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The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!
This is definitely an activity you must do when staying in Hawaii for the first time. If you don't go, you'll be missing out. Unfortunately, I experienced bad weather partway through, but the guide was very friendly, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I highly recommend everyone to go!
とりあえず、ハワイに初めて滞在したら必ず行かなきゃいけないアクティビティです。
行かない方は損です。
私はあいにく途中から悪天候でしたが、ガイドさんも凄く気さくな方で、素晴らしい経験になりました。
皆様是非行かれてください
It's expensive. If you make a reservation on-site, it will only cost $99. Also, Hilton guests can view the model room for free. I'm very satisfied with the experience!
高いです。
現地で予約、したら99ドルで済みます。
また、ヒルトン滞在者が現地のモデルルーム見学すれば無料で見られます。
内容は大満足ですよ!
I could see a bit of the tail in the distance, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see it well. (I was hoping to see it up close!) As for the tour, the meals were of sufficient quantity, and while they weren't particularly delicious, they were average, so I was generally satisfied.
遠くに尾びれが少し見えましたが、良く見えなくて残念でした。(もっと近くで見えるのか?!と期待していたのですが...)
ツアーとしては、食事も十分な量,質も特に美味しい!という訳では無いですが普通なので、概ね満足でした。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
We participated in a tour for our honeymoon! Our impression is that we are very satisfied! The staff were friendly and we had a really fun time! The hamburgers we ate on the boat were exceptional! When I asked the staff to take pictures with my phone, they took many photos from various angles and poses, and we were able to keep a lot of beautiful pictures! It became an unforgettable memory for both of us! Thank you very much!
ハネムーンでツアーに参加させていただきました!感想はとても満足です(^^)/スタッフのみなさんもフランクでとても楽しい時間でした~!船の上で食べるハンバーガーは格別ですね♪♪
スタッフさんに携帯で写メを頼んだら色んな角度やポーズで何枚も撮っていただき綺麗な写真が沢山残せました~!夫婦共に忘れられない思い出になりました!ありがとうございました!
I've been diving all over the world for the past 15 years and this is by far one of my favorites. Beautiful water with greater than 50 feet of visibility. Saw seven sea turtles up close and it was just a spectacular experience. Make sure to rent the fins from the beach, worth it. Crew was knowledgeable, friendly and just all around awesome. So was the house special drink. This is a not to missed experience with a company that makes it unforgettable. They will absolutely see me again.
This time, we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Every time I've come to Hawaii, I've always visited Kailua Beach. Last time, I booked a different tour, but they didn't pick us up on time, and we had to wait for over 30 minutes (it might have been due to traffic), so I chose this tour! The pickup was right on time☆
Once we arrived at the beach, a Japanese staff member explained everything, so there was no need to worry. Bodyboards, snorkeling sets, and mats are available for free♪ We wanted to visit Kailua town and Lanikai Beach, so we rented a bicycle for $10! Having a bicycle made it convenient to go to Kailua town and Lanikai Beach (they provided a map and explained how to get there).
At the facility, there are showers (only water), changing rooms, and lockers with keys, so we could leave our belongings safely.
For lunch, we were given tickets to choose between pizza or a plate lunch! We chose pizza, and I was surprised that one slice was a quarter of a whole pizza! It was also very spicy and delicious! Drinks were included.
When we arrived at the beach, it was cloudy, but it cleared up quickly! The ocean was very beautiful! My husband was visiting Kailua for the first time and was very happy, snorkeling by himself the whole time! He said he saw colorful fish!
In town, there were many cute shops! I thought about going to the famous Boots & Kimo's, but there was a long line. A Japanese staff member recommended that instead of eating there, we should do takeout, so we opted for takeout. Since we had limited time, I think choosing takeout was the right decision! The pancakes were very delicious, and we were very satisfied☆
I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii!!
今回は新婚旅行でハワイに行きました。いままでハワイに来たときには必ずカイルアビーチに行っています。前回は別のツアーを予約し参加しましたが、時間どうりに迎えが来なく、30分以上待たされたことがあるため(交通状況などによるかも知れませんが)、こちらのツアー参加しました!お迎えは時間ぴったりに迎えにきてくれました☆
ビーチについてからは、日本人スタッフさんがすべて説明してくれるので心配無用です。ボディボード、シュノーケルセット、ゴザが無料で借りれます♪私たちはカイルアの町やラニカイビーチにも行きたかったので、1台$10で自転車を借りました!自転車があると、カイルアの町や、ラニカイビーチ(地図をくれて、行き方などもすべて教えてくれます)などに行くのにも便利でした!また施設内には、シャワー(水のみ)、更衣室、鍵付きのロッカーがあり、荷物なども安心して置いていけます。
お昼はチケットを渡され、ピザかプレートランチを選ぶことができます!私たちはピザにしましたが、1ピースが1ホールの1/4の大きさでびっくり!そして、とってもスパイシーでおいしかったです!ドリンクもついてきます。
ビーチ到着時は曇っていましたが、すぐに晴れました!海もとってもきれいです!旦那さんは初めてのカイルアでしたが、とっても喜んでいて1人でひたすらシュノーケルをしていました!笑 カラフルな魚も見れたとのことでした!
町では、かわいいお店がたくさんありました!またあの有名なブーツ&キモズに行こうと思いましたが、長蛇の列。日本スタッフさんにお店で食べるのではなく、テイクアウトにするのをおすすめされたので、テイクアウトにしました。時間が限られていたので、テイクアウトにして間違いなかったとおもいます!パンケーキはとっても美味しかったので大満足です☆
またハワイに行くときには、是非参加したいと思います!!
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon for the first time! On the first day, we shopped in downtown Hawaii, and on the morning of the second day, we had a snorkeling experience at Kailua Beach.
The weather was great! The sea was so beautiful! While beaches like Honolulu Beach are crowded, the natural beaches have a different charm. In mid-February, it's nice to spend time at the beach, but the water is a bit cold! (It's not impossible to go in.)
We enjoyed some bodyboarding, but since it was a windy day, we got out of the water early and had an early lunch. Since lunch was included, we had pizza. One slice of American-sized pizza each! It was very delicious, and we were full.
After that, we still had some time before our return, so we rented bicycles and headed towards Kailua town. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes by bike. (Bicycles are an additional charge for this plan.)
There are many surf-style select shops, and plenty of stores with Hawaiian clothing and accessories. There are also shopping malls and large supermarkets, and the layout is completely different from Japan, making it fun just to walk around. Although there was a sudden rain while shopping, it usually stops quickly in Hawaii, and it cleared up while we were shopping.
On the way there and back, we enjoyed the views of Hawaiian homes and nature from the bike, making it a great experience!
今回初めて新婚旅行でハワイに行ってきました!1日目はハワイの中心街で買い物をし、2日目の朝からカイルアビーチでのシュノーケリング体験へ。
天気は良好❗海がとってもキレイー✨✨✨✨ホノルルビーチなど人が多いビーチでも充分キレイですが、やはり自然の中のビーチは一味ちがいます☺☀☀2月中旬でビーチで過ごすにはいいのですが、海に入るのは少し寒いです!(入れなくはないです)
少しボディボードを楽しんで、風も強い日だったので早めに海を上がり、早めのお昼。
選べるlunch付なので私たちはピザを食べました。アメリカンサイズのピザを1ピースずつ!とってもおいしく、お腹いっぱいになりました
その後は帰りの時間までまだ時間があったので、自転車を借りてカイルアの街のほうへヽ( ̄▽ ̄)ノ自転車で約10分~15分ぐらいでいけます。(このプランだと自転車は別料金)
サーフ系のセレクトショップが多く、ハワイらしい服や小物のお店が多くありますショッピングモールや大きいスーパーもあり、日本とか作りが全然違うので、入るだけで楽しいショッピング中、急な雨もありましたが、ハワイの雨は、だいたいすぐ止むので買い物している間に上がっていました
行き帰りはハワイの民家や自然を通るので自転車からの眺めも楽しみながら行けて、いい体験でした♥\(^^)/
I made a reservation for the night of my arrival on Oahu! We had dinner at a different restaurant beforehand. The show was so lively, in a way that you don't see in Japan, and I had a great time!
Since it's located in the center of Waikiki, I was able to go shopping while still in a festive mood. At the end of the show, we could take photos, and I took one with Michael and Celine!
One disappointing thing was that since it was close to the hotel, I opted for no transportation, but the explanation for the voucher was unclear, and I had trouble purchasing the tickets. It said "meet on-site," so I waited in front of the ticket counter, but when the time came, I ended up buying them myself. There were many Japanese people who seemed to be guides, but there was no announcement or anything. I thought there would be someone there since it said to gather, but that wasn't the case. It might be an issue of comprehension, but I wish it had been explained more clearly.
I arrived early and waited, but ended up in the back row, so I feel like there's no point in reserving through Veltra next time. The audience was about two-thirds full.
In response to the above comments, I will give the lowest rating due to the standard response. The show itself is wonderful, so I recommend it to those who are unsure!
オアフ島到着日の夜に予約!食事は別のレストランで食べてから。ショーは日本にはないかんじの盛り上がり方で、とっても楽しかったです!
ワイキキの中心部にあるため盛り上がった気分のままショッピングに行けます。ショーの最後には写真撮影もでき、マイコーとセリーヌと撮りました!
ひとつ残念だったのは、ホテルから近かったため送迎なしにしたところ、バウチャーの説明が分かりづらくチケット購入に手間取りました。
[現地集合]とあり窓口前でずっと待っていましたが時間になってしまい、自分で買いました。ガイドらしき日本人もたくさんいましたが呼びかけも何もありませんでした。集合というからには誰かいるものだと思ったのですが違ったのですね。読解力の問題かもしれませんがもっと分かりやすく記載して頂きたかったです。
せっかく早く着いて待っていたのに結局後ろの席になったため、次はベルトラで予約する意味はないかなというかんじです。客入りは3分の2くらいでした。
以上のコメントに対し、定型文での返答の為、最低評価にさせて頂きます。
ショー自体は素晴らしいものですので迷ってる方にはオススメですよ。
I was looking forward to the sandbar, but the weather was cloudy and there was strong wind, making the sea very cold. It would be a good idea to bring extra beach towels for when you come out of the water. There were many participants, and we could choose between a boat with only Japanese people or a mixed boat with foreigners! We chose to ride with the foreigners, so we were able to enjoy English conversation with the family sitting next to us. It was great that we could also see the sea turtles.
楽しみにしていたサンドバーですが、天候は曇りで強風の為海は非常に寒かったです。
海から上がってきた時のバスタオルなども多めに用意しておいた方が良さそうです。
参加者が多く日本人だけの船と外国人と混合の船が選べました!私達は外国人の方々と乗る船を選んだ為、隣に座った御家族と英会話も楽しみながら乗ることが出来ました。
ホヌも見ることが出来たので良かったです。
I highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves the ocean! It was such a wonderful experience! Since it was a tour from morning until early afternoon, I thought it would be a meaningful way to spend the day, so I decided to join this tour.
After arriving, we received a brief explanation from the staff, and then we had the freedom to use our time for snorkeling and sightseeing as we pleased.
First, the ocean. It's just a short walk away, but as expected from the number one beach in the United States, it was incredibly beautiful—I couldn't help but shout with excitement! We were able to rent snorkeling gear and boogie boards for free, so we played for about an hour, enjoyed sunbathing, and took photos... it went by in a flash!
For lunch, we received a voucher to choose between a BBQ lunch or pizza. I chose the recommended spinach and garlic pizza, while my husband opted for the BBQ lunch, and we enjoyed our meal in the shade by the beach. It was delicious, and the view was stunning—it was the best! The pizza was quite large, but my husband said the BBQ lunch was not enough (laughs). If you prefer a hearty meal, I recommend the pizza.
After leisurely eating and playing in the ocean for a bit, time flew by, and we ended the tour with some shopping nearby. Just spending time by the ocean made us very satisfied! If you're interested in exploring the town of Kailua, I recommend planning various activities!
Next time, I hope to explore the town of Kailua beyond just the beach! It was truly great!
海が好きな人にはオススメです!とっても素敵なツアーでした!!
朝から昼過ぎまでのツアーなので、1日有意義に過ごせるなと思い、このツアーに参加ささていただきました。
到着後スタッフから簡単な説明を受けて、シュノーケルや観光などそれぞれ自分たちで自由に時間を使えます。
まずは海。歩いてすぐの場所ですが、さすが全米ナンバーワンに選ばれた海!!とぉっても綺麗で思わず叫んでしまいました!!
シュノーケルやボギーボードを無料でレンタルできたので、1時間くらい遊んで日光浴を楽しんで、写真を撮って…あっという間でした!!
ランチはBBQランチかピザを選択できる券を予めもらうんですが、私はおすすめのほうれん草とガーリックのピザ、主人はBBQランチを選択し、海辺の木陰で食べました。
美味しいし、景色も綺麗で最高でした!
ピザはとっても大きいのですが、BBQランチは主人曰く足りないと(笑)ボリューム重視の方はピザをおすすめします。
のんびり食べて、少し海で遊んでいたらすぐ時間になってしまったので近くで買い物をしてツアー終了になりましたが、海でのんびり過ごしただけでも私たちはとても満足でした!
カイルアの街も散策したい!という方は、計画を色々立てて行かれることをおすすめします!
次はビーチ以外、カイルアの街を散策できたらなぁと思います!本当に良かったです!
We were lucky enough to see whales jumping out of water many times. Crew members were professional. They gave clear and accurate instructions on directions to which whales were just coming up to surface. Besides whale watch, the cruise trip itself was awesome. We had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline of Oahu.
Amazing view of Oahu Hawaii! It was such an exciting experience that I've never had before. Our pilot Julie was awesome. She made good narration during the whole trip. The only thing that disappointed me was my seat. Seats were allocated randomly, and mine was not a window seat, so that I didn't have the best perspective to take pictures.
In October, the seawater in Hawaii was indeed cold, and it was windy and chilly, but we were able to see sea turtles, which made the family very happy.
10月のハワイの海水は、さずがにつめいたく、風があり寒かったが、ウミガメを見れて、家族が喜んでいました。
I participated in the afternoon departure plan.
Onboard, we were first served Leonard's malasadas (fried doughnuts), along with tea and juice, and the food was delicious.
The portion sizes were more than enough.
The boat swayed a bit until we reached the sandbar, but it was for a short time, so as long as you're feeling well, it's totally manageable.
One of the men in a large group seemed to be hungover and ended up throwing up, but it was funny.
At the sandbar, we got off the boat and spent some time exploring and taking photos. Two turtles, which seemed to be used to being fed, came close, and we took pictures with them.
It seems these two turtles come by every time.
After that, those who wanted to could go snorkeling or stand-up paddleboarding for about 20 minutes before leaving the sandbar.
I think we stayed at the sandbar for about an hour and a half to two hours.
The staff were kind, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and it was a lot of fun.
午後出発のプランに参加しました。
船上ランチでは最初にレナーズのマラサダ(揚げパンです)が配られ、お茶やジュースも出て、ご飯も美味しかったです。
量は十分でした。
サンドバーに出るまで少し船が揺れますが、短い時間なので体調が悪くなければ全然大丈夫なレベルです。
大人数で参加されている男性グループの1人が二日酔いだったらしく吐いておられましたが笑
サンドバーでは船から降りてしばらく散策したり写真を撮ったり、餌付けされているらしいカメさん2匹が近づいてきてくれたので一緒に写真を撮ったりしました。
この2匹のカメは基本毎回来てくれるようです。
その後希望者は20分ほどシュノーケリングやスタンドアップパドルをしてから、サンドバーを後にしました。
だいたいサンドバーに居たのは1時間半から2時間くらいだったように思います。
スタッフの方も親切で、海もめちゃくちゃ綺麗でとても楽しかったです。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the tour.
I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much!
The turtle followed you, didn't it? To bring good luck to Tomoe-san!!?
Please come visit us again. We will be waiting for that day with the sea turtles. Mahalo!
アロハ!ツアーご参加ありがとうございました。
と〜っても楽しんで頂けたようで本当に嬉しいです!
カメさんついて来たんですね。ともえさんに幸運を届けに!!?
また遊びに来て下さいね。その日をウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。マハロ!
We did some other snorkelling while in Hawaii and were quite disappointed. We were so glad we booked this trip to do some more. We were taken out to some deeper water and as soon as we jumped off the boat we saw multiple turtles! It was amazing. I have never seen turtles this big and so many in one spot. We spent about an hour snorkelling and then went on a sail out in the sun. The boat is quite spacious and room for groups to keep to themselves or sit with others. The staff were all very helpful and fun to have a chat to. I would definitely go out with these guys again if we return to Hawaii.
Transportation was completely hassle-free, allowing for a worry-free experience. During the cruise, the wind was incredibly strong, so women should pay attention to their clothing. I saw whales! Thank you for the amazing experience.
送迎などはまったく問題なく安心して参加できます。クルーズ中は風がものすごく強いので女性は服装に注意。クジラ見れました!感動体験をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching. Also, thank you for sharing the wonderful photos. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
また、素敵なお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
This cruise was great! Mostly because of the crew. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They watched out for your safety. The boat itself is very sturdy. There is an inside cutout that you can sit in, out of the weather if need be. I took my elderly family and they did great!!!
I applied for the sandbar tour knowing that the tide conditions weren't great. The weather was bad, so it was just a shallow area. I could only see the sea turtles' heads popping up for air from a distance, and I couldn't tell if they were turtles or something else. The snorkeling was also disappointing due to the cloudy sky, which affected visibility. Since time was limited, I couldn't enjoy it. This time, there were two boats, but because there were many Japanese participants, we were forced to separate into groups of Japanese and others, which created a situation where only Japanese people were present, and that was unfortunate.
サンドバーは、潮目もあまり良くないのは承知で申し込みました。
天気が悪かったので、ただの浅瀬でした。
ウミガメは、遠くから、息継ぎで頭が出るのが見える程度。カメなのか何なのか分かりませんでした。
シュノーケリングも、曇り空だったので、透明度も悪くイマイチ。時間も限られていたので、楽しめませんでした。
今回、ボート2艘でしたが、日本人参加者が多かったこともあり、強制的に、日本人とその他の国で分けられ、日本人しかいない状況を作られたのも残念でした。
The weather was wonderful, and I was truly moved by the beauty! I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was amazing (^_^)☆ I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
天気にも恵まれ、とっても綺麗で感動しました!!海がめも間近で見ることができ、最高でした(^_^)☆また機会があれば参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the tour. I'm glad the weather was favorable. Please come back to visit us again to experience a different side of the sandbar. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ!ツアーご参加ありがとうございます。
天候にも恵まれたようでよかったですね。また今度は違った表情のサンドバーに出会いに遊びに来て下さいね。お待ちしてます!!
I went in February, but it seemed that the air conditioning on the bus from the meeting point to the port couldn't be turned off, so it was really cold. A jacket is a must!! It's definitely better to use the restroom before you go.
We departed from the port by boat. First up was turtle watching! There were more than I expected. I think it was about 15 minutes, and we saw around 10 turtles!
Then we arrived at the sandbar. It was beautiful, as expected!! Everyone got off to the beach and took photos freely. The staff were great and took lots of pictures for us. Since it was cold in February, a rash guard or similar jacket is necessary!
Next was snorkeling. I thought I wouldn't like using a snorkel set that others had used, but it was clean as it had been soaked in chlorinated water! After listening to the staff's explanation, we all set off together. There were a lot of participants, so you had to be careful not to bump into the person in front of you. If you moved slowly, you might bump into the person behind you. But we saw beautiful fish! After one round, snorkeling was over.
When we returned to the boat, each person was rinsed with fresh water to easily wash off the saltwater. Then sandwiches and juice were served. They were quite tasty.
And then we got back on the cold bus to return, and that was the end!
Overall, it was a satisfying experience.
2月に行きましたが、集合場所から港までのバスの冷房が止められないらしく、とっても寒かったです。上着は必須です!!行く前には絶対にトイレに行っておいた方が良いです。
港から船で出発。まずはウミガメウォッチング!思った以上にいます。15分程度だったと思いますが、10匹くらいは見れました!
そして、サンドバーに到着。やっぱりきれい!!それぞれ砂浜に降りて、自由に写真を撮ったり。良いスタッフさんでバシバシ写真撮ってくれます。2月だと寒いので、ラッシュガードなどの上着が必要です!
次にシュノーケリング。人が使ったシュノーケルセットは嫌だと思っていましたが、塩素の入った水に漬けられていてきれいでした!スタッフさんの説明を聞いて、みんなで出発。参加者がたくさんいて、気をつけないと前の人にぶつかる。とろとろしてると後ろの人にぶつかる。でも、きれいな魚見れましたよ!1往復したらシュノーケリング終了。
船に戻ると、一人ひとり真水を頭からかけてくれて塩水を簡単にすすげます。それからサンドイッチとジュースが出されます。普通においしかったです。
で、また寒いバスに乗って帰って終了!
とにかく、満足いくものでした。
The Bishop Museum was amazing! I finally got to visit a place I had wanted to go to for a long time. I learned hula dancing, toured the facility, and felt like I was learning about Hawaii's roots. The kumu was kind, and it was a fulfilling day.
ビショップミュージアムサイコーかねてより行きたかったところでやっと実現しました フラダンスを習って施設見学をしてハワイのルーツを学んだ様な気持ちクムも優しく充実した1日でした
The long-awaited sandbar! It was really beautiful, although it was disappointing that the water was up to my knees at high tide and I couldn't see the sandy beach. The guide was also a fun person, which made it enjoyable.
The light snack was a simple sandwich made with ham and cheese in bread.
I made some wonderful memories.
念願のサンドバー!
満潮で膝くらいまで水があって砂浜がみれなかったのが残念でしたが本当に綺麗でした。ガイドさんも面白いかたで楽しかったです。
軽食はサンドイッチで食パンにハムとチーズがはさんである簡易なものでした。
楽しい思い出ができました。
Had an awesome time on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Sunset Cocktail Sail! Josh, Masa and Brad were a very professional, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to come back next year to do this again!
Crew was great. Really nice activity right on Waikiki beach. Wish they offered fines to snorkel with. Hard to swim in ocean with out them.
It was comfortable without any rocking on the large ship. I was lucky to see whales. I also enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, making it a great cruise experience.
大きな船で揺れる事もなく快適でした。くじらを見る事ができてラッキーでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色も見られて、クルーズとしても楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales. Please come back to see the whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またクジラに会いにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申しあげております。
スターオブホノルル
This was my first time participating.
It was very beautiful and moving!
The hamburger for lunch was also delicious.
However, it was quite cold due to the strong wind, so a jacket is a must.
If I have the chance, I definitely want to go again!
Thank you for taking so many photos!
今回初めて参加しました。
とても綺麗で感動しました!
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです。
ただ、風が強かったので、結構寒かったです。上着は必須です。
また、機会があれば絶対行きたいです!
写真もいっぱい撮ってくださりありがとうございます!
I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, but it was my first time coming in January, so it was my first whale watching experience! Although it said "pickup available," adding the pickup increased the price, so I took The Bus. Ideally, I should have gotten off at the corner of Nimitz Highway on routes 19 or 20, but since those buses were taking a while to arrive, I ended up taking an E bus and got off at the corner of Alakahi Road. At that point, I was about 10 minutes late for the 8:00 AM meeting time, and in a panic, I walked another 10 minutes to arrive, only to find that many people were still checking in (the boat's departure time was 8:45 AM).
Once the boat departed, I had breakfast, and as soon as I went out on deck, we spotted a whale! It showed its belly and splashed down dramatically! After that, we saw two more whales that stayed close to us, and on our way back, we spotted another whale on the Waikiki Beach side. The weather was nice, the sea was calm, and most importantly, I was very satisfied to see the whales.
20回近く来たハワイだが、1月に来たのは初めてだったので、初のホエールウォッチング!
「<送迎あり>」と書いてあるけれども送迎をつけると料金が増すので、The Busで行き、本当は19番20番でニミッツハイウェイの角で降りればよいのだが、19番20番がなかなか来ないので、来たEかなんかに乗ってしまい、アラカイロードの角で下車。その時点で集合時刻とされた8時を10分ぐらい過ぎていたが、大焦りでさらに10分ほど歩いて到着してみると、まだたくさんの人が受付をしているところだった。(船の出航時刻は8時45分。)
船が出発し、朝ごはんを食べ、甲板に出るとすぐにクジラ発見!おなかを見せてダイナミックにバッサーン!その後も別な2頭のクジラがつかず離れずいて、折り返して戻る途中にもワイキキビーチ側にまた別なクジラを発見。天気も良く海は凪いで、なによりクジラが見られたので大満足。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first whale watching cruise and were able to see active whales. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでアクティブな鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
Capt and crew were anazing. They were very personable and made a great relaxing sail. Food was not too heavy but enough to keep you going. Drinks were strong and delicious, overall amazing sail. Most people were either looking to go back out on the snorkeling trip or had come from it earlier in the day. That good of a sail.
The entertainment was nice, food was good. We enjoyed the fireworks show