All Reviews for Sunset & Cocktail Cruises

I thought it would be lucky if I could see a whale, but about an hour after boarding, I encountered a mother and baby whale! I even got to see them jump, and they came quite close, which was incredibly exciting.
I also had the opportunity to experience cultural activities like making leis and playing the ukulele, and I was able to participate in two or three of them as time allowed!

クジラが見れたらラッキーだな、くらいの気持ちでいましたが乗船から一時間くらいでくじらの親子に会えました！ジャンプもみられ、かなり近くにクジラがきてくれて大興奮でした。
カルチャー体験もレイ作りやウクレレ、フラ時間の許す限り２個３個と体験させてもらえました！

The sunset was incredibly beautiful and moving. The rocking was more intense than I expected, and almost all the Japanese passengers were down (laughs). If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be better to skip it. I had a great time, but my wife was on the verge of throwing up. In a way, it became a good memory!

夕日は最高に綺麗で、感動的でした。
揺れは思っているよりも激しく、乗っている日本人はほぼ全員ダウンしていました(笑)
酔いやすい方はやめておいた方が良いかも。
私はすごく楽しかったですが、妻は吐く寸前でした。ある意味良い思い出になりました！

Was a great experience. Picked us up outside our place on the beach (Moana Surfrider). The crew were super hospitable and provided a good atmosphere to enjoy the Friday Night Fireworks. Great spot and cold drinks.

We did the Friday night fireworks cruise and it was a blast! Fantastic crew that made sure the drinks were always flowing, so much fun!

It was a pleasant cruise with great weather. Everyone on the deck was thrilled when a mother and baby whale spouted together! On the way back, a pod of dolphins appeared and put on an impressive spin show. The breakfast buffet was delicious, and I think it was enjoyable as a cruise even if we hadn't seen any whales.

天気もよく気持ちよいクルーズでした。クジラの親子がそろって潮吹きしたのでデッキのみんなは大興奮！
帰路にはイルカの群れが現れ、派手なスピンを見せてくれました。
朝食バイキングもおいしく、たとえクジラが見られなかったとしてもクルーズとして楽しめる内容だと思いました。

I made a reservation for 13 people for a company trip. Most of us were foreigners, but there were no issues at all. We boarded the boat before 6 PM, and watching the sunset over the sea was amazing and moving. Although it was March, the sea at sunset can be a bit chilly, so I think it's better to have something to wear. If you drink too much, you'll need to go to the restroom, but it's very cramped... It might take a bit of courage to go.

会社の慰安旅行で13名で予約しました。ほとんどが外国人でしたが全然問題ありませんでした。
午後6時前に船に乗り込み夕暮れを見ながらの海は最高で感動しました。
３月でしたが夕暮れの海は肌寒いので羽織るものがあったほうがいいと思います。
飲みすぎるとトイレに行きたくなりますが非常狭くて…。ちょっと行くのに勇気がいるかもです。

There are no instructions in Japanese, as there are few Japanese participants, but I didn't have any particular issues. Additionally, it was great to see Diamond Head from a different angle since we went further out than I expected. I was very satisfied to see whales, dolphins, and a rainbow. I would like to participate again on Friday. Considering the price and content, I highly recommend it.

日本人参加者が少ないため日本語での案内はありませんが、特に困ったことはありませんでした。
また、思った以上沖に出るのでダイヤモンドヘッドを違った角度から見ることができて良かったです。
クジラ、イルカ、虹も見ることができ大満足。
次は金曜日に参加したいと思います。
金額、内容を考えるととてもオススメです。

As a result, we didn't see any whales, but we did see dolphins! On the day of our reservation, I mistakenly went to the wrong bus stop, but they kindly allowed us to change to the next day. The staff were friendly, and although we didn't see any whales, we were satisfied with seeing the dolphins!

結果、クジラは見えませんでした。イルカは見れました！予約した当日、バス乗り場を間違えましたが快く次の日に変更してくれました。スタッフの方も新鮮で、クジラは見れませんでしたがいるかは見れて満足です！

The cruise lasted too long, and the buffet was disappointing. The fireworks that I had been looking forward to ended in an instant, leaving me feeling somewhat let down. The sunset was beautiful, but you can enjoy the sunset without being on the boat...

クルーズの時間が長すぎるのと、バイキングの内容が残念。待ちに待った花火はあっというまに終わり、なんだかな～という感じ。夕陽は綺麗でしたが、船に乗らなくても夕陽は眺められるし……

It's been years since I last went sailing in Waikiki. No matter how many times I ride, it always feels great. It seems that not many Japanese people go, but once you try it, you'll definitely be hooked. The view of the Waikiki hotels and Diamond Head from the ocean is completely different from seeing it from land. This time, the weather was great, and the wind was perfect—it was the best day ever.

何年ぶりかのワイキキセーリング
何度乗っても気持ち良い。
あまり日本人は乗らなみたいですが、乗ったら病みつき間違いなしです。
沖から見る　ワイキキのホテル、ダイヤモンドヘッドは陸から見るのとは大違いです。　今回もい天気良く、風も良く最高の1日でした。

This was our first sailing experience in Hawaii and we were more than satisfied with the evening. From the boat, to the crew, to the food, and the sunset, everything was perfect. The 65' vessel was clean and spacious with plenty of room to walk around and take in the views from every direction. Diamond Head crater in the evening light was majestic and stunning.
Throughout the sail, the crew were all helpful and attentive. In addition to their regular duties of serving food and drinks and providing knowledge of marine life (we saw a whale!), they also played the role of photographers and were kindly willing to take pictures of guests with the beautiful sunset as the backdrop.
Also worth mentioning was the delicious food. If you're vegan or vegetarian, no need to fear! They were very accommodating and provided various options like tofu wraps, spring rolls, rice, potatoes, and steamed/sauteed tofu with veggies. I certainly did not leave hungry! And of course the exotic cocktails were refreshing and yummy.
The Makani Catamaran dinner cruise exceeded our expectations and left us eager to set sail again!

I took motion sickness medication, but it didn't help at all. The ride was quite bumpy. I didn't vomit, but I felt unwell, and even though there was an all-you-can-drink option, I couldn't finish my first drink. The high-energy voices of the other passengers and crew only made my nausea and headache worse. It's my own fault, but I will never participate again. I absolutely cannot recommend this for those who are prone to motion sickness or have concerns!

酔い止めを服用していきましたが、全然ダメでした。かなり揺れます。吐きはしませんでしたが気分不良で、飲み放題とのことですが、一杯目も飲みきれず。テンション高めな乗客とクルーの声で余計に嘔気と頭痛が悪化しました。自業自得ですが、二度と参加することは無いです。酔いやすい、もしくは心配な方には、絶対オススメできません！

I wanted to see the fireworks from the sea, but the night view of Waikiki and the starry sky away from the city lights were truly beautiful, and I was moved even without the fireworks. And of course, the fireworks were beautiful too.

Going barefoot and boarding during high tide can get you quite wet if the waves are not timed well. It's best to wear beach sandals and clothes that can get wet, like swimwear. My husband thought he was approaching the stairs when the waves receded, but he ended up soaked because of the incoming waves, and the material he was wearing was hard to dry, so he said he felt cold.

After disembarking, there is a shower in front where you can wash your legs.

花火を海上から見てみたい、が参加の理由でしたが、海から見えるワイキキの夜景と街の明かりから離れて見上げる星空が本当にきれいで、花火なしでも感動しました。
そしてもちろん花火もきれいでした。
裸足になるのと、満潮時の乗船で波のタイミングが悪いとかなり濡れます。ビーチサンダルと、下は水着等ぬれても良い格好で。夫は波が引いたタイミングで階段に近づいたつもりが寄せる波で下がずぶ濡れになり乾きにくい素材だったため寒いと言ってました。
下船後正面にシャワーがあるので脚は洗えます。

Watching the fireworks and enjoying the night view of Honolulu was amazing. However, it was cold. In March, I waded into the sea up to my shins at night to board the boat, and inside the boat, I was barefoot. The night sea breeze hit me directly, and by the time I disembarked, I was freezing. I think bringing a thicker jacket, using the restroom before boarding, and limiting fluid intake would make the experience even more enjoyable.

花火をみることができ、ホノルルの夜景も満喫し、それは最高でした。ただ、寒かったです。3月、夜の海にひざ下まで浸かり乗船し、船の中は裸足。夜の海風をモロに受けて、下船するころには体が冷え冷えでした。厚めの上着持参、乗船前にトイレ、なるべく水分は控えめにすると、より楽しめると思います。

Last year, I went on a sunset sailing trip on the catamaran, but this year there were light snacks (which turned out to be quite filling!) along with a welcome drink (champagne) and free drinks (unlimited alcohol). However, you must wear an armband to enjoy the free drinks! I was a bit disappointed that the communication and handover were not thorough, but the cruise itself was fantastic. I highly recommend it to everyone.

昨年はカタマラン号にてのサンセットセーリングでしたが今年は軽食（軽食との事でしたが結構なボリュームがあり満腹になります！）にウェルカムドリンク（シャンパン）にフリードリンク（アルコール飲み放題）との事でした。
ただフリードリンクにはアームバンドを付けていなければダメ！とのことでした。連絡、引継ぎが徹底されていなく少しがっかりでしたがクルーズ自体は最高でした。
皆さんにもお勧めします。

Best in town, great view, great crew, great cocktails

The boat was a little bit too crowded, but the dinner experience and the view of Waikiki were great.

To begin with the staff was super friendly and engaging. Saul was on time and absolutely beautiful. I would return on my next trip.

It was a plan that included transportation and a cruise. As long as you are at the meeting place on time, you can relax and enjoy the convenience of being taken care of, which is priceless.

There was breakfast included, but since the weather was nice right after departure, everyone went out to the deck to enjoy themselves, so I was glad I didn’t add that option.

As for the whales, I was able to see a few spouting water and their dorsal fins. If I could wish for more, I would have liked to see more whales playing around.

The tour itself was very good, but since I didn’t get to see the whales as I had hoped, I rated it as good. I would like to participate again.

送迎とクルーズ付きプランでした
時間通り、集合場所にいればあとは連れて行ってもらえるので、お金には変えられない安心とラク、便利さでした。
朝食付きもありましたが、出航してすぐ天気良かったので皆、デッキへ出てそれぞれ楽しんでいたので付けなくて良かったな、と思いました。

肝心のクジラは、潮を吹いてる所と背びれを数頭見ることができました。
欲を言えばもう少し多くのクジラと遊んでいる姿を見たかったです

ツアー自体はとても良かったですが、自分の中で思ったようなクジラを見ることができなかったので、よかったの評価にしました
また参加したいと思います

I had a wonderful time on the cruise ship. Crab and steak are my favorite foods, but my most memorable experience was with my tour bus driver, Lola Tripp. She was an amazing woman, and her lively personality and insight into oahu made my trip worthwhile. I definitely recommend anyone who wants a good experience to apply for the Lola bus! Give five stars.

We had a “whaley” good time! Two humpback whales swam around, under, and emerged out of the water right next to our boat, swimming around us for about 20 minutes! We were fortunate to have a prolonged close-up encounter, within feet of these beautiful creatures. A large group of dolphins also swam by, jumping in and out of the water! The views were outstanding and our guides were a lot of fun, informative and very friendly! (I even dropped my sunglasses in the ocean and one of our guides managed to grab them before they sank-above and beyond!) The drinks and appetizers were delicious, and to top it off there were beautiful rainbows along the coast as we sailed along the sea! Sea Maui Sunset Sail was wonderful and our FAVORITE thing we did in Maui!

Very nice time on the ship. Plenty of room to move around to see whales. Saw 8 whales on our trip. Lots of blows and flukes. I recommend this trip to anyone looking for a whale sighting. The boat was professionally staffed and the buffet was good.

At first, the children were happy to be on the boat, but perhaps due to bad luck, even though the weather was nice, we couldn't see anything. They provided trivia about whales over the intercom, but everyone around seemed a bit deflated since we didn't see anything. I'll just chalk it up to bad luck.

最初は船に乗れて子供も喜んでいましたが、運が悪かったのかて天気も良かったけれども何も見れませんでした。クジラのトリビアなどを船内放送で教えてくれるのですが、何も見れなかった事に対して周りもしらけ気味。運が悪かったと思っておきます

This was a great excursion. Alcohol was great, boat ride was smooth and crew was awesome. Deff recommend to locals and tourists. Book early bc it does fill up fast but it’s totally worth it!

All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages (Mai Tai, beer, wine, etc.) and soft drinks!! We were blessed with great weather and were able to enjoy the best sunset. It was also a fun time singing and dancing with cheerful foreigners. A luxurious experience!!

お酒類(マイタイ、ビール、ワインなど)とソフトドリンクも飲み放題！！
お天気にも恵まれ最高のサンセットを観ることができました。また、陽気な外国人とも歌って踊って楽しいひと時でした。贅沢な時間です‼︎

We had so much fun and saw some whales!! Be prepared to get wet. It didnt last the full 2 hours (brought us back at 6:45) and never stopped for us to jump in as advertised but I'd highly recommend! Being able to BYOB made it so much better than the other boat cruises.

I participated in this during my last trip to Hawaii and it was so great that I decided to join again without hesitation! Since it was March, which is winter in Hawaii, we couldn't see a beautiful sunset because it was cloudy, but it still became a fun memory. There were only Japanese participants like us, but we had plenty of fun.

前回のハワイ旅行の時に参加してとても良かったので、今回も迷わず決めました！3月というハワイの冬季だったからか、曇りで綺麗なサンセットは見れませんでしたが楽しい思い出になりました。日本人参加者は私たちのみでしたが十分楽しめます。

The prices are reasonable, and there is an all-you-can-drink option for both alcohol and soft drinks. The staff members are friendly and easy to get along with. Above all, the sunset view from over the ocean is amazing! I want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.

金額もリーズナブルで、アルコールやソフトドリンクが飲み放題です。スタッフの方々もフレンドリーでその場に馴染みやすいです。何と言っても海の上から見るサンセットは素晴らしい！次回のハワイでも参加したいです。

At first, I was disappointed because I couldn't see any whales on the day I had reserved, but I was able to get another boarding ticket. And on the second try! I saw them! I was really lucky since I had a free day! After we spotted the whales, the captain quickly moved to a spot where we could see them well, which made it very easy to view! I was so moved! Thank you! Since it was a large cruise ship, I didn't experience any seasickness. By the way, the shuttle bus fee of $15 is self-funded. We used THEBUS.

最初、予約していた日には鯨は見れず落胆していましたが、再度乗船チケットを発券してもらいました。で、２回目！見れました！予定が無い日があったので本当にラッキーでした！鯨発見後は、キャプテンが鯨がよく見えるスポットに素早く移動していただいたいおかげで、とても見やすかったです！感動しました！ありがとうございましたら！大型客船の為、船酔いも無しでした。因みに送迎バス代15ドルは自己負担です。私達はTHEBUS利用しました。

This time, we participated in a family trip with my 84-year-old mother-in-law, my 78-year-old aunt, my wife, and my daughter. The weather was perfect, and the view of Diamond Head from the sea was amazing. Additionally, the lei-making and hula dance lessons were a great memory, as both my mother-in-law and aunt are experienced and were very happy. We were also moved to encounter the main attraction, the whales. The boat was large, and the crew was wonderful, making for a great experience. Thank you to all the crew members.

今回は84歳の義理母、78歳の叔母、妻と娘の5人での親孝行旅行で、ツアーに参加しました。
天気も最高で、海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドの景色は最高でした。
また、レイ作りやフラダンスレッスンは、母も叔母も経験者なので良い思い出になったと大喜びでした。
メインの鯨とも遭遇できて感動しました。
船も大きくクルーも素敵な方ばかりで、いい気持ちでした。
クルーの皆様有難うございました。