All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

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.

Very nice! We had a really good time and felt very social that night ... haha! It was so fun, my friends and I will definitely do this one again next time we are on this super amazing island!

Amazing service, food, music, ambiance ... the entire night was brilliant. My friends and I found this experience totally worth the money and we highly recommend it!

We took the Sunset Dinner Cruise, had a great time and met some very nice people on the cruise. The sights were GREAT, the food was good the entertainment was good.

No pitching, No rolling, the cruise was very comfy.
The Hawaiian setting sun was so beautiful.

Fantastic sunset. From it's first touch of the sea, until it disappears below the horizon. Crew has but one goal, and that is to please all passengers. The quiet sound of the boat passing over the water under sail is soothing and romantic.

This was a great way to start our family Hawaiian vacation. There was something for everyone to do. We made fresh flower lei's, learned to play the ukelele, and had hula lessons. The staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. The lunch buffet had a very nice selection and was ono (yummy).
Two hours didn't seem quite long enough. There were so many activities that we didn't get much opportunity to just sit back and enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea. I would recommend this for a family activity. I would go again, next time for the whale watching season.

Cruise, dinner, music and wait staff were all great. The one negative area is their check in procedure which caused a delay in sailing. This needs to be improved.

Since alcohol is available, all the passengers are cheerful and friendly. It's not the kind of atmosphere where you simply gaze at the sunset; instead, it feels like a lively and relaxed cruise enjoyed with Westerners.

お酒が飲めることもあって、乗客はみんな和気あいあい。サンセットをうっとり眺める、というような雰囲気ではなく、欧米人たちとにぎやかに気楽なクルーズを楽しむ感じです。

The Dinner Cruise was fine. We did the City Lights tour afterwards and it was a complete rip off. What little naration there was, was delivered in Japanese. Don't waste your money. Unfortunately it soured our entire evening.

The moonlight illuminates the night,

the sky is pink.

It's romantic, so I would recommend it for couples...

It's sure to be a wonderful date. However, for those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication before going.

月明かりが照らす夜、、

空はピンク



ロマンティックなのでカップルに　お勧めかな...

きっと素敵なデートになる事間違いなしです。
ただし船酔いしやすい人は、酔い止めを飲んで行く事をお勧めします。

Would do again,also would recommend to a friend.
Drinks very good, but a little pricey if you ran out of tickets...

My husband and I enjoyed this dinner cruise. Food was very good, but we did not care for the salad..
Overall we had a great time....

From the moment we boarded, the atmosphere was wonderful with lovely music and interactions with strangers as we set sail. Initially, we departed using the engine, but once the sails were up, I was amazed at how fast we could cruise. Without the sound of the engine, the sound of the waves cutting through the water was very pleasant to hear.

The food included wraps, spring rolls, salads, and cookies, all of which were delicious. The night view of Waikiki from the sea was my first experience, and it looked exceptionally beautiful compared to the view from the mountains. The Hilton fireworks were also stunning without any obstructions.

Even though it was a sailing ship, there was very little rocking, making it very comfortable to be on board. Lastly, it does get a bit chilly after the sun sets, so it's wise to consider some warm clothing.

乗船時から素敵な音楽と、知らない人との交流などでとても良い雰囲気のなか出航となりました。
最初は、動力を使用しての出航でしたが、帆を張ってからのクルージングはこんなにもスピードが出るのかと驚くほどの速さを体験できます。エンジン音がしないため波を切る音などがとても気持ち良く聞こえます。
料理は、ラップロールと、春巻、サラダ、クッキーなどの軽食がありおいしく頂けました。
海から見るワイキキの夜景は初めてでしたが、山側より見るものとは違い、格別きれいに見えました。
ヒルトンの花火も遮蔽物が無いためとってもきれいでした。
帆船でしたが、揺れも少なくとても安心して乗船することが出来ます。
最後に、やはり太陽が沈んでからは肌寒いので多少の防寒を考えられたほうが無難です。

Since I came all the way to Hawaii, I wanted to see the ocean and the sunset, so I joined this tour. On the day of the tour, the boat swayed a bit, but we didn't get seasick and enjoyed our meal. The salad and fried dishes were delicious. The sunset was truly beautiful, and watching it from the horizon was exceptional. I would especially recommend this for couples.

せっかくハワイに来たのだから、海と夕陽を見てみたいと思ったので、このツアーに参加しました。当日は少しボートが揺れたのですが、私達は酔うこともなく、食事を頂きました。サラダや揚げ物など美味しかったです。そして夕陽は本当に綺麗で、水平線から見る夕陽は格別でした。カップルには特にお勧めかもしれないです。

I participated in a fireworks cruise. We departed from Ward and headed out to Diamond Head, then returned around Ward and went back and forth near the eastern end of Waikiki a couple of times. The participation rate of Japanese people was about 30%. All the explanations were in English (fast-paced!), but with gestures, I was able to understand everything well.

The prime spots on the net were limited to three people on each side, but since the participants were adults, it seemed that everyone who wanted to sit there was able to do so. The food, as others have mentioned, included two types of wrap sandwiches, macaroni salad, spring rolls (small and Vietnamese-style), and cookies. Most people didn't eat much because the boat was rocking. (However, the cookies sold out quickly! I recommend securing them early.)

Among the participants, my nephew and an American boy were really enjoying themselves, running around and eating a lot! They seemed to have eaten about 5 or 6 wrap sandwiches each. By the way, I also had a wrap sandwich just before disembarking, and it was refreshing and delicious!

On the boat, there was a Chihuahua named "PAL" (they referred to it as a "rescue dog") that was entertaining the passengers by wandering around. The fireworks had a different charm compared to watching them from land, and it was wonderful. We participated as a family, but the moments of sunset and the fireworks were truly romantic and I recommend it for couples as well!

花火クルーズに参加しました。
ワードから出向してダイヤモンドヘッド沖まで、
そこからワードあたりに戻り再びワイキキの東端辺りへと
ワイキキの沖を2~3回行ったりきたりする航路でした。
日本人の参加率は30％くらい。説明は全て英語(早口！）でしたが、
身振り手振り付きなので十分内容は理解できましたよ。
特等席のネットの上は左右各３名限定ですが、
参加者が大人な為か一通り希望者は全員座ってみることが出来たようです。
食事は皆さんが書かれているようにラップサンド２種類、
マカロニサラダ、春巻き（小さくてベトナム風）、クッキーで、
船が揺れるため、あまり食べない方が殆どでした。
（但しクッキーだけは完売！早めにキープすることをお勧めします）
そんな中、良く食べ、良く走り回っていたのがウチの甥や
アメリカ人の男の子です！ネットの上と船内を何度も行き来して
それぞれラップサンドだけでも5~6個は食べていたような。。。
ちなみに私も下船間際にラップサンドを頂きましたが
さっぱりしていて美味しかったです♪
船には「PAL」というチワワ（「レスキュー犬（？）」と言っていた）が
一緒に乗船しており、ちょろちょろして乗客を楽しませていました。
花火は陸から見るのとはまた違った情緒がありステキでした。
私たちは家族で参加しましたが、サンセットの瞬間や花火の時間は
本当にロマンチックでカップルにもお勧めです！

I participated in the campaign for $7.77. As others have mentioned, our original plan was canceled, and we ended up on a cruise to see the fireworks on Friday. It seems there was quite a strong wind that day (the captain said the weather was great), and when we headed east, the boat rocked quite a bit. My sister, who joined me, got seasick early on, but the staff's consideration helped us a lot. When we watched the fireworks, we anchored off the Hilton for about ten minutes, so there was no rocking during that time, and as the sun set and it got cooler, my sister felt much better and enjoyed the fireworks. I usually watch the fireworks from the beach in front of the Hilton, but this was a different kind of beauty. Since the schedule changed, there was no shuttle service, but on the way back, the captain called a taxi for us. Next time, I want to join a daytime cruise to see the beautiful color of the sea.

キャンペーンで7.77ドルにて参加しました。
私たちも他の方の書き込みにあるように当初の予定が
キャンセルとなり、金曜日の花火を見るクルーズになりました。
当日は結構風が強かったのか、（キャプテンは気候が良く
素晴らしい天候だと言っていましたが）東のほうに進むときに
相当縦に揺れました。
一緒に参加した妹は早々に船酔いになりましたが、スタッフの
方々の気遣いに助けられました。
花火を見るときはヒルトンの沖で１０分位停泊していましたので
その間は揺れも無く、また日も落ちて涼しくなっていたので
妹はすっかり気分が良くなり、花火を堪能しておりました。
いつもはヒルトンの前の海岸で花火を見ていましたが
一味違った美しさでした。
参加日程が変わったので送迎が無くなってしまいましたが
帰りはキャプテンにタクシーを呼んでもらいました。
次回は日中のクルーズに参加して美しい海の色を見たいと思います。