All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

Had a wonderful experience! Would do again!

It was a day with very strong winds. I was prepared to get wet, but it was beyond what I expected. I think it would be better to participate in a swimsuit. It was a lot of fun, but rather than elegant sailing, it felt like an exhilarating banana boat ride.

However, I had some trouble finding the check-in, as it was at the beach behind the Outrigger Hotel. I was looking for someone dressed appropriately, but in reality, there was just an ordinary guy sitting under a beach umbrella. The boarding area was about 50 meters away from there, and it might be more accurate to say it was near the beach in front of the Halekulani Hotel.

Additionally, I was informed on-site that the sailing would start 30 minutes late. As expected, it's Hawaii time! If you have plans after sailing, I think it's good to be aware that such things can happen.

風がとても強い日の参加となりました。
ぬれることは覚悟でしたが・・・・半端じゃなかったです。
水着で参加するほうがいいと思います。
とても楽しいですが、優雅にセーリングというより、スリル満点のバナナボートって感じでした。
ただ、チェックインは、アウトリガーホテル裏のビーチでの受付だということで、受付の人を探すのに手間取りました。
それらしい格好をした人を探していたのですが、実際は、砂浜のパラソルの下に普通のおじさんが座ってるんです。乗船する場所は、そこから５０メートルくらい離れていて、ハレクラニホテル前ビーチのそばという方が正確かもしれません。
それから、セーリング開始が３０分遅れになることを現地で聞かされました。さすが、ハワイ時間！セーリングの後に何か予定を組まれる方は、こんなこともあるので、注意された方がいいかと思います。

The location was hard to find, and when I called, a foreigner answered and hung up on me. When I returned after it was over, there was a sign out. The content was very good.

場所がわかりにくくＴＥＬしたけど外人が出て切れて
しまった。終わってから戻ったら看板が出してありました。
内容はとても良かったです。

My wife and I celebrated my 66th birthday on April 1st on board the Navatek 1. We had a great time and would do it again.

I participated with lunch and transportation included. The lunch was okay. For the transportation, I realized it’s better to speak up when you see a bus that looks like it belongs to the tour, rather than just waiting at the pickup spot. This applies not only to this tour but also to others.

It seemed fine to be picked up at the hotel and to stay at Aloha Tower on the way back (since the number of people going and returning was different).

Now, there were quite a few people on board, and I thought we probably wouldn’t see any whales. So, I was in a complete state of giving up, just looking at the sea while saying, “I heard they give you a ticket to ride again.”

Then, my child started to fuss about being hungry, and while I was asking, “Do you want to eat?” there was an announcement on the boat saying, “There’s a whale at 2 o'clock.”

Suddenly, the boat was buzzing with excitement, and everyone was thrilled when they saw the whale's tail! We were able to see the tail multiple times, but since it’s a wild animal, it was at the whale's pace. We kept looking at the sea, and it was like, “Oh, it just spouted! I saw the tail!”

I was wondering, “Aren’t whales usually in groups?” and then we spotted another whale at 9 o'clock!

It was quite exciting! It was more thrilling than when we went to see dolphins. The dolphins were cute, but the whales gave a sense of the grandeur of nature, which was incredibly moving. It felt like discovering Mount Fuji??? Maybe because you can’t see them in aquariums?

On the boat, there were various activities like hula and ukulele lessons, and making leis, which were fun. It was a moment that everyone from children to the elderly could enjoy.

However, coffee, tea, and fruit punch were free, while other soft drinks and alcohol were at an additional charge... I thought it would have been nice if at least one drink was free.

Also, they take the promised photo when boarding. It’s a nice keepsake, so we always buy it, but the boarding process takes quite a while for the group to gather, so be prepared to wait patiently.

ランチ・送迎付きでの参加です。
ランチはまあまあ。送迎は、ピックアップ場所で待ってるだけよりは、それらしいバスを見かけたら自分から声をかけた方がいいなと実感しました。これは、このツアーだけでなく、他のツアーに参加するときもそうです。

ホテルで拾ってもらって、帰りはアロハタワーに残る事もＯＫのようでした。（行きと帰りの人数が違っていたので）

さて、乗船人数はかなり多かったですが、私たちはクジラはもう見れないかなーと思っての参加でした。
だから「再度乗れるよっていう券、くれるらしいよ~」なんて言って完全諦めモードで海を眺めてました。

そのうち、子供がおなかがすいたとぐずりだしたので「食べる？」なんて言ってたら、「クジラが２時の方向に居る」との船内放送がありました。

そうしたら、船内がザワザワというかキャー！というか、もうみんな浮き足立って
クジラのシッポが見えると　大歓声！
何度もシッポを見る事はできましたが、やはりそれは自然の生き物なのでクジラのペースです。
ずーっと海を見ていて　「あ、今、潮吹いた！シッポが見えた！」という感じでした。

「クジラって群れで居ないのかなー」って言ってたら、今度は９時の方向でもクジラが！

かなりエキサイティングでしたよー。
ドルフィンを見に行った時よりも盛り上がりました。
ドルフィンは「かわいい！」って感じでしたが、ホエールはなんか大自然の雄大さを感じるというか感激度もすごかったです。富士山を発見した時のような感じ？？？水族館などでも見れないという事からですかね？


船内では、フラ、ウクレレのレッスン・レイを作るなど様々な催しがあり、楽しかったです。
子供からお年寄りまでたのしめたひと時でした。

ただ、コーヒー、紅茶、フルーツパンチは無料。それ以外のソフトドリンクとアルコールが別料金だったので・・・・
どうせなら１杯は無料とかだと良かったのにな~と思いました。

あと、乗船の時に　お約束の写真を撮ります。
記念になるので我が家では絶対に買うのですが、撮影で乗船時にかなりもたつきます。グループで全員揃って、気長に待ってね。という感じです。

I was truly moved by how beautiful and emotional the sunset sinking into the vast ocean was, as I felt like I was monopolizing the great outdoors. Perhaps it was because of the relatively small size of the boat, or maybe it was the kindness of the captain, but I was able to enjoy the cruise right next to the helm, experiencing a refreshing feeling as if I were steering the boat myself.

Both the drinks and meals were delicious, and there weren't too many passengers, so everyone was able to enjoy themselves. The captain, who personally provided transportation, was very skilled in Japanese and had a wonderful service spirit; he was truly a fantastic person.

大海原に沈む夕日がこんなにもきれいで感動的なものかと思うほど大自然を独り占めしてきました。余り大きくない船のせいか、それとも船長さんが優しいのか操縦席のすぐ横でのクルーズを楽しむことができ自分で操縦してるような爽快感を堪能できました。
ドリンクも食事もおいしく乗客も余り多くなく皆で楽しめました。
船長さん自らの送迎で日本語もとてもうまくサービス精神旺盛なとってもすてきな人でした

This was our second time to Oahu and our second sunset cruise. The first time was with Navatek and that was a nice cruise but we felt that one was overcrowded (we upgraded our cruise on both trips). The cruise on the Star of Honolulu was much more expensive than our upgraded Navatek cruise so we were looking for a much improved experience.

The Star of Honolulu cruise was VERY personal as there were very few people who upgraded to the upper deck package. Matt and Captain Roy were extremely attentive and a pleasure to be around.

Unfortunately it was very overcast and the ocean choppy for our voyage but the dining experience was first class. The jazz show was phenomenal as well.

The coach ride felt like herding cattle, and at the price of our ticket I would expect a more personal form of transportation (I realize a personal car required an additional upgrade, but would have expected something more intimate than a full sized tour bus). There was little to no information given

The Catamaran was great. Hosts were very friendly. We saw whales and dolphins. This is well worth the price. My whole family enjoyed the ride. Hawaii was more than we ever imagined. The view from the catamaran was great. See a couple of pictures.

The view of Waikiki from the ocean is wonderful, and enjoying drinks while mingling with a diverse group of people and watching the sunset was truly delightful. I highly recommend it!

海からのぞむﾜｲｷｷの風景もさることながら、お酒を飲んでわいわい多国籍の人たちを盛り上がりながら、ｻﾝｾｯﾄをみるのは、とっても素敵でした。ぜひぜひおすすめ。

Before going, I was surprisingly indifferent, thinking I would only catch a glimpse. After boarding, as soon as we set sail, we saw what seemed to be a spout. Then, while enjoying a meal (which was decent) and Hawaiian music, there was an announcement that we could see something at the 9 o'clock position. From there, it was amazing—two whales performed for about 20 minutes. I was so moved! Thank you very much. I might say it was just luck that I got to see them, but I am very satisfied.

行く前は意外と冷めていましてどうせチラッと観える位だと想って乗船、出港してすぐ潮吹きらしいものが、その後なんとなく姿らしきものが、食事（まあまあ）しながらハワイアン気分の音楽など楽しみながら居ると９時方向に観えるとのアナウンス、それからがもう大変２頭のショーが約２０分、
感激です！有難う御座いました、たまたま観れたと言えばそうなのかもしれませんが満足です。

Once again this year, I had a wonderful time. At first, I heard the conditions were perfect, but unfortunately, I couldn't encounter them! In the evening, I was able to enjoy a cruise off the coast of Honolulu on the famous "Star of Honolulu," which included warm coffee. However, since I had a re-boarding coupon, I decided to give it another try the day before my return! I'm glad I did.

Seeing the whales swimming happily together was truly moving. When the ship was about to leave after the promised 30 minutes, the whales came close to the ship as if to say goodbye.

There were also ukulele performances and cultural activities, but I completely forgot about those and just enjoyed the experience.

I definitely recommend participating. After disembarking, you can climb the adjacent "Aloha Tower" for free, where you can enjoy a stunning view. (There’s also an old-fashioned elevator!)

昨年に続き、今年も楽しませていただきました。
最初は、絶好の条件！とのことでしたが残念ながら
遭遇できず！夜はディナーで有名な「スターオブホノルル」号で、暖かいコーヒーが付いたホノルル沖のクルーズと割り切ってしまうことも出来ましたが、
再乗船のクーポンを頂いていましたので、帰国前日にチャレンジ！　　最乗船して良かったです。
親子で、仲良く泳ぐ鯨の姿にもう感動でした。
３０分とのお約束があって船がその場を離れようと
していると、別れを惜しむかのように船のすぐ
そばまで寄ってきてくれました。

ウクレレや例のカルチャもあるのですが、
そんなことには、すっかり忘れて楽しみました。

ぜひ、参加をお勧めしたいです。
下船後は、無料で登れますので、隣接の「アロハタワー」に登ってみてください。絶景が楽しめますよ。（年代もののエレベータもあります）

Until now, I had only been on large ship cruises, but this time I chose a yacht. Besides us, everyone else was foreign, and I liked that it didn't feel like a "Japanese option." After boarding, the staff provided explanations in English, and although there were parts I didn't understand, it added to the excitement of being in a foreign land! The boat advanced into the sea, splashing water, and it was a luxurious experience to be so close to the staff as they raised the sails and steered the boat. We didn't see any dolphins or whales, though...

I would like to use this service again.

今までは大型船のクルーズばかりでしたが、
今回はヨットにしました。
私たちのほかは、みんな外人で、”日本人向けオプション”ではない感じが良かったです。
乗船後は、スタッフから英語で説明があり、わからない部分もありましたが、またこれが異国の地だという感じで気分が高揚します！
船は水しぶきをあびながら、海へつきすすみ、
帆をあげ、舵をとるスタッフの方々も間近で、
なんともいえない贅沢な時間でした。
イルカもくじらも見ることはできませんでしたが・・・。

また利用したいと思います。

This was a unique experience for me because I have never been on any sort of cruise ship before. Although the waves were a little choppy, overall I had a great time. The food is great (one star), service is good, and the atmosphere is satisfying. Just a little advice for all the couples out there who want a special "one-on-one" type of evening, spend the extra money to get a table for two. If not, you may end up sharing a table with another couple. I lucked out and the couple that was supposed to show, didn't. This is also a type of outing that is geared more towards tourists. So this may not be so entertaining for many of the locals. It also does get a little chilly, so bring some sort of jacket (for the men), or a jacket/shawl (for women). Overall, I enjoyed the quality and experience this activity had to offer. I would definitely do it again sometime.

We were able to see the whales, but it was only in the second half of the trip. The child who was eagerly searching in the first half got bored and fell asleep along the way. However, it was great that we were able to see them. The child enjoyed the lei-making and hula dance lesson experience more than the whale watching.

ちゃんとクジラは見れたのですが、見れたのは後半以降で、前半に張り切って探していた子供は、
途中で飽きて寝てしまいました。でも見る事が出来たので良かったです。
子供はホエールウォッチングよりもレイ作りとフラダンスのレッスンの体験教室の方が喜んでいました。

Thought it drug on longer than needed. Enjoyed the first 45 minutes then was ready to go back. Need to start the activities right away not at the end of ride.

We would definitely recommend this cruise. The food was delicious. We saw many whales and one of them even jumped out of the water. It was amazing. There is a lot of space on the ship to spread out and see the whales from many perspectives (I think it holds over 1000 people). And the crew kept us entertained with Hula lessons, lea making, and ukulele lessons. We have a toddler and there was plenty to keep her entertained and happy as well.

Great boat, wonderful crew and a delicous meal just the icing on the cake to the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. Hawaii sunsets are pretty sitting on the beach but you can't beat the beauty of seeing it out on the water. This tour is out in west Oahu (Koolina) far away from waikiki which is exactly what we were looking for!

We participated as a family of five on New Year's Eve. We were blessed with clear weather, and it was a fun cruise. When the captain spotted a whale, there was an announcement, and while looking in that direction, we were able to see the whale's spout and back several times, and finally, we also saw its tail, which was great. The food was quite delicious as well. However, while the adults were fine, the children took motion sickness medication, but two out of three of them got seasick. In the latter part of the cruise, they served ginger juice, which helped a bit, but I think it would have been better if it had been offered a little earlier.

大晦日家族５人で参加しました。
晴天にも恵まれ楽しいクルーズでした。
キャプテンが鯨を発見すると場内アナウンスがあり、その方向を探していると鯨の潮吹きや背中が何回か見ることができ、最後に尻尾も見えよかったです。
食事も十分おいしかったです。
ただ大人は大丈夫でしたが、子供は酔い止めを飲んで参加しましたが３人中２人は船酔いしてしまいました。クルーズの後半ジンジャージュースを出してくれ少しよくなりましたが、もう少し早く出してくれるともっと良かったと思います。

We were a party of 6, including our newborn granddaughter who was only four days old. The staff went out of their way to be helpful to us. This was a GREAT experience, something we will always cherish! Everything that was offered happened. We seen whales immediately and the food was delicious.Thank You.

I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the warm drinks (self-service with free drinks) and the meals were warm and delicious. Besides seeing whales, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele classes, and hula lessons, so even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy the cruising and activities. During our trip, it seemed like we encountered a mother and calf whale, and they were frequently surfacing for air. (Unfortunately, we didn't get a clear view of their heads or tails...) However, most of the explanations were in English, and sometimes the Japanese announcements were delayed or omitted. Still, the staff was cheerful and bright, shouting "Whale!" Overall, you can enjoy the cruising experience by itself.

食べ物は余り期待していなかったのですが、
温かい飲み物（セルフサービスはフリードリンク）で
食事も温かく美味しかったです。
鯨を見ることもさることながら、アクティビティとして
レイ作りやウクレレ教室・フラレッスンもあり
万が一鯨が見られなくてもクルージングとアクティビティで
楽しめるようになっていました。
私たちが参加した回は親子の鯨だったみたいで
頻回に呼吸をしていました。
（残念ながら頭や尾をはっきりくっきり観る事は無かったですが・・・・）
ただ殆どの説明が英語で日本語の案内が遅くなる事や日本語の説明が抜ける事もしばしば・・・
それでもスタッフが陽気で明るく「くじらぁ~」と叫んでくれます。
総合的にみてクルージングだけでも楽しめます。

The waves were high. The water was choppy and we LOVED it! No whales but it was so pretty we didn't mind. The rain check is nice. The food was good and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

It was a daytime sailing on a catamaran, and it was just the right amount of time for beginners, feeling very pleasant. I think even small children can enjoy this sailing experience. On the way back to the beach, the direction changed, and just when I was wondering what was happening, we found ourselves among a pod of wild dolphins! Being surrounded by so many dolphins was amazing! I will definitely go again if I have the chance.

カタマランのデイタイムセーリングでしたが、初心者にも丁度よい時間で気持ちよかったです。小さい子でも十分に楽しめるセーリングだと思います。ビーチに帰る途中に方向が変わり、あれ？と思ったら野性のイルカの群れの中に！たくさんのイルカに囲まれて最高でした！また機会があったら乗りに行きます。

I traveled to Hawaii at the end of the year and participated in a cruise. The night before, there was a rare experience of a complete power outage across the island, which made me wonder if the cruise would still take place, but it went ahead as planned.

This time, I signed up for the standard package without transportation or lunch. Check-in was supposed to be by 11:45, but I arrived at 11:02 on the Red Line trolley while sightseeing around the city. The large Star of Honolulu was docked, so I quickly found the check-in counter.

Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any whales this time, but I enjoyed a relaxing cruise off the coast of Honolulu. Onboard, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele lessons, and hula dance classes, with people from various countries participating.

If you don't encounter any whales, they issue a reboarding ticket before you disembark. With that ticket, you can reboard during the season. I think it's best to participate without having too high expectations of seeing whales.

年末に渡ハし、参加してきました。
前日の夜に全島停電という貴重な？体験をし、クルーズは大丈夫か？と思っていましたが、決行されました。
今回は送迎なし、ランチなしのスタンダードで申し込み。
１１：４５までにチェックインとなっていましたが、１１：０２到着のトロリーのレッドラインで街中を観光しながら到着。
大きなスターオブホノルル号が泊まっているので、チェックインカウンターもすぐ発見できました。
今回は残念ながら鯨には遭遇できませんでしたが、ホノルル沖のクルーズが出来、とてものんびりとすごせました。
船内ではレイ作りやウクレレ教室、フラダンス教室などを行っており、各国の人々が参加していました。
鯨に遭遇できなかった場合、下船前に再乗船のチケットを発行してくれます。それを持っているとシーズン中に再乗船が可能になるそうです。
あまり鯨に期待をしすぎないで参加するのが良いと思いますよ。

I participated on December 17th. As expected, I didn't see any whales, let alone dolphins. However, I was able to enjoy a bit of a cruising vibe, and seeing Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was lovely, so it was good in its own way. I also joined a hula lesson, which made me forget about feeling seasick, and it was fun. I will try again!

12月17日に参加しました。　やはり鯨どころかイルカにもあえませんでした。
でも　ちょっとしたクルージング気分が味わえて　海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキも素敵でそれはそれなりに　よかったです。
フラのレッスンに参加して船酔い気分も吹っ飛びたのしかったです。またチャレンジします。

EVERYONE WAS COURTEOUS AND NICE.INSPITE OF THE RUFF THE SEA IT WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD DO IT AGAIN ON MY NEXT VIST.

My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)

はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを＄18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか（苦笑）

We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.

Took my wife on the 3 star and had a great time! Our waiter was a super waiter ... the food was fancy and tasty and the entertainment was fun. The best part is going up to the top deck and watching the sun go down. You will never see a more beautiful sunset!

My husband and I took the sunset dinner cruise to celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary. It was fantastic! For those who worry about getting sea-sick, the boat right was very smooth and enjoyable, I did not have any problems. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. I loved the music, very romantic and low and perfect. The sunset was beautiful. They will take pictures of you on the boat that will make great souvenirs - you need to splurge and buy them! Highly recommended!

My husband and I took this cruise and it was absolutely amazing, so amazing we decided to go for a second one the next day. Captain Don and his crew were friendly, fun, and gave us one of the best days in Oahu that we had our entire trip. You can't pass this up if you have the opportunity to do it! Not only are there amazing views, but the serenity and tranquility of being on the open ocean will give you a different perspective of the beauty of Hawaii.