All Reviews for Waikiki Beach

We participated as a family of four. Since I have experienced dinner cruises on large ships twice before, this time we chose the catamaran. The ship was almost full, but we were the only Japanese guests. There were many foreign couples, and the all-you-can-drink Mai Tai was very popular. I had three myself.

It does sway quite a bit (sometimes the captain intentionally makes it rock), so it's not suitable for families with small children, but you can stand on the deck, and I think it's perfect for adult groups. Also, since we stayed at the Sheraton, it's very convenient for those staying at nearby hotels. I definitely want to participate again next time.

家族４名で参加しました。
大型船でのディナークルーズは、これまで２回経験しているので、今回はカタマラン号にしました。
船内は、ほぼ満席でしたが、日本人は我々だけ。外国人は、カップルも多く、飲み放題でマイタイが大人気。私も３杯いただきました。
さすがに揺れるので（船長がわざと揺らす場合もあります）、小さい子供づれには不向きですが、甲板にも立てますし、大人のグループには最適だと思います。また、宿泊がシェラトンだったのっで、近くのホテルに宿泊の方はとても便利です。
次回もぜひ参加したいです。

This is something that depends on nature, so it's hard to say...

I chose to participate in Navatek because the STAR OF HONOLULU has a larger ship, making it difficult to get a window seat.

I saw the spout and tail fins about eight times, but unfortunately, I couldn't see the main body. However, the weather was pleasant, and I enjoyed the nature tour.

Onboard, the nature guide provided constant commentary (in English). There was one Japanese guide, but their explanations were quite soft-spoken and difficult to hear, which was disappointing. Since there were many Japanese guests, I hope they can improve on this.

There are many decks, so if it’s not crowded, there was plenty of space to wait outside for the whales.

こればかりは自然が相手なので、何とも言えませんが・・・

STAR OF HONOLULUの方は船が大きすぎるので、窓側が
取りにくいだろうとこちらのナバテックに参加しました。

8回ほど、潮吹きと尾びれが見えましたが、本体は残念ながら拝めず。
でも気持ちの良い天気で、Natureツアーを楽しみました。

船内ではネイチャーガイドさんが常に実況中継をしてくれます。（英語）
邦人ガイドさんがお一人いらっしゃいましたが、小声でつかえつかえの
説明なので、かなり聞き取りにくいのが残念なところ。
邦人のお客様も多いので、ぜひ頑張ってください。

デッキの数は多いので、満員でなければ、外でクジラ待ちをするスペースは
じゅうぶんありました。

The show itself was fun and lively.

However, the wait before the show started was quite long. We received drinks and stood around for a while. After that, when we were finally shown to our seats, we were left waiting for quite some time before it began.

If you’re not particular about sitting in the front, I think it would be better to enter a little while after the doors open to avoid wasting time. Not only at the table seats, but also in the upper theater seats, the performers come around to shake hands. After the show, there are plenty of opportunities to take photos with all the performers and get autographs.

ショーそのものは、楽しく盛り上がってました。

ただ、ショーが始まるまで長かったですね、ドリンクをもらって立ち飲みの状態でしばらく待ちます。その後、やっと席に案内されたと思ったら、そのままほったらかしで、なかなか始まりません。

前の方の席に拘らなければ、ドアオープンからしばらくたってから入場した方が時間を無駄にしないと思いました。
テーブル席だけでなく、上の劇場席まで○○さんが握手をしに来てくれます。
ショー終了後に、出演者全員と写真を撮ったり、サインをもらったりするする機会がタップリあります。

Would like to do this one again!! Wow - fun things to see and would do again to see even more!! Highly recommended!!

I think the whales were sleeping that morning of my cruise, but we did see some activity - although not much. The cruise guarantees a whale sighting and that happened, but would have liked to see more than a few spouts, humps, and one tail. But, as guaranteed, we saw a whale so we got what we paid for. Sometimes, it's just luck of the draw. Well worth the trip, and would do it again (hoping for more activity next time!!).

Everyone except for us, a couple, was from an English-speaking country.
At the beginning, the pace was slow and the atmosphere was relaxed, but from the middle, the speed picked up, and we were squealing with excitement at the splashes of water.
The background music also got louder, and everyone's spirits lifted.
Although it was far away, I was moved to see a whale.
Out in the distance, the crew members were feeding fish.
There were mostly black fish, but many gathered around.
As for attire, some people were in swimsuits, while others wore T-shirts and shorts.
It's reasonably priced, and I think it's worth participating.
It was truly refreshing.

私たち夫婦以外は皆さん英語圏の方でした。
序盤は緩やかなスピードでのんびりした雰囲気でしたが、
中盤から、スピードが速くなり、水しぶきにキャーキャー。
ＢＧＭも大音量になって、皆のテンションも上がります。
遠くでしたが、クジラを見れて感動しました。
沖の方で、船員さんが魚にエサをあげます。
黒い魚ばかりでしたがたくさん集まってきました。
服装は、水着の人もいれば、Ｔシャツに短パンの人もいました。
手頃な値段だし、参加してみてもいいと思います。
まさに爽快です。

The weather wasn't very good, but seeing the whales made for an amazing memory. I would like to participate again next time.

天気は、あまり良くなかったですが、クジラも見れて最高の思い出になりました。
次回も、参加したいと思います。

There are various menus available, and even during the bright red sunset from land, sea, and sky, the sunset from the sea evokes an exhilarating reaction regardless of age. The pricing, crew, number of tour participants, and of course, the handsome captain provided truly delightful service tailored for singles, couples, and families. About one-third of the tour participants were Japanese, but after departure, everyone formed a group. The hosts were wonderful, and coincidentally, we were on the same boat as the currently popular couple, Yuya Uchida and Kiki Kuroki, which added to the sense of quality. I would love to ride the same catamaran with the same crew next time.

色々なメニューが有ります、陸海空からの真っ赤なサンセット中でも海からのサンセットは年齢に関わらず感激の奇声を発してしまいます、価格、クルー、ツアーの人数、キャプテンは無論イケメンコンビは、シングル、カップル、ファミリーへの肌理細やかなサービスには誠に楽しいものでした、ツアーの日本人は三分の一位でしたが，出航後は全員がグループ化していました素晴らしいホストでもありました、又当日は偶然にも今話題の内田裕也、樹希樹林夫妻と同船で、グレード感も感じました、次回も同じクルーのカタマラン号に乗りたいたいと思います。

I was glad to be able to see a show at the hotel where I was staying. The fire dance was powerful and moving.

宿泊しているホテル内でショーを見られて良かったです。
ファイヤーダンスは迫力満点で感動でした。

Many snorkeling tours go far from Waikiki, but this tour's appeal was its convenience of not having to travel far.

The first half was snorkeling off the coast of Waikiki, and the second half was cruising up to Diamond Head.

I was a bit worried since it was an English tour, but it turned out to be such a fun experience that I didn't mind at all.

Depending on the day, the meeting time is at 7:30 AM, and it finishes in the morning, allowing you to schedule other activities in the afternoon. (In fact, I went on a tour to Manoa Falls that departed at 1 PM.)

Also, they took a commemorative photo before boarding, but when I tried to pick it up after disembarking, they asked for $15. I didn't have cash on me, so I declined, but I recommend bringing money if you want a keepsake.

シュノーケリングのツアーはワイキキから車で遠いところに行くものが多いのですが、このツアーはワイキキから遠出しない手軽さが魅力でした。

前半はワイキキ沖でシュノーケリング、後半はダイヤモンドヘッド沖までクルージングという内容でした。

英語ツアーということで若干心配でしたが、そんなことは気にならなくなるぐらい楽しいツアーでした。

曜日にもよりますが、７時半集合で午前中に終わるので、午後に別の予定を入れることも可能です。
（実際、13時発のマノア滝のツアーに行きました。）

なお、乗船前に記念写真を撮ってもらったのですが、下船時に受け取ろうとしたら「15ドル」とのことでした。
僕は手持ちがなかったので断ったのですが、記念に欲しい方はお金を用意していかれることをおすすめします。

Premium Submarine Tour was very cool, well worth the extra money. Seating was comfortable. Tour guide very informative, easy to understand. My only complaint is we had a couple of smaller kids on the sub, they put on the headphones and sang most of the tour. We were able to see some pretty amazing ocean life, including a very large sea turtle, and a sting ray!
Would recommend for early in your vacation! We did this tour in the afternoon after the Whale watching breakfast cruise. We were also able to move up our reservation 2 hours just by stopping at the tent at the Hawaiiam Hilton, no extra charge!

This was my first experince whale watching, had a blast! We were able to see 5 whales! After the boat was returning to shore, I went to the back of the boat and saw another whale. We did the Breakfast Cruise, water and coffee are free, everything else is a charge. Be one of the first ones outside, so you can have a good veiw by the railings. Also you will be standing outside on the deck to see the whales so be prepare as it is windy. I did enjoy that the naturalist on board was very informative about whales, she gave us lots of clues on what to look for when whale watching. I would recommed to this Cruise early on you vacation so as you travel the island you can find your own whales!

The sunset viewed from Waikiki Beach is beautiful, but the sunset seen from the ocean is exceptional. Be sure to enjoy the sunset cruise on a catamaran among the guests from the mainland. I think you'll create memories that are different from before.

ワイキキビーチから見るサンセットも素敵ですが、洋上から眺めるサンセットは格別。本土からの客に交じって是非カタマランからのサンセットクルーズを楽しんでください。これまでと違った思い出が残ると思います。

Only two groups (a total of four people) participated, so we had the hammocks to ourselves, which felt like a great deal. It might be due to winter, but the weather wasn't the best, and it was a bit chilly while sailing. However, the water wasn't as cold as I expected, and the sea was very clear, making snorkeling enjoyable. I knew from reviews that fins weren't provided, so I brought my own. Not only fins, but we were also allowed to bring our own food and drinks.

It seemed they scattered some bait before snorkeling, as there were plenty of fish. While there weren't many colorful fish, there were a lot of them, and I was really impressed when I first entered the water. Additionally, there were many sea turtles. They weren't at all wary when I approached, and I was able to swim alongside them for a little while.

Seeing Waikiki from offshore and watching the catamaran raise and lower its sails made for a great experience.

参加は二組（計４名)だけで、ハンモックの上を半分ずつ、貸切状態で、お得感がありました。
冬なので仕方ないかもしれませんが、お天気がいま一つで、セーリング中は少し寒かったです。
でも、思ったより水は冷たくなく、海の透明度も高く、シュノーケリングは楽しめました。体験談からフィンの貸し出しがないのがわかっていたので、自分でフィンを持参しました。フィンだけでなく、食べ物や飲み物も持ち込みＯＫでした。
シュノーケリング前に餌を撒いてくれたようで、魚がたくさんいました。カラフルな魚はいなかったのですが、とにかくいっぱいいて、初めに海に入った時は感動でした。
そして、海亀もたくさんいました。近寄ってもちっとも警戒せず、少しだけ一緒に泳げました。
ワイキキ沖からワイキキを見れて、カタマランの帆を張ったりしまったりも見れたので、良い体験ができました。

We originally tried to book the Navatek Cruise for Valentine's Night, but it was fully booked. We then booked the following night (Wednesday 15th Feb), but after receiving our confirmation we were advised that 15th had been overbooked, so we were moved to the 16th. Found this slightly strange, as we were a party of 10, however, no great harm done as we were all free on the 16th.
Bus pick up was slightly early, but we lost this advantage when a couple of passengers at one of the other hotels were late, however, still reached the dock in plenty of time.
Cruise itself was very good - we had pretty good views from our table. The food and entertainment was excellent and service fast and efficient. Drink prices also very reasonable (a decent bottle of red wine was only $ 20.00).
Views from up on the viewing decks were spectacular, and everything finished bang on time at 7.30 pm, with buses sitting waiting for us at the dock, before a speedy ride back to our hotel.
Overall a very good exp

I had some concerns before participating due to reviews mentioning seasickness and not being able to see anything. However, the boat didn't sway violently at all; it was just a gentle rocking, and I didn't experience any seasickness. In fact, I was so drowsy from the motion sickness medication I took just in case that I almost dozed off while standing, haha.

As for the whales, I was thrilled to see them up close right from the start. I was able to see them several more times after that, and I got great video footage, so I was very satisfied.

口コミで船酔いや見れなかったなどの記事があり、参加前は正直不安はありました。ですが、激しく揺れることなどはなく、ゆっくり揺れる程度で船酔いは皆無。むしろ念のため飲んでおいた酔い止めの副作用で眠たくて立ちながら寝そうになってました 笑
肝心のくじらはと言うと、初っ端から近くで見れて感動でした。
その後も何回か見れてビデオにもばっちりとれて大変満足でした。

We participated as a couple on the recommendation of our son and his wife, who joined us two days ago. Although I couldn't catch the English explanations very well, we had a great time following these points that I heard from them:

- Sit inside the red line on the net during departure and arrival.
- Once we are out at sea, try to avoid going on the net as much as possible.
- Do not touch the ropes.
- The first drink is recommended to be the original cocktail, but there is also unlimited beer, champagne, and wine available.

2日前に参加した息子夫婦から勧められ、夫婦で参加しました。説明の英語はうまく聞き取れませんでしたが、息子夫婦から伝え聞いた以下の点を守って、大いに楽しみました。

出港時と帰港時は、ネットの上、赤線の内側に座ること、
沖に出たらネットの上にはできるだけ行かないこと、
ロープ類には触らないこと、
最初の一杯はオリジナルカクテルをお勧めするが、他にビールもシャンパンもワインも飲み放題なこと。

The view of Waikiki from the sea was truly exceptional. This time, there were no other Japanese participants, and the crew's explanations were in lively local English, so I felt that having a certain level of English understanding would make it more enjoyable. Unlimited champagne, the best views, and a fun time with happy fellow passengers—it's really a great deal for this price.

海から振り返って見るワイキキの景色は、また格別でした。今回は日本人の参加者が他にいなく、クルーの説明もノリのいいローカルイングリッシュなので、ある程度の英語が分かった方が安心して楽しめるかな、とは感じました。飲み放題のシャンパン、最高の景色、ハッピーな乗客のみなさんとの楽しい時間、この価格で楽しめるなんて、ほんとうにお得です。

It may have been a coincidence, but everyone except for us were American participants, so we really felt like we were abroad.

たまたまかもしれませんが、自分たち以外は全員アメリカの参加者でしたので一番の海外気分になれました。

I can see whales! Such expectations have truly come to life!! Next time, I want to see them even closer. I'll go again.

鯨が見える！そんな期待がまじ実現！！今度はもっと近くで見てみたい。また、行きます。

It was an easy, inexpensive, and refreshing sailing experience. Running across the sea towards the sunset felt great, and the view of Honolulu in the evening from the ocean was beautiful. It seems that we went quite far out compared to other yachts.

The captain and staff's explanations are in English, but they don't seem to say much, so I think it's fine even for those who are not good at English. The participants were about 60% Westerners and 40% Japanese, including couples, families, and groups. Since alcoholic drinks were free, it got lively towards the end, mainly among the Westerners.

The check-in office is located near the Sheraton Hotel's beach foot wash area, close to the landing spot for the Mai Tai Catamaran. It's a small yacht, but there is a small, narrow toilet located at the front of the left hull. It shakes a bit, so it's not very convenient to use.

手軽で、安くて、爽快なセーリングでした。
夕日に向かって海原を走るのは大変気持ちが良く、沖から見る夕方のホノルルの街もきれいでした。他のヨットにくらべかなり沖に出るようです。
船長・スタッフの説明は英語ですが、大したことは言っていない模様ですでの、英語の苦手な方のでも大丈夫かと思います。
参加者は西洋人６割、日本人４割ぐらいで、カップル、ファミリー、グループいろいろでした。アルコール類もフリードリンクだったので、最後の方は西洋人中心に盛り上がっていました。
チェックイン事務所はシェラトンホテルのビーチ足洗い場近くにあり、マイタイ・カタマラン号の上陸場所近くです。
ちっちゃいヨットですが、左胴体内の前方下に小さく狭いトイレがあります。揺れますのであまり使い勝手は良くないです。

The first time I rode a catamaran, it felt amazing, so I used it again this time. It might be a time to forget the usual fatigue and be healed during the vacation.

はじめてカタマランを乗った時、とても気持ち良かったため今回も利用しました。
バケーションには普段の疲れを忘れられ癒される時間かもしれません。

This was a wonderful experience. The employees were courteous and friendly and hospitable. We saw whales and rocked out to good music while feasting our eyes on the gorgeous ocean and the sunset. The mai tai's were great. We want to go again.

As soon as we set sail, a small whale appeared in the distance.

After that, we moved around the sea, but we couldn't see any more.

出港して直ぐに遠くに小さなクジラ出ました。

その後は、海をあっち、こっち、移動しましたが見られずでした。

First, you board a boat that takes you to the submarine anchored offshore. It sways quite a bit, and there are seats on the first and second floors. After we started moving, the staff provided guidance in English for the second floor. Since it was crowded, we moved to the second floor, which was both thrilling and a bit scary because of the intense swaying. When we finally reached the second floor, I felt a sense of joy.

When transferring to the submarine, it wasn't scary at all, and once on board, the swaying wasn't too bad, allowing us to enjoy observing the underwater scenery. However, if you're prone to motion sickness, it's definitely advisable to take medication.

I was expecting announcements in Japanese, but they were only in English and Chinese. There were headphones in front of the seats, and Japanese could be heard on channel 4. When I saw the pre-boarding instructions, it mentioned a Japanese explanation, but I ended up feeling disappointed.

まず最初に、沖に停泊している潜水艦まで行く船に乗せられるます。それがかなりの揺れで、一階席と二階席が有るのですが、二階席は走りだしてから係りの人が英語で案内します。
私たちは混んでいたので二階に移りましたが、それが怖いの怖くないの・・・　揺れ方が半端じゃないからスリルがあって二階にたどり着いた時は嬉しかったです。
潜水艦に乗り移るときは怖くないし、乗ってしまうと揺れも
そんなでもなく楽しく海の中を観察できました。
ただ、酔う人は薬は必ず飲んだ方が良いです。
館内の案内は日本語を期待したのに、英語と中国語のみ。
座席の前にヘッドホンがあり日本語は４チャンネルで聞けました。事前説明を見たときに日本語の説明と書いてありましたが
期待して損をしました。

I went during the New Year. It was New Year's Day. It was the first tour of the morning. On the way, we were able to see whales. The boat circled around the area where the whales were, and I was excited as we kept following the whales. I was thrilled because I had hoped for whale watching rather than a submarine tour. The submarine was also fun with sharks, turtles, and colorful fish.

お正月に行ってきました。
元旦です。
朝一番のツアーでした。
行きにクジラを見ることができました。
船もクジラが居る付近をぐるりと輪を描くように回ってくれてズーっとクジラを追うような感じで興奮しました。
私は潜水艦よりクジラウォッチングを希望していたので感激でした。
潜水艦もサメ・カメ・魚色とりどり楽しかったです。

I went there. I saw a whale.
The boat sways quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

行ってきました。くじら見えましたよ。
船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め飲むことをおすすめします。

This is our second Sunset Cruise and we had a wonderful time. Service and Entertainment was outstanding. Food was average, and uneventful. We are not fans of meat cooked rare and would have liked to had the meat cooked to our liking. We look forward to taking this dinner cruise again, when we are in Honolulu.

I took my friends from California to this cruise. Their mai tai is delicious and they are all you can drink! The whole cruise is very relaxing and you get to enjoy the Honolulu coast. The timing is perfect as well.

Highly recommended!

Elvis shook my hand!!! LOL Well not the Real Elvis, but he was pretty close! The show was fun, full of energy and the entertainers were great! Rock~a~ Hula, Rock, Rock A hula, I can't get that song out of my head!

My date and I did the VIP Dinner, we had our own private stage side table, delicious drinks and a fancy gourmet dinner (why not splurge a little since your in Hawaii). The theater is real nice and quite impressive, I would recommend bringing a sweater or a jacket because it does get cold.

Where else can you see the Young Skinny Elvis, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Old Chubby Elvis and Hula Dancers all in one place!! It was a good fun show, I would highly recommend to all my friends back on the Eastcoast!