All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

At the time of departure, there were dark clouds in the western sky, and I was feeling like I would have to give up on the sunset, but surprisingly, the sun broke through the clouds at sunset, and it was amazing. A group of about ten cheerful Americans really lifted the atmosphere. I think $45 for all-you-can-drink is a great price. I want to go again next year.

出航時には、西の空に黒い雲がかかってサンセットは諦め気分でしたが、なんと、日没には雲の間から夕日が出てきて最高でした。
10名ほどのアメリカ人の団体さんが陽気で、雰囲気を盛り上げてくれました。ドリンクフリーで45ドルはお値打ち価格だと思います。来年もまた乗りたいです。

We had a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise. Met really nice people. The Crew was a lot of fun teaching us the hula. The sunset was beautiful. The food was great. Very organized.

Veltra's response was prompt, and I was grateful that there were no worries before the trip. The sunset was breathtaking. I definitely want to participate again next time.

Veltraの対応は迅速で、旅行前の不安がないのがまず有難かった。感動のサンセット。また次回も是非参加したいです。

Nice relaxing trip on the sailboat. You can walk around the boat, or even lay down on the mat. Sunset is nice if you are in to taking pictures.

Don't go for the appetizers: meatballs, chicken wings, and mix of crackers, just okay.

Lots of alcohol if you like to drink.

We attended the dinner sunset cruise on Sunday September 10, 2017. Transportation is included at no additional cost. Our assigned time to ba at the pick up location was 3:40 for a 3:50 pick up. We were told to look for a black or silver Mercedes Sprinter Van. Many passed by with out stopping. As the time got later every van that flew past us just made us that more concerned that we may not get picked up. We were unstructured to call the Makani if there was any delay in transportation. When I called the recording said I was the third caller. When it finally said I was next and someone would be with me shortly, five minutes later it said they were experiencing high call volume and leave a message. I tried this a couple of times with no luck. Found out after the fact that they don't answer calls after hours so it does no good giving a number to customers. Around 4:10 a van came by. They had a small sign in the front window for Makani. The driver said he was just from a transportation company who gets called sometimes to pick up Makani guests. He received the call late which meant all the remaining guests would be that much later. We mad four stops on the way to the boat to pick up additional passengers and each was more upset than the previous. Makani should contact passenger and let them know that the transportation is running late or have someone answering the phone.

The weather was a little rainy but it was still. Ice to get out on the water. We still had a nice time and the sunset pics were okay. You can't control the weather. The food served was actually really good. Teriyaki chicken, rice, egg rolls, veggies, etc. cookies for dessert. Beers were $6. Other boats included alcohol for around the same price fare but didn't have availability last minute. When we saw the boats that we called which didn't have availability they looked over full. All in all it was a good experience.

I've been to Honolulu many times, but it was my first time seeing the fireworks. Moreover, watching the fireworks from a catamaran was a luxurious experience.

何回もホノルルに来てますが、花火を見るのは初めてでした。
しかも、カタマラン船からの花火は贅沢でした。

It was fully booked since I made a reservation for Friday night. I was worried if it would be too crowded. The sunset was hidden due to the clouds, but I was able to see the fireworks from the Hilton clearly.

The deck railing side was filled with people who boarded earlier, so I had to view from between them while sitting. The buffet tables are first-come, first-served, so if you board late, you won't get a good seat with a nice view. Since there is time until the fireworks, it might be a good idea to think about how to spend your time. The welcome drink was too sweet, and the alcoholic cocktails were just okay. Each person gets one lobster, so be careful not to overeat. It's a pretty standard buffet.

金曜日の夜に予約したので満席でした。こんなに乗れるのかな？と心配に。曇りでサンセットは隠れていて見られませんでしたが、ヒルトンの花火はしっかり見られました。
デッキの手すり側は先に乗船出来た人達で埋まっており、座ってだと人の隙間から見る感じ。
ビュッフェのテーブルは自由席で、遅く乗船になると眺めのいい席は座れないです。花火までは時間があるので、過ごし方を検討してみるといいかもしれません。ウェルカムドリンクは甘過ぎ、アルコールカクテルもちょっと・・・。ロブスターも一人ひとつ出るので食べ過ぎ注意。無難なビュッフェかと。

I participated with three friends.

We were able to see the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the seaside, and it was truly wonderful.

友達を含む4人で参加しました。

海側からワイキキのホテルやダイアモンドヘッドを見ることができ、本当に素晴らしかったです。

The drinks were delicious, and the scenery was very beautiful. Seeing the views from the sea, which I had always seen from land, offered a different perspective and was very refreshing. It was also fun to be on board with people from various nationalities. I definitely want to ride again.

お酒も美味しく景色もとても綺麗で、いつも陸から見ていた景色を海から見るとまた違った発見がありとても新鮮でした。
またいろんな国籍の人が乗っていたのでそれも新鮮で楽しかったです。
また絶対乗りたいです。

This cruise was incredible! My wife and I only had a few days in Waikiki and chose carefully how we wanted to spend our time. The cruise was definitely the highlight of our trip. The views were incredible, the staff was friendly, and the food was really good! If you're looking for a great photo op this is the place. It can be romantic, but also something fun to do with family or friends. The next time we are in Waikiki we will definitely take this sunset cruise.

This was my second time on the catamaran; the last time I was on a different boat. It was also my first time enjoying the fireworks and riding on a Mai Tai. I ordered an additional Mai Tai, and the crew was friendly, with the captain being very attentive. The fireworks were brief, but I was able to enjoy the night view of Waikiki during the evening cruise, which was very relaxing.

カタマランは２度目で前回は他の船で、花火鑑賞もマイタイに乗るのも今回初めてでした。
ドリンクもマイタイを追加もらいましたし、クルーも親切でキャプテンが
気配りしてくれてました。
花火は短時間ですが、夜のクルーズでワイキキの夜景を見る事が出来、リラックスできました。

If the weather is clear, the sunset will be the best memory of the trip. The location is fantastic! I enjoyed a delicious Mai Tai while watching the beautiful sunset. Since there were no soft drinks available, it might be a good idea to bring a bottle of water.

While waiting to board, someone playing in the waves lost one of their flip-flops, but they turned it into a laugh. When getting off the boat, we were hit by a wave, and there were screams and laughter with the staff! My bag got wet, but it was fun! Even those little accidents become great memories.

However, motion sickness medication is a must. Dress in a way that you don't mind getting your lower legs wet. The check-in location is a bit hard to find, so it's easier to go straight from the parking lot through the narrow path between the two hotels towards the sea, rather than going through the Sheraton lobby. It's immediately on the left. If you come using the stairs from the Kai Market down to the sea, it will be on your right.

I think opinions may vary on the dinner cruise, but I recommend it as an activity for adults to enjoy leisurely.

晴れていれば最高のサンセットが旅の思い出になります。とにかくロケーションが最高です！美しいサンセットを見ながら、甘いマイタイを美味しくいただきました。ソフトドリンクがなかったので、ペットボトルのお水を持参するといいかもしれません。
出向を待っている間に、波で遊んでいた人がビーチサンダルを片方流されてしまっていましたが、それも笑いに変えていました。
船から降りるときに波に襲われ、悲鳴とともにスタッフと爆笑！バックが濡れてしまいましたが、楽しかったです！そんなちょっとしたアクシデントもいい思い出に変わります。
但し、酔い止めは必須です。膝下は濡れてもいいような恰好で。
受付場所がわかりにくいので、シェラトンのロビーを抜けるよりも、駐車場から二つのホテルの間の細い道を海に向かって真っすぐに抜けていくとわかりやすいです。すぐ左にあります。カイマーケットから海に降りる階段を使って来ると右手にあります。
ディナークルーズと好みが分かれると思いますが、大人がゆったりと楽しむアクティビティとしておすすめです。

Our family took this cruise and enjoyed it immensely. The crew was very personable and friendly. The ride was just long enough - 90 mins was perfect. Only disappointing thing was they took pics of each group when we boarded but we couldn't find the person when we returned. No big thing tho we had many chances to take photos during the cruise. This is a great cruise and very well worthy the price.

The experience was amazing and one of a kind! It definitely exceeded my expectations. My girlfriend and I are very excited to do this again some time soon.

We participated in the sunset dinner cruise as a couple this time. The views during the cruise were absolutely stunning, and as we departed, the sunlight and the approach to Diamond Head were exceptional! Once the sun began to set, it was truly a beautiful sunset.

I had imagined a certain size of boat based on the tour description, but it was surprisingly small. Perhaps because of that, we felt quite a bit of rocking at first. The meal, too, was not as grand as one might expect from a dinner cruise, but it suited the size of the boat, resembling more of a buffet-style dining experience.

今回のサンセットディナークルーズに夫婦で参加させていただきました。
クルージングの景色は申し分ない程の絶景で、出向後の太陽の日差しとダイヤモンドヘッドに近づくにつれ格別で！
また日が暮れ始めてからは正にサンセットと、とても綺麗そのものでした。

ツアーの内容的にもそれなりの船を想像していたのですが意外と小さく、そのためか当初かなり揺れを感じることになっていました。
もっとも食事もディナークルーズの名に想像する規模ではなく、船体のサイズに合う感じではありましたが地上でいう立食にも。

Great time , interesting island history, great crew

She has a leg disability and uses a prosthetic leg, so I carried her onto the yacht. I want to make sure she can get on the yacht without getting wet. I would like a special ladder prepared for her.

彼女は、足が悪く義足の為、私がおぶってヨットに乗せました。濡れないでヨットに乗れる様にして欲しい。何か特別な、はしごを用意して欲しい。

We participated with 20 people. The service may not be very reliable, but if you approach it with a self-service mindset, you can enjoy it. As for drinks, there are times when they might be forgotten, so you need to be proactive in getting them.

20人で参加しました。
サービスはあまり期待は出来ませんが、セルフ感覚で参加すると楽しめます。
ドリンクは、配り忘れられることがあるので、積極的に取りにいかないといけません。

The crew was awesome! Michelle was a fantastic bartender and we had so much fun on the cruise! Would highly recommend for a relaxed fun time.

My husband and I had an amazing time on the Makani sunset dinner cruise while on our honeymoon in Hawaii! The only downfall, as others have mentioned, is having to wait to get checked in. With the arranged transportation, we arrived an hour before the boat set sail and could not check in until 30 prior to the departure time. The staff took excellent care of everyone throughout the night to make sure we all had a good experience. The food was casual but very good- especially the spring rolls! Drinks are reasonably priced with a variety of options. We especially enjoyed that the cruise was on a catamaran for a more intimate feel compared to a larger cruise ship. We would definitely recommend this sunset dinner cruise to anyone in O'ahu for vacation!

We participated as a family of three. This was our sixth time on Oahu, but it was the first time we joined, and it became a wonderful memory. The Mai Tai was delicious (it tastes better without ice). We would like to participate again next time.

家族3人で参加しました
オアフ島6回目で初めて参加しましたが、素晴らしい思い出になりました。
マイタイも美味しく（氷を無しにしてもらったほうが美味しい）いただきました。
次回も参加したいと思います。

The sunset was beautiful, and the 90 minutes went by in no time. I definitely want to ride again next time. Thank you very much.

サンセットが綺麗であっと言う間の90分でした、また次回ぜひ乗りたいです。
ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, the clouds covered the sunset moment, so I couldn't capture it beautifully, but it was really enjoyable to drink while watching the sunset over the sea. Everyone was so friendly, both Japanese and foreign visitors, and it was a lot of fun! I couldn't understand English at all (laughs), but they took pictures for me and ordered drinks. When I recommended it to my friends, they also seemed to have a great time! I want to go again! Thanks to other people's reviews, I didn't get wet! As expected, wearing flip-flops and shorts is important because you will get wet up to your knees when boarding, so be careful with your clothing!

残念ながら雲がちょうどかかっちゃって肝心なサンセットの瞬間は綺麗には撮れませんでしたが、海の上で夕焼けみながら飲むのは本当に楽しかったです。皆さん和気あいあいとされてて日本人、外国の方、みなさん声かけてくださって凄く楽しかったです！英語全然わからなかったけど（笑）写真撮ってくれたり、お酒頼んでくれたり。友達にも勧めたら楽しかったみたいです！またのりたい！他の方のクチコミのおかげで濡れませんでした！やはりビーサンにショートパンツなど、乗り込み時にひざくらいまで海につかるので服装は注意が必要です！

Unfortunately, it seems that the whales went towards Canada, so we couldn't go whale watching. I'm disappointed that it looks like I won't be able to use the tickets before they expire! I'll try again next year.

あいにくクジラたちはカナダの方へ行ったようでホエールウオッチングは叶いませんでした。
頂いたチケット期限に使えそうもなく残念！！又来年トライします。

Crew amazing. Sailing was an awesome time. Appetizers too! Who could possibly complain!

After two years, we returned to Hawaii, and since it was my wife's birthday, we booked a dinner cruise. I requested a surprise cake, and with the help of the onboard staff, we were able to have a wonderful birthday party with the kids. Thank you very much.

2年ぶりのハワイ、ちょうど妻の誕生日だったので久しぶりにディナークルーズを申し込みました。サプライズでケーキをお願いし、乗船スタッフのご協力もあり、子供達と素晴らしい誕生日パーティが出来ました。ありがとうございました。

I have been to Hawaii many times, but I had never experienced a cruise. I decided to participate to try it out, and I was extremely satisfied with the excitement and comfort, which exceeded my expectations. I would like to do it again.

ハワイには何度も行ったことがありますが、クルーズは未体験でした。一度は体験しておこうと参加しましたが、予想以上の盛り上がりと気持ち良さで大満足でした。またリピートしたいと思います。

The food and service were all very good. The dishes were suitable for my 4 and 8-year-old children, who even asked for seconds. The fruits were fresh as well. It was a luxury to view Waikiki from the seaside, and we were able to relax. The staff mentioned that it had rained the day before, but they saw a rainbow. That kind of scenery is nice too.

料理、対応全てとても良かったです。
4歳、8歳の子供たちにも口に合う料理でおかわりをしていました。フルーツも新鮮。
海側からワイキキを見るのはとても贅沢でゆっくりとすごせました。
前日は雨が降っていたようですが
虹が見られたとスタッフの方が言っていました。
そんな景色もいいですね。

You take off your shoes at the dock and board the boat barefoot. Most of the passengers are Westerners, with about 10% being Asians, including Japanese. The crew spoke only English, but they were friendly and pleasant. After departing, drinks and appetizers are served. Following that, you can enjoy dishes including tacos. It gets quite rocky, so I think it's better to wear a swimsuit.

船着き場で靴を脱いで裸足で船に乗り込みます。ほとんどが欧米人で日本人を含むアジア系は1割程度でしょうか、クルーは英語オンリーでしたがフレンドリーな感じで好感が持てました。出発してしばらくするとドリンクとオードブルがでます。その後はタコスを含む料理が楽しめます。結構揺れますので水着で乗った方がいいと思います。

We had a wonderful evening on Makani. After reviewing several dinner cruise options, we selected Makani due to the great reviews and good price. It was one of our favorite excursions on our vacation!
The pros: The staff was great - funny and personable. The food was good and there was a large drink selection, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It was a very relaxing cruise with a beautiful view; it lasted approximately two hours, so you get to enjoy the sunset, as well.
The cons: There is only one, which is that they provide transportation, but not from our hotel. Though they didn't require us to go very far, it was a bit confusing trying to find our pick up point as that particular hotel has several locations. Also a slight put off considering we passed our hotel going to the marina. All was fine in the end though, as it was nice that transportation was provided at no additional cost.
Overall, I would highly recommend this excursion. We really enjoyed the relaxing, beautiful evening aboard the Makani Dinner Cruise.