All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

I was hoping to see humpback whales jumping like in the pictures, but I learned that they don't jump during this time as they are preparing to give birth. Occasionally, I could see the whales' backs, but I was a bit disappointed as I had imagined something more whale-like.
After seeing the whales, we went cruising all the way to Waikiki. The scenery was beautiful, which was nice.

写真にあるようなザトウクジラのジャンプしているところを見れると思っていたのですが、この時期は出産前でジャンプはしないとのこと。時々、クジラの背中が見えるのですが、もっとクジラっぽいのを想像していただけに少し残念でした。
クジラを見た後はワイキキの先までクルージング。景色も良くてよかったです。

We participated in this optional tour during our first trip to Hawaii with my mother, two daughters, and husband. It was the girls' strong desire to join, but... we only saw the tail and back for a very short time. Even so, we were excited and shouted loudly, but I wondered if only very lucky people get to see the dynamic sight like in the photos. Moreover, the captain would say, "In the direction of ○○ o'clock," but everything was in English. While the foreigners moved quickly, the Japanese were all confused and flustered. In the meantime, the foreigners took the spots, and we couldn't get onto the deck. The announcements were mostly in English, and the crew also spoke almost exclusively in English. When we asked if anyone understood Japanese, they just shook their heads. We hardly understood any explanations. If we're going to spend half a day on this tour, I thought it would be more effective to extend our time for shopping around Waikiki or Kahala.

母と娘二人と夫の5人で人生初のハワイ旅行で、このオプショナルに参加しました。娘達のたっての希望で、参加したのですが...見えたのはほんの短い時間、尻尾と背中がちょっぴりでした。それでも、興奮して大きな声は出ましたが、写真のようなダイナミックな姿を見られるのは本当に運の良い人だけなのかな、と思いました。そして、何より、船長さんが「○○時の方向」と教えてくれるのですが、全て英語のみで、外人の方々はさっさと移動するのですが、日本人は皆、分からずオロオロ。その間に外人の方々に場所を取られてデッキに入れず。アナウンスも英語ばかりで、クルーの方々もほぼ英語のみで、日本語のわかる方、ときいても、首を振られるばかり。説明などはほぼわかりませんでした。このツアーに半日を費やすのなら、ワイキキやカハラ辺りまで、足を伸ばしてショッピングに時間を使う方が有効だな、と思いました。

I participated with a friend. As the sun was setting, creating a wonderful atmosphere, a foreign couple was getting engaged! It was so lovely (*^^*) We were also able to see two whales, making it the best cruise ever☆ I made the reservation on my own, but my friend seemed really moved and was very satisfied!

However, I got a bit carried away and drank too many Mai Tais, and since there were no restrooms, I couldn't even say goodbye properly after it ended and had to dash to the bathroom (*ToT)

If you go to Hawaii, I definitely want you to participate! Just make sure to use the restroom first and drink responsibly.

友達と参加しました。日が沈んできてとても雰囲気がいい中、外人カップルがプロポーズをしていました！とても素敵でした(*^^*)２頭のクジラを見ることもでき、最高のクルーズでした☆私が１人で勝手に予約をしてしまったんですが、友達もすごく感動したようで大満足です！
ただ、調子にのってマイタイを飲み過ぎてしまい、トイレがないので終わった後ろくにあいさつもできずにトイレにダッシュでした(*ToT)
ハワイに行かれたら絶対に参加して欲しいです！その時はちゃんとトイレを済ましてから計画的に飲んでください。

For the price this is an amazing little trip out on the ocean! Between the unlimited drinks with a decent selection and the great hosts this was just an all around good time. We even got to see whales!

A sea walk while drinking Mai Tai and watching the beach, Diamond Head, and the sunset off Waikiki. The staff were friendly and offered refills on drinks. Depending on the situation, cheerful people were enjoying themselves to the music. A 1.5-hour sea walk with drinks while watching the sunset at this price is very affordable.

ワイキキ沖でビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドと夕日を見ながらマイタイを飲みながらの海上散歩。飲み物もスタッフが愛想よくお代わりも聞いてきてくれるた。その場次第だろうが陽気な人たちが音楽に合わせてはしゃいでいた。1.5h夕日を見ながらお酒を飲んでの海上散歩がこの価格はとても安い。

I made a reservation for about 10 people from Japan at the recommendation of a friend. I was a bit anxious about finding the boarding area, but once we got to Waikiki Beach, it was easy to locate, and we set sail about 30 minutes after gathering! Since it was a yacht, it felt amazing, and everyone was very satisfied! The captain and crew were friendly and cool, which really boosted our spirits (laughs). I highly recommend it for anyone who isn't particularly sensitive to motion; it's truly affordable and enjoyable!

友人から すすめられ、日本から10人ほどで予約しました。乗り場がわかるか？不安もありました ワイキキビーチに行けばすぐわかり、集合から30分ほどで、出港！！ヨットなので めちゃくちゃ 気持ちが良く皆んな大満足！！
キャプテンとクルーもフレンドリーで、かっこ良く、テンション上がりました（笑）
乗り物にとても弱い方、以外ならどなたも 本当に、安くて楽しめ、おすすめです！！

Participated in the sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki Beach. Was so plesantly surprised. Enjoyed it immensly. Saw whales as a bonus, the Captain and crew were excellent and helpful with local information. Cocktails great, would highly recommend anyone to go and experience thesail off the beach at Waikiki. Thank you Veltra and Waikiki Rigger Catamaran sail.

The reception was a bit delayed, but the sunset and the night view of Honolulu from the ocean were both wonderful. There was also a variety of drinks available for unlimited consumption. It was the best night with great scenery, drinks, and staff.

受付が少し遅れましたが、サンセットも、そして、海から見るホノルルの夜景も素晴らしいものでした。お酒も、いろいろ飲み放題。景色も、ドリンクも、スタッフも最高の夜でした。

Very nice way to spend a Friday night in Waikiki. Generous with drinks and making sure everyone had a good time. The lights from the shoreline made a beautiful sight.

I've visited Hawaii many times, so I wanted to do something different this time! I participated in this activity, and the cruising with relaxing Hawaiian music was fantastic! There were few Japanese people, which made me feel like I was really abroad. ^^ It gets chilly when the wind blows, so be sure to bring something to wear!

ハワイは何度も訪れているのでいつもと違う事がしたい！と思いこのアクティビティに参加しました。ゆったりとしたハワイアンミュージックが流れる中のクルージングは最高です！日本人が少なく、海外に来た気分を味わえます＾＾風が出ると寒いので必ず羽織れる物を持参しましょう！！

Would have liked more free alcohol drinks for the price we paid. At least 3 drinks or lower prices since we already paid so much for the sail.

It was fun. We will do it again. It was a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary.

Fantastic Cruise. Too bad there were no fireworks on this friday night. Otherwise, everything was brilliant!

Ian and Clarry were awesome. Laid back with the right attitude. Made sure everyone was comfortable and attended to. Very easy process to get on the catamaran. Great music played during the cruise. I recommend this cruise for those who want to have a few drinks and meet a few new friends.

On the last day on the Big Island, I booked a sunset dinner cruise. While other options had Japanese guides and mostly Japanese participants, this time there were mostly foreigners. Even on the bus, I couldn't understand what the guide was saying, and I was just trying to get my participation ticket while looking around. However, once we got on the boat, someone who understood Japanese came to explain things, and even though I didn't understand everything, I was able to enjoy the atmosphere with everyone!

The drinks made at the bar on the boat and the buffet food were both very delicious! As expected from a country that values lady first, the staff's attentiveness was excellent and very kind!

Watching the sunset while pleasantly tipsy was truly moving!!

Next time, I want to go with my family!

ハワイ島最終日にサンセットディナークルーズを申し込んでいて
他のオプションは日本人ばかりで日本語のガイドでしたが
始めての回りは外人さんばかりで バスに乗ってもガイドさんの言っている事も分からず 回りを見ながらの参加券貰いに言ったりでしたが
船に乗ってからは〜日本語の分かる方が来て説明して下さり
言葉が分からないながらも 皆さんの雰囲気に入りこんで
楽しみました! !

船の中での Barで作って頂くお酒も
バイキングのお料理もとても美味しかったです!
さすが〜レディーファーストの国
スタッフさん達の気配りも
とても良くて優しかったです!!

心地よい酔いで サンセットを見て
感激そのものでした！！

次回は家族で行きたいです!!

3 Star was really all-time famous.

seat was really tight due to many passangers.

food was not that great. I guess 5 star only would provide great taste.

other that that, the trip was safe, view - great. Thanks.

It was a small boat, so I was a bit worried I might get seasick, but it was fine. Since there were a lot of us on board, we ended up having a great time and making a lot of noise. The night view was beautiful, and it became a wonderful memory!

小さな船だったので、酔ってしまうかも？って不安でしたが、大丈夫でした。
大人数で乗ったのでワイワイ騒いでしまいましたσ(^_^;)
夜景も綺麗で、とても良い記念になりました！

My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves the food was good but the entertainment was surprisingly good and the staff preformed their duties perfectly .

I chose this place because it was close to the Hilton where I was staying. Although there were many cloudy days during my stay, the day I had reserved was sunny, and I was able to see a wonderful sunset. There was a Japanese guide, and it was fun to hear various stories. It included two alcoholic drinks, but I ended up having three since the first one was complimentary. The Hawaiian cocktail recommended by the guide was delicious. As many of you mentioned, bringing a long-sleeved cardigan was definitely the right choice. The sailboat was smaller than I expected, but it felt very close to the sea, and I made some great memories.

ヒルトンに泊まっていたので、集合場所が近いため選択しました。
滞在中は曇りの日も多かったのですが、予約した日は晴天で素晴らしいサンセットを見ることができました。
日本人のガイドの方がいて、色々お話が聞け、楽しかったです。
アルコールドリンク2杯付でしたが、1杯目はサービスで結局3杯飲むことができました。ガイドさんお勧めのハワイのカクテルがおいしかったです。
皆さんの書き込みにありましたように、長袖のカーディガンを持参して大正解でした。
思っていたより小さな帆船でしたが、海がとても近く感じられ、楽しい思い出ができました。

Great crew. Great boat. Sunset and fireworks were awesome. Great bartender :) would definitely recommend.

Enjoying a Mai Tai while on a sunset cruise was something I was really looking forward to, but it was so cold that I couldn't bring myself to drink the Mai Tai. I was wearing a proper jacket, but the wind was strong and the waves were rough, and I found myself thinking about how I just wanted it to end before I got seasick. It was very disappointing. The boat was full, mostly with foreigners who were having a great time, so I felt sad that I couldn't join in the fun (^_^;) The sunset was mostly hidden by clouds, so it wasn't as beautiful as I had hoped, but I was glad to experience it at least once. However, if I have the chance again, I will choose a daytime cruise.

マイタイ飲みながらサンセットクルーズ。楽しみに参加したのですが
とても寒くてマイタイを飲む気になれませんでした。上着はちゃんと着ていたのですが
風が強くて波も荒れていて船酔い寸前で早く終わることばかり考えてしまい
非常に残念でした。船内は満席でほとんどが外国人でのりのりで盛り上がっていたので
一緒に楽しめず悲しかったです(^_^;)
サンセットもちょうど雲に隠れてしまい、すごく綺麗とまではいきませんでしたが
一度は体験してみたかったのでよかったです。ただ、次回があるとすれば
昼間のクルージングにします。

I participated because I could see the Hilton fireworks from the sea. There were not many Japanese people, but I was surprised to see many couples with small children (or rather, babies) and pregnant women. Since it was a small boat, the rocking was quite strong, so I think it's essential for those who get seasick to take motion sickness medication. At the start, we could see the sunset, and after the sun went down, we enjoyed the night view of Waikiki, the moon, light snacks, and cocktails. The snacks were limited in quantity, so make sure not to miss out. I participated in mid-October and brought a windbreaker just in case, but since the weather was nice, I was fine without anything over my sleeveless top. The fireworks lasted for about ten minutes, but they could be seen without any obstructions from the sea. This tour was more affordable than a cruise on a large ship, and since it was a small boat, it was nice to enjoy it with a small group. However, one thing to note is that the pickup location was at Hyatt Regency, which is also a departure point for many other optional tours, leading to a big crowd with large buses and other tour participants, making it very time-consuming to find my tour's pickup vehicle.

ヒルトンの花火を海から見れるということで参加。日本人は少なかったですが、小さな子供（というよりむしろ赤ちゃん連れ）や妊婦さんのカップルがたくさんいてびっくり。小さい船なので揺れは結構は強めなので、酔いやすい人は酔い止めが必須と思う。スタート時は夕日が見られ、日が沈んだ後はワイキキの夜景や月の鑑賞、軽食とカクテルも楽しめた。軽食は量が限らているので、取り遅れないように。10月中旬の参加で、念のためウィンドブレーカーを持って行っていたが、天気が良かったせいかノースリーブのまま上にはおるものがなくても平気だった。花火の時間は10数分ですが、海側からなんのさえぎりもなく見られます。大型船でのクルーズよりはお得で、また小さい船なので少人数でゆっくりみられるこのツアーはよかったです。ただ一つ言えば、送迎のピックアップ場所がハイアットリージェンシーだったが、そこはほかの多くのオプショナルツアー出発場所にもなっていて、大型バスとほかのツアー参加者とで大混雑、自分のツアーの送迎車が来たのかどうかを見つけるのが非常に時間がかかった。

Our guide was very informative about the history of the area, loved all his stories. The crew was also a lot of fun and helpful.

Whenever I go to Waikiki, I ride on a catamaran. This time, my father, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, also rode on the catamaran. We enjoyed the beautiful sunset, cocktails in hand, and had fun communicating with the foreigners who were on board with us. It seems that this catamaran experience was the most enjoyable part of our trip to Hawaii. I want to ride it again next time.

いつもワイキキにいく時には、カタマランに乗っています。
今回は初ハワイの父もカタマランに乗り、きれいな夕日とともに、カクテル片手に、一緒に乗った外人の方と、カタコトコミュニケーションも楽しんでいました。
ハワイ旅行の中で、このカタマランが一番楽しかった様です。
次回も乗りたいです。

I had a very pleasant time! My niece and sister-in-law, who I brought along without understanding the content, were also very impressed! We saw a turtle right by the beach before boarding the boat, and once we set sail, we could see that turtle swimming a little offshore. The sunset was incredibly beautiful... I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first cruise in Waikiki, and I was more moved than I expected. However, it was disappointing that after watching the sunset, we returned relatively early, even though it was supposed to include seeing the sparkling night view of Waikiki. We had too much time afterwards and ended up skipping the plan to watch the Hilton fireworks on the beach.

とても気持ちのいい時間を持てました！内容がわからずに連れて行った姪と義妹も大感激！船に乗船する手前のビーチですぐそばに亀に会って、出航したらその亀？が少し沖で泳いでるのが見れたし、サンセットは最高にキレイだったし・・・何回もハワイには行っていますが、初めてのワイキキでのクルーズだったし思った以上に感動しました。ただ、内容はサンセット見た後、ワイキキの光輝く夜の風景を見て帰ると書いてあったのに、わりと早く帰ったので、その後ビーチでヒルトンの花火を見る予定が時間がありすぎて止めたのが残念でした。

If you're visiting the Kona side of the Big Island, this dinner cruise is a MUST! It has it all: beautiful coastal views as you sail down to the Captain Cook monument, knowledgable guide who provides interesting historical information about the island (my husband and I love to learn new things), friendly/service-oriented staff, great dinner buffet, and a free premium drink! It was so relaxing and not too short of a cruise (but also not too long). We had a great time! Definitely would do it again.

We went on our honeymoon. Since it was Independence Day on July 4th, there were grand fireworks that exceeded our expectations. There was a mix-up with the arrangements, and we were guided on a different course than the one we had signed up for, which was disappointing, but we still made great memories.

新婚旅行で行かせていただきました。7/4の独立記念日だったため盛大な花火が上がり期待以上でした。手配ミスとのことで、申込んだコースとは違ったコースでの案内をされてしまい残念な気持ちもありましたがいい思い出ができました。

I had been on daytime yacht trips before, but this was my first time on a night yacht. The sunset was beautiful. Unlike the daytime yacht, the ride was calm. There were no splashes of water.

今まで昼のヨットは乗っていましたが、始めて夜のヨットに乗りました。
サンセットはきれいでした。
昼のヨットと違いおとなしい走行でした。
水しぶきもかかりません。

This catamaran sunset cocktail cruise was very enjoyable. Mai Tai's were great... My husband is still talking about them. Crew was awesome. Boat was comfortable and fireworks were actually really good for a random Tuesday night. Would definitely recommend!

It was a very fantastic and romantic night!

The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and it's a great place to spend a romantic evening. You have a wonderful view of Diamond Head crater and the beautiful shores of Waikiki.

I chose the 3 star dinner cruise, food was great and the staff were entertaining and very professional. As soon as you arrive at the Aloha Tower the staff will take you onto the boat and direct you to the appropriate floor according to the package you select.

As you enjoy your dinner, they have a 2 man band playing local island music and latter they have a jazz duo with a saxophonist. At the end of the night that was a fun Polynesian show and they got everyone in the room up on their feet and dancing.

I would recommend this cruise to everyone, specially for the one looking forward to a romantic night!