Reviewed by: JLH
The crew were very helpful and nice, and with an open bar and a great dinner it was really a good deal. Beautiful evening to boot! I would definitely recommend this dinner cruise.
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| Packages: | Premium Package (until 01/31/2018) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Alc
It was perfect, the food, the sunset, fireworks and staff, we even met some very nice people aboard as well, the whole experience made our vacation even better
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| Packages: | Island Buffet & Friday Fireworks Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/27 |
Reviewed by: みぃさ
There are various cruises, but I think this one is the best. First of all, it's close to nature! You can feel the waves and the wind while boarding barefoot. It's also great that you can take pictures with the cheerful staff and enjoy free drinks. Soaking in the romantic atmosphere while watching the sunset is the best. It would be even better if I could speak more English.
いろんなクルーズがありますが1番イイと思います。まず何と言っても自然に近い!波や風を感じて裸足で乗船。陽気なスタッフと写真を撮ったり、ドリンクもフリーなのがまた嬉しい。サンセットを見ながらロマンチックな雰囲気に浸るのも最高です。後は英語がもっとできるとなお良い。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Justin
My friend and I had a really enjoyable time on the Makani Sunset Dinner Sailing cruise. Used the shuttle service that picked up right at the hotel and was comfortable, convenient and the driver was professional and courteous. The check-in process was simple and easy. The ship itself was in good condition, larger size and the group was manageable, good mix of people and not overcrowded. The Captain was professional yet casual and fun along with the staff including the entertaining bartender. The drinks were fun and good and the food was also good and filling and good mix of options with more than enough for seconds. The cruise itself was a highly enjoyable great experience on the water, view of Waikiki and the Crater. The full moon over the crater was an awesome treat along with the crew keeping the boat in perfect position to watch the Friday night fireworks. They returned the boat right on time and the shuttle back was also convenient. All-in-all, it was a great experience and recommend it to others.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Maiwayalways1
Do not skimp on this cruise... The window seating is spacious and the views are breathtaking! And when you arrive back@ the Harbor, you will be allowed off first. No cramped, uncomfortable seating and no waiting for your meal or to exit off. We're not impatient people but when you have small children and want the views this upgrade is worthy.
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| Packages: | Royal Sunset Dinner & Friday Fireworks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Maiwayalways1
The deluxe dinner cruise was great! We upgraded to the window seating and that was a fantastic choice for our family. The investment was worthwhile.The children had front views of the water and full moon. The dinner was good but the beef was the highlight. It was so tender like prime rib! So good!
The fireworks were nice and the entertainment was engaging. The entire staff including the Captain were hospitable and welcoming. It was our second cruise with Navatek but our children's first and it's definitely one of our families' favorite excursions.
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| Packages: | Royal Sunset Dinner & Friday Fireworks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: Janine Batley
This dinner cruise was very entertaining and relaxed. We came away at the end of the night thoroughly impressed. The staff on board were very nice, they talked to us personally about Hawaii and what to do while we were staying. The dinner was buffet style and the food was very tasty. Be sure to take warm clothing, as it got later into the night there was a cool sea breeze. The fireworks were impressive, however even without the fireworks the dinner cruise would still be just as good. The boat was in lovely condition and fit lots of people easily. The 2 free drinks was an extra bonus! Overall, we had a lovely night out and would highly recommend as a lovely night out on the water in Honolulu.
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| Packages: | Friday Fireworks Sail 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/03 |
Reviewed by: aco
I had a wonderful time.
Even though we couldn't communicate with words, everyone is here to have fun, so it's all good.
However, there is only one restroom, so it might be better to limit your beer intake.
The Mai Tai was also quite delicious.
とても素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
言葉は通じなくても、みんな楽しむために来ているから大丈夫です。
ただし、トイレは一つしかないので、ビールは控えた方がいいかも。
マイタイも十分美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Stephen
We didn't get up to Diamond Head as announced as we had to head back to port for a health emergency with one of the crew.
Otherwise food was great and atmosphere fantastic!
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/14 |
Reviewed by: michelle
This sail was very beautiful and relaxing. We were able to see the sun go down, ride the waves and have cocktails from the open bar. I would recommend this to anyone looking to relax on the ocean and have a drink.
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Gail
This dinner cruise was truly spectacular. We checked in and seemed to be upgraded from the roast beef dinner to the steak and crab dinner. Love it! We were seated at an intimate table for two on the side of the stage and were able to start eating while the rest of the guests were seated with efficiency. It didn't take long for us to be on our way and dinner was served. The steak was medium rare and delicious and the crab (if not a little cold) was wonderful. Entertainment was superb! We enjoyed the beautiful sunset and even spotted a few whales in the distance and enjoyed the Polynesian entertainment. We were able to stroll all decks and since the 2nd deck was not occupied enjoyed a quiet moment before returning to the dock. Enjoyed every minute.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Crystal Liu
Everything was pretty good except tables were too close.
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| Packages: | Royal Sunset Dinner & Friday Fireworks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Jeff P
We had a wonderful time on the cruise. We met some very nice people, enjoyed the scenery, and even saw some whales. The crew treated us like Kings and kept the drinks flowing. The ship was full, but had plenty of space to mill around and get a good view.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Brad
There really isn't any better way to see the Hawaiian sunset than cruising off Waikiki beach - with only the sound of wind whistling through the sails...great food and good conversations. The crew are very friendly - sharing their sailing experiences and interesting facts about the island and Pacific ocean. The captain is very personable and experienced (having raced large sailboats). He set the sails just right for a comfortable cruise and even allowed some to take a try at the helm. In addition to the great panoramic view of Waikiki and sunset we saw a sea turtle and whales. If we had more time on this trip we would do this sailing cruise again...and most definitely will the next time we're on Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/22 |
Reviewed by: kar52
the food is delicious but choices are limited. There were wonderful view and music & performence
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| Packages: | Island Buffet Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/24 |
Reviewed by: あさみ
The scenery was absolutely beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly. The sunset was beautiful too! Since only English is spoken, it might be better for those who don't understand to avoid this place. It was cold, and the restroom was dirty... that was disappointing.
景色は最高に綺麗で、ダイアモンドヘッドが綺麗に見えました(*^◯^*)
夕日も、綺麗です!
英語しか通じないので、分からない方は避けた方が良いですね〜
寒かった&トイレが汚くて…残念でした(≧∇≦)
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Shea
It was a good fun thing to do as a family. My only complaint was we were to be released by tables for the food but apparently the Japan folks didn't get that and we ended up having to wait a long time. The ship was clean and the staff we nice.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Aidan
Being on a quiet catamaran sailboat is a unique experience in comparison to a noisy motorboat. The buffet dish I like the most was the BBQ teriyaki chicken. The staff were experienced and friendly, starting off with a comical safety briefing and ending off with a friendly goodbye. The bartender was very knowledgeable about dealing with seasickness and different types of liqueurs. The drink special was a delicious tropical blend that fits perfectly with the environment. It was smooth sailing going out and back in, and we saw multiple whale spoutings in the distance. Listening to the relaxing music with the rhythmic movements of the ocean made a relaxing trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/22 |
Reviewed by: satomiii
After work, I headed straight to Hawaii with three friends. After arriving, we slept for about three hours and then participated in a cruise. Unfortunately, all three of us got severely seasick, and we couldn't enjoy the scenery at all.
Since you will be on the boat for quite a long time, I think it would be better to take your time to adjust your condition before participating, rather than going on the day you arrive. I also got the impression that there were hardly any Japanese people there.
仕事帰りその足で友人3人とハワイ旅行へ向かいました。
到着後3時間ほど寝て、こちらのクルーズに参加しました。
結果は3人とも激しく船酔いしてしまい、景色どころではなく終わってしまいました。
結構長い時間乗り続けることになるので、到着した日よりもゆっくりコンディションを整えてから参加されたほうが楽しめると思います。
日本人の方はほとんどいなかった印象です。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Kitty
My friends and I were finally able to get together on Oahu, and we knew that we wanted to spend it out on the water. This cruise was the perfect choice since we got to snorkel at TWO spots (both filled with fish, coral, urchins, etc.), sipped on cocktails, devoured plates and plates of food, watched the sunset AND got to see whales! We literally couldn't ask for more!
After leaving the harbor, we headed out to the first snorkel spot and got the first glimpse of whales and after we got out of the water (which was really warm by the way), we saw even MORE whales!
The food was really hearty and filling (pulled pork, teriyaki chicken, a really tasty pasta salad, white rice, veggies and fruit) and the crew kept all of our drinks topped up :)
Really happy that we got to go on this cruise, and can't wait to go again on my next visit!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Robert Sturm
fun time! we even saw Whales ! Even though it was cloudy and we saw no sunset we had such a great time we forgot about it!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/11 |
Reviewed by: ココメロン
The boat was quite rocky and the wind was cold, but the sunset was breathtaking! I really felt like I was in the great outdoors.
To be honest, the sunset was just average, but the dessert was delicious.
After finishing dinner, there was quite a long wait until the fireworks, but we ended on a high note with the fireworks! My 80-year-old mother was also very happy.
船は結構揺れて風も冷たかったですが、夕陽は圧巻でした!
大自然の中にいるなぁという感じです。
夕陽は正直、普通でしたが、デザートは美味しかったです。
夕食を食べ終え、花火まですごく時間が空いてしまうのですが、最後に花火で盛り上がりました!
80歳の母も喜んでくれました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までのご予約) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Ems
I had an amazing time! Cruise was fun! I've been to many dinner cruises on the island and the Navatek boat is indeed by far the smoothest ride I've ever been. We went during the Nagaoka Festival in Waikiki and the fireworks display was so outstanding, which made it more enjoyable and memorable for us!
The staff at the Ticket Desk were also very friendly. We got there 45-minutes early and Josh was very kind enough to answer the many questions I had while we were waiting. It wasn't their normal schedule that night and Josh was able to share their regular schedule with me, the transportation and check-in procedures, and wait times from boarding to departure.
As for the servers on the boat, they were okay but they could have been better! I would have preferred them to be more energetic and quicker. Our server that night seemed a little too tired and it also took us a while to get the drinks we ordered. Very good food though! The teriyaki garlic chicken was my favorite..yummmm!!!!
The Polynesian entertainment was good but I wish it was longer. They only performed three (3) different dances and that was it. The host and singer was also good, I like that she interact with the audience while singing but I wish she could have sang songs that are more familiar to the audience. I thought the songs were too old to be sung these days.
Something that I never expected though is the dancing at the end of the cruise! We danced the night away and that was so much fun! I loved it! I'm glad I took this trip as I didn't know this is also available at Navatek. I've always thought this to be more intimate, for couples celebrating their anniversaries or honeymooners who want a quiet and romantic moment but this can be for families or group of friends as well.
Thank you Navatek for allowing me and my family to enjoy your cruise!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/13 |
Reviewed by: JB Havasu
Good time, reasonably priced, not much on the varity of drinks
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Mags
We had an awesome moment having time with friends with a cocktail in front of the sunset. I will do it again in my next trip in waikiki, for sure!
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| Packages: | Now Available! Sunset Cocktail Sail |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/10 |
Reviewed by: 初ハワイ
We used this for a company trip with a total of 23 people. I think it was a great value cruise with a beautiful sunset and unlimited drinks. We were the only Japanese guests, and we enjoyed communicating with the international guests. However, a few people got seasick, which made for a tough time, and I regret that. I recommend that those who are prone to seasickness take some medication in advance.
総勢23名の社員旅行で利用しました。綺麗なサンセットとドリンクも飲み放題でとってもお得なクルージングだと思います。日本人客は私たちしかおらず、海外の方とコミュニケーションをとりながら楽しめました。ただ、数人船酔いしてしまい、辛い時間になってしまったことが悔やまれます。船酔いする方は前もって酔い止めなど飲むことをお勧めします。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Viv
great meal & entertainment
beautiful sunset & Friday Hilton fireworks
would recommend this to Hawaii travelers
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/27 |
Reviewed by: こうちゃん
It was a lot of fun to experience the boat trip with my friends. The boat was small and swayed a bit, but after having a cocktail, I felt energized. When I went out on deck, suddenly a whale appeared, surfacing multiple times and spouting water—it was a surprising and happy moment. We had a great view of Diamond Head, and the sunset was absolutely perfect for the mood. Just when I thought it was time to head back, the whale showed its tail several times, as if inviting us to come back to the waters of Hawaii. I plan to come again next year. The sunset cruise was amazing!
友人夫婦と一緒に初体験船は小さいがとても楽しかったです。船は少し揺れカクテルを少し頂いたら元気になれ甲板に出ると突然鯨が~背中を何度も出し潮吹きを目のあたりし驚き幸せのひと時でしたダイヤモンドヘッドが良く見られ日が落ちるサンセットはムード最高でした。そろそろ帰るのかな~と思っていると又クジラが尾びれを何度も見せていただき又ハワイの海に来て~
て行っているようでした。来年も来る予定です。サンセットクルーズは最高~です。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/07 |
Reviewed by: James
Fantastic views, delicious food and great entertainment. Was all we hoped for and more! Whale watch was exceptional. Would absolutely book again
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| Packages: | Winter Special! Dinner Cruise & Whale Watch Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Yocchin
It was a wonderful cruising experience, and I felt very good. You can feel the wind and waves much closer than on a large cruiser. If you come to Hawaii, you definitely should go on this.
素敵なクルージングで とても気持ち良かったです。
大型のクルーザーより 風も波も近くに感じられます。
ハワイに来たなら 絶対乗るべきです。
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| Packages: | サンセットセーリング |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/28 |
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Aloha,
We are so pleased that you enjoyed our Sunset Cruise. It brings us great pleasure that we have made a great addition to your memories for your Maui vacation. We hope you and your Ohana come and see us again upon your return to Maui.
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