Oahu
I participated in the most popular tour, the afternoon BBQ lunch tour, which is known for its delicious food. The weather was great, and the sea was beautiful! I realized I had forgotten my video camera on the shuttle bus. What a shock! I had bought a compact video camera to capture this sea... In the early morning, I joined the Diamond Head sunrise tour. I guess I was a bit relaxed, and while searching for a shop near the boat departure point, I found none.
When I asked the staff, they mentioned that waterproof cameras called "Utsurun desu" are sold on the boat... When I tried to buy one, I learned about a service that turns photos taken at the sand bar into a DVD. The sand bar is a famous spot for commercial filming. Hmm. The "Utsurun desu" camera costs $20, while the DVD shooting is $45... I thought about having a photo DVD made of me, my son, and my mother.
However, we had to pose properly... arms wide open, all three of us overlapping, and so on. Plus, I was bare-faced with messy hair... I thought the woman in a bikini taking our photos looked much more suited to the beautiful sea... but we went ahead with it. My son had a stiff expression the whole time. My mother looked great in the photos, and the photo spots were indeed well-chosen.
The finished photos turned out beautifully. However, having to pick them up at the office near DFS after 7 PM that day was a bit inconvenient. I wished there was a delivery service to the hotel.
After that, we went snorkeling. My son, who had been taking swimming lessons, of course participated. I also joined since I had gotten somewhat used to it at Hanauma Bay on the first day. However, the water was 20 meters deep. The distance was about 100 meters round trip, I think. It suddenly got deep from knee-deep water. Some women decided not to participate, fearing they might panic at that depth, but I can only swim about 25 meters. There were small children participating with their fathers, so it was okay. However, the visibility wasn't that great, and I could only see a few fish far below.
We saw several sea turtles from the boat on the way to the sand bar.
The BBQ lunch after snorkeling was delicious, just as I had expected. The kalbi meat was easy to eat, and we all commented on how tasty the salad was.
ツアーで一番人気の、このツアーBBQランチが美味しいという評判の午後ツアーに参加してきました。
天気も良く、海も綺麗!送迎のバスの中でビデオカメラを忘れてきたことに気がつきました。ショック。この海を撮りたくて小型ビデオカメラを購入したのに・・・早朝、ダイアモンドヘッド日の出ツアーに参加。きっと、気が緩んでいたんでしょうねと思いつつ、ボートの発着所付近にショップはないか、捜しましたがありません。
スタッフの方に聞くと、「写るんです」の防水カメラはボート内で販売しているとか・・・購入しようとすると、このサンド・バーで写真をDVDにしてくれるというサービスがあることを知りました。サンド・バーはCM撮影で有名なスポット。う~ん。「写るんです」は20ドル。DVD撮影は45ドル・・・いっそ、私と息子、母の3人を撮ってもらおうかと写真DVDをお願いしました。
しかし、ポーズをしっかりつけること・・・両手を広げて、三人重なって・・などなど。しかも、私はノーメイクで、髪はボサボサ・・・写真を撮ってくださるビキニの女性の方がよほど、この海の景色に似合いそうだ・・・などと思いつつ撮ってもらいました。息子は終始、かたい表情。母は、良い表情に撮れていましたし、写真を撮るスポットはさすがに、慣れているだけあって良かったです。
出来上がったものは、綺麗に撮れていました。
その日の19時以降にDFSの近くの事務所まで受け取りに行くのが、ちょっと。ホテルまで届けてくれるサービスなどあればと思いました。
その後はシュノーケリング。息子はスイミングを習っていたので、もちろん参加。私も初日のハナウマ湾で、やや慣れたので参加。けれど、水深20メートル。距離は往復で100メートル~だと思います。膝ほどの水深からいきなり、深くなります。
水深が20メートルだと、途中でパニックになるかもしれないなどど参加をやめた女性もいましたが、私も25メートルほどしか泳げません。小さな子供もお父さんと参加していたので、大丈夫です。ただし、透明度はそれほどではなく、魚もずっと下の方に少し見えるくらいでした。
海ガメは、サンド・バーに行く途上で何匹も船上から見えました。
シュノーケリングの後のBBQランチは期待通り、美味しかったです。カルビ肉は食べやすく、サラダも味付けが美味しいねと皆で話していま
On March 21, 2011, I participated in this tour with my parents and my son (8 years old). It was cloudy in Waikiki, and there was a bit of rain on the mountain roads, so I was worried about the weather. However, when we arrived at the location, it wasn't perfectly sunny, but the weather was decent with some sunshine. Even in late March, the water temperature was still low. During this tour, we snorkeled twice at different points, but during the first snorkeling session, my son and the other children turned blue in the lips and were shivering. The adults, including myself, didn't feel as cold, but if children are going snorkeling at this time of year, a rash guard might not be warm enough. The snorkeling left a stronger impression than walking on the sandbar. Most of the staff were Japanese, so they kindly explained how to wear and use the snorkeling gear in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. During the first snorkeling session, we encountered a sea turtle. The colorful tropical fish and the sea turtle were truly moving. We boarded the cruiser, which took us to the snorkeling points, and even though the meals on board were light snacks, they were quite delicious. For the second snorkeling session, I was told that the current was a bit stronger than at the first point, but even as a beginner, I was able to snorkel without being swept away. This point had clearer water and a more beautiful sea. We didn't see any sea turtles here, but afterward, we returned to the boat for turtle watching. We discovered many sea turtles, and my parents, who didn't snorkel, also enjoyed it. All the staff were kind, and I would definitely recommend this tour.
2011年3月21日にこのツアーに私の両親と私と息子(8歳)で参加しました。ワイキキでは曇りで途中山道でも雨がちらつき、天候が心配でしたが、現地に到着するとピーカンではありませんでしたが、日差しもぼちぼちの天候となりました。3月下旬でもやはり水温は低く、このツアーではポイントを変えて2回シュノーケルしたのですが、1度目のシュノーケルで、息子も含め他の子供達も唇が真っ青でぶるぶる震えるような感じになりました。私や他の大人の方々は、それほど寒さを感じませんでしたが、この時期のシュノーケルは、お子さんが行かれるのであれば、ラッシュガードでは寒いかもしれません。サンドバーのウォーキングよりは、シュノーケルが印象に残りました。スタッフは日本の方がほとんどでしたので、日本語で丁寧にシュノーケルの装着や使い方について説明してくださり、安心してシュノーケルができました。1度目のシュノーケル時にウミガメに遭遇しました。色とりどりの熱帯魚とウミガメ、それはもう感動的でした。クルーザーに乗り込み、ポイントまで連れていっていただいたのですが、船内での食事も軽食とはいえ、なかなかおいしかったです。2度目のシュノーケルは、最初のポイントよりやや潮の流れがあるとのことでしたが、初心者の私でも流されることなく安心してシュノーケルできました。こちらのポイントの方が透明度が高く美しい海でした。ここではウミガメには会えませんでしたが、その後船に戻りウミガメウォッチングをしました。
たくさんのウミガメを発見して、こちらはシュノーケルはしなかった私の両親も楽しんでいました。
スタッフのみなさんもどなたも親切ですし、是非お勧めしたいツアーです。
Travelled on a budget with my son to Oahu. Captain Bob's provided a great water adventure, including turtles, snorkeling and lunch. The excursion got us to the windward side of the island, allowing us to see more of Oahu. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
This was a great experience we got to see the USS Missouri, The Pacific Aviation Museum, The USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Bowfin. Our driver Francis was very nice and took very good care of us. This would be a long day for children under the age of about ten, other than that it would be a great experience for anyone who is interested in Pearl Harbor as well as other interesting aspects of the US military.
I participated in the summer of 10 years ago. It was really early in the morning, but I was moved by the sunrise at the sandbar and enjoyed the sandbar walk. On top of that, I went snorkeling in a place with sea turtles and tropical fish. It was a tour filled with the best of Hawaii. Above all, the hospitality of the staff was outstanding.
10年の夏に参加しました。朝メチャ早かったのですが、サンドバーでのサンライズに感動し、サンドバーウォークを楽しみました。おまけにウミガメや熱帯魚がいるところでシュノーケル。ハワイのいいところが詰まったツアーです。なによりスタッフのおもてなしが最高でした。
This was my second time participating. The last time I went, it was called Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. I thought maybe only the name had changed, but the facilities had also changed slightly.
This time, I attended with my 12-year-old son, and we had a great time. Previously, he was scared of the thrill rides, but at this age, he was able to enjoy all the attractions. There are also facilities for younger children, so even little kids can have plenty of fun.
I participated in a monitor tour, and I think the price with transportation included is unbelievably low! I don't think you would find this with other tour companies.
It was a bit chilly, and it was unfortunate that the Da Flowrider, which my child was most looking forward to, was closed. However, for this price, both of us were able to play a lot, and we were extremely satisfied.
Next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely book not only Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii but also other optional tours through Alan1.net. I highly recommend it!
今回は二回目の参加です。以前行った時は、ハワイアン・ウォーターズ・アドベンチャーパークという名前でした。名前だけが変わったのかなと思ってましたが、施設も若干変わっていました。
今回は上の12才の息子と二人での参加でしたが、かなり楽しめました。以前は絶叫系を怖がっていたので、やはりこのぐらいの年齢になるとすべてのアトラクションが楽しめるなと思いました。小さい子用の施設もあるので、もちろん小さい子供でも十分に楽しめます。
モニターツアーでの参加でしたが、送迎つきでこの値段はありえない安さだと思います!他のツアー会社ではまずないと思います。
肌寒むかった事と、子供が一番楽しみにしていたダ・フローライダーというサーフィンのシュミレーション施設がお休みだったのが残念でしたが、この値段で親子二人がたっぷり遊べ、大大満足です。
次回ハワイへ行くときも、ウエットアンドワイルドハワイはもちろんですが、他のオプショナルツアーも絶対にAlan1.netで申し込もうと思います。
お勧めです!!
After taking the bus to switch to the boat, we headed to the point where we could see sea turtles. After seeing the sea turtles, we were on the boat for about another 5 minutes to the sandbar. Unfortunately, due to the tide, we ended up walking in knee-deep water. It was said that if the tide was just right, we could walk on the sandbank. Well, I didn't mind being in knee-deep water, but many people were disappointed.
After that, we changed locations for snorkeling. This was amazing! You can encounter all sorts of fish! Since the snorkeling was in a coral reef at a depth where you can't touch the bottom, it might be a bit challenging for beginners...
After that, we had a hearty lunch. This was also excellent.
Overall, it was a packed tour.
Don't forget to bring tissue paper to the restroom at the dock where the boat returns.
迎えのバスから船に乗り換えてウミガメの見えるポイントへ
ウミガメを見たらまた5分ぐらい船に揺られてサンドバーへ。
あいにく潮の加減でひざまで水につかってのウオーキングでした。
潮の具合でうまくいけば砂洲を歩けるとのこと。
まあ、ひざまで水につかってても私は気にならなかったけど、残念に思っていた人たちは多かった。
その後、また少し場所を替えてシュノーケリング。
これがすばらしい!
とにかくいろんな魚に逢える!
足のつかない深さのさんご礁のシュノーケリングなので、シュノーケリング初心者はちょっとハードかも・・・
それが終わるとボリュームたっぷりのランチ。
これも申し分なかったです。
とにかく盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
船が戻った桟橋のトイレにはティッシュをお忘れなく。
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
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
My wife and I went on this snorkeling cruise in late February, and it was the funnest part of our vacation on Oahu. Allthough there are many choices for snorkeling you could take while in Hawaii, and on Oahu, I really think this was good for the price. The crew, the lunch, and especially the place where we snorkled - Kaneohe Bay. Fantastic! The sandbar was fun, I think they should spend more time there, or incorporate another tour that would be just for those wanting to lounge around on the sandbar and have some drinks and food. We are glad that we went on this activity, and would do it again!
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
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
great trip out to the Polynesian Cultural Center! very informative and fun at each village.. traveled with family with kids in mid 20s and we all enjoyed. Luau and night show (Ha) were both enjoyable! only problem is that you are on your own once you get there unless you want to pay more for a guide..didnt think you really needed one especially if you just follow the map in order you can see the whole park in a day!
My sister and I had lived on Oahu for 5 1/2 years in the 50s and returned for her 70th birthday. The PCC was not in existence when we lived there but I had visited it with my husband in the 70s. Since we didn't think we would travel to Hawaii again, sis and I decided to go "whole hog" and booked the Super Ambassador package for this outing and luau.
To say it was well worth the extra money is putting it mildly! We were treated like royalty from the minute we got off the bus.
Beke (from Mongolia) was our personal guide for the day and gave us each a beautiful shell lei which identified us all day as SAs. Beke couldn't have been more helpful - she carried any extras we had (umbrellas, sweaters - you name it), got us ponchos when it started to rain, dried off the seats we had to sit on for performances after it rained; if there was anything to be done, she did it and with the friendliest attitude we could have wished for. She was punctual, turning up exactly on time when she ha
Having lived on Oahu for 5 1/2 years in the '50s and never having visited any of the other islands, my sister and I were expecting to see something different and unique. This tour certainly filled the bill and was both those things - and more! Our tour guide - Patty -was very knowledgeable about local and island history and places of interest. She stopped at more than the expected stops and we had plenty of time at each one of them to take pictures, visit any shops that were there and generally get a feel for the place. The fact that we were a small group - just 8 of us on a mini-bus - was fantastic and we turned into a group of 6 after lunch after dropping one couple off back at their Kauai hotel.
It was wonderful to see the unspoilt beauty of Kauai, much as Oahu was when we knew it and before development spoiled it. We were so happy to hear that there has been a limit put on the number of stories hotels there can have, albeit after Marriott built their 8-storey one. At lea
The whale watching this time was very enjoyable.
We were able to see whales multiple times during the trip.
The staff kindly announced the direction where the whales could be seen, so we had no trouble spotting them.
They provided assistance in English, but they were also very thorough in Japanese.
Even during the times when we couldn't see any whales, we enjoyed the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea!
今回のホエールウォッチングは非常に楽しかったです。
乗船中クジラを何度も見ることができました。
係員の人がクジラの見える方向を丁寧にアナウンスしてくれたので苦労することなくクジラを見れました。
英語での対応はもちろんですが日本語をでの対応もかなりきちんとしてくれていました。
クジラが見えなった時間帯でもワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの景色を海から楽しめました!
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.
I participated in an early morning cruise. When it comes to the winter sea, it's all about whales. I was torn between a whale tour and this one, but I decided to take a chance on the winter sea and chose this tour.
Although it was a dolphin tour, we stopped at a point where we could see whales at the beginning of the cruise, and I was able to see my long-awaited whales. I was also satisfied to see a mother and baby whale!
Then, we encountered many dolphins, and just when I thought we found one, a group of a dozen dolphins appeared, which was so exciting! The snorkeling afterward was also great, as I saw a lot of fish.
I'm not a strong swimmer, but thanks to the life jacket, I was able to snorkel with peace of mind. This time, there were three generations participating, from 0 to 71 years old, and my 3-year-old son enjoyed snorkeling, while my in-laws also had a great time on the cruise and snorkeling.
There was a staff member who was fluent in Japanese, which was reassuring. I couldn't eat lunch on the boat due to a bit of seasickness, but the staff kindly packaged it for me to take home. I ate it at the hotel after returning, and it was light and delicious.
早起きクルーズに参加しました。
冬の海といえばクジラ。クジラツアーと悩んだのですが、
冬の海に賭けて、こちらのツアーを選択しました。
イルカツアーでしたが、クルーズのはじめはクジラが見えるポイントへも寄ってくれて、念願のクジラを見ることができました。親子クジラにもあえて満足!
そして、本題のイルカにもたくさんあえました。1頭見つけたと思ったら十数頭のイルカの群が現れて大興奮!
その後のシュノーケリングもお魚がたくさんみえました。
私はカナヅチなのですが、ライフジャケットのお陰で安心してシュノーケリングできました。
今回三世代で0歳~71歳の参加でしたが、3歳の息子もシュノーケリングを楽しみ、義両親もクルーズ&シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
スタッフは日本語の堪能な方がいて安心できました。
昼食はちょっと船酔いのため船内で食べられなかったのですが、スタッフのかたが配慮くださり、お持ち帰り用にまとめてくださいました。帰宅後にホテルで食べたのですがあっさりしていて美味しかったです。
I went for the first time, and it was so much fun with an intensity that you don't find in Japan!
The wave pool had incredible waves, and I couldn't move forward at all.
It was on a completely different level compared to the wave pools in Japan.
If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate!
Next time, I want to go when it's hot!
(The weather was bad and cold~!!)
初めて行きましたが、日本にはない激しさで、とても楽しかったです♪
波のプールが半端ない波で、全然前に進めませんでした。
日本の波のプールと桁違いでした。
またハワイに行くことがあったら、是非参加したいです。
今度は暑いときに!
(お天気が悪くて寒かった~!!)
We participated as a family of four (two children, a middle schooler and a high schooler). It was a one-day course, but since it was only about four hours in total from 10 AM to around 2 PM, we felt like we could have used more time. In the morning, we arrived at the meeting point on time, and a large bus came to pick us up. We chose a plan to do bodyboarding at the location, which seemed to be especially fun for the kids.
夫婦と子供2人(中学生・高校生)で参加。1日のコースでしたが、10時から2時ごろまでの実質4時間だったので、もっと時間があればと感じました。朝は集合場所に時間通り、大型バスが迎えにきました。現地ではボディーボードをするプランにしたので、それが子供たちには特に楽しかったようです。
I participated with my child. The staff were very accommodating, and we had a great time. During snorkeling, we were able to see many beautiful fish, which was an amazing experience. However, it was unfortunate that the cloudy sky made the sea not shine as brightly as it does in pictures. Lastly, the BBQ we had on the boat was delicious, and we made wonderful memories. I highly recommend this for couples to join.
親子で参加しました。
スタッフの方の対応も良く、とても楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングでは、綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができすごくいい体験ができました。
しかし、あいにくの曇り空で、海が本に載っているように白く輝いて見えなかったのが残念でした。
最後に船で食べたBBQもおいしく、いい思い出ができました。
カップルの方にぜひ参加してもらいたいです。
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Jon and crew. As a sailor, my enjoyment was enhanced by Capt. Jon's tales of building the vessel and sailing itr from the Caribbean to Hawaii. He is justly proud having built a beautiful and very comfortable boat. As hoped, we were able to watch whales within sight of the beautiful Hawaiian coast and also enjoyed some great sailing. Great trip, great boat and great crew and great value!
We had a great time on this cruise/snorkel activity. The staff on the boat were friendly and knowledgeable. The snorkeling on the reef was awesome with lots of colorful corals and many different fish. We saw a turtle in the water while we were snorkeling and followed it for awhile. We played water volleyball on the sandbar and it was lots of fun. The boat stopped at a spot where there are green turtles and we saw lots of them. The guitar serenade during lunch was a nice touch. I would recommend this cruise to others.
I took my 11 and 15 year old on the cruise. We paid for the top deck with the lobster and steak and with a window seat. We all had a great time. Food was very good, view was excellent, and the ride was smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better way to spend our last night in wonderful Hawaii!!
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。
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。
The tour and the tour bus were excellent. We got tickets to the Arizona shuttle/tour as advertised and the driver was fun and informative. Worth the price for the "front of the line" tickets at the Arizona. Family of 6 really enjoyed the experience and it was the right duration for the youngest (5).
The instructions for pickup at 635am were vague enough to cause a little confusion for us because the hotel where we were picked up is closed and under renovation. And the point of contact number on the voucher was not answered at that time of the morning to make sure we were at the correct location. A little "personal attention to detail" giving more information would have gone a long way to make the pickup less stressful. This is our only complaint... minor.
Very complete and entertaining day; learned many new things about Polynesia.
Thank you one and all!
This was my second time participating. Last year, I joined with three friends and was so impressed by the beauty of the ocean that I wanted my boyfriend, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to see it too, so I participated with him this time.
Since it was February, which is winter, I felt that the ocean wasn't as beautiful as it was during the summer when I participated last time. I thought the season might not be the best for me, but my boyfriend, who was participating for the first time, was amazed by the beautiful sea.
Especially since I'm not very good at swimming, I was moved by the snorkeling experience where, even if you can't swim well, you can still see the beautiful corals and the colorful fish swimming around.
The staff on this tour had such high energy and kept us entertained throughout. So, if you're looking to have a fun time with a group or just want to enjoy some lively company, this is definitely the right choice. Even if you go alone, I think you'll have a great time!
2度目の参加です。
去年、友人3人と参加し、海の綺麗さに感動したので、初めてのハワイの彼にも是非、その美しさを見てほしかったので彼と一緒に参加しました。
今回は2月という冬場だったので、前回夏場に参加したときより海の綺麗さがなく、私にとってはちょっぴりイマイチ季節が悪かったかなって思っていましたが、初参加の彼は美しい海に感動していました。
特に、あまり泳ぎは得意なほうではないのですが、シュノーケリングで泳げなくても美しい珊瑚と群がる綺麗なお魚が見れるので感動です。
こちらのツアーは、スタッフの方々のテンションがとても高く、始終楽しませてくれます。なので、わいわいしたい人やグループでの参加なら盛り上がることは間違いないでしょうし、一人での参加でも楽しめそうです。
The tour guide was a wonderful Japanese lady who was very kind.
It was a lucky day; I was able to swim with dolphins (although they were a bit far away), see whales, and swim very close to turtles.
On the way back, I was thrilled to see a larger dolphin that rarely appears!
The lunch burger was really delicious, and those who wanted to could also enjoy kayaking, making for a very fun experience.
The local guides and hula dance instructors were also very warm and wonderful people, creating great memories.
There were couples, solo travelers, and groups of two girls, among others.
The boat swayed a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication!
I highly recommend this tour!!
ツアーのガイドさんも日本人の素敵なお姉さんで、とても親切でよかった。
その日はラッキーデーで、イルカとも泳げたし(ちょっと遠かったけど)クジラも見れて、カメともとても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました。
帰りがけにたまにしか現れない大きめのイルカも見ることができて感動!!
途中のランチのハンバーガーがとってもおいしかったり、カヤックも希望者は乗せてもらえてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
現地のガイドサンやフラダンスの先生たちもとても温かく素敵な人で、いい思い出ができました。
カップル、一人旅、女の子二人組みいろいろな方がいました。
船は少し揺れるので酔い止め飲んでおいたほうがBETTER!
おススメのツアーです!!