All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

I participated with my boyfriend!
It was an English tour, but I enjoyed it enough♪

However, it was a bit lonely when they said, "Japanese people can sit over there."

The fireworks were beautiful, the boat was comfortable, and I had a great time.

I would like to participate again.

彼氏と参加しました！
英語のツアーなのですが、十分楽しめましたよ♪

ただ、説明の時に「ジャパニーズはあっちに座ってていいよ」と言われたのはちょっとさみしかったです。

花火はきれいだし、船も気持ち良く、楽しい時間を
過ごせました。

また参加したいと思います。

I happened to sign up for the tour during the season when whales can be seen. Also, I thought that even if I couldn't see any whales, just being able to see Waikiki from the sea would be good enough, so I signed up with a light heart.

As a result, it was really great.
1. I was able to see the blue whales multiple times.
2. The food was much more delicious than what I had during the magic show, and even when the whales appeared, I was watching from the dining area while eating.
3. My wife usually gets seasick within an hour, but she didn't feel the engine's vibrations and was surprised by how little the boat rocked.
4. While Diamond Head is a great way to get a view of Waikiki, from the sea, we could see all the way to downtown.
5. I experienced my first ukulele class with Americans, Spaniards, and Hawaiians, which was an unexpected experience. It was also fun to see a white girl enjoying hula dance with sparkling eyes.

たまたま鯨が見れるシーズンだったのでツワーに申込ました。また、鯨が見れなくても海上からワイキキが見れれば、それだけでも良いと軽い気持ちで申込ました。
結果として、すごく良かったです。
１．シロナガス鯨を何度も見ることが出来ました。
２．マジックショー等で食べた食事より数段美味しい料理　　で、鯨が現れても食事をしながら食堂から見てました。
３．１時間もすれば船酔いする妻ですが、エンジンの振動も　感じられず、揺れの少なさにもびっくりです。
４．ワイキキを一望する方法としてダイヤモンドヘッドもい　いですが、海上からだとダウンタウンまで一望できまし　　た。
５．アメリカ人、スペイン人、ハワイアンの人達と初めての　ウクレレ教室を体験し、予定外の体験をすることができま　した。白人の女の子が目を輝かせながらフラダンスに興じ　ているのを見るのも楽しかったです。

My Boyfriend and I had an incredible time on the Navatek. The employee who greeted us at the hotel was our server on the boat. She was the nicest most attentive women ever. The sunset was beautiful. This trip was a sheer pleasure.

I previously experienced dolphin watching in Guam, but this time it was whale watching. I was told that the chances of seeing them were fifty-fifty, but I was able to see them multiple times. The boat didn't rock much, and I didn't get seasick. It was comfortable!!

いるかウォッチングは以前、グアムで経験しましたが、今回はクジラ。会えるかどうかは五分五分といわれましたが、何回も見ることができました。
船もあまり揺れず、船酔いもなし。快適でした！！

The sunset viewed from the sea is exceptional. There is an emotion that only those who have experienced it can understand. On top of that, there are fireworks. You can enjoy a classic Hawaiian experience that makes you feel luxurious.

海から眺めるサンセットは格別です。体験した人にしかわからない感動があります。おまけに花火。リッチな気分が味わえるベタなハワイを体験できますよ。

The long-awaited whale appeared right away (laughs), and after enjoying a leisurely view, I had a nice nap on the boat☆

念願のクジラはすぐ現れて（笑）ゆっくり眺めた後は、船上でゆっくりお昼寝をたのしませていただきました☆

We participated as a couple.
It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies, making it a great day for a cruise!

About 80% of the participants were Japanese, and 20% were from Western countries.

We took a bus to the boat, and after getting off, we were guided by the staff to our seats, so being towards the front allowed us to sit by the window.

The air conditioning on the boat was the strongest I experienced during my time in Hawaii, so it would have been nice to have something to wrap around me. However, you can help yourself to warm drinks.

Seeing whales depends on luck, but we were able to see them from a distance. Having seen them up close before, I wished we could have seen them a bit closer this time. But it was still exciting!

The meal was a buffet, and everything was delicious. However, the desserts were quite sweet, so I left some behind.

After the meal, we experienced making a lei. I had never done it before, so it was fun! You can take it home with you. The cost is included in the tour.

This was more than just whale watching; it was a really great cruise experience!

夫婦で参加しました。
雨季の時期でしたが快晴に恵まれ、クルーズをするにはとてもいい日でした！

参加者は日本人８割、欧米人２割といった感じです。

バスで船まで向かうのですが、バスを降りてからスタッフに連れられ船に向かうとそのまま順番に席に案内されるので、前のほうにいたおかげで窓側に座ることができました。

船内はハワイで過ごした中で１番冷房が効いていたので、はおるものがあればいいかなと。でも温かい飲み物をセルフで飲めます。

クジラはその日の運ですが、遠くで見ることができました。以前に近くで見たことがあるだけに、もう少し近くで見たかったです。でもやっぱり興奮します！

食事はバイキングで、どれもおいしかったです。ただスイーツはかなり甘いので、残してしまいました。

食事の後にレイの花輪づくりを体験しました。経験したことがなかったので、楽しかったです♪そのまま持ち帰れます。金額はツアーに入ってます。

今回はホエールウォッチングとしてより、クルーズとしてはすごくよかったです！

I participated the day before returning home on my honeymoon. During my stay, I couldn't see the sunset very often, so I was looking forward to it.

There was one other family of Japanese people besides us, and since the explanations after boarding were in English, I only had a vague understanding of how to wear the life jackets and how to order drinks, but I had a great time.

Feeling the pleasant breeze under the blue sky, sipping champagne while listening to music was exceptional! The sunset in Hawaii was truly beautiful. Even though it was March, I was able to see whales in the distance. If I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again. I highly recommend it!

ハネムーンで帰国日前日に参加しました。滞在中、なかなかサンセットを見ることができなかったので期待していました。

日本人は私達のほかファミリーが一組で、乗船後の説明なども英語のため、救命胴衣の着用方法や飲み物のオーダー方法などなんとなくでの理解でしたが楽しい時間を過ごせました。

気持ちよい風を受け、青い空の下、音楽を聴きながらのシャンパンは格別です！ハワイでの初めてのサンセットは本当に美しかったです。3月でしたが、遠くでクジラを見ることができました。またハワイに来るチャンスがあれば参加したいです。オススメです！

Within five minutes of departing, a whale appeared, and we were all so excited! At first, we could only see it from a distance, but eventually, the whale came closer, and cheers erupted all around the boat. It's also reasonably priced, so I highly recommend it!

出港して５分もしないうちにクジラが現れ、大興奮！
最初は遠くでしか見ることが出来ませんでしたが、最終的にはクジラから近づいて来てくれて、船のいたるところで歓声が上がっていました。
金額的にも手頃ですし、本当におすすめです！

Enjoyed this greatly. Food was great ( did not spend on large supper), Sights were good, and we had a great, Boat was clean and crew were great.

We participated with 10 family members and friends.
We were able to see whales, of course!
The staff promptly informed us when the whales appeared.

There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, so they provided interesting and easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese.

In addition to the whales, our family participated in a hula dance lesson, which was a lot of fun.
I also joined a ukulele lesson with my friends.

Additionally, they provided live music, which kept things engaging.

The food was better than I expected.

家族、友人と10名参加しました。
クジラはもちろん見れました！！
スタッフの方がクジラが出てきたら、すぐに教えてくださいます。

日本語が話せるスタッフもいらっしゃったので、日本語で面白くわかりやすく説明してくれました。

また、クジラ以外でも、フラダンスのレッスンに家族で参加し、とても盛り上がりました。
ウクレレレッスンにも友人と参加しました。

あと、生演奏もしてくれ、飽きさせないところが良いです。

食事も思ったより美味しかったです。

We went with a group of friends this past Saturday on the Early Bird cruise and it was fabulous! We saw whales pretty much the moment we left the harbor and we got lots of pictures. It wasn't too crowded at all. The ship is very nice, very well maintained and clean. The crew was very friendly and helpful.

I recommend motion sickness medication if you're prone to it. I am, and even though I took it beforehand I still got seasick.

We saw a pod of three whales, dolphins, and albatross. A very neat experience for us and the kids.

I boarded the Sunset Catamaran for the first time. There are no Japanese people, so I feel a bit lonely, but I can enjoy the feeling of being abroad. Plus, the sunset viewed from the sea is amazing.

はじめてサンセットカタマランに乗船しました。日本人はいないので心細いですが、海外に来た気分を味わえます。それに海からみるサンセットは最高です。

An outstanding way to enjoy the waikiki sunset. Hawaiil activites is da bomb. our friday dinner cruise got cancelled due to weather. after a phone call to hawaii activites, they quickly got us rescheduled for the saturday evening cocktail cruise on the Hilton Aloha catamarran. We practically had this 50 ft sailboat to ourselves. a 1 1/2 hour cruise along the shores of waikiki. a beautiful sunset and saw humpback whales surfacing and "sounding". a fantastic way to spend our last evening in honolulu. The crew was great, attending to our every request. Great drinks and music. If you want a relaxing way to spend the evening and enjoy being out on the water, take this cruise.

I took my 11 and 15 year old on the cruise. We paid for the top deck with the lobster and steak and with a window seat. We all had a great time. Food was very good, view was excellent, and the ride was smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better way to spend our last night in wonderful Hawaii!!

I participated in whale watching during my mother and aunt's first trip to Hawaii, as it was the season for it. If you're expecting the spectacular jumps often seen in whale photos, you might be disappointed. However, if you approach it with the mindset of leisurely enjoying a cruise in Hawaii, you might feel lucky and satisfied to see some whales as a bonus.

They made sure we could see the whales well by moving around to chase them, and with lunch included, I think the price is reasonable.

I chose this tour because it was offered in Japanese, and while there were Japanese announcements during the cruise, it was disappointing that the staff's explanations about the whales right after departure were only in English.

母と叔母の初めてのハワイ旅行でホエールウォッチングのシーズンだったので参加しました
よくクジラの写真であるような　豪快なジャンプを期待していたらだめです。
ハワイのクルーズをのんびり楽しむくらいの気持ちで参加すれば、おまけにクジラが見られてラッキーと満足できるかも

ちゃんとクジラが良く見られるように、クジラを追いかけ移動もしてくれたし、ランチもついてこの値段だったらＯＫなのではないでしょうか

ただ、日本語対応コースだったので参加したのですが、航行中のテープアナウンスは日本語もありましたが、出航直後のスタッフのクジラの説明など英語のみだったのが残念でした

I saw the tail fin while the water was splashing and the back was moving. Considering that there are times when you can't see anything at all, I think I was lucky, but it still feels unsatisfying if you can't see the whole jump. Even though the time is long, around 2 to 3 hours, it can get sleepy since there isn't much movement. It might be nice for enjoying a leisurely time on the sea.

潮吹きと背中が動いているところ、尾びれが見えました。全く見えないこともあることを考えるとラッキーだったのだと思いますが、やはりジャンプなど全体が見れないと物足りないです。時間が２~３時間と長い割に、特に移動をしないので眠くなります。のんびり海の上の時間を楽しむにはいいかも。

I visit Oahu every year, but due to work, I never have enough time to relax...

This time, I was able to take it a bit easier, so I participated in sailing.

There was a bit of wind on the day, so the boat rocked, but...

From far away, I was able to see whales and dolphins swimming.

毎年訪れているオアフですが、仕事がらみなので、毎回ゆっくり出来る時間がなくて…

今回は少しゆっくり出来たので、セーリングに参加しました。

当日は少し風があったので、船は揺れましたが・・・

はるか遠くからでしたが、クジラやイルカが泳いでいるのも観れました。

Everyone was extremely helpful. My husband and I were directed to our table right away. When we decided to go up deck for the view we went back to our table and had our salads waiting for us. The lobster was delicious and they even helped crack it open. The entertainment was fun and engaging and when it came to disembark the ship, it was fast and painless...no line! My favorite part was the view of Honolulu and Waikiki at sunset.

We participated as a family.
The sea was rough, so it was very rocky.
Many people were feeling unwell.
I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
There was a Japanese staff member, but their service was not very attentive, which was disappointing.
It was great to see a lot of whales.

家族で参加しました。
海が荒れていたので、とても揺れました。
気分が悪くなっている人が多かったです。
酔い止めを持参する事をすすめます。
日本人のスタッフの方がいましたが、あまり丁寧な対応ができていませんでした。それが残念でした。
鯨は、たくさん見れて良かったです。

On February 4, 2011, I participated in a whale watching tour with a friend and my friend's mother, making it three of us.

I had joined a dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu last summer, so this was my second time on this ship.

Since the season and time of day were different from my last visit, I was deeply moved by the view of Waikiki and the lush Diamond Head from the sea.

Even when I thought I could enjoy this scenery without seeing any whales, a whale appeared, and I was further touched to see dolphins swimming alongside the whale, playing together.

I would love to book a tour with Alan1 again.

Thank you for the wonderful memories!

2011年2月4日に友人と友人のお母さまと私という３人でホエールウォッチングに参加しました。

私は昨年の夏、スターオブ・ホノルル号でディナークルーズに参加したので、この船は２回目の乗船でした。

前回とは季節も時間帯が違うので、海からのワイキキや緑の多いダイヤモドヘッドの眺めに大変感動しました。

クジラが見えなくてもこの景色で十分楽しめたなぁと思っていたら、クジラが現れ、さらにイルカもクジラと遊ぶように一緒に泳ぐ姿が見られて心から感動し、癒されました。

またalan1でツアーを予約したいなぁと思いました。

良い思い出をありがとうございました！

I participated in the morning cruise, but I didn't see any whales. I immediately used the re-participation ticket I received and joined the afternoon cruise, where I was thrilled to see whales. I think that in terms of season, March to April might be better for seeing young whales as they are growing and easier to spot.

午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、クジラは見えず。
頂いた再参加の券を直ちに利用して、昼のクルーズに参加したところ、クジラを見る事ができ感激しました。
季節的には、３-４月の方が、子供のクジラが成長していて見やすいのではないでしょうか～

I participated in a whale watching cruise on the large cruise ship Star of Honolulu, with about 200 people on board, including around 20 Japanese passengers.

I thought it would be a group activity with Japanese staff, but there were no Japanese staff on board. The staff explanation about the activities in the cabin before departure was only in English. After departure, we went out on deck to wait for the humpback whales while enjoying the view of the sea and Waikiki. During this time, a recorded explanation about whale ecology was played over the speakers, alternating between English and Japanese. It was mentioned that there were staff who understood Japanese on board, but they advised to ask questions individually.

The whale sighting rate is said to be over 90%, but if you happen to be in a direction where whales are not appearing or if the timing doesn't work out, you can self-report if you didn't see any whales, and they will issue a certificate allowing you to board again for free during the season.

I heard that whales appeared about twice during the trip, but I thought they were too far away to see, so I got the certificate. The staff were friendly and accommodating, always smiling.

大型客船スターオブホノルルを利用したホエールウォッチングクルーズで、２００人程度が乗船、日本人は２０人程度でした。

日本語スタッフと一緒のグループアクティビティと思っていたのですが、日本人スタッフは乗船せず、出航前のキャビン内でのアクティビティについてのスタッフ説明は英語のみです。出航後は、甲板に出て海やワイキキを眺めながらザトウの出現を待ちます。その際に鯨の生態についての録音説明がスピーカーから流れ、これが英語と日本語の交互説明というもの。日本語がわかるスタッフも乗船しているとのことですが、そちらは個別に質問してください、ということでした。

鯨出現率は９０％以上、とのことですが、出現方角でないところにいたり、タイミングが合わなかったりと、個人的に見られなかった場合は、自己申告で、シーズン中に無料で再度乗船できる証明書を発行してもらえます。

今回２回ほど出現したそうですが、私にはあまりに遠くで見えないと思ったので、証明書をもらってきました。スタッフの方々は笑顔親切に気持ちよく対応していただけました。

We had a great time and would recommend this to other couples. The crew was excellent and very friendly.

Fun as always. This was our third time on this tour and we have loved it everytime.

This was my first time participating. I had been interested in a similar boat tour that departs from Waikiki Beach, and since there was a promotional price, I decided to sign up. After actually participating, I felt that even at the regular price, the experience was quite satisfying.

After checking in at the waiting area, there was a bit of a wait, but the departure went as scheduled. Shortly after setting sail, I saw the spout of a whale, but it was hard to see clearly due to the distance and the boat rocking. Still, the cruise itself was pleasant and very satisfying. It might be a good idea to have a long-sleeved layer since it can get a bit chilly.

The drinks served during the cruise were all reasonably priced, and you pay for them when you disembark. The photos taken before departure were sold for ten dollars on the way back, and I bought one. I would like to participate again when I visit Hawaii.

今回、初めて参加しました。以前、ワイキキビーチから同様の船が出ているのを見て気になっていたところ、キャンペーン価格だったので申し込みしてみました。実際に参加してみると通常料金でも充分満足できる内容だと思いました。
待合場所で受付してから少し待ち時間がありましたが、出発等は予定通りに進みました。
出港してから程なくして鯨の潮吹きが見えましたが、距離があるのと、船が揺れてはっきりとは見えませんでした。
それでも、本来のクルーズは気持ちよく充分満足できました。少し寒いので長袖の羽織る物があった方が良いかと思います。
出港中にサービスされるドリンク類はすべて安く、船を降りるときに支払うような形でした。
出港前に撮影される写真も帰り際１０ドルで販売しており、買ってきました。
また、渡ハの際は参加したいと思います。

GOOD

It was a large ship, so there was no rocking, and it was a comfortable cruise. At the point where we could see whales, I was nervously staring at the surface of the water when one of the crew shouted, "Whale!" When I looked in the direction he pointed, I saw two whales jumping and showing their tails as they dove. I was thrilled to see "real whales" for the first time.

大きな船だったので揺れもなく、快適なクルーズでした。
クジラの見えるポイントで、ドキドキしながら海面を凝視していたら、クルーの一人が、”ホエール！”と叫んで指差した方向をみると、２頭のクジラが、ジャンプし、潜る際に尾びれも見せてくれました。初めての”リアルクジラ”に感激しました。

There are various boats for sunset viewing, but if you want to take photos, a smaller boat is best. In particular, this tour's boat is a yacht, so you can relax and enjoy the view from your favorite spot. After other boats dock, you can see fireworks from the sea for a short time.

It may depend on the season, but it's important to understand that there can be a long wait from sunset to fireworks, which can be boring, and it can be chilly due to the wind on the yacht. Additionally, the food is just snacks, which is different from larger boats. If you keep these points in mind, it will be a fantastic experience.

夕日鑑賞の船は各種ありますが、写真を撮りたいなら、小さい船がベストです。とりわけこのツアーの船はヨットなので、すきな場所でゆっくり見られます。そして、他の船が寄港後に短期間ですが、海から花火が見れます。
時期にもよると思いますが、夕日から花火まで時間がありすぎて退屈なのと、ヨットなので風で寒いこと、食事はおつまみ程度である等、大きな船とは異なることを理解して参加すると最高です。

In the evening, we set sail from the beach. We were the only Japanese people there, and it was nice that both the staff and the other guests were foreigners. It might have been even more fun if I understood English... We enjoyed a leisurely cruise while drinking and listening to music, waiting for the sunset. The wind felt really nice and it was the best! In January, the wind was a bit chilly, so a windbreaker came in handy. I would love to join again when I go to Hawaii!

夕方、ビーチから出航しました。
日本人は私たちしかおらず、スタッフもお客さんも外国人ばかりで良かったです。英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかも…。
お酒を飲み、音楽を聞きながらゆっくりとクルージングしてサンセットを待ちました。風がとっても気持よくて最高でした！！1月は少し風が冷たかったのでウインドブレーカーが役立ちました。
また、ハワイに行ったら参加したいです！！