Reviewed by: WallanVic
The Chief's Luau was fun and culture fulfilled. This was our second Luau and found this better than the Paradise Cove Luau as there was alot more teachings of the Polynesia culture. It was wonderful to hear about the different Polynesian beleifs, markings dancers and so much more. The Chief was a great host and his passion for his culture was lovely. A wonderful night.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Reviewed by: ごまちゃん
At first, I was worried about whether I would be able to see anything, but I encountered a family of whales and was able to see them spouting multiple times while staying alongside them. I didn't get too seasick and had a great time. A tip for not missing the whales is to stay close to the naturalist! The view of the buildings in Honolulu from the sea is also very beautiful. ☻
最初は見られるかどうか不安でしたが、ファミリーに遭遇できて、ずっと並走して、なんども潮吹など見ることができました。
船酔いもあまりせず、楽しめました。
ホエールを逃さず見るコツは、ナチュラリストの近くにいる事!
海側からみるホノルルのビルもとっても綺麗です☻
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/08 |
Reviewed by: emmy
I was looking forward to seeing whales, but I couldn't spot any. However, I did discover three mantas! I enjoyed a lovely morning cruise.
クジラ楽しみに行きましたが見れませんでした。しかし、マンタ三匹を発見!そして、朝の気持ち良いクルーズ、楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to enjoy the whales, but it was very lucky that you were able to see the manta rays! Please come back to search for whales 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。鯨をお楽しみいただけなかったのは大変残念ですが、マンタが見られたのはとてもラッキーでしたね!
また是非鯨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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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mike
We had a fantastic time and a great meal. The entertainment was also great. I would recommend this to anyone - couples or famalies.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/24 |
Reviewed by: てるちゃん
It was an experience that you can't have in Japan.
The entertainment-filled service from all the staff was wonderful.
Although it was a bit more expensive due to the weak yen, I was satisfied with the cost performance.
日本では味わえない体験でした。
スタッフ全員のエンタ-ティメントあふれる接客が素晴らしかったです。
円安で少し高くなってしまいましたが、コスパも満足です。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the service provided by our staff. We 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。
スタッフのサービスをお楽しみ頂けました様で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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| Packages: | 5コースとジャズライブ(プライベートテーブル確約) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/31 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: pamela teague
It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Minh Vo
I'd like to sorry upfront for my candid feedbacks.
My main objective is to watch the whale; however, there was no whale to watch. The captain tried to raise the expectation of tour participants with somehow false alert such as "01 mile away from whales"... but at the end, no one could sense any whale signals. Even though, the Cruise offered other time to watch the whale, for foreign travellers like me, this is not a genuine gesture - it will be difficult for us to spend another trip to Hawaii for another Whale Watch Cruise. Thus, I suggest it should say that "the Cruise will go around Honolulu in an attempt to find whale, but chance to see whale depends on different factors. If you cannot see whale, take it easy and enjoy the sightseeing..." or something like that.
Lunch will be another area for improvement as the listed dishes are far away from similar one in other normal restaurants.
Other than the above, the trip can be a nice memory when participants can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Honolulu from the Ocean.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Japhia, nz
My first luau and it was such fun great food and entertainment I learnt how to do the hula and even got up on stage the chief is so funny too
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: サラシンバ
This year, at my father's request after he experienced illness and surgery, we went on a trip to Hawaii. Since my parents usually don't express gratitude to each other, I surprised them by booking this option.
The captain's ceremony was entirely in English, so I did my best to translate the important points with my limited English skills, and they seemed to understand somewhat. Afterward, I was worried when my father fell silent, but suddenly he started to cry and expressed his gratitude.
The food was even better than expected, and the show was plentiful, keeping us entertained beyond the scheduled time. There was even a show at the end that brought everyone on the ship together, and I was more satisfied than I had imagined.
Thank you very much. Now that I am back home, I would like to give my parents a letter with the captain's vow along with photos from the vow renewal ceremony. I would be even happier if you could provide that information.
今年病気と手術を経験した父の希望もあり、ハワイ旅行へ行きました。
普段はなかなか感謝を伝え合わない両親なので、サプライズでこのオプションを申込みました。
キャプテンのセレモニーは全文英語のため、私の拙すぎる英語力で大事なポイントはなんとか和訳して伝え、何となく理解はしてくれました。その後、父は黙りこんでしまったため不安でしたが、突然涙を流して感謝してくれました。
お料理も予想以上においしく、ショーもたっぷり、時間を越えてまで楽しませてくれました。
最後は船内が一体となるようなショーもあり、想像以上に満足でした。
ありがとうございました。
帰国した今、改めてバウリニューアル時の写真と共に、キャプテンの誓いの言葉を両親に手紙で渡したいのですが、お教えいただくことができれば、なお嬉しいです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are also very pleased to hear that your father enjoyed it. You have a wonderful family, and reading your comments warmed our hearts.
The captain's oath will be in English, but if that works for you, I can send it via email. Please send your email address to Info@StarofHonolulu.com, addressed to Noriko.
All of us on the staff look forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
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した。
お父様にも喜んでいただけました様で、私共も大変嬉しく思います。
素敵なご家族で、いただいたコメントをお読みして、心が温かくなりました。
キャプテンの誓いの言葉は全て英語になりますが、そちらでよろしければメールで送らせていただきます。
お客様のEメールアドレスをInfo@StarofHonolulu.com ノリコ宛にお送り下さい。
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: | 【2023年12月30日まで】人気!3スターディナー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Alan
The Five Star Cruise was a wonderful way to watch the Friday fireworks. The staff were great and the food was superb. It was well worth opting for the 5 star option. A must when you are on holiday, especially on the extended Friday cruise.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Emma from Australia
We are both very experienced travellers who have attended many many tours all over the world, but in my opinion, this tour was the best! Both Amy and Zook were tremendious tour guides who really knew their stuff. It was great having the jeep as it was only my partner and I on the tour. We visited iconic filming locations all over the island. Then we met 'Duke' who was the most genuine person I have probably ever met. It was an honor to meet him and a real highlight of the tour. Then... Amy took us to where they were filming that day!!! What an experience! We got to stand and watch them film for nearly 45 mins! Amy went above and beyond to give us the best Hawaii Five O experience and overall the tour was just amazing!! Cant wait to come back again and go on the Super Fan tour!
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/03 |
Reviewed by: mgzmr
Great time! A must do if you visit Hawaii. Chief Cielu is hilarious and the dancers are amazing!
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/07 |
Reviewed by: heartinhawaii
This tour was absolutely fantastic. My wife and I are die-hard Hawaii 5-0 fans and had so much fun on this tour. Our tour guide Amy was extremely knowledgeable of the island and the show itself. One of the main checkpoints that we wanted to see was McGarrett's house and right off the bat she got us over there to see the picture perfect house that is so often shown on TV. In addition to that we got to tour the inside of the house and meet the wonderful owners who allowed us in and were extremely welcoming.
Among the other highlights of the tour that we enjoyed were seeing Kona and Chin Ho's house, and multiple scene locations from across the first couple seasons. Although we were unable to meet any of the characters Amy tried her hardest to get us to them and the extra effort was greatly appreciated.
Besides the locations that we saw, Amy's knowledge of the show itself gave us further insight to the characters and how the show operates on a day to day basis.
We would recommend this tour to anyone who loves the show and wants to get a better understanding of how the show and the island are connected.
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Sherry Femia
This tour is a must if you are a true Hawaii Five-O fan! Our tour guide Amy was amazing to say the least. She had 1st hand information on the production and actors and actresses along with film locations. I think that's what made the tour so special that we had a guide who knew so much about the show...not just a person who researched the show online or watched it on tv and can drive you around to various locations but someone who can tell you about the show as someone who interacts with the people on the show and the producers. She was just so sweet with my niece who is 8 years old, my sister who is 22, and my husband. Before taking the tour I did some research to see where we might go and #1 on my list was Steve McGarrett's house. Who doesn't love seeing it come up in the show with the beach in front and who doesn't want to sit in those Adirondack type chairs and just sip a glass of wine after a hard day at work. Well...we went to McGarrett's house and met the real home owners who were just the sweetest people in the world. They welcomed us in and treated us just like we were family. In fact they even said "a hui hou" as we left..until we meet again. At each site we watched a film clip of a scene at that location to remind us of what happened there if we didn't immediately realize it. We also saw Chin Ho Kelly's house and Kono's house. Along with that was a drive by of Dano's ex-wife and daughters house...which is currently up for rent. Any takers? We visited McGarrett's father's cemetery site where he met Ellie recently. Of course I had to mention how much I love Michelle Borth and want her and McGarrett to end up together. She's just so kick butt but loving at the same time. We are already planning another trip out in September and can't wait to do the Sunset on the Beach!! Definitely take this tour as a fan. It will not disappoint. PS next time I want McGarrett to drive our Jeep! :)
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/04 |
Reviewed by: Desi Babu
I had been many dinner cruises in Chicago, Portland and New Orleans, But this was the best one !!! so far.
First time & confused couples must try this !!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Had a great day especially enjoyed the visit to Steve Mcgarrett's house thanks again to the owners for their hospitality.
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Michael
This was our first luau and we weren't disappointed.
The food was so-so.... but the entertainment was first class.
The chief was funny and the dancers were excellent
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/17 |
Reviewed by: ももとたけちゃん
Thank you for the other day. The vow renewal created wonderful memories. Since I participated in a dress, I was celebrated by everyone, danced, and it truly was a fantastic day. The service on the ship was attentive, and the food was delicious. I thought I would visit again for another anniversary.
先日はありがとうございました。
バウリニューアルでは 素敵な思い出になりました。ドレスで参加させて頂いたので みなさんに祝福され ダンスをしたり ほんとに素敵な1日でした。船の中のサービスも行き届いており お料理も美味しかったです。
記念日の区切りの時には再度訪れようと思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to create wonderful memories during the vow renewal. 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いただき、誠に有難うございました。
バウリニューアルで素敵な思い出をお作り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もう押し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | 【2023年12月30日まで】カジュアル!1スターディナー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Dale Fuller
The show was very good. The meal was OK, with the crab legs being excellent, while the steak left something to be desired. The dance afterwards was a genuine "hoot"!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/09 |
Reviewed by: サワヤス
We went on a trip to Hawaii with my parents, wife, and daughter, a total of six people. There were many unclear parts due to everything being in English, but we were very satisfied with the dance performance.
両親、妻、娘、計6人でのハワイ旅行、すべて英語での対応で意味不明なところはたくさんありましたが、ダンスパフォーマンスに大満足でした。
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| Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン<2014年末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/05 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
Excellent service I have no hesitation in recommending Veltra. Courtesy, helpful beautifully presented drivers, clean and roomy cars. Very reasonably priced.
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| Packages: | [Departure] Hotel to Pier (SUV) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Mike Ball
Dinner and show was great. Boat is too crowded: too many people. Employees really worked hard and did a great job. Show was very entertaining and the dancers were fun. All in all a good experience.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/15 |
Reviewed by: まーくん
We encountered about ten whales during the cruise. They appeared very close to the boat, which was truly moving. It was a bit disappointing that the Japanese announcements came after the English ones, causing a slight delay in the whale sighting announcements.
クルーズ中に10頭ほどのクジラに遭遇。船のすぐ近くにも現れて感動ものでした。日本語の案内が英語の後なのでクジラ出現のアナウンスがワンテンポ遅れてしまうのが少し残念。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
It was lucky to see as many as 10 whales!
This season, our whale watching cruise will start again on December 15th!
If you have the opportunity, please come back to see the whales.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
10頭もクジラが見えてラッキーでしたね!
また今シーズンも12月15日にホエールウォッチクルーズが始まります!
是非機会があればまたクジラに会い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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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Baileys
The Cheifs luau was great! He's hilarious and his dancers were amazing to watch. The food was excellent and this is some thing we would do again and recommend to others!!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Gretchen
The dinner was amazing, the filet was cooked perfectly and the crab legs kept on coming. We got a complimentary mai tai that was actually a very good drink (not that pre-mixed yucky stuff) and also ordered the $40 bottle of champagne. When dinner was finished, they put on a Polynesian show within the cabin that was loads of fun. Unfortunately the sunset was blocked by cloud cover but the show made up for it. The waitress was fantastic and the room supervisor was very attentive. Would definitely do this again! An additional note: they took the usual souvenir photo and charged $27 which we thought was way over the top...but it was framed beautifully (book-bound style) and ended up being the best photo of our entire honeymoon!! Worth every penny!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Gretchen
This was our first luau experience and it was fantastic. Transportation was included, the bus was on time and comfortable. When we arrived, they took a photo that had a beautiful back drop (amazing scenery with the mountain and the ocean), photo was $10 and quite decent quality. There were fun pre-show activities and drinks available. The buffet was good, we paid for the middle of the road package which was worth it. The emcee was funny and personable and the show was very entertaining, the woman sitting next to us said that they had been to several luaus and this was by far the best fire show they'd seen. We were called onto stage because it was our honeymoon and they gave me a nice flower bouquet. Overall it was really a great experience! The whole staff worked hard to make the night a good one. Worth every penny!
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Janet
This was the most romantic experience.. Will do again at 50 year anniversary...
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| Packages: | Vow Renewal & Five Star Luxury Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Fabes
Food ia not that good!! The dinner tables are not that gate
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Garrett Low
My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/22 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales without any seasickness. Being close to the naturalist is a great idea! I believe that will enhance your experience without missing anything! 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。
船酔いもなく、鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
ナチュラリストの近くにいるというのはとっても良いアイデアですね!それなら見逃す事なく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申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
予約課