All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

We had a wonderful sail, and said we could have done it every night of our trip! Unlimited MaiTai's, friendly crew and crowd, it was the perfect way to start the evening! So beautiful and relaxing!

I was a bit worried about taking my 83-year-old sister-in-law on the cruise, but it was really enjoyable. The night view of Waikiki, the fireworks, and the sailing were all very pleasant. While some other catamarans weren't sailing, the captain was great, and I was truly satisfied. When boarding, your feet can get wet, so it might be helpful to bring a towel and find a way to warm your feet. My sister-in-law put her feet in a plastic bag.

83歳の義姉を連れてのクルージングちょっと心配だったのですが楽しかったです。
ワイキキの夜景、花火、セーリングとても気持ちよかったです。他のカタマランはセーリングをしていない船もありましたがキャプテンが良い方で本当に大満足です。乗るときに足がぬれますので、タオル、足を温める工夫が必要かも。義姉はビニール袋に足を入れておりました。

Watching the fireworks from the yacht became a wonderful memory! The night view of Waikiki was beautiful, and everyone was kind! I read reviews that mentioned discrimination against Japanese people, but that was absolutely not the case; they even gave us beer!!

ヨットからみる花火はすごく素敵な思い出になりましたー！ワイキキの夜景もキレイだったし、、みなさんが親切でした！口コミでは日本人を差別するみたいなこと書かれてましたがまったくそんなことは無くビールくれました！！

We got so lucky, getting to see a few different pods of whales! The boat was about 50 feet away, so the views of the whales (including Waikiki and Diamond Head as the backdrop) were spectacular!
The lunch buffet was excellent. Plenty of yummy options to choose from.
After lunch, activities were set up - lei making, plus ukulele and hula lessons. The cruise was a great way to spend the day!

I didn't know that winter whales come around the Big Island until I went there. I really wanted to see them, so I quickly signed up for a tour after arriving and participated with my family. I had two concerns: getting to the boarding area from the hotel and seasickness, but thanks to this tour, I managed to get through it safely. When traveling to an unfamiliar destination, even if you know the port's name, you can be troubled by not knowing the distance from the hotel or the means of transportation, but it was a great decision to have them pick us up at the hotel! Additionally, the boat was luxurious and hardly swayed, so I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about. On top of that, I was able to see dolphins and whales, which was wonderful!

ハワイ島に行くまで冬期くじらがハワイ島周辺に来ていることを知らなかった。
是非見てみたいと思い、現地に行ってから急きょ申し込みをし、家族で参加した。
ホテルから乗船場までの足と船酔いの二つの懸念があったがこのツアーのお陰で無事乗り切れた。
慣れない旅行先では港の地名を知っても、ホテルからの距離や交通手段もわからずこまるがホテルでピックアップしてもらえたので正解!! また船は豪華船でほとんど揺れもなく心配した船酔いもなかった。
その上で、いるかやクジラも見ることができたのでよかった!

Basically, if you can speak English and enjoy drinking, you'll have a great time. We were also able to see whales, which I think is a fantastic deal. At first, I was cautious thinking I might get seasick, but I was strongly encouraged with, "You're on the Mai Tai boat, so why aren't you drinking a Mai Tai?!" and after that, it was a big party!

基本的に英語が喋れて、飲める人は、すごく楽しめます。私たちは、クジラを見ることも出来ましたし、凄くお得と思います。最初、船酔いするかもと用心していたら、「マイタイ号に乗ってて、なんでマイタイ飲まないんだ！」とガンガン勧められて、あとはどんちゃん騒ぎでした！

We were a group of 6 2 couples and 2 friends. It was very nice and great for us couples but the friends felt a little left out since the music was very lovey dovey. But other than that the food was good and we got a whale show!

I was torn between choosing a dinner cruise or something else, but I made the right choice with this one as it offered the most beautiful sunset. The staff were all friendly and kind, and I was able to enjoy a lively cruising experience.

ディナークルーズにするか、悩んでこちらを選んだのですが、最高に美しい夕暮れでこちらを選んで正解でした╰(*´︶`*)╯♡スタッフもみんなフレンドリーで優しくてノリノリなクルージングを楽しむことができました。

This is my second winter in Hawaii, and I have always wanted to go whale watching. After some deliberation, I chose a tour that included breakfast. We had our meal as soon as we boarded. I felt like I could have used more vegetables in the meal.

After eating, we waited on the deck for the whales to appear. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful! This was my first time seeing it. I was excited, holding my camera and gazing at the ocean.

When the captain announced, "I have good news," everyone hurried to the indicated direction… the boat tilted! But I kept looking at the surface of the water. I was expecting to see a dynamic adult whale, so I was a bit disappointed by the cute little whale's spout and tail, but we definitely saw it. I wanted to see more, but it was time to head back to the port. I know I can't expect to see a magnificent sight on a one-time cruise, so I would like to join another opportunity next time.

I opted for the pickup service, but I didn't really need it. They arrived very early, and we left our hotel right away, but we were made to wait a long time at the next hotel, and the air conditioning in the car was too cold. I thought it would have been better to take a taxi.

The tour was conducted entirely in English, but the crew was kind, and even though I only understood a few words, I still enjoyed it.

Please continue to plan fun tours!

冬のハワイは2度目ですが、
以前から ホエールウォッチングには行ってみたいと思っていました。
悩んで 朝食付きのツアーに。乗船してすぐ食事。食事の内容は 野菜が欲しかったなぁという感想。
食後、デッキで 鯨が現れるのを待ちます。
海から見るワイキキの街、ダイヤモンドヘッドの美しいこと！ これは素晴らしい。初めて見ました。
わくわくしながら、カメラを持って海を眺める。
キャプテンの「いい知らせです」というアナウンス、みな慌てて 指示された方向へ移動… 船が傾いてる‼ でも、海面を眺めます。
ダイナミックな大人クジラの姿を期待していたので、ちびっこクジラのかわいい潮吹きと シッポには ちょっとガッカリでしたが、間違いなく見えました。
もっと見ていたかったけど、時間がきて 港へ引き上げ。一度っきりのクルーズで、写真集のような立派な姿が見られるわけないし、また 次のチャンスに参加してみたいと思います。

送迎付きにしましたが、送迎はいらないです。
すごく早く迎えに来られて、私たちのホテルは すぐに出発したのですが、次のホテルで散々待たされ、車内のエアコンは効きすぎていて寒かったのです。あれなら、タクシーで行ったほうが良かったなぁーと思いました。
ツアーは 送迎から全て英語の案内のみでしたが、クルーは親切で 単語しかわからない私でも楽しめました。

これからも 楽しいツアーを企画してください。

Great food, great entertainment, so much fun! Highly recommend! So romantic and even better with the fireworks. So happy I did this for my husband and I.

We encountered a whale right after departing! I was surprised to see it so close to the shore. It wasn't exactly "right in front of us," but while enjoying the view of the sea from Honolulu and taking a leisurely cruise, we occasionally heard announcements from the captain. When we looked in the direction of the announcements, there was a whale! We had a wonderful time.

出港してすぐにクジラと遭遇！
あんなに岸から近くに居るなんてびっくりでした。
決して「目の前で！」って訳ではありませんが、
ホノルルの海からの景色を楽しみながら、
ゆっくりしたクルーズを楽しみつつ、
時々船長のアナウンスが入って、
アナウンスのあった方向を見ると、クジラが！
楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The weather was perfect, with a blue sea and blue sky, making it an ideal location. I was able to experience a slightly glamorous atmosphere in my dream destination, Hawaii.

The reception was a bit confusing. When I asked someone sitting under a sunshade if this was the right place, they said it was fine, but boarding was actually from in front of the Halekulani hotel, which is right next to the meeting point hotel.

Since there was no announcement to move, I had no choice but to follow the people who started walking, which made me anxious about whether I was in the right place. Because of this, I give it four stars.

Before boarding, the staff instructed us to take photos, so everyone ended up taking them. At the end, there was a photo sale, but you can skip that without any issue.

When boarding, they recommended taking off sandals since we would be entering the water a bit. If the sandals were sandy, the crew would wash them in a bucket before handing them back.

Drinks were served on the boat, but all the explanations were in English. Some Japanese guests seemed hesitant and didn't take the drinks. I think it's fine to ask if you don't understand.

I was surprised when they stopped the boat offshore and said we could swim. Foreign guests quickly changed into swimsuits and jumped into the sea. It looked so refreshing that I wanted to give it a try.

Inside the boat, American music was playing loudly, and the cheerful crew kept the atmosphere lively. Although the boarding time was short, it was just right for enjoying the view of Waikiki from the sea.

天気に恵まれ、青い海に青い空、と絶好のロケーション。憧れのハワイでちょっとセレブな雰囲気を味わえました。

受付がわかりにくく、日除けのパラソルの下に座っている人に声をかけるとここでいい、と言われたのですが、乗船は集合場所のホテルのひとつ隣のハレクラニの前からでした。

移動するようにと声がかかるわけではなかったので、先に待っている人が歩き出すのに付いていくしかなく、これでいいのかと不安になりました。その分☆４つです。

乗船前に写真撮影をするようにとスタッフが指示するので断れなくみんな撮ってました。最後に写真の販売があったのですが、これはスルーすれば大丈夫です。

乗船時にちょっと海に入るのでサンダルも脱ぐようにと勧められます。砂だらけのサンダルだとクルーがじゃぶじゃぶとバケツでサンダルを洗ってから渡してくれました。

船の中ではドリンクが配られるのですが、説明はすべて英語です。日本人でわからない人は遠慮してるのかドリンクを受け取らない人もいました。わからなければ聞けばいいと思います。

沖合でいったん船をとめ、泳いでいいよと声がかかったのには驚きました。外国人の方たちは、次々と水着になって海へ入っていきます。気持ちよさそうなので、チャレンジしたかったです。

船の中はアメリカンミュージックがガンガン流れ、陽気なクルーが盛り上げてくれました。短い乗船時間ですが、ワイキキを海から眺めるにはちょうどいいかな。

Since I was going during whale season, I made a last-minute reservation on a day when I had free time. I was worried because I heard that people who went two days prior didn't see any whales, but we saw plenty! When a whale appeared, they made it easy to understand by indicating the direction using the hands of a clock. We got to see whales swimming and jumping energetically, and I'm really glad I made the reservation. During the trip, we enjoyed views of Oahu from the sea, experiencing scenery that we usually can't see. We could depart leisurely in the morning, and even without breakfast included, we had plenty of fun on the water. I definitely want to participate again next year.

せっかくクジラの時期に行くのだからと予定が空いている日に直前の予約を入れました。
2日前にホエールウォッチングに参加した人は、見られなかったと聞いていたので、心配していましたが、たくさん見られました！
クジラが現れると分かりやすく、時計の針に例えて方角を教えてくれました。
泳いでいるクジラも、元気に跳ぶクジラも見れ、本当に予約してよかったと思います。
移動中は海からオアフを眺められ、普段見ることのできない風景を楽しみました。
朝はゆっくり出発できますし、海の上を楽しむために、朝食は付けなくても十分楽しめます。
来年もぜひ参加したいです。

On the morning of March 10th, I went with breakfast included. It was a buffet-style meal, and I thought I would take a little bit of everything like in Japan, but there was only one type of bread, one type of muffin, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and cereal (laughs). The American in front of me piled the same food high on their plate, and I thought, "If you put that much on, you can't add more!" but it seems that was the right approach (laughs). I don't eat a lot in the morning, so it was fine, but I couldn't help but laugh at the limited variety ((´∀｀*)).

As for the main event, the whale just kept blowing water and showing its back a little, and I didn't even get to see the sea turtles that you always spot when you're out at sea... it left me feeling a bit disappointed. However, the view of Honolulu from the ocean was great ( ◠‿◠ ).

３月１０日午前中、朝食付きで行ってきました。
ブュッフェタイプの食事で、日本のつもりでちょっとずつ色々取ろう！と思ったら。パン一種、マフィン一種、白米、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、シリアルだけでした(笑)私の前のアメリカ人が同じものを山盛りお皿に盛り、あんなに入れたら数乗せられないじゃない？と見てたけどアレが正解だった模様(笑)朝からモリモリは食べないから良いんだけど、種類の少なさに笑っちゃいました((´∀｀*))
メインの鯨は潮吹きと背中チラ見せを繰り返すだけで、海に出ると必ず見かけるウミガメも見れずう〜〜ん・・・な不発気分でした。海からのホノルルの眺めは良かったですよ( ◠‿◠ )

The weather on the day was decent. The day before, I had seen whales from the balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so I boarded the shuttle bus with high expectations.
We took a family photo when we boarded the boat (they will come around later to sell it for $20).
Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but the family was satisfied to see Diamond Head, which can't be seen from Waikiki Beach. The breakfast was also decent.

当日の天気はまずまず。前日にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのホテルのバルコニーから、クジラが見えたことから『昨日見れたから期待大！』という気持ちで迎えのバスに乗り込みました。
船に乗船すふ時に家族で写真を撮ってもらいました。（後で20ドルで売りに来ます。）
結局、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、ワイキキビーチから見れないダイヤモンドヘッドを見れて家族は満足してくれました。朝食もまずまずの内容でした。

I went on the cruise when my parents visited from Japan in mid-February, but we didn't see any whales. However, when I went again with my husband at the beginning of March, they appeared frequently. So, is the probability 50%? I heard that the chances are better around February to March. Also, whales tend to be less active in the morning.

I debated whether to include breakfast or not, but since it was just a 2-hour early bird cruise, it didn't have a luxurious atmosphere, and breakfast wasn't necessary (I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but quite a few people brought snacks and drinks). The view from Waikiki to Diamond Head is fantastic. Therefore, my parents were quite satisfied even though they didn't see any whales. The kids seemed to get bored, which was a bit unfortunate.

I think it's best to consider the primary purpose of the cruise as enjoying the scenery, and if you happen to see whales, that's just a bonus.

2月半ばに両親が日本から遊びに来た時に乗りましたが、鯨は現れず、再乗船券をもらって3月頭に夫と乗ったときにはバンバン現れました。ですので確率は50%？
確率の高さとしては2月～3月頃が良いと聞きました。
あと朝は鯨があまり活動しないとか。。

朝食付きか無しで悩みましたが、たったの2時間のアーリーバードなので豪華クルーズという雰囲気もあまりなく、朝食無しで十分でした（良いのか悪いのか分かりませんが、結構みなさん、スナックや飲み物を持ち込んでいました）。ワイキキからダイアモンドヘッドにかけても眺めは素晴らしいです。ですので、両親も鯨が見れなくてもけっこう満足していました。お子さんたちは飽きてしまってかわいそうでしたけれど。
単に船に乗って景色が見れるのを第一目的として、鯨が見れたらめっけもん程度に考えて乗られたらよいと思います。

Was a great experience. Was extremely fun. Crew was very friendly, funny, and dedicated to giving a great experience. Definitely planning on repeating this.

I was able to see whales about four times, and it was really exciting!

However, since the captain's greetings and everything were in English, I was quite nervous (laughs). I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could properly understand English. The food seemed delicious, but I couldn't handle the smell, so I couldn't participate in the cultural experience (^^;;)

クジラは4回くらい見ることができて、すごく盛り上がりました！

が、船長さんの挨拶や諸々が全て英語だったので、、結構緊張しました（笑）
ちゃんと英語がヒアリングできたらもっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました。
ご飯は美味しかったみたいですが、私は匂いがダメで・・文化体験も萎縮してしまって参加できませんでした(^^;;)

The rain and wind were strong, and unfortunately, the weather was not good. The captain announced that a whale had been spotted, but I couldn't see it at all. It's unfortunate, but there's nothing that can be done.

雨風共に強く、あいにくのお天気でした。キャプテンはクジラを発見したと放送がありましたが、まったくわかりませんでした。仕方ありませんが残念でした。

Great time. Wonderful staff; very friendly and professional.

Wonderful experience. Yummy drinks and a lot of fun.

About 20 minutes after departure, we set sail with the sails up, and right after that, the captain shouted, "Wow, a whale!" Looking ahead, we saw a whale spouting water. The sunset was incredibly beautiful, and we had unlimited drinks including beer, Mai Tais, and soft drinks. The boat also had a proper restroom, which was reassuring. Plus, if you're lucky, you might get to see whales and dolphins like we did—it's a great and easy tour.

Just be careful as the explanations are all in English, and watch out for seasickness. But you can manage to catch the gist of the English through the atmosphere.

出航して20分ほど経ってから帆を張っての航行になるのですが、その直後キャプテンから「ワオ、ホエール！」と大きな声。前をよく見るとなんとクジラが潮吹きしているではありませんか。サンセットがとても美しかったのはもちろん、ビールやマイタイ、ソフトドリンクなどが飲み放題で、船にちゃんとトイレもあるので安心です しかも運が良ければ今回のようにクジラやイルカを見ることもできるお得で手軽なツアーです。
説明が全部英語なのと船酔いだけはお気をつけください。でも英語は雰囲気でなんとか聞き取れますよ。

I planned a trip to Hawaii during this season because I wanted to see whales. Believing that we would meet them, eight of us joined this option! We set off with excitement. However, the result was… disappointing. But still, I was gazing at the vast ocean the whole time on board, and it was a very pleasant cruise. We were lucky to have good weather. On the ship, my companion tried making a lei and got a lovely hair accessory. During lunch, while waiting in line, one of my companions got seasick, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication. We could also see the hotels in Waikiki from the sea, making it a fun cruise. Thank you to the crew!

クジラさんが見たくて、この時期にハワイへ行く計画を立てました。クジラに会えると信じて、8名でこのオプションに参加！ルンルンで出発です。でも、結果は…残念でした。でもでも、私は乗船中、ずっと大海原を眺めていたのですが、とても気持ちの良いクルーズができました。天気に恵まれたのはラッキーでした。船内では、ツレがレイ作りに挑戦し、素敵な髪飾りをゲットしていました。ランチは順番を立って待っている時、船酔いしたツレもいたので、酔い止めをお勧めします。ワイキキのホテル群も海側から見られ、楽しいクルーズになりました。クルーさんたち、ありがとうございました。

We enjoyed this cruise. There are activities besides whale watching (lei making, ukulele lessons and hula lessons). We saw whales and dolphins. This is great for all ages.

If I had known the shuttle bus route, I wouldn't have used it. I can't believe it took an hour...

The air conditioning was too strong, and I got cold.

The breakfast was so bad and disappointing that I was speechless...

In bad weather, I strained my eyes on the deck for an hour, but the whales didn't show up; all I could see were small boats...

The worst part was that someone who got seasick had vomited, and it was left unattended for a long time...

I woke up early to go, but...

I would have been better off sleeping at the hotel. It was disappointing...

送迎バスのルートを知っていたら使いませんでした。まさか1時間もかかるとは、、
クーラーの効きすぎで身体が冷えました。

朝食もまずくてショボすぎて絶句…

悪天候の中デッキで目を凝らすこと1時間、、くじらはあらわれず、見えるのは小型ボートのみ、、

最悪なのは船酔いされた方が嘔吐したものが長時間放置されていたこと、、

せっかく早起きして行ったのに・・

これならホテルで寝てれば良かったです。残念でした、、

Friendly crew and beautiful scenery. Will definitely do again

My wife and I had a very nice time on the cruise. We decided to do the stake and all you can eat crab legs. The food was good and our waiter was very funny. The only thing we didn't like too much was the crowdedness. My wife is claustrophobic, so she didn't like that the tables were very close together. Other then that being our one complaint, this is a cruise worth doing. The sunset is beautiful!

THIS WAS THE MOST NICE OUT OF THE DINNER CRUISES WE ATTENED

Was awesome! Will most likely do this again for the 3rd time :) crab dinner was unlimited was nice

In February, known as the rainy season, I participated in my first whale watching cruise. After doing some research, I found that larger boats tend to sway less, which is reassuring for those prone to seasickness, so I signed up for this one. Since I am prone to motion sickness, I made sure to have a hearty breakfast before boarding, opting for a simple plan without breakfast.

On the day of the cruise, there was an unexpected heavy rain that surprised even the locals, but since there was no cancellation notice, we headed to the meeting point. However, after being taken to the port by bus, the tour guide strangely walked at the back of the line, leaving those of us at the front unsure of where to go in the rain. Once on board, no one provided any guidance (or any explanation at all), which led to people mistakenly going to the wrong deck or stopping confused near the entrance. Even after entering the ship, breakfast began without any proper explanation, so those on the no-breakfast plan were probably eating on their own.

I felt a bit nauseous from the smell of food around me, so I went out to the deck to look at the sea as soon as we set sail. Just listening to the announcements from the naturalist was enjoyable. The sea was quite rough with whitecaps, and even when the captain and naturalist announced they spotted a whale, it was honestly difficult for amateurs like us to see. If the weather had been clear and the sea calm, it might have been easier to spot them. It was disappointing, but since the weather and whale appearances are left to chance, I’ve come to accept it. Now I have a reason to try again someday.

However, I can't help but feel that if the care before and after boarding had been a bit more thorough, my overall satisfaction would have been much higher, leaving me with a sense of regret.

雨季と言われる2月、初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
色々と調べた結果、酔いやすい人は大きな船の方が揺れが少なくて安心、と見たのでこちらに申し込みました。酔いやすいので朝ごはんもしっかり食べてから乗船しましたので、朝食も無しのシンプルプランで。

当日は現地の方も驚く豪雨でしたが、欠航の連絡もないのでひとまず集合場所へ。
しかしバスで港まで連れて行かれた後、添乗員の方は何故か列の最後方を歩いており、先頭あたりにいた私たちは、雨の中どこへ向かえばいいのかも分からず…
乗船後も誰も案内（というか一切の説明）をしてくれないので、間違ったデッキに上がってしまったり、訳が分からず入り口付近で立ち止まってしまう人ばかり。
船内に入った後も、特にちゃんとした説明もないまま朝食が始まったので、おそらく朝食無しプランの方も勝手に食べていたのではないでしょうか。

私は周囲の食事の臭いで酔いそうだったので、出港早々デッキに出て海を眺めていましたが、Naturalistのお姉さんのアナウンスを聞いているだけでも楽しかったです。
さすがに海は荒れて白波が立っており、CaptainやNaturalistの方がクジラを見つけたとアナウンスしてくれても、正直素人には発見は難しかったです。晴れて海面が穏やかなら、もう少し探しやすかったのでしょうか。
残念でしたが、お天気とクジラの出現は運任せですので、仕方なかったかなと諦めています。いつか再挑戦する名目ができました。

ただ乗船前後のケアがもう少ししっかりしていたら、全体的な満足度はもっと高かったんじゃないかと思うと、こちらは悔しい思いが残りました。