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JC was a wonderful guide and super easy to hang with for our tour. Would definitely recommend!!
We are so pleased. Please come back and visit us soon. We enjoyed having you on our tour.
I waited in front of the hotel in the rain, but about ten minutes later, the driver called my name, and I felt relieved to get on. We picked up about three more guests at hotels, and the driver dropped us off at the airline booths at the airport. I appreciated the driver taking care of everything by himself while getting wet.
雨の中、ホテル前で待機していましたが、約10分前に、運転手が、名前をコール、一安心で、乗りました。約3つほどホテルで客を拾い、空港では航空会社ごとのブースに降してくれました。濡れながら、運転手1人で世話してくれ感謝。
It was cold, but beautiful! I think I could have enjoyed it even more if it were summer. I'm very satisfied because I got to see a sea turtle.
寒かったけど、キレイだった!
夏だともっと思い切って遊べたのかもと思う。
ウミガメとも会えたからとても満足です。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating this time. Hawaii is often associated with a tropical image, but it does have a winter season. The sea temperature can indeed be cold. However, during winter, the colors of the sea and sky are crystal clear, making it beautiful to see! We hope you will join us again in the summer to compare the experiences! All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。 常夏なイメージのハワイですが、ハワイにも冬があるんです。海水温は確かに冷たいですよね。ただ冬は、海の色や空の色は透き通るので、綺麗に見えるんですよ!!是非次回は夏にも参加して頂き、比べてみてくださいね!!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。
We enjoyed the Dinner cruise very much.The food and entertainment were great.Right from the transport pick up everything very well organised.It was a beautiful evening and lovely to see Waikiki from the oceon,I also saw a Whale jump right out of the water for the first time.
We took the 12 pm tour and boarded the catamaran from the beach. It only took 10 minutes to motor out to the snorkel site so it was not far from shore. There were 3-4 other boats with groups in the same area but there was plenty of space. We snorkeled until everyone had returned to the boat. Then the crew raised the sail and we had a great time coasting over the beautiful blue water, returning just inside of the 3 hour advertised time. Free snacks (chips, granola bars) were provided and you could buy drinks.
The crew were funny, friendly, and gave clear instructions. They kept watch over us during the snorkel. They regularly checked up on each guest after the snorkel to make sure everyone was comfortable. I wear glasses, and have a -5.25 prescription. They had prescription goggles on board that were -6.0 and I was able to see so clearly without my glasses! We saw a group of spinner dolphins on the way out, and I saw 5 different sea turtles below us during the snorkel. Several of them surfaced to breathe close by which was amazing! We saw a baby octopus, and lot of beautiful fish. The crew member in the water with us was good to caution people to give the turtles their space which was important.
Advice: you are barefoot to board the boat and on the boat, and you store your bag and shoes in cubby holes on board. It's good to bring a sun shirt so your back doesn't burn. You do get cold while snorkeling, but less so if you keep moving. Bring a towel and warm clothes to wear after if you tend to get cold. Hats will fly away easily so you need one with a draw string. They provide sunscreen if you forget your own. I took gravol before the trip, so I'm not sure if I needed it!
I could only see it from a distance. It was disappointing that they didn't accept American Express cards for purchasing onboard commemorative photos.
遠くに見えたくらいです。
船内記念写真の購入では、アメックスカードの取扱いがないのは残念でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On certain days, the whales can be very active and may even show us their jumps, so please come back to look for those whales. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨がジャンプなどを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
They arrived right on time to pick me up. The driver only spoke English, but since all you need is the name of the airline, I think even those who can't speak English can use this service with confidence. When using shuttle services from different companies, sometimes you end up in a limousine, and I dislike the awkward time of sitting face-to-face with strangers in that cramped space, so I would like to continue using this service in the future.
予定の時間ぴったりに迎えに来てくれました。
ドライバーさんは英語のみですが、利用する航空会社位しか必要ないので英語が話せない方でも安心して利用できると思います。
違う会社の送迎を利用するとたまにリムジンになり、
あの狭い空間に知らない人と向い合せに座る気まずい時間が嫌なので
これからもこちらを利用したいと思います。
I previously went on the Angel Sea Tour and had a great experience, so this time I invited my friend's family to join. They were also very happy, and I was pleased that the Japanese female guide remembered me. The tour included lunch, and I think it's a great deal.
以前、天使の海ツアーに行きとても良かったので、今回は友人家族を誘って参加しました。 友人家族も大変喜んでおり、ガイドの日本人女性が私を覚えていてくれて、これも嬉しかったです。 ランチも付いてのツアーで、格安だと思います。
It was unusually cold in Hawaii, but it was great that we didn't get caught in the rain that day. We were lucky to see the whales spouting water. It's best to wear something that can get wet when getting on and off the boat, as the waves can splash. It was also nice that we could get refills on drinks.
ハワイでも珍しく寒かったですが。当日は、雨にも当たらず良かったです。くじらの潮吹きも見れてラッキーでした。船の乗り降りの階段で、波が、かかるた濡れても良い格好が良いですね。飲み物おかわりokも良かったです。
I sent an urgent email because I might not be able to go due to sudden circumstances, and I was very grateful for the quick response. It was relatively uncrowded, and I was able to create wonderful memories. However, it was disappointing that there were many attractions that were not operating.
急遽の都合で行けなくなるかもしれないことになってしまうということで緊急のメールを送ったところ、迅速に対応していただきとても助かりました。比較的空いていてとても良い思い出作りができました。ただやっていないアトラクションが多かったのが残念でした。
Thrilling and amazing! I was able to see landscapes I've never seen before in the great outdoors. It's okay if you don't understand English, but it might have been even more enjoyable if I could understand the staff's English... The apple bananas we had along the way were also delicious.
スリリングで最高!大自然の中で景色も今まで見たことないものを見られました。英語わからなくても大丈夫ですが、スタッフの方の英語がわかればもっと楽しかったかも…途中でいただいたアップルバナナなども美味しかったです
There was a Roberts Hawaii desk right at the group exit, which was easy to find. As soon as I mentioned my voucher and name, they guided me right away! The staff and driver were friendly, which was great.
I stayed at the Coconut Waikiki Hotel, and we went around to the hotels in order, arriving in Waikiki in about 40 minutes. The bus was really cold! I thought I might catch a cold on the first day (crying).
団体出口すぐの場所にロバーツハワイのデスクがあり分かりやすかったです。バウチャー&名前を言うとすぐに案内してくれました!愛想の良いスタッフさん&ドライバーさんで良かったです。
ココナッツワイキキホテルへ宿泊でしたが、順にホテルを回っていきワイキキへは40分程で到着していました。バス車内はめっちゃ寒かったです!初日で風邪をひくかと思いました(泣)
There were few visitors, so we were able to enjoy various attractions with almost no wait time. It was a bit disappointing that a couple of attractions were closed. The place was smaller than I had imagined, but there were thrilling attractions, and we had a lot of fun going on them multiple times. The weather was a bit chilly, so three hours was more than enough. Perhaps because there were few visitors, the staff was sparse, and the atmosphere felt similar to that of a community pool. The food at the concession stand had large portions, so sharing one was more than enough.
来客数も少なく、色々なアトラクションは待ち時間ほとんどなく楽しめました。閉まっているアトラクションも2.3個あったのが少し残念でした。
想像していたよりもこぢんまりとした所でしたが、スリリングなアトラクションもあり何度もいってみたりと、たっぷり楽しめました。
天候も肌寒かったので、3時間もあれば十分でした。来客数が少ないからか、店員さんもまばらな感じで対応も市民プールくらいの雰囲気でし
た。
売店の食事は、量が多かったので、1つをシェアしても十分でした。
It was my first time riding in a helicopter, and I never expected such strong winds to blow in without windows. I was so focused on keeping my glasses from flying off that I didn't have the luxury of enjoying the scenery. There was no escape from the wind in the cramped cabin. After landing, I looked at my glasses and saw that the tears blown away by the wind had crystallized and turned completely white. I do not recommend wearing contact lenses; they will definitely come off. Even with sunglasses, the intense wind comes in through the gaps, so I don't think it makes much difference. The pilot's announcements were hard to hear due to the strong wind noise. I hope they fly a bit slower next time, but I guess that would take too long and increase the cost.
初めてヘリコプターに乗りましたが、窓が無いとここまで強い風が吹き込んでくるとは思っても見ませんでした。終始メガネが飛ばないように押さえるのに必死で景色を楽しむ余裕もありませんでした。狭い機内に風から逃げ場はありません。着陸後メガネを見ると風に飛ばされた涙が結晶化して真っ白になってました。コンタクトレンズの方はオススメしません。確実に剥がれ落ちます。サングラスをしても隙間から強烈な風が入りますのであまり意味はないと思います。パイロットのアナウンスも風切り音が強いためあまりよく聞き取れませんでした。希望としてはもう少し速度を落として飛んでほしい。ただそうなると時間がかかりすぎるので料金もあがるのでしょうね。
I was disappointed because they seemed to have an attitude of arriving late and getting in the car without getting out.
If it were an activity, I wouldn't mind a slight delay, but since it was a transfer to the airport, I was very anxious.
時間に遅れてくるし、車から降りないで勝手に乗ってきてみたいな雰囲気だったから、がっかりでした。
アクティビティとかなら多少の時間の遅れは気にならないけど、空港への移動だったのでとても不安でした。
I made a same-day reservation for a private plan through the app and arrived. After parking my car, I went to the reception where I was told to leave my belongings in the car and only take my phone.
I put on a helmet and received an explanation along with three other customers.
Huh?? A private plan..!?
The staff kindly explained everything. At one point, I was handed a smartphone, and we all read the instructions written in Japanese together.
After that, we set off. Just before departure, it started to rain, and they lent me a rain jacket.
During the horseback riding, there was one staff member assigned to each group. The horse I rode on started to relieve itself right away and then immediately went off to eat grass, which was quite challenging.
I tried to follow the initial instructions, but when I called for the staff, they seemed a bit annoyed while helping me.
Perhaps because it started to rain, the horse became grumpy and suddenly crouched down. At that moment, one of my legs got pinned underneath. It was my first time riding, and I was really surprised by the suddenness of it, but the staff scolded the horse, and since I wasn't injured, I was able to return safely.
After that, there was no particular follow-up, and since I settled the payment through the app, it ended with a casual "thank you for your hard work." I was really looking forward to it, but I returned home feeling a bit unsettled.
Tipping wasn't specifically requested; there was a jar in the waiting area where you could drop in tips.
By the way, it takes about 10 minutes by car to get to Giovanni, famous for its garlic shrimp.
アプリから貸切プランで当日予約し、伺いました。
駐車場に車を止め、受付に行くと車内に荷物を置き携帯電話だけ持つよう言われました。
ヘルメットを被り、他のお客さん3名と説明を受けます。
あれ???貸切・・!?
スタッフさん方は愛想よく説明してくれました。途中でスマホを渡され、みんなで日本語で書いてある説明を読みます。
その後出発しました。出発前に雨が降ってきてレインジャケットを貸してくれました。
乗馬はグループごとに1人スタッフさんがついてくれて行きました。
私が乗った馬は開始早々大も小もしはじめて、更にすぐに草を食べに行ってしまうのですごく大変でした。
なんとか最初に説明を受けた通りにしていましたが、スタッフさんを呼ぶとめんどくさそうな感じで対応してくれました。
途中雨が降ってきたからか、馬が不機嫌になり、急にしゃがんでしまいました。
その時私の片足が下敷きになりました。
初めての乗馬でしたし、突然のことですごく驚きましたが、スタッフさんが馬を叱って?くれ、怪我もしていなかった為無事に戻れました。
その後特にフォローはなく、清算もアプリからしていたので、お疲れ様〜って感じで終わりました。すごく楽しみにしていたのですが、なんかもやもやしながら帰りました。
チップは特に求められず待合所?にビンが置いてあってチップを入れるみたいでした。
ちなみにガーリックシュリンプで有名なジョバンニへは車で10分くらいで行けます。
I booked this tour back around August of 2018 for a February 2019 trip. The original date was supposed to be Sunday morning on their first tour; however, they reached out to us on Saturday morning to notify us rescheduling might be required, as the island was going to be hit with an extremely severe storm over the weekend. Sure enough, Sunday morning came, and it was determined the waters were too unstable to enjoy a safe snorkeling experience. We were able to re-book to Monday afternoon, with the hopes the waters would mellow out and clear up by then. We arrived at the meeting spot, and right as we were about to disembark, we were notified the waters were still too dangerous. We were then given the option to either reschedule, or go sail with them for an hour or so, and get a refund on the snorkeling portion. Given we were leaving the following day, we were unfortunately unable to reschedule, and opted for the sailing. The captain, Ryan, and the rest of the crew were all wonderful, and made it a memorable experience. We were out sailing for around an hour and a half, and the views were breathtaking. They also provided everyone a few free drinks to help make up for the inconvenience, and the free snacks provided were much appreciated. While we never got to enjoy the snorkeling itself, I can vouch for the company and their customer service. Thank you for turning lemons to lemonade! Also, in February it was a bit chilly, so I would recommend a light jacket, and definitely sunglasses :)
I surprised my boyfriend with a trip to Hawaii for his birthday, and on our list of activities was this helicopter tour. He has always wanted to ride in a helicopter, and this ended up being the perfect addition to our itinerary. We went on a Friday morning, and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming, as well as informative on what to expect. For the approximately hour long flight, our wonderful pilot Margot (my deepest apologies if this is not spelled correctly) gave narrative to what we were seeing, as well as provided jokes and reassurance any time the flight even remotely became rocky. The views were breathtaking, and this was the perfect way to appreciate how green and full of life this island is. We both felt this was more than worth the money, and we enjoyed every moment. It seems like it can get quite chilly up there though, so I would recommend a jacket.
The day before, there was a storm like a typhoon, and the departure was canceled, but we were able to participate in the sunset sailing the next day. As everyone has mentioned, the Mai Tai was delicious. There were many people who were not Japanese, and everyone was enjoying the atmosphere while drinking. We were on a family trip, and our children, who are in 2nd and 6th grade, also had a great time. I think it was a great decision to choose this sunset sailing on the last day of our trip. I recommend this option over the luxurious sunset cruise because it is more reasonable and enjoyable. Please give it a try; I believe you will have the same impression as I did.
前日は台風のような嵐で、出航中止になりましたが、翌日のサンセットセーリングに参加できました。皆さんが書いている通りマイタイがおいしかったです。日本人以外の方も多く、お酒を飲んで皆楽しい雰囲気でした。私達は家族旅行だったのですが、小学2年と6年の子ども達も楽しむ事ができました。旅行の最終日にこのサンセットセーリングにしてとても良かったと思っています。食事の豪華なサンセットクルーズよりも、私はリーズナブルで楽しめるこちらの方がお勧めです。ぜひ一度体験してみて下さい。私と同じ感想を持たれると思います。
This was my ninth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time traveling in February, so I made a reservation. I was able to see both whales and dolphins, and the view of Waikiki from the boat was incredibly beautiful, creating wonderful memories.
9回目のハワイでしたが、2月に旅行が初めてだったので、予約しました。
クジラもイルカも見れて、また船からのワイキキもすごく綺麗に見れて
思い出になりました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed observing the whales and dolphins. Please come again. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
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。
クジラやイルカの観測をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
When the weather is nice, you can clearly see Waikiki and Diamond Head, which feels great. At first, I couldn't see anything at all and almost gave up, but they finally appeared towards the end. However, while I did see whales, they were far away, so it wasn't as impressive as what you see in the brochures; it was more like, "Is that it?" Well, since it was a large ship, I didn't experience any seasickness, so I think that was a good thing.
天気が良いとワイキキやダイヤモンドベッドがクッキリと見えて気分が良いかと。最初は全然見えなくて諦めかけましたが、最後の方でやっと現れました。でも、確かにクジラは見えたけど遠かったので、パンフにあるような迫力ではなく、あれか、という感じです。まあ、大型船なので船酔いもなかったので、良かったかなと思います。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
On some days, you may see very active whales jumping, so please come back to look for those whales.
All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
Star of Honolulu
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブなクジラがジャンプを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またお越しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
The ship was large and there was little rocking. However, it was a bit disappointing that I could only see the whale briefly as it moved from starboard to port. But since I did see it, I hope to see more next time. I was able to take photos of the dolphins.
船が大きくて揺れも少なかったです。
ただクジラが現れてから右舷、左舷と移動していたら
少ししか見えなかったのは残念です。
でも見えたので次回はもっと見たいですね。
イルカは写真撮れました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. On some days, you may see very active whales jumping, so please come back to look for those whales. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
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。
日によってはとてもアクティブな鯨がジャンプなどを見せてくれる時もございますので、
そんなクジラを探しに是非またいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
The backstage tour is truly a VIP experience. The "green room" pass handed out at check-in, the table code, the table napkins, and the survey forms are all green.
The term "green room" is said to have originated from Elvis Presley, who kept many plants in his dressing room for his throat.
Upon entering, I was guided to the green room where I was surprised by a welcome from Michael Jackson! I even got to take a photo with him. I enjoyed welcome champagne and snacks while chatting with a hula dancer.
After a while, the manager came to guide us. We walked through a hallway with the performers' schedules posted and finally headed to the stage.
I could see the audience dining through a thin curtain. They showed us how to change the stage lighting and change colors, and explained that the performers enter and exit through a stretch curtain. It was a space unlike anything I had ever seen.
Backstage, there were many costumes for quick changes. They explained that each performer has to change in a very short time, which conveyed the difficulty of their work. I got to wear a large headdress for Tahitian dance. It was so big that I discovered I had to maintain my balance while dancing.
I was so impressed when I saw this show about two years ago that I decided to take the backstage tour this time. Seeing a world I didn't know made me feel closer to the performers, and I enjoyed it even more than last time.
The behind-the-scenes of the stage is a world you can't see in everyday life. I had a truly wonderful time.
バックステージツアーは、とにかく VIP待遇です。チェックインの時に渡される 「グリーンルーム」のパス、テーブルコードも テーブルナプキンも アンケート用紙も グリーン。
「グリーンルーム」とは、エルビスプレスリーが 喉のために植物を沢山置いていた楽屋にちなんで 楽屋のことをそう呼ぶようになったのだそうです。
真っ先に入場すると グリーンルームに案内されマイケルジャクソンの歓迎!にはビックリしました。一緒に写真を撮ってもらいました。
ウェルカムシャンパンとつまみを フラダンサーとお話ししながら頂きました。
しばらくすると マネージャーが案内のために来てくれました。演者のスケジュールが貼られた廊下を通り いよいよステージへ。
薄い幕越しに食事中の客席が見えます。ステージのライティングの指示をして 色を変えて見せてくれたり 演者の出入り幕がストレッチであることを教えてくれたり 見たことのない空間でした。
舞台袖には 早変わり用の衣装が沢山置いてあります。それを 各々が自分で本当に短い時間で変えなければならないと説明してくれて 出演者の大変さが 伝わってきました。タヒチアンダンスの大きな髪飾りを被らせてもらいました。大変大きいので バランスをとりながら踊らなければならないという新しい発見もありました。
2年程前にこのショーを観て とても感激したので 今回はバックステージツアーにしました。知らない世界を見て 演者さんとの距離が縮まったような気がして 前回以上に楽しむことが出来ました。
ステージの裏側は、日常では見ることの出来ない世界です。とても素晴らしい時間を過ごさせてもらいました。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you come to Hawaii again.
この度はご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共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、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
This time, I experienced the highest height of 150 meters! It was a quick six minutes, but on the way to the point, a pod of dolphins appeared, and we were lucky enough to see a whale from above, which was truly moving!
Before getting on the boat, if you request photos, for an additional 3,000 yen, the staff will take pictures of you parasailing with a DSLR from inside the boat. You receive the data along with a tip when you get off the boat.
Even if you end up with a funny face in the pictures, you can feel at ease!
All the staff were locals, but they spoke gentle English that was easy to understand, so even those of us who don't speak English could comprehend everything.
I'm really glad I participated in this activity!
今回、一番高い150mの高さを体験してきました!
あっと言う間の6分間でしたが、ポイントに向かう途中にはイルカの群れも現れ、上空からは運良くクジラも見れて感動しました!
船に乗る前に写真を頼むとプラス三千円で船内からスタッフさんが一眼レフでパラセーリング中の写真を撮ってくれます。船から降りる時にチップごとデータをもらえるシステムです。
へんな顔で写ってても安心ですw
スタッフの皆さんは現地の方ばかりでしたが、優しい英語をわかりやすく話してくれたので、英語のできない私達でも理解する事ができました。
こちらのアクティビティに参加して本当に良かったです!
**[Experience Review]**
Since I participated at the end of January, it felt a bit chilly, but I didn't get wet, and the weather was great, so I really enjoyed it! When landing, I had the option to choose whether to land in the water or not, but due to the cold, I opted out of landing in the water (laughs).
**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
During the experience, they took photos from the boat, and they captured some really unique shots (like a shark trying to bite through the parasailing rope). I enjoyed looking at the photos even after returning home.
**[Advice for Future Participants]**
There happened to be a woman who signed up alone, so after my husband and I flew, I ended up flying again with her (laughs). It seems that you can't fly alone unless you weigh over 80 kilograms. I had so much fun that I didn't mind flying twice, but my husband said, "If I were told to fly twice, I'd feel nothing but despair." It seems that 150 meters in Japan and 150 meters in Hawaii mean different things; due to strong winds, it felt very scary for him. (In Japan, the rope length is 150 meters, while in Hawaii, it's the height from the water surface.) I have experienced it in Japan as well, and it was an extraordinary height!
The meeting place is a bit hard to find, so if you're staying at the Hilton and going on your own, I think you should allow some extra time. We got lost. They seem to take photos if you ask, and they gave them to us on an SD card after disembarking. Tips are quite obvious (laughs), as you can see $10 or $20 bills stuck on the boat, so my husband and I gave $20. I didn't mind since it was so much fun!
【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加したため少し肌寒く感じましたが水に濡れることもなく
お天気もよかったので本当に楽しかったです!
着地の際は着水するかしないか選べましたが寒さのあまり着水は拒否(笑)
【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
体験中に船から写真を撮ってくれているのですが
なんともユニークな(サメがパラセーリングの紐を食いちぎろうとしてる)
写真も撮ってくれていて、帰ったあとも写真を見て楽しめました。
【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
たまたま1人で申し込みされている女性がいたため
私は主人と飛んだあと、その女性と再度飛ぶことになりました(笑)
どうやら体重が80キロ以上ないと1人では飛べないらしいです。
私は楽しかったので2度飛ぶことに苦痛は感じませんでしたが
主人は「2回も飛んでなんて言われたら絶望感しかない。」と・・・
日本での150mとハワイでの150mは意味が違うようで
強風でかなり揺れたこともあり主人にはとても怖く感じたそうです。
(日本はロープの長さが150mハワイは水面?からの高さが150m)
実際、日本でも体験したことがありますが規格外の高さでした!
集合場所が少しわかり辛いためヒルトンにお泊りで自力で集合される方は
少し時間に余裕を持って行かれるべきだと思います。私たちは迷いました。
写真は欲しいと言うと撮ってくれるようで下船後にSDでくれました。
チップはあからさま(笑)に船に10ドルや20ドルが刺さってますので
私と主人とで20ドル渡してきました。楽しかったので気になりませんでした!
**[Experience Review]**
I participated at the end of January, having seen reviews beforehand, and thought, "If I get to see it, that would be lucky☆". As the reviews said, I couldn't see it, but since it was raining until the boat departed, there was a rainbow throughout the tour. Once we got out to sea, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and we were able to see a very magical rainbow (and it was a double rainbow! Plus, it was huge!) against the blue sky and vast ocean. Personally, since I got to see the rainbow, I found it quite enjoyable (laughs).
**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
The breakfast was more delicious than I expected. There were bread, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and more... I thought it was very Japanese-friendly with ketchup and soy sauce available.
**[Advice for Future Participants]**
I recommend boarding the boat as soon as possible after getting off the bus. The window seats are popular, so everyone was vying for them. They take your picture before boarding and come around to sell it during the trip. I don't remember the exact amount, but it seemed to be around $20 to $30. By the way, we prepared a tip before disembarking, but there was no tip box, and we didn't have a chance to meet the staff or captain when getting off, so there was no timing to give it.
【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加しましたが先に口コミを見ており
「見れたらラッキー☆」くらいで参加しました。
口コミ通り見ることは出来ませんでしたが
船の出発まで雨が降っていたこともありツアー中ずっと虹が出ており
沖まで行けば雲一つない快晴でしたので青い空と広大な海に
とても幻想的な虹(しかも2重!そしてデカい!)が見れました。
私的には虹が見れたので、まぁまぁ楽しかったです(笑)
【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
思っていた以上に朝食が美味しかったです。
パン・白ご飯・スクランブルエッグ・ソーセージなど・・・
ケチャップやしょうゆもあり日本人好みだな~と思いました。
【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
バスから降りたあとはなるべく早めに乗船することをオススメします。
やはり窓際の席は人気があるためみなさん取り合いでした。
乗船前に写真を撮ってくださり乗船中に売りに来てくれます。
はっきりとした金額は覚えてませんが20ドル~30ドルくらいだったような。
ちなみに私たちはチップを用意して下船しましたが
チップを入れる箱もなく下船の際にスタッフやキャプテンとも
顔を合わせることがなかったため渡すタイミングがありませんでした。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. 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、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
**[Experience Review]**
I participated at the end of January, but the maximum temperature was 22 degrees, and it was very cold. Right after boarding, I was able to see sea turtles and whales, but we struggled to find dolphins for four hours while being rocked by the boat. Finally, we spotted dolphins, but by then, I was down due to the cold and seasickness. In the end, I didn't get to enter the water and just watched the dolphins from the boat.
**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
The staff's determination to find dolphins is impressive! True to their word, while other tours were turning back to the harbor due to the lack of sightings, they took us here and there in search of dolphins.
**[Advice for Future Participants]**
If you are prone to seasickness, please make sure to take anti-nausea medication! They cannot sell medication on board, but they do sell seasickness prevention wristbands for $20. However, even with the medication and the wristband, I still felt nauseous. I wore a wetsuit for an additional fee (was it $10 or $20?), but it was really cold. Being exposed to the north wind for four hours was truly freezing. After coming out of the water, a man from another group became so pale that it was concerning, and he couldn't stop shaking.
On the way there, the bus provided explanations and taught us about Hawaiian history, so it wasn't really a relaxing atmosphere (in both good and bad ways). However, on the way back, there was an announcement about photo sales as soon as we got on, but after that, the bus was quiet enough for a nice nap. I forgot the price of the photos, but payment was either on the bus or at the office, so if you don't have any business at the office, I recommend bringing a bit of cash. I ended up needing quite a bit of cash for the seasickness band, wetsuit, photo costs, and tips. I'm glad I had it on me (laughs). Regarding tips, there was an announcement before disembarking saying, "If you think it was good..." and my husband and I paid $20, but it seemed that many people either didn't tip or only tipped around $5.
【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加しましたが最高気温が22度でとても寒かったです。
乗船後すぐにウミガメやクジラは見れたのですが
肝心のイルカがなかなか見つからず船に揺られること4時間。
ようやくイルカが見つかりましたが、その頃には私は寒さと船酔いでダウン。
結局、私は海に入ることはなく船上でイルカウォッチングになりました。
【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
必ずイルカを見つけます!というスタッフさんの意志がすごいです。
その言葉通り、ほかのツアーはあまりの見つからなさに港へ引き返している中
イルカを見つけるためにあっちへ行きこっちへ行きしてくださいました。
【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
船酔いする人は必ず!本当に必ず酔い止めの薬を飲んでください。
酔い止めの薬を販売することは出来ないので・・・と
船酔い防止のリストバンド(20ドル)を販売してくれますが
酔い止めの薬+リストバンドでも私は酔いました。
追加料金(10ドル?20ドル?)でウェットスーツを着てましたが
とにかく寒いです。4時間も北風に打たれると本当に寒いです。
海から上がったあとは別の組の男性が、こちらが心配になるくらい
血色がみるみる悪くなり震えが止まらなくなってました。
行きのバスは説明&ハワイの歴史を教えてくださっており
とても寝られる雰囲気ではありませんでしたが(いい意味でも悪い意味でも)
帰りのバスは乗ってすぐに写真販売の案内がありましたが
その後はゆっくり寝られるくらい車内が静かでした。
写真の値段を忘れてしまいましたが、バス車内でのお会計
もしくはオフィスにてお会計でしたのでオフィスに行く用事のない方は
少しばかりの現金を持ってくることをオススメします。
私は船酔いのバンド+ウェットスーツ+写真代+チップを支払ったので
結構な現金が必要になりました。持っててよかった~(笑)
チップに関しては下船前に「よかったと思ってくださる方は~」と
アナウンスがあり私と主人とで20ドル支払いましたが
意外とみなさん払われてないor5ドル程度の方が多かった印象です。
During the first half of the cruise, I was able to see whales in the distance from the top deck, although they appeared small. While I was having lunch on the first floor, a whale suddenly appeared much closer. I've heard that whale watching can be a matter of luck, but I think we were definitely lucky that day. The scenery was breathtaking, and the buffet and cultural experiences were great as well.
クルーズ前半は最上階からクジラが遠くに小さくですが何度も見れました。そして一階でランチを食べていたら、突然クジラが大きく見えました。ホエールウォッチングは運不運があると聞きますが、その日はきっと運が良かったのだと思います。景色も最高の眺めでしたし、ビュッフェや文化体験も良かったです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. 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、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共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、ご乗船頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
The weather was unfortunately cold during snorkeling, but the guide's exceptional attentiveness was impressive. Choosing the VIP boat made for a fun memory.
I definitely want to participate again next time.
シュノーケリング時はあいにくの天気で寒かったのですがガイドさんが最高の気配りで感動です、VIPの船 選択で楽しい思い出になりました
次回も必ず参加したいです
I participated last summer and had so much fun that I repeated it! This time I brought a GoPro, so I was able to take some great photos and videos, which I was very satisfied with! However, the boat sways a lot, so motion sickness medication is a must.
去年の夏に参加して、とても楽しかったのでリピートしました!
今回はgoproを持参したのでとてもいい写真や動画もとれて満足しました!
ただ、船がとても揺れるので酔い止め必須です。