Reviewed by: サエコばあちゃん
This time in Honolulu, we chose whale watching as a memory for my grandchildren during spring break. The moment we spotted a whale spouting while gazing out at the vast ocean, everyone got excited and shouted loudly. I will never forget this emotion; I enjoyed it as well.
今回のホノルルは、春休みに孫たちの思い出としてホエールウォッチングを選びました、
大海原に目を肥やしながら潮を吹くクジラを見つけた瞬間みんな興奮し大きな声で叫びました
この感動は忘れないでしょう、私も楽しみました。
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| Packages: | <午後プラン>ランチビュッフェ付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Hank Aarts
We had a wonderful experience at the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise.
This was our second time, but we will absolutely go again.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Travelooza
We had a great time, enjoyed the food and first class service as well as entertainment and fireworks. The only negative was that if you eat different meals, you can't sit together in the same room. The staff did make accommodation and get us together but we never got the steak and lobster that was paid for with the more expensive meal.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Francis W
Had a blast! Several whale sightings. The lunch was fantastic. Hula lessons, lei making and yukelele lessons. Service was impecable. My kids and husband had a fantastic time.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/02 |
Reviewed by: 芙蓉Japan
It was perfect weather, and the cruising on the stable Navatek was comfortable. I was able to see the whales raising their fins from a distance during the whale watching, but... It was a fun tour enjoyed separately from my family, but the excitement of the watching experience was lacking.
絶好のお天気、揺れないナバテック号に快適なクルージングでした。
ホエールウォッチングは遠目にひれを挙げているところが見れましたが・・・
家族とは別行動で楽しみのツアーでしたが、ウオッチングの感動はありませんでしたね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Marcela Lozano
I think it is a tourist trap. We were very disaponted. We felt they were bot looking fot whales but that they allready had a route fixed
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| Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Sumi
Great cost performance!
Great service!
Great food !
Great entertainment!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Dennis Smith
I must say I was a little skeptical... It turned out to be fantastic. We decided to go on this dinner cruise for my wife's birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The food was great...surprising for a huge amount of people. The drinks, entertainment, the vessel, the views all spectacular. And the staff were first rate!!!! I would definitely do this again and quite frankly for the price...it is truly a bargain!!!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/18 |
Reviewed by: sri
It was great experience . we enjoyed celebrated our little ones first bday !! we enjoyed the food it was delicious!! a memorable experience!!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Crystal
We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/16 |
Reviewed by: ココス
I participated in January 2015.
The regulations state that you cannot approach whales within a certain distance, but I was pleasantly surprised when a whale surfaced nearby, causing the boat to back up.
On the way back, I encountered a sea turtle, which allowed me to conclude the enjoyable experience on a high note.
2015年1月に参加しました。
条例では、クジラに一定の距離以内に近づいていけいないことになっているが、
偶然近くに浮上してきたため、船がバックするハプニングがあり、逆にうれしかった。
帰りの航路では、ウミガメと遭遇し、楽しい体験を締めくくることができました。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: みぃこ
Since it was a living creature, it depended on luck, but from a distance, I was able to see the spouting and the tail multiple times. I saw the body jump once and the tail slap once, which drew cheers from those on board.
I had heard that there were no explanations in Japanese, but this time there was a Japanese staff member on the boat who provided a simple explanation in Japanese following the English commentary. I was quite torn between this plan and another boat's plan, but I think choosing the Navatek was definitely the right decision. This boat seems to maneuver well, and it turns the bow towards the direction where the whales are spotted, allowing everyone on the deck at the front to see the same moment almost simultaneously.
Also, the sunlit surface of the sea was quite dazzling, so I thought it was essential to position ourselves with the sun behind us to see the whales.
Another boat was nearby, and it actually seemed closer to the whales, but given the direction of the sun, I think it would have been quite blinding. I believe it would have been challenging to keep focusing in that direction. Additionally, in a situation where we had to rush to the deck side to see the whales, it seemed difficult for all family members to witness the same sight. So, even though it was a bit pricey, I really felt it was worth it to choose the Navatek. However, I thought the pickup fee was a bit high. Since it wasn't far from Waikiki, I think it would have been fine to take a taxi if we had participated with multiple people.
生き物相手なので運しだいということでしたが、遠目ですが潮吹きや尻尾は何度も見れたし
体のジャンプが1回、尻尾を打ち付けるのが1回見られて船内から歓声があがっていました。
口コミで日本語での説明がないということでしたが、今回は日本人のスタッフが同船していて
英語の解説に続き日本語でも簡単な説明をしてくれていました。
もう一つの船のプランとかなり迷ったのですが、ナバテック号にして大正解だと思いました。
こちらの船は小回りが利くらしく、くじらが見えた方向に船首を向けてくれるので
デッキのある前方で目をこらしている客は全員ほぼ同じ瞬間を見られます。
また日のあたる海面はかなりまぶしいので、太陽を後ろにした位置どりをしてくれるのも
クジラを見る必須条件だと思いました。
もう一つの船も近くにいて、実際にはそちらの船の方がクジラから近かったように見えましたが
太陽の向きだったのでかなりまぶしかったんじゃないかと思います。
そちらの方向に目をこらし続けるのは大変だったと思います。
またクジラが見えるデッキ側へ急いで移動しなくてはならない状況では
同行した家族全員が同じ光景を見るのは難しかったように思いましたので
少し高かったけれどナバテック号にして本当によかったと思います。
ただ送迎料金が少し高いかなと思います。
ワイキキから距離は全然なかったので、複数人での参加だったら
タクシーで行っても問題なかったかなと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Dion Walsh
We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Micah
It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/20 |
Reviewed by: AMO
I was able to see about 10 whales! It was amazing!
Since they weren't that close, I wish I had brought binoculars.
The ocean and sky were beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly.
I opted for the lunch option, but I wanted to see the whales and stayed on the deck the whole time, plus I had a bit of seasickness, so I couldn't eat at all. Personally, I think it was fine not to have lunch included.
I had a great time!
10頭くらい見れました!感動!
そんなに近くはないので、双眼鏡を持っていけばよかったです。
海も空もきれいでダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見えました☆
ランチ付きにしましたがクジラを見たくてずっとデッキにいたのと、軽い船酔いで全く食べられなかったので個人的にはランチ付けなくてよかったです(^^;;
楽しかったです♪
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+カルチャー体験+昼食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/11 |
Reviewed by: ひろみん
I was hoping to see whales up close, but it felt like I was viewing them from a distance. I was able to see the spouts and tails several times, but I couldn't see the body or size of the whales; they were too far away to see clearly, which was different from what I expected. However, the view from the boat and the comfort inside the ship made it enjoyable, so I had a good time overall. (*^-^*)
近くでくじらを見れるのかなぁと思ってましたが遠くに見る感じでした。何回も潮吹きやしっぽは見れましたがくじらの胴体や大きさは見れず、、遠すぎてあまりよく見えず、思っていたのとは違いました。でも船の上からの景色や船の中も快適でクル-ズしたと思えば楽しかったです(*^-^*)
Thank you very much for boarding with us this time. We, the staff, sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you come to Hawaii.
この度はご乗船頂き、誠にありがとうございます。また、ハワイに来られた時には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Jaime
We sent my Grandparents on this cruise. It was an amazing boat. The staff treated them really well. They said it was so much fun. The food was wonderful. They said that they wished our whole family would come do it. The fireworks were so cool. Everyone there was having a great time. They want to do it again with our family. Thank you! :)
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| Packages: | Royal Sunset Dinner & Friday Fireworks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/14 |
Reviewed by: Gavin O
This was the second time we did this dinner Cruise but this time we took our family with us. We were not disappointed. The care with the service and entertainment was excellent. We would gladly recommend this everyone. The only problem was that my wife does not eat crab but made do with what was available to eat.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Dennis and Marsha
Fantastic view, great food, enjoyable entertainment, friendly and professional staff. Felt like king and queen for the night.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/03 |
Reviewed by: constance hilliard
Overall the cruise was pretty great. Every time ive been i get sea sick and usually its very easy to get the drink mixture for seasickness but my waiter sucked he was unprofessional and never came back without tracking him down. If that wasnt bad enough he never came back to give me more crab legs. Thats one of the main reasons my wife and come on this cruise. This experience was worse than before. I feel as though maybe he was new.i WOULD DEFINITELY recommend this cruise to anybkdy looking for something nice for a date night.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Ken
We woke up early and went, and we were able to see whales beautifully, so the whole family was satisfied and came back happy. If we have the chance to come to Hawaii again in winter, I would like to participate again.
朝早起きして行きましたが見事にクジラを見ることが出来て家族全員満足して帰ってきました、また冬にハワイに来る機会が有れば参加してみたいです。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/08 |
Reviewed by: coco
A Japanese guide accompanied us on the shuttle bus, and there were announcements in English followed by Japanese translations on the ship. There was also another Japanese staff member on board.
I was able to spend the time without any inconvenience at all.
There were no participants on the breakfast course. Even without that option, coffee and tea were available for free. With just under 40 people in total, it felt very relaxed.
As for the whales, we were able to see them spouting several times. Although they were a bit far away, it was exciting to see them both over there and here.
Even without specific announcements, everyone was helpful, and I was able to enjoy my time with people from other countries!!
I was worried about seasickness since I was with my mother, but it was so calm that I hardly noticed we had set sail, and there was no rocking at all.
送迎バスから日本人ガイドが同行、船内のアナウンスも英語の後に日本語の通訳の説明がありました。船内にはもう一人日本語スタッフがいらっしゃいました。
全く不自由なく過ごせました。
朝食付きコースの方はいなかったです。無しのコースでもコーヒーや紅茶は飲み放題です。全員で40名弱、とても少なかったのでゆっくりできました。
肝心なクジラですが何度も潮吹きが見られました。少し遠いいですがあっちもこっちもという感じで盛り上がりました。
特にアナウンスがなくても皆さんが教えてくれるので他の国の方々と楽しく過ごせました!!
母と一緒で船酔いを心配していたのですが、出航したのもわからないくらい静かで全く揺れはなかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/29 |
Reviewed by: nagase yoshinori
I was anxious about whether we would see whales, but luckily we encountered them. They showed us spyhopping and breaching, which was very moving. The crew members were cheerful and kind, making it easy to participate with peace of mind. Since breakfast was included, I planned to eat after watching the whales, but when I returned to the boat, they had started clearing away breakfast, so I couldn't eat at my leisure, which was disappointing.
クジラが現れるかどうか、不安だったけど・・運よく遭遇でき・・スパイホップやブローも見せてくれ、とても感動しました。
クルーのメンバーも明るく親切で、安心して参加できました。
朝食付きだったので、クジラを見て朝食を食べようと、船内に戻ったら、朝食の片付けが始まっており、ゆっくり食べることが出来ず、残念でした。
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| Packages: | <午前プラン>朝食付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Chris
The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 京都市 音響職人
I could see a bit of the tail in the distance, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see it well. (I was hoping to see it up close!) As for the tour, the meals were of sufficient quantity, and while they weren't particularly delicious, they were average, so I was generally satisfied.
遠くに尾びれが少し見えましたが、良く見えなくて残念でした。(もっと近くで見えるのか?!と期待していたのですが...)
ツアーとしては、食事も十分な量,質も特に美味しい!という訳では無いですが普通なので、概ね満足でした。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして誠にありがとうございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Yue
We were lucky enough to see whales jumping out of water many times. Crew members were professional. They gave clear and accurate instructions on directions to which whales were just coming up to surface. Besides whale watch, the cruise trip itself was awesome. We had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline of Oahu.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Afternoon Premier Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: yuri
Transportation was completely hassle-free, allowing for a worry-free experience. During the cruise, the wind was incredibly strong, so women should pay attention to their clothing. I saw whales! Thank you for the amazing experience.
送迎などはまったく問題なく安心して参加できます。クルーズ中は風がものすごく強いので女性は服装に注意。クジラ見れました!感動体験をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whale watching. Also, thank you for sharing the wonderful photos. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
ホエールウォッチをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
また、素敵なお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: みちみち
It was comfortable without any rocking on the large ship. I was lucky to see whales. I also enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, making it a great cruise experience.
大きな船で揺れる事もなく快適でした。くじらを見る事ができてラッキーでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色も見られて、クルーズとしても楽しめました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the whales. Please come back to see the whales again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
クジラをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非またクジラに会いにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申しあげております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: 初のカウアイ
I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, but it was my first time coming in January, so it was my first whale watching experience! Although it said "pickup available," adding the pickup increased the price, so I took The Bus. Ideally, I should have gotten off at the corner of Nimitz Highway on routes 19 or 20, but since those buses were taking a while to arrive, I ended up taking an E bus and got off at the corner of Alakahi Road. At that point, I was about 10 minutes late for the 8:00 AM meeting time, and in a panic, I walked another 10 minutes to arrive, only to find that many people were still checking in (the boat's departure time was 8:45 AM).
Once the boat departed, I had breakfast, and as soon as I went out on deck, we spotted a whale! It showed its belly and splashed down dramatically! After that, we saw two more whales that stayed close to us, and on our way back, we spotted another whale on the Waikiki Beach side. The weather was nice, the sea was calm, and most importantly, I was very satisfied to see the whales.
20回近く来たハワイだが、1月に来たのは初めてだったので、初のホエールウォッチング!
「<送迎あり>」と書いてあるけれども送迎をつけると料金が増すので、The Busで行き、本当は19番20番でニミッツハイウェイの角で降りればよいのだが、19番20番がなかなか来ないので、来たEかなんかに乗ってしまい、アラカイロードの角で下車。その時点で集合時刻とされた8時を10分ぐらい過ぎていたが、大焦りでさらに10分ほど歩いて到着してみると、まだたくさんの人が受付をしているところだった。(船の出航時刻は8時45分。)
船が出発し、朝ごはんを食べ、甲板に出るとすぐにクジラ発見!おなかを見せてダイナミックにバッサーン!その後も別な2頭のクジラがつかず離れずいて、折り返して戻る途中にもワイキキビーチ側にまた別なクジラを発見。天気も良く海は凪いで、なによりクジラが見られたので大満足。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first whale watching cruise and were able to see active whales. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加いただき、誠に有難うございました。
初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズでアクティブな鯨をお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
お客様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Dahlia
The entertainment was nice, food was good. We enjoyed the fireworks show
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. It was lucky to encounter as many as 10 whales! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery as well. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私どものクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
10頭もの鯨に遭遇できたなんてラッキーでしたね!
景色もお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
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