All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Every time I come to Waikiki, I've thought about going on a sunset cruise on a yacht, but since my wife gets seasick, we only had the option of larger cruise ships that don't sway much. However, this time I decided to go for it and made a reservation.

The yacht was larger than those docked in Waikiki and hardly swayed at all. However, because of the sea breeze, a hat might feel tight. Being close to the water allows you to truly experience the beauty of Waikiki's sea. The bow of the yacht has a net, making it even closer to the water and more enjoyable. There are also light snacks available in a buffet style, and they suited the Japanese palate well.

I noticed that most of the guests were American, with only a few Japanese, along with some Korean couples and Chinese families. The four staff members were also American, and since all the explanations were in English, there were some things we didn't understand due to our limited English skills, but it wasn't a major issue. If we could speak English, we could have chatted more friendly with various people.

Unlike large cruise ships, I especially recommend this for couples who want a quiet and romantic atmosphere. Of course, there are clean restrooms available, which is reassuring.

ワイキキに来る度に、ヨットでのサンセットクルーズしたいなと何度か思いつつ、妻が船酔いするため？、揺れの無い大きいクルーズ船しかありませんでしたが、今回思い切って予約。
ワイキキに停泊してるヨットよりも大きく、ほとんど大きくゆれませんでした。但し海風を受けるため、帽子はきついかも。海面に近い為、ワイキキの海を身近に感じヨットの良さが体験出来ます。特に船首はネットになっており更に海面がより近く楽しいです。軽食もバイキングで好きなだけ何度も食べれます。日本人の味にあってました。
気になったのは、ほとんどがアメリカ人で、日本人は数名、あとは韓国人カップルと中国人親子でした。
スタッフ4名もアメリカ人で説明は全て英語な為、英語が不得意な私達は分からない事がありましたが、特に問題はありませんでした。英語が話せれば色々な人達とフレンドリーに話せるのになぁ。
大きい客船とは違い、静かにムードにしたりたいカップルには特にお薦めです。勿論水洗トイレも完備で安心ですよ。

Compared to cruises in Japan, the prices are a bit higher, but the crew members were very friendly, and we had a beautiful view of Diamond Head and the coastline from the ship. The boat wasn't full, so we could relax comfortably. The buffet was delicious, and the sunset viewed from the ship was absolutely lovely, making for great memories of the trip.

On the day of the cruise, it was quite windy, and the boat was rocking a lot, but while watching the sunset, the boat slowed down a bit, so the swaying wasn't too bad. Some people were sitting in chairs at the front of the ship or on a net-like area to enjoy the view. There were no other Japanese passengers on board, and there were no Japanese announcements, but I think it would still be enjoyable for everyone.

日本のクルーズと比べたら少し料金はお高めですが、船員の方たちはとてもフレンドリーで、船からダイアモンドヘッドや海辺が綺麗に見えました。
船も満員ではなかったのでゆったりと乗ることができました。ブュッフェも美味しく、船から見るサンセットはすごく素敵で、旅行の思い出にはとても良かったです。
クルーズに乗った日は風が強く、船がすごく揺れてましたが、サンセットを見る間は船は少し動きが遅くなるので、揺れもそんなになく見ることができました。
船の前の方ではいすに座ったり、網のようなところで座って見てる人もいました。日本人は他に乗ってなく、日本語の案内などはないですが、十分に楽しめるかと思います。

This was my first time using the service. It was supposed to be a sunset cruise, but since we set sail when it was getting dark, I couldn't see the sunset. However, I was satisfied because we had a great view of the fireworks that are held every Friday from the sea. After the fireworks ended, we had more cruise time than I expected, and I enjoyed a delicious Mai Tai while stargazing (though it was a bit weak). The waves were high, but I didn't get seasick and had a great time.

初めて利用させていただきました。
サンセットということでしたが、出航は辺りが暗くなる頃でしたので、夕日は見れませんでした。
金曜恒例の花火は海からよく見えたので、これは満足できました。
また花火終了後は、思った以上にクルーズ時間があり、星を見ながら、マイタイを美味しくいただけました。(ちょっと薄かったけど)
波が高かったのですが、船酔いもせず、楽しめましたよ。

The band is great. The dancers are talented and their talents are diverse. The food is very good (short ribs for sure). The servers are incredibly attentive (especially Evan). Go!

The Mai Tai was not crowded with Japanese people, allowing us to fully enjoy the overseas atmosphere! The funky Westerners added to the excitement, making the sunset even more enjoyable!

マイタイ号は日本人少なく、海外気分満喫！
ファンキーな欧米人が盛り上げてサンセットをより楽しめました！

At first, I thought the pickup time was too early, but since I arrived early, I was guided to a table with a view of the fireworks. The food was just okay. The fireworks started late, and I had to wait quite a bit, but the view was fantastic, and I was satisfied.

最初は、ピックアップ時間が早過ぎると思ってましたが、早く着いたため、花火が見える方のテーブルを案内してもらいました。
食べ物は、まぁ〜そんな感じかなって。
花火が上がる時間が遅く、かなり待ちましたが、最高の眺めで満足です。

This was my second time on the Holokai Catamaran, and it was my first time at Sunset Cruises. The staff really got everyone excited, and it was a fun time. I was able to see parts of Diamond Head that I wouldn't normally see, which made me feel like I was really in Hawaii! The sunset was also very beautiful, and the locals surfing looked amazing. I think the unlimited drinks at a great price were a fantastic deal! Thank you very much!

今回で二回目のホロカイカタマランで、サンセットクールズは初めてでした。スタッフさん盛り上げてくれて、楽しい時間でした。ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側とかもなかなかみれないので、ハワイに来たなー！という実感が湧いて来ました。サンセットもとても綺麗で、サーフィンをしているロコ達がとても画になり素敵でした。お酒も飲み放題でお得な金額だと思います！ありがとうございました

We participated in this cruise as the start of my cousin's bachelor party and boy what a great way to start it out! The catamaran was so cool, there was plenty of room for everyone, the staff was helpful and very friendly, and the views were breathtaking. We even saw a sea turtle at the end! The staff made it so fun and made some pretty good drinks to boot. The appetizers were not great, but that is not why we were on the cruise. It was a relaxing and easy cruise right off the pier and around Diamond Head. The sunset views were beautiful. I would highly recommend taking a sunset Waikiki Sail on the Spirit of Aloha.

I wanted to experience a slightly luxurious dinner cruise for our honeymoon, so I participated. I was really looking forward to it, but it was disappointing.

First of all, the boat was really small. There were about 30 passengers, including us, and once we sat down, it was quite cramped. The dinner was a buffet style. The taste was okay, but it was just simple light snacks. It wasn't what you would call a dinner cruise; it felt more like a light snack cruise. The variety of drinks was good, and there were plenty of alcoholic options.

The boat swayed quite a bit, so if you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

As for the cruise itself, the sunset was beautiful, and it was nice to take photos with Diamond Head in the background. The staff offered to take our pictures, which was a nice touch. However, because my expectations were high, it wasn't as romantic as I had hoped; it felt more like a casual cruise. We dressed up, but everyone around us was foreign and dressed casually in beach sandals, so we felt out of place.

I think this tour is suitable for those who want to enjoy a relaxed cruise. If you're looking for a romantic atmosphere or expecting a classic dinner cruise, it would be better to go with something more famous like the Star of Honolulu.

ハネムーンのためちょっと豪華なディナークルーズを体験したいなと思い参加しました。
とても楽しみにしていた分、期待はずれでした。
まず、船が本当に小さい。私たちも含め乗客は30人くらいでしたが、椅子に座ったらキツキツでした。
ディナーはバイキング形式。味はまぁまぁ美味しかったですが、簡単な軽食です。ディナークルーズと呼べるものではありません。軽食付きクルーズです。ドリンクの種類は豊富でよかったです。お酒もたくさんありました。

かなり揺れるので船酔いする方は酔い止め必須です。
クルーズの内容としては、サンセットが綺麗で素敵でした。ダイアモンドヘッドを背景に写真が撮れたのはよかったです。係員の方が写真を撮りましょうかと声を掛けて下さりました。ただ、期待が大きかった分、思ったよりロマンチックな感じではなく、カジュアルなクルーズでした。
私たちは正装で行きましたが、周りは外国人ばかりでみんなビーチサンダルとかラフな感じだったので、浮いてしまいました。
気楽にクルーズを楽しみたい方には向いているツアーだと思います。
ロマンチックな雰囲気を求める方や、王道のディナークルーズを期待する方は、有名なスターオブホノルルとかにした方がいいです。

We had a wonderful time. Staff was great! Would do it again!

There were about 20 participants, mostly Westerners, along with my family and another group of Japanese people. The staff was friendly, and Mai Tais, beer, and soft drinks were all-you-can-drink. Initially, only those who wanted a Mai Tai raised their hands, and they were served accordingly. After that, those who wanted juice could request it themselves. Instead of moving sideways near the Diamond Head, we stopped the engine and sailed straight out to sea using only the power of the sails. If you sit on the right side during the ride, you can enjoy the view of Diamond Head on the way out and the sunset on the way back, which I highly recommend.

Those who ordered alcoholic drinks like Mai Tais put about $5 in the tip box when disembarking. They also took a commemorative photo with the yacht when boarding, which you can purchase for $20 if you like. I bought it as a keepsake, and it became a wonderful memory! The boarding point is at the beach near the Sheraton's Halekulani. It's a bit hard to find, so please be careful. It's a white yacht.

日本人は私たち家族ともう一組であとは欧米人ばかり２０人ほど参加していました。
スタッフもフレンドリーでマイタイやビール、ソフトドリンクは飲み放題。最初にマイタイ希望者のみ手を挙げ人数分サーブされ、その後にジュースなどの希望者は自分でリクエストします。ダイヤモンドベッド近くに横に進むというよりエンジンを止めてかなりの沖合までビーチに垂直に帆の力だけで進みます。乗船は右側に座ると行きはダイヤモンドベッド、帰りはサンセットを眺めれるのでオススメです。
マイタイ等アルコールを注文した人達は降りる時に5ドルほどチップを箱の中に入れていました。乗船時にヨットと記念撮影してくれ気に入れば20ドルで購入出来ます。
記念に購入しましたが良い思い出になりました！乗船はシェラトンのハレクラニ側のビーチです。わかりづらいので気をつけてください。白いヨットです。

It was my first time to be on the cruise and I loved it!
The food was delicious, the view was amazing, and the staffs were very nice and friendly. There were about 12~13 people on the cruise at a time, so the space was enough for everyone.

Absolutely unreal! Worth every penny. Great music, great crew, just beautiful. Get ready to get splashed!

Next time I would take an anti nausea capsule as it was a little choppy heading out.

There were only Asians and mostly Westerners, but it was fun! I thought there would be soft drinks, but it seems there were only alcoholic beverages.

アジア人は自分たちだけで、あとは欧米の人たちばかりでしたけど楽しかったです！
ドリンクはソフトドリンクがあるかと思いましたけどお酒が入ったドリンクしかなかったようです。

Expected the glass to be under our feet but we had to get up and look through box, it was ok

Beautiful sights along the waters! Enjoyed every second on the boat. Met some pretty cool people from around the world and had an awesome time just relaxing and taking in the views while having some drinks...aloha

参加者の多くは米国本土からのカップルで、日本人は私どもだけでしたが、料理も音楽も最高で楽しめました。ハワイ島の歴史も分かりやすく語られていました。

I booked this sunset cruise for my man and I for our last night in Hawaii. I wish we would've done this first!!! But saved the best for last. So much fun and the crew was amazing. Will book again.

I was swayed for longer than I expected. We departed while it was still a bit light out, but it quickly got dark, and the fireworks were really beautiful. Since I participated on the day I arrived in Honolulu, the sway of the boat was pleasantly soothing, and I dozed off a bit due to the time difference... I didn't understand the language, but the atmosphere was good, so I had a great time.

思ったより長い時間揺られていました。
まだ少し明るい時間に出発したけどあっという間に暗くなり、花火もとってもきれいに見れました。今回、ホノルルに到着した日に参加したので時差の関係で船の揺れが心地よくウトウト･･･
言葉は分からなかったけどノリは良かったので楽しかったです。

Friendly fun staff and a fantastic sail even though the sunset was not spectacular.

We had an amazing time on this cruise, the staff was great and got us some exciting and unforgetable pictures of the sunset, will be doing this again in the future.

Last year, I couldn't make a reservation on-site, so this year I booked from Japan. It was more fun than I expected. My parents in their 70s were also able to participate. I recommend it because there are not many Japanese people.

昨年現地で予約が取れなかったので、今年は日本から予約していきました。
予想以上に楽しかったです。７０代の両親も参加出来ました。
日本人が少ないのがお勧めです。

We had a great time on the boat sailing around diamond head and the Waikiki area. The two man crew was super helpful and a joy to be around. There was a variety of beers onboard along with a homemade concoction of mango and a variety of alcohols. Don't exactly know what was in it..but it was fantastic. The boat was fully packed, but we all had a great time riding the waves and enjoying all the views!

We took off our shoes and boarded the cruiser, excited as we set sail. Before long, we encountered dolphins. They swam playfully alongside the cruiser, showing off their jumps and spins. We were also lucky enough to see sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals.

And above all, the breathtaking view of the Na Pali Coast from the sea and the beauty of the sunset were indescribably moving!

靴を脱いでクルーザーに乗り込み、ワクワクしながら出港。間も無くイルカに遭遇。イルカたちは戯れるようにクルーザーと一緒に泳ぎ、ジャンプやスピンを見せてくれました。他にも海ガメ、ハワイアンモンクシールにも運良く会うことができました。
そしてなんといっても、海からのナ・パリコーストの迫力、サンセットの美しさは言葉では言い表せない感動でした！

I participated with my mother and aunt. Since it was the day before Independence Day, it was very quiet. We were able to enjoy a graceful cruise. The windows weren't very clean, so the view from inside the boat wasn't great, but it felt really nice when we went outside.

母と叔母と3人で参加しました。独立記念日の前日だったのでとても空いてました。優雅な感じでクルージングが出来ました。窓ガラスがあまり綺麗じゃなかったので船内からの景色はいまいち、でも外に出たらとても気持ち良かったです。

It was fun! The actual sunset was after we got off the boat, but it was great for experiencing the atmosphere. The participation rate of Japanese people is lower compared to other activities, so you can feel a sense of being in a foreign country.

たのしかったです！
実際のサンセットは船を降りてからでしたが、雰囲気を味わうにはよかったです。
他のアクティビティより日本人の参加率は低めなので、異国感は感じられます。

I was late for the meeting time, but I was relieved that they welcomed me with a smile. The sunset had nice music, and everyone seemed happy. Besides us, there were other foreigners, which added to the Hawaiian vibe and made it a relaxing experience. There are restrooms available, but they are portable toilets, and you can see from above, which might be a bit embarrassing for those in one-piece swimsuits.

集合時間に遅れてしまいましたが笑顔で迎えてくれて助かりました。
サンセットはいい感じの音楽でみんなが幸せそうでした。
私たち以外、外国人の方で、さらにハワイ感が感じられてゆったりと過ごせました^ ^
トイレもついていますが、簡易トイレでうえからは丸見えです笑
ワンピース型の水着の方はちょっと照れてしまうかもしれません(^ ^)

We had a wonderful time on the Holokai! The captain and crew were very funny and asked many times if they could get us anything. I would highly recommend this. It was one of our favorite activities while in Hawaii.

It was quite comfortable with little shaking. There were many people from overseas. The staff was very friendly. We could see a rainbow in a semicircle.

あまり揺れなくてかなり快適。
海外からの方々非常に多いです。
スタッフかなり親切でした。レインボーが半円でみれました。

I previously used a different catamaran during the day, but this one was more affordable, so I decided to use it to watch the sunset. Since it was bright, I usually missed the sunset without realizing it, but this time it was perfect from the water. My child found it amusing to bounce on the safety net last time, so they quickly moved onto the net, but it seems that's not allowed now, and they were warned. Still, they were satisfied sitting at the front and getting soaked from the splashes. It's a must to wear a swimsuit at the front.

以前は別のカタマランを昼に利用しましたが
此方の方がお値打ちでしたのでサンセットを
見るために利用しました。
明るいのでいつもは知らない間にサンセットが
終わっていましたが、今回は海上からバッチリです。
子供は前回セフティーネットで跳ねた事が面白かったらしく、早速ネットの上に移動したのですが、今はダメらしく注意されました。
それでも先端に座って飛沫でずぶ濡れになって満足そうでした。
先端は水着で参加がマストですね。