All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

We visited Hawaii as a family for my sister's wedding, participating in a sunset sailing tour with my family (children aged 11 and 5), my brother's family (children aged 7 and 4), and our parents (over 60). Everyone, including my parents, was very satisfied and enjoyed the tour. To help those who will participate in the future, I will share my experience step by step.

(1) "Reservation"
I made the reservation through the VELTRA website. There were no particular issues, and the application process was straightforward. Since there were 10 family members participating, I made the reservation as early as possible. I believe changes to the number of participants or cancellations were possible, so I recommend making an early reservation.

(2) "Check-in (on the day)"
We participated around late November. Since we were informed that the check-in time was at 4:30 PM, we made sure to arrive 15 minutes early. However, we had some time to spare before boarding (I can't remember the exact time, but it was around 4:45 PM or 5 PM), which made us feel a bit idle. The meeting point was a small beach near the Sheraton, and if the wait is long, it might get boring. If you know the exact meeting location, I think it's fine to head there right at the check-in time (4:30 PM).

(3) "Boarding"
We boarded the yacht that was docked at the beach near the Sheraton Hotel. As stated on the voucher, you will need to climb three steps of a ladder from the beach, so your lower legs will almost certainly get wet. It's better to wear clothes that won't be a problem if they get wet, as my family had someone who wore long pants because I forgot to mention this, and they had to roll up their pants to board.

(4) "Start of sailing"
Once on board, two crew members explained various things in English. They spoke quite fluently, so it was difficult to understand everything, but here are the main points:
1. It's fine to walk on both ends of the yacht's bow.
2. The central part of the yacht's bow is dangerous, so do not move there.
3. All drinks are unlimited! (Note: While the tour reservation states "unlimited drinks," the voucher mentions that ID (passport or international driver's license, etc.) will be required for alcohol purchases, which can be a bit confusing, but it is indeed "unlimited drinks"!)

(5) "During sailing"
During the sailing, you are not required to stay seated and can move around freely. When we participated, there were quite a few people, and the seats were full (probably because it was the day before Thanksgiving). Also, I think the participants were about half Japanese and half foreigners. The atmosphere on the yacht was relaxed, allowing for enjoyable conversations with other participants, which was very fun. Additionally, there is a restroom on the yacht, located below deck. It was a bit cramped, but we could use it without any issues.

(6) "Disembarking"
When disembarking, you will also get a bit wet, just like when boarding, so please be careful. It may also be a bit dark, so watch out if you have children with you. As for tips, I think you can hand them to the crew members when you disembark.

妹の結婚式のため家族でハワイへ訪れ、私の家族（子供11歳、5歳）、兄の家族（子供7歳、4歳）、両親（60歳以上）でサンセットセーリングに参加しました。両親含め、全員大満足でツアーを楽しむことができました。 これから参加する方のため、順を追って体験談を書き残しておきます。 (1)"予約時" 予約はVELTRAのサイトから実施しました。特に悩むところもなく申し込みできました。 家族10名の参加だったため、できるだけ早く申し込んでおきました。 予約人数の変更やキャンセルも可能だったと思いますので、早めの予約をお勧めします。 (2)"チェックイン時（当日）" 参加したのは11月下旬ごろでした。 チェックイン時間は16時半と事前に連絡があったため、15分前に到着するように移動しました。 ただ、乗船時間(16時45分？17時？正確な時間は忘れました）まで、時間があり、時間を持て余しました。 集合場所は、シェラトンのそばの小さなビーチで、待ち時間が長いと退屈してしまうかもしれません。 集合場所が正確にわかっているのであれば、チェックイン時間（16時半）ちょうどに向かっても問題ないと思います。 (3)"乗船時" シェラトンホテルそばのビーチに、ヨットが停まっているため、そのヨットに乗船することになります。 バウチャーに記載の通り、ビーチから3段のはしごを上ることになるため、ほぼ確実に膝下は濡れます。 バウチャーの通り、膝下が濡れても問題ない服装で参加するようにしたほうがいいです。 私の家族は、私が伝えそびれていて、長ズボンで参加する人もいて、ズボンを巻き上げて乗船しなければならくなってしまいました。 (4)"セーリング開始時" 乗船すると、船員（2名）が英語で、いろいろと説明してくれます。 かなり流暢な英語で説明されるので、すべて理解するのは難しいですが、ポイントは次の通りかと思います。 ①ヨット先端の両端は歩いて移動しても問題ない。 　 ②ヨット先端の中央部は危ないので、移動しないこと。 　 ③お酒すべて飲み放題！ (※)ツアー予約時は「飲み放題」とありますが、バウチャーに「アルコール購入の際はID(パスポートや国際免許証等)の提示が求められます。」と記載されており、少し混乱しますが、「飲み放題」です！ (5)"セーリング中" セーリング中は、座席に座っている必要はなく、自由に動くことが可能です。 私たちが参加したときは、かなり多くの方が参加しており、座席は満席でした（サンクスギビングデーの前日だったからだと思います）。 また、参加者は、半数は日本人、半数は外国人、という感じだったと思います。 ヨット上で自由な雰囲気なので、ほかの参加者の方とも楽しく会話でき、非常に楽しかったです。 なお、ヨット内にはトイレが設置されていますのでご安心ください。トイレはヨットの地下にありました。少し狭いですが、問題なく使うことができました。 (6)"下船時" 下船時も、乗船時と同じく少し濡れてしまうので、気を付けてください。 また、少し暗くなっているので、お子様連れの場合は気を付けてあげてください。 また、チップについては、下船時に船員の方にお渡しすればいいと思います。

The food was okay and the show was good. Since the cruise was floating slow we felt seasick.

Every time I come to Honolulu, I always go on a sunset cruise, and I consistently choose the Mai Tai Catamaran. I've tried various options, including large dinner boats and other catamarans, but depending on the wind that day, the speed of the boat adds to the experience, making it one of the best ways to enjoy the sunset. Since it's off the coast of Waikiki, the boat doesn't rock too much, so I think you'll have a great time. However, the staff and crew mainly speak English, but I don't think it will be a problem even if you can't speak it.

！ホノルルに来る度に毎回サンセットクルーズをする様になりましたが、決まって乗るのはマイタイカタマランになりました。ディナー付きの大型船から他のカタマランなど色々乗ってみましたが、当日の風にもよりますが船のスピード感も有り、一番リアルにサンセットが楽しめるのでは無いでしょうか？ ワイキキ沖なので余り船も揺れませんし楽しめると思います。但しスタッフやクルーはほぼ英語オンリーですね、特に話せなくても問題は無いと思いますが。

Had an amazing trip..the crew were very friendly accommodating and want u to have a good time...we loved the mai tai's the music.....sitting in the boom net at the front of the boat best thing we've done in waikiki 5 stars mahalo..just do it!

We had a great day boat ride seen diamond head. It was beautiful weather. The crew was friendly and drinks were awesome. Would love to do again

Would do again Great crew great boat ride awesome drinks

We had the best time on the booze cruise! The staff was incredibly nice and entertaining. Constantly asking if we wanted a new drink, never empty handed. The boat is a perfect size so everyone can mingle with each other. Great vibes, Great view, Great people!

Since it was on a Friday, I was able to see both the sunset and the fireworks, which was great. I wish I could have seen the fireworks a little closer. It was my first cruise, and I was with friends this time, but I felt it was more geared towards couples and families.

金曜日の参加だったのでサンセット、花火両方見れましたよかったです。花火がもう少し近くで見れたらなって思いました。
クルーズ初めてで、今回は友達と一緒だったのですが、カップルや家族向けだなって思いました。

It was really fun to be together with a small group, laughing and chatting. Maybe it was even better because we were all Japanese!

少人数で皆んな一緒にワイワイ、ガヤガヤ、ゲラゲラ、本当に楽しかったです。日本人だけが良かったのかも！

Our family attended the dinner cruise on Thanksgiving and we were not disappointed. The food and scenery were both excellent, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer questions. The music was also very good, and there was even some dancing during the return trip. Would highly recommend this trip during your stay on the Big Island.

I’m not a big boat person, but I’m so glad my friends convinced me to come out with them! The staff is amazing. My friends & I showed up past the check-in time, but they were nice enough to wait for us! As your sailing out, the view is GREAT... So take lotssss of pictures! Definitely recommend this cruise!

Our first time in Hawaii!! Delicious food, wonderful live music, a romantic sunset, beautiful fireworks, and the moon!! We spent a luxurious time together as a couple and were very satisfied!!

初めてのハワイ‼️美味しい食事、素晴らしい生演奏、ロマンチックなサンセット、ステキな花火にお月様‼️
贅沢な時間を、夫婦で過ごし、大満足でした‼️

My family and I had an amazing time on this cruise. We had a group of about 20 people and they were very accommodating to all of us. Our boat was a little rockey but that just made it that much more exciting! I would definitely go on this boat again!

Our family of 5 did the the Friday Fireworks sail last Friday and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were great fun and the cocktails were lovely and plentiful. Would definitely recommend for all ages.

This is my second time participating. I want to ride the Mai Tai Catamaran as many times as possible. When I rode it about five or six years ago, there were mostly foreigners and only us Japanese, but this time about half of the participants were Japanese... it's increasing! The sunset from the sea, Diamond Head, the Waikiki skyline, and if you're lucky, a rainbow! It was raining on and off during the day, but by the departure time, it cleared up and everything was wonderful. The staff's way of getting everyone excited was also great, making it a memorable tour. The catamaran is the best!!!

二回目の参加です。何回でも乗りたいマイタイ・カタマラン号。５、６年前に乗った時はほぼ外国人で日本人は私たちだけでしたが、今回は半分くらいが日本人・・・増えてきましたね。海からのサンセットとダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキのビル群そして、運が良ければレインボー！　当日は昼から時々雨も降っていましたが、出発時間には晴れてきて全てが素晴らしかったです。
スタッフさんの盛り上げ方も上手で思い出に残るツアーですね。
カタマラン最高！！！

An overall outstanding experience! Food was good but not crazy good. Can’t have too high expectations for a buffet on a catamaran though. The crew was wonderful. Initially thought there would be too many people for the boat to be comfortable but there was plenty of space for people to move around and take the pictures they wanted. The sunset was amazing and the trip lasted the perfect amount of time. I didn’t feel like they were rushing us back but we weren’t out so long that we got bored. Would highly recommend overall!

Oahu is currently in the rainy season. It drizzled several times on the day of our outing, but we were able to set sail without any issues. When I glanced towards Waikiki, I encountered the miracle of a large rainbow stretching from the Waikiki hotels to Diamond Head!

On the yacht, since drinks were unlimited, everyone ordered their beverages, and the crew cheerfully opened several bottles of champagne while lively music played… it felt just like a club atmosphere!

The sunset was also beautiful as the clouds lit up, and when the sun went down, the night view of the Waikiki hotels was stunning, so I recommend it for those who are not averse to being on a boat.

However, since sunset cruises depart from various locations, be careful not to mix up the meeting point! I mistakenly went to the catamaran booth and realized it just before departure, so I ran along the beach to get to the Sheraton. However, the beach was interrupted along the way, so I had to enter one of the Waikiki hotels… and ended up getting lost. Thinking I might be late, I asked someone at a hotel bell desk for help, and kindly, that person ran with me to the meeting point, even though I couldn't speak English well.

I missed asking for their name or hotel name, so I wanted to express my gratitude and searched for them at nearby hotels after disembarking, but in the end, I couldn't find them.

It's unbelievable, but I hope this comment reaches them, and I can find out more details…

オアフ島は、今、雨季のシーズン。
当日も小雨が何度も降っていましたが、無事出航出来ました。
ふと、ワイキキ方向を見ると…何とワイキキホテルから、ダイアモンドヘッドにかけて大きな虹がかかるという奇跡に遭遇☆

ヨットの上では、飲み放題という事もあって、おのおの飲み物を注文したり、クルーも、景気良くシャンパンを何本か開けてくれ、ご機嫌な音楽もかかり…まるでクラブのようなノリでした*\(^o^)/*

肝心のサンセットも雲が焼けて、いい感じで☆陽が沈むとワイキキホテルの夜景も綺麗なので、船が苦手じゃない人にはおすすめですV(^_^)V

ただ、サンセットクルーズは、色々な場所から出ているので、待ち合わせ場所は、間違えないように‼︎
私は、カタマランブースを間違えて、直前に気づきビーチを走って移動。
シェラトンHを目指しましたが、途中ビーチが寸断されていたので、ワイキキホテルの中に入って…迷子になってしまいました。
間に合わないといけないと思い、どこかのホテルのベルデスクの人に助けを求めると…
親切にもその方は、英語がわからない私と一緒に、かなり走って集合場所に連れて行って下さいました。
名前もホテル名も聞きそびれてしまったので…
お礼が言いたくて、下船後近くのホテルを訪ねて探しましたが、結局わかりませんでしたσ(^_^;)

ありえない事ですが…このコメントを見て下さっていて、責めて詳細がわかるといいのですが…

Good overall experience, the sunset was okay but we had an amazing moon rise over Diamond Head! Crew was great! Thank you

On the last day of our family trip, we participated with our 8-month-old baby. We were able to fully enjoy the scenery of Waikiki at sunset and the night view! We were very satisfied.

家族旅行の最終日に、8ヶ月の乳児連れで参加しました。
ワイキキの夕暮れの風景から、夜景まで、満喫できました！とても満足でした。

I chose this sailing experience for my father, who loves yachts, to enjoy. The speed was faster than I expected, and since we were catching the wind, I didn't feel seasick. However, the prime spot at the front of the boat, where you can see the ocean, was occupied by another Japanese family, so my child was disappointed that they couldn't get closer. Additionally, I found the strong push for tips, separate from the tour fee, a bit disappointing.

ヨットが好きな父に楽しんでもらうため、このセーリングを選びました。
思ったより早い速度で進み、風を受けていたため、船酔いも大丈夫でした。
ただ先頭の海面を見渡せる特等席はもう一組の日本人家族が占拠してしまっていたため、うちの子どもは近づけず残念そうでした。
またツアー代金とは別にチップの要求アピールが強かったため、少し残念でした。

We did not really know what to expect when we booked this adventure. We had a group of 20 go with us and it was a lot of fun. The crew did a great job with serving us and as soon as we got on offered us a drink. It was nice to know they were checking ID's of the individuals that were close to 21 years old. We left Waikiki and headed out to diamond head and they continually offered each person a drink as soon as they ran out. It was a lot of fun sitting in the sun and hanging out with friends and we got a lot of pictures. the net sitting in the front of the boat was so much fun and if you have never done this you MUST sit in the nets for a couple splashes. We took video and frame by frame experience that we have posted on Facebook and we have so many people that love that picture and wanted to find out more details about where we did this as well as the cost.

My only suggestion it would be nice if the company had ideas were we could continue the party after we get off the boat (i.e., happy hour at Duke's from 3-6pm, etc)

When the waves are high, the height difference is quite significant, making it feel like an attraction, and it was really fun! It can be pretty intense, so if you get seasick, it might be better to skip it, haha.

The all-you-can-drink Mai Tais and champagne were incredibly delicious, and the two staff members were really wonderful!

There were hardly any Japanese participants; it was mostly foreigners, and when the music started, everyone began to dance, creating an amazing atmosphere that really pumped me up!!! I definitely want to join again the next time I go to Hawaii＾＾

The boat is relatively simple in design, and since you have to take off your shoes and climb up a ladder from the sea, flip-flops are the best choice!

波があるときは高低差がかなりあってアトラクションのようになって楽しかったです！けっこう激しいので船酔いする人はやめておいたほうが良いかもｗ

飲み放題のマイタイもシャンパンもすっごく美味しいし、スタッフのお兄さん二人もとっても素敵でした☆

参加者に日本人はほぼおらず外人の人ばかりで、音楽がかかるとみんな踊り出すしすごく盛り上がるしでめちゃくちゃテンション上がりました！！！またハワイに行ったときは絶対参加したいです＾＾

船はわりかし簡素というかシンプルな作りで、靴を脱いで海にかかったはしごから登っていくのでビーサンのがいいです！

I made a reservation for a Friday night with fireworks! The night view was really beautiful! The fireworks weren't huge, but it was great to see them at this time of year, as it's rare. Everyone on the tour spoke English as a standard, and I was a bit flustered because the reception area was a little hard to find, but just before it started, Japanese participants began to gather, which made me feel relieved.

花火のある金曜夜に予約して行きました！
夜景がほんとキレーに見えました〜！
花火はどかんと大きいわけじゃないですが、こんな時期に見れるのはレアで良かったです。
ツアーの人は皆英語が基準で、受付の場所がちょっと分かりづらかったので焦りましたが、始まる直前になると日本人参加者が集まってきたので安心しました。

The crew was warm and welcoming! It was a fun experience and the drinks were amazing. It’s a good way to spend a couple hours with family and friends while looking at the beautiful island. I will definetly do this cruise again!
I would say be prepared to get wet! I didn’t realize how much the waves can splash and would definetly wear a swimsuit next time instead of regular clothes.

I use this every time I come to Hawaii.
Seeing Honolulu from the sea is refreshing.
It felt amazing to experience the ocean breeze all over my body.
I got a bit wet, but that felt good too.
My elderly mother was with me, and she enjoyed it without any issues.

毎年ハワイに来る度に利用しています。
海から見るホノルルも新鮮ですよ。
海風を身体全体で感じる事が出来て最高に気持ち良かったです。
多少濡れますがそれも気持ち良いです。
高齢の母も一緒でしたが問題なく楽しんでいました。

The scenery was beautiful as well. It was unfortunate that it started to rain just before the fireworks, but seeing them up close was truly impressive.

景色もきれかったです。花火 直前に雨が降ってきて 残念でしたが 間近に見て すごく 感激しました。

After boarding, we took our seats, and the buffet meal and arrangements were smooth. The staff's response was good, allowing us to have a pleasant time. While waiting in line for the buffet, we were served pineapple juice. One downside was the long wait from after the meal until the fireworks, but the staff engaged us in conversation to keep us entertained. We thoroughly enjoyed the fireworks from our special seats on the boat.

乗船後、着席、ブッヘでの食事と段取りがスムーズでスタッフの対応も良く、気持ちが良く過ごすことが出来た。 ブッヘが行列ですくまで待つてると、パインジュースをサービスして頂きました。 食後から花火まで、かなりの時間を待つのが難点でしたが、退屈させないように、スタッフが色々と話しかけてくれました。 船上という特等席からの花火も充分楽しめました。

I booked my first sailing experience on a trip to Hawaii after a long time!

Since Friday was our last day and my child loves fireworks, I chose the option that included fireworks viewing.

However, from the title, I thought we would be watching the sunset before the fireworks, but we gathered after the sun had set, so we couldn't see the sunset.

It might have been a seasonal issue, but if you want to see the sunset, it might be better to choose an option without fireworks viewing!

My son was very happy, and it became a great memory!

久しぶりのハワイ旅行で初めてのセーリングを申し込みました！

金曜日が、ちょうど最終日だった事や子供が花火が好きだったこともあり、花火鑑賞付きにしました。

ただ、題名からだとサンセットを見てからの花火鑑賞なのかな？とおもっていたのですが、こちらに関しては日が落ちてからの集合だったのでサンセットは見れませんでした。

時期的な問題だったのかもしれませんが、サンセットをみたいのであれば花火鑑賞つきでない方がいいのかなとおもいました！


息子もとても喜んでいていい思い出になりました！

Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy, I was able to catch a glimpse of the sunset for a moment, and the night view of Waikiki was also visible. With music, drinks, and a pleasant sway, it was comfortable. There were a moderate number of Japanese people, and we were able to communicate while taking photos together. I definitely recommend this tour.

生憎の天気（曇り）でしたが、一瞬日が沈むところが観えたり、ワイキキの
夜景も見えて、音楽とお酒と心地よい揺れで、快適でした。適度に日本人も多く、写真を取り合いながら、コミュニケーションが取れました。是非、お勧めのツアーです。

Almost all of us were Japanese, and while enjoying Mai Tais and chatting with people from various countries, we had a wonderfully fulfilling time swaying gently on the calm waves while watching the sunset! There was a gentleman from the mainland United States who mentioned it was his eighth time participating, and I completely understood his feelings. I highly recommend it!

For those who don't drink Mai Tais, there were also non-alcoholic drinks, white wine, and canned beer available, along with small snacks to enjoy while taking in the sway of the boat.

I really recommend it!

9割近くが、日本人以で
マイタイをのみながら各国の人たちとも
会話を楽しみつつ、サンセットを見ながら穏やかな波に揺られて、すごく充実した時間を過ごせました！！
乗り合ったアメリカ本土から来られているおじさまは、8回目の参加って言ってましたが、
その気持ちがよーくわかりました。
おススメです！

マイタイ飲まない方用のアルコールフリードリンクや白ワイン、缶ビールも用意されていて、
小ぶりのスナック菓子ももらえておつまみいただきながら、船の揺れを楽しめました。

ホントおススメです。