ姿が見られて心から感動し、癒されました。
またalan1でツアーを予約したいなぁと思いました。
良い思い出をありがとうございました!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for boarding with us for the second time.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only the whale watching but also the dolphins and the scenery.
Thank you for your wonderful comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
2度目のご乗船有難うございます。
クジラウォッチングだけではなく、イルカや景色も楽しんでいただけたとのことですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
このような良いコメント、有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 辻堂スポーツ
I participated in the morning cruise, but I didn't see any whales. I immediately used the re-participation ticket I received and joined the afternoon cruise, where I was thrilled to see whales. I think that in terms of season, March to April might be better for seeing young whales as they are growing and easier to spot.
午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、クジラは見えず。
頂いた再参加の券を直ちに利用して、昼のクルーズに参加したところ、クジラを見る事ができ感激しました。
季節的には、3-4月の方が、子供のクジラが成長していて見やすいのではないでしょうか~
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
The peak season for whales is generally said to be from the end of January to February. Since they are wild animals, it's difficult to say definitively, but this year it seems that more sightings have been reported during the daytime cruises.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチクルーズにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラのピークシーズンは例年1月末から2月と言われていて、野生の動物なので一概に言うのは難しいですが今年はお昼の時間のクルーズの方が多く観測されているように思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a whale watching cruise on the large cruise ship Star of Honolulu, with about 200 people on board, including around 20 Japanese passengers.
I thought it would be a group activity with Japanese staff, but there were no Japanese staff on board. The staff explanation about the activities in the cabin before departure was only in English. After departure, we went out on deck to wait for the humpback whales while enjoying the view of the sea and Waikiki. During this time, a recorded explanation about whale ecology was played over the speakers, alternating between English and Japanese. It was mentioned that there were staff who understood Japanese on board, but they advised to ask questions individually.
The whale sighting rate is said to be over 90%, but if you happen to be in a direction where whales are not appearing or if the timing doesn't work out, you can self-report if you didn't see any whales, and they will issue a certificate allowing you to board again for free during the season.
I heard that whales appeared about twice during the trip, but I thought they were too far away to see, so I got the certificate. The staff were friendly and accommodating, always smiling.
大型客船スターオブホノルルを利用したホエールウォッチングクルーズで、200人程度が乗船、日本人は20人程度でした。
日本語スタッフと一緒のグループアクティビティと思っていたのですが、日本人スタッフは乗船せず、出航前のキャビン内でのアクティビティについてのスタッフ説明は英語のみです。出航後は、甲板に出て海やワイキキを眺めながらザトウの出現を待ちます。その際に鯨の生態についての録音説明がスピーカーから流れ、これが英語と日本語の交互説明というもの。日本語がわかるスタッフも乗船しているとのことですが、そちらは個別に質問してください、ということでした。
鯨出現率は90%以上、とのことですが、出現方角でないところにいたり、タイミングが合わなかったりと、個人的に見られなかった場合は、自己申告で、シーズン中に無料で再度乗船できる証明書を発行してもらえます。
今回2回ほど出現したそうですが、私にはあまりに遠くで見えないと思ったので、証明書をもらってきました。スタッフの方々は笑顔親切に気持ちよく対応していただけました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. Customers from various countries have been enjoying this cruise. We usually have staff who understand Japanese on board, and we do our best to assist customers coming from Japan.
If no whales appear at all, or if the captain determines that the sighting quality is low, we issue a rain check that allows you to board again for free during the season. For customers who have time during their trip, we encourage you to board again and search for whales.
It seems that this time the whale sightings were not very good, but if you have the opportunity, please come again to search for whales.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございます。
さまざまな国のお客様にこのクルーズはお楽しみいただいております。
日本語の分かるスタッフは通常乗船いたしておりまして、出来る限り日本からお越しのお客様のお手伝いをさせていただいております。
鯨が全く出現しなかった時や出現したものの、観賞度が低かったとキャプテンが判断した場合、シーズン中再度無料で乗船していただけるレインチェックを発行いたしております。ご旅行中、お時間があるお客様には再度ご乗船いただき、鯨を探していただいております。
今回はあまり良く、鯨は見られなかったと言う事ですが、機会がありましたら、是非また鯨を探しにいらしてください。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/31 |
Reviewed by: GOOD
GOOD
| Rating: | |
|---|---|
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Reviewed by: bobby
It was a large ship, so there was no rocking, and it was a comfortable cruise. At the point where we could see whales, I was nervously staring at the surface of the water when one of the crew shouted, "Whale!" When I looked in the direction he pointed, I saw two whales jumping and showing their tails as they dove. I was thrilled to see "real whales" for the first time.
大きな船だったので揺れもなく、快適なクルーズでした。
クジラの見えるポイントで、ドキドキしながら海面を凝視していたら、クルーの一人が、”ホエール!”と叫んで指差した方向をみると、2頭のクジラが、ジャンプし、潜る際に尾びれも見せてくれました。初めての”リアルクジラ”に感激しました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. It seems that on the day you joined us, you were able to see whales jumping, and the whales you saw that day were quite active. Watching wild whales up close is always an emotional experience, isn't it? We, the staff, look 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。
お客様がご参加された日は、鯨のジャンプが見られた様で、その日見られた鯨はアクティブな鯨だった様ですね。
間の前で見る野生の鯨はいつ見ても感動的ですよね。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げて降ります。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/19 |
Reviewed by: MM1221
I participated in a cruise that departed at 8:45 AM just a few days ago.
On our boat, there were relatively few Japanese people, and most of the participants were foreign families and groups of friends, but I felt very comfortable joining.
There were friendly foreign staff who spoke Japanese, and they helped with anything that was difficult to understand. The whale watching guide was provided in both English and Japanese.
Since it was a plan without meals, coffee and sandwiches were available for an additional charge of $3. Water and hot water were free.
The announcements for whale sightings indicated the direction in terms of clock positions, saying things like "There is a whale at 3 o'clock." When the announcement was made, everyone rushed to the deck to see.
We were only able to see whales twice, but we went quite far out, so the scenery was great and I was very satisfied.
I went to Aloha Tower on my own. While waiting for the bus at the Saratoga bus stop in Waikiki, the bus didn't come as expected. Just as I started to feel anxious, a female taxi driver passed by, and I was able to go from Waikiki for about $16 plus tip.
There is also a hotel pickup option, and after this tour ends, it returns to a hotel in Waikiki, so if you want to go somewhere else from Aloha Tower, I recommend going on your own.
I also easily found Pier 8.
朝8:45出航のクルーズに参加させていただきました。
つい数日前のことです。
私たちの船では、日本人も割と少なめで
外国人のファミリーや友人たちグループの参加が
多かったですが、
とても居心地良く参加できました。
日本語を話せる親切な
外国人スタッフがおり、分かりにくいことは
教えていただきました。
ウオッチングの案内の用紙も
英語、日本語両方の表記になっています。
食事なしのプランなのでコーヒー、サンドイッチのほしい方は
別料金$3です。
水、お湯は無料です。
クジラのアナウンスも現れる位置が
時計方向の表示になっており
アナウンスが
何時方向にクジラいます。などと
アナウンスがかかります。
かかると一斉にデッキに駆け寄り
見てました。
クジラが2回だけしかみることができませんでしたが
かなり沖まで行っていただけるので
景色もよくとても満足できました。
アロハタワーまでは自分で行きました。
ワイキキのサラトガの
バス停でバスを待っていても
思うような時間に来ません。
焦りはじめたところで
女性ドライバーのタクシーが通りがかり
ワイキキから
$16ほど+チップで行くことができました。
ホテル送迎コースもあり、
このツアーが終了すると
またワイキキ方面のホテルに戻るので
アロハタワーから別の場所に遊びに行きたい方は、
自分たちで行く方がお勧めです。
ピア8もすぐ分りました。
Thank you very much for participating in our whale watching cruise.
The 8:45 AM Early Bird Whale Watching Cruise is a new package that started this season and has been enjoyed by many customers, not just those from Japan.
We are glad to hear that you were able to see whales! We are also pleased that you were satisfied with the scenery.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度は弊社のホエールウォッチングクルーズへのご参加誠にありがとうございます。
8:45出航のアーリーバードホエールウォッチングクルーズは今シーズンから始まった新しいパッケージで割りと日本人以外のお客様にもお楽しみいただいております。
クジラが見れたようでよかったですね!
景色にも満足頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
| Rating: | |
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/15 |
Reviewed by: arissa
This time, we added a window-side seat with a bottle of champagne as an option. Since the surrounding guests were mostly couples, it seemed unusual to have two women, but I recommend a couple's seat since you will be seated at a round table. The meal was luxurious, featuring a whole lobster! We were able to enjoy a wonderful countdown while watching fireworks rising towards Waikiki. Additionally, the hula dance show was impressive, and I wished I could have watched more. Alan.1 offers tours at lower prices compared to other tour companies. They accommodated us at a lower price this time as well due to such circumstances. I have posted an article about the cruise on my blog. I hope it conveys some of the fun we had. Please take a look if you're interested! ♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html
今回はボトルシャンパン付の窓際席をオプションとして追加しました。
周りはカップルばかりだったので女性2人は珍しいようでしたが、円卓では相席になってしまうのでカップル席をオススメします♪
お料理はロブスター1尾付で豪華です!
ワイキキ方面に上がる花火を見ながら素晴らしいカウントダウンが出来ました。
また、フラダンスショーは見応えがあって、もっと見ていたかったです。
alan.1では他のツアー会社より高いツアーは安くして下さいます。
今回もそのような事情でお安く対応して下さいました。
クルージングの記事をブログに載せています。
少しでも楽しさが伝わるといいです。
良かったら見てみてくださいね♪
http://ameblo.jp/arissa0130/entry-10758802633.html
Thank you very much for participating in our New Year's Eve cruise.
The window-side seating plan is available not only for couples but also for families.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, the show, and the main event, the fireworks.
We look forward to serving you again this year.
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のニューイヤーズイブクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
窓側席プランはカップルの方だけでなく、ご家族でご参加の方にもお付け頂く事ができます。
お食事、ショー、またメインイベントである花火をお楽しみ頂けた様で、私共も大変嬉しく思います。
今年もまたよろしくお願い致します。
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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/01/08 |
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Thank you for your comment. Our whale watching rate is quite good as well! However, since we are going to see wildlife, it's best to keep in mind that there may be times when you won't see any.
Each cruise has its strengths and weaknesses, so as you mentioned, it would be good for customers to choose based on their own circumstances.
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。弊社のクジラ観測率もなかなかですよ!
しかしそこはやはり野生生物を見に行くのですから、見られない場合もあるということを
心に留めて置かれるほうがいいですね。
それぞれクルーズによって得意分野、不得意分野があるかと思いますので、
お客様がコメントされたように、お客様の事情にも合わせてお選びいただけるかとよろしいかと思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課