All Reviews for Sunset Cocktail Cruises

Beautiful and fun. The crew was awesome! Such a great way to end the day!!!

On my first trip to Hawaii, I was looking for a spot to watch fireworks since the first day was a Friday, and I found this cruise. I boarded the ship feeling excited about my first time in Hawaii! Shortly after departure, the fireworks visible from the sea were amazing. The fireworks lasted about ten minutes, and then the sailing cruise began with the sails up! It felt wonderful to sway gently in the wind. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, and I had a few beers while my friend, who doesn't drink alcohol, enjoyed pineapple juice, which was also very delicious. Perhaps because we departed later than other boats, the sea in Hawaii felt like it was all ours after the fireworks ended. (Other boats seemed to have left early and returned after the fireworks.) The night view was beautiful, and it was a truly moving moment. I would love to board this cruise again the next time I visit Hawaii. Thank you!

初めてのハワイで初日が金曜日ということで花火観賞スポットを探していて見つけたクルーズでした。
初ハワイでウキウキのまま乗船！
出発後まもなく海から見える花火は最高でした。
花火は１０分ほどでしたがその後に帆を立ててヨットクルーズがスタート！
ゆらゆらと風に乗ってとても気持ち良かったです。
ドリンクも飲み放題で私はビールを何本かいただき、お酒の飲めない友人はパイナップルジュースを飲みました。パイナップルジュースもとてもおいしかったです。
出発がほかの船より遅かったからか花火が終わった後は
ハワイの海が貸し切り状態でした。
（ほかの船は早くから出港して花火が終わったら帰港のようでした）
夜景もきれいで何もかもが感動のひとときでした。
次回ハワイを訪れた時はもう一度乗船したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

This was my second time on the Sunset Dinner Cruise, and it was great again. Unfortunately, the sunset was hidden by clouds, but the night view of the Waikiki hotel district from the ocean side was very beautiful. The last-minute reservation went smoothly, and there were no issues at all. I think it's a recommended tour.

サンセットディナークルーズは二度目でしたが
今回も良かったです。残念ながら夕日は雲に隠れて見えなかったけど海側から見るワイキキのホテル街の夜景はとても綺麗でした。急遽の予約でしたが送迎もスムーズでなんの問題もありませんでした。オススメのツアーだと思います。

Since we had no plans this time, I thought I’d join in to see the fireworks on Friday night. Although we couldn't catch the sunset, we thoroughly enjoyed the fireworks. With all-you-can-drink options and the chance to enjoy the night view, I think it’s a great way to participate casually. Since it was the end of September, there were only us and one other group of Japanese people. The staff were friendly, and it was nice to enjoy a cheerful Hawaiian night.

今回は何も予定なしだったので、金曜の夜の花火でも見ようかなーと参加してみました。時間的にサンセットは見られませんが花火は堪能できました。飲み放題だし、夜景観賞できるし気軽に参加できていいと思います。9月末ということもあって日本人は私たちとプラス1組だけ。スタッフの方たちは感じいいし、ハワイの陽気な夜を楽しめていいかと思います。

2nd time out with the boys. Fantastic night service was amazing again. How they looked after the people that felt sick was incredible. You have amazing staff. Good to meet other people from all over the world
Mel and Tara
Melbourne Australia
Xxx

The fireworks lasted about 10 minutes, and after that, we were just on the boat looking at the dark sea. It might have been nice if we could enjoy the coastline and the sunset, but I can't recommend a cruise after sunset. My mother even said, "What was that thing yesterday?" which made me feel really bad since I was the one who arranged it (^^;;).

花火は１０分位で終わり、あとは暗い海を眺めながら船に乗っている状態。 海岸線や夕陽を楽しめる時間帯なら良かったかもしれませんが、日没後のクルーズはおすすめできません。
母からも、昨日のアレは何だったの？ と酷い言われようで、手配した私は立つ瀬が無かったです(^^;;

GREAT time!!!! Staff was wonderful and did a great job of ensuring we had a good time!!!
If we had the time, we’d do it again!!!

I had high expectations because of the great reviews, but it was fairly average. The Mai Tai was delicious. It was quite rocky, and there were a few people who got seasick.

クチコミ評価が高いので凄く期待して参加しましたが割りと普通でした。
マイタイは美味しかったです。結構揺れます、船酔いした人もちらほらいました。

The sunset is of course breathtaking, it was amazing to see Oahu island at dusk, and the crew is fun and engaging. I would love to do it again.

A really great evening with a wonderful sunset and great views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Crew were excellent and fun. Would definitely recommend and will be doing again when in Honolulu

Aside from us, there was only one Japanese family, and everyone else was from overseas. I usually find optional tours filled with Japanese people to be less enjoyable, but here, I was able to have a great time drinking while watching a beautiful sunset with people from other countries. I was so satisfied with the tour that I think I would like to use it again the next time I come to Hawaii.

私達の他に日本人は一家族だけで他は皆さん海外のの方でした。
日本人だらけのオプショナルツアーは旅行感が薄れて苦手なのですが、こちらはそれがなく海外の方ととても楽しく綺麗な夕日を見ながらお酒を飲む事が出来ました。
また次回ハワイに来た際はまた利用しようかなと思うくらい満足出来たツアーでした。

This time, I participated with a friend. Last time, it was a cruise to see the fireworks, but this time we were able to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the sea while it was still light out, which was wonderful. It was a bit loud because we were right behind the speakers, but overall, I am very satisfied.

今回は友人と2人で参加しました。
前回は花火を見るクルージングでしたが、今回は明るいうちからワイキキの景色を海から眺める事が出来とても素晴らしかったです。
スピーカーのすぐ後ろだった為少々うるさかったですが全体的にとても満足しています。

I signed up early for this popular tour because I couldn't join last time due to it being fully booked. As expected, it was a fun cruise with a stunning sunset. There were a few Japanese passengers on board, but the atmosphere was bright and lively thanks to the Western guests. Seeing Diamond Head illuminated by the sunset from the sea is a rare experience, so I believe it's worth it. I tend to get seasick, but despite the waves, I was able to enjoy the cruise without feeling unwell. I would love to participate again.

人気のツアーで、以前申し込んだ時は満席で乗ることが出来なかったため、リベンジで早めに申し込みをしました。期待通り、最高の夕日を見ながらの楽しいクルーズでした。日本人も何組か同乗していましたが、欧米の方々のノリが良く、雰囲気も明るく良かったと思います。夕日に照らされたダイヤモンドヘッドを海側から見ることはなかなか出来ないので、乗る価値があると思います。船酔いしやすいのですが、波で揺れたものの、気分が悪くなることなく楽しむことが出来ました。また参加したいです。

The atmosphere is excellent.
The all-you-can-drink option is great.
The staff left a good impression.
I want to go again.
The meeting place is easy to find.

雰囲気抜群。
飲み放題もいい感じ。
スタッフも好印象。
また行きたいです。
待ち合わせ場所もわかりやすい。

We sailed smoothly off the coast of Waikiki on a catamaran, enjoying the wind. While sipping on a Mai Tai made by a female crew member with a large tattoo, we waited for the sunset. When the sun finally dipped below the horizon, applause erupted all around us.

まさに順風満帆でワイキキ沖をカタマランで風に乗って進みました。肥大半身TATOOの女性クルーが作ってくれたマイタイを飲みながらサンセットを待ちました。太陽が水平線に沈んみきった時には、一斉に拍手が沸き上がりました。

We took the cruise for my daughter's birthday and she said it was her best birthday ever. The music set the mood for a really fun night. The drinks were great and definitely not watered down! The food was really good and plenty of it! It was the most beautiful sunset I've ever seen. The staff was super friendly and fun. The fireworks at the end of the night was a perfect way to end an amazing evening. I wouldn't think twice about booking this again on our next visit to Hawaii, it was the highlight of our trip! Thank you!

I made a reservation to see the Hilton fireworks from the sea. The fireworks were wonderful, but the night view of Waikiki was amazing❣️ The drinks were all-you-can-drink❣️ It was a lot of fun. By the way, there were only my family and a couple of friends who are Japanese; there were no small children.

ヒルトンの花火を海上から観たくて予約しました。花火も素敵でしたが、ワイキキの夜景も凄い❣️
ドリンクも飲み放題❣️楽しかった
因みに日本人は私達家族と友人夫婦だけ、小さい子供はいませんでした

During my 7-day stay in Hawaii, I arranged various optional tours, but the sunset dinner cruise was the most memorable. The boat is a slightly larger catamaran yacht, so there was hardly any rocking, allowing us to enjoy the sunset in a calm atmosphere. In Hawaii, there are many Japanese tourists everywhere, and while there are tours with a 100% participation rate of Japanese people, this tour had a lower percentage of Japanese guests, which made it enjoyable to converse with multilingual tourists in English.

However, there are a couple of downsides:
1. Although it's called a buffet, it's not an all-you-can-eat experience. For example, there are restrictions like "two pieces per person." It means you can eat what you like, but only in specified quantities. Japanese people might associate buffet with all-you-can-eat, so this is something to be aware of.
2. At the check-in counter, Westerners were allowed to check in before the designated time, while Japanese guests were told to "wait until the time," which felt discriminatory. After persistent negotiation, I was finally allowed to check in, but for Japanese guests with limited English skills, they might end up feeling helpless. Since boarding is done in the order of check-in, securing your spot is very important.

7日間のハワイ滞在で、いろいろなオプショナルターを組みましたが、その中でもこのサンセット・ディナークルーズが一番の記念になりました。船はすこし大きめのカタマランヨットですので、ほとんど揺れがなく落ち着いてサンセットが楽しめました。ハワイはどこに行っても日本人が多く、参加率100％日本人のツアーもある中、このツアーは日本人率が低く、多言語の観光客と（英語で）お話をすることもできて楽しめます。

難点は、
①ビュフェとありますが、いわゆる食べ放題ではありません。たとえば「これは一人二個まで」などの制限があります。「好きなものを決まった分量まで食べてよいですよ」という意味です。日本人はビュフェ＝食べ放題というイメージでしょうから注意が必要です。
②チェックインカウンターでは、西洋人はチェックイン開始時間前に受付していながら、日本人は「時間までまて」と差別を受けました。しつこく交渉してやっと受付てもらえましたが、英語力のない日本人だと泣き寝入りでしょう。受付順に乗船して席を確保しますので、受付順は非常に重要です。

The boat is a bit smaller, so it gets some waves and splashes! It was the perfect cruise for someone like me who loves that kind of adventure. It was a cocktail cruise, but since beer was also all-you-can-drink, it's great for those who aren't fond of sweet cocktails.

船がやや小さめですので、波を受け水しぶきを受けます！そんなアドベンチャーが好きな私にはぴったりのクルーズでした。カクテルクルーズでしたが、ビールも飲み放題ですから甘いカクテルが苦手な方にも最適ですよ

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. It's great to see Waikiki from this vantage point. The Skipper and crew were excellent, they really make the experience an enjoyable one..
There was no skimping on drinks either.

The fireworks display every Friday in Waikiki was incredibly beautiful, and we were able to see it from the ocean! It was great that drinks were unlimited as well. However, unlike other optional tours, there were mostly foreigners, and the guide didn't speak much Japanese. Since it can be quite windy, I recommend bringing a light jacket. Also, when getting on the boat, you go barefoot and your toes can get wet, so sandals are a good choice.

ワイキキで毎週金曜に打ち上げ花火があがり、それを海の上から見ることができたのはすごく綺麗でした！飲み物も生放題なのも良かったです。しかし、他のオプショナルツアーと違い外国人がほとんどで、案内の方もあまり日本語が通じなかったです。なかなか風があるので、一枚羽織るのをお勧めします。あと、船に乗るときに裸足になり、つま先が濡れるので、サンダルがいいです。

There were quite a few waves, and it was a bit rocky, but the wind felt nice, and the sunset view of Waikiki was amazing! The Mai Tai was delicious too!

結構波があって揺れましたが、風が気持ち良く、サンセット、ワイキキの景色か最高でした！マイタイも美味しかったです！

It was a wonderful cruise where I could enjoy the Hilton fireworks from the ocean with a Mai Tai in hand on a Friday night in Honolulu. After the fireworks, I was able to enjoy the night view, starry sky, and drinks, which felt luxurious.

When getting on and off the boat, the waves can splash up to about my shins, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting wet.

ホノルルの金曜の夜のお楽しみ、ヒルトンの花火を洋上からマイタイ片手に観ることができるステキなクルーズでした。花火の後も夜景と星空とお酒を楽しめて贅沢な気分。
乗り降りのときにひざ下くらいまでは波で濡れるので濡れてもいい服がオススメです。

The reception and time management were a bit lacking in the Honolulu style, but the event itself was great. We were able to create a sense of camaraderie on the boat and share the value of a beautiful sunset.

受付、時間管理はホノルル流でずさんだが、イベント自体は良かった。
船上での連帯感もできて素敵なサンセットの価値を共有できた。

A fun and relaxing way to see the sunset and have a couple of cocktails. Boat very stable

We had a wonderful time out on the Makani Catermeran this week. The crew was very friendly, funny and accomodating. The boat ride was also very smooth ( per the weather conditions ) and all of us looked like we had a great time. We never felt cramped, the boat was plenty large enough. Food was pretty good as well as the drinks!!! We stuffed our selves! One of the crew even fished as we sailed along, unfortunately nothing was caught this time out. The views of waikiki and diamond head were amazing! It was great to get to see the skyline from the ocean. The sunset was beautiful and was timed great on our way back! Thank you everyone at Makani Catameran!

The dinner cruise we participated in was completely different from any other dinner cruise we've been on. First, we were picked up at 4 PM, which felt early for a dinner cruise.

The boat was small with an open bottom, making it feel like it was on skis. On the day we went, we were the only Japanese guests, and since the staff couldn't speak Japanese, everything was in English, but that was fine.

As soon as we set sail, a buffet-style meal began. However, the selection was limited, and it wasn't really what you would call a dinner buffet. There were too few tables for everyone to eat at the same time. Up to that point, I thought this cruise was a bit disappointing, but I was surprised when we went out onto the deck. The waves were high that day, and the boat was moving at an incredible speed, riding over the waves like surfing, which was really thrilling. It felt like the boat itself was an attraction, and while I was scared it might capsize, I had a lot of fun. The other guests were also very excited.

There was a deck at the front of the boat where you could stand and get splashed with water. The front area had a net-like seating arrangement, allowing us to see the ocean below through the mesh. It was quite impressive. Instead of enjoying a meal on the dinner cruise, we found a different kind of enjoyment and were very satisfied. I recommend wearing casual clothes that you don't mind getting wet.

After the thrilling experience, we slowly moved towards Diamond Head, where we enjoyed a peaceful moment that was quite different from earlier. During sunset, we had a relaxing time and took many photos. The tour ended when the sun went down, so we returned earlier than on a typical dinner cruise. By the time we left, even though we couldn't communicate well, the Americans who were also on the cruise made an effort to communicate with us, which was enjoyable.

I wouldn't recommend this for those who want to enjoy a dinner, but for those who want to experience the thrill of the boat, it was an excellent cruise.

参加したディナークルーズは今まで参加したディナークルーズとは全く違いました。まず迎えに来てもらうのが16時。ディナークルーズにしては早いなって思いながらの参加でした。
船は小さく船底が開いている…船がスキー板をはいている感じです。参加した日は日本人は私たち夫婦だけでした。スタッフも日本語が話せないので全て英語でしたが大丈夫でした。
出航するとすぐにバイキング形式の食事が始まりました。食事と言っても品数は少なくてとてもディナーバイキングと呼べる料理ではありませんでした。テーブルも少なくて全員が一斉には食事出来ない席数です。ここまではこのクルージングはいまいちかと思っていましたがデッキへ出てびっくりしました。私が参加した日は波が高くて沖にすごいスピードで船が進んで行くので波乗りのように波を渡っていきそれはそれはすごい迫力でした。船そのものがアトラクションのようで転覆しないかとすごく怖かったけどすごく楽しかったです。外人さん達も大盛り上がりでした。船の先端にデッキがありそこに立つと水しぶきですごく濡れます。前方は網で編んだような座れるところになっていて下は海が網の目から見れます。すごい迫力です。ディナークルーズで食事を楽しむよりは違った楽しみ方で大満足でした。服は濡れてもいいようにカジュアルが良いと思います。アトラクションのようなスリルの後はゆっくり進んでダイヤモンドヘッドが見れて先ほどとは違った静かな時間が流れました。サンセットの時もゆったりした時間で写真もたくさん撮れました。日が沈むと終了のツアーなので通常のディナークルーズより帰りは早いです。帰る頃には言葉は通じないけど参加していたアメリカの人達が一生懸命コミュニケーションをとってくれて楽しかったです。ディナーを楽しみたい人にはあまりおすすめしませんが船の迫力を楽しみたい人には最高のクルージングでした。

The breeze was very pleasant, and I was able to enjoy both the sunset and the night view! The crew and participants were very energetic, and it felt like being in a nightclub or bar. The meeting point was a bit hard to find.

風がとても気持ちよく、サンセットと夜景と両方楽しめました！クルーも参加者もテンション高く、なんだかナイトクラブやバーにいる気分でした。集合場所が分かりにくかったです。

The sunset sailing was beautiful, with the sunset being particularly stunning. The view of Waikiki from the sea was also quite nice. A rainbow appeared as well. There were two handsome staff members.

Since drinks are all-you-can-drink, I was very satisfied as a fan of alcohol.

A point to note is that you board the boat barefoot, so I recommend wearing flip-flops. Also, there aren't enough seats for everyone, so it's better to board early. We ended up being quite late, so there were no seats for us, but eventually, someone stood up and we were able to sit in their spot. The sunset happens during the second half of the sailing, so sitting until the sun sets and then standing to watch is a good idea. It sways quite a bit, so pack lightly.

The meeting place was by the Outrigger Reef, but I mistakenly went to the Outrigger and got quite flustered. Make sure not to mix them up.

サンセットセーリングだけあって、夕陽がとてもきれいでした。海から見るワイキキの街並みもなかなかなでした。虹も出ましたよ。スタッフはイケメンの２人。
お酒は飲み放題なので、お酒好きの私は大満足。
注意点は船には裸足で乗るので、靴はビーサンくらいがいいと思います。あと、座席は人数分ではないので、早めに乗った方がいいです。私たちはかなり遅くなってしまったので、座席はありませんでしたが、途中、立つ人がいて空いたところに座れました。夕陽はセーリング後半なので、途中まで座って陽が暮れたら立って見るのもいいですね。かなり揺れるので荷物は少な目に。あと集合場所は「アウトリガー・リーフ」の海辺だったのですが、間違えて「アウトリガー」に行ってしまい、かなり焦りました。お間違えなく。

Had an amazing Time the entire crew was amazing!! Will def be booking again when I'm back in Hawaii!!