Reviewed by: さくらもち
Since it's near Honolulu, I thought it would be lucky if we got to see whales, and if not, we could enjoy the cruise, so I made a reservation. There are colorful fish in the harbor where the boat docks, so definitely check them out before boarding! The various sizes of yellow and blue fish really get you excited.
For those without meals included, we were guided to the third floor where we received explanations about the whales and the boat before departure, but everything was in English and honestly, it was content you could take or leave. Later, a file with explanations in Japanese was placed on the stage, which was sufficient. Since there was time, many people were having breakfast with the rice balls and bread they brought. Since it was early in the morning, having a meal here might be enough.
Once we set sail, we had free time, so I quickly went up to the observation floor on the fourth deck. About 30 minutes after departure, when we could see Ala Moana, dolphins started swimming alongside the boat!!! Everyone was super excited to see about 20 dolphins! They swam alongside the boat, jumped a little away, and then came back... just this alone felt worth the price, and I was already very satisfied.
After about 45 minutes, we arrived off Diamond Head and stopped. An announcement was made to look for whales. However, during the announcement, we already saw a spout, and when we focused our eyes, we spotted a large tail! It was a bit far, but we could see it perfectly! After that, we spent about an hour and a half moving and stopping while searching for whales, and we were able to see them more than 15 times, which was amazing! In the end, we even saw a mother and calf swimming leisurely about 50 meters from the boat, and I was grateful for the generous spirit of the whales.
After seeing the whales perfectly, we returned to the harbor and were thrilled to also see a turtle swimming smoothly beside the boat during the 4-hour trip!
By the way, I spoke with someone who booked a tour with meals included after disembarking, and they mentioned that during their meal, there was an announcement saying, "A whale has appeared over there," so they kept going back and forth and hardly got to eat, nor did they see the whales. Announcements are made after a whale has already appeared. I think it’s unlikely you’ll see them if you run over after hearing the announcement... it seems like you have a higher chance of spotting them by focusing your eyes on the spouts yourself. Also, I wouldn’t really recommend it for children. Since you can’t approach the whales (but it’s okay if they come close), the whales are far away, and I wonder if they understand when you say, "Over there!"... Many kids seemed to get bored and fussy.
It might be good to participate with the mindset of "If we see them, great; if not, we’ll cruise around Waikiki and Diamond Head." That said, it was fantastic as a cruise! Whether you see whales or not might be a matter of luck, but it was a fun experience worth more than the price♪ I highly recommend it for those going to Hawaii during whale season!
ホノルル近郊だし見れたらラッキーくらいで、見れなかったらクルージングとして楽しもうと予約。
船の停泊している港にはカラフルな魚がいるので乗船前にぜひ見てください!黄色や青の大小さまざまな魚でちょっとテンション上がります
食事無しの人達は3階へ誘導され出港前にクジラや船の説明をされますが、すべて英語だし特に聞いても聞かなくても…という内容。後ほど日本語で書かれた説明ファイルがステージに置かれるので、それで十分。時間があるので、持ってきたおむすびやパンで朝食をしている方が結構いました。朝も早いのでここで食事で十分かも
出港してしまえば自由行動なのでさっそく展望フロアの4階へ。出港して30分、アラモアナが見えてきた頃船と並走するようにイルカが!!!
20頭ほどのイルカにみんなで大興奮!!船と並走したりちょっと離れて飛んだりまた近づいてきたり・・・これだけで値段以上のいいものが見れた気がしてすでに大満足w
45分ほどするとダイアモンドヘッド沖まで来て停泊。ここでクジラを探すとアナウンスが。
が、アナウンス中にすでに潮吹きが見れ、目を凝らしてると大きな尻尾!
ちょっと遠くでしたがバッチリ見れました!
そこからは1時間半ほど動いたり停まったりしながらクジラを探してましたが、15回以上は見れて感動!最後には船から50m先くらいにのんびりと親子で泳ぐクジラまで見れ、サービス精神旺盛なクジラに感謝です
ばっちりクジラを見て港へ帰還中、船の横をすぃーっと泳ぐカメまで見れて感動の4時間でした!!
ちなみに下船後食事つきのツアーで申し込んだ方と話したのですが、食事してる時に「あっちにクジラが出た」とアナウンスがかかるため、見に行ったり戻ったりで食事もほぼ出来なかったし、クジラも見れなかったと。
クジラが出る度にアナウンスはかかるのですが、クジラが「出た」あとにかかります。アナウンスを聞いてからそっちへ走ってもほぼ見れないと思います…自分で目を凝らして潮吹きを探した方が確立高いような気がします。
あと、お子様にもあんまりおススメできないかも。クジラに近寄ってはいけない為(クジラが近寄ってくるのはOK)、クジラは遠くだし、「あそこあそこ!」と言ってもわかってるかなぁ・・・って感じです。結構飽きちゃってグズッてるお子様多数でした
「見れたらラッキー、見れなかったらワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドを巡るクルージング」として参加してみたらいいかな。
とは言え、クルージングとしても最高!見れるか見れないかは運かもしれないけど、お値段以上の楽しい体験でした♪
クジラのいる時期にハワイへ行く方にはかなり!おススメです!
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/31 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好きっこ
The breakfast was decent, but I was very moved to see the whales. There were many announcements in English on the ship, but everyone moved in the direction of the whales, so I didn't have any particular difficulties.
朝食はそれなりですが、くじらを見られてとても感動しました。
船内の案内は英語が多いですが、くじらのいる方向にみなさん動くので、特に不自由ありませんでした
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see the whales. Please do come back and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
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。
くじらをご覧いただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
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
予約課
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: nopco
I attended with my mother in her 70s (who speaks almost no English). There was a guide assigned to our large hotel shuttle bus, and even with few Japanese people around, they made the journey comfortable and checked on us at the venue, which was very reassuring. At the show venue, the robust performers guided us with smiles, creating a very pleasant atmosphere.
We were seated in the center front row, and across from us was a pair of older white individuals who seemed to be a mother and son, so it was easy to chat and we felt relaxed. There were also younger white groups in the back who were lively, but for us, being small, the Royal Plan was great as we had a clear view of the stage.
As soon as we were seated, we were hit by a heavy rain for about ten minutes. We put on the raincoats provided on the table to take cover, and when we returned to our seats, the salad and drinks that had already been served were soaked. The main dish was protected with a lid, so we managed to eat it. After the first few songs of the show (before the real dancing began), they came to clear our plates while we were still eating, so I thought it wise to finish quickly.
The main male performer was truly entertaining, very skilled at engaging the audience and bringing people on stage, far surpassing typical comedians. His interactions with the lively middle-aged Japanese group in the audience were particularly exquisite, making me feel a bit embarrassed to be Japanese, but he managed to involve the entire venue in laughter.
On the other hand, he also shared touching stories about family and couples' love, making it a heartwarming show. At the end, we all held hands with the cool performers and other guests, singing and dancing together, creating a sense of full participation.
My mother understood most of the meaning and laughed along with everyone at the same timing, expressing her joy and desire to come again. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises! I would be happy to know the name of the main performer!
70代の母(英語はほぼ不可)と参加しました。ホテル送迎の大きなバスにそれぞれ担当の案内係の方がいて、日本人が少ない中も、道中車内を和ませてくださり、会場でも気にかけてくださってとても安心できました。ショー会場でもごついパフォーマーの方々が、笑顔で誘導してくださり、雰囲気はとても良かったです。
席はど真ん中の最前列で、向かいにはもっとご高齢の母息子らしき白人ペアと4人だけで、お話もしやすく気楽に過ごせました。他の後方の席では若い白人グループが盛り上がっているところもあったので、体も小さい私たちにはステージも丸見えのロイヤルプランで良かったです。
着席してすぐ激しい雨に10分ほど見舞われ、テーブルに用意された雨合羽を着て避難し、席に戻るとすでにサーブされていたサラダや飲み物などびしょ濡れでした。メインのお皿は蓋で保護されなんとか食べられました。ショーの最初数曲の歌のみが終わると(本格的な踊りが始まる前に)、食事もまだ終わらないうちに下げに来られましたので、早く食べ終わるのが賢明と思いました。
メインの男性は、本当にお話が面白く、ステージにたくさん人を上げてはみんなをいじるのがとても上手で、そんじょそこらのお笑いの人など比較にならないほどでした。
特にお元気な中高年の日本人グループのお客さんのいじり方が絶妙で、若干日本人であることが恥ずかしく思えるような部分もありましたが、会場全体を笑いの渦に巻き込んでいました。
その一方で、家族や夫婦の愛情について感動的なお話もされ心温まる素敵なショーでした。
最後には、かっこいいパフォーマーのお兄さんたちや他のお客さんたちとみんなで手をつないで歌を歌い踊って全員参加といった感じで終わりました。
母もだいたい意味が分かってみんなと同じタイミングで笑っており、大変喜んでまた来たいと申しておりました。
また機会があれば是非参加したいと思います!
あのメインのお方のお名前がわかると嬉しいです!
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| Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/20 |
Reviewed by: LindaTMK
I have attended many Luaus. This was the best by far. The pre entertainment, the show, the food and the staff were fabulous. Will definitely go again. A must - attend event.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/15 |
Reviewed by: Acvilla
Had a great time!! We were lucky to have lots of whale sightings, one even came up close to the ship!!
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| Packages: | Morning Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast Buffet - Most Popular! (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Sumei
My husband and I took our 3 kids and we were quite impressed with how quickly we spotted the whales (we even saw dolphins!). It's safe and a great experience, I would definitely recommend it for families with young children.
Parking is convenient. Check in is across from boat. Prepare for standing and maybe even a little sea sick lol! Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
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| Packages: | 2-hour Morning Whale Watching Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Leonard S
The whole trip was very pleasent enjoyed the food and staff were very helpful
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/12 |
Reviewed by: NOBU
Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. While it's part of the luck of the draw, I wished there had been more entertaining activities to enjoy.
残念ながら、クジラは見ることができませんでした。これは時の運もあるのでしょうがないのですが、それ以外にもっと楽しませるエンターテイメントが欲しかった。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are very sorry that you were unable to see any whales this time. Please come back again to search for active whales on another occasion. 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。
今回、クジラをご覧いただく事ができず、大変残念に思います。
またの機会にアクティブなクジラを探しにいらして下さい。
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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| 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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: ぶらっくねこ
It was a very enjoyable time in a different space. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity. Perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, there were a lot of performances of songs aimed at Japanese people.
異空間でとても楽しい時間でした。また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。
日本人の参加が多いためか、日本人向けの曲の演奏が多かった。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise this time.
We are very pleased that you counted down with us.
We hope this year will be a good one for you.
All of our staff is looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
私共とご一緒にカウントダウンをして頂けまして大変嬉しく思います。
お客様にとって良い年になりますように。
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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| Packages: | 3コースディナーとポリネシアンショー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: まあこ
This time, I participated with my parents and my husband, making a group of four. Even my parents, who usually complain a lot, were excited for their first countdown and had a great time.
We reserved a window seat with sparkling wine, and that was a great choice!
The food was also impressive, with a magnificent lobster and tender steak. I was very satisfied!
今回は両親と主人と4人での参加でした。文句の多い両親も、初めてのカウントダウンにテンション上がり、とても楽しんでくれました。
スパークリングを頼んでの、窓際席を予約しましたが、それが良かったです!
お料理も、立派なロブスターに柔らかいステーキ。大満足でした!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that your parents also enjoyed it. Please do come back with everyone again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
ご両親にもお楽しみいただけましたとの事で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また皆様でお越しください。
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
予約課
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| Packages: | 3コースディナーとポリネシアンショー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: MA2016
Every year, I spend New Year's in Hawaii. This year, I decided to spend it on the Star of Honolulu and made a reservation. I chose the most luxurious plan, but when I got there, they packed in too many guests. The view from the front of the second deck was nice, but the amount of food served after 10 PM was overwhelming, and the meat was cold. The service was good, but I could hear the conversations of the people next to me.
The live jazz was great, but the neighboring room on the second deck seemed more casual with its food and had a hula show, which looked like more fun.
About 20 minutes before the countdown, we were guided to a spot where we could see the fireworks easily, but just before it started, there was an announcement in Japanese saying that the view was better from the opposite side. Everyone suddenly started moving to the other side, and when I asked the staff, they said it could be seen from both sides. Since the foreign guests didn't understand the announcement, many stayed put, and in the end, those who didn't move had a great view of the fireworks around Waikiki River and the Rum Fire area.
On the way back, we gathered again for the bus. We waited for about 20 minutes and finally headed home. I feel like it would have been better to watch from Kaka'ako Park.
毎年ハワイで年越ししています。今年はスターオブホノルルで過ごすことにして予約しました。
一番豪華なプランにして、いざ行ってみたら、客を詰め込みすぎ。二階の船の先端で、景色は良いけど食事は22時過ぎから食べきれない量、しかも冷めてるお肉とか。サービスは良いです。席は隣の会話まる聞こえ。
ライブジャズは良かったけど、二階の隣の部屋はリーズナブルな所なのか料理も少しカジュアルで、フラショーなどがあり、そちらの方が楽しそうでした。
カウントダウンの20分前に案内されて花火が見えやすい所を陣取っていたら、直前に日本語で反対から見えます、とアナウンス。一斉に皆反対に行きだし、スタッフに聞いたら反対からも見えますと。外国の方はアナウンスがわからないのでそのままだったりして、結局は移動しない方がワイキキ川、ラムファイヤーのあたりの花火がよく見えました。
帰りはまたバスに集合。20分くらい待ち、ようやく帰路につきました。
カカアコパークから見た方がよかったな、という気がします。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We also appreciate you sharing the beautiful photos of the fireworks.
We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy it to the fullest.
We will translate your comments into English and forward them to the responsible manager to help improve future cruises.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
We wish you a wonderful 2016!
Star of Honolulu
Reservations Department
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。
綺麗な花火のお写真の掲載も有難うございます。
十分にお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
頂きましたコメントは英語訳の上、担当のマネージャーに転送させて頂き、今後のクルーズ改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
お客様にとりまして素敵に2016年になりますように!
スターオブホノルル
予約課
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| Packages: | 5コースとジャズライブ(プライベートテーブル確約) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Ranwin
The guides from E Noa Tours do a great job providing guests with a good mixture of history, cultural background, and humor. The tour was good, although we felt like we had too much time to kill on land before the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. We also felt like we didn't have enough time at the USS Missouri. Overall, the highlights tour was good and participants definitely get a well-rounded understanding of the history behind the events leading up to December 7, 1941.
E Noa Tours wishes you and your a very Happy New Year! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour highlighting Pearl Harbor.
Please think of us the next time you are on O'ahu!
The E Noa Team
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| Packages: | [8:30 AM] Ko Olina Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Milton
This was my sixth dinner cruise out of Waikiki I will have to say that this was exceptional and far exceeded my expectations the staff was wonderful our waiter was just absolutely amazing she did a great job and the food was very good service went well entertainment was nice and all in all it was a beautiful cruise
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Janet
Being a Huge Hawaii Five O fan (all the way back to the original) this was definitely a tour I enjoyed! Amy and Zoom are very knowledgable and were able to show us parts of the island we would not have gone to see on our own. The kids were into it as well. We were shown clips of the show, they were "I remember that," therefore they really liked being able to relate to what we were seeing. McGarrets house was amazing and the current owners were so welcoming. It was awesome to have such a Hawaiian welcome.
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| Packages: | Lunch at McGarrett's |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Cool Arrow
Had a great time. Good food (and lots of it) and meeting new people is always fun. It was an intimate setting with a with a friendly and attentive staff. The performers were great; performing dances from the various Polynesian cultures. The view of the city lights from the ship was beautiful as was the sunset. Definitely recommend this dinner cruise for first timers and using the transportation that is offered.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Sue
In Honolulu for business, I had just one day free and wanted to make the best of it. Ending the day with the Chief's Luau was the best decision I could have made. The show was the best part, really phenomenal entertainment and well worth the price. The ride out to the venue held spectacular views. Loved the whole experience.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Polina
Enjoyed the cruise! Although short, it was delicious, all you can eat crab legs, and there is some fun entertainment at the end! Fun times!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: jose
this cruise was bueatiful simple and just perfect. it was tight on space though. overall vary happy :-D
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Great food, great show! You are truly catered to and the scenery was breathtaking
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Janet
The Friday night cruise food was very good and the dancers and live band were excellent. It was a fun filled evening with an opportunity to meet new friends from around the globe.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/18 |
Reviewed by: Carri
We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset cruise. Extremely friendly staff and they made the experience special. Entertainment and good were great!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: ノブユキ
I was thrilled to see the whale right in front of me. However, the rocking of the boat was severe, and my whole family got seasick. That was disappointing. I almost got seasick for the first time myself, so it might have been a bit tough for the kids.
目の前のクジラに感激。しかし、揺れが酷く家族皆船酔いでダウン。そこが残念でした。
自分も初めて船酔いになりかけたので、子供たちには少しつらかったかな。
Thank you very much for boarding with us.
It sounds like you were able to see whales up close! That must have been an incredible experience. Thank you for the beautiful photos as well. As December approaches, we will be entering whale season. There will be many calm days at sea when the boat won't rock, so we hope you will come to see the whales again this season. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu Reservations Department
この度はご乗船誠にありがとうございます。
クジラを目の前でみて頂けたんですね!それは感動しちゃいますね。きれいなお写真もありがとうございます。もうまもなく12月になりますと、クジラの季節を迎えます。海が穏やかで、船が揺れない日もたくさんございますので、ぜひ今シーズンもクジラに会いにいらしてくださいね。またのお越しを、スタッフ一同心よりお待ちいたしております。
スターオブホノルル予約課
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/07 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I would like to participate again♪
This was my first time joining, and the staff were kind.
I plan to go again in March, so I would like to participate.
また参加したいです♪
今回初めて参加したのですが、スタッフの方も親切でした
3月にまた行くので参加したいと思ってます
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your first experience with us. Please do come back and visit us again. 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。
初めてのご参加で、お楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
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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| 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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/29 |
Reviewed by: NoName
Let me start off by saying I NEVER post reviews...which I need to work on because I am always checking them out before I do/buy things. This was my boyfriend & I first trip to Hawaii so we were very excited! We chose the Five Star package because of the jazz music (we attended a luau the night before & did not want to have the same theme).
They picked us up from our hotel at 4:30 pm. From the very beginning we were treated like VIP. We were led to the top deck to have champagne & o'dourves with the captain. We also got to take a professional pic with the captain, which was cool. After that, we were led to our seat inside the ship. We had a window seat & loved it. We were a little worried about getting seasick, but it wasn't a problem. I was a little concerned about the food at first because neither one of us are into fancy food, but it was pretty good (as stated before we chose that package specifically for the music). Instead of the lobster we chose a stuffed chicken option which was my favorite! For our steak entree we asked that it was cooked well done & it was the most tender steak ever! Throughout the dinner you can step outside as you please to feel the breeze, take in the views, & take pics.
The ambiance was beautiful! There was a live pianist, saxophonist/flutist, & singer. They were great! In the end they gave us the photo we took with the captain in a nice album cover with a pic of the ship on the water. Also, all of the ladies were given a rose. The only thing I WISH I would have did was asked for another copy of the photo so my boyfriend & I can both have one :-( I didn't even think about it until we returned back to our home state. I called 3 days later to see if we could get a copy; they sent an email to the photo dept. but almost 2 weeks later & I still haven't heard anything.
Overall, I highly recommend! This is perfect for a romantic date night! The cruise lasted about 2 hrs. This was a great way to end our trip in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Mary
The cruise was awesome!!! The food was great. The staff we had took such good care of us. The entertainment was off the hook at the end.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Annieben
Food was good, view was fantastic, crew was very helpful and entertaining! Fun way to spend an evening!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: T.Lewis
The service was great. Outstanding staff that was very professional and courteous. I would DEFINITELY recommend this service if you're looking for a special evening.
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| Packages: | Nova Five Star: Steak & Lobster, Private Table, Drinks & Entertainment |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/10 |
Reviewed by: H. Winarko
We had fun and lots of interaction with performers. Chief is super. Great Shows, food and location
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
From the start this cruise was amazing, We checked in and got the royal treatment. Escorted to the upper deck where we were greeted by the captain and offered snacks and drinks. We were then seated and bring on the food, every dish was great. Brandon our server was great, he mad sure everything was to our satisfaction. The maitre d came and got us just before sunset and took us out on deck where the Captain was waiting and we renewed our vows. It was very romantic. I would do this again.
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| Packages: | Vow Renewal & Five Star Luxury Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/17 |
Reviewed by: The Hudson's
Myself and my husband could not fault the experience that we had when we renewed our wedding vows. The food was great, the staff were fantastic and the ceremony that was provided was private and personal - just what we wanted. It was the perfect end to the day.
Marion and Graham Hudson - Darwin Australia
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/29 |
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Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience.
As you mentioned, there are days when the whales are very active and other days when they are more relaxed, so we believe that keeping an eye out for them will give you the best chance to see them at the right moment.
Regarding meals, please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted on board. Recently, the Aloha Tower Marketplace, where the ship departs, has been renovated, and there is now a small supermarket where you can purchase snacks and bento. Additionally, there are open-air tables within the Aloha Tower Marketplace, so if you have booked a cruise without a meal, you might enjoy a light breakfast there before your cruise.
On sunny days, especially in the morning, the cruise is particularly pleasant, so we hope you will visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back!
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す。
クルーズをお楽しみいただけました様で大変嬉しく思います。
鯨はとてもアクティブな日もあれは、のんびりしている日もございますので、
お客様の仰る通り、お外で目を凝らして鯨を探していただくと、一番良いタイミングでご覧いただけると思います。
お食事の件に付きましては、船内は外からの食べ物、飲み物のお持込は禁止させて頂いております。
最近では、船が出港いたしますアロハタワーマーケットプレイスがリニューアルし、
ちょっとしたスナックやお弁当がご購入できます小さいスーパーマーケットもあり、
また、アロハタワーマーケット内にはオープンエアのテーブルもございますので、
お食事無しのクルーズをお申し込みの場合は、そちらで軽く朝食をされてからクルーズをお楽しみいただいても宜しいかと思います。
お天気の良い日は、特に朝のクルーズは気持ちが良いので、是非また遊びにいらして下さい。
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