All Reviews for Sunset Cruises

If you're visiting the Kona side of the Big Island, this dinner cruise is a MUST! It has it all: beautiful coastal views as you sail down to the Captain Cook monument, knowledgable guide who provides interesting historical information about the island (my husband and I love to learn new things), friendly/service-oriented staff, great dinner buffet, and a free premium drink! It was so relaxing and not too short of a cruise (but also not too long). We had a great time! Definitely would do it again.

I had been on daytime yacht trips before, but this was my first time on a night yacht. The sunset was beautiful. Unlike the daytime yacht, the ride was calm. There were no splashes of water.

今まで昼のヨットは乗っていましたが、始めて夜のヨットに乗りました。
サンセットはきれいでした。
昼のヨットと違いおとなしい走行でした。
水しぶきもかかりません。

It was a very fantastic and romantic night!

The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and it's a great place to spend a romantic evening. You have a wonderful view of Diamond Head crater and the beautiful shores of Waikiki.

I chose the 3 star dinner cruise, food was great and the staff were entertaining and very professional. As soon as you arrive at the Aloha Tower the staff will take you onto the boat and direct you to the appropriate floor according to the package you select.

As you enjoy your dinner, they have a 2 man band playing local island music and latter they have a jazz duo with a saxophonist. At the end of the night that was a fun Polynesian show and they got everyone in the room up on their feet and dancing.

I would recommend this cruise to everyone, specially for the one looking forward to a romantic night!

We took the dinner cruise on our first night's stay here in Hawaii! It was the best start to our vacation that we could have had! The food was fabulous and the entertainment was superb! We would highly recommend this dinner cruise to kick off anyone's vacation here in the islands!!

This was my second time participating, following last year's trip to Hawaii. The sunset cruise in Hawaii is typically enjoyed on a large ship while dining, but this tour is perfect for those who want to avoid a crowd of Japanese tourists and enjoy an open, thrilling cruise with unlimited drinks. The boat speeds out to sea quite quickly, making it quite exhilarating. With music playing, everyone gets into the groove. There are few Japanese participants, allowing for a unique camaraderie typical of foreigners, making this tour highly recommended. The crew also entertains with jokes, of course, in English... I realized that having at least a basic level of English conversation skills enhances the experience even more. I would love to join this tour again on my next trip to Hawaii.

去年のハワイ旅行に引き続き、2回目の参加でした。ハワイのサンセットクルーズは、大型船で食事を楽しみながらというのが王道。しかし、日本人だらけはイヤ、開放的でスリリングなクルーズを楽しみたい、お酒飲み放題がいい、という人にはもってこいのツアーです。結構なスピードで沖まで進むので、かなりスリリング。音楽をかけながら、みんなノリノリ。日本人は少なく、ガイジン特有の意気投合が楽しめるオススメのツアーです。クルーも冗談を交えながら、楽しませてくれます。もちろん、英語で・・・。日常会話程度の英語力があれば、さらに楽しめると痛感しました。次回のハワイ旅行でもまた参加したいツアーです。

I was the only one participating alone, but I had a great time. I joined with the mindset that it would be fine to just take some photos. There were mostly foreigners, but everyone was lively and having fun. The sunset was beautiful, so I think it became a nice memory. However, it gets cold, so you'll need something to wear over your clothes, and women might find shorts a bit tight. I had a towel that I borrowed from the hotel, which worked perfectly as a lap blanket. I was also lucky to catch a glimpse of the rainbow. I would love to participate again, but next time with someone!

一人での参加は私だけでしたが楽しめました。
写真でも撮ってればいいやぐらいの気持ちで参加しました。
外人ばかりでしたが個々に陽気に盛り上がっていました。
サンセットがきれいだったのでいい思い出になったと思います。ただ寒くなるので羽織るもの必要とあと女性は短パンはきついかも。私はホテルから借りていたタオルがあったのでそれをひざ掛け代わりにしていたらちょうどよかったです。レインボーも運よくうっすら見れてラッキーでした。また参加したいです。でも次回は誰かと！！

Although the weather was unfortunate, the food was delicious, and the crew was enjoyable, I was very satisfied! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

I would definitely like to participate again next time.

あいにくの天気でしたが、食事も美味しく、クルーも楽しくて大満足でした☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

次回も是非参加させていただきたいです。

The pleasant sea breeze and the setting sun felt absolutely wonderful. They kept offering us unlimited Mai Tais, and I ended up getting quite tipsy. The people I met were friendly, taking photos of each other! It was a fun time. I definitely recommend it for anyone who isn't prone to seasickness.

心地よい潮風と沈んで行く夕日が最高に気持ち良かったです。飲み放題のマイタイもどんどんすすめてくれて、結構酔ってしまいました。一緒になった方々もフレンドリーで写真を撮ってあげたり撮られたり！楽しい一時でした。船が弱い方以外なら是非おすすめです。

We participated as a group of five adults. We arrived about 15 minutes before check-in and were waiting in line, but we were told to step aside because "the reservation is only for two people." I mentioned that we had already completed payment for five and presented the printed voucher, but they said they needed to confirm with the captain, so we were made to wait on the beach until just before departure. In the end, we were able to board, but the boat was nearly full, and there were no seats available together, so the five of us had to sit separately, which diminished the enjoyment.

The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful, and the breeze was pleasant. Although there were many clouds that day and it wasn't a beautiful sunset, I think the tour content would have been good if there hadn't been any troubles.

Also, after making the reservation, I received emails for confirmation and re-confirmation, but I would have appreciated it more if I had been informed about the total cost breakdown based on the rate used for calculation.

Having participated in various tours before, this was the first time I experienced something like this, so I rated it two stars.

大人５名で参加しました。チェックインの15分位前には到着し、並んでいたのですが、「予約が２名でしか入ってない」とのことで、列を外れて待つように言われました。５名分の支払いは終わっています！と言って印刷して持っていたバウチャーを差し出しましたが、キャプテンに確認しないとダメだとのことで、出航直前まで浜辺で待たされました。結局乗船出来ましたが、ほぼ満席で、まとまって空いている席がなく、５人はバラバラに座ることになり、楽しさ半減しました。
海から眺めるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドの景色はきれいで、風も気持ちよく、当日は雲が多くてきれいなサンセットではありませんでしたが、トラブルがなければツアー内容は良かったと思います。
あと…申し込み後に予約確認、再確認とメールをいただきましたが、いくらのレートで計算されたのか、ツアー総計の明細をお知らせ頂ければもっと良かったかなと思います。
今まで色々なツアーに参加して、初めての出来事でしたので今回は辛口で星２つとさせていただきました。

The winds and waves of Waikiki that you can't experience on a large ship. It was a wonderful time, as if I were in a scene from a movie, with two cool men steering the yacht and entertaining us. There were only two groups of Japanese people, while the foreigners were dancing to the music and everyone was really into it. Just watching was fun. This was a tour that made me feel like, "This is Hawaii!"

大きな船では味わえない、ワイキキの風と波。
かっこいい男性二人がヨットの舵取りと接待をして、まるで映画のワンシーンの中にいるような素晴らしい時間でした。日本人は二組だけで、やはり外国の方は音楽にあわせて踊ったり、皆ノリノリでした。見ているだけで楽しかったです。
これがハワイ！と感じられるツアーでした。

We participated as a family, from our 5-year-old and 2-year-old children to those over 70. It was a voyage that the kids could enjoy with excitement. The sunset was amazing! We want to join again!

５才と２さいの子供から70才過ぎまで家族で参加しました。
子供もキャッキャと楽しめる航海でした。
サンセットも最高！また参加したいです！

The all-you-can-drink Mai Tais were great, and I got to see the best sunset while enjoying the refreshing breeze from the yacht! It was also nice that there were not many Japanese people around.

マイタイ飲み放題で、最高のサンセットが見れて、ヨットの風が気持ち良く凄く良かったです！日本人が少なかったのも良かったです

On the evening of the day I arrived in Honolulu, I quickly made a reservation for a cruise. I enjoyed my first cruise in Hawaii! The two male staff members were cheerful and lively. The sky and ocean were a brilliant blue, but as the sun began to set, Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the sparkling surface of the water created a beautiful scene, making me feel very happy from the very first day!

ホノルル到着した日の夕方、早速クルーズの予約を入れました。ハワイで初クルーズを楽しめました！男性2名のスタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれてました。真っ青な青空と海でしたが、少しずつ夕日が沈んでいき、ワイキキ、ダイアモンドヘッド、キラキラと光る水面と、とても美しくて初日からとても幸せな気分になりました♪

This was my third time in Hawaii, but my first cruise.
I made the reservation online, and the duration was only two hours, which was short and convenient.
The price was reasonable, and it had good reviews.
The meeting point was easy to find since it was at the hotel beach.
I read online reviews and thought it would be rocky and wet, so I didn't bring my DSLR camera, but it didn't rock or get wet at all.

There were only foreign groups and couples; we were the only Japanese family.
I had anticipated this from the reviews I read beforehand.
The explanations were all in English, so I could only understand them through nuance, but both crew members were cheerful nice guys.
With free drinks and pleasant music playing, the view of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the changing beauty of the sunset from the sea was truly wonderful.
My daughters made friends with participants from a tour from Australia and seemed to realize the importance of learning English.

I had a great experience at the end of the trip.
I thought I would like to go on this cruise again on my next trip.

ハワイは3回目ですが、初クルーズでした。
ネットで予約出来て、時間も2時間と拘束時間が短く、
料金も手頃で評判が良いものにしました。
待ち合わせの場所もホテルのビーチなのでわかりやすかったです。
ネットでの評判を読んで、揺れて濡れると思って一眼レフカメラを
持って行かなかったのですが、全然揺れも濡れもしませんでした。

外国人の団体やカップルばかりで、日本人ファミリーは私たちだけでした。
これも事前の評判でよんでいたので、想定内でした。
説明が全て英語だったので、ニュアンスでしか理解できなかったのですが、
クルーは2人とも陽気なナイスガイで、フリードリンクで
心地よいミュージックも流れ、何より海上から見るワイキキの街や
ダイヤモンドヘッド、刻々と変わるサンセットの美しさは
非常に素晴らしかったです。
娘たちはオーストラリアからのツアー参加者と友達になり、
英語を学ぶ大切さを身をもって感じてくれた様子です。

旅の最後にとても良い体験が出来ました。
次の旅行でもまた乗りたいなと思いました。

Absolutely loved the dinner cruise. It was the height of our vacation! The staff was friendly and courteous. The food was Delicious and the entertainment was superb!! From beginning to end-FABULOUS!!

It was truly refreshing once we set sail from the beach! We went as far as we could see the views of Hawaii Kai and then turned back. As we headed west, the sun began to set, and we were able to enjoy the most beautiful sunset. It was the perfect moment while sipping on a Mai Tai. I would love to participate again.

浜から沖へ出て、セイリングが始まってからは、爽快そのものでした！ハワイカイの景色が見えるあたりまで行って引き返し、西に向かった頃から太陽が沈み始め最高の夕陽も鑑賞できました。マイタイを傾けながらの最高のひと時でした。また参加したいと思っています。

You can enjoy a luxurious time on the boat that you can't experience in Japan. This was my second time using the service, and no matter how many times I go, watching the sunset slowly while enjoying music, the breeze, and drinks on the boat is the best experience. There are many guests, and at first, you sit in a designated spot, but once you're out at sea, you can move around freely. Please make sure to experience that moment at least once.

とにかく日本では味わえない優雅な時間を船の上で過ごせます。
今回2回目の利用でしたが、何度行っても船上での音楽、風、お酒がある中でゆっくりと夕日が沈んでいくのを眺めるのは最高の時間です。
たくさんの利用客がおられ、最初は決まったところに座りますが沖へでれば自由に移動できます。
是非一度あの瞬間を味わってください。

We had Lots of fun. The Crew of two worked well together and was very friendly and kept the Mai Tai's coming. I loved the choice of music as we sailed. This is a must do !!

It's not a very large ship, so at first, I was a bit nervous, but there was little rocking. The elementary school children were able to experience the feeling of being a captain at the helm, and the wind felt nice. Above all, the fireworks were beautiful and left me impressed.

あまり大ききな船でないので、さいしは、ドキドキしましたが、揺れもすくなく、小学生の子は、運転台で擬似船長気分を味わうこともできて風が、気持ち良く、なんと言っても花火が、きれいで感激しました。

This was an amazing sunset dinner cruise for my girlfriend and I. We had attended this cruise as a birthday gift to her, and it felt like we were on a honeymoon. This cruise is meant for couples because it is amazingly breathtaking with the view of Diamond Head crater, the deep blue ocean, and the beautiful shores of Waikiki. Then to top it all off with a sunset upon our west coast beaches.

The cruise was very enjoyable for me and my wife. The atmosphere was welcoming and fun. Being on a ship in itself was exciting. The meal was well prepared and delicious. The staff were entertaining yet very professional. Many of my friends has take this cruise and I would recommend it for anyone.

We enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful view provided on the cruise
The food and drinks were very good
Service was excellent
Entertainment was very good and the entertainers were very enthusiastic and got the attendees involved in the show

We really enjoyed the sunset sail! It was beautiful and the staff was great!

I loved it! As a native to this island, the sight of the island from the ocean while the sunset was still able to take my breath away! If you can afford it, please buy the Sunset Royal Dinner with the Window Seating! If you're going to celebrate an anniversary like I did, it's extremely worth it! If you're a tourist, you will enjoy the local songs that they play and the events they set up.

As for the food, it was amazing. Make sure you perhaps call in advanced if you're going to substitute something on the menu!! They didn't have my grilled chicken. Instead, they gave terayaki chicken and were very apologetic!

If you want to take a picture in the front of the boat with the sunset, make sure you go at least 10 minutes early or else you won't be able to get a spot to take picture! It will be crowded!

DOWNSIDE:
THE WAITER SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE! IF YOU LIKE HAVING A NICE SOFT DRINK BEVERAGE, DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO FILL THEM IMMEDIATELY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL IGNORE YOU TOO.

Since it was titled a dinner cruise, I dressed up, but it was completely inappropriate... Everyone was in shorts and flip-flops. On the boat, we were instructed to take off our shoes. There was very little space to sit, and we stood for two hours, being rocked back and forth. The number of guests complaining of nausea gradually increased, and we were almost in a situation where the restroom couldn't be used. Fortunately, I had taken motion sickness medication, so I managed to get through it, but I was worried about the restroom, so I didn't eat or drink anything. Finally, after a long wait, the fireworks lasted only a few minutes... It was just kind of disappointing.

ディナークルーズというタイトルであったので、ドレスアップしたのですが、まったくのお門違いで・・・皆短パンにビーチサンダル。船上では靴を脱げの指示。着席出来るスペースも少なくて2時間立ちっぱなしの揺られっぱなし。吐き気を訴える客が次第に増えて、危うくトイレが使用できない状態になる寸前でした。私は幸い酔い止めを飲んでいったのでなんとか切り抜けましたが、トイレのことが心配で、飲まず食わすでした。やっと待って上がった花火も数分間で・・・なんだかなぁ～って感じでした。

We participated with a total of seven people. I wouldn't recommend it for those who get seasick, but for those who are okay with it, I definitely encourage you to join. The staff were very kind (they only speak English). Above all, the scenery is beautiful. It's only a few hours, so it's a fantastic experience that won't interfere with other schedules. I absolutely recommend it!!

総勢7名で参加しました。船酔いする方にはお勧めしませんが、OKな方には是非参加してほしいです。スタッフの方々もとっても親切（英語しか話せないスタッフですよー）。なんと言っても、景色がキレイ。ほんの数時間なので、他のスケジュールの邪魔にならないサイコーの体験です。ぜったいお勧め！！

It was very pleasant.
Since it was a catamaran, the sea water was right in front of us, and the sunset was amazing.

There were about 30 participants, with around 7 Japanese people.
There was also an elderly person (probably of American descent) who was using a cane.
Be careful as you have to climb a few steps up a steep ladder.
The instructions were only in English, but it was manageable even if you didn't understand everything.

During the sailing, it felt really nice.
I was sitting in the front row, but here the sea water splashed up from below,
and my T-shirt got completely soaked from the spray.
It's best to wear clothes over your swimsuit.
(The front half of the yacht has a net at the feet.)

Even in summer, it was cold when splashed with water.
A windbreaker or something similar is necessary.

とても気持良かったです。
カタマランなので、海の水が目の前にあり、最高のサンセットでした。

参加していたのは、３０人位で、日本人は7人位ですね。
杖をついている年配の（多分米国系）の方も参加されていました。
急な、梯子を数段上るので、注意です。
説明は、英語のみでしたが、判らなくても何とかなりました。

セイリング中は、とても気持よかったです。
最前列の座っていましたが、ここは下から海の水がかかり、
スプレーでティーシャツがビショビショになりました。
水着の上に服を着ているのが、正解です。
（ヨットの前半分の足元はネットになっています）

夏でも、水をかぶると寒いくらいでした。
ウィンドブレーカー等が必要ですね。

Your Cruise was the highlight of our trip. We had Nao as our waiter and he was great. He was so accommodating and everyone had such a great time. We were in and out of the dinning area taking pictures of the Sunset and later the Friday night fireworks. We had a great time, but in all the nights excitement we forgot one of our camera cases on board. The next day we received a call and asked if we had lost our camera case. We were already on the Big Island and could not physically get the case. Leslie told us not to worry, that she would have it sent to our place in Los Angeles. When I asked her if she needed my Credit Card to pay for the shipping, she said they would be glad to send it to us. Born and raised in Oahu, this made me proud of the Ohana and spirit of Aloha that was shared with us. We will never forget the feeling of Ohana and look forward to Sailing with you when we visit again. Oh, and the food was wonderful. See you soon. Mahalo

This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.

Well there are no seats and you have to climb to get in and sit on floor, then they sail and you can move around. We thought there would be seats, but this only had benches. You have to be fit. We thought we could take my grandson, when we got there he couldn't possibly go. Also it's the Outrigger II, not the Outrigger. We showed up at Outrigger and were told it's a 10 minute walk. We are very unhappy. We bought 8 tix and 3 people didn't go and 2 who went got sea sick. There should be warnings as to what you are getting into.