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: Mike & Helena
We had a really good time. It was whale season and we saw many. The crew was very friendly. When we ran out of our wine they loaded us up on vodka drinks.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (BYOB) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Pam
The captain and staff were amazing and made the night even better than expected! The sights were amazing, catamaran was enjoyable, music was hopping and the drinks were flowing! We can't wait to go back.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/13 |
Reviewed by: ぱとりしあ
I had experienced a sunset cruise on a large cruise ship before, but this was my first yacht cruise. I was a bit anxious about getting seasick, but it turned out to be completely fine.
We gathered at the meeting point at 4:30 PM for the 5 PM departure. It seemed a bit early, as we were informed that the actual gathering time was 10 minutes before departure, so we waited on the beach for a little while. Check-in started around 4:45 PM. At the beach, I showed the voucher to the staff, boarded the yacht, and before that, a cheerful staff member took a picture of us with the yacht in the background. You can purchase this photo after disembarking (we didn’t buy it).
After boarding, we listened to some safety instructions (like not leaning over the edge and not standing in the captain's area), and then we set sail! Almost immediately, the captain got everyone excited by asking, "Who wants a Mai Tai?" and everyone responded enthusiastically. Of course, there are soft drinks available for those who prefer non-alcoholic options, so no worries there.
After about an hour of enjoying the gentle breeze and the beautiful scenery of Waikiki, we turned around just past Diamond Head. Since sunset was around 6:25 PM, we were able to enjoy it perfectly. Everyone was in high spirits, and we had a wonderful time together. The sunset was clear with no clouds, which was breathtaking! This was the highlight of my trip, and I would love to participate again.
As for the passengers, about 40% were American, 40% Japanese, and around 20% Korean. You only get wet when boarding and disembarking from the steps, so regular clothing is fine. It's best to wear shoes that are easy to take off. I think only those who are very sensitive to motion sickness might need medication.
Although my English is not very good, we managed just fine.
大型客船でサンセットクルーズはしたことがありましたが、初めてのヨットクルーズ。酔わないかなど不安でしたが、全く大丈夫でした。
5時出航のため、4時半に集合場所へ。まだ早かったのか、再度集合時間は10分前でと告げられ少しビーチで待つことに。4時45分くらいから受付開始。ビーチで受付のお姉さんにバウチャーを見せて、乗船、とその前に元気なお姉さんがヨットをバックに写真をパチリ。下船後、買うことができます。(私たちは買いませんでした)
乗船してから注意事項(乗り出さないとか船頭で立たないとか)を聞いて、いざ出航!すぐに船長が『マイタイ飲みたい人~♪』と盛り上げてくれて一同ハーイヽ( ・∀・)ノとマイタイ大会です。もちろんお酒が弱い人のためのソフトドリンクはありますのでご安心を。
出航してから1時間くらい風に吹かれながら、まったりとワイキキの風景を楽しみ、ダイヤモンドヘッドを少し過ぎた辺りでUターン。日没が6時25分くらいだったので、ちょうどいい具合にサンセットを楽しむことができました。みんな出来上がっているので、いい感じで盛り上がり楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。そして雲もないサンセット。感動でした!この旅一番の思い出です。また参加したいです。
その他…
乗客はアメリカ人が4割、日本人4割、韓国人2割くらいの割合でした。
濡れるのは乗船と下船のタラップのところだけなので、服装は普通でOKです。靴は脱ぎやすいものがよいでしょう。酔い止めもよっぽど揺れに弱い人以外はいらないかと。
英語はあまりできない私たちでしたが、なんとかなります。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/10 |
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: Roy and Andrea
What a wonderful experience!
The crew on the Holokai did an exceptional job of taking care of us.
We even got to meet the fabulous owner of the Holokai, Soo.
We would highly recommend watching the beautiful Waikiki sunset aboard the newest catamaran on Waikiki! It was also fun eating at the Shorebird. We had a table right near the beach. A few steps out from the restaurant and you can see the Hilton fireworks show!
All in all, a great experience!
A big Mahalo to Soo and the crew of the Holokai!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail & Shore Bird Standard BBQ Dinner Buffet |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Lorraine
We did this cruise last week and our boat took us all down the coast past the Cook Monument where we were able to take photos. An interesting commentary accompanied the trip and a pod of dolphins played around us. Magical! And the sunset was spectacular.
The only thing that prevented me from giving this excursion 5 stars was that the buffet ran out of food before we were all served. It didn't bother us too much and the crew was very apologetic and gave us extra drink tickets but I think some people were quite upset.
Overall we loved it .
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/21 |
Reviewed by: 再度ハワイへ
It was cloudy, but the cruise was amazing. I got a little too carried away with the free drinks on board and ended up drinking too much. I thought there were no restrooms, but when I asked the crew, they told me there were, which was a relief.
Now that I know there are restrooms, I will definitely use the service again in March.
曇りですが・・・クルーズは最高でしたが、船上でのフリードリンクに気を良くしてしまい飲み過ぎてしまいました。
トイレがないと思い込み、船員に聞くとあるとの事で助かりました。
再度、トイレがある事がわかりましたので、再度3月に利用させて頂きます。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/06 |
Reviewed by: mimimi
The boarding area was hard to find, which made me a bit anxious. There were few Japanese people around, allowing me to really enjoy the travel atmosphere. I thought two hours would be short, but it felt like I had plenty of time on the boat. The all-you-can-drink option added to the sense of value. The boat was small, so it was fun to see the ocean up close.
乗り場がわかりにくく不安でした。
日本人が少なく、旅行気分を味わえます。
2時間は短いのかと思いきや、たっぷりと船に乗った感じがしました。
飲み放題もついておりお得感がありました。
船が小さいので海を近くに見られて楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Yue
It is worth more than just a sail boat! There is no better way to enjoy an afternoon with gorgeous sunset at Waikiki! We liked the view, the cocktail, the captain...almost everything that we experienced. Sure will try it again if I'm back to Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Jwerner
Loved the scenery and the Sunset was amazing. The crew was very helpful.
The seas were pretty rough that day and the tour took a little longer than planned.
The snacks were good but we didn't realize that there would be a light dinner served too.
We were able to see lots of whales and even some Dolphins.
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| Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Darlene
This cruise was great! Mostly because of the crew. They were friendly and knowledgeable. They watched out for your safety. The boat itself is very sturdy. There is an inside cutout that you can sit in, out of the weather if need be. I took my elderly family and they did great!!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/07 |
Reviewed by: Jared B
Had an awesome time on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Sunset Cocktail Sail! Josh, Masa and Brad were a very professional, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Can't wait to come back next year to do this again!
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Kay
My sister and I had the best time. Didn't see any fireworks, but that really was ok.
If go back to Hawaii we will definitely be doing this again. The captain & mate were
very entertaining. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail & Shore Bird Standard BBQ Dinner Buffet |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: かさいみやび
In the midst of a beautiful sunset, a baby whale appeared on the surface of the sea. I was moved by this unexpected development, as I had not been able to see anything during the whale watching the day before. Next time, I would like to participate with my parents.
なんと、美しいサンセットのさ中、子供のクジラが海面に姿を現しました。
前の日に、ホエールウヲッチングでは見ることが叶わなかったため、今回の予想外の展開に感動しました。
次は、両親と一緒に参加したいと思いまいた。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/17 |
Reviewed by: aroundthecorner
Was not really a night for a Sunset, but we learned a lot of history / culture of Hawaii / Big Island, had good food, relaxing music, whales, dolphins, and yummy drinks. No complaints about this cruise! Thanks for the great time!
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Tasha
Had an awesome time on the boat! The sunset was pretty and the drinks were awesome! Had a blast!
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| Packages: | Sunset Cocktail Sail & Shore Bird Standard BBQ Dinner Buffet |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Ray
Capt and crew were anazing. They were very personable and made a great relaxing sail. Food was not too heavy but enough to keep you going. Drinks were strong and delicious, overall amazing sail. Most people were either looking to go back out on the snorkeling trip or had come from it earlier in the day. That good of a sail.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/22 |
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 |
Reviewed by: MeSoHappy
The Pride of Maui sunset cruise was the highlight of our trip to Maui! The crew was wonderful and welcoming and the drinks were plentiful. Dinner time rolled around and was served buffet style. Everyone was obliging and the food was tasty. I highly recommend the chicken and the onion tartlet! There were live musicians who played fun Latin jazz the entire evening, and the top deck plays more variety for the hip crowd. Needless to say, the whales were amazing! There were so many of them! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and Pride of Maui could not come more highly recommended. This would not have been made so easy without the booking process at Veltra. They made it super easy and we were happy with the customer service.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Nancy from Kansas
This cruise was awesome, the staff was very entertaining and Mai Tai's went down smoothly, very tasty! Would recommend this cruise to everyone!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Closed - Friday Fireworks Moonlight Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/19 |
Reviewed by: あっきー
I participated after dinner. You take off your shoes and go barefoot. After departure, the DJ played upbeat music, making it feel like a club on the boat. I was able to request various cocktails from the bartender. It was great that we stopped at the best spot to enjoy the fireworks. We were the only Japanese people there, but even though I couldn't understand English, everyone was friendly and it became a fun memory. There is a restroom, but it's small and not very convenient, so I think it's better to take care of that before boarding.
夕食後に参加しました。靴を脱いで裸足で乗ります。出港後はDJがノリのイイ音楽をかけてくれ、船上のクラブみたいでした。カクテルもバーテンダーに色々リクエストできました。花火をベストスポットが見られる場所に止まって観賞できてよかったです。日本人は私たちだけでしたが、英語が分からなくてもみんなワキアイアイと話しかけてきてくれて楽しい思い出になりました。トイレはありますが、小さくて使いづらいので乗る前に済ませてきた方がいいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Kelly Rush
We had a lot of fun on this cruise. Entertainment was excellent. The service was excellent. We went on the fireworks cruise which was very nice. The crab legs were very good. The food was good, but could have been warmer. It may be hard on such a big boat. The only other thing that could have done better is we took the transportation from hotel to the boat and when we got there and started walking the girl leading us never talked to us just talked to another person and we just tried to keep up her so we knew where to go. When we got to boat we followed her on and went on wrong way and were corrected and told to go on another way. We were just following her on. She never turned around and said go on this way or have a good time. It was a little odd. Other than that it was a good time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/29 |
Reviewed by: Hula Girl
I love dinner cruises and have been on quite a few over the years, so I knew I had to go during this visit to Hawaii. We chose the One Star since we love crab and love AYCE crab even more!
Our waiter was very attentive and made sure to keep our plates full of crab, our glasses filled with drinks and would let us know when the sunset would be.
The show was fun, and the musicians are top notch! Although the weather did not cooperate, I will definitely go back again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Maribeth
We had a great time on the sunset cruise! It had of course had great views, the captain stopped a couple times to let us watch some whales playing! The staff, Ian, Jason and Colin were helpful and friendly; the waters were a little rough, so they really showed our concern for our safety and comfort. The drinks, appetizers and sandwiches were all very good, very fresh. I would highly recommend this excursion!
We'd like to thank you for joining us here at Holo Holo Charters, and for taking the time to post your review! It was our pleasure to have you out on the water, and hope we have the chance to tour with you again in the future! Mahalo and Aloha
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| Packages: | Until 12/31/2019 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Nunia T.
I attended the Three Star Lobster and Steak Dinner Cruise and I must say I was amazed at the customer service provided. Being on board with 1,000 passengers, the waiters and staffs did an amazing job with serving each guest on time. Our waitress was a doll, I believe Larissa is her name. The view of the sunset, and Diamond Head was breath taking. This tour is a must if you want to experience Paradise away from the city.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Travelooza
Be careful when selecting which type of meal you like because family members don't get to sit together if you eat something different. Otherwise, it was a wonderful time!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Takeshi
十分楽しかった。元々食事を期待しての参加では無く、ロブスターやヒレ肉は当然無しのバフェでしたが十分食事を楽しめた。5人家族、子供達も全員成人の構成です。
スタッフは一生懸命楽しませてくれたし、男性歌手はまずまずのエンタテイナーです。
たまたまですが、雲の全くない日で海に落ちる夕日は最高。狙ったとおり金曜の晩のヒルトンの花火も盛り上がりました。
毎年訪れるハワイでの10年ぶりのサンセットディナークルーズでしたが、なかなかバカにしたものではありません。おすすめします。
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。
サンセットや花火をお楽しみ頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。
綺麗なサンセットのお写真も掲載して頂き有難うございました。
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: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Donna
Excellent experience worth every bit unlimited drinks very friendly and happy crew and the sunset was beautiful a must do
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Arlene
We had a lovely time. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our dinner was execelent. The host & entertainment made for a fun evening.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
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