Reviewed by: yohko
The boat rocked quite a bit. It was difficult to stand, so those who are prone to seasickness might find it a bit challenging. Eating was also difficult in those conditions. The whales didn't show themselves very often. After seeing them spout water a few times, we only caught a glimpse of their backs, but it was still moving. Onboard, there were plenty of fun activities like hula dancing, lei-making, and ukulele lessons. I made a lei to take home. I am grateful for such a valuable and fulfilling experience. I would like to go again as a repeat visitor. Thank you, Alan1, for the wonderful memories. Mahalo~
かなり船が揺れました。立っていられない程なので、船酔いする方は少し難しいかもしれません。食事もその中では難しかったです。クジラもなかなか姿を見せてはくれませんでした。潮を吹いている瞬間を何回か見た後、背中がちょこっと見えただけでしたが、感動しました。船内ではフラ体験やレイ作成体験、ウクレレレッスン等楽しい行事が盛沢山。レイを作って持ち帰りました。とっても貴重な充実した体験をさせて頂き感謝です。またリピーターとして行きたいと思います。alan1さん楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。マハロ~
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/06 |
Reviewed by: パパ犬
I participated in late March, towards the end of the season. It seems that if you can't see any whales, you can get a reboarding ticket, but due to scheduling conflicts, I couldn't reboard, so I was worried about whether I would see any whales.
In the end, I was able to see whales up close. I had booked a meal-inclusive course, but if you see a whale, you should focus on watching the whale and interrupt your meal. There is plenty of time for dining.
シーズン終盤の3月下旬に参加しました。
見られない場合は再乗船券をもらえるようですが、スケジュールの都合で再乗船はできないので、クジラが見られるか心配でした。
結果は間近でクジラを見ることができました。食事付きのコースを予約しましたが、クジラが見えたら食事を中断してクジラを見ることに専念すべきです。食事の時間は結構あります。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales despite your concerns about not being able to board.
The feedback from those who actually participated is very useful for those considering a cruise, so we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。最乗船が出来ないという不安の中、クジラが見ることが出来たとのことで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
実際にご参加された方の口コミ情報はこれからクルーズを考えていらっしゃる方にとても有用なので、あらためてコメントをいただけたこと感謝します。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
私たちは素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。3歳の子供がクジラを見るのを見られてとても良かったです。
We had a great time. It was great to watch out 3 year old to see the whale.
ホノルルのスターを選んでいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
お子様がクジラを見るのを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います!
ぜひまたお越しください。
マハロ
ホノルルのスタークルーズとイベント
予約
Thank you very much for choosing our Star of Honolulu.
We are glad that your child enjoyed seeing whales too !
Please come see us again.
Mahalo
Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ずんずん
The staff provided an explanation about the ecology of whales, which increased my anticipation for discovering mother and baby whales. I was somewhat surprised to learn that the male whale is not the father of the baby but rather a potential mate. The baby whale's spouting was very cute.
係の方が鯨の生態についての説明を入れてくれたので、親子鯨の発見にますます期待が高まりました。雄の鯨は赤ちゃんのお父さんではなく次のお相手だということが多少びっくりでしたが。赤ちゃん鯨の潮吹きがとても可愛かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on March 22. Since it was near the end of the season, I was worried about not seeing any whales, but I thought it would be good to enjoy the cruising experience. While we were still on our way to the destination, we saw a spout at the back of the boat. There was no announcement at that time. After that, with the captain's announcement, we were able to see spouts and dark bodies multiple times. When the tail fin was visible, all the participants cheered. The wind was strong, but my whole family was satisfied. Thank you very much.
3月22日に参加しました。シーズンの終わりに近かったので、鯨が見れない不安もあったのですが、クルージングを楽しめれば良いと思い参加しました。まだ目的の場所に向かっている途中、船の後方に潮吹きが見れました。そのときは船内アナウンスもありませんでした。その後、船長のアナウンスとともに、何度も潮吹きや黒い体が見れました。尾びれが見えたときは、参加者がみんな歓声を上げていました。風は強かったのですが、家族全員満足しました。ありがとうございました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you encountered whales. Natural creatures have a mysterious power or aura, don't they?
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラに遭遇できたと聞いて私どもも大変嬉しく思います。自然の生き物はなんか不思議なパワーというかオーラを感じますよね!
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: puppies
I didn't feel seasick on the large ship, and there was no rocking. Although I couldn't see anything on the way there, we spotted a whale when we turned around! It was off the coast between Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, showing its back and tail. I was able to capture it on video.
The staff provided explanations, but it was unfortunate that we couldn't hear them well from the first floor. The second floor might be better for staff who want to see far away. I think it's fine for visitors to be on the first floor.
The whale is not visible in the photo. The mountain is Diamond Head.
大きな船で揺れもなく酔いませんでした。
行きは観ることができなかったけれど、Uターンしたところでクジラを発見!ダイヤモンドヘッドとワイキキビーチの間の沖合辺り。背中と尻尾。動画にも撮ることができました。
スタッフが説明してくれるのですが、1階にいた私たちにはよく聞き取れなかったのが残念です。2階の方が遠くを見渡したいスタッフには良いのかも。見学者は1階でも良いと思います。
写真にはクジラは写っていません。山はダイヤモンドヘッド
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it. We apologize for the difficulty you had in hearing the announcements on board. We will strive to improve our service. We look forward to your next visit.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございます。
お楽しみいただけたとのこと、非常に嬉しく思っております。
なお、船内アナウンスが聞き取りづらかったとのこと、申し訳ございませんでした。
サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
またのお越しお待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/01 |
Reviewed by: みゆrin
I participated on March 24th. Since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication early, which may have helped, but I did feel a bit nauseous when the waves were rough. However, as soon as we spotted the whale, my seasickness disappeared. The sweet potato-like dish was delicious, and I even had seconds on the cookies. When the whale was spotted, there was a cheer from everyone.
3月24日に参加しました。船酔いするので酔い止めを早めに飲んだせいか、一時波がきつい時だけ酔いましたがその後すぐくじらがみつかり酔いも吹っ飛びました。さつまいもみたいなのがおいしかったのと、クッキーもおかわりさました。
くじらが見えた時は、喚声があがりました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed whale watching. All of our staff are 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。
鯨の観測をお楽しみ頂けた様で私共も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
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was said that we couldn't get closer than 100 yards (just under 100 meters) for whale protection, but I felt like we could see the whales' tails, spouts, and backs from a few hundred meters away. I chose a plan that included lunch and transportation, but the lunch might have been unnecessary. (During the meal, there were announcements about whale sightings, so I couldn't eat in peace, and the food got cold and wasn't tasty.)
I think it would be better to separate the experiences: a reasonable morning tour focused on whale watching, and a sunset dinner cruise on the same Star of Honolulu for enjoying a meal. Also, since the whales were quite far away, I feel that my child wouldn't be very impressed even when they grow up a bit more. (Unless we were lucky enough to have the whales come closer.)
I chose the transportation option, but the area around Aloha Tower, where the boat departs, has a small mall, and it seemed like a nice place to stroll, so it might be better to take a taxi ourselves.
100ヤード(100メートル弱)以内には、鯨保護のために近寄れないとのことでしたが、感覚的には数百メートル先で鯨さんの尻尾や潮吹き、数回背中などが望めました。 私は1歳8ヶ月の子連れで、ランチつき、送迎付のプランを選択しましたが、ランチは余計だったかもしれません。(食べている間にも鯨発見!のアナウンスが流れたりして落ち着いて食べられず、冷めてしまって美味しくないので)
なので、鯨を見るなら鯨を見る、に集中したリーズナブルな午前中のツアー、お食事を楽しむなら同じスターオブホノルル号で行くサンセットディナークルーズ、と分けたほうが良いような気がしました。 また、あまりに鯨が遠いので、子どもは相当大きくなってもあまり感動しない気がします。(運良く近くに来てくれれば別でしょうけれども)。
送迎付を選びましたが、船の発着するアロハタワー近辺はちょっとしたモールもあって、お散歩するのも楽しそうだったので自分たちでタクシーで行くほうが良いかもしれません。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. Encountering whales really depends on luck. Sometimes the whales come very close, and there are days when they are very active, while other days they are not. We appreciate your understanding that we are visiting their habitat to observe wildlife.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラ遭遇については本当に運になります。
クジラのほうがものすごく近づいてくる場合もありますし、とてもアクティブな日もあれば、そうでない日もあります。あくまでも野生生物を見に、彼らの生活圏の中にお邪魔していることをご理解頂けると助かります。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/27 |
Reviewed by: まぁみん
For a long time, a mother and baby whale were near the boat!
I was able to see them flapping their tails and jumping☆
They said it's rare to see this much (^^)
I thought it would be nice just to be on the boat even if I couldn't see them, so I was very happy♪
長いあいだ親子鯨が船の近くに居ました!
シッポをバタバタさせたりジャンプしたりがみれました☆
こんなに見れるのは珍しいと言ってました(^^)
見れなくても船に乗れるだけでもいいかなぁ
と思っていたのでとても嬉しかったです♪
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Hime
This is something that depends on nature, so it's hard to say...
I chose to participate in Navatek because the STAR OF HONOLULU has a larger ship, making it difficult to get a window seat.
I saw the spout and tail fins about eight times, but unfortunately, I couldn't see the main body. However, the weather was pleasant, and I enjoyed the nature tour.
Onboard, the nature guide provided constant commentary (in English). There was one Japanese guide, but their explanations were quite soft-spoken and difficult to hear, which was disappointing. Since there were many Japanese guests, I hope they can improve on this.
There are many decks, so if it’s not crowded, there was plenty of space to wait outside for the whales.
こればかりは自然が相手なので、何とも言えませんが・・・
STAR OF HONOLULUの方は船が大きすぎるので、窓側が
取りにくいだろうとこちらのナバテックに参加しました。
8回ほど、潮吹きと尾びれが見えましたが、本体は残念ながら拝めず。
でも気持ちの良い天気で、Natureツアーを楽しみました。
船内ではネイチャーガイドさんが常に実況中継をしてくれます。(英語)
邦人ガイドさんがお一人いらっしゃいましたが、小声でつかえつかえの
説明なので、かなり聞き取りにくいのが残念なところ。
邦人のお客様も多いので、ぜひ頑張ってください。
デッキの数は多いので、満員でなければ、外でクジラ待ちをするスペースは
じゅうぶんありました。
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching cruise. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise on the day. Regarding the Japanese guide you mentioned, we will take your valuable feedback into consideration as we strive to improve our services.
We look forward to your next visit.
ホエールウォッチングクルーズにご参加いただき誠に有難うございます。
当日は、クルーズをお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思っております。
なお、ご指摘いただきました邦人ガイドにつきましては、お客様からの貴重なご意見を参考に、サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。
またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning whale watching cruise with Star of Honolulu (without breakfast buffet).
After boarding, we were guided to seats on the first floor, where everyone listened to a whale watching lecture. There was an explanation in English followed by one in Japanese. Once the lecture was over, we dispersed to wait for the whales to appear at our preferred spots (most people went to the top deck, the fourth floor). The ship also provides free motion sickness medication, but you'll need water to take it.
When a whale is spotted, they announce the direction and distance over the loudspeaker. I was able to catch a glimpse of the spout and tail. You can leisurely enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea, which is nice for those who want to relax, but if you're expecting to see whales up close in a dramatic way, it might not meet your expectations.
By the way, the parking at Aloha Tower costs $3 for the first 30 minutes, and then $3 for every additional 30 minutes, so it might be good to time your arrival with the departure time. In the morning, the shops were still closed. The second floor of the shopping arcade was under renovation and closed.
スターオブホノルルの午前中のホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。(朝食ビュッフェ無し)
乗船して1階の席に案内され、ホエールウォッチングのレクチャーをみんなで聴きます。英語の後、日本語での解説があります。 レクチャーが終わると解散、好きな場所でクジラの出現を待ちます。(ほとんどの方々が最上階・4階のデッキへ)
船内で酔い止めも無料で配ってくれますが、飲むのに水が必要です。
クジラを見つけると、放送で方向と距離を教えてくれます。
潮吹きや尻尾がチラッと見ることができました。
海からのホノルルの街をのんびりと眺めることができるので、
のんびりしたい方には良いと思いますが、クジラを間近で迫力ある姿を期待すると、いまひとつかもしれません。
ちなみに、アロハタワーの駐車場は、最初の30分で3ドル、その後30分毎に3ドル掛かるので、出港時間に合わせて行くのが良いかも。朝はまだお店は開いていませんでした。
ショッピングアーケードの2階は改装中で閉鎖されていました。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. Whales can be very active on certain days, and on those days, you can see them jumping high. Please come back to search for such whales if you have the opportunity.
The weekday parking fee at Aloha Tower is $3 for the first 3 hours. After that, an additional $3 is charged every 30 minutes. On Saturdays and Sundays, it is $5 all day (as of 03/25/2012).
All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
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。
クジラは日によってとてもアクティブな時がございます。そんな日は大きくジャンプするクジラの姿を見ることが出来ます。また、機会があればそんなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
アロハタワーの平日の駐車料金は最初の3時間が3ドルです。その後は30分毎に3ドル追加となります。土曜、日曜は一日中5ドルです(03/25/2012現在)。
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
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was surprised by the number of foreign participants, more than I expected. We were able to see the whale's tail and spouting, and the children were very happy. Aloha Tower is a stop for the Waikiki Trolley, so if you participate in the afternoon, you might not need transportation. Our family used the morning service, so we opted for transportation, but on the way back, we asked the driver to drop us off at Ala Moana Center. I would like to participate again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.
思ったより外国人の参加が多く驚きました。
クジラのしっぽと潮吹きが確認でき、子どもたちも大喜びでした。
アロハタワーはワイキキトロリーの停留所なので、午後の参加なら送迎は不要かも。我が家は午前利用だったので送迎付きにしましたが、帰りは運転手さんに申し出てアラモアナセンターで降ろしてもらいました。
また機会があれば参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you encountered whales. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again!
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラに遭遇できたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Island Visitor
I think the whales were sleeping that morning of my cruise, but we did see some activity - although not much. The cruise guarantees a whale sighting and that happened, but would have liked to see more than a few spouts, humps, and one tail. But, as guaranteed, we saw a whale so we got what we paid for. Sometimes, it's just luck of the draw. Well worth the trip, and would do it again (hoping for more activity next time!!).
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Unfortunately, the whales did not appear, but we enjoyed the cruise. Since it's nature, it was just unlucky. Even though breakfast was included, we were offered drinks for an additional charge, which left us feeling dissatisfied with the tour. What a shame.
残念な事にホエールが現れず、遊覧を楽しみました。
自然の事なので、アンラッキーでした。
朝食付きなのに、ドリンクを別途代金で勧められたり
不満の残るツアーでした。
残念
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your understanding of whale watching as part of "nature." Regarding the drinks, for those with breakfast included, we offer "coffee, tea, and orange juice."
However, we also provide other drinks (which are available for a fee). Our staff reached out to inquire if you would like any of those, but it seems we may have caused you some discomfort, for which we sincerely apologize. We have translated all your comments into English and forwarded them to the relevant departments.
Thank you for sailing with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラウォッチングは『自然のこと』として受け止めていただいて感謝します。ドリンクの件ですが朝食つきの方には『コーヒー、紅茶、オレンジジュースが含まれて』おります。
ただそれ以外のドリンクも提供しており(こちらは有料)そちらの方はいかがですか?ということでスタッフはお声をかけさせていただいたのですが、お客様に不愉快な思いをさせてしまったようですので、お詫び申し上げます。頂いたコメントは全て英訳の上、関係部署に転送しております。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend.
This was the cheapest morning course, which didn't include breakfast.
Shortly after boarding the boat, we were able to see a whale's tail just once. After that, they didn't appear much, and my friend and I were talking about how it was nice to enjoy the beautiful sea and the scenery of Oahu, even if it was cheap. Then, towards the end, we were able to see many whales.
I was so focused on watching that I couldn't take good photos, but it was truly moving to see the whales.
Also, the sea is beautiful, so just cruising is really enjoyable.
Next time, I want to save money and try a dinner cruise as well.
友人と2人で参加しました。
ブレックファーストも付いていない、一番安い午前のコースです。
船に乗ってから割とすぐに、1度だけクジラの尾ひれを見ることができました。その後は、なかなか現れてくれず、友人とも、まぁ安かったしクルージングできれいな海やオアフ島の様子を見られるだけでも気持ちいいし良かったよねと話していたら、最後らへんでたくさん姿を見せてくれました。
見るのに必死で写真はうまく取れませんでしたが、クジラの姿を見られた時は感動しますよ。
また、海がきれいなので、クルージングするだけでも本当に気持ちいいです。
今度はお金をためて、ディナークルージングにも参加してみたいなと思います。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you saw many whales.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
(Please do come on our dinner cruise as well!)
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。たくさんクジラが見られたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
(是非ディナークルーズにもお越しくださいね!)
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/17 |
Reviewed by: えいじ
I'm glad I was able to make effective use of my time from the morning. I was able to see whales up close several times.
The information on the website regarding whether meals are included is unclear.
Also, while the meal upgrades are a bit pricey, they are within an acceptable range.
朝から時間を有効活用できてよかった。クジラも近くで何度か見ることができた。
食事付きかどうかなど、ホームページの表記がわかりにくい。
また、食事のアップデートは割高だが、許容範囲。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you were able to see whales.
We look forward to your next voyage with us!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラが見られたとの事ですので私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/16 |
Reviewed by: ゆう
I decided to participate in whale watching since it was only available during the winter season. I opted for the transportation service, which made getting around easy. I was torn between taking a small boat, but I chose this larger boat because I was worried about seasickness. In reality, the waves were quite high, so I think it’s better for those who are prone to seasickness to choose this boat. I was able to see whales several times. However, since they weren't very close, it wasn't that moving. Still, the view from the sea was very beautiful, so I think it’s worth participating at least once.
ホエールウォッチングは、冬のシーズンだけということだったので参加してみました。
送迎付きにしたので移動が楽でした。
小さい船にするか迷ったのですが、船酔いが心配だったのでこちらの大きな船にしたのですが、実際結構波が高かったので、酔いやすい人はこの船にした方がいいと思います。
クジラは何度か見れました。ただ、間近ではないのでそんなに感動はしませんでした。でも、海からの景色もとてもきれいだったので、一度参加してみるのもいいかなと思います。
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comment. The Star has three stabilizers, making it a relatively stable ship that minimizes motion. However, seasickness can vary from person to person, so if anyone is concerned, we have ginger pills, a herbal remedy made with ginger and mint, available for use.
Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, we cannot approach whales within 100 yards. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery as well.
Thank you for boarding.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。スター号は3種類の安定器がついた船ですので、比較的ゆれを感じにくい船です。それでも船酔いは人によりますので、もしご心配な方がいらっしゃる場合、ジンジャーピルと呼ばれる、生姜とミントを配合した漢方系のお薬をご用意しておりますので、そちらをご利用いただいてもよろしいかもしれません。
野生生物保護法の下、クジラには100ヤード以下に近づくことが出来ません。景色共々楽しんでいただけたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/12 |
Reviewed by: ゆう
It was disappointing that I couldn't see it very clearly.
あまりハッキリ見れなくて残念でした。
This is the Star of Honolulu. Thank you for your comments. As it involves wildlife, there are days when you can see them well and days when you cannot. If you are still interested, please try to join us again. Thank you for boarding this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。やはり野生生物ですので日によってよく見られる日とそうでない日がございます。またご興味がございましたら、再度のご乗船をトライしてみてください。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/12 |
Reviewed by: honu
This was my first time participating, and I had the chance to see whales about three times. The captain announces the direction to look for them, but since the ship's viewing area isn't structured for a full circle, if you're too far forward and a whale appears on the opposite side, it might be gone by the time you move across the ship. To avoid missing a fleeting opportunity, it might be safer to stay around the center. The whales appear small and distant, surfacing only briefly, so capturing a photo can be quite challenging.
Also, just before returning to the port, the ship unexpectedly stopped, and we were about 45 minutes late. There was no announcement explaining why we were stopped, so I spent that time not really knowing what was going on.
初めて参加しましたが、クジラは3回ほど見るチャンスがありました。
船長さんがアナウンスで何時の方向に見えるか教えてくれますが、船の展望スペースは一周できる構造になっていないため、あまり船の先頭にいると、反対側にクジラが現れた場合船内を移動している間にいなくなってしまいます。一瞬のチャンスを逃さないためにも中央らへんにいるのが安全かもしれません。クジラは遠くの方に小さく見えるだけで、海面に一瞬現れるくらいなので写真に収めるのもなかなか難しいです。
また、港に戻る手前でなぜか船が止まってしまい45分程オーバーしました。なぜ止まっているのか船内アナウンスはなく、よく分からないまま暇な時間を過ごしました。
This is Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments. Reviews from those who have actually participated are useful for those considering a cruise, and they also help us improve our services.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。実際にご参加された方の口コミはこれからクルーズをお考え頂いている方にも有用ですが、私どもにとってもサービス向上に役立ちます。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The tour was neither good nor bad. It was a nature tour where I caught a glimpse of a whale's spout and saw a bit of its tail, so I guess that's a plus. Breakfast was average. It was disappointing that the air conditioning on the boat was too cold! I was relieved when the air conditioning was turned off after we started heading back to port.
I appreciated that they provided interpretation in Japanese every time.
可もなく不可もないといったツアー。
自然相手のツアーで、クジラの潮吹きがちらっと見えて、尾ひれも少し見えたのでまあイイ方かな。
朝食は普通です。船内がクーラーで寒過ぎたのが残念!
帰港し始めてからはクーラーが消えていてほっとしました。
日本語で毎回通訳してくださるのは良かったです。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comments. It seems that air conditioning is often too strong everywhere in Hawaii. It might be just right for Westerners.
Even in Hawaii, a light jacket is a necessity (according to our local staff). We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。ハワイはどこへ行ってもクーラーが効き過ぎの感があります。おそらく欧米人の方にはちょうどいいのかもしれません。
ハワイとはいえ羽織物は必需品です。(現地スタッフ談)とりあえず楽しんでいただけたと聞いて私どもも嬉しく思います。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Se
I was amazed by the size of the whales!
I enjoyed the breaching, which is a big jump, and various dives.
The sight of them spouting water all around seemed to symbolize the richness of the Hawaiian sea.
It was a fun tour.
However, I was disappointed that I couldn't catch the English guide's explanation about the bones.
クジラの大きさに感動!
ブリーチングと言われる大ジャンプやさまざまな潜水が楽しめました。
あちこちで潮吹きをしているようすがハワイの海の豊かさを象徴しているようでした。
楽しいツアーでした。
ただ、英語ガイドの骨の説明が聞き取れなかったのが残念でしたが。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment.
We are very pleased to hear that you saw whales.
We will translate your comment into English and forward it to all relevant departments.
Thank you for boarding with us.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。
クジラが見えたとのことで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
頂いたコメントは英訳の上、全ての関係部署に転送させて頂きます。
ご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Jen
My husband and I recently went on the Starf Honolulu on a whale watching Cruise. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the boat, we boarded the boat and it was all fun from there. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone. We actually got to see a couple of whales so that made the day even more memorable.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a trip with a silver couple.
Since I chose to meet on-site, I took THE BUS from my hotel in Waikiki to ALOHA TOWER. I was advised to arrive about 10 minutes early for the 8:00 AM meeting time, so I arrived about 30 minutes early. However, the OFFICE opened at 8:00 AM, and the STAFF arrived shortly after, so I think it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.
The whale watching was amazing; the STAFF and the captain provided detailed explanations about the whales' ecology before and after departure. I was deeply moved to see them spouting water multiple times and raising their tails.
シルバー夫婦の旅行で参加しました。
現地集合を選びましたのでワイキキのホテルからTHE BUSで
ALOHA TOWERまで行き、8時集合で10分前位には来るようにとあったので、30分ほど早めに到着しましたが、OFFICEは8時OPENとなっていてSTAFFが来たのも8時過ぎで、もう少し遅めでもよかったと思います。
ホエールウォッチングは鯨の生態など出航前後にSTAFFや船長が詳しく説明をされ、実際何度も潮を吹いている姿や尾ひれを上げたところなど見ることができて感動でした。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time on board.
If you have another opportunity, please do come again.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。お船の上では楽しい時間を過ごしていただいたようで、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会がございましたら、是非お越し下さい。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/28 |
Reviewed by: hb
This was my first experince whale watching, had a blast! We were able to see 5 whales! After the boat was returning to shore, I went to the back of the boat and saw another whale. We did the Breakfast Cruise, water and coffee are free, everything else is a charge. Be one of the first ones outside, so you can have a good veiw by the railings. Also you will be standing outside on the deck to see the whales so be prepare as it is windy. I did enjoy that the naturalist on board was very informative about whales, she gave us lots of clues on what to look for when whale watching. I would recommed to this Cruise early on you vacation so as you travel the island you can find your own whales!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/27 |
Reviewed by: DJ Main
We originally tried to book the Navatek Cruise for Valentine's Night, but it was fully booked. We then booked the following night (Wednesday 15th Feb), but after receiving our confirmation we were advised that 15th had been overbooked, so we were moved to the 16th. Found this slightly strange, as we were a party of 10, however, no great harm done as we were all free on the 16th.
Bus pick up was slightly early, but we lost this advantage when a couple of passengers at one of the other hotels were late, however, still reached the dock in plenty of time.
Cruise itself was very good - we had pretty good views from our table. The food and entertainment was excellent and service fast and efficient. Drink prices also very reasonable (a decent bottle of red wine was only $ 20.00).
Views from up on the viewing decks were spectacular, and everything finished bang on time at 7.30 pm, with buses sitting waiting for us at the dock, before a speedy ride back to our hotel.
Overall a very good exp
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on my honeymoon. I was able to see whales multiple times. While we were eating, whales kept appearing, and we were going back and forth between our seats and the deck. Looking back, I should have eaten first; the delicious food ended up getting cold...
Onboard, there were also activities like lei-making and hula classes, and I had a very enjoyable time.
ハネムーンで参加しました。クジラを何度も見る事ができました。ご飯を食べている間に何回もクジラが出てきて席とデッキを行ったりきたりでした。今思えばご飯を先に食べるべきでした、せっかく美味しい物が冷めてしまった…
船内ではレイ作り、フラ教室なども開催され、とても楽しい時間をすごすことができました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
Whales can appear at any time, so there may be moments when it gets a bit busy with eating and going outside to see the whales.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the culture class as well.
All of our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
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す。
クジラはいつ姿を現す分かりませんので、ご飯を食べたり、クジラを見に外に出たりと少し忙しくなってしまうと時がございますね。
お客様にはカルチャークラスの方もお楽しみ頂け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
予約課
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Coya
I had some concerns before participating due to reviews mentioning seasickness and not being able to see anything. However, the boat didn't sway violently at all; it was just a gentle rocking, and I didn't experience any seasickness. In fact, I was so drowsy from the motion sickness medication I took just in case that I almost dozed off while standing, haha.
As for the whales, I was thrilled to see them up close right from the start. I was able to see them several more times after that, and I got great video footage, so I was very satisfied.
口コミで船酔いや見れなかったなどの記事があり、参加前は正直不安はありました。ですが、激しく揺れることなどはなく、ゆっくり揺れる程度で船酔いは皆無。むしろ念のため飲んでおいた酔い止めの副作用で眠たくて立ちながら寝そうになってました 笑
肝心のくじらはと言うと、初っ端から近くで見れて感動でした。
その後も何回か見れてビデオにもばっちりとれて大変満足でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The wind was strong and the boat rocked, but I was satisfied to see the rare breaching. I wasn't sure where the meeting place was, but a Japanese person in line helped me by telling me to hand the printed reservation form to the counter to get the sticker to put on my clothes. I would like to participate again.
風が強くて船もゆれましたが、めずらしいブリーチングも見れて満足です。
集合場所がよくわからず、列に並んでいる日本人の方に、プリントアウトしたした予約用紙をカウンターで渡し、服に貼るシールをもらうことを教えてもらいました。
また、参加したいと思いました。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
I understand that the day you boarded, the wind was strong, but it seems you were able to witness a rare breaching, which makes us very happy.
Thank you for your comment. We look forward to your next boarding!
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
ご乗船された日は風が強かったとのことですが、めずらしいブリーチングを
見ていただくことも出来たようですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
コメント有難うございました。またのご乗船をお待ちしております!
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/14 |
Reviewed by: kawachan
I can see whales! Such expectations have truly come to life!! Next time, I want to see them even closer. I'll go again.
鯨が見える!そんな期待がまじ実現!!今度はもっと近くで見てみたい。また、行きます。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.
I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.
The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.
Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.
Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."
お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。
クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。
けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。
総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった(クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった)のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the meals, there are port regulations that prohibit bringing outside food and drinks on board. (Similarly, it is also not allowed to take items provided on the ship outside.) We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservation Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。お食事に関しては港湾の規制があって外の食べ物飲み物の持込が禁止されております。(同じように船内で提供されたものを外へ持ち出すことも不可です)ご不便をおかけし申し訳ございませんでした。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/02/10 |
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This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. It's a challenge that wildlife doesn't always appear as we hope. Wildlife photographers must be very persistent and try many times.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the other activities.
Please come back if you have the opportunity.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。野生の動物はこちらが思うようにはなかなか出てくれないのが難点ですね。野生生物の写真家の方はとても粘り強く何度もトライされるのでしょう。
それ以外のアクティビティで楽しんでいただけたとの事ですので、私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
また機会がございましたらお越しください。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
予約課