Oahu
The food and entertainment was great! It was a great way to renew our wedding vows and the Captains were fantastic. Such beautiful views and the atmosphere and all the employees were fantastic.
I participated in February. At first, I was really wondering if I would be able to see them, but I was able to see four of them! When we went out to sea, they stopped the boat's engine and drove slowly and quietly, which allowed us to see two of them up close. I was moved by their size. They seemed to be playing together, possibly a mother and her child or siblings.
Before heading out to sea, we listened to explanations about safety and the characteristics and ecology of humpback whales inside the boat. I read in reviews that there would be staff who spoke Japanese, but it seemed there weren't any when we participated. I was with a friend who spoke English, so she briefly explained the content to me, but I thought it would be nicer if there were written explanations in various languages available (though I could generally understand without them).
The pineapple cake served as a snack was delicious, and I ended up asking for a second helping!
2月に参加しました。初めは本当に見ることができるのかなあと思っていましたが、4頭、本当に見ることができました! 沖に出ると船のエンジン?を止めてゆっくり静かに運転してくれて、それによってそのうち2頭はすぐ間近で見ることができ、大きさを目の当たりにして感動しました。親子なのか兄弟なのか、2頭で遊んでいるようでした。
出航後沖に出るまでは、船内で、安全についての説明やザトウクジラの特徴や生態についての説明を聞きます。日本語が話せるスタッフがいると口コミに書かれていましたが、私たちが参加した際はいないようでした。英語が話せる友人と一緒だったので、彼女に内容を簡単に教えてもらいましたが、各言語の説明書きなどが置いてあるとより親切かなと思いました。(なくても大体分かりますが)
サービスのパイナップルケーキが美味しくて、おかわりしてしまいました!
The air conditioning inside the ship is effective, but on the deck, the direct sunlight and reflection from the sea are strong, so I think it's good to have something to wear over your clothes and sun
船内は冷房が効いているのと、デッキの上は直射日光と海上からの照り返しが強いので、羽織るものとサングラスがあるといいと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your friends. We're glad you were able to see four whales. We're also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the snacks on board. Please do visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
この度は私共のクルーズにお友達とお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測それも4頭も見れて良かったですね。船内での軽食も楽しんで頂き嬉しく思っております。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
We went all the way to Diamond Head and anchored for a long time near Waikiki Beach. They said there were whales, but even after anchoring for almost an hour, we couldn't see any. It's said that whale breathing lasts 20 to 40 minutes, so if they were nearby, we should have been able to see them... I felt the same while looking from the hotel at Waikiki Beach. From this point, it seems like you could see them with a telescope from places like the Hyatt & Beach or Sheraton.
ダイアモンドの先まで行き、ワイキキビーチ行きで長く停泊。クジラがいるということでしたが、1時間近く停泊したが見えなかった。
クジラの呼吸は20〜40分と言われているため、近くにいるなら見えるはずだが…。
ワイキキビーチ沖ではホテルから眺めても同じと感じた。 このポイントならHYATT&Beachやシェラトンなどからなら望遠鏡で見えそうです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your spouse. While it was unfortunate that you didn't see any whales on this trip, I am confident that you enjoyed the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat during the morning cruise. Thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のクルーズにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回のクルーズでクジラが見られなかったのは残念でしたが、朝のクルーズでのワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドの船上からの眺めは楽しめて頂いたかと確信しております。今回のお声を有難うございます。又のお越しをお待ちしております。
It included transportation, but since it didn't stop at our hotel, we walked to the hotel across the street. The large bus arrived on time and took us to the boarding area!
As soon as we got off the bus, we boarded the boat and took some commemorative photos! Later, a staff member came around to show us the pictures they took! We decided to purchase one as a keepsake (laughs). Then, we enjoyed the breakfast we had been looking forward to. The morning coffee was really great!
Inside the boat, the air conditioning was on, so I think short sleeves might feel a bit cold.
We received an explanation about the whales from the captain and headed to the deck! The blue of the ocean was something you can't feel in Japan, and the view of Waikiki getting farther away! Plus, Diamond Head was clearly visible! I was already satisfied with just that.
And on that day, we were able to see whales! In fact, multiple times!!! We even encountered a mother and baby whale! There is a limit to how close you can get, so they were a bit far, but we could still see them!
The captain announced the direction of the whales, so everyone moved in unison to follow the report. Even if you don't understand English, you'll be fine just following everyone!
Before we knew it, it was time to disembark, and we took the bus back to the hotel.
Personally, I thought it was really great! It was nice to relax on the boat in the Hawaiian sea, and seeing the whales was truly moving! Since it was a large boat, I don't think you would get seasick (but it's better to take motion sickness medication just in case).
There were plenty of restrooms! They weren't super clean, but it was totally fine! I want to go again!
送迎付きでしたが、自分たちのホテルには止まらなかったので向かい側にあるホテルまで歩きました🌴時間通りに大型バスが迎えに来てくれて、乗り場まで連れてってくれました!
バスに降りてすぐに船に乗り、まずは記念撮影!後ほど、係の人が回ってきて撮った写真を見せてくれます!私たちは記念に購入しました(笑)そして、楽しみにしてた朝食をいただきました🍍朝のコーヒーがめちゃくちゃよかったです☕️
船の中はクーラーがかかっていたので半袖は少し寒いと思います。
船長からクジラの説明を受け、デッキへ!
日本では感じられない海の青さ、遠くなっていくワイキキの街並み!そしてダイヤモンドヘッドがよく見える!これだけで満足でした😆
そしてこの日はクジラを見ることができました!しかも何回も!!!🐳親子のクジラにも遭遇しました!近づける範囲が決まってるので若干遠くはありますが見える!!!
船長が◯時の方向だよとアナウンスしてくれるので、みんなその報告を受けて一斉に移動📢英語がわからなくてもみんなについていけば大丈夫です!!!
あっという間に下船になり、バスに乗ってホテルへ戻りました。
個人的にはめちゃくちゃよかったです!とにかくハワイの海で船に乗りながらのんびりできたのもよかったし、クジラも見れて感動しました!大きな船なので船酔いもしないかなと思います!(一応酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が🙆♀️)
トイレもたくさんありました!すごく綺麗なわけではないですが、全然大丈夫です!また行きたいです🌴🤙
Surprisingly, it's cold inside the ship! You'll need something to wear over your clothes!
意外と船内は寒い!羽織るもの必要!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed observing the mother and baby whales and the views from the boat. The photos you purchased will surely be a cherished memory of your trip to Hawaii. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
親子のクジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。購入されたお写真もハワイ旅行の大切な記念となり良かったですね。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I participated with excitement, knowing that whales come to the waters off Hawaii only during the winter months for calving and raising their young. I was able to see the baby whales a few times! However, they were far away and small, and it was just for a moment, so if I could wish for more, I would have loved to see them even more. Nevertheless, the weather was great, and the cruise itself was very comfortable, allowing me to have the best time. Thank you to all the staff!
鯨が出産、子育てにハワイ沖に来る冬の時期だけということで、ワクワクしながら参加しました。
赤ちゃんを何度か見ることができました!でも遠くて小さい、しかも一瞬なので、欲を言えばもっともっと見たかったです。
ですがお天気もよく、クルーズ自体がとても快適で、最高の時間を過ごすことができました。スタッフのみなさん、ありがとう!
Since I tend to get seasick, I took some motion sickness medication before boarding, but the boat was large and stable, so I had no issues at all. I might not have needed the medication after all.
船酔いするタイプのため酔い止めを飲んで挑みましたが、船が大きく安定していて全く問題ありませんでした。酔い止めはいらなかったかもしれません。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your spouse. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the observation of the baby whale (we hope you can see them even closer and more frequently next time). Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズにご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
赤ちゃんクジラの観測 ( 次回はもっと近くで何度も見れたら良いですね。)そして、朝のクルーズをお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
This was my third trip to Hawaii, and for the first time, I participated in a solo trip. The large bus arrived right on time at the Sheraton hotel 🚌. This time, the tour was made up entirely of international guests.
When we boarded the Star of Honolulu, the captain welcomed us. There was a photo opportunity with the crew as we entered the ship. Later, the crew developed the photos and offered them for sale. I think it was around $26. Many people chose not to buy them, but I purchased one as a keepsake. By the way, they only accept credit cards.
Once on board, I quickly enjoyed some drinks and light snacks. There was a booklet with explanations about whales in Japanese, which I skimmed through, followed by an explanation from the captain about the whales. As the ship set sail, the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was absolutely wonderful.
After a while, the captain announced over the intercom, "There are whales at the direction of ◯ o'clock (in English)," and everyone hurriedly pointed their cameras to look. Fortunately, we encountered a mother and calf whale. It was a bit disappointing that we only saw them spouting water and didn’t get to see any larger movements, but just being able to encounter them was great. I made sure to capture it on video.
We were blessed with beautiful weather, making it the best cruising experience!
ハワイ渡航歴3回目にして、初めてひとり旅で参加。シェラトンのホテルまで大型バスが時間きっちり到着🚌
今回は海外の方ばかりのツアーでした。
スターオブホノルル号乗船の時に船長が出迎え。
船内に入る際にクルーから記念撮影があります。
後でクルーが現像してくれて販売してくれます。たしか26$だったかな。
買わない人が多かったですが、私は記念に購入。
ちなみにクレジットカードのみです。
船内に入って早速飲み物と軽食をいただきました。日本語のクジラの説明などが書いた冊子がありさらっと読んだ後、船長からクジラに関する説明。
船が出航し、海から見るワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドがとてもよかったです。
しばらくすると、船長が船内放送で「◯時の方向にクジラがいます(英語)」と放送されるとみんな慌ててカメラを向けて探します。
運良く親子のクジラに遭遇できました。
今回は潮吹きだけで、大きい仕草を見れなかったのは残念でしたが、遭遇できただけでもよかったです。
しっかり動画に収めました。
お天気にも恵まれ最高のクルージングになりました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. The photos you purchased will surely become a cherished memory of your trip to Hawaii. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。購入されたお写真もハワイ旅行の大切な記念となるでしょう。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I was anxious about whether we would be able to see anything, but the captain explained everything in detail, and we were all moved to be able to go see it together. The banana coconut cake was delicious, and the kids were satisfied after eating it and seeing the whales. I thought it might be expensive, but we were satisfied with the boat, the cake, and the coffee, and we made wonderful memories in Hawaii.
見れるかわからないと不安だったけど、キャプテンが、細かく教えてくれて、みんなで見に行けて感動した。
バナナココナッツケーキが美味しくて、子供達は食べてクジラも見れて満足していた。高いかなと思ったけど、船もケーキとコーヒーも満足でハワイのいい思い出ができた
When we boarded, the Japanese were desperately trying to get window seats, but in the end, everyone moves around when going to see the whales, so there's no need to secure a seat desperately.
乗り込んだ時日本人は窓側の席を必死で取ろうとしてたけど、結局クジラを見に行く時はみんな移動するので、席を必死に確保しなくて大丈夫
Thank you very much for joining our cruise for the first time. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the light snacks. It’s wonderful that you were able to create great memories in Hawaii with your little ones. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに初めてお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測と軽食をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。小さなお子様と共にハワイでの良い思い出になったことが本当に良かったですね。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
The large ship was stable with little rocking, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The pineapple banana bread at breakfast was very delicious.
We were able to see whales swimming several times, and the scenery was wonderful.
The ship's staff were very kind, and although it was a two-hour cruise, we were able to spend it comfortably.
It was a spacious ship, and those in wheelchairs were able to board without any issues, and there were also many families with small children.
大きな船で揺れも少なく、安心して楽しむことができました。
朝食のパイナップルバナナブレッドがとてもおいしかったです。
クジラが泳いでいるのが何度か見れて、景色も素晴らしかったです。
船のスタッフさんたちはとても親切で、2時間ほどのクルーズでしたが、快適に過ごすことができました。
ゆったりした船で、車いすの方もそのままで乗船できていましたし、小さなお子様連れの方もたくさんいました。
If you are unable to see whales, you can reboard on another day. When you go out on the deck, the wind and sunlight can be strong, so it's a good idea to take precautions, like using clips, to prevent
クジラが見れなかった場合は、別の日に再乗船できるとのことです。
デッキに出ると風と日差しが強いため、帽子が飛ばされないようにクリップなどで対策しておくと、動画や写真撮影の時に邪魔にならないと思います。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the snacks. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や軽食をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
The reception started at 8:00, boarding was from 8:45, and the schedule for departure was set, but the reception was quite relaxed, so arriving around 8:30 is safe. Just showing the reservation confirmation email was enough.
The cabin was quite spacious. Seats near the windows are popular, so if you prefer a window seat, it's best to line up early for boarding. The pineapple banana bread that came with the service was really delicious, and I had a second helping. Coffee, tea, and water were also available for free.
As for the whales, I was able to see them more times than I expected! However, they appeared small and far away (due to a Hawaiian treaty that prohibits getting too close to marine life. It's okay if the whales come close to you, and if you're lucky, you might see them up close). So, it's important to listen carefully to the captain's announcements like "You can see a whale in the direction of 〇〇 o'clock."
The captain also announced when sea turtles were swimming by, but I couldn't spot them.
The ocean was incredibly beautiful. I was able to make good use of the morning time, which was very nice.
8:00受付開始、8:45〜乗船、出航のスケジュールでしたが、受付はかなりゆるいので、8:30くらいに間に合うように行けば安心です。予約完了メールを見せるだけでOKでした。
客室内はかなり広いです。窓付近の席は人気なので、窓側がいい方は早めに並んで乗船した方が◎。サービスでついてくるパイナップルバナナブレッドがかなりおいしく、おかわりしました。コーヒー、紅茶、お水もフリーで飲むことができました。
肝心のホエールですが、思っていたより何度か見れました!ただ、船から遠いところで小さめに見えた(ハワイの条約で海の生物に近寄ってはいけないそうです。クジラなどから近寄ってくれるのはOKで、運が良ければすごく近くでみれるかも?)ので、「◯時の方向にクジラが見えます」など、キャプテンのアナウンスをしっかり聞いて見る必要があります。
ウミガメも泳いでいると度々キャプテンがアナウンスしていましたが、私はどこにいるか確認できず見れませんでした。
海がとにかく綺麗でした。朝の時間が有効活用できたのでとてもよかったです。
The plan with transportation costs $21 per person, so depending on the number of people, it might be cheaper to take an Uber. The ship has air conditioning, so it would be good to wear adjustable clot
送迎付きプランは1人につき21ドル〜かかるため、人数によってはUberした方が安いかもしれません。
船内はクーラーが効いているので、調節できる服装で行くとよさそうです。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the boat. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
We applied as a family of six. My grandparents had some concerns about their legs, but we were able to observe the whales beautifully from the third floor of the four-story building!
家族6人で申し込みました。
祖父母は足に不安がありましたが、4階建ての3階でも十分綺麗に鯨を観察することができました!
The upper floor shook more than I expected, but I thought it would be fine if I took some motion sickness medication.
上のフロアは思ったより揺れました、
ただ、酔い止めを飲めば問題ないかなと思いました。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. It's great to know that your grandparents also had a good time. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。祖父母様たちも楽しんで頂けて良かったですね。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
When I went up to the rooftop, there was a slight sway, but I didn't feel nauseous at all! There were quite a few whales out, and it was amazing! I definitely want to go see them again!
屋上まで行くと少し揺れがありましたが、特に酔いなどはありませんでした!
クジラも結構多く出てきてくれて、最高でした!
ぜひまた見に行きたいです!
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. We also appreciate your very positive review. Please do come again; our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。大変ポジティブな口コミも有難う御座います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I saw whales!
The weather was great, it was the best!!
I was worried I might get seasick, but I was fine.
I definitely want to go see them again!
ホエール見れた〜
天候にも恵まれ、最高でした!!
船酔いするかもと心配したけど、大丈夫でしたー
また、是非見に行きたいです
For those who get seasick, I recommend the 1,500-passenger boat. My 80-year-old parents also enjoyed whale watching without getting sick!
船酔いする方は1500人乗りがおすすめです。
80歳の両親も酔わないでホエールウォッチングを楽しめましたー
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your parents. We are truly delighted that you were able to see whales this time. I am confident that you enjoyed a wonderful cruise in beautiful Hawaii with great weather. Please do come again. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズにご両親とお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回クジラが見れて本当に嬉しく思っております。そして、お天気も良くて素敵なハワイのクルーズを楽しんで頂いたと確信しております。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I participated with my children. When we boarded the boat, they gave the kids a realistic whale coloring book, which kept them entertained until we arrived at the point (colored pencils were provided). As for the whale watching, we were able to see whales multiple times, and it was an exciting experience for the kids.
子連れで参加しました。船に乗ると子供にリアルなクジラの塗り絵をプレゼントしてくれてポイントまで飽きずに到着(色鉛筆は貸し出し)。そして、肝心のホエールウォッチは何度も何度も鯨を見ることができて子供達も大興奮の体験でした。
One note to keep in mind is that while the experience details mentioned to bring some cash, I was told that drinks could only be purchased with a card. So if you plan to buy drinks on board, a credit
一点注意事項としては、体験詳細の持ち物には多少のお金とありましたが、実際には飲み物を買うときカードオンリーと言われたので、船内で飲み物を買う予定ならクレジットカード必須です。
First, before departure, we enjoyed drinks and delicious cake, followed by an explanation from the captain, and soon after, we set sail. As soon as we departed, I went up to the deck and was greeted by the stunning views of Waikiki that are usually not visible. With explanations from the captain in Japanese, we were able to see whales about five times from various angles: the front of the boat, the port side, and the starboard side. It was a quick two hours that flew by.
まず、出航前にドリンクと美味しいケーキ、そして船長からの説明があり、程なくすると出航です。
出航してからすぐにデッキにあがり、普段見ることができないワイキキの景色が目に入ります。船長からの説明および日本語で説明を受け、船の前方、左舷、右舷様々な角度からクジラを5回ほどみることができました。
アッとゆう間の2時間でした。
On the ship, there is wind, so a windbreaker would be best.
船上は風があり風よけの上着があればベスト
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching (about five times, which was great!) and the views from the ship. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測(5回ほど、良かったですね!)や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
The first time I couldn't see any whales, but I received a return ticket and went back later for a second chance. That day, I spotted a whale as soon as I boarded, which was great!
初めての時はクジラが見られなく、再上船券を頂き後日リベンジ、その日は乗船してすぐにクジラ発見よかったです。
The probability of not seeing whales is said to be low, but when you go for a revenge trip, there is no shuttle service, so using a bus or similar means will be cheaper.
クジラが見られない確率は低いそうですが、リベンジする時は送迎がないのでバスなど利用して行くと安くあがります。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise as a form of revenge. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching this time. Please come again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにリベンジとしてお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
今回はクジラの観測をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I arranged for a pickup to the port, making the travel easy.
After the ship set sail, I enjoyed the view from the boat and thought, "I wonder if they'll come out today? When will they come out?" I had seen something like a spout once, so I was hopeful, but they didn't show up for a while. Just when I thought it was over, they jumped out in succession.
I'm really glad I got to see them. I appreciate the captain for extending the trip a bit since they came out towards the end!
港まで送迎付きにして楽に移動。
船が出航してしばらくは船からの景色を楽しみ、「今日は出てきてくれるかな? いつ出てきてくれるのかな?」なんて思っていました。
一度潮吹き、のようなものを見たので期待しつつも、その後もなかなか出てきてくれず、最後ダメかなと思ったら、連続でジャンプしてくれました。
とにかく見られて良かったです。
最後の方に連続だったので、少し運行を伸ばしてくれた船長さんに感謝!
It is said that they can be seen from January to March, but February is a good month as many babies are born and families spend time together.
1月から3月まで見られるそうですが、2月は赤ちゃんが生まれて親子、家族でいることが多いらしく、良い月とのことです。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the boat. It was truly lucky to see a series of jumps at the very end. We also appreciate your very positive review. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。最後の最後に連続でジャンプが見れて本当にラッキーでしたね。大変ポジティブな口コミも有難う御座います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
We celebrated my birthday on this sunset cruise. It was a well organized event. Wonderful entertainment and the food was excellent. Our table was on the side of stage so we did not have the best view for picture taking. So much fun, beautiful views, I highly recommend.
I took a special By One Get One ticket deal for the early bird whale watching tour and it was phenomenal. We had the pleasure of standing by the naturalist, Alyssa for most of the trip and she was very informative and a joy to be around. We saw a momma and her calf breach, and several fluke tail breach’s. The star itself had a ton of space to allow families to spread out and was clean. What a great experience!
Get the BOGO and make sure to park at pier 5&6 for free parking
The Star of Honolulu crew knows exactly what they are doing. The night before our trip they called to ensure that we knew exactly where to begin our adventire. At 200 feet, the Star is steady in the morning sea. The crew is knowledgeable and helpful. We were given a brief lesson in whale anatomy, diet, and behavior before we set out. We understood the challenges and likely outcomes of our trip. We did see whales. We would have liked to have seen more, but we were well prepared for the visit we received. This was a a grest start to our vacation
We had the Star crew pick us up at our hotel. It was a stress free value.
As soon as we boarded, we had banana bread and coffee. It was really delicious! We were able to see whales about four times. They were a bit far away, though!
乗船してすぐにバナナブレッド、コーヒーをいただきました。すごくおいしかったです!
クジラは4回ほど見ることができました。遠目ではありましたが、、!
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the light snacks. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測と軽食をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
Have our own private table and food was good. Have freedom to go topside and had our dinner for the fire works. Second time doing this and would do it again.
This was a very enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Getting to see whales was the icing on the top of a scenic and informative trip.
Move around to get different views. They are all special.
All of the staff on the boat, from the Captain to the servers were all very nice, accommodating and service minded. Joshua did a great job answering questions and adding nuggets of knowledge about the trip. The ship was in great condition and prepared for the cruise, and it made for a very relaxing and comfortable voyage.
Unfortunately, we didn’t see any whales on this tour, but as a fisherman, I understand the difference between fishing and catching, and sometimes the fish just aren’t cooperating and ya just need to relax and enjoy the beauty. But, the most important thing is, as Larry Fleet says in the song “Where I Find God”, “you can’t find Peace Like this in a bottle or a pill”.
I would do this trip again in a heartbeat, and if we see a whale, that would just be lagniappe!
Don’t hesitate to book this trip. Very relaxing and easy no matter your physical situation.
I had previously used the Star of Honolulu for the sunset dinner cruise, but this was my first time participating in another activity. I was able to see whales from a distance. Even if you don't understand English, they provide simple explanations like "at 3 o'clock," so there's not much to worry about.
From the boat, I could enjoy the urban skyline of Waikiki alongside the natural beauty of Diamond Head, which truly felt like a Hawaiian landscape. The light snacks, like pineapple banana bread and Kona coffee, were delicious, making this activity enjoyable both as a whale watching experience and simply as a cruise.
スターオブホノルルはサンセットディナークルーズで利用したことはありましたが、それ以外のアクティビティで参加するのは初めてでした。
クジラは少し遠目からですが見ることができました。英語がわからなくても◯時の方向と簡潔に説明してくれるのであまり心配はありません。
船上から見るワイキキの都会的なビル群とダイヤモンドヘッドの大きな自然の部分がハワイらしい景色を感じることができました。
軽食のパイナップルバナナブレッドやコナコーヒーもおいしく、ホエールウォッチングの体験としても、シンプルにクルーズ体験としてもとても楽しめたアクティビティでした。
As everyone has mentioned, it can be a bit chilly on the boat, so it's recommended to bring a jacket.
みなさんがおっしゃっている通り、船上は少し寒いので上着持参は推奨です。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise for the first time with your spouse for whale watching. We are delighted that you enjoyed observing the whales, the views from the boat, and the light snacks. We are also pleased that we could help create wonderful memories of Hawaii with such nice weather. Please do visit us again. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズにご夫婦で今回は初めてホエールウォッチングでお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色そして、軽食も楽しんで頂き嬉しく思っております。お天気も良くて素敵なハワイの思い出のお手伝いができた事を再度嬉しく思っております。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
We participated with four adults and a 0-year-old and a 3-year-old, bringing a foldable stroller. The elevator was available, so moving to the deck was not an issue, but we couldn't change diapers (we used the stroller to do that). The stroller was necessary for our subsequent plans, but we could leave our belongings at the table we were initially guided to, so it was great that it didn't get in the way while watching the whales.
I thought seeing the whales was completely a matter of luck, but in February, we were fortunate to see them! Two whales happened to swim back and forth quite close to the surface multiple times, allowing us to capture them with our eyes, not just on video or in photos, which was lucky! The captain announced in English, "They're at 10 o'clock!" or "Look to the 9 o'clock direction!" and we moved based on that and hints from those around us. There was one person who could speak a little Japanese, so for those who are not confident in English, it might be a good idea to stick with that person. By the way, my family also saw dolphins and turtles… I'm envious!
The guides on the way there and back were English speakers and very cheerful. Especially on the way back, they were flexible, changing our drop-off point and accepting requests for unexpected stops. Since the tour ended before noon, I was thinking about going to Ala Moana Shopping Center afterward, but I was unsure how to get there. However, I learned that it was possible to get off the bus along the way, which I wanted to take advantage of, but due to various circumstances, we ended up getting off at our hotel.
I want to come back again when the kids are older!
0歳3歳大人4人、折り畳めるベビーカー持参で参加しました。エレベーター完備なので、デッキへの移動は問題ないのですが、おむつ替えは出来ませんでした(ベビーカーを使って換えました)。その後の予定のために必要だったベビーカーですが、最初に案内されるテーブルに荷物を置いて行けるので、鯨を観る時には邪魔にならず良かったです。
鯨は完全に運だとは思いましたが、流石に2月!しっかり会えました。たまたま2頭が結構近くの海面を何度も行ったり来たりしてくれたお陰で、ビデオや写真だけに追われず肉眼でも捉える事ができて、ラッキーでした!船長さんが、10時にいるよ!とか9時方向だ!とか英語でアナウンスしてくれるのと、周りの人をヒントに移動しました。お一人、日本語が少し話せる方もいたので、英語苦手な方はその方にくっついていくのもありかもです。
ちなみに、私の家族はイルカとカメも見たとの事…羨ましい
行き帰りは英語のガイドさん。行きも帰りも、陽気な方達でした。特に帰りは、降りる場所を変更してくれたり、予定外の停車場所もリクエスト受け付けてくれたりと、臨機応変に対応していました。ツアーが昼前に終わるので、その後はアラモアナショッピングセンターでと考えていましたが、どうやって行くか悩んでいました。でも、バスの途中下車が可能との事でこちらを上手く活用…したかったのですが、色々あって結局自分達のホテルで降りました。
子供が大きくなったらまた来てあげたいです!
On the way back, there is shopping at Ala Moana! Please get off at the first stop!
帰りはアラモアナショッピングありです!一つ目の停車場所で降りちゃって下さい!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your little ones. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the ship. We hope to see you again soon. (By the way, diaper changing is available in the restrooms on the first deck.) All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに小さなお子様連れでお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思っております。是非またお越し下さい。(ちなみにおむつ替えは一階のデッキのレストルームにて可能です)スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I participated in mid-February!
It was rainy, but thanks to that, it wasn't too hot, and I was able to look for whales from the deck.
During the ride to the meeting point, the guide talked a lot about the area and sightseeing, making the trip enjoyable.
On the boat, we were served delicious original cake and coffee before departure, which served as a nice breakfast. The original pineapple banana cake was moist and tasty.
During the whale watching, the guide indicated where the whales were based on the direction of the clock, so there was a high probability of seeing whales multiple times.
Not only did we see whales, but we were also lucky enough to see sea turtles up close!
The view from the boat was also amazing, and I was moved by the beauty of Diamond Head and the horizon.
It became a wonderful memory, and I am very satisfied.
2月中旬に参加しました!
雨模様だったのですがそのおかげで暑すぎることなく、デッキでクジラを探すことが出来ました。
お迎えの車中ではガイドさんがエリアや観光についてたくさん話して下さり、移動も楽しかったです。
船では美味しいオリジナルケーキとコーヒーが出港前に食べられるので、朝ごはん代わりになりました。オリジナルのパイナップルバナナケーキはしっとりしてて美味しかったです。
ホエールウォッチングの最中は時計の方向でクジラがどこにいるかを教えてくれるので殆どの確率で何度かクジラを見ることが出来ます。
クジラだけではなくウミガメも近くで見ることが出来たのでとても幸運でした!
そして船上からの景色も素晴らしく、ダイヤモンドヘッドや水平線の美しさに感動しました。
とても素敵な思い出になり、満足です。
It can be cold on the boat, so it's important to wear a jacket and a hat that won't get blown away. Also, the floor inside the boat can be slippery with water, so I recommend wearing sneakers.
船上は寒いので羽織れる洋服と帽子は飛ばされないように注意が必要です。あと船の中は水で滑るのでスニーカーが良いと思います。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the boat (and it was great that you also saw sea turtles). We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で(海亀も見れて良かったですね)大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
I took TheBus to the meeting point. It was $7 round trip (since it's $7 for unlimited rides in a day). It's necessary to check in advance how to ride TheBus and how to find routes (you can find bus stops using Google). Upon arriving at the meeting point, you will present your voucher (which is sent via email after booking) for check-in.
Once on board, there was an unlimited supply of fruit cake and coffee (though I couldn't eat that much). As for finding whales, the spouts are a good indicator. I witnessed a few spouts, but they rarely appeared above the water. I participated with the image from the last attached photo in mind, but this time we only managed to see the tail fin to some extent during the whale watching.
集合場所にはTheBusで行きました。往復$7でOKです(一日$7で乗り放題なので)。TheBusの乗り方や経路(Googleでバス停が案内可能です)の調べ方は事前に確認が必要です。集合場所に到着するとバウチャー(予約完了後にメールで送られる)を提示して受付となります。
乗船後はフルーツケーキやコーヒーなどは食べ放題、飲み放題でした(そんなに食べられませんが)。クジラの探し方としては、潮吹きが目印となります。何回か潮吹きを目撃しましたが、海上に現れることは少なかったです。添付の最後の写真をイメージして参加しましたが、今回は尾びれを確認できる程度のウォッチング結果でした。
If whales are not seen (it's a bit gray how much), it seems you can participate again. Whether you can witness them depends solely on timing, so all we can do is pray.
クジラが見られない場合は(どの程度かグレーですが)、再度参加可能とのこと。目撃できるかはタイミングしかないので、祈るしかないですね。
Thank you very much for bringing your family on our cruise. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the snacks. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズに御家族でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や軽食も楽しんで頂き嬉しく思っております。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
Great way to start the year, we wish we were back in Hawaii listening to the wonderful local music!
The purpose is to see whales, but it's quite difficult to find them. When we finally spot one, cheers erupt, and we rush over in that direction to look for it. Since it's nature we're dealing with, it's understandable, but we were able to see a spout, a back, and a tail in the distance.
クジラを見る目的なのだが、なかなか探せないです。見つけたときは歓声が上がり、その方向に走り寄って探します。自然が相手だから仕方ないですが、遠くに潮吹きと背中、しっぽを見つけることができました。
You shouldn't have too many expectations. It seems there are times when you can't find anything at all, so I think it's important to have the flexibility to enjoy the cruising experience.
余り期待するといけないです。全く見つからないときもあるようなのでクルージングを楽しむ余裕が必要と思います。
この度は私共のスターオブホノルル号にご夫婦でお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。今回の口コミとお写真も有難うございました。次回は是非共クジラの生態が沢山見れると良いですね。また次回もハワイでお待ちしております。
The weather on the day was clear, and I was a little worried about whether we would be able to see whales, but there was no need for concern as we were able to see whales multiple times!
On the boat, we enjoyed cake for our meal, and we could also have drinks like coffee and tea, making the two hours very satisfying.
Not only did we see whales that day, but we also spotted dolphins, and we were able to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea, making it a valuable experience that went beyond just whale watching.
The energetic staff shared a lot of knowledge about whales after we set sail and provided many interesting facts during the whale watching, which deepened my understanding of these magnificent creatures.
I definitely want to participate again when I go to Honolulu!
当日は快晴で、鯨もちゃんと見られるか少し心配していましたが、心配の必要が無かったくらいに何回もクジラを見ることができました!
船内ではケーキの食事や、コーヒーやお茶などの飲み物も飲むことができて、2時間たっぷりと満足することができました。
当日はクジラだけでなく、イルカも見ることができましたし、海からのワイキキの景色も堪能することができ、ホエールウォッチングにとどまらない貴重な体験をすることができました。
元気なスタッフさんたちが出航してからクジラについての知識や、ホエールウォッチング中もたくさんのクジラに対する豆知識を教えてくださり、とてもクジラに対する造詣を深めることができました。
またホノルルに行く時はぜひ参加したいです!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching and the views from the boat (it’s great that you were satisfied for a full two hours and got to see dolphins as well). We also appreciate your very positive review. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。
クジラの観測や船からの景色をお楽しみ頂けました様で(2時間たっぷりと満足して頂き、そして、イルカも見れて良かったですね)大変嬉しく思います。大変ポジティブな口コミも有難う御座います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。