All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Whale watching with my parents! The sea was a bit chilly with some wind, but we were able to see whales about three times. Besides the whales, we also enjoyed views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean, making it a wonderful memory!

両親を連れてのホエールウォッチング！
海は風があり少し寒めでしたが、
クジラは3度ほど見れました
クジラ以外にも海からワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドが見れて良い思い出になりました！！

We boarded the boat as a family of four with our 2-year-old and 11-month-old baby! We were excited and a bit nervous wondering if we would see whales, but we enjoyed exploring the boat and taking in the scenery without getting bored. Since it was the rainy season in February, it was a bit chilly, so warm clothing was necessary.

The staff were wonderful; they played with the kids and smiled at them, gave us paper caps as gifts, and showed us videos and photos of whales and dolphins they had filmed in the past. They were very kind to the children.

As for the whales, we were able to see the spouting whales, their backs, and tails! When we saw them, everyone cheered, and it was more moving than we expected! I want to go again when the kids are older.

2歳児と11ヶ月の赤ちゃんをつれて家族4人で乗船しました！
クジラ、見れるかな〜〜とドキドキワクワクしながらも、船の中を散策したり、景色を楽しんだり、飽きることなく楽しめました。
２月の雨季の時期だったので肌寒かったので防寒具は必要でした。
スタッフのかたも子供たちをみるとみんな笑顔で遊んでくれたり、紙製のキャップをプレゼントしてくれたり、過去に自分たちが撮影したクジラやイルカの群れの動画や写真などを見せてくれて、子供たちにとても優しかったです。

肝心のクジラですが、潮吹きークジラの背中や尾びれ、見れました！
みれた瞬間はみんな大歓声で、思ったよりも感動しました！！
子供たちが大きくなったらもう一度見に行きたいと思います。

Very nice casual and restful trip. The crew was very personable.

On our trip we saw whales.

Food was great with one exception that there was not enough. There is always a few customers that load there plates heaping full so other respectful customers don’t have enough to enjoy.

Suggest a little more food

I thought it would be difficult to catch it due to timing, and that turned out to be true. I'm glad I was able to see a bit of it towards the end. I appreciate the crew for their efforts.

なかなかタイミングが合わないと見れないと思っていたがその通りでした。終盤に少し見れたのでよかったです。クルーの方々には感謝したします。

I was able to see whales a few times, and the view from the ocean near Waikiki and Diamond Head was amazing. The top observation deck is great, but the lower level had fewer people and might have been even better.

鯨が何回か見れて、ワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの海上からの眺めは最高でした。一番上の展望デッキもよいけれど、下の階も人が少なくよりよかったかも。

The weather was nice, and I was glad to be able to see whales.

Even though it's always summer in Hawaii, the sea was cold in February. I wore warm clothing and a hood, so I managed to stay comfortable. It's necessary to prepare for the cold.

I quickly realized that whales were visible thanks to the announcements from the guide and captain.

The whales that appeared repeatedly flapped their tails, almost as if they were waving.

天気も良くて、クジラも見ることが出来て良かったです。

常夏のハワイとは言え、2月の海上は寒かったです。
防寒着を着てフードを被っていたので、どうにか快適に過ごすことが出来ました。
寒さ対策は必要です。

ガイドや船長のアナウンスでクジラが見えた事は直ぐに分かりました。

現れたクジラはテールフラップを何度も繰り返してくれて、まるで手を振っているようにも感じました。

At first, I was a bit discouraged when I saw the full down dive and it didn't come back after 10 minutes, but when another whale appeared and I witnessed it slapping its tail multiple times, I was so moved that tears came to my eyes! I'm really glad I participated.

初めはフルークダウンダイブする姿を見て、10分過ぎても出てこず、少し諦めていましたが、もう一頭のくじらが出現し、何度もテールスラップする姿を見たときは感動して涙が出て来ました！
本当に参加してよかったです。

The fireworks were very beautiful. Since I was looking forward to the fireworks, it was great.

However, due to the unfortunately cloudy sky, I couldn't enjoy the starry sky, which made it feel a bit too long for families with children.

The night view of Waikiki was beautiful, but it was cold and dark, and one cold drink was enough. After the fireworks festival, I wanted to return to the shore quickly.

花火はとても綺麗に見えました。花火が目当てだったので、良かったです。

ただ、あいにくの曇り空だったため、星空を楽しむ事が出来なかったこともあり、子連れファミリーにとっては、時間が長すぎる感じでした。

ワイキキの夜景は綺麗に見えましたが、寒いし暗いしで、冷たいドリンクも一杯でじゅうぶんだし、花火大会が終わったら早く岸に戻りたかったです。

The ship was fine, but the trip was disappointing, since we didn't see any whales. We did the trip in the second half of January in 2018.

We enjoyed the Dinner cruise very much.The food and entertainment were great.Right from the transport pick up everything very well organised.It was a beautiful evening and lovely to see Waikiki from the oceon,I also saw a Whale jump right out of the water for the first time.

I could only see it from a distance. It was disappointing that they didn't accept American Express cards for purchasing onboard commemorative photos.

遠くに見えたくらいです。
船内記念写真の購入では、ｱﾒｯｸｽカードの取扱いがないのは残念でした。

It was unusually cold in Hawaii, but it was great that we didn't get caught in the rain that day. We were lucky to see the whales spouting water. It's best to wear something that can get wet when getting on and off the boat, as the waves can splash. It was also nice that we could get refills on drinks.

ハワイでも珍しく寒かったですが。当日は、雨にも当たらず良かったです。くじらの潮吹きも見れてラッキーでした。船の乗り降りの階段で、波が、かかるた濡れても良い格好が良いですね。飲み物おかわりokも良かったです。

The day before, there was a storm like a typhoon, and the departure was canceled, but we were able to participate in the sunset sailing the next day. As everyone has mentioned, the Mai Tai was delicious. There were many people who were not Japanese, and everyone was enjoying the atmosphere while drinking. We were on a family trip, and our children, who are in 2nd and 6th grade, also had a great time. I think it was a great decision to choose this sunset sailing on the last day of our trip. I recommend this option over the luxurious sunset cruise because it is more reasonable and enjoyable. Please give it a try; I believe you will have the same impression as I did.

前日は台風のような嵐で、出航中止になりましたが、翌日のサンセットセーリングに参加できました。皆さんが書いている通りマイタイがおいしかったです。日本人以外の方も多く、お酒を飲んで皆楽しい雰囲気でした。私達は家族旅行だったのですが、小学2年と6年の子ども達も楽しむ事ができました。旅行の最終日にこのサンセットセーリングにしてとても良かったと思っています。食事の豪華なサンセットクルーズよりも、私はリーズナブルで楽しめるこちらの方がお勧めです。ぜひ一度体験してみて下さい。私と同じ感想を持たれると思います。

This was my ninth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time traveling in February, so I made a reservation. I was able to see both whales and dolphins, and the view of Waikiki from the boat was incredibly beautiful, creating wonderful memories.

９回目のハワイでしたが、２月に旅行が初めてだったので、予約しました。
クジラもイルカも見れて、また船からのワイキキもすごく綺麗に見れて
思い出になりました。

When the weather is nice, you can clearly see Waikiki and Diamond Head, which feels great. At first, I couldn't see anything at all and almost gave up, but they finally appeared towards the end. However, while I did see whales, they were far away, so it wasn't as impressive as what you see in the brochures; it was more like, "Is that it?" Well, since it was a large ship, I didn't experience any seasickness, so I think that was a good thing.

天気が良いとワイキキやダイヤモンドベッドがクッキリと見えて気分が良いかと。最初は全然見えなくて諦めかけましたが、最後の方でやっと現れました。でも、確かにクジラは見えたけど遠かったので、パンフにあるような迫力ではなく、あれか、という感じです。まあ、大型船なので船酔いもなかったので、良かったかなと思います。

The ship was large and there was little rocking. However, it was a bit disappointing that I could only see the whale briefly as it moved from starboard to port. But since I did see it, I hope to see more next time. I was able to take photos of the dolphins.

船が大きくて揺れも少なかったです。
ただクジラが現れてから右舷、左舷と移動していたら
少ししか見えなかったのは残念です。
でも見えたので次回はもっと見たいですね。
イルカは写真撮れました。

**[Experience Review]**
I participated at the end of January, having seen reviews beforehand, and thought, "If I get to see it, that would be lucky☆". As the reviews said, I couldn't see it, but since it was raining until the boat departed, there was a rainbow throughout the tour. Once we got out to sea, there wasn't a single cloud in the sky, and we were able to see a very magical rainbow (and it was a double rainbow! Plus, it was huge!) against the blue sky and vast ocean. Personally, since I got to see the rainbow, I found it quite enjoyable (laughs).

**[What I Liked About This Tour]**
The breakfast was more delicious than I expected. There were bread, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and more... I thought it was very Japanese-friendly with ketchup and soy sauce available.

**[Advice for Future Participants]**
I recommend boarding the boat as soon as possible after getting off the bus. The window seats are popular, so everyone was vying for them. They take your picture before boarding and come around to sell it during the trip. I don't remember the exact amount, but it seemed to be around $20 to $30. By the way, we prepared a tip before disembarking, but there was no tip box, and we didn't have a chance to meet the staff or captain when getting off, so there was no timing to give it.

【実際に体験した感想】
1月末に参加しましたが先に口コミを見ており
「見れたらラッキー☆」くらいで参加しました。
口コミ通り見ることは出来ませんでしたが
船の出発まで雨が降っていたこともありツアー中ずっと虹が出ており
沖まで行けば雲一つない快晴でしたので青い空と広大な海に
とても幻想的な虹（しかも２重！そしてデカい！）が見れました。
私的には虹が見れたので、まぁまぁ楽しかったです（笑）


【このツアーで気に入ったところ】
思っていた以上に朝食が美味しかったです。
パン・白ご飯・スクランブルエッグ・ソーセージなど・・・
ケチャップやしょうゆもあり日本人好みだな～と思いました。


【これから参加する人へのアドバイス】
バスから降りたあとはなるべく早めに乗船することをオススメします。
やはり窓際の席は人気があるためみなさん取り合いでした。
乗船前に写真を撮ってくださり乗船中に売りに来てくれます。
はっきりとした金額は覚えてませんが20ドル～30ドルくらいだったような。
ちなみに私たちはチップを用意して下船しましたが
チップを入れる箱もなく下船の際にスタッフやキャプテンとも
顔を合わせることがなかったため渡すタイミングがありませんでした。

During the first half of the cruise, I was able to see whales in the distance from the top deck, although they appeared small. While I was having lunch on the first floor, a whale suddenly appeared much closer. I've heard that whale watching can be a matter of luck, but I think we were definitely lucky that day. The scenery was breathtaking, and the buffet and cultural experiences were great as well.

クルーズ前半は最上階からクジラが遠くに小さくですが何度も見れました。そして一階でランチを食べていたら、突然クジラが大きく見えました。ホエールウォッチングは運不運があると聞きますが、その日はきっと運が良かったのだと思います。景色も最高の眺めでしたし、ビュッフェや文化体験も良かったです。

The Manu Kai catamaran fireworks sail was a wonderful experience. The boat wasn’t overly crowded so that made for easy viewing of the fireworks. The captain and crew also exceeded expectations. They were friendly, approachable, and very generous with their drinks. All of these things definitely added to the overall positive experience. The perfect birthday activity idea for a Friday night visiting Honolulu. Would highly recommend. But be sure to bring a jacket, as it does get quite chilly at night!

I have experience with large ships, but at that time, I was crammed in so tightly that the distance between the table and my neighbor was too close, making it a very suffocating memory. However, this time it was very spacious. That was really nice, but unfortunately, the food just didn't suit my taste at all, and I think I would have been better off with just the appetizers.

大型船も経験ありますが、あのときはぎゅうぎゅう詰めに入れられてテーブルとの距離も隣との距離も近すぎてとても息苦しい思い出がありましたが、こちらはとてもゆったりとしていました。それは凄く良いのですが、いかんせん料理が全く口に合わず、アペタイザーのみで良かったと思います。

It was farther away than I had expected, but I'm glad I was able to see it safely. I felt like not being able to see the first half at all was part of the performance, though.

期待していたよりは遠距離からではありましたが、無事に見られてよかったです。前半全く見れなかったのは、演出のような気もしもしましたけど。

The meeting place was hard to find. The weather was great, which made it the best. Also, since it was in English, I couldn't tell where the restrooms were. I drank a lot of beer, but I also wanted to drink champagne!

集合場所がわかりにくかったです。お天気に恵まれて最高でした。又、英語だったのでトイレがあるのがわかりませんでした。ビールばかり飲んだけどシャンパンも飲みたかったな～

We had a wonderful evening aboard the Star of Honolulu! And although we chose the least expensive option -- the Casual Dinner Buffet, the service was excellent, as was the food. The staff was welcoming and attentive. The Polynesian performance added a touch of magic to the evening. The views of Waikiki and the sunset were spectacular. Overall, an enchanting evening which I highly recommend. I plan to cruise again with Star of Honolulu on my next trip!

It was much more enjoyable than a large ship cruise, as it felt more immersive. There were only us and one other group of Japanese people, which was nice. Since it was an all-you-can-drink option, everyone quickly got into a cheerful mood! The Mai Tai was delicious too! The staff was lively and very friendly! I also had a great time talking with a family that came from Alaska. However, when the sails were lowered, it became quite windy, so a jacket is a must.

大きな船のクルーズより、臨場感があってとても楽しかったです。日本人は私達ともう1組だけで、それも良かったです。飲み放題なんで、すぐにみんな陽気な雰囲気！マイタイも美味しかった！スタッフも、ノリノリだし、とても親切！
アラスカから来たというファミリーともお話しできて楽しかったです。
ただ、帆を下ろすと、暴風になるので、上着は必須ですね。

This time, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the whales jumping from afar, but on the way to the whale watching spot, I encountered dolphins, which made me feel lucky. It was great that breakfast was included on the boat. The reservation through Veltra was the cheapest among the sites I checked.

今回はクジラが遠くジャンプも見れなかったので少しがっかりでしたがクジラスポットに向かう途中にイルカに遭遇し、得した気分でした。船内で朝食も付けれて良かったです。ベルトラからの予約が見たサイトの中では一番安かったです。

We saw wales. Nough said..........................

The weather was bad, and I couldn't see much because of the waves. By the time I noticed, I could only see the tail for a brief moment.

On the other hand, I was glad to see a beautiful rainbow. I ended up taking a lot of photos of the rainbow.

天気が悪かったのもありますが、波に隠れて
あまりよく見られませんでした。気づいた時には尾が少し見られたぐらいで、ほんの一瞬、、

そのかわりといってはなんですが、虹が綺麗に
見られて良かったです。虹の写真ばかり撮って
しましました

Awesome experience! I will definitely book through them again the next time I’m there!

We really enjoyed the dinner. Thank you very much!

I had a great time. Honestly, one of the highlights of my trip. I met some awesome people on the cruise. The only suggestion I would make is to have it be like a real bar in which people can drink what they want. There wasn’t a good variety of drinks for $60 per person but it was still an awesome experience. However the staff had great customer service skills and I’m all about that. Austin the bartender was dope! The most I’ve ever tipped a bartender in my life.