All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

What an amazing time we had on our sunset cruise that left right outside of our hotel (Hilton Hawaiian Village). The staff on the boat were incredibly friendly, and we enjoyed chatting with them as we sailed along. The drinks and snacks were great, and the best part of all were the breath-taking views, especially watching the sun set! We went with another couple with whom we were traveling, and we all put this activity toward the top of our list of memorable things we did while visiting.

We were the only Japanese people there. Hardly anyone spoke English. Suddenly, there was cheering and applause as everyone teased a man who arrived late. The man stylishly apologized, and even though the departure was delayed, it turned into a fun event! Last time I got seasick on a dinner cruise, so I was advised not to drink citrus beverages the day before to prevent seasickness, and I felt great!

日本人は私達だけでした。英語はほとんど喋れません。
突然、歓声と拍手がして、遅刻した男性を皆で茶化しました。
男性もカッコよくお詫びして、出航が遅れたのに、それすらも楽しいイベントになりました！。前回ディナークルーズで船酔いしたので船酔い防止に、前日から柑橘系の飲み物を取らない事を教えてもらったので体調もベストでした！

The cruise was a great experience and value. Super friendly crew!

It may have been due to the bad weather the day before, but there was more rocking than expected, and many people got seasick (myself included). I was enjoying the scenery while feeling the breeze outside, but I started to feel unwell and couldn't enjoy the drinks or food at all... Among the passengers, there was a woman who became seriously ill, and the yacht had to make an emergency U-turn before the fireworks started, and she was taken away by the waiting ambulance. The staff were consistently friendly and attentive, and it was impressive how they handled the sick passenger with care. This was unavoidable, but in the end, we couldn't see the fireworks. There was an apology to all passengers for not being able to complete the tour, and they explained that negotiations for refunds and other compensations could be made, but there has been no contact since then. No one can be blamed, but I feel like I missed out. Even those who usually don't get seasick might want to take precautions just in case.

前日まで天候が悪かったからかもしれませんが、想定以上の揺れで、船酔い者多数でした（自分も含め）。外の風にあたりながら気持ちよく景色を楽しんでいたのですが、途中から気分が悪くなりお酒も食事も全く楽しめず…。中でも酷く体調を崩された女性がいて、花火が打ちあがる前にヨットは急遽Ｕターンし、待っていた救急車で運ばれていきました。スタッフは終始フレンドリーかつ気配りをされていて、急病者にも丁寧に対応をされていたのが印象的です。こればかりは仕方ないのですが、結局花火も見れずじまい。全乗客に対し、最後までツアーを行えなかったことに対する謝罪があり、返金等の対応も交渉できるという説明がありましたが、特にその後連絡はありません。誰も責められませんが、なんだか損をした気分です。普段船酔いしないという方も、念のため予防策はとっておいた方が良いかもしれません。

The sunset was gorgeous and service very good. Food was fine, entertainment ok.

Open bar good place to sit if you have to. Fun night out.

The staff the cruize alcohol everything is amazing we did it twice ! The only thing was it was so nice i would have take 30min more !!!

I have been interested in the boat that departs from the Sheraton, my regular accommodation, for a long time. I can't believe I can book it here! From what I've read about the experience, there are not many Japanese people on board. That was certainly true. There were only a few Japanese passengers during my trip. I couldn't understand the captain's talk, but I enjoyed chatting with a lady from New Zealand who sat next to me.

Also, I quickly changed the Mai Tai they handed out right after boarding to juice (since I can't have alcohol). The background music and the feeling of the wind were wonderful, and since we went quite far out, it was a graceful and lovely time. I even managed to communicate with the boys in a spot where the waves were quite rough, all with smiles (^^). I'm really glad I experienced this. I will definitely book it again next time!

以前から、定宿のシェラトン前から出ている船に興味がありました。それがこちらで予約できるなんて！
体験談を読むと日本人は少ないとのこと。確かに。
わたしの乗船も数えるほどの日本人でした。キャプテンのお話も理解できなかったけど、隣に座ったＮＺからのご婦人とお話をしたり楽しかったです。
あと乗船してすぐ配られたマイタイをすぐジュースにチェンジしてもらいました（アルコールがダメなので）。
ＢＧＭといい、感じる風といい、かなり沖まで出たので優雅で素敵な時間でした。
波しぶきが激しい場所にいた男子とも笑顔でなんとなく意思疎通（＾＾）
本当に体験して良かったです。
次回も必ず予約して乗ります！

This time there was no champagne. I was a bit disappointed.

今回はシャンパンが無かったですね。
少し残念でした。???????????????????????????????????

Unlike the hot daytime, the cool breeze while swaying on the boat made the sunset and the night view of Waikiki incredibly beautiful. I was a bit nervous since there were hardly any Japanese people and everything was in English, but Captain DJ took care of us and spoke to us in broken Japanese. I thought there might not be a sunset cruise for just female friends, but it was incredibly pleasant, and I'm glad I went. It might have been better that it wasn't aimed at Japanese tourists, as it allowed me to really immerse myself in the travel experience.

By the way, the pickup service is only available from limited locations, so I recommend negotiating to be picked up only for the return trip.

暑い昼間と違って涼しい風が吹く中、船に揺られて海の上から見る夕陽とワイキキの夜景がとっても綺麗でした。日本人がほとんどいないし、英語のみの対応なので大丈夫かなと緊張してましたが、キャプテンDJがわたしたちを気にかけて片言の日本語で話しかけてくれました。女友達同士でサンセットクルーズもないかなーと思いつつ参加しましたが、最高に気持ちよく、行って良かったです。かえって日本人向けじゃなくて、旅気分に浸れて良かったかも。
ちなみにピックアップサービスは限られた場所のみなので、帰りだけ乗せてもらうように交渉するのがおすすめです。

When I arrived at the meeting place on the reserved day, I was informed that only two groups were there and that we couldn't go out due to high waves. It was rescheduled for the next day. I wish they had contacted me in advance; it felt like a waste of the time I had prepared, so I gave it four stars.

The next day, more than six groups participated, and we set sail. The yacht was beautiful. The captain spoke a little Japanese and was considerate towards us; he was a kind person. The weather was great, and it felt wonderful and beautiful.

Although it was stated that only soft drinks would be provided, they served canned beer and wine, and there were fewer options for soft drinks.

予約した日に待ち合わせ場所に行くと、2組だけで今日は波が高いから行けないとの事。翌日に変更された。
できれば事前に連絡くれたら良かったのにと、色々と切り上げて、準備した時間が無駄になったので星4個に。
翌日は6組以上が参加して出航。綺麗なヨットだった。キャプテンは少し日本語が出来て、私達にも気を使ってくれて、優しい人だった。とてもいい天気で気持ちよかったし、綺麗だった。
ソフトドリンクと書いてあったが、缶ビールやワインなどアルコールが提供されて、ソフトドリンクの方が種類が少なかった。

At this time of year, you can't see the sunset from Waikiki Beach, so I signed up for this plan. Sailing while drinking a Mai Tai felt great.

この時期 ワイキキビーチからはサンセットが見られないので こちらのプランに申し込みました。
マオタイを飲みながらのセーリングは
良い気分でした。

It was a fireworks day, so we went sailing late in the evening. We enjoyed unlimited drinks while taking in the beautiful sunset views, stunning night scenery, and fireworks.

花火の日だったので、遅い時間のセーリングでした。夕暮れの景色から、美しい夜景、花火までお酒飲み放題で楽しむことができました。

Very entertaining crew, worth the money! Would definitely recommend.

This was an amazing experience! I went with a group of friends and we all loved the environment of the cruise ship. The food was pretty amazing and the live jazz performance was very enjoyable. My favorite was definitely the Polynesian live dance performance. This 30-minute performance was the highlight of the night. The dancers wouldn't just perform, they would interact with the audience by giving high fives, springing peace signs at unexpected times and made our corner of the ship laugh the entire time. If you get seasick easily, I would recommend taking some kind of precaution/medication (the servers were able to provide some medication, too) since a few of my friends did start feeling queasy for a little bit and had to spend some time on the lower deck. However, don't let motion sickness keep you from the cruise! It was still altogether wonderful time.

The Manu Kai crew was so friendly and helpful! We had a great time!

The boat was rocking violently, and my partner got seasick. The meals didn't suit Japanese tastes at all. This tour seems to be aimed at Westerners with strong stamina. Also, it costs $210 for a round trip by taxi from Hilton Waikoloa. While I take full responsibility for mistakenly booking this thinking it was a dinner cruise in Oahu, I think it would be considerate to mention the level of rocking and the time and transportation options from each resort to the port.

船の揺れが激しく、パートナー撃沈。食事も日本人に全く合いません。強靭な体力を持った欧米人向けのツアーですね。また、ヒルトンワイコロアからは、タクシーで往復210ドルかかります。全ての責任は、オアフ島のディナークルーズと勘違いして申し込んだ当方にありますが、出来れば、それなりに揺れること、また、各リゾートからの港までの時間と交通手段を書いておいてあげると親切かと思います。

In the evening, we gathered at the beach below the Sheraton Hotel for a small, friendly sailing event with about 40 people. The staff were great at getting everyone excited, and we had a wonderful time.

夕方、シェラトンホテルの下の浜辺に集合して40名ほどの小さな和気あいあいの楽しいセイリングでした。
スタッフも盛り上げ上手で楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。

my friends and i purchased the sunset booze cruise tickets and had a blast! cool crew, great views, perfect breeze, saw some marine life and got fabulous pics of diamond head and the waikiki-honolulu skyline. i highly recommend the experience. the waves can be rough so take some meds if you have a tendency to get sea sick.

Fortunately, the weather was great, and I enjoyed the fireworks while feeling the Hawaiian breeze and having unlimited drinks. It was the best experience. I've been to Hawaii 12 times, and I can say that this activity was the most enjoyable I've ever had.

幸いに天気が良く、ハワイの風を感じながら花火も見てお酒も飲み放題、最高の体験でした。これまで12回、ハワイに来ていますが、今回のアクティビティは過去最高と言ってよいほどの心地よさだったと思います。

I couldn't get a reservation for the Star of Honolulu, so I booked this one instead. It felt a bit smaller than the Star of Honolulu (the Star of Honolulu has four decks, while the Majestic has three).

I had a meal in the first-floor seating, and while the buffet menu was generally good, I couldn't eat the mushrooms or drink the water. The mushrooms tasted like they were rehydrated from powder and weren't good, and the water had a chlorine smell (the American elderly couple at my table complained about it as well). There was live music on the second floor, which was played over the ship's speakers. It seemed to feature quite a bit of older country music. Songs like "Stand By Me" had everyone on board singing along, creating a nice atmosphere. The third floor was the only open deck.

The fireworks lasted about five minutes, which was a nice way to wrap up the cruise. It seemed like the Star of Honolulu was anchored off Diamond Head the whole time, but this one was cruising around, which was a plus.

スターオブホノルル号の予約が取れず、こちらを予約。スターオブホノルル号より一回り小さい感じでした(スターオブホノルル号は4階、マジェスティック号は3階)。
1階席で食事を取りましたが、ビュッフェのメニューは概ね良かったものの、マッシュルームと水はいただけない。マッシュルームは、粉末を水で戻した感じで美味しくないし、水はカルキ臭い(同席していた米国人老夫婦も文句たらたら)。2階席で生演奏が行われていて、それが艦内放送でずっと流されていました。割と古めのカントリーが多かった感じ。スタンド・バイ・ミーとか、艦内の皆でサビを斉唱するなど、良い雰囲気。3階のみがオープンデッキ。
花火は5分程度でしたが、クルーズの最後の〆として良い感じでした。
スターオブホノルル号は、ダイヤモンドヘッド沖にずっと停泊しているようでしたが、こちらはずっとクルーズしていたのも○。

The sunset was very beautiful. It wasn't a formal atmosphere like a dinner cruise; you could just enjoy drinks and see the beautiful scenery outside the boat, which was fantastic. I highly recommend it!

夕日がとてもきれいでした。
ディナークルーズのようなかしこまった感じではなく、飲み物だけであとは船の外で綺麗な景色がみられて最高です。
おすすめです！

The staff, both female and male, were stylish and really engaged with us, making the experience enjoyable. We were able to see the fireworks from a prime spot, and the beautiful night view from the sea, which we don't usually get to see, was incredibly satisfying. I would love to use this service again!

スタッフが女性、男性ともにカッコよく、盛り上げてくれたり、話しかけてくれたりとても楽しめた。花火が特等席から見れて、沖からは普段見れない綺麗な夜景も見られすごく満足できました。また利用したいです！

fun time, great crew, good drinks & music!! if you get sea sick be sure to pack medicine because there are some rough waves. there’s opportunity for animal spotting & i got some great videos of surfers. also safe to bring towel and/or wear swim suit because we also got wet. the breeze was perfect, great views of diamond head and waikiki beach.

On June 27th, we had several days of bad weather with heavy rain and warnings. I was worried if we could go ahead, but somehow, there was a break in the clouds just at that moment! I accidentally went to the opposite side of the Sheraton, but once I realized it, I moved to the right side. There were mostly foreigners, but since we had a reservation, we were able to board the boat smoothly! However, some people got their clothes soaked from the waves while boarding. But there was unlimited drinks and music, and the view was great!

6月27日数日お天気が悪い日が続き…大雨や警報が出てました。決行出来るのかと心配でしたが…その時だけ何となく晴れ間が出ました！
間違えてシェラトンの左側の反対に行ってしまいましたが、違うと分かり右側に移動しました、外国人ばかりでしたが…予約してありましたので、スムーズに船に乗れました！が、乗る時の波で洋服がびちょ濡れになった人もいました。でも、お酒も飲み放題でミュージックもあり…景色も良かったです。

We had a very relaxing mid day cruise, the crew was great and very accommodating. We had to reschedule our cruise due to in-climate weather and the crew made sure we were able to reschedule for a different day that worked with our schedule. Enjoyed the cruise immensely!

A long-awaited trip to Hawaii to spend precious time with my daughter. I suggested a different way to spend our time compared to when she comes with her friends, and I made a last-minute reservation on the day of our arrival.

We waited for about 30 minutes at the pickup location... I was surprised, but I was able to wait because I confirmed by phone and there were other couples there as well.

We arrived at the port and took a boat out to sea. It was nice to have a leisurely time with a double rainbow and a sunset⛵️, but although it mentioned that soft drinks were included, there was no guidance on that... The service was lacking, so considering the price, it was a bit disappointing. Since I visit Hawaii every year and know other tours, my comments may be a bit critical.

娘と大切な時間を過ごす久しぶりのハワイ旅行。娘が友人と来る時とは違う過ごし方を提案し到着日に急遽申し込み。
ピックアップ場所にて待つこと30分〜〜。。。電話で確認したり、他のご夫妻もいたから待てましたがびっくりでした。
港に着き船で海へ。ダブルレインボーとサンセット⛵️とゆっくりとのんびりした時間でよかったですが、ソフトドリンク付きとありましたが案内はなく。。。サービスは薄かったので値段の割には。。。です。ハワイは毎年行っていて他のツアーを知っているだけに辛口コメントです。

I booked a vow renewal course for my parents.

The food was delicious (especially the steak), and the vow renewal words spoken by the captain were truly wonderful.

It was rare for it to rain all day in Hawaii, and I was worried if the boat would go out, but I participated and was very satisfied. If anyone mentions wanting to see a dinner show in Hawaii in the future, I will definitely recommend this to my friends.

両親のバウリニューアルコースで予約しました。

ご飯も美味しかったですし(ステーキが特に)、船長が言ってくれるバウリニューアルの誓い言葉もほんと素敵でした。

ハワイでは珍しく雨が一日中降っていて船でるかなぁーと心配していましたが参加してとても満足です。
今後ハワイでディナーショーを見たいと言われたら友人などに必ずオススメします。

When we participated, the weather was not great, and we couldn't see the sunset, which was a bit disappointing. If the weather had been good, I think it would have been really beautiful. The atmosphere was enjoyable thanks to the lively attitude of the foreign guests who boarded with us.

The reception only handles inquiries in English, so those who cannot speak any English might find it a bit challenging. Also, the boat can be shaky and may be unsuitable for those who are prone to seasickness.

私たちが参加したときは、天気がイマイチでサンセットが見れず、ちょと残念でした。
天気がよければ、すごく綺麗だと思います。
一緒に乗り込んだ外国の方のノリがすごく、雰囲気は楽しめました。

受付は英語でしか対応がないので、全く英語が出来ない方は少ししんどいかもしれません。
あと、船は欠航揺れるので、船酔いする人はオススメしません。

First time for a friend of mine visiting from arizona. Crew was very helpful, attentive and friendly. Overcast day but the cruise was very enjoyable. To many people booked not enough seats for everyone plus alot of little children. Many people got sick so we had to watch all these people vomiting...not pleasant at all. The crew and captain were very personable helpful and attentive. Drinks flowed and music was pleasant. All participants were interacting and the seas were a bit choppy but not too bad. Overcast evening so not much of a sunset experience.