All Reviews for Sunset Cocktail Cruises

I made a reservation in Japan to take home the best memories on my last night in Hawaii. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't perfectly clear, which brought down the mood a bit. However, we were the only Japanese people there, and everyone else was foreign! The atmosphere was lively, and both the captain and the bartender (a woman) were very cheerful, which made us feel really happy.

While the sunset can be affected by the weather, the staff knew how to make the experience enjoyable beyond that. Watching the night view of Waikiki from the ocean and soaking in the atmosphere, I had four Mai Tais and felt absolutely wonderful.

ハワイ最後の夜に最高の思い出を持って帰ろうと日本で予約して行きました。
あいにく天気は快晴とはいかずややテンション下げ模様でした。
しかし日本人んは我々のみで、すべて外国の方！テンションもアゲアゲで船長＆バーテンダー（女性）もノリがよく気分はとてもハッピーになりました。
サンセットという意味では天気には左右されますが、それ以上にどう楽しませるかわかっているスタッフでした。
沖から見るワイキキの夜景や雰囲気にのせられ、マイタイも４杯頂き最高に気持ちよかったです。

My family and I had an exciting time on this cruise. We got to mingle with people, laugh, talk, drink and the best part- dance while cruising on water. We had an awesome time and will definitely be cruising the Maitai Catamaran again!!!

The cruise was great and relaxing! The crew was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed how the trip brought us to see a scenic view of the island. Food was ok. Drinks were better! Would have been better on a less cloudy day but really no complaints.

Perfect night for a cruise. Our second voyage of the day on the Holokai. Rich and Michelle were excellent hosts and made everyone on board feel welcome. Lots of fun and laughter. Made us feel extra special on our 20th wedding anniversary. Home now and still smiling Michelle :D. Would highly recommend.

We originally tried to book the Star Line dinner cruise, but it was booked up. I'm glad we decided to book the Makani dinner cruise. It exceeded all of our expectations! The boat wasn't very big, but was able to accommodate up to 65 people.
The crew were very welcoming and willing to help with anything we needed during our ride. They really made the whole experience a lot more personable than we would have gotten if we booked the Star Cruise.
The food was a small buffet style selection. It was all you can eat, and was excellent! They don't have an open bar, but there's one free drink included in your purchase. The bartender Chris was a real cool guy. Probably the most popular guy on the boat. I can't seem to put my finger on why lol.
To cap the night off the fireworks over the water were amazing! To see Waikiki lit up and glaring with fireworks was the highlight for me. I would definitely recommend wearing a light jacket, possibly even some pants. It gets extremely windy during the ride!
If you're considering doing the dinner cruise you can't go wrong with the Makani!

We booked this tour because we wanted to see the sunset and beautiful scenery on our honeymoon. Since we were staying at Outrigger Reef, it was very convenient after departure and upon arrival.

However, it was indeed the rainy season. There were a lot of clouds, and we couldn't see the sunset. Additionally, being on a small boat was quite rocky. I felt nauseous and could hardly see the scenery.

Drinks are free, but I recommend not having too much alcohol. Also, it gets very cold, so I suggest bringing a jacket (I brought a down jacket).

There were only three Japanese people, including us, so it felt like an overseas club atmosphere, but that was fun in its own way, so I rated it a 3.

If you go during a time with better scenery, it might be more enjoyable.

今回は新婚旅行で来たため、サンセットが見たい、綺麗な景色が見たいとこのツアーを予約しました。
アウトリガーリーフに泊まっていたため、出発後到着後はとても便利でした。

しかし、さすがの雨季。
雲はたくさんあるし、サンセットは見れませんでした。それに加え、さすが小型船。揺れがとにかくすごい。気持ち悪くなってしまい、景色もほぼ見れませんでした。

飲み物は無料ですが、お酒をあまりとられないことをおすすめします。また、とても寒いので上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。(わたしはダウンを持参しました。)

日本人はわたしたちを含め三人しかおらず、海外のクラブのような雰囲気でしたが、それはそれで楽しかったので、評価としては３にしました。

景色がもっとよい時期に乗ると、気持ちいいかもしれません。

The meeting time was 7 PM. I got lost and was about 10 minutes late, which made me anxious. However, check-in actually started around 7:20 PM, so I was able to participate without any issues. The Hilton fireworks began right after departure and ended quickly, so afterward, we just enjoyed the distant night views and drinks. There was a wide variety of beverages, so I think everyone can enjoy it. There are also restrooms, which is reassuring. When I participated, there was one other group of Japanese people. There were also families with children. All the explanations were in English, but I think it should be fine.

集合時間は19時。迷ってしまい10分ほど遅れたので焦りました。が、実際のところチェックインは19時20分くらいからスタート。問題なく参加できました。ヒルトンの花火は出航後すぐに始まって、すぐに終わってしまうので、その後はひたすら遠くの夜景とお酒を楽しむ感じ。飲み物の種類は豊富だったので、どなたでも楽しめると思います。トイレもあるので安心です。私が参加した時は日本人があともうひと組いたかな。お子さん連れの方もいました。説明等、全て英語のみでしたが大丈夫だと思います。

We used it as a couple. We were able to see the fireworks beautifully, and it created great memories. I would like to use it again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much.

夫婦で利用しました。花火も綺麗に見る事ができ、良い思い出が出来ました。ハワイに行った時はまた利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

The surroundings are filled with people from various countries, making it a great place for international交流, and the scenery is amazing, so I want to do it again the next time I go to Hawaii!

周りは色々な国の方たちで、国際交流も楽しめるし、景色も最高なので次ハワイ行くときもまたやりたいです！

I boarded the yacht with five colleagues from work. We set off on a catamaran that can accommodate about 30 to 40 people. Among the nearly full passengers, we were the only Japanese. The crew consisted of a service-oriented captain and a seemingly carefree young man.

After departing, we headed towards Diamond Head with Waikiki Beach on our left under the strong sunlight. Up to that point, it felt like a normal boat ride, but everything changed after passing Diamond Head. The strong winds created larger swells, and the yacht was bouncing around like a leaf. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), we were positioned at the bow and could barely hold on to the railing to avoid being thrown off.

It was written that we might get splashed with ocean spray, but it turned into an ocean shower, and we were completely soaked. However, everyone on board was smiling. The carefree young man even took off his T-shirt and, amidst the rough waves, raised the sails and steered the yacht, making everyone exclaim, "So cool!"

On the way back, we enjoyed a slightly romantic atmosphere while watching the sunset. This was the most enjoyable activity of our trip to Hawaii.

勤務先の仲間と5人で乗船しました。
30～40名程度が乗船できる双胴型ヨットに乗り込み出発。
ほぼ満員の乗船者のうち、日本人は我々のみでした。
クルーは、サービス精神旺盛なキャプテンとチャラそうな若者一名。
出航後、しばらくは強い日差しの中ワイキキビーチを左手に、ダイアモンドヘッド方向へ進みます。
そこまでは普通のボート感覚でしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドを過ぎてからは状況が一変。
折からの強めの風を受けてうねりが大きくなり、ヨットは木の葉状態。
運悪く（良く？）舳先に陣取っていた我々は、振り落とされないように手摺にしがみついているのがやっとでした。
オーシャンスプレーを浴びるかもしれないと書いてありましたが、オーシャンシャワー状態でずぶ濡れ。でも、乗船していた全員が笑顔で溢れていました。
チャラそうな若者も、Ｔシャツを脱ぎ、荒波の中でセールを張り、操る姿を見て、全員が「カッコいい！」
帰りは、夕陽を見ながら少しロマンティックな雰囲気も。
今回のハワイで一番楽しいアクティビティでした。

Good experience water was rough so we just cruised inside the harbor but great experience

The weather was nice, and I was able to see a sunset that was much more beautiful than from the beach! The original cocktails were delicious too. ☺︎ We went around the back of Diamond Head and watched the sunset while heading back, but the waves were quite strong on the way to Diamond Head, so I didn't have the chance to enjoy my drink or take photos. It might be the season, but it got colder than I expected, so I recommend bringing a light jacket. As mentioned in the reviews, there were few Japanese participants, but that allowed me to fully enjoy the Hawaiian atmosphere! I would love to join again someday. ☺︎

天気が良く、ビーチから見るより何倍も素敵なサンセットを見ることができました！オリジナルカクテルも美味しかったです☺︎
ダイアモンドヘッドの裏の方へ回り、引き返しながらサンセットを見る感じだったのですが、ダイアモンドヘッド方面へ向かう途中波が激しく、ドリンクをゆっくり飲んだり写真を撮る余裕はありませんでした。また時期的になのかも知れないですが、思っていた以上に冷えた為羽織ものを持って行かれることを推奨します。
口コミにもあった通り日本人の参加者は少ないですが、その分ハワイの雰囲気を存分に味わうことができました！いつかまた参加させて頂きます☺︎

It was absolutely amazing.
It was a great way to wrap up our graduation trip with friends on the last day.
Unfortunately, it was a bit cloudy that day, but the pleasant atmosphere and the fun of the staff made me forget about that.
I definitely want to use this place again!

とにかく最高でした。
友達との卒業旅行最終日に、良い締めくくりになりました。
あいにくその日は曇り気味でしたが、そんなことは気にならないくらいの気持ちよさと、スタッフさんの楽しさでした。
是非また利用したいです！

Thankyou for a wonderfull experience on this magnetic cruise - we loved it & can't wait to one day do this again !

We had a fantastic time. The crew were outstanding, very friendly and made the trip a lot of fun. They were approachable and took time to answer any questions we had.
Pretty close to being the highlight of our trip.
Would definitely do it again.

The drinks, sunset, and atmosphere were all amazing! We gathered at the beach adjacent to the hotel at 5 PM, and although we had to wait for about 30 minutes, the meeting spot was easy to find, and we could play on the beach during the wait, so it wasn't a problem at all. Once we got on the boat, even though I'm not very good at English, the staff crew and the other international guests were very friendly, and I felt a sense of unity! When I mentioned I was Japanese, the staff handed me explanations and the drink menu written in Japanese, which I appreciated. I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii!

お酒もサンセットも雰囲気も最高でした！
夕方１７時にホテルに隣接したビーチに集合し、約３０分ほど待機時間がありましたが、集合場所もわかりやすかったし、待ち時間はビーチで遊んでも大丈夫なので、特に問題ありませんでした。
船に乗ってからは私はあまり英語が得意ではないのですが、スタッフクルーや同乗した異国の方がとてもフレンドリーで、一体感を味わえました！
日本人だと伝えると、スタッフの方が日本語で書かれた説明やお酒のメニューなどを渡してくれて、その気遣いも嬉しかったです。
またハワイに来た時も絶対に参加したいです！

I used the service in December. It was cloudy on the day, and it started to drizzle partway through, making it very, very cold. After reading the voucher carefully, I realized it mentioned bringing warm clothing, so it was our fault for not reading it well.

It was disappointing that we couldn't see the sunset beautifully, but I was able to feel cheerful and had a lot of fun. Drinking a Mai Tai while shivering on the boat is also a good memory. (laughs) If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to have a revenge experience!

12月に利用しました。当日は曇り＆途中から小雨が降ってきてしまい、とてもとても寒かったです。バウチャーをよく読んだら、持ち物に防寒具とかって書いてあったので、よく読まなかった自分たちが悪いのです。
サンセットは綺麗に見えずに残念でしたが、陽気な気分になれて楽しかったです。船上で震えながらマイタイを飲んだのも良い思い出。（笑）
またハワイに行く機会があったら、リベンジしたいなーと思います！

I participated this time on the recommendation of my boss. As I had heard, most of the people on board were foreigners, which made me a bit anxious at first. However, the Mai Tai I had on the boat was exquisite, and the scenery was so beautiful that I found myself thoroughly enjoying the experience. I think it's quite a bargain for such a fun time at this price. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate once more.

上司からの勧めで今回参加しました。
噂に聞いていた通り乗っているのは外国の方ばかりで最初は少し不安でしたが、船で飲むマイタイは絶品で、見える景色もとても綺麗で気づいたらすっかり楽しんでいました。
こんなに楽しくてこの値段はかなりお得だと思います。次回もハワイに行く機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。

On our last night in Hawaii, we wanted to create some memories, so we signed up for this. We had a specific place in mind for dinner, so we were looking for a plan that only included the cruise, and this one was perfect. The weather was great, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. The staff was cheerful, and the atmosphere on the boat was warm. They kept making drinks for us right up until we arrived at the port, making for a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations.

ハワイ最後の夜、何か思い出にと思って申し込み。
ディナーは別に行きたいところがあり、クルーズだけのところを探していたのでぴったりなプランでした。
天気も良く、素敵な夕日を見ることができました。
スタッフの方も陽気で船内は暖かい雰囲気。
港に着く寸前までお酒を作って頂き、期待以上の素敵な時間でした。

I would absolutely recommend this excursion! My husband and I had the best time. Breathtaking scenery, the staff was fun and made the whole experience enjoyable! If you have the opportunity, book this now!

This tour is安心できる with no rocking of the boat. The best seats are on the right side facing the direction of travel. Although it is stated that the meal is a light snack, it turned out to be a buffet, so you can eat as much as you want. One drink is included, and if it's a soft drink, you can enjoy unlimited refills.

船は揺れもなく安心できるツアーです。
座る席は進行方向に向いて右側が最高です。食事も軽食とは書いてありますが
バイキングになっているので食べ放題でした。
１ドリンクは付いていますがソフトドリンクであれば飲み放題です。

The catamaran sunset cruise was amazing! Unlimited Mai Tais! The sunset was also fantastic! I want to go again!

カタマランのサンセットクルーズ最高でした！マイタイ飲み放題！サンセットも最高でした！また行きたいです！

Last time, it was a wonderful sailing experience, so this time I brought my elderly mother and aunt along. It seems like they both really enjoyed it, which is great!!! I plan to repeat it again...

前回、とても素敵なセーリングだったので　今回、年配の母と叔母を連れて
行きました。2人とも大変楽しんでくれたみたいで良かったです！！！
又　リピート予定です。。。

Best cruise!! So much fun, great lads creating such a great atmosphere, definitely one of our highlights of Waikiki! We were lucky enough to see whales also! I highly recommend this sunset cruise to anyone who wants to party and meet like minded fun seeking folks!!

It was amazing.
I even saw whales.
With a little help from alcohol, I made friends with foreigners.
The sunset was the best.
The scenery and sense of openness were completely better than the cruise.
I will definitely use it again.

最高でした。
クジラもみえました。
お酒の力も借りて外国の方とも仲良くなりました。
サンセット最高でした。
クルーズよりも景色と開放感は完全に上でした。
また必ず利用します。

Not only was it pleasant to be on the boat, but the warm guidance and welcome from the staff made me feel at ease, making it the most enjoyable experience of my trip.

船に乗ることが気持ちいいだけでなく、スタッフの皆さんの暖かい案内とお迎えが安心できて、旅の中で一番楽しい体験となりました。

The weather wasn't very good, and we couldn't see the sunset. The boat was rocking, and many people got seasick.

天気があまり良くなく、サンセットは見れませんでした。船が揺れてしまって、船酔いする人が多かったです。

We had a great time on the sunset cruise, we got some awesome photos, met really cool people and did something we wouldn't normally do!
Only tips I would give is to go to the toilet first (the one on board is cramped and it can get bumpy, so more room for unlimited drinks) and make sure you check the meeting location carefully first because there's 2 Outrigger hotels and that confused us alot.

I was struggling to find a birthday gift for my husband which coincidentally falls on Valentine’s Day. As we were traveling to Oahu the next week form Australia I purchased 2 tickets for the Sunset Cocktail Cruise online, printed them and put them in his birthday card. WOW! What a great success that was, we had a wonderful time.
Weather was perfect, service and cocktail supply was 4 star and I would recommend this Cruise to all. The captain and his mate were attentive and entertaining, we were lucky enough to see whales in their natural habitat along with the magical sunset we were promised.
This was my 8th trip to Waikiki but I had never been on this Catamaran Cruise previously. We would definitely go again.
It was so easy to purchase online, prepay and print the receipt it made the perfect gift from the other side of the Pacific. Mahalo.

There was absolutely no Japanese guide, and I could only understand a little of what was being said, but that doesn't really matter. Even without words, it's okay. When everyone sang the birthday song for the cute girl, it was the best.

日本語ガイドなんて一切なく、なーにいってるのか、ちょっとしかわからなかったけど、そんなこの、どうでもいい。言葉なくても、大丈夫。かわいい女の子のお誕生日のお歌を全員で歌ったときは、最高でした。