All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

We had our first family experience on an affordable and memorable sunset cruise. Starting with a commemorative photo, even though we didn't understand English, the captain explained everything in a great atmosphere. Then, with high spirits, we headed out to Waikiki, starting with a toast with cocktails! While enjoying the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea, we spotted a mother whale and her calf in the direction pointed out by a Black man. Knowing it wasn't the season for whales, our family was super excited, and we successfully captured photos and videos, making it the best bragging story to bring home. I couldn't have asked for a better optional experience, and my satisfaction level is 200%!

手軽な料金と思い出に残るサンセットクルーズを家族では初体験しました。
記念撮影から始まり、英語はわかりませんが不陰気で説明、注意事項の後キャプテンがバイブスアゲアゲでワイキキ沖に向かいまずはカクテルで乾杯！しばらく沖からワイキキの景色とダイヤモンドヘッドを楽しんでいたら黒人の指差す方向にクジラの親子が散歩してました。シーズンじゃないことを事前に知っていたので家族で大興奮、写真とビデオに納めることに成功したので最高の自慢話をお土産物にできたのでこんなお得なオプショナルはなかったと満足度200%です

My husband ,son and I really loved the sunset sail. The views were most spectacular and the Mai Tai's were very good. The crew was very nice and really wanted to make our sail most memorable. We would do this again if we ever get back to Hawaii

At first, I was a little sad—the catamaran was significantly smaller than the last one I had been on for a sunset cruise—however, it ended up being perfect! The island was beautiful, the sunset amazing, and we saw a whale and her baby whale no further than 200m from us! Fantastic!

天気も良く、ホエールウォッチング日和でした。
本当にクジラが見れるのか心配でしたが、何頭ものクジラが見れて興奮と感動でした。
食事は、それなりに美味しかったです。
船の中では、自由行動だったので過ごしやすかったです。
お勧めです。

We loved the boat , the food, the crew and the beautiful evening. It was a a great event for teens as the alcohol can be monitored and the bartender is very careful . She must be a parent. The only thing I did not like, was the extra charge for transportation. I thought it was included in the tickets, however, we had to pay an additional unexpected amount at the boat. It was a surprise as I booked early and spoke to the company a number of times. Never was a balance due mentioned. It ruined what would have been a great evening.

We participated as a family of four, including two elementary school children. It was a cloudier day than we expected, so we boarded the boat with some concern. There were hardly any Japanese people, and perhaps it was a good thing that we boarded last, as we ended up sitting in a spot on the netting of the catamaran where we could dangle our feet and feel the waves. The adults had Mai Tais while the kids toasted with juice. We enjoyed the cruise until the sun began to set. As we picked up speed, the splashes of water added to the excitement. The kids intentionally went to get wet, so their dresses ended up soaked... Our warm jackets also got wet, and we were shivering from the cold in the later part of the trip. Although it was a sunset, the sea dyed in orange was impressive and became a wonderful memory. Both the adults and kids said they definitely want to ride again! By the way, since we had made the reservation for the first night, the kids were struggling with jet lag and were very sleepy on the way back.

夫婦と小学校低学年２人の４人で参加しました。
思ったより雲の多い日だったので心配しつつ乗船。日本人がほとんどおらず尻込みして最後に乗り込んだのが良かったのか、双胴船のネットの部分に足を投げ出して波を感じられる席に着きました。
大人はマイタイ、子供たちはｼﾞｭｰｽで乾杯。日が沈み始めるまではしばし遊覧を満喫しました。スピードを上げて波しぶきが上がり盛り上がりました。子供たちはわざわざ濡れにいったのでワンピースがビショビショ…。防寒用のパーカーも濡れてしまい後半寒さに震えていました。
サンセットでしたが、オレンジに染まった海が印象的で最高の思い出となりました。
大人も子供もまた絶対に乗りたいね！と言っていました。
ちなみに、初日の夜に予約していたため、子供たちは時差ぼけで帰り道眠くて仕方なかったようです。

I took my children (1 year old, 3 years old, 5 years old) with me.
We gathered in front of Outrigger Reef, but there were no signs or anything.
You have to show your voucher to a foreigner who seems to be in charge.
All the instructions are in English.
Perhaps due to the season, the other passengers on board were all foreigners besides us.
It was windy that day, and once we went out to sea, we got splashed a lot by the high waves.
It gets cold, so long sleeves are a must.
I think those with small children should consider whether to participate.
Adults will enjoy it!

子供(1歳、3歳、5歳)を連れて行きました。
OutriggerReefの前に集合ですが、特に看板等は出ていません。
それらしき外国人にバウチャーを見せるしかありません。
案内は全て英語です。
時期的なのか、乗船したお客さんも私達以外、外国人でした。
当日は風が強く沖に出ると高波で、水しぶきをたくさん浴びました。
冷えるので、長袖は必需です。
小さい子連れの方は参加を考えた方が良いと思います。
大人は楽しめますよ！

I signed up for this experience because my companion, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, wanted to go on a boat, see whales, and dance the hula—all in one package. Although the wind was strong, the boat was large enough that I felt comfortable. We saw the whales' tails twice. The activities were divided into three parts: hula, ukulele, and lei-making. My friend was thrilled to finally dance as she had always wanted. The staff was also very friendly. Next time, I want to go when the whales are more active.

ハワイが初めての同行者が希望した、船に乗りたい・クジラを見たい・フラダンスを踊りたいがまとめて叶うので、申し込みました。風が強かったですが、船が大きいので、弱い私も大丈夫でした。クジラは尾だけ２回見られました。フラとウクレレとレイ作りの３つに分かれて教えてくれました。友人は念願かなって楽しそうに踊っていました。スタッフも親切でした。今度はクジラが活発な時期に行ってみたいです。

I saw a whale. However, I couldn't take a good photo. I also saw a dolphin, maybe? It would have been better if the whale had made bolder movements.

クジラが、見えました。　でも、写真がうまく撮れませんでした。　イルカ？　かなー？もみれましたよ。もう少し、クジラさんの大胆な動きがあったら、よかったです。

About 10 people participated, and there were many foreigners besides us, which made it great for enjoying the atmosphere since it wasn't just Japanese people! It was lively! I also recommend being able to enjoy the scenery and sunset while drinking with everyone.

10人くらいで参加しましたが私達以外には外国の方も多くて、日本人ばかりじゃない所が雰囲気を楽しむのによかったです！盛り上がりました！みんなでお酒を飲みながら景色やサンセットが見れるのもオススメ。

It was the last chance day. I finally got to see the whales that I had wanted to see for a long time. Thank you very much. Next time, I might be okay without a meal... because there were only a few options for food...

最後のチャンス日でした。以前から見たかったクジラさん達。今回のオプショナルツアーでやっと叶うことができました。ありがとうございました。次回は食事なしでもいいかな。。。と思いました。食事の種類がわずかだったので・・・。

It was very fun watching the whales and having excellent drinks! Very awesome experience!

From March 24, 2014, for one week, my family took our first trip to Hawaii (Maui). Since we weren't interested in package tours, I researched and chose one of the option tours myself. I was skeptical about whether we could really see whales so close to the port, but... it seemed like three whales were swimming together, possibly a mother and her calf? To my great fortune, one of the whales jumped out of the water! I couldn't help but let out a joyful shout. The boat searched around for spots where the whales might surface. Nearby, small boats seemed to gather, perhaps aware of the sonar capabilities of the Star of Honolulu. At the end of the enjoyable cruise, we were also able to see a pod of about ten dolphins, making it a truly satisfying whale watching experience.

２０１４年３月２４日から１週間、家族で初めてのハワイ（マウイ島）旅行でした。パッケージツアーに興味がないので、自分であれこれ調べてオプションツアーの一つとしてチョイスしました。港からそんなに遠くない範囲で本当にクジラを見ることができるのか半信半疑だったのですが・・・３頭が一緒に回遊していたようですが、親子でしょうか？なんと幸運にもそのうちの１頭のクジラが海中からジャンプしたのです。歓喜の叫び声が思わず漏れてしまいました。船はクジラ達が海面に出てきそうな場所を探して探し回ります。近くにはスターオブホノルル号のおそらくソナーの性能を知ってか小さなボートも群がってきますね。楽しいクルーズの最後には１０数頭の群れをなすイルカも見ることができて本当に満足のいくホエールウォッチングになりました。

I wanted to show my 5-year-old child a whale, but they got bored staring at the ocean for too long and were in a bit of a mood. However, they seemed to enjoy the buffet and ate a lot. We also had a great time making leis after the meal!

5歳の子供にクジラを見せてあげたかったのですが、ずっと海を眺めているのに退屈してしまい、ご機嫌ナナメ。でも、ビュッフェは楽しかったようで、モリモリ食べてくれました。また、食後のレイ作りも楽しかったです！

I participated because I wanted to see whales that are unique to this season. I didn't have high expectations since I heard mixed reviews about whether people saw them or not, but luckily, the weather was clear and hot that day, and I was able to see 5 to 6 breaches! I think I was very lucky. Since photos capture moments, it might be better to use video instead. Also, I opted for the breakfast option, but if you take your time eating, you might miss the moments, so it might not have been necessary. Sorry to the tour staff.

この時期ならではのホエールを見たくて参加。クチコミはあまり見れなかったとか見れたとか色々で運不運もあるかと期待しなかったのですが、この日は晴天で暑かったことも幸いしてか、5～6回の背うちが見れました！とてもラッキーだったと思います。写真は瞬間なので難しいのでムービーかビデオがいいかもしれません。それと朝食付きにしたのですが、ゆっくり食べていると瞬間見逃す場合もあるので無くてもよかったかもしれません。ツアーの方すみません。

I had such a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu Independence Day Fireworks Cruise on the 4th. Everyone on the ship was very professional, nice, friendly and did everything to make sure your night and experience was a good one! The food was very good also, you never know until you try it, but it was great. The entertainment was great and I was on the first floor and staff entertained us very well with good food. The fireworks was the highlight of the evening and the 15 minutes of fireworks was sooooo nice and great to see with other ship mates. I definitely recommend the Star of Honolulu for any night or occasion while visiting the city. Lots of good memories from my last night in town while on the Star of Honolulu!

The meeting place was fine since I had prepared by reading other people's reviews. The explanations on the ship were all in English, but they used gestures to help explain, so I could understand most of it. There were not many Japanese passengers, but on the contrary, it made me feel like I was abroad.

The all-you-can-drink option included sparkling wine, so my partner and I ended up finishing about three bottles (laughs). However, the crew members kept refilling our glasses without any unpleasant expressions, and we were able to enjoy the sunset while pleasantly tipsy.

This tour is especially satisfying for those who love alcohol. I will definitely use this service again when I visit Hawaii next time!

集合場所は他の方の口コミで予習していたため、問題ありませんでした。
船内は全て英語での説明ですが、身振り手振りを交えて説明して下さるため、だいたい理解できます。乗客は日本人は少ないですが、逆に海外に来た気分になれました♪
飲み放題はスパークリングワインもあったので、私たちカップルだけでボトル3本くらいあけてしまいました（笑）ですが、クルーの方たちは嫌な顔一つせずどんどんついで下さり、ほろ酔いでサンセットを見ることができました。
特にお酒好きには大満足なツアーなのではないでしょうか。次回ハワイに行ったときも利用させていただきます♪

I signed up because I wanted to take pictures of whales. Since it was the end of the season on April 13, and someone who went in January said they "didn't see any," I participated without much expectation... But, wonderfully, the whales showed up! In fact, they appeared 4 to 5 times (their heads?). I couldn't hear the captain's (or guide's?) announcements about whale sightings well in English, but I followed the dash of the foreign children, and somehow managed to take some pictures. It would have been perfect if I could have taken photos a bit closer, but seeing this much is enough, right!? I signed up without lunch this time, and it was the right choice because if I wanted to keep taking pictures, there wouldn't have been time to eat.

クジラの写真を撮りたくて申し込みました。
4/13ということでシーズン終わりで、1月に行った人が「見れなかった」と言っていたので、期待せず参加しましたが・・・。
見事、クジラさん出てくれました！それも4～5回（頭？）も！
船長（？）によるクジラ発見案内は英語でよく聞き取れなかったのですが、外国の子供たちの歓声とともにダッシュする後をついて行って、写真を何とか撮ることが出来ました。
もう少し近くで撮影することができれば最高ですが、これだけ見れれば十分でしょう！？
今回ランチなしで申し込みましたが、常に写真を撮りたかったら食事している暇はなかったので正解でした。

Every time I visit, I ride it!! While it's nice to relax at Waikiki Beach, viewing Waikiki Beach from the water is truly wonderful. The night view from the sunset is worth seeing. (It gets chilly on the water, so women should bring a wrap.)

訪れるたびに毎回乗ります !!
ワイキキビーチでゆっくり過ごすのもいいけれど、海の上からワイキキビーチを眺めるのは本当に素敵。
サンセットからの夜景は一見の価値ありです。
(海上は冷えるので女性は羽織を持った方がいいですよ)

I had heard that it was the season to see a lot of whales, so I was a bit anxious about whether we would see any... but I was very satisfied because we saw plenty. The boat was also large, so I was glad I didn't get seasick. It was great that it was a morning tour, allowing us to return to the hotel around noon, so we could enjoy plenty of activities in the afternoon.

クジラが多く見れる時期と聞いていたので、見れるのかなぁ...と不安でしたが、いっぱい見れて満足でした。
船も大きかったので、船酔いしなくて良かったです。
朝からのツアーで、お昼頃にはホテルに帰ってこれるので、午後にたっぷり遊べるのも良かったです。

I'm glad I got to see wild whales for the first time, but they didn't jump or anything, so I didn't feel much excitement. But I guess that's just how whales are (laughs). They seemed to swim alongside us for a long time, occasionally blowing air and showing their backs. The staff were all very nice, and you could tell they wanted to make it enjoyable for everyone. It's a big boat, so it's less likely to make you seasick, but it's still a good idea to take some motion sickness medication just in case.

野生のクジラを初めて見れてよかったですが、ジャンプなどしてくれるわけでなかったので迫力は感じられませんでした。でもこれはクジラの気分なのでしょうがないです（笑）
ずっと横には泳いでいたようなのですが、時々潮を吹いて背中が見えるくらい。
スタッフはみなさん感じがよく、楽しませようという感じが伝わってきました。
大きい船なので酔いにくいですが、酔い止め薬を飲んでおいた方が安心です。

We had a great time! The food was good and we loved the view of the ocean. When we first arrived they took a family picture of us. It was nice to have a group picture. :) Even though it was windy that day we still saw some whales. It was amazing to see whales!!! It was too bad that it didn't jump high, but it was still exciting to see their backs and tails. The leis and ukulele class were on at the same time. It did go by fast so we didn't get to join both classes. However, we loved making leis with real flowers!! We had a wonderful experience.

My friend was visiting Oahu for the first time, so I chose this experience thinking we could enjoy various aspects of Hawaiian culture on board. We made leis, danced hula, and played the ukulele. Since it was a weekday, there were no group tours, so we didn't have to wait in long lines for the buffet. Depending on where you sit, it seems you could also see dolphins and whales. It might be worth a visit.

お友達が、オアフ島への訪問が初めてだったので・・船内でハワイの文化を色々体験できると思い選びました。レイを作ったり、フラダンスを踊ったり、ウクレレを弾いたり、平日だった為か団体ツアーが入っておらずバイキングでも長蛇の列を並ぶ必要はありませんでした。座る場所次第でイルカやクジラも見えた様です。行ってみても良いかも。

What fun the Waikiki Rigger Catamaran was! We did the Sunset Cocktail Sail. Unlimited drinks... I had their special drink (forgot the name) And it was great! The two young men running the catamaran were fun! They played 80's music and everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a small group so it was not overly crowded. We have nothing bad to say about this excursion. Highly recommended!!!

I went on the Sunset sail, it was Amazing. I enjoyed my sail over Oahu Island. We even saw a whale. Beautiful Hawaii. Mahalo

Everything was well managed even from the purchase on line of tickets. Pickup was on time in topscale bus. Staff was dressed in 1st class attire. Greeting by staff at dock was nice. Seating was fine with exception of sun shining directly in my husband eyes . it was a little distracting. Dinner and the drinks was great, along with the service. The entertainment after dinner was fantastic. Truly, truly mesmerizing.
Would recommend without hesitation.

This was great! A very fun evening cruise with friends during sunset. The mai tais were delicious and staff was friendly and fun. My only complaint is that it seemed too short!

Our cruise was a lot of fun for us all. My son asked to go do it again so we could see more whales. I would definetly do one of these cruises again.

We had a great time on the Star of Honolulu. The ship was comfortable and clean. The rails offered a great platform for picture taking and whale watching. Only minutes out of Honolulu harbor the first whales were sighted. We followed along with them for about 1/2 hour. They would surface every 5 minutes or so. On the way back up to Diamondhead we encountered another pod. After watching them for awhile, it was time for the morning trip to end. All in all... this was one of many highlights for our visit to Oahu.

This cruise was awesome! Booked it as a gift for my boyfriend and we had a blast. The crew was friendly, Ryan helped break the ice with the group. I was especially looking forward to the open bar and was happily surprised by a DELICIOUS specialty cocktail they had pre made. We were lucky enough to see a whale breach not far from us while we were sailing. I will definitely recommend this to everyone I know- such a great way to spend a few hours.