All Reviews for Sunset Cruises

The cloudy weather from the previous day was a lie, as we were greeted with a beautiful clear sky and a wonderful sunset. Just at the moment the sun was setting, the excited crew bounced the yacht too much, which caused some booing from those who were trying to capture the perfect photo or video, but I thought it was very American.

This time, there were many young Americans who were quite loud, and when a group of Chinese tourists passed by on their yacht, some unpleasant remarks were made about it not being an Asian sea, which was quite uncomfortable. However, there were also many solo participants, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

For drinks, we all toasted with Mai Tais, and when we asked the crew for refills, they brought out plenty of Mai Tais, beers, and colas. The stars from the ocean at night and the night view of Waikiki were also absolutely stunning. After the cruise, there was the usual photo sale, and I ended up purchasing one because the view of Diamond Head in the background was beautiful!

前日までの曇天が嘘のように快晴でとても素晴らしいサンセットでした。
丁度夕日が沈む瞬間に、興奮したクルーがヨットをバウンドさせすぎたので、せっかくのシャッターチャンスやビデオを撮影していた人たちからブーイングになりましたが、アメリカっぽいと思いました。
今回は若いアメリカ人が多くとても騒がしくて、近くを中国人グループのヨットが通った時にアジアの海じゃないなどとの差別用語が飛び交ってかなり不愉快なこともありましたが、一人参加の人も多くて気軽な感じでした。
ドリンクは、全員でマイタイで乾杯し、お変りはマイタイやビール、コーラなどクルーに確認するとたくさん出てきます。
夜の海からの星や、ワイキキの夜景もとても素晴らしかったです。
クルーズの後で、お決まりの写真販売がありましたが、背面に移ったダイアモンドヘッドがきれいだったので購入してしまいました！

The reception area can be a bit hard to find, so it might be a good idea to check it out in advance. At the reception, you just hand over your voucher, so it's easy.

When boarding, you'll be wading in water up to your knees, so be mindful of your clothing, and you'll need to take off your shoes to get on. Also, it gets chilly after sunset, so wearing long sleeves is helpful.

The boat does sway a little, but the breeze feels nice and the scenery is beautiful, so I didn't feel seasick. It was a bit disappointing that there were more clouds on the day, but overall, I was very satisfied.

少し受付の場所は分かりにくいので、先に確認しておく方がいいかもです。受付ではバウチャーを渡すだけなので楽。
乗船の時に膝くらいまで浸かるので服装に注意、靴も脱いで乗り込みます。あと、日が暮れてからは冷えるので長袖が役に立ちます。
船は少し揺れますが、風が気持ちいいことと景色が綺麗で酔うことはありませんでした。当日は少し雲が多かったのが残念でしたが、大満足です。

Fantastic time!! The sailing was great and the drinks were the best. Would recommend to anyone traveling to Hawaii.

This is our second time on this cruise - and a lot of fun. From the time you step on the boat, and until the time you leave, you are assured of a good time. The bartenders are great with premium drinks served, and the food buffet was spectacular. The entertainment was ongoing through the complete evening, and the staff were excellent.

This cruise was amazing. The Royal Sunset dinner was absolutely superb. I wish I could have done it every night of my vacation.

Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day, and I couldn't help but think how wonderful it would have been to have a clear sunset. I don't speak Japanese at all, but everyone was friendly and kind, and the Mai Tai was very delicious.
When boarding the boat, you will get soaked up to your knees, and it can get surprisingly cold, so a towel and a sturdy windbreaker are essential.

当日は残念ながら曇りだったので、はっきりしたサンセットだったらどんなに素晴らしいだろうと思いました。日本語は全く通じませんが、皆さんフレンドリーで優しく、マイタイもとても美味しかったです。
船に乗り込む際にひざ下までおもいっきり濡れることと、意外なほど冷え込むので、タオルと、しっかりした風よけの上着は必須です。

We had an ok time on this excursion. The upper deck was very crowded, and there wasn't a lot of room to move around. Dinner was just so-so. Seating is assigned, and someone sat in our seats, but we were moved to another table and made new friends! That was probably the best part of the evening.

I had been many dinner cruises in Chicago, Portland and New Orleans, But this was the best one !!! so far.

First time & confused couples must try this !!

This was the most enjoyable sunset dinner cruise we have ever been on. The pride of maui boat is a very clean and comfortable boat and the crew is very professional and eager to help with friendly and cheery attitudes. The food was presented in a very professional and appetizing fashion and there was plenty of it. The complimentary drinks were the best we have had during our stay on Maui including the fanciest of hotels. The entertainment was very enjoyable. We wished we had been able to stay on our trip longer and would have booked another sunset dinner cruise because we felt it was a great cruise for the price. We would recommend this to anyone.

The meeting place is a bit hard to find, but you can ask at the Sheraton Hotel's Blue Lizard. The cocktails were delicious, and the sunset was beautiful. The wind was strong, making the sailing very thrilling. I was able to experience the Hawaiian lifestyle. The staff provided excellent service. I recommend it, but if you're prone to seasickness, it's better to consider your condition first.

集合場所がわかりずらいですが、シャラトンホテルのブルールサイドで聞けばOK。
カクテルも美味しくて、夕日もきれいでした。風が強かったので、セーリングは迫力満点。ハワイのマルタイを経験できました。スタッフもサービス満点です。お薦めですが、船酔いしやすい人は、体調を考えてからの方がいいでしょう。

This sunset dinner and snorkel sail was excellent! The catamaran was very spacious with plenty of space to walk around and two spacious clean bathrooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and the photographer was exceptional! The food for dinner was also very good! After being in Hawaii for four days already and snorkeling each day, I am so glad I took with snorkel tour since it was by far the best snorkeling with beautiful reefs and sea life, and the photographer came into the water and took underwater photos of us! A jump drive with all the photos cost $40 and was well worth it! Of note do take some motion sickness medicine, you are on a boat! Overall I would highly recommend this trip to any one who wants to see great corral and beautiful sea life!

I have previously watched the sunset with a meal on a large cruise ship filled with Japanese people, but this catamaran is on a completely different level!! You can feel the Hawaiian air and breeze to the fullest, and drinks like cocktails are all-you-can-drink. You can freely walk around the ship while enjoying cocktails, and there were not many Japanese people, which was quite moving. If you're hungry, it's a good idea to bring snacks. I highly recommend it!

前に日本人だらけの大型客船でサンセットを食事付きで見たことがありますが、このカタマラン号とは天と地の差！！ハワイの空気と風をサイコーに感じられるし、カクテルなどの飲み物は飲み放題。船上をカクテルを飲みながら自由に歩き回れるし、日本人も少なくてかなり感動して帰ってきました。お腹が空いていたらスナックなどを持っていくと良いです。おすすめしまーす！

It easily gives you an authentic sailing experience. The cheerful crew makes for the best sunset cruise. It's such a wonderful tour that you'll want to go every day while staying in Waikiki.

手軽に本格的なセイリング気分にさせてくれます。陽気なクルーが最高のサンセットクルーズ楽しませてくれます。ワイキキに滞在中は毎日乗りたいくらいの素晴らしいツアーです。

Thank you for the other day. The vow renewal created wonderful memories. Since I participated in a dress, I was celebrated by everyone, danced, and it truly was a fantastic day. The service on the ship was attentive, and the food was delicious. I thought I would visit again for another anniversary.

先日はありがとうございました。
バウリニューアルでは 素敵な思い出になりました。ドレスで参加させて頂いたので みなさんに祝福され ダンスをしたり ほんとに素敵な１日でした。船の中のサービスも行き届いており お料理も美味しかったです。
記念日の区切りの時には再度訪れようと思いました。

My wife and me went for DINNER CRUISE, its really good feel we got. They took us to middle of the ocean for the sunset and it was memorable sunset for us. I liked the people on the cruise they always used to come to us and will ask is everything ok and for drinks like that. After entering into cruise they started giving drinks and its unlimited. I had few cocktails and my wife had soft drinks. Then we went to sunset and after sunset we had dinner. All the time there is live music going on cruise. And main think i booked through Veltra.com, these people are really amazing, they are calling me before 1 day and making sure that i have this activity and letting me know where i have to check in and all details. I really liked this website. Even i have a time problem some how they are managing and scheduling to other day and finally making that activity happening. Really good website for activities booking and had fun in Sunset Cruise too...

We had the best trip you can get to the Napali Coast! The weather did it's best to blow away the clouds, but also made the sea rough so we got lots of fun in the waves and went wet in the front of the boat. After half an hour we were completely soaked and decided to go to the back were it is almost dry. There you also have a god view but it is rather bumpy than on the front of the boat. We had a nice and sunny view along the coastline of Kauai. Compared to our trips by helicopter and car the boat trip is the most relaxing way to see the coast and for us the most impressive. The height of the cliffs of Na Pali Coast is best seen from the bottom. From up in the air you'll get a great overview but you wouldn't see the whole scenery. The buffet on board was well organized and we had some delicious snacks on our tour. The crew took very good care of us all along the trip and offered very often to take pictures of us in the beautiful scenery. Nearby the harbor we made an additional stop to watch out for wales and turtles which are often seen on that place. Unfortunately we didn't find any turtle or wale but a lot of flying fish. The beautiful sunset with a glass of champagne was the right ending of a beautiful day on sea. MAHALO to Capt. Kelly and the crew Aaron, Jake and Max!

Our Makani Sunset Dinner Cruise was simply amazing!Everything about this trip was memorable-from checking in, boarding, cruising, and (sadly),returning to port.The wonderful and hospitable staff, delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, and the stunning sunset made this experience the best bang for your buck on the island. The evening started with us boarding the catamaran and choosing a seat next to the captains. We took photos and then assembled for a friendly,but thorough welcome by the small but mighty crew of three. We then fired up the bar and the engines and headed out on the ocean listening to a variety of island vibes. It was so picturesque- Heads bobbing, couples hugging, boat sailing, and the sun slowly going down.And did I mention a bridal shower group on the boat.!We chatted with others (local and first timers) and shared one common theme.....we were on the fun boat. We ate a delicious buffet of rice, colorful pasta salad, islandy tofu rolls, sweet glazed teriyaki chicken, beef and crunchy broccoli, mini egg rolls, and macadamia nut cookies (there was even food left over). The coolest part of the trip came with the sunset. We hung out on the catamaran (trampoline bed) chatting and feeling the breeze. We also took turns passing around our cameras for photo opps. As the sun disappeared into the horizon, we began to feel the 180 of the boat.While the cityscape was absolutely beautiful as it lit up the shoreline, we didn't want it to end. What an excellent adventure! Many thanks to that awesome crew for a lifetime reflection of what paradise really feels like! Mahalo!

Was not relaxing at all. You stand around waiting for over 30 minutes to board. We boarded what I thought was an overcrowded catamaran then we waited around while 6 other people paid at the last minute so they could squeeze on. Very awkward way of serving the cocktails. They might well have said "can I throw you a brewsky". Would not recommend this activity.

The weather was very nice, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset. Before departing, while on the boat, I was lucky enough to have a sea turtle come close to the boat.

The check-in was simply handing the voucher to the person sitting in a beach chair between Hale Koa and Sheraton.

Once the boat headed out to sea and raised the sails, I was able to relax and enjoy the view of Diamond Head and the sunset from the water.

There were few Japanese people, and all the announcements were in English. I think it’s fine even if you don’t understand it. They mentioned that drinks like beer, wine, and soft drinks were available, but initially, Mai Tais were served.

As the sun set, it got a bit chilly, so I recommend bringing something to wear over your clothes if you participate.

When we got off the boat, we were shown photos taken before boarding, and if we liked any, we could buy them. The photos taken with Diamond Head in the background turned out well, so we purchased one as a keepsake.

Unlike dinner cruises, there was no meal served, but this allowed us to purely enjoy the views, and the timing was just right for us to go to the restaurant we had reserved for dinner. It became a wonderful memory.

とてもいい天気で、美しい夕日を見ることができました。
出発前に船に乗っていると、ウミガメが船のそばまで来たりとラッキーなこともありました。

受付はハレクライニとシェラトンの間のビーチの椅子に座っている人にバウチャーを渡すだけで完了でした。

船は沖に出ると、帆を張って海の上に浮かんでいたので、ゆっくりリラックスした気分で海からダイヤモンドヘッドや夕日を眺めることができました。

日本人が少なく、アナウンスは全部英語でした。わからなくても問題ないと思います。
飲み物はビールやワイン、ソフトドリンクもあると言っていましたが、最初はマイタイが配られました。

日が落ちると、肌寒くなりましたので、参加される場合は上に羽織るものを持っていかれるのをおすすめします。

船を降りると、乗船前に撮った写真を見せられ、気に入ったら買うというシステムでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドをバックにした写真でよく撮れていたので、私たちは記念に購入しました。

ディナークルーズと違って、食事は出ませんがその分、純粋に眺めを楽しめましたし、終わる時間がちょうどいいので、予約していたレストランで食事に行くこともできました。
とてもいい思い出になりました。

I felt like I was abroad in Waikiki, where there were hardly any Japanese people. It was great to make friends with the foreigners nearby and have a good time together. If I have the chance to come to Waikiki again, I would like to participate.

There was an all-you-can-drink option, but I could only manage two drinks because I needed to use the restroom frequently. My friend couldn't hold it and went into the boat's restroom, but he said it wasn't dirty.

日本人がほとんどおらず、海外に来たっていう感じをワイキキでも感じられました。近くにいる外人さんとも仲良くなったりワイワイできて良かったです。
またワイキキに来る機会があれば参加したいです。
お酒飲み放題とありましたが二杯しか飲めませんでした。トイレが近くなるので…。友人がガマンできず船のトイレに入りましたが汚くは無かったそうです。

I was worried about seasickness, so I took some motion sickness medication before joining! The boat rocked quite a bit when we headed out to sea (some people got pretty wet from the splashes), but the beautiful scenery was so healing that I forgot all about the rocking. The Mai Tai I had for the first time was also very delicious, and the cruise staff were cheerful, making for a fun time. I plan to join again when I come back to Oahu! ♪

船酔いが心配で、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました！
船は沖に出て行く時にかなり揺れましたが（水しぶきでかなり濡れた方がいらっしゃいました）、その揺れを忘れるぐらいのキレイな景色に癒されました。
初めて飲んだマイタイもとても美味しかったし、クルーズのスタッフさん達も陽気で、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
またオアフに来たら、参加しようと思いま~す♪

The show was very good. The meal was OK, with the crab legs being excellent, while the steak left something to be desired. The dance afterwards was a genuine "hoot"!!!

On our last night in Hawaii, we considered a dinner cruise, but decided to join this cocktail cruise as it seemed affordable and easy to participate in. Since it wasn't a large boat, I was worried about seasickness, but there wasn't any severe rocking (though it did sway enough to splash water on those sitting at the bow).

Once we headed out and set the sails, the speed of the boat was beyond my expectations. I could feel the wind on my skin, smell the ocean, and witness the changing colors of the sky on the horizon along with the lights of Waikiki, allowing me to fully experience the Hawaiian sunset.

With unlimited drinks and the pleasant background music from the boat, it was a wonderful cruise that you can't experience on a large cruise ship. If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate again.

ハワイ最後の夜、ディナークルーズも検討しましたが、手頃なお値段で気軽に参加出来そうと考え、こちらのカクテルクルーズに参加しました。
大きな船ではないので船酔いを心配しましたが、ひどい揺れはありませんでした（とはいえ、船首に座っていた方に水しぶきがかかる程度には
揺れます）。
沖に出て帆を張った船のスピードは
想像以上で、肌で感じる風や、海の匂い、地平線で徐々に変化する空の色とワイキキの灯りなど、身体全体でハワイの夕暮れを感じることが出来ます。
ドリンクも飲み放題で、ほろ酔い気分の耳に聴こえる船のBGMが心地良く、大型の客船では体験出来ない素晴らしいクルーズでした。
またハワイを訪れるなら、是非参加したいと思います。

I intended to relax and quietly watch the sunset, but I found myself surrounded by a lively captain who was all about "Let's have fun, yay!" along with blasting rock music and young people engrossed in conversation, completely uninterested in the sunset. It turned into a festive cruising atmosphere (laughs). However, it was still quite enjoyable in its own way, so I think the best approach is to just go with the flow during such times.

Also, taking motion sickness medication is a must (many people were feeling seasick). Since a large number of people board, I recommend lining up early and securing a good seat by the water (you can move around after departure, but it's definitely more enjoyable to sit and watch).

静かに夕日を見ながらゆっくりするつもりで乗ったのですが「皆で楽しみましょう、イエー！」的な乗りの船長と、流しっぱなしのロックな音楽と、おしゃべりに夢中でまったく夕日をみる気のない若者たちに挟まれ、祭りのような雰囲気でのクルージングとなりました（笑）
ただ、これはこれで普通に楽しくはありましたので、そういう時もあるよと思って参加するのが一番だと思います。
また、酔い止めは必須（船酔いしている人多数）。結構大人数が乗るので早めに列に並び、しっかり海際の席を確保することをお勧めします（出発した後は移動できますが、座って見た方がやっぱり楽しいので）

It was truly beautiful and the best time! I want to ride again next time! The enjoyment might differ depending on the time of day.

Since it was my first time at this place, I had a bit of trouble, but I made it in time. I think if the map were a little easier to understand, it would be reassuring for first-time visitors to Hawaii.

I enjoyed waiting for departure while taking photos with Diamond Head and the boat in the background, and dipping my feet in the ocean. There were no Japanese staff, so the explanations were in English, but I managed with the words and the atmosphere. Plus, since there were only a few Japanese people, I felt more like I was abroad, and without hearing Japanese conversations, I could forget reality and enjoy the cruise even more!

With free drinks, I could also enjoy a Mai Tai cocktail, so I highly rated the experience for the price, which included alcohol, music, and the scenery.

I was lucky to see a dolphin for a moment! I was moved by the colors of the sky as the sunset gradually merged into darkness.

The boat we boarded was larger than I expected, so in my case, I was glad I could drink a Mai Tai cocktail without getting seasick.

Although I didn't get splashed much, it can get quite chilly with the wind, so I think it's important to bring something to wear.

本当に綺麗で最高な時間(*˙︶˙*)☆*°次も乗ってみたい！！時間帯によって楽しみが違うかも♪♪

初めて行く場所だったので、少し手間取ったけれど、十分間に合った。地図がもう少し分かり易いものだと、初めてハワイに行った人でも安心できると思う。

ダイヤモンドヘッドと船をバックに写真を撮ったり、海に足をつけたりしながら楽しく出発を待つ。
スタッフに日本の人がいないので、説明は英語だが、単語と雰囲気でなんとかなる。
しかも日本人は数人だったので、より海外に来ている実感ができるし、日本人の会話が聞こえない分より現実を忘れ、クルーズが楽しめる！！

フリードリンクでマイタイカクテルも飲めるので、お酒と音楽、景色全てを体験出来る内容での料金には高評価。

一瞬イルカが見えてラッキー♪♪
沈んでいく夕日から、徐々に暗闇が融合していく空の色に感動した。

乗船する船は思ってた以上に大きかったので、私の場合マイタイカクテルを飲んでも、船酔いせず過ごせてよかった♡

水しぶきはあまりかからないが、風を受けつづけると、けっこう肌寒くなって来るので、羽織れるものは持っていく大事だと思う。

It's a yacht-type cruise, so it's very pleasant to feel the wind while cruising. The guidance is in English, but it's manageable. There are not many Japanese people on board, so you can fully enjoy the feeling of being abroad. When the drizzle stopped, a rainbow appeared, and I was able to see a 180-degree rainbow over the sea. The sunset is also romantic and highly recommended.

ヨットタイプなので風を受けながらとても気持ちのいいｸﾙｰｽﾞです。英語での案内ですが、なんとかなります。乗っているのが日本人は少ないので外国にいる気分が満喫できます。
霧雨が止むとなんと虹が出て海上がって180度の虹を見ることが出来ました。
夕日もロマンチックでオススメです。

nice and relaxing, wish it was a little longer. Drink and crew were very good. Had a lot of fun.

I made a reservation for Sunset based on a friend's recommendation. I was surprised to see that we were the only Japanese people among a crowd of foreigners. As the boat moved further away from the island, it looked like rain was already coming from the clouds toward the island.

Please!!! Don’t rain! Don’t hide behind the clouds!!

I desperately wished for it, and my wish was granted; I was able to witness the sunset. I really wanted to go since it was highly recommended, and I was so glad I could participate on the last day! It felt completely foreign, but sharing the beautiful scenery transcended national boundaries! In fact, there were even some people who started dancing cheerfully and approached me to chat, despite being strangers.

It was truly memorable. When I saw the last sunset, tears came to my eyes without me realizing it.

Thank you for a wonderful time!!!

知り合いのオススメでサンセットを予約しました。
ビックリするくらい周りは外人だらけで、日本人はうちら2人。
船はどんどん島を離れながら
雲がかって島の方は雨がもう来てるだろうってとこで

お願い！！！
降らないでー！
雲に隠れないでー！！
必死に願い、

そして願いは届き、ちゃんと日の入りを見届けることができました。
オススメされていた分どうしても行きたくって、最終日に何とか参加でき、本当によかった！
完全にアウェイでしたが、それでも綺麗な景色を共有する気持ちは国は関係ないですね！
むしろ、陽気に踊り出す方も居たりして
隔たりなく初対面でも話しかけてくれたりして。

とっても思い出に残りました。
最後の夕日を見た時は勝手に涙が出てきました。

素敵な時間をありがとうございました！！！

The meeting place was a bit hard to find. When the time came, there were a lot of people lined up, but there were few Japanese. Once we started, they were talking a lot in English, but it felt like a "Yeah!" kind of atmosphere. There was an all-you-can-drink option for Mai Tais, beer, and wine, and I had a Mai Tai. Even though it was all-you-can-drink, I noticed that most foreign guests casually tipped when they ordered more, which I thought was a smart way to drink. The sunset and the view of Waikiki Beach from the sea were also wonderful. If I have the chance to go again, I would like to participate again. Also, before boarding, taking a photo cost $15 for those who wanted to buy it when disembarking.

集合場所がちょっと分かりにくかったですね。時間になるとたくさん並んでいましたが日本の方は少なかったです。乗り始めると英語でどんどん話してますが、なんとなく雰囲気でイェーって感じ。マイタイ、ビール、ワインなど飲み放題で、マイタイを頂きました。飲み放題ですがおかわりの時、外国の方（殆ど）さりげなくチップを渡してましたよ、なるほどスマートな飲み方だと思いました。夕日も、海から見えるワイキキビーチも素晴らしかったです。次に行くことがあったら、また参加したいと思ってます。あと、乗る前に写真を撮り、下船の時買う人は１５㌦でした。

We came here on our honeymoon and we had an awesome experience with Ocean Joy Cruises. We scheduled for the shuttle service and the bus was right on time to pick us up from our hotel. There was a little traffic to Ko-Olina but wasn't too bad. The bus driver kindly guided us through the entire ride and it was comfortable. The cruise staff were friendly and generous. They provided everyone with ginger pills to avoid motion sickness. Snorkeling was great too. Too bad that we didn't get to see the turtles but it was fun! The food wasn't fancy or anything but it was delicious and that first sip of an icy cold beer after snorkeling was heavenly. While we were having dinner, we got to see the group of dolphins swimming right next to our cruise which was phenomenal. The sunset, of course, it was breathtaking moment. My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise and we will definitely come back with our family in the future.