All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

I participated with my 2-year-and-11-month-old son. At first, he was scared, but as he got used to it, he started exploring the inside of the boat and enjoyed sitting and lying down on the net at the front. We also encountered a pod of dolphins multiple times, and there were dolphins that showed off their jumps and spins, which made my son very excited! It was a satisfying cruise, not only because of the beautiful views of Diamond Head and the ocean from the boat but also for the chance to meet the dolphins.

2歳11ヶ月の息子と二人で参加しました。
息子は最初は怖がっていたけれど、慣れてくると船内を散策し始め、前方のネットの部分にも座ったり寝転んだりして楽しんでいました。
また、イルカの群れに何度も遭遇し、ジャンプや回転ジャンプを見せてくれるイルカもいて、息子も大はしゃぎでした！
船上からのダイヤモンドヘッドや海の美しい眺めだけでなく、イルカにも出会えて大満足のクルーズでした。

I was torn between another cruise and this one until the very end, but choosing this one was the right decision. The other cruise ships had different floors depending on the rank, and it seemed that the cheaper ranks had cramped seating and were difficult to move around in. Perhaps because it was a weekday, this cruise ship had spacious floors that we could enjoy. Inside, we had a delicious buffet, and afterwards, I was able to enjoy a cocktail that I ordered for an extra charge while taking in the sunset on the deck with my friends. Additionally, there were Japanese staff members, which made me feel at ease. After the sunset, everyone was dancing and having fun to the live ukulele band inside. The music from inside was also connected to speakers on the deck, and the foreign girls on the deck were singing along while dancing lightly. The ship was beautiful, and I was very satisfied.

もう一隻のクルーズと最後まで迷いましたが
こちらにして正解でした。
他社のクルーズ船はランクによって階がちがい
安いランクだと席が狭く動きづらいかったようです。
こちらのクルーズ船は平日だったためか
フロアーが広々と使えていました。
中では美味しいビュフェを食べてそのあとは
別料金で頼んだカクテル片手に甲板で風にあたりながら優雅にサンセットを友人達と過ごせました。
また、日本人スタッフもいて安心して過ごせました。
サンセット後は中のフロアーでは
ウクレレの生バンドにあわせて
みんなでダンスしたり楽しそうにしていました。
甲板にもスピーカーで中の音楽がつながっており
甲板にいた海外の女の子は軽く踊りながら
みんなで熱唱していました。
船も綺麗で大満足でした。

It was the perfect day to go sailing. It was raining a lot for the past couple days so I was happy that the weather cleared up when we went. Sunny weather, relaxing Hawaiian music playing while sipping on Maitais. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

For the toilet, it is your standard boat toilet where you have to go down a ladder through a narrow tunnel to get to the toilet. Luckily, I didn't drink too much so I didn't have to use the bathroom during our 90-minute sail.

Overall, I had a great time and would love to go again!

We visited Hawaii as a family for my sister's wedding, participating in a sunset sailing tour with my family (children aged 11 and 5), my brother's family (children aged 7 and 4), and our parents (over 60). Everyone, including my parents, was very satisfied and enjoyed the tour. To help those who will participate in the future, I will share my experience step by step.

(1) "Reservation"
I made the reservation through the VELTRA website. There were no particular issues, and the application process was straightforward. Since there were 10 family members participating, I made the reservation as early as possible. I believe changes to the number of participants or cancellations were possible, so I recommend making an early reservation.

(2) "Check-in (on the day)"
We participated around late November. Since we were informed that the check-in time was at 4:30 PM, we made sure to arrive 15 minutes early. However, we had some time to spare before boarding (I can't remember the exact time, but it was around 4:45 PM or 5 PM), which made us feel a bit idle. The meeting point was a small beach near the Sheraton, and if the wait is long, it might get boring. If you know the exact meeting location, I think it's fine to head there right at the check-in time (4:30 PM).

(3) "Boarding"
We boarded the yacht that was docked at the beach near the Sheraton Hotel. As stated on the voucher, you will need to climb three steps of a ladder from the beach, so your lower legs will almost certainly get wet. It's better to wear clothes that won't be a problem if they get wet, as my family had someone who wore long pants because I forgot to mention this, and they had to roll up their pants to board.

(4) "Start of sailing"
Once on board, two crew members explained various things in English. They spoke quite fluently, so it was difficult to understand everything, but here are the main points:
1. It's fine to walk on both ends of the yacht's bow.
2. The central part of the yacht's bow is dangerous, so do not move there.
3. All drinks are unlimited! (Note: While the tour reservation states "unlimited drinks," the voucher mentions that ID (passport or international driver's license, etc.) will be required for alcohol purchases, which can be a bit confusing, but it is indeed "unlimited drinks"!)

(5) "During sailing"
During the sailing, you are not required to stay seated and can move around freely. When we participated, there were quite a few people, and the seats were full (probably because it was the day before Thanksgiving). Also, I think the participants were about half Japanese and half foreigners. The atmosphere on the yacht was relaxed, allowing for enjoyable conversations with other participants, which was very fun. Additionally, there is a restroom on the yacht, located below deck. It was a bit cramped, but we could use it without any issues.

(6) "Disembarking"
When disembarking, you will also get a bit wet, just like when boarding, so please be careful. It may also be a bit dark, so watch out if you have children with you. As for tips, I think you can hand them to the crew members when you disembark.

妹の結婚式のため家族でハワイへ訪れ、私の家族（子供11歳、5歳）、兄の家族（子供7歳、4歳）、両親（60歳以上）でサンセットセーリングに参加しました。両親含め、全員大満足でツアーを楽しむことができました。 これから参加する方のため、順を追って体験談を書き残しておきます。 (1)"予約時" 予約はVELTRAのサイトから実施しました。特に悩むところもなく申し込みできました。 家族10名の参加だったため、できるだけ早く申し込んでおきました。 予約人数の変更やキャンセルも可能だったと思いますので、早めの予約をお勧めします。 (2)"チェックイン時（当日）" 参加したのは11月下旬ごろでした。 チェックイン時間は16時半と事前に連絡があったため、15分前に到着するように移動しました。 ただ、乗船時間(16時45分？17時？正確な時間は忘れました）まで、時間があり、時間を持て余しました。 集合場所は、シェラトンのそばの小さなビーチで、待ち時間が長いと退屈してしまうかもしれません。 集合場所が正確にわかっているのであれば、チェックイン時間（16時半）ちょうどに向かっても問題ないと思います。 (3)"乗船時" シェラトンホテルそばのビーチに、ヨットが停まっているため、そのヨットに乗船することになります。 バウチャーに記載の通り、ビーチから3段のはしごを上ることになるため、ほぼ確実に膝下は濡れます。 バウチャーの通り、膝下が濡れても問題ない服装で参加するようにしたほうがいいです。 私の家族は、私が伝えそびれていて、長ズボンで参加する人もいて、ズボンを巻き上げて乗船しなければならくなってしまいました。 (4)"セーリング開始時" 乗船すると、船員（2名）が英語で、いろいろと説明してくれます。 かなり流暢な英語で説明されるので、すべて理解するのは難しいですが、ポイントは次の通りかと思います。 ①ヨット先端の両端は歩いて移動しても問題ない。 　 ②ヨット先端の中央部は危ないので、移動しないこと。 　 ③お酒すべて飲み放題！ (※)ツアー予約時は「飲み放題」とありますが、バウチャーに「アルコール購入の際はID(パスポートや国際免許証等)の提示が求められます。」と記載されており、少し混乱しますが、「飲み放題」です！ (5)"セーリング中" セーリング中は、座席に座っている必要はなく、自由に動くことが可能です。 私たちが参加したときは、かなり多くの方が参加しており、座席は満席でした（サンクスギビングデーの前日だったからだと思います）。 また、参加者は、半数は日本人、半数は外国人、という感じだったと思います。 ヨット上で自由な雰囲気なので、ほかの参加者の方とも楽しく会話でき、非常に楽しかったです。 なお、ヨット内にはトイレが設置されていますのでご安心ください。トイレはヨットの地下にありました。少し狭いですが、問題なく使うことができました。 (6)"下船時" 下船時も、乗船時と同じく少し濡れてしまうので、気を付けてください。 また、少し暗くなっているので、お子様連れの場合は気を付けてあげてください。 また、チップについては、下船時に船員の方にお渡しすればいいと思います。

On November 30, 2018, it felt like there were only a few fish in the areas where there were no corals and where planes and other things were sunk. It was very disappointing, especially considering the high cost.

2018年11月30日　サンゴがなく飛行機など沈めている所にだけ魚が少しいる感じでした。金額が高いのに　これだけ・・・と、とても残念でした。

I rode a submarine for the first time! When I heard we would be at a depth of 30 meters, I thought it wouldn't be that deep. However, once we actually submerged, the scenery was completely different since we were underwater. It was very surreal.

Since we were sitting back-to-back, the people behind me seemed to get excited when they saw a whale, but I couldn't see anything from my side. On the way back, they said we might see it again since we would be turning around, but unfortunately, we didn't see anything.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました！
水深３０メートルと聞いて、あまり深くないのかなぁという印象。
実際に潜ってみると、海中にいるだけあって、景色も違います。
非常に幻想的でした。
背中合わせに座るので、背中側の人たちは鯨が見えたらしく盛り上がるものの、こちら側では見えず。帰りはＵターンするので見えるかもとのことでしたが、残念ながら見えず。

The food was okay and the show was good. Since the cruise was floating slow we felt seasick.

My husband and I LOVED this excursion!! We got to swim with sea turtles! It was absolutely amazing! Brad went out of his way to make our experience a great one and knew so much about the area. All of the crew were extremely accomodating and very courteous and personable. We went on a Monday morning and practically had the whole catamaran to ourselves (which they say isn’t normal, but was awesome!).
It was an unforgettable experience and I can’t wait to take our kids to Hawaii and on this excursion!

Every time I come to Honolulu, I always go on a sunset cruise, and I consistently choose the Mai Tai Catamaran. I've tried various options, including large dinner boats and other catamarans, but depending on the wind that day, the speed of the boat adds to the experience, making it one of the best ways to enjoy the sunset. Since it's off the coast of Waikiki, the boat doesn't rock too much, so I think you'll have a great time. However, the staff and crew mainly speak English, but I don't think it will be a problem even if you can't speak it.

！ホノルルに来る度に毎回サンセットクルーズをする様になりましたが、決まって乗るのはマイタイカタマランになりました。ディナー付きの大型船から他のカタマランなど色々乗ってみましたが、当日の風にもよりますが船のスピード感も有り、一番リアルにサンセットが楽しめるのでは無いでしょうか？ ワイキキ沖なので余り船も揺れませんし楽しめると思います。但しスタッフやクルーはほぼ英語オンリーですね、特に話せなくても問題は無いと思いますが。

After meeting up with relatives, we joined the group. We had a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old with us, but they took us on a treasure hunt to keep them entertained, and even when they got fussy during the show, it was fine to soothe them in the aisle!

親戚と現地合流した後、御一行で参加。
3歳と1歳の子連れでしたが、飽きないようにトレジャーハントに連れ出してくれたり、ショーの合間にぐずったときも、通路であやしてても大丈夫でした！

Had an amazing trip..the crew were very friendly accommodating and want u to have a good time...we loved the mai tai's the music.....sitting in the boom net at the front of the boat best thing we've done in waikiki 5 stars mahalo..just do it!

We had a great day boat ride seen diamond head. It was beautiful weather. The crew was friendly and drinks were awesome. Would love to do again

Would do again Great crew great boat ride awesome drinks

First, we had cocktail service in the VIP room and a commemorative photo with Elvis. There were two groups of Japanese participants. After that, we toured backstage. We received explanations about the dressing rooms and stage equipment, saw the stage costumes worn by Elvis Presley, and took commemorative photos while wearing props! Afterward, we enjoyed a delicious dinner with wonderful performances by Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. It was a high-level, fun show with singing, hula dancing, and fire dancing!

まずＶＩＰルームでのカクテルサービスとエルビスとの記念撮影。
参加者は日本人２組。その後バックステージ見学。
楽屋や舞台装置の説明をしてもらったり、エルビスプレスリーが着たステージ衣装を見学したり、かぶり物を付けての記念撮影など！
その後は、美味しいディナーにエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンの素晴らしいパフォーマンス。
歌にフラダンス、ファイヤーダンスとレベルの高い楽しいショーでした！

We have a 4 and 7 year old. 4 year old had no interest in going in the water but really enjoyed the boat ride. The amount of time we were on the boat was just right for little ones (2-2.5 hours). Our 7 year old really wanted to snorkel with sea turtles and she saw several, so this was perfect. Super fun and really nice crew. They were kind to our kids and made sure that our little one got to see some fish and even pointed out sea turtles coming up for air so she didn’t feel like she missed out on anything. If you are comfortable with adult beverages being around, this is a great excursion for families with kids and beginner snorkelers. Compared to some of the other outfitters around, they are also very well-priced. Felt like this was a good value and an afternoon well spent.

We had the best time on the booze cruise! The staff was incredibly nice and entertaining. Constantly asking if we wanted a new drink, never empty handed. The boat is a perfect size so everyone can mingle with each other. Great vibes, Great view, Great people!

Since it was on a Friday, I was able to see both the sunset and the fireworks, which was great. I wish I could have seen the fireworks a little closer. It was my first cruise, and I was with friends this time, but I felt it was more geared towards couples and families.

金曜日の参加だったのでサンセット、花火両方見れましたよかったです。花火がもう少し近くで見れたらなって思いました。
クルーズ初めてで、今回は友達と一緒だったのですが、カップルや家族向けだなって思いました。

It was really fun to be together with a small group, laughing and chatting. Maybe it was even better because we were all Japanese!

少人数で皆んな一緒にワイワイ、ガヤガヤ、ゲラゲラ、本当に楽しかったです。日本人だけが良かったのかも！

Thank you to the crew for making our trip so special. Local couple who wanted to feel like a tourist for a day. They did not disappoint.

Amazing water and great knowledge of the ocean.

Mahalo!!

I experienced this with my son. Those who understood Japanese seemed to have a little bit of Korean, but everyone was kind, and both my child and I had fun riding together. When we got tired of paddling, they pulled us along and took us to the waves. However, the only downside was that there were no photos taken. Also, I wasn't sure who Hands was or if he was even there, as the young guys were the ones teaching us. Next time, I want to bring my own GoPro.

息子と2人で体験しました。
日本語がわかるかたは韓国の方が少し出来る感じでしたが、皆さん優しくて子供も私も立てて乗れて楽しかったです。
パドリングも疲れたら、ずっと引っ張って波まで連れていってくれました。
ただ、残念なのは写真が一枚もなかった事かな。
後、ハンズさんは一体誰なのか、いないのかよくわからないまま若いお兄ちゃん達が教えてくれました。
次回は自分のゴープロ持参で行きたいです

I used this for my honeymoon trip.

There were many other foreign tourists participating as well, but there were crew members who could speak Japanese, so I was able to hear the explanations in Japanese until we boarded the submarine. The transfer to the submarine is by boat, and you can enjoy the breeze on the deck, which feels nice. On the day I went, the boat was quite rocky, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

Once on the submarine, you can see various things like colorful fish, sea turtles, and a sunken airplane that you wouldn't typically see in Japan. After boarding the submarine, there are multilingual headphones available, so you can listen to the explanations in Japanese. The inside of the submarine is quite cool, so I recommend bringing warm clothing.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。

他の外国人の観光客の方もたくさん参加していますが、船員さんに日本語を話せる方がいるので、潜水艦に乗るまでの説明は日本語で聞くことができます。
潜水艦までの移動は船なので、デッキに出れば風に当たることができ、気持ちいいです。私が乗った日は船が結構揺れていた為、船酔いする方は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

潜水艦に乗ってからは、日本で見ないようなカラフルな魚やウミガメ、沈んだ飛行機等色んな物が見えます。
潜水艦に乗った後も多国語対応のヘッドホンがあるので、日本語で解説を聞く事ができます。
潜水艦の中はかなりクーラーが効いているため、防寒着を持っておく事をお勧めします。

I’m not a big boat person, but I’m so glad my friends convinced me to come out with them! The staff is amazing. My friends & I showed up past the check-in time, but they were nice enough to wait for us! As your sailing out, the view is GREAT... So take lotssss of pictures! Definitely recommend this cruise!

The instructor was very friendly, and I was able to ride right away on my first try! It truly became the best memory. I think I will start surfing from now on. Thank you very much.

先生はとてもフレンドリーで、最初のトライですぐに乗れました！
本当に最高の思いでになりました。これを機にサーフィンを始めようと思います。ありがとうございました。

I stayed at the Hilton last time as well, and I was curious about the Hawaiian show. I upgraded my seat and was able to enjoy it from a better location. The content of the show was worth it. The fire dance at the end was particularly impressive, and I had a great time.

前回もヒルトンに宿泊しまして、ハワイアンショーが気になっていました。
席もワンランクアップして、 良い席から見ることが出来ました。
ショーの内容は価値あり。特に最後のファイヤーダンスは迫力あり楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

Our first time in Hawaii!! Delicious food, wonderful live music, a romantic sunset, beautiful fireworks, and the moon!! We spent a luxurious time together as a couple and were very satisfied!!

初めてのハワイ‼️美味しい食事、素晴らしい生演奏、ロマンチックなサンセット、ステキな花火にお月様‼️
贅沢な時間を、夫婦で過ごし、大満足でした‼️

My family and I had an amazing time on this cruise. We had a group of about 20 people and they were very accommodating to all of us. Our boat was a little rockey but that just made it that much more exciting! I would definitely go on this boat again!

This is my second time participating. I want to ride the Mai Tai Catamaran as many times as possible. When I rode it about five or six years ago, there were mostly foreigners and only us Japanese, but this time about half of the participants were Japanese... it's increasing! The sunset from the sea, Diamond Head, the Waikiki skyline, and if you're lucky, a rainbow! It was raining on and off during the day, but by the departure time, it cleared up and everything was wonderful. The staff's way of getting everyone excited was also great, making it a memorable tour. The catamaran is the best!!!

二回目の参加です。何回でも乗りたいマイタイ・カタマラン号。５、６年前に乗った時はほぼ外国人で日本人は私たちだけでしたが、今回は半分くらいが日本人・・・増えてきましたね。海からのサンセットとダイアモンドヘッドとワイキキのビル群そして、運が良ければレインボー！　当日は昼から時々雨も降っていましたが、出発時間には晴れてきて全てが素晴らしかったです。
スタッフさんの盛り上げ方も上手で思い出に残るツアーですね。
カタマラン最高！！！

Oahu is currently in the rainy season. It drizzled several times on the day of our outing, but we were able to set sail without any issues. When I glanced towards Waikiki, I encountered the miracle of a large rainbow stretching from the Waikiki hotels to Diamond Head!

On the yacht, since drinks were unlimited, everyone ordered their beverages, and the crew cheerfully opened several bottles of champagne while lively music played… it felt just like a club atmosphere!

The sunset was also beautiful as the clouds lit up, and when the sun went down, the night view of the Waikiki hotels was stunning, so I recommend it for those who are not averse to being on a boat.

However, since sunset cruises depart from various locations, be careful not to mix up the meeting point! I mistakenly went to the catamaran booth and realized it just before departure, so I ran along the beach to get to the Sheraton. However, the beach was interrupted along the way, so I had to enter one of the Waikiki hotels… and ended up getting lost. Thinking I might be late, I asked someone at a hotel bell desk for help, and kindly, that person ran with me to the meeting point, even though I couldn't speak English well.

I missed asking for their name or hotel name, so I wanted to express my gratitude and searched for them at nearby hotels after disembarking, but in the end, I couldn't find them.

It's unbelievable, but I hope this comment reaches them, and I can find out more details…

オアフ島は、今、雨季のシーズン。
当日も小雨が何度も降っていましたが、無事出航出来ました。
ふと、ワイキキ方向を見ると…何とワイキキホテルから、ダイアモンドヘッドにかけて大きな虹がかかるという奇跡に遭遇☆

ヨットの上では、飲み放題という事もあって、おのおの飲み物を注文したり、クルーも、景気良くシャンパンを何本か開けてくれ、ご機嫌な音楽もかかり…まるでクラブのようなノリでした*\(^o^)/*

肝心のサンセットも雲が焼けて、いい感じで☆陽が沈むとワイキキホテルの夜景も綺麗なので、船が苦手じゃない人にはおすすめですV(^_^)V

ただ、サンセットクルーズは、色々な場所から出ているので、待ち合わせ場所は、間違えないように‼︎
私は、カタマランブースを間違えて、直前に気づきビーチを走って移動。
シェラトンHを目指しましたが、途中ビーチが寸断されていたので、ワイキキホテルの中に入って…迷子になってしまいました。
間に合わないといけないと思い、どこかのホテルのベルデスクの人に助けを求めると…
親切にもその方は、英語がわからない私と一緒に、かなり走って集合場所に連れて行って下さいました。
名前もホテル名も聞きそびれてしまったので…
お礼が言いたくて、下船後近くのホテルを訪ねて探しましたが、結局わかりませんでしたσ(^_^;)

ありえない事ですが…このコメントを見て下さっていて、責めて詳細がわかるといいのですが…

I ride it every time, and the scenery, ride comfort, and atmosphere are all fantastic! You can fully enjoy the ocean in Hawaii. There's not much shaking either.

毎回乗っていますが、景色、乗り心地、雰囲気
最高ですよ！Hawaiiの海を満喫できます
揺れもさほど無いです

Since it was mentioned that we would be guided in Japanese, I participated in the 10 AM tour. There were many Japanese people. I was able to see more fish than I had expected. It was my first time in a submarine. I enjoyed not only the fish but also the views from the boat during the submarine's ascent and movement. It was a great opportunity to experience the natural ocean, which is different from an aquarium. My 75-year-old father had no issues at all with moving to the submarine or climbing the vertical ladder to get inside.

日本語でガイドして頂けるとのことでしたので１０時のツアーに参加しました。
日本人が多かったです。
自分が思っていたより魚は沢山見れました。
初めての潜水艦。魚だけでなく、潜水艦の浮上や移動のボートからの景色も楽しめました。
水族館とは違う、自然の海を感じる良い機会となりました。
潜水艦への移動や潜水艦の中に入る垂直のはしごは75歳の父でも全く問題無しでした