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Since we had an infant with us, we decided to join the first beach outing at the sandbar! The tour guide was very friendly and kind, which made it easy for us to enjoy ourselves even with a child. The sandbar was truly beautiful, and I was impressed. We also had great memories with the sea turtles and coral (my husband participated in snorkeling). The hamburgers were satisfying and delicious! We joined in mid-February, and it was warm and the temperature was just right since it was sunny. The seawater was a bit cold, though. I definitely want to participate again when we visit Hawaii!
乳児がいたので、初海水浴をサンドバーで!と思い参加しました。添乗員さんは皆さんとてもフレンドリーで親切で、子連れでも気負いなく楽しめました。サンドバーは、本当に綺麗で感激しました。ウミガメも、サンゴも(主人がシュノーケリングに参加しました)いい思い出になりました。ハンバーガーも食べ応えがあってよかったです!2月中旬に参加しましたが、晴れていたので暖かく気温もちょうどよかったです。海水は少し冷たかったかな。
また、ハワイへ訪れた時は必ず参加したいです。
Was very skeptical at first but oh my was I wrong!!!! Circle tour was outstanding the cultural center was an eye opening extravaganza !! Wish there was more time
Stunning place! My husband and I had the best day! So easy and relaxing. Friendly staff. A lot more than just a snorkelling experience. Will definitively do it again. Highly recommend it.
I was able to see a lot of whales!
I also got to watch whales spouting water and jumping up close.
Since it was a large boat, I didn't have to worry about seasickness.
たくさんの鯨を見ることが出来ました!
近くで潮を吹いたり、ジャンプする鯨も観れました。
大きな船なので船酔いの心配もありませんでした。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
Mahalo!
MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただき有難うございました。またのご乗船をスタッフ一同お待ちしております。
マハロ!
MARI
Yukiko, our guide, was very cheerful and friendly, and she referred to us as a flashy group of four. Even the two who had never snorkeled before were very happy to swim around the coral reef following the instructor. Unfortunately, it rained when we weren't snorkeling at the angel's sea, but it was a very enjoyable tour, especially seeing sea turtles. When we mentioned that we would participate in the Honolulu Festival parade the next day, Yukiko came to see us. Thank you to Yukiko and all the staff. It became a very memorable experience in Hawaii.
ガイドのYUKIKOさんが、とっても明るく気さくな人で、私達のことを派手な4人組、と言ってました。シュノーケルをしたことない2人も、インストラクターのあとを付いて珊瑚礁の周りを一緒に泳げてとっても喜んでました。あいにく、天使の海とシュノーケルしてない時は、雨でしたが、海亀見たりと、とっても楽しいツアーでした。私達が、次の日ホノルルフェスティバルのパレードに参加すると言っていたら、YUKIKOさんが来て下さいました。YUKIKOさんはじめ、スタッフの皆さん、ありがとうございました。とっても楽しいハワイの思い出になりました。
We went to Hawaii for our wedding anniversary. I was really looking forward to whale watching, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any. It's a natural occurrence, so I understand, but I would have been happy to see at least something else if we couldn't see the whales. It's disappointing.
結婚記念日で、ハワイに行きました。
ホエールウォッチングとっても、楽しみにしていましたが、見る事が出来なく残念でした。自然のものなので、しょうがないですが鯨が見れないならせめて違うものが少しでも見れたら嬉しかったですが、残念です。
Such a fun evening. Great food, drinks, entertainment, and service! Would highly recommend.
Was entertaining,a good family show to see. Performers had awesome voices.
great experience, the weather was rough but it was still a great time.
We returned from our excursion yesterday and had "Guy" as our tour guide. I must say this gentleman was polite, kind, and KNOWLEDGABLE!!!!! We had a great time and was well organized. I wouldn't worry about paying for the GOLD package. You can go to the Arizona Memorial and rent the headphone set for $7.50. Lunch there is very cheap, $2.50 for soup(which was good), HotDog@$3, Nachos@$4. LOVED IT!!
At the meeting point, I was told, "You can see them today!!" and indeed, I was able to clearly see the spouting and the tail fin.
The instructor provides directions in Japanese on where to look.
Since the ocean is vast and a bit far away, it's better to bring binoculars.
To get closer, we turned off the engine and approached while swaying with the waves, which made me seasick, so I stayed on the observation deck the whole time. If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication.
Before boarding the boat, they take photos, which I purchased to take home.
集合場所で、「今日は見れますよ!!」と言われた通り、
潮を吹くのや、尾びれなどがはっきりと見えました。
インストラクターの方が、見える方向などを日本語で教えてくれます。
やはり広い海、少し遠いので、オペラグラスを持って行ったほうがいいです。
近づく為に、エンジンを切って波に揺れながら近づくので私は船酔いしてしまい、
展望デッキにずっといました。
乗り物酔いされる方は酔い止めを飲まれたほうがいいかもしれません。
船に乗る前に写真を撮ってくれるのですが、それを購入して帰りました。
We took our 4 yr old granddaughter on this Whale Watch Cruise! She enjoyed it from the time we were picked up to the time we were dropped off! Awesome crew. Loved that it was a small and casual. Will definitely be recommending Sea of Dreams to all our friends!
Snorkeling was awesome! We swam with turtles and fish and even saw whales as a bonus. Captain Steve and Travis were great, very entertaining! Highly recommend!
What a fun night. From the running commentary on the way there to the Chief who is hilarious, what a great sense of humour! My daughter and I loved the way the luau incorporated songs and dance from all of the Polynesian islands. Really well done. The whole audience were involved throughout. The location was fabulous with the cliff face on the one side, the ocean and Rabbit Island on the other. Beautiful.
It was the rainy season, so the weather wasn't very good, but we all walked on the sandbar, had our photos taken by the guide, enjoyed snorkeling in the sea, and had a BBQ lunch. It was a lot of fun and very enjoyable.
雨季なので、お天気はあまり良くはなかったのですが、みんなでサンドバーを歩いたり、ガイドさんに写真を撮っていただいたり、海の中でシュノーケリングやBBQランチなどをいただいて、とても楽しくて良かったです。
Originally, I wanted to join a different tour, but since it was fully booked, I signed up for this one. In the end, I had a very enjoyable and wonderful day, and I am truly satisfied.
First, let me mention a few points of dissatisfaction. The driver who picked us up in the bus didn’t respond when we greeted him as we boarded. However, he was overly enthusiastic during his self-introduction. The guide, who I’m not sure could really be called a guide, seemed to be a high-ranking person in the company and gave off a rather unrestrained impression.
On-site, there was a woman named Yukiko who managed everything. In fact, without her, the tour wouldn’t have run smoothly. The young male staff members were all cheerful and kind. I believe they must have learned various aspects of Japanese hospitality from Yukiko.
The tour content was genuine; the sandbar was amazing, we saw sea turtles, and we were able to go snorkeling.
Overall, the tour was thanks to Yukiko and the young staff. I am grateful to them and would love to go again. If anyone is considering other tours, I highly recommend this one.
本来は別のツアーを希望していたのですがいっぱいだったためこちらを申し込みましたが、結果的には非常に楽しく素晴らしい1日を過ごすことができて本当に満足です。
まずは不満点から。ピックアップバスでお迎えにきてくれた運転手さんは乗り込むときの挨拶に返事もしてくれません。ただし、自己紹介のときだけはやたらとハイテンションでしたが。ガイド(と言えるのか?)のおじ様は会社のえらい人なのでしょうか?やりたい放題な印象でした。
現地ではユキコさんという女性がおり、すべてをこの方が取り仕切っています。実際、この方がいなければツアーは回らないでしょう。スタッフの若い男の子たちはみんな明るくて親切です。きっとユキコさんに日本人向けのおもてなしをいろいろ教わっているんだと思います。
ツアー内容にも偽りはなく、サンドバーは素晴らしいし、ホヌも見れたし、シュノーケリングもできました。
とにかくユキコさんあってのツアーです。彼女と、若いスタッフたちに感謝です。また行きたいと思います。もし、他のツアーと迷っている方がいたら、オススメします。
I participated in this plan at my child's request. I was worried about the weather, but we were blessed with good conditions, enjoying the blue sea and a wonderful location. I was concerned about whether we would encounter whales, but many whales greeted us. The lunch was also satisfying, served buffet-style, and it was delicious. Additionally, the staff's activities on board provided a fun time. This became a memorable page of our enjoyable experience in Hawaii. Thank you very much.
子供の要望でこのプランに参加しました。天候が心配されましたが天気に恵まれ、青い海とすばらしいロケーションでした。鯨の歓迎に出会えるか心配でしたが、たくさんの鯨たちが出迎えの挨拶をしてくれました。昼食も、バイキング方式で満足のいくものでした。おいしかったです。また、船内でのスタッフの催しも楽しいひと時でした。ハワイでの楽しい想い出の一ページとなりました。ありがとうございました。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu. During this time of year, it often rains and the weather can be less than ideal, but I’m relieved that you were blessed with good weather. I’m very happy to hear that you and your children enjoyed the experience. We all look forward to welcoming you back on board when you visit Hawaii again.
MAHALO!!
Reservation Department, MARI
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。この時期、雨が多くあまり天候が優れない事が多いですが天候に恵まれたようで安心いたしました。お子様共に楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しい限りです。 ハワイに来られる際はまたのご乗船をスタッフ一同お待ちしております。
MAHALO!!
予約課 MARI
Fortunately, the weather was nice, and the scenery was incredibly beautiful. On the way to the sandbar, we were also able to see sea turtles swimming.
Even though the surrounding water was deep, the sandbar had a shallow depth up to our ankles, which felt quite strange. The snorkeling was great as the water was clear, and we were able to see not only fish but also sea turtles.
Although both of us could only speak a little English, the guide and crew casually spoke to us in Japanese, allowing us to have a fun time.
I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii.
運よく天気が良かったので、景色がすごい綺麗でした。
サンドバーに行く途中で、海カメが泳いでいるのを見ることもできました。
周りは水深が深いのに、サンドバーは足首あたりまでの水深で不思議な感じでした。
シュノーケリングも海が澄んでいて、魚はもちろん、海カメも見れて良かったです。
2人とも英語を少ししか話せなかったんですが、ガイド、クルーとも気軽に日本語で話しかけてくれて、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
また、ハワイに来た時にも是非参加してみたいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas tour. Thank you for joining the tour. We were lucky to have great weather on this day.
Actually, quite a few customers express concern when signing up for this tour, saying, "I can't speak English..." However, as Ciel-kun wrote, it's perfectly fine to communicate in Japanese. All our guides are fluent in Japanese, and the captain and crew are also studying Japanese daily to communicate with everyone as much as possible.
Please come back to Hawaii again! We look forward to seeing you. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーご参加ありがとうございます。
この日はお天気にも恵まれてラッキーでしたね。
実はこのツアーにお申し込みの際”英語しゃべれないんですが。。”と心配されるお客様が結構いらっしゃいます。
でも、シエルくんが書いてくださったように日本語で大丈夫です。ガイドは全員日本語OK、皆様と出来る限りコミュニケーションを取りたいと願っているキャプテン、クルーたちも日々日本語の勉強に励んでます。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非!遊びにきてくださいね。お待ちしてます。マハロ〜!!
It was great! We felt that it exceeded all of our expectations. One of the best excursions we have done.
I visited Angel's Beach for the first time.
It may be obvious, but the ocean was incredibly beautiful, and it felt like I could be drawn into it. I also had the chance to see many sea turtles. Honestly, I was so happy to encounter so many sea turtles.
When we got onto the sandbar and took photos, the staff made sure that only we were in the pictures, creating wonderful memories. Every time I look at the photos, I remember the fun we had.
Lastly, the staff members were wonderful. I believe that thanks to them, this tour became even more enjoyable. Thank you for the delightful memories!
始めて天使の海にいきました
当然かもしれませんが、海がとてもきれいで、吸い込まれそうでした
また、ウミガメにもたくさん会うことができました
正直あんなに、たくさんのウミガメに出会えて幸せでした
サンドバーに上がり、写真を撮ってもらった時も、ちゃんと、私達だけが映るように撮ってくださり、いい思い出になりました
写真を見る度に楽しさが思い出されます
最後に、スタッフの皆さんがすてきでした
皆さんのおかげで、このツアーがより、楽しいものになったのだと思いました
楽しい思い出ありがとうございました
We loved the chief's Luau. We have been to several and this was our second time to attend Chief's. The food is very good, my husband loves the poi..., the setting is great and the highlight is the Chief. He is just a wonderful entertainer!
First, I recommend securing a spot. The area near the wave pool is a great choice!
There is surprisingly little shade, so aim for the shade of the trees!
There are also plenty of slides, which are a lot of fun. Shaka has appeared on TV, so definitely check it out! The prices are reasonable, and I'm satisfied!
まずは場所の確保をオススメします。波のプール近くがオススメですよ
日陰が意外と少ないので木の陰を狙って下さい!
スライダーもたくさんあって楽しいです。シャカはTVにも出ているので是非!
お値段も手頃で満足です!
Visited for first time. Upgraded to ambassador level and it was worth every penny. Would have missed so much without a guide. Can't see all in a day so we will return again in the future.
For a land lubber prone to sea sickness, this is the only way I could see whales in the ocean. The Navetek ship is amazing for it's stability whether you need it to eliminate nausea, or you are a photographer requiring a steady perch for your telephoto lens.
On the day I went, late Feb, the whales were awesome. There were many families. Lots of breaching, tail displays and some sort of pod wrestling among males, that I had never known about. I dreamed of whales that night.
I had a very enjoyable time on this occasion.
At first, I was guided to the green room, and although I felt a bit nervous about the reception, I was excited and thrilled about this first-time experience.
The photo session with the performers was also a very exciting moment.
I was taken behind the scenes and to the dressing room, places that are usually hard to see, and the manager provided clear explanations. I was deeply moved to be able to experience something that is not normally possible. The staff were all cheerful and beautiful, which was also very impressive.
The dinner was delicious, but it was a bit too much for us (including my friends), and we couldn't finish it. I felt a bit rushed as I was falling behind the pace of those around us. By the time dessert came, I was so full that I couldn't enjoy it, which was disappointing.
The highlight of this tour was definitely the showtime. Every song was very familiar to me, and both the singing and the talk were wonderful. I was so moved by the singing that I almost cried. The dancers around me were also fantastic, and I was completely captivated by their performance. I felt surprised and laughed, and time seemed to fly by.
The photo session after the show was fun as well. If I could wish for something, I would have liked to take more photos with the dancers.
It became the best memory of our trip. Thank you very much!
この度は、とても楽しいひと時を過ごすことができました
始めはグリーンルームに案内していただき、丁寧な説明と、接待に少し気後れしながらも、初めての体験にわくわくドキドキしました。
ショーの出演者との撮影会もとてもわくわくできた一瞬でした
舞台裏や化粧室など、普段なかなか見られないところを、支配人から案内してもらい、わかりやすく説明していただき、普通では体験できないことができて、とても感動しました
スタッフの皆さんもにこやかで、綺麗な人ばかりでとても感動でした
ディナーは、おいしかったのですが、私たち(友人を含め)少しボリュームがありすぎ、食べきれませんでした。周囲の食べるペースからも置いて行かれぎみで焦ってしまいました。。デザートの時にはおなかいっぱいで、おいしくいただけなかったのが残念でした
このツアーの中でやはり、一番、良かったのはショータイムでした
どの歌も、とてもよく知っている歌で、歌声も、トークも素晴らしかったです。歌声を聴いてつい感動で涙が出そうになりました。合わせて周りで盛り上げているダンサーの方たちのダンスも、とても素敵で、目を奪われてばかりでした。びっくりしたり、笑ったり、時間もあっという間に過ぎたように思えました
ショー後の、写真撮影会も楽しかったです。
欲をいえば、周りのダンサーの方たちとももっと、写真を撮りたかったです
私達の旅の最高の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました
Thank you very much for participating in the Legend in Concert. We were deeply moved by your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next visit.
Reservation Department
この度はレジェンドインコンサートにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ご意見に大変感動致しました。楽しんで頂けた様で嬉しく思っております。
またのお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
予約課
The pickup car had only us Japanese, and it seemed the driver couldn't speak Japanese, which made us a bit anxious. However, there was a crew member who spoke fluent Japanese and kindly explained the announcements in Japanese, as well as looked after our grandparents who were with us. The children were also treated very kindly. We were able to see whales multiple times and even witnessed them spouting water, which was wonderful.
お迎えの車は日本人は私たちだけでドライバーさんも日本語NGな様子で少し不安になりましたが、船員さんに日本語ペラペラな方がいてアナウンスの内容を日本語で教えてくれたり、一緒に行った祖父母を気づかってくれたり、子どもたちもとても可愛がってもらい親切にしていただきました。
クジラも何回も確認でき潮吹きも見れてもても良かったです。
Thank you for boarding the Star of Honolulu.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the limited number of Japanese-speaking drivers.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you aboard again.
MAHALO!!
Mari
この度はスターオブホノルル号にご乗船いただきありがとうございました。
ドライバーには日本語が話せる者が少なく、対応に不憫がありましたらお詫び申し上げます。
スタッフ一同またのご乗船をお待ちしております。
MAHALO!!
Mari
As this was my wife's first trip to Hawaii, we visited the center. I'd never been before either.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and our guide. We paid for the Ambassador level and it was worth every penny as you are guided through the center with a personal touch.
The center was very informative and the luau was very good.
We'll be returning again as there is so much to see and learn that it can't be covered in ine day, even with a guide.
The weather was nice, and the sandbar was very beautiful! The crew members were very friendly and it was a lot of fun! Even beginners can enjoy it, and it became a wonderful memory!
天気も良く、サンドバーもとても綺麗でした!
クルーの方々がとても気さくで楽しかったです!
初心者でも全然楽しめるし、とてもいい思い出になりました!
It was when I was about to give up. A whale jumped! I couldn't help but shout. Actually, I was so moved that I couldn't make a sound. After that, it seemed like it was a mother and baby whale, and we got to see the whale tail several times. My wife and I kept saying that we want to come back and see it again.
諦めかけた時でした。クジラがジャンプしたんです。叫んじゃいました。って言うか、感動して声が出ませんでした。その後も、親子連れのクジラだったらしく、ホエールテールも何度も見せてもらえました。妻ともまた、見にきたいね、ってずーっと言っていました。
I am a frequent traveler to the Islands. I lived on Oahu for three years. The Navatek never fails!!!!! Again this year we were able to see the whales. 2 mating pods and a bonus of spinner dolphins entertaining us. If you want to see the whales the best time to go is early in the morning, on the Navatek, and before the end of March. I see them every year! :) Enjoy the pictures.